47 32 1900 http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/eb32877c08702fea30d33eb5cca0b945.pdf e53947ff57d14f6b41bb0312f32a1525 PDF Text Text $2r500Death Benefit, $15 Weekly Hospital IHettive November 5 Another  in a series of  steady improvements ih  Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf  Distrid, Seafarers IntenMonal Union of  NA ­the benefits available  under  the Seafarers Welfare  No.  23  Plan went into effect on November 5 when the SIU­ NEW  YbRKi  K.  y.. FRIDAY.  NOVEMBER  16,  1951  VOL. xin  sponsored increases were agreed to by  the employer  trustees  of  the  idan  increasing  the  death  benefit  Vote Brisk  to  $2,J00  and  weeklyf  of  the  death  benefit  making  it  hospital  payments  to  $15.  $1,000.  Subsequently,  on  June  4,  The  increases  over  the  old  1951  hospital  payments  went  rates  amount  to  $1,000  in  from  $7  to  $10  weekly.  A  montlk  the  death  benefit,  and  $5  a  later  on  July  1,  1951,  another.  $500  increase  in  the  death  bene­ week,  or  50  percent,  in  the  fit  was  voted,  making  the  total  Weekly  hospital  payments.  $1,500.  These  are  the  greatest  single  All  these  improvements  are  in  increases in  the Welfare Plan  good  part  due  to  the  fact  that  since  its  inception.  (Continued  on  Page  14)  That  further  benefits  may  be  in  the  offing  for  seafarers  is  in­ dicated  by  the  recent  increase  in  the  operators'  daily  welfare  fund  contribution  from  25  to  50  cents  per  man,  effective  No­ Pending  receipt  of  approv­ vember  1.  The  additional  funds  al  from  the  Wage  Stabiliza­ will  swell  the  overall  totals  and  tion  Board  of  the  wage  in­,  will  undoubtedly  make  possible  creases  won  by  the  SIU.in  future  expansion  of  the  plan.  •  tne  new  contract,  crewmem­ FOURTH  INCREASE  bers  are  being  signed  on  at  The  latest  increases  were  the  the  old  rates  of  pay.  fourth  approved  by  the  trustees  As  soon  as  the  WSB  acts  in  the  last  six  months,  showing  on  the  contract  and  notifies  the  basic  soundness  of  the imion­ headquarters  accordingly,  the  administered  plan  and  its  po­ new rates  will  prevail, retro­ tentialities  for  further  improve­ active  to  November  1,, which  ment.  The  total  of  all  increases  is  the  effective  date  of  the  thus  far  exceeds  the  original  new  contract.  amount  of  benefits  which  were  Early  bird  voters  lining, up  to  cast  their  ballots  in  N.Y.  headquuters  have  their  books  available  when  the  plan  weht  checked  by  the  balloting  committee  on  the  tirst  voting  day.  November  1.  Member  at  left  is  into  effect.  In  announcing  the  Welfare  depositing  his  ballot.  Committee  members  are:  Ed  Barron,  Alonzo  M.  Milefski.  Malvin  Col­ benefit  boost,,  SIU  Secretary­ lins.  P.  J.  McCann.  Dominick  DiSei  and  William  T.  Atchason.  Treasurer  Paul  Hall,  chairman  X  of  the  SIU  trustees,  noted  that  ' Helped along  somewhat  by  the  the  increased  payment  by  the  wildcat  longshore  tie­up,  voting  operators  had  made  the  raise  ^\fent  ahead  at  a  snappy  pace  possible  and  stated:  "The  plan  for  the  election  of  29  officers  of  is  doing  an  excellent  job  of  ful­ Seafarers  can  expect  to  line  the  SIU's  A&G  district.  Several  filling  its  role,  in  behalf  of  SIU  up  for  jobs  at  the  dispatchers'  branches  reported  a  heavy ­turn­ men  and  their  families.  Every  desk  in  the  new  Brooklyn  Hall  , out  in  the first  two  weeks  of  day  we  are  coming  closer  to  sometime  next  week.  In addition,  With  thousands  of  longshoremen  reporting  to  the  providing  the  security  every  SIU  starting  Monday,  Nov.  19,  the  . balloting  which  got  underway  on  ! November  1  and  will  continue  piers  voluntarily  and  the  tide  running  fast  against  them  man  is  entitled  to."  new  building's  modem  cafeteria  ^through  December  31.  the  leaders  of  the  wildcat  dock  strike  "called  oflf"  the  The first  payments  made,  be­ will  open  its  doors  for  the first  ginning  in  July,  1950,  were  $500  time,  offering  complete,  inexpen­ .  While  no  comprehensive fig­ walkout  on  Friday,  Novem­«^j  as  a  death  benefit  and  $7  in  sive  meals  to  Seafarers  and  the  I  ures  of  the  number  of  members  her  9.  The  end  came  after  bership  at  large  in  a  secret  bal­ weekly  hospital  benefits.  On,  public.  ,  ­ voting  are  yet  available,  samples  28  days  of  near  paralysis on  lot.  Roving  picket  squads  suc­ April  16,  1951,  the  trustees  of  AH  indications  point  to  the  ' I coming  in  from  some  of  the  the  New  York  waterfront.  the  fund  approved  the  doubling  holding  of  the  next  New  York  (Cotttinued  on  Page  14)  ­larger  ports  indicate  a  heavy  port  meeting  at  the  SIU  head­ The  wildcatters  threw  ih  the  early  vote.  New  York  in  particu­ quarters  across  the  river  this  towel  when  it  became  obvious  : lar  had  a  big  turnout  as  large  coming  Wednesday.  Should  a  cs^tiqhs  of  the  port  were tied  up  that  their flying  squads  were  no  change  be  made,  notices  will  be  X and  many  members  wore  oh  the  longer  able  to  coerce  the  rank  circulated  in  the  old  hall  at  51  The  SIU  lashed  out  this  week  at  the  newly  announced  articles  ."beach  when  the  balloting  began.  and file  into  staying  away  from  the  docks.  The  "formal"  action  to  be  used  aboard  MSTS­owned  and  operated  ships  as  being  Beaver  St.  ^  29  ELECTIVE  POSTS  of  calling  off  the  strike  at  the  "counter  to  the, long­established  policy  in  the  industry"  and  a  ONE  WEEK  MORE  /  There  are  37  nominees  oh  the  request  of  the  ' state­appointed  "raw  deal"  for  the  seamen  ont  Latest  information  on  trans­ it  legal,  inasmuch  as  men  are  ferring  the  entire  headquarters  Jjallot  for  the  29  elective  posts  fact­finding  commission  recog­ the  ships.  "open,  which  include  one  Secre­ nized  the  established  fact  that  The  new  set­up  which  drew  allowed  to  sign  off  at  the  end  apparatus  to  Brooklyn  is  that,  tary­Treasurer,  one  Assistant  the  men  were  going  back  to  the  Union's fire  establishes  of  a  voyage  under  mutual  con­ barring  an  unforeseen  calamity,  work  in  large  numbers.  twelve­month  articles  on  MSTS  sent.  The  men,  of  course,  will  the  entire  Union  machinery  will  SecretaryrTreasurer,  three  Head­ ships,  wherein  the  crewmembers  not  collect  transportation.  quarters  Representatives,  nine  OTHER  PORTS  OPEN  be operating  from the  675  Fourth  I^rt  Agents  and fifteen  Port  Pa­ Throughout  the  strike,  mbs.t  sign  on  for  a  year,  rather  than  In  effect,  the  action  by  the  Ave.  address  in  Brooklyn  by  the  trolmen.  other  east  coast  ports  with  the  on a voyage  basis, as  is the  prac­ MSTS  is  to  deny  seamen  trans­ end  of  next  week.  ,! AS  usual,  the  polls  will  be  exception  of  Boston  continued  tice  on  privately­owned  ships.  portation  to  the  port  of  engage­ Plans  going  forward  at  this  o ?en  every"  day  in  all  branch  working  and  sections  of  the  New  The  new  set­up  denies  a  man  ment  following  the  end  of  a  moment  call  for  an  overnight  of ices  on  the  Atlantic,  Gulf  and  York  waterfront  were  still  active  transportation  if  he  signs  off  at  voyage,  a  practice  almost  uni­ moving  caravan  to  enable  the  shiftoyer to  be  accomplished with  Pacific  Coasts  from hOw  Oh  hhtil  including  the  Army, port  of  em­ the  end  of  a  voyage  by  mutual  versal  in  private  shipping.  consent  before  the  end  of  12  ,  "Because  the  MSTS  can't  be  the  least  interuption  in  Union  the  end  of  December.  barkation.  bothered  in  making  up  hew  ar­ services  to  the  membership.  f All  members  are  urged  to  cast  The  wildcat  began  on  October  months.  their; ballots  at  th?  paid^st  op­ 12  when  one  local  on  .the  North  The  MSTS  announced  the  new  ticles,"  an  SIU  official  stated,  The  launching  of  the  new  ca­ portunity,  so  as  to  assurie  them­ River  walked  out  in  protest  set­up  was  being  instituted  to  "hundreds  of'teamen  have  to  feteria  has  been  under  the  guid­ selves  a  voice ,  in  ­the ; selection  against  a  new  contract  which  "eliminate  time­consuming  work  either  stay  on  a  ship  a  year  or  ing  hand  of  Frienchy  Michelet,"  of  their  representatives  for  the  had  gone  into  effect  three  days  of  preparing  and  executing  new  make  their  way  home  the  best  who  announced  that  tasty  meals  way  they  can.  The  MSTS  won­ at  prevailing  prices  will  be  comixig  year.  In^^  for  before­  The  contrect, had  won  articles  for  each  voyage."  ders  why  men  don't  want  their  available  whra  the  SlU­financed  A  battery  of  govermnent  law­ proper  marking;  of  the  ballots  overwhelming  approval  from  the  ships. This raw  deal should  make  eatery  begins  to  function  Mon­ yers  ha­s ' reportedly  gone  over  ILA's  / 125­member  wage  scale  and  space  for  write­in  yptes ­are  day  morning.  it  clear."  the  new  procedure  end  found  comndttee  n^resenting  VU  east  provided  on  each  ballot.  Wage  Rise  Held  Pending WSB OK  New Hq. Hall  NY WiUtat Tie-Up Ends AsDotk WorkersReturn smRaps MSTS lYr fe­ '­ Readies  for  Operations  �»  ,;.  M  V  >•   ­  wmai  ir If  E  S?E s<  F3l»« * s  t o a  "PageT^o  U Was  ;• ;  }f.  • M ^. r­ Published  Every  Other W^ek  by  the  • S  EAFARERS  INTERNATIONAL  UNION  OF  NORTH  AMERICA  Atlantic ^id Gulf  District  AfEilialed  with  the  Ameticaii  Federation  of  Labor  At  51  Beaver Street,  New  York  4,  N. Y. "  HAnover  2^2794  '  Reentered  as  second  class  matter  August  2,  1949,  at  the  Post  Office  in  New  York,  N.Y.,  under  the  Act  of  August  24,  1912.  I  1  • • 'fel  267  Bridges  'Reconsiders'  Harry Bridges  eroded  his long  touted  showdown  with  "the  AFL  Maritime  unions  on  the  west  coast  on  the  meek  tiote that  he  was  done in  by  a "neat  legal  double  play," so  • KS'f  reports  his  newspaper,  "The  Dispatcher."  The  words  are  .­somewhat  weaker  than  threatened  earlier  when  it  became  apparent  that  the  AFL  maritime  unions  were  through  fmincing  words  and  Were going  to see  the struggle  througl^  to  a finish.  At  that  time  Bridges  told  his  Local  10  men  to be ready to rally  to "drive the AFL off  the waterfront."  Bridges  change of  heart  was apparently dictated  by ^  Iiealthy  respect  for  the  aroused  forces  of  the  SIU,  SUP,  JBME  and  West  Coast  teamsters.  His  action  should  be  a  iiealthy  lesson  for  those  who  prefer  to  do  business  with  Bridges at  any  cost  rather  than  incur  his wrath.  The  fact  remains,  however,  that. Bridges  brought  about  a  situation  on  the  west  coast  that  has  to  be  chal­ 'i  v:­!  '­J  ruKui;:;;  .  lenged  if  the AFX  maritime unions are  to be  able  to honor  their  agreements  and  operate  their  contracted  ships  with­ 1  b'O;  ,/;»!!  iificirllofp  out having  to do  battle at every turn. The SIU has fought  'J VVJ  iBdi"  Bridges  constantly  where  he  has  attempted  to  raid  SIU  jurisdictions,  particularly  the  steamschooners.  In  every  case  Bridges  has  gone  away  licking  his  wounds.  The  Pa­ cific  Maritime  Association,  the  west  coast  shipowners  group,  has  not  chosen  to oppose  Bridges.  Rather  than  risk  their sacred  profits,  they have  given in  to his every  whim.  Perhaps the head­on challenge'given Bridges will give  them  heartf  to do the job that hasdong  needed doing, rather  than  Maritime  workers  in Chile who  leaders.  of  the .  railroad  union  front  of  Board  of  Estimate  throw  themselves  with  Bridges  against  the  other  imions. :  recently  conducted  a  general  have  been  in  jail  without  trial  makings  as  one  means  ol  strike,  are  again  running  into  since  last  January.  Reports  have  bringing  pressure  to  bear.  in the recent  beef  with Bridges,  the Marine Engineers  diificulties  with  the  government.  j­eached  Uruguay  that  several  of  Question  is  now,  what  odds  Beneficial  Association  called  a  "strike" when  the engineers  Despite  a  promise  not  to ^penal­ them  have­been  tortured  by  poi  are  offered  that  the  city  poU­ on  the Isthmian  ship  chose  the  AFL  Brotherhood  of  Ma­ ize  any 45f  the "Strikers, rthe  gov­ lice, .and  that  Ihwyers  have  been  ticos  cross  the  line?  ernment  and  private  employers  denied  the right  to  see  the  pris­ 4.  ^  4.  rine  Engineers and  a  contract  was  signed.  lave  been firing  shipyard  work­ oners.  /  New  York  City  is  liable  to  ba  Bridges  chose  to assume  the  direction  of  the  MEBA's  ers,  tugboatmen  and  '­theis. ^he  even  fuller  of  trash  than  usud  dispute and  was aided  to that end  by Lee  Pressman, coun­ Maritime  Confederation  of  Chile  ­  The  Joint  Legislative  Commit­' since  Local  813,  the  private  san­ sel  for  the  MEBA  and  one­time  Communist  braintruster^  las  called  a  national • c  ohfeiience  tee  on  ­Labor  ^and  Industry  ..of  itation  drivers  (AFL)  is  at  log­ New York State heard  pleas from  gerheads  with  the  Trade  Waste  His concern for  the MEBA  was loudly  proclaimed, though  to  take  appropriate  action.  labor  spokesmen  for  a  $1.00  an  Trades  Association  over  contract  4.  ­4.  it  is  easier  to  believe  that  he  saw  a  chance  to  battle  an  hour  legal  wage  minimum  and  terms.  Even  before  negotiations  Unemployment  is  increasing  in  AFL  uiiion—one"  of  his  traditional  enemies—and  cause  several  sections  of  the  country  an  increase  in  Workmen's  Com­ began,  the  association  rushed  in­ )  inconvenience  mconvemence  to  Jus  almost  no  his  own  organization.  That  because  of  failure  of  the govern­ .pensation  beneflts  up  to  two­ to  print  warning  restaurant^  Bridges controlled  the  MEBA  dispute all  the  way  is  borne  ment  to  channel  contracts  into  thirds  of  weekly  pay.  The  com­ factories,  ships,  piers,  etc.,  'Xo  out  by  the  sudden  ending  of  the  MEBA  "strike"  when  areas  where  cutbacks  of  ma­ mittee  makes  recommendations  ­stock  up  on  cartoiis  and  barrels  to  the  next  legislature  on  pro­ because,  the  association  would  Bridges  was  told  by  a  California  judge  to  work  the  Isth­ terials  are  hitting  private  indus­ posed  changes in  the state's  laws.  not  consisder  the  union's  de­ try.  New  York  building  trades  liiian ships  and  to post  a  $20,000  bond  as  guarantee.  mands  as  a  basis for  negotiation,  unions  report  more  than  25,000­ t  t  4.  New  York City's  fizenaen  are  but  demanded  arbitration, of  the  Harry  Bridges  has  been  a  thorn  in  the  side  to a  lot! out  of  work,  with  conditions  of  people;  the  shipowners,  the  Justice  Department,  the  worsening. Several  thousand  tex­ hoi  under  the  collar .over  the  contract.  Local  alley  cats  are  city  government's inaction  thus  .probably  licking  their  chops  in  rlmmigration  Department  and  trade  unionists.  He  will  tile  workers  are  idle  in  New  far on  wage  increase  demands.  anticipation  of  waxing  fat  on  England  and  big  autorhobile  not  play  that  role  with  the  AFL  maritime  unions  in  plants  have  been  increasing  their  Lo^  94  of  the  Uniformed  fish heads  and other refuse  if  the  the  future.  Firemen's  Association  is  talk­ truck  drivers  have  to  hit  the  layoffs  in  the  midwest.  ing  of  putting  a  pitiketline  in  bricks.­ 4*  4*  4*  Our  Wall  Street  neighbor.  • 4  Standard  &  Poor, has  just  com­ pleted  a  survey. which  shows  The  latest  increase  in  our  "Welfare  Plan  benefits  is  that  wages were  a  snudler  part  ilanother  indication  of  the  readiness  of  the  trustees,  repre­ of  the sales  dollar in 1950  than  Report  of  Seafarers  Welfare  Plan^  „.  Page  4  Tsentatives  of  both  the  Union  and  ship  operators,  to  push  in  the  year  before.  Or  putting  News  From  The  Ships  ...  Page  6  Minutes  of  Shipboud  Meetings  Peg®  7  ahead  to  new  high  ground  as  soon  as  funds  were  forth­ it  another  way,  the  costs  of  raw  materials,  freight  rates  Tramp  Shipping,  a  LOG  feature  Pages 8­9  coming.  and  other  expenses  have  risen  Letters  From  the  Membership  ......  page 10  Starting  out  modestly  at first,  the  plan  has  expanded  faster  than  wages.  That's  no  Across  The  Nation  1  Page 13 ­X  i rapidly in  a  very  short  period  of  time,  so  that  the  death  surprise  to  anyone  who  has  to  Maritime 'Roundup  ,,i.X.,Page' 13|  dig  into  the  pay  envelope  to  Here's  What  I  Think  ...  Page, 14^  'benefit  has  been  increased five  times  over, and  the  hospi­ foot  the  grocery  bill.  Persdnals  ^:::::i;'page­ Idi  tal  payments  more  than  doubled.  4  »  ;B«poris Fte! Beniih  It  would  be  useless  to  speculate  on  what  could  or  Argentina's  "Shirtsleeves"  Pe­ '  y­­' I  'Lsdce  Charles .1.^  ..1. . P age 4  ,­.r.  Page  5  CPuld  not  be  done  by  the plan  until  the  condition  of  the  ron  who  boasts  of  his  love  for  PhUadelphia  ..• Ragei;''4­:  wikningfeh Xii.  Page  9  unions  hais  been flexing  his  fund  permits  the  trustees  to  take  further  action,  but  San  FrMCisco  .......*.  Page 4  M^e  Page 13  jjudging  from  past  experiences.  Seafarers  have  yet  to  hear! muscles  at  railroad  workers  who  Boston  Page 5  daitimore  XX Page • ,14.  refused  to  accept  a  government­ "the.last  word on  what  the  Welfare (Plan  will  provide  for  dictated  ^settlement  in  January  Galveston  Page's"  them  in  the  future.  and  went  on  strike  instead. ,27  m  New  High  Ground  IN  THIS  issue  �:Pr^dw.jWOf«l^ 114^1  JlilJIed'  em  Trader  Hit  Page Three  SIU—ITF  Bring  Justke  To Abused Panama Crew  The  victimized  crew  of  a  Panamanian  ship,  the  SS  Taboga,  received  quick  action on  their  beefs  thanks  to  the  International  Transport workers  Federation  and  particu­ larly  its  member  unions  in  Northt­ America—the  SIU  Canadian  Dis­ ed  a  draw  of  $42  while  in  port  trict, and  the International  Long­ as  against  the  $3. a  week  re­ ceived  formerly.  Altogether,  shoremen's  Association.  The  captain  of  the  Taboga,  an  $1,487  was  paid  out  to straighten  Estonian,'  had  been  "running  all  accounts.  wil^," fining  the  crewmembers,  LOCKERS  BOUGHT  refusing  to  allow  medical  atten­ Besides  all  this,  the  captain  tion  for  an  injured  seaman,  fail­ agreed  to  purchase  wash  basins  ing  to  pay  them  money  due,  and  lockers  for  crew  quarters,'  withholding  personal  effects,  and  laid  off  an  alleged  Commu­ and  making  life  generally  miser­ nist,  a  native  of  Spain,  whom  able.  he  had  asked  to  spy  on  the  crew.  TELEGRAMS  SENT  The  case  came  to  the  atfen­ Tlie  Taboga  incident  was  the  tion  of  the  ITF's  New  York  of­ second  recent  instance  of  the  The  basb^4a  VTMtern  Trader  is  examined  by  curious  Frenchmen  at  her  pier  at  Berry­ fice  when  the  desperate  seamen  way  in  which  the  ITF's  Interna­ ! yille.  near  Rouen.  France.  sent  telegrams  outlining  their  tional  setup  works  to  protect  beefs.  The  ILA  and  the  Cana­ maritime  workers  everywhere.  T  V  Stateside  neveir  looked  better  than  it  did  for  the  crew  of  the  Western  Trader  dian  District  of  the  SIU,  were  In  the  October  19th  issue  of  the  when  it  paid  off  in  Philadelphia  on  November  4  after  a  harrowing "eight  months, dur­ notified  immediately,  afid  dis­ LOG  a  story  was  carried  which  ing  which  a  series  of  accidents  convinced  many  of  the  crew  that  they  were  riding  a  patched  representatives  to  the  reported  the cooperation  between  scene  to  t^e care  of  matters. At  the  crew  of  the  SlU­contracted  Signal  was  given  to  abandon  Philadelphia  on  November  4th  the same  time  London  headquar­ Greenstar  and  the  ITF­affiliated  IJ6W  point  of  the  shi^s  t^era­ ship.  Life  jackets  were  broken  after  a  stormy  trip. There  it  was  ters of  the ITF were  notified, and  Maritime  Federation  of  Chile  in  • tions^^Jpce it  left'the  horteyard  out  and  lifeboats  stripped  with  discovered  that  she  was  crack­ information  was  requested  on  the  victorious  strike  in  San  An­ wa's  'a ^^collision  on  the'  the  crew.ready  to  go  over  the  ing  between  the  bulwark  of  the  the contract  and  the owners.  The  tonio,  Chile.  River  which  sank,  the  w  side.  SOS  calls  were  futile  be­ No.  three  hatch  and  the  main­ London  office  got  hold  of  a  copy  into  the  mud.  For  a  time  it­was.  cause  salvage  tugs  could  not  ap­ house  where  the  beUyhand  is  of  the  agreement  under  which  feared  that  she  would  turn  over,  proach  the  vessel  in  lo^  water.  located.  That  made  the  payoff  the  men­  were  working,  making  ending  her  usefulness  then  and  Finally after  two and  a  half  days  a  much  more  welcome  occasion.  it  easier for  North American  rep­ there.  resentatives  to  take action  in  be­ of  watchful  waiting,  the  tugs  NEAR  MISSES  John  A.  Stout,  OS,  who  rode  managed  to  hook  on  and  drag  The  collision  on  the Seine  was  half  of  the  seamen's  legal  and  the  ship  since  she  got  out  of  the  the  ship  to  Berryville.  From  only  one  in  a  long  series  of  hits  contractual  rights.  mothball  fleet,  told  the  LOG  there,  the  ship  was  lightened  and  near­misses  iVhich  dogged  The  captain,  faced  with  this  that  the  Western  Trader  was  and  towed  to  Rouen  stern  first,  the  Western  Navigation  ship  kind  of,  representation,  changed  LOS  ANGELES  —  Balloting  go.ing.  upriver .  from  , Cherbourg  where  she  discharged  her  cargo  throughout  the  eight­month  pe­ his  tack  and  became  perfectly  among  members  of  the  Cannery  ht  the  time  of  the  accident.  The  of  coal.  She  then  went  into  dry­ riod,  Stout  said.  Coming  out  of  agreeable.  The  net  result  was  Workers  Union,  SIU  affiliate  on  French  ship  Camont,  coming  dock  at  Petite  Courroun  for  re­ the  boneyard  on  the  Mississippi  that SIU  and ILA  representatives  the  West  Coast,  has  returned  all  down  river,  tried :to  pass  oli 'the  pairs  which  took  28  days.  she  hit  the  SS  John  Lykes.  On  were  able  to  straighten  out  all  business  agents  to  office.  Elec­ right,  and  signaled  the  "Western  .  The month  in drydock  was one  another  occasion  she  narrowly  difficulties  to  the  complete  satis­ tions  at  the  various fish  canner­ Trader  accordingly.^  •   bright  spot  for  the  crew.  Regu­ missed  an  Army  transport.  The  faction  of  the  crew.  Several  ies in the harbor  area also  named  lar  bus  transportation  was  avail­ steering mechanism  locked sever­ crewmembers,  including  the  bo­ a group  of  officers led  by Jimmie  REVERSAL  FAILS  able  to  Rouen  where  the'crew­ al  times  and  as  '  a  crowning  sun,  the  cook,  the  assistant stew­ Waugh,  president.  However,  the  Camont  saw  it  members had  a fine  time financed  touch  the  boom  dropped  in  ard  and  others  received  substan­ could  not  make  it.  It  tried  to  by  generous  draws.  By  the  time  Philadelphia  and  smashed  12  tial  sums  of  money  due  them.  Voting  over  a  three­day  period  covered  Terminal  Island,  Long  turn, and  reversed  engines,  but  the  repairs  were  completed  the  feet  off  the  end.  AB  de  Hooge,  whom  the  captain  Beach  and  Wilmington  canneries.­ this  maneuver  only  succeeded  in  Western  Trader  had  acquired  a  Incidentally,  the skipper  of  the  had  arrested  for  "desertion"  raihming  the  Western  Trader  at  good  measure  of  fame  in  the  Western  Trader  is E.  W.  Meyers,  when  he  went  ashore  for  medi­ In  addition  to  Waugh,  the  offi­ cial  slate  was  headed  by  Andrea  an  angle.  The  Camont  backed  surrounding  area.  who  was  captain  of  the  ill­fated  cal  treatment,  received  $235  for' Gomez,  vice  president;  Harry  away  and  proceeded  to  LeHaVre  The  ship finally  sailed  for  Robin  Moor  which  went  to  a  lawyer's  fees,  false  arrest  and  Carlstrom,  treasurer,  and  Lupe  successfully.  The  Western  Trader  home  on  October  19  arriving  in  watery  grave  in  1941.  other  expenses.  The  crew  receiv­  Hernandez, financial  secretary.  wasn't  so  fortunate.  After  20  Plans  were  reported  going  for­ minutes  water flooded  the  bow  ward,  meanwhile,  for  the  SIU,  and  dragged  her  down  to  the  convention  set  for  Spring,  1953,  mud.  in  San  Diego,  home  of  one  of  •   Salvage  ships  were  available,  the  SIU's  affiliated fishery  work­ Disregard  of  accepted  safety  practices  in  apparent  but  the  skipper  refused  assist­ ers  unions.  ance jmW  he  got  approval  from  violation .of  the  SIU  contract  cost  the  life  of  a  young  the  company  agent.  By  the  time  seafarer,  22  year­old  John  Molnar, in a  shipboard  accident  the  okay  came  through  the  tide  on  the SS Seagarden,  October  24.«  had  run  out  grounding  the  Molnar  died  of  a  fractured  skull  buoy  which  marks  the  start  of  Trader  on  the  sandy  bottom.  At  suffered  when  he  fell  through  the  Hampton  Roads  channel.  a  Subsequent  high  tide  the  cap­ an  open  hatch  section  into  the  The  crew  had  been  ordered  tain  tried  to  turn  the  ship  but  hold.  to  remove  the  hatch  covers  in  only  succeeded  in  stranding  it  According  to  statements  by  order  to  save  a  couple  of  hours'  cross­channel.  The  next  ebb  tide  Bosun  Pete  Walsh  and  other  time  in  port.  Molnar  was  work­ Proof  that  the  SIU  campaign  Slicked; the  sand  and  mud  away  crewmembers,  the  fatal  accident  ing  with  other  crewmembers  re­ to  have  US flag  vessels  carry  at  from  the  bow  and  stern  causing  took  place  while'the  vessel  was  moving  sections  when  the  acci­ least  half  of  ECA­procured  stra­ the  ship  to  list  dangerously  at  still  200  miles  from  the outer  sea  dent  took  place.  tegic  materials  back  to the States  an  angle  of  35  degrees.  t—T­ has  paid  off  is  pointed  up  ip.  a  Footing  was  insecure  inasmuch  report  issued  by  ECA  for  the  as  the Seagarden had  been carry­ year  ending  June,  1951.  in&  coal  on  previous  trips  and  a  lot  of  coal  dust  was  underfoot.  In  the  dry  bulk  category,  85.3  In  addition,  fuel  oil  had  been  percent  of  more  than  a  quarter  used  on  deck  arid  the 'ship  was  million  long  tons  was  moved  on  pitching  from  moderately  heavy  US flag  vessels.  American  liners  swells.  carried  52  percent  of  the. total  Consequently  Molnar  slipped  in  that  department.  Full figures  JOHN  MOLNAR  on  the  coal  dust  while  standing  were  not  available  on  tanker  on  a  closed  section  of  thd  hatch.  cept  when  within  harbor  limits.  tonnage.  The  motion  of  the  vessel  pitched  "This  looks  like  another  one  Seafarers  will  remember  the  him  down  into  the  open  hold.  of  those  cases,"  the  SIU  stated,  fight  sparked  by  the  SIU  after  Provisions  of  the  SIU  contract  "Where  a  man's  life  was  lost  former  ECA  chief  Paul  Hoffman  state  that  all  vessels  must  be  unnecessarily  because  of  short­ made  no  provision  against  low­ safely  secured  before  leaving  cutting  of  safety  practices  in  an  cost  foreign flag  ships  carrjring  harbor  limits.  This  would  rule  attempt  to  boost  the  profit  to­ all  of  the  ECA  cargoes.  out  opening  of  hatches  while  at  tals  on  the  balance  sheet."  The Union  rallied national sup­ sea.  The  contract  also  provides  Molnar,  a  navy  veteran,  is  port  from  many  sectors  and fin­ that  no  one  is  to  be  required  to  survived  by  his  parents,  Mr. and  ally  won  the  agreement  guaran­ Accordiah­like  pleats  in  Ihe  Western  Trader's  deck,  sup­ work  under  unsafe  conditions,  Mrs.  Michael  J.  Molnar,  of  292  teeing  that  at  least  half  this  posedly  an  indication  of  high  grade, steel,  get  the  once­over  and  it  has  Jong  been  accepted  Stanton  Street,  New  York,  and  tonnage  would  be  carried  by  from  a crewman.  US flag  ships.  practice  not  to  open  hatches  ex­ a  younger  brother  and  sister.  \  Si'­ THE  S'EA,F  ARERS  LOG  '  .  •  SIU  Cannery  Workers  Reelect  Waugh,  Gomez  Safety  Shorteut  Costs  Life  Of  Seafarer  US  Ships  Lifted  85  Percent  Of  Year's EGA Cargo  �THE  SEAFARERS  LQG  Page  Four  l&ridges'  Defeat  iCheers  Frisco;  iShipping  Slack  By  LLOYD  GARDNER  .  REPORT  NUMBER  FIFTEEN  '  "  'I  SAN  FRANCISCO,  Nov.  9 —  '|f  By  PAUL  HALL,  Secretary­Treasurer,  SlUj  A&G  District;  Chairman,  SWJ  Welfare  Plah  Trustees  Shipping  may  be  down  in  the  dumps  here,  but  our  SIU  boys  Each  week  the  Seafarers  Welfare  Plaii" will'make  its  report  to  the  membership  of  the  Atlantic  and  Gulf  District  are  still  riding  high  over  the  through fhe  SEAFABERS  LOG.  Included will  be the  names of  the men  receiving  hoi^ital benefits,  tho  amounts  paid.. th«  way  Harry  Bridges  backed  down  hospitals in  which  they are  receiving  treatment,  and the  total  amount  paid  out  since  the  inception  of  the  Plan  oa  when  the  AFL  Unions  showed  1,  1950.  Also included  in  the report  will be  the names of  the men who have  died and  the amounts paid  their  beneficlf^es.  ­If him  they meant business  in back­ 1|' ing  the  BME.  Period Covered By  This Report  October  21 ^ l^vemltor  3  'I  To  get  the  bad  news  over  with  first,  we  have  had  no  payoff  in  Cash On Hand  J$23S350.97  port  for  the  past  eight  $754,033,44  'weeks,  as  for  some  reason,  all  US Covernment  Bonds  payoffs  have  been  in  Seattle  and  $150,  ;•  Portland,  or  down  south  in  Wil­ Estimated  Accounts Receivable  i  mington  or  Long  Beach.  We  did  ^  have  ifVe  ships  in­transit  in  the  Hospital Benefits Paid  In This  Period  past  couple  of  weeks,  which  took  a  few  of  our  boys  off  the  Total Hospital  Benefits Paid Since  July  T I9S0  heach.  They  were  the  Raphael  rbricif^  $6,166.66  Semmes,  Young  America,  Mada­ Death Benefits Paid  This  Period  ket,  Fairport  (Waterman)  and  ' ­Ojl­  'S.fvilifiW.S­ Total Death  Benefits Paid Since  Jiily 1,1950  i$]a3,166.66  the  Alamar  (Calmar).  b.,  JOB  WELL  DONE  USPHS  HOSPITAL  10.100  Wallander,  C.  Johnson,  H.  G  ­ 30.00  Cbhrad;  J.  J.  10.00  STATEN  ISLAND;  N.Y.  Katrausky,  Michael  .,.,.,..^^  20.00  Cook,  Lawrtoce fD.  ;2o.ao  Watson,  Henry  All  of  us are  taking  a  breather  20XK>  20.00  Kustas,  Thomas  .;  ^.00  ^er  mixing  it  up  with  the  Becker,  Vincent  20.00 ! McGuigair,  A.  ......;  ;<2(i;00^  720.00  Ever^C  JTesse  T^^^^  iffEBA  and  their  new­found  sa­ Bumstine,  Maurice  ^.Z  SoToO  ­ 10.00  Mojica,  Tomas  20.00  USPHS  HOSPITAL  vior,  Harry  Bridges.  Only  in  this  Callaza,­Juan  Gros%N„ E,  .,  v20.00  20.00 j Moravec,  Charles  10.00  SEATTLE.  WASH..  case,  their  savior  did  not  do  Camacho,  Domingo  Jessup,  Darwin  E  20.00  10.00  j Morgan,  Robert  L  10.00  Caton,  M.  H  .'.  20.00  Kelly,  D. D.  •  much  of  a  job  of  saving.  Our  Champlin,  George  W  20.00  30.00 ,  O'Brien,  Eugene  P  20.00  Driscoll,  William P.  .„.  10.00  Kiiski,  Tovo  ;  affiliated  brothers,  the  Brother­ Dalton,  Jack  M  JO.OO  20.00 ,  Osinski,  C  30,00  Strickland,  Roy  D  10.00  Lang,  Leo  H.  hood  of  Marine Engineers,  fought  Devine,  John  J  20.00  30.00  Phillips,  Robert  20.00  :?  a damn  good  fight,  and  with  the  Dixon,  Earl  R  Maurmoto,  R.  .!.....  20.00  40.00  Pokki,  Toivo  ....'.  10.00  40.00  Mayrbat,  John  willing  assistance  of  their  bro­ Dongen,  Isadore  C  20.00  20.00 ,  Preussler,  Otto  20.00  USPHS HOSPITAL thers  in  the  SIU,  SUP,  Interna­ Drummer,  Harry  J  McDonald,  Sam  ' 20.00  20.00  Raiford,  Abner  10.00  NEW ORLEANS. LA. tional  Longshoremen's  Associa­ Ezzell,  Thomas  D  Mueller,  Walter  F.  10.00  10.00  Rivera,  Eustaquio  30.00  Antill,  Allen  P  10.00  Powe,  E.  L.,  ...;.v  ..i  10.00  tion,  Teamsters  and  other  AFL­ Francis,  Cedric  V.  60.00  Salgado,  Jose  20.00  Arch,  J.  L  ".  ..  10.00  Raana,  K.  .'.  r..........  20.00  crs,  succeeded  in  protecting  their  Frenkler,  John  20.00  Sanchez,  Charles  20.00  Burke,  R.  J.  P  20.00  Hay,  Claude  A".  20.00  contract  with  Isthmian. The BME  Grierson,  Ithama  20.00  Stickney,  James  10.00  Cara,  Wilson  O  20.00  Tostet,  Horace  Hi  10;00  won  this fight  in  spite  of  all  the  Grimsland,  John  10.00 ,  Virgin,  C.  t  ­  10.00  Celestine,  Oliver  !..  20.00  Tickle,  Lomie  R.  ......;.j.....;.  20.00  dirty  work  cooked  up  by  the  Gordon,  John  E  Willis,  Louis  J.  20.00  corrupt  and  defunct  MEBA  and  • Young, John  W  ;......  20.00  their  feUow ­ traveling  attorney,  Lee  Pressman;  with  the  assist­ ance,  of  course,  of  Harry  Bridges  440.00.  By LE ROY  CLARKE  together  with  a  few  "furriners  war  to  all. zones  and  holds  the  USPHS  HOSPITAL  and  the  CP  machine,  to  say  SAN  JUAN.  PUERTO  RICO  nothing  of  the  powerful  Pacific  LAKE  CHARLES,  Nov.  10  —  (not  from  Mobile)  but  the  boys  full  list  of  ratings  in  the  stew­ lO.OO  Maritime  Association,  the  dog  The  joys  of fishing  and  duck  thought  that  they  could  struggle  ards  department. 'Right  now  he  Young,  Charles  B  USPHS  HOSPITAL  '  that  wags  when  Bridges  pulls  hunting  in  this  wildlife  paradi^  through  the  trip  and  all  would  is  sailing  as  chief  cook  on  a  GALVESTON.  TEKAS  the  tail.  The  BME  can  weU  be  have  been  set  aside  by  the  rush  be  well,  as  she  has  a  regular  Cities  Service  Tanker.  He  finds  that  the  SIU  has  secufied  so  Drake,  John  C  20.00  proud  of  its  success.  When  the  of  shipping  here  in  the  last  gang.  couple  of  weeks.  There  have  FISH  STORY?  many  good  things  for  the  mem­ HiU,  Edward  C  .!.  10.00  day  comes  that  Bridges,  Bryson  been  a  lot  of  visits  to  make  and  bers  that  it  is  hard  to  put  a  The  ducks  in  this  community  McCune,  L.  E.  20.00  and  all  other  assorted  CP  sell­ out  artists  are  kicked  off  the  quite  a  few  jobs  to  fill  in  all  have  been  so  plentiful  recently  finger  on  just  one  item,  but  feels  Mitchell,  John  E.  ................  10.00  20.00  waterfront  the  BME  can  claim  a  departments  so  that  we  had  to  that  all  one  has  to  do  is  open  that  the  Welfare. Plan  and  Va­ Smith,  Walter  S.  .  good  share  of  the  credit  because  call  on  New  Orleans,  who  re­ the  door,  reach  out  and  catch  80.00  of  the  part  it  played  in  KOing  sponded  in  their  usual fine  man­ not  one,  not  two,  but five  or,  ner  and  supplied  us  with  the  six  of  said  fowl.  As  for fish,  just  USPHS  HOSPITAL  the MEBA  at  Isthmian.  necessary  men.  MOBILE,  ALABAMA  walk  or  ride  along  one  of  the  SPECIAL  MEETING  Buckelew,  J.  L.  20.00  The  Cities  Service fleet  was  beautiful  streams  in  the  vicinity.  We  had  no  regular  meeting  responsible  for  most  of  the  ac­ When  you  mention  the  word  Biirkc;  Tim  ;.  20.00  this week  due  to lack  of  quorum.  tion  with six ships  stopping here;  "bait,"  the fish  jump  out  of  the  Hankee,  Harry  M  10.00.  ,  However,  a  special  meeting  the  Winter  Hill,  Bents  Fort,  water  into  your  hand.  Jones,  J.  H  20.00  was  held  to  check  cards  and  Lone  Jack,  Government  Camp,  Maybe  there  will  be  more  Nichols, Hkrry  l^.Q&  olect  a  balloting  and  trial  com­ Cantigny  and  Royal  Oak,  in  ad­ time  for  some  of  the  above  in  Peek,  Harry  G.  Jr.  20.00  Saxon,  J  mittee.  I  made  an  informal  re­ dition  to  the  W.  E.  Downing  the  next  few  weeks  as  shipping  10.00  port  about  the  wage  raise,  vaca­ (Mathaisen).  We  also  had  the  looks  just  fair.  At  present  we  Vandersall,  W.  C­  ,.,v  10.00  tion  plan  and  other  items  of  im­ good  ship  Wacosta  (Waterman)  have  several  rated  men  on  the  portance, including  the BME  beef  stop  in  and  who  did  we find  beach  here  and  a  house  full  of  120.00  USPHS  HOSPITAL  and  the  ILA  situation  on  the  aboard  but  that  well­known  non­rated  men.  BOSTON.  MASS.  East  coast.  Several members .took  man.  Buster  Wells,  as  serang  Among  the  oldtimers  who call­ Crevier,  C.  G.  ^10.00  the floor  and  expressed  their  on  her.  The  Wacosta  is  boimd  ed  here  during  the,  past  two  Flaherty,  John J.  10.00  jpraise  of  the  officers  and  nego­ for  the  Far  East,  by  way  of; weeks  was Brother  W.  R.  Walk­ Olson,  E. A.  JQ.00  tiating  committee  for  a  job  well  Texas.  We  also  foimd  out  that {er  who  joined  the  SIU  back  in  done.  Vourloumis,  George  .vi<20.00  she  had  plenty  of  grits  on  board. 1942.  He  sailed  all  through  the  W. R.  WALKER  ­  50.00,  USPHS  HOSPITAL  cation  Fund  are  outstanding.  He  :  SAVANNAH,  GEORGIA  '  likes  the  new  halls  that  are  ' By  A.  S.  CARDULLO  20.00  much  svVept  the  beach  clean  of  ran  pretty  well  last  week  while  opening  up ^and  is  anxious  to  Cohen,  A.  F.  rated  men.  Right  now  we  can  the  port  was  still  tied  up,  but  see  the  New  York  headquarters.  Daugherty,  Pat  G; j.;:...,,....  2O.00  THILADELPHIA,  Nov.  9—The  Harvey,  Harry  10.00  use  all  the  ratings  we  can  get  ELECTION  PROMISES  rush  is  on  in  Philly  with  the  our  hands  on.  If  there  are  any  now  that  we  are  cleaned  out  it  Lowery,  Carl  D;  20fiO  port  buzzing  from  one  end  to  brothers  in  the  vicinity  who  are  has  slowed down  quite  a  bit.  We  The  political  pot  is  boiling  Rbbbs,  Joseph  S, "..'l.;'­ ibfiO'  the  other  in  an  effort  to  make  anxious  to  ship  out  in  a  great  are  hopeful  that Philly  wiU make  down  in these  parts with  all can­ Sharpe,'  R,  A.11(3.00  up  for  the  time  lost  during  the  big  hurry,  let  them  come  down  a  real  good  showing  in  this  didates  'for  state  and  parish  Webbs,  Bfude  E.  20.00  longshoremen's  wildcat  tie­iip  to  the  City  of  Brotherly  Love  election  so  that  we  can  prove  (coimty)  office  really  putting  out  ourselves  to  be  a  wide­awake  the  air  night  and  day  (all  hot  up  and  down  the  east  coast.  and  we  can  take  care  of  them  membership.  air  .of  course).  What  a  paradise  We  have  just  about  succeeded  without  delay.  USPHS  HOSPITAL'  Sorry  that  this  report  doesn't  this  state  would  be  if  they coi|ld;  |in  getting  the  shipping  situation  With  all  the  boys shipping  out  have  too  many  details  in  it  but  all  get  elected  and  all  edttibd]  NbR^OLk,  VjlRiGlNlA  here  back  to  normal,  although  of  here,  we  were  unable  to  hold  the  pressure  has  been  hot  and  out  their  promises;  With  one  ex.­'  Robertson,  James  20.00  ft  took  a  few  days  of  hard  work  our  regularly­scheduled  member­ heavy  here  and  we  have  been  ception  there  isn't  anyone  who  BELLEVUE  HOSPITAL  to catch  up on om knitting.  Ship­ ship  meeting  due  to  lack  of  a  hard  put  to find  the  time.  We  has  a  good  labor  record,;  All  the  MEW  YORK.  M Y.  .  ling  has  been  running  good,  so  guonun.  expect  to  have  better  luck" for  others  will  bear  a,lot  of  watch­ Balchus,  .(mhony  iiObiOb  food  in fact  that  we have  pretty  Voting  for  SHJ  A&G  o fficers  the  next  issue.  ing.  Lake  Charles  Ship  Rush  Scuttles  Duck  Hunting  PUIadefyhm  Has  Berths  WaiHi^  For  DlvleJ  MM  • • rv'"'  '•   ;  • ­; • •; • <­;  ^ '1  • 'I  �Ft^asv  Na«^]i«r 16;  1651  tUE  SEAFARERS  LOG  On SS Florida  mmi!  wm­>&  '  Page Fi*»  Wilmington  Fine  Except  For  Jap  Cargo­Grabbing  By SAM  COHEN  h­'.  lip­.  WILMINGTON,  Nov.  8—Ship­ Harry  Bridges'  boys  finally  ping  is  just  dandy  out  here,  went  back  to  work  on  Isthmian ij  with  two  ships  paid  off  and  ships.  I  guess  when  he  realized,  whisked  right  opt  again.  the  AFL was serious  and  was go­ J|  The  one  black  cloud  hanging  ing  all  the  way  to  help  the 1  over  things  is  that  whUe  ship­ BME,  he  had  to  back  down  and'f  ping  is  good  right  now,  as  we  send  his  men  back  to  work.  Re^ f  see  it,  for  Ameriean  ships,  a  lot  suit:  Nothing  but  lost  time.  No  meeting  again  this  shot  of  Japanese merchants  are sneak­ due  to  the  lack  of  a  quoriun^ j  ing  in  to  steal  cargoes  with  but  Babe  Aulicino,  M.  Gaddyv  their  cheap  labor  and  bum  con­ Max  Myers,  Cal  Wilson  aiTd  Ted i  ditions.  Thompson  were  a  few  of  the :  You ­  don't  see  any  tramp  I  '^• '  I V'  boys  who  showed  up.  freighters  coming  into  port  to  Thompson,  who  joined  with  UB 1  pick  up  bulk  ore  cargoes,  but  in 1944,  has seen  a lot  of  changes;  |  every  day  another  Japanese  hulk  in  the  maritime  game  since  he'd  picks  up  a  load  for  the  home  been  sailing  for  about  half  a  country.  century.  He  was  a  cook  on  some  |  Seaflipper  (Nal'l  Cargo)  and  of  those  model  T  sailing  vessels'  Madaket  (Waterman)  were  the  two  payoffs  and  we've  got  11 in­ Crewmembers  of  SS  Florida  have  their  books  checked  by  Ray  White,  Tampa  port  agent  transit,  including:  Massmar,  Cal­ (sealed  left,  facing  camera).  Check  up  took  place  during  payoff  when  the ship docked  in  Miami  mar,  Marymar,  Yorkmar  (Cal­ C an  the  coitritf  of  her  sunshine. shuttle  between  the  Florida  vacation  resort  and  Havana,  Cuba.  mer);  Ralphael  Semmes,  Fair­ .  Photo  by  Hector  Reyes,  submitted  by  E.  Reyes.  port  (Waterman);  Holystar  (Zen^^  ith),.  and  Clearwater  Victory,  Steel  Rover,  Steel  Traveler  (Is­ thmian).  Did  a  little  straightening  out  eight  sign­ons  and  sixteen  in­ now  receive.  Nor  had  they  ever  with  the. chief  engineer  on  the  By  LIHDSEY  WILLIAMS  transits  so  you  can  see  there  thought  that  a  system  would  be  NEW  ORLEANS,, Nov.  9  —  has  been  no  lack  of  activity.  worked  out  whereby  'all  mem­ Seaclipper.  He  tried  to  fire  an  FWT  on  a  personal  beef,  and  it  Since  the last  report  things  have  Although  the  in­transits  wero  bers could  collect  vacation  pay.  took  the  company  agent,  the  been  rocking  along  smoothly  in  less  than  usual,  t^ crewing  up  At  our  last  membership  meet­ port  engineer  and  myself  quite  the  deep  south  port  of  New  Or­ of  four  more  ships  fresh  out  of  ing  new  business  from  ail  ports  awhile  before  I  brought  him  leans.  There  have  been  a  very  the  honeyard  helped  quite  a  bit.  was accepted  as weU" as the  head­ around  to  realize  that  the  Union  few riiinor  beefs  on  payoffs, and  The  outlook  for  the  next  two  quarters  report,  financial  report  has  no  truck  with  personalities  in­transit  ships  stopping  here.  weeks  is  pleasant  with  several  and  quarterly  financial  commit­ as  long  as  the  man  involved  is  /  TED  THOMPSON  We  have  had  a  lot  of  ships  lay­ payoffs  coming  up  in  addition  tee's  reports.  The  commimieation  competent.  from  Brother  Paul  Hall,  Secre­ to  more  honey  a rd  vessels  which  ing  over  down  here  marking  HAPPY  NOTE  and  on  some  of  the  worst  tubS |  time  until  the  East  Coast  long­ should  crew  up  around  Novem­ tary­Treasurer,  with  respect  to  Here's  a' happy  note.  For  a  that sailed  before  the  Union  step­ |  shore  strike  was  settled  and  ber  13.  The  last  four  have  sailed  issuance  of  work  permits  was  change  I  heard  the  skipper,  en­ ped  in.  they  came  up  with  a  handful  for  India  with  grain,  with  the  read  and  concurred  in  unani­ gineers  and  crew  praise  the I  Too  bad  a  lot  of  men  today !  new  ones  scheduled  ­to  load  coal  mously.  Under  good  and  wel­ steward's  department  to  the  last  never  sailed  in  those  days,  Tedl  of  minor  beefs.  for  Europe. ABs  are needed  here,  fare  we  had  a  discussion  on  a  man.  Good  food,  good  work  and ' says,  because  they  don't  appre­|  Among  the  layovers  was  the  and  FOWs  will  find  that  they  possible  investigation  of  ship­ date  enough  what  the  SIU  has]  Seatrain  Georgia  which  was  here  will  not  have  to  hang  around  board  health  conditions  in  order  never  a  beef.  for  two  weeks  with'aU  hands  the  Crescent  City  very  long  be­ to  see  if  conditions  could  be  There's  been  little  gassing  tip  meant  in  con^jitions  won,  toj  taking  things  in  stride  while  fore  they  will  be  on  their  way  improved  to minimize  the danger  on  ships  as  of  late.  However,  wages  and  good  shipmates.  men  missing  ^ips  are  on  the  Amen  to  that.  The  benefit  they  sweated  out  the  strike  again.  of  TB  and  other  illnesses.  increase.  If  only  the  crewmen  some  men  take  for  granted  havol  down  here  in  the  land  of  red  would  watch  the  sailing  time ! been  won  by  a  Union  determined!  VOTING  PROCEDURE  BENEFITS  HAILED  beans.  We  know  they  would  have  been  happier  in  New  York,  The  new  increase  in  vacation  Voting  is  now  going  on  here  more  carefully  ancf  check  back . to  give  its  members  a  chance  but  then  they  would  have  had  and  welfare  benefits  has  been  and  in  all  ports  for  the  election  with  the  company  instead  of  I  freedom  from  worry  and  overalll  to  plow  through  cold  weather  quite  a  topic  of  conversation  in  of  1952  officials.  It  is  the  duty  listening  to  some  guy  in  a  gin  conditions  unequalled  by  any'j  union  anywhere.  mill.  for  two  weeks.  the  port.  Practically  every  bull  of  all  bookmembers  to  vote  as  Now  that  the  longshoremen'  session  is  on  these  two  topics  a  large  vote  signifies "the  inter­ are  back,  all  ships  are  beginning  and  in  regards  to  future  bene­ est  of  the  membership  in  the  to  move,  and  all  crewmembers  fits  that , may  be  gotten  as  we  Union.  Regardless  of  how  one  satisfied  to  get  back  on  regular,  g6  along.  None  of  the  oldtime* :;,  votes,,  all  members  should  do  By  JIMMY  SHEEHAN  runs  and  schedules.  had  ever  expected  that  they  their  best  to  see  to  it  that  they  BOSTON,  Nov.  7—The  run  of  j  area  beef  on  the  Abiqua  and  a]  >We  have  had  four  payoffs,  would  be  getting  the  benefits  we  cast  a  ballot.  At  ,our  last  meet­ good  shipping  which  we  have  pert  time  beef  on  the  Govenr­J  ing  the  balloting  committee  re­ had  for  the  past  several  weeks  ment  Camp.  ported  a  total  of  394  votes  cast  continued  to  hold  up,  with  three  We  signed  on  the  Abiqua,  Mo­­[  here  in  the  first  six  days  of  sign­ons  and  six  payoffs  in  the  Kittrick  HiUs  and  Potrero  Hills.,!  balloting.  last  week.  Paying  off  were:­Pot­ On  the  last  two,  we  found  that [  By KEITH  AL80P  On^ the  beach  here  and  helping  rero Hills  (Phila. Marine),  Abiqua  the  fr.esh  water  supply  for  the'|  the  ballot  committee  while  wait­ and  Government  Camp  (Cities  crew  was  dirty.  The  ships  haA[  GALVESTON,  Nov.  8  —  This  ing for  a ship  is one  of  our  well­ Service),  W.  E.  Downing  (State  to  discharge  the  water  oveiWi  port  is  operating at  a .crawl  right  known  brothers  from  around' the  Fuel),  McKettrick  Hills  (Western  board  and  clean  tanks  beforoJ  now,  with  no  ships  signing  on  French  Market,  Sam  MarneUo.  Tankers)  and  Julesberg  (Ter­ leaving  port.  However,  there waii;|  or  paid  oflE  and  shipping general­ Sam  joined  the  SIU  in  1942  and  minal  Tankers).  There  were  a  no  tlelay  in  sailing  and  aU  gotf  ly  just  plain  slow.  .  holds  boc^  No.  21870.  He  was  couple  of  beefs  straightened  out  away  on  schedule.  We've  got  22  ships  in­transit,  bosun  on  the  SS Ocean  Star  the  to  the  crew's  satisfaction;  an  We  regret  to  report  the  deatbtl  SO  the  action  will  probably  pick  last  time out  and  is now  waiting  of  Brother  Ronald  Shortell  who!  Up  right  soon,  we  hope.  for  another  Liberty.  got  off  the  W.  E.  Downing  M [  In­transit  vessels  include:  Sam  is  happy  with  the  new  New  Orleans  about  three  weekol  Royal  Oak,  Council  Grove,  Brad­ ago.  All  of  his  friends  are "go^i|  Vacation  Plan,  for  as  he  put  it,  ford  Island  (Cities Service), Wan­ Rieaders notifying the  SEA­ ing  to­  miss  him  badly.  'It  gives  a  fellow  a  chance  tq  da  (Epiphany),  Mae,  Evelyn  Quite  a  few  of  our  SIU  brou I  put  a  few  bucks  away  when  you  FARERS LOG  of  a change in  (Bull),  Seatrains  Havana,  Texas,;  don't  need 'em" and have  it ready  mailing  address  are  re­ thers  have'been  in  port  recentijh  New  York  (Seatrain),  Richard;  whenever  you  are  in  a  pinch.  Just  to  mention  a  handful,  wo  quested  to  include  their  old  Gatling,  Beauregard,  Wacbstai  He  says  it  is  like  money  in  the  have  seen  Gus  Eklund,  BeoJ  (Waterman), Mary Adams, Jamesi  bank  and  not  in  the  shipowners'  address  along  with  the  new.  Gordy,  Ed  Riley,  D.  Oman,;  Walker,  Anne ' Butler  (Bloom­ account,  as  it  used  to  be.  Sam  In  addition  to  making  euier  Karas,  E.  Olson  and  severs  field),  Catahoula  (National  Nav.),  is  very  active  in  all  beefs  in  the  switch­over  it  will  also  others.  iSouthem  Districts  (Southern  port  and­willing  and  able  at  all  guarantee  uninterrupted  As  far  as  the  longshore  siti  Trading),  Del  Ore  (Mississippi),  tion  goes  here,  it  is  still  in  times  to  act  on  various  commit­ JAMES  M.  FOSTER  muUng  servicK  Petrolite  (Tanker  Sag),  ^so  the  tees.  He'smiles  broadly  when  he  indefinite  state  despite  the:  Henry. kTugs,  R.  Squibb ­^d  An­ dirthmian  strike.  He  ships  as  thinks  of  a  run  to  Italy,  land  JUl  notifications  of  change  tlement  in  New  York.  We  jgus  l^aODonald.  hopeful  that  things  will  cle  bosun,  AB;  wiper: and  messman.  of  ravioli  and  spaghetti,  but  ^ address  ^tenlA  bo  ad­ Among  the; brothers  op  the  Tie  Mys  he's itching  for a  chance  when  the  dough  gets  low,  Sam  drsMri  to­  the  EdROx.  SBA­ up  here  shortly.  The  wildcatt  beach  is  Jajnea  Wi­  Foster,  who's  to  come  around to  New .York  to  is  ready  for  any  run.  It  looks  FARERd  LOG.  51  Beaver  tried  to  get  the  towboatmeiw  been  shipping  sinpe  1942.  go  out  with  them  last ,  week, bi  see .the  new  Brooldyn  Hall  that  like  the eoal  run  to  Europe, for;  Slr^ New Ybrfc ­ir iL TL  they  refused  to  go  along.  witi|||  ;  Fosteiv  who  joined  SIU  ranks  everyone's  .  ravingi  rdrout.  No  Sam  on one  ol .the  next ­libeEties;  them.  going  out.  vi:­;  In  1944,  was  at ­  sea  during' the  other  news  from  here.  ,  J I, i".  hs:'  '  New  OrleaRS  Nvnts  With  Ship  Activity  Boston  Shipping  Remains  Good  Galveston  Can  Use  Shot  k  Am  Log Subscribers  jJUis'  '  �, M;qT5aplH».;  THE  SEAFARER S  LOG  Page  Six  Speedy  Ship­Shore  Liaison  sill Servicemen  Saves  Injured SIU Member  SIU  Headquarters  has  re­ ceived  numerous  queries  from  men  in  the  armed  forces  as  to  the  procedure  they  should  fol­ low  to  have  their  papers  vali­ dated.  The  procedure. is  this:  Se­ cure  an  application  by  writing  the  Union  or  the  Coast  Guard.  Fill  out  the  form,  noting  the  port  where  you  wish  the  re­ port  on  your  screening  to  be  sent  (not  your  home  address).  Once  you  are  screened  your  papers  will  be  held  at  the  port  of  your  choice  for  six  months.  If  not  picked  up  by  that  time  they  will  then  be  returned  to  Washington,  where  they  will  be  held  indefinitely.  By going  through  the screen­ ing  process  now,  a  Seafarer  soldier  ^ves  about  30  to  60  days  of  waiting  when  dis­ charged.  Royal  Oak  crewmembers  prepare  to  lower  the  injured  pumpman  over  the  side  to  the  waiting  Coast  Guard  vessel.  ,.WHr  ea  Jy  SALTY  DICK  Jhe reason  Pete  Lola'e# "dbesrft  falling  he'll  probably  head  for  take  a  Far  East  run­is,^.because  Ihe  Crescent  City.  .  .  .  The  it's  too  long.  He  prefers  to make  new  contract  just  signed  by  short  trips  and  be  near his  wife.  the  .shipowners  and  the  SIU  Before  the  movies  begin  In  stipulates  a  washing  machine  the  Dog  House  (Seaman's Church  on  every  ship.  It's  up  to:  the  Institute  in  N.Y.),  the  Star  crew  now  to  take  eare^ of  this  Spangled  Banner  is  always  play­ equipment.  ed  and  the  whole  audience,  con­ Thurston  Lewis  who  stayed  sisting  only  of  seamen,  always  ashore  for  a  short  while  at  stands  at  attention  and  sings  the  Hotel  St.  CJeorge  is  now  on  a  song.  They  do  a  pretty, gdipd,  job  tanker.  He  lias  to  be  near  salt^  of  it,  too.  .  .  .  The  other  day  a  huge  package arrived  in the  New  water  in  order  to  be  happy;  ;  .'  York  Hall  containing " shampoo  Why  is  it  that  E.  Reyes,  the  and  cream.  Th6  ingredients  are  creator  of ­  Sailor  Rags,  always  returns  to  the  SS  Florida?  Does  a  mixture  of  lanolin  aittd  hor­ mones  to  be. used  on  the  scalp.  Havana  Cuba  have  anything  to  The_^ addressee  was  Baby  Miller.  do  with  this  decision?  Quite , a  Henry  Cordes  is  still  regis­ few  of  the  gang  have  been  iisk­^  tered  in  group  1  in  the  stew­ ing  about  Earley  Punch.  A  ard's  department  and  is  ready  couple  of  weeks  ago  he  took  a  to  ship.  As  soon  as  snow  starts  scow  headed  for  Europe.  He  is  very  interested  in  going  to  Ger­ many  because he  has a  very dear  friend  there.  The  oldllmer  you  see  around  the  Hall  these  days  smiling  all  the  time  is  John  Cook,  AB.  He's  been  going  to  sea  36  years,  but  has  been  married  only  nine  months.  From  now,  on  hell be  on  short  trips  only.  Death  Calls  Two  Seafarers  Fast  ship­to­shore  contact  from  the  SlU­man­ ned SS Royal Oak  (Cities Service)  plus a  dramatic  air­sea  rescue  operation  by  the  Coast  Guard  was  credited  with saving  the life *7  T  fall.  He  suffered  a  near  r  r  T'L  board  of  James  Thomas,  pump­ skull  fracture  and  shock  and  man,  as  the  ship  headed  for  was  in  a  coma  for  several  hours.  port  just  eight  hours  out  of  First  to  arrive  on  the  scene  after  the  report  was flashed  to  Lake  Charles.  .  A1  Brindly,  a  former  BR  on  the  Del  Norte,  is  now  sailing  on  a  Victory  Carrier  ship  oh  deck.  His  buddy.  Beck,  is  on^  another  vessel.  CG  headquarters  was  the  Coast  Guard  boat  Little  Moe,  which  carried  the  injured  pumpman  to  New  Orleans.  A  CG  plane  came  over  soon  after  to  stand  by  while  the bosun  carefully  lowered  Thomas  to  the  deck  of  the  boat  on  a  stretcher.  The  Royal  Oak,  one  of  the  JACK  MCCARTHY  CLAUDIUS  BLANCHARD  Cities  Service fleet  of  T­2  tank­ ers,  is  on  the  oil  run  from  Lake  News  of  the  deaths  of  two  shipmates  stood  at  attention.  The  government,  when  it  un­ Chares,  La.,  to  cities  along  the  Seafarers  aboard  ship  has  been  The  SS  Alcoa  Planter  has  re­ took  the  tremendous  shipbuild­ North  Atlantic  seaboard.  ported  that  Brother  Claudius  H.  Hospital  authorities  hinted  that  received  at  SIU  Headquarters.  Blanchard,  Permit  No.  W­2839,  ing  program  of  World  War  IT,  Although  fathers  and  Thomas  would  be  in  sick  bay  Word  has  come  from  the  SS  died  in  Guanta,  Venezuela,  on  named  its  Liberty  ships  after  fa­ Americans.  Many  of  these  granddads  among  the  crew  for  some  time.  He  was  signed  Bertram  G.  Goodhue  that  Jack  October  2,  1951  while  the  ship  mous  war­built  ships  are  in  service  off  at  New  Orleans,  company  McCatthy,  Book  No.  G­95  passed  was  docked  there.  Burial  was  of  the  SS  Robin  Kettering  officials  again.  Below  are  the  names  of  a  in  New  York  revealed,  away  in  his  sleep on  October  15,  held  in  a  local  cemetery,  with  have  no  gripe  about  the  merits  few  SlU­contracted  Libertys  and  of  cereal  as  feed  for  their  off­  .  Seafarer  William  Calefato  sent  1951.  Brother  McCarthy,  a  veter­ six  crewmembers  acting  as  pall­ thumbnail  sketches  of  the  per­ spring,  they  take  it  a  little  hard  on­the­spot  picture  of  the  an  of  more  than  25  years'  serv­ bearers.  A  cross  made  by  the  sons  whose  names  they  bear.  ice  was  buried  at  sea  while  his  when  their  own  chow .  starts;  Bosun  and  other  crewmen  was  tasting  like  watered­down  farina  erected  at  the  grave.  A  wreath  Heywood  Broun  (Victory  Car­  .  and  pabium,  which  has  been  the  was  purchased  out  of  the  ship's  riers).  American journalist  <1888­ case  with  sausage  and  fankfur­ fund  plus  donations  by  the  Cap­ 1939).  Born  in  Brooklyn,  he  was,  *  a  writeif  on  the  staff; nf  the  New­;':..  ters  served  them.  tain  and  Chief  Mate.  York  Morning,  Telegraph  ,1908^.;  Strong  union  men  that  they  Brother  Blanchard's  home  was  1912­  ­New  York: Tribune,  1912n^.t  iare,'  they  know  that  a  contract  in  Portsmouth,  Va.,  1921;  New  York  World,  1921^  calling  for  three  "squares"  a  1928.  After  1928  he  wrote  the  day  means  just  that,  and  not  column  "It  Seems  To  Me,"  the  morning  chow  masquerading  as  first column  of  opinion  to  appear  lunch  and  dinner.  in  the  American  press.. Organized  Robin  Line  ships,  according  to  the  American  Newspaper  Guild,  delegates,  have  generally  been  the  union, to.  which  most  news­ passing  off  some  pretty  poor  papermen  belong  today.*  ,  "  feed  of  this  type  and  the  men  are  up  in  arms.  The  coffee,  for  Word  has  been  sent  to  the  James.  B.  Duke  (Mississippi).  example,  has  been  received  as  LOG  office  that  Brother  Louis  Founder  of  the  American  To­  ,  anything  from  a  weak  tea  to  Hedin,  No.  41791,  a  retired  book­ bacco. Company  (1856­1925).  Born  toxic  iodine  because  of  an  in­ member,  was  kiUed  in  action  in  in  Durham,  N.C.,  established  the  consistent flavor  running  from  first  tobacco  factory.  Engaged  in  Korea  on  March  15,  1951.  weak  to­  strong.  cigarette  war  which  brought  rir  Brother  Hedin,  who  held  a  yals  together  under  American  The  large  link  pork  sau­ messman's  rating,  was  initiated  Tobacco  Company.  Imperial  Tp­ sage  is  a  messy  cereal  com­ in  New  York  on  November,  17,  baccp,,.Comply  pf  England  was  position,  say  crewmembers,  who  1944.  He  retired  his  book  on  forme<^  'to fight  him,  later  be­ request  a  changeover^  to  the  September  8,  1950  in  Seattle  be­ coming part  of  his British­Ameri;  smaller  baby  link  sausage,  and  fore  going  into  the  army.  the  frankfurters  are  no  better,  can  Tobacco  C!ompany.  in  1911  containing  too  much  cereal  and  Seafarer  Allan  Lake,  who  has  watched  the  mixing  of  tine  He  is  survived  by  his  mother,  the  U.S.  Government  broke  it  up r  are  dry  and  generally  unappe­ drinks  from  afar  aboard  the  SS  Puerto  Rico,  takes  shaker  in  Mr.'e.  A.  L.  Hedin,  of  Route  3,  as a  trust.  Duke  University  bears  tizing.  hand  at  his  home  bar.  No  mickeys  served  here.  Enumfclaw,  Washington.  his  name;  Removed  to  Memorial  Hospital  in  New  Orleans,  Thomas  was re­ port^^  to  be  on  the  mend  de­ spite serious  injuries from  a  ship­ Where  The  ' •  Libertys  Get  '  Their  Names  No Baby Food,  More Meat, Ask  Kettering  Men  'Cocktail, Anyone?'  Former Seafarer  Louis Hedin  mUed In Korea  ­­ 'W  �'• ^:~li^^. ­'gl—­:  l­i'^i.i;  Ir'  iF Ji E  & tM0 AM E  R &  E O G  W^;  SlU  Ship  ^V­,­ M'.­• '.  ­  FRANCES r(BuU); ­  Oct^  14  —  AMES  VICTORY  (Victory tar­ Chairman,­.. A.  Kerterburry;  SK­ Tiers),  Oct.  23—Chairman,  Lou!0  reiaary.  L .^ruard. Delegates  re­ Holliday;  Secretary,  Whitner  ported  everjnthing; in: good . order.  Girouard.  Delegates • r  eported  no  tion  has  fallen  far  below  the  Motion  made  and  carried  to . start  beefs. ^ A  motion  was  made  that  StaMtai>d«>fee<Hng<­>called  ­for  on  a  ship's  fund.  A  vote  of  thanks  ship's  delegate  investigate  the  the  forecastle  card.  Suggestion  was  given. to  the  steward's  de­ reason  why  the  2nd  cook  was  was  made  to;  see  the  Provost  partment  for  good  work  per­ made  to  work  while  sick,  and  Marshall ^o|f  Naha,  Okinawa,  to  formed.  if  situation  warrants,  that  he  have  him^send 'a  health''officer  take  up  the  matter  with  the  pj»­ XXX  (^wn  to  this  ship  for  an  inspec­ CATHERINE. (Tfans­fuel).  Oct.  trolman.  tion  of  the  food  we  are "'etfting  8—Chairnian.  A.  Gall;  Secretaxy;  XXX  W.  J.  Reidy.  Delegates  reported  TOPA  TOPA  (Waterman).  OcL'  ^4,ppmparjJt,.t.9^>Sfhft^^^^  ship  is  supposed  to  get  on  the  fore­ all  in  good  shape;  The  ship's  14—Chairman.  A.  M.  Branchnit'  castle­card.  delegate  said  that  the  previous  Secretary.  Lewis.  Delegates  re­,  trip  was . a  very  clean  trip  and  ported  no  disputed  overtime.  All  |v4­)  hopes  that  this  one  will  be  the  the crew  is to donate  $1 to ship's  WANDA (Epiphaayh  Oct. 31—  same.  It  was  suggested  that  fund  at  payoff.  The  chief  en­ Chairman. T. D. York; Secrelanr.  everybody  come  to  the  table  in  gineer  has  failed  to  work  with'  T. Gradjelick. Beef  from  all  de^  proper  attire.  delegates  on  repairs  time  .and :  parthients  on  water  supply.  Mo­ time  again.  .  tion  made­and  carried  to  place  XXX  STEEL  NAVIGATOR  (Isthmi­ radio  speaker  in  messroom  at  X  X  'X  V *i  an).  Sept.  18 — Chairman.  Earl  MARIE  HAMIL  (Bloomiield)^  companyis  expense.­ H.  Poe;  Secretary^  Arthur  Win­ Oct.  7—Chairman.  Cass  Peddisi:  t.  i.  fert.  Delegates  reported  no  beefs.  Secretary,  William  F.  BarllLi  JOSHUA  B.  LIPPINCOTT  lAl.  Motion  made  to  have  a  ship's  Delegates  reported  that  disputes  COB).  Oct..  7—Chairman.  Wesley  fund. •   There  should  be  closer  are  to  be  taken  up  with  pa­ Yoimg;  Secretary.  Charles  Geot­ cooperation  in  keeping  crew's  trolman  in  Mobile.  All  depart­ .'  ter.  Delegates  reported  no  beefs.  messhall  clean.  ment  delegates  are  to  txtm  in i  Piscussion  on  sick  men  haying  repair  lists  to  ship's  delegate.­ XXX  to  wait  3^  hours  before  medical  FAIRPORT  (Waterman).  Oct.  Discussion  about  cleanliness  of  attention  wias  given.  8—Chairman.  Harry  Pitt;  Secre­ crew  pantry.  |  Oct.  14  —  Chairman.  Leonard  tary.  B.  Bishop.  Delegates  re­ 4;  4.  J,  Needle;  Secretary.  C.. Goetter.  ported  no  beefs other  than  a few  ALCOA  PEGASUS  (Alcoafe'  Delegates  reported  no beefs. Mo­ disputed  hours  overtime..  Three  Oct.  28—Chairman. Swyane: Sec­ tion  made  that  a  plan  be  made  of  the  crewmembers  were fined  retary.  R.  Elliott.  Delegates  re­ LEWIE  EMERY.  JR.  (Victory  PONCE  DELEON  (Waterman),  to  give  a  man  qredit  for  port­ as  they  were  unable  to  stand  ported  everything  r un ni n g  Carriers).^ Oct.  15  —  Chairman.  OcL  15—Chairman,  P.  Huggins;  time  on  the  vacation  plan  when  smooth with  no beefs.  Suggestion  he  doesn't  have  a  port  discharge.  Willis:  Secretary.  J.  Osborne.  Secretary,  J.  Rogers.  Delegates  their  watch.  made  to  check  on  new  mat­ XXX  Ship's  ^delegates  reported  that  reported  everything  in  order.  t>  X  %  EVELYN  (Bull).  Oct.  21  —  tresses  and  try  to find  out  about  the  unlicensed  personnel  ­  quar­ Treasurer  reported  $84.01  in  the  WILLIAM  JAMES  (Pull).  Oct.  Chairman.  N.  D.  Henson;  Secre­ washing machine.  14—Chairman.  C.  Saui^<m;  See­ ters  were  not  painted  last­ trip  ship's fund. The  washing machine  tary,  E.  C.  Dacey.  Delegates  re­ retaryi  C.  A.  Newman.  Delegates  and  would  be  painted  the  be­ is  getting  old  and  worn  out;  ported  everything  in  good  order.  reported  everything  okay.  Mo­ ginning  of  this trip. Motion made  therefore,  it should  be  taken care  A  repair  list  is  to  be  made  out  tion made  apd carried  that a vol­ and  carried  that  the  crew  co­ of  by  the  crew.  and  turned  in  to  the  ship's  dele­ X  X  X  untary  donation  of  $5  he  taken  operate  in  keeping  the  natives  gate.  Teddy,  the  ship's  dog,  was  DEL  MUNDO  (Mississippi),  up  at  the  payoff  and  that  a  out  of  the  midship  house.  taken  to  the  vet  and  experises  4^  4  _  XXX  OcL  30—Chairman.  Chiurlie  Mu­ washing  machine  be  bought  for  were  paid  out  of  the  ship's  fund.  STONEWALL  JACKSON  (Wa­ GREELEY  VICTORY  (South  ree;  Secretary.  Don  Collinst  Del­ this  vessel.  XXX  terman).  Oct.  21  —  Chairman,:  Atl.),  Oct.  6—Chairman,  James  egates  reported  no  beefs.  Sug­ GHEENSTAR  (Triton),  Oct.  14  Richard  Gralicki;  Secretary.  Roy­ ANN  MAftlE  (Bull).  Oct.  21—  Mitchell;  Secretary,  Cornelius  gestion  made  to  keep  messroom  Chairman,  John  Pearson;  Sec­ Chairman.  Higgins;  Secretary^  F.  Sprano.  Delegates  reported  and  pantry  clean  at  all  times,  retary.  William  J.  Clogg.  Ship's  Poole.  Needed  repairs  and  main­ Johnson. Delegates reported  some  everjrthing  okay.  Motion  made  also  to  keep  the  whole  ship  delegate  reported  that  satisfac­ tenance  to .be  checked.  The  crew,  disputed  overtime.  Discussion .on  and  carried  to  hold  meeting  clean.  Linen  will  be  issued  on  tory  settlement  has  been  reached  was  requested  to  read  educa­ Union  for .benefit  of  white  card  every  two  weeks.  Motion  made  fridays  but  if  any linen is needed  between  the  government  o f  tional  literature  that  was  posted,  men  in regard  to  their  work  and  and passed  to put  locks on  screen  the  steward  will  issue  it  before  Chile  and  the  striking  longshore­ and  a  motion  was made  and  car­ ried  to  hold  educational  meet­ that  time.  attitude.  •   Suggestion  that  poop  doors. >  men  at  San  Antonia  and  that  ings  more  often.  October  12—Chairman,  Whitey  the  longshoremen's  union  had  X  X.  x  deck  he ^ept  clisah,  •   •   4  4  4  LIBERTY  BELL  (Tramp  Car­ Pereone;  Secretary,  Don  Collins.  commended  the  crew  for  their  4.  X  X  .  ..  .  .  COUNCIL  GROVE  (Cities  Ser­ ANNI^tON  CITY  (Isthmian).  go),  Oct.  21—Chairman.  J.  Mil­ Delegates  reported  that  every­ action  and  sympathy  with  their  vice),  Oct.  22—Chairman.  Psisr­'  thing  is  okay.  Suggestion  to  buy  Oct.  19—Chairman.  E.  E.  Best:  ler;  Secretary,  C.  Irving.  Dele­ beefs. A  vote of  thanks was  given  son;  Secretary,. Prego.  Delegates­ Secretary,  C.  A.  Howell.  Motion  gates  reported  no  beefs.  Some  books  and  ball  gear  from  ship's  to  the  steward  for  all  the  trouble  reported  beefs  about  not  allow­ made  that,  any  member  of  the  disputed  overtime  to  be  settled  fund  for  voyage.  he  went  through  to  gpt  what  ing  crew  to  go  ashore  in  Cu­ XXX  crew  caught  taking  news  of' the  by  the  patrolman.  The  steward  stores  he  could  obtain.  maribo.  Crewmembers  desiring  meeting  to  the  officers  of  the  came in  for  some  heavy  criticism  BRIGHTSTAR  (Traders).  Oct.  XXX  records  for  the  victrola  are  to„.j.:  ship' should  be  brought  up  on  concerniiig  the running  of  his de­ 21—Chairman,  J.  L.  Allen;  Sec­ YOUNG  AMERICA  (Water­ write  down  the  names  on  the;'  charges.  Bunks  back  aft  should  partment.  The  steward  announc­ retary.  Frank  Nigro.  Delegates  man),  Oct.  20—Chairman.  E.  B.  board.  The  crew  messman  is  ta j  be  repaired  or  replaced  by new  ed  that  he  did  not  interfere  in  reported  no  beefs.  Under  good  McAuley:  Secretary,  Ralph  Tin­ handle  the  library  situation  and '  and  welfare  it  was  suggested  dell.  Delegates  reported  a  few  is  to  get  a  different  selection  of  ­ one's.  Suggestion  to  have  a  water  the  workings  of  the  galley.  that  the  doors  be  shut  quietly.  disputed  hours  in  the  deck  de­ fountain  placed  back  aft  fpr  the  XXX  books.  J  All  members  were  cautioned  partment,  otherwise  "everything  crew.  EVELYN  (Bull).  Oct.  14  —  4"  t  4>  .  smooth.  Motion  made  that  men  LOGANS  FORT  (Cities  Serv­ XXX  Chairman,  N.  D.  Hensom  Secre­ against  performing.  performing  in  the  engine  depart­ ice).  Oct.  20  —  Chairman.  Ben  XXX  BOBIN  GOODFELLOW  (Seas  tary,  E.  C.  Dacey.  Delegates  re­ ment  during  the  voyage  be  re­ Martin;  Secretary,  Kenneth  P.  '  WESTERN  FARMER  (Western  Shipping),  ho  date  —  Chairman,  ported  no  beefs.  A  suggestion  ported  to" the  boarding  patrol­ Goldman.  Delegates.  reported  Nav.).  Oct.  21—Chairman.  S,  J.  Pete Lahno; Secretary. Red Leon­ was made to  have crew  on  watch  ard.  Delegates' reported  no beefs.  close  bulkhead  doors  at  night  Evanchuck;  Secretary,  J. A.  Cas­ man.  Suggestion  made  that  in­ some  disputed  overtime.  Beef  '  Motihn  madb that  only  one  man  so  the  sea  won't  come  into  the  tellon.  Discussion  about  Cap­ asmuch  as  the  present  washing  between  machinist  and  chief  en­ J"  be  'allowed  to  do'  the  crew's  passageway.  The  operation  of  tain's  refusal  to  get  milk­  and  machine  is  just  about  on  its  last  gineer  but  nothing  developed  ­laundry  and.  that  man  to  be  the  ship's  fund  was  reported  to  onions  in  Rotterdam.  Request  legs,  that  the­men  all  chip  in  $2  from  it  yet.  Two  pipes  in  lower  '  for  new  mattresses  and  pillows.  for  a  new  one.  selected  by  the  Bosun.  Request  the  crew.  passageways  need  repairs.  made  dhat  all  hands  cooperate  XXX  •  '•   and  keep  the^ thesshall  clean.  BENTS  FORT  (Cities  Service),  n'o  date—Chairman.  Allison  He­ ,'' :®V».  bert:  Secretary,  Patrick  Burke.  SEATRAIN  TE^S  (Strain).  Delegates  reported  no  beefs.  Oct.  21—Chairman.  P.  Serano;  SHIPPED  . SHIPPED  SHIPPED  TOTAL  TOTAL  REG.  REG.  REG.  Motion  made  and  carried  for  SHIPPED  STWDS.  Secretary.  E.  Jones.' Ship's  Dele­ ENa  DECK  REG.  STWDS.  ENa  DECK  PORT  milk  to  be  increased  from  120  gate  reported  that  all  repairs  77  to  160  quarts  in  each  port.  Trea­,  16­ 32  29  81  20  19  42  ...  Were  taken care  of. "Motion  made  Boston..............  297  surer's  report:  $76  in  cash  anff  66  100  129:  435  129  133  173;  and' carried' that  steward's  store­ New  York  90  $15  outstanding.  23  22  45  111  36  43  32  ­ rooni'  be  Shipped.''  scaled ­  and'  Philadelphia­..­  263  68  89  106  344  117  87  140  Baltimore  painted.  '  • • • •   XXX  454  132. ­ ,  141  181  35  17  9  9.  Norfolk..  CHILORE  (Ore). Oct.  5—Chair­ '  • • • '•   X/  X  '" •   '  ­ '  • •   53  man. C.  Ashcraft: Secretary, nohis  14  19;  20  52  21  ­•  17  14  Sayaniiiah.......­......:;.­....­;.,;.  MOBlLIAhr  (Waiermanji  Oct.  NO  FIGURES  RECEIVED  .  given.  Delegates  reported  every­ 11  14 — Chahmah.  G.r ^itit;  SOcrt'­ Tampa.....^.—  179.  thing  okay.  Request  posting  of^  40  .  77  62 :  122  . 33  45  44  lary,  JL  W.  Vicisa.  Delegate  re­ Mobile,...!!  ,—.................  324  slopchest  prices.  Discussion  about;  95  109  ,  120  281  74  ^  8i5  :  102  New  Orleans......—  ported  ho  beefs.  Motion  made  84  serving  cold  cuts in  hot  weather. .:  30'J  21  33.  128  '34  52  to  h^ve  stev^ard  about  new  GMvestbn.....—.i...­.­.  ......  105  26  28  51  109  36  31  Coast..  42  :^me  of  the  crewmembers  want 1  hlankfetsr Reqhfe^t'chief  elec­ trician  to' have opeh  shgar  boWlS;  t  TOTAL....­^­  .511  i.m  more  overtime.  624  791  497  1,678  .  516  1  665.  (More  Ships Minutes  on Page  15)  replaced  with  sugar  dispensers^  '  ;'  Chaix^n,  J. S]li^• an^ S^eiret^^  L.|!^«ialecosi: ­Oelegates  reported  Ivesr  Sm MALL  HA6  • Xd  osso &i' Z)RA?r'eiiS\Bl£  SfeAMEV  T9  ¥!eep.  7W£|R  U^FTBOMaS  ^VOlD  .  /VitX­yPS/  Ksep IM  179 (JCH  WWj  yowA­ SOARP  .  '  $1  ­ A&G  Shipping  From  Oct  24  To  Nov. 7  ';.%C;­ f,>;  Page Serea^  �THK^S^EM^  FkidSft NovMBlM^^tr^fH  P>9*  By  Seafarers  Log  Staff  Feature Writer  A  modest  post­war  boom  in  American  tramp  shipping  is  showing  up  as  one  of  the  recent  trends  in  maritime,  and  is  providing  SIU  men  with  a sizeable  percentage of  shipping. Formerly  the  exclusive  preserve  of  the  British,  Greeks,  Norwegians  and  other  European  maritime  na­ tions,  tramp  shipping  under  the  United  States  flag  is  a  pretty  lusty  infant,  some  four  or five  years old.  It has  been  nourished  by  European aid cargoes  and more recently by European  demands for bulk  raw  materials  needed  in  rearmament.  The  chief  factor in the growth of  the U.S. tramp fleet  is the  50­50  law which  was passed  by Congress,  provid­ ing  for  the carriage of  50  percent  of  aid  cargoes  on American flag  vessels, a provision  enacted only  after  the  SIU  battled  successfully  for  its  estab­ lishment.  How  long  will  the  U.S.  tramp  last?  The  boys  in  Washington  could  answer  that  one  if  they cf uld tell you when  Europe^will be  peace­ ful  and  self­sustaining  again.  While  it  would  be  hard  to  say  exactly  how .  many  tramps fly  the  stars  and  stripes,  the  erican  Tramp  Shipowners  Association  estimates  that  there are some  200  U.S.  tramps operated  by  approximately  35  tramp  shippers.  If  we  were  to  exclude  those  tramp  vessels  which  are  on  time  charter  to liner  operators, or  are  engaged  in  the  "triangular  trade," the figure  would  be  consider­ ably less. (Triangular  refers to a  3­point itinerary  established  before  the ship  leaves , its  U.S.  port.)  Practically  all  U.S.  tramps,  (and  many  foreign  ones  too)  are  Libertys  whose  large  holds  and  simplicity of  construction make thern  suitable for  the  bulk  cargoes carried  by  the  tramps.  SIU  HAS  THIRTY  PERCENT  Tramps  make  up  a  pretty  important  part  of  SIU  contracted ships.  An estimated  30  percent  of  all  SIU  ships,  presently  active  can  be  classified  \  as  tramps,  in  that  they  are  irregular  operators  under  ipdividual  charters.  But  here  again,  a  strict  definition  of  the  term  "tramp"  eliminating  those engaged  in  the triangular  trade or  on  time  charter  would  reduce  this  total  a  good  deal.  Two  himdred  ships may  not  cut  a  large chimk  of  ice  in  the  light  of  the  approximately  1,770  active  sea­going  vessels  in  our  merchant  marine  (1,305  of  which  are privately­owned  and  the  rest  govemnient­owned  under  bareboat  or  GAA char­ ter).'Nevertheless  they  are  a  pretty  important  factor  in  the  current  shipping  boom.  Many  a  European  factory  will  keep  going  this  winter  with  coal, sulpher,  ores, cement  and  other  indus­ trial  materials  lugged  by  American  tramps,  and  many a European  worker will eat  better  because ­ of  American  grain  and  fertilizer  shipments.  Time  was  that  American  tramp  shipping  was  non­existent.  Time  was,  too,  when  much  of  the  bulk  cargo  now  carried  by  American  tramps  from  the United  States to  Europe came from  be­ hind  the  Iron  Curtain,  or  was  produced  in  suf­.  ficient  quantity  in  Europe  to  make  imports  a  A '  %  • piiSsKsiir  I  ­^JT—i  A  ifpkal  American  xramp  ship,  the Seacoral  (I  Corpozalion, operated  by  Orion  Shipping  and  Trading.  minor factor. Whatever  was imported  was  usual­ ly carried  on  European  tramps, prior  to the 50­50  i  t%. •   law. Today,  American  tramps are, literally carry­ .• .hfil  ing  coal  to  Newcastle,  as  European  output,  OI>• ^  dinarily more than enough, is insufficient, to meet  today's  needs.  Coal  and  wheat  shipments  alone  ;;Si|  are  well over  three times  the pre­war  average.  Tramp ships  have  been  described  as "the  taxi­ cab  of  the  sea,  ready  to  go  wherever  the  hirer  pleases."  It  might  bd  more  accurate  to  compare  them  with  the  free­lance  truckman  who  rents  himself  and  his  truck  out  on  a job  by  job  basia  \  If  you're  looking  for  a  formal  defiiiition,;;the  Tramp Shipping  Committee of , the U.S. Maritime  , «a|  Commission  came  up  with  a  pretty  good  one.;  They  called  a  tramp "one  that operates on  irreg«^  i i.  ular  or  unscheduled  sailings  from  one  port  of  c  ­f  loading  to  one  port  of  discharge,  lifting one  dry,; <  bo­|  cargo  coinmodity  from  one  shipper; to. one  ­'ft}  consignee/'  .  .  RENTER  OF  AVAILABLE  SHIPS  Tramp  ships  are  hired  by  a  chartering  agent irr!  who  represmrts  the  owner  of  the  cargo.  He  gets  imo  together  with  the  ship  broker­and  bargains  on /{j  freight  rates  and  on  details; of  loading and  loading,  including  the  tenxiinals  designated:  •   K  ­  'rtV­; *  • '• • Iff.;'''  ''i l  �r  HH T  Friday. Hdrenlbair 16. 1951  ­v,;^ ,5 .  Page Nis^  4^^  '^• 7f  ' ••<  ­i  •  much  to costs  since  theycrewed  up  with  under­ paid  European  and  Asiatic  seamen.  So  it  is  un­ derstandable  that  tramping  was  purely  a  Euro­ pean  operation. For  example, it  was  not  unusual  in  pre­war  days  for  British  tramps  to sell  Eng­ lish  coal  in  Boston  cheaper  than  American  coal  hauled  from  Pennsylvania. The  tramps  practical­ ly  put  the English  farmer out  of  business  before  the war  by hauling  low­priced  grain  from far­off  Austria or  Argentina  cheaper  thaii  it  could  be  grown  at  home.  RATES  CONTROLLED  BY  GOV'T.  Freight  rate  competition  is  still  an  important  factor  in  tramp operations  today,  but  it is  cush­ ioned  by  a  variety  of  government  regulations,  including rate fixing  and  price fixing.  The  tramp  ordinarily  operates  best  where  trade  restrictions  are  at  a  minimum,  and  the  usefulness  of  the  ^;ramp  in  the  old  days  of  surplus  raw  materials  depended on  the ability  of  the charterer  to quote  low enough  prices so  as to attract  a  buyer  in the  world  market  wherever  he  could.  The  tramp's  low  cost  of  operation and  the relative  absence  of  quotas  and  other  trade  restrictions  had  a  most  important  bearing  on  the whole  transaction.  ^  Today, the American  tramp shipowner  is  pick­ ing  up  the  leavings  which  the  regularly  sched­ uled freight lines are unwilling, or in many cases,  unable  to  handle.  With  the  industry  enjoying  its  present  boom,  tramps  are finding  cargoes  without  much  difficulty.  The  fact  that  the  Na­ tional  Shipping  Authority  has  had  to  break  out  some  535  mothballed  ships  to  carry  government  cargoes  shows  that  there  is  enough  business  at  riie  Goral  Sea)  of  the  Coral  Transporlaiion  present  for  the  tramps.  ri one of  the larger American traaqp operatojre.  In  the  immediate  future,  this  winter's  heavy  coal  shipments  to  Europe  promise  to  give  Am­ e shipper for  picking up  and discharging cargo.  ­ erican  tramp shipping  a  boost. But  shipping  men  All  these  details  are  included  in  the  charter­ are  skeptical  about  the  long­run  outlook  of  arty  as  the  document  is  known.  In  contrast  to  American  tramping.  For  one  thing,  none  of  the  liner  operation,  whereby  each  vessel  might  Mariner  class  ships  now  being  constructed  in  |iave  hundreds  of  bills  of  lading  representing  United  States  shipyards  would  be  suitable  for  ifferent  cargo  parcels,  the tramp usually  carries  tramp service.  As  one  shipper  put  it "they  could  jne  bulk  cargo of  just  one shipper,  incorporating  never  pay  their  way"  under  tramp  operations.  all  in  a  single  biU. of  lading.  The  tramp's  That  means  that  tramp  shippers  will  have  to  rparty  may. not  specify  an  unloading  port  depend  on  the  slower  Libertys  for  a  long  time  the shipper  may find  a. buyer  for  his cargo  in  to  come.  When  the current  shipping  boom  slows  yone  of  a  half  a  dozen: places.  He  will  notify  down,  the  Libertys  under  American  ownership  le  tr^^p accordingly  wl^ she is imderway.  are likely  to find the going  rough in  unsubsidized  competition  with  European  shippers.  When  the tramp arrives  at? the port Of  destina­ lon, it  discharges the cargo  for which "the  buyer  *  TRAMP SUBSIDIES SOUGHT  .ays  the' previously  agre^­on freight  rate.  Tra­ Tramp  shippers  are  well  aware  of  this,  and  fitionaUy, • t  he  tramp  then  seeks  another  cargo  through  the  aforementioned  American  Tramp  |br  either  a  return  trip or a  trip to  a  third  port,  Shipowners  Association  have  been  trying  to  in­ 'oday,  it  is  more  characteristic  of  the  present  terest  Congress  in  a  subsidy  for  tramp  shippers.  IfOW  of .  commodities  that  the  tramp  returns  in  The  president  of  the  Association,  Mr.  F.  Rider  allast, international  conditions  making one  way  Clark  says flatly  that  return  to  normalcy  "will  evenues  the  rule  rather than the exceptipn.  put  us out  of  business."  Traditionallyi  toOj  the  tramp?s  big  bargaining  There  again,  no  one  knows  exactly  how  long  oint  was  its  cheapn^.  Spe^  didn't  mean  so  the  present  "abnprmal"  international  situation  luch in pre­World  War  H days  when  there was  will  continue  to  be  the  normal  thing.  It  might  surplus  Of  bidk commodities.  Nor  did  the ad­ drag on for  ten or fifteen  years more, which is as  itional  time  consumed  by­the'slow  tramps  add  far  ahead  as  anybody  would  want  to  look.  �^ ;ir?­v  .,,,­.SsS!?^  ., .^ ..  _  ,.  rni ­iiEA­k^d  Pas* Ten  ^V  ,  MEMBEBSBIP  SPEAKS  Sees  SIU's ^Hurricane'  Anybody Cot A Match?  Of  Seafarers­ and  canned  fruit  with  me  on  To  the  Editor:  those  hungry  feeders.  That  is  Sometimes  I  think  I belong  to  history—almost  forgotten  history  a  Union  that  has  tied  itself  to  by  some  of  the  Seafarers.  a  hurricane  wind  and  won't  let  Just  stopping  for  a  moment  to  go.  Everj^ime  I  get  ^ SEAFAR­ think  of  our  limited  horizons  o:  ERS  LOG  I  see  where  the  SIV  those  days  compared  to  the  for­ has  done  it  again,  not  once  but  ward­looking  program  our  Union  usually  a  dozen  or  so  times.  1  operates  under  today  is  a  bit  mean  that  the  Union's  drive  to  overwhelming  for  a  guy  to  di­ better  ouy  conditions  is  going  gest  at,bne  sitting.  at  such  a  rapid  pace  that  every  Now  we  have  the  40­hour  issue  of  the  paper  tells  us  of  week,  we have  a  vacation  set  up  something  new  the  Union  has  that means  a  guaranteed  vacation  gone  out  and  won.  for  every  Seafarer.  We  have  a  Our  latest  victory,  the  40­hour  Welfare  Plan  that  looks  like  it  work­.week  at  sea,  caps  them  aU.  is  going  to  be  the  basis  for  es­ 1  can  remember  when  we  once  tablishing  a  good  measure  of se­ thought  if  we  could  just  get  a  curity  in  this  insecure  industry.  decent  feed  on  a  ship  and  get  We've  come  a  long  way,  sailor.  rid  of  those  miserable  straw  I'm  darn  happy  I've  tied  my.  tickings  on  the  bunks  we'd  be  self  to  the  hiuricane  along  with  half­way  to  heaven.  I  got  tired  the  SrU.  We're  going  places,  of  lugging  my  own  canned  milk  that's  for  sure.  Bin  Luce  Ship? Naturally!  Wife lhanks  Unknown Donors  s; (1  Height  doesn't  seem  to bother  Whitey  Wantlelt  <on  ladder)  and  Blackie  Cerula  as'  they  pretty  up  the  stack  on ffie  De  Pauw  'Victory  with  a  fresh  coat  of  paint.  Bet  the  pfaotog  didn't  have  to  tell  them  to  hbld  still  for  th^  one.  CG Screening And Waivers  Balk  Sailing,  Says  Rocky  Tb  the  Editor;  i  A  few  lines  to  let  you  know  I  am  doing  fine  and' everything  is  going  weE  I  left  the  States  September  14  and  am  due  to  return  October,  1952,  for  dis­ charge.  Time  is  passing  quite  fast  over  here  and  I  guess  be­ fore  you  can  say  I  will  be  on  my  way  home.  How ..is  the  new  hall  doing?  It  is  one  of.the  many  things  I,  want  to  come  home  to.  .,  WATERMAN  HOMESICKNESS  Our first  stop  over  here  from  the  States  was  Southhampton,  England.­Then  we  went  to  Bre­ merhaven,  Germany,  where  I  saw  a  Waterman  stack.  I^e  was­'  too  far  away  to  get  her  tiame,,.  but  I' sure  wished  like ­ heU  li  was on her.  Seeing  that blue  and.  buff  stahk. With  a  big  White,  on it  gave me  the blues  knowing  thzrt  I would  be  off  the  ships  for  another­year.  i'. don't know  if^they  have  ready  passed  a  bill,  biit  I  wish  they,  \vould  defer  aE  seamen.'  Ships  are  vitally  needed  ^  '  ply,, battlefropts, as weU  as posce­ To  the  Editor:  Heartfelt  thanks  to  four  SIU  brothers who  responded to  a rush  call  for  blood  donations  for  my  wife,  who  was  being  operated  the  waiver  is  good  for  prily  one  on  at  St.­Catherine's  Hospital,  To  the  Editor:  trip.  Brooklyn,  last  Oct.  31.  I  just  want  a  few  lines  in  the  ' • *  It  all  happened  so  fast  that  LOG  to  say  a  little  something­ At  the  present  tim§,I want, to  the  feUows flew  the  coop  before  about  these  validated  seamen's  sail  on  tankers  for  at, least  6  I  could  thank  them  in  person.  months.  As  you  know,  tankers  My  wife,  who's  home  now  re­ papers.  It  is  true  that  the  Coast  are in  port for  less thap  20, hours  cuperating,  oiur  four  kids  and  I  Guard  has  stepped  in,  and  that's  also  before  I  can  sign­on  I  need  want , to offer  our  deep  apprecia­ that,  for  awhile  anyway.  another  waiver,  this  as  I  said  tion  to  the  brothers  for  their  taking  24  hours  or  dver.­'PdbnT  • What  is  on  my  mind  is  just  fine  action.  Also  to  Marty  Breit­ feel  that'  this  is  .justice_ to.Jhe  this.  As  the  set­up  is.nov/,  after  hoff,  dispatcher  at  the  New York  seamen  of  this  country.  We tare  "Naturally  I'm  going  back  Hall,  who  had  them  standing  by  we  surrender  our  seamen's  par.  put  at  the  mercy  of  the  Govern­ pers,  we  are  in  for  one  heck  of  to  sea."  says  Leon  White.  for  us.  ment,  for  in  order­to ..sail  we  Electrician.  Leon.  awaiting­ The  Mrs. ^says  it's  little  things  a  headache.  Headquarters,  as  the  need  their  say­so.  ­­ army  discharge  after  a  three­ like  this  that  make  our  Union  CG  calls  it,  refuses  anyone  to  year  hitch,  served  with  the  and  the  brothers  tops  in  any  ship unless  he has  a  waiver.  This  The  purpose  of  validating  sea­ waiver  takes  over  24  hours  to  men's  papers  is  well  and  alright,  24th  Division,  which  was  in  book.  get.  I'm  not  arguing  that­pqint,  but  the  thick  of  things  in  Korea.  Ray  Brault  Take  this  case.  I  took  the  why  should  we  be  fbtc^  to  re­ Gateway  City  on  the  coast.  That  main  on  the beach  because  some  job  cost  40  cents  for  transporta­ moron  doesn't  know  how  to  do?  /  W.  BROAD­"  tion  plus  the  cost  of  the  dis­ things  on  an  economical'  scaler  in  getting  the  LOG  to  the  out­ patch  to  Washin^on,.  D.C.,  for  Again  you  may  say,  Vrhy  didn't  To  the  Editor:  ful'.Gountri^l' and  with more  and  ­I  don'k want  my  brother  mem­ of­the­way  places  in  time.  the  waiver.  In  order  for  me  to  I  apply  previously?  'Well,  I  did  more  coming  out  of  boneyards  bers  to  think  I've  gone  literary  James  R.  Porter  make  another  trip  I  would  have  about  June,  1950,  when  I  iwas  you  cannot  crew  these  ships  up  on  them,  but  in  line  with  the  Chief  Steward  to. be  granted another  waiver, for  aboard  the  "Catahoula.",'J  never  unless  you  have  the  men.  policy  of  the  Seafarers  that  a  did  receive  a  reply  froia,.them'.  job  weU  done  should  be  com­ Well/  1/ guess , that's  aU  the  Wallace  Rocky  Millmi  mended,, I  feel  justified  in  let­ i^ws  now.  If  it, is  possible  ting my  brolhers.know about  thei  would like­a^few  copieg^qf^  hospital  I'm  at.  LOG.. Wfe  fondest negardSv^toryl  _  It's  at  Vineyard  Haven,  Mass  and .aE^.^y 'Union  brothefSs.™,,  a  35­bed  hospital  on  an  islanc  : Pic4 j» ,W' Broad  five  miles  off  shore  in  the  At­ lantic.  Dr.  Hunter,  who  is  in  537lh ^dhance  Co.,  M.M.  charge,  and  his  assistant.  Dr.  Apq;^d96  \  Murat,  are  doing  a find  job.  To  ihe  Editor:  /  : New  York,  N.\Y.  The  place'  is  quiet  and  has  a  I  would  appreciate'your  print­ (Ech'  Nqte:  Copies  of  the  real  homey  atmosphere.  At  pres­ ing,  in  the  LOG  a  notice  to  tlm  LOG  i are ''op  thaiz^tsiray to  ent,  there  are  12  patients  here.  effect  that  Edward, Kaznowsky,  iBroihir  Broa£)'^  The  nurses  are  £dl  nice  and  the  steward  aboard  the  SS  St.  Au'­,  non­professional  help  is  very  guatine  Victory,  was  seriously  good.  The  fact  is,  everybody  injured  and  was  hospitalized  in  l^hips  l>el^|ate^  tries  to  make  you  comfortable  Saigon,  Indo­China.  while  you're  here.  jj  Aboard ship  the axm.'of  The  injury,  occured  the  Dhion  is  the  Ships  ah^i  De^^  Furthermore,  I'd  like  to  ex­ press  my  appreciation  to  the  15th  of  September rab,5>iir^  shi^.  part^nt  Delegate*.  A^^gs^^  It  wan reported .that fbe  was ^t­ T^mstees  and  the  Administrator  me#/''''fot''"it8 ­own  protecfi^^^  tingi pn  weE. ­when .Web­left,  but  picks  Es Delegates  early,  of  our  Welfare  Plan  for  the  promptness  in  getting  our  hos­ Hauling  in the line on  the Seairain  New  Ybrk  azet.l* io tm  the  doctbFsv wisii^"to iiteep  him  carefully. Have  yon.mBd  _  tL,J.  Denayer,.AB;  LeovLasoyau  AB,  and  A.  De^ Idarim',  OS.  under  observafti^nv..;,  pital  funds here.  shipyna^i  elected  your  Dpi?;  A  pat  on  the  back  to  tlm  Leo never missed W^p^ff  xh»ra|^ui ihe^hole operaHom Le*ier  P.  desbone  getesf If  not.  do U  now! ? '  Editor  and  Staff  for  the fine  job  Mpore anapped  ihe Vftelo.  Ship's  Delegate  >  'Vineyard  Hospital  A  Good  Deal'  Slow 'N Easy On Hie Draw  Injured  Crewman  Of  St.  AugufHpq  Repoi^ Qi|^l|(^d  I  N  • lil  �Fi^fi, rNo^ini^^. 16. 1^1,  THE  SEAFARERS  LOG  l|k|)fay From The 'Hot Box' . ..  Page Elevea  It's Love In Bloom For Men  Of  The  Roving  Brightstar  To  the  Editor:  We  got  orders  to  go  back  toi  We  are  just  out  of  Oran  on  Cuba  for  a  load and  so some  un­ To  ^he  the  Brightstar  where  we  are  to  lucky  gals  will  have  to  wait  a  r  I ata  "be­ take  on  bunkers.  We  left  Sa­ little  longer.  The  steward  will  lief bfrnj*''brother,  EdWfh  iVank  lonika  after a  week of  unloading,  stay  out  of  certain  bars,  much  Zaniewski,  A.B:,  and  member  and  lovers—well—^this  ship  has  to  the  owner's  delight.  El  Spiko  of  the  SHJ  since  1943.  About  its  share.  El  Spiko  (El  is  a  Cu­ will  be  on  the  watch  for  all  sixfhaoriths  ago  he  retired  his  ban  title  from  last  trip)  has  re­ bridges  going  out  to  ships  that  book  after  being  drafted  into the  formed,  or  so  that  mate  thought.  are  in  the  bay  as  oi^e  didn't  U.S.  Army.  Two  months  a^o. he  You  see  he  stayed  aboard  all  hold  up.  Well  he  was  all  wet  was  sent  t.0 .Germany  where  he  weekend,  and  he  was  off—never  anyway,  thinking  things  like  is  now  stationed.  He  writes  that  touched  a  drop—and  then  as  all  that.  Army  «Ufa  ^  is ­  iaflri^ht  for  t^Ose  figured  that  the  Greek  anisette  who  like  it, "  but  he  misses  the  AN  EXPENSIVE  HOBBY  had  made a  reformed man of  our  life  on  the seas  and  all the  swell  On  our  way  to  Greece it  seems  Maasilloa  Victory  crewmembers  take  the  sun  on  their  El  Spiko,  he  fell  off  the  so­ buddies  he  left  behind.  upper  torsos. Left  to right:  John Chaker,  Jr. Engineer; Evaristo  called  wagon  during  the  week.  some  of  the  gang  let  word  get  Most  of  all  he  misses  the  LQG  Rosa,  FWT,  and  Harry  Atwood,  Jr.  3rd.  Picture  submitted  Oh  well,  someone  has  to  keep  to  Little  Macio  that  the  Greeks  with  all  its  Union  news  and  by  John  Chaker.  the  liquor  suppliers  in  business.  didn't  like  Italians.  Next  thinff  news  of  the guys  he  sailed  with.  he  is  seen  arguing  with  a  couple  His  address  is:  Pvt.  Edwin  F.  of  peddlers  and  guess  what,  he  Zaniewski,  U.S.  52148718,  Co.  A,  came  around  sporting  a  new  42nd  Armored  Inf. Bn., A.P.O.  42,  beret. WeU,  when  he went  ashore  c/o  Postmaster,  New  York,  N.Y.  in  Greece  and  declared  he  was  He  asks  if  it  would  be  possible  a  Frenchman—Olala—180  pounds  for . you  to  send  the  LOG  to  him  of  female  sat  down  on  his  120­ By  W.  N.  BALLANCE  in  Germany.  He  would  be  very  pound  lap  and  stayed  there.  He  grateful  to  receive the  paper  and  To  the  Editor:  said  it  was  love  at  first  sight  keep  up  with  the Union  news, as  Just  a  few  lines  from  an  As I walk  across  the deck  of  this old  but  every  one  is  wondering  he  intends  to  return  to  sailing  Eighth  Army  soldier,  who  at one  where  all  his  souvenirs  are  as  but  sturdy ship,  as  soon  as  he  is  released.  time  was  an  SIU seaman, sailing  he is  about  overdrawn. A  certam  Thinking  of  a  thing every  married  Chet  Zane  out  of  the  port  of  New  Orleans.  party  came  aboard  about  seven  searhan  must  whip,  1 would  like  very  much  for  you  months  ago  with  $500  and  after  As  I reach  the  rail  and  gaze  into  to  run  my  name  and  address  in  going  ashore  with  $90  suits  and  the  SEAFARERS  LOG.  blue  suede  shoes  and  hot  miss­ the  foam so  white.  1 am  first  cook  at  the  General  ing  a  port,  is  tapping  the  re­ It  is  there  that  I see  an  illusion  Mess  in  the  UN  peace  camp,  serve  account.  of  my '\^ife.  started  with  the  first  peace  talk  The  bosun  and  chief  mate  are  Lifting  my  head  to the  on . the  7th  of  July  and  will  be  wondering  about  their  interest in  here  until it closes  up. They  like  .sky so  gray.  Loji,  Japan.  Seem's  the  Mate  To  the  Editor:­ my  work  very  much. 1  am  just  Asking  God  to  protect  her, through  has  a  house  and  the  Bosun  has  News  has  just  been  received  doing  my  work  like  a  proud  SIU  this  long­lasting  day.  a  bar  or  restaurant  of  some  de­ regarding our  new raise in wages  man  would  do  aboard  his  ship.  scription.  For  it is  her.that  makes  my  and  the  40­hoiu*  week. All  of  the  1 can  thank  the  SIU  for  what  heart  yearn.  We  have  had  the  pleasure  of  gang  expressed  approval  and  know  about  cooking.  I  learned  having  a  trained  nurse look  after  sends  thanks  to  the  Negotiating  it  all  aboard  SIU  ships.  To leave  this sea  and  to  us  while  sick  or  in  need  of  first  Committee  for  gams  we  hardly  1 hope  to get  out  of  Korea  and  my  home  return,  aid  and  now  it  seems  that  the  expected and  for a  job well done.  the  Army  and  get  back  to 'sea  For  it  is  home  that  every  company  is.  not  letting  the  Cap­ The  message  we  received  over  again  soon. 1 would  like  to  hear  married  man  should  be.  tain's  wife  ride  anymore.  She  the  radio,  coming  from  the  CIO  from  some  of  my friends  in  ifew  Not in  the middle of  the rolling  will be  missed  by  all. This  is one  News,  we  believe,  read  in  part,  Orleans. This  is my  address:  ship  you  needn't  worry  about  "Congratulations  SIU  seamen  Cpl. Theriot  Agoff^  AS 54000221  and  roaming  sea.  the  medicipe  chest  as  it  was  al­ from  your  CIO  brothers."  Do  we  Hq.  Co.  E.U.SJ^.K.  A  few  exciting  nights  in  Rome,  ways  well  stocked  and  someone  note  a  trace  of  envy?  '  ­ A.P.O.  301,  c/o  P.Mi  Has  been  the destruction'of  around  who  knew  how  to  ad­ San  Francisco,  Calif.  Crew  of  Steel  Executive  many  a  home.  minister  pills.  The  Captain  ia  among  the  ones  I  would  like  te  Or  a  wild  week­end in France,  sail  with  again.  Has sent  many  a  broke  seaman  Fellows  who  make  allotments  home  in  a  trance.  out  and  then  put  in  for  large  So  as  I lay  this  poem  down  draws  should  be  reminded  that  to rest,  allotments  are  your  pay* and  you  And  think  of  the  one  I love  can't  draw  what  you  have  sent  best,  home.  You  will  save  a  walk  up  to  the. draw  line  and  then  avoid  If  you  are  married  take  this  being  tm­ned  down  if  you  re­ advice  from  me.  member  this.  Stay  away  from  the  rolling  Frank  Migio  Ex­SIU  Member  Log­A­Rhythm  Now  GI  Cook  At  'A Married Seaman's Advice'  UN  Peace  Camp  Crew  Sees  Envy  In  Raidio  Flash  On  SIU  Increase  The Weli­Dressed Oiler'  • A  and. roaming  sea.  Sees  Union  Strength  In  Education  Crew Thanked For  To  the  Edilox:  status  and  new­found  strength.  Every  thinking  member  of  this  Seafaring  unions  have  become  Spray To Funeral  great  organization,  the  Brother­ strong  not  merely  because  a  hood  of  the" Sea,  will  attest  to  group  of  forward­thinking  sea­ Of Crewmen's Dad  Andy  Messaqia  se^  by  chipmale  R«d  Fink.  the .fact  that  the  reason  why  men  got  together  in  a  group  and  To  the  Editor:  SIU is  the  greatest  Union  on  the  paid  dues  to  have  a  representa­ We  have  two  brothers  who  are  waterfront  is  that  the  member­ tive handle its  beefs,  but  because  in  Europe  aboard  the  Southwind  ship  is  openly  and  honestly  in­ they  knew  that  it  was  necessary  and  didn't  get  to  come  home  formed  of  even  the  most  intri­ to  force  the  boss  with  his  closed  to  Daddy's funeral  after  he  pass^  cate  workings  of  the  Union.  SIU  fist  to  open  his  hand  and  give  ed  away  on  the  12th.  The  crew  is  a  democratic  organization.  us  a  fair  share  of  his  profits.  sent flowers  and  we  Would  like  We  'propose  to  have  aboard  We  help  the  boss  make  his  you  to  print  our  thanks  in  the^  the  SS  Paoli  this  trip  several  profits.  LOG:  Union  educational  meetings  to  We  are  built  around  the  prin­ cope  with  the  problems  which  ciple  that  if  the  boss,  or  anyone  We  wish  to  express  our  many  we  face  and  to  inform  ourselves  else,  injures one  of  our  members  thanks  and  appreciation  for  the  of  the  workings  of  the  Union.  in  any  way,  we  rally  to  his  res­ beautiful  wreaths  of flowers  sent  to  our  Dad's  funeral  in  Avoa  The  Labor  movement  is  or­ cue.  ganized  upon  a  principle  that  The  Seafarers  International  Park,  Florida,  by  the  seamen  the  strong  shall  help  the  weak;  Union  of  North  America  owes  and  brothers  of  the  SS  South­ It  is fitting  that  we  should  its  strength  and' our  prestige  to  wind  which  was  in  Europe  at  contribute  something  of  our  own  a  well­informed  membership  the  passing  of  our  Father,  Ellia  strength,  our  own  virtues,  our  with  honest  and  alert  leadership.  Clark.  Many  thanks  to  every  own  knowledge, and  our  own in­ We  shall  strive  in  these  edu­ one  concerned.  Truly  the  SIU  fiuence  toward  those  less  fortu­ cational  meetings  to  keep  our­ must  be  a  wonderful  organiza­ nate  than  ourselves. We  can  rest  selves  well­informed  on  Union  tion.  Richard  Clerk  assured  that  if  we  help  them  activity  and  to  leam  from  each  Clifton  Clark  .  and  they  grow  strong,  we  will  other.  Lorenzo  Clark  be  the  benefit  of  their  changed  Thurston J. Eewis  •  . •   .   I  'II  �THE  SEAJ'AXEKS  IIW  Page  Twelve  Del  Maf  Sails  From  Brassil  After  Lengthy  Repair  Stay  Foully'Furnisjied  House,  Gatage  For Sale—  7S0  Income Tax  Out  On ,|8­^ntlis Aa^des  port is  the  Del  Monto,  Del  Aires,  To Ihe  Editor:  month's jpa^  i^eiatodpd  by  the  To  She  EdiloR  After  running  aground  on  the  Del  Santos,  Del  Sud  and  the Del  will  be  We  members  pi  etew  of  agehtyl­dthein^  breakwater  at  Recife,  Brazil,  last  Alba.  Many  of  the  crew firom  the  SS  Fort  Bridg^'  have  sev­ no  ship  next  ti^e.  August  26th,  we  spent  four  the  above  mentioned  ships  have  A five­room,  completely  fur­ eral  complaints  on­  which  we  While  at  anchor .one,­day,  a  weeks  in  Recife  getting  tempo­ visited  the  Del  Mar  and  offered  nished  house,  with  garage,  would  like  to  have  some  clarir  ­man swam  ­oirt ^w­ the ­ship shoe­ rary  repairs  and  then  proceeded  their  condolences  on  our  mishap.  a  comer  lot  70  by  150  feet  at  fication.  ing  American  seaman's  pa.uers  WE'RE  LIVING  AGAIN  •   819  W.  Woodlawn  Avenue,  Tam­ to  Rio.  We  have  been  here  more  First  of  aU 1 diall give  you  an  'and was  told  to; go  to  the  agent  Now  that  we  can  see  our  way  pa,  Fla.,  has  been  put  up  for  overall  view  of  circumstancesi"  than  three  weeks,  laying  at  an­ We  have  not  seen­him since  that  chor  in  harbor  while  the  crew  clear  again  the  crew  is  coming  Sale  by  an  SlU  member.  We  are  out  since  April  this  time.  He  went  to  the  Camas  of  the  Merritt  Chapman  &  Scott  to  life  and  things  are  popping  The  house  is  furnished  with  year  1951.  Up  till  now  we  have  Meadows,  an  SIU  ship,  and  was  salvage  tug  MV  Rescue  went  to  on  the  Del  Mar  again.  After  two' bedroom  suites,  living  room  lost  about  ten­of  our  creWipem­ hired  on  the spot  by  its  Captain.  work  repairing our  hull and  tank  eight 'weeks  aground, at  the dock  and  dining  room  suites." There  bers  due  to  sickness  and  hos­ Could  some  information  be  ob­ tops.  It  was  quite  a  job  to  do  and  on  the hook  with the  passen­ are  rugs in  every  room. The  kit­ pitalization  in  foreign, ports  and  tained  from  the  U.S.  Consul  in  under  adverse  conditions  of  un­ gers,  the  boys  got  in  a  rut.  We  chen  and  bathroom  are  fully  have  picked  up  hew  members  Naples  on  this  matter?  We  ha­ve  derwater  work  and  many  a  ted­ were  hibernating  like  the  bears  equipped  with  all  modern  facili­ here  and  there,  none  of  which  nothing against .the§,e Italian  boys  ious  hour  was  put  in  by  the  in  the  wintertime.  Occasionally  ties  and the  plot  is  fully  land­ are  SIU.  but  we  prefer  Americans  to  have  tug's  two  divers.  However,  the  a  beef  would  come  up  about  the  scaped.  The  installations  include  first  chances  at  these  jobs.  OUTSIDERS  HIRED  21st  of  October,  the  Rescue  sail­ chow,  the launch  service  or such,  a  fuel  oil  heating  system.  We  have  now  seven  Italians  •   We  are scheduled  for  the  ship­ ed  for  Jamaica  leaving  the  Del  but  was  quickly  settled.  We  did  The  price  offered  to  Seafarers  from  Naples,  Italy,  who  came  yard  in  Palermo  from  Germany  Mar  in shipshape condition  again.  the  best  we  could  with  what  we  is  $5,750,  of  which  $2;000  is  to  aboard  sent  by  oiir  agent,  Di  about  now,  so  it  seems  that  we  We  are" loading  cargo  and  ex­ had.  Personally  1  have  seen  it  be  made as  a  down  pasunent and  Luggo. Wood.  Now  we  ha\'e  no  shall  remain  in  this: area  for  the  pect  to  sail  to  Santos,  Monte­ worse  on  certain  other  ships  un­ the  balance  paid  out  at  the  rate  proof,  hut  the  hint  was  dropped  time  being. Because, we left  with  video,  and  Buenos  Aires  within  der  ordinary  conditions  than  we  of  $41.50  a­ month.  by  an  Italian  engineer,  of, which  only  four  months'  stores;  and  have  on  the  Mar  in  this  period  Inquiries  cai  be  addressed  to  there  are  two  (a  third  and  jr.  slopchest,  we  are  storing  in  a  few  days.  of  emergency.  Captain  Jesse  the SEAFARERS  LOG.  FOIJH  MONTHS  OUT  third),  that  at  least  half  a  every  port  and  quality  is  poor,  The  usual  47­day  trip  from  Jones,  Chief  Engineer  Fields^.  all  over.  New  Orleans  to  Buenos  Aires  Chief  Purser  Lee  and  Delta  LAUNCH  SCHEDULES  and  return  has  turned  out  to  be  Lines  Marine  Superintendent  /  Also  thei'e  is  a  beef  about  ovsf  close  to  a  four  month  trip.  We  Captain  Spicer  have  shown  thef  launch  service  while  the  ship  will  probably  arrive  in  New  Or­ crew  every  consideration,  and  was  at  anchor  awaiting  berth  in  leans  the first  week  in  Decem­ we  can  only  say  that  they  are  Naples.  The  Captain  arranged  ber. We  oiJy  had stores  on  board  swell  people.  for  boat  service  but  it  has  prov­ for  the  regular  two  month  trip,  We  are all happy  because  once  en  insufficient  time  and  time  so  naturally  we  are  short  of  again  we  are  on  our  way,  and  again.  As  ship's  delegate  I  have  • some things.  We  have  put  the  for  all  of  our  bad  luck  we came  complained  several  "times  and  bum  on  all  Delta  Line  ships  that  out  on  top  with  no  one  hurt  and  could  not  ^get  satisfaction.  The  put  in  at  Rio,  and  heavy  con­ very  litte  inconvenience. We  will  schedule  he  arranged  is  as  fol­­ tributions  have  been  received  probably  have  to  pile  off  the  lows:  6:30  AM,  1  PM,  6:30  Fid,  from  Chief  Steward  Bill  Kaiser  Mar  while  she  is  in  drydock  in  12  PM  ashore  and  aboard.  If  a  of  the Del  Norte  and  from  Chief  N.O.  but  we  will  be  waiting  for  man  wishes  to  go  in  between  Steward  Emil  Herek  of  the  Del  her  when  she  comes  out.  Riding  times  he  is Charged  by  the  boat­ Sud,  which  is  here  in  Rio  now.  a  ship  is  like  getting  maiTie<J,  The  SIU  and  Delta  Line  is  well  you  take  it  for , better  or  for  man  such  an  extravagant  rate  George  McFall  '­that  it  has  come  to fight  with  represented  in  Rio  this  week.  In  worse.  'the  boatman.  They  charged  us  anywhere from  5  to 1000  lires  at  the  rate  of  620­ lires  to  a  dollar.  l am  on  the  four  to  eight  and  peel  spuds.  You  can't  get  a  sec­ To  the  Editor:  cannot  make  any  of  the  sched­ ond  cook  to do  that. It  looks like  'Most  cooks  seem  to  think  that  uled  boats,  yef  I  am  entitled  to  all  they  want  to  do  is  open  up  a  gaUeyman  is  an  octopus,  and  one  round  trip  a  day.  I  propose  cans,  after  you  go  to  the  store­ that  you  have to drop everything  to  charge  the  Company  $2 a  day  room  to  get  them.  you're  doing  when  he  comes  a­ for  all  pien  on  the  four  to  eight  Talking  about  cooks  though,  I  hoUerin'.  A  lot  of  cooks  don't  Taking  in  a  little  sunshine  vitamin  D  on  the  deck  of  the  watch,  for  every  day  at  anchor  know  that  the  school  in  the^ew  realize  that  a  galleyman  has  to  aptly­named  Del  Sol.  enroute  to  West  A&ica  are:  standing,  clean  most  of  the vegetables  and  hall  in  Brooklyn  will  be  a  suc­ 1.  to  r..  W.  Walker.  Crew's  Pantry:  A.  Lamon.  Passenger  (16'  days).  The  boats  will  only  carry  six  men  at  the  most.  How  spuds  and  spot  the  galley  every  cess  with  Frenchy  Michelet  di­ Utility; W. Jones.  Saloon  Pantry;  kneeling. 1.  to  r. H.  DeCloux.  :do  they  propose  tos. operate  if  recting  it.  morning  after  breakfast.  Chief  Cook;  J.  Taylor.  Crew  Messman;  S.  Stewart.  Galley  twenty  men  desire  to  go  ashor?,  Before  closing,  I'd  like  to  an­ Some  of  them  give  you  the  Utility.­  Pix  was  sent  in  by  Brother  Williiun  R.  Cameron.  at  once,  as  they  only  make  one,  meat block  to clean anytime  from  nounce  that 1 saw  a  Brazilian  in  trip,  for:  vfliich  ,  the.  ppmpa^v  Santos  twice  as  big  as  Moon  one  to  four  PM,  whereas  a  good  pays?,  .  .  J.,.,  Kouns.  This  fellow  was  so  big  chief  copk  will  have  all  of  his  that  if  he  stretched  himself  out  1951  PAYOFF  ^  '  meat  cut  and  ready  for  the  oven  During  my  time  in  the  SIU  1  by­10  AM.  They  even  go  so  far  on  a  pool  table  he'd  cover  gll  To  the  Editor:  Also  the  crew  wishes  that  ar­ as  to  ask  you  to  cut  their  meat.  the  side  pockets.  And  where  it  '  1 have  been  sick  for  the  past  was  always  available  for  strike  rangements  be  made  to  have  thii  I  always  thought  the  chief  or  takes  two  blankets  to  make  a  three  months and  have  to  under­ duty  or  any  other  efforts  the  ship make  a  payoff  by voucher  or  second  cook  was  supposed  to  do  topcoat  for  Moon,  you  need  a;  go an  operation  that  will  cost  me  Union  may  have  been  under­ a  check  before  the  end  of  this  tarpaulin  that fits  number  four  about  $600.  I've  been  able  to  taking.  Now,  however,  I'm  hard­ that.  fiscal year.  Many  of  iis have been  hatch  for  this  guy.  raise  about  $300  by  selling  my  ly  able  to  help  myself.  Night  cooks  and  bakers  don't  on  this  ship  since  December,  Spider  Korolia  furniture.  1  know  the  Union  doesn't  go  1950,  or  made  a  trip  with  some  rate  much  higher  with  me.  I've  in  for  can­shaking;  however,  other  outfit  and  want  to . stay  seen  some  of  them  work  with  maybe  there  are  some  of  my  under  the  $5,000  limit  to  awid  a  dry  sink,  then  rinse  out  their  old  shipmates  around  whb  can  paying  excessive  taxes.  This  'pans  and  leave  the  grease.  spare  a  little  bit—it  all  adds  up.  could  be  done  by  ha­ving  a  pay­ &  SOME  HELP  1  have  had  some  of  the  fellows  off  any  time  before  December,  On  the  other  hand,  I've  sailed  donate  their  blood  in  my  behalf  1951,  at  the  company's  conven­ \'''  with  some  bakers  who  went  as  and  I  appreciate  all  ^at  has  ience.  We  are  sure  that  we  run  far  as  to  help  the  galleyman  been  done  to  help  me  recover  over  the  $5,000  mark  this  year,  from  this  illness.  If  the  Bro­ up  to  1952,  as  we  have  over  thers feel  that  they  want  to  give  eight , "months  from  1951  th ;  • an  old  SIU  Brother­  a  helping  in  1952;  This  way  it  would  en­ hand,  I  sure  can  use  a  lift  at  able  some  of  us  to  space  oiir  this  time.  pay  ' and  avoid  haviiig  this  To  the  Editor:  Here's  hoping  that  all  is  well  eighteen  months  all  in  the  yea^'  ^  Brother members calling  at  the  with  the  Union.  1952,  Then  they  would  surely  Golden  Gate  City  may  be  inter  have  us  the  limit.  This  is  all  ested to know  that a  fellow  mem­ Marvick  Smith  for  the  time  being,  hoping  tbat'  ber  of  the  SrU. and  myself  have  1  g.  Pembroke  Road  yoir  will  take  matters  up  witfr  taken  over  a  hotel  here  in  San  Windward  Rpad  P.O.  the  company  as  our  requests  tix ­ Francisco^  and  have  put  in  a  lot  Kingston.  Jamaica.  BWI  our  Captain  are  given  no  satis­ ­of  work  in  improvements for  the  factioh.  comfort  of  our  guests.  . Crew  SS  Fort  Bridget  ' ­We  also  have  a  large  game  ATTENTION!  (Ed.  Note:  Headquarters  is  room  complete  with  a  television  If  you  don't  find  linen  working  on  the  problems  you  net  which  is  open  all  hours  for  when,  you  go  abqard  your  Save  raised.  On  the  matter  of  'yoiir  enjoyment.  • hip. pmlHy  flm  M  ence.  B  1951  payoff,  the  Gomini,s­ When  you  are  in  San  Fran­ • A iflilegram from L6 Hkvre or  idoner  of  internal  Revenue  hu  cisco,  drop  in  and  see  us.  Make  been  requested  to  give  a  rul­ Tihe  Mr mte­get:  amy iB  on  Nw  deck  of  the  ­'Singapore  won't xlo  you  any .  oiu: place your  home  in  Frisco;  goo& IFii  your^ had  and  you  ing;  • when we^have  been  in;;  f  <  Jf s the Hotel Artmar,  433 Ellis  SS  A^wai; The  sipUihg  viMer  fa G8 JMiw: S|i>^  ­have­to lie­ formed,  we  will  contact  ybiui  ail  the  muscle  he  could , muster  to^  haul  hir  Street.  Tdephone  TU  5­6612.  nl •  once.)",  .  't.  Ficture  by  JMm/Santos.  D. Emery  On The West African Run  ^Spider'  Sounds  Off  From  Galley  Needs  Operation,  Seeks  Union  Aid  Spring's Deep Sea Trophy  Brothers  Open  Hotel  In  Frisco  f  �Page.Thiriaen­ a A  fiiiAPAn^BRS  i­flc  r­nrr^  Slows,  But  Up  •  NUMB™­S OP  roH 60.000  MOM.^s^cfive  to  call  up  another  60,000  men  y  ^  these  from  families  of  f  afwetes.  It  seems  the  sports  stars  quiet  deferments  to  ^ell­known  dependents  as  cause  for  By  CAL  TANNER  MOBILE.  NOV.  7­The  pace  of  shipping  in  this  IS  expected  induction  notice.  *  5.  S­ to  taper  off  somewhat  for  rest  of  the  month  despite  the  MOSTA  MEANT  THE^>^;  STaf .be S  Ma.y  seafarers  will  current  high  level  of  activity.  Seven off­Shore  ^d four co^t­ to  our  new  bm^mg  on y  pubUcity  in  local  papers.  One  ^^th  a  commentary  wise ships  are  up for Pfyf' ^ Brooklyn  Hall  has  been  receiv  S  P  WO­foot  C­4  to  a  710­foot  iron  ore  came^^  ^  ^  five  of  the  former  are  just  short  pubUcation  akr."  NaturaBy,  Bve  of  Bioae  lock  Company  cart  The forward  section  will  be  runs and  probably  will  take  only  ruTuS^S beeaure  ouv  baand  mew  H,  baa  another  hull  added  This  is  the fifth  government  ve^el  a  few  replacements.  '  j,  j.  returned  to  the  *„rier  at  Baltimore  and  towed  up^e  The  past  two  vfeeks  saw  the  ust  two  upper decks.  *  to  be  converted  to  an  ore^c^^^^^ at  ^,^edl following  payoffs:  Ranger  Roam­ PLAYING  TAG  WITH™  er. Corsair.  Patriot, Cavaher  (Al­ fOT^civil  service  workers,  r^TsSt^ons andjoink together  at  the Lakes.  coa) '  and  Afoundria,  Wacosta,  who  turned  thumte  down  o  P  ^  election  day, the blue­ Monarch  of  the sea  and Morning  including  cops,  Yonbers  N  ^  g  the rule  book  Light  (Waterman).  Sign­ons  Panama  Canal  coats started  tagging  Sn out  of  tickets  in  the first  gerous  mystery  ship  '®P°'  f JL  aboard  the  Peruvian iMighter,  eluded  the  Afoundna,  Itenge^  so  much  so  that  some  of  case  of  one  chap  m  up­ fe^ only  21  very  siOiOte  a  week  pre­ Roamer,  Wacosta,  Patriot  and  hour  or  two.  Consider  te  the  Santa  Monica.  Tb®«  ^'^nf and  he  did  not  dare  to  Frank  Emerson  (South  ARa^c).  ra^S^oTtwrofJS^W^^^^^ who^  gonna  he  boss  m  that  viously  to  plead  for  food  t  ,  himseU  if  belp  wf'*  Only  two  in­transits:  Chicka  saw  (Waterman)  and  Hawaiian  outfit  II  uuw  •  ^  now  .  •   •  '  ,rt«r»  of fted.  and ftozen  Citizen.  One  bright  spot  hoi^  ever,  will  be  the  furnishing  of  .ttETtXES,  I  V­5I  "^jCnToi w  Ninety  more  ships  cated  to  general agent^ by th  Shlpph«°S^ty during  ^ggjgned,  35  on  OctobCT  19,  and  iiBr  bankers'  conclave  m  Des  ^om^  walking  the  Ime  Workers  and  ^7!^here  the  bankers'  session  took  place.  S^shtr"n:^st.r  ?fo^Oc°^be?25.%Iu'eontr^  Alcoa.  2;  Bloomfield,  2;.Easter^^^.^^.^^^  3, and  Waterman  4.  •  ­  ^  from  Japan,  after  t^ skipper  sen)  has  refused  to  sedJh  skipper  says.  The  ship s  kiUed  a  utiUty  man  m  self  dew^  .  .  to  his  union,  the  radio  operator  bad another  vers  .  the seaman  was ^ot  i  CIO  American Jladio  Associa  ^ ^ hysterical  condition.  The :NMU  ^"^dSSe"  under  pretest  it  necessary,  to  avmd  Srrn.  CHIN  UP. ^N.  m°vT^  SuskS. Officially  took  stalwart  hero  of  many  a  _sea­g  ^^en  the  two  traded  luscious  Ava  Gardner  ou^o  P®®*  marriage  vows  m  BbiUy.  Anot  battered  around  quite  a  bit  Hollywood's  Franchot  Tone,  who  w  "Slf  nture  complications."  ^  S.  .  confab  to  another  site.  .  gara Sdy'"—t her  iuurps  the  other  day  and  wound  up  spitting  in  her  eye.  ^  e  .f»' ­• ­ Planned  or  ncreased  facilities  on  the  D  uuder  ^ojigrn  multi­million­dollar  ship,  WHAT  ARE THEY  ANYWAY?  It's  aU  over  for  surrendered  to  the  rSwly­^rearedPort  home  of  many  of  the  ^udsm^^^  ^  ^This  may^  L;  • ail and  truck  planned  turn  miHion­bu^el  rising  tide  and  15  cents for  tap  beer  for  mont^  ;isco  Bay  area  and  CorP"s  gj^^gtor  for  the  Texas  coast  m  news  to  some who ve  P® t^ied  to  hold  the  price  do.wn  to  grain  elevator,  ?o„hle  that  port's  dry  cargo  comroerM.  already.)  Although  "®®"y  %boosted the  ,tab  to  a  dime,  c. J.  BECK  a  nickel  long  after  other  cities  phone  a  full  crew  to  the  Richard  Up  the  last  holdout  just  ^  ^  hoards  already,  as  the hght  john ­(Waterman)  the  middle  of  call  and subway  ride  have  gone  oy  me  jingle  in  your  pocket  shows.  ^  the  month.  barrels  per  hour  m  10  or  12  hotM  ^  ,  Some  75  members  were  pres­ POTENT  LABOR  VOTE. Though  •  ent  for  the  meeting,  at  which  Hussi.  is  gelling  recently.  Washington  Patrolman  Robert  Jordan  pre­ tional labor  coalition  in  cj^den®e  sij^  trade  on  a  big  scale,  ^he ^onun  rubber,  sheUac.  tice.  sented  the  report  in  tbe  ®bsenc  Policy  Committee  dismtegrat  organized  wage  earners  electrical  equipment  in  . Russia,  incident^y.  bas  of  Agent  Cal  Tanner  at  head  dopesters figure  he  ^  combine  which  tries  copra,  spices,  tea.  tm  return  two  Navy  icebreakers  quarters  in  New  York.  inclined  to  discoimt  the  ef­ ^  still  present  a  potent  threat  ­  notified the US  that she  is P'®P™^  Yfar  Il­five  years  ^ter  All  reports  .accepted,  particu­ fo  do  them  dirty.  While  many^seem^^^  •  borrowed  «nder  lend­lease  dut  g  ^as  670  US  ships  larly that  of  the negotiate com­ fectiveness  of  the so­called  ggnator  Taft.  the  party  machmes  Jhis  forlheir^redelivery.  as in last  year's victory  of  edictable  factor.  They  mittee.  to  whom  a  in  her  possession,  rejecung  ai  j  ^943  .^(^hen  Harry  Truman  of  thanks  was  voted.  B^obng  have  learned  that  its  ®  ®  increase  of  31  vessels  over  the  for  next  year's  officers  got  off  to  As  of  0®b)her  1,  there  wM^^^  the placing  of  start*  .  number  in operation  on Sep  charter.  Also  i«creasea  was  the  a fiood  Among  the  brothers  gracing  ment­owned  ships  under  GAA  required  to  man  the  addi­ our  fair  city  these  days  are  D.  SOMETHING  WE  NEVER  dis^asf Called  number; of  active  eompriaes  1,868  ahipe.  likely  to  cause  fewy  This  latest  aUment.  coined  Glass.  M.  D­ tional  ships*  The  active­ seag  S  ­  cargo  vessels,  46  V.  G.  Saucier.  L.  Smith  and  C.  J.  tenigue  has  appeared  ^ (fat)igue.  is  something  many  car  from  ther  words  ®  x  officials,  but seldom  can  pin  down,  passenger­cargo and 45^ta^^  23  pasSenger­cargo  and  3  ^Brother  Beck,  at  Present  owners suffer from, ®c«r<hng  to offic  .  general  the  baUoting  commit^,  The  rush  of  modern  ^  to  buckle  when  we  least  SSiriS"  sfam'n. Scensed  ing  on  been  an  SIU  book  member  :^^^r&rdeXr;Sents are  said  to  have  claimed  since  1944.  He's  been  sailmff  ds  l^^l^tSSto^an ­fleet.  ^  ^  an  electrician,  and  also  takmg  Siiy  a  victim  from  this  cause.  tn  active  part  on  board  the  ««S  r­ftXT rE«  Authorities in  Schenectady.  Work  on  14  of  the  35  E.  L.  ships,  invariably  being  chosen  THEY  f f  ,^;th  jail  unless  he  shaves  off  (wernment  has  been  grdered  P  reason  given  was  sS's  delegate  or  engine  dele­ N.  Y.  have  a  teen­  g  Tchrane. of the Mardime jhe his  chin  whiskers  A  "­yo^  ­  „hal  I  eat  or  weM.  Kat  only  100.000  tons  of  steel  ha  ghxps  have been  laid  as  aU  of  us here have  hera  the  goalee  on  a  l"®'  ^  appearing  caiied  the  chin  feathers  lusrter  of  ,1952.  So  far. ^^iglheduled  for  January. ShipbuUdmg  dotog.  urges,every  M  ­reek­ ^^aSSSt^—  hTsc^^bi  and  eonununity."  loyrn.  ^"b .the  tig,es  as  member  to  make  sure  he  exer  eisee  his  right  to  vote tor  om  SAFETY  VIEWOIHT  jWs  hoS'rS  1952  officials  noW  that  the  can  he  lakCh  lo  rerlore  die  Steel,cnts, ,  '  "  IP  i  Preientiy  before, the  , ,  Lteeli%=.ffi»H  tnf a.ter\is  dad  warned  that ffytog  S'^paS'^'off  ®bould  c^e  Tderea^  would  be  safer  thap  drivmg.  ^  ^  NO  NEWS  TO to^^op^liS^h^  Tim  i^egjciation.  intro­ ion  obligation.  Brothers  J*  BucKeiew,  Burke  J. ­Jones.  H*  Peek  and  •   foSSTedTthrReTI^^^^^^  Son  at  the  USPHS  hospit^  would  eppi^®^^®*®  ®  ^  ^  ".SoJ'w­eSTunl S  letter  because  these  shut­ins  get  ,al)OUt  their  "ulcer"  rating,  Doc.  ®  minimum  of  red  tape  pretly  lonesome.  seamen, must  be  delivery  ss­C­Sf  sake  it  easier  yai^g',',  ,  'igpts  w  3 asrf~.::S  • '  • ''• • • • >  been  ^ie^^vSun^  ­?•   �r'^'ii;.­ • /  Page  Fourteen  THE  SEAFARERS  LO<G  FrW^, lfg««p)^  SW  Wftts  Welfare  Boost  In Death And Hospital Pay  through  the  same  office  has  wiU  provide  a  sizeable  addition  {Continued  from  Page  1)  the  union  avoided  the  pitfalls  helped  reduce  the  costs  to  to  the  fund.  ­ of  insurance  company  operation,  minimum.  VACATION  PAY  which  would  have  meant  a  ten  In  addition,  the  Welfare  Plan's  to  eleven  percent  bite  of  the  reserve,  instead  of  lying  around  Meanwhile,  pending  a  build­ total  take.  Under  union  adminis­ idle  in  a  commercial  bank,  has  up of  an  adequate  reserve  in  the  tration,  expenses  have  been  held  been  invested  in  U.S.  govern­ Vacation  Fund,  vacation  money  down  to*  a  bare  minimum  of  two  ment  bonds  to  the  time  of  better  will  not  be  paid  out  for the  time  and  one­half  percent  of  income.  than  $754,000.  These  bonds  draw  being.  The  Union  wants  to  make  Operation  of  the  Brotherhood  of  from  two and  one­quarter  to  two  sure  that  sufficient  money  will  Marine  Engineers  and  the  Mas­ and  one­half  percent  interest.  In  be on  hand  ito  pay  off  everybody  ters,  Mates  and  Pilots  plans  the  course  of  time,  the^ interest  If  payments  were  to  be  made  immediately,  the  fund  might  run  into difficulties  until more  money  was  forthcoming  from  the  ope­ rators.  QUESTION:  bition  in  life?  is, your jbig  persounl  am­ NY WiUiat Tie­Up EnJs  As Pier Workers Return  When  the  Union  is  ready  to  pay  out  the  vacation  money,  which  should  be  in  the  near  future,  it  will  be  handled  dent  of  the  MM&P,  declared that  through  the  new  Brooklyn  head­ (Continued  from  Page  1)  while  his  organization  had  jus­ qifarters.  The  membership  has  ceeded  in  tying  up  most  of  the  tifiable  grievances  it  would  not  been  assured  that  there  will  be  piers  on  successive  days  of  the  do  anything  "to  add  to  the  chao­ a  minimum  of  delay  and  no red  walkout  until  at  one  stage  of the  strike  oyer  100  ships  wfere  idle  tic  condition"  of  the  New  York  tape,  as  it  is  planned  to  be  able  waterfront.  to  pay out  vacation  money  with­ at  their  piers.  *  in  a  few  hours  after  discharges  MM&P  POSITION  SIU  POSITION  liave  been  presented  and  appli­ Throughout  the  stopfiage  the  "The  Masters,  Mates  &  Pilots,"  cations lilled  out  in  the  Brook­ SIU  gave  its  full  support  to  the  he  said,  "will  take  no  action  yn  headquarters.  Applications  official  leadership  of  the  ILA,  whatsoever  that  could  be  con­ which  have  to  be  forwarded  along  with  three  other  AFL  un­ strued  as  support  for  wildcatters.  from  other  ports  will  be  handled  ions  in  the  Maritime  Trades  De­ They  have  been  badgering  us  as speedily  as possible  and checks  partment:  the  Radio  Officers  Un­ with  nasty,  snide  remarks  and  will  be  mailed  out  immediately.  ion,  the  SaUors  Union  of  the  with  pickets,  but  they'll find  out  Pacific,  and  the  Masters,  Mates  that  our  ui\ion  will  not  stand  A  provision  of  the  newly­ signed  SIU  agreement, ups  vaca­ and  Pilots.  The  United  Marine  for  a  shakedown." /  While  estimates  vary,  there  is  tion  pay  from  $115  per  year  to  Division  of  the  ILA  (tugboat­ men)  also  supported  the adminis­ no  question  that  the  wildcat  $140  on  the  basis  of  an  increase  walkout  took  a  heavy  toll  of  the  n  operators'  payments  into  the  tration.  An  additional  complication  industry.  One  iihmediate  loss  has  Vacation  Fund.  which  arose  during  the  walkout  been  the  suspension  of  coastwise  was  the  possibility  of  a  strike  of  service  by  the  Waterman  Steam­ members  of  the  MM&P  over  the  ship  Company.  The  six  SIU­ Check  It­But Good  »  question  of  welfare  fund  im­ manned  C2's  which  Waterman  Check  the  slop  chest  be­ provements.  "The  officers  vmion  was  using  in  the  coastal  trade  had  been  negotiating  for  some  have  been  chartered  to  the  fore  your  boat  sails.  Make  time  with  shipowners  in  an  at­ Navy's  Military  Sea  Transporta­ sure  that  the  slop,  chest  con­ tempt  to  increase  the  daily  wel­ tion  Service.  The  suspension  is  a  tains  an  adequede  supply  of  fare  fimd  contribution  from  25  blow  to  recent  attempts  to  re­ all  the  things  you  are  liable  to  50  cents  per  man.  However,  vive  the  coastwise  shipping  trade  in  order  not  to  aid  the  wildcat­ which  has  been  more  or  less  to need.  If  it doesn't,  call  the  ters,  they postponed strike  actioi^ dormant  since  the  end  of  World  Union  Hall  immediately.  Captain  May,  national  presi­ War  II.  ROBERT  LOPEZ.  MM:  GUSS  JANAVARIS.  AB:  A  pile  of  voaaOf  and  good  health  would  set aU  right  with  me.  I'd  travel  around  the  world  and ,  come  home  With  the  stories  of  my  travels.  Fd  buy  a  house  for  my  famUy  and  live  in  comfort,  thqugh  not  pretentiously.  No  fast  ears  or  high  living  for  me.  Z  like  to  travel  slow,  but  sure.  I've  seen  the  ports  of  the  world  during  my  sailing  days.  Now  I'd  like  to  go  inland  and  see  Europe  and  Asia.  The  big  things  in  life  111  leave" to  the  dreamers.  Ill  be­.  ,  happy  in' living  a  useful  and  r  contented  life  without  too  many  worries  about  where  the  next dollar  is coming  from.  My  ambition  is  to  have  a  family.  I'm  married  now  and  we  hope  to  have  children  some  day.  Maybe  a  set  of  twins,  one  boy  and  one  girl.  Failing  thaL  I'd  like  to  have, at  least  one  son  and  a  daughter  to  bounce  oq  my  knee.  r  >  ROBERT  ROGERSON,  Waiter:  LOUIS  CORNE.  Steward:  Enjoyment  of  good  health  is  my  big  ambition  in. life  today.  You  can  have  all  the  money  in  the  world,  but­  if  your  hetdth  is  bad,  it  doesn't  mean  a  thing.  I'm  happy  with  the  material  things  I  have  in  life.  I  don't  want  a  lot  of  money,  and  wild  women  and  whiskey  are for  the  other  guy.  If  I  can  Uck  arthritis  I'D  be  a  happy  fellow.  My  ambition  is  to  live  to  be  a  100­yearr  old  codger.  My  ambition  is  to  live  as  long  as  my  father  did  —  80  years.  He  enjoyed  d  full  life,  as  did  most  of  the  others  in  my  family,  all  of  whom  lived  to  ripe,  old  ages.  I  hope  to  be  aroimd  long  enough  to  plSY  with  my  grandchildren  and  enjoy ^ glass  of  good  ­wine  every  day.  I've  been sicki  hav­ ing  hurt myself  on a  ship,  and  am  just  getting  back  on  my  feet.  I  really  appreciate  the  importance  of  good  health.  ^ I  Stricklend,  PaUl  W  10.00  SAILOR'S  SNUG  HARBOR  (Continued  from  Page  4)  CENTRAL  OF  GEORGIA  Williams,  Horace  20.00  STATEN  ISLAND,  N.Y.  RAILWAY  HOSPITAL  Williamson,  Lewis  R  10.00  40.00  Wrye,  Norman  E  30.00  Koslusky,  Joseph  SAVANNAH.  GEORGIA  .  DEATH  BENEFITS  Harvey,  Harry  10.00  1500.00  610.00  Atkinson,  Samuel  USPHS  HOSPITAL  Doucette,  Remie  166.66  BALTIMORE.  MARYLAND  MARINE  WARD  Mayoros,  Julius  ."...1500.00  Barron,  John  10.00  ST.  AGNES  HOSPITAL  Molnar,  John  M.  *500.00  Blades,  Nelson  W  90.00  PHILADELPHIA,  PA.  ShVmake,  Tolon  1500.00  Carlson,  Charles  10.00  Schmidt,  George  20.00  Clarke,  Jesse  30.00  Zohil,  John  20.00  Cranford,  Percy  50.00  6166.66  Crook,  Henry  20.00  40.00  Goude,  Joseph  20.00  USPHS  HOSPITAL  Green,  Patrick  10.00  SAN  FRANCISCO,  CALIF.  Hawkins,  Albert  A  10.00  Bahr,  D  90.00  By  EARL  SHEPPARD  Ingram,  Charles  T  20.00  reports,  notifig  everything  was  ed  down  somewhat,  many  of  the  Cartwright,  N.  R  20.00  Johnson,  Harry  20.00  shipshape.  brothers  did  a  good  turn  and  20.00  BALTIMORE,  Nov.  7  —  Ship­ In  the  absence  of  the  port  stopped  in  at  the  USPHS  hospi­ Johnson',  Luman  A.  10^00  Cheng,  Gee  .'.  20.00  ping  during  the  latter  part  of  agent,  the  patrolman's  and  tal  to  say  heUd  to  the  boys  who  Jones,  Okal  20.00  Fifer,  John  R  Kaziukewicz,  Florian  20.00  Kearney,  Kaniel  10.00  this  period  took  a  fast  dive,  agent's  reports  were  combined.  have been  laid up  there for  quite  20.00  slowing  down  considerably  from  Our  patrolmen  reported  no  dis­ a  while.  If  you  can't find  the  Kerr,  James  L  10.00  Miniz,  Joaquin  10.00  Lawton,  John  T  10.00  Nagel,  George  R  • ..  puted  overtime  pending  with  the  time  to  visit  these  brothers,  you  10.00  the pace of  past weeks.  Leonard,  Paul  A  10.00  Pennington, "Wilbur  exception  of  a  couple  oF hours  could  help  make '  things  easier  20.00  It  is  expected,  however,  that  in dispute  on Ore  ships. This  was  for  them  byV dropping  them  a  Mora,  Miguel  10.00  Robertson,  C.  R  Saporito,  Salvatore  J  10.00  business  will pick  up  shortly  and  sent  on  to  New  York  for  settle­ line  from'wherever  you  are.  Padgett,  Lemuel  20.00  20.00  compare  favorably  with  what  ment.  Pou,  Oscar  Garcia  20.00  Shirley,  Conrad  '  • A couple  pf  SIU  oldtimers  on  30.00  we've  been  experiencing  the  Voting  for  A&G  officers  drew  the  beach  still  marking  time  Randolph,  Claude  30.00  Uriarte,  Herman  last  six  months.  Reier,  George  30.00  a  large  turnout  according  to  bal­ waiting  for  the  right  ticket  for  290.00  Rivera,  Ruperto  20.00  A  good  many  of  the  old­time  loting  CO  aitteemen,  and  show­ their  winter  'luxury"  cruise  to  Ruta,  Michael  L,  10.00  USPHS  HOSPITAL  brothers  tiumed  up  at  the  meet­ ed a marked  jump over  the early  southern  pc'nts.  The  weather  bo­ FORT  STANTON,  N.  M.  Scales,  Robert  W  20.00  ing  and  voted  ­acceptance  of  tallies  for  previous  years.  mg  what  it  is  here,  can't  say  I  South,  Ralph  20.00  McDonaM,  Donald  ..............  40.00 J  quarterly  and  weekly financial  With  things  in  this  port  slow­ blame  ihem.  ­  ^  Baltimore  Looks  For  Better  Period  �?tiH  E  S E A.F  M  n E R  S  MO G  .F90«  Fifiem  SUNIOfr^Kea).  Sept.  23  —  STONEWALL  JACKSON  (Wa­ STEEL SCIENTIST  (Isthmian),  SOUTHPORT  (South  Atiahtic).  Cfaaittiuub; B.  Gaz<^;  S^retary,  larman),  Aug.  26  —  Ohairman,  Sept.  S^Ohairman.  Guy  White­ OcL  7—Chairman,  A  E.  Piem;  Dele­ W.  Dogates  reported  no  Harry  Grimes:  Secretary.  Earl  hurst;  Secretary.  C.  Lee.  Dele­ Secretary.  W.  R.  Parker.  Discus­ . ii^^ted  few ':^ou^, dis­ heefs q^,  jl^uted  overtime.  Mo­ J.  Laws.  Delegates  reported  gates  reported  everything fine,  sion  on  keeping  juices  and  can­ iSdVi^iime.  Letteif^was  pre­ tion  made  and  carried  that  all  $73.27  in ship's  fund.  It  was sug­ except  the  performing  by  two  ned  fruit  in  thaw  room  to  be  $eiit^^|o yitjl^bers]^  and  jvpted  meat, be . removed  at  the  end  of  gested  the  ship's  fund  be  spent  men.  Suggested  that  the  man  chilled  before  serving.  Ship's  on  as  io­wheilier OT not  to  iEor­ the  voyage  because  the  ice  box  for  books.  Discussion  on  clean­ who  claimed  to  have  written  a  delegate  read  latest  educational  ward  it  to  headquai^ers  concern­ went  bad  twice  so  far.  It  was  ing  scupper  in  laundry.  letter  to  headquarters  about  the  bulletin  and'  posted  same  in  Ifig  backing  "of fiME tind  re­ suggested  that  the  crew  see  the  chief  cook  explain  the  contents  messhall  with  other  previous  XXX  questing  Union  policy,  but  was  captain  about  having  all  pass­ SEACOMET  (Colonial),  OcL  4  to  the  crew.  bulletins.  —  Chairman.  J.  Howarth;  Sec­ voted  down  to  await  Union  ac­ ageways  washed  down,  XXX  XXX  retary.  Frank  P. VoUo.  Delegates  MOTHER  M.  L.  (Eagle  Ocean).  PETROLITE  (Tanker  Sag).  tion.  SuggesUon­anade  to. repkir  4.  4.,  X  .'i •   all  doors  and  locki^. :  ?  JACOB  CHANDLER  HARPER  reported  few  hours  disputed  ov­ Oct.  7—Chairman,  Pedro  Dela*  OcL  7—Chairman.  Waller  Hoepf­ (Seas).  23—Chairman.  L.  ertime.  Suggestion  made  to  keep  cruz;  Secretary.  Jack  Dolan.  Del­ ner; Secretary,  Stanley  F. Schuy­ Z^L  ALBA  (MiflsissippDi  Sept.  Hitalnm;  Becretary.  G.  BiUek.  the  washing  machine  clean  and  egates  reported  no  beefs.  Motion  ler.  Delegates  reported  $64.03  2(1  Chairman.  D.  Byrne:  Sec  Delegates reported  no  beefs.  Mo­ turn  off  the motor  when finished.  made  and  carried  to  take  up  in  ship's  fimd.  Suggestion  for  retii^.  Gierczic.  Delegates  re­ tion  made  to  contribute  $5  each  letter  received  from  headquar­ ship's  treasurer  to  buy  pocket  XXX  ported  no  beefs.  The  steward  toward  a  washing  machine.  Dis­ SEACORAL  (Coral).  Ocj.  10—  ters  with  the  patrolman  as  books  and records  for  the recrea­ asked  the  membership  to.­  elect  cussion  on  chow  and  night  Chairman,  W.  Yorke;  Secretary.  there  was  no  LOG  •  to  explain  tion room.  Steward will  also  pick  H.  Brandies.  Delegates  reported  its  meaning.  Suggestion  to  check  up  ship's  library.  a  committee  to  work  out  lunch.  educational  matter  was  received  slopchest.  week's  menu  in  order  to  get  an  '  X  X  X  idea  oi  what  the  men  wanted  CHIWAWA  (CUies  Service).  and  qosted  on  bulletin  board.  and  to  eliminate  further, ;beefs.  Oct.  15­>Chairtnan.  Haxold  Wil­ More  beefs  on  why  chief  engin­ DEL  ORO  (Mississippi),  Oct.  son;  Secretary,  R.  Koch.  Dele­ eer  and  chief  mate  did  not  ob­ 8 —Chairman.  Douglas  (Smily)  •  X  '  REPUBLIC  (Traialqax).  Sept.  gates  reports  no  beefs.  Motion  tain  sufficient  supplies  while  in  Clausen;  Secretary.  Greml  Tar­ 2  —  Chairmen.  Floyd  Starkey;  made  and seconded  that  milk  be  Japan.  Agreement  reached  by all  belL  Discussion  held  concerning  XXX  Secretary.  H.  K.  Pierce.  Dele­ checked  as  it  comes  aboard.  All  members  to  keep  laundry  locked  oiler  getting  logged  for  being  PURPLESTAR  (Traders),  while  in  port.  absent  when  he  was  properly  gated'reported  no  beefs.  The  re­ members  advised  to  read  educa­ relieved.  In  order  to  have  a  Sept. 30—Chairman. Steve Barry;  pair  list  was*read.  Ship's  fund  tional  literature.  $11.17  reported  smooth  payoff,  the  delegates  re­ Secretary,  Chuck  Hostetter.  A  is  reported  jto., have  . $24.46., on  in  ship's  fund.  quested  that  all  members  turn  letter  was  sent  to  headquasters  X  X  X  hand.  Motion  made  that  a  letter  their  books  in  on  the  morning  concerning  Eygptians  being  al­ be  sent  to  headquarters­  about  ST,  AUGUSTINE  VICTORY  (Mississippi). Sept. 29—Chairman.  of  payoff.  Suggestion  made  that  lowed  to  work  on  ship  doing  2nd  cook  and  baker.  J.  E.  Parks;  Secretary.  P.  A,  XXX  there  should  be  more  milk  on  sailor's  work.  Motion  made  and  carried  that  the  steward  put  SANTA  y E N E T i A  (Mar  Carbone.  Suggestion  made  that  STEEL  ADVOCATE  (Isthmi­ board.  $15  in  the  ship's  fund  for  the  XXX  Tirade).  Sept.  29  ' Chairman.  all  hands ­  cooperate  in  keeping  an). Sept.  23—Chairman.  A. Meg­ use  of  the  ship's  washing  ma­ James  M.  Fisher;  Secretary.  B.  tnesshall  clean.  Crew  decides  it  lis;  Secretary.  A.  Butler.  Crew  FLORIDA  (P&O).  Oct.  13  —  china  for  washing  the  ship's  Lilly.  Delegates  reported  no  improper  to  employ  natives  for  voiced  complaint  on'no  variety  Chairman,  E.  Reyes;  Secretary,  towels.  The  deck  engineer  gave  beefs.  Steward  reports  on  stove  steward's  ­department  work  in  of  menus  :and  no  cold  lunches  H.  Higgins.  Discussion  on  too  a short  speech on  Union  brother­'  situation  and milk.'Discussion on  foreign  ports  and  will  refrain  in  port.  Complaint  on  impure  much  friction  between  various  hood.  ­ »  lifeboats,  and  it  was  suggested  from  hiring­them  in  the  future.  water  and  ice.  Opinion  that  ste­ members  of  all  the  departments.  XXX  ward  was  not  instructing  his  de­ General  discussion  on  conditions  XXX  that  a  rigid  check­np  be made.  MARYMAR  (Calmar).  Sept.  29  partment  in  their  duties.  on  the  ship  and  several  beefs  FORT  BRIDGER  (US  Petro.),  Sept.  30  —  Chairman.  Lee  Da  —Chairman,  Guy  Waller;  Secre­ were  brought  up.  XXX  Parlier;  Secretary.  Tony  Tar­ tary.  Daniel  J.  Hunt.  Delegates  SEATRAIN  GEORGIA  (Sea­ XXX  quinio.  Delegates  reported  a  few  reported  no  beefs.  It  was  de­ train).  Sept.  30­^Chairman.  Sir  HIGH  POINT  VICTORY  hours  disputed  overtime.  Motion  cided  to  give $5  to the  American  Charles;  Secretary.  Ad<^h  W.  (South  Atlantic).  OcL  7—Chair­ made  and  carried  the  ship's  Merchant  Marine  Library  Asso­ Sadenwater.  Delegates  reported  man.  Joe  La  Poinle:  Secretary.  delegate comlnunicate  with head­ ciation.*  One  crew  member  was  no  beefs.  The  Oceanic  Medical  M.  George  Whale.  Delegates  re­ quarters  in  regard  to  the  lack  to  look  around  for  an  electric  Supply  Company  wqp  to  have  ported  everything  going fine.  of  the  slopchest.  Discussion  on  steam  iron  which  was  to  come  come  on  ship  to  check  what  Ship's  delegate  to  see  what  can  variety  of  night  lunch.  out  of  the  newly­created  fund.  medications  we  have  and  what  be  done  about  getting  a  library  FLOYD  CRUMPLER  XXX  is  needed.  Sir  Charles  stated  aboard  at  the first  possible  op­ .  4.  X  X  Get  in  touch  with  A.  Good­ ANGELINA  (Bull),  Oct.  6  —  that  there  are  about  eighty  portunity.  Chief  steward  re­ SOUTHWAVE  (South  Atlan­ win,  SB  Coimcil  'Grove,  Cities  Chairman.  Paole  Pringi;  Secre­ things  to  be  improved  upon  for  quested  dheckered  tablecloths  for  tic).  Oct.  22—Chairman.  J.  B.  iBervice  Oil  Co.,  70  Pine  St.,  Sellers;  Secretary.  Vaughn  E,  tary.  William  Walker.  All  money  the  benefit  of  the  membership.  the  crew  mess.  NYC.  Harrington.  Delegates  reported  collected  for  any  purpose  shall  XXX  no  beefs. Money  from ship's  fund  be  turned  over  to  the  Treasurer  EX  SS  ALCOA  CAVALIER  as  soon  as  possible  and  shall  not  was  spent  on  repairs  for  the  John  J.  .AluUelly,  A.  Stone,  be  withdrawn  before  discussion  washing  machine.  Machine  can  "^Winston  E. Renny, Timol^y  Holt,  IS  held  at  a  meeting.  Suggestion  be  removed  from  ship  to  Union  Harrison  St.  SIU, A&G  District  SAN  FRANCISCO  450  Maurice  J.  Olsen,  Stanley  L.  made  to  see  1st  assistant  en­ Douglas  2.8363  hall  at  end  of  voyage  if  the  ship  '.  .86  Seneca  St.  is  sold  and  doesn't  keep  SIU  Hunt, Gus  A. Jannavous,  Charles  gineer  about  painting  engine  de­ BALTIMORE  14  North  Cay  St.  SEATTLE  Main  0290  Earl  Sheppard,  Agent  ­Mulberry  4540  |E. Bausquet,  please  contact  Sam­ • jartment  quarters.  contract.  Recreation  room  to  be  WILMINGTON  .440  Avalon  Blvd.  BOSTON  276  State  St.  uel'  Segal,  11  Broadway,  NYC,  kept  clean  by  stewards  depart­ Terminal  4­3131  4'  4*  4>  James  Sheehan,  Agent  Richmond  2­0140  concerning  accideiit '  aboard  Alcoa  THE  CABINS  (Cabins),  Sept.  ..105  Broad  St.  ment.  Dispatcher  Richmond  2­0141  NEW  YORK  BOwling  Green  9­3438  Cavalier  in  Feb.,  1948.  30SH—23rd  St.  XXX  23  —  Chairman,  Fred  Aderhold;  GALVESTON  Keith  Alsop.  Agent  Phone  2­8448  ;•   X  X  X  W.  E.  DOWNING  (State  Fuel).  Secretaryi  R.  McNeil.  Delegates  LAKE  CHARLES.  La  Great  Lakes  District  Oct. 17—Chairman.  Dan Sheehan;  1419  Ryan  St.  JEAN  ST.  JACQUEg  Phone  6­5744  reported  no  beefs.  Bosun  asked  Keith  Terpe,  Agent  133  W.  Fletcher  Secretary.  Dave  Dunn.  Chairman  I  South  Lawrence  St,  ALPENA  .  Get  in  touch  with ..Herbert  J.  that  all  crewmembers  clean  up  MOBILE  Phone: 1238  W  Cal  Tanner,  Agent  Phone  2­1754  DeVarco,  51  Chambers  St.,. NYC,  after  themselves  in  the  mess­ 180  Main  St.  gave  a  talk  on  unionism  for  the  NEW  ORLEANS  .523  Bienville  St.  BUFFALO.  N.Y  Phone  Cleveland  7391  benefit  of  new  members,  and  X  X  X  room.  Steward  asked  that  all  Lindsey  Williams,  Agent  2602  Carroll  St.  spoke  on  safety  regulations  and  Magnolia  6112­6113  CLEVELAND  CREW,  SS  GEO.  CULUCUNDIS  dirty  linen  be  turned  in  on  Phone: Mainj^0i47jQjj  gmoking  areas.  More  cooper­ NEW  YORK....675  4th  Ave.,  Brooklyn  Please  leave  papers,  glasses  change  day.  1038  3rd  SL  HAnover  2­2784  DETROIT  ation  was  asked  by  the  stewards  aaid­pictures  belonging  to  Blanco  4.  X  X  NORFOLK  127­129  Bank  St.  Headquarters  Phone: Woodward 1­6857  department  in  keeping  the  mess­ DULUTH  531  W.  Michigan  St.  T. o Williams,  2926  Somme  Ave.,  PAOLI  (CiHes  Service).  Oct.  Ben  Rees,  Agent  Phono  4­1083  Phone: Melrose 2­4110  hall  clean.  Motion  made  to  ex­ PHILADELPHIA  ...337  Market  St.  Norfolk,  at  Norfolk  Hall  or.  send  10  —  Chairman.  Thurston  J.  SOUTH  CHICAGO  3261  E.  92nd  St.  terminate  ship.  *4  t  S.  Cardullo,  Agent  .Market  7­1635  them  to  his  hoime.­.  Lewis;  Secretary.  John  Bowman.  SAN  FRANClSdO.  Phone  Essex  5­2410  450  Harrison  St.  ­.rr  '  Delegates  reported  everything  Lloyd  Gardner,  Agent  Douglas  2­5475  ,252  Ponce  de  Leon  Canadian  District  ^' ^GfecmGE  R.  LIINANKI  running  smoothly.  It  was  sug­ SAN  JUAN,  PR  Contact  Meeba  Gatwood,  1402  gested  that  8  to  12  ordinary  sea­ Sal  Colls,  Agent  463 _McCill  St.  SAVANNAH  2  Abercom  St.  MONTREAL  I  |NW,  Wa^ington,  rnan  keep  washing machine  room  E.  B,  Tilley,  Agent  MArq'uette  5909  Phone  3­1728  ...I28H  Hollis  St.  cieSn  and'the  wiper  on  sanitary  SEATTLE....  2700  1st  Ave.  HALIFAX,  N.S  Phone  3­8911  Seneca  4570  ..  XXX :  _  work,  and  the  messman  divide  Jeif  Morrison,  Agent  FORT  WILLIAM.. 118^5  Syndicate  Ave.  1809­1811  N.  Franklin  St.  their  time  in  keeping  the  recrea­ TAMPA  Ontario  Phone  3­3221  StRATHCAPE  CREW  Ray  White,  Agent'  Phone  2­1323  103  Durham  St.  .  i  Crewmembers  of  the  Strath­'  tion room clean.  A vote , of  thanks  WILMINGTON. Calif.. .440  Avalon  Blvd.  PORT  COLBORNE  jrminal  4­2874  TORON°T<?o°nt.rio.'...86  Sborne^st!  cape  on  the  trip  to  South  Amer­ was  tended  the  committee  who  Sam  Cohen, 'Agent  ~  ^he  following  men  are  asked  ica,  August,  1951 j .  are: asked  to  purchased  the  washing  machine.  HEADQUARTERS. .51 Beaver St..  N.Y.C  Elgin  5719, to  contact  William  O'Loughlin,  SECRETARY­TREASURER  ; contact^Mrg.—Jolm  Prihoda,  304  VICTORIA;  B.C... .6i7j*5  Cormorant  St. 1  National  Labor  Relations  Board,  X  X  X  Paul  Hall  .^Tatum,  Bryan,,  Texas.  LOGANS  FORT  (Cities  Serv­ VANCOUVER.  B.C....565  S"..'".'.i  tT""'.f  '7  ice),  Sept.'  22—Chairman.  John  HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES  •  • • • ':'S" 4"  '<X  '  Pacific  7824  New  York,  to  collect  the  checks  joe  Alglna  Robert  Matthews  P.  Schilling;  Secretary.  Kenneth  SYDNEY,  N.S  304  Charlotte  St. {  due  them from  the  Cities  Service  NEIL  SYKES  Joseph  Volplan  Phono  6346  Oil  Company:  Get  in  touch  with  Joseph  Goldman.  Delegates  reported  BAGOTVILLE,  Quebec  20  Elgin  St.  SUP  John  H.  Nicholson,  George  Lech,  1594  Second  Avenue,  New  some  disputed  overtime.  There  Phoua  545  were  a  few  suggestions  concern­ ;  iYork  City.  Phone 'KEgent  4­8193;  37  Ormont  St.  Barrena,  Michael  Carlin,  Jack  HONOLULU.,..  16  Merchant  St.  THOROLD,  Ontario  Phono  3­3202  Du  Pois,  Kenneth  P.  Goldman,  Phone  5­8777  It'­­ .  ­XuX  ­X  •  •   ,  —'r  • •   ing  overtime  sheets.  Discixssion  PORTLAND  111  W.  Dumalde  St.  QUEBEC  113  Cota  Da  La  Montagua  Roger  Hall,  John  Jordan,  Theo«  on  performers  in  various  ports.  Mrs.  Catherine  Parker,  19  No.  Beaoon .4336  Suggestion  that  crew  give  100  • Bhssell  Street,  Boston,  ^Mass.,  RICHMOND.  Calif.  257  3U>  Sv  SAlNT^Om...l77  PrlncT'wmfin'sL  N.B.  Ph<ma  2­3049  Donald,  Theodore  Morris,  George  tasks  that  her  son  get  in  todoui  percent  backmg  on  all Istithahte  Phnna  2390  Murphy,  Keimeth  L.  Roberts.  ;b©a?ti..  V  \ 1,7,  :.vv.  ,. with  her.  ,.  .  Directory  Of  SIU flaUs  I!  �Page Sixteen  THE  SEAFARERS  LOG  , .PvidBy. Wnreniber  16,  195}  South  :•  ^^'r•   y  Busy  on  one  of. the  mahr  HWe  jobs  that  kept  liuhga V:  running  smoothly  aboard  the  'Wentley  (Seiu  Shfpiping)'  during  its  three­and­a­half  nioaih'  South  African  junket/  "Chips." Ship's Carpenter,  wran^es with  a piMe  of  ornery pipe.  ­  The  LOG  regrets  that  proper  identification  can't  be  given  to  the  men  pictured  due  to  the  lack  of  information  sent  in.  Next  time  an  eager  beaver  with  a  Baby  Brownie  takes  your  pin­up  for  us,  give  him  a  name  to  go  with  the  face.  Caught  taking  a  breather.  Fireman  Ali  and  Chief  Elec­ trician  Louie,  right,  pose  for  the  lensman  with  a  packing  case  for  a  backdrop.  To  us,  the  Chief  looks  like  a  ringer  for  J.  Carroll  Naish  of  Hollywood.  .  }  •  "What  do  I  do  How?"  Apparently  caught  in  a  tough  spofc  King,  AB,  thoughtfully figures  his  next  move  in  a  checkerboard  tussle  with  Red,  AB,  who  otters  the  leg  art.  (Photo  left.)  No  recent  beefs  about  the  chow  are  noted  by Ray  Sadowski,  Steward  Delegate,  so the boys  didn't  mind  prettying  up  for  this  family  photo. The  galley  gang  on  tl^e  Capetown  run  included,  L­R:  Ray,  Steward;  Red,  Messman;  Pat,  Messman;  Jake,  Chief  Cook;  Joy,  Galleyman;  Floyd,  Baker.  I­'"  I  •   %•  •'  •  Rv­ The  action  seems  to  be  heavy  at  this  mid­ocean poker  session as all eyes  watch the cut.  The  principals,  left  to  right,  were;  Shorty,  Jake,  Tom,  Jackson,  Chino  and  Odin,  who shows  only  the^ back  of  his  head,  V;­/,  Lest,  eh?  The  Third  Mate  oh  the­Robin  Wentley scans  a chart  ^  to  see  where  he's  at.  It  looks  '  like  he's  thinking  it's  too  fay  from  home,  no  matthr  which  way  you  look  at  it.  � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource November 16, 1951 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XIII, No. 23 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource Headlines: $2,500 DEATH BENEFIT, $15 WEEKLY HOSPITAL EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 5 A&G ELECTION VOTE BRISK NY WILDCAT TIE-UP ENDS AS DOCK WORKERS RETURN WAGE RISE HELD PENDING WSB OK NEW HQ. HALL READIES FOR OPERATIONS SIU RAPS MSTS 1-YR SIGN-ON BRIDGES 'RECONSIDERS' AMONG THE UNIONS NEW HIGH GROUND 'JINXED' WESTERN TRADER HIT SIU-ITF BRING JUSTICE TO ABUSED PANAMA CREW SIU CANNERY WORKERS REELECT WAUGH, GOMEZ SAFETY SHORTCUTS COSTS LIFE OF SEAFARERS US SHIPS LIFTED 85 PERCENT OF YEAR'S ECA CARGO BRIDGES' DEFEAT CHEERS FRISCO; SHIPPING SLACK LAKE CHARLES SHIP RUSH SCUTTLES DUCK HUNTING PHILADELPHIA HAS BERTHS WAITING FOR RATED MEN WILMINGTON FINE EXCEPT FOR JAP CARGO-GRABBING NEW ORLEANS HUMS WITH SHIP ACTIVITY BOSTON SHIPPING REMAINS GOOD GALVESTON CAN USE SHOT IN ARM SPEEDY SHIP-SHORE LIAISON SAVES INJURED SIU MEMBER DEATH CALLS TWO SEAFARERS NO BABY FOOD, MORE MEAT, ASK KETTERING MEN COCKTAIL, ANYONE? FORMER SEAFARER LOUIS HEDIN KILLED IN KOREA PORT MOBILE SLOWS, BUT VOTING'S UP BALTIMORE LOOKS FOR BETTER PERIOD SOUTH AFRICAN RUN NOT ALL WORK OR ALL PLAY Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/16/1951 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1951 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/2c1b2d55c4a392219b8883dfc37fc646.PDF b71b08a58c8cbb61185368f64249c2a6 PDF Text Text 7he Seafarers' Log  Seafarers'^International Union of  North  America  Official Organ of theAOantic, Gulf and Great Lakes Seamen  VOL.  I  NEW  YORK.  N. Y.,  FRIDAY,  NOV. 17,  1939  COMMY  CONTROL  OF  NMIL  RUINATION  OF  SEAMEN  NOTICE  All  members  are  hereby  notified  that  the  $5.00  Strike  and  Organizational  Membership Overlooks  Power  That  Assessment,  and  the  $2.00  Lies Within  Their Own  Hands  Hospital  Assessment  for  the  year  of  1940  are  now  collectible.  SIIJ  IS  ANSWER  TO  PROBLEM  Pay  your  assessments  to  Altliougli  we  feel  lhat  we  must  agree  that  the J^ies  Com­ your  Patrolmen  now,  —  mittee  investigating  un­American  activities  has  brought  to  DON'T  WAIT!  light  eoJisiflerable  information  attesting  to  tlie  fact  that  tlie  commies  plan  to  completely  take  over  the  American  Mer­ Se  notifica  a  todo  miem­ chant  Marine,  we  are  not  completcl\­  in  .iv,  u'd  with  Avhat  bro  de  esta  asamblea  y  or­ they liave  clone  about  it.  ganizacion  a  pagar  $5.00  a  What  we  are  getting at  is this;  It  has long  been  a  known  beneficio  he  huelga  y  $2.00  fact  among  seamen  that  the  Communist  Party  is  practic<'illy  para  el ano 1940.  in  complete  control  of  the  ^bitional  Maritime  Union.  We  Page  cste  cuanto  mas  also  know  that  the  NMIJ  controls  the  shipping  on  most  of  antes  a  su  Patronisadcr,—  the trans­Atlantic ships.  Therefore,  it  naturally  follows  that  NO  ESPERE!  the  Comuuinist  Party  controls  trans­Atlantic  ships.  D446  NO. 22  COMMISSION  ATTEMPTING  TO  FORCE  HNKY  PROGRAM  ON  AMERICAN  SEAMEN  Use  Unemployment  Caused  By  Passage  Of  Neutrality Act  As  Wedge  SEAMEN  CAN  PUT  STOP  TO  IT  Are  American  seamen  to  be  forced  to  subject  themselves  to  the  U.S.  M&ritime  Commission's  program  of  regimenta­ tion?  This  question  has  become  increasingly  important since  the  passage  of  the  Neutrality  Act,  which  has  thrown  thou­ sands  of  additional  seamen  out  of  empolyment.  Following  are  the  plans  as  outlined  by  President,  Roose­ velt  at  a  conference  on  November  10,  the'Maritime  Commis­ sion  now  insists  that  seamen,  in  order  to  be  eligible  for  re­ lief,  MUST  REGISTER  IN  THE  MARITIME  TRAINING  SERVICE!  What  sort  of  a  dictatorship  is  that?  It  is  cer­ PROBABLE  INVESTIGATION  ­"Plainly  substantial  evidence  that  However,  the  NMII  does  NOT  e,ontrol  the.  coastwise  or  the  Commission  intends  to  utilize  intei'coastal  ships.  On  the  East  Coast,  most  of  the  coastwise  this  exi.sUng  emergency  as  a  and  intercoastal ships  are  controlled  by  the Seafarers'  Inter­ mean.s  of  furthering  their  phony  national  Union—which  is  strictly  anti­Communist.  On  the  program,  and  thus  aid  them' in  West  Coast,  the  Sailors'  Union  of  the  Pacific  controls  the  their  imion­busting  campaign.  deck  department  on  all  ships.  The  SUP  is  also  notably  an  anti­Communist  organization.  Now:  it  is  quite  possible  that  To  Train More Finks  In a  press release,  dated  Novem­ the  Communist  control  of  the  NMU  will  result  in  a  close  in­ Oaim That  Dies Committee  Calls  ber  14,  the  Maritime  Commission  vestigation of  all maritime  unions,  which, in  turn, may  result  All  Members Communists  outlined  a  plan  to  train  8,360 sea­ in  the  passage  of  legislation  detrimental  to  these  unions.  men  annually  in  the  Maritime  This  will  be  done,  regardless  of  the  fact  that  the  SIU  and  Training  Service,  or,  in  other  COMRATS  BRING  ILL REPUTE  SUP  are  not  under  Communistic  control,  and  the  good  will  words,  the  Finky  Training  Ever  since  the  Dfes  Committee Tiad  Joe  Curfan  on  the  Schools!  According  to  their  own  suffer  with the  bad!  witness  stand,  a  great  hue and  cry  has arisen  from  the  com­ figures,  the  Commission's  Fink  MEMBERSHIP  POWER  rades  within  the  ranks  of  the  NMU.  They  protest  that  the  Schools  have  had  only  2,883  en­ As  a  remedy,  we  would  suggest  that  the  rank  and  file  Dies  Committee  is  deliberately  blackening  the  name  and  rollments  since  their  inception  in  membership  of  tJie  NMU  take steps  to  rid  tlieir  orgaiiization  reputation of  a  bona fide  labor organization,  by  classing it  as  September 138,  and  now  they  plan  of  all  Communists.  Although  the  Party  is  in  control  of  the  a communist organization.  Let it  be said, for the record, that  to  train  just  about  three  times  this nunibei­  each  year. The  pei­iod  NMU,  they  are  not  in  the  majority,  and  at  least  85  percent  no  one  has  claimed  that  the  NMU  is  a  commy  outfit,  but  of  enrollment  will  last  only  three  of  the  membership  are  not  commies,  and  would  like  to  get  rather,  they  have  declared  that  it  is  controlled  by  officials,  months,  and  then  you  will  be  put  rid  of  fhem.  DOES  THE  NMU  MEMBERSHIP  REALIZE  ihost of  whom are communist party members, or sympathizers.  out  in  the  cold,  and  on  the  beach  again—with  nothing gained; "  THE  POWER  THAT  LIES  WITHIN  THEIR  HANDS?  IP  As a  matter  of  fact,  one  witness  specifically stated  before  THEY  DO,  WHY  DO  THEY  ALLOW  THEMSELVES  TO  the  Dies  Committe  that  only,^  liequirements Outlined  ———  BE  BULLIED  BY  A  HANDFUL  OF  COMMISSARS?  WHY  about  ten  percent  of  the  rank  and  the  gutter levels."  We  would  like  Requirements for enrollment  un­ HAS  THE  NMU  ANNUAL  ELECTION  OF  OFFICERS  file  membership  of  the  NMU  are  to  point  out  to  this  misguided  der  this  so­called  "emergency  pro­ commies.  However,  the  commy  comrat  that  NMU  officials  are,  gram"  are  that  you  must  have  BEEN  INDEFINITELY  POSTPONED?  WHY  DOESN'T  stooges  have  taken  it  upon  them­ had  one  year's  sea  service  within  THE  MEMBERSHIP  INSIST  THAT  THE  ELECTION  BE  selves  to  attempt  to  make  the  themselves,  responsible  for  the  the past  three years, and  must pre­ NMU  being  dragged  through  the  HELD?  NMU  members  believe  that  they  mire:  They  dragged  it  down  to  sent" a discharge showing  that you  Communist  ollicials  or  sympathizers are  not  the  only  ones  have  been  accused  of  being  out  that  level  themselves.  If  the  com­ were  a  member  of  the  crew  on  who  must  be  purged  fi­om  tlie  NMU.  There  are  also  commies  and  out, commies,—when  nothing  mies  ^d  never  gained  control  of  the  last  voyage  of  a  vessel  with­ could  be  further  from  the  truth.  and  fellow  travelers  aboard  the  ship.s.  They  must  also  go I  It  is,  of  course, a  well known  fact  the  NMU,  such  an  undesirable  drawn from service  because of  the  affairs  would  never exist;  passage  of  the  Neutrality  Act.  If  the  rank  and  file  would  insist  that  the  election  of  officeiis  that  the  average  NMU  member  is  state of  but  the  NMU  has  been  commie  But,  in  the  meantime,  what  is  to  be  held,  and  tlien  go  about  the  business  of  putting  men  in  not  a  communist,  nor  even  a sym­ controlled  practically  since  its in­ happen  to  the other  bona fide sea­ offiee  who  really  have  the  interests  of  the  seamen  at  heart,  pathizer,  but  it  is  likewise  just  ception, and  they have suppressed  men  who  are  on  the  beach,  with  well  known  that  the  NMU  is  or purged  every official  who would  no  hopes  of  landing  a  job?  Appa­ then,  perhaps,  the  existence  of  the  maritime  unions  would  as  completely  dominated  by  the com­ not  go  along  with  their  policy  of  rently no  provision has been  made  •   not  be  jeopardized.  ppnist  machine.  The  self­same  rule or  ruin.  for  them!  It  will  be  noted  that  ebhditfon  prevails  in  Soviet  Rus­ COMRATS  IN'POWER  the  Commission  has  now  cut  the  It  is,  of  course,  more  or  less  of  However,  we  do  not  place  much  faith  in  the­  ability  of  piki. where  the  communist  party  a  mystery  to  we  who  are  mem­ sea service  time  necessary for  an  ik actually  in  the  minority.  bers of  the SIU,  how  the commies  enrollee  from  two  yeai­s  do'wh  to  the  rank  and  file'inembership "of  the  NMU  to irid.tlicjr  ofegan^  Countless  Sell­Outs  manage  to  retain  control  of  the  ONE  year.  This,  in  itself,  is  sig­ ization of  the Comniuuists.  Th,§y have  too much  of  strangle  NMU,  or  even  hold  their  mem­ nificant.  As  a  matter  of  record  We  hold  no  personal  grudge  hold  on  thali  orgknizationv and  it  will  take ailot  toijar  them  against  the­NMU  as  an  organiza­ bership  together.  However,  it  is  and fact,  there are at  present  non­ loose.  A.s.a  matter  of  record and  fget, the  comrats havc­been  tion;;  but  we'  are  unalterably  op­ frankly  our  opinion  that the  great  seamen  being trained  by  tbe Com­ more  or  less  in  control  of  the  NMU  since  itk  inception',' and  poseri  to  the  commy  top  fraction  majority  of  NMU  members  would  mission's  Training  Service.  they  have  seriously  goncf  about  the  business  of  cntrenehing  Which  completely  dominates  the  desert  that  outfit  willingly,  and  Indu.sti'y Overcmwded  iinion.  They  have  sold  their  join  the  SIU,  if  the  SIU  had  a  Unless  we  are  sadly  mistaken—  themselves  securely  ever  since.  membership  out  time  and  time  sufficient  number  of  ships  under  What  then  is  the  NMU  rank  and  file  to  do  in  order  to  again,  and  will  continue  to  do so.  agreement  to  supply  such  a  large  and  we  know  that  we  are  NOT—  there  are  already  more  thair  save  themselves?  The  answer  is  simple:  BREAK  AWAY  Some  outstanding  examples  of  membership  with  jobs.  enough  seamen  in  the  United  PROM  THE  NMU  COMPLETELY,  AND  GET  INTO  AN  their  perfidy  are the  tanker strike  On  Verge of  Collnpse  States to  take  care  of  the  task  of  ORGANIZATION  FREE  OF  COMMUNIST  CONTROL—  and  the  war  bonus  question.  If  Now,  with  the  passage  of  the  manning  the  entire  Merchant"  Ma­ these  weren't  deliberate  sell­outs,  Neutrality  Act  several  thousand  rine fleet,  but  the  Union­hating  THE SEAFARERS'  INTERNATIONAL  UNION  OF  NORTH  —then  we  don't  know  one  when  more  NMU  members  will  be  Maritime  Commission  gaily  goes  AMERICA!  we. see  it!  thrown  out  of  jobs, and  many  of  about  the  task  of  making  more  SIU  IS  DEMOCRATIC  Comrats  to  lllame  these  men  will  undoubtedly  seek  seamen.  The  industry  is  already  We  do  not  claim  that  the  SIU/is  a  panacea  for  the  ills  Comrade  K.  K.  Owen,  NMU  membership  in  the  SIU.  As  a  so  overcrowded  that  there  are  of  the .seamen,  but  we  do  claim  that  it  is the  closest  approach  Agent  in  Galveston,  in  a  lengthy  matter  of  fact, many have  already  far  from  enough  Jobs  to  go  to  Congresman  Dies,  rants  done  so,  and  some  of  them  could  around.  WHY,  THEN,  DOES  to it  on  this  Coast!  In the  short  year  that  the SIU  ha,s  been  letter  and  raves  about  what  he  terms  not  seem to  understand  why  they  THE  M.  C,  PERSIST  I.N  TRAIN­ In  existence,  we  have  proven  ourselves  time  and  time  again,  the  "un­American  action"  of  the  were  refused.  They  can't  seem  ING  PLOW  JOCKEYS  AND  and  have .established  the  fact  that ye are  a  democratically  Congressman  in  "dragging  the  to  get  it  through their  heads that  STUMP  JUMPERS?  ARE  THEY  National  Maritime  Union  through  on  jPqffe  J)  (Continued, on  Page  3)  (Continued  on  Page  3)­ • ."."''3  •  • ^iii  NMU COMMIE  OFFICIALS  HOOOWINK  MEMBERSHIP  ^  • J'.'  . •; (  I  k  • '3  ja  m  •  'a  .  Im  Cm..  �THE  S E A  F A  R  E ^ S •   L O G ;:  Published  by  the  Seafarers''  International  Union  of  North  America  Friday, Nov.  IJ, 1939  •  TAMPA QUIET  Stand­By Crews for Ore  Tampa, Fla.  Oct.  31.  1939.  Line ShlRS­ ln Baltimore ­ Have not' seen any notea or news  from  Tampa­ lately.  Things  are  Asks Members To. KeA;p Record Of  quiet  here  at  the  present  time,  since  the P &,  O strike  was  called  Overtime,As Aid In Beefs  HARRY  LUjNDEBERG,  Acting  President  olT.  The  ships are  sailing,  and  we  110  Market  Street, Room  402,  San  Francisco,­Calif.  have some  of  our  members on  the  FINKS  FOUNa  EXPENSIVE  Cuba,  doing  the  best  they  can  to  :  '  ­ Atlantic  District  reorganize  that ship.  HEAQQUARTERS  Baltimore,  AW.,  Nov.  1—Shipping  out  of  this  port  has  New  York  (Phone:  BOwling Green  9­343^7:>: ......2 Stone Street  The  Company  fires  anyone  who  squawks about chow,  working con­ been  slightly  beloAv  average  for  the  past  IAVO  Avee.k,s, ^  HOAVI.  BRANCHES  Boston  330  Atlantic  Avenue  ditions,  or,  in  some  cases,  i.f  they  ever,  in  vicAV  of  the  air  of  uneertainty  that  pervades  the  Providence  465  So.  Main  Street  find out you  are a Union  man. But  entire  shipping  field  due  to  certain  pro\'isipii.s  of  the  Neu­.  Philadelphia  =.  i  6  North  6th  Street  the  Union  men  are  doing  their  trality  Act,  as  they  affect  the  United  State| Alercluuit  Ala­ Baltimore  .......;  14  North  Gay  Street  best to line it  up.  Norfolk  60  Commercial  Place  "We  have  heard  .that  the finks  riiie,  it  is  not  to  be  wondered  at  that­ changing scdiedule  and  San  Juan,  Puerto  Rico  8  Govadonga  Street  were  loud  in  protesting  about  he.sitancy  on  the; part of  the .sliipoAvner  result.s  ju  a  slowdoAvn  Gulf  District  the  overtime.  They  pay  according  of  .shipping  turnover  in  tlie  Union  Hall.  With  (Jongress  still  HEADQUARTERS  __  to  your  mout'hly  salary,  and  it  whittling  oil  the  Alereliaut  Alarine  provisions  of  the  Neu­ New  Orleans  309  Chartres  Street  ranges  from  20  to  35  cents  an  trality  At  it  looks  like  that,  at  best,  no  more  tlian  76  sliips  hour,  and  you  are  lucky  to  get  a  will  be  affected.  These  ships  are,^:­ BRANCHES  Savannah  .i,... .218  East'  Bay  Street  couple  of  hours a  month,  the  Avay  of  course,  on  the  Transatlantic  Jacksonville  136  Bay  Street  it  is  chiseled  downf  Fresh  milk  run  but  Ave  .don't  look  for  any  ships  that  have  seen  bett'er  days  Miami  809  N. E. First Avenue  for  the  crew  has  been  cut  out  en­ great  tie­up,  but  rather  a  chahge  laying  at  anchor,  scores  of  men  Tampa  ...206 Franklin  Street  are  busy  reconditioning  them,  so  tirely, and  the  chow  is  lousy!  in  service, and  runs occasioned  by  that can  make the trip  up" the  Bay  Mobile  55 So. Conception Street  Then,  there  is  the first  class  the  pickup  in  business  on  the  to  the  Baltimore  shipyards.  Houston  1712  •  75th  Street  phony  and  scab­herder  who  is  in  Coastal  and  Intercoastal  services,  Great  Lakes  District  '  8taiid­By Jobs  Miami. He  was formerly a member  and  especially  the  South  Amer­ HEADQUARTERS  After  considei­able  representa­ of  the SIU  and  was  given  a  break  ican  run,  which  at  present  prom  Detroit  ....1038  Third  Street  by  the  membership,  but  evidently  ises to  absorb more  ships than  the  tion  by  Agent  McKay  here,  the  he  is  the sort  who  will  always  be  entire  U.  S.  Merchant  Marine  can  Qi­e  SS Line  has agreed  to provide  ADDRESS  ALL CORRESPONDENCE  CONCERNING  THIS  a  FINK  and  COMPANY  SCAB­ float.  The  cleaning  up  and  ready  stand­by  crews  for  their  ships,  PUBLICATION  TO:  ing  of  a  great  many  of  the  ships  while  they are  docked  here.  These  HERDER!  "THE  SEAFARERS'  LOG"  EA'eryone^is  looking  forward  to  in  the  "ghost fleets"  of  the United  ships,  on  an  average,  only  get  24  P. O.  Box  522,  Church  St.  Annex,  New  York,  N. Y.  States  bears  this  out,  as  for  in­ hours  in  port  aftfr  being  close  to  the  election.  stance, down  Solomons Island  way  six weeks  at sea  without  the ci­ew  Hold steady,  mat^!  Charles  Evans,  Gulf  No.  3  where  there  are  a  number  of  old  getting ashore  anywhere.  Much  of  the  trouble  caused  by  the  sliort  time ashore allowed the crew, such  to  this  country.  High  Avar  rates  and  cheap  labor—the  ship­ as  men  missing  their  ship;  not  showing  up  to the la­st  minute;  or  oAvners'  dream !  By  0. B.  P.  showing  up  intoxicated  will  now  If  they  can  get  around  tire  laAv  by  the  simple  expedient  {Reprinted  from West  Coast  Sailors)  be  eliminated  by  the new stand­by  of  clianging  the  registry  of  a  ship,  Avhat  reason  have  AA'C  to  At  eoa.stwisc  membersliii)  meetings  of  the  SUP  the  Sec­ regulations,  and,  of  eourse,  the  believe  that  they  AVOM't  do  the  same  tiling  in  the  event  of  a  $6.40  paid  the  stand­by  men  for  retary  Avas  instructed  to  launch  a  A'igorous  protest  AA'ith  the  strike  or  lockout?  Again,  Avith  the  support,  and  blessing  their  work  will  be  a  help  to  the  Maritime  Commis.sioti  and  the  Pre.sident  against  the  transfer  of  the  Maritime  Commission,  the  State  Dcpai'tment  and  the  men  on  the  beach.  Also,  at  Agent  to  Panamanian  registry  of  eight  United  States  Line  steam­ Administration—bolstered  up  by  the  political  terrorism  of  McKay's  request,  tank cleaning  on  ship.s.  the  FBI,  Avhich  is  another  dish  they're  handing  organized  these ships  has  been  cut  out. This  job  Ayas  a  particularly  dirty  one  STARS  AND  STRIPES  labor  these  days!  and  ruined  tlie  men's  clotliing;  FEED  'EM  ALPHABET, SOUP  The  transfer  Avas  authorized  by  the  Maritime  Commission  and  since  the  Company seemed  fo  Wliy  can't the  war  materials going  to France  and  Britain  hedge  about  paying  extra  for  the  •   to  a  Panama  corporation  Avhieli  Avill  be  organized  and  eon­ trolled  by  the  United  States  Lines.  The  A^essels,  Avill  carry  be  carried  in  French  and  Briti,sh  bottoms,  and  other  formgn  Job,  it  was  requested  that  it  elim­ together,  and  this  has  the  Panama flag  and  AAMII  be  operated  by  foreign  creAvs.  By  bottoms  undei;  charter  to  the.se  countries,  Avhieh  are  noAV  in  inating all  been  done.  this. maneuvre,  the  vessels  will  he  kept  on  the  same  run  to  the  trade  In  non­belligerent  Avaters  —  and  use  American  Operators  See  Light  to  replace  them  in  these  waters?  If  they  did  that.  Beefs, wlileh  are plentiiful  these  Pryuch  and  English  pprts  from  Avhich  vcsseLs  carrjdiig  the  don't  you  .see,  they  Avould  be  deprived  of  the  fat  war  rates  days,  are  being  settled  amicably  United States flag  have  been  barred  by  the neutrality  act.  and  sAvolIen  Avar  profits!  That  Avould  ncA'­er  do!  The  Mari­ w'ihout a great  deal  of  trouble. On  THE  PARADE  STARTSJ  .  time  Commi.s.sion,  Roosevelt  and. the  rest  of  t h e m ,  Avould  the  LosUiar  the  other  day  it  took  The  United  States  Department  and  the  Roosevelt  admiiir  not  stand  to  see  their  friends  deprived  of  their  pound  of  over  four  hours  for  the  creAV  to  pay  off,  due  to  the  large  number  i­stratioh.  Avhich  £o.stered  the  so­called  neutrality  legislation  flesh.  So  the seamen  can  starve,  or,  perhaps,  go  to  the  CCC  of  overtime squabbles. It would  be  have, appareiAtly,  given  their  blessing  to the  venture. Accord­ camps  to  replace  the  CCC  boys  AAAIO  are  being  recruited  to  of  material  help  to  all  concerned  "  ing to  one member  of  the Mai­itime  Commission  the  Diamond  man  the fink  training  ships ,  of  the  Maritime  Commission  if  the  meniberB  kept  a  closer  Liims,  LykeS Brbs.^AV'aterma  and.South  Atlantic  Ijines  are  check on  (heiir overtime, and have  Avhile  .iohn  ShipoAvner  changes flags  on  his  tnbs.  expected  to seek  similar  transfers  to  escape  operation  of  the  It;  written  out  so  that  in  case  of,  "NATIONAL DEFENSE?"  dispute,  the  Patrolmen  can  see  at  neutrality  laAv,  The  pay­triotie shipoAvners,  greedy for  larger  "We  Avere  also  tojd  that  one  of  the  main  functions  of  the  a  glance  just  Avhat  the  member  profits, haA% quickly folloAved  the  lead  of  the  Maritime  Com­ mission.  They  can  depend  upon  their  stooges in  Washington  Maritime  Commi.ssion  Avas  to  build  up  th,  merchant  marine  has coming to him,  instead of  hav­ in  the  cause  of  "national  defense!"  NOAV  these  fake  Pana­ ing  to spend  an  hour  or  so  drag­ to  look  after  their  interests.  manian .ships  Avill  sail out  of  NCAV  York  Harbor  AAuth  cargoes  ging  the  story  out  of  the  man  concerneid.  It  is  noted  these  days  SWISS  CHEESE  NEUTRALITY  of  Avar  materials,  and  many  of  them  Avill  be  sunk.  Aside  that  the  average  steamship  com­ W^hom  does  the  goATrnment  serve—and  in  Avhose  interest  from  the  probability  of  the  pay­trlots  involving  this  country  pany  is  granting  the  requests  of  does it function?  One day  after the  pas.sage of  the hnv  which'  in  the  war  over  such  sinking  " incidents"  how  can  the  the  Patrolmen,  without  giving  was to sa^guard_our  neutrality a  hole opens  up large  enough  admirals  continue  to  maintain  this fiction  of  "national  de­ them  some  of  the  long  drawn­out  to  sail  any  ship  through—by  the  .simple  device  of  hauling  fense."  If  these  ships  were  needed  for  "national  defense"  arguments  they  used  to  offer  ev­ doAA'n  one' flag  and  running  up  another.  Only  simpletons  before,  hoAv  can  they  be spared  noAV  when  the  need  for  such  ery  time  some  imprwement  was  can  believe  that  the  shipoAvhers  and  the  commission  hadn't  "national  defense" is  suppo.sedly  Ijccoming  more  acute  every  asked  for.  Probably  friend  ship­ owner  Is  beginning  to  realize  thaf  planned.this move  far  m 'ad.vance  of  the  pa.ssage  of  the  laAv.  day?  the  seaman  doesn^t  ask  for  a  With'tlie  connivance  of  the  State  Department  and  the  Ad­ whole  lot,  but  only  what  he  is en­ DOING  THEIR  BIT!  ministration?.  We  could  go  on  for  pages,  exposing  the  complete  titled  to,  and  that , when  he  does  squawk,  his  beef  la  hlnety­nino  hypocrisy  of  the  entire  setup.  This  is  the  setup  that  re­ per cent  of  the  time  entirely  jus­ SEAlVfEN  SERVED  The  Mantime  Commlsskm  A  established  for  the  o.stcn­ ceived  the  unconditional  endorsement  of  the Currari,  Bridges  tified. If  takes some­  people  a long  sible  purpose  of  building  up  the  American  mierchant  marine,  clique!  The  last  NMU  convention  endorsed  R­oosevelt  for  a  time to  ieai­n anything,  but  we be­ Millions  o)f  dollai's  of  taxpayers'  money  have  been  poured  third term,  and loiig ago  gave actual support  to the  Maritime  lieve  that  is  gradually, beginning  .  into. Uie  coffers  of  the  shipowners  through  .subsidies,  etc.  Commission  program­  The  Mai'itime  Federation  convention  to  seep  through  the  sliipowner's  hea.4,  that ,by  giving  his seamen,a  TheAseamen  haye  been  served  Avith  quite  another  di.sh—fink  and  every  other  stooge  outfit  on  tire  West^ Coast  Avhoopcd  half­way  decent  wage,  and  slijght­ books, fink  halls and fink  training ships.  I'or the  shipowne»s,  it  up  for  the  "NBAV  Deal"  and  were  tlie  most  rabid  sup.­.'  ly  improved  living  conditions^ he  '  a,  larger  dose  of  profit­^for  the  .seaman,  a  large  do.se  of  porters  of  the  "third  term  for,Roosevelt."  The  Maritime  not  oiiiy  boosts  the caliber  of fhe I  .  Labor  Board,  which  is  part  of  this  same  setup,  Avas  invited  entire Merchant  Marine, but  helps;  unipBrsmashiiig  (Jevicek  tb  sit  in  on  the  JL'WU  negotiations.  The  .stooges  did  their  his  own  business  ad  saves  him­  ,  ­  THE.SHIPOWNERS'  DREAM  self  a  lot  of  time, grief, and  mon­  ,  Thousands  of  American  seamen  Avill  be  throAvn  on  the  damndest  to  tie  the  maritime  Avorkers  to  the "NeAV  Deal."  ey  by  avoiding  tie­ups  and  dis­ rupted  schedules.  NOT  DONE  WITH  MII^ORS  bea'ch'while  a  few  individual  shipoAvners  will  rake  in  Avar­ Finks  Expensive  The  '.'NCAV  Deal,"  which  long  ago  Avas  transformed  into  tirue  profits  while  employing  foreign  crews  at  a  fraction  of  The  shipowner's idea used  to be,  the  War  Deal,  has  aUvays  been  a  RAW  DEAL  as far  as  the  the 'eost  of  operating. with  American  crews.  Already,  an  and  in  certain  cases  still  is,  that  adverti­sement  has been inserted  in the  London papers  by  the  seamen  are  concerned.  But  the  rawest  thing  they've  pulled  the  only  thing thaf  mattered 'was  ,  .Umted' States  Lines,  for  crcAvs  to" man  theSe  ships.  This  yet  is  this  latest  hit  of  sleight  of  hand  work  called  presto,  getlng  his  ship  away  from  the  means  Chinese  and  Lascars,  as  attested  to  by  the  Assistant  ehango,  once  an  American  ship^now  Panamanian  dock, hut  now  they  are  beginning  >  SecretarAT  of  the  British  Uiuon  of  ScaiTion  on  a  recent  visit  IT'S ALL  DONE  WITH FLAGS!  .  (Continued  on  Page  3)  Affiliated  with  the  American  Federation of  Labor  IT'S ALL DONE WITH FtAGS  mi  hm  mm.­ Y'pT'.  i|  �..." "­.'r. • jS'ii'­ts?—;  i­)­'';  ;^;­­^^7­'­;­ r  t  • • ­"• ni.  THE  SEAFARERS'  LOG  Friday, Nov.  I?,  1939  GULF  GOING  SPEED  AHEAD!  Negotiations  Opened  With  Waterman  And  Mississippi  Companies  COMJRATS  AFTER  MFOW  JOBS  New  Orleans,  Nov.  15—With  the  arrival  of  "Blackie"  Prevost at  this "storm"  center  of  the  Gulf  District, much of  the  confusion that had  existed here as  a result  of  the "grow­ ing pains" inevitable  in any new  organization has been  done  away  with.  The  membership,  recogniang  the  necessity  of  putting  the  District  on  a  solid fitiancial  anad  organisational  foundation,  voted  unanimously  tp  support  all  of  the  provi,  sions  contained  in  the  re­organizational  program.  This  program,—due  to  Brother  Prevost's  unexpected  re­ call  to  the  West  Coast,—is  now  being  carried  out  under  the  COMMY  CONTROL  OF  NMU  COMMY  pFEICULS  (Continued  from'Payo  J)  {Continued  from  Payi^J)  controlled  organization,  and  that  we  arc  NOT  an.sweral)lo  to  the  SIU  does  not  wish  to  over­ Moscow  nor  to  any  other  political  headtiuarters!  The  rank  crowd  '  their  membership  rolls,  for  the  sake  of  a  few  dol­­ and* file  of  the  SIU  is  the  entire  union,  and  they  cxerei.sc  merely  lars.  The  men  on  the  IMM  ships  their right  to,have  a  say  in  the control  of  the  affairs of  the  have  been  more  Or  leas  the finan­ organization.  There  is  no  dictatorship  in  the  SIU!  cial  backbone  of  the  NMU,  and  loss  of  this  income  caused  by  Why  are  the  shipowners  insisting  on  elimination  of  the  the  the  laying  up  of  tran.s­Atlantic  union  hiring  halls  in  the  new  agreement?  Why  was  the  .ships  will  cause quite  a  large dent  tanker  strike deliberately  sabotaged  by  NMU  officials?  How  In  the  NiVlU  treasury.  The  NMU  did  the  commy  leadership  induce  their  members  to fink  on  commissar.s  are  now  making  des­ the  SIU  in  the  P  &  0  strike?  Why  did  they  agree  to  the  perate  efforts  to  hold  their  mem­ bership  together,  but  we  predict  measly  tWenty­five  percent  bonus?  that  there  will  soon  he  a  com­ plete  collapse  of  that  organiza­ COMMIES  RESPONSIBLE  tion.  Let  the  NMU  members sit  dowii  and  ask  themselves some  of  these  qnestious,  and  then  decide  for  tliemselves.  If  tliey  We  ourselves  know  that  the  of  commies,  and  we,  eousider  Ihese  questions  carefully,  it  will  be  self­evident  to  composed  composed  of  commites,  and  we,  them  that  the  commies  are  out  to  rule  or  ruin,  without  any  quite  naturally,  regard  these  men  regard  of  wliat  it  eests  the  seamen!  as  our  brother  seamen.  We  want  The  Communist  Party  is  directly  responsible  for  the  up­ to  work  togothei'  with  them,  but  such a  thing  cannot  happen  under  heaval  in  the  American  merchant  marine,  and  if  any  ill  •their  present  set­np.  eflfects  result  from  it—^the  blame  will  also  he  theirs.  GET  • Appeal to  NMU  Members  OUT  0.P  COMMUNIST  CONTROLLED  UNIONS,  AND  JS'OW  is  the  time, to  break  away  LINE  UP  WITH  A  SEAMENS'  UNION  EXCLUSIVELY  from  the  NMU.  That  organiza­ FOR  SEAMEN —THE  SEAFARERS'  INTERNATIONAL  tion  is  in  the  process  of  folding  UNION!  up.  and  to  the  NMU members  we  personal  si:perviaion  of  U.  D.'fr  ^  Thompson,  new  International  with  the  chief  causes  of  most  of  Representative  to  the  Gulf  Dis­ these  beefs.  We  hope  to  have  trict.  Brother  Thompson,  in  the  these "twin"  contracts in  the  bag  short  time  ho  has  been  here, dem­ very  shortly.  onstrated  the ability  that  has  car­ Also,  Standard  Fruit  pulled  a  ried  hlra thru  the most  trying  and  couple  of  its  rowboats  off  of  the  .say:_BRING  YOUR  SHIPS  AND  diflflcult  situation  during  tlie  inufltlats,  and  we  have  already  training  program  is  a  direct  YOUR  JOBS  WITH  YOU  INTO  A  period  he  served  as  organizer  for  shipped  a  full  crew,—black­gang,  Commission's  Plan  threat  to  the  seamen,  and  we  REAL  DEMOCRATIC  SEAMEN'S  the  International  in  the  Great  sailors,  and  cooks,­,­aboard  her.  have  opposed  it  from  the  start.  UNION, AND  FOREVER  THROW  Lakes  District.  Naturally,  with  We  expect  to  furnish  crews  for  iCuuliniied  on  Paye  3)  OFF  THE  YOKE  OF  COMMUN­ the  new  shipping  rules  going  into  the  other  two  "Fruit"  boats  this  BUILDING  UP  A  RESERVE  OF  We  didn't  believe  It  when  it  was  ISM  WHICH  HAS  BEEN  A  inaugurated,  and'we  still  don't  effect,—with  especial  reference  to  week.  How  long  they  will  run  is  UNION­SMASHING  FINKS?  HINDERANCE  TO  THE  AMERI­ believe  in  It!  WE  INSIST  THAT  the  ninety  day  shipping  clause,  a  question,  because  they  usually  It  can  be  plainly  seen  that  the  THE  BONA  FIDE  AMERICAN  CAN  SEAMEN  MUCH  TOO  and  .strict  insistence  upon  pay­ tie  up  at  the  end  of  the  citrus  Navy  autocrats  controlling  the  SEAMEN  DO  NOT  NEED  ANY  LONG.  YOU  NMU  MEN  ON  ment  of  dues,  some  squawking  is  season.  Commission  are.  using  this  sud  TRAINING  SUPERVISED  BY  THE  COASTWISE  AND  INTER­ bound  to  be  heard  from  various  den  increase  in  unemployment  as  ANY  GOVERNMENT  AGENCY,  COASTAL  SHIPS  WILL  BE  EX­ brothers  whose  mental  capacity  GominiiuazL  Wreckers "  a  wedge  to  further  their  phony  TO  FINANCIALLY  AND  THAT  THERE  ARE  CER­ PECTED  does  not  allow  for  normal  assimi­ 1  se  by  the  last  edition  of  the  scheme.  ARE  THE  SEAMEN  TAINLV  NOT  ANY  MORE  SEA­ SUPPORT  ALL  THE  COMMY  lation.  The  brothers must  remem­ "LOG"  that  the  Baltimore  Branch  GOI.NG  TO .  ALLOW  THEM­ ber  that  the  shipping  rules  were  is  having  a  case  of  the  "heeby­ SELVES  TO  BE  FOOLED  BY  MEN  NEEDED  IN  THE  MARI­ PIE  CARDS  IN  THE  NMU,  NOW  THAT  THEIR  INCOME  HAS  voted  in  by  over  a  two­thirds  jeebys" over  phantom  phone calls  THIS  QUASI  BENEVOLENT  TIME  INDUSTRY!  BEEN  SO  SEVERELY  CUR­ KEEP  AV/AY  FROM  THE  MA­ majority,  and  that  In  this  organ],,  from  the  "Moscow"  boys.  Well,—  GESTURE?  RITIME  COMMISSION  •  F I N K  TAILED  THROUGH  THE  TIE­ zation  the  democratic  rule  of  the  they  might  be  reckoning  with  Must  Be  ­Stopped  TRAIINING  SCHOOLS  AND  UP  OF  SHIPS  AFFECTED  BY  majority  of  the  membership  de­ phantoms  there,  but  down  here  FINK  HALLS!  DON'T  LET  THE  THE  NEUTRALITY  ACT.  YOU  Let's  review  the  facts  in  the  cides.  the  little  brothers  of  Big  Joe  Sta­ NAVY  AUTOCRATS  BLUFF  WILL  BE  TAXED  WITH  MORE  It  is  gping  to  be  a  litle  tough,  lin  are  plenty  alive  and  kicking.  case.  First:  The  Maritime  Com­ YOU  INTO  FOLLOWING  ASSESSMENTS  THAN  EVER  mission  has  consistently  refused  at first,  but  if  the  rank  and, file  The latest  maneuver of  the Krem­'  to  bargain  collectively  with  any  THEIR  PHONY  PROGRAM!  BEFORE,  AND  YOU  WILL  BE  get  behind  this  program,  lin  stooges  is  an  attempt  to  mus­ of  the  maritime  unions.  Second:  STAND  ON  YOUR  JUST  BLED  DRY.  HOW  LONG  ARE  shove  a  wee  bit,  we  will,,  in  a  cle  in  on  the  shipping  rights  and,  RIGHTS  AS  AMERICAN  CIT­ YOU  GOING  TO  STAND  FOR  very  short  time,  be  able  to  shift  contract^  of  the.MFOWW,  Under  They  have  established  their  own  lEiNS,  AND  REFUSE  TO  BE  IT?  hiring  halls  and  have  refused  to  from  low  to  high.  the guidance  of  the  Conimuuazi  .ship  men  from^  Union  hiring  COERCED  OR  INTIMIDATED!  pilots  the  "good  ship  NMU"  shiv­ ,  .Start  Negotiations  halls.  Third:  They  do  not  follow  ered  its  timbers  upon  every  rock  any  system  of  a  rotary  shipping,  In  the  meantime.  Brother  and  shoal,—in  or out  of  sight. The  but  hand­pick  their  men.  All  of  Thompson  is  meeting  with  repre­ C.P.  wreckers  missed  not  one,—  Of  considerable  interest  to  SIU  sentatives  of  the  Waleiuian  and  even  if  they  had  to  turn  around  this  is.part  and  parcel  of  a  pro­ members  will  be  the  announce­ Mississippi  Lines,  in  an  effort  to  gram  strictly  anti­union  In  all  its  If  the  Administration  is  really  ment  that  they  will  soon  have  secure  agreements  that  will  be,  and  go  back  to  hit  it!  phases,  and  Is  a  direct  threat  to  interested  in  taking  care  of  the  Union  emblems of  their own.  They  as  far  as  possible,  identical.  the  life  of  each  and  every  mari­ MFOW  Gets  Itun­Around  unemployed  .seamen,  and  does  not  will,  of  course,  be  in  the  fornx  of  Which  means  that  instead  of  Jiav­ Now,  with  her bow  stove  in, her  time  union.  IT  MUST  BE  v/ant  to  foi'ce  the  Maritime  Com­ ing  certain  shipping  or  working  lapel  buttons  of  conservative  de­ rudder  gone,  and  the  pumps  leak­ STOPPED,  AND  THE  SEAMEN,  mission's  training  program  down  rules for  one  company,  and  a  dif­ THEMSELVES,  ARE  THE  ON­ sign. They are quite  similar  to the  ferent  set  of  rules  for  the  other,  ing  badly,  the  (com)  rats  are  at­ LY  ONES  WHO  CAN  STOP  IT!  their  throats,  we  offer  the  fol­ SUP  buttons—the  only  difference  lowing  suggestions  as  an  answer  —as  was  the  case  before,—ah  ef­ tempting  to  solve  their  situation  being that  the lettering is changed  by. crawling  aboard  West  Coast  to  the .unemployment  question  in  to  "SIU," and  where the  SUP  but­ Coiiuiiissai's About  Face  .  fort will  be made  to. secure "twin"  ships,  under  the  too,  too  glitter­ The  N'MU  Commissars,  after  the  maritime industry.  agreements,  thereby  doing  away  ing  slogan  of  "Equal  Shipping  aiding  and  aljetting  the  Maritime  First  and  foremost,  the  Amer­ tons  have "Org. 1885,"  our  buttons  Rights."  MFGW&W  men  are  to;  Commission  for  some  time,  have  ican  seamen  do  not  want  any  will  have  "A.  F.  of  L."  They  will  have  equal  shipping  right^  with  finally  done  an  about  face,  and  form  of  charity  from  the  govern­ be  blue,  gold  and  white  in  color,  NMU  men, and  vice versa.  Which,  have  declared  that  they  are  out  ment.  They  want  work.  Neither  with  an  outer  margin  of  dark  means  that .any  MFOW  man  who  to fight  them.  HAD  THEY  DONE  do  they  want  to  be  forced  into  blue,  with  the  words,  "Brother­ hood  of  the Sea" inscribed  thereon.  (Continued  from  Payo  2)  allcvws. himself  to  be  lured  Into  government sponsored t r a i n i n g  to  realize  that it  is equally  impor­ registering  at  the  NMU  halls, will  THIS  IN  THE  FIRST  PLACE,  schools. Then,  why  not  utilize  the  Sample  buttons  have ^  already  tant  to  have  a crew  of first  class,  find  himself  number  999  on  the  WHEN  ALL  OTHER  BONA  seamen  in  jobs  to  which  their  va­ been received,  and approved  by the  FIDE  SEAMEN'S  UNIONS  hard  working,  satisfied  seamen,  shipping  list!  An  illustration  ol  rious  qualificatio.ns  best  suit  Emergency  Board,  and  delivery  is  when  she  does  leave  the  ­dock.  that  was  evident  last  week  when  WERE  FIGHTING . THE  COM­ them?  Put  them  to  work  on  WPA  promised  by  December  1st.  The  MISSION'S^  PROGRAM,  WE  There have  been  some  notable  ex­ six  NMU  men  were  shipped  WOULD  NOT  BE  FACED  WITH  projeicts  and  U­  S.  Navy  Yards.  buttons  will  be  sold  to  the  mem­ amples  of  tliat.  as  for  instance,  aboard  the  SS  Illinois,  and  the  THE  SERIOUS  THREAT  TO  Don't  hand  theni  a pick  and  shov­ bership  at' a cost  of  25  cents each,  the  P  &  O  ehips  where  the fink  commissars  sweetly  explained  OUR'  EXISTENCE.  But  no,  for  el, and  expect  them  to lik^  it;  put  and  any  profit  derived  therefrom  crews  are  costing  the.  company  that  at  least fifteen  men,—bona  reasons  best  known  to  them­ them  to  work  a.t  some  job  witli  will  be  deposited  in  the  General  more  in  prestige,, and, hard  cash,  fide  members  of  the  MFOW,­ selves,  the  Commissars  previous­ which  they  are  better  acquainted,  Fund  of  the  Union.  than  if  they  had  granted  the mod^  were,  and  still  are,  on  the  beach  ly  played  ball  with  the  Maritime  The  buttons  will  be  placed  on  erate  and  justified  demands  of  here!  Think  It'over  you  mem<  Commission,until  they  eventual­ and  pay  them  a  wa­ge, commensu­ rate,with the  work.they are quali­ sale  shortly  after  December  Ist,  their  legitimate  SIU  crews,  and  bgrs of  the  MFOW:—Do you  want  ly  realized  that  they  were  delib­ moj­e  recently,  the Acadia  with  it's  to  be  number  999  on  the shipping  erately  cutting  their  own  throats,  fied­ to  perform.  In  other  words,  and  we  urge  that  all  hands  pur­ crew  of  Co­mmiehasty finks,  list  by  registering  at  the  NMU  as  well  as  those .of  the  seamen!  pay  them  the  regular  union scalp,  chase  one  at  their  earliest  oppor­ shipped  In  order  that  the  Com­ halls,  or  protect  your  hard­earned  The  American  seamen  do  not  plus  union  working  conditions  of  tunity.  parjy  could  avoid  paying  the  few  rights  and  control  over ..West  necessarily want relief—they  want  the  industry, in­  whtbh  they  are  employed..  extra ,  dollars  that  the  original  Coast­Ships  by  registering  at the  WORK !  They  do  not  Want  to  be  For  instance,  men  who  sail  in  suggest  that  the government  open  crew was  entitled  to, and  thus the  SiU  Hall?  Where every  facility.is  forced  into  attending  the. finky  the  daeit  deparbnent  could  be  em­ cafeterias  in  Navy  Yards  and  on  whole  Merchant  Marine  gets  a  available  to  all  West  Cogst  jmep,  training  schools  of  the  Maritime  • WPA projects,  and  put  these.men  —and  where an  iron  cla^  ruling is  Commission,  and  we  do  not  be­ ployed  in the,following capacities:  to  work  as  cooks,  commissary. ,  black  eye.  Carpenters,,  would,  of  course,  do  I  In  effect  at  ALL  times.  The  rul­,  lieve  that it  lies  within  the.rights  Dance  a  Siiccess  carpenter  wmk.  Boatswains  and  stewards,  waiters,  etc.  Pursers"  ing  beipg,—West  Coast  ships  for  of  the  Commislon  'to  practical­ able  seamen  could  be  pirtHo  work  could  be  employed  as  timekeepers ,  The Branch  at  this  time  wishes  West Coast  men !  ly  threaten  the  seamen, that  they  as  riggers  and  as  painters.  Ordi­ and  checkers and  in  pther clerical  to  thank  its  hosts  of  friends  and  ,  will  not  be  given  any  sort .of  re­ That's  about  all  for  this, week,  nary  seamen  would  be  well fitted  capacities.  well­wishers  in  this  Port  who  do­ Why  can't  some  sort  of  a  pro­ nated  their aid in  making the first  except  to  remark  that  shipping  lief  unless  they  enroll  in  the  Ma­ to act  as  riggers helpers,  or  paint­ gram  similar  to this  be  put  In op­ anniversary  dance  and  psu­ty  of  picked^up  considerably  this  week,,  ritime  Training  Service.  This  is  ers.  the S.I.U. a huge success. From all  with  about  forty  men  shipped  to  the  rankest  sort  of  coercion  and  Engine  department  men  could  eration?  Put  the  seamen  to  work  accounts,  everybody  had  a  good  offsljore  and  coastwise  vessels.  intimidation,  and  we  don't  be­ be  used  in  machine  shops,  elec­ at  something  they  know  how  to  time  and  friends  and  members  There are about  13Q  men still  reg­ lieve  that.the  American  seamen  trical  shops,  boiler  rooms,  and  as  do.  Don't  put  them  on  relief,  ofl  will  bow  to  this  "take­it­or'else"  pipe  or  .ste^m fitters.  Also  in  force  them  into  phony  training  alike  of­ the  organization  are  ex.  istered.  pressing  the  hope  that  the  get­to­ ' Shipping for  MFOW  and  SUP  policy  of  the  i^ritime  Commis­ many  jobs  requiring  a  knowledge  schools.  If  there are  no ships  fotr, ^  sion.  them  to sail  on. then  at  least  put"  of  machinery and  mechanics.  gether  can  be  made  an  annual  men  very  good.  Fight  the  Couunlssion  For  the  men  who  sail  in  the  them­to work  doing some  job  witli  "Blackie"  Wliliams,  .  affair,.  •  ^  ::  NTew" Orleans  iCorrespondent.  The  Maritime  Commlsslbn's  stewards  department,  we  would  which  they  are acquaiutedi  MoKay,  Agent  HOW ABOUT THIS?  '• ­mi  :ipi  Announcement  BALTIMORE  (1  V  'f,'it^  �THE  SEAFARBRSVT, OG  Seeding to Better  Personal Affairs  i'?  : /­•   Friday, Nov. 17,  1939  CHUCKLES  Urges Members to  NOTICE  Fight M.C. Program  (Reprintm  from  the  Alanka  Fiah­ DAVID  HARRIS,  a  seaman  for  itifj  yews)  raerly  employed  on  board  the  Tampa,  Fla.,  Oct. 19—When  the  S.S.  ROBIN  GOODFELLOW,  From  Mrs.  Sam  Anderson  we  Maritime  Commission  could  not  Nov. 12,  1939.  Ivlndly  commuhicate  with  Frede­ received  a  copy  of  rbe  "Harbor  break  the  Unions'  solidarity,  on  KiliTor, "ftrafarers'  Lay":  rick  R.  Graves,  44  Whitehall  Sentinel"  of. Newport,  Cutifornia,  West  Coast  in  tiiyHig  to  open  Street,  New  York  City,  regarding  from  which  we  clipped  tlie, fol­ The American  seamen  have Iiere  Fink  Hall  in  Sdat'tle,  fully  en  ' .  Reasons  for  Decline  dorsed  by  every  Communazi  party  In  this  country  the  spectacle  of  a  an  accident  to  OTTO  WANNE  lowing:  Actual  Excerpts  from  Letters  (A.B.  on  or  about  December  I,  Of  WMU  Explained  organization  in  the  country  as  government  that enacts  legislation  Received  by  State  Relief  means  of  disruption,  and  say  the  for  the  protection  of  Labor  and  1938  in  the  port  of  '  Mombassa,  October,  11,  1939.  seamen  were not  able to  run  their  the  laboring  man;  such  as  the  East  Africa.  All  other' members  "When  will  I  get  my  relief?  Editor,  the  "LOG";  own  unions  on  a  demppfptic, basis,  Wagner  Act,  Wages  and  Hours  of/the  crew  who  were  present  at  You  say  you  send  them  where  I  Dear  Editor:  which  the  SUP.  has'  shown,  time  Act,  and  the  Child  Labor  Law  said  accident  or  who  know  any­ am."  "My  husband  worked  one  shift  During  recent  years  we  have  after  time that  seafinm  with  a  pol  which  is  in  the  process  of  being  thing  concerning  same  also  kind­ seen  the  rise  and  fall  of  mari­ icy  where  everyone can  be  benefit  added  as  an  amendment  to  the  ly  communicate  with  said  Frede­ for  two  months,  now  he  left  me  rick  R.  Graves.  and  I  ain't  had  no  pay  since  he's  time  unions  Avhich  have  had  to  ed  will  prevail  as  a  Union  which  Consitution.  gone or  before either."  give  way  to  newer  and  succeed­ has  done more  for  sailors  than  all  Then  we,  the  seamen,  have  ing  organizations.  We  will  no  the  phoney  rats  tried  to  sell  with  the  government  doing  a  right  "Please  .send  my  elopement  as  doubt  witness  next  the  decompo­ their  commy  ideas  on  the  East  about  face  by  attempting,  through  I  have  a  four  montlis  old  baby  sition  of  the  now  crumbling  Na­ Coast,  as  shown  by  the finky  NO  Its  phony  Maritime  Commission,  and  he  is  my.  only  support  and  I  tional  Maritime  Union.  WHY?  MORE­UNION, which  has a  record  and  every  means  at  its  disposal,  As  I  read  the  article,  printed  in  need  all  I  ciui  gel  every  (jfiy  to  We  seamen  on  the  ships  who  unfit  for  use  even  in  the little  red  to  destroy  the  seamen  and  their  a  recent  issue  of  the  "LOG,"  re­ buy  groceries  and  keep  him  in  are  accustomed  to  making  our  house  in  the  backyarcL.j  organizations,  and  working  condl  garding Curran's comments on  his  close."  living  at  sea,  have  found  through  The  spirit  of  the  SUP  alone,  on  tlons,  which  were  achieved  only  perverted 'opinion  of  the  type  of  "Plea.se  send  me  a  letter  and  bitter  experience  that  it  is  not  the  East  Coast,  has  given  many  after  long  and  hard  years  of  en  men  we  have  in  our  Union.  I  am  tell  me  if  my  husband  made  ap­ prudent  to  make  heroes  of  our  members  of  the SlU  an  idea  what  deavor  on  their  part.  reminded  of  an  incident'  that  hap­ plication  for  wife  and  child."  Union  officials,  and  blindly  fol­ a militant  Union can  do  in  better  By  setting  up  the  Maritime  pened  during  the first  convention  "Both  sides  of  my  parents  is  low  their  orders  as  from  a  super­ Ing  conditions aboard  ships.  Commission  for  the  express  pur­ the  NMU  held.  very  poor  and  T  can't  expect  any  natural  being;  which,  at  times,  Now,  all  the  seamen  have  a  big  pose  of  shipping  non­union  sea­ I  was  pumpman  of  the  Gulf  thing  ffom  them  as  my  mother  has  been  of  no  benefit,  except  to  fight  on  their  hands in  preventing  men  on  American  ships,  and  re­ Star.  The  ship  went  to  Robbln's  has  been  sick  in  bed  with  the  certain  corrupt  officials  them­ M.C. from filling  the merchant, ma  fusing  to allow  collective  bargain­ Dry dock  in  Brooklyn.  When  we  same  doctor  for  one  year,  and  selves.  We  have  now  come  of  rine  with  plow­jockeys,  stump  ing  or  union  meetings,  or  any  arrived  there,  we  found  that  a  won't  change."  age,  with  regard  to genuine  union  pullers,  and  pumpkin­eaters,  by  kind  of  representation  whatsoever  strike  was  going on.  I  at  once  be­ "I  am  a  poor  woman  and  what  organization,  and  have  learned  opening a school  here, and  making  on  their ships,''and  putting in  com­ gan  to  get  the  crew  together  for  I  got  is gone."  the  value  of  individual  initiative  sailors  with  one  year's  training.  by  members  in  the  conduct  of  This  school  is  a  direct  threat*to  mission  a  so­called  Maritime  a  meeting  to  decide  what  action  Please  send  me  some  wife's  Training Ship for  the express  pur­ to  take  in  support  of  the shipyard  form  to fill  out."  union  affairs.  every  Union,  .for  as  soon  as  we  pose  of  training  (So  they  claim)  iVorkers,  as  some  of  the  other  "I  have  already  rote  the  luesi­ strike  for  better  conditions,  these  unioii­wiecking fliiks  and  scabs,  ships  had  called  a  sympathy  sit­ Sincerity  Necessary  dent  and  I  don't  hear  from  him.  punks  wil  take  out  ships,  and  the  The  rank  and file  of  present  and  then  going  into  a  great  gov­ down  strike. Thi.s  was  proposed  to  will  write  Uncle  .Sam  and  tell  unions  are  better  informed,  and  militant  seamen  will  be  left  high  ernment  relief  project—the CCC—  the  crew  on  the  Gulf  Star.  The  him  about  both  of  you."  more  advanced  in  the  knowledge  and  dry  on  the  beach  for  striking  to  jecruit  these  Labor  destroyers.  crew  decided,  at  the suggestion  of  'The  Mrs.  has  no  clothing  .for  of  issues  which  concern  them,  against  the  bosses.  Deluding  union  seamen  in  the  one  of  the  commies,  to  wire  Cur­ over  a  year  ad  ha.s  been  regularly  than  at  any  time  In  the  previous  When  the  New­Moscow­Union  NMU,  through  their  Kremlin  cre­ ran  for  advice  on  what  action  to  history  of  unions.  Union  officials  endorsed  the  finky  policy  of  the  atures,  to  ship  through  govern­ take.  He  answered  via  wire,  to  visited  by  our  parish  priest."  "I  can't  get  my  sick  pay  and  I  are elected  for  the  purpose  of  en­ M.C.  last  year,  that  was  the  be  ment  Maritime Commission  hiring  take  sit­down  action.  About  one­ got  six  children.  Can  you  tell  me  forcing  the  orders  and  mandates  ginning  of  the  shipowners'  PLOT  lialls,  and  tlireby  destroying,  in  a  third  of  the  crew  responded—the  why?"  as  expressed  by  the  majority  of  to  get  rid«of  all  militant  seamen  few  short  years,  all  the  seamen  rest  thought  the  measure  was  too  "This  Is  my  eighth  child.  What  the  membership,  for  the  advan­ on  the  waterfrdnt.  had  gained  after  years  of  battle  drastic. I made a  proposal  that we  are  you  going  do  do  about  it?"  tage  of  the  membership  at  large,  with  the  mighty  steamship  com­ all  get  on  the  picket  line, as  that  "I  am  writing  you  to  say  my  and  not  for  the  purpose  of  forc­ other  groups  of  Labor,  have  panies.  was  the  only  place  to  have  any  ing  their  personal  fancies,  or  therefore  found  it  necessary  to  Now  tltese  Moscow­B erlin  effective  results.  Only  one  volun­ boy  was  horned  fw'o  years  ago.  theories  of  some  other  interest  collectively  organize  into  unions  stooges, having  wrecked  their own  teered  to  do  this,  and  he  was  the  and  Is  two  years  old  now,  when  which  are  of  no  benefit  to  the  in  order  to  secure  the  requisites  union  through  their  phony  policy  only  other  AFL  man  in  the  crew  do  I  get  relief?"  "Please find  out  if  my  husband  membership.  Union  officials,  in  of  "LIFE,  LIBERTY  AND  THE  helping  the  government  get  besides  myself.  This,  of  course,  office  for  their  own  particular  ad­ PURSUIT  OF  HAPPINESS,"  and  shipping bureaus established, have  was  before  the  Gulf  Refining  is  dead,  as  the  man  I  am  living  vantage,  and  to  Serve  interests  to  establish  and  preserve  a  stan­.  taken  it  upon  themselves  to  at­ Company  gave the NMU4;heIr  con­ with  won't  eat  or  anything  until  other  than  ,the  membership  of  ward  of  living fit  for  man.  Under  tempt  to  destroy  t'he  only  unions  tract  on  a  gold  platter. Incidental/­ he  noB  for  sure."  "I  am  annoyed  to find  out  for  their  union,  are  doomed  to  an  this  recognized  system  of  checks  on  the  East  Coast,  the  SIU  and  ly,  it  was  due  to  Curran's  action  zertain  you  have  branded  my  boy  early  end.  Membership  in  any  and  balances  in  a  democratic  the  SUP  on  the  West  Coast,  wlio  in  this  strike  that  this  so­called  other  organization  or  political  country,  the  seamens'  union  is  are continually fighting  this finky,  contract  was  so  graciously  given  illiterate.  Oh,  the  shame,  as  it  is  a  dirty  lie,  as  I  married  his  fa­ machine  does  not  make  an  indi­ able  to  counteract  the  force  of  labor­wrecking  policy,  and  have  to  the  NMU.  ther a week  before he  was horned."  vidual  any  more  intelligent  or  shipowners  associatioiiB  and  the  successfully  resisted  both  the  Ma­ So,  out  on  the  picket  line  we  "In  answer  to  your  letter,  I  competent  to serve  his union,  and  organized  companies  themselves,  ritime  Commission,  and  the  pho­ two  went. The Gulf  Company's  big  gave  birth  to  a  boy  weighing 101  tends  to  detract  the  mind  from  which,  if  left  unchecked,  would  ny  "Kremlin  Kranks,"  and  will  shot  spotted  us  from  one  of  the  pounds.  I  hope  this  Is  satisfacto­ the  interests  of  the  membership,  again  force  wages  to  the  lowest  continue  to  do  so!  windows,  and  when  we  started  ry."  and  distort  the  mind  in  consid­ depths  at  which  poverty­stricken  Andrew  Keyser,  SIU  No.  2570  back  for  the ship,  we  were  told  to  "You  have  changed  my  girl  to a  ­  eration  of  issues  which  vitally  inen  will  work,  eliminate  all  pay  corted  us  to  the  ship  to  see  boy,  does  this  make  any  differ­ concern  maritime,  or  any  other  for  overtime,  and  to  live  in  such  pack up and get off. A  yard  bull  es­ ence?"  Labor.  Members  of  maritime  quarters  as  are  unfit  for  cargo.  Suggested  Reading  this  order  was  carried  out.  'We  "I  have  no  children  as  my  hu.s­ unions  can  only  learn  the  prob­ NMU  Will  Perisli  told  the  crew  what  had  happened  band  is a  truck  driver  and  works  lems  which  confront  them,  and  SS  Yarmouth  the­  solution  of  such  problems,  Since  seamen  are  organized  Boston,  Mass.  and  asked  them  if  they  were  go  day  and  nlte."  aboard  ships  at  sea  and  in  par­ into  unions  for  the  purpose  of  re­ '  Nov.  5,  1939  ing  to  do  anything  about  it.  The  "In  accordance  to  your  instruc­ comrat  in  the  bunch  popped  off  tions  I  gave  birth  to  twins  in  the  ticipating  in  the  affairs  of  the  sisting  oppression,  we  arrive  at  Editor,  "Seafarers'  Log":  conclusion  that  any  I  have  just  completed  reading  and  told  the  few  others  who  were  enclosed  envelope."  union,  and  not  in  the  communist  the final  party  and  other  dual  organiza­ union  which  degenerates  into  s  Ben  Gitlow,  which  appears  in  the  sitting down  that  we  had  no busi­ "Sir, I have forwarding my  mar­ tions.  When  any  combination  of  racket  for  the  benefit  of  its  offi­ December  issue  of  Cosmopolitan  ness  to  oppose  the  orders  of  "Jo­ riage  certificate  and  my  two  chil­ officials  in  the  service  of  a  poli­ cials  must finally  destroy  itself.  magazine,  in  which  the  former  Jo,"  the sickle­faced  mug!  So,  un­ dren,  one  of  which  is  a  mistake  tical  machine,  such  as  the  com­ The  National  Maritime  ,  Union,  secretary of  the Communist  Party  der  those  circumstances,  the  crew  as  you  can  see."  rades  and  the finky  fellow­travel­ consistently  failing  to  serve  the  in  America  makes  a  clean  con­ wasn't' obliged  to  take  any  action  ers  of  the  NMU,  succeed  in  dis­ purpose  for  which  the  members  fession  of  the  Comintern  activi­ on  our  account.  Don't Be A Shirker  torting  the  constitution  and  poli­ founded  it,  and  tending  to  follow  ties  in  the  United  States,  We  proceeded  to  the  NMU  hall  cies  of  an  organization,  and  es­ the  dictates  of  the  COMMUNIST  Gitlow  states  emphatically  that  to find  out  what  the score  was on  Vote Now!  tablish a  dictatorship in  the place  POLITICAL  MACHINE,  which  during  his  tenure  of  office  he  re­ the  decision  of the  crew.  'When  of  majority  rule  under  a  demo­ have  found  advantages  In  alii  ceived  fi­om  Moscow  the  sum  of  we  got'  there­^lo  and  behold!—  ,  cratid  system,  the  membership  ance  with  the­ shipowners  and  ca­ $50,000  to  foster  communism  there  were  two  jobs  posted  on  the  have  only  to  move  from  under  pital  interests  of  this  country,  among  the  American  seamen.  To  board;  one  Second  Pumps,  and  the  jurisdiction  of  the  defective  and  the  bloody  dictatorships  of  quote  Gitlow's  article,  he  states  one wiper  for  the Gulf  Star. When  organization,  w"hich  falls  of  its  Europe,  will  perish  at  did  the  in  part,  "this  work  in  the  Mer­ we  related  tib  Curran  what  had  Will  AB  seaman  Thompson,  own  weight,  and,  as  a  result,  a  unions  which  proceeded  it.  now  on  the  SS  San  Rafael:  occurred  to  us,  he  merely  said:  chant  Marine  is  a  good  example  ABOVE  THE  CHAOS  AND of  our  methods^  under  Moscow  "I  understand  you  two  are  AFL  Henry  Godlewski,  oiler;  A1  new  organization  is  built  on  the  CONFUSION  LOOMS  THE  ruins  of  the  old.  meif,' what  the  Hell  do  you  expect  Poore,  oiler,  Skenkia, fireman,  orders."  FINAL  STRUCTURE  OF  THE  me  to  do  for  you,  when  we  have  who  Is  reported  working  in  Reason for Organizing  TRULY INDUSTRIAL SEAFAR- He further  admits the  establish­ our  own  men  to  look  after first?"  New  York,  please  get  In  touch  ing  of  "port  bureaus"  in  major  The  Constitution  of  the  United  ERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION,  with  my  attorney, S.  B.  AxLell,  States  provides  for  freedom  in,  "YOU  MAY  FOOL  ALL  THE seaports of  the  world,  to entrench  The  ship  sailed  two  days  later,  15  Moore  Street,  New  York  and  all  the finks  that  didn't  obey  "THE  PURSUIT  OF  LIFE,  LIB­ THE PEOPLE SOME OF THE pommunism  in  our  ranks.  City,  coucerning  my  case  ERTY  AND  HAPPINESS."  In  TIME, SOME OF THE PEOPLE  This  outspoken  article,  written  the  great Curranski's  order sailed  against  Bulk  Carriers Corpora­ the  earlier  stages  of  the  develop­ ALL OF THE TIME, BUT YOU  by  a  fomer  communist  leader,  a  with  her.  Also  those  that  didrn't  tion  for  accident  on  the  SS  ment  of  the  nation,  small  con­ CAN'T  FOOL  ALL  OF  THE man  who  twice  ran  for  the  office  sit  down  were  even  paid  for  the  Oregon,  at  once.  My  case  will  cerns  bfergained  Individually  with  PEOPLE ALL OF THE TIME!" of  Vice  President  of  the  United  time  they  sat  down,  as  I  later  be reached  for  trial  within  two  States,  on  the  Communfk  ticket,  found  out.  corresponding  groups  of  employ­ Fraternally,  or  three  weeks.  should  be  read  by  all  seamen—  ees.  Today,  we  have  business  or­ Fraternally  yours  for  ONE  BIG  Salvatore  Acurao  Waldo  Cripe,  SlU  No.  112  both  A  F of  L  and  CIO—to  fully  UNION.  ganized  on  a  nationwide  scale  for  Deck  Delegate  thai,  purposie  of  advancing  their  Jos.  Flanagan,  No.  542  SS  Seatraln  New  Orleans.  understand  how  far  Moscow  will  If  Michael  Evans will call  on  go  in  order  to spread  the Commu­ particular  fnterests  of  business—  his attorney, Silas  B. Axtell, 15  nist.  Doctrine,  and  undermine  the  mainly,  tp  secure  the  utmost  in  Street,  New  York  City,  Have You Vcited?  American Labor  Unitms.  Take  An  Interest^In  Moore  pr«^t ­, at  the  least  possible  ex­ he can sign releases and  get his  pense,  Shipowners  are  organized  Cast  Your  Ballot  For  Fraternally,  The  Affairs  of  Your  check.  Anyone  knowing  him.  James  B.  Harris,  _lntp. ^ficdve  groups  as  a  part  please call  this to  his atteutioix.  Officers ­­  f^owl  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Title A name given to the resource November 17, 1939 Description An account of the resource Headlines: COMMY CONTROL OF NMU RUINATION OF SEAMEN COMMISSION ATTEMPTING TO FORCE FINKY PROGRAM ON AMERICAN SEAMEN NMU COMMIE OFFICIALS HOODWINK MEMBERSHIP TAMPA QUIET STAND-BY CREWS FOR ORE LINE SHIPS IN BALTIMORE IT'S ALL DONE WITH FLAGS GULF DISTRICT GOING FULL SPEED AHEAD DECRIES OFFICIALS SEEKING TO BETTER PERSONAL AFFAIRS URGES MEMBERS TO FIGHT M.C. 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NOVEMBER 17. 1944 No. 37 NMU OFFENSIVE AGAINST CLOSED SHOP BLOWS UP Anti-Labor Agenda Inspired Freeze 'em. Lift Their Papers, By NMU-Buried By The SIU Draft 'em - Cries Curran &'Co. Here is the original union busting agenda as drawn up by the RMO and later dropped like a hot potato when the opposition of the SIU was made plain. (See story in right hand column). The agenda is in bold face type, the SIU position as inserted in the record in Washington by brother Hawk, is in light face type. y• if V*' J f. < \M This is Ihe front oi x..e new SIU building at 51 Beaver Street in New York. A six story lime­ stone building, occupied entirely (except for the bar on the ground floor) by the union, this is the most modern set-up for a mari­ time labor union on any coast. Reading from the ground floor up: second floor windows open on the dispatching hall and the Dispatchers office; third floor windows open on the meeting hall; fourth floor windows open on the Steward's Hall and the Steward's Dispatcher's office; fifth floor windows open on the New York Agent's office and the Patrolmen's lounge; sixth floor -windows open on the bookkeep­ ing offices of the District head­ quarters. An industry-wide conference of shipowners, labor leaders and government bureaucrats sat solemnly in the De­ partment of Commerce building in Washington last Friday and listened to denunciations of the American seamen for demanding their union rights at sea and ashore. They heard •a hysterical plea to Selective Ser­ vice, the War Manpower Com­ General Proposals: mission and the Coast Guard to 1. Freer exchange of manpower information and manpower lift the old timers' papers and itself should prevail between the unions, companies, and the RMO. draft the new comers if they: 1. 1. We want to say catagorically that the Atlantic & Gulf happened to overstay by a day District of the Seafarers has no surplus of personnel. On the the pityfully short time ashore contrary, we have been forced to draw heavily on manpower now allowed them under RMO supplied by the RMO. An examination of the RMO records will regulations; 2. ever took a job substantiate this contention. What is more pertinent to this disEleven SIU-SUP ships receiv­ ashore for a few days; 3. refused ' cussion is to discover who is responsible for this manpower ed accolades this week from the to sail unorganized ships (under shortage, and what steps should be taken to correct it. government for the heroic role finky conditions and wages, of The RMO Itself is Tesponsibie'for the shortage of seamen. played in establishing the beach­ course). This shortage is directly due to the bureaucratic bottleneck cre­ head in the Normandy invasion. And who was it that was slan­ ated by the RMO, a bottleneck which has retarded the flow of These ships were manned by vol­ dering the seamen and demandshoreside workers onto the ships. Prior to September 21, 1942, unteer SIU-SUP crews which' jjjg f-gcist-like repressions? The when the unions had the right to recruit workers directly into maneuvered the ships into place'^he bureaucrats? the maritime industry, our Union was able to man- the ships off shore and sunk them to form gjj j|. "laboj- leaders" without recourse to any other agency. After that date, when a harbor breakwater. —Curran-Meyers-McKenzie and the RMO placed barriers in the way of our direct recruitment The SUP ship James W. Mar- Company! efforts, we experienced increasing difficulties in obtaining new shall received special mention in THE BLOODY SHIRT personnel to fill the jobs in the expanding industry. The RMO news releases issued this week Waving the bloody shirt of paforced all shoreside workers to pass through the funnel of its by the War Shipping Administra- ^ triotism, these NMU carpenters program, a program which set up elaborate training require­ tion. The Marshall had been hit Trojan Horse in the camp ments and thus reduced the number of men per month avail­ repeatedly off the Salerno beachlabor pressed upon the conferable to the ships; a program with such high physical entrance head, her hull was pock-marked g^gg g program, which if it had requirements that thousands of men not up to Army, Navy or by enemy fire and parts of her ^gg^ adopted, would have smashRMO standards, but fit for sea duty, were prevented from going had been gutted by raging flames. to sea. This RMO policy is directly responsible for the present She carried , the odor of a death ed the union hiring hall, the clos­ ed shop contracts, and would shortage of manpower. ship when the volunteer crew have placed the seamen at the The solution of this problem is not to jockey existing per­ boarded her and took the ship to mercy of the labor hating ship­ sonnel from one union to another, or from the unions into the England in the early spring. owners. Had Curran & Company government pools and back again, but rather is in smashing the There she was prepared for her been able to put it over, there RMO red tape which prevents shoreside workers from easily final task that was to open up would soon have been the biggest entering the industry. We, propose, specifically, that the unions the beaches in Europe. flourishing of crimps that the regain the right to recruit directly to their contracted ships. Another hero was the SIU ship coasts have seen since 1922. This would, in our opinion, be the greatest single step forward Matt W. Ransom. This ship had That the NMU was unable to in the solution of personnel shortage. survived two explosions and af­ push through its program of re­ 2. War Manpower Commission should continue manpower con­ ter being abandoned was board­ pression against the seamen was trols over the Merchant Marine until the expiration of the emer­ ed by volunteer SIU crew and no reflection upon their ability gency. brought into England. There she to conduct backdoor maneuvers 2. At present the War Manpower Commission controls are was prepared for her role at with sympathetic shipowners and not a factor in the manning of our contracted ships. However, Normandy. bureaucrats, rather was it due to we would be opposed to the imposition of any new WMC con­ "The complete list of SIU-SUP, ^.jjg opposition of legitimate maritrols upon the seamen until the maritime unions have an op­ ships used- in the Normandy time unions and the Washington portunity to study any such new controls, and present their po­ breakwater follows: Matt W. Ran­ red tape and confusion which sition. Further, we would like clarification of the word "Emer­ som, Benjamin C o n t e e. West makes it difficult to get anything gency" as used in paragraph 2. We have always assumed that Nilus, Baialoide, James W. Mar­ lined up—even an anti-labor di­ WMC controls would be relaxed at the end of the war. Is not shall, Illinoian, Kentuckian, Al­ rective. the end of the war also the end of the "Emergency?" This point coa Leader, Kofresi, Pennsyl­ The first the SIU knew that the is not clear. We would, in general, be opposed to wartime labor vania and the Robin Gray. NMU was planning a new man­ controls being extended into peace time, irrespective of whether euver against the seamen, was or not some Washington bureaucrat might try to make us be­ the receipt on Nov. 3 of a notice lieve that peace was still a period of "Emergency." from Admiral Land that an "in­ 3. Selective Service ..ontrols should be tightened. dustry - wide conference" would 3. On this point we should like clarification. How is Selecbe held on November 10. Includ­ ' tive Service to "tighten" control over seamen? Already seamen ed in the letter from Land was are more rigidly controlled than any other civilian workers. the agenda (printed on page one What more controls are invisioned? If it is proposed that their of this issue of the LOG). This shore liberty be further restricted, we would oppose that. And was a straight union busting {Continued .on Page 4) (Continued on Page 4) More SIU Ships Honored For Role In Normandy J �fHE Pag® Two SEAFARERS LOG Friday. November 17. 1944 SEAFARERS LOG Published by the, SEAFARERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliaied with the American Federation of Labor. HARRY LUNDEBERG ------ Vresident 105 Market Street, San Francisco, Calif. JOHN HAWK - -- -- -- - Secy-Treas. P. O. Box 25, Station P., New York Gty MATTHEW DUSHANE - - - Washington Rep. 424 5th Street, N. W., "Washington, D. C. Directory of Branches BRANCH NEW YORK (4) BOSTON (10) BALTIMORE (2) PHILADELPHIA NORFOLK NEW ORLEANS (16)... CHARLESTON (9) SAVANNAH TAMPA lACKSONVILLE MOBILE SAN JUAN. 28 P.R.. PUERTO RICO.... GALVESTON ADDRESS 51 Beaver St 330 Atlantic Ave 1 4 North Gay St 6 North 6th St 25 Commercial PI 339 Chartres St 68 Society St 220 East Bay St 423 East Piatt St 920 Main St 7 St. Michael St 45 Ponce de Leon 219 20th .St.. PHONE HAnover 2-2784 Liberty 405 7 Cralvert 4539 Lombard 7651 Norfolk 4-1083 Canal 3336 ' Charleston 3-2930 Savannah 3-'728 Tampa MM-1323 Jacksonville 5-123 I Dial 2-1392 ^ San Juan 1885 Galveston 2-8043 USS Hollandia Club Soon To Be Opened PUBLICATION OFFICE: 51 BEAVER STREET HAnover 2-2784 New York, (4) N. Y. •267 MONEY DUE SS MARY M. DODGE Foster Thorpe. Oiler. 6 hrs; William Gossett. Oiler. 4 hrs; Charles Suttles. Oiler. 4 hrs; Comiels Couse. FWT. 55 hrs; G. Doring. FWT. 4 hrs; Edward O'Malley. FWT. 4 hrs; Nick Matko. Wiper. $30.00; G. Bach­ elor. Wiper. $30.00; C. Suttles. Oiler, $30.00; F. Thorpe. Oiler. $36.00; W. Gossett. FWT. $36.00; C. Cous. FWT. $36.00; E. O'Mally. FWT. $36.00. Collect at South At­ lantic SS Co. • * If SS OHEMAR M. Craz. $6.47; P. Senby. $1.34; F, O'Day. $8.06; Wm. Wild. $8.06; C. Casel. $4.70; L. McQuade. $5.37; E. McLean. $8.73; R. Thomas. $11.75; C. S. Eastman. $8.06; M. Filosa. $18.13; C. Southwick. $30.89; Dibonis. $8.73; O. C. Hill. $2.69; L. Barrow. $6.77; W. Reed. $2.69; E. Segal. $2.73. Col­ lect at Calmar SS Co. J.P.ShulerSays... When you are dispatched to a ship, you receive from the union dispatcher a printed card. On the back of this card is space for the department head to indicate whether he rejected or accepts you . . . and his reason therefore. Now these cards aren't for dec­ oration. They are being used 1o protect the membership from ca­ pricious acts by some brass-decorated bucko who might not like the way you part your hair. Therefore, make certain that when you get aboard a ship . . . the first thing you do is to have the department head sign your dispatching card. Otherwise you will have no proof that you came aboard, and you may not even collect a day's pay if the skipper suppenly claims you aren't on the payroll. Postwar Dreams SS DEL AIRES A. DeForest. Chief Cook; Rob­ ert Carlton. Night Cook and Ba­ ker; John More. 2nd Cook and Butcher; A. Kocaj. 2nd Cook; C. Miller. Galley Utility, 15 hours payable to each man. Collect at Mississippi Shipping Office. SS ARTHUR PERRY Edward W. Robellard. J. R. Briggs. Everett Allan. Jr.. each have $8.33 coming. Collect at Colmar SS Co. Office. • » » SS LIVINGSTON H. Taylor has 26'/a hours com­ ing to him at the Bull Line Office. SS BENJAMIN WILLIAMS B. R. Andreassen. Bos.. $2.69; R. Nordberg. AB. $2.69; J. Camp­ bell. AB. $4.70; Theo. Burbine. AB. $39.90; D. R. Sartini. OS. $26.86; J. J. Maher, OS. $2.69; J. Johnson. OS. $6.71; A. Rruska. DM. $12.09; T. Kennalley. Stew­ ard. $24.95; G. Bono. Ch. Cook. $1.34; L. D. O'Rawe. N. Cook and Baker. $6.04; H. Edwards. 2nd Cook. $4.70; H. A. Broniegan. Utility. $2.69; G. Cavioti. MM. $10.74; A. Conray. Utility. $3.36; W. H. Lewis. Utility. $22.15. Albert Couroy. Joseph Cavioti. Henry Bronagen each have $137.20 coming. G. Bono. $26.60; W. Edwards. $26.60; L. D, O'Rawe, $26.80; W. H. Lewis. $26.60. One week linen money for men who had been at work since 6/1 to 6/7. • » » SS ROBERT M. T. HUNTER (Voya£<e No. 4). Rodney Kuschke, Messmw; Emil Struemph. Messman; James R. Kornofsky. Wiper; Dewey Rhea. Chief Cook. Collect at Savannah Office of South Atlantic SS Co. WILLIAn" F. TIBBERT You have 12 hours disputed overtime coming from the Water­ man outfit. See Captain Perkins in the New York office. Extending its services to Am­ erican merchant seamen supply­ ing General MacArthur's cam­ paign in the East Indies en route to the Philippines, United Sea­ men's Service, in cooperation with the War Shipping Admin­ istration, has begun construction of a residential club at Hollandia, on the north coast of Dutch New Guinea, it was announced last week. The Hollandia club is the sixth land club to be established by USS and WSA in the Southwest Pacific, and the 123rd facility in the USS worldwide chain. The other USS-WSA clubs in the area are at Noumea, New Cale­ donia; Sydney and Brisbane, Australia; and Finchaven and Milne Bay, New Guinea, and there is also the "USS Klang," 1,450-ton floating recreation club. To be known as the "USS Equator Club," the Hollandia unit is being built of ships' dun­ nage and lumber provided by the U. S. Army, and temporarily stocked with supplies transported from its neighbor USS clubs by the "Klang," the USS-WSA float­ ing club. Other supplies now being ship­ ped to Hollandia from the United States, at the request of Richard H. Van Esselstyn, USS regional director in the Southwest Pacific, include beer, candy, tobacco, cigars, toilet articles, a juke box, radio and two electric refrigera­ tors. The club is expected to open November 1st. CREW OF SS PHINEAS BAN­ NING: Any member knowing anything iibout the circumstances surrounding the death of Joseph B. Walton, or who knows about his condition prior to his death, or knows anything about what efforts were made to rescue him. please communicate with attor­ ney Sol Berenholtz, Court Square. Building. Baltimore, Md. —Justice NEWS HOT OUT OF THE GALLEY By "FRENCHY" MICHELET Food beefs are coming in in a strolling past the galley and steady stream. We are rapjdly there's the guy floured to the ears building up a good file of chisel­ with a cook book broke out in ing on the part of several port front of him and reading away stewards, and will present them like murder. We take one look to the Food Control Division of at him, another at No. 3 shelter the WSA at the next meeting of deck where Uncle Sam is plan­ the board. Meanwhile, we are ning on bunking 550 soliders, straightening out snarls in the then we break all records for steward department of some ship packing our other shirt and hit­ or other almost daily. Our. activ­ ting the dock! No profession on earth is more ities this week covered a broad fascinating than that of going to field — from persuading the port steward of the Calmar Line to sea for a living! After a few properly store the "Philip Thom­ n^onths on the beach we are as" to helping the Chief Steward are dreaming of far places again. of the Talisman lay out the work A few nights ago we dated a lit­ tle bird-brain jitterbug who evi­ for his department. Remember, if a Chief Steward dently never sleeps. After belly­ feels that he doesn't have every­ ing up to half the bars in Brook­ thing he needs for a voyage, why lyn and listening to a blow-byjust get to a phone and call blow account of what he said and "Frenchy" Michelet and we'll she said and they said ad infinit­ hustle down to the scow and take um, we got to thinking of all the an inventory. We know exactly time a guy wastes in local clip what you need for any length joints with dopey domestic voyage and if you don't have it dame.s when he could be in Sing­ aboard we'll guarantee you will apore or Rio with the real McCoy. have before the vessel puts to "We got to dreaming of the Gold­ en Key and Sloppy Joes; of sea! We are pleased to report that "Singapore" Sue and "Shanghi" we have a letter from Washing­ Sal; of the Dog and Duck and ton confirming the fact that all the Ship and Whale of "Dyna­ Moran deep-sea jobs with twelve mite" Nell and "Spanish" Marie grand - old establishments and men or more in the gun crew will now carry an additional man in ladies, ladies all! This week we are going to dis­ the steward department at 90 cuss ways that a steward might dollars base pay. best utilize the hundreds of We are thinking of fostering a pounds of chuck that he finds be-kind-to - poor-dumb -Stewards himself stuck with under the week. The poor guys are work­ ing under terrific handicaps these WSA directive regarding carcass days. We got another taste of the beef. situation several months ago The tastiest pot roasts are taken when we lyent aboard a scow as from the chuck. Have the deck Chief Steward with every inten­ engineer make you a rack to put tion of taking her to sea. We into the pot. Any scrap metal will were sitting at our desk growl­ do for this purpose. Season the ing over the requisition when in meat well and stuff it with plen­ comes a guy all dressed up in a ty of mashed garlic, quartered monkey suit and grid-braided to onions and stuffed olives. Now the elbows. He tel. us that he's fiour the meat and brown it thor­ the night cook and baker. Against oughly in bacon drippings. Put our better judgment we bounced the roast into a large pot on top him down to the galley to make of the rack and pour over it a mixture of 2 cans of tomatoes and a batch of biscuits. About a half hour later we are (Continued on Page 3) �Friday, November 17, 1944 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Three NORFOLK You can take all of these fel­ lows' sea time in this war and, count the months on one or two Having just finished reading a fingers. Not only did they not | very interesting article in the sail the ships when the going was LOG about an ex-pie card from tough, but now to top it off, they the port of Norfolk getting home­ are doing everything in their sick to come back down to the power to sell down the line the Smithfield State, please allow me men who did sail the ships. to state that should any piecard When the hi.story of the mari-. who has served in this branch in a state of war, and that these and joined the Seafarers, for in her of ships that may pay off— ever become real honest-to-good- same prisoners had shot at and the Seafarers they always get a whether it is two or twenty-two! time industry for this war is writ­ ness homesick, then he should see had probably killed many of the break and also justice. Thanks And these men are prepared to ten in the future, then there is a psychiatrist at once, for his flower of American youth, and for the compliments brothers, handle any dispute that may no question but what these men's arise, even if it requires a week names will always be remember­ head needs examining and how. that they still despised all Am­ and keep up the good work. Quite a few members in the to pay one ship off! This makes ed as the phoniest of any so-call­ To be sure, some piecards who ericans and would, absolutely and have served the Seafarers Union positively, still do anything to Marine Hospital here, and we are it much better on the men for ed union men in any industry at in this port never had to hit the hurt us and retard the war move­ making it as often as we can, but no seaman likes to make a trip any time! In their effort to push bricks at 5:00 or 5:30 A.M. in ment. The skipper and the Chief at the present time being kept so and then come in and find out the party line and secure per­ the morning and wade through Engineer did not like that, and busy on tugs, ships in transit, at the pay-off that he has been manent "pie" for themselves, sleet, rain, and coal dust flying in hemmed and hawed around, and with their many many beefs, and given a good rooking on his these men are willing to sell their eyes, but we who have done the buckaroo skipper really got fighting some of these chiseling money earned. This can be pre­ down the river all conditions that so know just what Hell can be. I the jitters, for he began asking a company stooges, it is hard to do vented by full cooperation be­ seamen have fought and died for. know that the Secretary-Treas­ million questions of everyone so. But we manage somehow to tween union officials and all The membership of the NMU is not taking these things lying urer John Hawk can verify this about anything. The representa­ see that the brothers are looked crews. after. tive from: the Waterman outfit THE COMMIES ARE AT IT down and this can be testified to statement, as on his visit here a There isn't much more to say, came right out in the excitement AGAIN UP flERE!! Their latest by the steady trend of their few weeks past I had the pleas­ only that best wishes to all and said that the Waterman Line attempt in selling the member­ members applying in this port ure of arousing him from the , arms of Morpheus (sleep they had been working prisoners in brothers on the beach, on ships ship out to the shipowners smells for Seafarers membership. so bad, that even the Coast Guard As soon as the wartime re­ calls it now) and having him the engine room on all of their and those overseas. CARL M. ROGERS, Agent could not go for it. These bums, strictions on seamen are lifted, make the tugs with yours truly, vessels. The U.S. Shipping Com­ in their effort to get a better so they will not be constantly and he did avidly state, "Holy missioner and the Naval Intelli­ gence representative are witness­ strangle hold on the industry, are shoved around at such a rapid Jesus, the Indians never lost NEW YORK going so far as to beg the Coast rate that they cannot band to­ es to the above statement. nothing in oil, and they can liave Guard to revoke any seamen's gether as rank and file, then the the towboats to carry what oil Brothers, something should be This port's affairs are as usual, papers who stays on the beach days of these Commie stooges they have left as far as I am con­ done about this, for to the writer. cerned." Enough about, the tug­ Waterman is havipg prisoners do­ in first-class shape and every­ longer than is provided for in wiU definitely come to an end. Because the rank and file mem­ boats, brothers. ing all of the sougeeing and thing in New. York is well in the the NMU shipping rules. groove. Shipping and business is If this move was to come from bership in the NMU, if given a Once again, the port of Nor­ painting in the engine depart­ still very good and we have ship­ rank and file, bona fide seamen, half of an opportunity, will not folk is seething with action, as ment, stewards department and ped close to 2,000 men over the even then it would be hard to tolerate such things!!! every Waterman wagon that hits the deck department. REASONS: take, but coming from a bunch past two weeks. In addition, The beefs handled in this port here either comes in with a thou­ 1. To chisel overtime from the there are a hell of a lot more jobs of characters such as, Curran, over the past week, and the sand beefs (mostly legitimate) or unlicensed personnel. 2. To en­ to be filled. If shipping happens Stack, Myers, and McKenzie, it money due from each, will be "Captain Bligh" skippers. For in­ deavor to break up all overtime to be slow at this time in any of smells even worse, because these found under the "Money Due stance; The SS (name deleted) of clauses in the agreement that the guys are not going to sea under the outports, and some of you List" in this copy of the LOG. the Waterman came in and away Seafarers have with them, for it any conditions at any time. fellows would like to ship out at PAUL HALL, Agent to pay off, and the Waterman states in the agreement that no once, then grab yourself a hand outsider (mates, prisoners, stooges representative (with only $50.00 worth of authority to settle beefs) and etc.) will do any work that full of train and come on up this refused to discuss any payment of will tend to rob the unlicensed way, as we can strictly use all personnel of overtime. That is a hands. " overtime whatsoever. As predicted when balloting The skipper (Crackpot Bouett) crude way of putting it, but it started, the port of New York is had made prisoners paint out the means the same thing in other rolling up what will be an allBy BUNKER messrooms, officers rooms, pass­ words. (Art. 2 — Section 31 — time record for voting. In the ageways, and even had the set Waterman and Art. 1—Sec. 1.) first ten days of balloting in this prisoners working in the galley The tug Kaleen of the Southern branch, approximately 200 more and engine room. The man from Transportation came in with votes were cast than were cast Some lads who are now going to sea are as hot after overtime the Naval Intelligence was right quite a few beefs such as having during the entire election last as a Matthews County hound dog after a rabbit. They must lay there, and the skipper and Chief steam pipes running right next year in this branch. No doubt awake at night thinking up new ways to make it. Prize overtime Engineer admitted that they had to a guy's bunk, and one or two but what this figure will triple beef was the one submitted recently by a cook who wanted four worked in the engine room and were burned by same. The com­ before the election is over. This hours overtime every day for keeping a pot of coffee warm on the galley. I informed the said Lieu­ pany agreed to lag same. There is what you call "membership galley stove. tenant of the Naval Intelligence had been some chiseling that the interest." The fellows are paying In case you might have forgotten, overtime provisions were that the above came under "po­ company tried on the gang in more attention to the election of written into the agreements to prevent over-work and insure the tential sabotage" as we were still deck and engine departments, but their officials this year than ever eight-hour day . . . not as a way of making extra money. we caught it, and the company before. This is as it should be, In honor of the overtime brigade we offer this verse, with apol­ once again paid same. I think and it further guarantees a real ogies to the sea poet Mosefield. that by the time this tug hits here rank and file organization! I must go down io Ihe sea again once or twice more that we will To all of you fellows in the (Continued from Page 2) To some far distant clime. really have her straightened out, various ports who may have lost one of tomato paste, and let it not only in collecting dues, as­ your papers to the Coast Guard Where I can sit 'neath an awning simmer, tightly covered for sev­ sessments and etc., but seeing and are having a tough time And get paid for overtime. eral hours. that the men on her get a fair making "coffee and," and to all I long again for the care-free life Now add onions, peppers, car­ deal all around. The Bermuda of of you fellows who are compell­ When I can lay in my sack. rots, turnips and parsley and the same company hits here and ed to stay ashore for a period of And figure out how to get overtime cook until tender. By adding sev­ she's 100 per cent SIU and some time due to doctor's orders—the On my pay-off when I get back. eral dozen carrots you wiU not of the members who have re­ branch of New York has a setup only materially improve the cently joined the union .have stat­ now which should prove benefic­ I'm not at sea to chip and steer » roast, but will have a delicious ed that they wished that they ial regarding making a living I want no quarterdeck under my feet. vegetable dish besides. The ad­ had hit Norfolk a long time ago. while on the beach. Thanks to All I want is a watch below dition of several cups of rich To work on my overtime sheet. the efforts of J. P. Shuler and beef stock for the last half hour Doler Stone, two of the local pa­ of cooking will give you plenty Passport Deadline Is trolmen, we have managed to ob­ of rich gravy. Remember, never Extended Indefinitely A lot of screwy yarns come out of life at sea these days, but one tain work for any of our men use water in a pot roast or stew! who are forced, for one reason or of the best is about the young Liberty ship gunnery officer who took The Slate Department For a delicious stew, sea.son another, to stay ashore. They his duties too seriously. He made up a list of battle stations and has officially announced the meat well with salt, pepper will work in standby gangs, and when he posted them on the bulletin board the old man blew his top. through the WSA that the and a liberal springling of chili be paid at the regular union scale The lieutenant had assigned himself to the bridge—to the old man be gave the noble duty of rolling bandages in the hospital aft. Npvember 15th deadline for powder. Flour lightly and brown of wages and overtime. seamen's passport has been in bacon drippings. Braize off a The Patrolmen here are con­ few cloves of garlic and plenty extended indefinitely. So tinuing giving the membership One of the first labor strikes in American history was a sailor's of chopped onions in drippings. many thousands of seamen first-class representation by set­ strike in 1803 in which seamen shipping out of the port of New York Now add a couple of cans of to­ had failed to receive their tling the largest percentage of refused to sail the ships in an attempt to get their wages raised from passport that the enforce­ matoes and tomato paste and all their disputes from trips at $10 to $14 a month. There was no union then, but their obstinacy in simmer for a half hour. Add the ment of the deadline would the pay-off. refusing to ship did some good, for wages were raised and a few meat and simmer for several have tied up many ships. As We would like to take this op­ years later seamen were making as much as $17 a month—good pay things now stand, all you hours more. Lastly add plenty of portunity to instruct all members 3 "or those days. have to have in order to sign diced vegetables and simmer 'til paying off in this port not to pay on is a receipt showing that Another sailor's strike occurred in Boston in 1837 to advance tender. off any ship until the Patrolmen you have applied for the wages to $16 a month. This strike failed, however, because plenty of give you the OK. We have • Next week we will continue passport. shellbacks were furnished by the crimps and otherwise signed on enough experienced Patrolmen our discussion for the best ways he outward bounders for ten and twelve dollars a month. here to properly cover any numto utilize chuck cuts. WHArS DOING Around the Ports FORE 'N AFT Out Of The Galley k "5 �Page Four THE SEAFARERS LOG GURRAN'S OFFENSIVE BLOWS UP denials of jurisdiction, etc. Along " (Continued from Page I) agenda and so the SIU swung in­ would come Vincent to "clarify" to action. the issue and get the NMU line back on the track. More confu­ RANK 8E FILE ACTION {Continued from Page 1) sion from the bureaucrats and in passing, we should like to point out that under present con­ The SIU position (printed along Meyers would take a pitch, aided with the agenda on page 1) was trols, seamen receive a maximum of 30 days ashore, whereas fu.l^. discussed by tlje rmik and by Stack^nd Harris. It is im­ shoreside workers receive more than twice that amount Of lib­ file in the New York meml^ship possible fo report all the tortur­ erty from their jobs. meeting of November 6, and the ous arguments and slanders 4. Unions and operators should announce now that post-war meeting voted unanimously to against the seamen which were employment seniority rights will be based on wartime service. have brother John Hawk go to used by these labor fakers, but 4. The question of seniority rights in maritime is strictly a Washington and fight for the re­ here is the essence of their pro­ question of internal union policy. Any dictation on this question tention of their rights as union posals. by either the shipowners or the government would violate our men. 1. Demand for a government present closed shop contract and our Union hiring hall. Both our When the conference convened pool of all seamen. This pool contract and hiring hall have been guaranteed to us by the gov­ Friday morning it was obvious would dispatch men to all ships, ernment under the Statement of Principle and the Statement of that the Stalinists considered this organized and unorganized. (This Policy. We rest upon the validity of those two statements. We maneuver to be of major impor­ would mean the breaking wide have a rotary hiring system which guarantees democratic job tance for they had mobilized all open of the union hiring hall and opportunity to all our members, and we intend to retain that their supporters, not only those in the closed shop. It would mean system. the NMU, but those in other the end of organized labor on the 5. Trip cards should be supplied if desired by a new man with­ unions and in the various govern­ waterfront.) out charge for one voyage and dues not required in advance. ment bureaus. Present and speak­ 2. Selective Service should 5. We reject this paragraph in principle. Again we refer to ing for their union busting pro­ draft all seamen who overstay the Statement of Policy and Statement of Principle which guar­ gram were NMU President Joe their shore liberty. antees us our closed shop for the duration of the war. This means Curran, Vice Presidents Meyers, 3. The War Manpower Com­ that we retain job control of our contracted ships, and it is our and McKenzie, New York Agent mission should refuse to let any right to establish the conditions under which new men may sail Joe Stack, National Dispatcher seamen get a shore job at any our ships. We can assure you that the SIU is extremely lenient Walter Avellar, and Pan Ameri­ time. (In other words, freeze on money required of trip card men, but we do not intend to can Director Christensen. Going them to the ships.) submit our policy to review by any outside organization. down the line on the NMU pro­ 4. The Coast Guard should lift 6. Officials with power to act should be so distributed that beefs gram of repression was Walter the men's papers for any infrac­ will be settled immediately upon termination of the voyage. Harris, New York Agent of the tion of the NMU sponsored re­ 6. With this paragraph we are in hearty accord. We should MFOW. Giving them more cau­ strictions. like to point out that the union maintains officials "with power tious support was Antonsen, Bal­ "It's time for the RMO to cen­ to act" in all the major ports. This cannot be said of the oper­ timore Agent of the Marine tralize hiring so as to force all ators. It would greatly expedite the payoffs of vessels if the Cooks & Stewards. seamen to live up to the rules," operators had such officials available in all the ports. shouted NMU Agent Joe Stack. FELLOW TRAVELERS 7. A "G.I. Bill of Rights" should be enacted for merchant sea­ Nor was the NMU without al­ "The War Manpower Commis­ men sailing the ships during wartime. (Reference: Letter from Ad­ lies among the government bu­ sion should refuse certificates of miral Land to Congressman Bland, August 23, 1944). reaucrats attending the confer­ availability to seamen for shore7. We are for a "GI Bill of Rights" in principle. However, ence. Present was fellow travel­ side work so as to keep the men there are certain objections we have to some of the provisions er Craig Vincent, New York RMO on the ships," said NMU Vice contained in Admiral Land's letter. These objections have been head, qnd several others of his President Meyers. made clear to Admiral Land in a letter from our International stripe. "The RMO should have access President, Harry Lundeberg. Since this body has, however, no The WSA-RMO was represent­ to all seamen so as to prevent authority to enact such a bill, we urge the body to use its in­ ed by Admiral Land, Captain them from avoiding the rules," fluence in obtaining a hearing before the next session of Con­ Macauley, H. Chase Stone and a said "No Coffee Time" Curran. gress on this matter. At that time we shall appear before the sprinkling of stooges and yes- "The Coast Guard could threaten appropriate Congressional committees with our proposals for men. General Hershey was pres­ to lift their papers if they don't the extension and amplification of Admiral Land's letter to Con­ ent for Selective Service; Paul stay on the ship." gressman Bland on this subject. McNutt appeared for the War THE DICTATOR 8. Discussion should be held on— Manpower Commission; Mr. Tay­ And then plaintively Curran a. continuous service with annual wage. lor and Mr. Kiggins spoke for the whined, "Our members complain This point should • be clarified. We would approve the shipowners, and the corners of increasing of the seamen's wages, but would oppose any plan the room was filled in by captains about belonging to a dictator or­ which might weaken the union's control of the jobs and its and admirals from the Coast ganization. We must have Uncle Sam step in and enforce the rules. other collective bargaining rights. Guard and the Navy. Walter Harris, New York Agent b. continuous articles on tankers operating in short trade BACK WATERING of the MFOW, went down the routes. When the meeting opened it line with Curran and Company We are opposed to continuous articles on any ship at any became clear that the original by saying, "I think that if the time, because we are opposed to forced labor. agenda as mailed to the SIU had Coast Guard threatened to lift Special Christmas Proposals: been ditched. It had apparently their papers, these men would 1. There should be extensive publicity and special messages to become too hot and the RMO of­ stay on the ships." seamen to persuade them to stay at sea over the holidays. ficials responsible for the meet­ Miserable words out of the 2. Operators and unions should extend office hours and have ing didn't want to run into a mouths of men supposed to lead facilities available until the ships are ready to sail, particularly dur­ head-on collision with the legiti­ labor. Craven and criminal be­ ing the holiday period. mate labor unions. So instead, trayal of the cause of labor to 3. Temporary use of skilled man in necessary jobs other than in the meeting was given the line meet the ends of a finky political deep sea shipping should be obtained for one trip during the holi­ that "this is merely a discu.ssion line. No shipowner, no admiral, days. meeting, a conference through no bureaucrat at this conference We have no opposition to sections 1 and 2. We should like which we l^ope to be able to was able to match the outpouring clarification of section 3. agree on plans for meeting the of anti-labor cries which issued 4. New articles should be opened at time of sign-off if ship is serious shortage of seamen dur­ from Curran and Company. No to proceed to loading berth within 3 days to encourage men to stay ing the Christmas period, and one was as blunt in demanding with the ship. immediately thereafter." chains for the seamen as the As to section 4, we feel that the procedure here outlined "Don't take certain parts c* the leaders of the NMU and the New would not keep the men aboard ship, at the end of the voyage, agenda too seriously," said Cap­ York Agent of the MFOW. but would have the opposite effect, forcing them to sign off and tain Macauley, then launching in­ But despite the NMU's careful get off the vessel at once. Here are the reasons. After a man is to vague generalities about the preparatibn for the conference, on a deep sea voyage, there are usually a number of problems at "crisis in manpower." despite its allies in the govern­ home which require his attention. These problems may take The fact that their original ment and the MFOW, its de­ him only a few days, but if he is immediately faced with a new agenda had been ditched didn't mands that the seamen be chain­ set of foreign articles at the time of unloading, he will not have discourage the NMU, and as soon ed were ignored and the confer­ . time to see his family and determine what time ashore is needed as the WSA - RMO bureaucrats ence degenerated into a bull ses­ to arrange his personal affairs. Not knowing these facts, he will had beat their gum about short­ sion. tend to play safe and not take a chance on new articles at once, age of seamen, Currani and Mey­ The SIU can take major predit ers took over the meeting to press for scuttling the NMU's anti-la­ but would sign off and later take a new ship. On the other hand, if allowed to stay on the ship without their demands. bor proposals. Brother John new articles until immediately prior to its next deep sea trip, Hawk inserted into the record A FAST INFIELD he will often be able to arrange his shore duties without get­ First Curran would make a the entire SIU position for all to ting off the ship, and thus eliminate the necessity of a replace­ suggestion on how to freeze the see. Furthermore, he pointed out ment. We are of the opinion that the most economical use of men to their ships, and then the to the conference that if the ship­ manpower will result if deep sea articles are signed 3 days be­ discussion would bog down in a owners wanted the men to stay fore the sailing of a ship for a foreign port. lot of government red tape and on the ships longer, they'd best The Union Busting Agenda accomplish this by paying them living wages . . . not by threaten­ ing them with everything from the Army to lifting their papers. "Last year the Maritime War Emergency Board, the chairman of which is also the Deputy Ad­ ministrator of the War Shipping Administration (Captain Edward Macauley), cut the bonus," said Hawk. "We warned at the time this might drive many old timers ashore where they could make a decent living. But our warning was unheeded. And now the WSA comes along and complains about the shortage of seamen. And on top of this we don't know if even now the Maritime War Emer­ gency Board may not be consid­ ering further cuts in the bonus." PORK CHOPS At this point Stack lipped in with the remark that the NMU wasn't "interested in the bonus," but rather in base pay. This amounted to an attempt on Stack's part to score a parliamen­ tary point at the expense of the seamen. For the bonus is part of their take home wage, and they are vitally concerned about it. The NMU would kick it over­ board in return for government favors on shipping rules. Nor is the NMU even fighting for an in­ crease in base pay. The SIU has eleven cases before the WLB-de­ manding 26% increase in base pay. The NMU has no cases be­ fore the board — it is too busy with its political maneuvers to fight for pork chops. Once the government bureau­ crats and the shipowners were aware that the NMU was not free to sell the seamen into slavery, that a large section of organized maritime labor would fight for its rights, it did a juggling act with the hot issues and finally let them slip out of sight entirely. General Hershey of Selective Service announced bluntly that he would not amend his regula­ tions just in order to enforce the shippiilg rules demanded by the NMU. Paul McNutt, Chairman of the War Manpower. Commis­ sion, reiterated time and again that his agency was a "voluntary, cooperative one" and had noauthority to penalize the seamen for failing to live up to NMU sponsored rules. FACE SAVING The only thing approaching concrete action was the decision of the conference to refer to the "proper WSA officials" the NMU face-saving proposal that all sea­ men receive standby pay be­ tween trips. The SIU informed the conference that any change in wages was a question of col­ lective bargaining and as such should be handled between the unions and the shipowners. But even though the confer­ ence turned info a bull session without direction or program, much can be learned from it. It proves again that the NMU lead­ ership acts as shipowner agents on the waterfront. They fought for proposals that would have smashed the unions, that would have left the seamen defenseless at the very moment the shipown­ ers are preparing for a post war anti-labor offensive. If that isn't acting as an agent of the shipowner . . . then what is? ! i ^4 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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MORE SIU SHIPS HONORED FOR ROLE IN NORMANDY Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/17/1944 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1944 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/a7c87ca3a8eaf02143cf9b5f75101073.PDF 6d1e9747903457721e47eabf74322092 PDF Text Text SlU DEMANDS END TO MWED Records Union's Opposition To Government InteiTerence in Coiiective Bargaining WASHINGTON—^The Seafarers International Union stood hard by its strict trade union position Official Organ, Atlantic & Gulf District, Seafarers International Union of NA at a hearing before the Maritime War Emergency Board here early this week, and voiced vigorous No. 31 NEW YOHK. N. Y., FRIDAY. NOVEMBER 18. 1949 VOL. XI opposition to continuance of the board's existence. "We wish to return to fr-ee collective bargain­ ing, without being hampered or interfered with by government agencies or boards," SItJ representa­ The article in the last issue of the SEAFARERS LOG, tives declared at the hearing. The hearing was attended by Matthew Duexposing the Trotskyites (Socialist Workers Party) for the anti-union wreckers that they are, was long overdue. shane, SlU Legislative Representative; Paul Hall, Talks Stalled, SUP Takes Strike Vete The threat of a tie-up on the West Coast developed this week as the Sailors Union of the Pa­ cific began taking a strike vote. Results of the'balloting will be made known on Monday. Meanwhile, SUP men held stop-work meetings in West Coast ports to jliscuss the status of the union's negotiations for a new contract with the operators. No date for a strike has been set, but will be decided upon if the vote authorizes a strike. •Negotiations have been imder way for three months, with the SUP demanding a pension and welfare plan, wage increases from $10 to $25 a month, and reten­ tion of union jurisdiction on coastwise yissels in the Alaska trade. Enemies Of Labor Considering that the Trotskyites have been around for some twenty years, the job should have been done long ago. But, as the letters that have been coming into the I.OG office from all over the country and all segments of the labor movement show, it was a job that was apprecia­ ted by all who have ever come in close contact with these self-styled "revolutionaries." Our only regret was that lack of space prevented us from an even longer study of their scabby organization. We should have liked, particu­ larly, to have recounted the story of the Kronstadt sailors, an episode which the Stalinists and Trotskyites have never been able to live down. The Kronstadt sailors — 2J,000 strong — were the backbone of the Russian Revolution and the civil war against the reactionaries in the years that followed. Trotsky called them the "flower and pride of the revolutionary forces." When the fighting ended, in 1921, the Russian work­ ers called upon the communists to ante up on the promises they had made. Particularly they wanted the wartime restrictions abolished. They demanded freedom of the {Continued on Page 2) Sectetary-Treasurer of the lantic and Gulf District and First Vice-President of the In­ ternational; and Morris Weisberger. East Coast Representa­ tive of the Sailors Union of the Pacific and SIU Vice-President. The other AFL seagoing un­ ions at the hearing—the Mas­ ters, Mates and Pilots, and the Radio Officers Union—supported the SIU stand. The position of the SIU and the other AFL maritime unions is based on the confident feeling that, they can secure more for their membership in war bonuses and risk insurance, through imrestricted collective bargaining, than would be obtained from ar­ bitrary awards made by the Board. At the hearings, however, the CIO maritime . unions — the Na­ tional Maritime Union, Marine Cooks and Stewards and the Ma- Seafarers Asks NLRB To Speed Certification Of Union As Bargaining Agent For CS Seamen ' Citing the' Cities Service Oil Cities Service Oil Company and To date, 185 Cities Service em­ fused to sign are among the 185 Company's brazen defiance of the American Tankermen's Asso­ ployees have been fired by the dismissed to date. the laws governing labor-man­ ciation—^both of which were pre­ company because they were sus­ The company's policy has been agement relations and its policy viously ruled illegal by the pected of Union sympathies and to openly ignore the democratic activities. Charges of unfair la­ processes and has blocked le­ of mass firings and coercion of NLRB, the SIU recalled." employees with Union sympa­ In urging the Board to speed bor practices have been filed gally-guaranteed rights of its thies, the SIU Atlantic and Gulf action, the Union said that the against the company by the men personnel to choose their own District this week called upon company must be made to real­ involved with the NLRB region­ collective bargaining agent free the National Labor Relations ize that the law governing labor- al office. Yet dismissals continue from cooericion and reprisals. The Cities Service Tanker Board to speed action on certi­ management relations "is not a at an accelerated rate. Men's Association is a continua­ fication of the SIU as collective mere scrap of paper." It must COMPANY THREATENS tion under another name of the bargaining agent for CS tanker- also be demonstrated to the com­ Unlicensed Employees Collective Cities Services also is attempt­ , men. pany's employees that the com­ ing to force company-dominated Bargaining Agency of Cities Ser­ In a telegram to tlie Board in pany is not all-powerful and ex­ union (Cities Service Tanker vice Oil Company which the Washington, Secretary -Treasurer empt from the law the Union Men's Association) on its em­ NLRB ruled was company-dom­ Paul Hall pointed out that "de­ said. ployees and threatening repris­ inated, and of its successor the spite designation of the SIU by The complete text of the Un­ als to those refusing to sign American Tankermen's AssociaCities Service employees in two ion message, addressed "to Frank pledge cards. Men who have re­ (Contimied on Page 3) NLRB elections, the company Kleiler, Director of the NLRB, brazenly refuses to answer the follows: Union's repeated requests to en­ TEXT ter collective bargaining nego­ tiations." The SIU A&G District re­ One hour before the scheduled extended until 12:01 AM, Dec. The telegram revealed that 185 spectfully urges the NLRB to deadline, the-AFL Masters, Mates 16. Cities Service crewmen had been speed action on its pending cer­ and Pilots last Tuesday post­ The threatened strike would fired to date by the company be­ tification as collective bargain­ poned for 30 days a strike call have tied up tight all shipping cause of their Union sympathies, ing agent for unlicensed per­ which would have tied up all on the East and Gulf Coasts im­ and that dismissals vfere contin­ sonnel in the Cities Service Oil Atlantic and Gulf coast shipping. mediately. The member unions of Company to halt company's con­ The strike deferment was made the powerful AFL Maritime uing daily. tinued flagrant disregard of pro­ at the request of goverrunent Trades Department announced CTMA PHONY visions of the Labor-Manage­ mediators, who are attempting to that full support would be given Moreover, the Union message ment Relations Act. settle the dispute between the its affiliate, a decision reached declared, the company is attempt­ Despite designation of SIU by officers union .and the operators at a meeting in New York early ing to force CTMA, the company Cities Service employees as col­ over a new contract. this week. dominated "union," down the lective bargaining agent in two The peace plan is subject to Attending the MTD meeting throats of its personnel, threat­ NLRB elections — the company approval of the MM&P mem­ were representatives of the SIU, ening reprisals to those refusing brazenly refuses to answer Un­ bership and the employers. Both SUP, ILA, ROU and the MM&P. to sign pledge cards. ion's repeated requests to enter sides have until Monday, Nov. The principal stumbling block The CTMA organization is a collective bargaining "h e g o t i a- 21, to approve or reject the in the dispute is the MM&P's replica of two other Cities Serv­ tions. More than that", company truce. If approval is -given, the demand for rotary hiring of all ice dominated company unions^ continues its policy of mass fir­ terms of the contract between the men below First Mates, to aid the Unlicensed Employees Col­ ings and cooercion of employees deck officers and the operators, in spreading employment among lective Bargaining Agency of suspected of Union sympathies. which expired Sept. 30, will l?e its members. MM&P Delays Strike For Month Engiheera Beneficial Asaoelation — sided with the ship­ owners and favored continuance of the board to settle disputes over war risk bonuses and in­ surance. The ClO-shipowner's view was also shared by the in­ dependent Marine Firemen's Un­ ion. Dushane, in presenting the po­ sition of the SIU and the other AFL unions, pointed out that the Board was originally "set up to provide machinery for the settlement of disputes" during the war. But the war is over, and the Board no longer has valid reason for existence, he stated. TO IGNORE BOARD Therefore, the SIU spokesman said, the Union wished to record the fact that it does not recog­ nize the board's jurisdiction over bonuses to be paid seamen trav­ elling in waters where floating mines and other war hazards may exist. The SIU is anxious for a re­ turn to the procedure followed before establishment of the Mar­ itime Emergency War Board, when it negotiated the highest bonus scales in the industry for its membership. In the famed War Bonus Strike of 1941, the SIU negotiated pre­ cedent-setting bonus payments after a government board at­ tempted to arbitrarily establish rates of payment. The govern­ ment stepped in when negotia­ tions between the SIU and the operators were stalemated, and recommended payments that the Union regarded as being entirely insufficient. The strike was called despite warnings from the government mediators that it would recom­ mend nationalization of the mer­ chant marine. As a result of the Union's militant stand, the mem­ bership won a 100 percent bonus for travel in war areas, plus five dollars for every day spent in ports in combat areas, plus $150 for every time they entered war zones. This later became a pat­ tern for the industry. The SIU's insistence upon un­ fettered negotiations was again proven successful in 1946, when it called the general strike in protest against the War Stabil­ ization Board's ruling that raises won from the operator in col(Continued on Page 3) New York Meeting The next meeting of the New York Branch will be held once again at Roosevelt Auditorium, 100 E. 17th St., corner 4th Avenue, on No­ vember 23, 7 PM. �THE SEAFARERS Page Two SEAFARERS LOG , Published Every Other Week by the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District LOG Friday, November 18, 1949 "Ttoiee c£.akind Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor At 51 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. HAnover 2-2784 Reentered as second class matter August 2, 1949, at the Post Office in New York, N.Y., under the Act of August 24. 1912. 267 Enemies Of Labor (Continued from Page 1) press, speech and assembly, "liberation of all arrested socialist and non-partisan workingmen." "They don't want to live by the decrees of the Bolsheviki," said one of their leaflets; "they want to control their own destinies." The Kronstadt sailors, "the flower of the revolution­ ary forces," backed these demands, and gave support to a group of striking workers who were, locked out of their factories by the Lenin-Trotsky-led communists. Immediately Lenin and Trotsky labelled them "inter­ ventionists" and tools of the French. Trotsky, as chair­ man of the Revolutionary Military Soviet, threatenec to "shoot you like pheasants." And he did. Within two weeks, the Kronstadt sailors were "liquidated," many of them — including women and children — shot down ia cold blood. The rest of them were sent to prisons and concentration camps as punish­ ment for daring to raise democratic demands against the communist dictatorship. The Kronstadt story is not an isolated incident. So­ viet history is full of cases of "comrades" who were eased out of the communist party by bullets carefully inserted into their skulls. There is no integrity, no morality, no principle in the communist movement — whether Stalinist or Trotskyite — any more than there was in Hitlerism. They are C. BROWN both enemies of the American worker, and must be driven E. CHATTERTON out of the trade union movement. M. DIKUM Not all our enemies are on the "left." The fascists F. JACOBSON and other would-be Hitlers, too, would like to smash our R. REED trade unions. But whereas the Stalinists and Trotskyites try J. H. MCELROY to Vbore from within" the unions, the fascist finks try to A. LOPEZ . , T. DALLEY destroy them from the outside, so the chances are that you won't meet any organized group within labor organiza­ XXX tions. But it is a good idea to know what these organiza­ BALTIMORE HOSPITAL tions are, and not to be taken in by their phony slogans. E. GAME Here are some of the worst ones: R. PEARSON Christian National Crusade, Christian Nationalist W. L. ADKINS These are the Union Brothers ourrently in the marine hospitals, Party and Patriotic Tract Society are all run-by the no­ as reported N. T. TALA by the Port Agents. These Brothers find time hanging L. G. LARONDE torious rabble-rouser, Gerald L. K. Smith. Smith also heavily on.their hands. Do what you can to cheer them up by K. PUCHALESKI publishes the violently anti-Semitic Cross and the Flag writing them. D. H. BRUNIE magazine. MOBILE HOSPITAL H. E. BONEWALL' E. LYNCH Citizens Protective League is a rallying .point for R. R. SIERRA E. R. IDELL F. T. REYNOLDS German Bund and native Fascist elements. SIDNEY SWITZER P. E. DARROUGH L. HOWARD CARLOS MATT . E. F. PAUL Constitutional Educational League publishes thousands J. C. STEWART M. J. LUCAS W. J'. KENNELLY of pamphlets which it sells at high profits. D. H. MILLER R. L. LAMBERT R. W. BELL Loyal American Group Union primarily promotes a 4" 4" JOHN B. DOLAN E. W. HENDERSON BOSTON HOSPITAL hatemongering paper called Common Sense. FRANK NEARING L. HEALY Lutheran Research Society has no connection with JOE GREENBAUM A. M. KASAITIS. L. R. TICKLE IVAN A. THOMAS E. WATERMAN any official Lutheran church but has sponsored speeches PETER KOGOY A. L. MASTER it X it FRANK ALASAVICH by members of Gerald L. K. Smith's organizations. J. M. BERGERIA VIC MILAZZO NEW ORLEANS HOSPITAL National Blue Star Mothers is another violently antiJ. HARRIS R. BOLDUG Semitic group. R. CRONIN R. H. GRAF it it National Economic Council is an outlet for much J. DENNIS J. YUKAS F. LANDRY reactionary business propaganda. Its leader, Merwin K. STATEN ISLAND HOSPITAL ••XXX H. F. LAGAN BERNARD JURROWSKI Hart, has a long anti-Semitic record. SAN FRANCISCO HOSPITAL C. ELLARD Nationalist Action League works closely with the ARCHIE KING L. WILLIS FRED VYKRUTA SAM DRURY National Blue Star Mothers and Gerald L. K. Smith. L. LANG SAL MANCINI ALTON LEACH Pro-American Information Bureau is a clearing house MICHAEL ARMANDO C. R. HONEYCUTT A. LOMAS for hate literature. P. ROBERTS WILHELM PIETERS WILLIE WATSON A. MAUFFRAY JOSE REYES Protestant War Veterans is a one-man organization R. SALDANA W. J. WOLFE J. KEENAN publishing anti-Semitic and anti-Catholic papers and ROYAL HARGRAVES B. K. JOHNSON J. F. GAMBLICH THOMAS ISAKSEN magazines. F. B. CAILLOUET JOHN C. LONG XXX If you come across any of these outfits, tell them off. JOE HERNANDEZO. HOWELL W. K. SUTHERLIN Tell them -that you classify them along with the Stalinist R. G. ANDERSEN SAVANNAH HOSPITAL H. REMME P. ALBANESE and Trotskyite commies as enemies of labor. R. W. CARROLTON V. L. COASH RICHARD GRALICKX / They are three of a kind, and deserve to be handled ANDREW 0. A. GARDNER A. PANEPINTO AHLSTROM the same way. J. ACKERMAN J. E. TASSIN WILLIAM ROACH Men Now h no Mmmo Hos/utak �Fddayt Noirwnbet 18, 1849 TOE SEAFARERS MWEB Interferes With Free Collective Bargaining, Says SIU Visitors At Shipboard Meeting On SS Puerto Rico Congressmen and BIU crewmembers of SS Puerlo Rico give John Forsylhe, General Coun­ sel lo Ihe House Education and Labor Committee, a big hand as he addresses shipboard meet­ ing en route to Puerto Rico. Seated at table at which Forsythe is standing, from left to right, are Congressmen John Lesinski, of Michigan, committee chairman; Carroll D. Kearns of Penn­ sylvania, Charlies Howell of New Jersey, Augustine B. Kelley of Pennsylvania, and Harold Velde of Illinois. In dark suit and standing behind Congressman Kelley is Walter J. Mason, AFL legislative representative, who also spoke at the shipboard session. At the meeting, the Congressional delegation viewed the SIU films, "Battle of Wall Street," and "This Is the SIU." The members of the House Labor Committee travelled aboard the Bull Lines ship to Puerto Rico lo investigate labor conditions there and in the Virgin Islands. In letters to the SIU and the Bull Lines, the Congresismen lauded the "excellent service provided to the passengers of the ship by every member of the ship's company." They added that the manner in which SIU crewmembers performed their duties was a "credit to them­ selves and their Union." • Seafarers Hits 'Brazen DefnuKe' jemce (Continued from Page I) lion, likewise declared illegal by the NLRB. Current policy of company is nothing but extension of acts previously ruled as unfair labw practices in the matter of Cities Service and the National Mari­ time Union. NLRB in this in­ stance issued a cease and desist order directed at company and was upheld by US Circuit Courts in an enforcement order. We feel this continued defiance of the law must be halted once and for all and that the company must recognize that the law gov­ erning labor-management rela­ tions is not a mere scrap of pa­ per. , MEN ARE VICTIMS In behalf of the CS employees who are Victims of this gross violation of law we ask that the Board take steps to speed action on certification of SIU as collec­ tive bargaining agent on com­ pany vessels. Company must be made to understand it is not exempt from responsibilities and obligations of the law in the democratic community. Its per­ sonnel must be shown that com­ pany's masquerade of omnipo­ tence in ignoring the laws of oyr land is without substance and that they are entitled to protec­ tion within the full meaning of the laws. Therein lies our reason for this request that action on certifica­ tion be expedited. May we have an early reply from you in this regard^ PAUL HALL, Secretary-Treasuzer Atlantic and Gulf District S^farers International Union (Continued from Page I) lective bargaining could not go into effect. On the tenth day of the beef, the government agency reversed its stand, and the raises were allowed to go into effect. Once again the rest of the maritime unions profited by the SIU's militant stand. The Union's opposition to con­ tinuance of the Maritime War Emergency Board steihs from its traditional policy of dealing straight across the table with the shipowners, free from gov­ ernmental interference, in all matters involving the welfare, wages and working conditions of its membership. The correctness of this policy has been demonstrated in ajl comparisons of gains made by free collective bargaining and those awards granted by gov­ ernment agencies. Although the CIO unions and the Marine Firemen supported continuance of the MWEB, the fact that the Board could be an instrument for setting lower bonuses and insurance payments is borne out by the united stand of the shipowners alsn favoring the board's continued existence. MAJORITY MEMBERS: JOHN LXtlNtKI, MICH.. CHAIRMAN ORAHAM A. SARDCN, N. C. AUCUtTINC 0. KCU.CV. PA. ADAM C. ROWCLL. JR.. N. V. JOHN •. WOOD, OA. JOHN r. KCNNEDV, MASS. WINOATC H. LUCAS. TCX. CLCVCLANO M. BAILCV. W. VA. LEONARD IRVINO, MO. CARL D. RCRKtNS. KY. CKARLU R. HOWELL, N. J. HUOO S. SIMS. S. C. ANDREW JACOeS. IND. THOMAS H. BURKE. OHIO TOM STEED. OKLA. ROY W. WIER, MINN, Page Three LOG MINORITY MEMBERS: EIGHTY-FIRST CONGRESS Committee on education and ICafaor HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congresisi of tfje ?Hni'tcb States: raasljinBton 25, 0. C. JOttPH ROSKI. CHIEF cum SAMUEL K. MCCONNCLL. JP.. PA. RALRH W. OWINN. N. Y. WALTER e. BREHM. OHIO WINT IMtTH. KAHS. CARROLL D. KEARNS. PA. RICHARD M. HIXOH. CALlP. THRUSTON BALLARD MORTON. K THOMAS H. WERDCL. CALIF. HAROLD H. vELOe. ILL. JOHN O. GRAHAM, MINORITY CLERK PROFESSIONAL STAFF JOHN S. FORSTTHC GENERAL COUNSEL JOSEPH S. JAROSZ RESEARCH SPECIALIST FRANK E. BOYER INVESTIGATOR San Juan, Puerto Kico November x4, Mr Paul Hail, Secretery-Trcaaurer seafarers Internetlonal Union 51 Beaver Street, New York, New York Dear Mr Bail: The undersigned members oi a subconin.ittee or the Committee on Education and Labor recently visited Puerto Hlco anc tnc Virgin lalanas for the purpose or investigating the cricct or the Fair Labor Standards Act upon those Islands. We traveled from New York to Puerto Rico on the s. s. Puerto Rico, one of the Bull Insular line ships. We wish to t^c this opportunity to compliment you of the exccnent service provided to the passeng'rs of the ahlp by every member of the ships company. Without exception they pcrformeo their auties in a manner which waa a credit to themselves and to tneir union. Every employee appeared to take a personal Interest In insuring that the passengera should have a pleasant voyage. Sincerely yours. In fact, at the hearings, which were held to determine the ad­ visability of continuing the board and its functions, the shipowners called for decreases in the pres­ ent war bonus payments. The board will render an opin­ ion on the opposing views early next year, after conducting fur­ ther hearings in December and January. We ai-e here representing the Seafarers International Union of North America and its affiliates who are signatories of the State­ ment of Principles. We wish to inform this newly constituted board that we are opposed to the continuance of the Maritime War Emergency Board. The text of the SIU statement: We wish to return to free col­ lective bargaining without being hampered or interferred with by Government Agencies or Boards. Even though the Statement of Principles, which established this board, guaranteed that collective bargaining would in no instance be impaired or restricted, we find instances where shipowners have refused to negotiate with some of our affiliated unions, using the Maritime War Emergency Board as an excuse not to negotiate on our bonus demands. This, in spite of the fact of the very grave and increasing dangers in certain areas at this very moment. Further, the Maritime War Emergency Board was set up to provide machinery for the settle­ ment of disputes without inter­ ruption of service or stoppages of work during the period of the war. We contend that we are now in a different era. PROFIT MOTIVE Our contracted operators ^re not now engaged in any so-call­ ed war effort. They are instead now sending vessels into danger areas for profit motives and nothing else. The shipowner today, in the main, is not bound by any rules as to where he sends his vessels, what cargoes he carries, or what he can make in the way of profit. We. therefore, strongly con­ tend that we should be free in the same manner, so as to bar­ gain for the best contract we can make with the shipowner and not have any outside inter­ ference by Government Agencies and Boards which, to put it mildly, are not only cumber­ some in operation, but in no way protect the working seaman's in­ terests. We finally contend, and we want the record to show, that in so far as the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union of North America and its affiliated unions are con­ cerned, the Statement of Prin­ ciples is no longer a legal and binding document on our organ­ izations. Statement issued by and in behalf of the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union of North America and its affiliates: MATTHEW DUSHANE, Legislative Rep., SIU PAUL HALL. Vice President, SIU MORRIS WEISBERGER. Vice President, SIU ^ �Page Four I;! W,r in 1 San Francisco Has Two Good Shipping Weeks THE SEAFARERS Friday. November 18, 1949 LOG THE BATTLE OF WALL STREET" STILL A SMASH HIT f* G€N€RflL DRIVERS & HELPERS LOCALUNiON N! 554 By JEFF MORRISON AttUi(rt«<l wMt UM SAN FRANCISCO —The past two weeks showed some fairly good shipping here. We wish we could report that the next two weeks look as good, but there are nothing but in-transit ships scheduled so far. Oiu: payoffs were the Young America, on the Far East run, and the Monroe Victory, an intercoastal job. Both of these Wa­ terman ships signed on again. A number of vessels called at Frisco, these being the Fairland, a Waterman intercoastal; the Loyola Victory, also Waterman and intercoastal, and two Isth­ mian ships on the Far East run, the Steel Rover and Steel Ven­ dor. The payoffs were clean and the in-transit ships only had a few routine beefs which were no particular trouble. All were set­ tled in SIU style. The San Francisco Marine Hos­ pital lists seven Seafarers as pa­ tients this week: Sam Drury, Al- AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR PHONES; WE 4484 WE 4485 WE 4486 OMAHA Z, NE81IA8IA November 12, 1949 Albert A. Bernstein Educational Director Seafarers International Union Of N. A, 51 Beaver Street Now York 4, New York. - .V , Dear Sir & Brother: ^ " We are returning to you Wall Street". We did not issue papers or otherwise relative to but rather confined the showing ship. your movie "The Battle of any publicity in the news­ the showing of this picture, exclusively to our member­ The members of our Joint Council were impressed with the picture and as a result we had a showing of the picture in each of our local meetings affiliated with our Joint Council, Because of the showing of this film the attendance at each of our meetings increased and a great deal of ccmiment was made by our members. Because of the interest expressed we would appreciate it very much if you would send to ua your other film entitled "THI3 IS THE SIU". Our meetings start the 28th of November and we have a meeting each night for approximately 10 days. Thanking you in advance I i^emai.i Praternally yours, JL GOjraw ton Leach, A. Tomas, Willie Wat­ son, R. Saldana, J. Keenan and Thomas Isaksen. Scheduled to call in the next couple of weeks are the Jeff Davis, Twin Falls Victory, Hast­ ings, Gateway City and the Kenyon Victory. We don't expect mcare than a few replacements to be called for by any of these vessels. There are few men on the Seattle beach right now, but this is fortunate in view of the fact that no payoffs are sched­ uled. The weather is lousy here and the fish, according to reports, are not biting. But then, we don't have any time to fish, anyway. So it really doesn't matter. Omaha Teamsters join other unions in praise of 'The Battle of Wall Street," SIU mm Of the 1948 strike against the New York Stock' and Curb Exchanges. By JAMES SHEEHAN PHILADELPHIA — Shipping smiled on Seafarers in the city of Brotherly Love during the period just ended. A sharp im­ provement was noted in the num­ ber of men shipped compared to the port's figures during the pre­ vious two weeks. The vessels paying off here were the Bienville, Warhawk and Golden City, Waterman; Arlyn, Rosario, Bull; Alexandra, J. M. Carras; The Cabins, Mathiasen; Northwestern Victory, Vic­ tory Carriers, and the Robin Trent, Robin. FEW BEEFS Most of the payoffs were hand­ led without any difficulty, the ships having come in clean. The Golden City has some disputed overtime beefs but this-money was collect^ for the men in­ volved at the payoff. The Northwestern Victory had one major beef. The ship spent 18 days in Cuba during which time no launch service was pro­ vided by the company for the crew. This beef was settled at the payoff, with each man in the crew getting two dollars per day for the 18 days, as provided in ou^ agreements. The sign-ons came off well, too. Here are the ships that sign­ ed on: Warhawk, Bienville, Azalea City, Waterman; Arlyn, Rosario, Bull; Northwestern Victory and The Cabins. We're hoping that we can re­ port that shipping continued along these lines, when we put in our appearance in the next issue of the LOG. See you then. Jifew York Shipping Hoids Up Weii Despite Conditions By JOE ALGINA NEW YORK—Considering the general situation in the maritime industry at present, shipping in this port has been fairly good during the past two weeks. There was a fair amount of activity here, including port pay­ offs and sign-ons. In the payoff column we had the following ships: Andrew Jackson, Claiborne, Beauregard, Warrior, Waterman; Ann Marie, Kathryn, Evelyn, Elizabeth, Puerto Rico, Carolyn, Suzanne, Frances, Bull; Steel By JIM DRAWDY Age, Steel Mariner, Steel Ap­ SAVANNAH — Not much to prentice, Isthmian; Seatrain New report from this point this week. Jersey; New London, Bull Run, Shipping has been slow. The Julesberg, Mathiasen; Cecil Bean, weather has been cold. And Dry-Trans; Cape Mohican, Mar those are the highlights for the Ancha; Ames Victory, Victory two-week period just ended. Carriers; Colabee, American Ha­ The Cape Nome, South Atlan- waiian; Christine, Carras; and tic, came in for a payoff and a the Crysstar, formerly the Evisign-on and the Greeley Victory, star, Triton.' Waterman, paid the port a visit. NO TROUBLE Neither of these ships had any All of these payoffs were dis­ beefs aboard. posed of in good shape; what Three of our members are in beefs there were have been set­ the local Marine Hospital this tled to the satisfaction of all week. They are R. W. Carrollton, concerned. C. A. Gardner, J. Ackerman. We Sign-ons during the past twothink it would be a nice gesture week period took place aboard if their former shipmates would the following-named ships: drop them a line. Allegheny Victory, Steel Na­ That's about all we have for vigator, Steel Flyer, Steel Trav­ this issue. We hope there'll be eller, Meredith Victory, Steel Ad­ an upswing in shipping and a vocate, Isthmian; Massmar, Callittle more activity on the local mar; John B. Waterman, Water­ front so that we can give you man; Robin Locksley, and the something to read. I Michael, Carras. The appearance Shipping, Weather Chill Port Savannah George 0%ara Recording Secretary ShippingFigures Rise Sharply In Philadelphia of the Michael was a welcome DuPonts. With all the hollering pected to perform his duties, and sight, since this ship just came these guys have been doing if he falls down on the job, he out of lay-up. We're always hap­ about being driven against the can't very well expect the Union py, of course, to see one of the wall by employee demands, they to go to bat for him. ships come back into the fold. now find that ^ they are more This doesn't mean that a Just in case any one still prosperous than ever. Steward has to do any appledoubts the potential harm exist­ REMINDER polishing with the company. He ing in the atmosphere created by I think this is a good time to simply has to know how to run the Taft-Hartley law, he has only remind the Stewards aboard his department and do so effi­ to take note of the news out of SlU-contracted ships that they ciently. In other words, he Washington this week. The fines have a job to perform, just as should know and do his job imposed on the United Mine do the rest of the crew. A Stew­ just as the rest of the men are Workers and its president, John ard going aboard ship is ex­ expected to. L. Lewis, were upheld by the high courts and this week the Union had to pay over a million dollars. Lewis himself was fined $20,000. Br CAL TANNER SOAK THE UNION It appears obvious that the MOBILE—No sign of improve­ the slowest we have had for purpose of these heavy fines is ment in shipping was noted dur­ quite some time, and we hope to weaken the union. About the ing the past two weeks in this that the next two weeks will only conclusion that can be port, and activity must be re­ show some improvement. drawn from this horrible state ported as slow. All payoffs and sign-ons were of affairs is that the efforts of smooth, with only a few minor There were eight ships paying organized labor to have the Taftbeefs popping up on some of Hartley law repealed must and off, along with six sign-ons and these ships. However, these were one ship in-transit. settled to the satisfaction of all should be redoubled. While workers are being tossed Those paying off were the Pur­ hands. on the unemployed heap and big due Victory, which went into Again, we're asking the Bro­ business is crying that it can't layup; the Andrew Jackson, thers to have just a wee bit afford anything that would make Fairisle, M Tning Light, Alcoa more- patience. The Hall will the working man's lot a bit more Cavalier, IV-rville, Fairhope, soon be ready for all-around use pleasant, the financial pages Monarch of he Sea, and the Al­ and if we must say so ourselves, we think all hands will agree show that the giant corporations coa Clipper. are doing all right for them­ On the si^n-on side, we had that this has been soi):iething the Fairisle 'Morning Light, Ib­ worth waiting for. selves. erville, Mon ch of the Sea, Fair- Just wait until you see the General Motors has announced hope, and f^e Clipper. results of our new alteration job. an eight-dollar dividend for each share of stock in the outfit, one- The Bessc ler Victory was the Seafarers stopping by in Mobile quarter of which — 10 million vessel whic'i called in-transit. will find the comforts available shares — 'isr controlled by the Shipping on these vessels was here hard to duplicate elsewhere. Mobile Shows No Improvemeiit �Friday, November 18, 1949 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Five Never To Say Goodbye By EDWARD R. KAHRS Sailing notice was posted for Slim was already in the messsix o'clock Friday morning. Ste­ haU drinking coffee, when the You would have known Slim wards stores were taken on; Sea. four to eight watch called the ' for ^ sailor the moment you se' watches were set for midnight. deck gang to stand by at six eyes on him. He was a natural Union delegates were elected. o'clock. The sun, just above the as the theatre people would s%y. Most of the crew went ashore horizon, was squinting a red Instinctively, you knew he was for their last chance at America eye, trying to see through the more at home in dungarees anc before sailing time. Only the reddish haze covering the river checked red shirt than in the few men on watch and Slim re­ and the bay beyond. finest suit money could buy. mained aboard. STAND BY Slim would wander from the He walked with the sligh The haze was beginning to lift weaving gait common to sailing messhall to his forecastle to the when the Chief Mate stuck his gangway. On some of these fre­ meni His eyes spoke a purpose head in the messhall door and quent trips, he would talk for in life but, try as you might, told the Bosun to stand by fore you could never fathom this and aft. purpose. His glance would flick Slim drifted back aft with the over you, then move on to rest of the twelve to four watch. something else, constantly search­ The Second Mate was already ing. warming up the winch. A tug You knew you could follow was standing by in the river. in Slim's footsteps, but you The Captain shouted from the knew also that you could never bridge to let go all but the stern get the full meaning from life line aft. All but the stern line as Slim did. was pulled in and fiaked on deck. CASUAL-LIKE Slim leaned on the rail to The way Slim casually drag­ rest for a minute when he saw ged a cigarette from a pack, and the girl. She didn't see him paused amidst the jostling awhile with the gangway watch, though, for she kept looking throng on the main street to on others he would stand look­ back and forth along the length light up, you knew nothing ing up and down the dock, say­ of the ship's rail. would disturb him very much ing nothing. BUSY TIME —or, almost nothing. Finally, in the wee hours of The order came to let go all Sailors are quite immune to the morning, when the last of lines aft, and Slim was busy for the unusual. In fact, it wouldn't the straggling crew had headed a few minutes flaking the line surprise one sailor to find an­ for their bunks, Slim stretched on the deck. other sailor behind the Presi­ out on some tarps by number Free from the dock, the ship's dent's desk in the White House. three hatch. He was still awake bow began swinging toward the It didn't surprise anyone that when the watch changed at four middle of the river. Slim met the girl in an art gal­ o'clock, gazing up at the starry sky. The Pilot was turning the ship lery. It just never occurred to anyone to ask how he came to be in an art gallery. He was just there, that's all. The girl must not have been surprised, either. If she was, no one ever heard her mention the fact. She seemed to take Slim as he was, without bothering to wonder or worry about the past, or future. They were the well balanced couple. Her quiet, dark beauty and lively manner made the perfect lace border for the Irish The ship was almost loaded now. Number one hatch boards were in place. Numbers four and five hatches would be finished tonight. Numbers two and three would be finished tomorrow night. It wouldn't take long to take on bunkers after the hatches were finished, so the ship would probably sail early Friday morn­ ing. (EDITOR'S NOTE: We enjoyed reading this story, and we feel sure that all of you did. too. However, in the interests of keeping this tale on an even romantic keel. Brother Kahrs did not write the true ending to Slim's adventure. This is what happened: Slim and the girl got married, but when his shipmates came back to the States, they promptly filed charges against him. and Slim was fined $50 by the membership for jumping ship. Sailors may be "quite immune to the unusual." but not when the unusual involves breaking Union regulations and jeopardizing their organization. Slim and the girl are still married — and Slim has never jumped ship since.) "CONGEESSIONAL RECORD—APPENDIX Seafarers International Union EXTENSION OP REMARKS OP HON. LOUIS B. HELLER OF NEW TORK NEAR FINISH to head down the river to the the handkerchief and began us­ oil docks. This turning threw ing it on her eyes. Under the fantail, the screw was churning the mud and wa­ ter into a reddish foamy mixture, and .shooting it out behind the ship in a steady stream. DECISION MADE A tug snuggled up close to the ship, much as a baby pig snug­ gles up to an old sow. Several birds were making early morn­ ing practice raids on some gar­ bage floating in the river. Slim stood for a while deep the fantail in full view of the in thought, watching the dock dock. Then the girl spotted Slim. where the girl stood dwindling The distance was too great to in size. Suddenly, he shucked off his hear what she was shouting. She must have realized this, for sud­ coat and, shoes and dived into denly she stopped shouting, and the muddy water to begin the stood there waving a white hand­ long swim back to shore. kerchief in her outstretched Only a landlubber would have hand. Finally, she quit waving asked him why. What A Congressman Thinks Of The SfO: From The 'Rerord' IN THE HOUSE OP REPRESENTATIVES linen Slim. They walked through the park or went to a picture, sometimes holding hands, al­ ways smiling or laughing, but never angry or moody. She gave Slim a large picture which he hung under the mir­ ror in his locker. He slipped ashore one night with a large manila envelope. Those who saw him go didn't ask him if he was carrying his picture to the girl. a short story Wednesday, October 5,1949 Mr. HELLER. Mr. Speaker, a couple of weeks ago an Invitation was extended by Mr. A1 Bernstein, international repre­ sentative, Seafarers International Union, Atlantic and Gulf district, to myself and other Members of the House to visit the Atlantic and Gulf dutrict headquarters of the Seafarers International Union in New York. As a Congressman from the Brooklyn district embracing part of New York's waterfront, I felt it was my duty to accept the invitation. This union of seafaring men, through Mr. Bernstein, expressed a desire to build greater understanding between the leg­ islative representatives of the people and their representatives on the economic front. Desirous of improving that un­ derstanding and because I wanted to see how a maritime union, whose members are so vital a part of. our economy, func­ tions. I am glad I made that visit, and I wish to review it for the benefit of my colleagues. The SiU headquarters is located In New York's financial district in the heart of the shipping center. The six-story building also houses the New York branch of the union. Perhaps the most striking thing aoout this particular union to an outside ob­ server, is the air of informality, the manto-man relationships between the ofiBr cials and the membership. I. should imagine this is the kind of relationship that exists among seafaring men aboard ship, and the union has admirably trans­ ferred it to its shore-side apparatus. Proip this relationship stems the dem­ ocratic- process, which the' union reMgiously adheres to in every phase of its activities, as T observed in the course of my visit. The union oflBcials bypassed nothing in the visit. I saw how the seafarers maintain their records, with their complete data on the » membership and the finances. All of the union records are available for inspection by thp membership. In fact, the union encourages interest in these aspects of its operations. Elected committees of members inspect the books every week. At the Seafarers I had an opportunity to see the hiring hall, backbone of today's free maritime trade-unionism, in opera­ tion. Here is where the democratic, equitable system of rotary shipping is utilized every hour on the hour. This method of dispatching men to jobs—on a first-come-first-served basis—represents the greatest single attainment in the in­ terest of maritime labor and I learned that it has proved beneficial to the em­ ployers as well as the workers. It is the militant desire to protect this system of employment, from which the SIU's principal objection to the TaftHartley law arises. For the SIU, and the other maritime unions, asserts that the Taft-Hartley law places this precious symbol of free trade-unionism in jeop­ ardy. The SIU's desire to acquaint its mem­ bership with the structure and function­ ing of their union i$ well demonstrated in a movie called This Is the SIU, which I took 20 well-spent minutes to witness. The movie, while' high-lighting the attdlnments made by the union in the field of wages and working conditions for the membership, also shows the members why they pay dues. The spending of each dollar, as the movie points out, is calculated to make the SIU membership the best represented seamen in the world. I would heartily recommend this movie to all who are interested In knowing how a sound union functions. I also learned that the SIU operates on the theory that a well-informed mem­ bership is the greatest insurance for con­ tinued democracy. The union publica­ tions, notably the official organ, the Sea­ farers Log, are black and white examples of the practice of this theory, I dai'esay that few publications reveal so great a ^ I• • % * t" OCTOBER 5^ degree of membership participation. . in Its pages any member can—to use one of its colorful figures of speech—"blow his lid" on any matter in which the welfare qf the mei-Tbership is concerned. The pagSs of the paper are sort of a testing ground, and niany ideas expres.sed in it by Individual members later emerge as union policy. Another and interesting phase of the union's activities is the providing of recreation for its members while they ., are on the beach, waiting for jobs via the rotary shipping board. Seafaring unions, like the SIU differ from shoreside unions in se^ral respects. The recreation hall offers one example. Un­ like shoreside workers, the men who sail our merchant fleet are dependent upon their union almost .24 hours a day. Not only for economic representation but for a means of recreation and relaxation. This need the SIU meets foursquare. Comfortable lounging facilities are available. Checker and chess games are in constant progress. Radios and tele­ vision work around the clock. On the walls are displayed samples of members' talents and craftsmanship—paintings, unusual examples of rope splicing, and the like. Briefly, I would say that the SIU is a good example of clean, sound tradeunionism. Its members, most of whom are now young, vigorous Americans who wish to make seafaring a life-long career, practice democracy in peace in their union, just as most of them fought to preserve this precious heritage in the recent war. Such trade-unionism can never harm our country. Rather it is essential that it continue unfettered if democracy is to grow and develop as an instrument of free men. ' I ask no one to accept my observations as the gospel truth.. Instead I would recommend that my colleagues avail themselves of the opportunity to witness a democratic trade-union in action and see for themselves. It is one way in which we Representa­ tives can learn the needs, problems, and accomplishments of a section of our constituency. �Page Six THE S E A¥ ARE RS*L O Q Grand Dame 'Murphy' Mourned By Friends Friday, NoiNlmber 18, 1949 South Atlantic SS Co. Praises Crew For Aid In Making Good Will Program A Success SIU Stewards Department men aboard South Atlantic Steam­ The death of the grand old lady and staunch Union ship Company vessels are con­ supporter, affectionately called "Murphy" by her legion tributing' in no small measure of friends in the SIU, was reported last week to the LOG to the success of the company's by Bill Gray, Ship's Delegate aboard the Seatrain New "Good Will Dinners" in foreign ports. Jersey. ® Few of Murphy's countless ad­ was good and that he needn't go Testimony to the efficiency of mirers knew her by her real without fo"bd as long as the gen­ the Seafarers comes from a name of Mrs. Mae "Montault. erous and understanding lady source that ought to know—the company office in Savannah. Re­ There was no rigid formality was around. Any SIU beef was Murphy's ports concerning the dinners are about the lady and it was this quality, along with others just beef, as well, and she pitched very complimentary, says the as endearing, that won her the in with as much vigor as the company. sterling and unquestioned reputa­ most died-in-therwool Union The "Good V/ill Dinners" are tion as a genuine friend of sea­ member. During strikes conduct­ part of South Atlantic's program men, and SIU members in par­ ed by the Seafarers, Murphy gave for building good will among the men" on the bricks seeming­ ticular. customers of the line in Europ­ ly unlimited supplies of cigar­ ean ports. Shilling men, export­ In New Orleans and elsewhere ettes. ers and civic officials are amongin the Gulf, Seafarers are mourn­ ing the passing of Murphy as an Mrs. Montault also turned over those invited to the dinners irreplaceable loss. As Brother her car to the Union men to be when the company's vessels tie Gray put it. Murphy's "love for used in the prosecution of the up abroad. the SIU was shown in practical beef whenever it was needed. Especially active in the good Here are four of the SS Southland's "good will ambassa­ ways all through our 'y days NEVER SAID "NO" will^ effort has been the SS dors" whose ^ing room savvy has been winning complimexits and whenever we really needed It is said that Murphy never Southland, whose crew recently for the South Atlantic Steamship Company in foreign ports. the aid that only true friends turned down any Seafarer and drew the company's praise. Rec­ No identification accompanied photo but ye Editor hazards could give." this guess—the third and fourth men from the left are A. W. it is reported that a heap of tes­ ognizing the crew's contribution, P. P. Imlay, personnel manager timony to this fact was uncov­ Mackin and D. Picaxelli, Messmen. Are we right or wrong, SHE REALLY CARED for South Atlantic, sent the fol­ gentlemen? ered at her death. Brother Gray Mrs. Montault, or Murphy was lowing ° . letter to -- the — SIU Port the proprietor of a restaurant said that hundreds of unpaid bijls i of Seafarers who lost their lives -^Sent in Savannah: concerning dinners held aboard his department contributed in a located next to Joe's place on Iberville Street in New Orleans. in the war years were kept by "We desire to express apprec­ are very complimentary, espec­ large measure to the excellence Here it was that she catered to the old lady as personal memen­ iation to all for the efforts made ially in regard to the .prepara­ of these dinners. toward making the "Good Will tion of the food and the manner "A continuance - of this fine seamen and demonstrated time tos. Dinners" a success. Reports re­ in which it was served. The performance will bring credit Jim Sistrunk, Chief Cook, for and again that the troubles and ceived from the SS Southland Steward and the members of to our ships and to their crews." whom Murphy had a special cares of Seafarers were also mat­ place in her heart, notified New ters of grave concern to her. Orleans Port Agent Bull ShepAt Murphy's, a seaman finding pard of the grand lady's passing. himself in tough financial straits Among the many floral pieces would always find that his credit at the funeral parlor where the By "SALTY DICK" body lay was a beautiful wreath i from Murphy's lads on the Seatrain New Jersey. A short time ago I saw a flock,... It would, be a good deal if behind the bar at the Blue The sentiments of the Seatrain of birds flying south. I decided all SlU-manned passenger ships Heaven is our friend Lee J. If you don't find linen men were expressed by Bill Gray to join them and here I am in could get out a crew news sheet. Harvey. He's also attending when you go aboard your New, Orleans. No, I didn't fly. . . A few guys can swing it with classes in air-conditioning and this way: ship, notify the Hall at once. "Murphy is now on her way Jack Parker has quit his job and a little effort. Most ships have refrigeration. . . Jim Collins is A telegram from Le Havre or to meet the boys she loved, the is entering the bar business. His a mimeograph machine, and cer­ waiting for a Far East run, Singapore won't do you any boys whose sacrifices paid off in new place, the "Sea Hawk," is tainly most of the guys have where he figures on running into good. It's your bed and you the form of freedom for all of a couple of blocks from the Hall something to say that we're all Julala, reputed to be a snake «have to lie in it. and Jack would like his buddies interested in. us." charmer of sorts. Jim is crazy to stop in. . . E. Reyes just told Billy Roach is in the Marine about snakes. men that you can get 15 pesos Hospital, that's bad. But he'll Zeke ^ablonski's girl flew HE CHASES THOSE BLUES AWAY for a dollar in B.A. In Brazil be leaving soon, that's good. over to New York from England they're giving 31 cruzeiros. Frank Cacioppo, 47, is search­ and she's waiting there for him. Leroy Clarke seems to be gain­ ing for a rich widow. Must be He's also the lucky one who had ing weight. On him it looks good under 80 though. . . The man his money transferred to New York before the pound was de­ valued. . . The head waiter on the Del Sud is none other than Woody Woodpecker, who left Kentucky where he manfactured mountain dew. Pelting the old apple almost at will, the SS Del Norte Tom Kotalik is expecting a Softball team registered a 6 to 2 victory over a Buenos junior about the end of January . Smithey Smith parks his Aires school aggregation on the latter's home grounds United Cab in front of the Hall diuring a recent stopover in thet for each call. He swore he'll Argentine port. Three home nms some pretty red faces in the never go on as a gloryhole from the bats of Seafarers Peter­ outfield, when a passing female steward again . . . William Scott. son, Tucker and Boyd were suf­ took thfeir eyes off the ball and QM, has been married for six ficient to put the game on ice their minds off the game. months to a~ Buenos Aires girl. The reporter for the English He plans on bringing her to the for the visitors. Interest in the game was step­ language Buenos Aires Herald States and, if possible, building ped up when the teams discarded has this to say of the embarrass­ a love nest in Florida. the rule that pitchers must toss ing incident: Since the lid has been down the ball underhanded, and al­ "One of the college runs was on horse racing, Pete Garza made while several of the ship's spends his time ai the Hall wait­ lowed overarm throws. Held scoreless in their first inn­ team were lost in admiration of ing to ship out. . . Sometiijie ago, ing at bat, the »SIU team found the local scenery. The 'scenery' I wrote that Tony Alleman and its batting eye in the next frame in question had auburn hair and Davis Danos were in love. with Crewmembers aboard Ihe SS Puerto Rico get a big lift and began building up the lead was wearing jodhpurs. Unfortu­ the same girl. The affair has from the cowboy ballads of "Dangerous Dallas Dan" Morin. which they held safely through­ nately for the college, the Ameri­ -been climaxed by a guy from who strums a mean guitar. Dan, an Engine man, can sure out the contest. cans recovered their poise be­ California who came along and build a fire under those blues, it is reported by his podnera~One of tlTe two rims given up fore further inroads on their took over. Both lads plan to take shipmates, thai is. The photo Is by Jim Colder. a long trip to forget. by the Del Norte boys caused lead could be made." 'Voice Of The Sea' AHENTION! SS Del Norte Softballers Rout Buenos Aires Outfit �Friday, November 18, 1849 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page Seven Digested Minutes Of Sill Ship Meetings Ssafiorr Sam Stgs• DEL NORTE. Gel. 12—C. A. Union property, with bill of sale Hancock, Chairman: T. J. Lewis. to be held by New Orleans Secreiary. The meeting opened Branch and "machine to be put with considerable discussion on ashore in Union Hall in case the problem of reducing the of ship laying up, sold or other­ noise ^coming from the Wipers' wise taken from SIU manning." quarters, so that the Watchmen 4 4 4. could sleep undisturbed. Several ALCOA CORSAIR, Oct. 2—L. Brothers including Gordano, Cleirke, Chairman; R. Slough. Briant, Hancock, Lyle and King Secretary. Delegates' reports ac­ spoke on the beef and offered cepted. Motions carried: That air ways of solving it. A motion car­ condition failure be investigated; ried recommending that, if sat­ that safety mat be placed in gal­ isfactory to parties concerned, ley for waiters. Tony Bourgot the Watchmen and Quartermas­ elected treasurer for baseball ters change foc'sles for a trial x .u • u i team and that he be empowered unUl .arrival in New Orleans; 11 .1"" It-®:?!!®?-! to make purchases of gear need­ this arrangement is not satisfac­ of $102; $59 is in the washing ed. LeRoy Clarke elected Ship's machine fund. Motion carried Delegate. tory, then officials are to be that Chief Stewardess be made asked to intervene to help vis 4 4 4 Treasurer of ship's fund. Bro­ arrive at a workable solution. FRANCES, Oct. 3—W, Janisch. ther Heilly accepted librarian's Brother Banning urged all to Chairman; M. Olson, Secretary. show consideration for their ship­ job. Big discussion in regard to fans 4, t 4, mates. The meeting chair-man in­ for Wiper's foc'sle. It was decided SANTA CLARA VICTORY, structed the Ship's and Engine to» refer matter of additional fans Sept. 18 — Jack Wooten, Chair­ Delegates to ask the Wipers to to Patrolman. Vote of thanks was man; Jack Christy, Secretary. try to keep the noise down in given to Chief Baker for im­ Engine Delegate reported that provements in baking. No beefs their foc'sles. Chief Electrician had missed ship in Steward's Department; few S. 4. S, % CHICKASAW, Oct. 8 —Mike in Wilmington. " No beefs in hours disputed overtime in Deck, Zelonka, Chairman; William' other departments. J. Smith el- four hours cargo time for Fire­ Hughes, Secretary. No beefs. Ac-lfotfd Sh^P^ Delegate. Patrolman men disputed. tion to be taken on recommenda- is to determine cause of Electri4 4 4 tion of Ship's Delegate in refer- "an s failure to make ship. Pa- RAPHAEL SEMMES, Sept. 25 By HANK ence to OS who was to have ap-'trolman to take action, if possi- —L. Eisele, Chairman; F. S. Sipeared for duty at 8 AM, Oct. 4 ^e, on needed, repairs in Wil- mone. Secretary. Crew refrigeraFlash News—Jack Parker just opened up a bar down in New in Baltimore. Letter to be writ- "Kington. (Note: After meeting was to have been repaired Orleans. Next year we might hear of Brother Parker installing ten to Baltimore Hall to find Chief Mate gave us talk on Bremen, but part was not an ice skating rink!...Joe Pendleton, who said he would be out if job was taken and sug- safety. Repairs subniitted on ^st there. Will be repaired splicing a belt out of square knots, grabbed a job last week on gesting that man be fined if he have now been made.) in New York. No beefs reported. the same day he registered. That's not only good shipping but had missed ship through his own! 4 4 4 Library is to be exchanged. Bal­ it's a long trip, too. Bon splicing, Joe... Ray Queen, the poet negligence. Man to answer for ance of $21.45 reported in wash­ who doesn't write any poetry anymore, wants it to be known he's himself in regular manner be­ ing machine fund. not on any other ship but the SS Warrior!... About a month ago fore a trial committee. OS who Vince "Kelly" Keller said there were twelve Ore ships tied up 4 4 4 joined ship in Jacksonville paid TWIN FALLS VICTORY, Sept. down in Sparrows Point, Maryland, because of the steel strike. his own transportation from Sa­ 25—Bud Bryant, Chairman; Lee Looks like they should all be sailing out soon... From Houston vannah. Union to find out if PENNMAR, Sept. 11 ^Donald de Parlier, Secretary. No beefs Brother "Rocky" Milton writes that any deck ape yearning for company will reimburse him. Chairman; Edward Mc- reported. Bill Lamb elected some learning, a la knots, can forget just one two-hour "bender" Ship to organize softball team Cormick, Secretary! All unlicen- Ship's Delegate by acclamation. and splurge eight bucks for a book called "Encyclopedia of Knots and challenge other ships or sed personnel present except A short discussion on members and Fancy Rope Work." All you need with it, if we're not too far teams the weekend our vessel those on watch. Motion by Frank of Engine and Deck Departments Peskure that messhall and rec­ sougeeing officers' rooms pre­ wrong, is a Bosun... A favorite spot for SIU guys is the Roosevelt is in Mobile. reation room be painted. Amend- paratory to painting. Deck Dele­ Bar in Tabooria, Piraeus—in Greece. The guys can buy stamps and 4 4 4 JOHN CULLEN. Sept. 26 ^E. ment carried to also paint quar- gate Mitchell brought up a ques­ mail their letters there as well as picking up copies of the LOG from now on. Molina, Chairman; J. Rudolph. ters, heads and passageways, with tion about members getting time 4 4 4 Secretary. Delegates' reports ac- messhall being painted first. Rec­ off in their home port. Mention Be^t of luck to John Holm, the oldlimer, now headed for reation room is to be cleaned repted. Motions carried: All dele­ was also made about an inequal­ Sailor's Snug Harbor in Slaten Island... We'd like to hear from gates to make repair lists and by each department in weekly ity in Deck Department over­ all SIU ships whether they've been receiving the various issues turn them over to Patrolman; rotation. time. of the Headquarters Overseas letter which is air-mailed all to attempt to get Wiper's logs 4 4 4 4 4 4 over the w.orld... Alonzo "Mitch" Milefski, the cook with a r^uced. Discussion on coopera­ SEATRAIN NEW ORLEANS, HASTINGS. Oct. 2 — Mosely mustache, wrote to Charlie "Dutfh" Palmer, here in New tion aboard ship and the im- Sept. 14—B. Brown, Chairman; Chairman; Gunn. Secretary. No . York, that he's hit Japan, Hawaii and is due for a West Coast portance of helping shipmates inlA. Capote, Secretary. Delegates beefs in any of the departments. performance of their duties. Al-jreported; four hours disputed Lou Cauble elected Ship's Dele­ sign-off... Johnny Parsons with his pipe and his shipmate, BO, all hands were urged to give overtime in Engine Department, gate. Suggested that dirty cups Steve Pitiak, are in town right now. When in Singapore with the Alleghney Victory they received a clipping about assistance when necessary to men no beefs in Deck or Stewards, be left in pantry and that messthem in this column which someone mailed from the states who may not fully understand Ship's Delegate refused offer of room be kept absolutely clean ... "Duke" Wade made the Cook's job a few weeks ago for that crew to make voluntary contri­ at all times. Washing machine is nature of job. tanker in the Mediterranean... Jake Fediow, a guy full of butions to pay his dues in rec­ to be used only when needed. smiles all' of the time, is waiting anxiously for a ship. No ognition of his services and the Ship's Delegate is to see Master kidding, ask him... Brother Carroll Quinnt, the oldtimer, expenses he has incurred while about putting a clock in crew's sailed in recently from the Gulf* after mucho tanker-tripping. holding the job. Motion carried recreation room. The crew he was with really appreciated picking up some to boycott radio operator's per­ LOGS, even though about a month old, in the Pacific Bar in sonal slopchest for his anti-Union the "Chinatown". section of Rotterdam, Holland. The good remarks. people operating this bar keep their landlubbing eyes peeled 4 4 4 for those who either ask for LOGS or happen to be wearing 4 4 4 SEATRAIN NEW ORLEANS. SIU pins. Otherwise the LOGS are saved until SIU ships come ALCOA PLANTER. Sept. 11— Oct. 9—M.'H. McKay. Chairman; in. That's sure swell of these people, indeed. Joseph Shaughnessy. Chairman: Adolph Capote. Secretary. Ship's 4 4 4 ' Arthur Rummel, Secreiary. Dele- j Delegate reported that he had Brother Nicholas Dorpmans, Steward and oldtimer, informs gate reported that ship's fund is contacted Agent regarding milk 4 4 4 now at $30. No beefs. Discussion' situation and that Agent would CHICKASAW, Oct. 23—Arthur us that Steward Mike Pappadakis is drydocked in Puerto Rico on -Mobile proposal that men'meet ship on arrival; the;re will Collett, Chairman; W. R. Hughes. and wishes him swift recovery. The address—Clinica Dr. Pila, with one year of continuous ser-^be better understanding on milk Secretary. Ship's Delegate re- Ponce, Puerto Rico... Weaver Manning, champion cribbage and vice on ship should accept vaca- question in future. Motion car-"ported that letter to Union offi- checker player, is slowly recovering from an injury which kept tion pay and sign off. Crew is ried naming Adolph Capote and cials mailed in accordance with him off the SS Puerto Rico... From Saudi Arabia in the Persian in favor of this proposal and Eddie Metros, Steward and Deck motion of lasting meeting. En- Gulf, Brother V. Perez, the oldtimer, writes about their shuttling would like to hear further com- Delegates, respectively. Motion gine Delegate reported that ship between France and the Gulf aboard the tanker SS Petrolite... ments and opinions. Have been carried to take up collection for left Jacksonville short two men. Eddie Eriksen writes from the SS War Hawk hitting various receiving Bulletins at regular in-jgick member to pay up his past,Union Hall in Savannah was no­ German ports. Eddie says the crew is happy about the issues of tervals and crew thinks this is a dues as he is not in good finan- tified by Engine Delegate, and the air-mailed SIU Overseas Bulletins they've been getting over fine way in which to keep up cial condition. Steward asks that Union then called Waterman in there. Say, Eddie, have you been having any smorgasbord in to date on Union activities. all excess linen be turned in. Jacksonville to see if order had those ports? been placed for these men. Delay ^44 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 A letter requesting a change of address for the LOG says and fault seems to be with com­ DEL SUD, Sept. 18—J. D. Mc- ALCOA ROAMER, Sept. 25— Lemere, Chairman; F. G. Beat- A. L. Hatch, Chairman; Frederick pany in Jacksonville. Deck Dele­ that Brother L. B. Morgan is voyaging on the Steel Voyager rous. Secretary. A. Conti elected Willis. Secretary. Six hours dis- gate said that overtime was end hitting the port .of Basrah, Iraq... One of the best Western records we have heard (although we have never heard even Ship's Delegate by acclamation.' puted overtime in Deck Depart- equalized. Community Chest half of them) is an Ara record called "Hominy Grits" with He asked . full cooperation from' ment, 65 hours disputed in En- pledges taken by Master. Men entire • crew in making this a gine Department. No other beefs. warned that no joe is to report Smiley Burnette and his Sunshine Girls singing. What a darn good'tirip.^ Delegates' reports ac­ Motion carued to purchase wash- for work under influence of al­ good record... About a month ago Norman "Red" Kirk, from Baltimore, and Danny Merrill, from Mobile, were in town. cepted. Recreation committee ing machine. Machine to become cohol. tjoacfu boaudVoUutie^ of -fHe leg livntrq? nedacuuMiers -fb*' aear& i9A6^l94& ai-^i.Sq p3r SijCifour noiAJ • CUT and RUN �Page Eight THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday. November 18. 1949 TBE MEMBERSHIP SPEAKS We Won Vacations With Pay —Take Them!Says Ropeyarn A ROUND TABLE CONFERENCE our members were required to take their vacation, plus the There seems to be a great deal fellows who only want to make of discussion these days about one trip, there would be plenty coal strikes, steel strikes, wel­ of shipping and at the end of fare plans, etc., being the cause two weeks there would be suf­ of so much unemployment among ficient jobs on our contracted seamen. ships to go around. . -There is no doubt but iwhat WEAK. TOO the shut-down of our two ma­ jor industries have a great deal Another argument is that those to do with the slacking off of fellows with families and obli­ shipping, and should the mines gations can't afford to get off and mills open up tomorrow, and go in the red. In my esti­ shipping would pick up and a mation that is another, phony lot of us fellows on the beach argument. It would seem to me would soon find ourselves back that any seaman would ride,, a on watch. However, in our own ship and look at the same mugs Union there seems to be one for 12 months could put aside thing that is making shipping enough cabbage to allow him to tough, and that is HOMESTEAD- stay on the beach for two weeks and enjoy himself with his fam­ ING. In a majority of our SIU con­ ily and friends, as well as it tracts there is a clause stating might enable some of them to that when an employee has been attend the Union meetings and The Bzemerhaven USS Club is the scene of this off-duty get-togethei; of SIU cxewmembers in the employee of the company brush up a little on what is go­ from the SS SQufhland. Aronnd the t(d>lew left ta right: Clark Medley. AB; Lew Nihern. MM; for a period of 12 months he is ing on in the labor movement. Rosalind Schmidt, club hostess; Joe Goude. AB: F. T. Coxwell. MM: A. W. Mackin. MM; R. Lee. entitled to two weeks vacation What some of the fellows mean OS. Standing are Paul Schmidt (rear), club manager, and D. Picarelli. MM. with pay. If I remember right, by obligations, I have learned> is many resolutions- and motions that they are trying to get ready were passed asking our officials to buy an interest in the steam­ to negotiate a vacation clause ship company, perhaps, or a farm, or a railroad. However, I with pay. am sure that our Union does not HELD FAST want to be accused of stiffing To the Eklitor: would expedite the inauguration he feels as though he is an in­ Our offifcials, abiding by the initiative. But Tdo not think we of the plan. It would be for the truder. rank and file's desire, himg tough can allow men to ride the ships After reading some of the ar­ advantage of every one Concern­ This practice should be dis­ and wouldn't put their "John- for a longer period than one ticles which have been published ed. couraged by aU good Union men. Henry's" on the dotted line un­ year, thereby making a farce out in the LOG concerning the pro­ DEMOCRATIC If we could put this one year til John Shipowner said "Okay, of the "VACATION CLAUSE" posal to limit our membership The principles x»f the SIU have limit question up for a* vote for to one year of employment on always been, and still are, de­ three months, practically every boys, I'll give the boys two weeks in our agreements. vacation with pay." I think that we go by oiu one ship, I should like to voice cidedly democratic, and it must member could have the oppor­ Please tell me, some of you agreements, and when a man has my opinion on the subject. be remembered that what is tunity to participate in settling feUows, who have been in favor been on a ship for twelve months I am 100 per cent in favor of good for one member is good for this issue on*ce and for all. of homesteading the ships and require him to get off, otherwise the idea' and as a result of num­ all members. How about it. Brothers? not taking your vacation, what the shipowners may not be so erous shipboard discussions on There are cliques existing on Fred T. Miller was the sense of taking up our hasty in negotiating the next this subject, I am inclined to some ships on well-established Standard, Calif. Negotiating Committee's time agreement or be willing to give think that a majority of our runs. Occasionally these ships and putting the heat on them us two weeks vacation with membership are in favor of the call for a replacement and when and then turning around and not cabbage. idea. And I would like to see the new man reports to the ship taking the vacations? "Rope-yam" some form of action taken which and meets his new shipmates. If you did not want the va­ cation, why didn't you say so, and maybe the Negotiating Com­ mittee might have been able to get us the four-watch-system or, To the Editor: In the air-mail edition of the serve them. That is the opinion To the Editor: had it been in the agreement that Bulletin, it seems there was a of various members of this crew It gives me great pleasure to the Old Man be required to I realize that this letter might motion to extend shaping cards who discussed the situation. inform you that upon our ar­ be a little late in coming, but serve the "Quartermaster" a another 30 days in the Port of Every one is hoping that we rival here in Piraeus, Greece, drink before he goes on watch. it will have to be excused. Galveston^ get to the States in time to vote we found among our personal I have heard a number of ar­ The original idea of this let­ mail two copies of the Bulletin. in the elections before they How is this possible when the guments for and against the tak­ ter was to let you know that we The crewmen could not wait close. But if we lay here in shipping rules say: "All officials ing of vacations. One of them is have received four copies of the their turn to peruse the Bulletin Beira any longer than is exand members must observe and that if a man gets off and takes air-mailed Seafarers Bulletin. such was their surprise and joy pectedj we doubt if we'll make respect these shipping rules, in­ his vacation he loses his job and Article 8 (a) of the Shipping at the sight of news from their it. Most ships, are staying here fractions of which will not be has to look for another ship at Rules states that a shipping card about a month, which is what Union and their port of origin,, the end of two weeks. That ar­ is only good for three months tolerated." which was Galveston. There gument seems phony to me, for and after that one must re-reg­ These rules are' made for we also expect. were discussions as to who would J. Heacox everyone's protection. Let's obthe simple reason that if all of ister. read it next. SS Robin Gray SPURRED DISCUSSION (Ed. Note: Insofar as exten­ There were several articles sion of shipping cards is con­ that moved the Brothers to make cerned, it has been the policy Quite a few of the boys visit­ interested and wanted to know of the membership to permit comments, pro and con. To the Editor: Among the crew on this ship ed Blarney Castle, where the how they could get some future This last run was quite a famous Blarney Stone is lo­ issues. I am enclosing an ad­ ports experiencing dead ship­ are several of the older SIU change from the bauxite trail. cated. They returned to the ship dress which you. can place on ping to extend the 30-day pe­ men, including A. A. Ellis, FWT; riod. if the members there so Bob Hunt, Steward; Hill, Bosun^ The first stop was in Brigh feeling sure their wishes would the LOG mailing list. decide. The justification for Beale, Third Cook; J. Polaski, Castle, about 15 miles from Lim­ come true. So much for that trip. We are this policy lies in the state of Oiler, and yours truly. erick, Ireland. Some of the gang back in Trinidad to load baux­ shipping in the particular port. IN CORK. TOO "We have a fine crew, a Stew­ went ashore only to come back ite for where we don't know In Galveston, for example, ards Department that knows its with disappointed looks on their We were in Cork, where the at this writing. Some of the shipping, was at an absolute job and puts out food a la hotel faces. Boston Pilgrims came through lads aboard are Red Sully, standstilL By extending the style, and no performers so far. Then we went to Cork, which enroute to Durban. There was We have 25 books and three, is a real jiice city. The gang quite a welcome for them there. Bosun, Jack Bates, Baker; Mil­ cards the members there pro­ ton Mouton, Chief Cook; BUI tected the men registered permits on board and all are thinks so, anyway. Everybody Only one thing was missing Hayes, Steward; Harry Ponson, longest from having to re­ good Union men. was aboard at midnight each S. J. Smith and that was the LOG. We had Messman; and E. Jarrosko, AB. register behind the men who night claiming that the Yankee Ship's Delegale had come in just before a few back issues which we pass­ Bill Story line does not phase the Irish at SS John Hanson sHipping jpicked up again.) ed around. The people were very SS' Alcoa Pioneer alL To the Editor: Referendum Vote Seen As Democratic Way To Resolve Current Homesteading Issue Robin Gray Crew Eying Election Deadline Colleens Refuse, Pioneer Lads Kiss Blarney Bulletin Adds Right Touch To A Right Ship �-•'S -5? Friday, November 18, 1949 THE SEAFARERS TWO SMILING QUARTETS LOG Seafaring Viewed As Colorful Occupation But Fiill Of Dangers To Life And Limb To the Editor: Just to prove that Seafarers and taxi drivers are on the best of terms, these Monroe Victory crewmen and a female cabbie get real snuggly for the camennnan. Left to right— Harry' Lundquist, Ship's Delegate: Jimmie ^itchell, AB; the curvesome cabbie, and Jack, Messman. Page Nine The SS Edith^ a bulk cargo carrier, was in transit from Claymont, Del., through the D&M Canal to Baltimorer-1 was on the wheel. The Chief Mate, Mr. Howell, was speaking to the Pilot. "The work on here isn't com­ plicated, but I have to watch several things at once—a guy has to keep his eyes open all the time when -he's working the hatches—Wfe've had quite a num­ ber of accidents in the past." The Pilot nodded absently, keeping his eyes fixed ahead. Mr. Howell, a short agile man, probably in his early forties, con­ tinued: "We had an Ordinary killed only last July. He was in back of the watertight door, but right inside the bight of the cable as we were raising the hatch. The snatch block gave way, the wire wound like a whip breaking against the door, catching the kid on the head—^he was dead in a half hour." The Pilot looked a little in­ terested, "Yeah," he said and waited for the Mate to say some more. "Carrying sulphur has its haz­ ards too. Working No. 4 last May the hatch fell back on the hole and the concussion started a fire, the combustion knocking the hatch back again and again." The Mate then broke off on this topic. i inquired from Louis Rizzo, Steward, who has seen the long­ est service on this ship, about some of the accidents that occured on the Edith. Rizzo, as meticulous as he is in making up his succulent menus, has re­ corded on his calendar, the dates of unusual happenings aboard the Discussion Of Credit Union Recommended To Members To the Editor: You eat well on .board the Monroe Victory, the crew testifies, and these are the men who see to it that you do. Left to right—Herman Bolst, Baker; Earl Spears, Chief Cook; Pete, 3rd Cook; and Eddie. Bolst's hiking was especially lauded' by the crewmembers. The strength of any organized body of people with a goal to reach lies, naturally, in their faith in the purposes of their organization. But being realistic, as well, we know that it is money at hand or ready assets that steady us on the road to achievement of our , purpose, gives encouragement and boosts morale. Presenting various ideas and plans to the membership by way of the LOG helps to give a clearer understanding to all hands, and aids in. the selection Paf Wants 'Shipping Guide' As Refresher To the Editor: Thanking you in advance for If you wish to print this let­ any consideration you can show ter in the LOG it is okay with In the Sept. 23rd issue of the me in this matter. me. LOG, I read an article that was Here's to a better and bigger of considerable interest to me. LIKES MEMBERS' COMMENTS Seafarers International Union. It was the article about the As an added thought, I'd like Patrick J. Denehy Union putting out a green cov­ to say that I look forward to Tiverton, R.I. ered booklet with the title receiving the LOG every week (Ed. Note: The Shipping ^'Shipping Guide for Seafarers." and think that the comments by Guide has been shipped to As I intend to take out my the members, both retired and Seafarer Denehy.) book again and sail over the active, are the most interesting. bounding main, I think that it This last vote on the assessment SS YOUNG AMERICA will be of considerable interest interested me very much. I sup­ to me. Could you forward this pose that you would call me one SEAFARERS GET booklet to me? If there is any of the oldtimers, not so much in PAT ON THE BACK charge for the booklet just let age, but I did retire Book No. jne know and I will forward the 139, and hope to get it back To the Editor: fimount to you. shortly. My family and I had been on the SS Young America for over three weeks and I should like to commend the work of the Steward's Department, particu­ larly. that of Chief Cook,' Michal Michalik, and his assistant, To the Editor: the Patrolman would not have Donald Forrest. to appear as though they were Our missionary travels have I would like to offer a sug­ panhandling. taken us around the world, and gestion, which if adopted, would facilitate the handling of LOG I think this method would also we are delighted with the de­ eliminate chiseling on the part licious food we were served on donations by the Patrolman. of some men who don't contrib­ the voyage. These men are not _ I think that each Patrolman ute their share for the support only doing superior work but should carry a Union stamp bear­ of the LOG. Some of these guys their friendliness and congenial­ ing the words "LOG Donation," knowing that a Patrolman doesn't ity cdded distinctly to the plea­ or just the initials "L.D." Then have time to check over all sure of the trip. when a man makes a donation receipts, claim they have already I am sure you will be inter­ to the LOG, the Patrolman can made a donation. If their con­ ested to know how we appre­ Stamp in the member's book the tributions Were stamped in their ciate Michalik's and Forrest's ef­ amount of the donation opposite books, there'd be no question forts. the month in which it was made. The money collected could about it. Sincerely yours, then be put into the LOG fund. I think this suggestion is Rev. Harold 'Voelkel In this way our paper could be worthy of consideration, and fur­ American Presbyterian supported from its own fund in­ ther discussion by the mem­ Mission stead of depending on the Gen­ bership. 136-7 Yun Chi Dong eral' Fund for maintenance. Also E. Anderson SeouL Korea of those which are fitted to the needs of the seamen of our Un­ ion. For that reason I would like to offer the possibility of a cred­ it union. SAW IT WORK Personally, my knowledge of credit unions is small, but I have seen the oredit union on the West Coast work. And since it is connected with the Credit Union of North America (CUNA), with headquarters in Min­ neapolis, I think it might be ad­ visable for us to look into its possibilities. After examining the CUNA plan, one can see the security it provides for the individual as a bulwark against economic em­ barrassment and actual want. I hope to see a Seafarers cred­ it union operating soon—for pro­ gress, independence and finan­ cial strength. I'm remembering that "a bird in the hand, etc." certainly proves to be true when a strike hits. It pays to be pre­ pared for a rainy day. By the way, I've read that the credit union kicked the com­ mies out as fast as they came into it. E. U. Stanton Edith. He elaborated on these and I herewith summarize. On March 3, 1948, an OS was drowned when somehow, while a lifeboat was being lowered in Port Sulphur, he was handling the forward falls and was swept overboard when the falls jam­ med and a four-knot current swerved the boat suddenly from the ship's side. Four days after the great Tex­ as City conflagration, a sulphur fire broke out in the Edith's No. 4 hole. Luckily, it didn't get so much of a start before it was brought imder control. On November 13, 1948, the Edith struck a submerged rock and was grounded for two days. On December 17, 1948, in Boca Grande, the ship was grounded again on a sandbar and stayed there for two days and only an extremely high tide enabled the ship to get off. It is manifest, therefore, from this account that the occupa­ tional hazards run pretty high for a seaman. Sometimes, he is at fault, but more often than not it is faulty gear and circum­ stances which no skill and alert­ ness could contend with at the time. An accident happened, and, as usual after the dire results are known, some sage conclusions are made. A person is blamed or a condition corrected, but ironically the high rate of ac­ cidents persists. Insurance companies rate the Merchant Marine as a danger­ ous occupation. The cost of a policy for a seaman is on par with that of the occupations of riggers and steeplejacks, two other equally dangerous types of work. A moral that can be drawn from the occupation of seafaring is that despite the outward color­ ful life a seaman lives and sup­ posedly good money he makes, he has his tribulations at sea and ashore. But now they don't^ afford the romantic trappings enough that once moved a gov­ ernment and people to be en­ raptured by their saga in the war, and to again take an in­ terest in the seaman's welfare. John J. Flynn SAID THE CAPTAIN TO THE COOK Suggests Donations To Log Be Stamped In Union Books "Happy Birthday" is written all over the faces—and cakes —of the SS Carolyn's Third Cook (left) and Skipper as they celebrated their anniversaries jointly. Special event pastries were the handiwork of able Baker Charley Gann. According to Duane Fisher the Carolyn payoff in Philly on Oct. 10 was as smooth as one of Gann's creamy icings. n >9 fl �Page Ten THE SEAFARERS Friday. Nc^ember 18, 1949 LOG Minutes Of A&G Branch Meetings In Brief GALVESTON — Chairman, Keilh Alsop, 7311; Recording Secretary, R, Wilbum, 37739. outside city for passengers, a man without his own car would find it impossible to get to town. XXX NEW YORK—Chairman, John SHIPPED SIHPPED TOTAL Arahasz, 29836; Recording Secre­ STWDS. SHIPPED tary, piG. Charles Haymond, 98; 5 17 Reading Clerk, Robert Matthews, 6 270 154. 70 88 JlSff Shippmg from Oct 27 To Nov. 9 Minutes of previous meetings in other Branches read and ap­ PORT SHIPPED TOTAL REG. REG. REG. REG. DECK DECK proved. Agent reported on the ENG. STWDS, status of shipping in this area. Boston 46 6 II 16 19 Patrolman and Dispatcher reports 112 263 New York;... 74 80 109 accepted. Motion carried to pur­ 39 37 138 63 140 39 Philadelphia58 43 chase a wreath for the Thomas Minutes of other Branch meet­ 77 96 290 ,117 ^4 90 Baltimore 100 94 F. Meagher. One minute of sil­ 0 0 2 2 ings read and approved. Under 121 29 44 Norfolk 48 ence in memory of departed Un­ 5 8 discussion of motion in New Or­ 28 2 1 10 9 9• ion Brothers. Meeting adjourned Savannah leans minutes, asking for check NO FIGURES RECEIVED Tampa. at 7:40 PM. into feasibility of setting up a 26 66 17 23 131 44 40 47 Mobile X t credit union, a motion carried to 78 85 244 81 '249 92 73 84 NEW ORLEANS — Chairman, New Orleans 36 8 refer the subject to the Editor 12 16 107 31 33 43 Galveston Z,indsey Williams, 21550; Record­ West Coast 34 118 of the LOG who should. publish 48 36 130 37 48 45 an informative article in a forth­ ing Secretary, Johnny Johnston, 367 1,190 368 455 1,499 468 469 562 coming issue so that the mem­ 53; Reading Clerk, Buck Ste- GRAND TOTAL bership may study it thopughly. phens, 76. Also carried was a motion re­ tum for better during past two garding Galveston proposal call­ Motion carried to accept and those of other Branches in this port dqring the coming two weeks, with in-transit ships call­ ing for compulsory vacations. weeks. Motion by Neira, sec­ charges read against member meetings of previous week. Ag­ ing for quite a few replacements. Motion^ recommended full dis­ onded by several, carried that who missed SS Suzanne in San ent discussed shipping in Bos­ Secretary-Treasurer's financial the regular order of business be cussion of issue in SEAFARERS Juan. Financial reports read and ton, followed by Patrolman-Dis­ report and Headquarters report LOG as a forerunner to further suspended and that the shipping approved. Minutes of other ports patcher's reports. Communica­ to the membership read and ap­ membership action. Headquar­ read and accepted. Motion car­ tions read from members seeking cards of those present be picked proved. Trial committee elected ters' report to the membership up and stamped with the meet­ to be excused from the meeting. ried to refer part of Galveston to hear charges. Fred Hethcoat read and approved. Secretarying "date. Charges read and moCharges read against member ac­ minutes regarding getting off excused from meeting. Motion Treasurer's financial report apship after one year to Headquar­ cused of being drunk and dam­ carried to ccmcur in Headquarters aging mess room. Motion carried ters. Agent reported that busiReinstatement Committee's re­ to accept the charges and refer port. Charges read and commit­ the matter to a trial committee tee's findings Were accepted by to be elected in the morning motion. Under Good and Welfare, from the floor. Headquarters re­ tion carried to elect trial com­ a loan plan (credit union) was port to the membership and Sec­ mittee to hear the charges. discussed and members were of retary-Treasurer's financial re­ Amended by motion offered by opinion that if something could port read and accepted. One min­ J. ^Carroll recommending that be worked out for some type of ute of silence in memory of de­ balloting committee be authorize plan, it would be of great bene­ proved as read. Charges read and parted Brothers. Several men ness affairs of port were in very discussed gashounds and per­ ed to serve as trial committee. fit to all. Also discussed was the accepted; motion carried to refer good shape. Since last meeting formers. Meeting adjourned at Motion and amendment carried. shipping problem on West Coast these to an elected trial com­ there were nine payoffs, five 7:40 PM, with 163 members pre­ Meeting adjourned at 11:30 AM, as it affected SIU members. Meet­ mittee. Port Agent discussed with 240 members in attendance. ing adjourned at 8:35 PM, with shipping in this port. Excuses re­ sign-ons and 23 ships in port in- sent. ferred to the Dispatcher. Motion transit, he said. Prospects for * % It 25 bookmembers present. 4. i carried to excuse all permitmen PHILADELPHIA — Chairman. coming two weeks don't look $i $1 X NORFOLK — Chairman, Wil­ inasmuch as meeting was held too good as there are only five James Sheehan, 306; Recording BALTIMORE—Chairman, Wil­ ships scheduled for payoff, but liam Harrell, 100468; Recording Secr^uy, George H. Seeburger, liam Rentz, 26445; Recording in Union Hall, where facilities were not adequate to accommo­ regular amount of in-transit ships Secretary, J. A. Bullock, 4747; 6932; Reading Clerk, L. Barcu- STCretary, G. A. Maslerson, 20297; date all hands. Meeting adjourn­ should help matters some. Agent Reading Clerk, B. P. Rees, 95. Reading Clerk, A1 Stansbury, ed at 8 PM, with 830 members zeivaki, 6525. also announced that ILA in Tex­ Other Branch minutes of pre­ present., as had signed agreement with Minutes of previous meetings 4683. the operators and had won their vious meetings accepted as read. in Branches read and approved, XXX demands. It is expected ILA in Motion carried to accept and except for motion to non-conciir Motion carried to suspend reg­ SAVANNAH — Chairman, Jim New Orleans will win similar de­ concur in Headquarters report with Baltimore on instruction to ular order of business and- go Drawdy, 28523; Recording Sec­ mands. He brought out that the to the membership. Agent made purchase television set. Agent into obligations and charges. Fol­ retary, S. Colcock, 38407; Read­ AFL was conducting extensive his report, as did Patrolman and made his verbal report, notipg lowing took oath of obligation: ing Clerk, J. B. Davis, 50453. campaign to beat those in Sen­ that shipping had been fairly ate and Congress who had hurt Reading of other Branch minr good during the past two Weeks labor in last session. Director of utes. Secretary-Treasurer's finan» in this port. Secretary-Treasm:Organization Lindsey Williams cial report read and approved. er's financial report and ifteadalso spoke, outlining the or­ Agent reported that Cape Nomd quarters report to the memb^erganizational gains made by the Dispatcher. Motion by Stancil had paid off without any beefs, ship read and approved. Patrol­ G. Crabtree, D. T. Yiakas, J. 'Union since. 1945. He expressed Greeley Victory was in port ifl'i . Hunter, seconded by William man-Dispatcher's report accepted Suyeler, W. H. Pierce, J. H. confidence m the final victory Kieswetter, carried, that Secrc- as read. Motion carried to per­ Roberts, R. L. Fernon. Charges transit. Another payoff and an over Cities Service. Communica­ tary-Treasurer be instructed to read. Minutes of other ports read in-transit ship are scheduled thus tion read from Holt Ross of the pay to order of Judge W. L. De- mit three men tp change to other departments. Excuses for absence and accepted, with exception of far to come into port in the next International Hod Carriers Union, vany the sum of $142.09 as per two weeks, he said. Motion carr thanking SIU for support given agreement with Port Agent on from meeting were referred to motion to non-concur with Nor­ ried for three-man committee to them recently which enabled that reduction of taxes for Norfolk the Dispatdier. Onc.'AMiinute of folk New Business concerning go aboard ships calling here to union to win an NLRB election. Branch building. Motion carried silence for departed • Union Bro eligibility and status of D. E. set up plans for a Christmas din­ Charges and trial committee re­ to refer written excuses for ab­ tbers. Meeting adjobSied a't 8:20 Jones in regard to being placed ner for men on beach in Sa­ on this year's ballot. Communi­ ports read and accepted. Under sence from meeting to the Dis­ PM. cations read from men seeking vannah. Motion carried calling i X P Good and Welfare there was con­ patcher. Communications read: for 30-day vote on question of siderable discussion on standby From Judge Devany on Building SAN FRANCISCO—Chairman, to be excused from meeting. Mo­ compulsory vacation , after one jobs and the practice of some Tax reduction; from Donald Jeff Morrison, 34^1|^yRecording tion carried to refer them to year aboard a single ship. Mo­ men in working for an hour or Shriver, city real estate assessor, Secretary, P. M. R^rtson, 30148; Dispatcher. Headquarters' report tion to adjourn carried at 7:30 two, then leaving the ship. Men allowing $5,270 reduction in Reading Clerk, John Bilinski, to membership and Secretary- PM. Treasurer's report read and ap­ building appraisal on Branch 49263. proved. Port Agent reported on ' V' -.; Hall; from Donald Shriver de­ shipping and other matters in­ clining to make any further re­ Minutes of pi%vjous Branch volving the port. Motion carried duction in appraisal of building. meetings in aB"®-ports accepted to accept Hospital Committee's The transportation rule Motion carried to adjourn at as read. In regard to Norfolk report. "Motion by H. Fowler, now in effect reads: 8:10 PM, with 122 members pre­ minutes, motion carried to ac­ seconded by several, carried, rec­ taking these jobs were cautioned sent. "When transportation is ommending that all members to stay on them or they will due a crew under the terms i t t wishing to ship when jobs are jeopardize time off for crew- MOBILE — Chairman, D. L. of the contract, those men called shall throw in registra­ members. Also discussed was the Parker; Recording Secretary, who desire to stay on board tion cards at once. When Dis­ necessity fW all qualified voters the ship can' do so, provid­ patcher says "This is final," no in Louisiana to register so that and Reading Clerk, Harold J. ing they do not collect trans­ cept minutes with exception of other cards are to be honored. they could help put men friendly Fischer, portation. Those men desir­ Meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM, New Business dealing with eli­ to labor in office. ing transportation can collect Meeting called to order at 11 gibility of D. E. Jones. It was with 382 members present. X It same and upon receipt of AM by Port Agent who inform­ pointed out under discussion that XXX BOSTON—Chairman, T. Flem­ ed membership that meeting had Committee on Credentials had TAMPA—There was no meet­ the money shall get off the ing, 30821; Recording /Secretary, to be moved up in order to per­ acted on this matter and mem­ ing' in Tampa because of the ship and replacements for those vacancies shall *be ship­ B. Lawson, 894; Heading Clerk, mit painters to continue working bership had already accepted §trike in the transportation sys-r ped from the Union Hiring on Hall. After explaining pur­ tern. With most of the member­ committee's report, and that no W. Prince, 30612. pose of early meeting, Agent dis­ further action was necessary. Ag-' ship living in outlying districts Hall." HeadiBg bf Boctoa minutes cussed the shipping prospects for ent said that shipping had taken and cab drivers refusing to go The New Rule �THE Friday, November 18, 1949 SEAFARERS LOG Page Eleven Thought Control In Russia J-'- By GEORGE S. COUNTS ' In the late summer and early| The attack of the Party on autumn of 1946 the American the literary arts was the beginpeople began to receive brief ning of a campaign to bring the dispatches from Moscow report­ entire cultural apparatus to the Vero Beach, Flofida, asks ynu ing that certain writers, drama- vigorous and unqualified support RUSSELL E. LUND GEORGE STRAPICK tists, and moVing-picture direc- of the aggressive foreign policy Contact your mother, 2082 to write her. Call at the LOG office for your 'which the Politburo was matur­ tors were in trouble. 4 4 4 baggage receipts for souvenirs Golden Gate Ave., San Fran­ It appeared that the Central ing as the war drew to its close. HUBERT ANDREWS cisco, Calif. checked with customs. Your mother has had an acci­ Committee of the Party of Lenin . Apparently the first object of 4 4 4 4. 4. 4. dent. She would like you to con­ and Stalin had pointed the finger the attack was to erase com­ ANGEL FERNANDEZ DANIEL A. HUTTO tact her at Route No. I, Barnes- of criticism at these people and pletely from the mind of the Get in touch with your wife Contact Danny Bruce at 626 had asked them to mend their Soviet people all favorable im­ ville, Ga. Dauphine St., New Orieans, con­ at 402 Pacific St., Brooklyn, N.Y. pressions of the West and par­ ways. 4 4 4 4 4 4 cerning your claim. ticularly of America gained dur­ Since most Americans were EARL GONYEA DRUY K. WATERS ing the struggle. wholly, unfamiliar both with the 4 4 4 Your mother is sick. You are Your wife gsks that you write A. J. TASINLEE names mentioned in the dis­ But the controlling purpose wanted home immediately. her at 604 Chatt Ave., Dalton, patches and with the role of the apparently was and is the supGear shipped to this man at Georgia. 4 4 4 Party in the Russian state, they | port of a stupendous and coor825 S.E. Green St., Portland, PABLO ORTIZ 4 4 4 t^ded to dismiss the reports as'dinated effort, armed with the Ore., is being held in express HERBERT JOHN DONELAN Please communicate with Her­ beyond their comprehension or full might of the Russian state office. Get in touch with Ex­ Write your mother at 33 Union man N. Rabson or Benjamin B. to regard the events incclved as and the Third International, to press Company in Portland as St., City CI, Auckland, New Sterling of 42 Broadway, New humorous episodes to be treated'stir people to revolt everywhere. soon as possible. York 4, N.Y. Zealand. with levity. to extend the Soviet system to They failed utterly to sense the utmost, and to fulfill the EDDIE (Mc^y)^ DEVLIN FRANK^MOHER EMANUEL ERAZO the personal tragedies lying be-'promises of the Bolshevik revoContact Mrs. Lilliam Guydes, hind the news stories and the lution at home and abroad, Contact Tom Coyne, SS Gree­ Please leave camera at N.Y 1213 Common Street; Chester, world tragedy implicit in these ley Victory, c/o Waterman SS Hall.^ A. W. Weir INSPIRED BY LENIN Pennsylvania. Co., 19 Rector St., New York 4 4 4 strange actions of the All-Union ' City, regarding money due you. The theoretical foundation of 4 4 4 NICK BIGNEW Communist Party. REWARD I this action of the Party was laid Write to Walter Mrozinski, 393 4 4 4 ALEXANDER DYKO If the party who found the ATTACK ON LITERARY ARTS by Lenin. 16th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. As a matter of fact, the dis­ Write to NelTy Vignaud, Box Standing on the Marxian con­ 4 4 4 , camera I mislaid on the Purdue patches were reporting the first ception of the state, with all of Victory will return it, I will be WALTER ROBERTS 175, Post Office, Hyde Park 36, Contact George W. Miller. glad to pay si reward of thirty Jiattles in a gigantic and care­ its organs and powers, as the Boston, Mass. Cdlden, New York — he is an­ dollars. I would be glad to cor­ fully planned offensive against instrument of the ruling class. 4 4 4 respond with them from the Bal­ the ^ West and the entire free proceeded logically to the xious to hear from you. • OSCAR FIGUEROA world. timore Hall. Conrad Tylenda. doctrine that the first duty of 4 4 4 Contact Florence Joseph, Ass't THOMAS HAWKINS* every division of Soviet culture Supervisor, Melrose Center, 266 Get in touch with Melvin is the education of the people •East 161 Street, New York 51, Fontenot, 437 Richard St., Lake in Party doctrine and policy. .N.Y. Charles, Louisiana. In a passage which is quoted f 4 4 4 4 4 4 SS LUCY STONE more widely today than in Len­ NORMAN M. BAKER in's time he expressed himself WILL CREWMEMBERS of this Your mother is ill. Get in as follows: "In tlte field of pub­ •«hip on or about Dec. 12, 1946, touch with your sister, Mrs. B. lic education the Communist who witnessed the accident to H. Emerson, 2926 N. 28th St., Party sets itself the aim of con­ Joseph H. Lewark, please get in Milwaukee. Wis. cluding the task begun by the -touch with Herman N. Rabson October Revolution of 1917 of sor Benjamin B. Sterling, 42 JOHN TURNER converting the school from a Eroadway, IJew York. Please write your mother at weapon for the class domination Portsmouth, Ohio. of the bourgeoisie into a weapon C. Ibrain. $2.00; A. Pappas. $2.00; P. SS CAVALIER L. C. Knowles. $2.00; F. S. Stevens. Gay. $2.00; V. McCloskey. $2.00; W. for the destruction of this dom­ EDWARD LYNCH $2.00; A. F. Kethe, $1.00; B. W. Ar­ Zaleski. $2.00; J. Vilasis. $1.00; C. ination. . . . The school must be­ SS SEATRAIN NEW YORK Now in dry-dock in the Balti­ nold, $2.00; C. B. Wiggins. $1.00 J. P. Oliver. $1.00; C. Stephen. $1.00; J. C. come a weapon of the dictator­ The following have retroactive more Marine Hospital wishes to Wise. 42.00; E. Schiwek. $2.00; J. E. McCarthy. $1.00; R. J. Zumkley. $1.00; ship of the proletariat." (Lenin, clothing allowance due them for say "hello" to all his friends Ward. $2.00; J. P. HewUt. $2.00; W. J. N. Raymond, $1.00; E. Cromwell, Works, Vol. XIII, p. 63.) M. Faulkner. $2.00; C. R. Morton, $1.00; R. Pelasoja. $2.00; J. J. Dothe period July 17-21, 1949 which and shipmates. $2.00; R. D. Curtis. $2.00; W. J. herty, $ 1.00. , Stalin, as is his habit, puts the may be collected by submitting Creenevela. $1.00; A. C. Kimberly. SS KATHRYN matter even more bluntly in a $2.00; T. R. Terrington. $2.00; C. MICHAEL W^PPADAKIS proper identification at either J. Pasapera. $1.00; J. Bernard. $1.00; conversation with H. G. Wells. Breaux. $2.00; R. H. Sheffield. $2.00; Get in. touch with H. Parness, of Seatrain offices in New York, S. Evanchuck. $1.00; A. Soto. $1.00; R. L. Butler. $2.00; T. B. Hutchinsen. "Education is a weapon," he N.Y., New Orleans, La., or Hous­ 92 Liberty St., New York. $2.00; T. Wrena. $2.00; R. P. Marion. W. Fontan. $1.00; O. H. Lopez. $1.00; said, "whose effect depends on ton, Texas: $1.00; K. Lewis. $1.00; O. M. Mani­ L. Gulleritz. $1.00. who holds it in his hands and fold. $2.00; C. C. Rayford. $1.00; C. JOHN pfvHLLlAMSON SS AFOUNDRIA Manuel J. Pedraza, Walter W. P. Wilson. $2.00; S. Z. Campbell. $2.00; P. Rasmussen. $5.00; S. W. Carlisle. at whom it is aimed." Your sister, Mrs. W. C. Harde­ Wise, Thomas A. Foehand, and i. W. Drost. $2.00; O. M. Winfree, $5.00; O. F. Bodden. $1.00; C. K. man, Walker Ave.," Rte. No. I, $2.00; J. L. Langley. $1.00; T. O. Kearn. $5.00; R. Llauger. $2.00; K. Earl T. Brown. And when the term "educa­ Nilssen. $2.00; P. Samuelson, $2.00; A. G. Sivertson. $3.00; J. J. Radecki. tion" is employed in the Soviet K. Miles. $2.00; J. U. Hanley. $2.00; L $2.00; M. Santana, $1.00; B. D. Elliot. Union today it is made to em­ D. Lae. $2.00; G. Lawrence. $2.00; V. $4.00; J. M. Lennon. $3.00; C. Nelson. brace all the infiuences and ag­ J. Vaucem. $1.00; R. L. Jones. $2.00; $4.00; C. Micallef. $2.00; E. Szarythe. encies for the informing, and W. J. Smith. $2.00; J. C. Brannan. $1.00. $2.00; i. A. During. $2.00; C. Slater. P. J. Wilkerson. $3-00; J. F. Kozar, molding of the mind. $2.00; J. O. Manning. $2.00. $2.00; O. B. Wrenn. Jr.. $5.00; E. In the measure that these in­ Shipp. $3.00; A. P. Lazzaro. $3.00; fiuences and agencies can be or­ SS ALCOA PARTNER 16 Merchant St BALTIMORE 14 North Gay St. HONOLULU J. Pewitt, $3.00; H. Hicks. $3.00; F. Jeffords. $2.00; W. D. Hamilton. Phona 8-8777 C. Spinks. $1.00; J. Elliott. $1.00; B. $3.00; J. M. Bergeria. $1.00; F. A. ganized and controlled, they con­ William Rentz, Acent Mulberry 4S40 BOSTON 276 State St. PORTLAND Ill W. Bumside St Amserry, $5.00; W. Yarbrough. $1.00; Burke. $2.00; G. Abbema, $2.00; F. stitute a weapon oi a battery Ben Lawson, Agent Richmond 2-0140 Beacon 4336 C. ivey, $2.00; P. Willoughby. $1.00; Judah. $2.00; M. Rzenkowicz. $2.00. of weapons of fabulous power Dispatcher Richmond 2-0141 RICHMOND, Calif. ..287 Bth St. M. Jones. $2.00; S. Kolina, $1.00; R. which the Communist Party SS SUZANNE 'GALVESTON 308'/4—23rd St. Phone 2899 Littleton, $3.00; W. Coleman. $1.0.0; A. I. Reyes. $1.00; R. Pedro. $2.00; holds in its hands and points at JCeith Aisop, Agent Phone 2-8448 W. Candler. $1.00; E. Mayo. $1.00; E. N. F. Nielsen. $2.00; H.-W. Freidman. whomsoever or whatsoever it 89 Clay St MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. SAN FRANCISCO B. Hayes. $1.00; C. F. Nelson. $2.00; $2.00; J. Denopra. $1.00; Harold Sutts. Douglas 2-8369 Cal Tanner, Agent Phone 2-17S4 F. P. Drozak. $2.00. wishes. $2.00; E. R. Rosado. $1.00; A. Molina, ^IJO& Money Dno Directory Of SIU Halls SUP, SIU, A&G District -NEW ORLEANS 823 Bienville St. E. Sheppard, Agent Magnolia 6112-6113 NEW YORK 81 Beaver St. Joe Algina, Agent HAnover 2-2784 NORFOLK 127-129 Bank St. Ben Rees, Agent Phone 4-1083 "PHILADELPHIA 337 Market St. J. Sheehan, Agent Market 7-1638 SAN FRANCISCO 88 Third St. Jeff Morrison, Agent Douglas 2-8478 SAVANNAH 2 Abercorn St. Jtm Drawdy, Agent Phono 3-1728 SEATTLE 2700 1st Ave. Wm. McKay, Agent Seneca 4870 TAMPA 1809-1811 N. Franklin St. Ray White, Agent Phono M-1323 WILMINGTON, CaUf., 227% Avalon Blvd. E. B. Tilley, Agent Terminal 4-12874 HEADQUARTERS. .81 Beaver St., N.V.C. SECRETARY-TREASURER Paul Hall DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZATION Lindsey Williams ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURERS Robert Matthews J. P. Shuler Joseph Volpian SEATTLE 86 Seneca Si SS EVISTAR $1.00; B. O. Reece. $1.00; M. Sanchez. Main 0390 D. K. Waters. $2.00; C. Stilley. $1.00i $2.00; T. M. Murray. $2.00; C. B. WILMINGTON 440 Avalon Blvd M. Dusevitch. $1.50. Wamsley. $1.00; Richard Diaz. $1.00; R. SS HILTON Terminal 4-3131 Ramirez. $1.00. G. P. Rosario. $1.00; Adolfo AnaviSS AZALEA CITY tarte. $1.00; J. F. Vandessppooll. $1.00; J. Pasinosky. $1.00; Ernest D. MaJ. Winfield. $1.00; E. Padillo. $3.00; W. Stewart, $1.00; F. Bloom. $1.00; bee. $2.00; H. W. Ehmsen. $1.00; Mariand Seano, $1.00; J. P. Baliday. $1.00; MONTREAL 404 Le Moyne St S. Crespo. Jr.. $1.00; O. Aquinones. 1. Flaherty. $2.00; Rdiac, $1.00; F. Marquette 8909 $1.00; E. Bonecont, $1.00; E. Badual. $1.00; J. M. Landron, $1.00; E. S. Webb. $2.00; R. Ruppert. $5.00; J. FORf WILLIAM.. 118% Syndicate Ava Alvarez. $1.00; S. Bell. $1.00; Michael Lukacs. $1.00; A. Heljo. 1.00; G. Ontario Phone 3-3221 Paraschiv, $1.00; S. C. Segree. $1.00; Stromback. $1.00; F. Rothmeir. $1.00; HAUFAX 128% Hollls St J. Bryant. $1.00; A. Francis. $1.00. L. A. Yiartlunen. $1.00. Phone 3-8911 K. V. Zeits. $1.00; V. Miguel. $1.00; SS HELEN PORT COLBORNE 103 Durham St E. Glasforl. $1.00; G. Ortiz. $5.00; C. Misak. Jr.. $1.00; J. Camporeale. Phone 6891 L. Jones. $1.00; C. Negron. $1.00; A» $1.00; H. J. Principe. $1.00; C. Long, TORONTO lllA Jarvis St Guzman, $1.00 C. Bonafont. $1.00; P. $1.00; T. V. Ulinski. $1.00.' L. Dewolff. • t S71S Weinman. $5.00; L. Martindale, $1.00; $1.00; S. Foscols. $2.00; A. Kavel, Jr.. $1.00; Lieber Fowin, $1.00; F. VICTORIA, B.C 602 Bough ton St L. Gardier. $1.00; T Brown. $5.00. Roman. $1.00; L. Franken, $1.00. Empire 4831 SS HASTINGS SS SANTA CLARA VICTORY VANCOUVER 865 Hamilton St J. Sharp. $1.00; D. H. Buckley. $3.00; Pacific 7824 F. J. Bradley. $2.00; C. Storey. $1.00: T. Canfield. $1.00; A. Freund. $1.00; J. J. Noonan. $1.00; A. J. Stephens® A. Carpenter, $1.00; S. Requites, $2.00; HEADQUARTERS 512 McGUl St $2.00; A. Montemarano, $2.00; W. E. Johnson. $3.00; L. Blankenbeckler. Montreal Plateau S7C Hinch. $1.00; 1. Sieger, $1.00; G. W. $2.00; C. J. Huebner. $3.00; L. Hce. Ehmsen. $2.00; G. P. Kosmas, $2.00;'$1.00. Canadian District RESOLUTIONS ON IDEOLOGY The process of shifting the aim and of adjusting the sights of this powerful battery of weap­ ons began in earnest on August 14, 1946, with a resolution of the Central Committee of the Party on two literary journals published in Leningrad. This was the most famous of all the resolutions, because it was the first and therefore set the pattern. It was followed by resolutions on the drama, the cinema, music, genetics, humor, and other phases of cultural ac­ tivity. Taken together they are known in the Soviet Union as the "resolutions on ideology." They reveal clearly the Soviet system of thought control. �t Page Twelve '• T H E S E AF ARE AS LOG • . ' Triday, November 18, 1949 Two Years Before CS Mast-Then The Axe By ROY LUNDQUIST I sailed two years before the Cities Service mast. For my steady, faithful service I got Cities Service's special treatment. I was fired for daring to exercise iny law-given right to choose a genuine collective bargaining ag­ ent—^the SIU—to represent me. Now I'm more convinced than ever that the SIU is the only way to economic freedom and self respect for any man who sails aboard a Cities Service tanker. The fleet reeks with a spy system operating through the company dominated front or­ ganization known ds CTMA, headed by a group of self-seek­ ing hatchet men who are flunkeys for the company. They hop from ship to ship at the company's bidding to needle men into sign­ that would mean only one guy ing pledge cards and they prom­ is not CTMA. But outside of the paid company flunkeys probably ise you a pot of gold. all of these receipts are held by PURE BUNK men with SIU sympathies. And they can sign pledges But it doesn't add up, because from now until Doomsday — it the company shows less concern will never mean a thing. For as for its personnel than it would fast as they fire men for "union for a bunch of dogs. More im­ activity" there are new ones to portant to Cities Service are profits. And, of course, the com­ pany figures that, if the men are given better working conditions, overtime pay and better chow, the difference will come out of WE AT SEA, by Capt. Nicholas their swollen profits. Manolis. 188 pages. Anatolia My service with Cities Serv­ Press, $3.00. ice began and ended on the SS Council Grove which I went At long last a book has come aboard on Nov.^ 7, 1947. I worked off the press that properly eval­ conscientiously at my job. I gave uates the essential role of the no one any trouble, but I saw American seafaring man in an that I could never be rated a highly important segment of the human being under the set-up nation's economy in both war existing on CS ships. I looked and peace. forward to the day—as 1 -Still do And the seafaring man, for a —when the SIU would be certi­ welcome change, is accorded re­ fied as collective bargaining ag­ spect and admiration by a practi­ ent and Cities Service men would cal seagoing man, who possesses attain the respect, decent condi­ the all-too-rare qualities of deep tions and top wages that SIU understanding, warmth and kind­ men enjoy aboard their con­ ness, along with his expert tracted ships. knowledge of the merchant ma­ rine. SIGNS UP I come aboard and take their place. Cities Service knows it, too. That's why it's so desperate and is working its CTMA flun­ keys to the bone. Only one thing gets my goat— and the rest of Cities Service men are interested, too. What­ ever happens to the money we paid into CTMA as dues? It runs into thousands of dollars. Yet we've never seen anything produced f;:om it. Unless, of course, the company's stool pig­ eons in CTMA are getting it. AMERICAN WAY? That's certainly no way for a nice big company, that raves about doing things "the Ameri­ can way," to show its mien its concern for them. It's bad enough that they un­ derpaid us, cheated us out of overtime, shoved sloppy grub in front of us and treated us like dogs generally. They shouldn't filch us out of our money, too. But speaking for myself, I'll say it's all worth it—^just let the SIU get that certification. There'll be a new day for CS tankermeri. " t » Ciliet Service has created a tremendous list, of employees fired for having pro-Union sympathies. Above are three of the hundreds who are victims of CS hysteria. Left to right: Ben Talburt, OS; Willard Parks. AB. and Remus Hall. MM. They were booted off the Salem Maritime recently in the company's continuing "witch hunt." All are now happily sailing aboard SlU-contracted ships —under the best conditions in the industry. ''And speaking their minds out in the open, too.. New Book Shows Keen Understanding OfSeamen 1 even joined the CTMA, in June 1949, paying four dollars in dues and getting receipt No. 280. But the lies and dirty tac• tics employed by CTMA in de­ ceiving the new men coming aboard were too much, and in August 1 began talking openly about real trade unionism. 1 ac­ cepted pledges for the SIU and distributed LOGS. Cities Service and its illegiti­ mate offspring CTMA don't go for independent action, and they went to work. In September of this year, the Mate warned me to lay off. 1 didn't "lay off," because 1 •still figure freedom is an Ameri­ can word. Cities Service doesn't think so, though. So on October 25, in Portland, Me., 1 was fired, just 10 days short of two years after 1 went to work for this wealthy oil empire. NO ONE LASTS 1 didn't get any vacation for the second year .1 spent aboard. As a matter of fact, vacations don't bother Cities-Service. Only paid flunkeys ever survive a couple of trips to be eligible for a vacation. Cities Service, or CTMA, pub­ lishes a little sheet. It never says anything; just makes jokes. Like the latest one which says that "CTMA membership receipt No. 511 went out today." That-would be nice, because with 16 ships blithe fleet and 32 men on each. undoubtedly come away with a feeling of admiration for this man of human and technical un­ derstanding. Seamen, in particu­ lar, will find the author the kind of guy they'd like to find on the bridge of their next ship. BEGAN AT 11 Capt. Manolis, who began go­ ing to sea when he was '11 years old, is now employed in an ex­ ecutive capacity by the Orion Steamship Company. He obtain­ ed his master's license in 1925 and for a time served as marine superintendent for the US Dis­ trict Engineers. Capt. Manolis attended Steven Polytechnic In­ stitute in New Jersey and has devoted considerable time to study of English and foreign languages. SAGA OF HEROISM In his book, the author, Capt. Nicholas Manolis, deals principal­ ly with the World War 11 period and the heroic efforts of the men of the merchant marine as they kept the sea lanes open in the violent struggle against fascism. He dedicates his book to the "least sung heroes of all who go down to the sea in ships"—the unarmed but courageous fighters, untold numbers of whom gave their lives "that we may live in a world of Four Freedoms." Capt. Manolis writes with a convincing reverence and sincere affection for the men of the sea. CAPT. NICHOLAS MANOLIS (Ed. Note: Capt. Manolis' book is on sale at most book­ stores. The SEAFARERS LOG will be glad, however, to ac­ cept orders for the book. In ordering, enclose check or money order for $3.00 and ad­ dress to which book is to be sent.) Despite the seriousness with and industrial education so that which Capt. Manolis has tackled seamen can improve their effi­ this tribute to the men who are ciency and discipline." On this possibly the most misunderstood latter view, the record shows and neglected group of American that the SIU membership and workers, the book is not without Capt. Manolis see eye. to eye. its lighter moments. HAS A MESSAGE High point of these is a se­ quence in which Capt. "Manolis is "We At Sea" has a message, The AFL believes the most revealed as sailor with an eye too. The Captain pleads for a practical approach to current un­ for romance. And he is not be­ strong merchant' marine, with employment is to spread the TORPEDO VICTIM yond telling a yarn at the ex­ faster, medium-sized vessels. He work load among a greater num­ "We At Sea" gives a thrilling pense of his own dignity. But c^lls for a program of shipbuild­ ber of wage earners. ing to stabilize the employment account of the toi'pedoing of his then, the Captain has a sense of of seamen and technicians. As a humor. ship, the Caribsea, which was The 68th AFL convention re­ great industrial nation, the US affirmed its endorsement of the shot from under hirn In 1942. His UNIONS AID SEAMEN is entitled to a large share of principle of shorter hours for vivid tale of the encounter with a U-boat and the rescue of the A particularly striking phase of world ocean commerce, although the sole purpose of protecting seven survivors out of a crew "We At Sea" is the Captain's Capt. Manolis makes it clear that the nation's workers in declin­ of 28 is gripping. recognition of the unions as a he doesn't favor monopoly of the ing periods of production and " Perhaps less exciting, but of force in improving the lot of sea­ seas. consumer income. vital interest are the chapters men, an admission seldom, if In support of his plea, the It directed the Executive Coun­ sketching the origin and devel­ ever, made in other tales of the author offers a concrete set of cil to continue research in the opment of the American mer­ sea. proposals which are workable field of shortening the work day chant marine. Capt. Manolis "No one questions the value of and within reach. and week without reduction of shows keen understanding of the organization in the betterment real earnings. RECOMMENDED READING American seamen in explaining of working hours, living condi­ Institution of the 40-hour week their atti-action to the sea and tions, wages 1 and recognition of Capt. Manolis' book is recom­ their behavior. seamen's rights," says Capt. Man­ mended reading for anyone con­ on the nation's railroads waa "Seafaring at best is not easy," olis, And he asserts that progress nected with maritime. Even land­ praised and special attention he writes. No man goes to sea has been made by the unions in lubbers will find it extremely il­ urged for those unorganized workers still working long hours in peacetime because he wants pursuing these objectives. luminating. —as many as 12 per day—with Capt. Manolis suggests that ima soft job or physical safety, says ions develop programs "of moral' Readers of "We At Sea" will j low pay. the Captain. AFL Convention For Shorter Werk Week � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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PRAISES CREW FOR AID IN MAKING GOOD WILL PROGRAM A SUCCESS SS DEL NORTE SOFTBALLERS ROUT BUENOS AIRES OUTFIT MINUTES OF A&G BRANCH MEETINGS IN BRIEF THOUGHT CONTROL IN RUSSIA TWO YEARS BEFORE CS MAST - THEN THE AXE NEW BOOK SHOWS KEEN UNDERSTANDING OF SEAMEN AFL CONVENTION FOR SHORTER WORK WEEK Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/18/1949 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1949 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/b517aee3937289239773fff120dff97d.PDF 14ade732282b7f925ee0a3654a5cd554 PDF Text Text I I'" iH;- ''i OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE ATLANTIC AND GULF DISTRICT, SEAFARERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Vol. V. NEW YORK. N.Y., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19. 1943 No. 33 Make Trainees Union Men—Hawk CHISELING OPERATORS STRAND U.S. SEAMEN By a BOSUN Despite the cry of the RMO for experienced seamen in or­ der to transport the war goods abroad, American shipowners are deliberately stranding rated men in the Caribbean and filling their places with n,atives who never went to sea before. I know this is true be­ cause I was one of those stranded and I saw how the whole rotten business works. The shipowners do this, of course, because the natives are not union men and will not demand union wages and conditions. The effect of this move on the war effort means nothing to the shipowners— apparently. My story begins on 1943 when I signed on an Al­ coa ship in • New York City. My ship went to Trinadad and from there spent three months on a shuttle between :.:v:;..A. , and It was during this run that I saw with my own eyes two American (sup­ posedly union) ships whose decks were fully crewed by natives who had been picked up along the waterfront and were being paid God-knowswhat. These two ships, the S.S. ) and the S.S. ...) were fully crew­ ed by union men when they first came south, but during I;? '.I their long run the original crew had been forced ashore one at a time on account of illness. Each time a replace­ ment was needed, the ship,,owner would ignore the union men begging for jobs in Port of Spain, and hire natives away from shore jobs. This practice ha.s been going on for a long time and when I was in Port of Spain this summer I found over 100 Am­ erican seamen who had been stranded there. These men had all gotten off their ships for hospital treatment at dif­ ferent times, but found that once they were ashore it was impossible for them to ship out again. And since the Army and Navy would not give them priority transporta­ tion back to the States, they were stranded in this port without any means of making a living. They were becoming regular beachcombers. When ever an American ship would put in and call for replacements, these men would beg for the jobs, but no go. The unorganized natives got the jobs. A couple of native replace­ ments came aboard' my ship and I found that they not only had never been to sea but they did not even have the seamen's certificates as requir­ ed by law. The American seamen that are thus stranded in Port of Spain are treated like a bunch of cattle by the shipowners' agents and by the American consular service. They are given no aid whatsoever and the general attitude seems to be that they shouldn't have gotten sick in the first place and been forced to pile off the ships. It is hard to even describe the despondency of these men and the hovels they are forced to live in and the food they are forced to eat. If they could hear all the ballyho back here in the states about seamen being heroes and how grateful the nation was to them, it sure would give them a belly laugh—^that is, if their stomachs hadn't shrunk too much to prevent it. I should like to say in clos­ ing that Mr. Naggs, Alcoa Agent in Port of Spain is fully aware of this situation and as far as I could see, do­ ing absolutely nothing about it. As for the American consul, he wouldn't even see us and listen to our problems. It is impossible, however, that he is ignorant of the treatment given the seamen in this port. At least these gentlemen sure gave me the brush off When I went to them for help in get­ ting out of that hell hole. The problem of making union men out of the RMO trainees is a serious one and has not been given suflScient attention by either SIU port officials or the rank and file old timers aboard ships, according to Brother John Hawk, Secretary-Treasurer of the District, In presenting a resolution on^ the subject to headquarters forced by a back-log of potential meeting two weeks ago. Brother finks—men who think that the Hawk asked that greater educa­ way to get ahead is by playing tional efforts be directed toward lone wolf and sucking around the the new men, and that no man aft quarters of the brass hats and be rejected for SIU membership swivil chair artists. unless his conduct labeled him The old timers must face these anti-union. Even then, formal facts: (1) the majority of the charges should be placed against trainees are in the industry to the individual. Hawk said, and stay, and (2) their numbers are the charges should be aired be­ such that they are a force to be fore the membership and a for­ reckoned with. The degree of union consciousness developed in mal vote taken on the case. these men may well prove to be The majority of the green kids the decisive factor in the post now flooding the industry will war fight between the SIU and not automatically become union the shipowners. men by the mere fact of riding In order to place a brake upon a union ship. These trainees now wholesale rejection of trainees, work under good conditions, and the SIU has passed the following they do not fully understand just resolution up and down the how these conditions were won. coast: They did not walk the picket All men after having made lines and eat out of the soup a trip on an Atlantic and Gulf kitchens. They have yet to feel District contracted vessel shall the lash of , the profit-hungry be joined into the union, unless shipowner, temporarily held in a written recommendation check by the war emergency. In signed by three full book mem­ short, these new men have no bers to reject the man from real understanding of the class the union is submitted to a struggle. regular meeting and concurred It is the responsibility of all union 'men to take time out to in. In cases where no branch meeting is held, the Branch talk to these kids, to give them Agent shall spread the rejec­ the facts of life. Make no mis­ tion recommendation in full in take, if these trainees know the the Branch Agent's weekly re­ score, they'll be on the right side port including the signers' when the line up takes shape for names and book numliers of the next struggle. But fail to educate them, and the union will the recommendation in order soon face the shipowners rein­ (^Continued on Page 4) RMO Tightens Finky Grip On Seamen Deferment Set-Up I' i On completion of the 5.000th fur vest produced by the Los Angeles fur vest project for United Nations seamen, Capt. Wal­ ter Treadway of USS presents a scroll of honor to Man. J. Miller (center) of Local 87, International Fur & Leather Workers Union (CIO) and Man. Louis Pine (right) of the Los Angeles Joint Board, International Ladies Garment Workers Union (AFL). - T. .. &£: • •, •• A .. / The RMO took another hitch in the rope around the neck of merchant seamen this week when it issued new Army defer­ ment regulations which entirely eliminated the union's past par­ ticipation in the Selective Ser­ vice machinery. Whereas in the past the union dispatcher was charged with notifying the RMO when a man shipped out, the new method will by-pass the union entirely and all correspon­ dence will be between the ship­ owner, the RMO and the draft boards. Not that we particularly care whether the union is included in the RMO procedure or not, for the whole scheme stinks of to­ talitarian coercion and the less the. SIU has to do with it the better we'll like it. We only re­ port this development to bear out what we said when the RMO first moved to grab jurisdiction over the draft status of the sea­ men—that is, that the apparatus set up in this manner would gradually be ti-ansformed into a club with which to beat organiz­ ed labor over the head. This last step is certainly a move in that direction. The RMO now has complete and undisputed jurisdiction over the deferment or induction of seamen into the army. If this isn't a threat to union activity— then we never saw one. The SIU-SUP is not caught unaware by this development, wc fought the RMO on this question from the first. We boycotted their en­ tire card system for months, and it was only the servile surrender of the NMU, thus splitting the ranks of maritime labor, which forced our final acceptance of the plan. We said frankly at the time, and we repeat today, were we strong enough we wquld throw the whole finky RMO and its anti-labor schemes right out the window. Unfortunately, with maritime labor split, we are not strong enough to do this—at least not in war time. Therefore we have no alternative but to go along for the time, and to advise every member to carefully ob­ serve aU the RMO regulations so as not to get caught short. When the war ends and the shipowners really open up on the union, we'll need every man in his place on the picket lines. So don't get fouled up now and find yourself jerked out of the industry. Here is an explaination of how the new RMO regulations oper­ ated. Under the new method, a single form, WSA-61, consisting of a white original and a pink carbon copy, will replace the fa­ miliar green and buff cards known as forms WSA-47 and WSA-48. Use of the latter forms are to be discontinued as of mid(Co It fin lied on Page 3) �•' \ Pago Two ssawwai THE 8IS.&; SEAFARERS Friday. NoTember 19. 1943 1 LOG J SEAFARERS LOG Published by the SEAFARERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA Atlantic and Gulf District Affiliated with the American Federation of Labor HARRY LUNDEBERG ------ President 110 Market Street, San Francbco, Calif. JOHN HAVK ------- Secy-Treas. p. 6. Box 25, Station P., New York City MATTHEW DUSHANE - - - Washington Rep, 424 Sth Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. • • Directory of Branches PHONE ADDRES3 BRANCH NEW YORK (4) 2 Stone St. BOwIIng Green 9-3437 BOSTON (10) 330 Atlantic Ave Liberty 4057 BALTIMORE (2) 14 North t^y St Calvert 4539_. PHILADELPHIA 6 North 6th St. Lombard 765 I NORFOLK 25 Commercial PI Norfolk 4-1083 NEW ORLEANS (16) ..309 Chartrea St Canal 3336 CAVANNAH .218 East Bay St. .Savannah 3-1728 TAMPA...:::.:: 423 East puu st Tampa MM. 1323 MOBILE 55 So. Conception St Dial 2-1392 PUERTO RICO 45 Ponce de Leon L"?"" J.JT? GALVESTON 219 20th Street Galveston 2-8043 FT. LAUDERDALE 2021 S. Federal Highway. .. Ft. Lauderdale 1601 nr -w T. PUBLICATION OFFICE: ROOM 213, 2 STONE STREET New York City BOwling Green 9-8345 ~ Z67 Plan For Natl. Service Act Is Hit By Labor, Farmers, Business WASHINGTON, Nov. 13—Representative of agrifculture and industrial management this week joined labor in condemning for the ash can all proposals for national servic legislation, which would recruit workers for jobs and tie them to them for the duration of the war. In a statement signed by the*———— " ; ; — nine members of the national "1. The American people will Management-Labor Policy Com­ provide greater output under a mittee of the War Manpower voluntary system than under one Commission, a continuation of of compulsion and regimentation. the voluntary method of recruit­ "2. The present critical man­ ing workers was urged, and a power situations are results of positive program, with pledges dislocations, mal - distribution of contracts, and ineffective man­ to back it up, was offered.. power utilization rather than of Signing the statement were; inadequate over-all supply of For Labor: CIO Pres. • Philip labor. Murray, AFL Pres. William "3. The solution depends upon Green and Pres. H. W. Fraser of leadership, coordinated and un­ the Order of Railway Conductors derstood plans, and efficient ad­ of America. ministration, not upon broadened For Industry: Pres. Frederick control and regulation. C. Crawford, Natl. Assn. of Man­ ufacturers; Pres. Eric A. John­ '•4. Fully effective mobilization ston, U. S. Chamber of Commerce and utilization of the national and R. Conrad Cooper, Asst. manpower will be achieved. vice-president, Wheeling Steel When all agencies of government concerned with procurement, Corp. • For Agriculture: Pres. James production and manpower are G. Patton, Natl. Fai'mers Union; administered under a coordinated Pres. Edward A. O'Neal, Ameri­ and well understood arrangement can Farm Bureau Federation, in which government defines the and Albert S. Goss, master of the war needs, enunciated the funda­ mental policies or 'rules of the Natl. Grange.^ game,' confines itself to a mini­ The committee report said that mum of control and administra­ the members "believe that the tive detail, and provides the people of this nation are unsur­ maximum of real assistance to passed in initiative, resourceful­ those who must do the work, ness, and the will to do when namely the people of this nation their course is clear. in each conimunity." "They (the committee mem­ bers) are opposed to National Our American corporation sur­ War Service Legislation in the pluses— reserves and undivided unanimous belief that compul­ profits — now amount to over sion in any form, whether by law $50 billion—inclusive of $24 bil­ or by administrative order, does lion of government bonds most not go to the heart of the prob­ of which are tax-exempt. lem. They believe the need goes beyond that which can be secur­ Keep In Touch With ed by compulsion. "They are convinced that: Your Draft Board Mil fRtPORT on. .^ASHItAOTOIV. TTT'-^ • Bv MATTHEW Du&MAME-a • ^ prove of the following voluntary NATIONAL agreements. WAR LABOR BOARD Attended a conference of the Ashley & Dustin SS Company War Shipping Panel. The session and the SIU Great Lakes Dist. commenced on Thursday, Nov­ Cleveland & Buffalo SS Company ember 11th, and ended Saturday, and the SIU Great Lakes Dist. Wisconsin & Michigan SS Com­ November 13th. pany and the SIU Great Lakes On July 14th, 1943, the Na­ District. tional War Labor Board estab­ lished this panel in the maritime These agreements covered the industry to expedite all maritime Stewards department. There cases, and to also have persons were some wage increases based who are familiar with the indus­ upon particular job-classifica­ try sit on the panel and make tions, and differences of work in­ recommendations to the board on volved, other than the regional all voluntary agreements and board's ruling in the D & C Company and the SIU Great disputed cases. Lakes District. Since the establishment of this The matter of the panel's rec­ panel, several attempts have been made to set up a policy ommendations on the 26 S^ that is favorable to all concerned. Companies and the SIU G. L. Very little progress has been District has not been settled. In­ made due to the CIO's attempt dustry and public member are to dominate the panel's policy. of the opinion that they cannot In the board's order of July go along on any other proposi­ 14th it states, "The labor mem­ tion, than that rendered by the bers of the panel shall be chosen board to the Lake Carriers Asso­ from crafts and industrial groups ciation— Bonus payable at the whose membership may be in­ termination of the season. My volved in matters within juris­ opinion on the matter is that the diction of the panel. The labor board should grant the same member of the panel sitting in bonus privilages to the employ­ each case shall be a member ers with whom the SIU had in chosen from the craft or indus­ their contracts before the board trial group involved in the case upset the established bonus pro before the panel, or such labor visions, namely bonus payable at member as he may designate." the end of thirty days. Other cases before the panel The position of all the AFL mari­ were several tow boat operators time representatives on the panel from the gulf coast and the Miss­ is that on all AFL cases the issippi river, requesting wage union involved in the case shall have an AFL representative sit schedule approval by the board. on the panel. The CIO has taken All of the wage requests were the position that both the AFL lower than those paid by com­ and CIO labor member shall sit panies than the SIU have under in on all cases regardless of what contract in the Gulf. Efforts should be made to organize all organization is involved. At the first meeting of the the tow boats in the gulf. If panel this same dispute occured. enough of these tow boat oper­ In that meeting the chairman ators wage scale become approv­ outlined the policy of how aU ed in the Gulf, they automatic­ cases were to be heard. The po­ ally set mode for that kind of sition of the chairman was sim- work, and no wage scale above iliar to the position taken by the the mode will then be approved AFL representatives. To date all by the board. On Saturday the 13th, case of cases have been handled in the manner outlined under the the MM&P-MEBA, for a uniform standard agreement came up. board's order. On Thursday the CIO again Chairman stated that this was renewed their claim for joint only a preliminary discussion on representation on the panel. The whole day was wasted in arguing the point. Final outcome was that the panel voted on a resolu­ tion requesting the board for a clarification on the board's order. The AFL representatives voted against the resolution on the grounds that the boards order specifically states how the panel shall handle aU cases. If the NWLB rules that there shall be joint representation on all cases, this means that when any AFL mafitime union negoti­ ates an agreement with an em­ ployer, the CIO can vote not to recommend approval of the agreement, and is in a position to sabotage any agreement that is reached between the union and the employer. It gives them the voting power to interfere with the final outcome of our col­ lective bargaining. On Friday, a panel consisting of Edmund M, Morgan, Chair­ man and Public member, Chester W. Willett Industry Member, Yours truly Labor member, rec­ ommended that the board ap­ the matter. He also stated thaf Admiral Land has indicated that the WSA is in favor of a uniform' agreement for the licensed per-« sonnel, and has notified all gen­ eral agents of the WSA to meet with representatives of the MM&P-MEBA for the purpose of arriving at a uniform agreement. The operators contended that they' have requested Admiral Land to clarify letters that wer® sent to WSA general agents re­ garding this matter and that they were waiting for a reply. They also stated that they have not had the opportunity to negotiate with the unions, due to several conflicting letters from the WSA. The union took the position thafi the operators are staUing. IWfr, Morgan chairman of the panel stated that in his opinion the op­ erators have had ample time tO sit down with the unions, and has designated the first Thursday in December Jor this case to be heard. 4 « * M. Weisberger, SUP Agt, Nev^ York—Re: Crew of S.S. Morrisoai R. Waite claim for transporta­ tion. This case was taken up with the WSA and they advised me that the master of the vessel had made a mistake in not sign­ ing on the crew with WSA in­ struction No. 64 being incorpor­ ated into the articles. My posi­ tion was that the articles super­ seded any outside agreement or instructions to the contrary. At that time they advised me that they would send a letter to th® New York agent of the WSA position on this matter. Since that time two other west coast ships signed on articles in the Gulf and instruction No. 64 was also left out of the articles. The WSA has advised me that they are willing to pay tha transportation as provided under, instruction No. 64 on these tw6 vessels, but are not willing to authorize payment on the M. R, Waite. I am of the opinion that the crew that signed on the Waite are entitled to transporta;{Continued on Page 4) ...m �• Friday, November 19. 1943 THE SEAFARERS LOG Page ThiMi ""t-l WHArS DOING Around the Ports New Post Regulations For Merchant Seamen Seafarers International Union ' Of North Amrrica 2 Stone Street For instance, this week I suc­ operators with Seafarers' Inter­ NEW YORK New York, New York ceeded in collecting overtime for national Union agreements In covering various ships in two brothers who were instruct­ About 85% of the ships being Gentlemen: the past weeks I have encount­ ed in a port in North Africa to built in the South Atlantic dis­ This will supplement our letter to you of December 31, 1942 ered a number of beefs concern­ use an Army truck to secure trict is being alloted to compan­ (copy attached), with reference to mail service to and from mem­ supplies two miles away from ing some RMO male or skipper bers of the crews of American merchant vessels. ^ the dock. We collected 5 hours ies north of Hatteras and the ordering garbage dumped in for­ The following changes have become advisable in the mail pro­ overtime for them, even though South Atlantic Steamship Com­ eign ports or docks and then re­ cedure since its inception on January 1, 1943, and are now in effect: the home office had at first dis­ pany has to go all the way out to fusing to OK the overtime. In (1) Included in this service will now be members of the crews all agreements it is deck depart­ allowed it. All this because the the West Coast to take out ships. of Allied merchant vessels oVfer 200 gross tons, under War Shipping ment work. But you see if any Brothers involved kept accurate There seems to be something Administration control, as weU as American members of the crews records, dates and places, and I rotten in Denmark somewhere. Stewards Department member of Allied or AUied-controUed merchant vessels subject to such se­ had something concrete to go on, When they are talking about sav­ refused to obey such an order, curity regulation for the handling of mail as may be prescribed by even though it is deck work, Remember, your best guaran­ ing money, it seems the sensible the Allied control having jurisdiction over the vessel. these men would bo called be­ tee of collecting is to hold your thing to do would be to allot (2) Reports indicate that considerable quantities of mail for fore the Coast Guard when they overtime slips for the shore pa­ ships to a company that is close merchant crews are being returned to the United States from over­ to a yard where they are being arrived back in the first U. S. trolmen. seas ports, due to a lack of interest on the part of seamen and their built. port and their papers would be CLAUDE FISHER, failure to call for it. Masters have, therefore, been instructed that at stake. The only solution to Whenever we have to call on when arriving at ports outside of the United States, they or duly N. Y. Stewards Patrolman this is to stick the shipowner for our nearest union hall for men authorized detailed members of the crew, should call for mail at overtime everytime it happens. to fill out a crew, they always the U.S. Navy Fleet Post Office, or in the absence of a Fleet Post In this connection it is import­ put up a big holler about not SAVANNAH Office, at the office of the Naval Observer, Marine Post Office, Army ant that all men hold onto their authorizing transportation, but it ^ost Office, other U.S. postal activity, or American Consulate iff overtime slips. A lot of good is all right for them to ship the order named. Here's a new one for the book: gandy dancers all over the coun­ overtime is bureaucratically cut (3) Members of merchant crews of merchant ships calling at off by the home office, and unless Seems as if the NMU and the try. 'oreign ports are having considerable correspondence forwarded to Maritime Commission has cook­ the men have their slips it is dif­ Just finished crewing up a hew ihem in care of American consulates, A.P.O.'s, shipping agents for ed up a new one. Seems that all ficult for the patrolmen to settle Liberty ship for the South At­ the beef. But if you keep ac­ the surplus ships being built on lantic Steamship Company with the steamship line in a foreign port, etc. This is absolutely contrary to regulations and defeats security. Seamen are, tlierefore, caution­ curate track and present the the Pacific Coast, that cannot be a complete union crew. ed to refrain from the practice of communicating this information whole thing to the patrolmen it handled by West Coast operators, CHARLES WAID, Agent to anyone in the Urdted States. Letters thus addressed will be ab­ is being alloted to East Coast will be a different story. solutely stopped by the censors in this country and not delivered(4) Seamen should advise their correspondents in this country, prior to their departure from a continental U. S. Port, to assure that mail addressed to them should be in accordance with the fol­ lowing form. RMO Tightens Finky Grip On Seamen Deferment Set-Up Mrs. T. Smith following information: The sea­ the seaman's name and the date {Contimied from Page 1) when he must ship again and in 1022 Marble Street night last Sunday. Moreover, the man's name, number of certific­ procedure has been so stream­ ate of identification or continuous addition an instruction stating in New York, New York lined that its operation will now discharge book, his rating, date part as follows: "This form is the basis of ob­ revolve chiefly around the RMO when employment on the ship taining and maintaining your John T. Smith central office in Washington, on began, the port where he joined, draft deferment. You should the' one hand, and the shipown­ local draft board number, order SB PRESIDENT JACKSON take up any draft board diffi­ ers. Included are ships of the number, year of birth and, in ad­ Army Transport Service, which dition, the names of the shipping culties with your union hiring c/o Postmaster hall, with the personnel office are sailed by civilian masters company and ship and the mas­ of the steamship company, or and crews. The new plan will ter's signature. ''Neiv York, New York with a port office of the Re­ give the Washington office the Section B and C of the form cruitment and Manning Or­ necessary information for filing are contained only on the pink ganization. IMPORTANT; You copy and are to be kept in the I" with a local-draft board a Form (Name of Steamship Line) II 42-A. This is the instrument for ship's records until the seaman's are to reship by the 'Date to ship again.' This date was establishing a seaman's status in employment on the ship is ended. calculated by allowing two the Selective Service system. A This may be after the first voy­ days ashore for every 7 on form 42-A must be filed every six age or one or more subsequent (4) Hereafter it will be permissible for seamen to place their voyages! At that time the master ship, with a minimum of 4 and return address on letters enclosed in envelopes (but not on the out­ months. Under the former system, now will fill out on Section B the a maximum of 30 days. If you side of envelopes). This is an important change and will enable to be supplanted, various fixed date when employment ended, are between the ages of 18 and seamen to communicate to their correspondents in this coimtry the 65, be sure to keep your draft name of the vessel on which they are serving and instruct their responsibilities were divided, re- the' port of pay-off and the date board informed of your address relatives and friends as to how to address mail to them properly. ictively, among operating when the seaman is required to or you may be declared delin­ As heretofore, seamen are cautioned not to include in their letters ipanies, maritime unions, all ship again under the Selective quent and be classified 1-A." Service provisions for shore leave individual seamen and the cen­ any other reference to names (other than as above) of either their between voyages. The master On the reverse side of the pink own or other ships, movements, ports touched, or any similap tral, regional and port offices of will then sign Section B and mail copy are detailed instructions to information. RMO. The new instruction covers all it to the RMO central offce to be masters of vessels covering vari­ Please disseminate this information among the various members active merchant seamen employ­ paired with the white copy. The ous possible exceptions to the of your organization in order to familiarize them with the foregoing ed on vessels under the Ameri­ process will be repeated when rules, as well as the basic rou­ changes. It is suggested that bulletins be posted in your halls to can, Philippine, Honduran or the seaman signs on his next tine. There is also instruction 4 acquaint the seamen to this effect. Panamanian flag which are en­ ship. If the seaman were to sail which states: Very truly yours, "This document contains In­ gaged in coastal, intercoastal or continuously with the same ship, HUBERT WYCKOFF offshore shipping and owned by no repetition of the process formation affecting the nation­ Director, Division of Maritime or under charter to the War would be necessary; the white al defense of the United States Labor Relations within the meaning of the Es­ Shipping Administration, or on a copy mailed to Washington in pionage Act, 50, U.S.C., 31 and •Mail for crew complements on ships sailing from East Coast ports vessel of the Army Transport the first instance would consti­ tute the RMO central office rec­ 32, as amended. Its transmis­ will be addressed c/o Postmaster, N, Y.; from Gulf Coast ports, Service. sion or the revealation of its c/o Postmaster, New Orleans, La.; from West Coast port, c/o Post­ The form WSA-61, entitled ord. In the case of a seaman who contents in any manner to an master, San Francisco, Calif. "Record of Service in Merchant unauthorized person is prohib­ Marine," consists of three sec­ fails to join his ship, the white the new arrangement to refer the other hardship in the man's fam­ ited by law." tions. The white original of the copy of the form filled out for Whenever a seaman wishes an question to the local draft board ily and enrollment in courses for form and the pink carbon copy him is to be mailed along with both contain Section A, identical the white copies for the other extension of allowable shore or Selective Service headquart­ up-grading or officer candidate on both, which the master of a crew members. But the pink leave on account of extenuating ers with which the seaman will training in a school maintained vessel is required to fill out in copy for this seaman is to be circumstances, the new regula­ have been registered. The Selec­ or approved by the U. S. Mari­ duplicate for each seaman whose completed by the master writing tions authorize the regional or tive Service, board instead will time Service. employment on the ship is com­ in on Section B the words "Fail­ port offices of RMO to grant any communicate with the RMO All maritime unions have been mencing. At sailing time the ed to join ship" and the date. justifiable extension up to 30 whenever for any reason a sea­ supplied with cancelled copies ol master will give the white orig­ This pink copy will then be mail­ days, the regional or port office man's status seems in question. Form 61 for their representatives will forward the information to Among circumstances recognized inals. covering his entire crew, to ed with the white copy. so that all members may be the last person to leave the ship, Section C is a stub which the the RMO central office with its as extenuating are illness, effects for mailing to the RMO central master will fill out and give to recommendations. In neither.in­ of enemy action requiring rest or properly informed of their rights office. Section A will include the the seaman to keep. It contains stance will it be necessary under treatment, serious illness or and obligations. GJ �BBElaSii. Page Four THE SEAFARERS LOG Friday, November 19, 1943 Union Welfare Demands Close Attention To RMO Graduates m NEW CARGO {Continued from Page 1) SHIPS DELIVERED -lhat action may be taken at Branches where meetings are . WASHINGTON — American held. » merchant ehipy.?.rd.s 'in _r In explaining this motion Hawk said, "There has been a delivered 163 cargo vessels ag­ regular flood of rejected trip gregating 1,675,311 deadweight cards coming into the headquar­ tons, bringing the total 1943 de­ ters during the past few months. liveries to 1,524 ships, totaling WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 — In many cases ships with less 15,501,624 deadweight tons, the More than a fourth of the em­ than 6 full book members have Maritime Commission announced. ployes involved in wage adjust­ rejected as many as 20 trip card October production surpassed ment cases of the War Labor men without explaining their ac­ that of September by three ves­ Board in September earned less tions and giving the men a hear­ sels, 22,540 deadweight tons of than 50 cents an hour, states the ships. During the month, yards WLB's seventh monthly report. ing. "While many men have been delivered 98 Liberty Ships, eight Some 77 per cent averaged less rejected merely because the book C-type cargo vessels, 16 standard than 80 cents an hour, while 4.3 men were prejudiced against tankers, 19 emergency tankers per cent averaged less than 40 trainees or didn't like the way (modified Liberty Ships), three cents. they parted their hair. If the T-1 or coastal tankers, two pri­ In a section on incentive plans, present rate of rejections con­ vate coastal tankers, five seago­ the Board said that action on tinues, hundreds of new men ing tugs, one ore carrier, three such pi'oposals "will be limited (potentially good union men, if concrete barges, and eight special to a determination of whether or the old timers would spend a types for military use. not the proposed plan is in con­ few hours explaining the score to Of the total deliveries, 76 ships formance with the national sta­ •them) will be driven away from were delivered by West Coast bilization program and would re­ the SIU and into either the NMU yards; East Coast yards turned sult in unauthorized wage rate or the fink ships. In cither case, out 51 vessels, 29 vessels were decreases or increases." this organization is cutting off its delivered by yards on the Gulf hose to spite its face if it does Coast, and seven ships were pro­ Only plans submitted volun­ not spend some effort and time duced by Great Lakes builders. tarily by employers or plans October deliveries put the agreed upon by employers and in developing these new men. Commission within 3,388,376 unions which have collective "While it is the right of the deadweight tons of its announced bargaining rights with the com­ jriembership to reject any one goal of 18,890,000 deadweight pany concerned will be consid­ they see fit, still this process tons of merchant ships for 1943. ered. must be conducted in any or­ ganized manner and in a way that will mean justice for every­ one. The minimum requirement must certainly be that the re­ jected men have complaints brought against them in writing and that these complaints be cover some government agency {Continued from Page 2) given a hearing before the mem­ wherein they have no jurisdic­ tion to the Pacific Coast as per tion, the crews are taking a bership. "We don't want finks in our the ships articles, regardless of chance of being the losers in any Philadelphia, Pa. union, but green kids are not whether the master made a mis­ deal that they may agree to. Play November 9, 1943 necessarily finks. Many of them take. This will require a lawyer safe, there is nothing like get­ Dear Joe: will be the backbone of our or­ to enter suit to collect. There ting all terms of a contract in ganization in years to come. They may be a possibility to get the writing. If a party tries to re­ There was a ship in Philadel­ should be given a chance to coast guard to compell the com­ pudiate a contract that has been phia not long ago and for 5 days prove themselves before getting pany to live up to the ship's ar­ put in writing, the courts are at no one, not even the delegate, ticles and pay off. the bums rush." our disposal. Otherwise we have called the hall. It seems a little unreasonable but believe me Joe, J. K. Shaughnessey, SIU Agt. nothing to fight with. it's the truth, so help me. This Fort Lauderdale — Seamen who would never have happened had are employed by General Agents NEW CARGO ROUTES B. been on that ship. of the WSA are entitled to the protection afforded to other The failure of the U-boat cam­ Well, its a damn shame that workers under the National La­ paign during recent weeks has he and a good number of men Brother Frank Donnally is laid like him' have been lost due to VP in Ellis Island Hospital in bor Relations Act, and can call brought about an improved ship­ enemy action. New York. He would like to re­ upon this agency for an election. ping situation in the Atlantic, Another thing that isn't quite ceive a visit from any of his old Don't let any one in this agency and consequently the War Ship­ up to hoil these days Joe, is the give you the run around, have ping Administration will prob­ .shipmates. He is in Ward 25. them give you a statement in ably go ahead with plans to re­ men beefing about changing » «• » quarters, etc., after signing ships . The following brothers have writing if they refuse to grant shuffle a number of commercial articles and then when they ar­ packages in the New York any seamen an election. cargo routes. These changes may rive in a loading port start their Agent's office: Army, SIU Agt. N. O.—Re; come in the form of diversions, beefing. In the not too far away Christensen, H. Martin Lesli Kohl, wiper on the S.S. shifting some operations from the days to remember, all these con­ Corsa, James .John C. Spencer. Company Pacific to the Atlantic and Gulf ditions were remedied in the port Dietrich, Edward claims that they paid him 100% ports, as well as others from New where one joined the ship before Fowler, Harold bonus from July 8th 1943 to Oct­ York to Southern ports, it was they signed the ships articles. Fitzgerald, Niel ober 25th 1943. Recheck on this reported. Another thing strikes me as Hammargren. Vincsnl and advise whether company's Reports from the Pacific Coast rather queer Joe, and it is this; Hamsy, Clyde -statement is correct. Re: West indicate thf.t it is the WSA's in­ when a trip card man was sent Hanke. Adam Coast crews signing on ships and tention to divert to the East aboard a ship in the good old Kaney, William Instruction No. 64 being omitted Coast this month Ml commercial days he was schooled in the art . Kelley, Jesse from the articles. U. S. Shipping cargo services which have been of unionism and what was to be Klauber. Perry commissioners are not authorized performed between Pacific Coast expected of him. But nowadays, Klieger, Harry to make any statement for the ports of" the United States and in some cases, you are asked by Lukkarila, Edwin WSA. If shipping commissioner India. A similar diversion is be­ the tripcarder if he joins the - Miles, C. H. makes statements which are not ing considered with respect to union what will he get out of it. Olmstead, Frank in writing or these statements Australia and New Zealand. You would think that after a Perkins, Walter trip this question is slightly out Turner, J. D. of order, you would think that ^ Walker, Willie ATLANTIC AND GULF SHIPPING FOR the man already knows what he would get out of the union, es­ WEEK OF NOVEMBER 1st TO 6th pecially if some union brother DECK ENGINE STEWARD TOTAL was to take time out to explain our strikes for conditions and SHIPPED 789 274 355 160 : Crew which paid off S.S. Alcoa etc. '' I tell you Jpe, things are dif­ Voyager in Sept. 1943, has $10 ^ REGISTERED 689 217 261 211 ferent nowadays. Instead of the linen money coining. Collect 17 tripcarders fighting to join the Battery Place. New York City. Show 25 Pet. Earn Less Than 50 Cents An Hour Washington Report A Pie Card Unburdens Himself To Pal "Joe" IVK' m--. Is ••••'' i--' MONEY DUE union, in some cases the union official almost has to fight them to join. Some of these tripcarders are under the impression that they can get off the ship they are on' and not join the union in the port that they pay off in, but go to the port that they shipped out of and join there. Of course, this is all wrong, but unless one ' of the crew members explains this to these boys they are liable, to think that they owe a debt of gratitude to the agent that ship­ ped them out, therefore that Is. where they want to take their Book out. • ..TThings. like this can be. easily remedied if the boys would have' a little get-together before the ship's arrival in a final pay off port, and explain these things to the prospective new members. I don't know if it wouldnT be agood idea if each agent Uiat ships a trip card man gives him, along' with his trip card, an application for, membership blank, and in­ struct him to fill it out a day or twd before the ship arrives back ' in the states and have a com-' mittee of 5 book members sign it^ for him and also instruct him to* take out his book and pay all his obligations to the union in the port where he pays off. The more I think of the idea the better I like it. What do you think, Joe? Well, Joe, I guess that I have bent your Moose cars long, enough, but before I close, I must, say that things are about the same here in the City of. Broth-; erly Love, so until I see you. remain as ever, your Pal, . j Book No. 496 • f � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource November 19, 1943 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. V, No. 33 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Description An account of the resource Headlines: MAKE TRAINEES UNION MEN--HAWK CHISELING OPERATORS STRAND U.S. SEAMEN RMO TIGHTENS FINKY GRIP ON SEAMEN DEFERMENT SET-UP PLAN FOR NATL. SERVICE ACT IS HIT BY LABOR, FARMERS, BUSINESS NEW POST REGULATIONS FOR MERCHANT SEAMEN 163 NEW CARGO SHIPS DELIVERED SHOW 25 PCT. EARN LESS THAN 50 CENTS AN HOUR A PIE CARD UNBURDENS HIMSELF TO PAL "JOE" Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/19/1943 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America 1943 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/91afcf1c253539c8cf1a4e68b18a69ab.PDF 0befb1321777d741fa21893a5f93fae3 PDF Text Text .., Refueli'ng '-. ·------------...-.-------------.-~"-!"'-~~~~--~------,...-~-....-----....~~--------:--------~StoryOnPage2 ·d• ·lMWU picket boat, stand.in~ guard on 'Libe&.ian-flag Ore _R- --. . ~ Id/ UDGWGY . e Monarch, is manned by William Poor (NMU) ai:id Seafar· - ers James Eicl1enberg, Plp.ct_ea Aldevera and W. L. Barth. ·. Court has refused to lialt the picketing, (Sto.ry on page 2.) · ·- ---------------- ��organiza- he released Soviet ·ta.nkers to cafiT oil · to Cuba- or carried it himself. · he replied that U was a normal· and ' : . ·- ;; Evidence of State Department concern with the' developnieiit . was the recent announcement that the . • . . SIU ~-day • . _ . Liberian goyernuient was .cancelf1"eyro. s1gn~_1rf for rank-a~d-f1le. polls. committeemen at ~h~adq~!r: Ung the registry:' of the . 24,830,.ton ters. - Ballot~ng .got underwCJy on N~vember .1 and )¥111 continue. ._ ta~er Per-seus for· carrylog oil to through Dece"1ber..31 in. all ports • . On.the l>allot are· 7;4. qualified · 'Havana. The Perseus is~ owned by candidates: donweting for 43 elective posts. the .~ulukundis family interests, ··' · · who also have many ships l!Pder the Ame~ican flag. ' MTEJ. As5ails Move: The announcement of the cancellation was ·made ,not in Monrovia, Lib~ria, - but ·lil·: Ncw York, SIU -Defeats Hoffa Again In San -Juan .~.Go1!t .Pressures ·NLRB ··J~ Rule ·1'or.·Runaway-s With the conclqsion o! the War, duties in 1945, . working in Ohl?, . Illinois ~d Mich!ga~. · In _ 1949, McGavin was named .r~gional director of the AFL in Western Pennsylvania and West Virg~nia. In ~March, 1953, JHeany appointed hi.rd assistant director of organizati.on. · As such, he ser.ved under O'lteilly, who·was the AFL's director of organization at the time._ . 1 · He bee.a~ Meany's ' speciaL as~ sistant in 1955 ·and has 'continued in that capacity. In the course of .h'fs · services 0 ,h e ' has become familiar with many :of the ·problems in - ' ".; ' the seafar.Jn~ field ~nd has de~lt actively with a n~mber of them. ; MCGavin;s. nomma • · t. i · d QQ was ma e by. . the >-delegate ·for Operatfug Engineers Local 25 and was seconded ·,,.· 1 . ·SEAFAKERS' LOG · ' N · ov '' 1960 y 0 I XXll • , N~ 19 • . .. . ; ., PAUI. .H.u.L, -P,.esident· HERBERT B~N~. EditoT. ·BERNAJ.U> Su"MAN, .~"t . Edtto,.. HERMAN " A'RTuua. Ar. MAJKIN, CHAR.LES J3EAUMET, ALBERT AMArEAu; Jo~ ·.BRAZIL staff_ Write,.$. · ~ · · ., Publlstiea 1nonm1y at tlle ·headquarter.s ·of the Seafarers International.._ Union At. ' lantlc Gulf, Lakes .and Inland . w~ters District, AFL·CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, ~ ��- ' ' :_$.l_fl.1.;l~1s :~fl1:1J~11~·, $:~:tf4'!l c UP ·_ ,tfpif·~Jriiilfft· ;fJ•'rfti~,~-PIJflr-~~- .: ·. ' ~ .. , The SIU has ~olned with ~12 ·o,ther •New York unions br a pr.ogram .to provJdt •.urfion m~mbers aii~ their fa~ies w~th iow cost medical prescript~ons. The 13 uruons .plfin to op~r-, ate their ·own dnig store. chain fn the city's five_boro~g}ls to reduce the costs of prescriptions ·and . other' medicines by . . . . · borou~bs by June~ i. ~l stores w~l participating in the IVtedstore' oper· approxirfi,ately 3.O. percent., b at d on a non-profit basis ation include the follo'w~ng: . pro3"ect, -which, · eInopedr~i ·· ' · - . t· · dru · The .u1. nfon .,, at t g . Regfon 9A. United - i\.Utomobil' - would serve an estimated . 350,000 ·a · 1on o pre scrip ion s, union mi:n . and . their famiJies in the stores will h_:ind~e a dlirtited th.a metropolitan area, has been nu_mber of ?theP stand~ ~m.s fQl'Jllally incorporated ·as the ·Med: such as aspirm, maµth washes, ~n~ store Plan, ~Inc. SIU~ A Presiilenf .the like. · . PaUl . Hall ·Js· serving as 1 acting It has been ~mphasized that the chairman of the Plan's board of pl~ is not designed to replace ~he _ne.1ghborhood~ drug store, of which , directors. 1 In · antiouncing the new program, there are some 5,000 now serving .. Hall noted that-the 'project was an New Yorkers . . , outgrowth of Senator Kefauver's Seafarers., of course, receive · ~investigation of the drug industry. their prescriptions t~rough the US ' The safest :vessel 'in tmt' Broomfield' 'fleet for three years running, Kefauver, as chairman of the 'sen- :Public Health Ser~1ce, but memthe · tucile Bloomfield gets compqiiy award in Galveston. At ate Anti-Trust- and Monopoly sub- bers of their fa~ilies have to pur• are· (I to r) Ra Iph Ray, lfeward d e Iegate; D• J • C o11·1er, committee ·has been . investi'gatm' g chase drugs in the ret.all mark.et presentation. well and P. ay ·.the high prices which h e,xcessi've price mark-ups as revall 4n that industry c ief engineer; · Captain 1-:f. H., {lose; R. F. Mercer, company safety representative; Jesse Parrish, .engine delegate:~Harry Smith, as rigged prices in the prescrip- P · • , · tion drug field. · Very few insura.rr~e ?lans In the deck dele~a~~· " . Since extsting health and wel- -~atlon ~rovide any kmd of pre-----,..--...-...-..,,.,........______..._____,__-:'."'"_-::----=-- fare plans do not, in most instances, scripti~~ co.verage. ~ne of them is cover the costs of prescriptio_ns, the Kaiser Foundation, which conI trols its own outlets. these costs are, .n many cases, Asid . f th siu the unions more than a worker has to pay for . e rom e • 1 W~~rssp·~~JW~rkers Unioft Local 100; ' · Internati onal Ladies Garme;it Workers Union; _ . District Council 37, American Federation of ; State, County & Municipal Employees; Dining Room Employees Local 1; ,District 15, International . Asso· elation of Machinists; Lodge 1987, International A! so-elation of Machinists; Internationali Union 4 of Electri( ·al Workers, Distr ct ; Office Employees Local 153; Textile Wot'kers Union of Amer_ lea, New York J6int Board; · Retail Clerks Metropolitan Council Health and Welfare Plan; Local 89, Chefs, Cooks, Pastry Cooks and Assistants Union. H II · w·11 s. e . . s Iu a S I erv ·T..:h:a':,-n -·isgr.·,·,·ing. ·0.- a ,1 JD.·1n.n'.e.rs' :?§i=~:;:.;;:1:~;~~~. ;; --.,---,-o-w____u-.-n-i_o_n__D_r_u__g--.-P-l_a_n_.., b Seafarer~ asho~e with theh-nmiHe-s this Than~giv~g ~nd :~=~d. ~~~~ce:iag~\l~ia;~ ~:rc~~~g~~ ; . will . Benefit M em ers Christmas ·wm be served the traditional holiday dinners I\ . vealed that New York fam11Ies in "About two-tJ:tirds ,of the drug SIU cafeterias in ports. Where. there-are not eating facili- bill,".1.Hall ~eclared, "is for expen- - Direct benefit f~r members of Seafarers' families and for . , . . sive prescription drugs, the cost · b t• ..li..·· tli M d t ties in any of. the Iµr1pg halls, ~ , of which .fias become prohibitive retired SIU. men is a major o jec ive Ul. e new e s ore the two meals will be set up .afternoon. (For example. Thanks- for the average worker's family. plan, in w;hieh the SIU is participating along, with 12 other . . , giving din~er at headquarters was .Unions have .been, under continu- unions. .. . -' . . . . t Jn focal restaurants. .served from 10 AM . to 3 PM. last ous pressure from their .mem.bers The benefits will come- in have to take two daily, which cos • two ways· ~ them nearly $200 a year.. ·Complete dinners....:....that is, every- ·year. This gaye .. 600 ,guests a to do something about· this." th~ng from appetizers ~hrough after chance to fully enJOY .alt the trim- Th~ Kefauver committee has · . . These same pills are . sold by 1 dinner mirits-will Jle included in ~gs.) .,,,. · pointe~ o~t. tha~ retired ·A~eri- sfa•n~::~~:eesc;i ~~ :X:~~e~:ail::~~ Smaller colnpanies for as little as ·Menu cans mcludmg of course retired . · 'h . . $40 per thousand, but unless doc· pie bill of fare on .. both ·occasions. An advance look at the menu for n·o' , mb . .' re in 'the age as cortisones for treating art. r~tis, tors prescribe them by the chemi~ t 11 u i n me ers, a · u1· f r diabetes and similar . f d t th the con· cal name, the patient can't get any In many. cases, SIU dining facill- Sea arers an theJr.gues s who wi group which uses more prescrip- 11drns m fo ties will serve the dinners from partake of the Thanksgiying din- tion drugs -than any other, yet they ug.s •as a.r 1ess. cos an - ·saving. _ - sometime _before noon tilt mid- ner at headquarters jndicates that are least able to pay the costs. ' venhonal list prices. Incidentally, the same manufac• .---------~----. a Ifght breakfast is in order that . K major purpose of the Med• It will endeavor to educate turer who sells the .pills to drugd~y. St~rting at th_e to~, there' will, store plan would be to set up a physician~ to presc'ribe drugs by gists at $179 per:. thousand ~id .. , be four types of appetfzers, includ- yardstick to determine the cost of the chemical name;- th er than the $23.63 per thousand to get a VetIng ·green .onions and rose r.adishes. drug insurance. "The experience of brand nam~. When drugs ai;e pro- erans Administration contract, or · S~rimp cackt~ll, too, plus tl)ree the Medsto're operation would en- scril~ed by brand name, .the d~ug- less than 2;2 cents per pill for Seafarers with beefs . regard- Varieties" of soups ._ including able the unions involved to nego- gist must supply the h1gh-pt1ced which the public pays 28 cents. · The state of. Connecticut has alIng slow paym~nt of monies due French onion. Next come the meat tiate such insurance in future wel- brand~ He · cah't substitute the from various operators in 'back. enQ.-ees-roast tom · turkey, baked ·fare plan modifications. Dr. cheaper drug, even though it is ready urged - doctors prescribinl ' wages and disputed overtime virgl:nia ham an~ prime rlbs of George Baehr, a medical adminis- chemi~ally identical. Consequently, for public welfare patients to use should first check whether they beef. With that, one can chO'l!>e" ,trator of many years' experienc-e, druggists are forced to stock the the chemical name, since the state hav~ a propet J;Dailing address from among seven types of vege- will serve as .a consultant to the highest-priced' brand name_ drugs. has to pay the bills. The savings An example of this practice, as haye been estimateu as close to 50 on ftl'e with the company. S~U tables. In the dessert department Medstore program to help deterheadquarters officials point out . there will be ·three. flavors· of ice mine family utilization _ and the revealed by the Kefauver Com!Jlit- percent. _ that reP,orts received from sev- cream, three kind!J of cake and pie, costs · of prescription ·drugs, arid tee. The committee found that the Unfortunately, .there are so .many eral operators show cliecks have · plum pudfng or fresh fruit. To top also in establishing close controls three largest manufacturers of bnand names . that physicians can't been mailed tO\ one · address it off (if 'you can make it) will be over the quality of the drugs sold. prednisone, which is used for treat- keep track of the chemical nanws. , while a beef on the ' same score · · nuts and candles antl after dinner · Existing 'plans call for the first ing· arthritis, all chargeq identical ~edstore intends to . assist ,physi· ·.. ".. of the stores to be opened ln Man- w~lesale prices to. druggists $179 cians in identifying the constant . ~ sent from anotper, thµs ere- , mliits. Oh yes, coffee, tea and D)ilk wi_U. hattan early in 1961, and at least per ' thousand. The retail pl'ice is flood · of brand-name prescription atfng .much di~iculty in keeping - · . ,· obe store each ln the other four · 28 cents per pill. Some arthritics drugs which come on the market. accounts straight. also be servi!d. .. f·· all ' '~) . · 1 :er,. . "Se.Onl.y 'O.ne' :a " , Mail AddreS$ "'I ~ - ~ .... . --------• :ti! • - 1 .,,.. NEW.:S \ . - ~EA ,DLi.N~S, _/' , I N RE)' I EYi . • • • .. �. ~ . - . :1 .. . .. ..- ? \ - .... (Figures·. On.'T_hiS·Page ·Co_y_ei Dee~ S§!a Shipping ()nly In the SIU - ..... - t. • • "' • - - , \. " ,.. .- ' t ' • • ' • ,,. ---~ t- "' T' - ~ ·~. " Atlantic; Gutf, Lak.es and·"lnland ·Waters • *-• • l .. "'l-'111 I Q~ober t lh".'Ough "OctQber 3 l, .1960 · .. • .. "1' . " ..,r-:---. .... \ ,). """' , . ~ . . ' - "' . ~)•. . ~ -..;:•-"!. :;- . . 1, . / -. . ., , , ';. .... . .. . ' - . .. .. . ~ ~ ~ Deepsea· shipping acfiyity:· ~ SIU. por~:S. wa~ . ~gai:'1· on he _ · In -~he :_Payo~s .depa·r tment, New ~ork a-~~in -wa.~ .o~ t~ #< •• • , • - • • .- • District.), - <i( : ·, ,. . upswing in O..cto~r in ; oIµpar:ison ,.with the·pr~vious m.Qnth: - with -45;- New Orleans ~,was _seeond -with 17,. ·and . lfaltilno:i;~ · :~1:: ~..-~ 1,1!1 ~ Ther~ were_ 2,682 ·jo.bs.}hipped~Jast '~onth. ii}.· ~pntrast · to "~d -Mo~ile-were ".fi~'. .with. l4 .:ap)ec~;. re~o!d~C:t _:-: 0 "· ,.. -~- ·~°_:;'~-'~~~! 2;4JIB m Sept~rnper~r .a g~ of 186 jobs~ dur~g -the most ..,, . ~ - d . . · t, , b... <--:, . '. _ ·'i1· " • :i! ~~··:;~,:4: .· t .. ·. oQ .. ..91:::_ .. . . · . ·.-. , -~ _. . _ . _ , . payqus · urmg 0 c Q er. · " . ·ftlladeleW. '< •• :t n .7 21 · ~ u recent month. :- • . .r . . . _ ,. . ., ; • . ilaltl"'ore ~: .• ._ 14 n , ·22 ~- .AY,.Porls. Shippi~g activity, tq_o, ~as ~p iri,Oc.t~ber; with .~a- vess~l~ · t A: -and·!3_registr~tion_s. on :r the b~!_~ll -~food at. 3,11( men;; !°:::!~viii;:: : .--:f .,. .: 1 either paid off, signed on ·or serviCed 'in transit. nu; ing the. .do~· . fro~ the pi e\rio,Us min.th when 'a,284. men ·· were'-on Mt• ··· to{. ~ : · · 1 -~ · M ·' · · · · . ·~ M..11• .. •·.... 14 · 10 \O previous ~month, shippi~g activity stood at 422 ~hip~. Break- _ -t~{ beach. ~ · · New. Prleams. -.-11 . 15 50 12 " .lfH•t•• • , '",iJ' :• ~ ·: . 604 ..:..~ • J H ing- down the Octob~r activity; there wer¢ -'119 ·payoffs, 63 ~ . -. . . - _ ,. Wltmt•ttet• ~·. i . .J . 11 ~ ,,.13 · ~ sig·n: ons and 291 ~hip·s in tran,sit.· N~w York .- ~erv.·iced 97 Th~ best ~hipJ?ing th~ month was "'C!U~ of ~ewi. York, 54111--~• ..' ,1: .lf2 · 1.2· -it:s • ' ,... • ·• , S.attf• J '- • • 1 __ships, -t~-e most for any SIU ·port; whl1e ·New Orlearrs and- wh~i:.e 579 men receiv~d:: eJt!ployment~ . Ne:Jr;t ·. lr~t was Ne~ . ·. . ... ~ ~ ~ · - ' · .. ~ " • . . .TOTALS· ."••• lH · r6J . ' H1 "' 473 Houston_ were next. '.With 82 and 65 ships, respec-tively. Orleans, with 486_joJ:>s, .an<f:· Hou~ton, with ;179.' · · ·,· Jor OHOoO ' . . ... • -- J_ - • .0Ecfi.-.~0ERA111ME#t ~-. . -· Registered J ,Orf . Boston . .· . .. . ..••••••• New York . ....••••••• Philadelphia . •.• ; ••••• Baltimore . . ..••••••• Norfolk . . . .. •••••••• .Jacksonville .••• ·~ •• ; , .. Miami .. . . . .••••••••,•. ·_ Mobile ... ... .•••• • • • • New Orleans ..• • ••••••. Houston . . . . . ..• • ••••• Wilmingtpn-. ..•••••• • . - San Francisco . ; .• ; .••. Seattle . . . . •.•.••. lC"TAts _3 41 9 25 7 4 2 3 13 5. 100 24 8 7 74 18 4 . 19 . 9 2 GROUP ALL 21 165 24 ll'1 . 30 15 1- . 21 29 5 42 66 15" 47 68 24 10 6 ·10 19 4 6 13 6 225 . 424 lf5 I GROUP. B<fston~ . :: .. .. : .... .. New York .': .......... Philadelph'.ia .. ........ Baltimlk~re . .... n • • ~ .-~. Norfo . . . ...•••••• ·•• Jacksonville .• ; •••••• " 1 · '. 2 .....:.... 7 20 90 14 . 10_, _, 6_~ 5 2 , 5 16 _Miami ... .. ....... ·• , • , • . Mobile .. ~ . . . .. ,. • • • • • • · 6 ... New Orleans. .. .. • • • • . 29 SeatfTe r . ...• ;_-;-.... ~5 ff/ 11 2 127 3 18 427 .- GROUP ~· · 1 CLASS 8 , .. GROUP _,,. - . -~•-.-~......,....R-o=u= ;, p--- 3 ~LL 1 2 . 3 A~~ 1- ... s ·- · 2 . 2 · 9 · 1.19 ·5. 29 27 3 - 17 1 - '5·- 4 9 - :.,),.st . -1 _ 36 . 17 4 2 2 23 3 -.. . - 7 1 7 - - ' - - - = --,- ~ - . ..... . Shipped '.. · ·- ·, Sbipped' . CLA:S5 B C~S$· C<' 7 11 21. 31 · 14 13 39 . 38 62 15 . ll5 28 " 56 35 .. 52 26 113 2. 12 9 10 ., i9 8 24 9 23 5 3'1 '4 . 7 8 JO '..'."~ 9 I 2'1· J 1s· I ;269 214' 3,'14 1~2 I 120 _3_3,,_____,,__--,-...,.....,.., R•i~ered :. 1 . 1 ·1 35 . 2 4'3 . 5 70 " 4 ·103 - ' .. : 23 106 .... . . .-. 2; ._ :,· 5 ..~_.. - GROUP ~--------.,--:-'---:: - -' 4 20 Houston . ~ . ...•••• , • • • 22 80 ' 10 · 112 · 5 " ·41 Wjl!!tingt_Ql1 . .••• : , • ~ .- . 3 " 7 , · t - ·11 _ l " . 2 San Fr~ncl§CO . ....... .. _ 6 22 ·3 31 · ,- 7. ·10TAL-<S GROUP 2 1 - . CLASS A'· ~ 3! ALL ' 1 · Z 3 ·ALL - 1 Z 3 , AL~ 1 "- . ' 3 3 6 .2 4 , 6 - ~ . .;..... 1 . ' 1 ·__:_ 1 ' ·l 22 22 45 55 97 / 30 ' l 82 ;·..6 13 20 j g ..~ z-. 6 2 . ,8 6- 17 7 . 30 . 1 3 3 '1 ·1 2 - 6 · 12. U - 29 . 23 47 16 86 3 . 8 15 . 2~ 1 • 1 8 11 20 ' 5 16 , 5 26 2 5 4 ll .. 2· ~2 7 . 5 12 . 5 6 . 1 12 1 1~ 1 . . ...._ ·1 SS 123 6 139 3 16 3 33 5 25 1 764 26 . R~istEied. Port CLASS B . . . Sbipper CLA5~ A · _Registered - CJ.ASS · A GROUP . '1 · .. Z · "" ' 1 7 3 1 1 ��Error Is Noted, In Constitutioh .--"/!o Meet With-Co.'1 ,,, , /' . ·: Jones said that the ,next step .Js ·for the election bl representatiyes , from, each of . .tii.i c&mpanies so that a meeting can be arranged.· In this meeting, he said; proposals·for·, ·the working rUles, to .be rregotiated l with the cbmpanies, - will be dlS:- ' cussed. ( .,. �IBU lot WiDs.~PaCt -Gains.- Lake :charilPIBilr~~ ~ .Ferryboat ·fmPloyees~~--· BUR~GTON, Vt.-The SW.Inland Boatmen's Union last month won wage increases, improved va~ation schedules-=and other benefits ~or som, 22-dee~ands and · oiler~ . employed -aboarcf Ierries operated· by the- .· ' i:ake ..C~mplai~ __Transporta-· t1on Corp. ~ _l 1orfolk Meinhrs·· 01· Sfr1•keII C&O -· · The new wage scale tor the .unlicensed jobs rariges up to $1.50 an· hour. This ts a substantial increase .,. ,.... · · -- _ for the men, who previously had _,NORFOLK--::- The Railroad , receive~ a much I<iwer rate of pay. 'Marine Division. of the SIU Otber "Considerations, -h~wever, ,in- Inland B_oatmen.,s Union- here · ~ eluded ·eight paid ho~days for the reports that a meeting-· was held IBU · workers, with- a stipulation last month at the Labor Temple in ·----...---....---...--~-,,;;_.--,~...:...-~;._..,...:i~iiiii.,,,,,,,...---+tha~ they, be _I~ai~ .cJouble time for Newport News ind the members war.king on any ~f these day$, plus :Present unanimously ~dopted 'a - re- .· 15 da~ of vacation a year. _ ~olution emJ>owering the negoti· There are also provisions in the ations committee .to call a strike new_ agreement ·which establish. against the marine division of the procedures· for -setting u.p--!!_nion Chesapeake and Ohio Railr9ad if' shop conditions, the processJng of negotiations with tlfe railroad ' for a grievances, . and arbitration rules. new contract prove fruitless. Three · aays after the Newport · · Lake 'Champlain - Transportation operat~ five ferries during the News· meeting the Railroad Marine spring· an~ sui:nmer ·11.nd four after Division notified the ·National L~~or Day. Service is susp~nded Mediation Board in Washington altpgether, when in the negotiations and requested the Mediation Board's services ontbe grounds that a dispute existed. The Division pointed" out in its ' letter that its original demands were based on- a 30-cents-per-hou.r increase J- - .... �its . own as. ' t~e-majority. ~f SIU dreau, invite a'il SIU men t.o visit men t.• enJ.oyed . full .. en)P.loyment ALPENA-A speJial telephone the new h~l which also J\ous~s the / through 'the• season. Wllres urge1 service in the ' ~home •· Of Alpena SIU•affiliated Tug ' .IS)d Dredge all membe~ who })ave ap,1>1ied for ~ ·their SIU membership book 1 Agent Norman .Joli, oeuf will re- workers- unions. cord any Job calls or,' phone mes~ ~ $. through this -hall to' contact the sages after bQurS and over the hall at their earliest convenience. ...... Chicago Retains Jobs , ' $. $.· $. . weekend. cmcAGO - Some steady and' . • S •. Sh'• · Last . period shipping_ has, been .. gooa. witli many cem.ent bQats o~ relief Jobs have ~een shipped. from ·Detroit ervrces rps erating; · The · ·srµ· - ~ontracted here but most men are stayJnion . DETB.O•'P-.:-This P.ort . report1 Boardman . (Huron Portland Ce- thei;. Ships ·until the freeze, write$ that du n1 the last,perfol1 69 s~lpi . ment) fitted out 'again on-;'°Nov.'t 7. SIU .Represenfatlve Scottie· A._O- were 11e~fced ·Jn t~e river an_~ at, ' _ Membershtp bQoks -a~e being busson. · . _ the dpck. ' Most of t~ese ~ad only YoµngstC)wn Sheet and Tube )mfno.r ·beefs which W,ere settled by Jield in the Alpena halt for Jan;tes , : Ash, Wallace Bonin, Erwin BrO-" Company has announced that a' the p~trolqien. The ot1)er beef1 mun~. Thomas Menter, ~ames An- l,OO~foot tract •of dock property ar~ being_, taken 1!J> with· tbe com• drzejewskJ, Willi~ {.alonde, ~ob- will ta~e. shape soon 1n South Oh!- J?.anles. · ~ e~ Malaski and Heniy Schultz. cago, where two 'alr-,I.ze~· freight- ~· All delegates are renil'nded that, . . $. .t ¢. ; ers will ,b e h~_filed .a t once by next : ·With -winter ·coming ·on,: it ls . imseason, This "means that nnJaway- 1 portant that all ~1'0 Iay..u~ li~ta be Expects Rush . ' . ftag shUls· ·wttl have anottier-1:>erth ftlled: o~t· with the CQJT.ect JJ•m• ··..rBUFFALO '"::""'· Shipping . ii ~~ on the .Lakes.. ,' and.,ad~eaa ot ~v~l;)' c~~w,h.iember. · sllghtly slnce ' the last repoft, ·says -~" $. · t:.·' $.• · ,,, · : Shl'pp.,.g ·w8* air~ilnce' the last At his dest i~ Stanley Thomp' son,· n~wly-named directo~ of org~ni- Port Agent ·Roy Boudreau, 'bµt th.e I I d •J· ·1c ·. ' , There period with 103 men · shipped out. · grain ship outlook Is bright. Some C eve tin A1 S , St~I were a few jobs' ftlled ·on the zation for th~ SIU Great Lakes ~istrict.. ,, ' -. 40 ships are expec_ted Jn the port, CLJVELAND-Thls was a busy A&G..eontracted .Mount . Whitney. giving Buffalo the biggest lay-up port I-~st month ·with· the SIU ,..Ca- bound for .the Mediterranean. The· assistant secretary-treasurer of the SIU Great Lakes fteet in sto~ge grain this · year. - · nadian District{ strike against Pat·$ $. $ ,, ' District, Stanl~y F. Thompson,' has been named director of The ,.new SIU .hall here,. at 73~ erson and So~!o Ltd. A ~maU boat · ., , ' ~ / . org.anization for ihe Great Lakes District. The fQl'!ller Sltf Washington St., will be occupied was .Put at the Clisposal of the Ca- Duluth Clears "Crews · Lak~ s~ilor, patrol~an -and this month.~- ~ew hall phone num- nadians -and Great ,Lakes District · DU.LUTB-..'.S!Jlpping ·./}lere wu he became an SIU Lakes sailor in ber l~i_ TJ., 3-92~9. SIU representa-. men ofte~~d, he~p when nee~ed. , , veey-good last· ·month· a,s "'iuJl SIU port agent was appointed . by 1947• ..-. · tive Edward X. M~ney, who ~u ShiPP.ing here bas been holdJ~I, crews were cleared tof tlie Donald.. GLD secretary-treasurer Fred J. - His tirst ·s1u boat was th~. now , ' . • 'J B. Gfllies{ James~E. Ferris and the Farnen. · extinct City 1 ~f Cle\'elaiid ·111 f ,( ' Sfeppl~"g 'l . ~p ~J·ghf · John s~ Manuel of Pion"'er. All I Thompson: whose face is famil<D&C Line). 1I'hus began 1:lve 'years . . 11:~· ~·Hutchinson sblp1 are taking OD Jar to both SIU seamen and non- of Lakes sailing oD sqch SIU 1h11>s : . . .~ . . .. • storage· grain for lay-up in Buttalo. llnion seamen alike, has assumed as ~he_-"T. H. Browning CBrowDlng)~ . Jft':Lle'ss·~ · O·~,·o· ~ ~ Port Age~t Geri.Id Westph~l re::. ·full charge of the SIU Lakes the Sanders '(Midland) and the · vU ~ ,· .,, ·. ports that the G.. A. 'tomllnson wu org~nizing pr_ogram~ This incluc;les McKerchy (Kelly .lsla~d Saad· Co.)._ . ~sro' fight ~er une~pI·oyment co~~~Hti~n for Gre'at "/also 'crewed up Jiere. _·s11e was forthe supervision of a team .of SIU During these years,. Thompson e. ' . · .. . . . r.,... "'!-'!• • merly the D. 0. MilJs .ol' the Intel"organizers whose hard work has learned the ways of , the ,Great ~es seamen who. are aff~cted - by the Qhio l~w is. hittJllg. lake steamship Cq. ToJDllnson conhelped bring the unlicensed sea- Lakes sailor and of the ·sw. ~ eh :full force as the OJ:iio l-iegislature prepares for its operung s~ verted her tq "a self-Unloader ancl men of Reiss, Pioneer, Buckeye, ea<:h ship that Thomps9n ~ailed ~e sion this .Ja~uary. . -.... ~ ,, . . . , ' operates her Jn '{be lower Lakel. 1 · The SH)"-has l;Jased,.its fight caped ·' ae~men prov1slorfa 'which area. ,. , ·" ·, SJe!nbr_e nner· and Boland & Cor-. was active.iii ·union aftalrs and nehus mto the Union this yea~· - served -as SIU ~delegate~ ~.ec~use . for Ohio seamen o~ . the fact . Pta.c~ically ~rovlde an "annua1· w•ge . . ~ . $ l',;\~ 1• ; · . . . As director of OJ;'ganization, of bis outstan~mg wor~, he was that the" aeamen of . all companies for seamen should be gtve!1 'erl. • . Thompson is resp~nsible for the · named an SIU representa_Uve. ·based J1t Micb.gan, New York· and . oua consideration by the belisla- Franlcforf F1x1ng ~flip contacting of every target ship on waa, Port Acent oth.e r states receive iobless -pay ture. Smith ad~ ·that sin~e the . FBANKFO&T-.i'he :Ann Arbor lhe Lakes. From each organizer he _ during the . winter and o'~y phlo ·!'age · provision for. 1eam~n was No. ts; in the Manitowac shipY,ard gets field reports that are - sysTwo y~ars aa • xpatrolinan seamen or 1 eamep employed by .placed in the law In 1954, benefit for rep•*· bas been fitted with a tematically ·eval_uated and acted · coupl~d with .six years as Detro~t Ohio-owned· compantes are· d~nied charges. _for many: of the ~ipPc.IJig-. new boiler 1head · and . should be , · · firms lraVe greatly increas~. · _ se~worthy ~y the~ middle of Noupon; Tho~.pson travels iIJ. his job· port ag~nt futther ~ in~~?se~ their rights ·and tlii_:ough c'nnstant use of the T~ompson 9 ~owledgt! of _the SIU. .AU Qhfo seamen were' receqtly , The biggest dra_in on the ;Michl- v~mber, Assistant Mai;ine Superin-.sIU teletype system, which is con- H15 seaman s sa~ also proved notified by tl}e' $:{1:1, prlbr to Elec- gan, unemploy111ent c~mpensatlon tenaent' a,~in,~ Vigland· t~ld ~ort ..t. nected with every major port'. _ is helpful in or.ganiia.tlonal work fo~ tion l>aY,, on'. November~. "of-·tlte , fund ca.me in ,19~8 . when·, the area ,Agent-.'P_'loyd panm~r..,,,. ,_: · · 1J able to trace the movement of the Uni~n. Later• as assistant sec Ohio lawmakers W1!o voted for the was hard ~it .by a· recession. Thj! ; Shipping ;has· stowed, .but .app1l- ~ ·each target s~ip as \\!ell as direct ~etary-treasurer, .Th_om!?son "'.as passage" o'f"the:rOhio .unemploymept· .am·ount ~rawn ,.. by the , seall)e~· btions for' extra time o'fl are pour' instrumental in contract· negotia. i11 and , t h ose rWu.Q :i.. · "'· d · the org amzers. . ·. compensation'b..,.. prove ....' o be an insignificant . Ing Ini.: as ·many ·members are takinl c.11 tions and also worked on various · t d against\ This was the7 bill amount compared to ·'1.h'e benefits . d ~ f th i d ' ..,,, S~r\'..ed I~ Navy Unfon commi~ees. . . :~.: would p~ovide for Wintertime . aJd to u~ \employed auto and steel . ~ii~~~=g:ea:on. e com ng eer _,a veteran sailor, Thompsoq Thompson;· who this August w~ j bl . · f · · ,.., ..Ohio workers; · · brings to his position as organiz- elected assistant . secretary-treas- 9 ess Pl!~ or,. sett~_en _'('- · · " ! ~ -_ NQrm!m Hubbell is ,back on the .,, • · ·•ii ·' •t 0kt .• ~d Wah.ash after days ·Jn _Detroit ing d.irector a comprehensive urer for the sec.ond tim~ in a row; cc_>~panf~,, ·· / background of seamanship. After by the Stu ~embershlp, Is marLeading this list ,.a~e Senator n8W · I, 8 . ~ -, M~e Hqspital. Harry Willey of 11pending the better part ~f World rled and makes his home In Allen Fran~ . lGn·~ c:>f. TQled~, who led th~ F ~F .. k ~ f rt .. the Wabash w~s taken to Paul 011, War H in. the United States Nayy, Park, Mich. fight in. the S~na,te, a~d Represen , , ~ ~ ill yer, Hospjtal here after a heart · ·tative Car.ney; ~f Trumbull. whp . The port of Frattkfort h~s ,_joiAed attack. Hi.s condition ;is ~,mproyl~1 '( > • · · l«:~ ~tie - ~~ht _Jn the Ho~se. the growif!'g list . of ~Iuf.'.'°Great and all wish him speedy recovery/ wMiCh(!'~n. Atta~~ <?!' . ·~ ' · v. Lake.IJ· Disfrict pc;>rts w~lcµ have . . i ~ :· ~ , . . ~ '.the ·siu:.9acke~ measure: be- ac;qlJlred· ne\\'. halls thl_s year. The ·( , · . • . · ~ /· · · · . , · · · · , , , . gins toj_!k:e - shp~ 1n .. phio, ~9,:rd" r-:celltl~-acquir~d one-story . st~~c- Toledo Invites C~e~s : o·~ comes f:rom ~ic}ligan thJtt- the Jure is loc'llted at -41? Main Street / 'tOLEDO-As wintei: lay-up be'i&, " - • , . sw.-w~rt'laJtie,ndinert to .the unem- and ·wm be' ope n to ·the ~e~ber_- gins, esp.ecially fn non-unipn fte'ets, / ~ -, · · ployment compensation ~ l!lw· ,fo _ship i;hortly. ., ,•. , '.Agent ·Ed DoJterty invite,s all non-\ 'PORT · :P~CK EN'GINE STEWARD TOTAL that state{ pr_o ~iding bepeftts tO; Al~m.g w!~ll tl!e .n,ews ol the fie\V unio~ seamen~to tbt; ·TOl!,<\o -hall to ~ · 1 "' 22 seamen;··1s 'iul-1e~ 'i ttack. .. ..... -ha.Jr co.m e! tbe report that the discqss the nJ.,..program. • Alpei:.ia 10 . 7.•· ·~ ·. · 39 Colin L: ·Smitll;" manager .of the ., crew§ .of the Anri Arbor cai'ferfies ·'Many of the· non..u~ion · compa- ; A·.1·pe' 'n a Re-.cords·Calls.- ., bee~ assign~~ ioJBuftalo~ a~d Bou- -ulfalo Sf Fo' r . :. .... . . -; : . .- u ; :.e ·1·n . ( Th -" s· ;_a. Or . ran . . . k , . . , . s· h li . •/ [ . ·a es 1pp1ng Great . . ,· 1 Oct 31 '1960 Mich.igan "Empioy~rs· UnempJof'-~ in Fra~kfo~t ...bave ~r~tift~d ~he new- ides are - O,}llo:owned and their I me11t Compensation . Bureau, bas greeme~nt • recently p.ego,~ ia\ed ~.o crews cannot co1lect winter unem- 0 27 ' g 76· charged lp;'la p~pef prepaJ'.ed"..fo,r, c~~E:t thefr qperation, under t~'e ploy,ment. By , ~olQ.ing, ~he SIU, ~~-'-":~-:--r-:.---:---i--::_;-.,-l".""7-----i---.-4---.~-t--,,.-40-- - . tile .Jegislativtf......conf~re,nces, Michl- ~.ailwaY, ·L~bor Act, .. · -. ,Doherty.·says; ' th~y c,~n help .~ecure . ·~~:----;;-"7-t"""-::'7-r;;:-7'"--1""'-----:--....._-::--I-"-....;...~--~•........ ''·- .--·--::- gan, State ',Ph)iru e~ of Gonnnei:ce, . 'Phis contract was negobateil In the ;rigllt ,for all ·men sa_Uihg .Ohlo63 · 15 f .i 142. that the ,d faJw,lng o.f-ugemplbyment l'ine x~it~ th~ non-.operatiOQ 'f_9ryiu- ·owne4 ~h~ps ;~,..;~ollec~:-~ne~ploy• f; '' ~~-:-:::---:,-"""~-----""7'"--:l---..,.--- 1 ----, ~-1-=---.-:-,-.-- dutfn~. the· ·'Yinfer · ~1ason b~ ~~~-;: la of . t~t! r~tlroa~s whi~ Jlas, ~e~~ -.ment. ·. . ". , 41 15 100 Shipping ·has been good with men is- one. ·9f th' reasons -t he through :the ,various. s~ep~ of tJ:ie Mlchigan'~ .•unei;u~oyµte~t compen- Natfonal Mediation Bo~rd sin,~ .men ·taking job,s un(fer ·!he ~IU satiP,n fwui' 'Ji depleted. · ' " · last November. · - • - , .. , J·ob Security Progr,_m. ·A few Jobi Altbotr~ - ~o'.t ~roposlng a .~Pi-: ,,.. ~'Th,...e crew ,. ratifica!lon 01 ~Jill !lad tq . be ~ut :Q,n t~letypc so va-, clfic ".afoep~eri~ : 'sm!th ladvocat~: .agreemeq~ comp~te~ the ne'! con!" ~canc\~s cow~ be ~led-Jronr ~ear...,~~,_. ...,.~-~~!'l"ll"!..,......,'!'!!"~·J tbtlt; l,m" ~nten~~nt to ' tb• ",.-.,}~a~t for tli.e1feet.~ -. -:_ .. · " , .,. by ~rta• _ 'k... ', ...;. BuJfalo . 2~ 4. ;unc 21 ' 7 ,53 40, ... -;;1 I' " ' ~... ' ... ~ ", •. ..,( ' ' ~ :- ·~ f f .,. ~': ,, ./ -..~ • , ' . ' ' . .,t t ~ \. ~·~ "'r ·r '~ . �STEINBRENNER REPS ·MEET IN DETROIT-TO -PROPOSE .WORK RULES -- • Ill - .. I Representatives from each of the six boats of the Stein· brenner fleet (Kinsman Transit Co.) have completed a twoday meeting in SIU headquarters in River Rouge drafting proposals _for . working rules·for their fleet and being· in- the seamen being introduced to the trodticed to· the SIU syst-em of SIU's organizational prograiµ, the ' ·:· /~t~in~enn•r cre~i r•presentattvelj ,who attended ..-fl'l,Htlng at 51.U. Htadqu~rters In.,. Riv~r Rouge, are _ _l>usy-studyinn the SIU Job Security Program and' shl_pplnn rufe~ ancJ making proposals fo. r. their work· • • .<. . . · Ing rules ~ntract. eated 111 James Travers, .,.. round table_, from le~, ares 1dchard Neel, deckhgnd,· . wheelsman; Wdltam M. Bonesho, AB; Willtam. &. DeCamp_,- oder; GLD S•cretary•Treasurer · Fred J. Famen; John McGrHvy,- '!heel~man, and Walter J~ Siemaszek, fireman. _,. .S · I u -s·e·am·e-'n·.·.. . ...;1 · , ·~.. . o ·.s_ representation through shipboard deleg_ates. · The meeting, held on Oct~er 24 1 and 23; brings the Steinbrenner , 1 ~amen closer to full SIU repre1entation under a working rules contract. Only a short time ago, after tht . Steinbrenner seamen voted overwhelmingly for SIU representation, the compa.ny. signed the SIU J ob Security program•. the Interim agreement a~d the trust . agreement for welfare. . ' . Gave Proposals At the meeting, the representativea worked out a full set of proposals for working rules and became familiar with the system. of Great Lakes District's ' administration, the District's newspaper, the GREAT _LAKE~ SEA~ARER arid other publications, the ,Welfare Plan an~ .the importance .. of th• SIU affiliates. Alor_ig these li~es . the . repre- · sentabves became familar with the Maritim? Trades Dep_art~ent, the SIU-affi!ia~ed. ,International D~~ge Wor~er s Un~o~ and . the Tu~ Fir~ mens. Assoc1ahon,·. and the SIU a Washmgton• bureau. Studied Teletype System . The Steinbrenner represent• tives also.-viewed the film "This la the. SIO'' and saw the .operation of__ the Great Lakes District headquarters with its teletype system sIu GteQI · L0 " es pwlµltl~sb. -~~------------------------------~----~-~~fil~~~~~dm~ti~~~~~w~h~roM~~~fun~by ~ ft; ,_ :,s·av,e'. S_:h ip'm_Otes • • ' • . .. I J ' • ~amen . • ing delegates and handling dis- Great Lakes port. . Thebcre wttmdemtbetrh's proposals The representatives . had e SU m1 e 0 e company their . expenses, lodgln~ . and ·for~contracf negotiations. .\ - travel costs Paid for and 'were u·n1on • ' .ff·O''s .-L •/ . ..... WJ•=~".'!~':'!•• ,.. ...... s!::;:..::::- :..i.r~ F~ed " I. F~r~::.os~c~:i~~~-Treasurer Tjo SIU were credited with the saving of tne lives StanlPY .... Thompson. Asst. Sec.·Tna.. .ot ·two of their fellow shipmates. 4t the ports of Duluth and ~~i:~A.ic>n~oeiir:·.Aaent:.'El:wo~~:afii . . . Toledo-._ Ii:i baj_h c~~s, the seamen fell into th~ water and Roy BUFFALO. NY • . : •••• '13ll Washington St. . . . . ;J. Boudr'eau, Agent ...•.• . . TL 3-92:19 · . were putled OUt "W . et, but un, . . c.nCAG . Ewin hurt. ' ." ·• · r. ·- the ship, Corlett ftnallJ' puq_e 4 ...... o.··.. ····· ····s!~;Cf:!~~~~ ·,· ...<. h . .. ._ . b Lan&'IC>la to 1afety. , CLEVELAND . •~ ........... w. 2:1 st. . In . .µulut , SIU .mem e.r In Toledo SIU member J·. M. Stanley Wares., Agent -· 1420l\IAin 1-014'1 r '4 .::.-:. for:..·:-:.··~ ..~· .....crews. ::; , use .Bhlpa bT &he Each ~epresentative la. to also make ·• full report of the contract meeting 4o his ·brotbers at a shipboard meetin~. Dates for the meetings o1 crew representatives of the'Rioneer and Buckeye vessels __ (Hutchinson & Co.)· and the Boland & Cornelius fleet have not been set, but it .la expected that they will meei sometfuie shortly after lay-up . . Cb·a~Ies· :Cor.lett, AB~ ~n t1,le SIU- Boyd· Reaga~" of the SIU-contract- DULUTH .. ......... . .. .. s11 w. 2pd st. J. P. Wells , (Nicholson>, ed J. L. ;Reiss (Reiss) was pulled. Gerald W"stphal, Agent .. RAndol~li 2 •4110 saved Brother Eugene ·Langlois, a from the water at the Chesa:Peake FRA~ORT. Mich. · · · ··· ·;812 Maln st. ...,., - the same s blp. L ang1oi_s & Ohio. -Addre11 Mall to. P .O. Box 28'1 nrema~ on dpck. Reagan was pulling Glen .Baaucock, ~gent ELgln '1-2441 ·was slfding down· a guide line into the cable to the dock when he fell' TOLED0 ..... . ........... . 120 summit st. 8 2431 his small boat when. the ro~e into the, water. . . . . CHerry " 1paJ?p~d- and dropped him into ·tlie . La_nglois, although shakilnfI from I . · " ·- · · . · watel!. ~ . - spending inore than a half hour in 1 . After a 'n~mber : of Iott~ -at- the' cold wat~rs of..D~uth }1~bor, . . ~. I • tempts by cre,wmembel'li. to\ .sav~ was--happy to be alive. and did' not · . . . " · · . l ~· . Langlolll. €orleH sllctdown·a wet require medical treatment. . .•. ~· line anp dr~pp~~ . lilto ~e "boat. · ·, · · Pulled To Saf~ty ·. _ . . . . ./ WASHINGTON-According to a report given to the Inter1 • Standmg" ln· the• .tour •nchea .o!, ,.'.l'hrough i the· fa~t thmkihg_ anc;l ·. The L'berian-flag freighter ational -Union of Marine Insurance meeting hi Washington 1 water . in. flle boat _and- belng quick work of · SIU deckwatch . th -f' ·t i... tbs f 1960 dt b h id ' · . · : dt-enchea by ihe pr0p .wash of , Frank Wojeiechoskl. and third mate l14pnrov1a, now laymg on the a- ll's s~ man o . p~ove o e a eavy ace ent p~ · , _ A. B. 'Blalock, Rea'gaf\ was rescued. -bottom of L.ake Huron, has rlod for vessels na.vigatmg the .. ' . . . Ii ~ Blalock p,ulled Reagan · up twice been put up for. bid_ by- th• US St. Lawrence Seaway. Al- striking fixed objects, · 1uch , as . with th~ ~lnch as Reagan still h~d- Ar91y Corps of Engineers in De- though it is believed there-is bridges, were the .~~rect cause of · - . , _ . · · hold of the heavlrlg 'line. . on the troit. T~e Corps_of Engineers wants an increase of ~cldents, an esti- steering gear failure. ~owever, . second try WoJeiechosk.i grabbed the foreign ship remoy.e d from the mate : of dam_age u not yet ~avail- there was a noticeable improve-: _· , . • _ . . .. blm and pulled him to·· safety. Rea- lake so thaL a '-depth of n~t less abl~. _ ment In minor casualties, which bega!J was wet..and c~ld, but . ,. very tlian 40 f~et below the water line Th• report states that the aver- 1cn:. were caused· by ships makina 1 • I .~Yll,., IOR. ~appy sailor. •• will ~i:t "cleared. age accident cost per transit for a the approach to various locks and All SIU $eamen are being" urged ./_ The Monrovia sank 11 miles Great- ?;akes ·aDlp was $_13,300 per ,11! entering the lock!. to P t t , fh C . . t G d b. The sm Great 'La~· · Union southeast of Thunder BaJ' vessel • For ocean ships the averThe most dangerous ar~as for . r~ or . o "'le_ _o_as ua.r • . Y ls a union of bJ ,and for Great . island on June 25, 1959, after - age a~c14ent cost·Just over $8,000. ' major casualties, ~ther· than radio, aqy . d'efectlve nat1gatl~Jl ·Lakes seame~ which has made collicli~~ .in heavy f~ ~th th• Large tonnage ships entering the damages at approach·.w'?ls, .arer aids they may see while saiijng o~ · · tremendoils progress bl advanc. ~~U Canadian Dls~rict ship, Seaway for the first had time had St . Clair_River, St. Marys River, / t1!-e Great L~kes . .'! his r~quest. came · Ing the security of- snl men tlie.Roy~lton, of Scott ~lsener, a great .tiicldence of accidents -. Detroit River, ~_S tr_a I ts of in,.. the form of a safety ·bulletin sai"lln"".,....' .. der J•a ban.n er 00-9 _ Lt. The 29 . crewmembers of i · Mackinac, Thousand Islands, 1n .th e sec tion f rom Mon' rea t ·L a"k;..~1' seam,en · · by · _of ltS.. grea:te'st ,._.. • · ' , t .h· ~ Monrona "'=> " ~ I k d espec at 11YKin s'"ne ' II L ock an d B_roe,..." ville Nar- ~ t. -: ·sen t. t o .•all G accompllsbment.s ,_were. p c e up tr t Th _ , R~aP Adm. George H. Miller; com- • · .- . ·. ,.. . by the crew of the SIU-con· ea1 0 . gs ~n, 0 n e re_ rows. · ·mander the '9th €oast r!uard · . 1 tl}e senio~it1' and .Job ~ 5 ecuJ1ty trac·ted Norm an - :w. Fo,.' port- alsQ showed that. the losses Tbe group said that the Ios 9 of , n 'i '-'-t · ·hi •-. r !., . . sys~m which give~ L~es men · · . · · got larger In proportion t-o the . s.""" , w ch encompasses ml of ~pro•ection ·un"""er - •be .,,.a on·at (Brownittg) and taken to . Dehi , t Th t ~ts from accidents w.as ex, •h G . t L k ., , • . u • ..... s . t 1• T. h R 'Ito . ·1 t s ps onnage. e mos common· t 1 h . . . ~ e !:,_ea a ~· . .1. .~ - • .. et:.•"p Once co'nflned ro....•· d e doya tn· bwask Into a er . cause . .:1d.en t ·an d 1oss was th at reme y eavyti and made .the fol81.1-pi"~ A, . · · ....,.. ¥• ~.. , u • • of accl! ' . . 1 1 - A ......m,.._~iller ~aid tn~1. any sai\or tb Inland w~ters, actJvtt•es of· .· re.,a re ·~ pu ac . of ships slriking fixed objects such owm~ sugges ons. who• d!.$covers a buoy missing or • SI"' -en on· the Lakes now hav'e' . service. · 1',..'. ban . k s;- 1ock wa11s an d gat es. h 1.dlin That hi the· correct gear -fo . J. • • . . u.-. . . -as cana. I · h ·· da~aged or any other aid to n~vJ- . •reater · aignlflcance With - tile ~ The Coast Guard . repo~ts that . _ · an g s ps n .t e canal!f be g ati-on defective should report ft · · ·,an .. d 1._ considered a .necessit~· . . . openln fr of ·th.e s eaway .. · the Monrovia sank . in 140 feet of s Once out tr of di the f St. G Lawrence •t L k ' promptly by radlp _!o · any Coast use bJ' hundreds , 01 deep sea water ' and tha( the, tip of _the e~~~~ s ., :an ng ,o rea. _ a es · 2, ,J;,.inesmen-- be ~ppli~d _hy the .. G~rd . y~itse~ or s~:ation.' Jle ad\Jed ships. The. Latea ~hav; become , ~reck*!I malnma.st 18_ ~Iily ·5i feet ships proyed to be, the chief ca?se _ Seaway_authoFi.t ie to take.the line1 that1 l.~. fs d mposslDle for the Co~~t A.merlca.~l ~ fourth · seacoast -and ·below th~ surface . .When the ship of loss. For all ships the· leadm~, 9n approach walls at.all IQ~ks. . Gwird. to 'keep · the .thousands... of , ,rd~ 1 down~ It was 'loaded with a area of_losii w~s the Great Lakes 3. JJoatmen be stationed at all · In ·went · ...... 1h- , .. , • ~ . . '""' eve opJQen.. ere a.-e o1 • · · f n d b th s · · · ·~ · n~vlg;~t~~n ., 8>dS qnder ,COBStant I ereadnf. IJlterest 'i& all· la · yal~able. ship~ent. 4_f· ~elJian Steel 0 OWe ~ Y . e eaway. . _ · tocks t~ run lines in th~ v e~ent• Of ,. sm:v.~Uian~e_ ;\vlthout th_!t ~elp;ofthe the lSIU 1...u; of amon& · · as~lgn~d filo_m ~nte'~p~ B~lflum, to _The rep~r,t P,o inted out ·that vessel beipg cat:ried off the !-°P"'. ,, . , ~teat; 'L akeWailor.... ' .,. ; " . I .. ' -. . t clilCase and ..Dl(luth. '::,. . ·manr, 1ro.undlngs, collisions and: .i)roach ·walls .by Btrong 'twlr}.ds. ·"' l -~ontracted i, Famen and other SIU ofllctai. sald ·that th~,. · were very:mucb Impressed with .the. knowledge and ~derstandinl' • that the Steinbrenner representatives displayed of the SW and the SW'• Job SecuritJ' Program. Far n en added that "their .knowledge was a clear-cUt tiidlcation of why they voted for · the SIU." . T.f!e two-day program also . saw Sh•Ip A CCI•c1en t T0 II A'r·myAsks . . .0 n. seawa· . y -. - Removal. ff· ea-vy· Of ·sunken·Vesse'l ) .'. . . ' . ' lakes.Seaman Asked . Jo; Raporl Daf&CfiYI . a·dS-.T0 N .-- 1• -. _ of I me• ·~· -<O,• ~ _... ' l, ' I "' J.r. ·~ •. it'- ·.. .1; • • • ' t ,' ~· ., • , ~ ~ -4 .a -- ...;.; ... I ' ... "- • J. '• " :,.,! • ..i..,,.:-> # ·~ ' (. ���, Clarence' .A,yer• . .....·The '_folWwing is. .the Jatest. av_ai_lI' Ernest P. Balle;y . ·able ,l!s.ting O( ~~~ ,in the ~O~~ta~,( James Barnea ' D•~ s . .Vunrb R. S ;-.Nandkeahwar I -· . . r • - _. '- I ~ ,,. Henri J. Robi n, .Jr. G1 A. Unllerdqwn ' • Georlre R, Trimyel'( Lub~ Wheeler , _ ~l!'llton .L. ~a~.e~-. , ~ , · ~ • ~J1SPHS,. HOSPl'llAL•...;. ·· ., BAn 'F.RANCISCO, CA ....... ,.. - '.N. •J. ·~pfedi(llno Dlmltrl Bartol' WJnford ~owell ' "' Henning Bjork Salv.!@or :J«vera · 1M Rf.: UY ~ Jciaeph R. Brasch Jorge Rcldrl.Uea · ... :,hBALT 0 .' _JI ~ . ~ND • John· ·W. Clark •· Joseph · ScuUy Ir• · Edwin AlnawortA Lestem Long •· ... " Harold 'o.Clyatt' , · Collsto . Slaran • • George· Balasko.- ~ John · M~Laugll11 ' Richard. Garcia S{t!an . sw:czyk · · Glendyn·· Brooks .._ .Allthoriy Maiello . · ltobert. L. Gardner Frank Soriano ..,,·Richard Brown :.. Jose Martinez ' . T-homas R. Gonzales,·l. 'f'.· Stokes James -Guhy . · Edgar Marquarot ~ Thomas ·J. Gray ,fofin· 1Thonipson . Ge0ree Fuciu _.\via MeadOlVs Micll:lel Kenned;y ·· .Tames F. Thomson Etiseb'ie Gherman J>avid . Nelson · Thomll• O.uer Clement" Vidi;Cne Gorman Glaze Adam Quevedo loannis Louka• Jessi. e Voliv~ • " -· Albert Goodman Loyd R~a " Mal ' McAJlster T r M. ' White · • ·Edgar Goulet Wade Sexton - E. ~ fartlnez -Artbur' .A. Wllfert .Tohnnle Green Ray Schrum ~ A. cl'ditchke Jbse · W. \Ylscovlche Loyd Grift'ls Harolil Spicer • · . , ., George Gussman Wiley Strlcklln.e -:'.' USPH$. }JoSPrJ'AL "· •· Ricliard Harp "· Clyde \Yai:d NEW ORLEANS, . I:.A. Okalr.Jone11 Eul!ene Ward , ., ·. '" • · r · · William Kratsas " William Wilcher w. J . Barrlllea.Uil . Jalrr~ ,. ~ ll{oo~• ' Allon, se Log\lidis }'leut .,Wllllam'I ... }~airy M. Burris Joseph · ~~un111 ;JaitJeS- Campfield Dewey A i ~ei1t1)n 'l.ll)omas DailtY • Eu,r.en~..;· Pl$ USERS HOSPJT AL · Donald Dambrlno Vetkko .!J'ollanen BOSTON, MASS. ~ Berll'BID E k erL . Cecil . "i!, ~os . , -· ... · i>eter- DeVrtes Chall. A. Mct:arthy Slgilfi:edo ·B: Ferrer Irvin ./Jianew, Jr. , , · • . . Gonzale• ,Arnold F. "Rehm . ' Pints R~jecte'fl.tr , , ·Domingo US.t'HS HOSPITAL James Grant)Jam ..: J{erll'Y M: R9'bj:nso1t · p' ints' Cr-""lt··d-. ·· · 3 "l"" '. . GALVESTON. TEXAS " 'John· .J:";..B n,tel Calvin ' A .-'Rome· . . icu ~ • • • ~ • • • ., Y3 ~ Wm. M. Barnett Ben G . .Ladd Paul M. H~~ert , Julian B, ¥oY.sMIP · Pints On Band · ---;' -Elmer Ba.rnhlU. M. P : . :P.!a~tlnovfoh Alvin Henderson Ernest Smnll«-ood S •.:. b · 11 • ltll· Al(!'ed W. Booth Are!hle Milne' · _ B. R. Huggins . , jl'oelll · Smlgie)s~ . _ep...,m . er ~ ·• • • • • .;'. I!' Charles M. Silcox 'John ' F . Dixon Sfdney S. lrb7 ·.,· .Roy 'J'. Sm:lth . ' ;-' • -· • -. ....-...,,.........+' .John Gregory Adam E. Slowik,, - Frank James Thbma.s L. ·Souza -. •' Willia.m Hall Bo.b!>;r Sta~wortb ,Antrey L. Johnson ~. ,0. 1'hompion Joh~ Hudslns • :: :Ander~on .Jordan ~llllalll 'tl)ornton Andrew KennedJ' . Alvin J, Veroon USPHS HOSPITAL Edwl\rd, KriaPP,' . . Er'Yin Vllll · SAVANNAH, GEORGIA ' l:Jeo H1 Lang___ ', Erii~t 0. Vitou . . ..,.... _.. I, t Geo~ge E. Kitchens P'almcr SmlDi ' Th!:od 0 re .Lee Ph~p Wolf . -P1*ts 9n }hnd.· · stieppard G. Morris. Ernest L. Tatro · Chai:les L. Shirah Ernest H. Webb USPHS ·HOSPITAL ; ' . . _.J NORFOLK, VIRGINIA · "':f" : • USPHS HOSPITAL ~ · "* .. He'rbert F'entreH ST:ATEN ISLAND, NY . Cecil R .. Batts i Gower How.llrd Bradshaw Thonias M Oscar J. Adams . .Robe~ Avmlller , stim'muy .... ~c . · .. - .. ,.. . , . ;USP.Jis: HOSPn' AT. • ... "' "'".o s1·.u-Blo "'·. " Waiting out the shipping list --- ·with · his dad, Nelson . : Blaha, · son 'of Seafarer Edward Btaha, of Jacf.son Heights, NY, is pictured on· visit to SIU headquarters. Dad sails_ as a messman. Nelson was an SIU .benefit baby bock in May, 1959. . . BAB-Y AilRIV'.A:LS -~- 'Total Contributed To Date:· . siu .. '. ' · - . 4,209 i>iits ·• Total, Rejected To. Date~ . :. _4,. Pin~ ~·Tota( credited 1'p Date: . . 580lh Pint's "" · TO.tai US¢'d To ·.Date: 488 Pints. *This I ,.. .~ ·~ • ' !s. a s~ndard arrangenieqt. Broo.Jdyn, ~r~. .Stanley. Kraw.czynski, Heidel'.. . ·~ijoting 50% "for- serv~ce,. procctss. ~. - ~ b erg,,•. p.a. . ....;. .~ i'· ·~ ;'t. t. ~~ ~ --, ._;t ·. Kimberly Danzey, f?o.rn Septein. l{urt HaYWard utz, born June 14,. her ~. 19~0, to · sea~are~:.and_ Mrs. 1 1960, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jack R. T,pm R. .D~nzey, Whistler, A1a . ;t. ~ · ;t. · _ . Utz, _San Francisco, Calif. -t ;!. · t : 'Karen Lee DohertY~ bor,n ; SepLiUian Ag·u ilar, born August 20, ·tember 1'4, 1960, to Seafarer and 1960, to Seafarer and MTs._ R~uLM ... M1·~. G~orge' D.' Dol!erty, ·Houston--; Aguilar, Brooklyn, NY. · Texas. · · · ;t · Ma.rgaret L. Auger, born· July 21, 1960, to Seafare1: and Mrs. Jean _J. Auger, Bellrmawr, NJ. I · ;t · ;t. ;t ( Port_ • 't ' ,,.: . •_, ,- ,. f"~~ • , - .. ,, Sean1en • · • • • · • • · • · · · 100 H9ustorl _ · · · · • • • • · .. · · · ~ 78 64 J92 B~lti.more. - • ~ ~ • ·- ·-·-- .. 347 .;-1 781 .Wives -6 6 83 ' 1 ~ 27 ~ ....4 29 ·so - ~2. .i, ··. . ,~ · _~ .... .i, - · 'Ing .. ..a mr::-_Storae.,... · to ~~n,or , <;~nt~{ I~c. . Brook1v."n . · · ...,"' �'· S:l'U r.;egt.slati.ve ·· X>ep~~me~t RAY MURDOCK, Director BALANCE OF PAYMENTS DEFICITS.-Representatives of Jl!aritlme labor and management ' met with Commerce Department officials on Noveml>er 3, 1960, to discuss steps · that ·could be taken to ! educe the balance of payments de~t. Tqe _government noted that in 1958 there was a deficit of $3.5 billion in balance of payments, $3.8 billion deficit in 1959, and an .estimated $2.5 bi~n deficit in 1960. The Government ' _ spokesmen discussed what -cour~es ' of action could ~ ~:.1 r be taken to redtice the balance' in payments deficits. - · They discussed a reduction in foreign ,military aid; ~001 a reduction iri foreign. ~conomic aid;:-Jl, restrictioa on impor ts; ask the West~rn European -nations to · ·a s£ PMMrifU sume greater'responsibility in foreign economic "aid, _. . . 111 • - ' -;:.. and an . expansion' of ' our exports. _They said that "~ they are trying to encourage a larger export volume $2 ~ and to educate American shippers in ~he advantages of usihg American-flag transportation. In line with these suggestions 32 meetings have been held throughou't the country in an attempt to educate shippers on t.Pe need for greater exports and j tpe necessity fpr shipping on American ships. Vice-Admiral :Ralph Wilson, Maritime Administrator, p~i~ted out that only 9.7 percent of our foreign trade is presently befog carried on American-flag ships. Spokesmen fo~ the AMMI said that steps could be taken in · Washington to_reduce the balance of payments deficit. It was suggested that clarification of the cargo preference acts be made and. that the Department of Agriculture 'be required to live up to the requirements that the division of cargoes should be made on a cargoby-cargo basis, rather than on an over-all total. Maritime industry spokesmen . also suggested \hat the United States Goyemmeni should require . that a reasonable percentage of ore and oil be .carried on American-Dag' ships. Maritime labor representatives suggested that .representatives of the maritime industry should be called in for foreign policy briefings by the State Department. They said that it is the duty of FMB to . set reasonable freight rates for Government-aid cargoes. It was ·pointed ou_t that the Dep_a rtment of Agriculture ignores thes~ s7t rates; an..d· because FMB does not enforce them, the aid-program ·subsidizes foreign-flag o.perations. It wa·s also suggested by labor spokesmen that Government-aid cargo!?s should not be shipped on American-flag lines that have foreign-flag operations. The Government representatives made a brief closing statement saying that - they would carefully consider the statements made by the maritime industry spokesmen, that the attempts to close the gap m the balance of payments is a long-term program, and that the Government would carefully consider what steps should be taken . -= "3l a 0 ~ . ... ti '4 • . ., . A .:. Ill ~< ~· l'IARITil\IE ()UTLOOK.-There were 944 vessels of 1,000 gross tons or over in the ~ctive oceangoing US merchant fleet. on Octo·ber 1 1960 Most myths live to a ripe 9ld. age, but the wages to their crews. But, as the ancient nine less than the number active on -September 1, according to th~ fairy tale of "effective control'' was .so ,trans- Rorilans discovered about 1,500 years ago1 Merchant Marine .Data Sheet released by MA. There were 37 Governparent that it evapqrated with the first -whiff when~you hire ·mercenaries to do your work ment-owned and 907 privately-own~d ships in active service. There . of truth. "E~ec~iv.e contro!"_' ~he US · s~ate _for yau, tjiey may go over to the opposition was a decrease of 12 active vessels and 3 inactive vessels in the Depar tment said, was some . mysterious · · some day-and everybody knows· what hap- privately-owned fleet. One cargo ship, the SS Export Ambassador was ow.er which the ,U nited States.wie1ded over pened t'o Rome. delivered .fr'om c01:1struction. Two passenger-cargo ships and seven . i:. ,.. ' freighters were traded in to the Government for credits -on new P ships registered tinder the nag of Liberia, -= · · construction. One .fanker was soJd foreign. The privately-owned fleet Pan~ma or Honduras: T.lirough. this. unspeci{;o~t decreased by nine to roo3. Of the 96 privately-owned inactive vessels fi,ed µml>.jlical .~9fa-which-, accordii:ig to the · · 34 dry ca~go, two · combiqatioll" passenger-cargo ships, and 48 tanker~ State .Department, c.o uld ~ever be s.e vered The-formatiop. of the Medstore Plan by a were laid up for lack of employment, nine more than on September -these ships would -~lways be tied tct the ·group of 13 New York 1,Ulions will have 1, 1960• . United S~a~es ht an ~ epi~rgenc:v,. The De- .benefits far beyond providing lower-cost According to Lloyd's Register of Shipping, the United States bas partment insis.t ed that the runaways w:ould J:?edicine for unio~ m~mbers ~nd tlieir fami- droppeJI t<Yeighth place ranking during the third quarter of this year n~ver, n~ver go near arty nasty Communist ~ies. Medstore . !'ill.- have ~nother , equally- in ship-building .v olume. ... · LOw Medicine . country· but would be marr~ed to 01:1r side . nnportant function. That will be-a program -.t. ~. -.t. for life. · . · _ .· of-educ.a ting doctors as to tfie'"actual content SHIPS vs. RAILS.-Despite' protests by Seatrain and P"an-Atlantic, -r-r: ' · , d ffi · I US h t• 1 d · f the ICC has again permitted railroads to r-educe trailer-on-flatcar rates Wh~if .uS ~eamen'~ union$ argµed tpat..the 'an ".> cia . :.. P armaceu ica ~~igna ion on brass, btonze, or copper articles from certain origins in New England runaway· ,flags are a to~ally uncalled-for of ill of the brand-name drugs which deluge to destinations in the Southwest. Previous reductions of rate&- occurred "gambje with the nation's ~ecurity.., they .w ere the market. in ·February, March, and April of 1959. In April the reduction "included · toJd·in ·so~ri to~es· that t:l:ie r.unaways were F~r . e~ample, m~probmt!ate is th~ o~cial a new rate of $2.64 cwt. ·on barss, bronze, or copper articles (30,000 lb• .•!just li,ke' American ship,s" for practical pur- des.i~nati~n for a well-~own tranqmhzer. ininimum) · moving ·from New Milford, Connecticut to Shreveport, poses. The"cpnsequence was th_a t the United _It is usuall~ sol~ cqrm;rr~rcially urt.der the. Louisiana. Althodgh the reduced rates were investigated and unfavor· State·s became dep~ndent on the runaways trade names Miltown ana Equanil. If a -abiy .reported . on in the Examiner's report of July 11, they were not ::.. fo~ virtually all of its basic · raw materials do~tor ~akes out a pr.esc~iptioi:i calling for suspended. Meanwhile, the railroads.Jiled further reduced rates which ; imports _ among them oil, iron ore and Miltown_, ~he. phar~ac1st is obligated to fill became effective- October 16, 1960r including a new rate of $2.28 at the l.:ld h d it b the prescription w 1th th b d d 30,000 lb. minimum on the above materials being transported to ecame e ·ran name pro - Shreveport fro..m New Milford. Seatrain and Pan~Atlantlc have protested ' b auxite.. T O· au to t e anger, fashiqnable ainong the major on: ari~·me~~ls .,.~ct-usually t~e mo~t ,,exp~nsiy~. However, these fu,rther reductions, but the Board of Suspension and, nn appeal _ companies .to g~t indepeQ.dents to build r:i:qi~ if he uses the geheri.c desi~~at10n, ~epro- Division II of ~cc, voted not to suspend the rates, but t.o investigate ·away ships for them for fopg-term cl;:tar~ers. . b.amate, the pharmacist. can issue th~ prod- _them. Thus the Coml'I!ission will .have to assign an examiner, the , .·,Now it tu11ns o.ut that.' the :·mysterious . uct as put out by a lower-cost manufacturer. . parties will baye to submit evidence, and the lawyers will ·have to · ''contro.l " on w;h.lch- the State: ):)epartm~nt ,CheniicaIJy the pi:.-Oduc~ is i4entical, ~d the submit briefs all over again .in pircumstances where it has already .,r elied - consistep solely of these lJicrative ~~ns~mer ·Save~ accor_dmgly. : . ... been decided on th.e basis of. evidence and briefs that reduction to it charters, ~n ~merican doIIars. ft.$_ · long . as _Unfortunately, because ?f the pundreds .of higher level of r11tes was ·u~lawful. Mr. John Wel\er, President of US oil corp.panies dangled dollars· under- the brand-natpe products commg·on the market, Seatrain, has pointed out that if the findings of a Commission Examiner . n'ose? of the1.runaways, the TJ , S _ Iiad "effec.- , doc.ro,r.s find _it difficwt to keep~track of_t.he after _fµll inv_estiga tion . are _disregarded, it, is difficult to see. wha( · t D0 t tI possible evidence a petitioner for suspension· could present which tive eont~ol." .But whe~ the charter ma~ket ~en~~C' erms. ~ ors co~sta? Y receive · woula be persuasive ·enough to' win suspension. The rate war. which got · an attac~ of: ,anem_!a, and the Russians . · ~rra?es qf prom? bona! I?~t~ri~~ from · t~e now exists ·threatens the financial stability of several moctes of ,sta.rted offering fatte'& rewards; the runa- drug m~u~~~y which describe their products transportation _r.egulated by the ice. It ts imperative, therefore, that ways suddenly forgot their "IOyalt;V"~ to' the t:qrough -their br~nd ?\~mes only: ~ey t~e. the .Commission est~blish standl!rds and." procedures which will j erve ' 1 .... ~ US, to,: standard, Oil and 'to ·Royal.:'D.uteh-· the I>!lth of least re$1stance. and wr.ite tlie as a guide to practitioners. • · · Sfiel~. ·lfhe Soviet -UnlOn'·is riow able t<> hire .. ~ade name-and the p~tient pays through t t t . plen~y: of runaway tonnage to ·i;rlcrease"its the ·nose.. · "' _. · · ' SHIPPING INVESTIGATION.-FMB lias won a seven-month old ·. total tanker pool. In' ~oing so, it is able to · :UP until 'now, the , ~to!essio?lal organiza- . legal battle against the ·steamship conferepces . . The Seco!.Jd Circt.lii · t t an k ers· t.o st r.eng ·- th 1't :ht' .ti · 4~ ica · 1 e·l:.Ju h_ave . l arge1Y f g- i:ecords Court unanimously upheld the right of the Agency to demand all the re1ease S..ovie en- ·S··a !onS-l·i n the· me it ls ·seeking in its sweeping ihvestjgation of shippi'ng. ·The :Am~rican spearhead -in ·Cpba, as well as t o noreg ·this proqlem: It. rerpains to be seeri investigation is an upshot of congressional hearings int<f the ·practices ~tarf ~ ~orlawide price wai:. against '.~eri- .. } f Me<js~or.e'~ ~~ctivity !n ·th~s·. arep, wil~ be 'and-agree"ments of..steamsbip lines that suggested the Bl>ard had. been~· can 01J companies. . - · matened by equa1_ ~ctiv:tty. on Jhe part of lax in its enforcement of the law. The BoarJ-:ordered 120 ·donl.estie : ·-; .. "...:.Nob'odf need, .. weep over thegiant interthe · prof-es~iOnaJ' -.societies. . Ror they, too, . and foreJgn steamship companies engaged in Unlt~d States fereign . 1 .national :oih co~p$ie~~whisli~·sp.a}V~.ed tlia . 1 · ~a~,e a. st.ake in assurfng th~ public·.the ~~st J rade t9 .search·-thelr ftles, -here. and abroad, and to. produce c9pies of .. ~run WSlf llevice tD'· e'scape~)!ax~- Q~C~~t ·' m. J.:nedip~.e 11ft the lo~.est possible ~ost. \ 'r -~~ihe.lr'"COD~~acts•f9r ex.amln\t}<>n. ~ ~ ~ ~·:.,, . -. . .· •(, _.:. •· ...J,''.-:. '. ... s . ~ .. ~ :.-'!' • . ': ' '. -· . . ·, . , • • . ...:. •. • ..· . . <_' .: . . . ' ¥: :.~ . ·:~~~~Ii,;; 1 , , �r I I I I one __, ·1 I I I I ·1 ~ .- Seafarer&' . . ·1 I I I I :I f I L... - - - - - ·- . ..,.. ' ...:_ . �. - .nn. ..... ..,, . ,.,, _ "' sly~ wr~~ J" . lft(I!...... " Jle< f)Qtf•m':.Gs : Cecil 'Wig· ~ .·: '~ gil'.'•1,,..b01un {fi ftt an.er OM ~ 'LeRoy :J.,ones rig ~a boo'!' on R~nger; Bel0w~ chief ·· . niate~ Flowers "(2nd, leit) con.: ducts'"a d\ipboGrd safety .'Cfe. m~nstration on tbe -proper· vs.-~- o~gen: masks. · ... , :· the ;; . 1Rafph Guito. 2nd cool {rfgfri) · · · .ftas all-~ur.niis gc)tng_in ·tfae ' .. ": .~anger~i~ll,:_·James F,air• '.:,Ci!~ . is k.eepm.g ;"On eye .on · .J!~ings. . ~n e1'o.t~ ;" .:· lft• . . .~J!w~·· ~~ito r--...C:inC!:- othe~ "-.C?"•wm~~'~op tifeja~kets . . Im-. fit·• ·--nd liocat;drill at sea. ... �-lantic.Fis~e[men· NOw ·KickiOg·· Blf leW ·:Programs Fer UDjon, lnd~Stry - ·. " BQSlr9N-'rhe Atlantic Fisheripan's Union, whi~h recently· voted overwheliiiingly to ren~w its affiliation iwith the SIU, ~ planning a program. to revive the domestic fishing in<iustry and bolster the union's · strength:'° • The union voted .b:J.-October·+---:-----:--------+r-------....--__;--. to -rejoin .the SIU as an Inter- ion members in Gloucester alone, Among unions In the SIU are ' national "afijfiate with ~ full and the union hopes to organize a number Of ' &'!'O~PI Of ~Om1Per­ autonomy when fishermen in Bos- all of the . men \Vho fish cqmmer- '.eial'fishermen ()n all coasts, a1 ton·, .Gloucester and New York in- cially from the port. Also, organiz- well as shoreside fish canneriea dicated their desire to re-affiliate Ing will be stepped up fn both and processors. They are -tnin ·a ,secret r~ferendum. Boston a9d New York. <'V"oived In •uch · wiclely-diversl~ The Atlantic Fishermen's Uniod In addition -to the main ports, tied .fishlnr OJ?t'ratlons as seal- · has about • 1,600 inemb1ers in the the union has start.ed organizing ' . loping, fishinl'.. salmon~ . north .Atlantic ports. There are fishermen in Portland and Rock- ' fisheries, cod; hali.,ut and maDJ' about 800 members in Boston, land, Me. It is als9 embarking on others. G~upa ln_volved Include some 600 members in Gloucester a program to encourage p.resent "the New ' B~df~rd.. Flsherm.e11'1 and about 200 members in New members- fo take a more active Union, Alaska Fishermen'• York. . . par.f in union and fndusff:ry . affairs. Union, tWia . fish -flld . canne17 Captain Thomas O'Brien, the Industry-wide . coop~ration .in -unions ·operating out of Callnew ·rovmg business agent of the raisinfthe US per capita consump-. fornia po~ and l'rou~ - In union, this month · outlined a pro- tion of fish -ts. another part of the . BrlStol Bay~ Kodl.ak, · a~d els•· ' gram to build up the fishing in- union's progra~ .and the unif?D where In the far nbrthwest dustry ..and aggressively .advance intends to help ,;vessel owners in · PacUic. _,., ·-the union's programs with the help the pro:giotlon of fish consumption. ............_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ____, of SIUN~'s 75,000 m~nibers. . StaJ!dards of ,quality, set up by A new and strong organizing the union a;Dd vessel owners, are · drive ' is getting underway, O'Brien· important in getting Americans to . , SEATTLE-The-trawlers of said. There are 1,600 potential un- eat more fish. The quality control ----------+----.--'' p~ogram woulc:I designate a final tlie Northern .Pacif\c, manned • authority to decide- whether any .~w.·nds particular c_atch should be con., _by . menibe'.!'.S o~ :'the Alaskan { _ ilemned. '· F.fshermen~s Union, have been sucO'Brien feels that fishermen-ca·n c~ssful..in iparketing their catch in_ earn a good. liviµg ~rQ~ the se_a; their hom'e ports .only. , , and he enyis1ons. fishermen's earn• ings at $7,000 to $8,ooo- a year. , G~orge ,, Jb·hans_~m•. NEW BEDFORD......The New To reacli this, the union w.ill su~ .treasurer of A.FU, att'ribute1 th~ Bedford· Fishermen's UniOn .is gest raising the price, of ocean inability· to reach &iid-westem in the P.r.ocess of terininating perch, by one cent and raising the 'markets with the -fa:ct that Amerf-· "' · · all existing agreements with the price of whiting hall a cent a :· ·· . ~ : New Bedford proaucers and inde- pound. The success of price · rats- can ~hennel! canno~ cpmpete ":1th · Althoug1' the ialmon ~~s,the "hig fish" ·Jn Ali:tska tllify;ar., caich1 ' J~g an~ P,rocessi~g th, gJa~~ king·-~al:t II ~~com!~ an in~reasihgly \ pendent vessel operators. ing o~ scallops In New . Bedford such coun~lea a~ Norwa~,. Iceland In line with the terms of the was cited as _an example. . .... , .. · and Canada ~ue to ·the concesslol)1, Important p~rt., of·.th9 stat•~• . fisk1ng lndust7~ l hese ~rabs, ~eigh up· to 22 pounds and ofte r h · 1 0 f fi f88t present cpntract, NBFU secf.etary- A:lthough nearly two-thirds · of 'direct and indire!:t,' madt by our . - ··· . n · e.ac a sp~~a ' - ,_•v• ~ .1. " ~ ' treasurer Howard Nickerson has the domestic market Is being s.up• ·St!lte D~Pl!r.tment. ~ " ... li¥en notlce to the· con- Plled. imported ftsh, the ..Atlap- ·"l!'loqnder.. lole, and the ·e' cerning the union'• intention•. lie Fishermen'1 ·Union believes that other 1Plet1 are running .real aood . A - The agreement reJllains in force with_quality control and increa!ed but we cannot · eet o'ilr · foot' int~ t'l 'D b 31 1960 1 th ccinlumption 9f 'fish by Americana, the mar~et," ,Joh~sen · claims. 'He ft• ' -~ '3 · _,.. ,. · :~e~t . :~ithe~ par'tY n gav: the_ Atlani,.c .fls~g industry ',c'an. Iii working on'. 1tudy to 1how how ' VJ;: . written notice 60 days prior to again becoµie a ~ell-paying b,usl- foreign : policy .. pub th• hook~ into - - r.1 •·Tm... ·~Af.-.~ l · - ·· · · the . expiration of the contract; 1t ness for all involved. , . , US ftshernien. · .. , " . _'' . , 8.'.1:.4 •~ ter a · on.g period .during ·whi~h · they were would ·have remained in . effect ~ . . _ . -; • . . · _ restricte.d to 6$hing only one day ~ w~ek~ so_that. the rivers ti6ni '·year to year ~ .~ ~ ~ak~s ~here ~almon.spawn, could be r~~eeded, members of A~cordin.g to the _term~ of the · · ~ ·the 'A laska Fishermen's Urifon · ~' pact1 specific puoposals must be . . · ,. ,, . ' ·. ..... • ~ . . . ~this · year..b~~ , theiJr · bigg~st , j,ur,~~ t~. re~~ive · average flsherJ . • I ," · .. .. ,·salpion catch sirice 19481: • °:1en ~ ~Y· · . . 1.. . submitted-·witp.in 10 days and th~n 'neg9tia~ions must. start. Shquld no un~1ways The 'round;. tlfe _clock season . ThOse fishermen who are classl~ , .,. . U ·., ~- .' . . 7 ,. ,:~·.. . li_ owever, ..brought ·into · the seen~ · 1!led ~Y _.th~ Federal Trad~:commis1agreement be reached during these . ' 60 .days, the contract may be exTERMINAL ISLANU ·c -lif-C . 'k . . . 4 , . many non7unioiY.---1lshermen, who sion '4S . independent , bus1~essmenl. tended for continuing negotiations. . . ' ~ • annery .r;w or. ~r.s in tne Lc;>s ·came "out, of. the bushes ,, as it because they assume the ~lsk and The membership has given An~les area, who;~re represen~ed .by the Can:i;i~ry Workers were, ·futeri'C on cashing In ~on th~ man~gement of their own busi. . : .-.nesses, cannot be represented by .... Nickerimn its unanimous support l:Jn~on. of the .Pacific, are continwng __to m~ J)rogress , hf booip1ng ·salmon run. in ending the agreement and the t~e1r f1gh~ agamst "runaway" , · ,.,: • ,. , ·The salmon" run · in . ti)•' Bristol ~ 1,1nion, ·Johansen pointed , ou~ negotiation of a new NBE:U 'con- fish packing· plants, 1 .reports a ,. S h ~h · I ·:aay;area--was-sqgood. thatcannery··Therefore tney must either barr tract. ,, - ' SIUNA vice pres~dent Anarea ·~_or•- C· 0 PS .operators . set up additional lines gai!1 from ~ weak in_dividual posl- - - - - - - - - - - - - Gomez. . .. . Planned B'y· -Union ~ _o~ clea~t~g ~a~d P~Qcessing equip- ~on_.~r.~g~~. toge_ther a~d run into Voting Under The union's .recent election vie- . ' -. . • "-· ,~ .. , ~en't; an$Jflf,'~ iri !}Undreds .o f_Es- ,the- .anti trust' 'i price~fixln1 · / ay · t_ory at the N~tlonal Packing ·plant ; ~he _R.o bert ·~! . Swain ~~~rial ltiriH>s .to mari the,· lines; ·Even with' .\aws.. .., · .· · ~Iii Ne~ Bedford fil, j>uerto Rico, in particular, has · ~-ch'ola~sh~p. ,~n~·of the' N~w Bed: extra . helg_.··'.ca~qerws . could .. not e~:e;~:ever, comp11ny: , fish~rmen . N~W BEDFORD -:- Voting ls substantially raised the morale of ford ;F.islj_er.mews.. Un~dn 11--well on handle all of the . record . s;ilmbn arep y~d - 1~.8 :~ed.Brist~I dBay area . · .. ; · , ·0 erat° r c ~ e as n ependent under way tor the . election of Southern California~ workel'.a, its wax, to·· ~a~rig ,. itl .. secoJ!.d catch.,., . , Se.c~tary-Tr.easurer and Unlon Mrs. Gomez says, ·and they are no;w. ·awards_nel(t year: ThJt ·acholar.shlp.. . co.mpu~r:iting !)n ttlis;,' sltuatio9, .lot a!! ds ,~plier the 1~~t-Hartley Delegate of the New Bedford hopefu~ that in the fqture the named after a union delegate who AFU sectet~cy,,;...treasurer. George lo - JJ _,are ~ecogn ze as empacki~g industry will open . new. died . lasf:yeaP;" r}Val giye~ -to two, 'JohiJnsen_. P?inted-;· OUt that 'rthese _' fati~~f ::a::~· I'<i.~1tlonal Labor Rt.F,ishtnnen's Union. " . ' , ~he ~lectio~ is. l>!"~I' held at plap.~s only for !he purpose of children\ ~. union mei:n\Jers' in' Oc• nor:i:-un.ipn .ftshetme~ _mig,ht do all - ''I fo - th~ Uliion·Hall UIJder the super.: leg1t1IDate expansion, an4 ~ot to tober. Since then, the-. •f.holatlhip . rjght dµJ;'ing an unusually boom.; "tha! o~ows, " ,.ohanse,n . ~~f.~ vision. .of the -.Credent!~ and obtain "coolie'~ wages b~ fleeing .fund"'has· receive4..:more do~atiolisf 'trig} year ilike '1'960, hut that -they. i c$ · oni" \llr~urh; u_nions). ·. tt. not Balloting ~OlPDlittee 1'etwe·en !rom UQiOn contracts. ... and mo.fe ' @~ntl w :·tfshprmen W~Fe ~st.tn' flt .a .l)ig:· dis~dvar;itage as. a~v~~~ :~ irs c:l!-,.1lslierinea ·Under the pres~nt coJitract, .o~ theft :ehil'dren are expe~ted to compaxed _witfi ..&FU: members. " ,...:,..,., . ~. , ~r~~ s. .."' ' · · 9 A.M. ·and t · P.M., '":Monday .th~ough ;F.rid8y. Ballotl~r st;trt;" minimum wages for women will be m~da . ln· Maii'~· -:., ~. ". : . PI~h~rmen"' lnsure4 ':· ·,,., .. .. · -- . ·~d . )"ioye~bet 1. and 'fill end be $2.091;2 cents an hour, whi~e IMiss s:v.v:t« "~aftensen O~/.·.ti'ft.i1r~ ~ ~i'u'I m,enibe~s;"_fpr i~,$tanc_e, .ar~·' . ~· '1st,erm•'1 ~n ·.TV ~oveinbe~ 30~-- . , . _the min~mum wages for . men will .hav~n; Mass. a 72.0-Yellr~d ~hO- prov~ded 1>Y .4he~r -._co~t'r~qt .$1th · ~ . -. On .November 27 ._ Ef~ctet! .eandidat.es will· begin , ~e $2.15 an hour by ~he time· the more . ~t., ?{e~ ·Bedford,,'lnsti~ute •9f i~s~an~f! coye~age Ito: th'8t a .fish· wb' _ · _: ;tJ;leh; ..ie~ -. of office ~n ..Janu·_ c.ontract expires Jn September, ,ll"ec1i4olog.'Y, . a~~ J:a!11el P •. T_ay;for .ei'tn!,.n' !s; not'. :wl~h~>Ut mo'ney Jn · li~ ~- C TV, .Chanl!,el :1•,. New ary, 1,:1961••Tht;r, will serve f~r _1962. , · . . of N,e w .Bei;U'ord: / ao 1s;year-o~a lilJtl~ even c\µrf.µg ; poor ·seaso~.. " , r ~;'. NY' 'fill tel~~as• ~ EJSh~wo., ye•rs. ·'1'.h~ 11!st,_elee~lons . .. Al!i_o, . Mr. c;;omez re.P.ort~. the · fr~shm.~: ~t ·}VQtce$ter, .Kca~my, '"'. M{lt1~ov.~r. ~F~ ~. . cro'~tracts - i>i;.~-{ ' ': .u . f,-el'icaM ,"calle'1""~«>i; . a . tena.tf~ J@n~,.:, , contr~t. is bemg ·enforce'd-, to, the w.ere aW'ar_aech $.[250 ' each· ilt Oct~ tect .union . me.mberl' .W,.ith h'~lth ::. l,forJl ~ Pl'Ol'Nnt ·on . S~dq, 7 1 19S:9, -~ D~e.mb_Fr .81~ . 1~60. '" _ h!!t · ~-d ~~he ·en!plo}'.ers ar; h~1ng ,ber: to .. help' 'thefti ,c-optiDu• their l\rel£8t;f;'. ~4 :pensi~n-l>l~nd,e(ii . ~;;~b~r -~ • 1!~~ !~°' _n~. 3 · .,, -· ; ·· : · ~~~et~ ~ye"-up t«?,,It. . \. 1 . edu.::~tlota;i"~" 1t · '·~:.""\for , t 'S'iletime~ w "~~ .•1,ck, or J, • -' · '~· · .\!"',~- ,: ~ <11·• tun, .\- Trawler Study On Up', NBF-.u • ·1·1n-g Pa·ctS.-· Ex.-·s op~ratO!S. b~ A. la"._S •1a~ . rr.,·s.L '... en·~~. \:. .·'s· e'D... · n. ·e. ._·r"'··m .· -.: . _: · ·' A hea · .,_. ti. '· . . Jn:u. ·. e-penu, en s all r :::.n. cannery · w:o- rkers · 'Qa1n· • -m·g· ' In/.F•1ght on-'·'R · ., :· .J. ,' ' •• ' ·:, I;"' . ars ... rod w-· n ? t "" ·,, :0:8: :two ?an'' i-. 1 _m- . ' ' J J_ •" ' ' .. I ' ~. J. :" /." -~~;;-· 41"/,~ o\ . ',., , .. "" .. '~ ' .• ;, '. ' .. ' :• l • •t ; f <ti: ,/ '1,,. 1.1. I >: �<2'he /o.zr~no -ezc~ngt of . cOTre~nde~• b~t~een~ crewmeihber1 ofthe ' ss -Monar~h oft'!e aftd SIU P1'e1iCtent Paul Han deals with pr~sed chanae• in vacation •ustem on .S.IU ,ships. The letter '~ fr~ the- CTewmember1 . IUflfleltS ·a COmpuumi Vacation system; with 4 CTetvmember having the . right to ~uwtes''. h~k~Uti.Cail~ He,p· You ' ' ,.~timi to hi! onginal ipb. PTesident Hall'• .letter revie1;01 some t~e .pros and .cons rai3_ed on this issue "A recent Natlo~al Health ;guney eallmateCI 1.~.000 cases of . dla- fn the past and l'f.Lgge1t1 fuTth_er membership examina~ion and discmnon on th11 isroe.J betea 'lb th,e .United States. . T.tlere 1n:e . .Probably al many unJ:}iagnosed · • ·- - - - _ _ _ ; · - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - or l>re-dlabetes -cases. Dia beta Mellltu Is one of our commonest , October 8• 1960 - meetings required ~hat 1 be out some ships and some runs ·wm diseases and, as. the pi)pulation ,of..mlddle and older grout>i increases) Dear .~rother Hall:of town. always be deemed more desirable the. number ol cases ·'of diab.eteS wilf inerease. Dlabete. Mebl&us is a In our last reg\ilar joint meet- ·1 received your letter of Octo- than others and, of course,......this. dlseasJ! '- of disordered cal'bo~rate metatiolism producihg hypergly- Ing ·a wlde discussion on the va<;a~· ber 6 , suggesting that thl t1iiIU would be especially true of the cemia :and glyco urla . .This-1:onditloil · i,s due to tiie disturbance of in., tion system pi;evaillgg in-our Un-: adopt a system of compulsory key ratings on such ships. Con- . ~ 1u,itn m~cl\anism .. '.!'he' pa_nc,rea~·" '. i~ believed to be the main offender ion took _place, ':fhis subject vacations ·after a specified period sequently, they argu~. should the altho~gh ~othei: ' glands are.- 'po~i~le · iactor,9. · . , , ·, . · '. 2 - seenie.d to be · upp~rmost in- the of shipboard time. As you know, membership pass the k~nd of rule Dia~~.t~; with~ ~he . ~fass~c -~~y~p~oms o{ thirst; incr~,sed -.uri~ati~~; m~nds o! the vast _~aj~~ity of our· we in the SIU hav.e nevernad any you .aawcate-namel)', that a man - increas-~. ·ln_ appetite; Joss ,of :.w.eighf;_ loss of;i..11trength; · fatigue and . membership, particularly those such' limitation on employment of would have the .· r1gbt to · take off· 1 9ther Wei.I-known sympt~ms are US.J.l;illJY ~!!ognlted by the examining who have heavy d~m:estic respon- Seafarers with top seniority, for a trip and then go ' back aboarg ' .vacations or afiy other reason; the same ship in the same i:ating physician, abd a check of ,~IJ.e µi-ihe and blood usually'. makes th~ diag- .sibilities. .. nosi!1 ve-cy- simple., ·1~ is· t!,te ,thc:ius~JI~ ~f ~rly ca~~s.. or <;ases which,,_c!o The rec~nt issues- of the LOG The q~stion you ?aise has been -it · would set up a class -system not present t'he classical ,..~ptoms_ that it is essential to diagnose- before attest t~ this. . raised many times in the past and in the Union. Those members who I•• ~ ... We are who1ly in favor · our there has been active discussion happened to be on the so-caJJed Jrrepatable-: J)amage. to the bo~y is done. u ·cases of' dJabefes ff/ undllPl08ed and- untreated,"yarlous complt- inembers must take ·a vacation pro and con as well as formal con- ''good" ships, holding the more de- after · b_eing on the ship so long, sideration by the membership. sirable. jObs, would Qe .frozen into. cat'ions..:rilay devel~P.· I.t is known that derlain di.sord,ers arJ! more" 1 , ~:v1:1I.e~ - J~ dia,betics~ s~ch as ai~erioscle,~qsis; , · ret~nitjs, .p,eufological. s~y one . yel!r. This is on~· of the· Ba-<;k in 1949, · there was a pro- ~their jobs. Seafarers wh~ h~p... ,:changes~ .~ub~r~ulos1s :and"·cer.fa!~ ski,n.·cqpcHt~ons and~ 'in' s~\iere cases,_ fundain.ental i.~sues the- trade un- longed discussion · on the subject pened to be on ships in less popu.ev~n M~i~osUI ·c()ma 11-nd death. ' Although ·anyone may <levelop diabetes,· ion movement !ought for, and lasting approximately a -year. Both Jar runs, or on tl.e be'i:lcli at the ,jhet!! ~aiie; ce~ai~· gi-oy.ps that ai:e ·more susceptiblg, and these·'groups which every worker looks forward sides of the- issue were thoroughly time, would have their choke of 11ioutcl/,be special~~ "aI~!tec:i. ~ :. .S::~-· . · · • ·~ ._ _to... we -feel that this is a part of aired in shipboard meetings and job opportun'. lies greatly restrict-_ .., ~he - progress -.modern civilization ashore: and the-J!rOS and cons· fully ed, even ' though they would b~(})' Anyone.. w(th a diabeti~parent or .ancestry. (2J-Th0se who are overweight. -. - ,.... _ ":·· has 11ttained, -and therefore, as reported by the SEAFARERS LOG equally-qualified. ' (3). '.i'nose WhQ .!l!'e · over.forty. and _eiwecially wo~eg. over .forty. pro_gtessive: uni6t1lsts, we are en- at the time As ·a result of these For ' the sake of argument, they. · r ·Ariy· J>erlon · itivthe --.&bove.-. groups·;.should be· suspect-..and, .although titled to thi~ cherished gain: . discussfons, · a · membership com- say in the case of a key rating,, . th~ · url'D:e !_µd -blood 1test ., JllaY be ·onl:v, b~rderl~pl!, .th_ey 1sn~.flld be,.oh- 1 We know o~ Jhany of o~r mem- mitt~e was ele.cte<t to review ·-the like chief steward, bosun ·or elec. <. Je.l'V~z-freqtteatly, D.blbetes may,,be. diagnosed eas.ily by, "classicaf symp- ·hers . who st.ay .on. the sliip, year issues and submit recommenda- trician, such a · rating on the beach 'to~s. {lnd 'blo~~~.,id ·urine tesy . Tpose c~ses ;':Vitllo1,1t: sy~ptom·s,~.'1!d 3!ter year, without taking vaca:. tions. ' oi: on a less-desirable run, would_ · The committee then looked into find it virtually impossible to ob'.early. case"!!, may be· diagnosed· by~ testing the ·urine:- and Olood. - . · hons. We talked to th~se brothers, ;... ~ - '~,.. ,, . ., ... ' Blootl ·Sugar Testiq . <'· · ". · · . who, ·may we. assure you, are good, the ·operations of the other unions, tam. emplo~ment in that rating_ . ·• · In ). 9~ ._of ,thfse· case~- due _.t o glom~r61 0sclerj>~is, .,t~_e _.urine may sober . Union ·?1~~· ·and a credit which had a~opted a compulsory otner than as a temporary vaca. be ..n·ega~ive, .,even tho~gh tlie blood shows a ·l)igh Jlypergly~emia. to. o~r org~mz~hon. We found, one-year rule m 1949. It fQurrd that tion reJief. They claim that -where . ~There(oJe, .In .P.ersons over fortY,,_~ blO<?d -sttgar--tiest is esf?ential Any- without except~o~, that these some of · these unions -nad oiffi- such vacation systems exist, the ' pf' With bloo.d sugar, after a high cartJohyd11ate meat-after one hour bro~h.ei;s - are w1ll1Dg to take a culties arjsing - out l>f the· Taft- memberships of the -unions in- ,, .and. w41i ' a readi.Qg of 150 mg.% shoulCl be suspect a~4 follo}Ved ~p. vacatJ~n -e_ven .after ten month~ on Hartley Act. Consequently, at the volved find it more difficult · to get 1 .- .Althouh'*' th_ e re la Jro knowft ·ewe for Cliab~~~ -the. cqndition can be ttie sh:p, if _they ~c~uld ~e assure~ regular membership meetings of regular employment in a key ·· .·C!oittrolled so -that the routine of normal life may not be- seriously ·in- of havmg another Job without pay ,rune · 21, 1950, the committee rating. -::. terferred · w_itii. . Ther,e are .•1n1!,Dl! wel-1-khown .athletes . who continue reductioi;i afte~· .taking .tbeir vaca- br..ougbt .jn a recommendation to ln citing the slripping data and tbe~r <~S.tive ' pa~ipatidn -·inathletic t7v~nt~. under proper care. Cbil- t~on. 1:h1s po~1tton, we firml~ ~e- defer action on _any compulsory the arguments on this issue, beaddren wJio hav~ c;liab·e tes· may. be - con~lled with little . interference heve, is ...co.ns1st~nt !1°t only with vacation until leg!ll b!lriiers could quarters does not make any sp·e . hi . thiHri .recfeattop and s~hoqJ ·activ~ties. '.fhe condition should be ex- o~r inherent ~egal ·.r~g~hts,~.but also ~e removed. This recommendation cific recommendat;on to the mem. pl~ined to tt}eJn ·sci th11t there. fs ·no traumatic :P.!?ychological reaction. with the. basic .pr!_ficiples of the. was adopted by the membership bership, for or against, <i..J a con.. , r Diab_e~ ·may be C'ontrolle<Jr by. dJet,. t;!X'ercise and insuljn~· or·- otal trade ~nioi;t movem«;nt. · in all ports, and a report of the pulsor¥ vacation rule. The final ' Tolbuta1ni(iei"· m~afcation. Mal}y_cases.. appearing in midlife, involving Considering our present J;y~t~m membership's action was published decision, of course, is one 1o be patie.nts·~~o .are_, overweighf, may ,be controlled by ~diet alone. -Others 0 ! h~ring a!'l? th~ static co~d•hon on page 1 of the SEAFAl~ERS made by the membership. For th at ··.Jn ·~his ,(i~tegary~ ma~ be c~n1rpJ~'d-by 'oral'-medication, and 'diet, and· of .the DUlE.~ 1me IDdustry, we fee~ LOG of .June '30, 1950. , reason, the ·fulJ text of ·your letter, pr'ope1< exercise. . . . ~. "' -\ ·-~ ·, ~ .. ~ . .· ~-at vacations, .as -:_ it now stands, In 1951, the headquarters nego- together with the full text of this lJnfprtunatelYr. in ~bildren and ~ertAin cases ~.o don't respond .to c~nnot be ta~en _by. our ~embers tiating commjttee m~de a thorough reply, will be pri!J.ted . in the Nodiet or or.@l, ~~dication; ~her .·w ill r~uire· daily .l~ctions ·of ,ins~Jin. with a sacrific~, either 1~ pro- st~ci~ of the ~acabon clause of vember~ SEAFARERS LOG. · All cases ,..should be··familiatized· in. regltd, to djabetes, Including by- longe.d idlen~s~ afte_r takmg. a existing contracts. A}nong the It is hoped' that publlcation of eiene, ~et; ;nedication; - th~ diff~rence .. betwieri . in~ulin rel,!~tion :- an~ ~acation, or .,takmg a lower-p~ymg \'.;rca~on provisions weij;_ one wh!£h· this exchange wilJ stimulate d'shyp~tglycell'lia r~actioh. ,_ ...,- . - . _ · _ob. . . _ r~qmred .. a se~Jl!an to serve · con- cussion · of jhis issue by tfle Un-' ~ T~e ..Diabetic Detection D1:iv~ is·~ a'i-.ye,ij_r-round ~~mpaign conducted ~e feel thei efore; tirni . some ti?"uo1:1s.l y · for a_t le.ast 12 months ion's membei:sJiip, and encourage •by. th~Arilerican Diabetic Association to .enco.u rage -the', deteetion of adJustment sh9uld. be. made 'In our witlr' one ·company 111 otder to get them to express their views ' on unkhown diabetics: O( course, as ' mat,ter ' of routine, Seafarers and present Unl;on ·shipp1Dg ·i-ules to a week's vacation for which _the the subject. Fraternally, " their._...f~m1lies get a urinaly.s 's and·, blood .test ¥ part'of the regular ~IJable our mem~ers to. truly en- man .had to_ leave the ..vessel..1'.or - puys ' Ica1··e~amm~ · · · •tt011 a t any S IU. clin1·c. · JOY· a· real Paul Ball f · vacation, • 1 bwhich· mean practical purposes ' th1s prov1s1on , .:.. •· ' " .to - ·• t ~ . '.to .,, _so-Jo~n rom one s a o~s ID peace depri.ved ~he vast majority of sea,. _fresident be tested: -· .,.and JOY. One cannot e,nJOY a--vaca- men from receiving any· vacation . _ - ._ tion pe_acefully: if he has to worry benefit. ', _ _ ~ (1) Visi't your d oc't or. · about spending -ni sav·ngs when · (2) Durfiig Dtal;letic Week,-which- Is the weeJrbifore Th~nksgiving, '. . _ · s !.. • . It--was i~ or~er tq_ correct .t his call your -focal' Medical .Society· for · a free te's t for diabetes. not knowi~g when I;ie Wiil lb~ !m- and .othe~ inequitie~. to give every -·- . " . ·· . . ' ...... . . ~.,. ~ ,,,, . . ._'. _ -. · , .PloY,ed agam. -. . . '· SW .member_equal treatment, that {Comments ?nd suggesti~s ar;~- ·inv.~e~."~1.! the pepartment ,(lnd can • ¥We ,suggest that, when ~ny mem- th~. Union negotiated the present sub.m itted to this colupin in care of.. ..the S.EAFAR~RS LOG.) - oe.r h~s . be~n on the ship a cer- Vacat.iOn Plan in that year-the · ·- · · • ,,. ta1_q tune, say a ye~r~r. sho~ter, first industry-wide vaca_tion plan · · The Masters,. Mates and Pilots · __ he must take a vacation and be -al- -for Atlantic ·and Gulf Coast sea- union elected Charles Crooks as .-~-"""'."-~"'.","'""!""~~~~~~~~-~;........;.__ _ _ _'°"'!""""".'"~~ lo"'.ed to as~ume his job .upon th~ men wherceby every,seaman would - its international president in the return of his ship, This.' system enjo~ v~~tio.n· 9ene'fits by pooling union's first mail referendum b~­ has ~orked . successfulJ¥ ID oth~ Qis employment. time with alt com- lot. maritime -tm.1ons, ~n~ to ~ c.ert?.i'!_ Pl!~ie~. · . . · . Prior to this,. yea·r, officers of · 7 exte.nt, alleviated t~e _slow sh1ppmg 'In regard to FOur· comme'nt that the union were chosen at convenpe_r_!ods: we feel co~fid~nt. this .sy.s-~ ...the mA.I"itim'e industry is in a tion. . Crooks, ·of Local · 90, a West tern will -also work ii:» our Union. "statio ~·condition" and that '- the We are writing you this in order members feel ·they can't · take a Coast local, was elected over the to ·as~ you~ op~nl.on an~ guidance v;ication without facing· a- period opposition· of five otber candidates~ on this subJect. We tn~st that you, on· the beach or t.aking ·a lower- Former president .Robert E. ·nur"'.~-o has, always fought ~or -o~r paying , job, ·examination of the kin was not a candidate for rer~ghts, welfare: an~-~ell-J;>em~, will shipping figures. for. the year- 1960, election. g_ive this matte~ serious cons~dera- as pub~ishiit-regularly in the SEAElected vice ..: president' of the t1on.__a11d that 1£ our. su~g~stion is F~RERS r:O'G, indicate that a very international was Patrick J. King, · worK,a.ble. and -wo_uld. no.t m.Ju,r e 01:11' l~rge percentage of_-j'obs are being -of Local 11 in Boston. King _won '.orgamzatton, you , will msbtute the fUied by Seafarers -with class Band over -five other can~dates. · John M. Bishop~ crf Local 28 · in ·protJer ~ste~s to mak~ it a reality. c s~niority. In some months as Reaffrrmmg ~ur cont}.d~nce ~.~d ·many : as 800 to 900 jobs, or ap- St. Lou~s, was reelect~d · secr~tary- . )loyalty ·,t~ you· and the rest-~f our pf6xim~tefy 33;;3 percent, go to treasurer of tbe union oy~ three "' leadership, men in ' tfrese classi.fications. All ·of other -candidates... "' 1· Frafernally yours, these".jobs ,were available to class The- posts of president and sec·Victor D. Brunell · A ·men il they wished to throw · in re.tary-tre~surer are fi!lHime, paid Sbi~'s delegate . for .':th~'itl. This indicates ~"! very jobs. The _newly created '.:.pqst _of * favorable shtl>ping picture 'for · the- .internationai '\Ike president is no! class A men1' · · a paid job. ·, -· bri the oth~r haiid, those -.who Ballotillg· in the' 90-day mail are ,opposed t~ the· typ~ of ;com- referendum was condu.c ted b~.'tfie . pulsory\,_acatio_n arrangement you Election Institute and ' w~s super.. have suggested, have raised null}~ v:sed by George Moskowitz of :Ne~ . ~ ber of signiftcant objections. Under .York. Votes w~re counted. in W,ash.-· aDY.; ~irc)l~stance$. fhe1;:.~oint .fut~ i~gto~ on-:-October':.'29,.;: · .:. .' · :. . --:-· • -,H_ • · ·•· ·. ~" , • ·-~. ·..,... . JO$EPR 11._J.oaiJ.-; .-lo>j ·M~Ul 'nk~; ·:_ .•. , c· ~·. •' ..., • ' . , , D ·L.-:.:. .· ot 1 _ ·- we:. 1 r- - •. , - ,_ & a 1 -- -- To Crooks Wins MM P Vote be a • ,. , ' ' 1 ' • ) - ,) ~ ~ • ~ t..- l~.~-l· • ~~~~~fg;~~~~~~~~~~~~~~j~f~.-~ ~ t .. • ., '• ~ ... ' ,.. .. , .. . ~. ~ .;._ ·" f (; • .. • ... ·"' ~:- ·~ " .. ~ .. t �·; Cliff Wilson, Food and Ship, Sanltiltlon' Director . - / ~ . ~.!..: .r Balanced Diet Is Health Tool· Just eight years ago; back in 1952, "fr-0zen food" got its first mention in an SIU contract. Still intact as part. of the Union agreement, the clause states: "Frozen foods. shall be considered 'the equivalent of and serve the s~me.,,....putpose as fresh foods.'~ During the same '52 negotiations, · the contract -clause r~atd.jng fresh milk was also amended to provide thatv.milk would be served three .t~e~ instead of only t,wice ,dajiy while in port. . Another-p'a rt of the same ··contract provision; long taken for granted ' is this: "An adequate supJJly of,fruit juices shill l>"e provided for tlie unlicensed personnel. Fresh milk, fruit•.and vegetables will be fµrnished- at every port touched where available and, if supply is possible, a sqfficient amount to last until the next port '. or to lasl-until the food would 'ordinarily, with good care, spoil .• .'' · · . ~ This kind of protection, built right into the Union contract, fakes The · SIU-contracted BuU -Line into ·account the many items:that must be clearly spelled out In order late las~ . !1lonth-'.rec1i~ed tht US to establish anci maintain proper working ~nd living conditions ab~'1rd Public Health Service Special citaship. A sailor's union ~ontract has to cover · these 'items because; un- tion for excellen-ce' in- sbipb'o ard like other workers, the seam11n ·doesd't qui~ his place of employment sanitatio_n al;>oard the SS,_Kathryn' after an 8-5 or 9-5 day. ~e's "married to t~e , ship, ·as ti!~ old saying .at Jhe line's ~rooklyn: terminal. goes. The award was eamed ..by both · · The Scurvy"Days .~he crew and ojficers. qf.. '.Bull'.g.; :ii5 . Concern over milk, fresh or frozen foods, · fresh bread and the like ships, each f:>f . which·· earned -. ' has · developed over . the years becau.se fqod and health go harid in rating. of . 95 . or _better 'In an . hand, and a , good day's work depends. on !he otht;r two. Vfe've all ofticial USPHS insP,~Ction _involvread a book or seen movies about "the gQod old days" when the dis- it)g 166 separate items of sanitary .. ease known as "scurvy" was a real killer ainong s'eamen. It --wasQ_'t _construction, operatio9 aud .main__,. unusual in those days to have a third of the crew die_off at the end tenance. . . of a single long voyage.Others suffered· from fatigue, bJeeding, pains . '?ltation Prese~Jed -- in the ml!scles and joints, bad · teeth and · gums and ·from a lot of The citation ,w~s pres.ented to other ailments all labelled "seurvy". Bull Lines prestde,nt Frank )d. It was discovered later that this resulted from the poo~, unbalanced Mc~arthy ~)! Joseph Q:C<?!tnOr, diet served to the foc'sle. It came ~s a revolutionary idea that the regional director of ,the Departdiseases which seemed to afflict seamen were ._caused by a lack of ment of He~th, E~ucat.lon and . · something. in the diet:-- U- developed then that -drinking lime or lemon :Welfare. Aft~rwatds, a t.asty lunch SIU steward de- jufoe could prevent di.Sease and, evfntually science proved- that ttie' wast servte'!tiup presence of vitamin C- in citrus fruits saved many lives. ' paTr h~en kemd tehrs. fi I t -ti B ll . . : is mar e · e rs me u . . In later years it was discovered that there are many other nutrients. ·Line has received tire award An· Bul_r·line h~d Frank McCartny (top) 'holcfs PHS _sariitation awar~ · . which were important in the' preventic>n of aiseas~ and in main.taining other SIU-contracted. " comp~y­ 1 goo<! health, so_many in fact that provision of a well-balanced diet wit~ Bloomfield-holds the record on SS K<jitfiryn. Above, 1Neva -West (8lo9mfietd)' men · get -cer:a wide variety of foods is considered an .e~sential tQ _goQd hea_lt~.~ winning tlie award two years: in · a tificate }rom Tom Beatty~ SIU Ship Sanitation Dep'.~· - l~ey' are, :. All of this is a roundabout way· of saying' that proper diet fa a .must -row: · '(! to... r) .,Bob Creel, .engine; .. .. W; R. Geis, steward· ·$al CanClela, .' for health's salCe aboard ship, and basic nutrition is an important ..to.ol • to be used by the steward and cooks in plannlnK out menus ancf meals. ,---:---"------,-.~:---:;:-:~,..,-:;--~--,..---......;;...--"------:--~-:-:::-:::-:::::-:-~,,......,.-:::--77""~-,,..-...,.,.- -.--:--It's not important to undet stand everythl!lg· about yitamiijs,· m'lneral~ and other nufrients; 1that's for a specialist. It's enoug}! to know' that a balanced menu is a must, since no single-foolL provides a1fthe nu~ · · . . . trients that the body .needs. As part of a general policy, of emb""a rgplng the pro-Co"~unist Governm~nf'of Ciili'a,'the' · . We...all have to eat many types of food to obtain .tl~e es~entials for_ health. This _cQvers: a wi~ r~ge of ~ooked and raw,. veg~tables! sal[!d United States has banned US citfzens from transferrilig ".selling or cliarteri.rig: mercha~t - , :· • :. · - . - , , ~ .• ..... ~ _ . makings, fruits, milk and dairy products, eggs, meat, f~h. fpwl and · . gr~ins. All of these contdbute iri some ~anner to our general health ships td Cub~n ~ationals ~r placmg suCh v~ssels under ~-u~an registry. · T~e· new po~icy, as. and well-being and you can ;bet- that the guy who'll fe,eling "run announced by ..th~ Maritime , ··~, '· · . · down" or is "Just not himself" is usually cheating on him5eJ! ·by '1>as~~ ~dministration, co~ei:~ -all which calls· at a Cuban ·port, fn·Une· ' st>viei'tank; rs carrying oil to Cuba. 1 ing up certain foods. craft regardless of- .size, type with · his "Poi!.cY.: · of c~nfiscatlng. ~~~ . more t~an seamen aboard." •• • , • · Cooks and stewards ·who .!Jave the general fespon:sibility _for these· or form of propulsion. ~ .· -- . Amef!ic·ll}l· J?rope~ty\ Chances tha~ . Thes!_ shlps apparently carry So. matters aboard ship therefore have the job of planning out menus - The government . of ~re,mler Casqo_ will get th1S kind of , an viet military crews and "technl: with enough variety to appeal to all tastes. Menus bave to be_planned Fidel Castro ' has taken a rabi~ opportunity looJt very slim at the clans." _It ls 'f~al'ed that t&e "tech• for "contrast tD the flavor, texture, colo:c and form of ·the food served . anti•AmenC}an position in .re~ent moment; / .. > ~.' t . ntclaus" are ex'plorinl :'site1 °for " tog~ther in a meal so that they are appetizing and app~alh1g. W:ilh ntonths, 8efii~g ~11 A~.e~icafl pr.Op- ,._ It ·1!al -als·o._ beell':--l"eported. that mllitlµ')'- lnstallatlon1:'on the island. ' " ' ~o ·regard. for the health factor, a dislike-for certain foods sometimes erty ~-nd enterp~s~s: ln- Cup..a - · while· , · : · " __ .,. ., _ .. · _. , · develoRS because. they seem unappet!zing or uninterestln~. But a ~ccusmg thi! Umted Sta~~s ).n the' ~ 1. ..,. • llteaming, good-looking- platter is the best- answer to this _end, ·once United Nations of preparing an · Ua··~m · t~sted, can_melt away .t he dislike In the best interests of iiil concerrwa. "invasien" o~ Cub~. The ~US' am~' "~' Iii . · ._ ft. :_, . . I .. · · . . . · . . . . . .J,>assador .to Cuba, Rflbe~t B9nsal, _ . ~ ~ ~ / 1 •• c:omm:nts and ~gg_estions__are invited by the DeP(lrtment and can has beep recalled to Washirigtf;)n, · s ~li;: ..:. ~-. ft· • '. · l>e submit~.ed to\ th~s col~mn .in ca~e. of tl;le $_EAFA~~RS LQG.). · ' - ,and is not expected- 'to.... r: turn ~o . '.gf~@ ·~ t: • __.. r. , · . · Havana. , • 1 .. ·- , llil'-. ,. 1 Tide Had Ebbed ~ . -.· : . , · :- ' \.. · -.-.- · -=. • _ Even before th~ ~mbi-;go had , As a J~~ulf~ of. a policy · ofi ~n~oUFaging trat¥fers fr9ll1- tl}e been declared, trade Jietween the ·Liperian Ilag, the Greek goveryµiep.t .i;iow b,oasts a merch~t ps a~d Cuba had dropped to a fleet of over 1 000 vessel$. . The most rec~nt vessel to ' witcli low ebb and US-flag ships were in.• ' . ' " : ·· , . · · .. " . , . , .. - · ~ · active on· this run . . ~Runaway-flag from runaway to Gree~ reg_pftssenge!' ships · suc,h ·as th«t Flor-· istry. is "the t~~er Atla1J,tic Ne~ York, the Gr~ek goye runent . d.. b - h L.-; · , ha~ ..~µcentr_ated _its · efforts on . ida .~ the Yarmouth and the Evan"' •Q ! - -- hi -h f - 1 ueen,, t e ivanoS..1·J1aving.. them~ in~,,· · , ·g~11,_ne w c ormer y operate d on i t" - ts ow~e A t 0 tal . 0M ~ 4 , ,, . ,, set up branches " 1 • 7·~ ~.hiP~ h ave_ . ~ i t · H ' . h " · u n "~~s · f Pw~e~f! f or ~t -ie1;1st parf 'of their ,i .. · ·· . . _t h~- M!am o --~Y~na ru~, . ave, !' , ,apphed for such re~istry ' in 'the_ • · ti""'' .. · ' ·· · , . :• ..... ·· .dis,contlnueq their Cu}Jan S~l"V'.~C~S. ·last· .montl{ ·alone.' • . .. . . :~ -~· .. ?P;t11~ .. on. ti t:;:.d' th t"~th' ' G ". . k ~ Tliey ate--contiduing to ·operate out • · _ . . •. . · ,. - ~ es ma ., a . e , ree - ... of -'.the Florida port to 9ther .West ' · _.Tr~trd l'~llows ,B,oycott- ·• ~ag 1leet emp_ loys close to 29,0_90Illdian resorts· . · ·. ·· • · · . The tte.Q.d towfil'd Greek ~eglstcy se~eIJ.. Another l~,000 Gree~ na'In addftlo~ the r.unaway-ftag de~eloped -'following th~ wot ld- tionats·· _ar.e employed ' abo_a rd City of Havan~. whi~h opera.ted , as ·wi~e boycptt '?f .run~way-fiag ship- (]reek ; owned · ~hips , 9peratln1 · _ , an ovel'lllght fer~ b,etween Key ping·.!' by. the lnternatio~al . Trans~'. .und~r r!.l°a~a~ fta_gs. IDSuran~~ faymenta OK ~. . West and Havana, 'has :diScontift- portworker§:.. Feg~ration in D~cem~ ue!i o'peratfons. 1 • • -; • ~ • \ be~, 1958. The Greek gove~~m'e,n~ '. ·one of tlie' o"rJgiJli l rlfasons- for On _,tire otl~er ltan~; .,the--S$ S~a denounc~d·-· th~ : act~oni . ~s be~!lg the Gre~k shi1»c>wnep1' _,pl'efereµce / Level, Liberian-flag ·carri~r .. w.hic:fi. ahned .at qi:~ek-Qwne_!i•1 s~iVping, ·~or runaway jlags ~.a~ the fict qpex:~ted ·uh~er the ~rµericlfn flag an.d sub~equentlx , t>~e~d: "SJ.lip op- ~hat ·~~~me~~ -had _t,0A>e made tpto · •. as the . ·old Seati:_ain. ~-eW' Orleans,· era~rs ~beral tax rellef 1 an~ ot~* l he seamen's~>ln.Suranc,e1 ·a~d pe9- · iS . still running bet)Ve~Y. : Bell~ lndu.c:_em~nt11. T~e , Gree~ seamen s. sion ~und. ,,. ~owever,; ~he .Gree~ Chasse, LouiS~apa, .a~cr... ·:Bavm.fa. _un~o~ ·~o ' .,o~osed ...SlJb~quent shieowners n~w I .find ,, that· pay- .. . ~, ,. a'he_S"ea Level is Amelllcap:owne~, proposal~_, to. · s.trengt~en and. fQJ: ment~ to the.~1eamen's 1 tnsur~c• "- • with a· Cubab crew-.- "' ~ . .,,, 1 ~-' low up r.DF.. ~ctio_n ~!(aln~t ju~.; f.und' o.ffers maurance for the· OP. --i .-, The ,Navj }~.11'1 receJv,~4· r~ports. aw~r plJiPP.iJl~.. _,. , . • . - , .. ei;a~prs as ,)V-t_U-a~allist orgaillzlnl . . :. ~·._· · · • • • ~ ~'lo • . . . . . . . ~ -~ • _ • • ,· • .,. J}ta.~ tli~. Cubi!ti go~e~t ~l'!~I·· ·s~~e· m~~ mJljo~" .~re~k sh~ !JY ·l!S ~ ~Qo~- other;!Tf .am: "r..~, ' 1 ::- ~·;, .$lnf1 '11J y~~ ·tfl'.~~:0~,iClfl'°Jf~e~~g~~Of 1~0~_sh1ps rer~'10ri~h~ : . to·.:se~ilJlY. ~~eii~a~~ ,, le ,1V~ JI~ ~-.,~,~~ 1 0 ,. r ..~8' ~~· ~£ii'~d.\l»... ~ ~t~; ~· .;f; ~ ',. "'-1·. -~~ .~ '":'~ t.' - n: :Y ' \ ·for ~ .··o/( -"· o·t .·... ,;•1ce e-·. -· 8c; ."".·..r -" • ' •· ree·. . _f·n,·d.. '""- ··. ' -> ... _ • _ • • • -. • ,, / 1 • ·' • ,,. , • • , .- • • 1 :;i-. > ,~,~ ;_> ;:_.~< ~ :t':" ..... l I • ' ,. t/: ;..., '',? ~ ., f .....,. I '• M" !lo '• t ' $ J~ ft• ~ fi'I' ' : ,;.'.» 7':' • '·,t ) .. . '\J ���.Agreement Reached On MCS 1·Year Rule 1 · • · The t u i t . n b s $ $ t f .t i 't ! Marine Cooks and Stewards Uniop reports 'that du'ring the recent wage negotiatidns just concluded with the Pacific Maritime Association, agreement was reached on· incorporaUng ·the one-year rule into the shipping rules in accordance with the MCS--referendum vote. The refeyendum results were announced' by the ballot count- ·. Ing committee at ·th'e 'MCS· head-_ quarters meeting of August 11. They showed that the members approved a one-year time limit on ships; for full book members, by a margin of almost 2~1 . . SIU· P_ acificQisfricf · Halls , MTD Unions-Score MSTS For Hiring ·.~ Of For-eig1fCrewsSAN FRANCISCO' - The Military Sea Transpori.a tion Service may ·be the target of a Congressional investigation because of its practice· of hiring foreign crews. The San Francisco Bay Area Maritime .Trades· Port Co'un-. cil has' cailed ·f or such an investi·ga tion becaus·e at least 17 ·US-.ftat ships are manned by Japanese na--. 1 tionals. _ The ships involved are all LSTs, l owned and operated by the US - Government and flying the . American flag. They have been runninl in the F'ar East since 1952 under a contract with a Japapese / ship.. ping corporation, caUed the American Ship Operating Company . These , ships carry military car.go exclus~vely to bases in Korea, Okinawa, Formosa, the Philippine• · . ' and Vietnam. It is estimated that the total manning involves some 750 jobs. ~ Issue Raised By l\IM&P The issue was rais~d at the port_ .council meeting by the Masters, Mates- and Pilots, ·following which t'he council went on record iliian:: imously to make an issue of this practice. The unions' position :\a · . that these ships should be ope.r ated " by a recognized American shipping company using American seamen. · It was pointed out that MSTS' practice is in violation · ·of two American mar,.itime laws. One is the Merchant Marine Act of 1938 calling for Government promotion of, and assistance for, an American-flag •fleet manned by US citizens. The second, and more direct violation, involves the ."50.;50" act; which specifically requires that at,. : least half of· Government-owned ..cargoes be moved on America~-fl~~ vessels. Among MSTS excuses fo:r: · this operation are that it was considered important to bolster the Japanese economy. The West Coast maritime unions hold · tha~ since , the Japanes~ economy is booming'; · there is ~o longer any justificati~n, ~ if there ever was one, for manmn1 .. ships with foreign nationals. . . ... The unions also raised the gues- ., ' J ion of secu'rity clearal).ces ·inr for- · eign nationals aboard_ ship_s. whi~ . · 'C!arry classified cargoes. Ameti~an· seamen, they , point outr hav.e to ge_t security clearances. '~. -- · ·_. · JsIU Pacific 'District: Vqions-th~ Sailors .Unfon, l\farine LCoois and, . Ma11ine Firemen·'£ ·a-r~ 1 aU""oiemberm · of the port council. . · j 4 , ·~ 10/Uo 10/31· 39J . . .55 -,, 1,193 ' : 249 ~.155 ' > us '' ; 165 .2Q ' ,. .~ ~. - . . ":i. ~. ' ��.... wo·a asa ... • ' . - . . ·"- ,, • J ~ • ~ ... ~ With SIU ~ Industrial Workers· �corners. The Corvette model he drives is one -of a handful turned out each year for racing purposes. It can be bought by anybody who likes .a fot of speed and has $14,00() cash to / prove it. · -· Actually, Konge'Ibak is a member of one of a number of racing teams sponsor:ed by Corvette. Most manufacturers of racing ·cars, such as Ferrari, Mercedes Benz, Ast.Q ·Martin, Cooper and others 'have _a. :"' , "stable" of top drivers who repre~ " ·aent the companies in international · competition. •' . If Kongelb~ does carry off . tlie . ~-~ Mans coup, it will mark the first \Vin there by an . :American di-iter and, in fact, tfle first wih for an American sports-car model. . . ( MA-Plans >~Jor. SecO_ DdAtoriii~ :Ship. '· - ~ . - - - �·Q-The!l the ma.fe was in- th~.-- -;:- ,. . wheelhouse . at the: time .. of com- ' sion? · .... - - ~> A-=-Well, no sir. He was lookingf~ over my shoulder sup_ervising. th~ paint job. · - ~ · _ ·Q..,-That will be .all, thank youer-er-quartermast~r? ?" ? : ? ·· ' Coast Guard Summar7-. Findings .. and Re}IOrt: _,, ,.......-:_ . It was clearly the other fellow)•;...~~ fault. As he was close enough fqr a collision, he· should have bee'1...able - to see tffere was -.no one" the- navigation deck and therefore should have altered' his course and · headed the otner way. -- on Prove .-EligiJIHit~ .. ··:. ~;·.,~f'. For Hospi~al s . :··E · _.;' Seafarers being admitted to a " Public Health - hospital are urged to carcy with them their· Uni9n book plus proof of eligiqility for SIU. be n e fits; namely, a record that they have at least 90 d'ays seati.me during the previous year and at J.(tast on·e day during the previous · six months. · Failure to have the. · proper credentials will c;ause a delay in payments to the Seafyrer. _ · If the Seafarer is admitted to a hospital which is not a PHS institution, he should contact the Union immediately. TJie . Union . will arrange with tbe • USPHS for a trii.nsfer to -a Pu~ lie lieal th .:J:tospitai i n his vicin-· ity. The PHS will not -piclt up1 the ·hospital tab for private - hospital care-, unless it is notified in advance. - ,,__ : .. I ;E x-S.e afarer 5 k sh·- " t -, .. ee tpma ·a bout 21 days. later disembarked . iri ' 'Santos, Brazil. --:: . · . Thi; is the- tlrird . trip by":sea . . S 8$ . for :my .family, aqd -the "'service ~ · To th~ Editor: , . , was . truly · splendid .. Especially : To al~ my former sh1pmC}tes, ~ · · · · Just to mform them of my ne\V ..: -'. situation; Since, . leaving the'< Sapta V~netia in New oHeaQS '-: :" I .bav.e been working · ·al · · ~ "DeLaval Steam Turbine Comp.a ny hi Trenton, NJ., .in th<.- ;-· testing -department. I have since_· · become a member of the Unitea, Steel . Workers of "America,~ , - 1-11 Local.3355, Joe· De~inque, Elmer ·· ~ ' '. Ted'" Wqeel~r, .!_>lease contac~ , -; , me at home, 85 JeweL Lane; ., • . WI6-3561. �.• PAl~LAMD~ Clt1lrm~ft, There's just no escaping the age of adv~rtising. Here. is a sample, of the direct triail approach from a "night club" in Kqbe, Japan. It puts our own Madison Avenue ad agenpy "soft sell" to shame. The 1policy of the LOG prohibits printing '!n ou~-and-out a.dv.ertiseme:nt for the club so we have deleted the, name. At any 'Tate., · chief steward Whi~ey. Johnson thought eno~gh .0,f the ·yJq,ce-or· its advertisip.g ,techniques-to send us their m;aterial. · . I <IH~L1fttl); Ne thh- flliJkl i.C-ntll'Yi • C, Goldst1lft. 'Shlp'f de1el1te idYIMd crew to keep be1f1,..wlthln, dep-:cnt ali,d tr)" to 1ettle· them with de rt• meilt de!Qate1 Brat. -One man ed .ahlp in Port, Newark and caused lhlp · to sail ahortbanded. i'l'l .a .Jn IJIJP'• fund. No dhputed OT reported; Good • and wellare: no hangtna of a11- kind of clothH In recreation room. Ho.. . . pita} room to be clean!!d put ancJ fumilated. -Deck department foc'llH need .painting. See patrolman about bow assea.sment1 are paid. · , P, ... tutile4 U.''. .i 4~ · ~ \hi.. fltH, Ca~ "111 ~ . 0 · lo... iOme- 4lq>ute4 OT tol. MtU.4 at .. payoff. 118.0ll In llhiP"'•· :Nhd~ NMd new waahln• ma~hln•1 alto 'Salle;, an4 ll)earoom 11ereem. Qufet ID , ....... day1 while men lleep. ·V,ctt• o ~~ to 1teward deputment ~Jnd uePartment dele1ate1 for job~ well done, . ' ~ • G"ULFWATirt <M ·o- Pltroleu ), July 15-:-Ch1lrm1n; . • I. 'Annl11~ec­ ret.ry, I. Ke_mp, Spemai lhlp's mHtlng called by en1ine delegate In port of Djibouti, Diacuu on on lteward ~ -.tore1. No d:rawi' or abore leave 1t ARl.ZPA CWaterrn1n), July l,1 Port Said;• Enpt wblle In tranalt. of Chairmen, J. Baudolftl · S1cret,ry, A. Canal'. repaln taken care of1 Ruilnlckl. Safety lilt 1nd repair list other- toSome be made In shJpyard. Crew aubmitted. , One man left behind In Jien\inded to. turn In all linen and co~ -J\ntwerp.:' ,110 hi fund. Need wind· before arrival. . I "Dear Friend on Sea, "Introducing myself in advance, NEVA WEST <llloomfl1ld), August 7 ' I am a hostess wbo works at · -Ch1lrm•n, R. CrHll Sei::ret1ry, 'W. CLUB-within a few minutes' taxi Oils. No beefa 'reported. G<Jod trip. 1ao m shlp!s fund. Few' hours. disputed drive of the main piers. I'm .so OT. Larger supply ~nd variety in sorry to disturb · y,ou your time. 1lop cheat requested, Also better . ' . ~ado toilet tissue. __:..... .' "Well, dear, I wonder it you sniff at me if i... boast on my own· MONTEGO SK" <Eagle SS>; August '6--Chalrman,-.r. O'Connor1 Secretery, spot as you · are a Pilgrim from ' R. R1yfleld. Ship's delegate report• porj; to · port and you know well _ one man llospltalized in Honolulu. ,One - man · Jumped-- ;~ip in · Kabulul, what bar is like. Hundreds of bars · • Hawaii. Delegate . to see p'atrolman re 1hoot1 and 1creen1. Pix chain m getting 1alley pain~ed,,. before next compete ~ach others in K~be, howmesshall. Take care of cot1 on deck. cr~w·. algna on; also about safety con· ever its accommodation ls accom~ Slop chest to be - checked by patrol· ditiona alfoard .,sbli>. Dliputed OT In . man ,and have lllfliclenf amount put all departments. Suggestion that all modation: its drinks are drinks: its · aboard. · All have miidicme,., che.t men clean·· up their foclsles, 1trlp prices are prices. Makes no differ:. ~becked. ' •,bunk• and be sober for the payoff. ence you will be %Down in con·· ... ~OROTHY (a~u~~t 7..:..Chalr· '· .'-STEEL DESIGNER nsth"111n>, · July clusi9h. · m11n, w11111m L. Roblnsoni 11cr•t•rY•· I-Chairman, Geotu · Sta1tlY1 Seer.. "On just one point, my Friend, · A.· J. Severi. Dlacusslcin on ·1tores to tary, W. A. ,Hend1r1hot. . Wiper be botiglit in ··Honolulu, Also about missed vessel .a t Yokob~ma; clothH CLUB-is different from the poor 1rad1 of 1tore1 taken aboard In packed and listed. llS.73 In treasury. other s. I qope you will find it ·out Belalilm. · ,. ,. .. Money draws for Korea mould be · • ·... · · elven oi.tt · either 1t last port of call by your eyes. I'm sure you ~ke it -s1EEI. -'tRAVELIR (Isthmian>, Au· or before we enter Korea, either In and I'm afraid of you fail, to catch gust 6-Chilrmin, J, welchi seer.. check or :Amerlean money. To be t1ry, Welter Nash. Ship'• deleeate ttven to patrolman! for ruling. your ship in ,the end. reports 1alley blower still not work· August 6-Ch1lrri11n, . G. StanlYI · ' · . "My Dear, I wonder how you . LUhwlttch s.h~wl .par( of th.~. Ing. Seit ' Ii abfp can ·aet moaqulto lecr9t1ry, A. Vlol11n'ste. Everythlnl Here 15 the' calling card from C bombi. Cb.eek up on rusty wate1'. •running smoothly, ee patrolmaa choose your resting spot when . club.'s. staff. As the letter, ·from hostess Nancy '· tates, "the en•" Department delegatea• to aee that r e· . 1bout using _ extr11; reefer room !or you ashored on: If yoti were ,a ell-, ,. pair1 · are made before San Francls<:a." ·b~ck gang. Shfp;s fuhd very low. . , ·-· :..~ Lockers to be repaired in shJpyard. entele for some other bar, well ..• - closeel-photo does~'t mean _CLlJB-full mem~~s.~· --'--··.,...~-1 . _ MON~EGO ~IA·. (St1i\d1rd Marine), COALINGA H'iLL$ 'CM1i'lne Ta1tk· . I can say nothing more. · If not, -.·..------------~------------"~-·July 31-Chilrman, Raymond P1rrY1· ers>, July 3o_.:ch1lrm1n,· Ed Kr1111 JWill you fix your destinl\tiO~ on Secretary, Gaet.1'~0 T. Bu1clgllo. De· secretary, A. Ylirborough. No beef• LOG-A-RHY'THM :· partment dele3e.te1 ~report everything repoi'ted In al! departments. W ater 'CLUB-first?- Worryinging is loss in ordt!r. Crew to keep _laundry ~oom situation ' ditcussed; . also chlaw for of time· and Ti,me is Money as they clean ·at all ilmes. Numbir four 11nd Yokohama. ' , five batche1 to be washed down. Too aay don't they? much 1oot co~.. down from amok• ALCOA CAVALIER <Alco1), August · "The enclosed photo doesn't 1taclc. 21-Chalrmin, lsldor Morg1vl1 Seer.. mean CLUB-full members: Lucktary, A. c. Kln'lberly. Ship's delegate .. STEEL MAKEll... (Isthmian), July :n to refer matter of docto.r 'a :cefuaal to BJ Cb~rlie Wiggin ily I'm there too and expect for -Chairman Carl Abtsworth1 Secr.. Issue .medical slips to crewmember1 tary, A. D• . NHh. M I S truit all i:lraws '. to boarding ,11atrolman. Dlsp'!ted OT being appointed by you. If I was I brace mys-elf against roli, pitch and i.u;ch hi forelgr{ ·port1 be in American in deck department• ~ M I S to ~all ~ Jfot your likable I never hesitate With each gyrntion wish.. myself in chu1·ch, , mone:,- and not travelers ~hecks. Keep special meeting upon .&J:!'lval in Mo· all_ passa1eway doon locked in ,all bile. \rote of thaliks to steward de· , to introduce you at once your prefBut the- fat AB .sleeps tho' in crif?s ' • outports. -Locks on .all foc'sle doou ·putment;, • 1 ~rable. CLUB-is the Bar for you to be changed· as . a·u keys at preseni , . · Whilst the 'hummock-like stomach sloughs sli{Jepn~; 1 :work on all doors. · '$60 in 1hip'1 fund. STEEL ARTISAl!t <Isthmian>,, Au· . Seamen, of you Seamen, by yo.u· Port first, the'l), . starboard; soft as tide-rise: · ·,. ·- '· • 'gust 14-Chalrman, . R. J. Petor.aoiu ·seamen. List enough to show. long .f'!,rgotteii i'ibs. · OCEAN JOYCl!,.-<Marltlme Over1111J, secretary, George , .at• . Clair, 'Discus· July ' 3-Chalrm1n,- A. Page1 Sier.. alon on fumigation qf:-Jlhlp which bas "Before I close for now, I wish 1._ t1ry, IC Peeples. ' Crew me&liman not been done )'et. Sll_J6 In ship's I shake myself of morbid f!Ucination. you . call . us and see me first, and inissed ship- In 'Singapore. Cablegram · ful)d. Few hours dlsputea OT In deck Bounce myself along the pass.age--way, sent to NY re worklnl on wheel department. ~ let me have a chance ta make a watch . . Request that ship be fuml· __ _ Like a jai alai ball's declin~tion, . r~al- good company with you tofated to get rid of roaches. Captain · DEL SANTOS (Ml~slaslppl), July 17 ·_From ·b ulkhead to bulkhead in ricochet. and mate have been working on deck. -chalrft\..an, Llonel . w. Antoine;: S•cgether. $6.32 , in -treasury. Disputed OT. In rotary, Mont McN1bb, .Jr. Taileusz . . I ·Just awaiting you, deck and engine ~partmenta. , Re· Zielinski resigned': 11 1h1J;f'• deteJJate The mess hall hold.s -4 goggle of sailors- • .. quest that foe be bought in Hawall to wHh vote ol thanks frpm crew for job,. Nancy · .. . . T.Vmerized by weather...:witch; avoid lhortage.' • ' · . ·' well done . . Sam. A. ' Bailey was elected . CLUB;:--.. · · " . -- - " • · \ '· n'iW shlP's delegate . .$12 1h f.ijnd. No • Charm selling Creation's "jotirth. day tailors, ~11'.IES...SERVICE . NORFOLK (CltlH be~fs ' reported. Discussion on le• "PS Your first drink ls ON THE· · litrvlce>, Au11u1t..1,0-Ch1lrm1n, LeRoy water for meals. ·steward was told In voice rasping sex like : an unzipp'er's pitch: , . ·-=r• HOUSE, please bear fn. your mind, J. potY1 Secretary, Din BHrd. Dele· thei·e were to be ,company partle.. aate. report• 1hlp'1 ~ua!.Jtea~ wnnfnl ·· aJ1oard· iii some p9rfs and '.doesn't , . I eye-soak some equal ' part 'for~ and aft. ; ._.,,, my dear." 1m~ot.~ eXCl!Pt for ~ A ti'lt hburs dls· kilow . how -the ·stores ·will. hold out. • As I .bundle into my heavy g~ar. put!!d OT. Ope man inf11od •hip Ip. Say1 he will try to order sto-res aabore Charles. MI'S ~ ,that al[, men and will try nol' to run 1hor~ ·Lake With bosom and buttock I load my raft •hipped from "the hall will lrave tl)elr · , _;,.:.__ - · · . . _..:;. • • 't • 1 ~ l ' 0 ·Off Hattera:s· 4 as • • j ~ - . a To stand m.y l9ok-out with remembered cheer. Hail to me, blithe sp)ritl . Bird l always get, For the salt spray bites like buckshot -bullet; TIJ,t 'waves break and thunder her messagt..1/Gt:. ·;;. "Good news tonight: The storm passes to aea;. P.et." . . . ' - • f. ' .. I ' -MOVIE IJJITll THE fflEIJJOfTHE-Dfl!illfi / / . , - . -. ·PENN SHIPPER' ...(Penri Shipping>, '1oclal secqrlty numbef,1 -written on · lhippfng card1· for 8hlp'1 delegate'• June ·19-"'C·h1lrm'1n, bona Id .. Hewson' record. St2erlng room door ihould be secretary, J, . w. ' Butler. Nb · beefs kept closed. Better · care 1bould b1 . reported. Disputed OT will be taken. taken of wasbln1 ' machine. up with 11atrolman al\: uayof!. Deck • '· · · ~ ....:::....__ · · "' engineer . repod:ed :thaf'farrangement1 - DI :soTO ONatermne), July 11- had be'en made to re.Pair the fans that th1lrm1n; -.,Tom MorlerlfYI l1cr1Jary, ire out of order. S!eward reiplnded Dl'?'lflr., Got..fll, No '!>eef1' reported crewmembers ' to return ~empty cup1 by -department · de_legatei1 Beef re to , pantr y. ,w. Stoc)cman' · reported 1hortage of • mlllc. Crew reminded to that captain · 11 taking· up with tbe ~ee_p bee~i wltliln ' depertment, Coast Guard the iqatter of new cloth· "' inf that wa1 stolen from JjmF a.t fhe . Sl!A'rR~IN "NIW .;. JIRSEY" _.,cS.H• payoff. Crew asked· to read and heed tr1ln), August a.=-ch1lrm1n, W. L. lnstructJon1 po11ted 1L waslilng · ma· McBrld•1 ·secret1ry, H., George,, Hore- chine. · , . . • -'· . July 17-Chalrmin.: John JI • .Qlck6· wltz. §hip's ; delegate report• · every• · 1 thhil m· good shape.. Crew sattsfleii. 10111 Secretary, w. King. No · beefs Quite ' a · few brotflen- would do well reported: Everything runnjng -sm'ooth· to tj ke 15"\fvanta11 of. Wl!llht: lift• on · ly, Discussion on welfare of crew to the . UPP!!l! .deck in an... all-o,u~ effort . bi taken in ~rachl. to reduce. 'I-Too hot for. heavy ~en on · . ,thl• rµn . • $;.13',20· ln ,lhfP.~ fund. More RAPHAEL\ SEMMES (Sea-Land) Aug. antfclpate-d from ·:Proceeds of coke _ ., 1-Chalrmlin, ·varn, Jr.1 secretary, w. "'machine before trip ii terminated, _ BlakeslH, Minutes from prevJou1 · MIS that de~ engtneer 11'~ alven. som~. ll!leetlng read and accepted.. Repl!.l r moneJ'/ ctUt of the a.hip• fun,d fqr list ~urned in.• No be~fs. Su'gg~stlon time 1Pent re,1>alrin1 deck chairs -<:by .bosun .for crew to throw ' cigarette " bou1ht ,bY ~be crew. :Qeck En1fneer _ butt1 over ·the aide ·. instead of on request• !Jl!'mben be careful In uslnl deck around gangway area •. Dpnatlon washlnl ·ma'1.H!iie aa h1 dlsco:vered for new TV to lie taken :up-. at pa_yolf. looat 11ut1 and )loltr. ./ . ·vote of thanks to· steward department · ---"- ·· ' for ·1'odd food and service. Mor e dll• TIMBEll. HITCH <Suw1nnH), July ' ousslon ·on ltettb)g clothes "dryer for l4--Ch1lrm11n, .co.-nellu1 Alll1on' Sic·. ,..crew,. •J>q11celaj.u In bottom 'ot . washing ret1pt, P1u1· M•geo. Jllew matire,1se1 mallbffie. ,-t\11} b•IQ'Y. chrppeil. · Ne!!d ordere!l havJ not ~· anlvecl. Dilputed ·-. new inachfne~~- '.l'alCe :Iii 7aU:- cots off· , OT · iii· department.· rJec'lc befon 1 ·11blp eqters p_O'rC Return . '1 .. ~· ., · ·· • cup1.,to p; ntr7• • •· " . · CIJY., OP Al(1"1.ll (W1t1rm1n), August • - .: ... .. .. , -- ( ~!t1lrmlf!1 ., Robert H1ll1 ' l~retary, ,,.• S'rEIL . ~DMJRAL (lsthl!'ll•n'> ; • July "· J .-_ Johnson. · Eveey:thtna ·OJ(. F!!,L.. I T-Ch1tr.m1n, · Ro¥ ~0ole1 lecr1t1ry, b,n t• t,._ken, .car.a of. y~te .o f t~riltT - i11m~1 Bresfleld, .. Everithl.nj '.runnlnl· ,_!o John Fller.r D11ht C!Qok and baker• .- 'lmoothly. . 11~.12 in -ihip!s fund, Keep . ~~r hl1 efto;rts and coffee ·f;bn• J1repa. ,,. sere!:!! ddor1 loeked In forefgn portai ratlom1 also . for operatlnl the ·~ovie ' 1ls~pantry. incl measball. Keys to-b1 . 1>r~Jec!tor an4 11utUn1' til a lot of time'_ kept by,..,1an1t .Y watc$. Retµrn all ,,.. hanillln1 ' JhiJ)'.1 m11v1ea which crew . C?UP~ .. a1;1d 1I111•ea;- t.o • pantry. New . "' ew11ys, · · , _ • • ;.~1creeii1 for ' menroom; · ha.• •ii&ip.._ ). ' · - ' :• ~ -.';/ YOUNG ~Mft,C1A (Wat,1rm~r, AU• COE"'R D~ALIN" VltT.P\Y <Vletciry gust..: 14-Ch1lrm1~, L•~n J 1 P•n!on.r . .i=•r.rJers>1 · Jdl~ 31~Jt~ h'ih'a1Jt ind sec- •. . .fSecr1t•rYu J..O" L. , Ramos. All :r;elJalrs ' r,-.fliey, RoNrt7 ft', Dougi.1, C,iW1net1 ' · talp!~ ~aie., of.. 'One..nfan ~qspltan~e4 ,.A foi;;; .!nlt-alliitlon . .fl)llae .~oo~r~ p~t .. ·in ~i~a~'. Oklnawa. . ·.Appl"oxfm8tel>' ~ -abpa.r.4, All .rep1Irs . tUn)ed tn; ·-" New •,. '121.20 '"!!'., ih;fpri. fuµil. .\ • . ',..-Jlbrer§ al!_oard. · -;nay ' woi'ker• off , on~~ · ,. .... ~ ·.' • -~ " •· . ,. . ·. ·'w.e ekend keep in touofr:: :with ~ ahlp · . ~TliEL A"!)V:OCAT• · <11thmt1n), A:u- , c.li whlte In EIJ-fope:.~· One ·Jlre!llan .nijiised' ._1ust 74h1tr.m1n, · Alex ~kolow11c1,.;; 1hilf'_. 11\·i Ne .~drlcl No d ne&.._ ,re.. Secretary, a!ou11 D '>!'u•.IJp ltz. llei>alr .,.:- ported• , ).. .y ~ ~-,~ .~--~ ',""'· ' .· J .. -: .. t . ' ~' . ' . • ' <. · • .. ., · ,. ' · · ·" / �- ..s ,, ;., • ' "It-~. • ·, ~ .. _, ' ....,~ ~jem1a1.~: ·T~al y-0··~Me 1 '; • • • .... .. ::Mifn'.~· · ~nii~•.. ,.W;nt ·~.,;~:Millf ·i~ ~:ro~::::c:·::'fi~~~:.f: ·~ ~- ,. th . T~ Wiflr.:- - . ~~ . · ~·-:.. . 1tt-~t_o 'the- del~g~te a.boiIL~_,., . . ~~ . ; } wou.i~ · nk:e. to, bfine- pp the '(laiptary .w ork ' not bel~·: l?n~ , '.. ;'? l age old 1ubJeC!t of .frej_}! .mili;.:. . pr.o~!IY.)h1=n in my ~P~!1'J!>D h_e , ·' ~ ' -: .-.'!"'-... • • ..; , ... ,.. ... .. . aboard ship. we are allowed is an mcom~te~t bosun.. · , •. . .··. $1U ciew~em~is ·~-b~·ard th't!' :~s~·steel ~:emist (Jsihmjan) last :moJ}.th haa to eon tend 40 gallons oa salll'ng d.a y, whfcb . · Frank P. ~sso· · w1~b soi,re unusual cargo. An Arabian horse,, a· gift from United Arab .Republic President . to me is a very small amount of ·- ;.\;.· ;.\;. ;1' . ~ . mnk for a crew of 48 men.. And.• Brother Cannon · · Q.amar !'-IMiel Nasser to ,US Secretary of° Agr_lculttµ'e ~zra' T:af[.B,enson~ was'...taken on ~oa_rd it is especially · tough when you d At S . ' at .SJ.Jez, _at the Red Sea e!ld . are· caiTying 12 passengers. ur1e ea - .. ·.. ~. · of the .StJez: Canal. · ,,. ~ ~ Most of the passengers that I . To the- Editor: .:::. _ . " The· ~· rrorse> . off ~ whi·ter O~ Monday, October 10, 1!160, have seen act as' if starved · to .. animal, was kept_b1 a special stall• · on board !he. SS City of AJ.n.)a · .. on .deck, ,;an,d Dan McMul!~s JRd at 3:30 in the afternool!.. a burial John. qweni, ' .•. daymen, ..... ~ were~ service was held ·at s:?-a for~l<J~ chat,g~d .with / keeping· the animal time SIU Brother "E d w a r d- · . 1ed ·a11d comfortable: · "MuU>hY ~ Cannon. _,. -~ . _- · McM:uneri$ ·told · the. ioG "that ~ All crewmembel's not wol'king. · the 'h orse -!...: wJiose naine:· ls"· ~ were present ~ t th·e i mpr~ssiv~ Jnow.fi.;_was~ .Qo~ t~o much trouble. . funeral ceremony conducted·· by But the critter ate like a horse. · ·· Alt letters to the- Editor for Chief Officer Emil . J. ~cti01ar. The ..menu for this ·special · paspublication in the SEAFARERS Ou1: so1e pass~nger enroute "to · senger i!lc~!:.ld~ thl:ee . meafS a aar... LOG musf be . signed by the •New York was -alrn present. · Four. pQunds of oats in the morn~· wi iter. frames will be wi.thlield Cannon's last wish was cc:rried J~g. l,, JO;a.to. "coffee break'! ·con- . upon request. out 'as his . ashes· were'Ecatfered ; $isting of hay, an afternoor;i -mieal ·. upon the inighty Pacific Oce'an · o( an.ot_ht)r fou,~ )!ound.s . of~ oa~s. anil· d~ath or they are trying to -get nearthe International D~te Line Ill late· snack· of hay. · " -· - their m!:mey's worth . by eating not far from·.-Midway Isl;md. ,. _ ·~ BY,, the. time 1 -t~e~_teel ''CJ:ie~~st . . and drinking -. everything in Edward "Murphy" Cannon-' reached· Ambrose Light, the' horse· sigh!. They a· r e worse than had passed awav, from apople~ , ' .began ~melling ..la~d .·apd ..b~ca~e - _ s~hooner .rig sailo~s. at his bunk in Ko.be, Japan, exCited. · McMullens said. ttfat the. .. T_he price of milk is compar- · while aboard t he SS Choctaw . . aitim.a l nlP.ped his . finger.fl ·and .ably small comparedt~ the price . .According to his--wishes, he wall · thumb while lie' wasntt looking, but of otper stores . .. We sailed from ~ cremated and his ashes were .qo,.,_real aama~e ',Wa~ done/··· JtowA.qtwerp, and -~wo days later we entrusted to H. M. Samuels, ever, one prejudiced observer said' were out of milk. _ · master of ' the City '()f Al ma, for . th~t ' the:" :hors~!' 1ike. ·fts former ·. I feel · th~ steward ~hould be' · burial in the -sea he loveq so · ._ master, ·bites -ihe:Ilartd that f~eds allowed ··to buy- 80 or even IQ~ well. -.... . .it.:,. gallons· of milk, as long as he · The crew of the . Choctaw · _· _, :When, the ship docked at .t hecould keep it from spoiling. Of -made a collection and part of ---~ port of New -~~rk, the horse w~s course, I ·am oply a rope choker the money was used to purchase taken to~. a quarentine station: Not· that enjoys a glass -of milk at a . wreath which accomP.ani~d . ~even the'." stall· in whf'~h ~be arifma1:. sea. the remains of Cannon on the .. was Jeept during tfte voyage _was Just one more thing. ·On · City of Alma and was tossed ~ ,, aliowea· 10 · be taken"i •off) he -docks, · ' ,,... . t~e W.aterman ships with our into the sea during _the burial. and. the .feed :pad to ,. be dumpe.d '" qu~rters aft, the. 15 minutes we The balance of the money \\'as overboard. before the 'Ship lani:l,ed, are allowed after,. being called-' used special masses to · be .... · 'it ·'l_s-:believei.that the'.hor5e will up from a sound !!leep Js far held. for Cannon in Japan . . DaY, r i t _ e. _ n o(J., ~1Vl~~U.ll~ns" ~eft) . and )ohn. Qw. e n$ stand " b..: ·kept at an :.tgriculture Depart'-.. '.fhe cr,ew of the City _gf Alma from enough t1me fo· wash, dress llo'r,se. ~hich:Nasser· '~nt tcrAgricu.l_.ture'~Secretary _Benson. - ·merit · e*~erih?.e..ntal. farm. . · .. ... ... . . and gei. a cup· of coffee. - .When ·made a special collecl ion of , . • I it'.s c old- and you haye fo put $138. Captain . Samuels forwardon foul .weather.. gear, somfi ed· the money to Father Murphy mates wilt wait until the tugs of the_ Catholic Seamen 's Club come before · they call you. in Seattle with instructions that. What · gool is-,iiac~ng your OT - it be ·used as h~ sees fit in high. -· Sea~arer up 15 minutes when what you mem01'y of SIU Brother Cannon. really need is · a good c~p of Old Sincerely. and Fraternally, .. s.uµup~r, reports that Joe? Peter F. DiCapiJa· ._ I feel · we should have at least F. J. Johnsen a h~lf ho:ur. I thin~ t~at mos~ City of N ma · members feel the same as I ~ ;t. . ... .•. do on ,this and ·o_n the m~1k .sub- USPH·S Libraria'.n ject. _ · . - Morris J. nanzey .Tharil<s Union ¢. · . i ·' ~,' To the Editor: "De:legate Not .-.. We deeply app'r eciate the ·· generosity of the Seafar~rs In· • A . S Up,rVl'S Or ternational Union, as ·evidenced by its splendid gift. of -technical To the Editor: As- deck delegate on. sev~ral · bQoks to the patient~· _J.ibracy of ships ·l have ·heard -Various b~efs the -us ·Public Health . Service 'from brotMrs ·in the deck de- Hospital, Staten Island,- NY. l)attment -about · ~he sa_n itary ' We sincerely thank you~--oi'­ wotk not being doi}e properl~ ganization for its prompt cooP.-., I have called this matter to the . eration 'with our i:equest, as ,. .· attention ~of the bosun, 'and in these _books are ·essential Jn . ~-'11 . reply,. these bosons· h.ave to·ld helping seamen obtain !urther- . ".•;I me that it was the -dutY' ancJ re- eridorsements in the deck, en·.: . 1' sponsibllity of the deiegate ·to.- · gine and stewai:d deya~ments; · .The mo.rate bopsting ,eff~cl is" , : ·see that this work was being done.~ corr~cl1y. -. Important," too, as ou:J;" hospi!al• . · . In myc-0plnlon, the 8-12 OS 1s , lzed readers realize the ·s ellfar- · ~ · under the - i upervision of the - ers Unfon.J s truly Interested h{ - . bo~un lik~ the re-st ot the men their special needs. ~ Sincere~ .. Iii· the deck departme~ht, ·e xcept yours, ~ ~ .- -· ' ;"' .,, wpeii, the. sliiP. carrles carpen· Mn~ M8:rle ~.. Jo~ , - : "'!>: ters, fife watchmen -and quar- . Llbnrlan . -' 8· . • an -: un: ,.. ·~fl - I.. -#? ..__., • ·- o.' '... for ..... Crew ". ~ - ~ s.:.- ~ 1 l. • �we 1 11 THmTll ,CRY• Mllrrne>/ ' ,..,. ;_ cbari~. ··.Ji/s "'9i/~n ~· Ch1lrm1it. T. J1Ck•n1 Secretary, a. ablpped frf>m. tile ball wUr have, m11lr McCurdy. Deck department delepta jloc!al ' Securlt1 number• wrl&teJt OD • . · report. chief mate. worldna. on deck. llb!pplq cardll, ,~or · ,lblJ!.'1 'd1lept..1 ' · FILTOllf CMerv.,.), AUl=7....."thalf- •, Some dllputed OT ~ •tewaid and> · l'.!lcoi'd.. ' 1iteer~r:oo~ lfoor..aboald be m1q_, ,._,., 01,l'~oni lee rr.1Jell1I· •· e~ department•. - ·R_esolutlon to · kept ' clo81d. ...Bil~r ear•· ~ould ..,. Poter. Sbip'1 ·~''''- rtl 1 ~· ' d i'1 ve· Food . Plan< represen.tetive1 ln· ·, taken of :W~ .m1~1. , ., • · 1 '-I' · nian· ~d· 1bJp,, ·le!'Ylna BalllPloZ... ' vestlcate feedinC on illis lhlp. Sur· · .. · -. • , ' J>lub:a'jjee .and recetP,ta ' belOJlllhl. tO eest each department deleeat• aiv• ll!A~N NEW:.JIRSEY Ch¥relill.-· ~r Dodd• found aboard to lie Hnl · draw and ·<l'eplacement list to .ahlp'• Avg. halrman1 W. ~ L. McBrlclen -to bbl home addre11. Repair ··lllttl t6 · delegat~_ to be handed. In to captain Secretary, .H. Geo!g• tUro~ltz. Shlp'e . -& clistri,b uted to iall d'.eleaates. Crew'<.11·:1 at· each p0ffOT call. To l}ghten duties delefat : reports 1 ~verytltln1 1n eood washing machine need.I repairing. •10 .... of melllilJlan wilP try using two. mess shape. · Crew satilflt!d. ·Quite,. a few 1n lhlp'~ fund. Sueaestion that d• ' ' tables closest to aalley. To prevent-. brotbers would do well to take advan· ~ partment · delegatet wo· act a1 1at1tr - crew from taking chairs from foc'ale tare of weight ,Wts on th \ii>per.: deleg~es. and recreation room, suggest benches deck in all-out effort to reduce. Too' ' be built port and 11tarboard aft of hot for ·lieavy men on thi1 run., •23.20 BIENVILLE CS•a·l,•nd>, Au9. 21creW'a messball. All bands cooperate 1n ship's fund, More anticipated from Chairman, · P. C1thcart1 Secretary, in keep~g recreation hall anil shl~I ptoceeds of coke mac:bine. before trip J. D. ~rlbble. New walhlna machln• . laundry room clean. Chief mate un· ill termfuated. MIS that deck engi•- • came Aboard; re.Pair llttl" turned lh · cooperative · in issuing medical and neer be lliven .Om'e money out of the ~ Ev.erythmg runntne 1mouthl:v. hospital . ships. ( P\J.IDPm~Q and mem• ah1p'1 tund , for time, apent repairing gfue de1eliate· re,Port1 two men· Jnll8ed bers of tile crew who ~li!ve ,duUea in deck chalra .bo~t - by t~~ cr~w. Deck 1hip fu H_ouston. ' TV · ·a ntenna t9-;b• 1 ' the pumproom feel it Is ·Unsafe, SUd· engineer ,requests ,m embera ..be careful bought out of ~•hlp'1 ·."f\lnd. De~ 'to . ing around· on floor plate whl h , I• in . wdng · Wltshµig machine• 81 he baa be inttalteil' tn electriclanl11 room. "Pb·.' · covered with oil cau11e4 by a broken dlscovered-.loose hut1 ·and, bolt.. , wood'.;. boardl to eo · , lll\der the mat· ·line which was· neve'r '.·.:;, properly ~ -~ " - - · '. · .• ' · · tresses: . ' '• 1' ,1'-- .. cleaned.: Will b»lhg this matter to TIMBER HITCH <Suw1nnee>, July H · -·· , r attention of safety co~mittee. -;Chajrman·, Cornelius Alllson1 iecreHURRICANE- (Walei:_man>, •Aug. 23__,..- . ..._ tary, Pauk Mageo. New ' mattresses Chaltman; Jame11 Browne1. Secreta,Y• AZALEA CITY (S.a-Land Service), ordered ha've ~ot lll'l'lved. Dl11pute4 Carl Johnson. ··Engine delca11te re-~ ~ Aug. 7-Chalrman, '- James Dawson1 OT in e~e !'ep~ent. · · ' . ports .~uted OT re shifting ship on Sec.r etary, E. Koca~ovskl. ' Ship'• - - .. ' the Great Lake&. Captain aaylf galley treasurer reports S13 th fund. Motion CITY OF ALMA <Waterman), Ausr. should be open until six-thirty without to have ·patrolman check menu. Ste__w· 6--Chalrman, Robert . Halli Secr.etary, payment of OT. / ard claims insi.tfficlent stores: steak. F, J. Johnson. Everything OK. Few· . .--duck, veal, etc. Store list left with beefs taken care- of. Vote of tblinka MICHAEL (~arras>, Aug. r29.....Chalr· new steward ill pot as listl!!d. to John Fifer, night· cook .. and baker, man, Percy Grey1 Sec;retary, A. Aava. ,, · for his efforts and· cofb!e tibte prepa· Ship's delegate .i:,e ports · no LOGs' or FAIRLAND CSaa•Land>:'° No elaterations; alsO foi:' operating the movie communications receiveil\ 1111 trip. Re· Ch11lrman, P. Flnk1 . Secret.ary, c. projector and putthig In a lot of time pair lists turned In to captain and G ldst I Shi ' d"el t d la d handling ahip'a movJes wltcih J:rew. chief engineer, €hief "mate and caP, c:ew ~:· keep Ptee!s !1~Jn ':te;a~tenjoys. ". · -; ~ 1 " ' tal.n ·refused OS a 'doctor. . .,..WP,te le(. -ment and try to setile them with de· STEEL 'ADVOCATE (fsthml~n), Aug. ter thanking crew of Del Orp for par.tment "'delegates fit~. One man ~halri;nan, Alex~ SokolowsJdi Seer•·cigarettes and soap ·aonatcd to us in 7 missed ship in Port Newark and tary, Louis ,D. Cuellnltz. Repair lists Mo~tevldeo .Deck delegate rcp0rt• · caused ship to Bail shorthanded- i77.38 turned "'tn to" deparlm'ent delegates. coml!_any will pay straight _t1me· on in shlp's fund. No disputed OT re· Captain Will Wt .one day logs. Some watc_h and OT plus 110 cents per hour ported. Good ,and wr.lfar!'!: no 1umging dlsputed OT• to ~be settled ~llt payoff. for cleaning gtain from --tanks. · So of any kind of clotl\es-.J n' recreation SlB 05 in bi , I N d safety .. meetitigs held or safety lltera· room. Hospital · roon\ to be cleaned · ~""'"# .a hpins · und. · eUe newd ture received .this trip. Vole.of thanks , out and fumigated. · Deck department wa.,.....,. mac e; also ga ey an ' to steward departm-ent. • I foc'lles need painting. See patrolman . messroo!D sci:eens. .Quiet In. passa11e· . -::--0 about how allJsessmenta !IH pal~. ~ay:t:!1!1re4 md:p~r~~e~~ !~dof J~;~:t~ MttHAEt <Carras>, July 11.:.-chalr. ment d9Iegates' for -job well dorie. ·. - man/ O. ~Slettemo; Secreta,,Y, A. Wit-' .. ' DOROTHY. <Bull.) / Aug. 7-Chalrma11, chen. One- member, operated on for· . Wllllam L. Ro&lnsonr Secretary, A. J. . GUL~WATER· <Matro Petroleum>,· ,aplnal ln bad coJtilitiolJ.. Money do- { ,S! vare. J?lscussion on stores to' be · July 15-Chal~m.iq, G. E. Arml91 Sec• nated by crew for priv11;te fl~rse1. bought in Honolulu. Also· about poor retary, S.• Ke.,.p. Special ship's meet· Department delegates' report every· •grade of storea taken· ab"oard in .l ng called by en_g:ine delegate .in po~.L thing in order. Spray .'roaches in m~sa-.,.. Belgium. · ' (of Djllto!Jtl.' , Dlsousfion on , steward· hall and galley; Repair deck .dl!part~ • ··· ) stores. No draws Or. shore. leave · at . m.! ilt drinKlng fouDtaln. Palht tlisl~e , ~ PANDORA (Epiphany Tankers>, Julr Port' Said, Egypt while ~ tn- transit of Jockers. Remove wooden containers 31~halrman, Red Brady; S11cretary, Canal. Some repairs taken care · fo: . from messhall table. MUffins ·taste A. McAl'tfiur. Ship's delegate re:Portl others to be made in .shi"pyardi, Crew good but crumble. Vote· of thanks to one member put ashore at Suez,. , reminded to ·turn in all linen and steward .department and "'lhlp!s .dele· Egypt due to illness.-To take · thll cots be'for.e arival. t: ' matter up with patrolman at payolf. ,. , .: _ _ . ~ . ,_ · Ill e. -=- . . $12 in sh1p'11 fund. Beefs -to be/ set· . NEVA WEST <Bloomfleldl, Aug. 7-1 STEEL ADVOCATE <Isthmian), Sept. tied at payoff. · . ~h1lrman, R, CrHI; ~cretary, W. S-Chalrman, L. Guellanh SecNtaey, En: . Aboard · the SS Steef ExeG~!ive, (Isthmian), SIU . men _turned ~p a stowaway soon ~fter the ship left France for iNe'!. York. rate. in September. The stowaway, Ali Bouraba (left)' relaxes with members of the crew (1-r) J. 'Brown, OS; J. Martin, fireman; and. ~. Cobbler,. • AB. . ,.. ShiJ!'boar<!, Shots · · siafarer Cnarles Young of Galveston pays strict atten· ti.on to some baby sitting duties. He is passenger BR aboard the Del Aires (Mississippi) on t~e West. Africa run. . . ~orking aloft· abo~~d Alco9 Pegasus are O.S ' ...... Dove, on the rail, and .Ros-soff in the bosun's .chair. plioto was talcen by Myron .....• ·Folts. :,.c :11:- SS '91• The crew of th~ Steel ·Recorde~· relaxes at -the Seamen's Club _ in A1radani Iran, on tlie Persian .Gulf. Crew includes (top -photo, , I to· r) Oiler Whitley, , ~M O'Connor, OS Mur.phy•. FWT Primeau, Oiler Granger; Bosun · ~ohnny Johnston, .QS Simon, and center, Miss Jane Gallaghe.r, .. director of thf , club,. who made the .Recorder · crew visit ·a very pleasant on_e. Around the clu~ po.ol (bot-tom photO; 1-r) stand John,st.;)n, Murf>.hy ,and 0'9onnor. SANTA VENETIA (Elam), July 23- Chalrm•i:!• John Burka; secretary, . G. L. Edwards. No beefs reported. '1'1 in ship's fund. Crew to.. be · more careful when •illing washing machine and .to remov• clo~bes when dr.y. els. No beef~ reporte ·Go(ld trip. A., ,t;,rpenter. No beeft reported. . ' $18.05 in ship's treasury. Members "~Mlli*ff ~J>.:t@W:i!lw;%?. · are cautlone.d to treat new wash1Dg '""'··' ··"" · ,.., · · ·· ' "'· '·'· .~chino with care. Ship's delegateliO • post ne.w list for cleaninf · lllunclry - rooin. · .~ · STEEL·--Dtflec"T'Ojl° (Isthmian>, Julr ACttlLlES CTan,St.ip>, Sept. 4 -11;_- eh1lrman, "lbert w. Lima; Sec· Chairman, Norman E. Jr.1. secrat11ry, : retary, Tony Gaspar. "No beefs r e· Ro!llrt, Tyndall! Everything in good ported. in ship's- fund. Crew re· , shape. · One m~n missed ship. BooX. minded not to leave cots . on .ci!!.ck, •. to 1 be put away before sh!p geti to · · ~ Canal. Contact patrolman for · new :.. STEEL TRAVELER (Isthmian), · Aug. · lioou. ., 6-Chalrman, J. Welch1. Se.cretary} _ Aug. 7-Chalrm11n, Norman Jr.1 Sec· Waletr Nash. Ship's delegate report• retary, Art Nelson. Everything hi • ; . galley blower 1tlll not workhit. 'See ·1 - · eood, order-no ·beefs. Wipers and ·os JI lhlp can , . get ~ mosq~to bombs. •ae m- ship's fund. · Few houri dla· will clean wash room and ·· steward • puted OT. Larger supply. and, varfety:· depanment; also keep recreation· fual1 ,; Check up on. rusty· water. Department - delegates to 1e11.-that r.epa1r11 are mai.d• lii llop chest requested. Also better clean. --.{.1st · to tie posted in wash ~ before San Fran_c:l~j:o. · .·.~ . · r erade . ~o~et ttssU~ '.. .- · room. , • · .:....:.....:1. ~ -. . . "'· . " YOUNG KM E· R-1 C A (Wliter1J1an), . ,. • PEN. N SH IPPER (Pann 'Shipping), Alig. 14-Lchelrman,· Leon-"'· Pemoni ,. ALICE BROWN . (Bloomfleld), Autl. Secretary; Jon L.-...Rilmos. Au repair• , 28-:C,h•lrn:ian, s. I!. Mlller1 Secret1ry,_ Aug. S:-.Ch11lrman, ·Donald J ••Hewson1 Secretary, "-{lohn Dickerson. Ship's taken care of., <One man' posi>ltall:i:ed., George . E. - Hair. _Member• nptlf!e~- •. delegate reports·' everything running ·lri' Naba, . Okina\\ia. Approximate"" ... that. tn , the future slop cheat pricea ' smoothly: 92.411 in- ship~• fund. ~ Dis· ,._ .. ,._, . ... . ".!I will be posted correctly 'Repair "st .puted OT -to be .settled at payol!. ~MI S , _-. '21,20 '"!'. 1._. 11 fund. ' • ·" ~· · ~ " ... tha~ deleptes Check . tee bbxes for •. - -·- ·.-', "' · to be: posted and acted on 11c.cord• fooa. storage. Steward to take more ft\~N.:FEG.O ,.SKY. 'Eagle),~'aug. 6ingly. ·57 in shlp'1 fund. Dlapu~d precaution.- .Jn storing leftover' food. Chairman, R:. q•connor1 Secrefary, R. , OT Iii steward department- to be takai Turn m. repair lists. ,,watch to make R•rfl•ld, Shlp'a dele&ate , repoi:ts one. up..--Wtth patrolniaru, Captain ,boqht col!ee when calling ~eward .. depart· . Qian 'bolQJi~ed in Honolulu. , One ~arettes 1n Germany and •old ~hem ~ ment 1n morning. -Clieck ~asketa on ~an jll!Jlped lhlp ,in. Kahu)ul, Hilwall •.,. for more ~n waa poated on ,. the .lee boxe1 for leaks. · Deleaate to'"'tsee p~trohilan re gettjDI ~oatd. ~ ., _.___ .Jalle:v p.inteil,_ be£ore-;next crew llliD• . ·-- ~. f ARJZP• ' (Waterman), July ; 31 / on; ' aiaO ..:a bout•..:' safety . ci>ndttionl . , CALMA!l (Calm~r), July 31-Chalr- • Chairman, J. Baudoin;' Secret1 rj, A. abo)lrd ~p. ·.DJ.sPute_d .OT :in all de·-- -mai;i,,, S~allifaY. lloyko1 ~ecretary, Nick K~ndylas• ·1'{.o beefs rep<!rte!l 1n 8!1 Rudrilckl. Safety list anci. repair list - pa~menta. Suggestion .·that ,an men aubmitted. one man left behind .-in clean up their _foc*sl~•· strip ~ bunka _.depar~ments:- · Vote of thanks to stew· . ,; ... .rtntwerp. •10 m fund. Need wind· t-and be aobet · for the pay,ol!. 'I/ ard department·; a_lso to Walt Sible)!;, • -. 1 - . .. :·· 1hoot1 and screens. ·, Fix chairs . tn ··. · .- ·· , :' . • San· Fl'anclsco ·pottt agerit, ' for geOl!ll - ~ · melShall. Take care .. of' cote on deck. ·; .Sl\EEL~ ,.DE~JGNER " (f~hmJenl, . J~ly _;,. 'port screens ;for 1h1pr. .", . . ,, S-:-Chalrman, Geor.se~.. Stlinlr1 S'ecr• · · ~ ·- . _ .. · ,i>~ Slop chest to. be checke'if ·b ..p111trol· man and haYe !Rfm9e.Dt: amount ·put tary, w. A.- Hend•ratiot•. Wiper· misstld, ~ PENN VANCU;ARDf Cetnn Shlpp!ng), ab9,ard . . ,AJaO h8ve.,,meilicine ..Chest ve~ : a~ :;;YokohaJDll; clot~e., _packe(I., .; Aug, 2S,,..Chalrm_a,, -er ·D.lckey1 Siler.. check~d. ~-.., ., X · . and Meil; Si3".75•m treallUr)':. Money l tary, w. .·w:. ,Bickford. Every~ , __ . _ , _ ·draws for Kor~a 11h.o uld ~ aiven out f~g smopthly. , No b'eefs:: . Deel{. MC>NTEGO S.&A (Sfand111rd Marine>, either at . last port 0~ call or ..tiefore departmelit delegates- -to! see chlef July fl-Chairman, 'Raymond PerryJ ' we ente.r. Korea, ' ei.t her i~ cl)eck or mate about greasing air vents as they.. Secret1rj, Gaetano T • .'Busclgllo' De· America1l ~on~l· 'l'"o_ , be given to . ·ai:e hard to turn . Stop *ashing mop1 · • partment dele(ates, repor.t everytlilnJ paAtrolmap !.0hr 1rw.m_.,J G s' t'. 1 ~s Jn laund°ry sin'lr. ··Each· delegate .. to see in order Crew- to keep laundry room u,1. a rman, • an v.; ec• d •t · t i d b ·t k f cl t • an t!Jn · N be ~ d retary A Vloianfe Everything r1µ1,· epar men • ea a ou ey11 or fh~!"1.:iche11 to•::· wa!1Ji~d ' 0 ~~ ~~o ~ .~o~thly. s.e~ patrolman ~bcM foo'81!s., ·'°' much aoo.t coming· down from · smoke using extra .r.e efer •room fo;r .. black . RAPHA.EL SEMMES-.. <.S L_, d>' stack. · · ·• :1 gang.,,' Ship's 'f'1nd .very low. I;oc~ers .Y A - ·c·h · B · Vea • anJ ' __ .·· to be ·repilired in shipyard. :. ug. , 29-:- • 1rman, · • . arn, . r.1 " l'rEIL,rMAKEi· (Isthmian>, July 31 Secretary, W. Blakeslee. Repafl' llsr · -Chairman, carh ·~liisworthl seer• COALINOA , ffl.LLS- <Marlne · Tank· · turned....µi. One man ~isse,{! ship 1" • tary, ~A. D. •IHh. M/·S that all draw.s -~ ers), July 3~Cl;!alrman, .,Ed '-'.KreszJ.·f J'c~on~llle. , Sl3.'12 .ln;- slilp's lun!f. · 1n '.f oreign :.ports" -b e."- in..yii\,plertcan' , Secr,eta!Y•~ · •' Yai:boroue,h. No beefs .~ Ow~ money for,._ loans made to LC.r eyr money and ·not triivelerschecks. 'K eep reported ~, departments. . 'Yat~r tc>., purchase .-T:V. Discussion· a)>ou.:.. an pallllll'aeway doors locked 1n an s_ituation cuss~d; also ,)h'aw for· Yo· .aWnt.ng to be , installed .;aft. ..Delegate · outportl. Locks on ell ·foc'ale doo11 ~ohama. -" . · • , · to se~ patrolman a&outl' 181'\,e at pay· to be changed ,as all-:\fey,a at present 1 · - · o...T · off: ~uggestion that fan·' ti~<-moved work on aIY'door1. ••60 hi ahip'a fund. ALCOA CA.VALllliR ·(Alcoa>, ~ug/ 21 ./ fro~ uniler•. TV . 11nd ~ounted; on bulk· -~ . .. -.. , :--Chairman, - lsldof MorgaYI; Secrehead where all could benefit, from . . --· _ _ OCEAN JOYCE (Maritime ·overs.111>, tary, A. c. Klm~rly. ··ship's delegate 1ariie. Vote· of thanki1 o ..Mr. MWllDI ,,..July ~halrman ,' A. P•tel Secretery, to. refer lJ)atte.r of doqtor's refusal to of P~rt Ne'!\'ark' ~ripe ' Repair fcir R. P-1111les. Crew melwnan ~mias~d issue,, medical 811ps t!) . cre~memberr - ~ Jurnlslilng -tr~ortatlon 1n order: 'fb 1 ship in Singapore. · Cabfegrirm sent ·to , t!I boarding pa~~olman. Dl.sputed OT "-. purchase ·new 'rV set;'°" ·Q onate fl to NY re worktlig on wheel watch. 'Retn deck department. MIS to ..:all ape· " pay ·ol! debt - on Tv. Vote of ' thankl guest t~at ship be (umlglited "to · gef clal meeting UJ:>on arrlval Ul~ MoJ>Ue. to s.teward dep~.tment for aood lood rid of roaches. Captain ·anc! mate . Vci~e , of tlianb _..to· Atewar~ dep~rt· ':' arid sepiqe. : .. ". . , • . have been wo.r1dnJ!: ,on deck. '8·32. in me'nk ~. , , . . treasuiy. • Di.Puted OT "in'- declt "and ·, • . ~ ' ·.. · ', 'LA . SALLI (Wat'ermeri), Aug. is-.. engine d eparbnetits. Request tliat;~ee ., .-.. STEEi:., ARTJSAM .<.<lsthi;r11ar11, Aug_. , Chalrmiin, • Roman V,llorla.1 Secrftary, . 14-Chalrntan.· R. · J ,. P~ter~ol)1 S_ecr~. be bouaht in Hawan to avoid 11hortage. :M "G Oh"rom S.h1p'11' •deleaate--re· • 1 · . · __ · " tary, Georg••.It. C.!Alf• ' t>iacussion on ~ •. · : {' , ' •. . _,. • t :' . DI lftTO''"" t . > J I 11 . fumi"ation•of ·"'p' wlUch hai · ' noi been ,,..ports new qi.attreasea 'M(to... .11ze, ,o ._, , .,. , ....:a .airm•n' ~ "' d - be - :ep1 .. ced ua 35 ·'Jn ahlp'e fund ~ ci _Fe:'. .SuggestwblJ>'inll iamea :fOr'! rt!cre'a*"oii;, • Chalrri:11n, Tom ft\o.rlarJtv1 <11cr.atary.. ·· gone,, o1'.edlt.d•~~6 in ouu apu OT ,·.· dee • . ~par i oom. "Trl!uurer to but tron· 'hltd Dfmltlr Gotseff. 'No beef1 repor,ted b1' 1."' - , • ~ ..., ,, • frontng 6oard· for ' •hlp'a . ci.-ew Soma · deudment · deleaate~. ,Beef re ,..i.o.!'~ , • ment. a1fl oi milk. Crew reminded to keep 1 , . - ---: · ·#·· , . • · • ·. ~ beef1 wlthln department. 1 , • · · IYEEL A~T,SAH :,t Clsthmla">' ~ July dl.liiuted. ~- 1n deck deplll'tmi:rtt• , ,., ; 1 ., · . " 24-Chalrnisn, Rober.t Rlv•r~1 ,acre. · • .'' . , ..,.,..-+- ·.-_ · - -- - ···, 1. CITill IERVtcE ·NOiti:oLK (Clfle• .. t1ry, . Robert Harmon. fer,- nibror ... OEL ORO (Mlas(s•lppl)._, ••Pt·.~'~ , Service>,, Aug < 10-C:halrman, L••or beef.- Httled.- one man' Ioued.~10n9 t' "h.•l,rinan, Harver •hvot- .-eci:.taryt J. "Dotti lecret1ry; Dan . .,;.;(. wortaw,:~ Sent ~_ legram· to .Union..-~ Geo;: ~P.IH. Beef retar,dlh&' JAP,!tch · rate , re.Potts lhlii'it bul!Jieu -~ •alJout 1, tf.llO pald out of ~·· aerv ' 1n ·port -, of ·F.r.eep~ to... b' .lmooth> eiicellt, .for ·a few ;Jibur.• ,m.._ ,fUntL • .? (eed ·new c;_Iialrl ",.h i • J;D'~,islWI, '" ' • .. 'UP ~With '· boar4""' ff'89:e~I') · puted ·OT. 'One''man ~~ a1!IP .JD, '111ore ..~ ~t ~ii y~eeta~l~a. Keep ~14 41 :;ID llhlp'1 fuild. 0' . t. ,·i· .: , . ;·:~ · · •18 0 '" - : .h u., - Del•· . . "'" 'J;!P.• • ' • .," . - , ,,. , . . ?.· • . , , ... ~- ·' r. ~ • );, ·~ t· ' % .. ; �- • • >--. ·- · .J • l' 4' ~ "T' ... .,.. • ,. ~ ~.. j. "' ';: ...,:• 1 ; . ~1noome tar.r.e-ftmd CheclD;.forthe:-;man, Whu ,;ariecf~'away 1>1i Novein_: ...., ~ l I l i- .er )~ r . ,. FllfA~IAL JlBPORTS'i" .T!i! constitution ~:f ,the . SIU A~lan~iC', Gulf, Lakes and J~­ land "'laters ·m.rtrtc!-•ake• specific provision for safeguarding the nlember!IQtp'a !!Oney and Unlop fill&JlC!!lo- The constitution requires -& d ~tailed CPA au~it ' •vflry three _!&Onths by a ra!}k. and :fH~ auditlng ' cOJU11'ttee elected by the 111e111• ber1hip.. 'All Uni~n r ' cord~ -are available at , SIU1leadquarters in Brooklyn. ~· Should any 111em~r, tor,., any _naso~i-·.be r~fu~e~ ~hls , c9nstitutiopal rig~t- to · in-: apec"t '1;beae · r~ eta. aotify &IU President Paul Hall by .certified mafl, return · reei:Lpt •ues~.eci. : ' . _ · · -r 1 :-- · • •• • -.,.. '-ft l...._';l,·". ·• ,.,,,,. _... • " -- ..... V.:· -.~ I . •___ !lrlm .f tUST FUNDI'!; ~ .UJ>trilst flind'a of ,th~ SIU At~ant"1:C., ,9u'if, ~ Lilkes".,aiid. Irlland J · • • W11,t~,rs Diat.i'i.c~ · ..)'Cf adill1'1i,st'9red in accordance wi~h the. provisions of'•va:rlous . 'tru•:t :furid a~ee\llehts. · @..I these agreemen.~ _apecif~ , ti\~. the.-t:rystees' ii},: .,.charge ol these funds shal~ consist ~ually,of " uhfoif..and management representative• Md' tbetr alt:•rnatlla. All expendit-ures ·and d,lsbuhse11ents of "trust :fund1 iaade olily upon ~pprovu by ·a majority_ of the. tiu11t~~; All~ trusi:fun~ . firiancial record• a.re available at the ~e8dguarters o?"the various trus~7imds, Jl, at an¥ :t~me, you ~re -~enied _intonation .. bout-' riny SIU. trust fun,f;- noti~y ··SIU P.resident pal.lJi Hall .at SIU.. headquarters by ' cert-Hiedl mail, return recei:P.t. • • I .. , ~~.. tred, ,!" . . . · '-. -:: ~ - ·µe • : ; ?HiP~:J~ R~lfl'S, ----!!!.li!a Y~~ -~hliiPi,ng~ri.ghta ~4_-9-~n!§#ty are"' p~teci. ed. by t~~ co·1i• Lak•• •nd' I,ilarlil,·Wate:rl( Diatr;l..ct, ancl -1!1. · · ., tracta 'of t,lie ~W Atlantic, ·Gulf,. - Union"" ahipping,, ~~s, which are · tncor~~ate'.4· i 'a the c9ntract. ·Ge.t to '.know . yo'u r ·s)lippin~·s. rt··yo;u teel thre ha. .J;!een an)r ~viOlaUon of, your ship•" , , piJU; .0J-·s•nicrl1.t:i' r!gHts 1 ' :tirat) 1otif,,- th.• .,A_ufu:ers Appeals Board~ ::Alsi;> - • notlili 'SIU l!r~i~ ·pau1 Ha11 at b~en,: w - Cert;1de4 ~il, . return- r.e• ·..:. !!9,1iit. ~u~tect·.r ~ .... : .·. ·." ( '. ~ ·· ,.... "'' -.: '"... ' . folloWlng- Jtfeil ar~ be1~t·:tJeht-· bj: ~'195fi''sh0Uld ~contact attorney' Jack w. Lynch, Room· 201,. · sup Joseph L'eiberrrian, 15 Park Row, Building, 450 Harrison St., San New _York · ~~. ~. . ·• Francisco, t;alif.: -Ernest C. AnderRomie Wel&qn C3istellon, Jr., son, Margarin> Borga ~two refund ~ Please contact your_wife. checks-), Theodoros G. Calopot· • Allr-eil R. 'fri . _ hakosr. .Maurice.J: Culter, . Michael Contact your sister, .Mrs . . VliJ. D.o herty, John J. Doyle, Olav .ghiia ·Fry Jones, at 2004 Gfenvfew Gustavsen, Steve Krkovich,-:-Harry Ave .. NE, touisvIDe 7, Ky. · . ·~. · Lowther, P,otenc1ano.~ ~. Paculba, · Robert Ran~olph Wlil&e GordpJJ T. 'Parker, Sammy . Rog- ~ u!'.gent that .yotf ·scontact yo~ : . ainos, ltobe'rt . G. Schlagle,r, C~eyt!• attorney,,. Herman-1'!., ~-~bson; ~ 15; la~cl. Scott, Victor Shavroff, B~- ·Rark Row.-i llfejv -Vork 38, -NY;:tele. ard T«;>ner, William Watson, -yurig phone WOrth· 2:-5250. . . · ;r Pioy Woo (two ·refund checks):· , BoW'ard Elillora Fowler· "" ; ~. · Thaddeus s. Jackson Please contact Mrs. Helen -::.M. Your Union book has be~n· 'Wise, Rt. -1, Bdx 508, Aqgusta, Ga.f~und and is on file at. headquar- Mother is ill. · . . _ · _ ters. . Charles-!?»Sky _ Donald E. Boote Received your teleg1)am. Please .- . ··SS Aleoa Pennant get. home :without fail tvio :Your · discharges have been for- months. '.Mcsther and· Aunt Vee• .. warded ·to-·headquarters ..· See rec._ Maleolm· George Milstead~·.-'. ords supervisor in hq records cfeP)ease contact you _sister Betty' part.ment.. . .· . . at 3020 South Street, Tampa, Fla. · ·· -.::... · . .· , · .. MelviJI~ · Decle ... ·Th~e . h_~!1dflu!lrte~ record:.roo~ is · '·con~act,Mr. Georg~-IJ/Scbweick­ boldmg Jr.ersonal property· beiopg- hart, Brevoort Savings Bank EDiing to· the following Seafarers: to,n .Streei near Nostrand, Br~oklyn Cl.aud~ . garnett, _Paul · T. Gazic, 16, NY; - f -· . Fran~esco ~ianieco, Frecf' E . . Lil- . .- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - lard, , JL ·- ·~imoncJs, .:gilgard ,II. .. Starnes, -.John ;Trost, V. Waltath, · · E.:· L..' Waters, Herbert · C. ·wnson. in -~~ s1u~-uAtt·,_: ·· Joseph' Roberts - - .0 '_)>.~~ltnfl'. ·OF M~Ulr ...~·lfo. :m~~.~es .:are; '.t·~ i>.i ~paid ~t:J~Y~~ i~ j.i~ ~~it;c'tai ·e:~~a~i~;·" ~ · in, 1'h~ ..sw...tinlees an otfici.a'l 'Union ,recei"pt 'H~ · glV"elt 't'oi>-·-9611\e · '- Umfer no -err- - .. ~, :'. r ci¥ist.!~c~.. 'h~ul~ ;;,ny::_,~~.'pay an~, mo~~Y ·fo~ an!.'re~s~n u~ie;s he iir,.~.f\ren ~ . , ~ _ l!}?ch ,r eceipt • ;;, If. ~ .~he i:_vdnt :n~y,one att.em~ts-l~uire~ !UIY sue~ pay.ment be. ,-~ . ~ ma<!~ ,wi ~hout, SUPJ>,,,l ?'ing a ~ceipt,.. or V . . ~,;~~iJ!ber . is;crequ1:i;-eit t~ make a pay_ment _ ''·-" . and is give'!(.'au..CJfftciil:l l!eceipt,; -but feels that h• ·s hou1d 11at ·have bee11 ·re• • -.• qut~a t,o --~e ·Sucli ~~t. ·thilt :ahould lniedi'ate.J1 ""1Mt called tot-be attent~.. ~ .,.ol ~.W .'Er~sid ..nt ~l!a~' Hall . by .certU~e_d maN., ~tuni f'e~,ipt ~u'ellte&!.. -· ·Ple~se ·cQntac(Toniiko T{lda,. 2-5 Shlojri-chor Yokosuka, JaJ:)i'n. Urgent:-: '· ' . .. Arthur W. Cornman ... - - · Anyone mowing· ..the · whereabouts of the above-named, ple~e contact his sister, Mary· Cornman, 3119 ~aldwin Street, Los Arigeles 31, Cal.ff. ..•.. Reginald P. Sirois Contact "- your · sister Lucill'e. She ·has important mail for · Y:ou. ~ ... ;. ..... ~: , Jolia B. Murray DIRECTORf_ SIU Atlantic, Gulf lakes & Inland Waters District · PRESIDENT . Paul Hall . EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT CaJ Tanner _ --- VICE PRESIDENTS Lindsey Williama . nnportant you contact " yo\ir.so~ Claude Simmon• Al ·'I'.anneio ·care· of.Uern·e r, at same address.as ,E.ai-1 Sheppard SE(:RE'fARY·TREASURER ' before. Ralph Whitely -L Th-e LOG · office. is holding a-Ier: . ter "£.or .yo~om the P9ited s_ea. :µien·~ ..Service. . ~ ·· . .:..-: .. . Richard Sujton -contact M. 'Madeline, 226 Leland Street, 'San·: Francisco. . · ,. Hen-s. of' the ·1ate Albert Bieder"' Suez .c~c111a~1 il~ep~~ed _,,.. .. -~ · . -.. .G iant · s~pertankers, - mo~t _ _.o f ·_them under the Liberian flag will ��_SCHEDULE -.. aqd ~. �,, i •.11 ' . '· ,. th· part "• Pneumoperitoneu111-tndudion of (Infection of gas Into' · tion. Not jlayabl• when done lntmedlately,pre,cedlng or 11 (RevJsetl·June 29, 1960) abdominal cavity) ......... :.......................................;..,.,.... 37.50 of operation listed in lnfor~atlvf. ach~dule..-Each refill-(not .more than 17).......................,...-.... each 15.00 · Bone, excision 9f portion fr.or blop1y................................ 60.00 Pyloric stenosis, operation for (repair of constriction of · Bone marrow,, ••plration o , ·including aternal puncture 22.50 MAXIMUM PAYMENT lower opening of stomach) ........................................... 150.00 Breast .......,~............... 1............. 11.............................. ...... ,....... • 22.SO .ABDOMEN . . Br~nchoscopy __ ,, .....................................!"""'"'"'~""""""' 75.00 Ramstedt'1 operation for pyloric 1tenosi1 (repair of con1 · Two or mor~ surgical procedures performed through' the lame 1triction of lower l9pening . of 1tomach)......................... 15():00 Chest, open ope;.atlon ....................................................... 75.00 ·abdominal indsion will , be "Considere.d 8$ one oper~tion. Rectum, rese~tion'Qf. ........ ~:: .................. :..•..: ....... :............... 300.00 Chest, nee4flie ,..;,,,,. .......................................... ;;.............:....... 22,50 r.:-::::enectom.y (rem·· oy.••I · ...-: n)...................................... __. 225.00 CvtttoscoDy· 52:50 ,.. of s' ptee ,. ,- .........., ................................................; ........;.,.... ._ Sp ten • 150 oo . EsoPhigoscoj>y ....................................... ., •••••• :.................. 15.00 · · , • , 7 Sp Ienorr h ap hy (su t ure. of S p leen) ............. ;........................ .abscess, subdiaphragmati-' 'ncision and drainage .- · $150-.· 00 stomach, resection · 5.00 ,.. . ~ · .......... ......................................................... .,... 300.0~ . Gastroscopy .~ .................... ,I....................J ......................; ...!. 1 Adrenalectomy, partial or total . (removal of part or ..all , . U b'I ( .f !) 150 00 Gland, or glands sup. e rficia ............................ , ...... :: ... :........ 20.00 of adr.enal glands) ........... :.............................:·................ 300.00 - m_ i ectefmy remgv~ 1 11 pava ....... :............................... · Kidney, by needle ............................................................ "22.50 · • , . Appendectomy (r~moval of appendix} ............................- 150.00 ·V,gotomy (cutting ~f vagus nerve In stomach)............ 150.00 .l aryngoscopy ..............................,................... ~ ................. ;. ·37•50 ABSCESSES liv~r, by needle or pur1,ch ................~ .......................:......... 22.50 "Appendiceal abscess-incision and drainage of.. ....... :...... · 150.00 · Bile ducts, plastic repair pr reconstruction.....; .................~ 225.00 , lung,' aspiration of, by needle ........................................ ;. 22.50 · Incision and drainage:. . Lung, cutting • - open opera ' t'ton o f chest................................ 75.00 Bowel, resection of ........................................ ...................... 3 oo.00 , • 37 50 Muscle ................................................................................ of gall. bladde•l . . 225.00 requiring hospital residence .......................................... . ' . . 37•50 \'• . ................... :.. Cholecyst·e- c tomy "·emoval - Cholecystectomy and exploration of commen duct (rt4 not requiring hospital residence ......,.:......................... .15.00 Needle (paracentesls) ..........................................:;............ 22.50 ' p!r•'tonei>sccpy ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••...••••••••••••••.•••••••••••••••••••• 75•00 · · , 225."00 Per.1'tons1"llar abscess, 1ncision o·f - ~ mova I o f gaJI bl a dder) ................................................•• - Choh!"c(ysfoduodenosto~y (joining of . gall . bladder. to requiring hosP.ital residence ·..... ;..................................... 37.50, Proctoscopy ...........................................;............... ! . ... 37.50 not requiring hospital.residttnC! ..... ~.............................. 22.50 Signie?ldoscopy ..................................................:... ::.;........ ~ 37.50 intestine) .......................................................................... 225.00 . C~olecystC?enterostomy (joining of. gaJI blaader to inSupralevalOr (above' levator muscle of anus), Incision Skin ....................................................... ;............. ;............. l~PQ ' testine) ....... .-.............................................. ,..................... 225.00 and dr~inage ................................. :...................... ~.......... 52.50 Spleen, by needle ..... :............... ;.;;................................... ~.50 1 Cholecystotomy (cutting into gall bladder;:..including i'"4 _Sternum, by needle ..... :.................. ................................. 22.50 . -- moval of gaff stones) ... :..................................: .:.............. ~25.009,0AMPUTATIONS . BLOOD TRANSFUSIONl OR. PWMAJ ~ ' Choled9choplasty (operation on the bile 'duct).................. 225. Coccyx (rembval of bone at lower end of spine) ........~.,. 75.00 Choledochostomy (operation .on· the bile ducts).............. ·225.00 Ear unilateral · ~ , . 75 00 Each, .......................~:.;."""'"""": ..................: ....................~ .. 37.50 - Choledochotomy (operation .o n hile ducts)........................ 225.00 - bi'l.a te-ral ....................., .............. ~ .......... :........ .,.......... 150'00 · •· .............................................-....................... • BREAST Cholelithotomy (cutting into gall bladder, including .rt4 , - , ~ingers, each (~>ne or more phalanges)...... :-........,................ ~5.00 .1 • •· • moval of gall stones) :........~ ............. :......................... :.... 225.00 fdot (thru metatars~ bones or ab 9 ve)-uniliteral ............ ' 150.00 - Breast, ~bscess, Incision .and drainage .of ~olectomy (partial removal of cQlon-large inte.stine).... ·3()9.00 _ · bilateral · 300 00-requiring hospital residence .......................... ,, ........... . 37.50 Colon, resection of (partial removal of colon-large r · ,.... n'I" t . ' .........., ... . 1•5o'oo not"requiring .hC?ipltal residence ..... J.. ;. .. ,, ...............:.... 15.00 • . ) "OO.OO ~ .-,orearm-u 1 a era1 : ... ...... ;........ ._.......................... ,............. • Bl 22.50 1ntest1ne ... ~ ......................... . ........ . . . ..... . ............................. ~ bil11t 1 opsy ··- \.·~· · · · · . ···:............... ..........,.• ,... ,,,,•••, .•••••• ,,. "'' : '":' ~···~ 300 00 ·. to (f rmafon anus) -. 187 50 ' ' era .... i .... ..:....................................... .............. ' . P"ast1'c operat1'on, .. complete se.parate proce..,ure1 o' f arfficial 1 C0 os my o ..·.......................,.. .., · 'of. ' . ·.oo ·- ':f•nc:J_, e-ntire (t.hru m,etacarpal ~ones :or ebove)- -. . 0 15 Colostomy, revisiop ...................... ;: .......................... ~........ , t unileteial _ • ' .. uni 1• .era1 ............ ,............................................................ 150 00 bll I ............._............. .-................... :..........! '"'"·''"'"'.• 75.00 • bilateral •.. ~ .....••••.•.•... ;.•••..•••••••••..•••.•.••..••...... !...........•... ~. 300.QO , atera •.........•.•-.....................................:;; •••••••.•.••••••••••••••• 150.00 1 Co Iostomy, c Iosure o f ····-····································-~:::.......... 15000 · Common bile duct, opening of with explotation, drain· leg u . 111 1 .50 .:Radical amputation .......... :.:........... ;................................. .. 225.oO ' • 187 ~ "' era ............................. ,...................................... Removal pf benign tumor 9r cyst· . age or removal ol. calculus with or without removal of gall bladder .................... :... :.~................................... 225;00 N s bilateral .......................:..........~ .... :'.'''"'""''''"""'"'."".• ·3 00·00. -requiring hospital resid~nce 7 5 00 Common bile due!, .openin9 of, secondarv; in absence .J.geh ...u:.. ·: ·a..t·e...a..I......,....................... '. '"""""'""""'"'""'"'""' •· - • unilateral .................................................... :....,........... ·75.00 ~· 225 00 .All' - "' 1 r ..................... ~. : ........ ....................,........... 200 00 - b'I . I' o f ga II bl add.er ........... :..................................................... . b'I11t 1 , l 1atera -............,.! ....................~ ............................... ..... 150.00 . , <!ommon bile duct, resection or reconstruction qf.......... 225.00 Th b. ehra( .......................h....l.a.........).............................. 300.00 ~ not reqµiring hospital residence ................................ .. 15.00 25 00 • 1 • , • k . um s, e_ac one or mo~e p a nges ........ ,............!."" ~" • • 1 M k 1, • • 1( 1 f ' D1verhcu •. Toes, eac h (one or more p h aranges).................................. · 1.. 51mp_ e amputat1on-un. . ,~.00 _ . h •um, • ec) e s or mte~tma remova o poc et 'it. 5•00 b 11atera 1 .....................!.................... ,mt e intestine .................................. .-.......................... 200.00 U~per arm-uni . -.1ateral ............. ;....................................... ;;,, 150.00 . · 11atera 1 ............................................ 300.00 ·I · f ' f t' - Duo d el)a I u Icer, per ora ion, c osure o ............ .-............... , 150.00 b'I1 t I · 300 00 Enterectomy, with or without anastomosis (cutting~ ·. ,, a era ....... ~ ................................:.................. • BURSAE - . _, .. away. of intestines, with or without rejoining)............ 300.00 . AllTEl!!=S -'AND VEINS (Vascu!ar Si!_r9ery) Bursae, aspira{iori, , .fni_l!ctiory, Irrigation, or ·needling (GC any combination) ..........................;................... each · --'22.50 Enterorrhaphy (s.uture of intestine) ................. :.................. 150.00 Aneurysm. (dll.atati~n .o f blood vessel) arterial or arterio·. . Enterotomy; including removal of foreign body (cutting excision of (burseotomy) prepatellar and olecranon · ·s2.5o Into Intestine) ..................................................~............... -150.00 ·i~n~~s, C?Pferatio~ !or) ~ , shoulder, Hip .............! ......................... rt2,.50 ,. .lexe,i~io. ' · /' lnc1's'10~ -' ua II bl a dder, remova I o f (cho Iecyst e ctomy) :.;....;............ 22"00 ~ _ · n . ·or wir•l!9 75 0 " a· nd dran'11ge (bursotom ) .G a II blau..ider, operation • ot her t h, an remo.va I..... ........... ' :.... 225~00 Extremit. ,. ......................... ;.. ~......................... · o. . ' hosp1ta ' I res1'd_ence. ......~ ..................... ,... 37•5'0 . bdies ........... • requ1rmg 1ntra·a · omina 1 .\.................................. ;.........:........... ·1~.00 \ Gastrectomy, partial or total (removal of stom~ch).......... 300.QO ' , not req~iring hos_pltal" ~si~en.ce ............ ~ ...:,,_,)M. ~.. '• ·J5.00·1c or duodena ·I ulcer perforat"1on closure of 150 00 .lntracranial ................................... :.............................. .. 300.00 ' J G.str · " ' · ' ' ............ • lntrathoracic .. :............... ::. .. :....... ~..................:.... !........... . 300.00 CHEST ·' . Gastrod1,1odenostomy (joining of st&mach to intestine).... · 225.00 A • - " f f I " ' n9!ogr:..am, cutting operation or exposure o ves~e ""'ry"'e w no 1dopexy (flxat1' . on of aryteoo 1d c · art"1lages).·......... 225.00 h f ""' '' · Gastroenter.ostomy .(joining o f stomach to intestine)...... 225.00 · w ere necessary or .............. ...... .. :...,........................... :37.50 -e·ronchnd-opy_(exam'1natlon of w· '1ndp' 1'pe by bronchoscope)1.... . Gastrojejunostomy, with. or ·without vagotomy {joining Aorta, · excision · ~ • o f ........ ;...:....................... 300.00 · .,..~ o f ccarctaf1on · diagnostic • · · - 60 00 of stomach to,intestine) ............................ ,... ,..;............. 225.00 Art.efY°~_. anastamosis (jobJ.ing or forming ·a connection . -_, - ............ ,.......................................................;, ' Gastr~scopy-d!agnostic: (exam!n•tion of ato.mach ·by . 6etween ar·teries) . . . operative ....... ,.;.............. ,,: ....................: ... .: .... ;....... ,: ..... . 75;00 • gastroscope) ........................................ ;.....:.................... 60.00 .in ex'tre.mities ...................... :...... ;,.... ;................:.each . 75.00 / Commlssurotcim.v.. .(opera!lon on valves of heart) ............. 3~.00 · · operative (operation thru ga.stroscope) ........................ ' 75.00 intra·abdominal •............ :...: ........... :; ...........:....... :..:....... 150 00 Cost~ter~op asty ·(rep11i: .of~funnel che~l}:......; ... ,......... 18 . -;50 Gastrostomy or gastrotomy- (forming· ope. ning In' • t. I . . . . 300 • 00 -' D.ecor_taca!1on of lu _ ~g (remov , al of•.. mem ,·., b!an• lin! ng th!t ....................... ~ •••••• ~.·.·····•.··························•·· 300 oo l·-g~ •'" r.a_crarua t h) 1·50· ·oo h v•• '" ................................. ;....•......••...•..• ~...................... .. ........ ·225.oo s omac .......................................................................... · • intuit oracic: ..-:-........................... ~............ ..................... • Diaphragm transtho a • · · h t 0' · ,.. '•~as ""'- t ros · tomy, cIosure " o f ,................~ ............. · ~ ..-........ · · 150 00 Art ery, exc1s1on · •• f · I · · · · · 37.50 • . ' r cic. •Pero•c. ..................... ._..... . ~300:00 . o ! tempqra · ..............~ .............·:.....'..;......... Epiglottadectomy ( e I 0f I0 tli ) Artery,- !!XcisiorT o·.r 1;·gation of ma1'or artery,. of extr·em'1ty "-· 7~~.000 · " ·. ' . r move eP,.ig s .. ~ ................... .. l12.50 G.strotomy w'th 1 explorat'on 1 body removal 1 or fore'gn u.,~exc'1s1'on of•co1r 'ctat'1on 'conA tr ·act" 1 on)' . o'f aorta.· .. • ..• 300~ 00 .E,~pahag. e al d!veftic~l~m, . one or me>"re stages'7 _- · 300 oo . 150.00 ' Arte . .. (cutting into stomach) .........: .............: .. :...... :... ;; ....~ .... :... 'I• ,. ~ . tr nsfh"rlCIC approach '· I . f . 300 QO. , Artery, -ligation' (tying). of r••sult of accidental wound· . !" • ..~ ... , . . ......................,,................... • . Hepatectomy, partia (resection 0 . part 0 liver)............ . • ,,, h . ~ •~ . ' ' ) . other appi:pach- ... :.:.............................................. ~......: .. ,225;()0 Hepatorr~aphy (suture of live~) ....... :.............. :.. ~.............. 150.00 ; eac ...................................................~ ............................. ..5.00 ' Es~phagoduode.nostomy (foirilng of eso;>hagua " lo · . Hepatotomy (incision of liVer for drainage of.ab.scess or .Carotid artery, liga_tion (tying) .of......... :.... :.;................ :.... l°i2.50 duod~num) ·· · ·· · .. • 300 oo . cyst, one or two stages),............................................... 150.bo .:;. 'cath!ilteriz~tion of- 'liearr-(indepenc!ent 'proeedur~)........:. ?~:09 Eso.p~agogastr;ct~;;;y;..~~·;;;bt~~d;·th~;;~~;~a~~;~;i::(;;: ~ ~erniotomy ...- beriorrhaphy - hernioplasty .(repair pf . , ~mb~le~ctomy-art!!~iptomy or -v~notomy ~ith e>tplor11· , moval o~ p~rt or all _ of sto!"acfi an.d e~ophagy,1)....... ~ ~OO.qO herni1-rupt1.1re) . tio.n orbdre_m~al . of em~ol.:11 or throm.buit (clot) " l:sophhagogastFOstomy (Joining of esophgaui to stoma.ch) 300.00 - single-inguinal, femoral, umbilical, ventral or incl• ' · '"-a omen ~ ............._...........: .....................................--;.. 150.00 . Esop 11gof!!iuno1tomy {joir:\lng· of esophaOus ) o }efunum) 300.00 1 sional .......... _....................................-.............................. 150.00 in. chest ............................... : .......,........ _.............. ;.......... 300.oO EiophagopJ.•fY. (pJlstic repair • or· reconstruction of • . • • . •• ,,. ' • ... :_J bilateral-inguinal~ or femoral ..................... ,.........~ .. ::.. 187.50 , !n extrem,t•e•"·· •., ........................ ;...... -15.00 , ."· • esophagus) .................................: ............................ :....... 300.00 jn nee~ .... :....;... :\........;. ..................................;... ;;;.-...... ' 150.00 ' E1C?pn1gosGOpy. (examination of gullet l>Y.. 'espphago-· ,ffiatal or diaphragmatic ......... ;...................................... 3,00.00 in,,,skull (infraeranial) ................:.... !...........!.........:...~... 300.00 ~ · acone' diagnostic · · ''> -·· · · 60 00 ~ lnte.tl·n·al .obstruct1:on-ovpera '11'on for, not requ'1r'1ng r-"'" ). \ c. I . "!'············~·.·······················-············· ·· section ............... :............................................................ r5o.oo femoral vein, ligatioo (tylng)-0,f, for other than varier.>•• ' . . OP,~ra!ive .. ,.. :.,......:........ ;.,,.;..............:.........:::.... · ' '5~00 Jntestine~reductlon of volvulus or intussusception by veins-:-unilateral •. ,......................................................... ~1:50 Esophagus, triri~thoracic:.approach to ...... ;....:.:.: .......:...... 300.00 c1.1tting (repair of folding or twisting of intestines).... 150:00 '· bila~ci:al ......,.., ................. ,.. ~.:.; ....~.. °'.' """"""''""' · 75.00 F~nnel chest, pla,st~c Rpair of·................:....... ,... ;............. , 187.SO • · 1 ·· t f Hemangio~a ~lood vessel tu!"lpr) '.~ imple, .n ot ·r.equlrJpg· , . Hearr=g~erations~See 'section on HEART OR CARDIAC · · Intest11:1e, -· 1::1 ii arge, r~sechon o ............................................. 300.00 h l i -·· 'd · · · d l I f h If f I ) .. ~ · 15 00 ; ·. · . t' . f · · , ,, osp_t~ , _r.esa ence ~" (.............. ,,.. ,'. . ·........,. ........ ~.m .aryn~e- .omy· \remove o . a,. 0 · arynx ~ .. ;'...........;. · 22:»~~ I ntest m~, sma ..... :.I ' ·matlc: or .h'1at·.a·,f repa ~· 1 r o f ...... ' 1....~ : ....... .... '• 300•00 -, ta· · 11;; resec ion o. ........................... :...~......... .h o.sp Ita f re1111;1encie .................~'""!'""""""""" ;'37•50 . · Hernia, dlaphrag / · .... ' 300,•00 - _.,.quiring ' parotpmy-iexp1oratory. (cutting lhnto abdom·en)... ,,;...... 150,00 Hemangioma ~lood. ves.sel tUmor) .ca~erribus ..: .....;........ ..75.00 lar.~rigectomy'(re!,llb~al o,f tary,nx)_......... :...... ~ ... ;...;;,: •"•: .. ;; ·300.~ J.brer, Hpiration (tapping) or punc biopsy .............;...... 22.50 Sapheno'us_ vein, ~~gation . (tying) of, jor · other th1in .,_ ,., " larvngoflssure (~uf!!_".lg Into larynx) with -~remov~I of ~ . ~ .Liver_, biopsy J:{y lapofotpmy .................. : ....................v•• /1 150.oO varicose veins-uriilaterid ..........:. ......:....................... ;.... • 37.50 tunfor ~ .............. ;.~ ..............;,,....... ;.........:...:~................ :..... . 150.00 . 1·1zat ion - o f cyst For a bscess o f .............. · :..... . ' 225-.00 -· - • -v I ..·...T""""'.'."'"''""""?"·" . ,.. ' '.'.'"'."• - 7~.00 ...ta . Iast y' ( pI ~.st',~" r~pa~r · • .o·t .-1~r.~nx).no.:• , · Li ver, marsup11 .b·.1 .' ._t!'ra ,-ryngop '-": ""%'"'"""' ~ ~2~.~ . Uver, suture of wo~d or ·injury (hepatorrhaphy) ...-..: ..~. '150.00 Tempo.ral ar:tery, exci110.n ol ............... ('"""'""';;,.. \"" ""'• 37.50 -~ary~g!:>S~py (ex1m1nat1on Qf larynx by la(y,ngoscope) · · ~ _ .P•ncreas, dr11i11age of, or m11rsupialization of c;y~t...... ,:.. l~Q.00 V~r!cose veins-injecifto0, .1rea~mentt c~~pl~te pr~edu~e: " , r. ., ... ~1~~ri01tic: , ""'}~·i·::_..... :"·'. '"!'•'·" :'"t!'""':. :.1..'. .1.. -~2.SO •·n~·'-'""' · ., .Pancreas,· ex~isi~n of, ~artial . .or tote~ except "!"•rsu~laf,i.. (on!t or bot~ , ~!i!_gs) .......... ,. ...............,., .......::·.... ~.., ....... ,..~· t; ·6.0.00 , 1Qpei'atlv• ...................................................................... ~ 37.50 . 1 •tlon of cv.st ..................................................................... 300.00 cutting ,.operat~, .complete ~r~ceJf1,1r-e-,..One · 'eg ....~... . 75,00 "' ~o~ect!->my, ·tot~I, -~r· su(>totalt' weCfge ·or, segrl),nt,81 r,~ ·, ·.~· I -!.' • 1'antre11, radical excision of A,mpulta of Vat~r, with . ~ ~~th. leg~ . ..........1"""' ......... ~................ ~":'"'"""""' ........_.. 1~0.00 . s~1c>n, (r~~val ,of ~II or part Q.f lobe of h.ing)..:,...... 300:00 . - re•ection of duodenum" aiJ._d \ portion of pancreas, V~rn, l1gat11~n ,Ctvl~?) . ~f, tesulf · ~ «cc1cfentdt wou.nd,,. , . Lun9,r e"!O..,al -of aJI. ori: P!!~t' of..~ ......... ;,;-. ...,:.:.............. '. .:.~ 300.00 . _-_ -· ~as~ojejunost~m}t and a~astamo1is biliary tract to , each ......,. .... ~ .........~; ... ;..........................~ ................ ,..,......... 1~.00 Me_dlasllnal cy,sf 'or 'fVmor exC:iSlon ··of · . · . . ~S Oo - .- alimentai:y. tract, one ot-more stages............................ 390.00 Venogram, c.~t!iflg" ~era!l~n ·f~t-~e~pqsure 0 of, ves"t Ill .,, ·, • ~e~lastin~I wound ,or; l~li-i~y, aufu,... of:::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -2i 5:0o ' ".;:· ,,lnttfelltlcoga'i:trostomy' (jcifoW,g pancre~• · f'o stomach).... 1.l25.00 where n"llcessarx for. ..., . ...........:.................................l .; •• / I 3~~ MediastinotQ.m~.. .. I ~ • ~ • 225 oo ' . -' Pancrellflcoenterosfomy (joining p"·ancreas tojntestine).... 22500 Venous Anastamoils{formlng ·conn,ct on 1betwnn-velnl' ' .,I!!!' •· ·- · 1· · -.,. _ •• ~...........,............. ~..........,....;,............. .,...... :••. ·. • ""'· . ,~•ncreet~tdrny (Cuit!~g ~nt9. the:pancre~s). :.'.....;; ......;.....; 150.00 . . porto-cava . - r-•nllStl!mosla - ~.: .- -.. , t} p eothor:ax, lntrapleurat, 11'.118ction oft oil- . . . .............................................1.., 300.QO ~ Initial ~ • : r., -· •· . • • ~ • .,, . , nncr:'&DJ1thotomv (i.emo'ial of lfo...Nt from pane 1) 22500 ' superior tnesenteric: cavliral'fastamo~s · . 30000. - ..............._...........,..r, ......_,.................................; ..., ......... · ~7 . •50 ' · / " • · 'i.. · · - 1"'"''!t';"; '.""""' ,. • ~ .. ».(not n:iore· tban 1.n subiequenf..". ...::'..............::..~ .. ~....~ ' " 15.Gq.. • •· - D ·bd """' . 1 i ( · · ) ;· r re ,s .......~ · 5 1 1 1 1 · · -,.,, ' ~•!a~!)t•~ ,•, ! .~m. 98 . Y'!· ta~~n~ ! " ' " T "''"""'"'" 22r50 ·· P. er:io-rena l!ll!l~taipp•ll ......-. .. ~.,................ ~ ..,·~: .......~,... ~oo.~ "" i»nrenlc inerve ~c~ushifl' · .. 818 110 ,~ h : • ~·3·...: 5:0 ~ -Peritenen1c_opv~fagnosflc 'ex1hlf"' tlon'·""f 1·n · I g-of ;.he )'.) "' · t · " ~ ~ ~ v: ~ ,i~ · ~ , "'"' ' w· g r' "' n .... ~ ..,......... ,, ........ .. ,,,,, . :.. . : , ~ .. abdc;,::..n li:.: :ntnneo...~e'·· " .. • ,... +~, ~ ! .. . 60·•.00 ·. . · '. . -,.,_:~ ,! • · ., •. /"' ~leuteetomvr.or , .d~orticetl~n/ (r,en;ovii ·qhmen\b'i:'i~el'.-. 1. t m ~ < ._ • . ..... .. , . "' -r: ·-,,r: ' ' '1"": """""'",""'t""'' ""'"' • ' "",,. '· · ·' " "":...' .... ' llnio'" ·the lung) · ' / ,, · ~ · · "~ · ..., · K2""500 y· :r' ~· operative (biopsy1 ~if! ••,; ..... ;:......~;:. •••~.: ..... ;.;,(}'.;...........- ;7~.o(), ,- Removil 1'Qf·flulcLorc tjisue W·GU'ttfnlJ.,of>. uplrltlon f~~~t~~ /Pn-41 ~m;hectomr.,· V.~~~;f,·~~~~·~tj;;..·iu=~'.7~·!:"". ....;''" · ~· ~' .~ t ... • • ~.:<. , ~ ' ...... ~ . .. • ' . .... "8: r;_J ~' ~ ""'r.. ~ I .... . t'~ ·~. ~ ~ ·· ~. ••! F '-U\I'•, -, /.., .\ ~, - ~·' . ,,... · 'i:': • ;! Ii ..J. .., -.-.., :;l ... ~ •' .,, ~ ... ~ .~ • ~ .. ..,. :, .. ~-"' " ,.. " ~~-;. •~.. ....: •. I '1_: ·f.J?... ~ f ;:_"'• "" ;..~ ·~~ ·~ ~ -~ i.; ... ~ .!' ';....;'.,_;_ }~ .~ /,(.~ ·r:l • ,~ ~ t,.'l" .-."'°· • • • ' ' ·,.. * • -- ' ·~ '1...... 0 ~t > 'p; . ... ..J_.. , .. 0 .,, •• J ... i-· +I> ...... I .,, • L._.. :...'. .. .'., . of *' . '. ·. q. r, • ·;. 110..,_Y;... · 1' t • o · ·-..... . - ·., - ,. - .. , • '""" •a.1 • I ,. _, .... , ' • .,... _ ;>"! _, "'..." .j :I ' "'" \':9 • )" ,.1'-ij! • • •. , .• • • • • • • ..... 00 1, . • ~:~ <,( r ,..!....:..•···•...· , . . , . ..,. . ., •:I'... !.......................... ' ' ... 4 · . ·i . t.. ., . r • • ~ t': ......:............. ° ! J I ~ 1........... - ~ .. .. • ·~'> . . . ' / ~~ !· .,4. ~ ' " ., J j ,• ·\\ �~ - ~·. ~ (• .... .;'1. • ..,. .;-- 4:il=-,.. -i!' ,I, , - ... • ' •: : : ; : : : • ....,,'-.... ~ :~~ :·~. ~ ·~ :''·'.·:. ··c-· , - . t;w. : ·;, , · · ·~nlf1tti1I ·~...............1............~···~....~- 22.50 (ope~lflott ·~ colon~ !fOmokbC..,J . . .'.;' • · . 1 ·'I..-.,. •.., ..... ~ bll-..___a....= -~~ , ............_:,,,.. -.. .-~... ~itA. . ftftiala.tlMA. --- - -----:_~-~ ta#...,. .,....--.....; ..., .......... Utt ,• ~ -r-~ ~·•••tuu••••·~---.,.,••6U••••_.. .............. .,,._.. ~ :·-:.:i. ,~ ·!.l'r.:.~~ ~r··.,..~-:'.',1•. ~· '"",. '· r; ...,._:::,;, ~: ~ . , nqulr~~I r:••lb'!~nl~aterJI ........~~··~~ '.: 'Th~acosc0pvJexapdnatrofi' of' d1esr by ·tJ:ior;~ , _ ~ ,. .-· {11111191 .... , ..i ..............'-" ..., .. .,,.,.... ...............................,..... a1.;-50. - .. "~., "' ". ---=-11- l . . 7'" 00 d1annost1c ~ . . '.i!4'fta ~ <17> ~·bf::.".: ~ .::~ 15.oo ;·~ a__ ~-- • ·1• • , fu 11 ~ 91 ·1 "'."'"'"""""'!!''" 1.!"00 (of,;'ation ·;;·d;;;;·b';·tt;;~;)·;p;;;;i;;::::-": ~monotomy,. npl°!,•tor}t (e.u.tllng Into lung).....: ...... ' 150.00-· .,.. .,..u ....on TOI'· ma ign . n m°!' ····-·····;:".>'"''"""'"":'"'". -· ,_ . . " P,MU~otomy, With ,,, open• cftalriar, •o f . pul~- ' ARh . "?P..':'t•htlo.n, other, !han ff~~L""1 li~nancy.f.......~1'"et""•:.;;n• - _75•00 . EXCISION Wllff~OMY) dR ,RXATION ~ ebsceu or Cyst (cutting l~fo !Yng).. ;.................. ::-..:.... 150.00 inop. yma, !xc 11on -~ ..,. n ·o!" nose or, n _uging ltomtdt, trahsthor~lc •ppj oac1' to.........::.:... "'"""'"T:..... $OO.o0 · ~last1c , repair ··;·"'"""'"';""""""""""'"""'"'"'"'"'""'···"" 1.~.00 · IY ~UnltfG' . _ .IV,mpetkectomy, wltfi'~~nat11orl~lc .Pproach ... ~ ..........;-...: 300.00 . Rhmopll.aty (plastic op!ration ~n nose) .. :""A.' "' .............. . 75.,00 NOTE: Ex::ision of a loint I~ the removal of the ertf~latin9 end Thoracef.!teila (aurgicil punctUr.• of the chest cavity)......~·r 22.50. . ·$1nttS operation b.y-cut~mg,_ any appr9ac~ (pu~r• of .• :.. - of one pr more of Jhe 'boftes forming the joint. . --· 111oricoss_opy (e~amfA~tlon of.. chest .by thorac.9Kope) "' •~tr~m except~ frontal, eth~old:,. aphe~~ ~nd '. · · fixation of a joint Is the J>ermanent immobilizat:fon ~- the . . - .• .... , , max1llary, .each unilateral ....................................... ..._ 75.00 part by _ce t f fu · t" . ·-...-· ·8IJJ1•• •••••••: •• ,.. ••••••••••••••.•••••••••••••••••••~······ •·······•••••••••••••• ,. L·I t l . . . •rn·oo . some ype o s10~ opera ion. . . . . 7500 ' · ., ·diegnoatic ............. · ... · .. :.-·~..... - ;.•..~ .... - ! ...........: ......; .................. · . .gl a er.a ................................. "....... l.iolV· I t f b'I t - I I 'I ' . or fl xa-t.ions- pay60.00 Submucous resectfon of nas,a aeP! ·_ ts 00 . n even o 1a era or mu t1 atera I -exc1S1on . ltt.9ricotor.nf.Cct;1tfln,a· 1nto ~~'.'f cavi.~, ,Including dreln· Turbinectomy, 'exeisiq~, ~erectroco~ug~l~t·i~·~··;:·";j~~: -' · ·:: for .each ~P to the 'limit of $300-.00 f~r an. _ ·:.. ·~. ~pe> e,xplo!ato!Y l"!~ludi'lg .contrQ,I of heino_r,rh,age .. ,;,. . 150.00 trode11ication (removal ·of imall l:>onea of the noae) . Ankle Joint ......................................................:..... ;........... ·· 1 87~50 · 1horacot~my, lf!tel'>tiD ~cutting into.chest c1vity. without_ unitateril •.:...........:................................... .';.......... ~.... 22.50· ·Coccyx .<r~mo~I of b~ne at low.er ~nd of spme).. 75.~. -· . cuttl~ rib) -: ........;........................ ,............ :1.... .. .. - , • . 7S.OO . . b1"lateral .,.. . . .. ·"'' 00 Elbow 1oint .. ....... ,.......... ,,. ... ,... ,,u .......... , ............... ;........ ,. 187~50 anorKotomy, witfii rib resection .............. ;; .................w.. 150.00 THRO'Ar ~ .. · Hip 1omt ............................................................................. 225.~ . thsuacotomy, .with remova1 pf intLtpleural fo~ign body 150.0,0 Adenol~ecfomv· tons"lle' c tomv ·or_ 6_t _ h ' _ SO . ............. · 150.00 187.50 •h . ' I ' . . ,. . 0 •••••••••••••••••••••••• •00 pKn_eeII joint (k "'"'.'"""""'"""""""'"""""""'"""""""'":""'""; ~ ' . . JA yt d ,, (fl fI 0 0 f ,,ryt . "d .1 ) ate a nee cap, .............................................................. . Thor1cotomy, wit priaum~ ysis .. ,...........! """"'.'""""'""" 150.00 225 00 Thor,ocoplasty, complete (removal of riba· end ·collapse : r e~? opety ·~~ ' ~ a tn:!d ca.rt• eges Semi-lunar cartilage (cartilage of knee joint).................. 150.00 1 8 - - of ch.est) ..;: ....:., .............,............ r.... : .... : ............_. : ............ 300.'00 r:1k)a...~.~.~..~~~.'.~'.~~...:~:~~~ ....: .....~~.~"~~~.~•• ~~ ..~ 75•00 ~s~'!'oid (su~~uous boner usually in t~ndona) u· Tr1cheoesop~ageal fl1tul1, closur!t of ................ ~............ ~50.00 El ctr t i ti • f· l ·.5 . c1s1on of, each ..............!:•· .. ••••••• ..................... "" ........... ~ 37.50 1 0 Sh ou Ider •1oin Trachaoplast e - ocau er za on-uni · t ................................................................... .,.. (plastic operatio . ll-o . n t r• chea)................ ,.... , 225.00 bil • era .................................... 22 .. "'.OO· .. 187.50 Tractieorrha1pliy 'suturing ' of trachea) -~,... ~., Spine, • •inc · Iu·d '1ng sacro-1 · ·1·rac (excep · t. coccy,x) ··· ~············ ..... . 225.00 '\! ~ • . .................,.............. '°'..c;.-..v • "' . -. atera1 ... _.•........... .; :........ - •• . ,,. ~ . Tracheostomy foUracheal fh1tula ';···.''-!"""".';.... ;.....! '""''"" 3!.~0 Epiglottlde.ct~?1Y ~~moval ~f .e.Pigl_ottJs) ...:...:.. ·~···...... 'U"'.50 Temporo-mandibular (hinge of jaw bone) meniscus ........ 1501.<>9 ' ,Tracheato"'!y .Cc,utting. into w!!ldp1~e) ........:...................... 75.00 . · Esop~.ageal Cf1vert1cu~um, exc111on of,•. one or more Wrist joint ;........................................................................ . 187.50' V•lwlectomv. (operation on valves of •heart).................... 300.00• - - .. _1tages-transthorac1c approich -................................ 300.00 Removai:I ..,f d"1se&Se - d por t"100 o f bo ne, .me Iud"mg cure.i... , •· • · ~ · • .' ""· · i: h . . 225•00 - ~ ." CYSTS · " -oti1,er •J>P;oac '.; 0 ·";·····~··:· 0 "" 0~··· tage (alveolar processes excepted) ...............::... ......... 75.oo· ~ . Eso~agoduodi:nostomy (1oining of esophag11a 10 pay exostQsis.. under t his .heading, including ~niona cutting ·operatto11; for remo~atof · - ~~ · ,...... duodenum> .... ~ .... ::............~ ..........:::: .................:............ 300.00 - (ha11ux-va1 9 us> or corn• when bone is removed Esophagogastrectomy, . combined, Jhoracoabdominal ' , _ "laker's .cyst, (back of.: ~11ee). ...•;·...;~:... :..,,...... :.:···......::... '75.00 '(removal of part pr •II of atorriadt and •sophagus) 300.00 . ' ·8r1nchial cyst (r.,,..onl of iJeep eyat of the neck)....... 75.00 "' ·. lre11t-req11lring hospital. residence. ...........: .:............ 75.00 · ·Esopflagog!l$trostomy '(ioinlng of esophagus to · / .. , ·'.., -- npt requiring hospit•l' residen'ce..........~.......~............· 15.00 _, .., ·stomach) ..;............................. :..... ~: .......:...................... 300.00 Abscess, -lritra-orbital, drainage of.................................... 37.50 ' ...Esophasiorjejunostomy Qoinlng ·-of esophagu1 to · 'Abs~ss, lacrlmal gland, incision oC ............................... 30.00 ' :f>ermoid 'cyst (superflcial) .r.:................................~....... . 52.50 , .. Pll2nidal c~st o.r· alnu• (at 'base_df apfne)... ~ ...... 75.oo' . l~unu.m) ...::-:..... _...,............. .:.......~.... :.........: ...... ,:....... 300.00 Btepharectomy~ exe"1Sion of- benign lesion of eyelid........ !0.00 7?.oo : -~sophagop~sty (plastic: re.,aiy -or reconatr'!.ction of 81epharect~my, ,xcision of. malignant lesion of eyeJid ... . • , ·' ~ ThyrogloH~ I cyst, dud. or sinus (re~vaf.. of_ deep cyst ,,> "" ~f the neck) j ..J,,:...................:...............................1....... .1~.PO esophagus) ............... ,, .......... ;.......................... ,....... ;... 300.00 Blepharoplasty, plastic restortaion of eyelid, skin only.. .. 30.00 ' · Esophagoscopy (examination •of gullet .br e!Ophago.Blepharoplasty, plastic restoration of - ev.elld, deep , . .C>:_sts, 1!11 .oth~.r•t;~.nlea~ .otherwiae aet c>ut, in ~~~ule . · ~.).. r,-quJrln5', ile.sP.ltal ·res1dence ...............~...................... 37.50 1eope1~ia9nostlc ................-:....: ........:.......:............... . ~60.®_ struciures ....................................................... ~................ JS0.00 · not reql!irl9G fioSP,it~L-r•,idence 5.00 ; operat,ive •.• :....:...............:...:......................... '75.00 81epharorrhaphy (slJfuring of accidental woun4 of I' NO'fei If .muhiPt• cyata •re. removed through mor.;:_than one . . Esophagut, , franath~racic a,U,rof1ch to•;...:........,'".:..... 300.0o eyelid) .......................:.........................................:.......... 52.50 .-.~talon, pay fC!!: each Incision :up to m•ximum IJrnft of $~0Q_ Fren!lm lingua~, -clipping of ................. ~.........L ... "" _15.00 Canariculi (smaH canals.leading fr0m lacrimal sac) plastic: 75.oO . for '1111. • .. ' · ·- · . · -:~ · Glouectom.Y., comp~t• or total .(remov,1 ·of tongue) ~00.00 operation on .........,_... ;................................. • ,. ·~ISLOC~TION ~· . ' . , ~ Hemllaryngectomy (r'emoval ,o f h.lf of larynx).•.. .::..... 225,(Jo , Cilnrhotomy, ·division of cantlius, with suture................ .. 30.00 CIQsed re~uction of, Including applicatio~ of caaf ·; lerynpctomy (removal of larynx)...... ~ ... ;..:.::: ....;""~m.. _300.00 OpsutecfomY-. (removal of the lens capsule)......... - ....... .. 225.00 Ankle joint·.................. ., ...... !~'""""'"""~"~·~ .....,;..,'."""'"• 75.00 laryngoflasure (c_1,1ttlng-, Into laryni:<) with removal of C~psuletomy (cuft}ng Int~ lena. capsule) ........................... 150.00 es of han:.1 ' · • ~25.00 f:llmor ; ......................... ~ .......... · ... ..., ..... .-;:,'" . .......... :....... 15b.OO Cataract, remowl of ..........:,_., ......................................... .. 225.00 u ......................................... l . I I -, . -:. -1 Bon Bones of foot .........;,;;...... ,....,.;.-:..........',.;: ...o;:..............;;;,,... · 25.00 ary_ngop as_tv, (p astic repair of. l•~Y,.!lX) ••;....•.:....... ~::.: 225.00 needling-complete ,.proct:Qure ................................... . 112.50' .,. . Coecyx : .... :•.. ;.;;;;-,..............:::...-.;;:,;,..,;;...................... Ju.. . ,.7.50.-1' laryf!~OS~O~ ._ (ex~~Jna~io~ lary~-~ ~t larv.ng<>'.' .Challl!zion (cutting.. out or ~raping .of r_sttentfon.Jumor Colla..-·BOne (1t.-rnoclavlcular 1crQmi6clavicular)...... 2~.50 : . acope)!::..di~gnostic ..... ~..................:............................. 22.50 or-glands. in the eyelid) ................................................. 30.00 .· - ,_· for biop.sy ............·....................... " ..........:..... ;.... 37.50 · Conjunctiva~ _cutting operation for biopsy ...... ;............... 30.0Q . Elb OYI ,..., ...:.~., ... , .. ,,,,,,~,:.~.,,.: •• ,,~,,~,,,utt••••ttn1tttt11ttt~1111111111111• 52.50 ti ., ···· · · · ~ ,- .. · :: . . . . , opera ve " ................:............................~...... ·, 5.00 Conjunctiva, free -graft of ....... ;........................................ ·75.00 ../ _, -. -cfe u ) H•P m r_ ..................~ ......................... ~;!'""""""""" · ·. 52•50 · · larynx, cauterization, without;US!! of laryngoac _ ...-..•• • 22:50 eon··~· •· of 1n· t (Pit Ila xce tecl) · •'2 r#t'• .. -r• fUJ""""a, •ut..~' uring · 1ury - ................."·····--···-·"' .. ,.• K .· . n. .,.in , , . • e tD .....~........ m.~ .. t·~~ .............. ~ · _ ·~• •.~ . Lary · nx cauter 1•·t·o~· do·ne t'•,.ro· 'gh la n. .. 37 50 _ .;:ir. -..L. ~ . ./ d · · _ , - ' :·•- . · , '' u :. r:yngos....,.,.e.. ~onjunctivokeiat.,...-aty, f0r. P.erforating _wounu• - of - . . 7 • .. :· , ~~~er. law <r~mpor~rM? ibul•r) ~ "t"'"'"":'"'"'Jl"'i!t""'" , 22.50 Peritonsillar eb~ess, incisioh of (operation.for .t>sa-.n· b II ~i ' Patell1' ., · ' · · · .. ,,SO ~f 1 hroat) __1;qu 01n~y) requ 1r1ng h~sp 01tal -res 01den~.·... a.-. .50 , ~ eye a ..................;.....• -·;·_;__ ,,_.,·..............................!"'" 150.00. . .......... ................................" ' " " " .. "''"'"'''""'"...... ...... · . -oul"'(hu~·I) , · ,. ·· 4'5.,.,,.. ._ ,.l ••~1 h "t Id _. . . ~rnea, paracentesis (tapp1ng).of ............................- ....•• 30.00 ~ WWI" . " ~! v ·~~........ .-. ........" ................... i .... ~........... ....... no~::: reqwn 11 g osp1 a 1..res encf .. ~........... 22 50 .of :i...1__ l d· .._ • W 1-. 22 50 · Thyrog·r· sal st d t · • · f l""O ~tutnlta woun s ..............••-···~····· 112.50Cornea, suturing ... - r •• .................~ ··.••"•'"'"'"·'"'""'" ' '' ...... ,;.............. ,...... ~·· . os cy , uc or sinus, exc1s1on o ................ :J1 • 00 · ' Vertebra (except cdccyx) mmlpuli!tlon-.under.. ge!'eral . Tongue, total excis!ofl of (for ma!ignancy) ..... ;.......... 300.00 Corneal; tattooing. ·······-···........:.-...................... 30.00 _ · '. •ne11he1ia ~ith hospttalization end -(!nmol>Jlization· 52.50 .. Tqngue, p~rtia•·exclsion o1 (for ma.lignancy) ................_ 150.00 Corneal transplant (transplant of front surface o 6yeball) -200.~ .. - - - d . . ' ' Tonsill~r tags, excision; ei,ctr:ocoagulation or electro. :CorneaLulcer, electrocauteri:iation Of curettage (scraping) 30..00 - , NOTE: fo~ lslocatlon requiting open o'-erlltfon,. 1he ~axlmu·m - dessication,;_unilateral ....;...............:......~ ....................:. . 22 .50 ..Corelysia.(freeing of adhesions between lens and cornea) l ~.oo payment ·be·twic8"tbe amount shown · · b iIater~I ................. ;.:...... '"-. ....:............. 45.00 Cyclodi~ hermy: · diat hermy·of ci Iiary bod y ...................... 75•00 '' w I t I I will t ( rth t .·-' · · · ab.1W•1 except: · 75.z00 ra :.............. T.ons1·11ect omy, a d en.9.L "dectQmy, or b·otfi.......~.......... """ 5000 · (deta chi ng· c1·1~1ary ·bod y. f.rom sc Iera).... 15000· ~d on, •,, roorrry: ! ..................... . - ._........... • ~ __ ,, • . · Cye Id' o 1a Iys11 • ,RII') ....... ......................:u......-............................................ .;i 7• .., 0 T ua I ti i · f · · · ··75 · 00 C ·ct" · I · ~ ·f :Eaoi ~ . - ·. . ·' .; . - <: • .•. •• ·37 50 .. - ·" :or i>a a nas, ex; s1on_o ~: ...........~ ...............;.!'""""" . • yst, con1un ·~a ' exc111on o ···:•..................................... --.,"O.00 ·~ " 0 '-~ 0 ~ ·~.':.'"- "~··:"'";"" Tr~ch~otomy, (cutting rnto .!Yindpipe) ............;........... ft2;50 o.-~denedomy (cutting away of· tear _gJand)............ 75.0(l ' ... - ·....., . ;. <.: ~~':fiosr · OR THROAT - .. .. ~ • - ...,,,_ ~ Tu~,:&·'!!9.n# "..~ll!t°Cord, excision· C?f.............:....... ~·~ 75'.00· .. Dab-yocyStectomy (cutting·eway .of tear gla!'ld)..:........... is.oo •.&D· .,. . • . · - . .., ....,, .... .. ..- .Tumor:l.'rn~hgnant,..of vocal, cord, excision of: ..... ,~...... T50.00 Dacrycystorhin0stomy (forming· communication between ~~ . . -· : · - ~ · ·' ....auditory • C.na.f<. Incision 1nd ,. . . ·1 Tumor,·: 'malignant, · \focal' · d nose) .................................................. ' · · ..- 112.So - . ·r.ord, excision - ·af with · tear g Ian d an . Abscess, extei'nel 1 1· utt'ng "nto tear sa-·c) ~d I · '" · · · _...~2 50 aryngectomy_ ... t'" 300.00 D t ' osL o·m " 30.00 -'.. .>-·,._ . ·:. .I fl nage , .... ~ ...... ,, .... ,;, ......... ,!,.,,, ... ,.. ~,, .... ,.,, .. ;,.... ,... ~ .. , ~ • ·. , , acryocys Ji V \C I I .... .. , .............. ,,,,, 30.00 · • 4bscess,· external ear, inciafQri·end' drainage................ 22:50 ENDOSC.0PIC PROCEDURES. , Dacryocystotomy (cutting into tear sac) ............................. -~ . ·.Am}>uta,tion~unl!ateral .;,:~.;;:: ..(.. ,.... :......:,............:.... .._ .75.00· .· , ,, ._ ·· , ....,.. ::- • . ,, . . Discissiom Nee'Cfljng·· of lel\s; complete 'procedure ...•.:•••• 112.50 .'". .' . .,. ,· _ J?il~~er~1. "'"'i<""""'"~!.'"."""""'"'":'"'"''"'~"'"• r5~.00 "' BrOl'.'ltho.scopy. (ekamination· of_, windpipe 'by -bronchoECtropion, operation for (repair of eyelid folded . out) ... . 105.q() · ~clsion . of polyp '«? f)Olyp) of euaitory canal- . _ • •cope)-diagl)ostic ............... ,.......... ;......................... 60.00 Entropion; operation for (repair of-eyelid folded iri).. ... .. 105.00 • :, · '.. not requiring hoipltil re$iCfence 22.50 ~ .(operation on:Windpipe- by-bronc~osc9pe)-operati'!'e 75.00 __ Epilation (removal of lashes by electrolysis on10- each . feq~irinjl ~o.·~ltal resi~en.ce .................'.. ,;;...;........... ~1.50 ·~ Cu,lefoscopy (exam1nation of. uterus-. b.y culd6scop~)- "7 50 eye~.d ··~·················"······ ..···::.:......................................... 30.00 , . Et11ctroc1u. , diagnonlc ........ u ~ ... ...b. , ........ ....... . ....... ; ............................ ., • Epit • he1·1oma,· exc1S1oq ' · · ·o f con1unc · ,.1va I ..... ;..,: ..... ;............ .. 112.sobll l ............................. •· · · 1...~....>~ ~.50 .. 5 An. 1 • Id ') . r. ~ • ·~ terii1fion-onllat,ral· . ' afera ... .........................~ ..... .'........ ;. . ·~ ·"" ,,~peratio~~on uterC?S ,y cy OSCO~ -ope.r.at11ie............ ~ 2 .~ 0 E b II I 0f I . • . 112.50 , enuc eat~on or evisceratior:i ........... . .~ ./i E~ostosfs· ·(bony,_outgroU.hi ~xcislon from· !Xtern'lll ·~ /· CystQ.~i>((e~<am_lnatiori of bladder·or ur-eter by cysto•' ye a 1 remove .. # .:- - ·~~...lli.l.~~~ ..-.. ••..;_....................... t! ............. ... -~IJ!: . .# • n \-....... 1mM•·· "' ~".50 ~ . -7.:.L.--•. - -·- ' . men tl:!in ,o- I • ... -.. ar.sc>, · .;;:; .......•.:.. .... ....:.. · n.,...... ~ .,. - ,- '''' -' !':•!!! ' • • • ...................................................................... ,.,,_,, f...h.. _.., • • • - - ~ · !.:....... . .. •••••• • •, ...... ·~ u ..'.... M• " ' " " '. ' " " ' . . . . . . . . . ... . . u ... ; •• , ........ . !...................... ·. 0, or 30~00 0 H .. ;· 0 • . • 0 - . u . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. "'., - • • fE.,............ !!..... .~ ·. .,J • • ...." . . .,. . . . . . . . .. .." " ' " ' " " ' " ' " " ' . ' . • • • 00 " · . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,-;-;;;. •••• • •• ' ".' 0 " "·. . . . . . . . . . . . . !!.... "!........................... . auditory. c.anal ..... :...... , !.''""'":~ ..! """' 75.00 1 . , ·~R!l-diag 11 ~s~ie '.... ;.............-.rr1._......!!.!'"'"'""""""'"'"'....... 91.50 Eyeball1 socket, drev:isio~ ~' 1t:1bse1quent to. original .1, 2.SO· fe"estriltlon, .on• 0r both... sidea (window operat;on' for '~ :w.~fh· u.reteral. t:_•t~.eter1zatiC?n _..... :................:::.:............... · 37~50 - . enuc eation a,n not uu'ring e{lut eation ........... ::-......... ' ~ ,.: d eif ness) •..~:: .. ...........: .............. ,,.,_,............................. .,--oo.00 ·•_ :' Operat1ve-;:ope.rat ion n9t oth erw1se · cIass1 fleCf--{ Eyelid, ptsosis for-each eyelid 75.00 1... op~· od (drooping) of, operation . . 1 ..... l.lbyrfothectomy (cutthlSJ_,,eway, qf rnner _ear) ....:,.,.,.,:. 390.ef~ .. ·- .. tio~· on ~1idd:r. or ur~ter by_ cy.st9sco~e):••••"'!""'"" 62.50 foreign b Y1 relllOVa of, from cornea, scJeta, or con• 7.50 . .a:,.~yrinthot~my (~u.tting •liito. Inner ear)F~ .•;.,:;.........i .... . 225:~ : ~pl;lago~¥ (~xaminaflon .of e.ullet ~Y esophago- . • _ ·. _junctiya; (by s1:1rgical incision oi; magnet)_,.................. ~ ·~llgnant le.,slon, .. resec'tion. from ex.ter:nal· iiuditory .-~~cope) ?111s{lo~t1~ ,"""'. "'"""""""'"""'"'~: ..... ,.......... ;; ....~.... 60.00 . For~ign . body, removal of ·intr!l-ocular (from interior . . ;; . · . - . , · ,c oo· (operation on gUTlet by .esophagoscope) operative...... - 75.00 - of ·eye) ...........-.·............... :....._...... .,. ..................:................ 150.0Q' 75 1 ,,. _ M:~1d~~t~~;;"t;~;·:~;:·t;~;h:A~i·d~~;.::~i;~i~::;.~;~·~ ::::::::~:· l'so:@ ' ·.Gas~rosc9py_· (~xamin.atlon ~f st~mach by ~~~!rq.s.c!J>e~ ~ Glaucoma, · operative proc~durea (except paracentesia · _. 150 00 ' i> ... 'J • .. - '-: • ·• ; . ..'- . . · ra.d!cal ..: .. ......... . , ~V!'tngot~my (cU!f•~tJ fnto ear df!u~)1 . . .. ,.. ...... ~"":·:1,•!:"~f.; 2~:~0 . llr,yng95c:opy;(exal'1inat[on of .larynx l)y larY,ngoscop~f' . ~i.n~) for ....................... '. .' .........,........................ ;....M .....~. ·- 3.0.00 _, .' 'ii• 'i -_ ,}~11lcu [ectomv '(cti! in'g ·O .!At of:~~P,!'(t! ~f ln.ner; ear)...... 7~ 00 "diasn.ostic-:~. :................... ;... :.... ~...........':.•:::... ,. ......,.,.... ;.l.:... '22,50 ' Gll!Uc:Oma,· air infecticm or, Irrigation for ...........~~·:.......... 15.00 - ·· ·· •.. : Otoplastt-··(plai!lc· op1r'itio11 · f~r "prq!rud~n-q.:,ear~>· .:~ (oper!lfi~n -on latynx ·by lar~ngo$t_o))e) op.er~tive.. ...... 15.oo Hordeolum'(stye) operation for ............................ ~......... 15.QO 1 ·· ·- ··• ·•'" '"' ••••, .-..... ~ ............. ,,. ' ·'i ·······••'"•••• " "5 ·- for I..::! • 37-•50 .· lrfdectomy (removal of iris) ··~·· ' ...············••••••• ··· ; • · ---• • • • .... ~ •< • .... , '·:\.• . . . . ""ach"ear· w ... •.. .... ;~··••••••• ~ •••• 1 . _, 00 -~~-u1opsy: ....................................................... :................ -..•••••••••••"······· ~ 150•00 ·.' ·~- · , Pllcotomy.. (C.li~ihg.~of, pqsteri~r'.fold of .~r."·dr11nl)....~ .... , ~60 Ofos,:opy;. for removal-· of foreign 6ody, e?<cept wax 'ridotomy (incision into iris) ................~ ..:., ................ ,...... .: 150.00 ·• Slt·~·I ..11> • m9, • bllf ·11;.;:.. · f · - ~~ 1 nuuu ~••i'J""' · • 50.i..,,, ~ from e"r1 ·· '"" · .1s.·oo· lridencleis.is: stretching of iris., (independent procedure).. 150;00· . ;- ..., , ·· ~ ~ .'J• " JI Yll 0 ~UIJ ii I ter~• I •••-t.-.. .• '!(U _ . . i:;: .. ,,,,,,,,, .. ,,, , , , , ~• ••• f• nu, ... ,, .. ~ , .. ,n-~u•ntt•~ ·· '~·· ·u•-n•..:."'''~ • ' < .' ~ · • • •1· " blfater-'al · · . ;' · ·' . · 300··00 ·, ~&rifone~copy·· (examination 'of lin.fng: of th'& -abcfomen · • · --lridodiafys1s of ...• ;. ' '75.00· • '. · ~ . . ~. .,.. Y ·• lllllttlNlltll lllllt~lll lllllll •b ~ ~ II ., • (separation f I f iris~ from ifs· attach!J'el'lts) ~ • . •:;Jympenofooiy,· (cutting lnto ear ctr.Um).:•.:;............~;:·. ::w. 22.so-. : ·y perl.toneosco.p&) ~iagrto~.tic .......... :..... :....:...............:• 60.00 t s, exc1s1on ~ es10.n o ............~ .....................:.....:....... .150.00, ~ . !. 'NOsE .· -" '· · ·~ . (operation on lining of 1ha abdomen by peritonec>! . '.' lrls1. rer;>alr of pr.ol~ps~ .(dropped) with , auture .... of • ei1, 1•: • -; 1; • .. ·; , ' ", --......~ • I ·~ , 1·c0 pe)'_. ~1?8f8 · · t'" · -- · ,. ' ,· 75 · I'OO-·' • perforated• -lera·· • ' · :""· , ~r~ ~ n·~--·i •lhcl•!on and- Clr•JJ1•9•- tt1 • ' '.. ., _, .;• IY81 U•u•h~H"•'"'"''Ufttt1 i....!_t•••fHH ~U 1 UU••••H• ~ N : u .. : •.! ' \!:!_•;••nt•u•:•11u1uu ~: " ~ '~•• UUUUUHt• ··-nat ,.qu1r1n9 :hospitlf·l81i~.......:...:.,:..............· 22;50 P~ost~!8cto_my, . transuret~ral (remoy~I of: pros!at~ thru _-· Iris~ '1'~nsfix1on. of; lrls~bO~ (repair of bulg~g lris).... 150.00. . ~ 'f911utt111g, hoipttll r•aielente'":::.~: ...~ ....:....1;1 .........~- .S-7. ~ . ~: ~· cyst~pe) ~ .. ····:'"··:•:·,·1;'""' 0'. ""~":•~:" ··:·•··...... :........!.. . ,1~.ob ~~rat~t9my, ~mptet~ .~ . ~rti1l ·(1:ernc:iva~;of ~ ... . -1~00 : ; ,7•. :ii1~:''n"'•'• .:.1. ..• .:.:.'..~ ·pu°"n:.&ur'e ·' of -' • ~ ... . ·' .. ·~ .\"''. ,.,..ro" :Proct~y- {examenatioo ~ remt.m: ~J . proctcS~) .. ~-· - . k'.-rllfophisty, comeeL· tr1~lint · (pl..1tlc: operat&m ::an · · . ~·..., 1 .rrut'." ' t _a llP;• >~1:.·. "' -·. . diahnostlA . .... ,! '''''''"''"'""'" ·. .. ''(•t•t.. · · .....-..-................... ,.. -- - · ~s· "" . . ~.....,...,-........1.............. ~ ~ n ~~ -. iii ~ i )ri.."t'1 .......1,,"fi ·,'. tt "t'•, •·, . ,, tt............ ~ - . ""' ,... ............ . . -• ..n.,,.l:.1t 3" r•._ .....,.,, 1 -UV. - 'COfnea).. ............u • ._t ..... ... .." ... I.• ~• :- ' "'~.1f~'u !Jr~· on-:-ur:- •1ara ,, ....... ~.. ,,~.~ .. 1o ....!:,.. i ...~ ,~-:-. ' • (operation.1 re'.'ctunf by~ pc~oee) pperatlv•<.;,,.· . · 37.50 · -Ke •totom.,.i;(i:· ... ·-~J.~ _..,. _, ·" "'.:,' / ·r . 3Q:;M,;. ·, ~ . . 1 .blla•tfal .J , . . ~ .....' A51JO R 'h' ~ .. . ~ ~ l •.....r. •tc' ·;1 . t....:it· _..... .. .. .. ~ , ~~ , . .,...,"'"• . ....... n.., ....................................."... 'tAl!V : . - · :·: • ..1 •i.,.,, , ,, ,:-. .., ~"· •.';'"'"'lf:.:1•' rf'"''' 1' ' " ..; '.i· · • - . ,. . . ~~~~y, ·-~ rem~~. i,v r·. ., ~!l~11n~u.rQJ n~.....,.... '-1S.OO- .l.iCttmal duct, Cliluatton of {enrarging of tefr d~~. ';. · . -SO m·· ·· ~ . ~lltixl1 (!fo., bl~-1•~e>.auft~lutt0n'4nlt..... ~1... .... ~.SO: .,, $lg"1G'dolC!:iPv·: C•><•n:i1n•) Jqn.. of :•Jower .~fon __:by. atgi .: .- ·, ... • .. ... v · ..,. . • :. . ~ · · \: ..~ ' ~-,. · ' ·--;~ N· • , 1 . "' 00 . ; •• " . . ; . . ... . . . . . . . . . . ·~ :·~ 225~99· '.:·~~~;:;~~f_,;~~~~h·b.v:~·~~;~·~~~)"6i;~~'ii~:a:·.::::::::::·::·. :~~g. Gl~~C::~~i~;> ~~fi·~·;;;;;;~'t~~··~~~'d~i~:.. ~~;;~~~~'i~·~i;·(;p: -, ..· · 11 1 • 1 I • ·._ ., •• I • r <. I I t • 0" .i.:. ·~,.~..~ .i:'· '·~:·"u~:··~ ~(~~~°!':P.,.~ 6! "· <i\ ·,., • • "'· ·1 �\ .,. \ WHO IS COVERED : ~ospital ro9il and.hoard Wives and .unmarried _ehll· dFen under 19: adop&ed e-.iidren and stepchildren: dependent parents of.Seafareni. Se'afarers OD dlsabJlltj·pen• 1lon. · · - BENEFITS I 1 I / " . and board. Puments eontlnae for u Joq u hospltalbed. •BH.lc 1eatline. reqalrem~nf," • l ' . 4See note llelowt) Doclor calls .: ii HIJil•I ~' WIYea and Wimarrled ehlldrea, ander 19: adopted ehll· m'en i!iiad 1teJlchUctrea:·:· de- ' ·penden' parents of Seafarers. Seafaren . on dlnllWtJ,j,,en~ ' llon. . ' Conn eost of anesthesias, labor1do1'7 and s-rays while eontined In Jioepltal. · Alsci eo11en emel'&'enei room treatment. Wini ud, UllWTletl ehll- · ilren . . . ~"-1illdren;, ._d e.,_ penden& P1i.'enu of Seafarers. ·Seafarera on . dlsabllH1-peii.- 11oni-" .. -:,. ..._ , . ' 'S1rgical ,,.,, ' • M pell' · rill& ..for • ma:dlinmi ' .•f ,11 · dQa.' '- . WIYea and ~~eil 'el.II-- · ~· · uiader. Jt:/ado'~ .i:lill· ·. dl't!il and' 1Jepeblldrenf de- ;ien~eJ!I ~'ti of S~~~ni. - Seafareni on dlsallWtJ-pen·' 1lon. ' · mm ~... filed Wltli Welfara Plan JIO& later Uwa lU ••11 after 1ur1e17 ..or·-1tar1e'fa'olll hol.PitJI. , . . .. .- ' . ~ - ll'!ll'Sieal sehedaJe. Pa1ments eoatlnae for entire period of dlsablllt:r. . ' , ,/ ' - -~ ~ " ·<t I .1 . "'' 1I In non-sur1le1l eases, benefit paid durlnc period dependent Is hoepltalbed. • ,,,... <. \ Pa,men& for each lllrl.h; dup. llca&e P•JJDent. fer dapUoate bkths. "· " ' • '' ..... . : .. .. Free n·e esamlna· tlcins and, e7e1l11H1 All Seaf1ren. " - •.!erJ .,aua~le FaeDHle• *- ;,e_ars.·. r .. • .... , \ FaelllUa aYallallle la all SM ~rtl. _' .. .,. ....; ,.-- . . - ·~ ., ·_ '· fvnlalled a.Jor'perUcin of 111pJ1Gn to JllllMllC. -~YI- ealendl1' 1e1r. · ...,. All Seafarers under SS and eblldreD of Seafare~ Cllil· . dren .ol deeeued, ePclble siafaren, · .. / .Co;Yen 1n:r ·eoane a& ._,. 10'eredlted eollece: ean lie U• tended for :craduate l&ad7 If & 1eU. no& 1lleCI 1111: . I awarded 11nnaal17, ne· reRned' for .S eafarer. S8,lff- oYer a. ;:.:.foar;rear period. -, ~atlme r~ufre~ent; ' -.iW. Fiie cum one 1ear ol birth. .Fiie marrlia'e Ueente, birth eerU· · fleate witla namea _ .. ol;-JMtla pu enu. . ._, I • Child mut -.lie '-born In ·Uni&ed S&atel, Puerto JUeo, or Uae Vlrcln • 1111nu._ , . J anilable ID Sip portl where ·~ eeliteria Ire maintained. · ; , ·~ . · •au1e se.bae rqalremol~ONL~. . """" ~· · H ••11 ullOre_oa Ulftlq 1114o ' " . '.lbree 1eara' dlaehar1e1 lnehullal' •baslo 1e1tlme re41alrement .- f• Seafarer'. appblnc or f'a&ber •f . eblld -· applJlnc: tramerlp& from ' Ju& sehooli ·collece entruce uua: . Jdten ot reference. 'I< • Special __.,,.. • ~ 1t1•ip•11I- . ..... I Special al.. neen- · ·~·aa17 for reeonr:r not provided b7 hoepUal. . .. i BenefH ·proylded _ npoa · lip. pronl ·b:J ..tnutees after Im• n1 of need. -~ \ I. ...,_, ...i Senie~ -Um• reculremaL : -.... •Buie ·---· I,._ . \ \ . •Jlalie_atDie recUrellllen& ONLY. I "-•P. port - ~IJl..,.fona ~ ~afl!rer. ~ ID . mod SIU poda. .I - . r BenellelarJ eard man lie oD ftJe. ... 'ap.tical For '.&epeliO~a: Notariled afflda'fl& 1Ja~q 1111Plio1i' ier .aU el pre~ · yl... qte"4lir ~-. .' . ·•Basie seatlme reqairtmenL Coyeni deatlp, an:rwhere. . F,or •epeHut1pareat1: J'Ue PAJallle for nr1e11 ID ·hO.pitaJ or-Jn doetor'1 offlee. . An1 beneflela17 named b7 Seafarer, / ; ... •Ba.ie MaternJly • I·< ·;> J. . • "·... Thll la In 1ddltleli to hospital eztrq ~J!.'fltl dependen& inlllt be eoilllled In JaotpHal. In .1ur1lea1 · ease•• henefH paid up to date or 1nrce17. / '. . 1 i h - Fite· dlseharre 1howln1 U 1ean aeatlme (at- least· 4,380 da71l' OD 11hlJ111 for which SIU ,famished erememllers: medical . allstrad 1tathi&' "no& fl& for dut1 perma~ nently.'' I ' -~ -"Ult &o- $Sot mm·••• ••~ sp~elfted ra f35 weekl:r: also ell· iithle for other bene• .fits whe!e 8,PPli· •cable, , •Basie seatime requirement f I Clalin v - ' For ~••opted eldldft•: Jrlle adop. U.oa papen wHJa _P ia• .etflee. . ~ : 1'Jl!ler ~1: ·,1ctoP!ed"'e~1- rerardleu of ace. - Fl!e euollment eard. •airlaSe U. eeme an• ltlrtll eenineate wltla ••ma of lieela .-n11t.. MUhnam ., I trans.,....., ~ at "'$i7.H Heh. ELIGIBILITY t ~, \ All totall:r disabled Seafarer. ·- \" ,• ·-Blocul,_ , . lra1sf11io11 . ' TERMS OF BE_NEFITS BENEFITS - • ' ,.. " ,.••.•• I ' $15 per /da1 room : Wives and married ehD· " · o\etaal eharci!I aji to 'ti~ u1ider 19: adopted ehll- . " fZff/ for·-·11nt 11 dren and l&epeblldren: dedaJ•:· U.ereafter ap pendent puentl of. Seafarer.. to anOO.er · $ZOO, Seafaieni · on dlnbllltJ-pea.; : (Miidmam HID!• -alon. ospital ·eitr:as , • WHO IS COVERED Disa•ililf· ', " EUG iB ILITY TERMS OF BENEFITS '- \ '. '· . Ho- ~ uprradin&' tralnlnc: also enkJ -. kalnlnc· -for new· \ ', ·]1P.cradinl' tr11nhf1 procr~ aiid ent17 tralnlni la nriou portl. -., life~& •Basie seat.bne requirement ONLY, · exeep& for enkJ trallilftl', .. I '' / ._,:: ' '' \ morie ..~ ;. •cu1ar .1 _\ • . ' ·, • ..- ·, r.nw ,_ · · 1i .e~~* &e Se"ilfu~ . . . •OIC,.:itaue.u. ' ~' . . ... .::-.. ~~-· ..... '.:\ - ~~ . ��. . . , = , r . ' . fwciullt ....,. . .f , ... ~ ~~ / ..,.tton. . . _. . . . . . . '"° Nerve Injection• when done for · othe; than surgical · mCdlloll of ., eltdroauttrlatlon._ 17.50 anesthesia, Oimit of 3 Injections), except no payment• : IDfltncllt; '9Jrieile, ~ will be made when done for. dental procedures, 112.50 Incision and Dr1ln1ge, Debrldement. or Removal of foreign bodies requiring hospital residence..............:. 37.50 (lrdvoiafe1 ,.,.., •Df '(ftmllt) lncftPtndent proCedure•• · 112.50 1pra1.,ed ankles or prurit~s . anl... .........~·:............... each -37.50 15.00 Neurolyals (freeing of nerve, or transposition of)......:.... . 112.50 not requiring hospital residence ..........,...:....:........., .... .. VretfwPR'a..Y, pllitta ~tori on Urttht1; lncludlno Occipital nerve, evulsion (separating) of........................ .. 60.00 h~dlli . ot epfllfldl111, eompltt• procedure...""" t.12.50 NOTEs Pl1r~nic nerve, transettion (dividing ·in two) of............... . 37.50 Urtthftlrm.PY (~uture, of yrtthral wound ~fury)..,..... 75.00 - 1. Where debrfdement and suturing both subscribed to, pay .l?oth fees. / Retrogasserlan neuretomy (cutting of nerve) for trigeUrtthroitomv (cutting Into urethr•) Independent pro1 eec:luN •••••••••'"'''";,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 75.00 minal neuralgia (tic douloureux) ............~ ........................ 300.00 2. Removal of bone plates or pins except removal of Spinal nerve roots, transection (dividing in two) of........ 300.00 Urethrotomy (cutting Into urethr1) opH . oper~tfon, traction pins or other traction appliances (as this ·11 always 1 separate an~ distinct procedure).., ....... 37.50 i Sympathectomies (cutting of · sympathetic ·nerve) of . 75.00 cervical areas-unilateral .............................................. 150.00 · JOINTS -"bilateral .................................................. 255.00 urethra 1nCl..v1gln1) closure of ...........~ ..........;............. 150.00 . 1 , Sympathectomies (cutting of sympathetic nerve) of ~ Uterua,,cuttlng operitlon on thf~ ~gan ind fta 1ppend· Arthrectomy-pay 1rthrodesi1 fH. -, dorsal, lumbar, sacral areas-unilateral......................... 225.00 _, age• with 1bdomln1I appr01ch (unle11 otherwise Arthrodesia (fusing of folnt, operative ankylosls with or bilateral.. .................... :... 300.00 1pecJfJ1d In_ schedule) ...............;.. ,................ ,................. 150.00 ,,..• without tendon transplant) Vagina, recoriatr.ucJlon of congenital deformity........ ,.. ! .. 112.50 Ankle or ankle and. foot .............................: ................. .. 187.50 Trigeminal ner-vl!!, transection (dividing in two) of............ 300.-0Q.., Vaginal septum, excision of............................................ .. 37.50 Elbow ........................;:••...•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••.•• ~ •••••••••••• 187.50 , Vagotomy (cutting of vagus nerve in stomach)................ 150.00 Varicocele, e~cllfbn of (removal Qf., varicose swelling Finger, one or more folnta ............. :......:........................ . 112.50 Vestibular nerve, transection (dividing in two) of............ 300.00 · of apermatic cord)-1.tnilateral .................................... .. 75.00 Foot or ankle and foot ...............................:................:.. . 187.50 OBSTETRICAL PROCEDURES · ~ btlate,al ...................................... .. . 112.50 Hip ...•.•.•••••.•.•••...• .-.•..•••.•....••••.••••••.•••••.••.•••••.•••••••••.••••.•••• 225.00 Delivery ~f child or children.............................................. 100.00 187.50 Vasectomy {removal of VII deferens)-unilateral ........... . 30.00 Knee •••.••••••••••••••••••• .'•••••.••••.••••• : •.••••••••••.•••••••••••••••••.••-•.•••• Shoulder ...................................................::::.................. . 187.50 Caesarean section, Including delivery.......................... '-'-.. 15o.oq • bilateral.. ........... . 45.00 Spi.ne, Including aacrolliac,. except ~oc:_cyx.................. .. 225.00 Abdo.hinal operation for extra·u.terine or ectopii:: Vasotom.y {cutting qf v11 deferens) or ligation. (one or pregnancy ...................................................................... 150.oc; Wrist ............................................................................ .. 187.50 , both aldes-independent..procedure)-unilater_al ........ .. 2~.50 Miscarriage ........................................ .".:...... :-: .. 37.50 functional -restoration of · bilateral : .......... . 97.50 Anthroplasty (reconstruttion, NOTE: This fee payable wh.ere fhere is a surgical~y induced or 1 Ventrofixatlon. (flx1tion of uterus-hysteropexy).... .",...... .. 150.00 Joint with or without bone or fascia I graft) spontaneous miscarriage or abortion. · Ankle, or foot and ankle................................................. 225.00 VeJltroauspenslon (suspension of uterus) ....................... .. 150.00 : If there is a spontaneous abortion or miscarriage, surgical Elbow ........................................................... , .... :· ............. · 225.00 Vesic:ulectomy;(re!1'0v~I of seminal vealcle)-unllateral.. .. 150.00 • · manipulation may be presumed. Finger, Including met11carpal-phalangeal f~int......each 112.50 · . · _. bilateral.. .. .. 225.00 When there is a premature birth whether alive or not, pay Foot, or ankle and foot ..................:...................., .......... :. 225.00 Vulvectomy {removal ofwlva)-partlal ·.......................... .. 75.00 delivery, fee. ' . 't 262 .50 H.ip ........................................ ;......................................... ~ complete ......................... 112.50 Knee (except semi-lunar. cartilage) ........ ;-..................... ,~25.00 PARACEtuESIS radical, including r-eglo.nal lyry1ph nOdes .............. ....... .. 187.50 Shoulder ............. ,............_................................................ 225.00 Tapping (of abdomen, che~t( bladder other than catJieSpine (including intervertebral disc operations)............ 225.00 terization ear drum, hydrocele, joint, or bone) ........... . 22.50· • GLANDS Tempero-mandibular .................................... :................. ·187.50 Eye (anterior chamber for inflammatory exudate or 9'MPH GLAND.S· · . • Toes, including metatarso-phalangeal joint.::.:....:..each 112.50 glaucoma) ............................................................... . 30.00 \!lrist ....._. ................................... :...................................... 225.00 Ex_r;ision of lymph. n~de for diagnosis or biopsy.......... 20.00 Spine lymphadene~to.my, radical, upper neck or axillaArthrotoiny (incltlon Into Joint-independent procedu e . Simple spinal puncture ........................................... . 22.50 unllateral . ...................... :~...................... :..................... 150.00 -with exploration and drainage or'removal of loose or Myelography, spinal puncture for (exclusive of · , : .bilater.J: · ...: ..:......... '.:..... :.................... :.....::................ :. 187.50 foreign body) X·rays) ................................................................ 45.00 Ankle .......... ;................................................................... 112.50 Lymphadenectomy, radical, cervic.,I or groin- . l?neumoencephalography, spinal puncture for Elbow ..................................................-r. ............. 7 ........ . 112.50 uriilat~r:.aJ . ............. :~ ..................... .'...:,....................... .. 187.50 (exclusive of X·rays) ..................,. ...................... . 45.00 / . Finger .................................:...:......:......................... each 37.50 Ventricle · · bilate:ral· .................................................................. :... 225.00 Foot (including bunionectomy) ..................................... . 75.00 Ventriculography, including drill ·.tap or tapa . Simple excl•ion of complete lymph node for tubercuHand, ................................ ~ .......................................... .. .75.00 (exclusive of X·rays)..;1 ................................ :...... . 75.00 , 1 lo~is, etc. ........................................................... :........ 75.00 Hip ................. :......................................... :.................... .. 112.50 ., Mlrilmar:y Glands-See Breast · . · . PILONIDAL CYST OR SIN.US Kne! (except. s_emi-luhar. ~artilage) ............... ;............. .. 112.50 • .. ·-._ t • Semi-tuner cartilage excision ....................................... . 150.00 Excision (removal) of............................................. ,........... .. 75.00 SAi.i~ARY GLANDS .... )... :.:................:............. ;....:::............:... :...... .. 112.50 Shoulder P1rotid abscess, drainage of......................... :............... . 37 50 ,., PLASTIC OPERATIONS 1Parotid gland, 'removal of ....................... ,..........~ .....-.... 112:50 . · Tempero-mandibular ....................... :........ ::.................. .. 112.50 Toes .........................................,..................:.............each 37.50 ythere the operation is described ~s being done ·in Parotld tumor, removal of, benign ...... ~ ..................... .. ll 2•50 Wrist ......., ......... ,..: ;:; ................................~ ........ -.:>··· .. ···· .. _ 1~2.50 . . multiple '. stages only one fee will be allowed for the Parotid tumor, removal of, mixed or ·malignant........ .. l50.00 52.50. Ma.l'llpulation of foint un~er j1ner1I Hestllesi• disloca· · complete procedure.. . _ Ranula {retention cyst of mo.uth) excision of............... . . Anoplasty (plastic operation for imperforate anus or · Salivary ffstula (abnormal opening ·or tract) closure of 75.oo-5 tions excluded, including application, of cast or traction . stricture) .........................: .................................. ,............. 150.00 Sla_lolithotomy (removal of salivary calculus)............ .. 37.50 .· · Ankle .........................................................:....., ............. .. 37.50 Elbow ..................... :........................., ........:................... .. 37.50 Cleft Palat~Palatoplasty-(plastic operation f~r deft palate) SUbmaxillary gland, excision of .....................:............. . .75.00 . I ,Hip .. :........................... ,..... i ............................................. 37.50 one stage operation........................................................ 150.00 THYROID AND OTHER ENDOCRINE GLA~DS Knee •••.• ,••.•.•••••••.•••••••.•••••..••••••••.•\·•••••.••• ~ •.•••••.•..•••••••••••.•• 37.50 tWo stage operation ...........; .................................,........ 187.50 , Sh~ulder ........................................................................ .. 37.So GOllRE . . . with harelip operJtion ................................... :................ 262.50 Wrist "?.'"'''"'''"; ...... : .......'; ...... :.; ................................... .. 37.50 · Ear.....Otoplaaty (plastic repair-for protruc;ling ears) Hef!1ithyroldectomy (removal of part of thyroid):.-.......... 150.0d Spine (with hospitalizatlon and lmmoblliz~tion).....:... . 52.50 · each ear.................... :.., ..... ::............................................ 75.00 lsthmectomy (removal of isthmus of thyroid) ............. : · 15(1.00 1 Club foot (with-application of cast)...................... initial 15.00 1 ligation (tv.ing off) . of thyroid arteries ·not followed Otoplasty (plastic reconstruction of ear with graft · / . subsequent . 15.00 by thyroldectomy-. · ( . , . · of akin or cartilage) .................................. each ear 150.00 . maximum either foot }50.00 Epispa_dias . (plastic operation on urethra) complete o'ne or more at one operatiOn................................ 75.00 ·or. mor.e stage operation;-.."::-........................... 112.50 Paracentesis .. ,....: ..................................:.:.......................... . 22.50 procedure ..............>. ..... , ....................., ............... . ... . ; ....... 112.50 lapsuloplasty_;Pay arthri:>plasty.'.fee .Re~oval G_if ·adeno.m.a..or benign tumor of thyroid Eyelid-Operation for ectropion (repair of eyelid .folded . ,1 no payment. for X:ray treatment of thyroid).......... 150.00 Capsulotomy-Pey ,arthrofo~y fee out) .................. ;.,.................. ;......................................... ~ _105.00 .. . I ~ ' lhyrold, r~mnant, .eicclsion of ........ ,.................. ;.;z:...... 150.00 Operation-for entropion (repair of eyelid·folded in) 105.00 LIGAMENTS AND TENDONS <Thyroid,-removal. of., c~mplete or sub-total .(complete . . . .,·Ptsosis (correction of drooping eyelid) operation ,,. Pr~du~it) J~~l.udlng ligation of thyroid arteries, Achilles.tendon, lengthenii{g or shortening.:.:................ .. 75.00 ' comi>Jete, each eyelid ..........,................................ .. 7~.00 to be ,treated aa one operation ........ ;................ ~ ...... ,, 225.00 Bakers cys(, ex_clsiorr of.:........................ ;.......................... . 75.00 Fatty tissue,' removal of excess .....................~ ................... . 7:J.00 Adren1lectomy, partial or total (removal of part or . Ganglion (£Yst "of tendon sheath) excision of................. . 3l.50 feet, ·webbing of (syndactylism) ........................ each foot 75.00 of adrenal gland) ~ ........................:........................ 300.00 ligaments ancJ tendons, cutt{!!g or (ransplant-single .... .. 75.00\ with· skin grafting .........: ............. ~ ............................. .. 112.50 Carotid body tumor, excision_of.. ~ ......... .-..., ....:.......... , 15Q.OO . 111ultiple.• 112.50 Grafts (complete procedure) Hypophysecto~y '(removal of hypophysis) ............. :.... , 300.00 Suture of avulsed (torn ·away) tendon ·to skeletal attach• ' Arterial (see ARTERIES. & VEINS) .Pat~thyroide.ctomy_ hmoval o~ para thyroids).......;.... 2~5.00 -ment-=single· ... :.::~~ ...........: ..........................-................. . 75.00 Bone (obtaining bone graft material from another ·-Plnealectoniy (removal of' pineal body)...............~......... 300.00 Synovltl~, 1te~oslng (r~le~s' of ~ontracted t endo.n sheath) 75.00 part of 6ody) .........................,.................................... 37.50 1 1 .. ............ 52.50 Tliymectomy (rem0val of thymus gfand)...................:.. 225.00 Tendon, suturing of-single ................................. ·Skin-not more than··2· square inches............................ 37.50 , __r''.JJ.", "i . multiP.I• .. ~ .... :~·.......... ~............. ~.!..... .:... · 75.00 . 2 to 25 aquar~ inches........................................ 75.00 ,75.00 . T~notomy (cutting of tendon)-single -.:: ..........: ..:............ .. • HEART OR CARDIAC · 25 to 50 square inches........................................ 150.00 . ., _multiple-: ......................... .. 112.50 50 to 100 square inches...................................... 225.00 Angiogram; ·cutting op·eratlon for exposure of vessel.... . 37.50 or stenosing aynovitis (r~lease of conTrigger finger, Over 100 square inches ....:................................... 300.00 AQrta, coarctation of, correction of ................................. 300.00 tracted tenaon sheath)...., .............................................. . 75.00 Tul:fe graft ...............~ ..... ,...:.......... ,............................':.... · 225.00 Arteriogram, cu~ing OR.~ratlon' for exposvre· of .vessel.. . 37.50 . I . NOTE: Where scar tiss~e, ulcerations, tumors etc. are · Cerdlorihapy (suture of heart wound· or injury)............ - 3.00.00 NOTE: Club foot open operations · are payable under '"Cutting removed and skin grafting necessary after these proli:ito Joint"-~37.5Q plus cutting Operation 00 tendon--$75 Cardlotomy 1 (cutting Into heart) with. exploration or cedures, two fees are payable. · · -ceach foot) · . removal o'~ foreign l>Ody.:................ -............................ 300.00 Hands, webbing of (syndactylism) .................. each hand 75.00 ' C.theteFfz1tion of -heart .(independent complete . pro· ' with skil'! grafting. .......: ................................................. . 112.50 ' cede.ire) .. : ... :.. :..........\·.......................... :.........................:. • 75.po• , MUSCLES, AND FAS~IA _ Harelip-unilateral ..................:......................................... .. 112.50 Coniini.s.sur~io'my (oper,atlon on valve of heotr!)................ 300.00 , Biopsy ................; ........................................................... :.., .• 37.50 bilateral ................-:: .................................... ~ ...... .. 150,00 Conge~ltal'. defects, correctJ.~n;·oL such a, patent ductu1 DiiP,hragm 'rupture, iutu~e of (transthora~ic ~ppr~ach) . .... 300.00 combined with palatop!as)' ............................ .. 262.50 . . (abdomln~I approach) :....... 187.50 . •rterlosls, · (Oar.ctatlon ,of •ort1, plllmonary stenosls.... . 300.00 Hypospadias , (plasfl.c operation on urethra) compl~te Patent ductus aritfriosla, ·correctfoii of:............................. 3d0.00 ..Oupuytren'I Contracture ·(hand).....................:..each hand'-· 75.00 p:-ocedure ......................... ~ ··················· ......~ ................... . 112.50 PerlcardleGtQmy (operation on pericardium of heart)...... 300.00 Fasciotomy. (cutting ·of fasc.ia) ...........:...........~.:...~.: .......... .. _75.00 Nose-Rhlnoplasty-all reconstruCtion operations ........... . 75.00 My01ThaphY (suture of. mu,cle)pf quadriceps or .biceps . 75.00 Otc>plasty (f>la'stic repair-for protruding ears) ....each ear ' 75.00 . Pericardloeenteili Cpun~ure pf ·pericirdia~ apace for .,. ispiratlon) ....,..... ,, ......,................. ,.................................. , _22.SO Scatenotomy (cutting of scalenus muscle in,neck with or Otoplasty fPlas1ic reconstruction of ..oear with graft of ' · Perfcl!ralotorny (~uttlng Into peric1trdlum of heartrwit~ wltfiout r~sectfon of cervical rlb)-unilat•r~I. ................ 112.50 skin or cartilage)..........:.... :.... :......................... each ear- 150.00 · , 'i•xploration, Clralnage•or removal of foreign body.. ;..... 300.00 • 1 bllattre1:........:........ 150.00 Palatoplasty-(plastic operation fo~ cleft palate) .. • · f · \ Sternotleid9J11astoid muscle, cutting .of'............. ~· 112.50 one stage ,operation .........................,................ ,........:.. . 150.00_ ·PuIm.on1'ry ateri.0111~,correctlon o .............. ?. ................. ~.... 300•00 · ... • • ~. tJ.)-o ti f ' ·1 ,/ ............ • "" V1lvul9cfomy:(9peratlon on valve of heart).................:.... 300.00 · ·•0 rt•co 11 is,,,..,. nee~ pera on or........~; ....... e............... . 1l2'~5o two' stage operation ..................................................... .. -187.50 . Wal.,.•I t (I nc;s9f'!_O II f valvi>"of heart) ............................ · /for with harelip oper.ation ............................................ u .. . . 2~2~0 . .. .... oomy ·. .,'200.00 , Wry neck (torticollis)--operation • , ....,....\ .....................: .• 112;50 . Rhinoplastv, (pfistic operation on r:iose) complete pro-· . · · ·· . ",, HiRNIA · . ... · \ . NERVES · cedur.e ............................................................................. . · Herni9to:nl~hernfcirrflapy.:'.ht'rnlopl~sty >- -:_ • ~ Brachlal prexus, exploration of Q.ndepe~ent prOc:eCfl.!r~) 225.00 Scar tissue, excision of .......:.... :.................................. :...... 1lngle-lngulnaJr femorJSI, umt>lllcal, ventral or Jnclsion · 150.00 ,. Gangjlon Jofeetlons whttn' done for other· t~an 1urgtcal Skin, correction C!f contracture, without 'grafting.............. ~lhlteral-lnguln1I, or 'femoral.. ............:.............. ~ .. ~....~ 187.50 ·~~e1ia-(limlt of~>~· ................... 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Title A name given to the resource November 1960 Description An account of the resource Headlines: RED OIL $ CRACK US-RUNAWAY TIES CORSAIR CRASH KILLS 5 SEAFARERS SIU WINS OT FOR SEA REFUELING IMWU TIES UP RUNAWAY SHIPS; INJUNCTION DENIED GOV’T PRESSURES NLRB TO RULE FOR RUNAWAYS SIU DEFEATS HOFFA AGAIN IN SAN JUAN OWNERS FOUL UP SHIP; SKIPPER TAKES THE RAP SIU HALLS WILL SERVE THANKSGIVING DAY DINNERS BOSSES LAID HARD WORK AS UNEMPLOYMENT RISES FACT FINDERS’ REPORT ON RAIL TUG DISPUTE EXPECTED NEXT MONTH IBU JERSEY HOME NEARS COMPLETION FERRYBOAT EMPLOYEES STEINBERENNER REPS MEET IN DETROIT TO PROPOSE WORK RULES URGE EARLY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PENSION LIST NEARS 200 – MARK ATLANTIC FISHERMEN NOW KICKING OFF NEW PROGRAMS FOR UNION, INDUSTRY 40-56% WAGE INCREASES, FRINGE BENEFIT GAINS WON WAGE PARLEY NETS 7% HIKE FOR MFOW, MCS, SUP MEMBERS JAY KAY EMPLOYEES CHOOSE STEWARDS FOLLOWING SIU’S ELECTION VICTORY MA PLANS FOR SECOND ATOMIC SHIP CITY MAY BID FOR MANHATTAN BEACH Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/1960 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXII, No. 19  1960 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/9bb1e358a1bb150208840c68ed113388.PDF 3ea4ad4c5efb5c90f7f85cfafad5867b PDF Text Text SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC,.GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO OPTICAL PLAN EXTENDED TO SIU FAMILIES -Story On Page 3 Wheat Exports Spark Shipping Story On Page 2 .|j I# Blood Bank in Philadelphia gets off to tiOSy l/OCS f F• good start as first donor group waits its turn at Red Cross center. On standby (1-r) are Seafarers Y. L. Somani, 8. Conigliero, E. Cabral, P. Laurer and J. Flood. That's G. Hansen on the table (rear). Man in front is not identified. MTD Unions Protest Shutdown Threat At NY's Army Terminal -Story On Page 3 IV: f Seafarers on Orion Star discuss trip during •"/ VUF Myain» ship's payoff at New York before it headed out on year's Far East run. With SIU patrolman E. B. McAuley (stand­ ing, 1-r) are J. Peterson, Bo Carlson. T. Riley. At table jn foreground, patrolman H. Brower checks E. Olsen's dues. Cimm§ In P P railroad marine tugmen James E. Spady • llflS# and Phillip E. Reilly -(center) receive first union pensions ever paid in railroad field from SIU welfare rep. Tom Gould (left) and Railroad Marine Region director G. P. McGinty, • Third tugman (not shown) also drew pension. (Story on P.age 7.) T �SEAFARERS Pare Two 51U ^oTemlier, 1961 LOG Turkey Day Celebrates 2Jrd Year Dinner Set In All Halls The SIU passed another milestone this month, commemo­ ,pbst-war period, which has been dominated for the papt ten years by Issue. rating 23 years of progress as part of the maritime labor the'runaway-flag By organizing and gaining legal precedents, the SIU and Its affiliates movement. Both the district and the SIU of North America, have vigorously led the fight against the tax-dodging, substandard runa­ born two weeks apart, were founded in 1938. It was on November 1 of '38 that the late Harry Lundberg, secretary of the Sailors Union of the Pacific and founding president of the SIUNA, issued two charters establishing separate Atlantic and Gulf Districts. Merger of the A&G was achieved in 1941, and led to the new district structure adopted by Seafarers 4n May, 1960. The SIU has steadily expanded down through the years, achieving top wages, conditions and benefits while improving job opportunities through organizing in the different areas of its jurisdiction. From its early days, the SIUNA has paralleled this growth. Since October 14, 1938, when Lundeberg secured an international union charter from the AFL convention in Houston, the international has grown to an organization of more than 80,000 members on all US coasts, Canada and the Caribbean, representing seamen, fishermen and allied marine craft workers. In its first years, the SIU was involved in tough fights to organize, establish the Union hiring hall and defeat .Communist attempts to dominate the American waterfront. When World War II came, it was strong enough to help man the thousands of ships that moved the raw materials of war and protect the economic welfare of its members. By the end of hostilities, more than 1,200 Seafarers had lost tJieir lives. Major organizing campaigns, a continuing building program and pioneering the forerunners of today's important welfare and vacation benefits marked the SIU years since 1945. Efforts to stabilize a de­ clining industry through "50-50" shipping legislation keynoted the ways in many areas. The high point of the anti-runaway drive came this summer via a new contract guaranteeing the Union's right to board foreign-flag ships for organizing purposes. Traditional Thanksgiving Day This victory came about through the flrst Joint bargaining talks by dinners wilL again be served at maritime unions with the shipowners—which served notice that the unions demand a voice in the future of the industry where their mem­ SIU headquarters and in all outports to Seafarers, members of bers earn a livelihood. their families and guests. The holi­ day this year is on November 23. Dinners will be served in the Union^ halls where the facilities permit or at nearby restaurants in each area. The elaborate Thanks­ giving menu will include the usual holiday fare—the big bird and trimmings, together with other (Cbntinue<fMTOm Page Three) urday when the Inbound Columbia1 main dish courses and a variety of Picket line cstaNWied in front of,and the outbound Yukon met off' soups, salads, vegetables, desserts 1 government fink Baltimore:^Jefferson Head in a thick fog | and beverages. • • Win. Green app^aml before, about ten a.'m. IXtaritime Commission aiuKatated Id ioQO Aboard ship, SIU stewards and I American Federation of LaboNie% ] vCtOoer 19/ 190o: galley departments are already linitely would aid the seamerhSwi Racketeers' Front defeated -• making the same type of prepara­ their fight against government hir-! AFD issues International charter tions for the holiday, whether the 1 i.ig Halls. • • « NMU officials SUP at Houston. Name of new! celebration comes at sea or in port.~ [r«ose patronage of fink halls. /% organization: Tha Seafarers' In-| It can be expected that a number I8 10 1MO y tematlonal Union of North AmerijrlU^USt IZ, 19^; , y ca. Policies of new union defined! of stewards will, as usual, come Charter from AFL payA way and program outlined. • • • Defeat up with some culinary and other for One Big Seamepw Union. anU-labor issues'No. 1 in Call surprises fer their shipmates. Lundeberg tells ' mflfibership. to forhia. No. 817 in Oregon and No. Christmas "dinner will also be 'face facts and .realize that fight 130 In 'V\rashington. against fink hans and scab train­ held in the same hardy soup-toing shi^ will be a tough'one. nuts fashion next month in all Seafarers' fntemational Unloni ports and aboard all SIU vessels gets going on several fZonts. • • • whenever they happen to be at the Agreement renewed on eteam- AFL longshoremen win NLRB time. WASHINGTON—American ships should be able to count Seafarers who will be In port at on a steady flow of surplus wheat cargoes overseas as a result holiday time are urged to check Reprint from January '39 Issue of SUP's "West Coast of several big grain orders now in the works. Large aid ship­ with the hall on the dinner arrange­ Sailors" marksiounding of SIUNA on October 14 after issu­ ments have already been fixed ments available for themselves and ing of AFL charter at Federation's Houston convention. for India, Poland and several 300,000 to 400,000 tons of bread their families. other countries and new or­ grains for that country. This is on top of the 700,000 already ordered ders keep coming in. Brazilian officials are dickering and being shipped over the next on a "rush" deal for an interim several months. Other smaller shipment of 500,000 tons and want consignments are slated for Indo­ Hurdling a tangled series of legal roadblocks that took 15 years to clear, Seafarer Eric to negotiate a five-year wheat sup­ nesia and Pakistan, among others. ply arrangement calling for a The Pakistan order carries a fixed Joseph officially became a citizen of the United States in ceremonies at New York's Federal minimum of a million and possibly minimum for a four-year-period. Courthouse on November 13. He expressed warm thanks for the SIU assistance that helped 1.5 million tons a year. Figured in In all, wheat seems to be "king" him several times along the"^ Liberty shiploads, the million-ton- as far as US shipping is concerned aboard ship and Joseph's was a seph found himself wrapped up In order amounts to 100 trips, half of —including a large number of way. which is supposed to move out tankers. With a light demand for ,A well-known member of carryover from his career as a official red tape and quota systems boxer. each time he tried to. unravel the oil so far this fall and no real signs under "50-50." the SIU, Joseph joined the Union The pair were hospitalized in paper work. ' A short wheat crop in Turkey of winter on the east coast, a lot The way was cleared this year has created a need for another of tankers are keeping busy haul­ in June of 1947. In 1951, he was the same room and, after discuss­ ing bulk wheat cargoes wherever in the news for making a sacrifice ing their injuries, Joseph offered and a few days ago he stood with a charter turns up. Some of the which restored the failing sight of Pron the use of his own eye inas­ 200 other new citizens to take the tankships, especially some of the another Seafarer he had never met much as doctors had already. in­ formal oath of allegiance to the formed him that nothing could be US. He summed up his 15-yearreally big jobs, can outhaul four before. At that time, Joseph donated the done to save it. to five Libertys at one clip. walt as he left the courthouse: Priceless Gift Emergency needs for bread ra­ cornea of his permanently-dam­ This is the happiest day of my 'When the delicate transplant op­ life."' tions in many hard-pressed parts aged right eye to Seafarer Phillip of the world where expected Pron. The two had met for the eration was declared a complete bumper wheat crops have failed first time at the Staten Island US success, Pron said he would never or where returns were overesti­ Public Health Service hospital be able to-give proper thanks for mated are also beefing up Liberty where both were being examined tha priceless gift of sight he'd re­ WASHINGTON — The AFL-CIO ship sale prices. Libertys are doing "for eye Injuries. ceived. "It's just wonderful that will hold its fourth biennial con­ better than thejr have in quite Pron's sight loss had been he can see ^ again," Joseph added. vention in Miami Beach next month, with delegates from 133 some time because of the heavy caused when he was struck over "I'm glad I've been able to help national and international unions run of grain charters. the left eye by an icebox door him." The Pacific Coast Seafarer -i After a vacation trip on his own attending. President Kennedy is —Page 4 f to Russia In 1959, Joseph made the expected to address the conven­ headlines again when his account of The Great Lakes Seafarer tion, possibly on opening day, conditions In the Soviet were exten­ —Page 6 i December 7. sively reported in the SEAFARERS SIUNA officers will participate A&G Deep Sea Shipping LOG and In the daily press. in the AFL-CIO meetings and in Report —Page 6 All these years,, however, he has the Maritime Trades Department The SIU inland Boatman only wanted one thing for himself: sessions scheduled in advance of —Page 7; the Federation convention. American citizenship. A native of The formal convention call is­ India and an English citizen, Jo­ SIU Safety Department sued by the AFL-CIO places heavy —Page 7: emphasis on the two basic prob­ The SIU industrial Worker lems facing the country and the —Page 8 labor movement — persistent unNov./ 1961 Vol. XXIli, No. 11 The Fisherman and emplQyment and the Soviet Un­ ion's threats to peace—which "cast Cannery Worker —Page 9 a shadow over the record of solid achievement" during the two years The Canadian Seafarer since the last convention. —Page 10; PATH. HALL, President The Federation sessions will HSBBKBI „ BBAWD, Editor; • BERN Aim SBAEditorial Cartoon —Page 11 mark the sixth anniversary of the iZAN, Art Editor; IRWIN SEIVACK, Man­ AFL-CIO merger in 1955 as well SIU Food, Ship Sanitation aging Editor; ALBERT AMATEAU, ARTHUR MABKOWITZ, STEVE . LICHTENSIBIW, JEROME as the 50th anniversary of the Dep't —Pag? 14 ? GREENBERO, Staff Writers. organization of the labor press SIU Social Security Dep't Awards to a number of trade^unPublished monthly at the headquartei-s —Page 15; lon publications will be made by of the Seafarers International Union, At­ lantic, Culf, Lakes and Inland "Waters SIU Medical Deportment the International Labor Press District, AFL-CIO, 475 Fourth Avenue, .—Page. 18 Breeklyii 31, MY. Tel. HYscinth Association, including a citation Second class postage paid at the Post for the SEAFARERS LOG. Thf Office In Brooklyn, NY, uhdar the Act Shipboard: News Smiling happily, Sehfarar Erie Josepll dfaWs congratulations •f Aug.. 24, t912. LOG has won mtire than 20 such -4»ages 19, 2«y21y 22l ia» from two Immigration Dapartmant aid*s sftar ha was awdrds' since the ILFA ' presentAt. 1. awarded US citizenship In NY Federal Courthouse ceremony. tibhs began' in 194V. ' Wheat Exports Up, May Spur Shipping I^ WEST COAST SAILORS REVIEWS 1938 October 21.1938: I August 19/1938: Joseph Is In-^A Citizen Now AFL-CIO To Meet Dec. 7 INDEX To Departments! SEAFARERS X06 �M»T«mber. 18B1 SEAFARERS Puerto Rico SlU Okays Contract LOG Tage llirea SlU Optical Plan To Fonfiily Continuing the expansion of benefits provided for Seafarers and their families, the SIU has won complete optical coverage for all SIU dependents starting imme­ diately. Benefits for dependents are the same as those established for Seafarers in 1958 and provide free* now been greatly enhanced by of eye glasses every two years ex­ optical examinations and , offering this same free service.to cept in cases requiring glasses eyeglasses once every two the wives, chiidren ai.> dependent more frequently due to special years. Member! of the SlU Puerto Rico Division voted recently at meeting in San Juan to ratify new contract covering city workers. Dona Felissa Rincon da Sautier, mayoress of San Juan, is shown above addressing union meeting. One of widely used SIU Welfare Plan benefits, the eyeglass program has amply demonstrated its value during three and a half years of operation. More than 5,000 free pairs of eyeglasses have been provided for Seafarers through optical facilities in nine SIU ports. The value of the program has MTD Unions Fight Threat To Scuttie NY Army Base Spearheaded by a large delegation from the Maritime Port Council of Greater New York, waterfront labor, business and civic groups rallied at a special public hearing to strongly protest the rumored shutdown of the huge Brooklyn Army Terminal. The November 1 Depart­ ment of Defense hearing fol­ support for the fight to save the circulation lately, although De­ lowed last month's meeting terminal. The hearing at the Army fense spokesmen say nothing firm of the Port Council where in­ tensive efforts to keep the termi­ nal in operation were authorized. A major portion of the New York-New Jersey Congressional delegation was present to voice Tannehill Dies In N'Drleans Auto Accident NEW ORLEANS—Well known to Seafarers up and down the coast, veteran SIU patrolman Charles M. "Whitcy" Tannehill died at Foundation Hospital here on November 2 due to injuries in • highway auto accident. He was 47 years old. A solid Union man from the time he joined the SIU In June of 1943, Tannehill had been an SIU representative In various ports since 1948. He was one of the early organizers In the Isthmian drive and also in the Cities Serv­ ice campaign Tannehill later on. First elected to SIU office in 1948 as Boston joint patrolman, he followed this by election as Joint patrolman for Galveston in 1950'31. For the past eight years, he held the post of New Orleans patrolman, working in various ca­ pacities in the port. "He had also been acting Houston port agent for a time. Strike-clear in all SIU beefs, he had shipped in various ratings in the deck department. He was also a veteran of the Army from 1930-38. . Surviving ia hia widow, Mra. Thais Norris Tannehill, and their two children. A large turnout of Seafarers and SIU port officlala at­ tended final servicea here early this month. base was arranged by a committee of NY area Congressmen headed by Brooklyn's Rep. Emanuel Celler. Using facts and figures, speaker after speaker echoed strong de­ termination to resist any curtail­ ment or closing of the key installa­ tion. The Brooklyn terminal is the world's largest Army shipping facility and is a major base for the Military Sea Transportation Serv­ ice. Port Council speakers, including SIU representatives, longshoremen and teamsters, vowed no let-up in the effort to keep the base open. Other port leaders, such as Austin J. Tohin, director of the NY Port Authority, warned that the dis­ integration of New York as a Mili­ tary base would start the day the Brooklyn terminal closes. He cited the problem of cargoes already being diverted from the NY area in favor of other areas. A plan to close or curtail the 100-acre terminal has had wide has been decided yet. The shut­ down rumors have some other Atlantic port as the likely re­ placement base if the Brooklyn facility closes. 5,000 Workers' Involved Any change in status would af­ fect some 5,000 port workers, in­ cluding 750 longshoremen, and would have a damaging effect on trucking, rails, harbor craft plus plants and shops. It would not re­ duce jobs aboard ship hut would mean that Seafarers who prefer to ship out of New York might have to go to other ports if vessels which currently use the Brooklyn base were diverted. •pie Port Council' earlier pro­ tested the rumored closing directly to President Kennedy and top De­ fense Department officials In Washington. The future of the base apparent­ ly hinges on decisions now being weighed with regard to 60 different US military installations in various 'areas. parents of Seafarers in the nine where optical centers are in operation. In addition, complete eye check-ups are available through the separate network of SIU medical centers. Under the terms of the benefit. Seafarers and their eligible de­ pendents are entitled to one pair if.. - ~ Baggage Room Closed At Hq. Accumulation of a large amount of unclaimed baggage which is tying up needed build­ ing space has led to the closing of the baggage room at SIU headquarters. Seafarers' haggage now on hand will shortly he returned by Railway Express to the forwarding addresses tagged on the hags and pack­ ages at the time they were left in New York. Effective immedi­ ately, baggage Is no longer be­ ing accepted for storage. medical reasons. The plan will provide either regular or bi-focal lenses, whichever is needed. Basic Seatlme Requirement In order for dependents to he eligible for the optical benefit, a Seafarer must have at least 90 days of employment in the pre­ vious calendar year and one day of employment in the six months immediately preceding the date of the application. This is the Basic Eligibility Rule for all SIU welfare benefits. Appointments for the eye ex­ aminations to determine whether glasses are necessary can he made through the Union halls in the nine ports where the plan is in operation. These ports are: New York, New Orleans, Mobile, Baltimore, Hous­ ton, Philadelphia, San Franciseo, Boston and Chicago. After the eye examination, the eye glass prescription is usually filled within a few hours, the only exception being cases where very specialized lenses are needed. Runaways Free To Come And Go, Liberia Admits WASHINGTON—Liberian president William V. 8. Tub­ man has conceded there is nothing his country can do to stop American shipowners from quitting Liberian registry in favor of another flag. Tubman"* way, the US argument falls on its th'us tore another big wide face. hole in the so-called "effective The availability of American control" principle. US defense planners .have re­ peatedly stressed that "effective control" of American-owned run­ away shipping amounted to an as­ surance that such tonnage would always he available to the US. However, as long as Liberia has no way of holding on to the ships and they seldom if ever call there any- Bow To Bow Hit Takes Toll Split vlww (howt bow damag* to both ships in recant collision off the California coast. Damage to New. Zealand fraighter. Wwjtemata (left) included 15-foot gash in the bow. The hole In the .Norwegian Hoagh Cape ran 80 faat long and 20 wide causing some flooding. Despite fires, both made it to Frisco on their own power* runaway vessels to Implement US • policy has been tested before and failed, observers pointed out. This was the case in the headlines not too long ago wlien runaway owners refused to honor a ban on carrying Soviet oil to Cuba. The ships just hauled down one flag, ran up an­ other and then grabbed the avail­ able charters by flashing a new set of ship's papers. Withdrawals from Liberian reg­ istry arise from pressure by the SIU and other US unions la seek­ ing to organize runaway shipping. Owners have countered union tact­ ics by seeking haven elsewhere under another flag. Tubman did point out, during a visit here, that the loss of revenue from runaway registrations would hurt his country's economy. Li­ beria has been operating a world­ wide "mail order business" in pro­ viding vessel registrations under its flag for a small fee. It has main­ tained a resident commissioner in New York to expedite these trans­ actions in the past. iMA Sets Charges In separate action, meanwhile, the Maritime Administration here has decided to establish a variety of user charges for services it pro­ vides to vessel operators. The fees are Intended to reimburse the Government for the costs of pro­ viding the services. Effective imme4iately, ship transfer documents will cost up to $125 for vessels of 3,000 gross tons and over. The sizo of the fee is not considered likely to discourage any prospective cus­ tomers. �"i- i^t^^y^iff-xr!.• ^Jt • -,»r» nge worn SEAfARKKS LOG N«fMi1i«r. If tl NewMt SlUNA Affiliata \©fiA/f4kMfAmf^ Voting Over In Trinidad Union PORT-OFrSPAIN—-Now affiliated with the SIU of North America, the 6,000-member L»t3!RS!! s and Vv'aterfront V/orke/s v'ade Union in Trinidad has finalised its uniin str;;o» iure by completing elections to fill three full-time union posts. As a result of all-day mem-' bership balloting on October 25, Daniel Reid was elected president-general, George Munroe was returned as secretary-general and Carlton Blanche was chosen assistant secretary-general. Four SAN • FRANCISCO—A tentative agreement dealing with SWWTU members ran for the of­ the problem of quick turnaround and special containerized fice of president-general while six ships has been reached by the SI^T Pacific District and West contested for the job as assistant secretary-general. Munroe, the In­ Coast shipowners. The Sail--^'' cumbent, was unopposed. Union ors Union of the Pacific head­ days can be used for a trip off jobs had previously been partquarters meeting has already when sufficient time has been ac­ time, unpaid positions. cumulated or will be paid in cash approved the proposal. The 12-hour secret vote election Other SUP ports and members supplemental wage benefits at was by ballot box and began at six in the-moming. Polling places of the Marine Cooks and Stew­ sign-off time. The agreement also stabilizes were set up in the union hall here ards and the Marine Firemen's Union are now voting on accept­ the manning scale for these vtj- and at other locations in Trinidad sels, sets the terms retroactive to and on the neighboring island of ance of the package. In addition, the Pacific District October 1, 1960, and will cover Tobago. Sealed ballots from Tobago were Negotiating Committee reports similar vessels in the future. Thus, substantial progress on the basic approval of the agreement would flown to union headquarters while offshore agreement covering all provide all hands with extra wage those from other branches were Rank and file members of the Seamen's end Waterfront three departments on vessels oper­ benefits covering all seatime back brought by car for tallying the Workers Trade Union are pictured during SIUNA charter same night after balloting ended. ated by member companies of the to last year. rasantation ceramonias en October 12 at open air maetA representative from the governPacific Maritime Association. In !ng outside SWWTU union hall. ment'a Registrar of Trade Unions Intensified separate bargaining Department was Invited In to talks are now being held by each check the count as a matter of ribbean area membership of the labor. Workers In the area are of the three unions with PMA on routine. SIUNA while safeguarding the looking forward- to new progress the ajntract sections covering The affiliaUon-of the SWWTU common interest of both member­ which can assure them the dignity, working rules and conditions for with the SIUNA came about last ships through joint action on the security and contract benefits that each department. SAN FRANCISCO —• All four expected accrue from democratic union rep­ Due to the long-standing prob­ Matson Line crulseshlps will be at month at charter presentation international level. It to strengthen • the fight against resentation. lems created by the two fast turn­ sea on Christmas, but the company ceremonies here. Under the terms of the affilia­ runaways by the SIU in the Carib­ around ships, Matson's Hawaiian said everyone, passengers and tion, as set forth in the SIUNA bean, which has long been a^haven Fisherman and Hawaiian Citizen, crew, .will have the best of holi­ the unions insisted that this sub­ days . . . SUP will hold its tradi­ constituUon, the SWWTU will for cut-rate operators. function as a completely autono­ The common Interests of both ject be the first order of busineas. ^The Committee said the pro­ tional Thanksgiving dinner at its mous union with representation unions is highlighted by the fact posed contract is expected to alle­ HQ restaurant . . . MFOW reports on the executive board of the in­ that'both ship and ahoreside run­ viate some of the hardships on only three ships laid up waiting to ternational. The affiliation assures away operators who seek to evade go back on schedule. members full SIU support in their American unioh wages and work­ manning vessels of this type. fight to improve conditions on the ing conditions also deprive Carib­ The pattern provides four extra 4> 4" t Islands. bean workers of the opportunity days' wages payable at a supple­ SEATTLE — MCS member Ed­ The affiliation doubles the Ca- to enjoy a fair return from their mental wage rate for each 30 ^ys ward "Happy" Johns had two of employment plus pro-rating for songs recorded by a company here. additional time worked. The extra They are being given plenty of Tired of getting the runaround distribution. One is called "City on food beefs, the Marine Engi­ of Love". . . Alaska Steam has neers Beneficial Association hag tied up six ships, MFOW reports, moved to make sure US Lines en­ leaving eight in operation. forces the union's feeding pro­ gram. 4< 4" 4" iirj:. V NEW YORK—Good MCS ship­ With the union pushing all the way, company officials have now SAN FRANCISCO — Sam Mat­ ping is expected . . . The F. E. instructed masters to make sure thews, MFOW member who was Weyerhauser steamed in. MFOW the food served aboard their ships paralyzed as a result of injuries said a lot of work is needed on this meets quality, quantity and prepa­ he received in 1959, is reported ship , . . NEW ORLEANS—SUP ration standards spelled out in a coming along better after being reports no ships tied up in the supplemental MEBA agreement listed "critical" following an emer­ area. The Louisiana Sulphur has negotiated last month. gency operation at the USPHS crewed up. The long-simmering food heel hospital. 4" 4" 4" with US, Lines boiled over when an WILMINGTON-SAN PEDRO — A Sam Matthews Fund was set inferior grade of meat was loaded up by shipmates and friends to Oregon Bear had rudder damaged in New York on the American Re­ aid with the expenses of the medi­ and was taken out of service. She porter in direct violation of the cal therapy that is designed to help was due to crew up after repairs MEBA food program agreement. the black gang member walk again. . . . PORTLAND—Montana finally Company officials worked out the Members of all three Pacific Dis­ sailed late after waiting for some supplemental agreement after trict unions have contributed to cargo . . . West Coast Steamship strong crew protests. has traded in the Willamette Trad­ the joint effort. Laler reelected as SWWTU secretary-general, George The MEBA pact is expected to Matthew's paralysis resulted er for the Pratt Victory. Renamed Munroe (above, left) received affiliation charter from ease problems for unlicensed the Portland Trader, she was laid from a mugging attack he suffered SIUNA rep. Jose Perez. At right, addressing meeting is crewmembers In the US Lines' while ashore in New York from up 15 years but.now looks like Charles Hanson, labor officer for the US mission to Trinidad. fleet, which has been cited from the President Polk. Therapy treat­ new. Her galley is going all-elec­ Group Including Daniel Reid, new president-general (below, time to time as a "poor feeder." ments are being given at the tric, replacing the original oil right] looks en during Hanson's remarks at meeting. Arrangements under the food range. USPHS facility here. agreement deal with very speclftiT items on the menu and spell out how often they may or should be served. Steps to make sure food service doesn't fall below the established SUP MFOW MC&S standards in the MEBA agreement Port 9/18 to 10/16 10/1 to 10/31 10/6 to 11/2 TOTAL include instructions to masters to check with their chief stewards 1,617 240 915 San Francisco 462 on menus, food storage and food preparation. In addition, they havo 449 125 69 265 Seattle been told to hold frequent in­ 124 19 229 86 Portland spections—daily, if necessary—of storerooms, galleys and iceboxes. (no hall) 257 325 682. Wilmington SIU members have enjoyed top­ flight improved feeding since 1954 37 31 57 125 New York when the first SIU food plan end­ ed boarding-house, family-style 11 11 66 New Orleans 44 feeding aboara ship. The SIU food 15 13 18 Honolulu 41 program was further improved in 1959 with the establishment of aids (no hall) (no hall) 173 San Pedro 173 to aiewards in checking inventory and in providing better meal serv­ 725 1,252 1,305 TOTAL 3,282 ice and food preparation. WC Contains Pact Set; Offshore Talks Continue f In Pacific Ports MEBA Ups Food Grades In US Lines Matthews Better After Operation -L Pacific District Shipping �Nov«abw, INl Venore Hit By 'HaHie'ler Tow SEAFAREkS Tatt Vtn LOG 'Baked Alaska' Aboard Orion Star Egypt Shuts Down Private Shipping BALTIMORE—It's going to be a long, slow ride home to this port for the crew of tha Venore (Ore). Hurricane "Rattle" took hold of the SlU-manned vessel about 600 miles east of Bermuda and stopped her dead in the water. No injuries were reported. Originally enroute to New. Or­ leans from Spain with no cargo, the Venore lost a propeller on November 7. She was taken under tow by the Coast Guard cutter Absecon a day later and, after sev­ eral false starts and at lea^t one parted line, was pulled into Ber­ muda. A commercial tug has •since taken over the towing chores and will haul the ship back here. Com­ pany oflicials expected the ship to arrive "around Thanksgiving Day" on November 23. The full crew is remaining aboard, hoping to be home ia time for Thanksgiving turkey in port. CAIRO—Tho United Arab Republic has taken over ths country's entire private merchant fleet by dissolving three companies and setting up a new United Arab Maritime Com pany. The move adds a fleet surplus in tonnage all over the of 44 ships to the government's aworld. other nationalized properties, A report Issued In New York, Welfare Keeps Up Busy Pace Seafarers attending the SIU training school's lifeboat classes at headquarters have chalked up an enviable record over the past three years. Better than 97 percent have passed the Coast Guard test to earn their lifeboat tickets, and it looks like an even better record is in sight. The last four groups, totaling 24 Seafarers, all breezed through the CG exam. Coast Guard men are reportedly very impressed with Seafarers' skill and teamwork in handling the boats during tests. A friendly rivalry is developing between Seafarers and cadets from the US Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point In the November 8 boat test at New York's Batteiy, all Seafarers won their tickets while a few cadets failed to make it. Ironically, SIU lifeboat instruc­ tors visited the Kings Point rig­ ging loft this summer and camo away with some useful tips for the Union training program. Since the ' SIU school began early in 1959, 492 Seafarers went through the course at headquar­ ters and all but 14 passed the test. Seafarers go through 30 hours of boat handling and 15 hours of classroom before they take the exam as boat handlers. including the Suez Canal. This action comes on the heels of Syria's walkout from the UAR last month and hints the start of a new trade war with Israel with several possible side-effects on world shipping. UAR President Nasser is expected to use his new­ ly-acquired fleet to compete in the new markets Israel has been cul­ tivating in Africa. The takeover order included 34 vessels of the Khedivial Line, among them the freighter Cleo­ Tommy Thompson, AB, samples "Baked Alaska" whipped up patra which was picketed by the SIU in New York last year in by Orion Star 2nd cook and baker Ralph Boulton while Eddie protest against UAR mistreatment Atkins, DM (left), looks on. Atkins signed on when ship of American seamen and boycotting docked in New York, wants to see what's cooking. of US vessels that had traded with Israel. Earlier, the first countries to recognize Syria after it broke with the UAR found their merchant ships facing restrictions in Suez. The Turkish liner Batman had to turn back from the canal after being refused service at Port Said. ALPENA—This key Lakes ship­ Turkey was one of the first to ping port last month was a busy recognize Syria's independence center for , distributing welfare from the UAR. The restrictions checks to SIU members and their were later lifted. families eligible for benefits un­ It was Egypt's seizure of Suez der the Great Lakes Seamen's in 1956 that brought on the Suez Welfare Plan. war just five years ago and»pro­ Within one 24-hour period, duced the closing of the canal to checks were delivered to seven SIU families for ho'spitalization DETROIT—Great Lakes SIU members won a significant navigation for several months. In and maternity costs. In addition victory this month when all shipowners signed a contract turn, this forced all shipping to to SIU families in Alpena, mem­ providing for three major "firsts" on the Lakes. The pact make the long end-run around Af­ rica and pushed oil prices and bers and their dependents In other sets' up the first standard"^ tanker charter rates sky-high. An­ Great Lakes ports received a va­ freighter contract and estab­ ing the work of unlicensed men; other end-product of the Suez riety of SIU benefits. seizure was a rush to build tanker A $4,000 death benefit check lishes uniform working rules holiday clause and other Items,^ Boland & Cornelius, Reiss, Buck­ tonnage, in the process producing went to Mrs. Louis Lamb, widow and conditions covering Lakes sea­ eye and Pioneer were the last com­ of SIU member Louis Lamb in men. A foreign flag operations clause panies to sign the agreement Frankfort. The first IBU member to re­ provides Lakes seamen with the which was reached with 15 Great ceive benefits under the Great first contracted protection against Lakes shipowners. In achieving the first standard Lakes plan was William H. runaway flag vessels. The companies agreed to partic­ freight contract, the SIU dealt McDowell of Buffalo, whose fam­ ily received a $150 maternity ben­ ipate in a committee with other with the. Great Lakes Association SEATTLE—Once queen of the efit. The IBU Tug and Dredge contracted companies across the of Marine Operators, the first or­ Region came under the SIU Wel­ nation to develop a program to ganization of its kind in the Lakes. French merchant fleet, the 51,839The group was formed by SIU- ton liner Liberie has made her fare and Job Security Program save the declining Great Lakes merchaiil marine. only last month. contracted companies as a means final trans-Atlantic run and will Runaway Clause Set In Alpena, Mr» Larry Woodof coordinating their negotiations take on a new look when the Seattle World's Fair opens here The foreign flag clause adds with the Union. kowski, whose husband is a watch­ man on the "Consumers Power, re­ Great Lakes companies to the un­ During the later part of October, in April. The Liberie will be a floating ceived a hospital benefit check. derstandings reached in contract the SIU negotiating team and the Mrs. Larry Johnson, wife of a talks earlier this year by the SIU Lakes Association stepped up their hotel with a Puget Sound address deckhand on the Caulkins, re­ on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. bargaining talks in Detroit and near the fair site. She is being ceived a maternity benefit for the The SIU won the right to board most companies came to agreement replaced on the New York-Le birth of a son. Mrs. Howard Fish- and organize vessels controlled by by October 20, with the rest fall­ Havre passenger service by the .^er, whose husband is a wheelsman its contracted companies which ing in line a week later after SIU brand-new SS France in February. on the E. M. Ford, received a fly foreign flags. members" authorized strike action. Her future after that is uncer­ The Lakes Job Security Program maternity benefit for the birth tain. The agreement between the of a daughter. was amended to guarantee all SIU French Line and the hotel com­ In Detroit, Mrs. Lee Briley was members a 15-day leave of absence pany that will operate the Liberie one of the many members' wives each season. The contract provides here prohibits u^ng the ship to to collect a $153 maternity bene­ for an $8 per day crew main­ compete with other French pas­ fit. The Briley's newest baby is tenance and provision payment; senger liners. daughter Tina. restriction of licensed officers doThe 31-year-old liner, with an estimated scrap value of $2.5 mil­ DETROIT —The Great Lakes lion, began her career sailing as Tug and Dredge Region of the In­ the Europe of the North German land Boatmen's Union will hold Lloyd Line. She was captured In elections for regional director and Bremerhaven aiid turned over to three assistant regional directors the French as war reparations in In March, 1962. 1946. Gus Wolf, IBU Area Dii'ector, Currently outranked In size only and Robert Jones, regional direc­ by Cunard's two Queens and the Port DECK ENGINE STEWARD TOTAL tor, noted that the election pro­ SS United States, she is smaller cedures are fully covered by the than the upcoming luxuryshlp Alpena 27 19 10 56 union constitution. Nominations France, her $80-million-replaceBuffalo for the four posts will be open ment, which is due to go into serv26 19 11 56between December 1 and Decem­ ince this winter. The France is a Chicago 31 22 18 71 ber 15 of this year. 66,000-tonner. Nominees must send a written Hotel officials who plan to use Cleveland 4 10 6 20 signed statement Including their the Liberie for the fair say she Detroit names, residence, union member­ Is In good shape, can accommodate 120 90 32 242 ship identification, the office 1,500 guests and also offer a vari­ Duluth 21 9 2 32 sought and a statement of their ety of built-in services including qualifications under the constitu­ a restaurant, nightclub and firstFrankfort 27 33 21 81 tion. Letters have been sent to IBU run movie theater. They hope to TOTAL members outlining the nominating move her out here from Le Havre 256 . 202 100 558 and election procedure. by the end of January. Runaway Rule Tops 1st Standard Pact LIBERIE TAKES A 'SHORE' JOB Lakes IBU To Hold Vote Great Lakes Shipping October 13,1961 Through November 10,1961 meanwhile, noted that 70 Ameri­ can-owned ships are now black­ listed by the Arab League and thereby barred from access to Suez. No new Incidents have been reported lately by SIU .ships in tho area other than occasional mail service delays., SIU School 'Perfect' On CG Exams PHOtS im£f2S Vl?AWlfsl0ly W mi£S '?P£r(2./ • ai€ WeTcozaedbf your �rase Sis SEAFARERS NoTambcr. INI SEAFARERS ROTARY SRIPPING ROARD (Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Onlf/ In the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes^and Inland Waters District) From October 1 Through October 31, 1961 Ship Acfivity Deep-sea shipping remained fairly steady in October, dropping off tober reflects the increased activity of Class A & B seniority men only slightly from September's totals. If the shipping figures remain who, after taking summer vacations, are again starting to ship out in at the same pace for the remainder of this year, then 1961 will go steady numbers. If shipping this fall follows the usual year-end pattern, then the upcoming holiday season will witness a heavy turnover in jobs. down as a very good shipping year for Seafarers. The steady state of shipping in October was also reflected in the The greatest turnover last month took place among Class B men, ahip movement totals (see right) which, in fact, registered an increase who are now shipping out at an increased rate, as reflected in the over Septemfaei's total of 525 payoffs, sign-ons and in-transits. New reduced "beach" figure. New York was bestr for shipping, as 599 York again led the list, showing a gain of better than 20 ships during men received jobs. New Orleans and Houston ran even as the next the past month. Tampa, which has just reopened as a shipping port, best bets and Baltimore followed. These ports also had the most men made a good first showing with 15 vessels serviced. All told, the on the beach at the end of the month. ^three Gulf ports reported a drop of six ships visited; the West Coast The deck department again shipped the most men; however, in the serviced four more ships than before and Easjt Coast ports handled 25 overall shipping picture, the steward department showed the smallest more vessels. Compared to a year ago, the October figure showed a fair increase loss in jobs filled compared to September. The biggest dip in jobs In the number of men registered,'shipped and remaining on the beach. filled was in the engine department. Seventy-eight less men shipped in This means that more jobs are available today for the professional, the black gang than during September. Most SIU ports report a fair to good outlook, and are counting on top seniority seaman. The decline in the number of men on the beach at the end of Oc-' the holidays to provide some extra job activity again. Poy Sign In Offi Ons Trans. TOTAL Boiton B 1 8 14 New York ....60 U 87 143 Philadelphia ..7 8 IS 28 Baltimore 18 12 23 51 Ncrfoik S 5 19 32 19 JachMBvillo ... 1 1 17 Tampa ....... 3 0 12 15 MoUle 14 10 5 29 New'Orleans ..18 15 41 72 Honiton 12 7 52 71 Wilmington ... 1 1 15 17 Son Francisco.. 1 2 18 19 Seattie 9 7 8 22 TOTALS 153 83 298 532 DECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Registered CLASS B Shipped tLASS A Shipped CLASS B GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP S ALL 1 3 ALL 1 S ALL 1 2 1 2 2 3 ALL 2 14 0 5 10 20 0 5 0 5 6 4 4 2 3 5 1 63 53 71 23 147 3 58 87 26 171 4 24 35 48 18 27 7 8 31 0 3 4 16 5 29 1 8 7- 20 4 3 4 35 19 • 44 72 B 92 1 16 18 9 7 25 37 58 10 24 27 0 15 22 6 16 1 17 7 9 1 8 11 1 2 9 18 7 17 28 2 17 3 25 0 8 10 4 8 5 4 14 2 0 0 0 2 0 2 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 58 0 12 17 53 0 25 8 2 10 30 6 2 11 25 9 46 25 22 153 2 56 "20 109 3 31 9 16 27 33 14 14 57 15 101 4 67 28 131 1 29 11 26 41 36 13 19 33 37 0 8 9 16 13 5 7 1 2 27 1 3 5 19 1 35 2 11 16 8 3 14 6 18 5 15 9 29 3 8 4 19 26 9 54 3 12 7 22 5 43 2 8 10 22 16 20 251 ~434 115 |~800 16 118 144 1 278i221 372 112 1 705 22 93 121 1 236 Fori Boston New York . Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seatlle TOTALS Shipped CLASS C TOTAL SHIPPED GROUP CLASS 3 ALL A 1 2 B 0 0 3 3 20 3 36 147 3 20 13 48 0 0 1 29 8 1 4 2 10 72 4 37 0 0 1 1 16 11 0 0 3 12 28 14 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 53 0 0 11 0 3 7 10 109 31 1 2 5 131 2 33 0 0 2 2 27 5 0 0 3 3 29 15 0 9 6 43 20 47 43 8 98 705 236 Registered On The Beach CLASS B CLASS A GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 C ALL 1 2 2 3 ALL J) 26 7 28 0 3 16 5 6 6 36 .231 83 143 48 274 2 21 41 64 38 14 43 0 5 6 11 1 19 10 10 119 38 16 18 45 70 13 121 1 36 1 27 23 2 14 12 1 28 11 19 1 4 13 54 6 12. 1 8 12 8 0 2 3 5 7 0 1 2 1 78 0, 6 36 6 3 9 0 64 36 9 22 32 10 150 75 98 22 195 l' 20 27 78 15 146 7 54 5 169 53 7 11 14 3 34 1 3 2 34 17 48 2 7 16 7 3 47 18 21 9 51 3 16 77 22 21 8 9 28 14 381 1081 124 588 19 178 1 321 98 11039 142 1 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A GROUP 1 2 0 8 88 95 0 14 5 50 6 11 3 11 1 4 10 27 30 85 25 59 2 15 11 32 22 2 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS 133 433 Registered CLASS B Shiooed CLASS A Shipped CLASS B Sh/ppecT CLASS C TOTAL SHIPPED Registered Oin Th^} Betich ClASS A CLA'.SS B GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP GItbui• GROUP CLASS 3 ALL 12 3 ALL 12 3 ALL 12 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 3 ALL 8 ALL A 2 1 2 2 C ALL 1 B 8 1 0 2 7 2 4 8 3 7 6 13 1 1 2 • 4 0 7 0 4 12 2 0 2 13 2 19 0 2 4 20 153 9 65 23 29 27 60 19 102 14 67 5 77 81 22 55 102 6 34 37 29 21 67 65 224 48 139 20 207 18 0 4 6 11 171 1 10 0 20 21 27 1 3 6 3 27 40 1 17 21 0 17 3 5 2 10 3 3 1 62 1 7 18 12 31 2 40 0 84 2 38 57 1 21 18 5 57 68 21 15 44 11 2 3 7 40 B 102 9 1 18 1 5 14'' 3 8 10 0 7 11 0 1 30 6 22 3 26 1 9 4 5 9 11 15 1 9 14 10 9 15 2 1 6 7 15' 3 13 2 6 8 12 16 2 7 10 18 10 0 2 1 4 6 89 1 8 1 2 13 10 0 5 "0 1 1 2 3 0 0 10 0 S 0 0 3 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 8 0 1 3 0 4 2 1 2 39 0 6 2 8 8 28 3 39 0 8 14 22 0 49 0 7 3 10 0 62 12 34 8 1 39 22 1 1 14 129 2 16 25. 43 20 71 66 20 106 1 17 14 32 2 88 7 6 15 106 8 157 2 34 35 32 IB 153 31 4 88 .4 24 19 47 10 69 78 11 22 19 43 0 36 29 99 4 7 99 69 7 105 4 4 3 7 149 29 43 2 19 0 8 6 14 0 11 2 5 10 3 3 13 11 0 8 5 30 1 6 14 3 23 1 9 1 9 11 10 9 6 49 2 5 3 10 7 73 3 13 2 2 22 0 6 7 0 33 15 46 12 4 9 1 1 8 4 22 7 4 6 30 2 10 10 20 28 2 8 6 16 22 4 3 27 4 22 4 11 9 24 0 11 8 14 27 65, 2 24 14 67 I 633 24 136 135 1 295 86 368 79 533 28 133 121 282 12 73 50 1 135 533 282 135 1 950162 535 69 1 766 25 185 162 |~372 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A •a _ _• Port Bos NY .... Phil Bal Nor...... Jac Mob NO Hou Wil SF Sea TOTALS Registered CtASS B Shipped CLASS A Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS C TOTAL SHIPPED GROUP GROUP GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 1-s 1 2 2 3^L 1-s 3 ALL 1 1 '2 S ALL 1 8 ALL A 2 2 C ALL 1-9 B 5 10 1 2 2 1 2^ 1 4 0 2 1 7 10 0 3 10 15 3 1 2 0 3 2 3 1 0 13 33 16 66 128 2 5 28 45 8 25 13 45 83 3 20 91 91 3 33 20 144 21 1 16 B 25 7 2 4 11 24 1 0 15 16 2 3 8 8 0 82 6 9 22 , 1 0 7 2 22 8 0 -^2 2 47 2 15 6 21 5 2 25 29 4 13 8 19 8 44 79 6 82 0 8 32 44 0 4 28 0 3 0 8 2 2 12 3 5 8 16 0 2 0 6 4 14 2 2 B 4 6 4 1 2 1 4 1 0 3 4 1 1 9 4 4 2 10 2 55 2 5 1 13 7 88 9 13 33 1 9 1 2 10 13 13 10 0 0 3 3 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 3 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0' 0 1 2 1 1 7 3- 13 34 0 11 0 32 32 5 11 53 8 6 19 11 0 11 1 41 0 0 11 0 1 1 41 15 25 13 67 120 0 1 31 32 6 16 10 59 30 0 30 19 140 24 19 91 91 2 2 26 4 IB 26 13 27 76 1 10 3 19 23 10 18 10 35 80 0 30 11 114 15 11 73 73 0 0 30 0 11 3 3 13 1 2 5 0 2 3 2 2 20 3 2 6 10 2 6 1 0 4 10 4 4 0 3 4 3 3 18 33 0 9 0 12 12 3 3 21 7 1 7 6 1 6 0 0 1 14 14 1 5 1 0 2 2 4 11 19 3 • 3 10 16 1 5 5 18 27 6 62 6 6 6 29 0 29 3 27 0 1 23 |67 149 71 248 1 535' 18 24 196 1 238 43^ 111 60 226 1 440 14 752 106 110 446 202 110 18 80 17 171 |~202 12 Registered On The Beach CLASS B CLASS A GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 8 ALL 1 2 1 2 3 5 14 1 1 3 4 4 41 5 35 49 34 100 204 1 12 0 11 31 1 8 5 12 30 68 0 2 28 22 9 31 26 6 15 24 5 7 6 9 6 3 9 2 1 4 2 1 0 0 0 15 0 6 5 '1 80 1 29 61 0 21 12 20 3 33 37 48 17 85 174 1 84 95 1 7 26 41 16 23 5 6 0 11 1 3 4 1 50 1 20 1 18 11 9 23 3 10 18 27 5 7 6 8 230 124 323 j 783 19 30 216 1 265 SUMMARY Registered CLASS A GROUP 2 2 251 434 115 133 433 '67 216 71 248 600 938 4^0 1 DECK ENGINE STEWARD __ GRAND TOTALS ALL I 800 I 633 I 535 {1968 Registered CLASS B Shipped CLASS A GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 16 118 144 I 24 136 135 I 18 24 196 I 58 278 475 j GROUP 1 2 8 278 221 372 112 295 86 368 79 238 154 60 226 811 461 800 417 ALL 1 705 1 533 1 440 |1678 Shipped > CLASS B GROUP 2 S 1 93 121 22 28 133 121 17 171 14 64 243 413 Shipped CLASS C TOTAL SHIPPED Registered On The Beach CLASS A CLASS B CLASS GROUP GROUP GROUP 2 3 ALL 123 2 3 ALL ABC ALL 1 ALL 1 98 705 236 98 {1039 381 558 142 1081 19 124 178 47 43 1 236 8 73 50 135 533 282 135 1 950,162 535 69 766 25 185 162 1 282 12 18 80 110 440 202 110 1 752336 124 323 783 19 30 216 1 202 12 32 138 173 3431678 720 343 {2741 879 1217 534 2630 63 339 555 1 720 ALL 1 321 1 372 1 265 { 958 �Kfvember, IMl SEAFARERS BOATMA.N' First 3 Railroad Tugmen Draw $150 Union Pension Three-precedent shattering checks were presented to mem­ bers of the Railroad Marine Region this month to mark the first union pensions ever paid to railway tugmen. The $150 monthly pensions are part of* their Inewly-won coverage un­ der the Seafarers Welfare Plan. The trio which received the checks included two Pennsylvania Bail road tug veterans, Phillip F. Beilly and James E. Spady, and Vaino Fonsell of the New York Dock fleet. All three can now draw pensions for life. Efforts to gain welfare coverage spepialized for tugmen was one of the underlying issues of the RMR job security strike last January which began in New York harbor and eventually spread to cover key rail points in five states. Now receiving union pen­ The SIU welfare program won sion, railroad tugman Vaino as one of the results of the strike Fonsell is laid up at Staten provides a full range of benefits jsland USPHS hospital. not only for the tugmen but for their dependents as well. Pensions men since they had only a term in­ were one of the key issues in the surance policy offering limited welfare package sought by the tug- benefits for which they paid part of the cost. Fonsells case illustrates the kind of welfare protection RMR tugmen fought for and won. Per­ manently Injured in an accident last March, the 57-year-old New Yorker faced a dim future until the SIU welfare coverage for rail­ road tugmen was established. He was eligible for only a small BATON ROUGE — Transporta­ amount of benefits under the origi­ tion buyers are provoking rate nal plan he had been paying into since he began at New York Dock wars which could destroy the na­ in 1947. The SIU program now tion's water transportation, Bailey assures him pension coverage for T. DeBardeleben, president of the life. Both Reilly and Spady are 65 IBU-contracted Coyle Lines of and work for the New York Divi­ New Orleans, warned here. DeBardeleben said that water sion of the Pennsy. A resident of carriers are providing better serv­ North Bergen, NJ, Reilly has ice than ever before, but some worked the Pennsylvania boats Industrial traffic managers pit car­ since 1945 and was last on the tug rier against carrier and one form, Buffalo. He and his wife, Pauline, of transportation against another have been married for 27 years. in an effort to drive rates below Reilly first began working on rail­ the profit level. Everyone loses road tugs in 1937. Spady has worked the Pennsy through this process, he said. since 1923 and was last aboard the The trend to force cheaper and cheaper transport rates will bring tug Cincinnati. A widower, he about either government owner­ lives in Union City, NJ. He takes ship of transportation or monopoly pride, however. In his son, James, with high rates and special favors,* Jr., who is 28 and a successful lawyer today. DeBardeleben declared. Rate Fights Killing Off Barge Biz Baltimore Tugmen On Pension Dinner at Baltimore union hall marks start of pensions for group of IBU tugmen from Chesapeake Bay area. The oldtimers^ represent several IBLT-contracted tug fleets based in Baltimore. Pare Sevea LOG Scow Men Win Contract Deck Scow Captains Local 335, Independent, which defeated the NMU's United Marin® Division last June in a National Labor Relations Board election among" captains on brick scows, has signed companies affiliated with the Brick Manufacturers Association to a twoyear contractOperators of other building have to sign a contract similar to lations with the UMD and wera material barges in New York^ the one negotiated by the brick free as an independent to seek af­ harbor have been ordered by an NLRB trial examiner to recognize the 700-member independent un­ ion and stop assisting the NMUUMD in its raiding tactics against the local. Formerly affiliated with the NMU-UMD, members of the local ^oted to disaffiliate last May and set up the independent union when the UMD failed to assist them in contract negotiations. Following the disaffiliation, the UMD began raiding Local 335 and threatened scow captains who re­ fused to join the NMU affiliate. Barge companies, encouraged by the raiding union, fired a number of Local 335 members. Appealing the NLRB trial ex­ aminer's decision, both the UMD and the employers have asked the full board to reverse the decision. The barge companies fear they'll manufacturers. Under that agreement, which is retroactive to July, the 40 brick scow captains will receive benefits of more than $850 through a wage increase of some 14 percent, plus improvements in premium pay, overtime, weekend work, night work and vacations. The first new pact signed by the Local 335 as an independent stems from the labor board rulings which, in effect, uphold the origi­ nal position of the SIU at the time of the disaffiliation vote. After quitting the NMU-UMD, the scow captains sought a direct link with the SIU and were issued an SIU charter. The charter was later taken back by the SIU at the request of AFLCIO President George Meany. De­ spite the SIU's contention that the scow captains had severed all re- SIX7 Joe Algina, Safety Director Caution Pays Off On New A-Ship News that the country's first atomic-powered commercial vessel, the Savannah, has already gone through a dry run on-fueling procedures means that this long-range program Is really getting underway. The long lag between the original planning and final testing of the Savannah is partially due to the careful attention paid to safety details in bringing this new ship out. Training of her crew and perfection of safety precautions in handling the nuclear power source naturally were of top importance. Much emphasis was placed on this at last" month's National Safety Council meetings in Chicago, where the annual gathering of safety men in many -fields took place. The marine industry sessions heard a great deal about the Savannah, from researchers, shipbuilders and operating men who had a part in bringing the ship along this far. A lot of new techniques were involved in this vessel every step of the way. This is as it should be, since the Savannah is supposed to be a showpiece of the peaceful uses of atomic power. One bad move, naturally, and the whole idea of using a nuclear plant aboard merchant ships would turn sour for a long time; it's a long way off for anything but experimental purposes anyway. The big thing to consider, and we can't repeat it often enough, is the fact that the Savannah is a special ship, with a special job and a specially-trained crew. She's no routine freighter or bulk carrier by any means. We keep wondering therefore about the attitude of the Coast Guard and other agencies in allowing atomic cargo aboard regular commercial vessels v/ithout providing any of the same attention to the potential problems these cargoes could cause. The point here is not to "scare" anybody; it's to close the barn door before the horse gets away. It's a sad fact now and then in this industry, and others, that it often takes a bad accident to gel something done. Too late; after an accident, everybody agrees that a little more care beforehand might have prevented the disaster. The latest well-publicized case along these lines is the East Coast crash of an airliner that carried a group of GI recruits. "The plane was a non-scheduled job, apparently, and subject to most of the same safety checks other lines give their planes as a matter of routine. The difference here was that the plane used for the fatal flight didn't get all the attention It should have before the flight. The endresult now Is that the Pentagon won't use such commercial planes in the future. There Is still no answer to the question why such planes were used in the first place. it A couple of suggestions have been turned in from several ships on dealing with problems that arise on different vessels |jrom time to time. One idea, by jio means revolutionary, is to do something about fire hose nozzles so that the man at the working end of the line has some control over his equipment. Very often, especially in hold fires or confined spaces where only one man can get in to work, the man closest to the fire has no control over what goes on. He has to rely on somebody way behind to crack the valve properly and get the right pressure up. At the same time, he's got no way of signalling for more pressure or more line and he's the guy in the thick of the problem. Some thought has to be given to dual nozzle devices to cover these situations, which are not always the exception to the rule. Another proposal to come up again and again lately is the idea of a special shoreside gangway rig for the new big tankers. These ships seem to have the latest in everything, including a swimming pool, but the gangway rig is generally the same old affair that was no cinch sometimes even on an old T-2. These ships ride high up and it can be a mightly long drop sometimes before a man gets his feet on shore. (Comments and suggestions are invited by the Department and can be submitted to this column care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) filiation with another union, the Federation president went along with the NMU-UMD position that the SIU action amounted to a raid on the UMD. The NLRB vote and subsequent examiner's decision debunks this argument. 'Carlo' Gone But Tough To Forget TEXAS CITY — Insurance ad­ justers in this Gulf Coast commu­ nity are still walking around with bodyguards three months after hurricane "Carla." Insurance pol­ icyholders are in an ugly mood because they feel the insurance companies are welshing on them. "Policyholders are being told they must settle their claims for 50 cents on the dollar—or else," the Texas AFL-CIO charges. "In some areas, they cannot collect anything at all on polices on which they have paid in good -faith for many years." Hauled before the House Gen­ eral Investigating Committee at" the state capital in Austin, insur­ ance company and agency spokes­ man defended their handling of the claims and said they "had dona a good job." Perhaps, they ad­ mitted, the business had done a poor job of "public relations." In the disaster-stricken areas, policyholders are being told to accept cheap repair work on their homes and property, and often at increased prices, investigators re­ port. Others have been victims of a fast deal in the form of quick settlement checks. In these cases, the adjuster gives the policy hold­ er a $500 check to "tide him over," as it's explained. Reading tha small print later on, the policy­ holder usually finds the $500 was for full settlement. The swirl of controversy sur­ rounding the handling of insurance claims is in marked contrast to the emergency action during and after the storm by public-spirited groups and individuals including many members and officials of labor unions. SCHEDULE OF SIU MEETINGS SIU membership meet­ ings are held regularly once a month on days in­ dicated by the SIU Con­ stitution, at 2:30 PM in the listed SIU ports below. All Seafarers are ex­ pected to attend. Those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include registration num­ ber). The next SIU meet­ ings will be: New York December 4 Philadelphia December 5 December 6 Baltimore Detroit December 8 Houston December 11 N. Orleans December 12 Mobile December 13 �Pace EicM SEAPAMERS QUESTION; What do you think h the most important advance made by the SlU in the last ten years?^ Oliver ThciKpwn, chief cook: Tn Frank Ayers, oHer: I think the my own depart­ greatest advance ment the big ad­ made by the vance was the Union was the setting up of the establishment of food plan. We the various SIU are now able to medical clinics. serve a better The clinics don't grade of food get the same at­ and also provide tention that other better service. As welfare and vaca­ far as I am con­ tion advances have received, but they provide a cerned, the, biggest advance is the possible life or death service for welfare program which protects my family and relieves me of some the seafarer and his family. worries when I'm at sea. t' " 4« Frank Soriano, chief cook: The i ^ 4^ Claude (Lefty) McNorton. bosun: establishment of All the gains the food plan, made over the with the result last ten years that we now have have been im­ much better food portant. If I have aboard ship. To­ to pick one it day we receive a would^ be the 100 percent bet­ clinic program. ter grade of meat This helps dis­ than the kind cover any disease that was used ten years ago. Another important ad­ we may have and vance is the increase in hospital not know about; it makes it possi­ beneiitr this year. A man in the ble to take action and correct the hospital doesn't have the same problem before it gets out of hand serious financial worries he had and causes real hardship and loss before while laid up sick. of work. 4. i i Neil Lambert, AB: I suppose most Seafarers would think that pay increases are the important ad­ vances. I Ihink the important Union gains have been in the wel­ fare field where we now have good pension, hospitalization and vacation bene­ fits. These benefits mean the ship­ ping industry recognizes its re­ sponsibility for the welfare of sea. men who work the ships. i t ft William Vaughan, FOW: As far as the whole in­ dustry is con­ cerned, I'd say the protection of the union hiring hall. On board ship, I think a big Improvement has been made in shipboard feed­ ing due to the food plan. We now have better service and get a better grade of food. After a long day in the engine room this Is really appre­ ciated. LOG PO Handles New Set-Up On NV Mail C/fiifC Use Extended Seafarers who ship out of head quarters began receiving their personal mail at the new Seamen's General Delivery unit established this month at the Bush Terminal Post Office. The new arrangement f« Sea­ farers' mail In the Port of New York wa.s established to allow for quickwr and more efficient han­ dling of membership mail. A simi­ lar arrangement has been operat­ ing in New Orleans for some time. Mail Transferred All mall addressed to individual Seafarers at 675 Fourth Avenue, the address of SIU headquarters, has been transferred to the Sea­ men's General Delivery unit "at the Bush Terminal Post Office. The Bush "Terminal PO is at 29th Street and Srd Avenue, a short distance from the hall. Personal mail for Seafarers will be held there for six months. Pre­ viously, it could be held at the hall for only three months. Seafarers are urged to advise their families and friends of the change of address and ask that all personal mail be addressed as follows, including the Seafarer's name at the top: Seamen's General Delivery Bush Terminal Post Office Brooklyn 32, New York The seamen's unit will be open every weekday (except legal holi­ days) from 9 AM to S PM and Saturdays from 9 AM to noon. All mail now being received at the hall is forwarded to the sea­ men's unit at the post office and held there for claiming. Mall for Individual members shipping out of New York should "in any case be addressed to the Seamen's General Delivery unit as listed above. P&T Quits 'Coastal Runs SAN FRANCISCO—America's fast-disappearing intercoastal shipping service has taken it on the chin again. Pope & Talbot has also abandoned the trade, following up Luckenbach's decision several months back to withdraw from the field. The P&T decision leaves-^ only one complete East-West cited as the chief factors in the tion in the service. Like Luckenbach, r&T suffered from the same common carrier service in op­ decision to quit the field. kind of regulation by the Inter­ eration, and a recent starter at that—the SlU-contracted Sea-Land Service. Sea-Land started in the trade last spring. West Coast Company A West Coast-based company, Pope & Talbot used five ships in Its intercoastal service, operating on a two-weeks frequency. Com­ pany officials said the vessels will be used for world-wldp tramping until a final decision on them is reached. Loss of business and lack of Government support were "Our losses have reached the point that direct and immediate Government assistance was our final hope, and such assistance was not forthcoming," stated com­ pany president George A. Pope, Jr. He said appeals for prompt aid drew the answer that nothing could be done without Congres­ sional action. . "We cannot afford to wait for that," he commented. The withdrawal of the P&T ships from intercoastal trade ended 112 years of company participa- G m A ^A PORT O'CAU 67!Sr.43h!Ave^|aF•l2/6 E.BALTIMSSE ^AUT/AlOCe gKCCIkCC/Al NoTCMber. 19«t state Commerce Commission that has worked to kill off US coast­ wise shipping as well.. Only two operators are now left In the coastwise service, Seatrain and Sea-Land, both under con­ tract to the SIU. On the intercoastal side, besides Sea-land and offshore ships mak­ ing calls, Weyerhauser and Calmar still operate in some services also. But these are operated pri­ marily for the use. of these same companies In moving their own cargoes. '' Backbone Of US Fleet Crippling of the coastwise and Intercoastal segments of US-flag shipping, once the mainstay of the American merchant fleet, has been documented again and -again. The campaign by the railroads and trucking interests to drive all dom­ estic shipping into bankruptcy is taking on a new note, however. Business newspa'lpers report a growing trend by shippers to turn to still another source for routine distribution of cargo "in the US. The shift to air freight service is mounting, according to news reports, much to the dismay of truckers and the railroads. In turn, both groups are Intensifying their pressure against all efforts by US domestic ship operators to hold the line. To All UIW Families Th« complete-facilities of SIU clinics in live cities were opened to UIW members and their families on November 1 in a further expansion of UIW welfare services. The medical centers have been providing' free head-to-toe diagnostic ex­ aminations since the original Union Scores Second Victory In Richmond clinic started operating In Brook­ lyn during 1957. Arrangements are now being worked out ta provide medical fa­ cilities In Philadelphia to service members and dependents In that area. Use of the SIU clinics was ex­ Employes of Richmond Burner tended to UIW members in order Co., of Staten Island, voted for to more fully utilize the facilities representation last month in already established. In addition aUIW National Labor Relations Board to Brooklyn, clinics are located In election, giving the union its sec­ Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans ond victory in the island's oil dis­ and Houston. Some 40,000 exam­ tributing industry. inations of SIU men and their fam­ The UIW victory at Richmond ilies have been given to date. Addi­ •Burner was a further setback for tional staff will be added in these "Amalgamated Local 355," an in­ clinics if the need arises. dependent" organization expelled The modern services of the clin­ from the AFL-CIO for signing ic program have also been extend­ backdoor contracts with employers. On another front in the Rich­ ed recently to cover SIU railway tugmeji and their families in the mond campaign, the NLRB has Railroad Marine Region of the fllcd complaints against two com­ SIU Inland Boatmen's Union. Ad­ panies, Flore Brothers and Salmirs, dition of the UIW and RMR mem­ where local 355 claims to have bership to the workload of the signed "union contracts." The NLRB complaints were is­ clinics is not expected to interfere in any way with present schedul­ sued after the UIW filed charges against the two compapies for ing of examinations. conspiring with Local 355 and in­ All five clinics are designed to timidating UIW members Into detect ailments before they become signing Local 355 pledgecards. serious enough to invalid members The NLRB will hold formal hear­ and their families or cause lo«s ings on the complaint November of earning power. They provide 27. diagnostic services only; wherever In September, the UIW won Its treatment may be necessary, mem­ first victory in the Staten Island bers and their families are re­ oil distribution. industry when ferred to their own physicians for employees at Staten Island Petro­ further care. Beneflta in these in­ leum Company (Slpco) voted to stances are available through other join the UIW. Sipco, the largest provisions of the UIW Welfare .petroleum retail firm in the bor­ ough, is currently negotiating with Plan. The medical centers have facili­ the UIW on a union contract cov­ ties for complete examinations. In­ ering employees. cluding fluoroscope, x-ray, electro­ cardiograph, eye examinations and IliTteHCSPtTAL?^ various laboratory tests. UIW members would have to pay from $35 to $50 to get comparable ex­ aminations elsewhere. Appoint­ ments can be arranged promptly by contacting any union hall. cAuamu. IMMEVMlELY/ UIW Men On The Job "A On tap at Milo Maehlno Tool plant during UIW shop visit wero iUr) steward ChoriM S.lMnnail and mocMno oporators ^ John Reiiielil and CirariM Roi. Visit to the Valjoy Strpam, Lt, NY, shop was part of routine swing to cover Orea members. �ir«TeHAOT. IMl SEAFARERS LOG Quitting Ship? Notify Union a«iidL CANNERY WORKER Red Vessel Off Cape Cod This large Jlussian trawler was one of 18 similar vessels operating in the Georges Banks fishing grounds, about 100 miles east of Cape Cod, together with two larger factory ships. The.area is the traditional fishing grounds of boats manned by SlUNA fishermen and the Russian vessel's'presence is part of a Soviet bid to gain dominance in the fish field. Although the Red vessels work in international waters, American fishermen have protested the Russians' use of gear outlawed by international fishing conventions. SlUNA Tuna Unions Boost Conservation LONG BEACH—Representatives of tuna fishermen's un­ ions affiliated with the Seafarers International Union of Nortl^ America supported plans to conserve Yellowfin tuna resources at a meeting here. Lester Ballinger, of the Pedro, also attended the meeting Cannery Workers and Fisher­ in support of conservation plans. men's Union of San Diego, repre­ sented the SlUNA at the InterAmerican Tropical Tuna Commis­ sion session. In addition, John Caiise, of the SlUNA Seine and Line Fishermen's Union of San AFU Ballots Next Month BOSTON—Members of the At­ lantic Fishermen's Union wiii vote on ratification of a new union con­ stitution in December. Balloting on the constitution follows action by the membership last year re­ affirming the Union's affiliation with the SlUNA. The election of a union secretary-treasurer and as­ sistant secretary-treasurer will also be involved during the same vot­ ing period. The combined referen­ dum and election of officers begins December 1 and will continue until the first regular membership meeting in January. Besides main­ taining headquarters here, the AFU has centers in Gloucester and New York. The commission established a quota of 83,000 tons of Yellowfin tuna to be taken in 1962 by fisher­ men of the United States, Panama, Ecuador and Costa Rica from the waters of the eastern Paciflo. The Yellowfin tuna quota has been recommended by the tuna commis­ sion to member governments. Other governments not affiliated with the commission were xirged to cooperate for the general good of all nations interested In main­ taining the resource. The recommended quota is on Yellowfin only. Fishermen are en­ couraged to fish Skipjack tuna since studies show that Skipjack are in no danger from overfishing. On Fulton Dock Alaska Prize SEATTLE —A $300 salmon tag prize, awarded by the Alaska Fishermen's Union, af­ filiated with the SlUNA, was won by Andrew Esposito of Monterey, Calif. The award was made by George Johansen, secretarytreasurer of the Alaska Fisher­ men's Union, which furnished the prize money. The tags were fixed on salmon, in mid-ocean by the Fisheries Research insti­ tute. The Alaska Union enlisted the cooperation of Bristol Bay gillnetters in returning the; tags. Standing on the Fulton Fish pier in New York it Jim Bar­ ron, veteran member of the Atlantia Fiihermen's Union. Behind him it the Karina T, AFU-coritracted tcalloper out of Atlantic City. A reminder from SIU beadquarters cautions all Seafarers lei^ing their ships to contact the hall in ample time to allow the Union to dispatch a repla-ement. Failure to give notice be­ fore paying off may cause a de­ layed sailing, force the ship to sail short of the manning re­ quirements and needlessly make the work tougher for your ship•^ates. Successfully challenging anti­ union ordinances in Star City, Ark., the International Ladies Gar­ ment Workers Union has won a key battle in establishing consti­ tutional rights for union represen­ tatives in that city. Union repre­ sentatives had been required to register, be fingerprinted and pay $1,000 per day while atlempting to organize non-union workers . . . The refusal of four daily news­ papers in Lima, Peru, to accept ad­ vertising about labor's campaign against Sears, Roebuck & Com­ pany has drawn fire from the In­ ter-American Federation of Work­ ing Newspapermen's Organiza­ tions. Sears' exhibit at the Interoationai Trade Fair in Lima was picketed as part of the "Don't Buy Sears" drive launched by US Re­ tail Clerks. Pickets protested the choice of Sears to front for the US at the fair. 4" 4" t Cincinnati witnessed a new antipicketline tactic when local police sent police dogs and handlers to the scene of an Electrical Workers' strike. Use of the canine force and an editorial over WKRC radio praising the idea was protested by the city's AFL-CIO council. It was noted that police dogs in other cities were not being used as strike-breakers. ... A US Depart­ ment of Labor survey shows that the number of "moonlighters"— workers holding two jobs—around SIU Movie Making TV, O'seas Runs Two 13-minute AFL-CIO films showing Seafarers and SlUNA fishermen and cannery workers on their jobs are really getting around as part of the labor move­ ment's "Americans at Work" series. Since the films were produced in 1959 they have been shown on more than 233 television stations in 48 of the 50 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia with potential audience of 38 million families. They also have been shown to US troops overseas. Selected By USIS The films have been selected by the United States Information Service as part of a promotion pro­ gram for the American way of life. For use around the world the nar­ rations have, been translated into more than a score of languages including such exotic ones as Urdu. One film was shot on a Bull Lines freighter, the Kathryn, en route from Philadelphia to Puerto Rico. Life at sea—above and be­ low decks—is detailed. The other picture shows SlUNA fishermen catching, tuna plus a glimpse of packing bperations at Terminal Island; Calif. Paga Nina T-2 Sections Still UsefulRaise Up Sunken Diydock BALTIMORE—Cast-off midbodies from two old T-2 tankers were put to good use here to help raise a simken drydock. The midbodies were left over when the T-2s were cut apart to make new "jumbo" tankers-*' ' bodies after one of its drydocks with larger midsections. The Maryland Shipbuilding went down a year ago. The hug* and Drydock Company started dock sank to the bottom and ail something new with the old mid- of its apparatus and wiring was demolished when a Moore-McCormack freighter toppled over and crushed one wing wall completely. For months, yard officials stud­ ied the situation,, trying to devise a method of raising the facility. Finally, a yard carpenter sug­ the country "gives little support gested that the midbodies might to the notion that the unemploy­ be useful. They could bo filled ment problem could be solved by and emptied, much the same way prohibiting extra job-holding." as the drydock, he said. Maryland officials decided to "Moonlighting" has become neces­ try his method with a few refine­ sary to supplement wages in lowments of their own. First, they pay industries. divided the drydock's seven pon­ 4 41 4" toons into two sections. Then a The National Labor Relations midbody was fioated into the first Board has ordered a Baltimore section and filled with water until trailer company which admitted divers firmly fastened it with "bugging" its plant with hidden heavy chains to the pontoons. microphones to reinstate six fired With that, the water was pumped workers with back pay. The order out and the 4,000-ton midbody was also called for bargaining in good floating on air—naturally • pulling faith with the International Asso­ with it the 450 tons of drydock. ciation of Machinists. ... In an­ After the drydock section was other decision, the NLRB directed loosened, it was towed to another a Georgia cotton mill to rehire 159 site and grounded until it could fired strikers, pay lost wages of be raised up high by using two $150,000 and to sit down and bar­ midbodies—one on either side— gain with the Textile Workers and thus be sufficiently up out of Union. The board found that the /water for towing elsewhere. Al­ mill had not carried on genuine though it took more than two collective bargaining, had engaged months to do both sections, the in unfair labor practices and dis­ raising of the drydock was finally declared a success. criminated in hiring. GLOBE PROGRESS ("aritime Over­ seas), Oct. 8—Chairman, . Stanley Schuyler; Secretary, Anify Noah. No beefs reported. Piping in forward pump room leaking badly. Request more attention given to crewmembers who are ill. Shortage in linen. MAYFLOWER (Mayflower), Oct. 11— Chairman, O. M. Jones; Secretary, Clyde Kent. No beefs. Jones elected new ship's delegate. Complaint about crew messman. WiU see If he im­ proves. Entire crew Is complaining about the mattresses. Would like some action taken. BIENVILLE (Sea-Land), Oct. 5 — Chairman, A. Case; Secretary, B. C. Mishanskl. $17.36 in treasury. No Quite a bit of discussion on death benefits and vacation. Crew very happy with the gains. CITIES SERVICE BALTIMORE (Cities Service), Aug. 20—Chairman, Pete Prevas; Secretaey, Joseph Scangaselo. Captain refused to pay lodg­ ing to 9 men when ship was -n drydock for 3 days. Motion to have meeting, before payoff to discuss lodging. EAGLE TRAVELER (Sea Transport), Aug. 13—Chairman, R. J. McConnell; Secretary, R. A. Ray. J. Fitzgerald hospitalized in Yokohama. Crew re­ quested to report all beefs to dele­ gates. Men asked not to sleep In recreation room. Received no LOGS or communications of any kind. Laun­ dry not being kept clean. Long dis­ cussion regarding lack of cooperation In steward department. Chief cook said he la getting off in Japan. N. Merrick elected new ship's delegate. VILLAGE (Consolidated Mariners), Aug. 27—Chairman, Paul D. Zellnewi Secretary, Pete Trlantafillos. L. F. ii •liiijM>wii.',ij,iMiV!'!;.'.i• I.I.10.' ;M.i.v'i'y.'l.f*'W'!•*!!.g" ic* . beefs reported by delegates. J. Ches­ hire elected new safety man. All members asked to keep their feet off the chairs so that no grease gets on tliem. IBERVILLE (Waterman), Sept. Chairman, R. A. Statham; Secretary, H. Carmichael. Minor repairs still pending. Chief engineer promised to take care of them during voyage Two men missed ship in San Francisco. Ship's delegate to resign as he had Job for the last two trips. W. J. Burbine elected. Suggestion made that painting of crew messh^U or pantry should not he done near meal hours. Crew should cooperate with BR and try not to spiU coffee over passageway going aft. AMES VICTORY (Victory Carriers), Sept. li—Chairman, Jack Farrand; Secretary, Oerold ErIinger. Ladder for poop deck requested but chief male refused. Most things running smoothly. Chief cook's room painted out. Ship's delegate decided to keep Job to New York. Discus.sed beef about fans in 12-4 foe'sle and milk situation. Fans in the 8-12 to ha secured: fans for the 12-4 to be straightened out. RAPHAEL SEMMES (Sea • Land), Sept. *—Chairman, J. H. Morris; Sec­ retary, C. S. Gray. Everything run­ ning smoothly. Ship's delegate will check on fan for crew pantry. $60.88 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to steward department. Washing ma­ chine to be repaired. KATHRYN (Bull), Sept. 1—Chair­ man, F. Drozak. Ship's delegate re­ ported OT beef. Crew has not racelved LOGs nor mall of any kind. McGlono elected ship's delegate. Two mpn- left ship. Discussion on --.anitary work for laundry and recreation room. Vote of thanks to the steward department for Job well done without a. third cook. No wind chutes re­ ceived for ship although ordered. Crew feels that some measure should be taken against any man leaving ship at the last minute without some kind of notification. There are men on the beach who would appreciate the Jobs. This makes It hard for men on board plus men ashore. MOUNT VERNON VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), Aug. 27—Chairman, S. CzeslowskI; Secretary, L. Pepper. No beefs. Second mate Insists upon • a late call before going on watch. Vote of thanks to all delegates and steward department for job well done. Dis­ cussion regarding proper use of air conditioning aboard the vessel. All deck foe'sles to he painted next voy­ age. Repair list turned in. STEEL EXECUTIVE (Isthmian), Sept. 1—Chairman, P. Drozak; Secre­ tary, B. Mooney. No beefs reported by delegates. Discussion on welfare, vacation benefits and foreign-flag is­ sue. Mall -service very bad. Crew re­ quests something be dona about It. JEAN (Bull), Aug. 5—Chairman, A. Paigs; Sscretary, H. Rows. Chief stew­ ard, Fidel G. Lukhan. passed away in Germany. Union notified and flowers donated by crew and officers. At Long elected new ship's delegate. Re­ quest improvement on nlglit lunch and breakfast. Crew reque.sted to keep passageway clear and screen doors closed and not to smoke on deck. No mall received. ROYAL OAK (CItlaa Sarvica), Chair­ man, D. Nawseme; Secretary, H. Letwinsky. No beefs reported. $12.90 in ship's fund. Each ci'swmemher con­ sented to donate 90 cents at payoff for ship's fund. �Tea 8EAFAREKS LOG Oil Spearheads ked Drive •. WASHINGTON—The Soviet Union's trade drive appears to hinge on-oil as a key com­ modity, as more and more JRussian petroleum oozes its way into the free world. The cam­ paign for a larger chunk of the world's oil trade is being matched by a sizeable increase in the Soviet tanker fleet. Now -the second largest tanker fleet by 108 vessels In re­ increased modem tanker tonnage crude oil producer in the cent years and further fleet ex­ amounts to 90 percent of its pres­ The ent total tonnage. Despite the current emphasis on tankers, the Russians still have only about two percent of the carrying capacity of the world tanker fleet. Overall plans, how­ ever, call for heavy purcfiasel and new construction in free world (The following is another in a series which will appear in the LOG countries. Construction orders on Seafarers who serve as ship or department delegates.) have been placed in Italy, ^pan After getting- a bird's-eye view of a warring world from Inside an and elsewhere In order to beef up Army airplane huring World War II, Salvatore Barbara decided to the Soviet fleet. A build-up to 280 look in on the world at sea level. He therefore Joined the SIU In ships is likely by 1969. 1950 at New York. The USSR is also a big charter Since that time, sailing as a messman and, later, as second cook, customer at good rates because of Barbara has made countless trips to the Far East on SIU vessels, its effort to move oil into the mar­ often serving as steward department delegate. Serving as department ket by every available means. De­ delegate, Barbara said, gives him an opportunity to help his fellow pendence on steady shipments of Seafarers and, where he can, he tries to be sure everybody "has a Russian oil can be a useful diplo­ smooth, beef-free ride. matic tool for the gremlin in years As a delegate, Barbara has made it a must to know the contract to come. Right now, due to the in­ sections dealing with the galley gang. '^While I know the agreement ternational tanker surplus. It's hav­ pretty well," he explained, "any time I am elected ing no difficulty In obtaining char­ as delegate I go back and brief myself on all the ters to Implement plans for possible problems that can arise." "Of course," worldwide oil exports. he added, "once a beef does arise, 1 try to have Tankers also are only part of It settled within . the department. If this is not the Soviet merchant fleet picture. possible, then I work it out through the ship's The Red fleet gained an estimated 52 vessels of all types over an 18delegate." A New Yorker by birth, Barbara is single, likes month-period through July, 1961, to travel and generally looks for a "clean, fast C-3" while the US merchant fleet lost to the Far East because that part of the world Is 186 ships outright, allowing for "very scenic and exciting." These long runs new acquisitions and brand-new usually include some intercoastal visits before the construction put Into service dup­ actual Far East voyage begins, and this" "helps to break up the ing the time. All told, the 11 nations in the tension." , Barbara said one of the big problems facing the steward department Soviet sphere upped their merchant and galley delegates is teaching first-trippers how to do their jobs. tonnage of all types by 272 vessels "It takes a while for a new man to learn the ropes and, until he does, of four million tons. This gyves bis lack of experience can result in a lot of petty beefs." them an active fleet, according to He pointed out that many Seafarers beef against the steward de­ the best available figures, of 1,440 partment because they just like to sound off about something. "They vessels. don't realize we don't have any i.jrner store to go to when we run Losses In the US were primarily out of something that's been popular on the trip." due to scrapping of old tonnage While the ship tries to have adequate stores for the whole voyage, and transfers to runaway or for­ there is no way of knowing what foods will appeal to the crew, eign registry. Ironically, the Rus­ Barbara said. Besides, certain foods have to be consumed quickly sian fleet Includes 83 ships of because they cannot be stored for long, he added. 785,000 tons loaned to the Krem­ Barbara's last ship was the Fanwood (Sea-Land) which was just re­ lin under World War II "lendactivated. She made an intercoastal run from the West Coast and lease" arrangements and never re­ Barbara was steward department delegate. turned. world, the USSR has increased Its pansion is planned by 1969. CANADIAN H«VMiA«r. INl •ETHFLOR (Or* Navlfatlon), Aws. S7—Chairman. Hrniry Schwartz; S*cratary. L. A. Brown. No beef a raported by delcgatea. Henry Schwartz re^Sna a* ship's dslegai*. Lyla Wil­ liamson nominated and slactad by acclamation. Pantry abould be kept cleaner. Cups should be retttrnad. Voto ot thanks for ataward depart­ ment and a vote of thanks to the ratlrliHi alUp'a delcfata for a lob well done. Dryer room door should bs fixed. LONGVIEW VICTORY (Victory Carriarz), Sept. 3—Chairman, Juan S. Ruada; Sacratary, M. Mattbay. S8.30 In treasury, leas S8 for American Merchant Marino Library Aaaorlatlon. and sa.SO for American ALA; on hand Sl.fl«. No boafa rcporUd by depart- reported. Galley and maaabah need p^Ung. Bring eupa back Ja pantry when finished using them. MONTAUK (American BuMi), Oct. IB—Chairman, S. j. Alpada; Stcratary, R. I. Fagan. Motion to have aU brothers give a donation of SO centa HI caa* of amcrgtncy. No bcefa re­ ported. Sam Alpcdo elected ship's delegate. Ic* machine atlll In que#. tloM. MaU service sUU very, very bad; wiU try to get It straightened out. ROYAL OAK (Cities Service), Oct. 3—Chairman, Wm. J. Smith; Secretery, Robert Myerc $14.45 in treas­ ury. W. J. Smith elected ahip's dele­ gate. Motion made to refer menus to New York food committee. CAFTAIN NICHOLAS SITINAS (Butt), July 33—Chairman, O. A. Wlta; Sacratary. Milton F. Malllko. No beefs. W. Mulltnt elected Hew ship's delegate and .Samuel Philllpt elected treasurer. - All hands to return used cups and dishes to pantry. Keep laun­ dry room, crew mess room and uMes cleaner. mant delegate*. Resolution to put t mbn in a room. Motion to havo ship fumigated for rata and-roaches. Roquaat for naw refrigerator. Old on# U in bad shape. Pick clothes cB Una whan dry. SAN MARINO (Panlnsular), Sept. 1 —Clialrman, Jasaa' W. Fuchatt; Sacra­ tary, E. O. Johnson. No beefs roporte'i by department delegates. Rw quest that in the future any atow* ways be eonflncd to reatrlctcd area. FCNN TRADER (Fenn Shipping), Sept. It—Chairman, D. DIslei; Secre­ tary, J. F. Austin. $1.78 in treasury. No beofa reported. Request made that tho steward order larger bath towels a* the ones on hand are small. AU running smooth. GLOBE EXPLORBR (MsfHIma OvSP -aoas), Oct. 9—Chairman, Frank V. Dusan; Secretary, Vernon Douglas. S4.35 in treasury. No lieefs reported by delegates. Frank V. Dusen elected ablp's delegate. Keep laundry clean. LA SALLE (Watarman), Sapt. 30— Chairman, Thomas Liias; Sacratary, Frank P. Brock. No beofa reported by department delegates. Request to fumigate for roaches and rats. Linen Is to be exchanged piece for piece. DEL RIO (Mississippi), Sapt. 3f— Chairman, Henry C. Gerdes; Secre­ tary, J. O'Dennail. S1S.33 In treasury. No tieefs reported. More ctgareltes should be placed on board to accom­ modate the crew. Radio and loud talking should be cut down after 10 PM. MADAKiT (Waterman), Oct. 1 — Chairman, W. Msehan; Secra^sr;, Al­ bert e. Espeneda.. Everything running smoothly. J. Taylor elected ship's delegaU. S3.10 In treasury. No beefs ROBIN eOODFRLLOW (Robin), Sept. IS—Chairman, Waldo Banks; Secre­ tary, R. F. Walker. Some disputed or. Several men ill. One man hos­ pitalized In Capetown; one at LotirrnCO Marque*. One man mirsed ship and then rejoined. Two men from Robin Hood carried back to States. Ship ^should be checked for safety practicea. . FINN SHIFFBR (Fonntrans), SeptIt—Chairman, Loula Cayton; Secre­ tary. J. C. Smith. No bcefa reported by department delegates. CHILORE (Ort), July 30~Chalrman, M. Jones; tocrotary, F. i. Kossoll. No beefs reported by department del­ egates. C. Bedell elected new ship's delcgata. Request a new w.ishing ma­ chine and timer. Order new Icebox for crew; galley stove also needs re­ pairing. Pantry and drying room needs painting. HUDSON (Victory Transport), Oct. •—Chairman, L. Oarabedian; Secrtfary, B. Wantworth. No beefs. Bow­ man elected ncjr ahlp'a - delegate. Crew requests water cooler; wants to know why ship la not receiving any LOGS. MAYFLOWIR (Mayflower), Aug. 3« —Chairman, J. Oalas; Socralary, Jo­ seph L. Springer. Everything running smoothly. Nominations held for ship's delegate but nobody will accept: this to bo referred to patrolman. Soflball team suggested. Brothers Inlerested to see Blackie Connors or the 3rd cook. See chief engineer to regulate water coolers for drinking. Chock on new library and about extra pantry­ man and galleyman. COB VICTORY (Victory Carrisrs), Sapt. 75—Chairman, R. Graham; Sec­ retary, F, Delson. Welfare cards ara available for anyone who wants them. No t>eeft. Discussion on shortage of coffee at coReetimc. Steward to order 12- or 18-cup percolators to remedy situation. Diarust this with patrol­ man and food plan representative as percolators were ordered last trip. Canada SIU Signs WO Pacts VANCOUVER—Afte^ong, hard negotiations, contracts between the SIU of Canada and several "W^est Coast shipowners were signed last month. The new pacts provide wage increases and welfare and working condition Improvements for Canadian SIU men on the Pacific Coast. -t" Led by Hal C. Banks, presi­ deck, engine and ateward depart­ the existing agreement on wagei dent, the SIU of Canada Is ments were named to the commit­ and conditions was served In MONTREAL — Shipping from headquarters has been unusually high In comparison to previous years. Another old canaller, the Saskatoon (CSL), put her last line ashore before being scrapped. The MV Eskimo will be making her usual Quebec-Liverpool winter runs, while the West River and Alex Wood will go to Rotterdam this winter. 4 it HALIFAX—Shipping in this At­ lantic Coast port the first two weeks of last month saw 59 men getting berths. The MV Maplebraiteh may make a coast trip from here during the winter. t. 4. t TORONTO—After many years of sailing under SIU contract, the canaller John, H. Prince (Hall) is being dismantled in the Toronto basin. This is one of the obsolete ves.<els being replaced by modern ships. i 4- * VANCOtiVEB—The foUf SIUeontracted cruise boats of Alaska Cruise Lines, Canadian National and Canadian Pacific, have laid up after one of their most successful seasons. The vessels ran with an estimated 95 percent capacity. A/erf Crew Saves Four ROCHESTER—An alert Cana­ dian SIU crew aboard the SS Coalfax rescued four men from the waters of Lake Ontario where they had been clinging to an overturned boat. Aubrey Harding, Coalfax crewmember from Shclburne, NS, plunged into the Lake to save one of the victims who was without a lifejacket and unable to grab a line thrown from the ship. Hard­ ing then swam back to secure the 16-foct-boat with a line from the Coalfax. The Coalfax was in position to effect the rescue only because of a late change in orders. She had been bound for Sodus Point origi­ nally. A 60 MPH gale was fore­ cast for the Rochester area and it would have been almost impossible for the four to stay afloat in heavy weather if the Coalfax hasn t hap­ pened along in time. also preparing to enter negotia­ tions with contracted companies for a new agreement covering Great Lakes shipping, whera most of the country's maritime business is done. On the Canadian West Coast, the SIU won a contract which Includes a $23.50 per month Increase In wages, a 17-cent-an-hour Increase In overtime rates, a 100 percent Increase In welfare contributions pius work rule and manning scale improvements. Key Company Signed Rod Heinekey, SIU of Canada vice president for the West Coast, noted that Northland Navagation was the key company 6nd refused to. bargain in good faith until the membership authorized strike ac­ tion if necessary. After Northland signed, this pact set the pattern for agreements with Pacific Tankers, Shell Canadian Tankers and Alaska Cruise Lines. In the Great Lakes area, the majority of SIU contracts are sub­ ject to revision at the end of this navigation season. Accordingly, a iiiiie-member rank-and-file Lakes Proposals Committee was elected in Montreal to prepare for negotia­ tions. Three members each from the tee. The group expects to have proposals for revision of the Great Lakes Canadian SIU contract com­ pleted this month. The notice to Great Lakes oper­ ators of the union's desire to revise October. Canadian SIU members are being polled on their Ideas for the new Lakes' pact and will have further opportunity to amend the proposals before they are pre­ sented to tho companies. A portion of the Great Lekei Contract Proposal Committee elected by SIU Montreal membership listens to contract Ideas of rank-and-file members imilda Cbovoiicr anfl Raymond Goto. Proposal* should be completed sometime this month for nocossary revision of the LalMs contract. �|r«rMi*W, IMl SEAFARER8 rat* EteTMi LOG 'Something New Has Been Added' Xiee:islatiire Say Murdock, Director US MARITIME DEFICIENCY. Top Government maritime officials have indicated that the United State? merchant fleet is not whet it should be for meeting the demands of a "conventional" as distinguished from a nuclear war. These officials have outlined a picture which indicates a deftciency in this country's sealift capability. According to the Navy, the United States still possesses a marginal capability to carry out the sea transportation tasks of a general war—but on a quantitative basis only. Our deflciencies are particularly evidenced in the dry cargo ship and transport passenger, ship categories. These deflciencies are further aggravated by the aging of outmoded ships. Our present rate of new shipbuilding does not offset the rapidly approaching block obsolescence of the vast proportion of US-controlled merchant-type tonnage, both active and reserve. The Navy estimates that 79 percent of our dry cargo and 54 percent of our tanker tonnaga are in the 15-19-year-old bracket. From the standpoint of modern design, these vessels were outmoded long ago. Approximately 1.7 percent of* the US-flag dry cargo tonnage is under five years of age, and only 5.9 per cent is from five to nine years old. This latter age group includes the Mariner-class ships that were built by the Government, plus a few modern containership conversions. In order for the United States to maintain adequate mercFiant shipping to meet its "conven­ tional" wartime needs, informed sources feel that it is vital that ships of both subsidized and nonsubsidized operators be pericdically replaced under an orderly and progressive program. BULL V. WATERMAN. The Justice Department has asked the US District Court in Washington to dismiss a suit filed by A. H. Bull Steamship Company in connection with the subsidy __ application of Waterman Steamship Corporation. ' Bull sought Judgment permanently enjoining the C_ Maritime Subsidy Board'from according a subsidy ^fuUuv\ ^ contract to Waterman until a hearing was held and —/ it was determined that there would be no diversion of subsidy into the domestic trade. In its motion to " "" dismiss, the Justice Department said that Bull had _ no right to demand a hearing and that it had failed —— to state any claim or cause of action whatsoever under the antitrust, laws against-Waterman. t Seafarers have come a long way since those lean and hungry days when the SIU was founded. An impressive string of "firsts" have "been developed over the years to blaze the way to today's first-class status for SIU men and their families. Shipboard conditions, job opportunities and wages have steadily improved despite the chaotic conditions in the industry. An everexpanding SIU welfare and vacation benefit program continues to rate second to none. In recent weeks, still more improvements have been added. The popular optical care program has been extended to serve SIU dependents as well as Seafarers, who have received well over 5,000 pairs of free eyeglasses under this benefit in three and xi half years. The SIU Welfare Plan continues to pioneer in provid­ ing the best available clinic facilities and a score of different benefits to cover the grow­ ing needs of SIU men and SIU families. Pen­ sions have been improved and a new Sick­ ness & Accident Benefit program has estab­ lished the first off-the-job coverage for sea­ men plus enlarged hospital benefits. By this time next year. Seafarers who have sailed on one ship for a full year will be able to draw the new $800 vacation benefit—dou­ ble the present rate of vacation pay. Indeed, Seafarers have achieved substan­ tial progress since the Union first started in 1938. These years of militant trade unionism have secured decent working conditions, fair wages, security and dignity for all Seafarers and their families. A IVew Look? Strange things seem to be happening at the Pentagon these days. Department of Defense planners and others charged with responsi­ bility for our national security are "sud­ denly" learning to their horror that the coun­ try's private merchant fleet really is in a bad way. The state of the US shipping industry has never been a secret to anyone except those who view-ships as "sea-lift capability" and ' talk about our preparedness for ."convention­ al". wars as against the nuclear variety. The state of our merchant fleet has been an everyday fact of life to American seamen for a long time. For years, US maritime unions have called for long-range maritime planning in Wash­ ington and urged the planners to look at the expansion of other nations' shipping fleets. It seems that the growth of the Soviet Union's merchant tonnage has now been no­ ticed. The Russians have kept pushing out­ ward into new trading areas and have not been standing.still as we-lrave. The realiza­ tion is also reportedly slowly developing in official Washington that our reliance on a profiteering US-owned runaway fleet is not the answer to the merchant fleet problem either; there has to be a modern, active US-flag fleet available in any case. 4, t • 4i Bonds ^11 Bankers Buried in the fine print of the 1959 Landrum-Griffin Act is an obscure clause requir­ ing the bonding of union officials for "faith­ ful discharge" of duties. The bonding rates were purposely set high. After all, screamed the anti-labor crew, you never can tell what one of those union guys will do. What, did happen? Nothing. Not one claim was filed under the "faithful discharge" pro­ visions. The bonding companies were shown the record, had to cut the rates in half and thus grudgingly conceded the honesty of the vast majority of trade union officials and employees. From the other side of the street, though, comes an entirely different story. The FBI reports that 152 bank presidents and officials walked off with cash froni their own banks during the last fiscal year. Things have come to such a pass that the FBI even has a fore­ cast out. Another 135 bankers can be expect­ ed to dip into the till this lime, it warns. t 4. SUPREME COURT. The United States Supreme Court has ruled that there is no warranty of seaworthiness attached to a ship not in naviga­ tion. The ruling was made with respect to a deactivated Liberty which had been "moth-balled," with supplie.s, stores, nautical instruments, cargo gear and tackle removed, pipes and machinery drained and prepared for storage, and rudder, tail shaft, and propeller secured. The Court said that "as a result of such action, the ship lost her Coast Guard safety certification as well as her license to operate,, both of which were requisite to a vessel in navigation." The case had its origin when the petitioner. Roper, a longshoreman, brought libel in person against the United States, claiming injuries suffered while aboard a Government ship removing grain to an elevator. He sought recovery on the grounds of unseaworthiness and negligence. The District Court dismissed the libel after finding there was no negligence, and that since the ship was not in navigation there was no warranty of seaworthiness. FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION.^he FMC has suspended until March 8, 1962 general irtcreases in freight rates proposed by Matsoa Navigation Company covering the trades from the Pacific Coast to Hawaii and from Hawaiian ports to Atlantic and Gulf ports. The rates were scheduled to become effective November 9, 1961. At the same time, the FMC ordered an investigation of the proposed rates. . . . The FMC has extended from November 10 to November 24, 1961 the time within which -interested parties may file written replies to an FMC proposal to change its rules governing practice before the regula­ tory agency. . . . The United States of America has complained to the FMC with respect to service charges levied on Government cargo by California terminal operators, which charges are assessed against steamship companies and passed on to the Government by the com­ panies. The Government contends the charges are illegal as against it, other shippers and respondent steamship-operators, in that they set fixed and arbitrary monetary figures without furnishing to the Govern­ ment and other shippers and carriers all of the purported services and charges for services which at times are not reduced. FISH REPORT. The USSR has expanded fishing operations by send­ ing exploratory vessels and completely integrated fishing and process­ ing fleets to participate in fisheries in many areas of the world. The Soviets have nearly doubled their catch in the last decade; in total catch the Russians now stand third behind Japan and Communist China as a leading fish-producing country. The 1960 Soviet catch was 7.7 billion pounds, placing it ahead of the United States for the first time. This increase is the result of long-range planning and a rapidly growing high-seas fleet. CONSTRUCTION SUBSIDY. The Commerce Department is report­ edly preparing actions that may slow down the outflow of ship con­ struction subsidy funds. The move is said to be prompted by the President's call for economy. Construction subsidy outlays this fiscal year were expected to be around $98 million, plus the leftover from past years. In addition, this Congress has appropriated enough new money for starts on 14 vessels. All this comes in the light of repeated warnings that our merchant fleet is deteriorating. We are told almost daily that our Ships are getting older and older. We are warned that the Soviet Union is making a determined drive to achieve maritime superiority. Yet, we are now informed that our construction subsidy program may be slowed down. Again, the American merchant marina will be dealt another blow in what som^mes appears to be a deliberate effort to destroy it. The Secretary of Commerce has already delayed subsidies for the construction of two ore carriers by Bethlehem Steel. Now, it seems, he will give his consent to further delays under the guise of good economy. Can such a move really be termed a sound economical measure? �SEAFARERS LO€ Pace Twehr* '•' ' - . • '^• •'" V .^ • •'•'/' • ": . '^•• •- I . 'A'*-"- " ' • ' ,i*L- • ' •" .• ,, •"••N = •• ' * • - ''"5^ ',.•••• ••].1^1.1. • '; • . - the Ten Years Since Beovc Mosf Seafarers are family men and homeowners today. Union's weiforo program for the whole family meets many needs, even covers triplets* Union Is active in many areas. In Puerto Rico, on SlU scholarship winner, now a doctor fleft), helps open new SlU clinic. SlU headquarters In Brooklyn, new today as in '51, is a "long way from Beaver St. Building pro­ gram in many |Mrts symbolizes Union growth, progress. Safety and food programs hove mode big stridel In bettering shipboard conditions, cutting occidenta. The era in SlU and maritime his­ tory that began {ust ten years ago, with the shifting of SlU headquarters from 51 Beaver Street in lower Man­ hattan (above) to its current site in Brooklyn, has been a time of expan­ sion and growth for Seafarers and their Union. There hove been many moments of drama; the maritime in­ dustry, and Seafarers and their ships, like the world at large, hove changed in a variety of ways. Fea­ tured here are some of the 19511961 highlights. K'.. ••• A' I f-' r, Now representing railroad tugmen, SlU led |ob security strike last winter, won key gains. • .,, , y..-_ . , �'X-C'-v Nmiribcr, 19fl SEAFARERS Pace Tbirlata LOG y — — I Starting modestly, SiU Vocation Plan pioneered guarantee of paid vacation for teamen, now pays up to $800 per year for continuous service on one vessel. Drive for freedom of seas followed Suez war. SiU action here countered Arab ship boycott. Seaway opening sparked Lakes' or ganizing, boosted runaway traffic. Sea unions held first joint contract talks In '61, offered own program to aid industry. First SlUNA president and secretary of the Sailors Union on the West Coast. Harry Lundeberg (2nd from left) led early fight on runaways, died In 1957. Moss picketing at UN helped block '58 Cuban bid to scab on Canada SIU. 11 New moves to save domestic trade led to container-carry­ ing roil-on, lift-on vessels, brought on a revolution in US shipping. An atompowered freightship is due n^t. iss;iPli# American Coal Shipping beef brought out maritime union veterans from oil coasts. Under US court order, oidtlmers of 70 and over competed for jobs. Graceful columns mark newly-opened Union hall in New Orieons. Building represents new stature for Union as it notes 23rd anniversary this month. �SEAFdmEmS LOG Won SlU Scholarship In '59 SEAFARER GETS 2nd AWARD Seafarer Donald Peterson, winner of a $6,000 SIU scholarship award in 10S8, lus just added new laiu-els to his string by earning a $1,250 scholarship from Harvard Universiiy for post-graduate studies. Peterson, 28, graduated from Swarthmora College In June. AiNiard-lfaiHfle With Care! A Titembinc of the SHT since SIU One of tte aaoat important food items aboard ship, as all ei^erieaeed 1953, sailing in the deck de­ his SIU award, $8,000, toward his lame, collapsed on him, partment, Peterson was at­ post-graduate work unider a ruling scholar went back to sea. This steward department membm know, is egg$. Beth from Hie standpoint tending Swarthmore in Philadel­ phia, Pa., when he won one of the five Union scholarships awarded two years ago. He has since grad­ uated with a Bachelor of Arts degree and entered Harvard for the current semester in pursuit ot a Masters of Arts degree in teach­ ing. The $1250 Harvard scholarship covers Peterson's fuli tuition costs at the school. In addition, hh has been able to apply the balance of New Navy Hydrofoil On Order WASHINGTON—A contract cov­ ering the design and construction of tb^ latest hydrofoil research ship authorized by the Government has been awarded to the Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corp. by the Navy's Bureau of Ships. At the same time, the Customs Bureau has announced the stream­ lining of its rig classifications to Include hydrofoil craft and nuclear powered ships. Rig classifications, used in the documentation of vessels, have been modified to include "gas screw hydrofoil," "oil screw hydro­ foil" and "nuclear steam screw." The abbreviations of these rigs for use in merchant ships are "GA.H," "OL.H" and "N.S." The newest hydrofoil contract, which is for the research ship au­ thorized in the Navy's 1962 ship­ building program, totals almost $12 million. The proposed ship is ex­ pected to be about 200 feet long and displace about 300 tons. Ini­ tially its speed is to be up to 50 knots, but it may ultimately reach 75-80 knots. The new Custom Bureau rig classifications are being used on marine documents now being is­ sued but existing documents do not have to be turned in for any changes in desiguatious. Among the classification chang­ es, now to be lumped under the rig "sail," are barks, barkentines, brigs, brigantines, catboats,. ketch­ es, schooners, sloops and yawls. The rig "barge" is amended to in­ clude all non-self-propelled vessels other than houseboats and dredges. This eliminates the craft known as a "scow"—^at least the type that doesn't travel under its own power. Notify Welfare Of Changes The SlU Welfare Services De­ partment reports that it has had difficulty locating seamen's families because the seamen's enrollment or beneficiary cards have not been kept up to date. Some death benefit payments have been delayed for some time until the Seafarer's bene­ ficiaries could be located. To avoid delays In payments of wel­ fare benefits. Seafarers are ad­ vised to notify the Union Im­ mediately of any changes in ad­ dress, changes in the names of beneficiaries or additional de­ pendents by filling out new en­ rollment and beneficiary cards. I The cards should be witnessed as a means of verifying signa­ tures. by the trustees of the SHT plan. Peterson got to college the hard way. He had to go to sea to sup­ port himself as soon as he left high school in 1951, tried to en­ ter Swarthmore and found his academic prepar­ ation would keep him out. He then went back to sea and attended Peterson summer session at the Peddle School, Philadelphia, but before he could try Swarthmoi-e again, was drafted into the Army in February, 1953. Discharged six months later when his right leg, which had been eventually made it possible for him to complete his education. He served as a volunteer organizer for a time, and subsequently be­ came a full book member. Hospitalized for surgery on his leg, he went back to sea with the SIU when he became fit for duty, starting with the Robin Tuxford. For the next five years he sailed with Robin, Isthmian, Waterman and Cities Service, among otfam* companies, while completing his qualifications for college entrance. When the scholarship was awarded to Peterson, he aaid at the time, "it meant the difference between continuing or stopping my education. My understanding has been deepened by the gratitude I now feel." Young America Piays it Safe SIU award for a year's accident-free sailing on the Young America is displayed (l-r) by pantryman E. X Smlflfi, chief engineer J. Uzzell,.oiler M. Stupin, Capt. T. Tucker, 1st assist­ ant W. McKenzie. Presentation was made in San Francisco. PENN MARINER (Pmn Shipping), 8«pt. 17—Chairman, StriGkland Jr.i Sacratary, S. Rothschild. Master In­ formed ship'a delegate A. VUlanova that he wUl try to get ice in Trinidad. Vote of thanks to steward department and to chief engineer for going aU-out on ica boK repairs. DB SOTO (Waterman), Sapt. SS— Chairman, James J. Johnson; Socratary, J. F. Castronovor. No logs and no beefs reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks to ship's delegate for a good Job. Headquar­ ters should check on maU service in the Far Kast. Yokohama mall de­ livered in Los Angeles on our return. Return all folding cots. port hole glaaa and door lock in wiper's room. Suggested that gar­ bage disposal be done off shore side of ship Just aft of housing due to amount ot deck cargo. MONTECO SEA (Lion), Sept. 17— Chairman, J. Dovlno; Socretary, R. Hulchins. Some OT diqruted. Messroom, laundry and passageways paint­ ed. Patrolman should check with Company why maU is not delivered on time. Need correct ' malting ad­ dress. Ship to be fumigated before salUng and guard rails to be replaced. Hooks needed on all watertight doors. SEATRAIN SAVANNAH (Sostraln), Sept. 26—Chairman, J. M. Lundy; SEATRAIN NEW YORK (Soatrain), Sapt. 24—Chairman, C. W. Haifa; Sec­ retary, Alex James. Man who missed ship replaced. No beefs reported by department delegates. All men ad­ vised to fiU out new welfare cards. Ship constantly ahorthanded. Union to bo contacted. CLAIBORNE (Watorman), Oct. 1— Chairman, C. Lomors; Secretary, F, Johnson. No i>eefs reported by de­ partment delegates. Help sanitary man keep ship clean. CHOCTAW (Waterman), Sapt. __ Chairman, O. Tlcar; Secretary, C. Bortz. SI in treasury. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. Dis­ posal of movie fund should be post­ poned until definite word is received on lay-up. BEATRICE (Bull), Oct. 4—Chalrmsn, none listed; Secretary, Charles F. Boyla. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Mate complained about bosun raising gangway without orders. See about Floridian getting stores from us. STEEL SEAFARER (Isthmian), Sept. 14—Chairman, P. Sarkus; Secretary, P. E. Nelson. No beefs reported. Union to check with compenv to have maU handled more efficiently. Repair Socrotary, O. ML Whito. Same eld problem on tee machine. Need to supplement ico down south. Milk ran out two days out on return voyage. Captain refused to order enough milk; said steward Miould ration milk. SEATRAIN OEORGIA (Soatrain), Sept. 17—-Chairman, John Cole; Soc­ rotary, Roborio Hannibal. J. Jacksoit, ship's delegate, missed ship because of hurricane Carla. Meeting to elect new ship's delegate called by R. Hanniball. John Cole, wiper, elected new ship's delegate. S30 in treasury. No beefs reported. ALCOA POLARIS (Alcoa), Sept. 2— Chairman, Jaqios Poterson; Sacratary, Orlando H. Lopez. $6.24 in treasury- of nutritional value and pepuiatity, eKs are a key item in ehlpboat^ feeding. Since they me perishable, eggs must be idven apedal attrndion both in atorage and handling. The high standards on food quality toe ail SlU-eentracted ships must be maintained, especially where egge um concerned. Like other dairy products and meats, eggs are usually and graded in the US by the Department of Agriculture. However, the chief steward aboard a vessel-still has the ultimate responsibility ta see that the products meet SIU standards. Abnost everyone likes eggs in some form—if they are fresh. Despite. the fact that they look hard, eggs are sensitive. The shell is actually full of tiny holes, or pores, and air goes through the shell as It does through a screen. That is why eggs pick up odors from other foods and cannot stand much heat or cold in storage. Special Temperature Required Contrary to popular belief, eggs require storage at temperatures mueh lower than are usually maintained. The US Department of Agricultura has done research which shows that eggs keep best at temperatures of between 30°F. and 33''F. The freezing point for eggs is 28'F. and storage temperatures should be just a bit higher. H possible, the wrappings on eggs should be kept on to retain their freshness and moisture. Good packaging of eggs helps to promota cleanliness and prevents the spread of odors. A well-kept dairy boa will also help in preserving the freshness, flavor and food value ot eggs. The dairy box, where eggs, mild cheese, milk, lard and shorten­ ings are stored, has to be dean and maintained at the proper temperature. Because of pores in the shells, eggs should be kept separate from food with strong odors. Air passing through the pores can carry odors from other foods, thus giving-the eggs an unpleasant quality. Products like roquefort, blue and other strong cheeses should not be kept in the same bds. as eggs. These strong cheeses can be well wrapped and put in the vegetable box. Never Tmm Egg Cases Eggs are always placed in a case with their pointed ends down. Tbey are packed that way for good reason and they should stay that way. The pointed end is the strongest and least likely to break. Th® rounded end has an air cell which should not be distubed. If the air cell is shaken up and broken, the yolk of the egg may stick to th® shell and the egg will spoil xutore japldly. It Is therefore important for stewards to ke^ egg cases stacked with the top sides up—never bottoms-up or on the sides. Some stewards have been told that eggs should be turned regularly. Forget It. Modem food science proves it is undesirable to turn egg cases. Seven good rules to remember In the handling of eggs are: 1. Don't let eggs stand on the pier longer than necessary. 2. Don't, let eggs become smashed while being loaded onto ship. 3. Don't let cases, .or eggs themselves, get wet. 4. Never turn egg cases. 5. Don't store egg cases on their sides or ends, always store th«a top side up. 6. Don't store eggs with strong odor foods. 7. If possible, don't let temperatures fall lower than 30 degrees or go higher than 33 degrees. • (Comments and suggestions are invited by this Department ond can be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) Ship sailed two short in gaUey. Cap­ tain claimed he is not required to call replacements in ports without Union haU. No beefs reported by department delegates. Request gar­ bage be dumped aft. Keep passage­ ways clear. James Peterson elected •hips delegate. SEATRAIN TEXAS (Soatrain), Aug20—Chairman, James Olenn; Secre­ tary, J. Lts Rogers. Ship's delegate reported that the engine department has been on time off. One man missed ship in Edgewater; one missed ship In Texas City. Man flred-in New Orleans left ship owing $20 for two watches. _Ship's treasurer reported (93.33 in ship's fund. Motion carried that crew doss not concur with new vacation benefit. Everybody should recelvo the sams per year regardless of how many ships served on. A ship may lay up or a person may become lU, or various other things may occur to compel a man to leavo a ship. COE VICTORY (Victory), Aug. t1~ Ctialrman, J. Crows; Sserotary, F. Cain. Food pUn representative con­ tacted and camo aboard In New Or­ leans to stralghtsn out food situation. Two men hospitalized In Honolulu. No communications or LOGs received. Ship should hava fast and clean pay-, off. Vote of thanks to all delegates for cooperation. No beefs reported. Start ship's fund at payoff. Crew re­ quested to keep scuttlebutt clean, stay out of metshall' .ond pantry in shorts. Vota of thanks to whole stew­ ard department, especially chief cook. Food Improving due to new chief cook. STEEL ARCHITECT (Isthmian), Juiia IS—Chairman, W. E. Culpepper; Sec­ retary, Jerry Chodack. One man hos­ pitalized in Bombay. Crew pantry and messmen. after ulUng. for 3 months, doing very poor Job and working against each other. Steward will su­ pervise messhall during meals. On next draw each delegate to make a SI collection for small emergency fund. Leak In sink and other re­ pairs given to chief engineer but no action taken, danger of carrying gar­ bage aft in port brought up again. 6LENBROOK (Wsll Strast Tradors), Aug. 27—Chairman, Edwins Mariano; Socrotary, H. Schwartz. No beefs reported by department delegate. Re­ quest to fumigate the ship against ants. NEVA WEST (Bloomflald), Aug. tS— Chairman, B. Bales; Secretary, W. R. Oeii. S28 in treasury. No teets re­ ported. Ship's delegate to check with slop chest and have more Camels and Luckys put on board. Dayman doesn't know duties; shouldn't ship on deck again until he proves himself «ble. EEATSAIN NEW YOOK (Soatrain), Aug. 27—Chairman, A. O. Thompson; Secretary, Alax Jamas. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. Ship's, delegate will be iho first nun to contact at payoff. Delegate to ask captain about next voyage. MASSMAR (Calmar), Sapt. 2—Chair­ man, James Jf. Davlfe; Sacratary, M. E. Croanwsld. No beefs reported by department delegates. Request new washing machine. Cups- to be re­ turned to pantry. Julius Gural elected ship's delegate. DEL MAR (Mississippi), Aug. 27— Chalrmsn, W, C. Borongools; Socro­ tary, Edward Archoo. Delegate con­ tacted New Orleans hall re chairs for three lopnges. None put on board. Ship running smoothly. Clean payoff. • Motion to give S50 from ship's fund to home for underprivileged children so they can see football games. SEATRAIN ' GEORGIA (Sostraln), Aug. 27—Chalrmsn, John Cols; Secrotary, sobarto Hannibal, Complaint about too many roaches aboard the •hip. Vlnsop resigned delegate's Job. S30 in treasury. No beefs reported by department delegates. Jackson, third cook, is new ship's delegate. �Ittl SEAFAMmmS -•»"! -.^ LOG -:>k- V-11 Urse Early Health Exam Renewal Joseph Volpian, Social Security Director Call For Action By US, States Added evidence, if anjr le reqnired at this stage of the game, that Individual states can't be counted on to deal with basic issues of social legislation on their own, was provided at d recent AFL-CIO Social Security conference in Denver. The sessions produced a call for broad expansion of social Insurance programs at both the Federal and state levels. \ Acknowledging the responsibility of state governments to take care of the "bread and butter issues" of workmen's compensations, health insurance and unemployment benefits, the governor of Colorado, Stephen L. R. McNiehols, had this to say: "We have moved far in trying to provide educational facilities, rehabilitate delinquent chil­ dren, improve the care of our mentally 111 and liberalize other social legislation, but these western states are tough states. It's hot easy to •xplain that a small tax increase is often a big bargain." Hic Governor nrged a continued drive by trade unions—who are not seeking the "imposslbe," he noted—to press on these issues. His views were echoed by Assistant Secretary of Labor Jerry R. Holleman, a former president of the Texas state AFL-CIO. Holleman pointed out: "It's obvious that states as a whole have not and will not measure up to an acceptable standard" in providing laws in these fields. "Speakers also cited antomaSm and population growth aa the cause of the many problems that have developed over the years without appropriate across-the-board legislation to cover them. They indicated again and again that since the problems are extensive and do not follow state boundaries, they have to be worked out at every level of government. As-seamen, we couldn't agree with this more. We run into these problems of different laws from area to area all the time. YirtuaUy unknown in this country only a generation ago, voluntary private health insurance has grown into a highly complex structure covering almost three-quarters of the US population. A generation ago, health insurance was mainly designed to offer protection against the cost of hospital care. This is still the most popular type of coverage and, by the end of 1960, almost 132 million Americans were covered for hospital expenses under various plans. Now other types of protection—surgical, regular medical and, most recently, "major medical"—have begun to catch up with hospital Insurance in the number of people enrolled. "Major medical" insurance, which covered too few people as re­ cently as 1950 to wai-rant study, by 1960 protected 27.5 million people. This insurance usually covers very large expenditures for nearly all types of hospital and medical care, as well as helping to pay for pre­ scriptions, appliances, special nursing care and x-rays. Seafarers, of course, have broad protection "for themselves and their families through the SIU Welfare Plan which provides many kinds ofbenefits not covered by private plans. Many other trade unions also have long-established welfare programs in operation to service their members and dependents. Taking Into account the size of the organized labor movement and combining this with the_figures noted above, we still find a good number of Americans with no medical, hospital or surgical protection of any kind. This Includes the large group of aged folks who cannot obtain or afford costly private insurance plus low-wage groups who are in the worst possible position if some emergency strikes the family. (Comments and suggestions are invited by the Department and can he submitted to this column care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) The Medical Department of the Seafarers Welfare Plan urges Seafarers whose clinic cards are expiring to get them renewed In .advance and not wait until the last minute. This is particnhtrly true in cases where a man has just paid off a ship and expects to be ashore awhile. If the examination at the SIU clinic is taken Imme­ diately, then if there is any need for medical treatment it can be obtained through PHS without having to delay ship­ ping out. It is not necessary to wait until the year is up to get the . clinic card renewed at the SIU health centers. This can be done aa much as two months In advance of the expiration date. Special Equipment Care Benefits Young And Old Always flexible to meet changing needs, the SIU Welfare Plan is continuing to provide specialized care for Seafarers and dependents via the special equipment benefit to cover severe, chronic illness. year after he contracted polio­ " The Plan's special equip­ myelitis and all repairs and ortho­ ment feature has furnished pedic shoes required since then variety of rehabiliation equipment and medical gear ranging from special bedframes, powered wheel chairs and eye prosthesis to hear­ ing aids in some cases. One of the latest examples of the special benefit is the coverage pro vided for nine-year-old David Schwartz, a polio patient and the son of Seafarer Robert D. Schwartz of Citronelle, Ala. A set of leg braces was supplied for David last has been provided and arranged by the SIU through the Welfare Plan. Reimbursement was approved for Schwartz last month after he laid out $114.06 for repairs to the braces and a change of shoes for his son. To date, Schwartz has received some $400 In benefits for equipment and special eare re­ quired for David in the coarse of his illness. An SIU man since 1943, How To Qualify For 5&A The Sickness and Accident Benefit program for Seafarers launched last month marks a major new development under the SIU Welfare Plan. It provides, for the first time, benefits In cases of illness or Injury that occur off the job. It also means outpatients can now receive benefits although they have never been covered for SIU benefits before Following are the basic terms of the new benefits: Baste ElfgibiHty. The Basic Eligibility Rule for all Sickness & Acci dent benefits is the same as for all other welfare benefits. Seafarers must have one day's seatime in the previous six months plus 90 days in the last calendar year in order to qualify. This is the minimum require­ ment for benefits under the Seafarers Welfare Plan. Illness or Injury Aboard Ship. Seafarers who are ill or Injured aboard a vessel only qualify for S & A hospital benefits. As outpatients they are entitled to Maintenance & Cure of $8 per day from the com­ pany. Maintenance & Cure is protected by law. Where there Is a ques tion whether M & C is payable, benefits will apply subject to collection of M & C. Illness or Injury Ashore. Seafarers who are ill or injured ashore qualify for both hospital and outpatient ibenefits under the S&A pro­ gram. If they have been discharged after less than 39 weeks in the hospital, they automatically qualify to receive outpatient benefits for the remainder of the 39-week period. Hospital Benefits. Every hospitalized Seafarer who meets the Basic Eligibility Rule can receive $8 per day hospital benefits for up to 39 weeks. If he remains In the hospital over 39 weeks, regular benefits of $3 per day are payable for as long as needed. Payments are made right in the hospital in most cases. Outpatient Benefits. In every case. Seafarers should contact any SIU hall. They must complete the S&A application available In all halls and furnish a USPHS medical abstract. Seafarers who have not been hospitalized must be outpatients for 7 daj^s before they can receive benefits, which are retroactive to the 5th day. Benefits are paid at the rate of $56 per week. Since circumstances will naturally vary, Seafarers are urged to make sure they fill out their applications fully according to the particular circumstances In their own cases. This will simplify checking and pro­ cessing of applications whether a Seafarer applies at headquarters or in the outports. All payments are being handled at headquarters in the same manner as SIU Vacation Plan benefits. New Orleansy San Francisco Pay Out increased Benefits Ossmow Schwartz last shipped as AB on the Keva Ideal (Keva). SIU oldtimer John Ossmow is also receiving special attention due to a degenerative disease of the central nervous system that put him on SIU pension In May, 1960L All costs of a collapsible wheel­ chair and other medical items are being covered by the Plan. Ossmow began sailing SIU In 1938 and he and his wife now live in Phila­ delphia. He last shipped as bosun" in 1957. OK 2 More Pensioners Two more veteran Seafarers joined the growing list of SIU oldtimers retired on pensions by trustee action late last month. Newcomers to the $150 monthly pension are Alexander Peffahis and James Russell, both 65 years of age, veterans of the deck de­ partment and residents of New York. They are guaranteed pay­ ment of the monthly pensions for life. An AB on the Atlas (Tankers Jk Tramps) his last time out in Au­ gust, Brother Peffanis has sailed with the SIU sipce 1946. He orig­ inally began sailing about 35 years ago from his native Greece. Pef- Peffanis At l»ft, first Seafarer la New Orleans to draw $56 weekly S&A outpatient benefit Is Salvador RoRo (right), getting check from SIU welfare rep. Herman Troxclair. In San Francisco (above), welfare rep. Walt Reidy (2nd from left) looks on es Seafarers James Lcc, Jr.. Pete Motovicii end Stokes Aycrs sign for $8 daily in-hospital benefit. Sckwartz RusseR fanis lists a neice, Anastasia Anality, in Greece, as next of kin. Brother Russell was one of the SIU oldtimers In the American Coal Shipping beef and sailed on the Harrj' L. Glucksman for ACS In 1957. He's been the victim of a lingering illness most of th« tJms since h» paid off the Seatrain New York in 1958. Russell's SIU seatime gees back to 1941. il �Par* Hzfeea SEAFARERS High-Cost Union Bonding Charges Cut-No Claims Seafarers Speak At NY Meetins Hitting th* deck at regular monthly membership meet­ ing in New York, Seafarer George Mmzleea (left, at mike) asks question on new SiU welfare programs during part of questionanswer period at th* No­ vember 6 session. Looking on is Port Agent Joe DiGeorge (seated) and Wel­ fare Rep. Tom Gould. At right, Frank Myott takes his turn at the rostrum to check on provisions of new Sickness & Accident Bene­ fit program regarding SIU outpatients. WASHINGTON—Harsh, costly bonding requirements Im­ posed on the country's triide unions under the 1959 Landrum-Griffin Act have proven unnecessary and the costs have now been reduced. "* ter used to promote the well-being The Surety Association of of union members. America agreed with a com­ mittee of AFL-CIO union officers that the heavy bonding charges could not be justified on the basis of experience. The rate cut went Into effect last month. AFL-CIO Survey A survey of 122 AFL-CIO inter­ national unions and six affiliated departments showed "not a single claim had been filed" under the "faithful discharge" bonding pro­ vision. William F. Schnitzler, AFLCIO secretary-treasurer, reported that the reduced rate is added evi­ dence that there is no Justification for the strict and expensive bond­ ing requirements for trade union officers and employees. "Faithful discharge of duties" bonds, Schnitzler said, are a re­ sult of an obscure Landrum-Griffin clause. They represent "a new concept" in bonding, he noted, pointing out that the higher costs of bonds had to be met from union assets which could have been bet- If the unions and .surety com­ panies cooperated and worked out a schedule of rates for commercial blanket fidelity bonds, Schnitzler continued, "they could obtain greater coverage for a lesser rate and the assets of the trade union movement would be conserved . . . for the benefit of the members." NvreaAer, im LOG ATOM-SHIP FUELED UP IN DRESS REHEARSAL CAMDEN—A dress rehearsal session on fuel-loading pro­ cedures for the NS Savannah, the first nuclear-powered merchant ship, apparently went off without a major hitch early this month. The prac-» tice-loading procedures were somewhat from those used for the complete in every detail but Navy's atom-subs, which have been operating for several years. one—no atomic fuel was used. The four-hour run-through at Meanwhile, a construction order the New York Shipbuilding yard here was designed to insure com­ plete safety when the actual load­ ing of reactor fuel on the Savan­ nah takes place. No date has yet been set. The procedures vary : for the world's second nuclear ftierchant vessel has been placed in West Germany. Construction of the new ship at Kiel Is expected to begin within a year. Comple­ tion is scheduled by 1964. As yet unnamed, the new Ger­ man vessel will be a $10 million, 15,000-ton bulk carrier! Tke plans, however, are to use it chiefly for research with little expectation fpr economical operation. In addi­ tion to a crew of 75, she will hav» accommodations for 35 passengers. Here in Camden, the practice loading session was handied by the nuclear staff of the shipbuild­ er. In the actual loading, uranium oxide fuel will be placed in the Savannah's pressurized water re­ actor which will actually operate the plant. Many pains have been taken to assure that the first surface com­ mercial craft using atom power will be safe. "Under no circumstances will passengers or operating person­ nel be exposed to dangerous, un­ controlled radiation," the skipper noted. States Marine is the con­ tract operator foV the Government. Physical Exoms—A// SIU Clinics September, 1961 Port SEAFARERS IN DRYDOCK The following is the latest available list of Seafarers in hospitals around the country: USPHS HOSPITAL GALVESTON, TEXAS Max W. Andersoa Pedro Moreno Clarence Bertrand David McDulTia Richard Beadling Hans C. Peterson George Doest Watt Pettus. Jr. H, W. Reed Burl Haire Earl Howell William Shaw Walton Hudson Emanuel Vatia John Wagner George Meltzer Broadus Miles Claude West USPHS HOSPITAL SEATTLE. WASH. Louis Barch William O'Connor Luis Bernier John Pedrosa M. Johns N. R. Pettersea K. W. Kelly F. Vlto USPHS HOSPITAL NEW ORLEANS, LA. Clyde Leggett Arvo Antilla Samuel Bailey A. Lykiardopoulet W. Barrilleaux Adam McDiarmid Felipe Basalda Joseph N. McGiU Domitrios Miofas CliRord Brewster A. Caragiorigio William J. Moise Harry Cronin John Overton Lum Quinton Thomas Dailey Cornellua D, Ottden Robert Ray Joaquin Dimas Albert Richoux Joseph Roy Albert Doty Otis Neat Edwards H. L. Shaw Morris D. Siege! Jesse Everett Needem Galloway Theodore Simonda Murray Smith Charles Garrison Haroid Spicer Norman Hadden Frank Halen Charley Steers Percy Thompson E. B. Hardcastle Billy Ward Willie Hardeman V. L. Williamson Carle Harris Joesla Wilson Fred Hazard Herbert Voting Alvln Headricks George Kaspryzk USPHS HOSPITAL BTATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK James Helms Omar All Alex Anopol Austins Hennlng Erasmo Arroyo Rupert Jackson Georglos' Kanavos Kurls Blnemanis Charles Klnnke Joseph Blake Charles Klrkland John Bloom Fay Langley Sigmlere Boggan Peter Laumakis Jack Brock Thomas Lauer Frutuos Camacho Robert Menser John Campo Herman Meyer Daniel Ccrment John R. Michaells Enoch Collins Robert Murdoch H. L. Cox Hiram Lee Parneli Thomas Cox Napoleon Dougllas William PoweU Candida Reyes Danny EkiioR Joseph ScuUy Delware Eldemlre Alfred Slppenly Friedof Fondlia Warren Smith Vaino Fonsell ^ hri-h Sommer Chester Gawryoh Thomas Thompton BsteU Godfrey EnrJpo TlrelU .Antonio Gonzalez Frederick Tonucle John Graddick Franrcls Hannaford John Williams USPHS HOSPITAL SAVANNAH. GEORGIA George Brown Donna WlUlamson USPHS HOSPITAL BRIGHTON, MASS. Benjamin Boudbeau Anthony Leva William Dyer Thomas Lowe Arthur Kavel Charles Robinson USPHS HOSPITAL SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. Stokes Ayers Phillip Mason Leslie Brilhart Wm. Mcliveen James Eagen Chas. Neukirchner Paul Foster Reino Pelaso John Guard Winford Powell L. Knickerbocker Richard Ripley James Lee, Jr. Doyle Sheets USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE, MARYLAND Ramon Aquida William McChesney Kenneth Brown Truman Patriquin Millard Bryan Voldeman Pold Charles CampbeU Henry Prultt Joseph Cox Dimas Rivera William Dixon Jose Rivera Antonio DosSantos Harry Rost Louis Firlle Edward Rulejr Gorman Glaze August Smith Sam Hacker Beta Szupp Lars Johansen John Thompson Francis Kessel Martin Yager USPHS HOSPITAL NORFOLK, VIRGINIA Allen Burke Richard Daniels Norrls Mam Luby Wheeler, Jr. LONG BEACH MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LONG BEACH, CALIF. S. Krawczynskl Lester Wolfe SAILORS' SNUG HARBOR STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK Henning Bjork Thomas Isaksen Alberto Gutierrez USPHS HOSPITAL FORT WORTH, TEXAS Benjamin Delbler Bozo Olson ihomas Lehay Bozo O. Zelencie Max Olson VA HOSPITAL WEST HAVEN, CONN. James Gorman Henry E. Smith VA HOSPITAL TEMPLE, TEXAS Wiillara E. Nelson US SOLDIERS' HOME WASHINGTON, DC WUllam Thomson PINE CREST HAVEN COVINGTON. LA. Frank Martin VA HOSPITAL KERRVILLE, TEXAS Wlilard T. CahlU SIU Welfare, Vacation Plans $174,058.45 1450 $245,821.52 TOTAL WELFARE, VACATION BENEFITS PAID THIS PERIOD. ..11193 $419,879.97 * Figures cover October 1-31. . - - - - ... . t Li-. 15 — 10 20 18 131 90 105 245 387 66 63 958 SIU Blood Bank Inventory TOTAL Pints Previous Pints Used ON HAND Credited Balance Port Boston Old plan discontinued; new program,being set up 93 42 38 ..... 89 New York ,. 38 23 Philadelphia 10 17 7 Baltimore ....:. .. 16 16 Norfolk 28 13 Jacksonville bank being set up Tampa ... V 30 12 2 Mobile ,, 20 New Orleans 20 3Vt! Houston ,, 20 .2 Wilmington (7)* 12 " 5 San Francisco 13 13 Seattle m $29,132.72 17,248.70 47,375.00 7,600.00 58,222.13 1,601.90 12,878.00'^ 9743 Vacation Benefits 341 13 — 14 11 28 AMOUNT PAID CLAIMS Summary (Welfare) TOTAL Wives 61 266Vi 151V4 . . ... 176 TOTAL * Figures in parenthesis ( ) indicate shortage to be made up Cash Benefits Paid September 18-October 15, 1961 Hospital Benefits (Welfare) .... 7841 Death Benefits (Welfare) 7 Disability Benefits (Welfare).. 1354 Maternity Benefits (Welfare) .. 38 Dependents Benefits (Welfare) . 221 Optical Benefits (Welfare) .... 171 Outpatient benefits (Welfare).. Ill Baltimore Houston Mobile New Orleans .. New York ..... Children TOTAL Seamen • : : '• . To obtain SIU Blood Ba.nk information or a donor card-, (sample above), contact any-SIU hall. All emergoncy needsv can be saiViced via local SIU banks or headquarters. �Kvrtaiber, 1961 SE4FARERS lOG Psf c SevMrtec^ Use Ships^ Air Force Told By SIDNEY MARGOLIUS Shelter Deals—An Old Shell Game WASHINGTON—An indifferent Defense Department attitude toward the American merchant fleet continued to show Itself as a Congressional watchdog agency pulled the Air Force up short and told it to stop wasting money shipping by air and use ships. The General Accounting > ; Office, which reviews most non-essential military cargo over­ signed after a major part of this Government spending, said seas by commercial air lines. year's fuel needs had been filled Fast-buck promoters are capitalizing on the current public concern over fallout shelters to use high-pressure sales tactics for the sale of purported protective equipment. Many of the same operators who pre­ the Air Force spent about five viously sold you overpriced storm windows, house siding, patios, en­ times what it should have to move cyclopedias, fire-alarm systems and other home-improvement jobs, soon will be on your street to sell you survival on the Installment plan. In Michigan, the Michigan Consumer Association reports complaints that salesmen for shelters are using a "buy or die" sloganrand are show­ ing families scare films of what happened in Hiroshima. In New York, a leading promoter advertised in the daily'papers for "crack closers . . . siding, book men. franchise men, etc., to "get in on the ground floor of the new fallout shelter industry." This company advertised "Huge commission ... get the cream of this new field," and promised that leads to prospective buyers would be supplied salesmen from displays in Grand Central, Penn Station, etc. By "crack closers," this multi-miHion firm means it seeks salesmen The inland counterpart of run­ expert at taking leads and overcoming any sales resistance. away ships—runaway manufactur­ ^ Many sellers have seized on the recent publicity given various types ing companies—is on the increase. of "shelter" and "survival equipment" by "Life" Wiagazine to promote The National Industrial Conference such equipment as fallout detection meters, at prices which vary as Board reports that one of every much as 50 per cent among various promoters. Other advertisers of three US manufacturing companies fallout shelters are using such scare headlines as "Prepare Now for involved in foreign operations is SURVIVAL." using^ a foreign-based subsidiary. Better Business Bureaus are making a nationwide survey in an effort A study of 350 companies showed to establish standards and stop the threat of high-pressure selling by that 105 of them had 155 foreignshady operators, the Association of Better Business Bureaus reports. based subsidiaries. Two-thirds of "There is no doubt the home improvement operators are going 'under­ these were less than five years old ground'," a spokesman commented. and 90 percent of the suWdiaries It is known that "a number of the promoters entering the shelter combined both operation and hold­ business are individuals who have had bad records in the home im­ ing company functions. The companies surveyed said the provement business," Allan Backman, vice-president of the National Better Business Bureau, told this reporter. Civil-defense officials are foreign-base operations gave them similarly worried over the activities of high-pressure sellers. The Min­ numerous tax advantages. They nesota civil-defens.e director, Hubert Schon, has called for a Federal could, for example, defer the US standard for shelters. One manufacturer even has advertised a "Lifetime tax liability on income from for­ guarantee" for its shelter. That's a safe enough offer for him to make. eign sources, easily manipulate the Prentice-Hall, a large business-advisory service, has recommended this transfer of income and assets to its clients: "Make plans now to get in on the civil-defense market and among the subsidiaries and have you'll have the jump on your competitors when it really starts better timing—from the company standpoint — of remitting the in­ burgeoning." Another business expert warns that among the cheaters, there will be come to the US parent company. Most of the companies had their two techniques: "One will be to get signatures on contracts and then to sell the contracts to local builders. The other will be to sign up victims foreign subsidiaries in Panama (61), a favorite base of runaway and then to build a shelter at a cost to allow a fancy profit." shipowners as well. Switzerland This writer has no recommendation as to whether you should build a shelter or not, or get your town to build a community type, as some ran second with 35, followed by towns are planning to do at much lower cost per family. But there"the^ Bahamas, Canada Bermuda and Lichtenstein. is no doubt that you need to avoid the current pressure from high-com- Liberia, " mlssiou salesmen. It is noteworthy that some sellers are offering shelters for $700, while others want $2,000 or more. YOUNG AMERICA (Waterman), July No standards of adequacy actually have been set up yet. Local, state 23—Chairman, F. O. CoMe; Secretary. A. S. Teian. No beefs reported by and Federal civil defense officials are still trying to work out the details department delegates. F. D. Gosse of what is an adequate shelter. Currently the Federal Trade Commission elected new ship's delegate. Is meeting with the Defense Department to formulate a standard and HURRICANE (Waterman), Aug. 3— Chairman, Walter Wallace; Secretary, provide a guide to the public. Eugene Ray. One man logged and Since responsible authorities are still working out standards, "Life's" one hospitalized In Bremerhaveiv. Re­ pairs started but not completed. Old claim that prefab shelters can be constructed within a few hours by magazines to be given to the Seaman's two men using only a screwdriver and wrench doesn't seem reliable, in Institute at Rotterdam. Holland. Each member should donate to ship's fund this writer's opinion. for taking care of ship's business. If you feel you do need a shelter, and are unwilling to wait until Crew asked to take eare of linen and not use it for sougeeing. standards of adequacy are established, or the situation is clarified, our advice is to at least first ask your local Civil Defense office for a list ATLAS (Tanker* A Tramps), Aug. < —Chairman, Adkins; Secretary, W. H. of qualified contractors and recommended plans. Don't sign a contract Simmons. One man missed ship in Trinidad; one left in hospital in Trini­ ontil you do. US Runaway Plants O'seas Keep Growing Must Be A Monster F. J. McQueeney. No beefs reported by department delegates. Request to keep doors locked outside, turn oft washing machine, flush toilets, do not wear underwear in mess halls. SAN MARINO (Peninsular), Aug. 3 —Chairman, Jcue Baugher; Secre­ tary, F. J. McQueeney. No beefs re'ported by department delegates. Oew requested to turn off washing machine when finished using it. Do not wear underwear In mess halls. Flush all toilets. HILTON (Bull), Aug. 23—Chairman, M. J. Danieyi Secretary, P. Shauger. No beefs reported by department del- dad. $35 in ship's fund. Television set to be fixed. No spare fans or .parts on ship. Crew asked to remove clothes from washing machine when finished. Vote of thanks to steward department. ALAMAR (Calmar), Aug. 10—Chair­ man, C. A. Bellamy; Sacretary, Don Peterson. No beefs reported by de. partment delegates. Request to bring cups in from deck. Crew should wear pants in mess hall, keep heads clean, let the delegates handle all ship's business at the payoff. egates. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department. Everything running smoothly. EDITH (Bull), Aug. 20—Chairman, Pat Murphy; Secretary, Walcy Thom­ as. $4 in treasury. No beefs re­ ported to delegates. Vote of thanks to steward department for good food served. ALCOA POLARIS (Alcoa), Oct. 6— Chairman, B. N. Gay; Secretary, T. C. Ouerton, Jr. All soiled linen should be put In proper place. $14,90 in treasury. No beefs reported by dele­ gates. CAPE HENRY (Northern), No dato —Chairman, Carroll Quinnt; Secre­ tary, Robert Saunders, Icebox in recreation room to be fixed. Some disputed OT. No LOQs received since company in operation. Check with patrolman. Complaint again regarding use of onion. Steward asked to avoid heavy use of same. FRANCES (Bull), Sept. 24—Chair­ man, George P. McCartney; Secre­ tary, Carlos DIez. Two delayed sail­ ings: one is disputed and will be settled at the pay-off. Consideration should be shown to the brothers off wulcii who are trying to sleep. No beefs reported. Headquarters report No. 251 accepted in entirety. Anyone who needs a light bulb ^ould ask the electrician Instead of taking them from the passageways or heads. Car­ penter had two wrenches stolen from him. SUZANNE (Bull), Sept. 4—Chair­ man, T. Gallagher; Secretary, none. No beefs reported by department delegates. Motion mads to practice safety or do away with safety meet­ ings. Union to see If company can supply more shore bread. Vote of thanks to stewards for a Job well done. - Peering over the tide, SlU crswmembers en the XraiMWl*"! loo|( like they'r# weitieq /for. lomething—ror someone—-to drop iq on them, It really .wasn't that serious; stores were due aboard end thfy. wented to see what's on the menu. • On another front, the Army finally conceded officially that some 440,000 tons of coal being purchased from US suppliers for use at American bases in West Ger­ many is subject to the "50-50" law. The matter had been the subject of dispute for several months. Over 40 shiploads of coal cargo to be shared by American-flag and for­ eign lines are involved. With the "50-50" decision made. Army officials asked the Military Sea Transportation Service to ar­ range the chartering for the Ameri­ can-flag half of the Shipments. Defense officials originally wanted to ship all of the tonnage on for­ eign vessels. The first shipment of the US Army coal has reported­ ly gone out on a Norwegian vessel. The $11.5 million army coal concontract, the largest negotiated in the industry for some time, not only means a boost for US ship­ ping. It will also give a shot in the arm to the ailing mine industry. All the coal will come from 15 Pennsylvania mines. At the same time, mine Interests noted that this year's contract was HILTON (Bull), Aug. »7—Chairman, M. J. Danzey; Secretary, P. L. Shau­ ger. Nothing to report. Everything running smooth. No beefs reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks to steward and galley. BAM MARIHO (Peninsular), Sept. 3 —Chairman, Jesse Baugher; Secretary, SEATRAIN NEW JERSEY (Seatrain), Sept. 10—Chairman, none lilted; Secretary, J. RIclly. H. M. Connell elected new ship's delegate. No beefs reported by department delegates. Keep laundry room clean. Do not run washing machine too long. MONTAUK (American Bulk Car­ riers), Sept. 23—Chairman, C. W. Jor­ dan; Secretary, P. G. Vaughn.' No beefs reported, by department dele­ gates. Have ship fumigated. See patrolman about very bad mail serv- by European suppliers. They ex­ pressed hope that orders for th® next fiscal year would all com® from American sources. For Use In Rush Only The Air Force is supposed to us® commercial air freight only when there is a rush for the material. However, Air Force brass blushingly explained that officials in the military assistance program felt military air service to certain countries "was not satisfactory." On the other hand, the Army and Navy use the Military Air TVansport Service when they ship th® same type of cargo by air. Basing its estimate on an exarnination of air freight vouchers turned in by commercial carriers, the GAG said th< Air Force paid over $5.5 million for commercial airlifts of military cargo over a 12-month period. "On the basis of limited tests, we estimate that this cost would not have exceeded $1 million" if shipped by surface car­ riers, the agency noted. The ac­ counting office said there was no rush for most of these items and the bulk of It was non-critical material. Among the examples of the wasteful spending for commercial air freight when shipping could have been used, was this one: the Air Force shipped English lan­ guage training equipment to sev­ eral countries by commercial air at a cost of $125,000. The order covered 56 shipments, including an $18,000 item to Thai­ land and a $14,000 consignment to Turkey. The GAO said that over $100,000 could have been saved on this cargo alone. Ice. Repair water fountain. Discus­ sion about baker; baking is improving. STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmlen), Sept. 24—Chairman, Peter McDonald; Sec­ retary, C. K. Hippard. Company again taking on bad water at Djibouti. Stew­ ard left ship at Gibraltar because of illness. Ship's delegate sent radio­ gram to headquarters. $7.97 in treas­ ury. Some disputed overtime. No other beefs reported. See patrclraan about canned milk and find out about dating all milk coming aboard. Need new washing machine. CITIES SERVICE BALTIMORE (Cities Service), Oct. 11—Chairman, W. Willdridge; Secretary, John H. Elliott. Steward ordered a new wash­ ing machine. No beefs reported by department delegates. Have crew foc'sles painted. FAIRLAND (Sea-Land), Oct. 14 — Chairman, O. Claussen; Secretary, Walter Newberg. $11.05 in treasury. Toilets back aft need more pressure. Crew agrees that at meeting before each payoff new delegates be elected for one month. Vote of thanks by new to the steward department and also from the deck department to the bosun for a job well done. AZALEA CITY (Sea-Land Service), Oct. 13—Chairman, Scotty MacCormick; Secretary, A. F. Fontaine. P. Del Valle will check wHh patrolman concerning delayed sailing and other disputed OT. $4..')0 on hand. No beefs reported by delegates. Ship needs to be fumigated. JEAN LAFITTE (Waterman), Oct. 8 —Chairman, William Seltzer; Secre­ tary, Marcel Jeffe. $28.01 in treasury. No beefs reported. Marcel Jette elected new ship's delegate. George Cragg elected treasurer and safety delegate. Room keys to be distributed to proper rooms. Mate will be asked for a list pertaining to the slopchest. SHORT HILLS (Sea-Land), Sept. 21 —Chairman, Red Sullivan; Secretary, Roy J. Barker. No beefs reported by department delegates. Something should be done about the deck cargo, as there should be ample room to walk back aft without danger of get­ ting injured. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Keep all cardboard and wooden boXes out of garbage cans while in port. CITIES SERVICE MIAMI (Cities Service), Sept. . 19—Chairman, C. . A. Kaust; Secretary. Robert W. Doff. No beefs reported. Repair pump for washing machine. Need garbage cans for me.ss room. Brother Kaust elected new ship's delegate. r-\ �Par* Elchteea SEAFARERS Joseph B. Loffue, MD, Medical Director What Happens At Fifty? 5 fI' ' 1. H Kofemhee, 19tl All the following SIU families have received a^$200 maternity benefit plus a. $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name, representing a total of $7,200 in maternity benefits and a maturity value of $900 in bonds: Strange things seem to take place with the "average" and "normal" Eileen Braun, born" June 30, Ivan Durning, New Philadelphia, Mrs. Jerome Chapkewitz, New male when he hits the age of 50. It may well be a mark of our own York, NY. society and its rapid development over a short span of years. Whatever 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Leo Ohio. 4 4 4 the cause, it seems to be a medical fact. Of course, there are ways to Joseph Braun, Jr., Austin, Texas. 4 4 4 J. 3^/ Greg E. Davis, born July 19, Joela A. Selhy, born August 28, help our man out of his dilemma if he's ready and willing to seek and Michael A. Donnelly, born Au­ 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Goi'don 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Joe 0. accept such help. The Group Health Association of America, Inc. has gust 10, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. L. Davis, New Orleans, La. drawn a "tintype" of this fellow and what may be done to assist him. Selby, Genoa, Texas. Henry B. Donnelly, Lacombe, La. It makes an interesting story. 4 4 4 4 ,4 4 4" 3^ Patricia Degollado, born July 22, Jimmy Thomas was a successful man in his community, but he be­ Thomas J. Zilkovsky, born Au­ Lisa Kennedy, born August 30, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Mar- gust 18, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. gan to run scared. He bought a sports car. He drove a little faster and a little more recklessly. He wore colorful clothes. He began to act the 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Wil­ gartto Degollado, Houston, Texas. Edward Zilkovsky, Linden, NJ. playboy. He was a bit less pleasant to live with. He began to have a liam £. Kennedy, 8-Mile, Ala. • 4 4 4 4 4 4 t ^ 4 series of minor illnesses that kept him from work. He drank more. He Michael Murr, born September Hayden F. Henry, Jr., born Au­ Robert Reynolds, born August 8, was critical of everyone—both at home and at work. In short, he lost 5, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. 1961,-to Seafarer and Mrs. Harry gust 3, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. many of the qualities that had made him a community leader. Michael G. Murr, New Orleans, La. Hayden F. Henry, Nicholson, Miss. What had happened? There was nothing he could put his finger on T. Reynolds, S. Ozone Park, NY. 4 4 4 4 4 4 but suddenly he had realized he was at the peak of his achievements. 4 4 4 Maude S. Cooley, born August Marcia Gullett, bdrn July 30, He lost his self-confidence. Others were threatening his position, and Daniel S. Schafer, born August 10, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ben­ there was no place to go in his business but down. He felt he couldn't 27, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Wil­ 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Clifton jamin Cooley, Citronnelle, Ala. put in a full day's work without being exhausted. He was no longer able liam Schafer, Oakland, California. Gullett, Mobile, Ala. 4 4 4 to keep up the pace he had always run. Worst of all he couldn't do all 4 4 4 4 4 4 Nedia Rivera, born September these things. Even his sex life seemed to be affected. Brian Glass, bom June 23, 1961, Leonard, Celden Francis, born 14, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Al­ Looked For Causes to Seafarer and Mrs. John Glass, September 19, 1961, to Seafarer fonso Rivera, Hermanas Davila, What did he do? He began to look for reasons. He needed someone Glen Burnie, Md. and Mrs. Leonard Francis, Manteo, Puerto Rico. on whom to blame his failures. Others were undercutting him and 4 4 4 NC. 4 4 4 trying to get his job, home, his security. Teresa Pitre, born August 18, Tina Marie Varnan, born Au­ 4 4 4 In many ways he set out to prove that he was still the same old guy. 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ladlis Ley Hillary Chapkewitz, born gust 3, 1961, to Seafarer anoTMrs. He became a sport. He tried different sexual outlets'. He made more Pitre, Oberlin, La. September 6, 1961, to Seafarer and James Varnan, Supply, NC. noise to attract attention. He began to point up his as;iociates' failures, 4 4 4 so he would appear as the one competent person in the outfit—at least Ophelia N. Airey, born May 2, The deaths of*the following Seafarers have been report­ to those around him. 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Frank Where did this get him? Nowhere in particular. He was fortunate 0. Airey, Seattle, Wash. ed to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and a total of $24,500 enough to land in the hands of a doctor who knew what was going on in benefits was paid. (Any apparent delay in payment of 4 4 4 in Jimmy. After conferences with his family and a few close friends, claims is normally due to late filing, lack of a beneficiary Antonio Lin, born July 4, 1961, 'the doctor began to develop in Jimmy an understanding of himself. It card or necessary litigation for the disposition of estates.) to Seafarer and Mrs. Sing Quez took a lot of study, understanding and patience, but Jimmy emerged Lin, New York, NY. from this crisis with greater strength than he had ever shown. He George Dobronich, 46: , Pneu­ ceiving special disability benefits 4 4 4 seemed headed for a long period of inner peace and greater social monia was the cause of death of- since 1956. His widow, Gladys Carla Joy Ireland, born Septem­ usefulness. Brother Dobro­ George, of Mobile, survives. Burial ber 13, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Such is the tale recently told 4 ^ nich on October was at Magnolia Cemetery, Mobile. by a leading internist, himself in is inner rather than superficial. Jackie Ireland, Lowland, North 25, 1961 at the Total benefit, $4,000. tiie middle fifties, of the trials of Those who fail become eternally Carolina. USPHS Hospital, 4 4 4 4 4 4 the energetic male undergoing bitter—if they survive. New Orleans, La. William J. Morris,- 61: Pneu­ Amelia Carbalio, born Septem­ signs of change. This is the story fie joined the (Comments and suggestions are monia was the cause of death to of the male who has little tangible invited by the Department and can ber 11, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. SIU in 1941 and Morris to tell him that his energy balance be subniittent to this colunvi care Jose Carbalio, New York, NY. • sailed in the deck Brother September is shifting. He faces a time of great of the SEAFARERS LOG). department. Sur­ on 4 4 4 fear, frustration and confusion. Dawn Kama Jacobson, born viving is his 21, 1961, at Conva­ July 23, 1961, to Seafajpr and Mrs. widow, Mrs. Mary Ulmens New Drives Home, Walter Jacobson, Houston, Texas. Dobronich, of Arabi, La. Burial was lescent Many who have previously been Savannah, Ga. in St. Bernard Cemetery, Arabl. been stable members of the com­ 4 4 4 He began sailing Sandra Bowman, born August Total benefit: .$4,000. munity become unwittingly driven with the SlU en­ 11, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. to alcoholism, hypochondriasis, an­ 4 4 4 Seafarers who have taken the John Bowman, New Orleans, La. Andrew Stauder, 57: A heart gine department ti-social behavior, suicide and even series of inoculations required condition was fatal to Brother in 1942 and had murder. Insecurity, depression, and 4 4 4 been receiving Michael Flood, born October 1, Stauder on Sep­ anxiety lead to frantic behavior. for certain foreign voyages are special disability benefits since When these behavioral changes are reminded to be sure to pick up 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. John T. tember 1, 1961 at 1960. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. New Orleans, La, recognized, and the individual their inoculation cards from the Flood, Philadelphia, Pa. Catherine M. Bell, of Savannah. seeks help or is persuaded to ac­ captain or the purser when they He had shipped 4 4 4 Burial was in Bonaventure Ceme­ cept it, much can be done to tide pay off at the end of a voyage. Sandra Marino, born September with the SIU in The card should be picked up 12, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. the steward de­ him over this period. tery, Savannah. Total benefit: A true evaluation of assets and by the Seafarer and held so that Carlo Marino, New Orleans, La. partment since $4,000. potentialities, reassurance that it can be presented when sign­ 1951. A friend, 4 4 4 4 4 4 the.se changes are normal and capa­ ing on for another voyage where Marie Mazzarieilo, born Septem­ Evelyn Spears, August Jensen, 61: Brother Jen­ ble of adjustment, and bringing in­ the "shots" are required. The ber 18, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. of New Orleans, sen died on October 1, 1961, at the to focus aims of the following inoculation card is your only Frank Mazzarieilo, Staten IsFand, survives. Burial USPHS Hospital, proof of having taken the re­ years do help relieve these anxie­ NY. was in Cypress Grove, New Or­ Staten Island. ties. Those who emerge from these quired shots. leans. Total benefit: $500. 4 4 4 NY. A member Those men who forget to pick trials turn out to he productive Lisa Jones, born September 17, 4 4 4 of the SIU sines up their inoculation card when community leaders, elder states­ Raphael Sirignano, 60: Brother 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Farris 1943, he shipped men, senior members, counsellors, they pay off may find that they Jones, Portsmouth, Ya. Sirignano died of a' heart attack in the deck de­ ' wise old heads, the balance wheels are required to take all the at hom^ in Stat­ 4 4 4 partment 'and "shots" again when they want of the community. Patricia Kokoszka, born Septem­ en Island, New had been receiv­ Their wisdom and tolerance as­ to sign on for another such voy­ ber 7, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. York, on April ing special disa­ sure for them a position money age. Edward Kokoszka, Baltimore, Md. 27, 1961. He had bility benefits couldn't buy, and their happiness been sailing on 4 4 4 since July 2, Norman R. Foster, born August SIU railroad tugs 1961. Surviving is his widow, Marie 30, 1961, to Se^arer and Mrs. since June, 1960. Jensen, of Huntington Station, LI, Floran Foster, Springhill, Ala. Surviving Is his NY. Cremation was at Greenwood, widow, Mrs. Tes- Brooklyn. Total benefit: $4,000. 4 4 4 sie Sirignano. St. Cathy L. Young, born January 4 4 4 Peter's Ceme­ 1, 1961, to Seafarer, and Mrs. Alejo Vila, 57: Brother Vila died tery, Staten Island, was the place James M. Young, Norfolk, "Ya. of Interment. Total benefit, $4,000. of pneumonia on October 26, 1961 4-44 at the Albert Marcella L. Howell, born August 4 4 4 John C. George, 65: A cerebral Einstein Medical 14, 1961, to Seafarer and iJlcB. Mar­ blood clot was the cause of death Center, Philadel­ vin E. Howell, Lucedale, Miss. phia, Pa. He was to Brother 4 4 4 a member of the Albert F. Derosby, born August George on Sep­ SIU since 1949 17, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Al­ tember 10, 1961 and shipped in at the Mobile bert J. Derosby, Houston, Texasi the engine de­ General Hospi­ 4 4 4 partment. A sis­ Mitchell Auger, born July 30, tal, Mobile, Ala. ter, Jane Landa, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jean He began sailing of Philadelphia, in the engine der Auger, Bell Mawr, NJ. survives. Holy Cross Cernetery, partment with 4 4 4 Yeadon, Pa., was the place of Ivan A. Duming, bom August the SIU In 1938 burial. Total benefit: $4,000) 28, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. and had been re­ Pick Up 'Shot' Card At Payoff C^' LOO �lfofwA«r,iNi SEAFARERS LOG Pace Niacfeca That's My Baby LOG-A-RHYTHM: The Soldier After some bad luck in Inchon, Korea (a fire in No. 4 hold that took two days to douse with both the crew and military personnel working around the clock and three more days to jettison a -^ater-logged wheat cargo—^LOG, October '81), the Steel Traveler (Isthmian) steamed into Kao Nsiung, For­ mosa, on its way back to the States. Seafarer Robert O'Brien, chief electrician, plays the proud father as he and his one-year-old daughter Mary Ann pose for the cameraman. The O'Briens, who hail from Salem, Mass., received a $200 wel­ fare benefit last October when Mary Ann joined the family. ALCOA RANGER (Alcoa), August 28 — Chairman, Richard C. Busby; Secretary, A. Nail. No beefs reported hy delegates. Discussion about stevadores using steward department toilet. ROBIN KIRK (Moore McCormack), August 30 — Chairman, Edward Kresz; Secretary, Paul Finrow. $16.10 in treasury. No beefs reported by delegates. Ship's delegate to see about ordering new washing machine. Request to return cups to pantry. Use ship's fund to buy timer for washing machine. Fans needed in crew toilets; add to repair list. STEEL SCIENTIST (Isthmian), Au­ gust 20 — Chairman, John F. McGonnel; Secretary, F. S. Omega. Ma- loney named ship's treasurer. Beef about the cold water shower. Crew advised that a cooling .sy.stem was to be installed but the USPHS rejected it. Suggestion that a patrolman and USPHS olficial be asked to come down and explain why a cooling sys­ tem could not be installed. ALCOA PENNANT (Alcoa), Au­ gust 20—Chairman, C. De Hospedales; Secretary, A. Romero. $1.60 in treas­ ury. No beefs reported by department delegates. MADAKET (Waterma), Sept. 3 — Chairman, William G. Smith; Secre­ tary, Albert G. Espeneda. Everything running smoothly. Some repairs from last trip not done but this trip all will be done except painting of rooms. $3.19 In treasury. No beefs reported. Vote of thanks for job well done. Request crew and officers keep out of the galley. CARA SEA (Bleakley), September 3 —Chairman, P. Du Cloux; Secretary, Adriene Fecteau. No beefs reported by department delegates. Ralph O. King, new ship's delegate, to see the captain about opening slop chest. Engine delegate to see chief engineer about painting black gang fcc'slcs. - "When we hit this port of call," ship's delegate Kenneth Singh re­ ported, "our day for the draw fell on a weekend and, as the old story goes, most of us were pretty well cleaned put," / While in town, Singh and sev­ eral other crewmembers visited the Lucky Bar, where "J.C.", the proprietor, cashed the draw. , "That money looked awful good," Singh added. (See photo.) t Si The Atlas (Bull) found Itself with 100 cases of empty bottles aboard. The minutes don't explain the rea­ son for the large accumulation of glassworks, except to mention that the empties are "Cokes" and other soft drinks. With little effort, the gang could turn out a lot'of fancy table lamps. 4" 4" 4" Calling for the support of farm workers and improvement of con­ ditions for migrant laborers, the crew of the Chatham (Sea-Land) has submitted a resolution to head­ quarters. The document reads as follows: "Whereas, we are bound by our duty and need to support the ef­ forts of American workers to or­ ganize into our trade union move­ ment, and, "Whereas, agricultural workers, numbering about one million throughout the United States, are living under extremely poor con­ ditions, and, "Whereas, throughout the past smoothly. Ship received money for second safety award. $13.34 in ship'i fund. Few hours disputed OT in deck department to be taken up with pa­ trolman for clarification on equaliza­ tion of OT. LUCILE BLOOMFIELD (Bloomfleld), August 1$—Chairman, J. Noonan, Secretary, E. Houston. Old washing machine unsatisfactory: crew has chipped In and bought a new one. New crewmembers to donate $1 each for use and maintenance of same. C. Hughart elected new ship's dele­ gate. Joyner elected deck delegate. Jack Meyers engine delegate. Piszatowski steward delegate. No beefs reported. STEEL RECORDER (Isthmian), Sept. 8—Chairman, E. A. Pappas; Secre­ tary, Ken Turner. Bennie Wienbcrg elected new ship's delegdte. No beefs reported. Motion made to have pas-, sengers feed at 0743 Instead of 0730 to have less confusion in the galley. Clocks need to be corrected. Replace old linens. STEEL SURVEYOR (Isthmian), Sep­ tember A—Chairman, Theo. W. Drobins; Secretary, M. S. Sospina. Ship's delegate reported everything running treasury. Some disputed OT. A mag­ nificent vote of thanks to. galley for excellent meals, very good service STEEL EXECUTIVE (Isthmian), Aug. 20—Chairman, Alexander D. Brodle; Secretary, Cedric R. Wood. 012.89 in Amid the tumult of battle a soldier lies Pondering the meaning of the soul. While mxin-made pyrotechnics rend the skies And death strikes indiscriminately below. He ponders the issue of life and., eternity In the precious shelter of his fox­ hole Struggles in his mind to set hie spirit free Wonders if there is immortality for the soul. He wonders what the Fates will decree And if there really is a God Wonders if death in battle is the - key To unlock his spirit from the bloody sod. The shells whine and the cannons roar loud As the Grim Reaper stalks the macabre scene The soldier wonders what comes after the shroud. If only he knew, he could die serene. Cashing weekend draw at the Lucky Bar in Kao Hsiung, For­ mosa, are Steel Traveler Seafarers Kenneth Singh, chief elec-trician (2nd from left), Howard Whiteley, messman, and Fritz Manard, AB. The ladies are some of the local hostesses. 100 years, various organizing ef­ forts have gone into this struggle, without the full support and en­ ergy of our trade unions, and "Whereas, the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee, AFL-CIO, has become defunct, leaving this field largely unor­ ganized and fully at the mercy of the Growers Association, now, "Therefore, be it resolved, that, we, the ship's crew of the SS Chatham, wholeheartedly recog­ nize the urgent need for full sup­ port of the agricultural workers to organize and attain the benefits of a higher standard of living, com­ and cleanliness. Appreciation was ex­ pressed to brothers who took time and trouble to set up and operate the movies every other night. Two shows given on movie night. ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman), Sept. A—Chairman. Sidney Segree; Secretary, James K. Pursell. Every­ thing okay except for a few minor beefs. Steward department doing a good job. No beefs reported by dele­ gates. Motion made to write head­ quarters concerning clarification of sailing board time. Discussion on new vacation plan.'Suggest that Union clarify plan. HASTINGS (Waterman), Sept. !-• Chairman, August Lazzaro; Secretary, John E. Wells. Everything running smooth. Delegates asked to be pres­ ent at payoff. Discussion on class C shipping. Two men logged; one left ship in Panama City. One man signed on in Antwerp. By Carl Max McDaniel parable with the rest of organized labor." The crew urged that the resolu­ tion be reviewed for further ac­ tiont 4. 4Informality has reached the lim­ its on the San Marino (Peninsular) and the crew has decided to take action. From now on: "No more underwear in the mess halls." None at all? 4" 45" 4* Can anything be added to the thoughts of the anonymous dele­ gate on the FloBida State (Ever­ glades) who wrote: "Same old ship. Same old run. Same old crew. But it's nice." use. $10.05 in treasury. Vote of thanks to all delegates. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. All dirty coffee mugs should be put in sink. Vote of thanks to steward de­ partment. Less noise in passageway. Vote of thanks to Captain Epperly. chief officer Fillipone, chief engineer Wyiie and first assistant H. E. High for cooperating with the crew at all times. PORTMAR (Calmar), Sept. 9—Chair­ man, B. L. Winborne; Secretary, A. C. Streeter. Everything running smooth. Vote of thanks to Captain Hamilton for his cooperation with the crew. Repair list to be made up and checked for necessary repairs. AZALEA CITY (Sea-Land), Sept. 10 —Chairman, Scotty McCormack; Sec­ retary, Paul Martin. Cooperation asked regarding inspections by Public Health. $8.50 in treasury. No beefs reported. Pedro Delvalle elected new ship's delegate. Vote of thanks to the steward department. MOUNT EVANS (Bull), July 30— Chairman, F. McGuIre; Secretary, A. O. Arono. No beefs reported. Garbage cans to be scrubbed after use. Fan in messhaU out of order. Cots to be distributed. Keep natives out of passageways and foc'sles. Need screens for messhall. CHICKASAW (Waterman), Sept. 4— Chairman, Howard Menz; Secretary, Frank Kustura. One man missed ship in Okinawa; one hospitalized in Kobe. All men getting off to turn in room keys. Turn washing machine off after COASTAL CRUSADER (Suwannee), Sept. 2—Chairman, Kenneth Sterner; Secretary, Cliff Taggart. $2 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by deTegates. Amendment from Sword Knot accepted unanimously. CHATHAM (Sea-Land), Sept. 13— Chairman, Walter W. Le Claire; Sec­ retary, LInzy Bosley. No beets re­ ported. Larger tables needed in crew mess. Motion to give deck mainten­ ance men the bigger room next to cooks' room so steward can use their room for linen locker. See patrolman about allotments. Special vote of thanks to steward for grade A mcuut and incident.als beneficial to crew Big vote of thanks to baker for his pastries and breads. MARYMAR (Calmar), Sept. 24 — Chairman, John R. Marshall; Secre­ tary, Robert Kyle. No beefs reported by department delegates. Motion to do away with coffee urn and use coffee percolator. Vote of thanks to stewards for a job well done. Crew asked to remove personal wash from Unes after they are dried. TAMARA GUILDEN (Comm. Trans), Sept. 3—Chairman, S. E. Milli; Secre­ tary, R. Beliveau. No beefs reported by department delegates. New ship's delegate is Jay Cohen. STEEL VENDOR (Isthmian), Sept. 3—Chairman, Joe Cave; Secretary, Fred Shaia. Two men left in Spain. $19.61 in treasury. No beefs reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. STEEL WORKER (Isthmian), Aug. 2<—Chairman, Harry L. Baum; Sec­ retary, W. M. Wallace. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. $6 in treasury. Motion carried to refer dispute on demotion of fireman Abad to boarding patroiman. Steward re­ quested crew to take care of cots and not to leave 'hem on deck. DEL SUD (Mississippi), Sept. 24— Chairman, C. Dowling; Secretary, Thos. O. Rainey; $137.20 in treasury. No beefs reported. Motion to donate $25 from ship's fund to Houston vic­ tims of hurricane Carta. Theo D. James elected ship's delegate. Open­ ing of ship's delegate's mail by un­ authorized personnel should stop. PENN EXPLORER (Penn Shipping), Sept. 17—Chairman, J. Dickerson; Secretary, A. Bernard. Need new re­ frigerator and washing machine. $1.50 in treasury. All steward department rooms to be sougeed out. Dry store­ room to be sougeed and painted due to weevil and worms. Vote of thanks to radio operator for posting news of ball games and other news. CITIES SERVICE BALTIMORE (Cities Service), Sept. 19—Chairman, J. Kauanagh; Secretary, Fennell. Turn in all old linen. No beefs reported by department delegates. B. Willridge elected new ship's delegate. STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian), June 18—Chairman, H. A. Oroneo; Secre­ tary, C. B. Cobrom. $17.25 in treasury. $5 donated to American Merchant Ma­ rine Library. Motion to write to headquarters re getting three fans in each room. FORT HOSKINS (Cities Service), Sept. 3—Chairman, John Trust; Sec­ retary, J. T. Linhart. $14 in treasury. No beefs reported by department del­ egates. T. D. York elected new ship's delegate. Messhall needs painting. Should replace toaster. I t^l,yCLNSF£UAlYi:)U Muer SB f^B A/£|V C«p/AJARV'-. FIRGrrRlF,BHP SoO'LL I'M Twe lOME JHESBA... M>y/Bf^OflE..» \CAPrAlN!S -rue CLBAt4 FBEUN&OF- WORK 'HePHEW, WBLLOORB..A'BrC. VKMOvC... ETC., JBTCy ETC,., 'is THAT mi IT. THB M/All/TEIIA/D �Open Wide IOG-4-KHYTHM; The Twelve to FourWatch By Amos B. Beinhart The Captain's standing orders say, These are the rules you must obey; A sha.p lookout shall be main­ tained. To Jiaiiclsomely steer you will be trained. Eriroute to the bridge, use the out­ side stair, (You come awake in the fresh air). Shoii'd the weather worsen from bad to badder, Then you may use the inner ladder. Don't shoot the breeze with the mate on watch, (He's already fit for the booby hatch). In coming and going about the deck. The rigging and gear occasionally check. " If anything seems to be out of sorts. Come to me with your report. When we get the pilot aboard at last. Moke sure the ladder is made well fast. Be sure to have a heaving line ready. Rij ihi steps and make sure they're steady; If he's coming or going from the ship at night, Co to the boat deck and train the light. A few additions I would mafce. For seamanship and order's sake. When tying up, or in undocking, (And this also applies to Panama locking). An able seamon is to be at the winch» To make sure that it runs without a hitch; To tend the propeller guard is to be The permanent duty of the ordi­ naries. •At oil times when approaching the pier. Have'two heaving lines coiled and clear; To send ashore our mooring lines, Without a second's loss of time. When the dock on the horizon Cliff Toggart, steward appears. aboard the Coasted Cru­ Heave away with gour line, amidst sader, pries open the mouth the cheers of en eight-foot-shark he Of all assembled, as it falls short.. caught on • recent trip. Then try again—^when we're closer to port. "Look, Ma, no cavities," said the shark. Since no self-respecting rat would stoop. To come up the hawsers to the poop; With rat guards, aft, we're not equipped, somehow; The second mate has them all at the bow. That's all for now, I'll end this song; Seafarers on the City of Alma Except . . . please make the coffee had an unexpected two-day stop­ good and strong, . over at Castle Island, Bahamas, One spoon of sugar and a little when the vessel went aground cream in. When you relieve the wheel, bring near the Caribbean Isle early this month. it hot and sleamii?! Enroute from Los Angeles to Gal­ veston, the Waf;erman C-2 reported­ ly suffered no major damage and no injuries to crewmembers at the time of the mishap. She was spotted by the foreign-ffag motorTwo of the SlU's fraveltng ship Cludad de Cumana while photogs stopped by the perched on the bar. LOG office to drop off The two-day period on the "high some of their handiworlc to and dry" came to an end when be shown to fellow Seafar­ local tugs hauled the Alma back ers: At left. Lars4lensen, to deep water and she resumed her who also sails on deck, run to Texas. The vessel arrived caught shipmate Louis at Port Newark on November 10. Torres, A6, having a high time painting down ons of the masts while in Jakarta. It looks like Brother Torres has a long way to go— either up or down. On the Steel Scleiitist, also on the Far East run, George W. Scott snapped night cook & SlU AtkinHc, Gulf baker Elios P. Novor (be­ Lakos & inland Waters low,- left) far from his usual District haunts. Navor doubles as PRESIDENT « tonsorial artist and was Paul HaU doing the honors for chief" EXECirriVE VICE-PRESIDENT Cal Tanner mate M. E. Ryder when VICE PRKIDKNTS Scott came by. Alma Caught High And Dry Shutterbugs Show Stuff i BIRECTOBT ^ Nov«ailMr, IMl SKAPARBUS tOG Twentr ' s ^ \ . ' Claude Simmons Llndsey Williams Earl Shepard AI Tanner SECRETARY-TRBAStlRER AI Kerr HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES BUI HaU Bd Mooney Pred Stewart BALTIMORE UIO B. Baltimore St. Rex Dickey, Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON . . 276 State St. John Fay. Agent Richmond a-0I40 DETROIT urns W. JeRerson Ave. Vlnewood 3-4741 HEADQUARTERS....BIS 4th Ave., Bklyn HYacintb 9-6600 HOUSTON 4303 Canal St. Paul Drozak, Agent CApltal 3-4089; 3-4080 JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St., SE., Jax William MorrU, Agent ELgln 3-0987 MI.AMl 744 W. Wagler St. Ben Gonzales, Agent FRankUn 7-3S64 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Louis Neira, Agent HEmlock 3-1754 NEW ORLEANS 830 Jackson Ave. Buck Stephens. Agent Tel. 329-7540 NEW VORK....". 679 4Ui Ave.. Brooklyn HYaclnth 9-6600 NORFOLK 410 CoUey Ave. Gordon Spencer. Acting Agent 625-6505 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4th St Ray Oates. Acting Agent DEwey 6-3818 SAN FRANCISCO 400 Harrison St. Bill Hall. Acting Agent Douglas 3-4401 SANTURCE. PR 1313 Fernandet Juncot, Stop 30 Keith Terpe. Hq. Rep, Phone 723-0003 SEATTLE 8006 1st Ave. Ted Babkowskl. Agent Main 3-4334 TAMPA 812 Harrison St. Jeff Gillette. Agent 24-3471 WILMINGTON, CaUf 505 N. Marine Ave Reed Humphries. Agent Terminal 4-3326 DSL NORTH (Delta) July 33—ChatrRMm, MiMlp ColMi) SMToHry, Unnle NarsMheiiMr. lte»orte« •new chemical tor kUUag roadkae vrtU M used. 8188 pn hand with • vote el thanks. Ne eeefe reported by depart­ ment deleSBte*. Nceon eleetcd chip's delegate. Have the air coadltlonlng checked and other quarters. One min­ ute of sUence for departed brothers. Btqwartl wUl «Ta«r now nottrossog •Bd wtBdohuto. Hovo palrolMa clMck Hsattreooos hs foe'aUa. Ordeg perthele acroMis. moods (iimUimItom. Crow •Meed met t» samk* moism whMi snea are sl«*iMmc mmd mot tg wear aborU in wiessreomt. Turn !• •U ekcesa Uaen ot mext iasu* Cor WUmlmgtan. Vote •( thanka tm. steward department. ATLAB (Cargo A Tonkshlp), APE. TAMARA auiLOEN (Transport Cemmerclet) July 38 — Chairman. i—Choirman, Pbllig C. Adklnw SecraCharles Martin,, ggcrotary, Idwerd tary, W. H. Simmons. 338 left Im SkorupsM. Crew wants more coopera­ ship's fund as VU was deducted in tion from the galley. Washing ma­ Yokosuka. Japan, to purchooo library chine to ha ahut off after using. This books. Soma -disputed OT in deck ship has one man to a foc'tle and Is department. Two members from the air-conditioned. It has windows In­ Danny Boy which was sold in Korea stead of portholes. tUed floors, ma­ Joined sltlp at Yokosuka. Contacting hogany rahlnets and lockers and for­ Union ro transportation or monies due theae men. Good crew attoardj mica-paneled bulkheads. no boefs In engine and oteward deiSrtmonls. Suggestions made that FINN TRANSPORTIR (Penn Nsvlcicvlslon bo repaired at next port! gstlon) August 8—chalrmsn. Psrcy chief engineer order spare tans and parts. No spares aboard. Each man clean washing. machine after use. Check on ice machine placed aboard ship. Vote of thanks to steward de­ portment for flne Job. f •iny Bersri Secretenr, Charles Brinton. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates except disputed OT. Crew not to leave Baltimore harbor with this ship unless ths smokestack is fixed. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment. TIMBER HITCH (Suwanntt), July 38—Chalrmsn, J. P. Johnioni Seeretsry, Paul Magre. Ship'a delegate notified headquarters of the death of Brother W. S. Smith. Disputed OT referred to headquarters. Ship's treasurer DeSllva made motion that crew donata 81 to ihlp'i fund. Dis­ cussion on helping to keep messhall clean, also crew pantry. Messmen's quarters need painting. Mattresses 111 bad shape—request for new ones. Insufficient slopchest. Mall service Is very liad. Request for OT sheets and LOGs. ALCOA PEOASUS (Alcoa), Aug. 37—Chairman, Edward Morris) Secratery, temuel A. Selomen. Treasurer reported 33.10 in ship's fund. No LOGS or communications received from headquarters. New mattresges and pillows needed. JEAN LA PITTS (Waterman), Sept. 4—Chairman, P. P. Droiak; Sacrotary, E. Moonty. Ship's delegate re­ ported one man missed ship In Japan. Ship needs fumigation for roaches. Discussion on Increase of benefits. Crew very happy over the gains. Malt service very bad. Request Union check with cfompany to see if we could get better service. FAIRLAND (Sea • Land), Aug. 13 —Chalrmsn, A. ' Arnold,- Secretary, Walter Newberg. Everything in order and no beefs. One man missed ship In Houston. Texas. $11.30 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment. See patrolman about vent in crew quarters and roaches aboard ship. TRANS - INDIA (Hudson Water­ ways), Aug. 12—Chairman, 0. L. Dlckerson; Sacretsry, R. E. Ayers. One member In hospital in Laurenco Mar­ ques. Washing machine out of orJter. Need new drinking fountains as they have been out of order all trip. Two men short In deck department. June LOG not received. OVERSEAS EVA (Overseas Cu­ rlers, July 9—Chairman. A. ReaskO) tacretary, N. P. Davis. Ship's dele­ gate reported one man hospitallced CALMAR (Cslmsr), July 19 — in Karachi and. one" in Rotterdam. One man missed ship in Massawa. Chairman, N. Kondylas; Secretary, A. Clarification on draws in bunker Whltmer. No beefs reported. Crew ports received from headquarters. requests new washing machine. No Discussion on lack of cold water in ship's fund. One man hospitalized In shower while in the Persian Gulf. Long Beach. California. Baker re­ Vote of thanks to Mr. Dalilgren, the quests patrolman to come to ship re chief mate, for a very fine Job of alleged inferior baked products. taking care of the sick and. injured OCEAN DINNV (Maritime Ovsron this voyagrt S51.23 left in ship's Aug. 4—Chairman, Paul L. fund. Crew voted to give it to the seas), Whitlow) Secretary, Norman DuBais. men in hospital. $10,77 used for Captain says he will pay anyone off telegrams to Union. Crew complained at request on 34-hour notlco. Time about ship's ventilation system. off discussed. Should be a depart­ Should be cleaned and repaired. New mental issue, and not Involve whole mattresses were not received. Pil­ ship. Discussion on hospital slips lows ordered for next voyage. Will and pos.sibilil.v of Coast Guard medi­ take problem of ship being Insuf­ cal exams. Crew asked to request ficiently stored with patrolman. Vote slips only if needed. Ship's fund $10. of thanks to the cooks. No beets reported b.v delegates. Sug­ gestion that if ship lays up. the ship's 'VAKA (Waterman). July 21—Chair­ fund be turned over to Salvation man, M. Cross) Secretary, D. S. Army, AMMI Library or Catnollc Sea­ Cotseff. Ship's delegate reported that men's Club at discretion of treasurer. the messhall was painted. Pantry Vote of thanks to steward and the not painted for more than one year. galle.v forre for putting out very good See the patrolman about this and food. Steward thanked crew for lino other beefs atioard ship,- One man cooperation given to him. hospitallMd In Long Beach. Motion HASTINGS (Watorman), Aug. 8— to have patrolman submit a type­ written copy of clarification regard­ Chairman, August LanSro) Seerotsry, John Wells. Nicolas Capulo ing cooUe labor, and this to be post­ ship's delegate. No beefs re­ ed on crew's bulletin board In mess- elected ported by department delegates. room. Ship shoulil be fumigated for Everything is running smoothly. roaches in shipyard. Steward de­ partment given a vote of thanks for STEEL APPRENTICE (Isthmian), the good food. no data—Chairman, T. Crawford) Bocrotory, J. Fuller. No draws on over­ MANKATO VICTORY (Victory time In foreign ports. No beefs re­ Carriers). July 37—Chainhan, Bill ported b.v department delegates. Sug­ Eeuden Secretary. Tex Jacks. Crew gestion- for separate watch table and asked to bring back coffee cups lunch In Ice box for men who sleep when finished with them, also to through noon meal. Night lunch to take clothes off Una when dry. No have more variety and .should have beefs reported by department dele­ pastries at coffee time. Letter to be gates. Motion made to lock screen sent to headquarters about tax taken doora to keep out longshoremen. out of shipyard subsistence. No LOOi or eommiiniratlons received last trip. Ship needs fumigation. Beefs not settled fully In San Fran­ PANOCEANIC PAITH (Panecean- cisco. Crew aaked to be quiet In le), Aua. 34—Chairman, 6. Ruf) Sec­ passuueways in the morning. Men tary, k. U. Johnson. Ship's delegate standing watch at night awakened by reported one meal disputed. Take iip unnecessary noise. with boarding patrolman. Drinking OLOBE EXPLORER (Marltlma water tanks to be checked. Transpor­ tation issue alio to be brought to the Overseas), August S—Chairmen, J. R. Thompson; Secretory, Vernon Doug­ Union's attention. Master commented on the efficiency of the Mnitary men. las. A few hours disputed OT. $5 in Only BO quarts of milk obtained In treasury. No beefs reported by de­ Hawaiian Islands. Milk issue in gen­ partment delegates. Vote of thanks eral to be taken up with patroImaH. to Jack E. Gervals for a Job well $19.85 in ship's fund. Delegates to done as ship's delegate and to Union have patrolman check at sign-on If officials on the outcome ot the recent sufficient amount of US dollars or strike. Frank Van Dusen elected new « travelers checks are available for next ship's delegate. trip. PENS VOYAGER (Penn Ship­ BENT$ FORT (Cities Berylce). ping), August 19—Chairman, D. W, Aug. 11—Chairman, A. J. Olovanl; Tusk) Secretary, C. O. Straud. T. McSecretary. W. Casstdy. All repairs Raney elected ship's delegate. No completed. No cooperation on feeding beefs reported by department dele­ and menu very poor. Linen not gates. Request that garbage and changed often enough. Ship going to trash be put In cans provided aft. shipyard. Crew requests awnings aft DEL AIRES (Mississippi), August and on boat deck and stern, Request innerspring - mattresses Instead of 19 — Chairman, R. Ransome; Secrethcy, i. R. Llanos. $16 in ship's foam. fund. No. beefs reported by depart­ HERCULES VICTORY (Ocsan Car- ment delegates. Reque.st men using rlsrs), Aug. 22—Chairmen. William washing machines to clean them after Dedd; Secretary, P. J. Whitey John- use. ten. Crew list sent in. Quite a few SLOBB PROGRESS (Msrltlme Jobs will be open after paj'off at San Francisco. Captain pleased with crew Overseas), Augiist 28 — Chairmen, for top job done. $7.78 In ahlp's Stsnlsy F. Schuler; Secretary, Andy treasury. Andy Gowdcr elected ship's C. Nosh. Everything going smoothly, treasurer. No beefs reported b.v de­ Bight-day clock to be put In crew partment delegates. Fans In S-I3 to menroom. Wipers' overtime to be ba checked. Chief etectrlrlan states discussed With patrolman. Vote of no brushes or parts. Fans ordgrsd. thanks to the steward deparlment. �'.IMl 8, too Fag* T«ra(g-0*« I Overseas Rose Running Smooth Missing Captain Sought By^ Author To the Editor: I am happy to report that th* Overseas Rose (Maritime Over­ seas) is shaping up In good Sj style. All quarters, messhaus, pantries and the galley have been painted out this trip. Since the last writing, we have gone to Corpus Christi, Texas, where patrolman Steve Zubovich paid off the ship. I would like to say at this time that Steve did a dam good job of settling the beefs aboard the ship. Since then, all depart ments have been running To the Rdltor: At the present time, I am en­ gaged in research for a com­ prehensive work on Hie life of Eugene O'Neill. I wrote to you because I am trying to locate a Captain Henshaw (Henshawe or Hinshaw) who was a personal friend of O'Neill's. If he is still alive, the cap­ tain would be in his 70's or 80's. The last I know of him Is that he was a master of a tramp steamer that some of your men may have sailed on. He and O'Neill met by chance when O'Neill was a passenger on an­ other ship, at Manila in Decem­ ber, 1928. I don't know the Captain's first name or the name of his ship. I would appreciate hear- To The Bduor •mm All letters to the Editor for publication in the SEAFARERS LOG must be signed by the writer, Names will be withheld upon request. smooth, with very few beefs. It looks like a clean payoff next time. Robert Donnell, chief stew­ ard, is still turning out those good menus and he has a galley force that is turning out some really tasty chow. Special mention should go to Brother F. £. Smith, night cook and baker, who has been turning out very fine pastry. He's also, now doing double duty, since we had to leave our chief cook, J. A. Witchens, back in Cal­ cutta, India, due to illness. A vote of thanks is due to the entire steward department, as it has done a bang-up job. Speaking of Calcutta, I would like to caution all Seafarers who are going to India, to be sure and declare all money, ciga­ rettes, cameras, watches and anything else of value carried aboard. Indian customs of­ ficials take a very dim view of undeclart^d articles and do not hesitate to slap on a very heavy fine. We had a bit of a problem with customs this trip, and we owe special - thanks to Capt. James W. Maltland for the ef­ fort he extended to help the crew of this vessel in getting through customs. It's a toss-up where we're heading now. After discharging our grain from Texas, we start­ ed out for Portland, Oregon, and on the way received a ra­ diogram that we're chartered to States Marine.' Will write again when we know more about what's going on. Charle« J. Welbom Engine delegate In the faint light of a makeshift operating room, Seafarer Charles B. Jennings was able to snap this scene of the emergency surgery performed on the Coastal Sentry on shipmate Immanuel Attungiie. Above, doctor preparSt to remove infected appendix while missile technicians assist in the surgery. Seafarer Life Is Saved By First Operation At Sea Aboard SIUMissile Ship All letters to the Editor for publication in the SEAFARERS LOG must be signed by the writer. .Names will be withheld upon request. ing from anyone knowing any­ thing about the man I'm seek­ ing. Write me at 5 Montague Ter­ race, Brooklyn, NY. Thank you for your cooperation. Louis Sbeaffer 4. t Truth is alwayi stranger and more exciting than fiction. That's what someone is always Offers Thanks saying, but the fact doesn't hit until you can see something actually happening. On Welfare Aid The men on the Coastal Sentry (Suwannee) had plenty of extra excitement aboard their To the Editor: A little note of appreciation vessel recently, although rid-" to the Seafarers Welfare Plan ing a missile ^ip and playing gency was over, and Attungue was and also a vote of thank.s to the on the road to recovery. a part in the Government's gpacs program provides lots of ac­ tion on its own. Events on the Sentry started out when one of the crew developed a ruptured appendix that had to come out. When there is no op­ erating room or surgical tools and the ship is riding in rough seas, then you've really got trouble. Jennings Mosely On Sunday, August 27, the Sen­ try was patrolling somewhere in by heavy swells, and the captain the Indian Ocean, waiting for an brought her about. This would give Attungue a smoother ride; the ship was taking green water over This article was submitted the bow. from the Coastal Sentry by Assisted by an improvised med­ Seafarer Charles B. Jennings, ical team utilizing the faint light electrician. of every available lamp, the doctor proceeded. On hand,' as part of the team, was the chief mate; Sea­ impending "Mercury" space shot. She had been on patrol for 30 farer C. E. Mosely, steward; two RCA technicians and the ship's op­ days since leaving Florida. erations manager, representing Down below. Seafarer Emman­ uel Attungue, AB, had been in sick Pan American Airways. bay for several days with acute As the night dragged on, sweat ai^pendicitis. As each hour passed, beaded the faces of everyone tak­ his condition grew steadily worse. ing part in the life-saving effort. At the same time, the Sentry Then, by 0025, the next morning, couldn't head back to port and had the operation ended. The emerto be on station for her basic mis­ mmm 5IU Disability S sion. (^uckily, the ship carried a med­ List Details in Eases Big Blow ical observer participating in the Cables To Union space shot series. Commander To the Editor: Frank H. Austin, Jr., Medical When notifying headquarters I'm receiving the disability by cable or wireless that a Sea­ Corps, USN. Checking over the benefit and It sure helped out a lot on accoupt of what hap­ ship's limited hospital facilities, farer has paid off in a foreign pened here. As you know, the Cmdt. Austin must have realized port because of injury or illness, big blow really hit Texas when he didn't have too much of a ships' delegates should Include hurricane Cai'la caxne. You've choice. As the ship's clocks ticked the following information: The man's full name, his SIU probably seen pictures of the •off, Attungue's condition was'be­ storm. I'm sending some -clip­ coming critical and at 2100, he de­ book number, name of the ship, the port of payoff and the hos­ cided to operate. pings in this letter. The operating room would be pital where he is being treated. The storm piled up ships and The response of ships' crews boats all over -the waterfront, the crew's messhall; a table would knocked power lines down and serve as the operating bench. At­ to the Union's request for these water seemed to cover the tungue was therefore prepared for notifications has been very good. whole state the way it looked surgery, and then carried into the Sometimes though, not all of the above Information has been to us. Anyway, the disability newly-set-up "operating room." check came in handy. I want to A spinal anesthetic was admin­ .included. Be sure to list all of thank the Union for this. help. istered, and Cmdr. Austin made this data so that the SIU can . Paul R. Albano the first Incision at 2157 hours. act as promptly as possible. The ship was roiling now, battered Now things returned to "nor­ mal.'..' The paraphernalia used as medical instruments was returned, the men went back to their regular jobs; technicians to their tracking posts, SIU crewmen to their shipboard duties. The emer­ gency surgeon, Cmdr. Austin, grabbed a breather until his mis­ sion on the Sentry is completed. He is due to report shortly on a new assignment at the Pensacola Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida. Somewhere in the Indian Ocean six men had saved another's life —far from the headlines made in space by the launching of Amer­ ica's newest space vehicles. Shipboard Sketches Philadelphia SIU welfare repre­ sentative who gave untiringly of his time to help my wife and I in our time of need. There was a little difficulty for a time in clearing up our case concerning the hospitaliza­ tion of our daughter. But in the long- run everything was taken care of. The point I wish to stress is that I was on a ship while everything was being set­ tled. The welfare office and welfare representative, working together with my wife, got it straightened away. So I wish to say for alT three of us, my wife, daughter and myself, our heartfelt thanks. Robert "Whites" Duff by Ben Graham "Y«« li«v* « caiciuin deficiency—-very leff bonesr' I �•Vi,^ Lvv^-Tr-- "• SEAFARERS Fare Tweatr-Twa LOG Norember, UCl Del Sud Crew Aids Shipmate Your Gear.. ^Gets Him Home For Funeral for ship •. • for shore Del Sud passenger utilityman Prince Baker (center) receives check covering crew's contribution of $447.50 from ship's delegate Beau James (right), while steward delegate A. A. Yaiiente looks on. When tragedy strikes a member of an SIU crew, his fellow Sea­ farers aren't always the hard-bitten types they're made out to be in movies and novels about the sea. The latest ease in point came up aboard the Dei Sud (Mississippi), when Prince Baker, passcngcr utilityman, received a cable ad­ vising him of his mother's sudden death in Chattanooga, Tenn. Baker faced the problem of not being able to get to the funeral, due to lack of the necessary cash to make up the plane fare. Immediately, Seafarers on the Deb-Sud swung intd* action. A vol­ untary collection was started aboard ship with the aid of the SIU delegates. The crew, hearirig of their brother's misfortune, re­ sponded with a total of $447.50. This was promptly presented to Baker, enabling him to fiy home in time for the burial. Before leaving. Baker expressed warm thanks for the assistance and spirit behind the* crews' action. His shipmates aboard the Del Sud sent a floral wreath on ahead too. Remember When? LOG-A-RHYTHM: Seamen's Papers—1918 Honeymoon By J. F. Wunderllch Js».mnal8(aa. Those moments of weakness. Those moments of love. Those moments of gazing At stars shining above. MxLMMSSiismOm iKiwsn Asiribifl oa 1 lo»>a 4<> oio {mwt iti I3M > . mi t; do herein cott% *' a oitott »l tisii The sea shines like silver. With light from the moon. Those nioments of passion. When dawn comes too soon. r 1 fcsrobjf «T*atwJ lJ« Iwfifer «s 4 Jmvn wostiowx! %Mi cwii fw •s'wifed by »iixstoow oa «i>d> Ritawtaeat dopaKaw ^ ^ :i» iikti* wbcoHif f («.» .1... * ...... •.... .. ^ *beiis«>S ' ';V-1*^ .. . I..«: r<asA -1^;3&. ;-- -rryrf ..-•iTtT—: «:::: S)»«fr«5?rof Ey«> VfiSfnUii^ Ix: :':' '•• ^ ~\ ^ -i. » y*. -c. a'.si'y .toX—."..Sfc, -v, owfiw or {(«?«!». , ^ < f A:n<'rW::: < 5()<Kfloas- <K. 5ji^uf <tr. ,. pr»t-»<.a< W on'-<' f» •• > • VSK . v"if fh'' J''> Quite a few Seafarers still sailing today probably recall these 1918-vintage seamen's documents issued in the US at that time. SlU oldtimer Jean R. Longhurst brought his old papers in to show fellow Seafarers what they—and he—looked like back then. The old papers are a far cry from the modern, plastic-laminated documents issued toaay. They were a four-sided affair (see above and below) which folded to fit a pocket or wallet. The rules provided that a Customs man had to issue the original documents and check them outbound from the country, while Immigration checked the papers in­ bound. World War i was on at the time. Sport Coats Slacks Dress Shoes Work Shoes Socks Dungarees, Frisko Jeens. CPO Shirts Dress Shirts Sport Shirts Belts Khakis' Ties Sweat Shirts T-Shirts Shorts Briefs Swim Trunks Sweaters Sou'westers Raingear Caps Writing Materials Toiletries Electric Shavers Radios Television Jewelry Cameras Luggage the Likes LOG News On Shipping J.. a«1i»s4 Whafever you need, in work or dress gear, your SIU Sea Chest Hps it. Get top quality gear at substantial savings by buying at your Union-owned and Unionoperated Sea Chest store. To the Editor: I would like to say that I enjoy receiving the LOG, as it keeps me informed on Union activities and also gives me the latest news concerning my many friends in the industry. At the present time I have my book in retirement, but I Btill visit the Baltimore hall •i it or All letters ip the Editor for publication in the SEAFARERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon request. occasionally to say hello to many of my former shipmates. F. P. Jeffords 4» 4- SIU Oidtimer Says Thanks To the Editor: Here are a' few words of thanks to the SIU and greetings to my fellow Seafarers. I've seen a number of my old friends on my last visit to the head­ quarters hall recently and I would like to say hello to all my former shipmates whom I haven't seen in a while. Thanks to the Union welfare, I'm feeling pretty well., I've been on disability for the past few years, and last spring I was in the hospital in Tampa. SIU welfare paid for the hospital and I have received the most wonderful attention from the fellows at welfare. . 1 - SEA CHEST Although I don't get around as well as I used to, I still visit the hall occasionally. But 1 want to put on the record my thanks to the Union and its Welfai;f Plan for -all the firstclass help they've given to me. I'm proud to be a part of the "Brotherhood of the Sea." August Steinmann Keep Up Healthy Say Plantermen To the Editor: According to the SEAFARERS LOG, we notice that the death list published each month is high. We feel some of the men could be living today if they had carried out their doctor's or­ ders. t a> 4. If your doctor tells you what not to eat, drink, or do,- heed what he says. He should know what he's talking about. Below are some of our ideas on this To the Editor: I enjoy reading the LOG very subject: If your clinic card is good for much when it arrives at our home. I drop everything I am only six months, and your doing and read it from cover to health is poor, why not try for a coastwise job in case medical cover. The SIU really is to be services are needed in a hurry. thanked for the excellent job it That way, any required treat­ is doing for its members. The ment can be obtained quickly only thing is, we wives of Sea­ and without too much difficulty. farers should have ID cards to Remember: Doctors' care and carry with us at all times. I say J conditions in hospitals are not this because I have read of this the same throughout the world. On board ship, as the saying idea in the LOG before and am goes, you're in your home away for it a hundred percent. from home. You have to take Margaret Farrand care of yourself, since nobody 4i 4' else can do it for you. If you're sick, your shipmates will try to help as well as they can. But they can't do everything for you. To the Editor: Keep cool. You may feel Just to set the record straight, rough and tough sometimes, but an article published in the. Oc­ soon enough you will meet your tober LOG stated that the crew match to cool you right off of tjie SS Del Sud (Mississippi) Don't expect a lot of sympathy; staged a benefit dance to enable everybody's got problems. my nephew Pete Cadare to buy The most important thing is an artificial limb. to be good and take care of Tlie fact is that his classmates yoursblf. Your health comes and friends from Loyola Col­ first and, if you watch it, you'll lege threw the benefit. The do you and your family the crew of the Del Sud bought" mo.st good. tickets, and received the thanks Conditions on board the of my nephew, but it was the Planter right now are good and .Loyola students who actually she's a clean ship. arranged the apr*ir. Leroy .Sw'ger Vie Miorana Ship's delegate ' Wants ID Cards For SIU Wives Benefit Affair Not The DeiSud's �SEAFARERS November, 1961 I' Olman Moralea Contact your mother In Costa Blca as. soon as possible. ^ Edward S. Skonipskl Get in touch with S. Frederick Placer, 276 Fifth Ave., New York 1, NY. 4" 3^ i 184 Gotamco, Philippines. Pasay City, the 3; 3i Franz R. Schwartz Mother would like to hear from you. Write V. V. Van Gordon, St. Joseph's Hospital, Room 203, Bremerhaven, Germany. 3, 3* 4> Raymond Queen The above-named or anyone The above-named or anyone knowing his whereabouts is asked knowing his whereabouts is asked to contact his wife, Betty Fielding, to contact his mother, Mrs. Peachie Queen, Cove Cap, West Va." llBrold Fieldinff Court Hits Convention Tax Favors V/ASIIINGTON — The US Su­ preme Court'is now taking a hard look at business tax deductions and, in the process, may take a lot of the conviviality out of the traditional business convention. In one ruling, the high court turned down a plea that all the time spent at the convention of a life insurance group was strictly for business purposes. A second case is expected to go the same way. The court held, as a matter of record, that conventions a^e usu­ ally intended as a bonus or re­ ward and were not primarily held to conduct business. Both the com­ pany involved and its representa­ tive were assessed for taxes origi­ nally deducted. Both cases presented a somber picture for discussion at a recent life insurance association conven­ tion in Chicago, where it wa.s con­ ceded that the emphasis would nbw be on teaching new sales ' techniques, announcing new prod­ ucts, sales methods, etc. All rec­ reation and play, it was asserted, would be confined to times be­ fore or after the strictly business portion of the g^hering and would have to be charged as a personal expense. The new approach will try to avoid severe tax penalties on com­ panies and officials by putting business back into the "business" convention. Under the court rulings and the pattern they are likely to set, the convention of the future would be packed with speeches, panels, meetings and "working" work­ shops. The usual vacation at­ mosphere would be secondary or, at least, would be present only after hours. Wives and children could be brought along at p'crsonal expense, not as a matter of rou­ tine business expense. The rollcall might also become an accepted practice and would mean an important benefit. It would be very u.seful later on if the tax man came aroundito ques­ tion a deduction. 4 t i Edward J. Bender Your sister, Mrs. G. B. Lopez, would like to hear from you. Con­ tact 3638 S. Bronson Road, Tucson, Arizona. 3i 3i mimm riNANCIAL REPORTS. Th* constitution Of tho SIU Atlantic, Gulf, takes and Inland Waters District makes specifio provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit •very three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the mem­ bership. 'All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brooklyn. Should any member, for any reason, be refused his constitutional right to in­ spect these records, notify SIU Pre* lent Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. - m TRUST FUHBS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland iTaters Distriot are administered In accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall consist equally of union and management represent­ atives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are suido only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. If, at any time, you are denied information about any SIU trust fund, notify SIU President Paul Hall at SIU headquarters by certified mall, return jreceipt •requested. 3i> Fred Gentry Jimmie McDonald Write Nevin Ellis, 311-121st Ave., Tampa 12, Fla., about some clothes left at the Savannah hall. 3> Pare Twenly-Tbree LOG 3* Robert Raymer Get in touch with Allen An­ drews, Jr., PO Box 165, Salem, Wis. 3, 3> 3i' ' Zollie Evans, Jr. Contact your mother, Mrs. Theresa Evans, 149 N. 10th St., Lebanon, Pa. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected by the conrtracts of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, and by Union shipping rules, which are incorporated in tho contract. Get to know your shipping rights. If you feel there has been any violation of your ship­ ping or seniority rights, first notify the Seafarers Appeals Board. Also notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters, by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. % CONTRACrrS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all 8IU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions ui^lor which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for or on the proper sheets and lU'the proper manner. If, at any tine, any . BIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. In addition, notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. 3^ 3^ Jose Mercado Garcia Write to Ramon Torres, Box 272, Fajardo, Puerto Rico. 3 3 3 — Issidoros M. Kyriakos Get in touch with Issidore G. Kyriakos, SS Flying Independent, c/o Isbrandtsen Co., Inc., 26 Broadway, New York 4, NY. 3 3 3 Whoever picked up a white seabag with the name "Siesfeld" stenciled on the side is asked to return it to the closest SIU hall for forwarding to William G. Sies­ feld, care • of SS Jean Lafitte (Waterman). 3 3 3 Jerry King Important you contact Mrs. Bar­ bara King, care of Mrs. J. von Rosberg, 241 West Main St., Bayshore, Long Island, NY. 3 3 3 John Whisman Get in touch with Langsam & Langsam, 16 Court Street, Brook­ lyn 1, NY. 3 3 3 Donald Oakes Contact M. Edwrfrd Gross, 3813 Linden Avenue, Philadelphia 14, Pa. He is anxious to hear from you. 3 3 EDITORIAL POLICY—SE.^F.ARERS LOO. The LOO has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deem­ ed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960 meetings In all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an edi­ torial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Exec­ utive Board may delegate, from among Its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. 3 PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity In the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no cir­ cumstance should any member pay any money for any reason unless he Is given such receipt. If in the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a rsceipt, or It a member is required to make a payment and ^ given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been re­ quired to make such payment, this should Immediately be called to the attention of SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return' receipt requested.' CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND CCLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months la the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. IB addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contdnts. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected shdtad imaedlately notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time filU siembers'drawing disability-pension beneiits have always been encouraged to continue their union.activities, in­ cluding attendance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role In all rank-and-file functions, Including service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long-standing Union policy of allowing them to retain ihelr good standing through the waiving of their dues. Walter Sherman Your daughter, now Mrs. Barbara E. Houck, 3128 Phyllis Street, Jacksonville, Fla., wants to hear from you. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of the above-named Fernando Dacanay, Bernard C. is asked to contact Mrs. Houck. D'Ornellas, E, J. Perry, Edward 3 3 3 R. White, Thomas White, William Membership Mail Roesch Jr., A. De Souza, Daniel Papers, discharges and pictures Mejias, RoIIan Teets, Marcel A. are being held in the LOG office Jette, Chips Garrison (ex-Robin for the following Seafarers: Bob Trent). ^ Christensen, Drew demons Gay, Notify Union On LOG Mall As Seafarers know, copies of pach issue of the SEAFARERS LOG are mailed every month to all SIU ships as well as to numerous clubs, bars and other overseas spots where Seafarerscongregate ashore. The procedure for mailing the LOG involves calling all SIU steamship companies for the itineraries of their ships. On the basis of the information supplied by the ghlp oper­ ator, four copies of the LOG, the headquarters report and min­ utes forms are then airmailed to the company agent in the liext port of call. Similarly, the seamen's clubs get various quantities of LOGs at every mailing. The LOG is sent to any club when a Seafarer so requests it by notifying the LOG office that Seafarers con­ gregate there. . ' As always , the Unipn would like to hear'promptly from SIU ships whenever the LOG and ship's mail is not delivered so that the Union can maintain a day-to-day check on the accuracy of ,, 'ts.mailing listsi • * ' 1 , : !iii Hi Lowther, Francis A) Luiz, Fran­ cisco A. Martinez, Elmer J. Moe (2 checks), Potenciano Paculba, John J. Reardon, James G. Rod­ der, Marvin E. Satchell (4 checks), John W. Singer (2 checks), Wil­ liam L. Strike, Raymond A. Triche, Weldon O. Wallace, Charles Walsh (3 checks), Y'ing Ming Wei (2 checks). Ah Sal Wong (2 checks). Chin Chi Wong, and Ding Hal Woo. i CITY ZONE 3 3 3 Ed. J. Ottowski Your wallet with seaman's pa­ pers is being held at the LOG office. 3 3 3 Income Tax Refunds Income tax refund checks are being held for the following by Jack Lynch, Room 201, SUP Building, 450 Harrison Street, San Francisco 5, Calif.: Joseph A. Alves i3 checks), Claude D. Berry, Margarito Borja, Dao King Chae, Cheung Soa Cheng (2 chocks), John W. Curlew, John J. Doyle (2 checks), Richard Dunfee (4 checks), Robert Ferrandiz, Ho Yung Kong, Steve Krkovich, James Lear (4 checks), Millcdge Parlcr Lee (4 checks), Harry TO AVOlO p^yiMICATtONj \( youjure a veizr ckl tufescriW !k«lAw< STATE. , . . . | have * i I VJ �MPdi SEAFARERS Vol. XXiii No. 11 LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION . ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKE^ AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO .^^• To Collect Your Transportation ... lor AIJISIS. TO ik tla*"®- REPAJS.iAtieSi PRW«PO£TvriO!!. OR. TiJl-— Boolt or PB .j/- "•.'T '^1 oS'ii '• vpbon* Uo., Hom- .SJ., _R»ttag Ageo*- Da.te_ Last Repatriation Expenses Ve..el'» origi»»^ Vrtx.redidYO^i""'"'" ' Where did you ^beredidvoBeelpav Reason ^orUaving•.- Specific rules have been written Into all SlU contracts over the years to cover the variety of conditions under which Seafarers may be entitled to transportation, repatriation, subsist­ ence and upkeep. These provisions are long established by contract to as­ sure that SlU crewmembers' benefits are upheld as a matter of right. Since each situation stands on its own, de­ pending on the port of engagement and whether a Seafarer happens to leave a vessel in the continental United States, offshore or in a foreign port, the rules apply In different ways. ^ 5id von sign Did you get •<»' • ^ 1 « El- •"•* „ 1" ..„. ,o .«• '"»• •""•eporuti,on? '®«ardina', this e*Pen »e; telve ''"u teJc, en you get u "P your cJa im With , „„„ ... ). e*PJaia and ®"yone? '°f). friat Was State any fu•rther JT,i fepared by Inf, "t-'natio • Wh'Ch Wouid yes. '"itli whom? ia Proce, '®«g this eJa ini: •««cli an/ Seafarers are urged to check the provisions in the agreement from time to time so that when a question on transportation arises, they know where they stand. Further, when first-class transportation, repatriation upkeep, subsistence or other monies due are not being provided, SlU crewmembers should contact any Union patrolman or the nearest SlU hall. Standard procedures are being es­ tablished (see sample form, left) to guarantee that every Seafarer's rights are maintained as provided in Union agreements. Seafarers should be sure to^furnish complete details for prompt processing of claims for all money due. 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Title A name given to the resource November 1961 Description An account of the resource Headlines: OPTICAL PLAN EXTENDED TO SIU FAMILIES WHEAT EXPORTS SPARK SHIPPING MTD UNIONS PROTEST SHUTDOWN THREAT AT NY’S ARMY TERMINAL SIU CELEBRATES 23RD YEAR RUNAWAYS FREE TO COME AND GO, LIBERIA ADMITS WC CONTAINER PACT SET; OFFSHORE TALKS CONTINUE EGYPT SHUTS DOWN PRIVATE SHIPPING SCOW MEN WIN CONTRACT FIRST 3 RAILROAD TUGMEN DRAW $150 UNION PENSION PO HANDLES NEW SET-UP ON NY MAIL P&T QUITS ‘COASTAL RUNS T-2 SECTIONS STILL USEFUL – RAISE UP SUNKEN DRYDOCK OIL SPEARHEADS RED DRIVE CANADA SIU SIGNS WC PACTS SPEACIAL EQUIPMENT CARE BENEFITS YOUNG AND OLD HIGH-COST UNION BONDING CHARGES CUT – NO CLAIMS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/1961 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXIII, No. 11 1961 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/54793bf5f008254ef7f4be6aaafb43ca.PDF 5bf740882685eb641b8f83fb7b388b64 PDF Text Text SEAFARERS^LOG Nov«mb«r 1962 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO SlU Stewards School Opens story On Page 3 The first group of stewards taking part in the Union's new stewards' training school gets a refresher lesson on beef cuts. (Story on Page 3,) School Days. SlU, MEBA UPHELD ON 50-50 CHARGE Story On Page 3 LUMBERMEN GIVE US SHIPS THE AX Seafarers and New York MTD Port Coimcil r ffCfvef fffie* pickets demonstrate with other trade unionists in the now-ended strike by city-employed drivers for a new pact. — Story On Page 2 LOG TO PUBLISH BI-WEEKLY Starting in December, the SEAFARERS LOG will be­ gin publishing every two weeks for prompt mailing to Seafarers at home and aboard the ships at sea. The return to a bi-weekly sched­ ule provides for 26 issues per year, with full coverage of all SIU and maritime news of interest to Sea­ farers and their families. U !• J Some of the 700 SIU diners and guests atnonaay f ffrie* tending the traditional Thanksgiving Day dinner In New Orleans get squared away for a festive meal. New Supertanker I P'v-' :' \ SlU-manned Montpelier Victory makes it three of a kind for Vic­ tory Carriers as the giant petro­ leum carrier makes ready to leave shipyard in Quincy, Mass. The 46,000-ton vessel is almost identical to the Mount Vernon and Monticello Victorys which came out last year. Crewed out of the Boston hall, she has already completed her maiden voyage. (Story on Page 6.) �Face Tin SEAFARERS New Jones Act Loophole Looms LOG 5IU Sets Best Yet Yule Fete WASHINGTON—Successful in getting the Jones Act amended so that foreign ships can enter the US domestic trade for the first time to haul their product, Pacific North­ west lumber shippers are now^^^ Seafarers and their families can seeking blanket authority to terest in the cargo, which could be look forward to another traditional keep American-flag ships off readily moved from the Northwest SIU Christmas, with holiday meals the run for a full year. Congress this year approved tbr change so that foreign ships can move lumber only from the Pacific Northwest to Puerto Rico if there Is no American vessel "reasonably available. Two days of hearings on the first application to use foreign ton­ nage in the Puerto Rico run have been concluded, but a decision is still not final. The lumber concern, the Georgia-Pacific Corp., first must furnish more particulars to American operators who have in­ dicated an interest in the cargo. A Maritime Administration ex­ aminer has given the lumber con­ cern qualified approval to use for­ eign tonnage if no American ship can meet the foreign freight rates. The final decision must be in by mid-December. Special interest is centered on the case since Georgia-Pacific is only the first of four applicants seeking the right—in advance, without a cargo or vessel commit­ ment—to use foreign ships. The lumber producers say no American ships have shown an interest in their cargo, so they want authority to charter all the foreign ships they please in the event a lumber order from Puerto Rico comes through. A number of American tramp operators have indicated keen in­ November, UM 5 Hurt in Dredge Fire -Tankermen Just Lucky NEW YORK—Separate accidents in this port involving two SlU-manned ships, in one case with injuries to five Seafar­ ers due to an engine room fire, again highlighted the need for Seafarers to be constantly^ alert to the ever-present haz­ of unexplained origin in the engine room that reportedly took three ards around them. by ships returning to the Gulf for those ashore in all ports, spe­ The latest incident, on Novem­ hours to bring under control. Five from the Far East. They say, in turn, that they can meet the for­ eign rates If they can be guaran­ teed the cargo. The byplay demonstrates that the lumber companies, which haven't tried to ship any quantity of lumber to Puerto Rico for years, are just shopping around for a good deal. One of the four applicants. Dant & Russell Co., even tipped its hand by pointing out that Puerto Rico seemed to be a good market for low-grade lumber "often unmar­ ketable elsewhere." The island is engaged in a vast building boom and can use up all the lumber it can get. Be Sure To Get Dues Receipts Headquarters again wishes to remind all Seafarers that pay­ ments o'' funds, for whatever Union purpose, be made only to authorized SIU representa­ tives and that an official Union receipt be gotten at that time. If no receipt is offered be sure to protect yourself by immeoi•tely bringing the matter to the attention of the President's office. cial $25 cash bonuses for hospital­ ized men and pensioned oldtimers, and the usual array of deluxe din­ ners on the ships at sea. Planning for the holiday festivi­ ties is goinng ahead on all burners, now that the Thanksgiving celebra­ tion is over. Christmas dinners with all the fixings for Seafarers and their families in all SIU ports promises to be one of the finest family Yuletide parties ever held coast to coast. Well Stocked SIU stewards long ago stocked up on necessary victuals for ves­ sels that will be away from home ports on December 25, plus the usual holiday meal trimmings. In accord with past practices, all SIU men in any authorized Stateside hospital will receive a special $25 Christmas bonus pay­ ment plus a carton of smokes, be­ sides any normal hospital benefit they may be receiving. This in­ volves all men with at least one day of employment during the im­ mediately-preceding 12-month pe­ riod who are confined for more than a day between December 23-25. SIU pensioners on the pension roster as of December 1 will also receive the extra $25 payment in addition to their regular benefits of $150 monthly. ber 25, involved a collision in the Narrows off Staten Island between two tankers, the SlU-manned Erna Elizabeth (Albatross), inbound to Port Newark, and the outbound Amoco Delaware. Both vessels were damaged, but no serious in­ juries were reported. Fortunately, neither ship was carrying inflam­ mable fuel at the time. Earlier, at Port Elizabeth on November 4, the SlU-manned dredge Ezra Senslbar (Construc­ tion Aggregates) suffered a fire §. S.. - -1 Photo shows some of the superstructure damage to the SlU-manned Emalilzabeth after collision with another tanker off Staten Island, NY. Both ships re­ ported no injuries. crewmembers in her 40-man crew were injured fighting the flames, but the effort succeeded in keeping 1,400 gallons of oil from igniting. The injured were: Robert Air, Michael Auersano, oilers; M. Colucci, AB; Philip Jordan, wiper, and Thomas Rogers, oiler. All were admitted to St. James Hospital, Newark, for bums and smoke in­ halation, and later transferred to the USPHS hospital, Staten Island. Auersano and Jordan are still hos­ pitalized but were expected to be released in a few days. In the tanker mishap, the 20,500-ton Erna Elizabeth was carry­ ing a cargo of non-volatile heating oil from Port Arthur when she met up with the empty Amoco Delaware in the early morning darkness. The Elizabeth was hit on the starboard side, sustaining superstructure damage and a sixfoot hole above the waterline from which oil poured out. This hazard spread into ferry slips and along more than a mile of Staten Island shoreline until Coast Guard craft and fireboats were able to flush it away. The 12,529-ton Delaware had her bow stove in about 15 feet, but both ships were able to move to anchorage under their own power. They are currently at Todd's ship­ yard, Erie Basin, Brooklyn. CANADA HEARING BARES ANTI-SIU PLOT MONTREAL—^The Upper Lakes Shipping Company has conceded, through its attorney, that it used private detectives during its union-busting cam­ paign against the Seafarers International Union of Canada. Disclosure of the use of private detective agencies and labor spies came during the Norris Commission hearings in Canada into the reasons behind the boyco'tt of the St. Lavyrence Seaway and the disruption of Great Lakes shipping last summer. The CMU was set up in the fall of 1961 by the CLC certification on the Northern Venture, another vessel Other testimony developed at the hearings re­ and CBRT, and has been assisted by other unions, such operated by a wholly-owned subsidiary of Upper Lakes. vealed the following; as the Steelworkers, who have given the CMU $10,000, The SIU at that time protested the presence of CLC • Upper Lakes and the Canadian Brotherhood and the National Maritime Union, which contributed Secretary-Treasurer MacDonald on the board, on the of Railway, Transport and General Workers $2,500. Both participated in the discussions which led to ground that he, as a CLC official, could not be impartial joined in action which enabled the company to circum­ vent its long-standing collective bargaiiling relationship with the SIU. • A top official of the Canadian Labor Congress par­ ticipated in Canada Labour Relations Board proceedings in which the CERT was certified as bargaining agent in the company, while the CLC had on its payroll a former CERT organizer hired specifically to invade the SlU's jurisdiction. The CLC official, Secretary-Treasurer Don­ ald MacDonald, had previously denied any conflict of interest at the board hearing. Company admissions concerning the use of private de­ tectives came after SIU of Canada counsel had asked the commission to order the company to produce all records of its dealings with, arid payments to, detective agencies, as well as the reports which these detective agencies had made to the company. The company attorney admitted to the existence of such records when he told the Commission that "these are in the nature of privileged documents" and protested that "the details of payments made to private detective agencies are not particularly relevant" to the inquiry. The company contention was subsequently upheld by Commissioner T. G. Norris, who heads the inquiry, when he rejected the SIU's request on the grounds that this information was not relevant, despite the SIU's protest that the information was vital to the inquiry, and basic to the issues involved. The SIU's request for the production of the detective agency data came after testimony by two witnesses re­ lating to the use of private detectives by Upper Lakes. One of these witnesses was James Sovie, a former crewmember of the Wheat King, a vessel owned and operated by a wholly-owned subsidiary of Upper Lakes Shipping. The Wheat King was the first vessel used by the company to circumvent its contract with the SIU—a 'move which reached its climax when the company locked out some- 300 SIU members from the 17-vessel Upper Lakes fleet, broke its SIU contract and signed an agree­ ment with a puppet organization that had no memberaliip and called itself the Canadian Maritime Union. the Seaway boycott carried out by the CBRT against SlU-manned vessels as a means of getting government aid in its fight with the SIU. Sovie testified that after leaving the Wheat King, he worked for a detective agency operator named Leonard Speers, and that he visited the Wheat King, in the com­ pany of a Speers detective, to identify another Wheat. King crewmember. He said he pointed out the crewman to the detective, who wanted a statement to use in con­ nection with charges the company had brought against two SIU officials as a result of a union-company dispute over the manning of the Wheat King. Earlier in the hearings, another indication of the use of detectives was given in testimony by Ernest W. Roma, a private Investigator in Cleveland. Roma said he was instructed on August 16, 1962 to go down to the docks in Cleveland. He stated that he took photographs of pickets and otherwise looked into the picket action which was being carried on to protest the lockout of the SIU from the Upper Lakes' vessel Seaway Queen, and the use of a scab crew on this ship. Recruited In Montreal Xenophon Likouris testified before the inquiry that he was one of 22 or 23 Greeks recruited in Montreal, signed into the CBRT in a restaurant, and delivered to the Wheat King within 24 hours in June, 1961. Likouris said, he did not know what he was signing, what union he was joining, or where the ship was going. Previously, Upper Lakes' personnel manager, Thomas Houtman, had testified that the Wheat King's captain had been instructed to recruit the Greeks who were to replace the SIU crew on the Wheat King. He said that the men had boarded a bus at Montreal in front of the Barnes Detective Agency, which is owned by Speers, and that the bus had stopped in the middle of the night at a res­ taurant, where the men signed cards. The revelation concerning the role played by the CLC secretary-treasurer had its roots in September, 1961, when the Canada Labour Relations Board held a hearing to consider, applications J>y^ boto ^t}ie, S^,V^ ,and CBRT for in a case involving the SIU and the CLC-affiliated CBRT. MacDonald denied a conflict of interest, refused to diequalify himself and the board subsequently certified the CBRT. Testimony at the Norris Commission hearings on Sep­ tember 13, 1962, revealed that although MacDonald pro­ fessed to have no conflict of interest in the SlU-CBRT dispute on which he would make a judgment, his office had put on the payroll, three weeks earlier, a man who had been working as a CBRT organizer. This man was Michael Sheehan, a former SIU of Canada patrolman, who was found guilty by a trial com­ mittee of dual and hostile unionism and expelled from the SIU in February, 1901. On September 1, 1961, Shee­ han went on the CLC payroll at a salary of $500 a month and expenses. A month later, he was named head of the puppet CMU. The dispute between the SIU of Canada and Upper Lakes arose after the company, which was operating the Wheat King and Northern Venture through subsidiaries in a move to evade its contractual obligations to the SIU, locked some 300 SIU crewmembers out of the Upper Lakes fleet and began to recruit scab crews through the CBRT and CMU. Upper Lakes had been under an SIU con­ tract previously for ten years. As a result of the effectiveness of SIU picketing action against the company, supported by the AFL-CIO Mari­ time Trades Department and its affiliated unions, the CLC group, including the CBRT, last July engineered a boycott of SIU ships which led to the closing of the St. Lawrence Seaway. This action was avowedly taken by the CLC and CBRT in order to force the Canadian govern­ ment to move against the SIU, and to bring pressure on the US Government. The boycott led to the establishment of the Norris Commission. The SIU has maintained, during the entire course of the dispute, that the pattern of activity displayed through­ out clearly points to a conspiracy spearheaded by the company and the CLC group, in which the CBRT has played a major, rple. ll ill >•'1 �"Koyember, 196t Pu« three SEAFARERS LOG Something New is Being Added New SlU hall for the Port of Norfolk shows first signs of life as construction workers pour cement for building forms on the site at Woodis Avenue and 3rd Street. The new building is slated for completion this spring. SIU Opens first Stewards' School NEW YORK—^The latest in a series of important advances to assure all Sea­ farers the best possible feeding and food service aboard ship is now underway at SIU headquarters, with the launching of a hew refresher school for SIU chief stewards as part of the ^ Steward Department Recertification Program. Five veteran stewards are en­ rolled in the first class for a six-week course. Developed over many months, the stewards' school is the result of recommenda­ tions by a rank-and-file committee of stewards two years ago and subsequently approved by the Union membership at SIU port meetings. It features both class­ room and field work in an attempt to upgrade the skills necessary for a chief steward's rating. First Class WASHINGTON—The Defense Department has issued ad­ Currently being put through ditional regulations to tighten up procedures used by Penta­ their paces under the experimental Field trip to meat-packing plant highlighted early weeks of gon agencies so that all possible military cargoes will move curriculum, the five stewards mak­ training for Seafarers attending new SIU stewards' school ing up the first class are: Abraham on US-flag vessels. A long • In New York. US Dept. of AgricuJIture inspector (pointing, Aragones, Alcoa Polaris (Alcoa); string of abuses by Defense in 1061 carried just 52.5 per cent left) explains meat grades to SIU Food Plan rep. Eric KlingLeon Kranczyk, Henry (Progres­ officials and other agencies of all Government cargoes moved vail (2nd from left) and (l-r) William H. Rhone, Abraham have been singled out by the Sen­ overseas. It said that proper ad­ sive Steamship); Cecil Leader, Al­ Aragones, Cecil Leader. Bernard Mace and Leon Krawczyh, ate Commerce Committee as ef­ ministration of the law would give coa Puritan (Alcoa); Bernace Mace, forts to "evade" and employ "sub­ "a much-needed helping hand" to Fairland (Sea-Land), and William all chief stewards. terfuge" in the movement of Gov­ US shipping. ' Cargoes alone Can H. Rhone, Ines (Bull). Instruction in the school centers menus, food preservation, keeping ing and serving department that cure the ills that beset the US ernment cargoes. The report recalled that cargo merchant marine," the document on the duties of a steward aboard inventory, proper storing and over are part of the steward's job. The ship. Including the preparation of all supervisory details in the cook- course is 30 working days in dura­ preference goes back nearly 60 added. tion. years to a 1904 law requiring that For purpose of seniority, train­ "vessels of the United States, or ing time is considered as seatime, belonging to the United States, so that there is no penalty for and no others" shall be used in coming ashore or remaining on moving "supplies of any descrip­ the beach to attend the school. tion" purchased for the use of the Satisfactory completion of the Army or Navy. course wiU be based on standards In commenting on the adminis"Mature and responsible labor peace" was the publicly-stated objective of Admiral of technical effeciency, conduct, tratiop of cargo preference laws covering all types of Government- John M. Will last August, but two years ago the head of American Export Lines started sobriety, sea experience and other financed cargoes. Including miii- the sequence of events that has developed into a hitter labor dispute—and is still not re­ qualifications. Besides regular classroom study tary items, the report gave sub­ solved. and instruction from a prepared By March of this year, with the stance to the charges filed by the ships into the new combined oper­ The strange position of Ad­ Secretary of Commerce about to ation now began. As ships arrived manual, the outside work so far SIU and the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association last January. miral Will, as president-hoard give approval to a new subsidy in port, crews in the foc'sle and has included a field trip to a meat The unions rapped manipulation chairman of Export, chair­ applicant — Isbrandtsen — matters topside were paid off and new packing plant and to a produce of the law by the Agriculture De­ man of the Committee of came into clearer focus. Following topside crews came aboard—now warehouse to provide on-the-spot partment in the Interest of a American Steamship Lines MEBA's protests that the subsidy supplied under the terms of Ex­ instruction on ordering, storing, handful of ship brokers dealing and former head of the Military contract in Isbrandtsen's name port's contracts. The fact that grading and the relative nutritive In farm surplus cargoes. Sea Transportation Service, con­ hinged on the complicated financial Isbrandtsen had a valid contract values of different foods. Much The union charges followed the tinues to keep the pot boiling in arrangements seen to in advance with MEBA through 1964 had neat- more must necessarily go into the 2.^-day picketing of the British- the current dispute of the Marine by the Admiral, the Secretary iy been bypassed, with Pederai steward's job today than it did flag Salvada in December at Lake Engineers Beneficial Association urged the parties to get together Government sanction as part of years ago, due to new techniques in processing, packaging and Charies, La., to protest the award with an employer it has had under and resolve their differences. the subsidy agreement. cookery. of a cargo to the foreign vessel contract since 1949. Despite the Although this never came to Paying no mind to MEBA pickets which should have been moved on severance of his Navy-MSTS ties, pass, the subsidy contract did—a demonstrating against what was The school is an outgrowth of an American ship. The SIU-MEBA the Admiral still seems to have few weeks later. going on. Export even kept paying the original feeding program initi­ protest helped spark the Senate one good foot in Washington, and The transfer of the Isbrandtsen the wages and overtime of NMU ated in some major SIU fleets as committee inquiry into the whole the other stirring up things in and BMO men who demonstrated far back as 1954 and introduced question of cargo preference ad­ New York, where the new Isagainst the MEBA lines. The engi­ across-the-board on SlU-contracted ministration. brandtsen-Export shipping enter­ neers asked for an investigation vessels in 1959. SIU steward de­ The committee said-US-flag ships prise is located. into Export's use of subsidy funds partment personnel who have at The dispute over job rights un­ to finance and create irresponsible least three years of seatime in a Urge Standard, der the existing contract between labor disputes, as Export and Is­ rating above third cook can get and Isbrandtsen began brandtsen, in acquiring each other, further details on taking the Chevron Boycott MEBA when Isbrandtsen bought control­ were now receiving the second course by contacting SIU head­ BAKERSFIELD, Calif.—The ling interest in Export, but merged highest US subsidy, leaping the quarters in person or by mail. SIUNA-aifiliated Internation­ its 14-ship fleet into Export, with WASHINGTON —The AFL-CIO hurdle from fourth place by virtue al Uniqn of Petroleum the latter as the operating com­ has invoked sanctions against the of the $6.5 million subsidy to Is­ Workers has called on all pany for the joint company. Mean­ National Maritime Union and Its brandtsen. AFL-CIO trade unionists to while, Isbrandtsen, long an inde­ affiliated Brotherhood of Marine Curiously, Isbrandtsen was the Nov. 1962 Vol. XXIV, No. 11 support its dispute with Stand­ pendent with no interest in Fed­ Officers for the BMO's raid in the only company to receive subsidy ard Oil of California by not eral subsidy money, advised Wash­ Isbrandtsen fleet against the Ma­ this year, although some applica­ buying Standard Oil and Chev­ ington it wanted to leave the ranks rine Engineers Beneficial Associ­ tions go back more than five years. ron products. of the "independents" and join the ation. Based on its tight contract with PAUL HALL, President lUPW is currently involved subsidy club. Sanctions under the Internal Isbrandtsen, the actual owner of In a contract dispute with the HERBERT Editor; IRWIN SPIVACK, Of more than incidental interest Plan of the AFL-CIO the enterprise, MEBA has won Managing BRAND, Editor; BERNARD SEAMAN, Art company which Federal media­ here is the fact that Export also Disputes constitution were invoked against every legal and arbitration decision Editor; MIKE POLLACK, NATHAN SKYER, tors have been unable to re­ happens to be the only deep-sea the NMU in October for its at­ in the matter to date, though Is­ ALEXANDER LESLIE, PETER MCEVOY, solve, , and has accused company which holds a contract tempted raid on the SlU-con- brandtsen says it will appeal right HOWARD KESSLEH, Staff Writers. Standard of refusing to bar­ for both deck and engine officers tracted Robin Line. up to the US Supreme Court. gain in two separate charges Published monthly at tha headquartarl with the Brotherhood of Marine In both instances, NMU raiding Asked to comment on the latest of the Seafarers International Union, Atfiied with the National Labor ianlie. Lakes and Inland Waters Officers, a recently-acquired affili­ moves were made in the face of a court ruling in MEBA's favor, an District,Gulf, Relations Board. Among other AFL-CIO, 67S Fourth Avenue, ate of Joseph Curran's National long established collective bar­ Export spokesman had nothing to Brooklyn 32, NY. Tel. HYacinth 9-i600. gimmicks the union seeks to Second class postage paid at tha Post Maritime Union. (The unlicensed gaining relationship by another say—"because we are not con­ Office In Brooklyn, NY, under tha Act end is the company's practice crews in Isbrandtsen and Export union. The NMU is one of the cerned" in the dispute, he said. of Aug. 14, 1912. of farming out work that could be done by its own workers. were both NMU, so that was not an only two unions against which Admiral Will knows better, but he Issue.)' sanctions have ever been imposed. wasn't commenting either. Study Backs Union Charges On 50-50 EXPORTS ADMIRAL WILL SPINS STRANGE TALE OF LABOR PEACE NMU Cited As Raider Once Again SEAFARERS LOG �• "•'??•••' • Pwe F«ar SEAFARERS MoTcmbcr, lf6S LOG SEAFARERS ROTARY SHIPPING ROARD (Figures On This Page Cover Deep Sea Shipping Only In the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District.) October 1 Through October 31, 1962 SIU shipping slumped a bit during October, but the decline was a small one felt mostly in the black gang. The registration for the month showed an increase to 2,945, compared to a total of 2,526 jobs dispatched. The registration rise was confined entirely to class A men, across the board in all departments. Although the number of men on the beach at the end of October was higher than in the previous month, this amount is expected to be reduced by the normal turnover that develops in advance of the holidays during this-sea­ son of the year. Despite the drop in shipping, six ports reported more job activity than in September, including New York and the following: Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, San Fran­ Ship Activify cisco and Seattle. All ports south from Norfolk to Houston'and the Pacific Coast, shared in the decline. San Fran­ cisco and Seattle, on the same coast, were both very busy, however. The dip in shipping was apparently the direct result of the heavy drop in ship movements port to port (see right). There were 21 fewer payoffs and an equal reduc­ tion in sign-ons during the month, plus 17 less in-transit ship movements throughout the District. While class A men, the top seniority group, caused the heavy rise in registration, they also moved out in greater numbers than before, accounting for almost 63% of all shipping while the proportion for both "B" and "C" men dropped. Fay SIga In Offs One Tram. TOTAL Wllmla«toR .. I SanFroNcisco. 10 Seattle ...... 9 1 11 7 7 4 0 0 3 14 4 1 8 8 10 42 15 30 10 11 14 10 27 34 10 4 10 12 94 24 45 20 12 19 19 58 47 12 24 24 TOTALS ...lis 48 231 414 iotlOR 1 New York 41 Pkiladelpfcla.. 4 BaiHmora .... t Norfolk 4 JackioNvilla .. I Tompa 3 Mobile * NewOrleooi.. 17 Hoiittoa 9 DECK DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS B Registered CLASS A Port Boston New 'lurk PhUadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS Shipped CLASS C Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS A GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 2 3 ALL 2 3 ALL 1 1 2 3 ALL 12 3 ALL 1 2 3 1 22 0 10 4 18 0 1 2 8 7 8 3 1 73 29 38 97 23 173 6 86 53 83 129 43 255 4 32 50 9, 1 7 32 1 15 • 7 21 4 25 ; 3 4 8 18 1 6 22 4 15 49 3 4 16 16 29 59 !• 6 9 12 38 9 8 3 4 8 1 6 0 15 2, 2 12 16 29 ! 1 9 4 5 2 2 lOl 1 22I 0 7 0 6 3 9 3 10 11 1 0 0 0 6 0 2 0 1 0 4 9 0 1 5 0 4 7, 6 1 47 0 6 11 31 5 1 5 29 24 2 5511 0 57 23 30 71 13 128 4 17 30 49 44 56 13 127; 2 58 27 2 23 88 2 50 30 46 12 46 19 109| 0 22 28 44 2 2 4 5 0 15 3 1 1 7 4 10 9 2 19 2 12 4 5 28 3 16 8 16 4 61 6 6 25 30 6 4 32 14 15 30 19 52; 3 21 12 36 1 13 17 6 14 15 88 147 '259 314 401 :109 1 824! 20 116 174 I 310 204 360 84 1 648 24 TOTAL SHIPPED Registered Oi1 The Beaeh CLASS A CLASS B GROUP CLASS GROUP GROUP 3 ALL A 1 2 B C ALL 1 2 3 ALL 12 3 ALL 0 22 0 0 0 3 0 25 6 18 27 3 0 3 7 4 0 5 15 20 173 73 20 266 88 155 44 287 5 28 55 88 5 32 0 2 3 9 46 10 5 16 2 28 0 4 10 14 1 49 0 0 1 22 72 34 1 78 16 128 1 15 27 43 0 2 8 18 10 0 2 8 2 5 16 1 1 3 11 15 1 10 16 8 0 0 5 1 1 14 4 26 1 7 6 14 1 6 0 0 7 5 1 . 0 1 7 13 0 1 2 0 2 0 47 0 0 0 7 0 54 35 32 10 77 0 0 8 8 3 128 57 0 1 3 188 71 2 64 19 154 5 22 54 81 1| 88 0 0 1 27 1 116 64 91 18 173 2 34 45 81 1 5 10 12 0 1 4 0 1 18 31| 2 1 5 9 16 4 28 3 12 44 20 0 1 4 27 6 53 2 16 6 24 9 14 52 32 14 98 17 1 4 13 6 10 7 17 36i 0 24 28 1 53 648 259~•5311 960 380 538 131 1 1049 19 149 242 1 418 1 !•?? ENGINE DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS Registered CLASS B GROUP I 2 0 3 43 138 19 3 10 20 5 15 3 1 2 2 20 7 18 67 12 52 1 9 10 31 23 4 116 3 ALL 3 0 26 2071 6 28 37 > 7 3 23 0 4 5 1 31 4 16 101 73 9 2 12 5 46 3 20 402 82 I 600 Shipped CLASS C Shipped CLASS B Shiooed CLASS A GROUP GROUP GROUP 2 3 ALL 3 ALL 1 1 2 I 2 3 ALL 5 2 2 1 3 12 0 6 1 8 3 3 98 45 40 17 84 19 128 13 39 44 100 25 15 , 7 18 0 8 16 i 2 12 4 0 4 12 3 34 ' 15 17 46 2 35 5 13 13 29 6 6 8 2 2 2 7 15 1 1 5 2 7 1 1 2 3 0 10 0 3 0 1 0 6 4 0 1 1 5 0 3 1 1 1 2 0 1 8 3 5 31 0 0 5 7 12 8 19 4 51 90 1 29 21 42 27 72 12 66 12 3 40 18 21 65 1 35 24 64 17 6 5 42 6 3 1 8 2 6 12 0 0 2 4 8 15 5 40 1 9 3 9 3 22 8 15 10 20 7 40 0 13 1 7 12 5 28 4 7 36 176 156 1 368 87~"333~'71"!1 491' 24 148 129 11' 301 GROUP 1 2 0 0 4 7 0 4 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 3 0 10 0 2 0 0 1 3 2 0 2 1 6 5 27 23 TOTAL SHIPPED Registered O n The Beach CLASS A CLASS B CLASS GROUP GROUP ALL A 3 ALL 12 3 ALL C ALL 1 2 B 17 2 0 12 5 0 8 2 12 1 8 4 IS 21 128 98 21 247; 42 135 16 193 11 40 50 101 37 3 23 2 28 0 4 18 15 4 17 4 13 82' 15 72 2 46 11 2 46 34 2 17 24 43 16i 2 8 4 2 8 6 2 4 5 10 1 8 1 0 1 3 2 1 13 7 20 ®i 2 6 10 1 4' 3 1 3 1 2 1 2 « 1 46 0 28 7 8 3 42 11 9 18 3; 31 9 83 17 127 3 88 8 90 8 149 27 45 40 51 74 9 104 9 40 1 106 21 54 44 107 1 65 17 3 16 3 5 5 13 3 8 6 3 11 2 15 3 58 15 51|1 2 35 1 11 5 18 3 40 66 4 6 40 20 6 17 3 24 0 4 5 9 1 55 491 301 55 847 150 "482" 76'1 708 33 217 213 1 463 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Registered CLASS A Registered CLASS B GROUP GROUP GROUP GROUP 1-9 3 ALL 1 2 1 3 ALL 1-9 2 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 1 2 2 1 3 2 3 9 0 5 1 1 8 0 2 1 2 0 5 1 4 NY 0 55 21 97 173 2 6 44 52 0 39: 30 20 60 110 3 4 32 Phil 4 4 5 15 28 0 1 8 9 5 13 6 2 8 21 1 1 11 Bal 13 9 8 11 41 1 17 2 11 14 5 16 7 13 41 0 0 17 Nor 7 3 0 1 11 3 10 0 7 1 6 7 5 0 2 2 1 0 Jac 0 3 0 5 0 2 3 7 3 10 0 1 2 0 3 1 4 0 Tam 2 8 1 1 1 4 1 2 4!1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 Mob 10 7 26 52 0 0 12 9 5 12 3 7 38 0 5 23 4 1 NO .... 14 23 17 67 121 3 1 49 53 5 42 1 19 12 52 88 1 3 38 Hon 70 2 9 21 17 23 3 29 34 3 25 16 8 20 47 0 0 25 Wil 3 16 2 3 4 6 1 5 8 0 3 2 1 0 3 0 0 3 SF 46 0 7 14 10 15 0 18 9 9 4 10 5 15 34 3 1 14 Sea 6 30 1 2 9 5 10 2 12 16 5 19 13 4 15 37 1 14 4 TOTALS "66 '167 97 280 1 610 16 22 195 1 233 31 123 70 213 1 437 12 ~11 174 1 197 Port Bos GROUP 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 Registered On The Beach CLASS B CLASS A TOTAL SHIPPED Shipped CLASS C Shipped CLASS B Shipped CLASS A CLASS 3 ALL A C ALL B 13 0 8 5 0 0 27 110 39 27 176 26 8 42 8 21 13 8 66 17 8 8 41 8 14 7 2 2 2 5 9 2 3 2 4 2 0 1 0 2 1 0 0 38 5 o" 43 0 7 88 42 7 137 6 82 10, 47 25 10 9 7 1 3 3 1 1 67 5 44 18 5 5 61 5 19 5 37 5 75 447 .197 75 1 719 72 GROUP GROUP 3 ALL 1 3 ALL 1-9 2 2 1 3 14 0 1 4 2 4 2 .6 48 4 42 70 26 86 182 2 0 30 0 13 2 11 3 14 5 8 77 20 2 17 1 13 17 15 32 0 9 2 4 3 6 0 0 2 8 0 11 7 0 3 4 3 2 3 18 1 1 1 2 3 1 12 74 0 0 20 20 10 15 12 37 71 1 67 34 24 92 170 3 20 5 28 38 95 5 20 34 18 24 10 1 6 7 21 3 4 3 7 54 2 0 12 14 7 30 6 11 20 23 3 3 14 3 10 6 4 87 216 115 352 1 770 23 24 234 ['281 1 SUMMARY Registered CLASS A DECK ENGINE STEWARD GRAND TOTALS Registered CLASS B GROUP GROUP 1 Z 3 ALL 1 2 3 314 401 109] 824 20 116 174 116 402 82 I 600 36 176 156 233 97 280' I 610 16 22 195 663 900 471 12034, 72 314 52.5 Shipped CLASS A GROUP ALL 1 2 3 ALL I 310 204 360 84 1648 I 368 87 333 71 ] 491 f 233 154 ^70 213 |437 j 911445 763 368 |1576 GROUP 1 2 3 ALL CLASS GROUP 123 ALL ABC ALL 24 88 147 I 259 1 24 148 129 1 301 •5 12 11 174 197 0 60 247 450 | 757 '8 24~28 "23' 27 3 72 50 127 Registered On The Beaeh CLASS B CLASS A TOTAL SHIPPED Shipped CLASS C Shipped CLASS B I 1 I I 53 '648 259 55 491 301 75 447'197 183 1586 757 GROUP I 2 3 ALL 53 | 960 380 55 1 847 150 75 | 719 303 183 [2521833 538 131 |1049 482 76 | 708 115 352 | 770 1135 559 |2527 GROUP 1 2 3 ALL 19 149 242 I 410 33 217 213 | 463 23 24 234 | 281 75 390 689 |1154 I s �HwrealMr, IHt SEAFARERS . IHWAdds Two More Vote Wins PHILADELPHIA — The SIU United Industrial Workers has ' added two more wins to its string, including a representation vote by a margin of 55 to 3 at the Yankee Piastic Company In Shenan­ doah, Pa. A separate election at Houston brought the McKesson-Robbins plant under the SIU-UIW ban­ ner via a 13-2 victory in an eariier National Labor Relations "Board eiection; Certification has already been received covering workers at McKesson-Robbins and contract talks have gotten under­ way. In the Shenandoah election, the SIU-UIW defeated District 50 of the United Mine Workers. This was the climax of an earlier three-way ballot conducted by the NLRB two months ago, in which the UIW polled one vote short of a major­ ity. The previous vote involved the International Brotherhood of Teamsters as well as District 50. The Shenandoah plant, located some 85 miles from here, will be regularly serviced by SIU-UIW representatives operating out of the Port of Philadelphia, where the union maintains its headquarters for Philadelphia, Camden and the surrounding area. Yankee Plastics currently employs 110 workers of whom only about 60 were eligible for the election. Besides these two latest wins, the SIU industrial workers' af­ filiate has been successful recent­ ly in closing a series of pending contract negotiations, including pacts at plants throughout the New York-Long Island metro­ politan area. The new agreements call for impressive wage gains, va­ cation, holiday and sick leave im­ provements and other ehanges. Family Time At Clinic Delegates Aboard Ship? British Sailors Vote OK LONDON—On-the-job representation will be instituted next year by the National Union of Seamen of Great Britain as a result of decisions at its annual general meeting here m October. NUS officials^ say it will take six months the executive of the NUS does not before it can be started and underrate the difficulties inherent Off the Kathryn (Bull), Seafarer Evaristo Jiminez showed up at the Brooklyn SIU clinic on family visit day to see that the youngsters got a head-to-toe check-up, just to play it safe. Evaristo, Jr. (left) is II and Evelyn is 12. Jiminez ships in the black gang. The Jiminez family takes ad­ vantage of the frequent physical exam provided for under the SIU Welfare Plan, as the clinic is not far from home. CLEVELAND—The SEAFARERS LOG was awarded two more citations at the Inter­ national Labor Press Association's annual convention here in the 1962 competition among newspapers of AFL-CIO national and international unions. This year's citations by an-f 11-judge panel of professional vance," published by the Amal­ Eight awards have been won by newsmen were for general gamated Clothing Workers. The Seaman for cartoons in the LOG editorial excellence and for an original editorial cartoon by Ber­ nard Seaman, LOG art editor. The LOG has received a total of 30 awards since it entered the labor press competition In 1947. Comments by the contest judges rated the SIU paper "outstanding in readability and in coverage of union affairs." Both citations won by the LOG were "certificates of merit" as second-place awards. First prize for editorial excel­ lence among international union newspapers was given to "The Ad­ cartoon prize went to the "lUE News" of the International Union of Electrical, Radio & Machine Workers. Seaman's award-winning cartoon appeared in the LOG in May, 1961, and was entitled "Help?", in de­ picting a drowning maritime indus­ try being thrown an unattached anchor labelled "Hodges Maritime Study Committee." The cartoon and the editorial comment With it questioned the value of a maritime study by a group that had little to do with sea or maritime problems. The follojvina is a digest of SIU regular membership meetings during the month of September, 1962, in all constitutional ports. This feature vyill be carried each issue in the SEAFARERS LOG: J- l- 4 and, in the category of editorial excellence, the LOG has received citations in seven of the last ten years for one of the three top prizes. The SIU publication bar gained award.s in every contest category across the board, most of them since 1955, when the compe tition was broadened to include participation by more unions. The panel found the competition keen­ er this year because there were more labor papers participating than previously. Last year, the LOG received the first prize for a written editorial plus an "honorable mention" citr tion for editorial excellence. As in 1961, the judging this year was by newsmen associated with the Nieman Fellows at Harvard. in the proposal, but has been forced to reverse its previous poli­ cy because of the activities of the unofficial seamen's reform move­ ment." The reform group staged a wildcat strike in the summer of 1960 over a contract settlement, and tied up British shipping in many parts of the world. "Fairplay" noted that 11 of the 85 motions on the agenda of this year's general meeting called for the adoption of some system of union representation on the ships. However, one speaker against the resolution stated that he had never found one man who wanted shipboard representation during his 16 years as a member of the NUS. One of the biggest problems faced by British seamen is the wholesale loss of jobs to foreign nationals, principally Asians, who are rounded up by crimps and hir­ ing agents in Hong Kong and else­ where to man British vessels at far less than regular British wages. This "two-pot" pay system has been particularly evident in the giant P&O fleet which, despite its claimed losses in operations re­ quiring further shipboard econo­ mies, just hiked its stockholder dividends again. It has been estimated that the shipboard representation program will cost up to 30,000 pounds ($84,000), and that it wiU first be set up on a small number of offshore ships, with later extension to all foreign trade ships and then to domestic vessels. In order to meet this cost and other union expenses, the annual meeting voted to in­ crease union dues from two shil­ lings (28 cents) per week to four shillings (56 cents) weekly. A system of department dele­ gates similar to the set-up in the SIU will be developed as soon as training courses can be started. Mar. IMI SEAFAREnS lOG •He/pF carried unanimously. No new business. Shell Oil products during strike by Oil Total present: 291. & Chemical Workers. Shipping report was adopted. Report by president and 4 4 4 secretary-treasurer on August 6 were DETROIT, Sept. 7—No meeting held adopted unanimously. Quarterly financial due to lack of quorum. committee's report read and approved. 4 4 4 No communications received. Auditors' HOUSTON, Sept. 18—Chairman, Lind­ reports presented and accepted. No writ­ say J. Williams; Secretary, Bill Doak; ten motions and resolutions presented. Reading Clerk, Paul Droiak. Minutes of Motion carried under new business that all port previous meetings accepted. union negotiating committee obtain con­ Port agent urged members not to buy tract clause calling for payoff to be held on coastwise vessels every second trip or at least every 30 days. Total present: 350. On Camera 4 4 4 NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 11—Chairman, C. J. "Buck" Stephens; Secretary, Clyde Lanier; Reading Clerk, BIN Moody. Min­ utes of previous meetings in all ports accepted. Port agent said that due to error on meeting date in the SEAFARERS LOG, members who presented themselves for meeting on September 12 would be credited with attendance. Shipping report accepted. President's report and report of secretary-treasurer from August 6 unanimously carried. Report of quarterly financial committee adopted. Communi­ cations regarding meeting excuses re­ ferred to dispatcher Auditors' reports presented and accepted. Motion carried to non-concur in resolution by John Cole. No new business. General discussion in good and welfare on availability of in­ formation for the families of men on SS Jacqueline Someck when ship is at sea. Total present: 310. 4" PHILADELPHIA, Sapt. 4—Chairman, Frank Drozak; Secretary, Charles Stansbury; Reading Clerk, Steve Zubovlch. Minutes of all previous port meetings approved. Shipping report by the port agent read and accepted. Agent reported blood bank doing very weU. President's report of August 6 at headquarters car­ ried unanimously. Secretary-treasurer's report of August 6 carried unanimously. Report of quarterly financial committee read and accepted. No communications received. Auditors' reports presented and accepted. Motion to non-concur on writ­ ten motion by John Cole carried unani­ mously. No new business. Total pres­ ent: 87. 3^ BALTIMORE, Sepremuer 8—Chairman, Tony Kastlns; Secretary, Charles L. FIshel; Reading Clerk, Bennle Wilson. Minutes of previous meetings in all ports accepted. Port agent urged Seafarers to get vaccinations now available at clinic and to file dependents' hospital and sur­ gical claims properly. Report on shipping was adopted. Reports by the president and secretary-treasurer for August 6 were carried unanimously. Report of quarterly financial committee read and adopted. Communications regarding excuses from meeting were accepted. Auditors' reports presented and accepted. Motion to non­ concur with written motion by John Cole up to three years before a system of shipboard representation for British seamen is fully in effect. The question of having union delegates aboard ship was decided upon at the annual meeting by a vote of 67 to 31. It was defeated a year ago by a heavier margin of 81 to 19. As expected, shipowner reaction to the idea of having union dele­ gates on their ships has not been enthusiastic. NUS officials have also been opposed because of the problems likely to arise in setting up the system and the expected cost involved. According to "Fairplay Shipping Journal," "It would appear that LOG Gets 2 Labor Press Awards SIU MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS NEW YORK, Sept. 4—Chairman, Earl •hepard; Sacrefary, Edward X. Mooney; Reading Clark, Angui Campbell. Minutes of previous meeting in aU ports approved. Port Agent's report on shipping read and accepted. President's report cover­ ing Robin Line. AFL-CIO and MTO meet­ ings, support of COPE, new ships being crewed and other contract matters was carried unanimously. Secretary - treas­ urer's -report omitted, as he was out of town. Report of quarterly financial com­ mittee read and adopted. Welfare services report presented. No communications received except for meeting excuses re­ ferred to port agent. Auditors' reports presented and accepted. Presentation of charges against John Cole approved. No written motions, resolutions or new busi­ ness. Total present: S45. Pare nra LOG 4 Utilizing paperback library stocked in Philadelphia SIU hall, Seafarer William Farnell, FWT, pauses in his reading to pose for the cameraman. 4 4 MOBILE, Sept. 12—Chairman, Louis Neira; Secretary, Robert Jordan; Reading Clerk, Harold Fischer. Minutes of all previous port meetings accepted. Port agent emphasized need for donors to build up blood bank. Shipping report was adopted. Report by president and secretary-treasurer for August 6 were carried unanimously. Report of quarterly financial committee read and adopted. No communications. Auditors' reports pre­ sented and accepted. No written motions and resolutions or new business. Total present: 153. Winner of a labor press citation, LOG editorial cartoon from May, 1961, called attention to presence of landlub­ bers on a maritime study committee appointed by Com­ merce Secretary Luther Hodges. �Pare Six SEAFARERS LOG NoTember, If ^ Third Big Tanker For Victory Camera Seafarers Man New 'Super* 9UIESTI0NI An you In favor of legaililag off-track bottfogl, William Jimenex, oiler: I was x Bobert Dillon, deck: Yes, even The third 46,000-ton supertanker in the SlU-contracted Victory Carriers' fleet has tiiough it's a tough .thing to con­ Jockey in San Juan some time ago been manned by Seafarers and has already completed her first roimd trip voyage coast­ and I play tho trol, I'm for it. wise. The vessel was delivered in October after completion at Bethlehem's shipyard in horses today beThe way I see it, Quincy, Mass., and crewed^ cause I still llko people are going to watch them. to gamble any­ program Victory Carriers was com­ harbor facilities. This, In part, was cut of the Boston SIU hall. Since people are way, so why not She is almost identical to mitted to as an outgrowth of a the situation which helped foreign going to bet any­ legalize the bet­ the company's two "supers" that series of ship trapsfers some years ships get the Jump on the US mer­ way, why not ting and get came out last year, the Mount ago in the heyday of the Govern­ chant fleet in servicing the St Law­ make It easier the revenue Vernon Victory and the Moutioello ment-approved ship transfer pro­ rence Seaway ports. all around? It while it can do Victory. The Mount Vernon crewed gram. some good for The addition of the Montpelier doesn't matter if up in January, 1961, and the Monthe general pub­ you're lucky or to the US-flag fleet again raises tieello followed in October. lic. I know prohibition didn't work, not, gambling will stiil go on. An The Montpelier draws close to the question, which was looked but that doesn't mean this thing off-track betting system would be 40 feet of water, has a beam of into recently by a study group of won't. very popular. the American Association of Port 192 feet and is 736 feet long. The • • • * * * Seafarer-manned ship is fully air- Authorities, regarding the trend to Pete Sernyk, deck: I believe offWilliam Newhoff, steward (re­ equate sheer size with efficiency conditioned and boasts a swim­ tired): I'm for regular off-track track bets will be allowed in the ming pool, large living quarters and economy in shipping opera­ long run, and it's betting because where a shower and toilet adjoin tions. The research group was a good thing. The then you could -each pair of rooms, and a roomy dealing specifically with the ques­ people who are put the fare to tion of dry cargo ships, but the lounge in which to relax. opposed will al­ the track to bet­ bigger and bigger petroleum car­ She is powered by an improved ways oppose the ter use. People The United States is both source geared turbine capable of generat­ riers coming off the ways these idea, but If the are going to gam­ days face many of the same prob­ and target of a rapidly-expanding ing 21,500 horsepower and which public votes for cycle of international Investment, ble one way or can move the ship, at a normal lems. it, that's what In dealing with the issue, the which explains some of the anguish another, so why cruising speed of nearly 18 knots. counts. I'm sure should the state AAPA group warned that Ameri­ expressed by US firms with over­ She is owned by Montpelier Tank­ the money now ers, a subsidiary of Victory Car­ can dry cargo ships will be crowd­ seas subsidiaries after passage of lose out to the winding up in the gamblers? ed out of all but the, biggest US recent tax law amendments. riers. While foreign manufactures of There's a lot of money going down bookies' pockets could be put to All three almost-identical ves- ports because they cannot service good use. now. •els are part of the construction the many small ports with limited US-owned plants have skyrocket­ the drain right • • • .• * • ed, foreign investment Stateside Thomas Cnrran, oiler: Yes, I'm William H. Rhone, steward: Yes, has steadily, though to a far lesser in favor of it. It saves me a trip I am. I'm positive that the money degree, also increased over the Globe Progress Home Again to the track and that could be ob­ years. I can get away tained from le­ Led by steep rises in Italy, Japan from the crowds. galizing off-track and Latin America, goods manu­ Why should you bets could build factured in foreign coimtries by have to go ail the new hospitals and American-owned firms increased way to the track schools. Racket­ last year by 40 percent since 1957, and put up with eers are the only according to a Department of Com­ all the incon­ ones coming out merce survey. venience, if you ahead right now. In dollar value, it was estimated can play a horse As long as some that production in the overseas and save all the government body plants reached $25.5 billion in time and trouble. could control It, it's a good idea. 1961, approximately $2 billion more than in 1960. On the other side of the invest­ ment coin, foreigners now direct­ ly hold more than $7.5 billion in US business, increasing their in­ vestments by $325 million annually. The total alien holdings have more than doubled in the past Joseph Voipian, Social Security Director Back from offshore voyage, the Globe Progress (Ocean decade and the biggest gains in Cargoes) paid off in Philadelphia, and crewmembers stop foreign-based US companies were Gap Widens On High, Low Incomes off to pay dues to boarding patrolman John Kelly (seated). noted in chemicals, food and ma­ Thanksgiving Day is always a good time to take stock, and well we Pictured (l-r) are Seafarers Don Wocker, Frank Von Dusen, chinery, while sales by automobile may since most Americans are better .off financially and economically Lorry Campbell and Jimmy Stogaitis. It was a good trip. firms slackened. than they were five years ago [or 15 years ago.] Still, the gap between those at the top and bottom of the economic ladder shows no signs of narrowing. In fact, it has widened slightly in recent years. This unequal division of US wealth is analyzed by the AFL-GIO in Labor's Economic Review, based on the latest available data, including a new Government survey. Despite statistics showing steady growth in "average" family Income, the gains have been unevenly distributed, the study shows. Neither high tax rates on high Incomes nor the impact Seafarers are urged at all times when in port to visit their brother members and shipmates in the of welfare legislation has brought about any leveling of the extremes. hospitals. Visit or write whenever you can, as you'll appreciate the same favor later when you may be In 1955, for example, the high 20 percent of the nation's families laid up. The follomng is the latest available list of SIU men in the hospitals around the country: received 43.2 percent of the total after-tax family income, while the USPHS HOSPITAL USPHS HOSPITAL USPHS HOSPITAL lowest fifth had only 5.2 percent. By 1960, the family income of the BALTIMORE. MARYLAND STATEN ISLAND. NEW YORK NEW ORLEANS. LOUISIANA Harry Acosta Everett Hodgei Vernon Anderson Joaquin Maldonado Henry Abel Leonard Lelonek bottom 20 percent had gone up $205, while that of the top 20 percent Charles Adams, Jr. Walton Hudson Thomas ConneU Cornelius Meher John Avery Leonard Llbby had risen $2,485. As a result, the top fifth received 43.8 percent of Floyd Barnett WiUiam Lang George Daniels Andrew Mir Alton Bell Kea Llm Gorham Bowdre WUliam Mason Richard Donaldson Rafael Molina Vernon Bettlse MlUard Llndsey the total income, while the share of the bottom fifth had slipped to Deslderius Nagy Ralph Bradshaw D. Eldemlre AUred Pfaff Robert Birmingham Kenneth MacKenzls 4.9 percent. Ralph Pardue Edmund Brett Louis Farkas James Robinson John Brady Olus McCann Gilbert Pitcher Donald Brooks Cataldo Ferregna G. Rodrlquez A US Department of Commerce study on family income distribution Arnold Brock Timothy McCatbey Gaetano BuscigUo John Pryor Charles Fertal Francis Roth John Burke Jerry McLean "establishes these major points," the AFL-CIO analysis declared: Joseph Samborskt Charles Crockett Oscar Flgueroa Waclaw Rozalski Herman Carson William Mason Henry Schwarti Jeff Davis Donald Gardner • "While post-war family income averages have been rising sig­ Luis Salazar Clifford Clouse, Jr. Jerry MlUer James Shipley Edward Denchy Thomas Gray Anthony Scaturro Amie Cobb MltcheU Mobley nificantly and all income brackets have benefited, the gain of the Noble Duhadaway A. Skalamekla Alton Green George Scott Enrique Connor Roslndo Mora Joseph Taylor Ferdinand Forte John Jackson neediest has been shockingly small and the income share of the groups Walter Sikorskl WiUlam Crawford Peter Morreala F. Telgelro Thomas Glenn William Jordan Robert Simpson J. D. C. Moser Joseph Curtis at the bottom of the scale actually has been going down. Thomas Walston Charles Hall Bernard Landos Richard Smith H. Pendergrass Joseph Deburger Vryl Wmiarns Charles Hardesty • "About two-fifths of all Americans live in families with incomes John Loffler Henrik Swartjes Thurston Dingier Andrew Reed Daniel Hall WlUlam Logan Furman Tatum Anthony Dubourg Calvin Rome still too low to provide the minimum essentials of comfortable and VA HOSPITAL Ralph Rumley Harry Emmett USPHS HOSPITAL BALTIMORE. MARYLAND decent living." Aubrey Sargent Carl Ernest SEATTLE. WASHINGTON Donald Eyestone Charles Slater Julio Gale The AFL-CIO analysis also cites a study of wealth accumulation Donald Buddy Hugh Murphy MOUNT WILSON STATE HOSPITAL Eugene Gallaspy Ruffln R. Thomas dealing with the percentage of the nation's personal wealth held by MOUNT WILSON. MARYLAND James Gllsson Ralph Todd USPHS HOSPITAL Jobe MuUen Albert Gros Calvin Troxclalr GALVESTON. TEXAS the richest one percent of US adults. While the personal wealth of USPHS HOSPITAL John Guldry William Turner Isham Beard George Nolei the top one percent dropped from a high of 36.3 percent in 1929 to a SAN FRANCISCO. CALIF. Wade HarrcU Joseph Vanacor Edward Boyd Thomas Riley Paul Arthofer Francis Keelen Raymond Vaughn Charles Hickox Robert Darley. Jr. Alvle Rushing low of 20.8 percent in 1949, the percentage has been moving up since Chalmers Anderson Edward Lane George Hudson Eugene Williams Lawrence Floyd R. Rawlinford then. In 1953, it was 24.2 percent; in 1956, 26 percent, and in 1961 the William Beadles James McCauley James Williams Leonard Kay Alphan Frube John Rawza HUton Reeves James Barrett WUUam York A. W. LaCaze Gilbert Gonzales richest one percent owned 28 percent of the nation's personal wealth. Arthur Slgler Fred Reimolt Edwin Brown Jacon Zlmmer James LeBlano Allen George James Winbet This has been accompanied by a rise in the number of miiiionaires Phill Rogers Roy Bru AUison Hebert Edwin Whitehead PLANTATION NURSING HOME Catarino Silva Sheldon Butler Stokes Harrison from 27,000 in 1953 to about 100,000 by 1961 and an increase in the Wrniam WUlis NEW ORLEANS. LOUISIANA Delbert Sblth Angelo D'amlco E. Kirkpatrick Charles Zlateff James Dyess "very rich," with wealth of $5 million or more, from 2,000 to 10,000 Lloyd Thomas Richard Fisher Emelio Lerma Albert Mathlsen Stefan Trzcinskl Dominic Graziano VA HOSPITAL Starling Lee during the same period. Francis Wherrity Franklin Halght WEST ROXBURY. MASS. "The time has come," the AFL-CIO analysis declares, "to reverse USPHS HOSPITAL USPHS HOSPITAL R. Arsenault FORT WORTH, TEXAS BRIGHTON. MASS. this unwholesome trend" of a widening gap between the share of in­ VA HOSPITAL Gerald Algernon Max Olson Ralph MendaU Joseph Wilaszak come and wealth held by those at the top and the large group at the BRONX, NEW YORK Benjamin Delbler Charles Slater Charles Robinson Thomas Carroll Issac B. Duncan John Sutherland USPHS HOSPITAL bottom. A step in this direction can be taken, the AFL-CIO notes, Abe Gordon Willie A. Young NORFOLK. VIRGINIA PINE CREST HAVEN during 1963, when the Administration is scheduled to submit an overall' Thomas Lehay Bozo Zelencic Frank O. Bradely John Mldgett COVINGTON, LOUISIANA Arthur Madsen Charles Guinn. Jr. Theodore Weems reform of the Federal tax system to Congress. Frank Martin SAILORS' SNUG HARBOR Talmadge Johnson (Comments and suggestions are invited by this department and can US SOLDIERS HOME STATEN ISI.AND. NEW YORK NORFOLK GENERAL HOSPITAL Alberto Gutierrez William Kenny WASHINGTON. DC NORFOLK, VIRGINIA be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) Thomas Isaksen William Thomson No Wonder Taxes Pain O'Seas Go's h SEAFARERS IN DRYDOCK John Harchant ' I �Noireiiiber; IMt SEAFARERS Vacation $ Time CUir Wilson, Food and Ship Sanitation Director First $800-plus vacation payoff in New Orleans pic­ tures Seafarer Walter H. Horris with SlU Port Agent Buck Stephens. Harris was on the John 8. Watennan. All smiles, Seafarers J. W. McKibben. oiler (left), and Charles Yancey, AB, match SlU vacation checks in NY after paying off the Coastal Sentry (Suwan­ nee). The ranks of Seafarers on SIU pensions was increased to 69 so far this year as six more veteran Union seamen became eligible for the lifetime $150 monthly payments. The newest pensioners are Ernest L. Waters, 64; Arcanjo Crasto, 64; Lawrence O. Russell, 52; Anders E. Strom, •*" ^ A member of the Union for 18 65; Harold F. Holmes, 52, and years. Brother Holmes joined at Thomas L. Crosby, 63. Waters Crasto unions. The Vice-President is chairman of the President's Com­ mittee on Equal Employment Op­ portunity. The program pledges the SIUNA and its affiliates to "cooperate with the Committee in attaining its goals of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, tenure, terms and conditions of employ­ ment ,in work assignment, promo­ tion and transfer, without regard to race, creed, color or national origin." SIUNA President Paul Hall signed on behalf of the in­ ternational union. The White House ceremony took place in the midst of a controversy over charges by an official of the 'Pay Later' Puts Reds Into Red 6 Sill OLDTIMERS GO ON PENSIONS A native of Georgia. Brother Waters joined the SIU at New York in 1944. He sailed in the en­ gine department on deep-sea ships for 39 years, and paid off his last ship, the Mount Shasta (Bull), in May. Waters currently resides in New York City. Brother Crasto has been sailing SIU ships since 1944, when he joined in New York. A native of Portuguese Goa, he sailed in the steward department on Americanflag ships for 35 years. His last ship before retiring was the Steel Surveyor (Isthmian), which he paid off in" May. He now makes his home in New York City with his wife Gregoria. Shipping with the SIU since 1938, Brother Russell sailed In the deck department aboard deep-sea vessels for a period of 26 years. A SIU Job Rights' Stand Praised WASHINGTON—Vice-President Lyndon B. Johnson has commended the Seafarers International Union of North America for taking part in the joint signing of the Union Fair Practices Program at the+White House on November 15 National Association For the Ad­ with over 100 other AFL-CIO vancement of Colored People Some Basic Rules About Salads For a iongr time, the idea of eating a salad was looked upon as. an unappetizing yet necessary chore in order to give your food intake the proper nutritional balance. However, there has been a great change in the preparation of salads today and, with the proper ingredients, these can be one of the most enjoyable parts of any meal. From their former state—a mound of leafy greens topped with a bland dressing of vinegar and sugar, the present-day salad has prog­ ressed to an attractive mixture of greens, vegetables, gelatin, nuts, cheeses, and other foods. This can include raw, cooked or dried, salted and pickled foods as well. Salads have become so tasty that many restaurants and food "bars" are devoted solely to the preparation of salads advertised as "health foods." The essential requirements for the success of any prepared salad is freshness, crispness, appetizing flavor, a pleasing color combination and the proper dressing. By and large, the great majority of salads are served cold but, on occasion, a hot salad is in order. It is most important in making a cold salad to have all ingredients well chilled and served on cold plates. Lettuce still is the most oftenused salad ingredient because it is so versatile. There are various types of lettuce on the market and, for use in the salad bowl, the leaves should be broken apart. Cutting the head into chimks does not produce the best-flavored salad. Care has to be taken in the preparation of all salad greens to guard against monotony. By varying the dressing, the method of service or the garnish, you can help make greens even more attractive. Mixing of salad ingredients should be done lightly. Fruit and vegetable salads in particular are more attractive and pleasing to eat if care is taken to keep the pieces whole and fairly even-sized. This helps keep them fresh and retains good color. With few exceptions, salads should be served promptly after prepara­ tion and eaten as soon as they are served. A potato salad, for example, should stand in the refrigerator only long enough to absorb flavor from the dressing. Molded salads, which must be prepared several hours in advance, should be refrigerated only until they become firm. They should then be served right away. A wilted-looking salad that has been standing for a long time await­ ing service easily loses its appeal. This applies particularly to the green part of the salad. It Is permissible to prepare a fruit, vegetable, meat or fish mixtime in advance, provided that it is kept in a covered dish In the cooler, ready to be served on a salad green. An important point is never to add the salad dressing until just before serving, as this destroys the crispness of the salad. The amount of dressing should be just enough to coat all the Ingredients with a thin film, no more. Keep these rules in mind, as a good salad on the menu can be something to look forward to with anticipation. (Comments and suggestions are invited by this Department and can be submitted to this column in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) Page Sereo LOG Another hole in that great big economic wall the Soviet govern­ ment has tried to build around it­ self came to light with the news that the Russians are caught up in a retailers' nightmare. For years their leaders have de­ nounced the old installment plan, a buck down and the rest later (or when we catch you) as a dirty capitalistic trick to gyp the worker. Now it develops that more than 30,000 Soviet buyers are In arrears on credit purchases, some 5,000 of them for a year or more. To buy on time, a Russian work­ er must show the store a letter from the place where he works, his identity papers and lay 20% on the line. Repayment is made like a payroll reduction, but only one-third of a worker's pay can be deducted and the store can't repossess on such purchases. The idea behind the Communist experiment in installment plans Is to move some overproduced consumer items off the shelves. Trade commissars who originally backed the plan say that easy movement of Soviet workers from one plant to another is the real cause of the credit jam, since many workers haven't vpaid off before shifting to another locale. In one case, it's said, a factory Issued a certificate after an em­ ployee had been fired, which shows that the "pink slip" is not strictly a capitalist idea after all. Miami in 1944. He sailed in the engine department and paid off his last ship, the Del Rio (Delta), in October, 1961. He currently re­ sides in Miami Springs, Fla. A native of Alabama, Brother Crosby joined the SIU in Mobile in 1945 and has sailed in the stew­ ard department for 28 years. His Holmes Crosby last ship before retiring was the native of Mobile, he paid off his Transindia (Hudson Waterways), last vessel, the Warrior (Water­ last March. He and his wife Melda man), in March of this year. He live in Mobile. makes his home in Mobile. Brother Strom was a member of the steward department and, be­ fore his retirement, had sailed for 19 years on deep-sea vessels. Bom Seafarers are reminded that all vacation credits began accumu­ in Finland, he joined the SIU at lating at an annual rate of $800 as of October 1, 1962. The seventh New York in 1947, and last sailed Increase in SIU Vacation Plan benefits since 1952 doubles the aboard the Coeur D'Alene Victory previous rate of $400 for Seafarers' vacation pay. (Victory Carriers), last March. His Some Seafarers began in October to collect $800 or more in home is in New York City. vacation benefits covering continuous service time aboard the same vessel since October, 1961. This $800 figure now applies to all SIU men regardless of the number of ships worked, and there is no requirement that a Seafarer must get off a ship in order to collect. Applications can be made at headquarters or in the outports. Payment of vacation benefits at the $800 rate is being handled in the same way it was originally when the annual rate was $140. In applying for vacation. Seafarers must present discharges show­ ing at least 90 days of seatime for any number of ships or com­ panies. Payments will still be pro-rated at the old $400 rate for all seatime prior to October 1, 1962, with the exception of contin­ Russell Strom uous service time on one vessel since October 1 of last year. Vacation Pay Now $800 against a number of unions, in­ cluding unions in the SIU Pacific District. In making the charges, Herbert Hill, labor secretary for the NAACP, and Robert L. Carter, the association's general counsel, an­ nounced that decertification pro­ ceedings had been started before the National Labor Relatioiis Board in several cities, including San Francisco, on the basis of al­ leged discrimination in employ­ ment. Some of the proceedings have already been dismissed by the NLRB. The nature of the charges and the manner in which they were made by NAACP representatives were strongly protested by the SIUNA in a letter to Roy Wilkins, executive secretary of the NAACP. It said the allegations "were ir­ responsible and wholly inaccurate statements . . . which . . . not only have no basis in fact, but also do serious damage to the good name of the NAACP." The role of the NAACP's labor secretary has since led to strained relations between the association and the AFL-CIO, which has been in the forefront of the civil rights' movement for many years. Less than two weeks prior to the charges by HiU against SIU West Coast affiliates, the SIU re­ ceived a "Merit Award" plaque from the Brooklyn Branch of the NAACP "in recognition and ap­ preciation of valued service in the promotion of Civil Rights and bet­ ter Race Relations through coop­ eration with the NAACP pro­ gram." SIU Awards Still Open Urge Early Bid On Scholarship Seafarers and SIU men's chil­ dren seeking to compete for one of the Wes SIU scholarship awards still have time to apply and get their papers in order, although time is running out. Interested candidates can still take the quali­ fying College Entrance Examina­ tion Board tests scheduled for January 12, 1963 and March 2, 1963. The SIU scholarship program, one of the most generous in the country, is open to Seafarers with a minimum of three years' sea­ time and to children whose SIU dads meet the seatime require­ ment. Five $6,000 awards are given out each year providing for four years of college study in any field at any accredited college or uni­ versity in the US or its possessions. Since 1953, when the SIU schol­ arship program was inaugurated, 48 free scholarships have been awarded to 21 Seafarers and 27 children of Seafarers. Winners are chosen on a bjsis of high school records and other scholastic activities plus their per­ formances on the standard College Entrance Examination Board tests. Under the plan, one scholarship each year is reserved for an active Seafarer who qualifies. Those interested In competing are urged to contact the nearest SIU port office for further infor­ mation as soon as possible. Selec­ tion of the winners will be made in May. �Pare EflrM Nevembcn ltd' SEAFARERS LOG REMEMBER MURMANSK IN 1942? BJJJ MBDZCAX. More than 20 years have passed since the dramatic and tragic voyage of the "PQ17" convoy to Murmansk, better known among SIU seamen as the "Fourth of July" convoy, but Seafarers who were there will never forget it. Joseph B. Logne, MD, Medical Direefdr The 33-ship fleet contained 20 American ships, most of cort, and burst out of a cloud bank "I am the only one that gets the Remember: It's Your Aching Back The many mechanical innovations and all types of automation hava which were manned by Sea­ to torpedo the Liberty ship Chris­ LOG though we all read it." Paul has a brother, Walter H. not made human muscles obsolete in Industry. This is evidenced by farers and Sailors Union of the topher Newport of the Calmar Stovall, 57, who sails SIU in the statistical reforts from the Workman's Compensation Board, and other Pacific crews. Only 11 vessels Line. deck department. Walter was most statistics as reported in "Navy Medical News Letter." Seafarers aboard the Ironclad, eventually got through to Mur­ including Stovall, could see the recently on the New Jersey (SeaThese reports bring up the questions of "how" and "why" do th* mansk. train). injuries occur? Is it man's physical make-up that is responsible and, Paul Stovall, 75, now retired and face of the German pilot and gun­ if so, in what manner do the injuries occur? as they literally plowed down laid up at the US Soldiers Home ner PHYSIOLOGICAL CAUSES. The spine is a very complicated struc­ through the lane of freighters In Washington, recalls the action- loosing their torpedoes and ma­ ture consisting of 33^ small bones, the vertebra, which have seven bony packed days of the voyage from chine-gunning despite a terrific projections to each vertebra, to which muscles and ligaments are at­ Reykjavik, Iceland, to Russia's counterfire from Navy gunners. tached. The ligaments hold one bone to another, forming joints and frozen seaports. Stovall was one permitting motion between them. In the joints between the vertebra German aircraft harassed the of those aboard the Ironclad, one fleet all the way to the ice packs are the discs. These are round and of a firm gelatinous substance that of the ships to make It. acts as a kind of shock absorber between the vertebra. This intricate of Nova Zembla, where, with iuck On June 27, the fleet left Ice­ and camouflage, some of the ships mass of muscles, ligaments and discs that holds the vertebra together land accompanied by a heavy es­ managed to get through. also accounts for the movement of the spine. This whole mechanism is not only intricate and complex, but it is also cort of destroyers, sloops, cor­ Some of the ships didn't reach unstable. Being designed by nature to function in the horizontal posi­ vettes, two "ack-ack" ships, sev­ safety until July 25, when they TRENTON, NJ —The only ma­ eral armed trawlers, three rescue finally arrived at Archangel after rine union witness to testify, a tion rather than the vertical, the spine through the many years of evo­ lution gradually developed to the upright posture. Development Into vessels and two British submai-ines. having to bypass Murmansk. spokesman for the IBU Railway Heavy escorts Included two British Today, Stovall still recalls the Marine Region appeared before the upright position has resulted 4and two US cruisers while 100 days of that long-ago voyage and the New Jersey Senate Transporta­ into a mechanism precariously bal­ den, severe and the symptoms are miles to the east was a combined says "hello to the boys with ine tion Committee on behalf of all anced, with the center of gravity as similar to those of strain of a British and American battle fleet. on the Ironclad, Calmar Line, Mur­ harbor unions to urge rejection of located over a small base which muscle. PREVENTION. Personnel should Actual attack on the convoy be­ mansk run, the 4th of July, 1942." a planned "coal pipeline" running requires constant muscular activity to maintain the upright position. at least be selected with the same gan on July 4th when a German He says he and three other "sea- into NJ and New York. To this complex mechanism has Heinkel plane defied the naval es- I dogs" are at the Soldiers' Home. Presenting the combined view of been added the arms and hands, care that machinery, trucks and all unions in the Joint Harbor which act as long levers to grasp cranes are selected. Careful preCouncil, G. P. McGinty, regional objects. This results in an unfortu­ employment examinations by a SIXJ SOCIAZa physician familiar with the needs director of the SIU Railway Ma­ nate mechanical disadvantage. will prevent assignment of work BXJUBTXN rine Region, declared that the The limit of motion of each joint proposed pipeline would not only is determined by the attached beyond the man's capacity. They destroy hundreds of jobs but ligaments. The muscles that are should not be selected by size and would l-uin the already econom­ attached control this motion within physical appearance, as often the ically sick railroad industry." The these limits. Each ligament has its small, wiry person can handle pipeline would bring in a mixture maximum strength, elasticity and heavier loads than a robust person, who may have heart disease, hy­ of crushed coal and water from contraction power. Cash Benefits Paid — September, 1962 pertension, poor vision or other West Virginia mines. When on guard, the muscles pro­ ailments that make them unfitted. Bituminous coal now constitutes tect the ligaments to their best AMOUNT PAID CLAIMS There is a knack to lifting and about a third of all the rail car­ ability. Beyond this, the force is carrying, which is seldom instinc­ $ 24,556.52 load freight which terminates in exerted on the ligaments. Thus, 11,763 Hospital Benefits tive—it must be taught. Instruc­ New Jersey and the pipeline would sudden or unexpected application tion should always include the fol­ 28,215.09 9 Death Benefits eliminate this traffic entirely. The of force may injure the ligaments lowing: Use skill—not force. 48,300.00 322 Pension Disability Benefits **" unions have asked that the rail­ before the protective action of the Lifting depends to a great ex­ 5,661.00 roads be given time to complete muscles are able to come into play. 28 Maternity Benefits tent on the skillful use of th« 503 45,890.68 their tests on transporting coal via Dependent Benefits BACK INJURIES. The complex proper muscles—not brute force. new methods "at a rate equal to and delicate mechanism of the In the proper position, leg muscles 414 4,383.84 Optical Benefits or lower than that which the coal 73,779.00 pipeline people claim on paper spine is a predisposing cause of are in tension, ready to work. The 10,763 Out-Patient Benefits back injuries. Sprains and strains back muscles are locked so that the 1,238 209,666.46 they can do." Vacation Benefits are the most common type of back is held rigid. To lift the Technically, McGinty appeared injury. Herniated or injured disc object, he straightens the legs, at before the state legislative body are occasionally encountered, al­ the same time swinging his back TOTAL WELFARE, VACATION • • • BENEFITS PAID THIS PERIOD $440,452.59 to urge adoption of a bill that though probably not as frequent to the vertical position, thus avoid­ 25,040 would deny the pipeline company as formerly diagnosed. ing strain on the back muscles. rights of access to land and prop­ SPRAINS AND STRAINS. In Get help if the load is too heavy erty needed for their development. strains, small fibers of the muscle —^Examine the lifting area. Such rights would be confined to are torn, usually due to the great Often accidents occur by drop­ pipeline operations transporting force, or sudden Increase in force ping the load on the feet, or gas or petroleum products. exerted on the muscle. There is slipping on wet or oily decks or / September, 1962 Legislatures in other states along sudden severe pain which immedi­ stumbling over articles. See that the right-of-way sought for the ately prohibits further effort and the area is clear of these hazards. Port Seamen Wives Children TOTAL pipeline have taken a mixed view induces protective spasm that im­ Do not jerk, shove and twist tho Baltimore 103 14 10 127 toward the proposal, because of its mobilizes the part. body. These movements may pro­ Houston 147 12 10 169 obvious effect on railroad activity, A sprain is the tearing or duce strain of muscles. ... Do rail jobs and on tax income in the stretching of a ligament. Some­ not stack or pile higher than chest. Mobile 66 7 11 84 event of passage. The Railway times they pull off a small section (Comments and suggestions art New Orleans 259 15 11 285 Labor Executives Association, in­ of bone where they are attached invited by this department and New York 345 23 15 383 cluding all railroad labor, has like­ due to their strength and tough­ can be submitted to this column wise taken a position against the ness. Here again, the pain Is sud­ in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) Philadelphia 43 6 5 54 pipeline. Rail Tugmeit Hit GimmickCoal Pipeline SIU Welfare, Vacation Plans SIU Clinic Exams^AII Ports TOTAL 963 77 62 1102 SIU Blood Bank Inventory October, 1962 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle TOTALS Previous Balance Pints Credited Pints Used TOTAL ON HAND 7 45Vi 47 66 15 42 6 0 35?^ 18 5 ..11 15 313 0 2m 1 0 0 Q 0 0 42 4:Vi 2 2 0 73 2 37 Q 2 Q Q Q Q Q 6 0 4 0 51 5 30 48 64 15 42 g 0 771^ 16^ 7 9 15 335 Lakes SIU Ship Has Show Role Watch That Bourbon Brand! SHIVLEY, Ky.—The Distil­ lery, Rectifying, Wine and Allied Workers' International Union, AFL-CIO, has re­ newed an appeal to all union members for support In its 15-month-old strike against Stitzel-Weller Company by boycotting four brands of bourbon whiskey made by the firm. Unionists are asked to leave Old Fitzgerald, Cabin Still, Old Elk and W. L. Weller bourbon off their holiday shop­ ping lists so that during the Industry's big sales period right now management will get the idea that it has to sit down at the bargaining table. Stitzel-w;eller has refused to negotiate on contract pro­ visions , long in effect among major distillers. One of the four T. J. McCarthy Steamship vessels under Great Lakes SIU contract, the big auto carrier T. J. Mc­ Carthy had a featured role at the National Auto Show in Detroit recently when she delivered a dozen brand-new cars right to Cpbo Hall, scene of the show. She made a two-mile trip downstream from her regular dock .to the exhibit hall. t �IfWMBbcr. IMS SEAFARERS LOG Pace Nin* It's 5IU Holiday Time All Over By SIDNEY MARGOLIUS Tricky Toy Ads Can Be A Trap It was really "Christmas" in August for the Eskimo popula­ tion of Resolute Bay in Canada's far north, posing (above, left) with a Canadian SlU crew from the Branch Lines' tanker J. Edouard Simard. Crewmembers gave a dinner and party aboard the vessel on an Arctic trip. Thanksgiv­ ing Day in San Francisco (above, right) was the occa­ sion for family get-together at the Sailors Union hall for Seafarer Dan Ticer and fam­ ily. Pictured (l-r) Lido, Ticer, Johnny, Mrs. Ticer and Danny Jr. TV advertisin? of toys has doubled every year recently. This year an estimated $30 million will be spent to convince your children to convince you to buy expensive playthings dramatically portrayed on, during and in between children's television shows. The combination of the present huge child population and the constant barrage of TV commercials, thua has become a serious money trap. In cases against some of the biggest toy manufacturers, the Federal Trade Commission found, for example, that Louis Marx & Co. com­ mercials for a "battle set" did not include toy cannon that actually fire exploding components, nor components that produce smoke, or even all the numerous pieces of scenery the TV advertising showed. Nor did the "Chemistry Science Kit" shown on TV by Remco contain all the ORANGE, Texas—SIU member materials shown. If you bought Remco's "Radio-craft Kit," you may Harry K. East's plucky three-yearhave agreed with the FTC's complaint that you can't really transmit old son, Douglas Wayne, who was Thanksgiving at SlU hall in New York, where almost 900 radio broadcasts or construct a transistor radio with the components. stricken two years ago by incur­ holiday dinners were served, finds Marine Cooks & Stew­ able cystic fibrosis, is today doing Deceptive advertising by other companies charged by the FTC in ards' member Clarence Dawson and family on hand. The what no one had thought possible recent months included the Thumbelina doll. Robot Commando made Dawson aggregation includes nine kids, but only five and —^walking. by Ideal and toy playhouses sold by Novel Manufacturing Corp., for Mrs. Dawson are shown. The group includes DarnelL 4; $3.98. The frontier-type playhouses were not flameproof as claimed and "I honestly don't know what Maurice, 6; Wilbert, 9; Michael, 10, and Clinton, 13. Dad not usable outdoors in all weather. we would do without the Union Federal Trade Commission officials have pointed out that some com­ was last on P&T Forester (Pope & Talbot). helping with our mercials deliberately have exploited both the credulity of the children, babies," Mrs. and the affection (or lack of willpower) of parents and other Christmas East wrote re­ givers. The FTC experts have suggested these precautions: cently. • If toys consist of many pieces, make sure that what you are buying A total of $3,Is not just a disappointing portion of what has been shown in the ads. 762.69 in medi­ • If the toy is a mechanical one, ask to have it demonstrated. cal and materni­ • In the purchase of a kit of tools or materials (construction, chemi­ ty benefits has cal, cooking, etc.), don't be misled by the "models" displayed or adver­ been paid by the tised. Many of these displays may have required the contents of more HOUSTON—Seafarers on the Neva West (Bloomfield) SIU Welfare Plan than one kit. made it six in a row by gaining another perfect rating of 100 to the East East • Don't hbsitate to ask the seller for an explanation of any ques­ family, including tionable claims. He may be annoyed, but you still are entitled to know. in a recent US Public Health Service sanitation inspection. five children, most of it going to ^ The prices charged for many toys today is as serious as the exag­ This was the 20th consecutive young Douglas for special equip­ and serving of food and drink as ment and hospital expenses. The occasion when an SIUgerations. Manufacturers don't seem interested in dollar toys any more. Twenty-dollar dolls, $22.50 "atomic" submarines and even six- manned family's oldest child is about 8. Bloomfield ship well as their sources ashore. Sanitary construction, mainte­ foot-square Fort Apaches for $100, are heavily promoted. Again this scored a perfect mark on ship sani­ "The union welfare has been nance and cleanliness of all food the only agent to help my child," Christmas, we advise investing your money in authentic hobby and tation. craft materials. As a result, Bloomfield is again service and cooking facilities plus Mrs. East pointed out. "My boy Here are other sources for equipment and play materials, some of eligible for a commendation from items where sanitary maintenance wasn't supposed to ever walk or them professional suppliers to schools: the US Surgeon General in Wash­ is a must are all part of the in­ talk. His daddy and I worked hard with him and with the help of God MISS UNION MADE DOLL: Perhaps the bargain of 1962, is the "Miss ington covering the entire company spection. Other recent fleetwide winners he walked for the first time two Union Maid" doll being offered for just $1 plus 25c postage by the fleet. The steward department con­ Union Label and Service Trades Council, 673 Broadway, NY 12. This tingent on the Neva West includes of USPHS citations include Alcoa, and one-half months ago." He still is a no-profit offer of a ten-inch miniature doll wearing a nylon eve­ Walter R. Geis, chief steward; Sea-Land, Ore Navigation, Isth­ can't talk, but the hope is that ning gown. We find that dolls of this type usually sell for $3 up. Frederick W. Edgett, chief cook, mian and Waterman. In Water­ this will one day be remedied also. man's case, it was the first such With the special equipment the SCIENTIFIC SUPPLIERS: The Science Materials Center, 220 East and Leopold Faulkner, NCB. Writing to SIU headquarters, O. award won by the company. Ore Welfare Plan has bought for 23rd St., New York 10, offers, among other equipment, an enlarged selection of Science Book-Labs at $3.95 this year. These provide a 48- C. Webster, company vice-presi­ Navigation has gotten a commen­ Douglas, "his life can be pro­ page book and kit of materials for conducting experiments, in such dent, said: "We sincerely congrat­ dation for six years in a row, and longed," Mrs. East added. The areas as chemistry, air experiments, mathematic shapes, seeds, magnets ulate the crews of our vessels for Calmar has turned the trick for youngster's condition is due to an injury to a spinal nerve. and jets and rockets. The chemistry Book-Lab, for example, teaches the their part in earning this worth­ five straight years. concepts that children usually learn in grades 4 to 6. It is especially while distinction without which designed for safety and non-toxicity. The Center will send you a 24- these annual awards could never page Christmas catalog showing selected science playthings. have been made." He also ex­ Air Force Tackles An Old Sea Problem Other large suppliers of school scientific equipment who also have pressed thanks for the assistance Sea-sickness—and its two first cousins, air and car sickness— materials for public sale include Central Scientific Co., 1700 Irving of the SIU Food Program "and we come from nervous strain, according to a new pronouncement from Park Road, Chicago 13; W. M. Welch Scientific Co., 1515 Sedgwick look forward to your continued a group of Air Force slide rule researchers at the Aerospace Medi­ Ave., Chicago 10, and Edmund Scientific Co., 101 E. Gloucester Pike, support in making our vessels a cal Laboratory. Barriiigton, NJ. Edmund specializes in optical equipment such as lenses, model for other ships to follow." The study group which embarked on the mal de mer project con­ microscopes, telescopes, planetariums, etc. Earlier this year, the other ships tend that fear and related psychological factors have little to do BOOKS: Recently-introduced items offering interesting gift possi­ in the Bloomfield fleet, the Alice with the queasy feeling land-lubbers have a hard time trying to bilities at reasonable prices include the new "Golden Book Encyclo­ Brown, Margarett Brown and Lukeep down. Also chucked out were theories that excessive stimu­ pedia of Natural Science," for younger children, sold in supermarkets cile Bloomfield also earned perfect lus to the inner ear or other sense organs were the prime cause. at 98 cents for the first volume and 49 cents for additional ones. In ratings during USPHS inspections. Instead, according to the Aerospace Medical Laboratory bulletin, sports-instruction books, "Skiing for Beginners," by Conrad Brown, is Using a checklist of 166 items, nautical nausea is rooted in the tremendous strain put on the ner­ $2.50 (published by Charles Scribner's Sons). USPHS conducts annual Inspec­ vous system in trying to accommodate to soaring, plunging and EDUCATIONAL TOYS: Besides the well-kflown Playskool and Hol- tions as a means of controlling dis­ rolling movements. And the increasingly anxious efforts of the ner­ gate educational toys for young children. Creative Playthings, Inc., a ease and contamination aboard snip vous system to compensate for all the erratic motions apparently supplier to many nursery schools and kindergartens, offers a catalog as well as ashore. The inspection result in erratic motions of its own—stomach-wise, that is. covers a wide range of sanitation for parents. It is available from this-firm at PO Box 1100, Princeton, checks, including the preparation NJ. SIU $ Aid 3-Year-Old To Walk SlU Crews Score On PHS Inspection �Fiiir« Tea SEAFARERS W<^mber, iSflt LOO US Steel Pulls A Fast One Brings Runaway Into Lakes LORAIN, Ohio—A picketing ac­ tion by the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association has spot­ lighted the case of a Liberian-flag runaway brought into the Great Lakes by none other than the US Steel Company, while 25 of the company's US-flag vessels are idle. Naveos, a shipping operation based in the Bahamas and belong­ ing to US Steel, has at least six similar vessels registered in Libe­ ria which it wants to introduce into the same trade. MEBA lines protested the arrival of the Ger­ man-manned Tyne Ore, which sailed into the harbor unescorted because of the picketing by Ameri­ can seamen. On arrival, the vessel crashed into a dock section, smashing and badly damaging a number of other Liberian-flag Tyne Ore is pictured at Lorain dock after it ore carriers. Damages totaling over came into port unescorted. In background are some of the one million dollars were estimated. 25 laid-up US ore carriers owned by US Steel. The Tyne Ore was later arrest­ ed by US marshalls until the amount of. the claims could be covered. The ship was bound for the Na­ tional Tube Division's Lorain Works with ore from Canada. Workers on National's docks were Joe Algina, Safety Director ordered to unload her by oificials of Local 5000 of the Steelworkers though asked to support the MEBA Home Safety And The Family beef. If yon took a survey and asked a group of Seafarers where they think Precedents set by this first voy­ they have a greater chance of having an accident, at sea or at home, age are of particular interest since the majority members of Local 7000, the ma­ places to be. would probably think of • their homes as one of the safest rine division of the steel union, Nothing could be further from the truth. While the home is tradition­ would normally be manning the American-flag oreshlps which US ally thought of as a safe place, almost twice as many accidental deaths Steel has kept idle all during the and disabling injuries occur in the home than at work. On the average, 1962 season. Local 7000 has con­ during the past five years, about 27,000 persons have been killed acci­ dentally each year, and an additional four million were injured serious­ tracts with Pittsburgh Steamship, ly enough to be disabled for at least one day. which is the largest bulk ore opera­ The greatest numbers of victims of fatal home accidents are persons tion on the Lakes and a subsidiary 65 years of age and over, and children under five. For all age groups of US Steel. Members of other crafts refused combined, falls, burns and suffocation are the most common causes of to handle the Tyne Ore here and accidental death. Cuts, bruises, strains, sprains and fractures are the also at Toledo and Fairport. The most frequent types of accidental injuries. A primary cause of accidental death in the home, year in and year SIU, MEBA and other Maritime Trades Department affiliates have out, is falls. In 1961, 11,800 Americans died as a result of falls in the long been picketing in an effort home, the majority of them being elderly citizens. It may even come to spotlight the case of foreign as a surprise that falls from stairs are not the most frequent tsrpe. ships coming into the Lakes and Special studies of falls among the elderly revealed that the majority taking over the work of legitimate occur while the victims are in the course of walking in the bedroom. electrical equipment are found to seamen. Second most important cause of be the leading conditions associ­ accidental home deaths is fire. In ated with fatal home fires. 1961, 5,600 persons died as a result Suffocation ranks as the third of home fires and 48 percent of them were persons 65 years and most important cause of accidental over and children under five. Fires home deaths. In 1961, 1,700 per­ strike an average of 1,700 homes sons died as a result of accidental ingestion or Inhalation of objects every day, or over half a million or food which resulted in obstruc­ homes per year. Cooking stoves, tion of the respiratory passages, Members of the SlU-affiliated heating equipment and smoking most of whom were children under Staff Officers Association have be­ were found to be of equal impor­ five. gun reaping the benefits of the tance as a source of fatal fires at Next on the list of causes of ac­ union's new dental and optical home. Improper storing of com­ plans. Latest figures show a total bustible materials, people who fell cidental home deaths is poisoning of 46 pursers and dependents who asleep while smoking and defective caused by improper uae of such items as medicines, cosmetics, have "opened wide" and 60 who bleaches, solvents, insecticides and needed help to read the alphabeti­ lead. Seafarer On Deck cal jumble on the eye chart. Firearms account for the fifth The SOA's dental plan got start­ most common cause of fatal acci­ ed in July. Participating dentists dents in the home, the majority of may charge only what is allowed which occurred while children under a schedule of allowances were playing with guns that were covering dental work, and then carelessly stored or during clean­ submit certificates to the union's ing by an adult. A small per­ Dental Insurance Plan for direct centage of the fatalities was caused payment. by war souvenirs, dynamite caps A member may visit a nonand other explosives. participating dentist if he wishes but, in such cases, must first pay The 1961 estimate of the nation­ the dentist himself. Repayment is al annual cost of accidental home based on the schedule of allow­ injuries was $1.1 billion for lost ances. wages, medical expenses, and in­ The optical plan got underway surance overhead, added to prop­ In April and offers free eye ex­ erty loss, of which fires alone ac­ aminations and glasses by author­ counted for more than $300 mil­ ized optometrists as part of a plan lion. Add to this the emotional similar to the optical program strain associated with physical suf­ that has been operating in the SIU fering and family disruption for Hitting the deck at SIU re­ for several years. those injured and you can under­ gular membership meeting stand why home safety is so im­ in New York, Seafarer portant. Harry Lundgvist describes (Comments and suggestions are trip on the Raphael Semmes invited by this department and (Sea-Land). He ships in can be submitted to this column the deck department. in care of the SEAFARERS LOG.) Houston, St Louis SIU Gain In Tugboat Field The SIU organizing campaign among inland boatmen continued to meet with success this month, spearheaded by wins in the Ports of Houston and St. Louis. At Houston, the SIU Inland '" Boatman's Union swept a Na­ and is reportedly looking for a tional Labor Relations Board third. election by a count of 7-2 at the A. G. Middleton and Sons Towing Company, and the SIU-IBU was certified as bargaining agent for the company's 12 unlicensed boat­ men on November 10. Negotiations for a contract are now in progress, covering Middleton's eight small boats engaged in towing for Humble Oil's offshore drilling operations, some of which also make the run to New Orleans and back. These boats are but one of several fleets which service Humble (Esso) oil rigs in the Gulf. In St. Louis, another harbor boat operation has been signed up and the SIU-IBU is now wrapping up a first-time contract with the Uni­ versal Towing Company. Two other harbor boat fleets are al­ ready under union agreements. Recognition in Universal was achieved on the basis of a card check after a showing of pledgecards by company boatmen. Previous wins in the harbor boat field at St. Louis include Ford Towing, which operates one shift boat, and the Alton Towing Com­ pany, which operates two vessels The NLRB election sweep for the IBU in Houston followed sev­ eral earlier election wins in which the union gained an NLRB victory at the Tideland Marine Service Company, and in the George E. Light Company, both of which service Humble Oil drilling rig operations. Tideland operates II crewboats for Humble in the Basdown, Texas, area, while the Light fleet services Humble out of Seabrook, Texas. Light is already covered by a new union agreement and pact talks are reportedly proceeding at Tideland. Wmoumitis/m&M koo/mjAsusr MCLmrtogiAL XONWRUtmSR TOSPfiEp HBNRV (Bulk Carrlurs), July IS— Chairman, nona; Sacratary, Waltar t. Compten. Ship'a delesata to aaa pa­ trolman about blowera. $16.91 in ahip'a fund. Patrolman to tea chief ensineer about sattins water foun­ tain fixed. patrolman. Motion that no one aign on until the company Inatalla a new waahing machine. Vote of thanka yaa given to the ateward department for a wonderful July 4th dinner and also for everyday menua. HEDGK HAVEN (Hadsa Haven Parma), July 14—Chairman, V. C. smith; Sacratary, T. S. Sou. No beefa reported by department delagatea. Vote of thanka to steward de­ partment for carrying' on while plant waa out of order. LUCILLE BLOOMFIELO (Bloomflald), July 21—Chairman, R. P. Hadamann; Sacratary, L. R. Curry. No beafa reported. Ship'a delegate to check in New Orleana for Ubrary, pommunicationa and LOGa. No LOO diatribution overaeaa or coastwise. Vote of thanks to the coofca and baker for a job weU done. STAR POINT (Bull), July 1—Chairman, W. O. Buttarton; Sacratary, J. A. Stavana. Beef on night lunch ba- £ye^ Dental Care Begins For Pursers tween steward and engineers: BR claims he was struck by Ist assistant. Lifeboat ladders to be replaced. Re­ pairs to be taken care of before pay­ off. Request mora cots. SEATRAIN TEXAS (Seatrain), July 29—Chairman, James Clenn; Secre­ tary, C. Collins. A few hours dis­ puted OT and delayed sailing pend­ ing. Ship's fund almost gone. Crew requests more night lunch. Deck delegate asked for discussion on food situation. No suggestions offered. MASSMAR (Calmer), July 22—Chair­ man, Paul WItthaus; Secretary, John Reed, Ship's delegate reported no beefs. Everything in good shape. $6 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks to steward department for a Job weU done. JOHN C. (Atlantic Carriers), July 14 —Chairman, G. Quinones; Secretary, O. Payne. Ship's delegate reported a few hours disputed OT for all de­ partments. One man hospitalized in Bangkok. Washing machine to be replaced. Steward asked to explain refusal to get fresh fruit and reason for poor feeding. Engine department rooms need painting as they have not been painted in three years. STEEL DIRECTOR (Isthmian), July 22—Chairman, C. M. Gray; Secretary, none. Ship's delegate consulted with chief engineer about bad water. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. TITAN (Bull), July 20—Chairman, Sam P. Drury; Secretary, R. R. Maldonado. Ship's delegate asked the master about having the messroom sougeed before -painting but the mas­ ter refused to okay the request. Some minor beefs will be taken up witb PAIRLANO (Sea-Land), July 2S— Chairman, Ceorge McAlplne; Secretary, Bernard Mace. Requeat that headquarters clarify saiiing board time in new agreement. No beefs re­ ported by department delegates. Crew asked to wash clothes In mini­ mum amoimt of time so that the next feUow will have opportunity to wash. Crew asked not to slam doors in passageways. ROSE KNOT (Suwannee), July 2S— Chairman, Harrll; Secretary, W. Young. No beefs. Everything nmnlng smoothly. Ship's delegate to sea chief mate and 1st assistant to re­ quest that someone be assigned to keep recreation room clean. KYSKA (Waterman), July 22—Chair­ man, L. J. Pata; Secretary, R. Stevens. No beefs reported by department del­ egates. Screens needed for deck de­ partment shower. EVELYN (Bull), July S—Chairman, T. A. Patrlquin; Secretary, C. Roberts. T. A. Patrlquin was elected ship'a delegate. No beefs reported. Mem­ bers of crew were told to make sure that the washing machine was shut off wheti they finished with it. Crew also asked to keep peddlers out of foc'sles while in Port Said and going through the Canal. ALCOA PLANTER (Alcoa), July 21 —Chairman, P. J. Sullivan; Secretary, James Johnson. $8.74 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department delegates. James Johnson elected new ship's delegate. CITY OP ALMA (Waterman), June 24—Chairman, Edwin C. Craddock; Secretary, John P. Msrrls. SZ16 in movie fund. Crew will not purchase new movies in Honolulu as there is too much red tape involved. Dona­ tions to be returned to those mem­ bers getting off ship, if requested. No beefs reported by department delegates. TRANSEASTERN (Transeastern), July 8—Chairman,-S. H. Mills; Secre­ tary, J. E. Hannon. Ship's delegate resigned with vote of thanks from members of crew. Bill Kirwin elected new ship's delegate. Ship should be fumigated for roaches. Motion to ' have rank and file vote on a pension plan that is based solely on length of service. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. . V i • ff-''' I fR �NoTemtier, 19^ SEAFARERS LOG Pace Elevea COPE KEPOPT There can be no more doubt that every single vote, in any kind of an election campaign, makes a difference. Three weeks after Election Day, November 6, at least a dozen candidates for major offices still were uncertain whether they had won or lost. Both governors and US senators were affected as the margin separating the two leading con­ tenders in some state-wide races was as tiny as 77 votes, less than one ballot per precinct. That the electorate is being selective and no longer votes the straight party ticket is quite apparent these days. if it ^ Candidates en­ dorsed by state COPE groups scored well in the recent elections. Endorsed for the House and Senate were a total of 363 and, of these, 213 won. This gives COPE a .587 batting average. Making his vote count, Seafarer Ira Endorsements went to Coats is shown aboard Colonial's 29 Senate candidates, ?«," .'•n'r. Tl'"'«»?37H7urc,n«' 1962 absentee ballot back home to Los Angeles from Perth Amboy, NJ. made it. The American Medical Association caught an early-season cold from the chilly response of the voters to its anti-health care campaign. As the National Council of Senior Citizens points out, in all but one House race where health care was a principal issue, supporters of the pro­ gram either won or vastly increased their party's vote compared to previous races. Despite the general trend of the vote in support of the Administration, not one Republican incumbent who backed health At the peak of what will go down in the care lost his race. history books as the "Cuban Crisis—1962," ja Some of the priority issues facing the incoming 88th Congress in­ ships and shipping of all nations took a siz­ clude such items as rules reform to amend Congressional rules of pro­ able share of the news headlines, in focusing cedure, health care for the.aged under the Social Security program, attention on the Soviet arms and missile and other proposals high on the AFL's legislative agenda. This means build-up in Cuba. As on many occasions in tax reform, aid to education, expanded programs for full employment, the past, the spotlight here was on the uniform Federal standards for jobless benefits, right-to-vote and sim­ "lowly" cargo ship—the Soviet bloc vessels ilar civil rights measures. Thus, the job begun on Election Day is just beginning and Seafarers and their families, like all American workers, and Western ships hauling large quantities must continue to register and take part in their local elections so that of goods to Castro's Cuba. their lawmakers will know where they gtand. There has been no documentation to show that Free World shipping brought war ma­ terial to Cuba, and this is not at issue in any case. The problem in this instance was that Western shipowners, in the face of the US economic blockade, readily handled cargoes Substantial pay hikes were won Texas, have been agreed to in con­ which might otherwise have had to move by social workers and other em­ tract negotiations with the Insur­ on Soviet ships. In doing so, they made it ployees of New York City's Welfare ance Workers International Union. possible for Soviet tonnage to move an Department in an agreement which The new three-year contract aver­ enormous volume in military cargoes. averted a scheduled strike by Lo­ ages $12 weekly for each agent The object lesson of Cuba, even in this cal 371, State, County & Municipal and was de.scribed by « union offi­ era of atomic, automated, airborne develop­ Employees. The two-year contract cial as the best balanced pact ever ment and technological change, is that the also reduced social investigators' negotiated in the 20 years of its cargo ship—^whatever its form—still de­ case loads by one-fifth .. . "Super­ relationship with the firm. livers the best "Sunday punch." Whenever, seniority". for strikebreakers was 4" 4" and wherever, the need is for a large volume again struck down by the National A petition by the Textile Work­ Labor Relations Board in an order ers Union for an NLRB election of cargo, ships and seamen have to be called awarding up to $20,000 in lost pay at a single unit of Dixie Belle on to do the job. to striking workers. Most of the Mills, Inc., has been granted a Outside of the US, in all parts of the strikers were not recalled after the board ruling which reversed a re­ world including the Soviet bloc countries, walkout by the Electrical, Radio & gional NLRB decision. In a 3-1 Machine Workers against Inde­ vote, the board ruled an election there is ample recognition of this logistical pendent Lock Company, Selma, must be held at the firm's Calhoun, fact. Shipyards are busy turning out new, Ala., but management has now Ga., plant and warehouse. The modern merchant ship tonnage of all types, agreed to call back those who were board majority explained that it with full assistance from their govern­ replaced, firing strikebreakers If would not compel unions to seek ments. And while there may be a world representation in the most "com­ necessary. prehensive" grouping, when an ap­ surplus of some types of ships, such as tank­ 4" 4« propriate unit was campatible with ers, this again is not the situation regarding the US fleet. Uniform pay and fringe benefits the one requested. for ail workers is the key provision if if if As a first-rate world power and the lead­ of a pioneering agreement between A strike victory by members of er of the Western world, the US is still back AFL-CIO building trades unions the Oil, Chemical & Atomic Work­ in the Dark Ages as far as its merchant and a number of contractors* asso­ ers over the KOppers Company of shipping is concerned. True, the Admini­ ciations at the Cape Canaveral, Kobuta, Pa., won clarification of Florida, missile center. AFL-CIO five points in a contract which stration in Washington has taken some Building & Construction Trades management had attempted to specific steps at long last to enforce the law Department officials describe the overturn completely. Improve­ of the land in the area of "50-50" shipments pact as a step towards more stab­ ments won include a ten-cent wage and Government cargoes, but this has only ilized labor-management relations hike with a reopener after a year, served to prop up the existing, largely warat Cape Canaveral. The contract severance pay and improved pen­ built fleet. has been mure than a year in the sion benefits, a job rate for each No long-range program for merchant making . . . New benefits for 3,500 job including a rate for learners, agents of the American National and improved sick pay and hospi­ shipping is yet in evidence, other than limited moves to upgrade the fleets of se­ Insurance Company, Galveston, talization benefits. lected companies. The rest of the fleet, amoimting to nearly two-thirds of all USflag shipping, continues to totter along on its own. Emphasis remains on ships for the liner trades, at a time when bulk operations are foremost. All this is going on at a time when US import-export traffic is doubling and more, but our foreign trade vessels' handle barely nine percent of this tonnage. This com­ pares with 1936, when US ships carried "only" 30 percent of our foreign commerce and a legislative remedy that became the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 was devised to reverse the downward trend. It would be difficult to find another piece of legislation that has done less to fulfill its stated mission than this one, which ranks alongside the Volstead Act and the Prohibi­ tion Amendment, those legislative follies of an earlier age. If we are to have a US-flag merchant shipping fleet of more than a few hundred ships some years from now, the Congress which comes back to work in January will have to start doing something about it. The industry has already been studied and researched more than enough, and needs something besides promises to stay afloat. Editor's Note An oldtimer in its own right, the SEA­ FARERS LOG has been the voice of the SIU since back in February, 1939, a few months after the Union was originally established. It has been changed and streamlined several times since then, in keeping with changes in the SIU and the changing interests of Seafarers and their families. Next month, the LOG will return to its former bi-weekly schedule in a move to keep the news coming more frequently and regularly than was permitted by its present monthly publication date. This comes about largely because of the many inquiries from SIU readers and others concerning recent delays in publication and distribution. SIU headquarters hopes the new schedule will amply take up the slack for the benefit of all hands. �Wage Tweire SEAFARERS SUJ AJRTXrVAX^ and Urges No Limit On Shipboard Job All of the following SIU families have received a $200 maternity benefit, plus a $25 bond from the Union in the baby's name, representing a total of $5,400 in maternity benefits and a maturity value of $675 in bonds: Glazel Ives, born August 29, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. George E. Ives, Galveston, Texas. t it Lionel Evans, bom August 31, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Herlies A. Evans, Mobile, Ala. I -i - 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Sammy Mrs. Frank Hills, San Francisco, Earl Haywood, West Monroe, La. Calif. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Aubrey Hipp, born October 31, Henry W. Roberts, bora October 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Lyle L. 25, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Hipp, Winioa, Miss. Henry W. Roberts, Mobile, Ala. Yvonne Pedraxa, born October Frances Campos, bora Septem­ 23, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. ber 26, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Lisa Fuller, bora September 22, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jerry Ygnacio E. Pedraza, Texas City, Louis Campos, Baltimore, Md. Texas. 4 4 4 E. Fuller, Houston, Texas, Georgie Ramirez, bora Novem­ 4 4 4 t t i" Dawn C. Webb, born October 20, ber 13, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. David Romeo, bora September 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Edward Tomas Ramirez, Brooklyn, NY. 9, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jose Vernon Webb, Mobile, Ala. 4 4 4 Romeo, Houston, Texas. Patricia Wilburn, bora July 23, 4 4 4 i; $• . $1 Marsha Mary Hills, born Sep­ 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Richard Terry Wilson, bora September tember 26, 1962, to Seafarer and Wilburn, Galveston, Texas. 29, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Orie A. Wilson, Mobile, Ala. t t t t t . Frank Mladek, bora February 23, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Richard Mladek, New York, NY. t t t The deaths of the following Seafarers have been re­ ported to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and a total of $28,000 in benefits was paid (any apparent delay in payment of claim is normally due to late filing, lack of a benefici­ ary card or necessary litigation for the disposition of estates): Ma^ King, born September 14, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Don­ Frank Good, 64: Brother Good David B. McDuffie, 57: Brother ald M. King, New Orleans, La. died of natural causes in the McDuffie died of pneumonia on t" t 4" USPHS Hospital, September 9, Melencio Dofredo, born March S t a t e n Island, 1962 at the Royal 1, 1961, to Seafarer and Mrs. NY on May 21, South Kents Domingo Dofredo, Seattle, Wash. 1962. He started Hospital, South­ t t shipping with the ampton, England. Daniel Scott Magras, bora Oc­ STU in 1951 and He joined the tober 25, 1962, to Seafarer and sailed in the en­ SIU in 1946, sail­ Mrs. Thomas L. Magras, Phila­ gine department. ing in the engine delphia, Pa. His wife, Rosie department. His t t t Lee Good, of Mo­ son, David E. Michael Reed Gilbo, bora Oc­ bile. Ala., sur­ McDuffie, of tober 27, 1962, to Seafarer and vives. Burial was at Rural Ceme­ Highlands, Texas, survives.. Burial Mrs. Donald J. Gilbo, Long Beach, tery, Mobile. Total benefits: $4,000. was at the Rural Cemetery, HazelCalif. hurst, Ga. Total benefits: $4,000. 4 4 4 t t t June S. Ireland, bora August 11, David C. Weaver, 39: A kidney 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. James condition was fatal to Brother S. Ireland, Catonsville, Md. Weaver on Au­ gust 24, 1962, at t t Dawn Griffith, born October 14, Providence Hos­ 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Willard pital, Mobile, Griffith, Mobile, Ala. Ala. He joined the SIU in 1953 iS» 4 4> Jacqueline Johnson, bora June and sailed in the 10, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Joe steward depart­ Johnson, Mobile, Ala. ment. His wife, Mabel O. Wea­ 4 4 4 Eugene W. Graves, born Septem­ ver, of Mobile, ber 1, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. survives. Burial was at Pine Crest Eugene W. Graves, Baltimore, Md. Cemetery, Mobile. Total benefits: $4,000. 4 4 4 Jean Annette Rutherford, bora 4 4 4 October 16, 1962, to Seafarer and Max Fabricant, 60: Brother Mrs. Robert L. Rutherford, Win­ chester, Va. Fabricant was lost at sea on Au­ gust 12, 1962, 4 4 4 Carmen Caban, bora September while aboard the 29, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. 88 Producer on Rafael Caban, New York, NY. a voyage from the Mediterra­ 4 4 4 Wayne Ramos, born October 12, nean to Galves­ 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. Armond ton, Texas. He Ramos, East Boston, Mass. started sailing in the steward de­ 4 4 4 David Henry Dill, born October partment with 24, 1962, to Seafarer and Mrs. the SIU in 1938. Henry L. Dill, Mobile, Ala. His wife, Annis 8. Fabricant, of Metairie, La., survives. Total bene­ 4 4 4 Terry Haywood, bom March 31, fits: $4,000. 4 4 4 Joaquim Dos Santos Dimas, 45: Brother Dimas died of cancer on March 14, 1962 at the USPHS Hos­ pital, New Or­ leans, La. He joined the Union i n 1948 and sailed in the deck department. His niece, Maria Da Graca, of Lis­ bon, Portugal, survives. Burial was at the Vila Nova De Milfontes, in Portugal. Total benefits: $4,000. 4 4 4 Billie H. Brown, 40: Brother Brown died of natural causes on August 27, 1962 aboard the SS Evelyn in the Indian Ocean. He joined the Union in 1943 and shipped in the deck depart­ ment. His wife, Lillian L. Brown, of Houston, Texas, survives. Burial was at St. George Cathedral Cemetery, Madras, India. Total benefits: $4,000. 4 Norember, IHI LOG 4 4 Daniel H. Rucker, 76: Brother Rucker died of cancer on October 2, 1962 in New Orleans, La. He began shipping with the SIU in 1944 in the deck department, and had been receiv­ ing special, dis­ ability benefits since last Febru­ ary. His wife. Rose Mary Rucker, of New Or­ leans, survives. Burial was at Greenwood Cemetery, New Or­ leans. Total benefits: $4,000. To the Editor: To limit an SIU member to a prescribed time to serve aboard one of our contracted ships is a direct violation of our exist­ ing constitution. Our constitution insures each SIU member job security. This is probably the most important single issue in Union policy, has been brought to a vote on sev­ eral occasions and has been around the world, completely submerged, in 83 days. The national organization has set up college scholarship awards for sons and daughters of submariners. They are also raising funds for the US Sub­ marine Memorial, which they intend to build in the New London - Groton, Connecticut, area. Anyone wishing further in­ formation can contact the un­ dersigned as Secretary-Treas­ urer, US Submarine Veterans of WW II, 862 Chatham Avenue, Elmhurst, Illinois. H. T. Vande Kerkhoff 4 Tli^ JGditor All letters to the Editor for publication in the SEAFARERS LOG must be signed by the writer. Names will be withheld upon reguest. voted against by understanding Seafarers, If this were not true, then our constitution would have to be changed to read something like this: No SIU member may be al­ lowed to serve aboard an SIUcontracted vessel for more than one year. Where is job security here? There just isn't any, except for one year. The subject of cliques has been brought up. If they do exist aboard one of our ships, I think it is up to the membership and delegates aboard that par­ ticular ship to exercise Union policy and clear them up. As far as better shipping is concerned, I don't think any SIU man today carrying a full book has much trouble getting a ship of some kind going some­ where. I have never stayed aboard any of our ships more than five months in 18 years as a bookman and certainly never expect to stay a year on one. But I covet the privilege. Any man who stays aboard a ship more than one year is there by constitutional ri^t protected by Union policy. They are not the real homesteaders. The real homesteaders are the ones who stay home eight months of the year and expect to walk into the hall and get a choice nm the other four months. As a lot of my seafar­ ing friends know, I don't like to get past the Bay Bridge leav­ ing Baltimore. But I do believe in job security. Melvin Hartley (Ed note: The above is in response to a letter in the Sep­ tember, 1962, is.suc of. the LOG urging a one-year limit on jobs aboard SIU ships.) 4 4 4 4 4 Marks Passing Of SIU Official To the Editor: Let me not say this as an opinion, but rather a short­ sighted eulogy. I say short-sighted because so many of us never tell another person how well they are doing their job or how good a person they are. We almost never get around to saying how we appre­ ciate all the effort, time and energy they put into their work until finally their health gives way and the grim reaper swings his scythe. No one knows this better than the members of our own organ­ ization, and how true this is in the passing last month of Claude "Sonny" Simmons, our dedicated vice - president in charge of contracts and negoti­ ations. To some, perhaps "Sonny" didn't seem to have such a cheerful personality (although this is far from true), and may­ be he seemed a bit grumpy at times, but I wonder how many of us realize that in negotiations with the shipowners and others, as he had to contend with, he was shouldering a mighty big burden. He carried the responsibility of maintaining and upholding and building up many thousands of jobs, the security of all of us and our families as well. This means working conditions, rela­ tions with the industry and the big problem of job protection. As one who had contact with "Sonny" from time to time, I know that he was a dedicated man in his duties and responsi­ bilities, and that the job he did was on behalf of seamen all over the world and, particularly, our own SIU men. Now that he has passed on, his work is his living memorial as his spirit lives on with us. E. A. Anderson 4 4 4 Welfare Cash Comes In Handy To the Editor: I want to write and thank everyone for the help we re­ To the Editor: ceived through the hospital and The "US Submarine Veterans medical benefits paid by the SIU of World War II" are searching Welfare Plan while our daugh­ for their former shipmates who ter Rose Ann, 6, was hospital­ have returned to the sea on sur­ ized recently. face ships via the Seafarers In­ Words can't express my grati­ ternational Union. Wherever tude, as the sum involved was they are, they're invited to join almost $250 and the Welfare this fast-growing organization. Plan paid it all. We also received SIU mater­ The Submarine Vets have members in all 50 states, Eng­ nity benefits in 1953 and 1956, land, Libya, Australia and but this is the first time we Japan. Some members are still have received hospital and med­ on active duty, as officers and ical payments covering our chil­ crewmen aboard the new nu­ dren who are now growing up. clear submarines. The national . Please accept my thanks on president, Joe Negri, is chief behalf of my husband. Seafarer torpedoman aboard the nuclear Thomas Heggarty, who is at sea submarine Triton. The Triton is at the present time. known for its historic trip Mrs. Thomas Heggarty Seeks Reunion For Submariners �SEAFARERS November, IMt Lucile's Added Haul —6 Cuba Escapees , Five of the six escapees from Cuba who were picked up by the Lucile Bloomfield relax in the messhall after their first good meal in a long time. LOG Face Thirteea Thanksgiving dinner is just a memory by now, but for the SIU crews on the Steel Age (Isthmian) and the Fanwood (Sea-Land), it won't be forgotten for a long time—not un­ til Christmas, anyway. The Age and the Fanwood were the first two ships whose "Turkey Day" menus found their wayfto the LOG, and obviously the galiey gang on both ships went all out on the fixin's and trimmings. Crab bisque and lobster Newburgh were among the extra holi­ day offerings on the Steel Age, whose culinary efforts were spear­ headed by Elmer Hansen, steward, and A. Navarro, chief cook. On the Fanwood, "lamb chops a la marcielles" and epicurean finnan haddie, among other items, flanked the usual turkey, ham and prime beef entrees. J. Z. Dehesa is stew­ ard on the Fanwood, and T. T. Concepcion handles the chief cook's spot. t t t Seafarers and officers on the With a long run of bad luck behind them, including a broken Petrochem (Waterman) earned the shaft and some typhoon weather. Seafarers on the Lisa B. Seafarers aboard the Lucile Bloojtnfield lived up to the thanks of .the family and relatives checked out lifeboat supplies "just in case." Pictured (l-r) spirit of the Brotherhood of the Sea last October 1st, when of shipmate James R. McPhaul the letters, telegrams and are Filmore Starkey, OS; Earle Brannan, AB; Kirk "Rocky" they picked up six Cuban escapees adrift in an open boat for flowers sent upon the death of his Walls, DM; Bill McCoy and Dewey A. Penton, ABs. in the Gulf of Mexico. Since father. The elder McPhaul passed food or water, it developed, after the escape route from Cuba away while the ship was heading trip. First they started running Executive (Isthmian) comes thanks cuts across busy shipping they were questioned by Alberto home. out of things, like coffee, sugar, from Sonny's brother, W. H. Sim­ lanes, the rescue is but one in a Yado, the Lucile's BR, acting as butter and even toilet paper. Then mons, for the many condolences 4" 4" 4" series of rescues by SlU-manned interpreter. Ttouble was the word from the the wash water began to look like and messages of sympathy sent to The six confirmed everything Lisa B (Venture Shipping), as old coffee, and after that two bolts Sonny's wife in her time of grief. ships since Castro took over. The six had been passed up by that Uncle Sam's Central Intelli­ Leonard Paradeau, deck engineer, broke on the stern shaft coupling two other vessels when the Lu­ gence Agency had told President reports nothing but bad luck this and couldn't be taken out, so they cile's 4-8 deck watch spotted them. Kennedy about the Russian ac­ had to cut the RPM way down. LOG-A-RHYTHM: They crowded the ten-foot boat tivity in Cuba. They said there The telemotor went out twice and they were in, which was almost were missile sites and possibly sub­ the ABs had to steer from back awash with about four inches of marine pens being built in Cuba. aft. Last, but^not least on a light free board. Liberty, were" the typhoons they Officers and crew promptly ran into, so at this point the crew According to Seafarer J. E. raised a $120.00 kitty for them, had their fingers crossed. Bi t it Meyer: "It wouldn't have taken the ship's officers and crew put­ didn't help; they had to be much of a sea to swamp them." ting up $60.00 each. By Thurston J. Lewis towed in. Meyer pointed out they must have Four of the men were construc­ We saw the clouds hanging low. been pretty desperate to try and tion workers, a fifth was a me­ 4" 4" 4' The vimd rose, the sunset glow; get away under such conditions. "Sleep American" has become The deeper evening purple too. chanic, and a sixth had a small the motto of the Orion Comet Once aboard, the refugees were business of his own until Castro Blended, with golden dew. (Colonial) crew. They want to get given a hearty meal despite the took it over. They ranged in age rid of the Japanese mattresses We plowed into the vivid rose, fact that none spoke English, as from 17 to 28 years. they've been using and get some their need was pretty obvious. Earlier, the SlU-manned New (.Livid strips of grey were there) American innersprings aboard. And watched the sunset bring to They had been 36 hours without Yorker (South Atlantic and Carib­ Seems they're not sleeping too bean) had rescued three others who close, well nights. came from Nuevitas, Cuba, and The day that like a life had spent 4 4" 4" were given food and aid, the Del Its space upon the firmament. The Etna Elizabeth (Albatrosss) Seafarer William Dyer, AB, Norte (Delta Line) picked up a voted to donate a wreath for SIU We saw the sunset linger on. man and wife in a small boat some handled the steering wheel As souls that sometimes linger Vice-President Claude "Sonny" 40 miles off the coast of Florida aft on the Lisa B., after the Simmons' funeral and John D. on. and the Texas (Seatrain) rescued telemotor went cut about Gribble. ship's delegate, writes And felt the chilly evening breath nine, two of who were children. 200 miles from Portland, (Ghostly, unseen evening breath) that the flag was flown at half The latter group had been adrift Ore. The ship was later mast after news of his death be­ Like the fatal hand of death. for 48 hours, and was picked up Filled with folk already gone. came known. . . . From the Steel towed in. between Key West and Miami. Twilight Land Of Rising Sun Offers Pearls, Pottery, Too (Seafarer Pat Conley, whose interest in the Orient goes back a long way, describes here some of the best bargains modem Japan has to offer the tourist. Conley is on the Persian Gulf-Japan shuttle aboard the Colonial super­ tanker Orion Star.) Every trip deserves at least one souvenir. In Japan there is a wealth of fine articles, artistic and beautiful, to be had at reasonable prices. A favorite remembrance is pearls, known through­ out Japan as the country's best bargain. Cultured pearls are a specialty of Japan, having originated there. The difference between a "cultured" pearl and a "nat­ ural" pearl is that the former is produced by the help of man, the latter solely by nature. Only by using a special X-ray machine can even the expert jeweler detect which is the natural and which is the cultured pearl. Nearly all pearls on the market today are cultured ones. A natural pearl is formed by a grain of sand or piece of shell becoming embedded in an oyster. To protect it­ self, the oyster weeps tears of calcium carbonate that solidfy around the foreign body and forms the pearl. With the cultured pearl, the irritant is a tiny bead made from mussel shell and placed inside the oyster by man. By the same process of secreting calcium carbonate, the pearl forms around the bead nucleus: This unique method was developed more than 65 years ago by Kojcichi Mikimoto, a Japanese noodle peddler who In time became known as "The Pearl King." Mikimoto died in 1945 but his family carries on as the world's fore­ most producer of cultured pearls. The process of raising a cultured pearl begins with pry­ ing open a three-year-old oyster and inserting the mussel shell nucleus. Along with the nucleus is placed a tiny tissue cut from a second oyster. The oysters are placed in cages and suspended from bamboo rafts into five feet of water in the bay. For the first week they must be inspected daily and any that died from the operation are removed. After that, cages are taken up four or five times a year to scrape off barnacles and parasites that cling to the cages. The cages are-also taken up when the location must be changed due to cold water or improper sea-food. The oyster eats plankton, but occasionally a current brings in millions of dead plankton, a curse known among pearl producers as "red tide." The oysters are poisoned if they eat the dead plankton. The center of the Japanese pearl farming industry is at Ise Bay and Ago Bay, not far from Nagoya and about a four-hour express train ride from Yokohama. Here the current from the Equator sweeps in to warm the bays and brings with it the tiny plankton. The emerald waters of the two bays curl gently along the coastline and you may witness young girls at work diving for oysters. The oysters remain in wire cages from six months to' five years before they are opened and the pearl removed. Pearls that have been in the oysters five years naturally are much larger and more lustrous than those removed after six months. Only about 40 percent of the oysters produce pearls. This yield may seem low but, comparing it with the first spherical pearls Mikimoto produced — five pearls from 850,000 oysters—pearl culture has come a long way in a little more than a half a century, Japan is also the source of what are possibly the most beautiful ceramics to be bought for a modest price any­ where in the world, and Japanese pottery and porcelain are high on the shopping list of many Americans travel­ ing in Japan. "A full 99-piece set of Noritake china sells for about $60 in Japan, but such purchases, using up at one stroke about half of a shopper's duty-free allowance, are now no longer practical. Shoppers are now buying items for less than ten dollars and shipped through US customs duty­ free. A rich source of such items, inexpensive but at the same time beautiful and traditionally Japanese are the shops selling Satsuma pottery. Satsuma is properly pottery be­ cause it is made from clay instead of crushed rock, which is the base for porcelain. It is a refined ware, appropriate to the most formal setting. It is highly decorated with such motifs as cranes, chrysanthemums, peonies, water­ falls, cherry blossoms and Fujiyama. Satsuma now found in shops comes from Kyoto, noted for the coarse crackle and those from the Kyusu kilns which have a fine grained crackle. They may be identified by the family crest of Prince Shimazu. The crest, a cross inside a circle, appears on every piece of Satsuma fired in Kyushu, and also, all Satsuma is cream colored. Zuisan is the recognized master of Satsuma designing. His work is highly individualistic and his pieces are dec­ orated mainly with fish and fowl motifs. He is 70 years old and is an eccentric who has refused to train any stu­ dents to carry on his work. His pieces are signed and are, of course, relatively expensive, but copies of his work by lesser artists are priced reasonably. The other two top artists now designing for the Kyoto Satsuma kilns are Shozan the Elder and his No. 1 apprentice, who in Japan­ ese manner also bears the name of Shozan. �• •- <; Pare Fourteen Sea Transfer Aids A Stricken Mariner SEAPARERS iiovva^r, Un LOO LOG-A-RHYTHM: Greetings From Far-Off Places The Anatomy Of A Ship By M. C. Kleibei; Compare, you land-locked men ashore, A ship, with the human form. To us, it lives, it has a pulse, And its skin is always warm. Through its veins, called valves and pipes Its body fluids pass; Things that give it life—not blood; Just water, oil and gas. Bilge pumps act as kidneys. Waste spills overside— Not on decks and scuppers. For ships, you see, have pride. Third Mate Bennie Carlson is lowered into a lifeboat on the Young America (Waterman) for transfer to the Matson liner Lurtine. Carlson was transferred when he was stricken with pneumonia two days out of Los Angeles. Photo by Seafarer Reino Peloso, FWT. Third mate Bennie Carlson has reason to be thankful for the good seamanship and dependability of the SIU crew aboard the Young America (Waterman) and of his ship^ mates on the SIU Pacific District-manned liner Lur- crew were James Martin and John line. Both crews combined to Cisiecki, DMs; Thomas Henry, affect his transfer in rough seas Frank Kon, Kenneth Smith, ABs, from the Young America, after he and Harold Loll, OS, with William was stricken with pneumonia two Hurst, 1st assistant, operating the days out of Los Angeles on a run engine, and L.G. Guild, chief mate, in charge. Bosun Daniel Ticer and to Yokohama. the rest of the deck gang handled According to the account sup­ the job of lowering the boat and plied by ship's reporter Dick getting her back in the davits again Green on the Young America, it when it was all over. was another case where quick ac­ tion and skillful seamanship saved the day. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Cartiers), July 4—Chairman, Charlio As soon as Carlson's condition Johnson; Secretary, M. J. Kernwood. became known, a rendezvous was No beefs reported by department del­ egates. Crew requests better brand ot arranged with the Lurline, headed food. Messman asked to set up tables for San Francisco from Honolulu. properly. Passageways need repairing. When the vessels met on sched­ SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain), ule at a predetermined spot, Carl­ May 20—Chairman, W. J. Schultz; Sec­ retary, F. M. Pedraza. Headquarters son was lowered on a stretcher in reply to ship's delegate's letter re­ a lifeboat and transfered to the garding vacation was read and dis­ cussed. Ship's fund of $21 turned sideport of the Lurline without a over to quartermaster as reimburse­ mishap. ment for movies shown. The only sour note occurred MAIDEN CREEK (Waterman), July when the lifeboat motor overheated 8—Chairman, Teddy K. Lane; Secre­ and seized up on the return trip tary, Richard Williams. One mem­ ber. G. A. Petson, hospitalized for to the Young America. The crew sore eyes; otherwise everything is had to man the oars and row the running smoothly. $18.65 in ship's , fund. Crew asked to return cots to rest of the way. Fortunately, the steward when not in use. All hands motor started qp again just long to help keep pantry clean at night. Crew asked not to use washing ma­ enough to get the boat clear of the chine after 11 PM. Lurline after the transfer. Other­ wise, a really dangerous situation PENN TRANSPORTER (Penn Ship­ ping), July 15—Chairman, R. Queen; might have developed. Carlson was Secretary, W. J. Anderson. Ship's back in the States for further treat­ delegate reported everything running smoothly, with no beefs. Motion made ment two days later. by the chief cook to have headquar­ The performance by both crews ters negotiate for the drawing of money on crew's OT. Vote of thanks won praise all around. The captain for very good food to the steward of the Lurline said he appreciated department. the smoothness of the operation ROBIN LOCKSLEY (Robin Line), and the small amount of time lost. July 30—Chairman, none; Secretary, M. L. Bugawan. One crewmember Last, but not least, praise came left in hospital at Capetown. One from Carlson's doctor who felt that member has been having a hard time getting medical care. $43.25 in ship's Carlson would have had a much fund. Motion to have partolman at­ more difficult recovery if his ship­ tending sign-ons of ail passengercarrying ships to see to it that the mates had not gotten him to the owners sign on full complement of hospital as quickly as they did. passenger utilities needed. Seafarers making up the boat The engine's throb is not unlike The beat of a human heart. Sending life to screw and mast; To every single part. The radar and Loran are the eyes. The gyro is its brain. For voice, wind in the rigging, A haunting, soft refrain. Booms, protruding fingers. Canvas slings like hands. Filling up its belly With freight for distant lands. The smokestack's like a throat With ribbons wound around. The whistle is its larynx. With its deep and husky sound. Hear it calling, the gangway's down And soon I must ascend, I'm signing on to roam the world With a dear and trusted friend. —SS Alcoa Pilgrim BENTS FORT (Cities Service), Oct. 14—Chairman, C. M. Lambert, Secre­ tary, E. C. Candlll. No beefs reported by department delegates. Charlie Lambert elected new ship's delegate. MANKATO VICTORY (Victory Carriers), July 22—Chairman, R. G. Cowdrey; Secretary, J. J. Cabral. No beefs reported. Motion to start a ship's fund. Ship's delegate to obtain clarification from boarding patrolman about new working agreement. CAPRI (Peninsular Shipping), July 28—Chairman, W. Yerbrough; Secre­ tary, J. Byrd. No beefs reported. On* of tho first two American-flag tankers to visit Bandur Mashur, Iran, in more than a year, the SlU-manned May« flower (Mayflower) drew a warm reception, as Seafarer Rudy Pasch^ (top, right) and some shipmates tossed off a few cool ones at the local USS Club. Above, the Cotton­ wood Crook (Bulk Transport) says hello on the way with grain to India, A. Volkorts, chief cook; R. Fogon, baker, and Chorlio Starling, 3rd cook. Photo by Joo Klondyko. beefs reported by department dele­ gates. Ray Kosch resigned as ship's deiegate. Frank Adkins, chief cook, elected to serve. compliments to the crew for a fine job done on the vessel on its maiden voyage. Vote of thanks to steward department. STEEL SEAFARER (Isthmian), July 22—Chairman, L. Alexander; Secre­ tary, F. V. Davis. Ship's delegate re­ ported no major beefs. Question of draws will be taken up with patrol­ man at payoff. Discussion of men giving 24-hour notice for payoff In MiamL $5.66 in ship's fund. SAMPAN HITCH (Suwannss), May 4—Chairman, J. B. Morton; Secretary, Monroe C. Gaddy. Ship's delegate com­ mended crew as being one of best in ail his years of sailing. Steward pre­ sented with hand-made medal of merit for job well done. Vote ot thanks to resigning ship's delegate. New ship's library to be sent from Jacksonville. BEAUREGARD (Ssa-Land), Aug. 4— Chairman, H. LIbby, Sacretary, A. Galllland. No beefs reported, l^eryone asked to clear with Immigration and Customs before going ashore. Delegate to check and see about long­ shoremen coming aboard, and cargo worked before ship is cleared by Immigration officials. GLOBE CARRIER (Maritime Over­ seas), July 30—Chairman, Ralph Bullard; Secretary, Harvey A. Schwab. No beefs reported. Motion made to get a new water cooler for messhali. Larger fans for the messmen's foc'sles are needed. Discussion re purchase of TV. Vote of thanks to steward department. HENRY (Progressive), July 30— Chairman, Hanners; Secretary, none. Ship's delegate reported all running smoothly. $20.91 in treasury. Motion that the ship's delegate shall inform the master of the vessel that the crew is willing to cooperate in all respects in the matter of the mooring ilne. and is waiting for clarification on arrival In Norfolk. STEEL FLYER (Isthmian), April 2$ —Chairman, James Peterson; Secre­ tary, Peter Gakanlc. Ship's delegate reported that most of the repairs were taken care of when ship was in New York. $7.00 in ship's fund. No DEL ORG (Delta), July 22—Chair­ man, W. Stockman; Secretary, John C. Babb. $12.00 In ship's fund. No beefs reported. R. Lambert elected ship's deiegate. Request for clock needed by the black gang. Crew asked to keep washing machine clean, and to keep door to washroom closed at all times. Vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman), June 24—Chairman, C. Lee; Secretary, R. Alford. No beefs reported, every­ thing running smoothly. TRANSGLOBE (Hudson Waterways), Aug. 5—Chairman, Harris Phillips; Secretary, Stanley U. Johnson. Ship's delegate reported everything running smoothly. Owner of vessel sent his YAKA (Waterman), July 29—Chair­ man, Cecil Mills; Secretary, C. Carl­ son. One man missed ship in Japan but rejoined in Korea at his own expense. $4.05 in shlpls fund. No beefs reported. Discussion on living conditions aboard ship which can be improved. Vote of thanks to steward department. FANWOOD (Sea-Land), July 22— Chairman, Joseph Goude; Secretary, G. H. Lane. Ship's delegate reported everything running smoothly. Discus­ sion on chance of vessel being trans­ ferred to another SIU company. If ship goes into shipyard, company should put water cooler in starboard passageway. All key ratings to get off ship as one year vacation pay is enough for any man. Vote of thanks to deck department for painting and good work. Crew mess needs to bo painted. H- r I HURRICANE (Waterman), July 8— Chairman, Cecil Jenette; Secretary, Eugene Ray. Ship's delegate reported that all repairs were completed and keys made for all foc'sles. No money in ship's fund as last $3.00 was do­ nated to the library. F. M. Jones elected new ship's delegate. Vote of thanks to entire steward department for job well done and the best feed­ ing ship and cleanest ship on the East Coast. I IE �Kovember, 196< SEAFARERS LOG Pare Fifteea ScAerfu/e Of SlU Meeiings . SIU membership meetings are held regularly once a month on days indicated by the SIU Constitution, at 2:30 PM in the listed SIU ports below. All Seafarers are expected to attend. Those who wish to be excused should request permission by telegram (be sure to include registration number). The next SIU meetings will be: New York December 3 . Detroit .... ,.. December 7 Philadlepbia ....December 4 Houston ... ...December 10 Baltimore December 5 New Orleans ...December 12 Mobile December 14 FINANCIAL REPORTS. Th» constitution Of. the SIU Atlantic, Culf, Lakes end InIsnd Waters District Mkes specifie prevision for ssfeguardlng the neabersblp's •oney end Union finances. The constitution rsqulres a detallad CPA audit every three nontha by a rank and file auditing eoenlttae electad by tha berahlp. .'All Union racorda ara available at SIU haadquartera In Brooklyn. Should any nanber, for any reason, be refused hie constitutional right to In­ spect theae records, notify SIU Prealdent Paul Hall by certlflad nail, return receipt requested. West Coast SIU Meetings SIU headquarters has issued an advance schedule through March, 1963, for the monthly informational meetings to be held in West Coast ports for the benefit of Seafarers shipping from Wilmington, San Francisco and Seattle or who are due to return from the Far East. All Seafarers are expected to attend these meetings, in ac­ cord with a resolution adopted by the Executive Board last Decem­ ber. Meetings in Wilmington are on Monday, San Francisco on Wednesday and Seattle on Friday, starting at 2 PM local time. The schedule is as follows: San Francisco Seattle Wilmington December 19 December 21 December 17 January 23 January 25 January 21 February 20 • February 21 February 18 March 20 March 22 March 18 ^ •Scheduled early due to Washington's Birthday holiday. TT"" '• iiifis The Johnson Exploration Com­ pany at Berth 78, San Pedro, Calif., is seeking poetiy and other short writings by seamen. Amateur work is welcome and subject matter is unlimited. Payment will be on ac­ ceptance. Tax Refunds Due Income tax refund checks are being held for the following by Jack Lynch, Room 201, SUP Build­ ing, 450 Harrison St., San Fran­ cisco 5, Calif.: Margarito Borja, Samuel S. V. Carubba, Dao King Chae, John J. Doyle, Dominic Graziano, Alii Nasroen, Sheffield Nerkitt, Marvin E. Satchell, George W. Stidham, Grovcr C. Turner, Jerry L. Wolfe. Henry R. Lawman Contact your wife at 616 Short Street, Pulaski, Va. -•pi 1; DIKECTORY SIU Atlantic, Gulf Lakes & Inland Waters District PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS LIndsey Williams Earl Shepard A1 Tanner SECRETARY-TREASURER A1 Kerr HEADQUARTERS REPRESENTATIVES BiU. Hall Ed Mooney Fred Stewart BALTIMORE . 1216 E. Baltimore St. Rex Dickey, Agent EAstern 7-4900 BOSTON 276 State St John Pay. Agent Richmond 2-0140 10223 W. Jeilerson Ave DETROIT VInewood 3-4741 675 4tb Ave., Bklyn HEADQUARTERS HYacinth 9-6600 HOUSTON 3804 Canal St. Paul Drozak, Agent WAlnut 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE 2608 Pearl St., SE., Jax William Morris. Agent ELgin 3-0987 MIAMI 744 W Flagler St Ben Ronzales. Agent FRanklin 7-3564 MOBILE 1 South Lawrence St. Louis Neira, Agent HEmlork 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. Buck Stephens. Agent Tel 529-7546 NEW YORK 678 4tb Ave.. Brooklyn HYacinth 9-6600 NORFOLK ... 416 Colley Ave .Gordon Spencer. Acting Agent 625-6505 2604 S 4th St PHILADELPHIA DEwey 6-3818 Frank Drozak, Agent 430 Harrison St SAN FRANCISCO DOuglas 2-4401 Frank Boyne. Agent „ E. B. McAuIey, West Coast Rep. SANTURCE. PR 1313 Femahder Juncos Stop 20 Keith Terpe. Hq. Rep. Phone 723-0003 .. 2505 iKt Ave SEATTLE MAin 3-4334 Ted BabkowskL Agent 312 Harrison St. .. TAMPA Je^ Oiilette. Agent 229-2788 WILMINRTON Calif 503 N Marine Ave -GMrge McCartn^r Agent TBrmlnal 4-33M .r i' • ...... - TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of tha SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Watara Dlatrlct ara adalnlatered In accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreenenta. All these agreeaents specify that the trustees In charge of these funds shall consist equally of union and nanageaent representatlvea and thalr alternates. All expenditures and dlsburseaents of trust funds are aade only upon approval by a aajorlty of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are avsllsble at the headquarters of the various trust funds. If, at any tlae, you are denied Inforaatlon about any SIU trust fund, notify SIU President Paul Hall at SIU headquarters by certified aall, return receipt requested. Ssifs li J* HI ill SHTPPTWr, RICTTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclus­ ively 'by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get 1x3 know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all.Uhion halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your ship­ ping or seniortty rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, first notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, retuni receipt requested. Hie proper address for this is: Max Harrison, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 163O,- New York h, NY Also notify SIU President Paul Hall at Union headquarters by certified nail, i«tum receipt requested. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. iii, ii| ili Ili"- 111 isp; ill SIU members having gear iiSs imm stowed at the SUP baggage room ill in San Francisco will have to move iiii iiii m it or recheck it if it has been there CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These over 12 months. This can be done contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard in person or by mail. After March •ship. Know your contiraot rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing 1, 1963, unclaimed baggage will be •for CT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any tine, any disposed of. SIU patrolman or otlier Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your Loyd PennesGost contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. In addition, notify SIU President Paiil Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. Contact Alice Hogan, 4 North High Street, Baltimore 30, Md., who has important papers for you. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAF.ARERS LOG. The LOG has traditionally^refrained from Andrew A. Murphy publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Anyone knowing the whereabouts Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deem­ of tlie above-named is asked to noti­ ed haimful to the Union or its .collective membership. This established policy has been reaffiraed by membership action at the September, 19G0 meetings in all fy his sister, Mrs. Helen Fitzgerald, iiii constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an edi­ iiis 98 West Fourth Street, Bayonne, torial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Exec­ im New Jersey. utive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out Albert G. Yumal this responsibility. Anyone knowing the where­ abouts of the above-named is asked PAYMEWT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity to contact Mrs. Florence Yumal, in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no cir­ Lower Mill Road No. 2, Elmer, NJ. cumstance should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given Hector Conrad such receipt. If in the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be Anyone who knows the where­ made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a paymentabouts of the above-named is asked and ^ given an official receipt, but feels that ho should not have been re- . to get in touch with Mrs. Theresa quired to make such payment, this should immediately be called to the attention of SIU President Paul Hall by certified mall, return receipt requested. Conrad, 61 West 105th Street, New York. 25, NY. Norman L. Krumm CONSTITUTIONAL RIGITrS AND OBI.IGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in Your wife asks you to contact the SE.AFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies her as soon as possible at Box 137, are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarizs themselves with its contents. Any time you Luck, Wis. feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional Harry M. Beg right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., Anyone knowing the where­ as well as all other details, then the member.so affected should immediately abouts of the above-named, also notify SIU President Paul Hall by certified mail, return receipt requested. known as Mahd H. Beg, is asked to contact Mrs. Pauline Beg, 3302 Griffith Park Boulevard, Los An­ RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ ®I geles 27, Calif. fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, in­ Vincent K. Carmen cluding attendance at membership meetings.. And like all other SIU members at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all Your brother, John J. Kita, 2744 •Siiiiiii rank-and-file functions, including service on rank-and-file committees. Arrowhead Drive, Langhorne, Pa., Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership wants to hear from you. iiii has reaffirmed the long-standing Union policy of allowing them to retain Mikuel A. Viera their.good standing through the waiving of their dues. Your stepson ask you to contact your wife at 2108 Poplar Grove * Street, Baltimore 16, Md. She is ill. Bob Schaffer EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and ii Pat Driscoll, USPHS Hospital, as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU Staten Island, NY, wants you to constitution and in the contracts vhlcU the Union has negotiated with the en^loyers. Consequently, no Seafax«r nay he discriminated against contact him. 11 •because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any Matthew Gichenko nemher feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, Anyone knowing the -where­ he should notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters hy certified abouts of the above-named is asked mall, return receipt requested. to contact Jenifer Gish, Florentinum Sanatori, Arosa, Switzerland. Ed Schrock It is very important that you con­ tact 3 Embarcadero North, San Francisco, Calif. Z. W. Osinski says it is for your benefit. Robert Merritt Your sister, Ethel Chambers, He's back on the Choctaw now. and important. Leo C. Hannon Gator Mouth Bates D. Joyce would like you to write her at 617 Contact W. D. Murray, attorney, Wardown Road, Glen Burnie, Md. Bo Anderson asks that you leave You are asked to contact Harry at Lamorte, Burns & Co., Inc., 26 Henry Lynch his gear with Sgt. Hand, 416 Char- Hoffman, jeweler, 556 5th Ave., Broadway, New York 4, NY, or call Get in touch with Lenoid Wash­ tres Street, New Orleans, La. Brooklyn, NY, about two washes WHitehall 4-7562. James Cracoran ington, 216 Rochester Avenue, left for repair in September. Rafael Strazzarra Torres Brooklyn, NY, or nhone PR 2-1241. You are asked to write Mrs. Frank H. Post George Litchfield, 105 South Sixto Escobar James Walter Grant, 1550 N. Car- Get in touch with J. A. Smith Broadway Street, Baltimore 31, Bud Williams savs "thanks" for sey Street, Baltimore, Md.,, tele­ aboard the Steel 'Vendor. He's Md., would like to get in touch letting, him . know .wh?re you ..-are. phone. 523-7328..It. iSi very, urgent holding au-important -item for you. with you. - �SEAFARERS " 1 - LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND l-NLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO, u I' I -•• ^ ir EVERY MONTHS Over two million books hove been distributed in all ports under the SlU Ship's Library program to provide a steady supply of current reading matter for Seafarers throughout the world. Packages containing 50 fresh paperback volumes, both fiction and non-fiction, ore provided for all SlU-contracted vessels every three months to keep the libraries fully stocked. The aim of this popular program has been to fill the need for new reading material on SlU ships, where books for leisure-hour reading are always at a premium. These volumes don't pretend to compete with newspapers and magazines, which serve a sepa­ rate function in keeping Seafarers abreast of the world around them. Thus, in a year's time, every SlU-contracted ship should receive a minimum of 200 new easy-to-hondle paperback books. If any SlU ship has not been receiving a new supply of books every three months, or has no library, the ship's delegate should promptly notify the SlU port agent in the nearest port, or contact headquarters. Ships that are scheduled to be away from tho States more than three months should request additional pack­ ages, so that they will have ample reading material for the entiro voyage. •mm ''m,:- 4 !' , '•m- YOUR SlU SHIP'S UBRARY •II .• -1 f-s,VVy«0 J'4^ 1 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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He graduated has graduated five more Seafar­ on October 30 with a Tempo­ ers from the engine department. rary Third Assistant Engineer's The men have earned their en­ License. Brother Smith now gineer's licenses following suc­ makes his home in Hyattsville, cessful completion of the com­ Maryland, with his wife, Agnes. prehensive training program of­ From 1946 until 1959 he served fered by the school. in the Army. This latest group brings to Herbert Duke Lawrence, Jr., 359 the total number of Seafar­ 41, received his Third Assistant ers v/ho have completed the Engineer's License on October School's course and gone on to 22. A native of Norfolk, Vir­ pass their Coast Guard licensing ginia, he joined the SIU there examinations. in 1956. Seafarers Lawrence sailed as a wiper before entering the School. He continues to make his home in Norfolk with his wife, Betty Lois. Carl Howell, Jr., 45, en­ tered the SIU-MEBA, District 2 School in -June and graduated •with a Second Assistant Engi­ neer's License on October 31. He is a native of Suffolk, Vir­ ginia and,still makes his home George Henry Rowland, 43, there. Brother Howell joined the joined the SIU in the Port of SIU in the Port of Norfolk in New York in 1961 and shipped 1965 and shipped out in the out in the engine department engine department as an FOWT. as a wiper before entering the Clarence Edwards, 60, is a school in June. He graduated native of Alberta, Canada, who on October 14 with a Tempo­ joined the SIU in the Port of rary Third Assistant Engineer's New York in 1962. He sailed in License. A native of Elberton, the engine department in all Georgia, Brother Rowland now ratings before entering the lives in Atlanta with his sister, school in June. Brother Ed­ Lucy R. Cobb. wards received his Second As­ Douglas Lee Smith, 40, is a sistant Engineer's License Sep­ native of Dickerson, Maryland, tember 19. He now makes his who joined the Union in 1967 home in Vancouver, British Co­ in the Port of Baltimore. He lumbia. Any of the upgrading pro­ grams at the School of Marine Engineering are open to all en­ gine department Seafarers as long as they meet the following requirements. They must be at least 19 years old and have a minimum of 18 months of Q.M.E.D. watchstanding time in the engine department in ad­ dition to at least six months experience as wiper or the equivalent. Additional information and applications for enrollment for eligible Seafarers may be ob­ tained at any SIU hall. Further information can also be gotten by writing to SIU headquarters, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232, or by tele­ phoning the school at (212) 499-6600. HISS Graduates at SEA Two graduates of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship are seen_ here during a shipboard meeting on the Merrimac. Dennis Campbell, right, completed his trainee course in 1968, and sailed as ordinary seaman.'He graduated from the HLSS Upgrading School in August, and now sails as AB. Richard Forrest went through trainee program in 1967, completed AB upgrading course in 1968 at Piney Point, earned his full book through Advanced Seamanship Training in August. Increased Cargo for US Bottoms Seen Vital to Lasting Fleet Revival WASHINGTON—President Nixon's program for rebuilding America's aging merchant ma­ rine will bring about "no lasting advances" in the nation's mari­ time strength unless it also pro­ vides for increased cargo for American vessels, a member of Congress warned this month. "Are we going to have a pro­ gram geared to putting ships 'into the-water," Representative Frank M. Clark (D-Pa.), asked, "or are we going to have a pro­ gram geared to putting cargo into these ships, so that they'll stay in the water and not have to be put into mothballs?" Speaking at a meeting spon­ sored by the 7.5-million-member AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, Clark emphasized Discussing Nixon's Maritime Program that he had "no quarrel" with the goals enunciated in Nixon's maritime message to Congress last week. But, he added, the program is "largely silent" on the subject of providing cargo for the new ships proposed by the Administration. "We are the largest trading nation in the world," the Con­ gressman said, "and yet 95 per­ cent of our imports and exports . move across the waters in the holds of foreign vessels." To achieve an increase in American-flag carriage, Clark proposed: • Telling the 14 subsidized companies that continued fed­ eral aid "will rest on their get­ ting into the commercial market and competing for commercial cargo." • Maximizing U.S.-flag par­ ticipation in the movement of such government cargoes as agricultural surplus, foreign aid Mrs. Helen Ltelich Bentley, newly sworn-in federal Maritinne Commis­ aiid military shipments, setting sion chairman, and O. William Moody, Jr., administrator of the AFL- a goal of 100-percent carriage CIO Maritime Trades Department, which represents 42 unions with of these cargoes by American, 7,500,000 members, discuss the administration's recently released instead of foreign, vessels. fleet revitalization program at recent meeting sponsored by MTD. • Taking the administration of the government cargo pro­ • eral budget." gram out of the hands of the Qark noted that a year ago, State, Agriculture and Defense in a speech in Seattle, President Departments and turning it over Nixon set as a national goal the to the Maritime Administration carriage of 30 percent of our "whose job it is to promote the cargo in American ships by the American merchant marine." mid-1970's. •-Making maritime decisions "That's a six-fold increase on the basis of "restoring vital­ over what we're carrying now," ity to the merchant marine, Clark said, adding it can be shoring up our domestic econ­ omy and reducing the pressures achieved only if legislative pro­ on our balance of payments," posals to back up the White instead of on "the narrow dol- House policy statement are lars-and-cents basis of the fed- "cargo-oriented proposals." f I Congressman Predicts: Xlose Harmon/ on Maritime Between Nixon, Capitol Hill WASHINGTON — "Close Executive Branch that would harmony" between the Nixon put our shipping and shipbuild­ Administration and the Demo­ ing industries back on their feet cratic-controlled 91st Congress again." Foley said that the Nixon on maritime matters has been forecast today by Representa­ maritime message "signals a tive Thomas S. Foley CD- long-awaited change in the sit­ uation," and demonstrates for Wash.). Foley told a meeting of mari­ the first time an inclination in time industry and labor repre­ the Executive Branch to work sentatives and government of­ with Congress "to legislate ficials that the President's mari­ meaningful reforms." Pointing out that the maritime proposals unveiled last tim^^message enunciated princi­ month would be acted on "in the same bi-partisan spirit" that ples"that must be fleshed out in has characterized the Congres­ the legislation the Administra­ sional approach to merchant tion intends^ to send to Capitol Hill, the Democratic Congress­ marine legislation. "Our nation's urgent mari­ man expressed the hope that the time needs demand nothing less White Hquse would make clear from all of us," Foley said at its determination to extend the the gathering sponsored by the provisions of the new program 7.5-million member AFL-CIO to the two-thirdS( of the mer­ chant marine which has not Maritime Trades Department. The west coast lawmaker been subsidized under the mari­ noted that Congressional efforts time program in effect since to rebuild American maritime 1936. Only 14 companies, fortunes over the past years had Foley noted, "have, up to now, been blunted by "either indif­ been the sole beneficiaries of ference or open hostility in the our maritime program." �November 14, 1969 SEAFARERS Page Three LOG Constitution Committee Report Approved; Voting on Amended Constitution To Begin Nov. 22 in AH Ports SIUNA Vice President Steve Edney (center) addresses a recent emer­ gency meeting of SIUNA fishermen and cannery workers, and boat owners, in San Diego to seek a more realistic.tuna quota for the U.S. SIUNA Fish Conference Seeks Higher Tuna Quota SAN OnEGO—^An emergency meeting of SIUNA fishermen, cannery workers, boat owners and other interested parties was held earlier this month to draft a unified program to meet the growing problems facing the West Coast tuna industry. The meeting was called to draw up proposals to present to the Inter-Tropical Tuna Com­ mission which is scheduled to meet shortly to hear appeals and set fishing quotas for the United States and a number of South American countries. Steve Edney, SIUNA vice president, and chairman of the SIUNA Fish and Cannery Con­ ference, told the meeting that the quotas under which the United States operated in 1969 were unrealistic, "and we don't want to see it happen again in 1970." The U.S. tuna quota for 1969 was set at 120,000 tons. The conference is seeking an increase to a minimum of 200,000 tons for 1970, Edney said. He pointed out that until 'T959, there was no quota restriction on tuna fishing, but that after restrictions were enacted "the pendulum has swung so far the other way that the entire indus­ try is now in danger." He charged that the low quotas have put many fishermen and fish processing workers out of work. Seafarer^^il? begin voting in all ports on November 22 in a secret-ballot referendum on a proposed amended constitution for the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. The decision to place the pro­ posed amended constitution on the ballot was made at member­ ship meetings in all ports on October 22-23, after the Con­ stitution Committee submitted its report and recommendations, and the text of the proposed document was read in its en­ tirety and discussed. In addition, as vessels came into port, similar meetings and discussions were held. The ballot will contain three propositions on which Seafarers will vote: • The proposed new consti­ tution. • A change in initiation fees. • A change in the method for paying dues, and a termina­ tion of assessments. The financial changes on which the membership will bal­ lot are designed to spread dues payments evenly throughout the year, instead of Seafarers hav­ ing to make one large payment in the first quarter. The change in the method of paying dues will make no overall change in the amount of dues paid annu­ ally by the membership. The Constitution Coqjmittee recommended adoption of the new constitution. (The full text of the commit­ tee's report appears on Pages 5 to 7. The text of the proposed amended constitution, followed by the text of the present consti­ tution, appears in the Constitu­ tion Supplement in the center­ fold of this issue.) In recommending the consti­ tution changes, the Constitution Committee in its report cited three reasons for its proposals: 1. "The fact that no major or large changes have been made in our constitution for almost 10 years," during which "there have been many changes in the industry and interpretations of laws put on the books . . ."; 2. "The necessary housekeep­ ing changes which have to be made from time to time"; and 3. "The arbitrary position which has been taken by the Department of Labor in connec­ tion with our recent officers' election." Voting on the new constitu­ tion will be held in all ports from November 22 through De­ cember 22, on Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and from 9 a.m. to noon on Sat­ urdays. Voting will not be con­ ducted on holidays. Would End Decline of American Shipping: Nixon Unveils Maritime Program to Encourage Construction, Give U.S.-Fiag Ships More Cargo WASHINGTON—The Nixon Administration has unveiled its long-promised maritime pro­ gram—a plan for revitalization of the U.S.-flag fleet geared to building new ships, encouraging increased private investment, and guaranteeing more govern­ ment cargo for the unsubsidized, as well as the subsidized, seg­ ment of the shipping industry. The proposals, promised by President Nixon a year ago dur­ ing the 1968 presidential cam­ paign, called for positive gov­ ernment and industry action to "replace the drift and neglect of recent years and restore this country to a proud position in the shipping lanes of the world." In a lengthy message to Con­ gress, the President called, in effect, for modernization of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936, declaring bluntly that "the old ways"—under a program which granted aid exclusively to 14 subsidized berth-line operators —"have not worked." The Nixon message was hailed by SIUNA President Paul Hall as a "Inndmark" on the road to long-overdue revival of the U.S.-flag merchant fleet. (See text of Halts statement at right.) The Admmistration proposals drew bipartisan support from Capitol Hill, where the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee and the Senate Com­ merce Committee promptly slated hearings on a maritime program even in advance of Nixon's formal legislative pack­ age. The Administration's mar­ itime bill is expected to be sub­ mitted to Congress early in De­ cember. Here are highlights of the Nixon proposal: |> • Tripling of ship construc­ tion in American yards—from the present 10-a-year level to 3U ships annually. • Extension, for the first time, of construction differential subsidies to bulk carriers in the ore, grain and oil trades. • Long-range commitment of funds for shipbuilding, allowing Operators to plan vessel replace­ ment and permitting shipyards to achieve economies in cost. • Extension to unsubsidized operators of the same right granted the 14 subsidized lines to establish tax-deferred con­ struction reserve funds—an im­ portant move in terms of at­ tracting needed private capital for expansion and moderniza­ tion of the fleet. Among the areas in which changes in the constitution have been recommended are those dealing with qualification for membership in the Union, and those covering dues, initiations and assessments. In its report to the membership, the commit­ tee emphasized that "none of the changes proposed have any­ thing to do with your job rights. Your job rights are preserved within the shipping rules as part of the contract between our Un­ ion and the shipowners. The constitutional changes recom­ mended deal only with union rights." Another change calls for re­ vision of the balloting proce­ dures, including the use of mail ballots in future flections. The Constitution Committee recommended changes in nomi­ nating procedures, and a simpli­ fication in the qualifications for elected office in the Union. Under the proposed new con­ stitution, the next general elec­ tion would be held in 1971 instead of 1972, thus shortening, by one year, the terms of exist­ ing officers. In its report to the member­ ship, the Constitution Committee urged Seafarers to "carefully read the proposed revised con­ stitution in conjunction with our existing constitution so as to be fully informed as to any and all recommended changes and in that way be in a position to vote with full knowledge of the facts upon the proposed revised constitution." Serving on the elected Con­ stitution Committee were Dan­ iel Dean, Book No. D-70; John Pasko, Book No. P-666; Fazil AH, Book No. A-475; Charles Boyle, Book No. B-958; John Dolan, Book No. D-124; and John Graddick, Book No. G313. • Raising the ceiling on the clared, "approximately threegovernment's mortgage insur­ fourths of American trading ves­ ance program from its present sels are at least that antiquated. $l-billion level to $3 billion, In the next four years, much of will be as a further spur to private cap­ our merchant fleet scrapped. Yet we are now proital to get into the business. (Continued on Page 25) • A new "direct subsidy sys­ tem" for American-flag ships carrying government-sponsored cargo to replace the present in­ direct subsidy, thus reducing the President, Nixon's maritime message drew this comment hostility of such agencies as from SIUNA President Paul Hall: Agriculture and AID to the use "The maritime program submitted to Congress by Presi­ of American ships.and Ameri­ dent Nixon marks the first time in a third of a century that can crews. (Details of the new proposals have been made by the government to overhaul cargo preference program were the out-of-date Merchant Marine Act of 1936. not spelled out in the Nixon "The proposed legislation is a landmark in still another message.) direction: It is the first proposal that has been made that Many of the key points in the takes into consideration the needs of the entire merchant Administration's program close­ marine—not only the one-third of this industry which has ly paralleled recommendations been the beneficiary of federal assistance since 1936, but made repeatedly over the past also the two-thirds of this industry which has operated inde­ several years by the SIUNA and pendently of government subsidy during this period. the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades "President Nixon's proposals form the most substantial Department, which have been basis to date for a revitalization of the American merchant active in efforts to reverse the marine. It may be that Congress will feel that some amend­ decline in the nation's maritime ments are necessary in order to rajike this program achieve fortune. its maximum effectiveness in terms of our balance of pay­ In sending his maritime mes­ ments, the growth of our shipping and shipbuilding capabil­ sage to Congress, the President ities, the realization of our potential for sealift in time of painted a bleak picture of the emergency, and the enhancement of our prestige around tlie present state of the merchant world. marine. "What is most important, however, is the fact that the "While only one-fourth of the President has enunciated a policy that, for the first time, should world's merchant ships are more lead to the full development of our merchant marine." than 20 years old," Nixon de­ Hall Sees Program as Lamlmark' �Page Four SEAFARERS LOG November 14, 1969 . f SlU Pension Roster Adds 14 More Seafarer Veterans Fourteen more Seafarers joined the ever-expanding list of members drawing their SIU pensions last month following completion of long careers at sea. Walter James Jarrett, 63, of St. Louis, Missouri, joined the SIU in the Port of Boston in 1944. He sailed as a cook and baker in the steward department and last shipped aboard the Transpacific. Brother Jarrett is a native of Illinois who now lives m St. Louis with his wife, Dorothy May. Pennine Wall James P. Fitzgerald, 65, is a native of Galway, New York, who now makes his home in Elsinore, California. He joined the Union in the Port of Tampa and sailed in the deck depart-, ment as an AB. His last vessel was the Iberville. Seafarer Fitz­ gerald served in the Navy for 26 years, from 1921 until 1947. Barbour McCann Simplicio G. Mansan, bom in the Philippine Islands, joined J' Jarrett Fitzgerald Mansan Krinke the Union in the Port of New an accident free ship for the pe­ York. He shipped as a cook and riods covering the last half of last sailed aboard the Geneva 1960 and the first half of 1961. earlier this year. A seaman since Jesus Maria Landron, 49, 1925, Brother Mansan now joined the SIU in the Port of makes his home in Philadelphia. New York in 1942. He is a na­ Henry R. Krinke, 65, joined tive of Puerto Rico and now the SIU in the Port of New makes his home in Brooklyn York. He sailed as a deckhand with his wife, Monica. Seafarer and last worked for the Penn­ Landron worked as an AB and sylvania Railroad. A native of last sailed aboard the TransEast Norwalk, Connecticut, he westem. Gorham M. Bowdre, 64, now lives in Harrington Park, New Jersey, with his wife, makes his home in Glyndon, Maryland. He is a native of Helen. Washington, D.C., and joined the Union in the Port of Balti­ more. Brother Bowdre sailed as a chief electrician and last shipped aboard the Kyska. Cedric U. Francis, 75, is a native Texan who continues to live in the Lone Star state at Clute with his daughter, Cath­ . •f' }•C •) • erine Mae Palmer. He joined the SIU in the Port of Galveston Lum Redmond and sailed as a steward, cook Eugenio T. Marte, 65, is a and baker. Seafarer Francis had native of the Philippine Islands been sailing since 1921 and his and now lives in Brooklyn. Sea­ last vessel was the Chatham. farer Marte joined the Union in John Pennino, 57, is a native the Port of New York in 1944. of Louisiana who joined the He sailed in the engine depart­ SIU in the Port of New Orleans ment as a wiper and last worked in 1942. He sailed as a steward aboard the Steel Surveyor. and his last vessel was the Brother Marte has been sailing Del Mar. Brother Pennino now the seas for 34 years. In 1961 makes his.home in New Orleans he was presented with two per­ with his mother, Mrs. Mary sonal safety awards for his part in keeping the Steel Surveyor Meany Tells AIFLD Graduates: Aid to Free Trade Unions Curbs 'Slave Labor' Threat FRONT ROYAL, Va.—^American labor aids in building free unions around the globe because it knows that "slave labor threatens free labor everywhere," AFL-CIO President George Meany told graduates of the American Institute for Free Labor Development. Also addressing the graduation ceremonies was Robert B. Black, director of social development for the Agency for International Development. Graduates of the latest AIFLD class-—36 union leaders from Brazil and Caribbean nations—^bring to nearly 800 the number from Latin America who have completed the course here. They, in turn, become instructors in their own countries. Meany stressed that the course is designed to help those who take it understand U.S. unions, benefit from their experi­ ence, adopt them where possible, but "not necessarily emu­ late us." The important thing, Meany said, is that the graduates help build "free labor structures" that will advance the wages and working standards of union members, and thereby strengthen the economies of their countries. , Black said the U.S. government sees the labor movement in Latin America as "perhaps the best system of private organizations who assemble, speak their views and represent their interests in the open societies of their countries." Labor unions, he added, are "one of the fundamental building blocks in the creation of an effective modem society, along with cooperatives, credit unions, community organi­ zations, and women's and student's groups." He urged the graduates to equip themselves with the eco­ nomic facts about their countries and make their voices heard in helping to determine economic policies. Race Quotas Plan On Minority Jobs Rapped as lllogal WASHINGTON —The Ad­ ministration's racial quota sys­ tem for hiring minority group members in the Philadelphia building industry is illegal, un­ workable, and in conflict with the intent of Congress and the language of a presidential ex­ ecutive order, the AFL-CIO Building and Construction Trades Department has charged. The department "supports the objectives ofmon-discrimination and affirmative action in the Equal Employment Opportunity program" in deeds as well as words, BCTD President C. J. Haggerty said in a statement presented to the Senate Subcom­ mittee on the Separation of Powers by Louis Sherman, the department's legal counsel. The statement paralleled a policy declaration of delegates to the department's 55th con­ vention, held in September. That convention agreed unanimously that "we are unalterably op­ posed to the quota system." The AFL-CIO convention which followed said the Phila­ delphia plan "sets up unsound procedures used in no other in­ dustry, segment of the labor market or in government itself." Marte Landron Pennino. Qpie C. Wall, 66, joined the Union in the Port of Norfolk. He is a native of North Carolina and now lives in Baltimore, Maryland, with his daughter, Betty. Seafarer Wall sailed in the engine department as an FOWT and last shipped aboard the Yorkmar. From 1923 until 1927 he served in the Navy. He began his sailing career in 1935. John O. McCann, 56, of Houston, Texas, joined the SIU in the Port of Galveston and shipped as an FOWT. His last vessel was the Cottonwood Creek. A native of Indiana, Brother McCann served in the Navy during World War II from 1943 until 1945. Norwood A. Barbour is a na­ tive of North Carolina who joined the SIU in the Port of Norfolk. He sailed in the engine Bowdre Francis department as an engineer and FOWT. Seafarer Barbour now makes his home in Washington, North Carolina, with his wife, Dorothy Faye. From 1950 until 1952, Brother Barbour served in the Army. George L. Lum, 62, of Du, mont, New Jersey, is a native of New York City. He joined the Union in the Port of New York in 1960 and sailed as a deckhand. His last^ employer was the Pennsylvania Railroad. Brother Lum now makes his home in Dumont with his wife, Catherine. Daren L. Redmond is a na­ tive of North Carolina who joined the SIU in the Port of New York. He sailed in the deck department as an AB and last worked aboard the Transeric. Brother Redmond now lives in Federal Way, Washington. 3 More Seafarers Upgraded By SIU Deck Officers School Three additional deck de­ partment Seafarers have earned their officer's licenses after successfully completing the course of study offered at the upgrading school jointly spon­ sored by the SIU and the As­ sociated Mari­ time Officers Union. There are now 57 Seafarers who have received ^, mate's licenses Culpepper tailing the course and passing their Coast Guard examinations. William Earl Culpepper, 53, received his third mate's license after graduating from the school. He is a native of Virginia and now lives in Norfolk with his wife, Wilby. Brother Culpepper joined the SIU in the Port of Norfolk in 1947 and sailed in the deck department as an AB. He ^rved in the Marines from 1942 until 1946. Ronald Dale Stough, 40, is a native of Ohio who now makes his home in Washington with his wife, Mina. He has been sailing with the SIU since 1948 when he joined the Union in the Port of New York. Brother Stough shipped out as a bos'n before entering the school in June. He graduated on October 8 and received his second mate's license. Michael Theodore Chiglo, 26, of Philadelphia, graduated and received his third mate's license upon graduation from the SIUAMO school. He is a native of Philadelphia and joined the Un­ ion there in 1965. In the same year he gradu­ ated from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Brother Chiglo sailed as an AB before entering the upgrading school in June. He served in the Marines from 1960 until 1964. The deck officers upgrading school is the first of its type in the industry. It is run under a reciprocal agreement between the SIU and the Associated Maritime Officers Union. Seafarers wishing to partici­ pate in the program can begin training at any time. There is no set length for the course, rather it is geared to the ntan's ability and knowledge, and the degree of his preparation for the examination. Stough Chiglo Like the engineer's upgrading school, the deck officer's train­ ing program was begun in line with the SIU's objective of en­ couraging and assisting unli­ censed Seafarers to upgrade themselves tp better paying jobs. There is no expense involved for Seafarers. TTiey are pro­ vided with meals, lodging and subsistence payments of $110 a week while in the program. Deck department Seafarers who are interested in taking ad­ vantage of this training program may appy at any SIU hall, write directly to SIU headquarters at 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232, or telephone the school at (212) .768-0561. �November 14, 1969 SEAFARERS LOG Page Five Report of the CONSTITUTIONAL COMMITTEE E, THE UNDERSIGNED Consti­ tutional Committee, were elected at a special meeting at Headquar­ ters—Port of New York, on September 22, 1969 in accordance with Article XXV, Section 2 of our Union Constitution. We have studied the amendment resolution submitted by A1 Kerr, Secretary-Trea­ surer, in behalf of our Executive Board, and which resolution was printed in full in the Seafarers Log, September 1969 issue. As the resolution provided, it was pro­ posed that our Constitution be amended to provide for mail balloting for the election of officers and for constitutional amendments, unless with respect to such amendments the membership should otherwise determine. Our Committee was charged with making recommendations as to the exact procedures or details for such mail balloting. We were also authorized and directed to make recommendations on any other proposed constitutional amendments as our Committee felt were needed or ap­ propriate, including such items as mem­ bership requirements, financial require­ ments, election procedures, definitions, and any other constitutional subjects. Since our election your Committee has been meeting regularly on the second deck of the Headquarters building. We have met daily with members and dis­ cussed many of the items to be continued or changed in our Constitution. In fact, Secretary-Treasurer Kerr at the October 6th Headquarters—^Port of New York meeting announced to the members that any of them who had any suggestions as to changes in our Constitution should discuss them with our Committee in the Conference Room on the second deck of the Headquarters building and, as we have stated before, many of the members have had such discussions with us. In addition, we have had regular discussion with our officers as to operational and~ other problems which have a direct effect upon the terms of our Constitution. We have met with Secretary-Treasurer Kerr on numerous occasions and he has given us material for our study, as well as numerous reports concerning the Depart-' ment of Labor's action on two members' complaints hied with the Department re­ garding our last officers' election. In rela­ tion to this last item, we will deal with it in more detail later on in this report. As a result of our studies, meetings, discussions with members and officers as well as going over various materials, we have come to the decision that a large number of changes must be made in our Constitution and as a result we are rec­ ommending numerous changes that we feel are needed. These changes and rec­ ommendations are contained in the pa­ pers attached which are headed, "TEXT OF PROPOSED SIU CONSTITUTION." Where we have made changes or dele­ tions from our old Constitution we have attempted to identify them by an aster­ isk (*) alongside of each section. How­ ever, to make sure that all members are aware of all changes or deletions, we suggest that each member compare tbe old Constitution with the proposed new Constitution, section by section, item by item. The reasons for the suggested changes as recommended by your Committee falls within three groups: the first is the fact that no major or large changes have been made in our Constitution for almost ten years and, as we all know, during that period of time there have been many changes in the industry and interpreta­ tions of laws put on the books within the past ten years or so. The second reason is the necessary housekeeping changes which have to be made from time to * time. The third and most important rea­ son is because of the arbitrary position which has been taken by the Department of Labor in connection with our recent officers' election. As to this last> item, we have examined numerous materials, pa­ pers, and documents and have received detailed reports from our SecretaryTreasurer. Your Committee believes it is very important that the full story on this 5. Members in good standing may subject be given to the membership so have been denied a reasonable op­ that a complete understanding can be had as to why your Committee has recom­ portunity to cast one vote in that out of a possible 735 voting days mended some large and basic changes in at all port polling places, there our Constitution. The facts are as fol­ were 198 days on which the polls lows: were closed due to the questionable On our 1968 election of officers there election procedures employed (Sec­ were two complaints filed with the De­ tion 401(e); and partment of Labor relative to our elec­ tion of officials. Based on these com­ 6. At least one officer position was filled by appointment rather than plaints the Department of Labor com­ election by secret ballot (Sections menced an investigation in late March 1969. Starting from that time, the De­ 3(n) and 401(d). partment of Labor's investigators met In order to conclude this investigation with representatives of our Union, par­ as expeditiously as possible, it would be ticularly our Secretary-Treasurer and appreciated if you communicate with me our Counsel, and were furnished with on or before August 6, 1969, concerning all information requested over a period any additional evidence bearing on the of many months. They also interviewed violations or any remedial action con­ many of our members who participated templated by your office. in conducting the vote and our officials, .In the event that additional time is de­ in each and every port in which the Union sired to consider these matters, it is sug­ maintains an office, throughout the gested that an additional time waiver United States as well as Puerto Rico. be submitted. 'As you know, under the Under the law, the Department of La­ current waiver statutory filing deadline bor wns required to finish their investiga­ extends only to August 7,1969. tion in sixty (60) days. However, they Sincerely yours, repeatedly requested extensions of time, s/ Henry A. Queen which were granted to them on six sep­ Chief, Branch of Elections arate occasions. and Trusteeships As the membership knows, the Sea­ cc: Mr. Howard Schulman farers International Union was holding Schulman, Abarbanel and Kroner its Convention in Washington, D.C. dur­ Attorneys at Law ing the week of July 28th through Au­ 50 Broadway gust 1st. On July 30th,' during a Con­ New York, New York 10004" vention session—^without any prior no­ tice, telephone call or common courtesy The arrogance of the Department of —the Department of Labor caused to be Labor as demonstrated by the manner in served on our President and our Counsel, which they served this letter was ex­ at the Convention Hall, the following ceeded only by the very contents of the letter: „ letter itself. ^ On August 1st, our Union's Secretary"Office of Labor Management & Treasurer, A1 Kerr, accompanied by our Welfare Pension Reports Counsel, met in Silver Spring, Maryland Washington, D.C. 20210 with the writer of the letter and the Di­ rector of this division of the Department Official Business of Labor, his assistants and associates, July 30,1969 including a representative from the of­ fice of the Solicitor of Labor, to discuss "Mr. Paul Hall the contents of the aforementioned letter President, Seafarers' International and the reason for same. The following Union of North America, Atlantic, "fantastic" explanation was given by the Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District Department's representatives. 675 4th Avenue In answer to item one where it was Brooklyn, New York 11232 claimed that 7,000 to 9,000 members in Dear Mr. Hall: good standing were denied the right to Pursuant to the authority of Section 601 vote, the Department's explanation was of the Labor-Management Reporting and as follows. They estimated that approxi­ Disclosure Act of 1959, as Amended, and mately 15,000 to 17,000 people had sailed receipt of a complaint, this Office has aboard Union-contracted vessels and that initiated an investigation into an election approximately 8,000 full book members for the principal headquarters and port were given the right to vote. They fur­ offices conducted by the Seafarers' In­ ther estimated that about 7,000 to 9,000 ternational Union of North America, of those persons who worked as unli­ Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters censed seamen aboard these vessels dur­ District (SIU-AGL & IWD), during No­ ing that period were, therefore, denied vember and December 1968. Section 402 the right to vote, claiming that all such (b) of the Act states, in part, ". . . if he approximately 15,000 to 17,000 persons (the Secretary of Labor) finds probable were entitled to vote in our election for cause to believe that a violation of this our officers. It was pointed out to the title (Title IV) has occurred and has not Department of Labor that, in spite of been remedied, he shall, within sixty any other considerations, many of these days after the filing: of such complaint, men who the Department of Labor bring a civil action against the labor claimed should have been entitled to vote, organization. . .." were men who had sailed in some in­ stances less than thirty days, less than The investigation thus far conducted sixty days, less than ninety days, and establishes probable cause to believe that the election conducted by SIU-AGL & some as little as ten days, many of whom IWD violated Title IV in the following were college students seeking summer employment, otherg who sought tempo­ particulars: rary part-time employment, and others 1. Approximately 7,000 to 9,000 mem­ who just desired to make a trip or two, bers in good standing were denied etc. In addition, it was pointed out to the the right to one vote (Section 401 Labor Department that by previous court (e); decisions which pointed out the ups and 2. Reasonable opportunity for the downs of our industry and under rules nomination of candidates was not which the Labor Department itself has given in that officer candidate eligi­ used to supervise elections of officers in bility requirements were waived maritime unions, that no such position after nominations-were closed (Sec­ had ever been taken by the Department tion 401(e); of Labor before. To the contrary, a most 3. The election procedures at various substantial employment requirement was port polling places resulted in the used by the Department in determining denial of a secret ballot (Sections the right of the seaman to vote. In spite of this explanation, these undisputed 3(k) and 401(d); 4. Adequate safeguards for a fair facts, the Department of Labor never­ election were not provided in the theless has continued to maintain its position as they had set forth in item one custody and control of voted bal­ of the letter that "approximately 7,000 lots; and denial of the right of a to 9,000 members in good standing were candidate to have an observer at the counting of the ballots (Section denied the right to one vote." One of the must surprising things in 401(c); regard to this item of 7,000 to 9,000 members being denied the right to vote, is the fact that no complaint was filed with the Department of Labor making this a reason for any protest. In fact, the direct opposite occurred because of our two (2) members who filed a protest, one complained that the Union's constitution­ al provision with respect to the right to vote was too liberal! It certainly is strange to find the De­ partment of Labor creating its own com­ plaints and we can only determine that from their actions it is the intent of the Department of Labor to arbitrarily de­ termine what should or should not be the constitutional provisions of our Union. The Labor Department, it a.ppears, is prepared to substitute the judgment of some of its bureaucratic personnel for that of the membership of our Union. For, after all, the constitution under which we operate is the document which was prepared, voted upon and approved by our membership to determine the manner in which we should live and the rules under which cur organization should operate. Furthermore, we are the men who sail the ships, who understand our problems, needs and desires as dis­ tinguished from the desk jockey in 'Wash­ ington who in all probability does not know one end of a ship from another; whereas we as active seamen do and many of us being transient individuals are dependent upon our organization and the relationship with our fellow seafarers as our way of life and the maintaining of same. We have been advised that one of the main purposes of the law which regulates union elections is to give the Union and its members the opportunity to act upon any protest by its members before the Department of Labor may assume con­ trol of the member's beef. Here, neither of our two protesting members ever raised this issue and we therefore ask how could our Union have acted upon such a complaint? In •view of this, we find it impossible to understand the De­ partment of Labor's position in this matter. Item 2 of the Department's letter reads as follows: "2. Reasonable opportunity for the nomination of candidates was not given in that officer candi­ date eligibility requirements were waived after nominations were closed (Section 401(e)" For our recent election of officers our membership Credentials Committee liber­ ally interpreted the qualifications for of­ fice and our membership overwhelmingly affirmed the Committee's action. The re­ sults of such liberal interpretation was to make more of our members eligible to run for office. In fact, one of those found eligible by this liberal interpretation was Brother Rothman, who was one of the members who protested the election. For the past several years, we have been reading and hearing about state­ ments from Government officials who are charged with the administration of laws regulating Union affairs, that Unions should take steps to afford the greatest number of members the opportunity to run for office. Yet, in our election of of­ ficials where our Credentials Committee and membership liberally interpreted our own Constitution to make more of our members eligible to run for office, the Department of Labor, under a blank­ et of technicalities, challenges this ac­ tion. We should also point out to the membership that none of our members who had not filed their credentials in this election, have made any protest, as to the manner in which the Credentials Committee and the membership inter­ preted and applied this portion of our Constitution. Item 3 of the Department of Labor's letter reads as follows: "The election procedures at various port polling places resulted in the denial of a secret ballot (Sections 3(k) and 401(d)" �Page Six The Department's explanation to our representatives, as to this item, was that certain voted ballots had been kept over­ night at one (1) of the ports. Our Union representatives demanded proof of this charge as well as the name of the port involved which the Department's repre­ sentatives were unable to furnish at that time. We were subsequently advised that the sole basis for their charge was the postmark contained on two envelopes addressed to the depository bank from the port of Norfolk and which postmark was the postmark for the day immediate­ ly after the day on which those ballots had been cast. It was pointed out to the Department that the record showed that the envelope was mailed the same day as the votes were cast and that it had been posted in a post box and apparently not picked up and stamped by the postal au­ thorities until early the following day. The Department thereafter admitted that it had no evidence to support its charge, other than the mere postmark upon the two envelopes. It is upon such flimsy facts that the Department of Labor makes such serious charges of a "denial of a secret ballot." The Labor Depart­ ment is apparently good at making ac­ cusations, but quite short in supplying the evidence in support of them. As to Item 4 of the Department of Labor's letter, it reads as follows: "Adequate safeguards for a fair election were not provided in the custody and control of voted bal­ lots; and denial of the right of a candidate to have an observer at the counting of the ballots (Sec­ tion 401(c)" The Labor Department's peculiar evi­ dence as to the failure to have adequate safeguards concerning the custody and control of voted ballots is based upon the procedure used by our Polls Committee, as called for in our Constitution, where­ by at the end of the voting day the bal­ lots in the ballot box, completely folded, were then placed by the Polls Committee into a mailing envelope and mailed to the depository. In effect, the Labor De­ partment is indicting each and everyone of the members of our Polls Committee who as rank-and-file members partici­ pated as good Union members should in the operation and affairs of our Union without compensation. It is more amaz­ ing when this is the sole "evidence" that the Department of Labor has. In fact, they admitted to our representatives that there was no evidence that any single committeeman ever invaded the secrecy of any man's ballot by this procedime. In spite of these cold facts, the Department of Labor has the nerve to accuse our Union and its members of being derelict in failing to provide adequate safeguards for a fair election. As to the second part of this Item 4, which refers to the denial of the right of a candidate to have an observer at the counting of the ballots, the Labor De­ partment is referring to the protest of Brother Rothman. This item we all find impossible to believe, for as members, many of us have observed the counting of the ballots. In fact, in this election it was done in an open room, right off the main floor of our Headquarters' building, in full view of all members, many of whom for long periods of time personally observed the count. Such a charge, Ijo our knowledge, is unbelievable. Of great­ er importance however, is the Labor De­ partment's confused position. On the one hand, under Item 2 of their letter, they say that we were wrong in liberalizing the rules for nomination. Yet, strictly be­ cause of such liberalization. Brother Rothman was found qualified. The De­ partment under their Item 2 would find him non-qualified. But on the other hand, under their Item 4 they say this "non.qualified candidate" was denied the right to have an observer. We wonder how ridiculous some people can get. With respect to Item 5 the Depart­ ment's charge is as follows: "Members in good standing may • have been denied a reasonable op­ portunity to cast one vote in that out of a possible 735 voting days at all port polling places, there were 198 days on which the polls were closed due to the question­ able election procedures employed (Section 401(e)" The meaning of this charge is that on some days, at some ports, there was not a quorum available to elect a Polls Com­ mittee and, therefore, no voting took place on such days. Included in this SEAFARERS LOG charge is the port of Detroit, ..here be­ cause of the change in shipping traffic, and weather conditions, few if any of our vessels entered such port during the vot­ ing period. Furthermore, none of our membership is at that port, as witness the fact that because no members are present, there are no quorums for meet­ ings. Most important, however, is the fact that the Department of Labor ad­ mits that no member at anytime claimed that he was unable to vote, nor has the Department of Labor shown any evidence that any member was unable to vote be­ cause of the above circumstances. We can only once again express our amazement and concern at the Department's charge, in the light of these undisputed facta, and can furthermore, only conclude that the Department of Labor is clearly intent on making a "case" in spite of the lack of evidence and the overwhelming facts to the contrary. With respect to their last Item 6, the charge is as follows: "At least one officer position was filled by appointment rather than election by secret ballot (Sections 3(n) and 401(d)." However, the facts concerning this issue are as follows: After the close of nominations and the printing of the ballot, but shortly before the beginning of the election period," Brother Leo Marsh, a candidate for Mo­ bile Joint Patrolman, died. Nevertheless, the membership elected him to office. As provided by our Constitution, after the election was over, the membership, adopting the recommendations of the President, appointed Stanley Zeagler to fill the position. The Department of La­ bor took the position that the person who should have been deemed elected to office or appointed to the office to which Broth­ er Marsh; was elected, should have been the candidate who received the next high­ est vote. Such member, who the Depart­ ment of Labor says should have been appointed, received 2,500 less votes than our deceased member. Brother Marsh. Our representatives pointed out to the Department of Labor that in political elections, where a similar situation oc­ curs, under no circumstances does a de­ feated candidate get appointed to the spot of a deceased successfully elected caiididate. The reason for this is obvious. The defeated candidate was rejected by the voters and under no stretch of any reasonable person's imagination should a candidate be imposed upon the voters, particularly when he has been rejected by them. This is the sort of nonsense which is being engaged in by the Depart­ ment of Labor in connection with our election. After the August 1st meeting between representatives of our Union and the De­ partment of Labor, on the letter that has been dealt with above, additional meet­ ings were had between our officers and counsel and representatives of the De­ partment of Labor. Included in these meetings was one attended by our Sec­ retary-Treasurer, A1 Kerr and Vice-Pres­ ident, Robert Matthews and our counsel with the Solicitor of the Department of Labor, the members of his staff as well as other representatives of the Depart­ ment of Labor. In addition, our President, Paul Hall, met with the Assistant Secre­ tary of Labor, William Ussery, on this subject. As our Union representatives have advised members of our Committee, it became quite clear that the Department was intent in moving against our Union and its membership regardless of the evidence or facts submitted. On October 15, 1969 there was served upon our Union a complaint filed by George P. Shultz, Secretary of Labor, United States Department of Labor, Plaintiff against Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. The main content of their complaint is con­ tained in paragraph X which reads as follows: "a) Defendant violated section 401(c) of the Act (29 U.S.C. 481(c)) by failing to provide adequate safe­ guards to insure a fair election, b) Defendant violated section 401(e) of the Act (29 U.S.C. 481(e)) by i) denying members in good standing a reasonable oppor­ tunity to nominate, vote for or otherwise support the can­ didates of their choice; ii) denying members in good standing the right toJ>e can­ didates and to hold office by the imposition of unreason­ able candidacy qualifications; and iii) denying members in good standing the right to vote." In effect, the Department of Labor is seeking to set aside our recent election for officers and to run a new election under the Department of Labor's super­ vision. The Department also seeks the costs of their lawsuit against the Union. The membership of this Union is aware of the past activities of the De­ partment of Labor as applied to our Union and it appears to us based upon these facts which have been laid out above, that this is more of the same.Although not strictly within our author­ ity, we feel compelled to recommend that our membership go on record to oppose this action of the Department of LaW to the fullest extent possible. The con­ duct of the Department of Labor, in the light of the facts concerning this issue compels us as trade unionists not only to vigorously fight their unwarranted conduct, but to accept their challenge and come to grips with them in a Court of law. To do less is to give up our respon­ sibilities to our membership, our Union, and to the concepts of free trade union­ ism. The action of the Department of Labor can result in serious damage to our mem­ bership and as set forth above should be most vigorously opposed. In the mean­ time, we should take the necessary steps to">rcducc any damage which may be done to our membership and our Union, and it is for that reason that we recommend many of the items for change which are contained in our proposed Constitution. We further recognize that because of the Department of Labor's action many of these constitutional changes will impose financial costs to those who as of now are not full book members of our Union. This is regrettable. However, this is all a result of the Department of Labor's activities. For it is fundamental that with complete and full rights conies equal responsibility. The Department of La­ bor's activities compels this application and with it the same financial obligations upon practically all persons who sail aboard our contracted vessels irrespec­ tive of the unequal economic opportu­ nities among such group. In connection with this proposed con­ stitutional change, involving the above subject, it ^hould be pointed out that the constitutional provisions with respect to membership, the payment of financial ob­ ligations and matters related thereto, is recommended to be changed. It should further be pointed out that none of the changes proposed have anything to do with your Job Rights. Your job rights are preserved within the shipping rules as part of the contract between our Union and the shipowners. The constitu­ tional, changes recommended deal only with the Union's rights. Your Committee points out that by virtue of some of the charges made by the Department of Labor we are pro­ posing a substantial revision in our bal­ loting procedure. It is regrettable that the actions of the Department of Labor results in less membership participation than existed before the appearance of the Department of Labor upon this scene. For the Labor Department, in its "nit­ picking," criticizes and charges the Union for what may, at the most, appear to be harmless errors of members who participated in carrying out election pro­ cedures. The consequences of the De­ partment's action is that our Union as an aware Union must of necessity limit its exposure to lawsuits by the Depart­ ment of Labor. In limiting such ex­ posure, of necessity it limits membership participation in the elective processes and procedures of the Union. As will be noted, the recommended balloting proce­ dures practically eliminates membership participation in election procedures. This, we must repeat,,' is most unfortunate. The blame, however, must be laid at the doorstep of the Department of Labor and perhaps some day our legislative bodies will recognize this and take the neces­ sary steps to remedy this. Your Committee also wishes to point out that because of the changes in the provisions of our Constitution dealing with membership, and so as to afford all full book members a reasonable early opportunity to exercise their democratic November 14, 1969 elective rights, your Committee recom­ mends that the present term of office for officers which expires at the end of 1972 be changed to end at the end of 1971, and that tlm election of officers for a four-year tern be held in the year 1971 in the manner set forth in our recom­ mendations on this subject. It should be further noted that quali­ fications for nomination to office are being partly liberalized. This recommendation picks up part of the sentiments ex^4|^ed by our membership during the last election qualification period. Because of the action of the Secretary of Labor against our Union, this liberalization has been limited to the extent recommended. Also, contained within our recommen­ dations are certain housekeeping and technical matters updating our Constitu­ tion in the light of the changing circum­ stances and interpretations of laws con­ trolling unions. Some examples of this are contained in granting the member­ ship the right to determine the status of pensioners; in the type of evidence of membership; in revising some of the duties and functions of our officers; in making provisions with respect to unop­ posed candidates; incorporating many of the provisions concerning elections not heretofor set forth in our Constitution but contained in our Officers' Reports and Recommendations as additions to voting procedures, such as provisions for absentee ballots, nomination of another member; revisions with respect to the procedures on protests concerning elec­ tion of officers; provisions with respect to the maintenance of our assets; provi­ sions with respect to amendment pro­ cedures, as well as other changes. Again, we recommend to the membership that you carefully read the proposed revised Constitution in conjunction with our ex­ isting Constitution so as to be fully informed as to any and all recommended changes and in that way be in a position to vote with full knowledge of the facts upon the proposed revised Constitution. At this point your Committee further points out that in connection with its recommended change in the qualifications for full book membership, the same should not result to the detriment of those members who within the next two years, under the existing rules, would have enough time to become full book members. With respect to this particular group who may be so affected, it is rec­ ommended that if the new Constitution is adopted by the membership, the member­ ship provisions of the new Constitution be so interpreted so as to preserve to that particular group mentioned above their present rights. Specifically, refer­ ence is made to those members who would have been - entitled to full book membership if they had sailed at least 90 days in 1970 and 1971 under the present rules for qualification for full book mem­ bership, and it is this group which is referred to above as the special group. As your Committee has stated before, we have also dealt with finances. It should be noted that it is recommended that the initiation fee for all new full book members shall be $500.00 and pro­ vision is made for installment payments of the initiation fee during the period of time that the person is working up to his full book membership. As a result, the following resolution is proposed for mem­ bership vote: "RESOLVED: Effective January 1, 1970 the initiation fee for all new full book members shall be $500.00." Your Committee wishes to repeat that the new initiation fee would only be applicable to new full book members for obviously a present full book member need not pay any initiation fee, having paid it previously. In connection with the initiation fee to be paid by new full book members, it should be pointed out that under the proposed revised Constitution, monies paid by any non-full book member prior to the effective date of the amended Constitution, on- account of initiation fee and assessments, not exceeding $250.00, shall be credited to such persons payment of the new initiation fee amount. ^ Again in connection with the matter of finances, your Committee recommends that the membership vote on the follow­ ing resolution: "RESOLVED: Effective January 1, 1970 the calendar quarterly dues for. all members shall be $43.00, and that all present assessments shall termi­ nate on December 31,1969." �November 14, 1969 Page Seven SEAFARERS LOG Under the above proposition, all as­ sessments presently in effect would end upon the adoption of this new quarterly dues amount. It should be pointed out that those who Jjave not paid their re­ quired assessments and are in default would have to clear up such default. However, once the arrears is paid, there would be no obligation for any past assessment. Your Committee recommends that in connection with the ballot to be used by the membership in the vote on your Com­ mittee's recommendations, there be three separate propositions to be voted yes or no, reading.as follows: 1. SHALL THIS UNION ADOPT THE PROPOSED AMENDED CONSTITUTION EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1970. YES • ^ NO • 2. EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1970, ' THE INITIATION FEE FOR ALL NEW FULL BOOK MEMBERS SHALL BE $500.00. YES • NO • 3. EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1970, THE CALENDAR QUARTERLY DUES FOR ALL MEMBERS SHALL BE $43.00, AND THAT ALL PRESENT ASSESSMENTS SHALL TERMINATE ON DE­ CEMBER 31, 1969. YES • NO • If this Constitutional Committee's re­ port and recommendations is concurred in by the membership at the special meetings called for October 22, 1969 to act on same, it is recommended that the ballot on the above three propositions be held by referendum vote over a 30day period, by secret ballot, and that the voting shall commence at all ports on November 22, 1969 and end on December 22, 1969; between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday, and on Saturdays between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 12 Noon, excepting there­ from legal holidays; and that Polls Com­ mittees be elected to conduct such vote in the manner specified in Article XIII, Section 4(a) of the present Constitution; that the Union Tallying Committee, as provided in Article XXV, Section 2 of the present Constitution, be elected on De­ cember 23rd at a special meeting at Headquarters called for that purpose, and that such Union Tallying Committee make its report and notify the President as to the results of the referendum as soon as possible thereafter. We remind all members that copies of the proposed afnended Constitution to­ gether with the present Constitution will be available for you to read at all Union halls prior to and during the referendum, and we again urge that you read those copies so that you may be able to vote intelligently. The Constitutional Committee wishes to thank the officers and members of the Union for their cooperation during our deliberations and to assure all members that we believe the proposed amended Constitution will serve the Union and the membership well. We recommend that the proposed amended Constitution annexed hereto and made a part of this report to be effective January 1, 1970 together with the resolu­ tions as to the change of initiation fees, dues and termination of assessments be approved by the membership and sub­ mitted to a referendum vote in the man­ ner recommended by your Committee. Fraternally submitted, Daniel Dean, D-70 John Pasko, P-666 Fazil Ali, A-475 Charles Boyle, B-958 John Dolan, D-124 John Graddick, G-313 Dated: October 20,1969 Slallat SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA, ATIANTIC, GULF, LAKES and INLAND WATERS DISTRICT, AFL-CIO Voting Period from November 22nd, 1969 to December 22nd, 1969, both inclusive ©ffmal laUnt SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA, ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES and INLAND WATERS DISTRICT, AFL-CIO Voting Period from November 22nd, 1969 to December 22nd, 1969, both inclusive THIS IS A SECRET REFERENDUM VOTE, TAKEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONSTITUTION OF THIS UNION, TO DECIDE WHETHER THIS UNION SHALL ADOPT THJ^bPOSED AMENDED CON­ STITUTION AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CONSTITUTIONAL COmil^t^ REPORT OF WHICH WAS ADOPTED ON OCTOBER 22ND, 1969 BY THE MEMBERSHIP AFEM^te^TIM READING OF THE PROPOSED AMENDED CONSTITUTION. IN ADDITION, THEREI^AVE BEEN POSTED ON THE BULLETIN BOARDS OF THE PORTS AND HAVE jd^^Alj^y^BLE IN ALL PORTS. IT IS ON THE ADOPTION OF THIS PROPOSED AMENDE^hwITuSw ^ND THE MONEY ITEMS CONTAINED THEREIN THAT YOU ARE VOTING. Instru 1. VOTE ONLY YES OR V.:® �Page Eight SEAFARERS LOG November 14, 1969 SEAFARERS DISCUSS AMENDMENTS TO CONSTITUTION Aio po»a: na» _..X . - -7- -stt u • -'= -* - A t membership meetings in all ports Oct. 2223, Seafarers approved the Constitution Committee report to vote on a proposed amended constitution in a secret ballot referendum. Similar meetings and action took place aboard SlU-contracted vessels as they came into port. On this page are photos taken at various SIU halls during the reading of the committee report and the pro­ posed constitution, and the discussion that fol­ lowed. fa - ^ *1^ , . P 4 A- "si '11 w_ </• v-A.: .11*. tela-i'; X'^ii M •• ' am Ma ' H a w;isS!f LA �CONSTITUTION SUPPIEMENT This supplement contains: I. Text of Proposed Amended Constitution « To be Voted on Nov. 22 thru Dec. 22 Supplement Pages 2 to 8 2. Text of Present Constitution Supplement Pages 9 to 16 *NOTE: The Constitution Committee report notes that Articles and Sections of the proposed amended Constitution which contain changes, deletions or revisions are indicated by an asterisk (*). To allow for easier reading and clarity, any Article or Section in the proposed amended Constitution which have been changed from the present Constitution are printed on a white background. Those Sections in the proposed amended Constitution which remain the same as the language in the present Constitution are printed on a dark background. The present Constitution is also printed on a dork background. This will enable Seafarers to more easily note the areas of proposed changes. SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA, ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT, AFL-CIO �November 14, 1969 1, • -J TEXT OF PROPOSED CONSTITUTION ' THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA^ ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT Affiliated with American Federation of Labor — Congress of industrial Organizations Voting Period from November 22nd, 1969 to December 22nd, 1969, both inclusive. (Effective January I, 1970 Upon /acceptance) ..... PREAMBLE As maritime and allied workers and realizing the value and necessity of a thorou^ organization, we are dedicated to the forming of one Union for our people, the Seafarers International Union of^ North America—^Atlantic, •-iJulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, based upon the following principles; All members shall he entitled to all the rights, priv^ges and guarantees as set forth in this Constitution, and such rights, pnTilegcs and guarantees shall he preserved in accordance with its terms. We declare that American seamen are entitled to receive their employment without interference of crimps, shipowners, fink halls or any shipping bureaus maintained by the (Government. We afBrm that every worker has the right to receive fair and just remuneration for his labor, and to gain sufficient leisure for mental cultivation and physical recreation. We proclaim the right of all seamen to receive healthful and sufficient food, and proper forecastles in which to rest. We defend the right of all seamen to be treated in a decent and respectful manner by those in command, and. We hold that the above rights belong to all workers alike, irrespective of nationality or creed. Recognizing the foregoing as our inalienable rights, we are conscious of corresponding duties to those in command our employers, our craft and our country. We will, therefore, try by all just means to promote harmcmious rebtions with those in command by exercising dnc care and diligence in the performance of tl^ duties of our profusion, and by ^ving all possible assistance to our employ' ers in caring for their gear and property. Bued upon these principles, it is among our Ejects; To use our infiuence individually and collectively for the purpose of maintaining and developing skill in seamanship and effecting a change in the maritime law of the United States, so as to render it more equitable and to make it an aid instead of a hindrance to the development of a merchant marine and a body of American seamen. To support a journal which shall voice the sentiments of mandme workers and through its columns seek' to maintain their knowledge of, and interest in, maritime affairs. To assist the seamen of other countries in the wtwk of organ* li^ion and federationf to the end of estsffilishing the Brouer* j hood of the Sea. |K / To form and to assist -by legal means other bona fide labor ^organizations whenever possible in the attainment of their just Idemands. ~ r;:To regulate our conduct as a Union and as Individuals so as :to make seamanship what it rightly is—an honorable and use­ ful calling. And bearing in mind that we are migratory, that our work takes us away in different directions from any place where the majority might otherwise meet to act, that can be attended by only a fraction of the membership, that absent members, who cannot be present, must have tteir inter­ ests guarded from what might he the results of excitement and passions aroused by persohs^or conditions, and ffiat those who are present may act for and in the interest of all, we liOTe adopted this Constitution. 'Stat9Rieat ef PrlRclples and Declarafinn of Rights Ip order to form a more perfect Union, we workers in the maritime and allied industries, realizing the value and necessity of uniting in pursuit of our improved economic and social vrel* fare, have determined to bind ourselves together in the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, GuM, Lakes and Inlwd Waters District, and hereby dedicate ourselves to the following principles: In promoting our economic and social welfare, we shall ever be mindful, not only of our rights, but also of our duties and obligations as members of the community, our duties as citizens, and our duty to combat the menace of. communism and any other enemies of freedom and the democratic principles to which we seafaring men dedicate ourselves in this Union. _ We shall affiliate and work with other free labor organizalions; we shall support a journal to give additional voice to our , views; we shall assist our brothers of the sea'and other workers of all countries in these obligations to^the fullest extent con­ sistent with our duties, obligations, and law. We shall seek to exert our individual and collective influence in the fight for the enactment of labor and other legislation and policies which look to the attainment of a free and happy society, without distinc­ tion based on race, creed or color. To govern our conduct as a Union and bearing in mind that ;• most of our members are migratory, that their duties carry them ; all over the world, that their rights must and shall be protected, we hereby declare these rights as members of the Union to be inalienable. I |: ; No member shall be deprived of any of the rights or privileges I guaranteed him under the Constitution of the Union. 11 ^ Every qualified tnember shall have the ri^t to nominate hnnT^i |elf for, and, if elected or appointed, to hold office in this Union, \ II.' I-1 *:• No member shall he deprived of his membership without due gprocess of the law of this Union. No member dtall be com- 't'r' 'J pelled to he a witness against himself in the trial of any jsoceeding in which he may be charged •with failure to observe the law of t^his Union. Every official and job holder shall be bound lu uphold aiid protect the righto of every member in accordance with the principles set forth in the Constitution of the Union. IV Every member shall have the right to be confronted by his accuser whenever he is charged with violating the law of this Union. In all such cases, the accused shall be guaranteed a fair and speedy trial by an impartial comnaittee of his brother Union tnembers. ' V •; No member shall be denied the right to express himself freely on the floor of any Union meeting or in coinmittee. VI A militant mmbership being necessary to the security of.• free union, tfe members shall at all times stand ready to d^ fend this Union and the principles set forth in the Constitu­ tion of the Union. VII The powers not delegated to the officers, job holders, and ' Executive Board by the Constitution of the Union shall be reserved to the members. cONSTiTuncm , Nanuff and G«n(H>ol ifris Union shall be known as ^e Seafarers Intematitmal Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. Its powers shall be legislative, judicial, and executive, and shall include the formation oL and/or Issuance ' of charters to, subcfrdinate bodies divisioiu. otherwise, the formation of funds and participation ui lunus, the establishment of enterprises for ffie benefit of the thiion, wd similar ventures. This Union shall exercise all of its poweni;i> in aid of subordinate bodies and divisions created or chartered; by it. convenience of administration and in furtherance off its policies of aid and assistance, the Union may make its prop­ erty, facilities ^d personnel available for the use and on behalf of,such subordinate bodies and divisions. A majority vote of the membership shall be authorization for any Union action, otherwise specified in the Constitution or by law. This Unlen shall at all times protect and maintain its jurisdiction. . - be inconsistent with the provisions of this Constitution. All candidates with 360 days or more seatiipe in a consecutive 24 calendar month'period commencing from January I, 19M, in an unlicensed capacity, aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or vessels, covered by contract with this Union, shall ^ eligible for full membership. All persons with less than the foregoing seatime but at least thirty (30) days of such seatime, shall be eligible for probationary membership. Only full book uieiubers shall be entitled to vote and to hold any office or elective job, except as otherwise specified herein. All probations^ members shall have a voice in Union proceedings and shall be entitled to vote on Union contracts. Section 2. No candidate shall be granted membership who is a member of any dual organization hostile to the aims, prin­ ciples, and policies of this Union. The membership, by majority vote, shall at all times have the right to determine the membership status of pensioners. « 9" memBcrsinore man one quarter in arrears in dues Ishdl be automatically suspended, and shali forfeit all benefits land all other rights and privileges in the Union. They shall be jautomaticaliy dismissed if they are more than fwo quarters in —rcMs in dues. An arrearage in dues shall be computed from e first day of the applicable quarter, but this time Aalt not run: (a) While a member is actually participating in a «H<VI» or lockout. (b) While a member is an in-patieni in a USFHS or other accredited hospital. ^ ' (c) While a member is under an incapacity due to aetivitv in behalf of the Union. (d) While a member is in the armed services of the United States, provided the tnember was in good standing at the tini« of entry into the armed forces, and further provided he applies for reinstatement within ninety (90) days after dischuge from the armed forees. (e) While a member has no opportunity to pay dues, because of employment aboard an American flag merchant vessel. Soction -6. A majority vote of the membership shall be suf­ ficient to desi^ate additional circumstances during which the time specified in Section 3 shall not run. It shi^ be the rie*** of any member to present, in writing, to any Port at any regu­ lar meeting, any question with regard to the application of Section 3, in accordance with procedures established by a majority vote of the membership. A majority vote of the mem­ bership shall be necessary to decide such questions. " Soction 5. The membership shall be empowered to establish, from time to time, by majority vote, rules under which dues and assessments may be excused where a member has been unable to pay dues and assessments for the reasons provided in Sections 3 and 4. SocHon 6. To preserve imity, and to promote the commoiii' welfare of the membership, ^ members of the Union shells Uphold and defend this ConsiUnuon and ahiill be goTerned the provisions of this Constitution and idl policies, rulir Orders and decisions duly mode. Soction 7. Any member who gives aid to the principles .policies of any hostile or dual organizatimi sl^ be de further membership in this Union to the full etfent by latr. A majority vote of the membership itlbj^l.. Soction 8. Evidence of membership or other affilisHnn with the Union shall be in such form or forms as determin^ by the Executive Board, and shall at all times remain the property of the Union. Maimers may be required to show their evidence of membeiship- in order to be admitted to Union meetings, or into, or on Union property. 'Mefiibers distnis^d from the U&ioh accordance with such rules imd under such condhloiis as an adopted, from time to time; by a majority vote of the member- .'^Articia Arflid* II •Aimtation . :-C: V•9ua*-andVlnHI^^ ,v ' f •' Soction 1. This Union shall be affiliated vnth the Seafarers International Union of North America and the American Fed­ eration of l^bor—Congr^s of Industrial Organizations. All other affiliations by the Union or its subordinate bodies or divisions shall be made or •withdra'wfa as' determined by a majiwity vote of the Executive Board.Soction 2. In addition to such other provisions as are con­ tained herein, all subordinate bodies and divisions seeking a cbuter from and/or ^liation with this Union, shall be re­ quired to adopt, within a time period set by the Executive Board, a eoiisiituiioii containing provisions as set forth in Exhibit A, annexed to this Constitution and made a part hereof. AJ1_ other provisions adopted by such subordinate bodies and divisions as part of their constitutions shall not be inconsistent therewith. No such constitution or amendments thereto shall be deemed to be effective without the approval of the Executive BoMd or this Union, which shall be executed in writing, on its behalf, by the President or, in his absence, by any other officer designated by it. Such approval shall be deemed to be recog­ nition of Compliance herewith by such subordinate body or' division. Where a subordinate body or division violates any of the foregoing, and, in particular, seeks to effectuate any constitu­ tional provision not so authorized and approved, or commits acts in violation of its approved constitution, or fails to act in ,, accordance therewith, this Union, through its Executive Board, may withdraw its charter and/or sever its affiliation forthwith, or on such terms as it may impose not inconsistent with law, in addition to exercising any and all rights it may have pur­ suant to any applicable agreements or understandings. Svction 3. This Union shall also have the power,' acting through its Executive Board, and after a fair hearing, to impose a trusteeship upon an/ subordinate body or divisions chartered by and affiliated with it, for the reasons and to the extent provided by law. Artlde Section 1. There shall be two classes of membership, to wit full book members and probationary members. Candidates for membership shall be admitted to membership in accordance with such rules as may be adopted from time to time, 1^ a majority vote of the membership and which rules shall not , SOCHOR 1, members shall pay dues quarterly, on a calen­ dar year basis, no later than &e first business day of eadi quarter, except as herein otherwise provided. The dues doll be those payable as of the date of adoption of this Constitution as mnesded and may be changed only by CoRgritatitwsal amssdment.. Section 2. No candidate for full book membership shall be admitted into such membership without having paid an initia­ tion fee of Five Hundred ($500.00^ Dollars, except as other­ wise provided in this Constitution. In addition, the candidate shall pay a Ten ($10.00) Dollar "service fee" for the issuance of his full book. Each candidaitq for probationary membership and each pro­ bationary member shall, with the payment of each of his firrt four quarterly dues, as required by Section 1, pay at each such time the sum of One Hundred and Twenty-five ($125.00) DoUus as partial initiation fee. The total of such initiation monies so paid shall be credited to his above required initiation fee for a full book member upon completion of the required seatime as provided for in Article 111, Section 1. Monies paid to the Union by any non-full book member prior to the effective date of -this amended Constitution, on account of initiation fee and assessments, not exceeding Two Hundred and Fifty ($250.00) Dollars, shall be credited to such mem­ ber's payment of his initiation fee as required by this section. : ^eellort 3. Payment of dues and initiation fees may be waived for organizational purposes in accordance with siich rules u are adopte<l by a majority vote of jthie Execptiye^B^fr^^ Section 4. All members shall be and remain in good standing. 'Articl*:Vi: . RetirDnient from MeinlMirslilp Section 1. Members may"retire from membership by sur­ rendering their Union books other evidence of affiliation and paying all unpaid dues for the quarter in which they retire, assessments, fines and other monies due and owing the Union. AiThp the member soirenders his book or other eridence o£ affiliatioii in connection with his application tor retirement he aboil he given a receipt therefor. An official retfrement card shall be issued by Headquarters, upon request, dated as of the day that such member accomplished fihese payments, and shall be ^ven to the member upon his presenting the aforesaid•receipt.' �VSecHen S. All the Hghts, privileges, duties and nhligations of linembership shall be suspended during the period of retirement, except that a retired member shall not be disloyal to the Union nor join or remain in any dual or hostile organization, upon penidty of forfeiture of his right to reinstatement iod of two Socrion 4. Any person uuarters or more shall he restorgiLJn memberi ip, except as ierein 'indicated, by paying duesmr the current quarter, as $11 as all assessments accruing and newly levied during the iriod of retirement. If the period of retirement is Jess quarters, the required payments shall consi^ «il <-• i^g during the said period of retirement, including those for the current quarter, and all assessments accrued and newly teried during that period. Upon such parent, the person in retirement shall be restored to membership, and his member­ ship book, gppcopriately stamped, shall be returned to him. loattea A member in retirement may be restored to membenlrip after a two-year period of retirement consist^ of eight fj^ Quarters only by majority vote of the membersmjp. 8. The period of retirement shall be conaputed from the first diy of the quarter; fpllowing the one in whidi ute cetir^ent-eaid, was'iasaed.:;::^^-;';' Syitmntui o* Organization SMfion 1. Union, and all officers, headqasrtCT's repre­ sentatives, pi>ri agents, patrolmen, and members shall be gov­ erned in this order by: (a) The Constitntion. (b) The Executive Board. (c) fwajijrity vote of dss mcmbsrshi?. - Section 91. The headquarters of the Union shall be located in few York and the headquarters officers shall consist of a lident, and Executive Vice-President, one Vice-President in large of Contracts and Contract Enforcement, a Secretaryiieasurer, one Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Copt, one Vice-President in Chiirge of the Gulf Coast, and one VicePresident in Charge of tiie Lakes and Inland Waters. Sactiott 3. The staff of each port shall consist of such per.onnel as is provided for herein, and the port shall bear the same of the city in which the Union's port offices are located. Section 4. Every membeir of the Union shall be registered in ^e of three departments; namely, deck, engine and stewarp Idepartment. The definition of these departments shall be in laccordance with custom and usage. This definition may be sc^fied by a majority vote of the membership. No member say transfer from one department to another except by apoval as evidenced by a majority vote of the ntembership. Articlo VIII IOfficers/ Haadqudrtors Representatives, Port Agents and Patrolmen Section 1. The officers of the Union shall be elected as otherise provided in this Constitution. These officms shall be \he r'resident, an Executive Vice-President, one Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement, a SecretaryFreaaurer, one Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Copt, one Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast, and one Viceesident in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters. SecHen 2. Port Agents, Headquarters Representatives, and Patrolmen shall be elected, except as otherwise provided in '' i Constitution. Vt' Supplement—^Page Three SEAFARERS LOG November 14^ 1969 Arflcla IX, Othor lloctiva Jk»bs Section 1. In addition to the elective jobs provided for in Article VIII, the following jobs in the Union shall he voted upon in the manner prescribed by this Constitution: Committee members of: (1) Trial Committees (2) Quarterly Financial Committees (3) Appeals Committees (4) Strike Committees (5) Credentials Committees (6) Union Tallying Committees (7) Constitutional Committees ^Ki^n 9t. Additional committee^m^^'^S^^^wwdi^ a majority vote of the membership. Committers inay alro appointed as permitted by tlus Constitulioiu ' "Articla"x 1-^ Duties of Officers/ Headquarters |Re||»reienftatives, jPort Agents, Other Elected I Job Holders and AUscellaneous Personnel I Sectinn 1. Thn Pmsidnnh i (a) The President shall be the executive officer of the Union land shall represent, and act for and in behaU of, the Union in IBU matters except as otherwise specifically provided for in the iConstitution. I (b) He shall be a member ex-officio of all conunittees, except IM otherwise herein expressly provided. I (c) The President shall be in charge of, and responsible for, Ikll Union property, and shall be in charge of headquarters and i jjort offices. Wherever there are time restrictions or other con.aiderationo affecting Union action, the President shall take Appropriate action to insure observance thereof, t (d) In order that he may properly execute his responsibil­ ities, he is hereby instructed and authorized to employ ray liielp he deems necessary, be it legal, aeeounting or otherwise. |V(e) Subject to approval by a majority vote of the member"ship, the President snail designate the ntunber and location of ports, the jurisdiction, status, and activities thereof, and may close or open such ports, and may re-assign Vice-Presidents and Ae Secretary-Treasurer, without reduction in wcges. He may • s, and ako re-assign Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents, aRCs. T Patrolmen, to other duties, without reduction in wages. The Ports of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mobile, New Or:.leaao, H&usteE and Dclrsit Ki&y not he clo-Md except by Con­ stitutional amendment. I Where poits are opened between elections, the President Ahall designate the Union personnel thereof. ^ The President shall designate, in the event of the incapacity ibf any Headquarters Representaitive, Port Agent or Patrolman, ray officor oth« than the Presidient, a repkcemeirt as such during ihe period of incapacity, provided such replace­ ment is qualified under Article Xll of me Constitution to fill such job. " At the regular meeting in May of every election year, the President shall submit to the membership a pre-balloting report. In his report he shall recommend the number and loca­ tion of ports, the number of Headquarters Representatives, Port Ag«..its a* J Patrolmen which are to be eleq^rid- He shall also recommend a bank, a bonded warehouse, a regular officer thereof, or any similar depository, to which the ballots are jgilVlMikacled, except that the President nuiy, in his discretion, postpone the recommendation as to the depository until no later than the first regular meeting in October. This recommendation may also specify, wfeltier man and/or Headquarters Representative, shall be designated as departmental or otherwise. The report shall be subject to approval or modification by a majority vote of the membership. (f) The President shall he chairman of the Executive Boord and may cast one vole in that body. (g) :He shall be responsible, within the limits of Im powf^ for the enforcement of this Constitution, the policies <!>f we Union, and all rules and rulings duly adopted by the &«tmitiye Board,'and those duly adepted by a majority vote of the mem­ bership. .Within these limiu, he shall strive to enhiBitiJe the strength, position, and . prestige of the Union. (h) The foregoing duties shall be in addition to those othif duties lawfully imposed upon him. (i) The responsibility of the President may not be delegst^ but the P^sident may delegate lo a person or persons the execution of such of his duties as he may in his di^eUim decide, subject to liie limitations set forth in this Constitution. fied for ilic officu oi* joh under ArtJcls Xfl of this Ccnstitsitum, except in .those cases where the filUng of such vacancy is other­ wise provided for by this Constitution. (k) The President is directed to take ray and aH measures and employ such means which he deems necessary or advisable, to protect the interests, and further the welfare of the Union and its memfiers, in all matters involring national slate or local legislation issuie, and public affairs. (1) TOie President shall have authority to require any officer ot Union representative to attend ray. regular or special meet­ ing if, in his opinion, it is deemed necessary. Section 2. Exocutivo Vica-Prosidont. The Executive Vice-President shall perform any and all duties assigned him or delegated to him" by the President. The Executive Vice-President shall be a member of the Executive Board and may cast one vote in that body. Soction 3. Vico-Prosidont in Chnigo of Contracts and Contract Enforcomoht. is empowered and authorized to retain any technical or fessional assistance he deems necessary, subject to apprqya of the Executive Board. Soctien 7. Vico-Prosidont in Charge of the Lakns nnid inland Wntors. The Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Wa sh4»ll be a qiember of the Exceutive Board jnd shall^;^^ to cast one vote in that body. He shall supervise and be responsible for the activities of all the poru, and the personnel thereof on the Lakes and Inland Waters, including their mganizing activities. Ijp order that he may properly execute his respotwibilities is empowered and authori^ to retain any technical or proj fessional assistance he deems necessary, nibjcct to, approva' of the Executive Board. , iS * Section 8. Headquarters Representatives. The Headquarters RepresenUtives shall perform any^andrall duties assigned them or delegated to them by the Pr^ident or the Executive Board. , .S:-' • J:. -'Am Section 9. Port Agents. The Port Agent shaff'^lSriffiSS^cSlp'ol 3^ istration of Union affairs in the port of his jurisdictjon subject to the direction of the area Vice-President. « (b) He sfaaM, within the jurisdiction of his peart, ^be respoh Sible for the enforcement and execntion of the Ae policies of the Union, and the rules adopted by the Executive mard, and by a majority vote of the membersliiiK Wherever there are .time restrictions or other considerations affecting port action, the P<n-t Agent sbedl take appropriate aCtira to insure obseryance thereof. „ n n <c) He shall be prepared to account, fiiundally or OUMSwise, for the activities of his port, whenever demraded by tlw President, the Vice-Presiden! oi the area in which p«rt located, or by the Secretary-Treasurer. ^ (d) In ray event, he, shdl prepare and forward to^the Seteretary-Treasurer, a weekly financial report showing, in detsdl, weekly income and expenses, and compljdng with all other accounting directions issued by the Secretary-Treasurer. (e) The Port Agent may assign each port Patrolman to sm duties as fall within the jorisdiction of the port, regardless ol the departmental designation, if ray, under which the Pad man was elected. , A: ?® (f) The Port Agent shall designate which members at TOa|! port may serve as representatives to other orgaiiizafions,; lion wito which has been properly authorized. , Section 10. Patrolmen. Patrolmen shall perform aUy duties _ Agent of the Port to which they are assign Soction II. Exocutivo Board. led iffiem by Ht# ^ The Executive Board shall consist of the President, the Execurive Vice-President, the Vice-President in Charge of CtmThe Vice-President in Charge of Contra^ and Contract En­ tracts and Contract Enforcement, the Secretary-Treroure^ the forcement shall perform any and all duties assigned him or Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Area, the Vice-Presi­ delegated to him by the President. In addition, he shall be dent in Charge of the Gulf Area, the Vice-President in t .harge; responsible for all contract negotiations, the formulation of of the T.i.lfAa and Inland Waters, rad the National Bireeicr (ojf bargaining demands, and the submission of proposed collective chief- executive officer) of each subordinate body or dh^ioii bargaining agreements to the membership for ratification. He created or chartered fay the Union whenever such subordinate shall also be responsible, except, as otherwise provided in body or division has attained a membership of 3,200 memaera Article X, Section 13(d) (1), for strike authorization, signing and has maintained that membership for not less than threes of new contracts, and contract enforcement. He shall dso, act (3) months. Such National Director (or chief executive offi^) for headquarters in executing the administrative functions as­ shall be a member of the respective subordinate body or divi­ signed to headquarters by thb Constitution with respect to sion and must be qualified to hold office imder tlm terms of trials and appeak except if he is a vdtness or party thereto, in the Constitution of such division or subordinate body. ' which event the Secretary-Treasurer shall act in his pla^ In The Executive Board shall meet no less than twice each order that he may propCTly execute these responsibilities he year and at such times as the President and/or a majority of is hereby instructed and authorized to employ such help as he the Executive Board may direct. The President shall be chmrdeems necessary, be it legal, or otherwise, siibject to approval man of all Executive Board meetings unless absent, in i^ich of the Executive Board. case the Executive Board shall designate the chairman. Each The Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract member of the Executive Board shall be entitled to cast one Enforcement shall be a membw of the Executive Board and vote in that body. Its decision shall be determined by majority ; may cast one vote in that body. vote of those voting, providing a quorum of three is present. It shall be the duty of the Executive Board to develop policies, I Sortian A. Saeratary-Tswaswrnr. strategies and rules which will advance and protect the interests I: , The Secretary-Treasurer shall perform my and all duties and welfare of the Union and the Members. It shall be the I ^signed him or delegated to him by the President He shall duty of the Secretary-Treasurer, or in his absence, an appointee Ihe responsible for the organization end maintenance of the of the Executive Board, to keep accurate minutes of all Execu­ I cmrespondence, files, and records of the Umon; setting np, tive Board meetings. The Executive Board shall determine per " and maintenance of, round accounting and bookkeeping sys­ capita tax to be levied and other terms and conditions of tems; the setting up, ^d maintenance of, proper office rad affiliation for any group of workers desiring affiliation. The other administrative Union procedures; the proper collection, Executive Board may direct the administration of all Union and expenditure of all Union funds, port or affairs, properties, policies and personnel in any rad all areas 1 Otherwise. He shall submit to the membei^ip, for each qura not otherwise specifically provided for in this Constitution. terly period, a detailed report of the entire Union's ^racial Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Executive Board may act ^operations and shall submit simultaneously therewith, the ' without holding a formal meeting provided all members of Quarterly Financial Committee report for the same ptpod. the Board are sent notice of the proposed action or actions and The Secretary-Treasurer's report shall be prepared by an inde­ the decision thereon is reduced to writing and signed by a pendent Certified Public Accountant. He shra also work with majority of the Executive Board. all duly elected finance committees. The Secretary-Treasurer ^ In the event that death, resignation or removal from ofBce shall be responsible for the timely filing of ray and all reports for any reason should occur to the President, the Executive on the operations of the Union, financial or otherwise, that may Board by majority vote shall name a successor from its own be required by any Federal or state laws. In order that he may membership w!io shall fill that vacancy until the next general properly execute his responsibilities, he is hereby instructed and authorized to employ any help he deems necessary, be it election. In the event the President is incapacitated for a period of legal, accounting, or otlwrwise, subject to approval of the more than thirty (30) days, and the Executive Board by Executive majority vote thereafter determines that such incapacity pre­ The Secretary-Treasurer shall be a member of the Executive vents the President from carrying out his duties, the Executive Board and may .cast one vote in that body. Board by majority vote, may appoint from among its own The Secretary-Treasurer shall be a member ex-officio of the . membership the officer to fill the office of President. This Credentials and Ballot Tallying Committees. In addition he appointment shall terminate upon the President's recovery shall make himself and the records of hb office available to from such incapacity or upon the expiration of the President's the Quarterly Financial Committee. term of office whichever occurs first. The Executive Board by majority vote may grant requests for Section S. ' Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast. leaves of absences with or without pay to officers. In the event The Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Co^st shall bo that a leave is granted to the President, the Executive Board a member of the Executive Board and shall be entitled to cast by a majority vote, shall designate from among its own one vote in that body. membership who shall exercise the duties of the President He shall supervise and be responsible for the activities of all during such period of leave. the ports, and the perronnd thereof on the Ariantic Coast; Section 12. Deiegntas. including their organizing activities. The Atlantic Coast area is deemed to mean that area from and inclnding Georgia (a) The term "delegates" shall mean those membeia of the through Maine and ahal! also include the Islands in the Carib­ Union and its subordinate bodies or divisions who are elected bean. In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities in accordance with the provi&io.us of this Constitution, to attend he is empowered and authorized to re'.ain any technical or the convention of the Seafarers International Union of North professional asslbtance he deems necessary, subject to approval America. The following officers upon their election to office shall, during the term of their office, be delegates to all Con­ of the Executive Board. ventions of the Seafarers International Union of North America Soction 6. VIco-Prosidenr In Chmgio of tho Gulf Coast. in the following order of priority: President; Executive ViceThe Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast shall be a President; Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract member of the Executive Board and shall be entitled to cast one Enforcement; Secretary-Treasurer; Vice-President in Charge vote in that body. of the Atlantic Coast; Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf He shall supervise and be responsible for the activities of oH Coast; Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes rad Inland the Ports, and the personnel thereof on the Gulf Coast including Waters; Headquarters Representatives, with priority to those their organizing activities. The Gulf Coast area' -is deemed^ to most senior in full book Union membership; POTI Agents, with mean the State of Florida, all. through the Gulf, including priority to those most senior in full book Union membership; and Pauolmen, with priority to those most senior in full book Texas. - , In ordiw that he may prup^ly execute his lespohaiidlitiea he Union membership. �I (b) Each delegate shall, hj his vote and otherwise, support Articia XII '''HQ I those policies agreed upon hy the majority of the delegates to the Convention. (Qualiflcatlons for Officers, HoMquariters P (c) The President shall assign to each subordinate body or division that number of delegates to which this Union would 'Jtopresentafives/ Port Agents, Patrolmen and Other Eloctivo Jobs have been entitled, if its membership had been increased by the number of members of the subordinate body or division, in Section Any ineniLer'^'fu^^irion is eligible to be a can­ accordance W'.th the formula set forth in Constitutiun of the Seafarers International Union of North America, except didate for, and hold, any office or the job of Headquarters that this provision shall not be applied so as to reduce the Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman provided: number of delegates to which this Union would otherwise have (a) He has at least three (3) years of seatime in an un­ been entitled. licensed capacity aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or vessels. In computing time, time spent in the employ of the Section 13. Committees. Union, its subsidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment (a) Trial.Committee. at the Union's direction, shall count the same as seatime. The Trial Committee'shall conduct the trials of a perscm Union records, \Pelfare Plan records and/or company records charged, and shall submit findings and recommendations as can be used to determine eligibility; and prescribed in this Constitution. It shall be the special obliga­ (b) He has been a full book member in continuous good tion of the Trial Committee to observe all the requirements standing in tbe Union for at least three (3) years immediately of this Constitution with regard to charges and trials, and their prior to his nomination; and findings and recommendations must specifically state whether (c) He has at least one hundred (100) days of seatime, in or not, in the opinion of the Trial Committee, the rights of any an unlicensed capacity, aboard an American-flag merchant accused, under this Constitution, were properly safeguarded. vessel or vessels covered by contract with this Union, Or one hundred (100) days of employment with, or in any office or (b) Appeals Committee. job of, the Union, its subsidiaries and its affiliates, or in any 1. The Appeals Committee shall hear all appeals from trial employment the Union's direction, or a combination of judginents, in accordance with such procedures as are set forth these, betweenat January 1st and the time of nomination in the in this Constitution and such rules as may be adopted by a election year; and majority vote of the membership not inconsistent therewith. (d) He is a citizen of the United States of America; and 2. The Appeals Committee shall, within not later than one (e) He is not disqualified by law. He is not receiving a week after the close of the said hearing, make and submit findings and recommendations in accordance with the provisions pension from this Union's Pension Fund, if any, or from a of this Constitution and such rules as may be adopted by a Union-Management Fund to which Fund this Union is a party or from a company under contract with this Union, majority vote Of the membership not inconsistent therewith. (c) Quarterly Financial Committee. 1. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall make an exami­ nation for each quarterly period of the finances of the Union and shall report fully on their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, sepa­ rate recommendations and separate findings. 2. The findings and recommendations of thfs committee shall be completed within a reasonable time after the election of the members thereof, and shall be submitted to the SecretaryTreasurer who shall cause the same to be read in all ports, as set forth herein. 3. All ofiScers, Union personnel and members are responsible for complying with all demands made for records, bills, vouchers, receipts, etc., by the said Quarterly Financial Com­ mittee. The committee sh^l also have available to it, the serv­ ices of the independent certified public accountants retained by the Union. 4. Any action on the said report shall be as determined by, a majority vote of the membersMp. 5. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall consist of seven (7) full book members in good standing to be elected at Head­ quarters—Port of New York. No officer. Headquarters Repre­ sentative, Port Agent, or Patrolman, shall be eligible for elec­ tion to this Committee. Committee members shall be elected at the regular Headquarters—Port of New York meeting desig­ nated by the Secretary-Treasurer. In the event such regular meeting cannot be held for lack of a quorum, the New York Port Agent shall call a special meeting-as early as possible for the electing of Committee members to serve on the Quarterly Financial Committee. On the day following their election, and continuing until the Committee has completed its report, each Committee member shall be paid for hours worked at the standby rate of pay, but in no event shall they be paid for less than eight (8) hours per day. They shall be furnished room and board during the period they are performing their duties. In the event a committee member ceases to act, no replace­ ment need be elected, unless there are less than three (3) committee members, in which event they shall suspend their work until a special election for committee members shall be • held as provided above, for such number of committee members as shall be necessary to constitute a committee of not less than three (3) members in good standing. : Section 2. All candidates for, and holders of, other elective jobs not specified in the preceding sections shall be full book members of the Union. Section 3. All candidates for and holders of elective offices and jobs, whether elected or appointed in accordance with this Constitution, shall maintain full book membership in good standing. Article Xlll Elections for Officers, Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents and Patrolmen Section I. Nominations. Except as provided in Section 2(b) of this Article, any full book member may submit his name for nomination for any office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, by delivering or causing to be delivered in per­ son, to the office of the Secretary-Treasurer at headquarters, or sending, a letter addressed to the Credentials Committee, in care of the Secretary-Treasurer, at the address of headquarters. This letter shall be dated and shall contain the following: (a) The name of the candidate. (b) His home address and mailing address. (c) His book ntunber. (d) The title of the office or other job for which he is a candidate, including the name of the Port in the event the position sought is that of Agent or Patrolman. (e) Proof of citizenship. (f) Proof of seatime and/or employment as required for candidates. (g) In the event the member is on a ship he shall notify the Credentials Committee what ship he is on. This shdl be done also if he ships subsequent to forwarding his credentials. (h) Annexing a certificate in the following form, signed and dated by the proposed nominee: "I hereby certify that I am not now, nor, for the five (5) years Strike Commhtae; " last past, have 1 been either a member of the Communist Party 1. In no event shall a general strike take place ludm AP';- or convicted of, or served any part of a prison term resulting from conviction of robbery, bribery, extortion, embezzlement, proved by a majority vote of the membership. 2. In die event a general strike has been approved by the grand larceny, burglary, arson, violation of narcotics laws, inembership the Port Agents in all affected ports shall call a murder, rape, assault with intent to kill, assault which inflicts grievous bodily injury, or violation of Title 11 or 111 of the timely special meeting for the purpose of electing a strike com­ mittee. This committee shall be composed of three full book Landrum-Griffin Act, or conspiracy to commit any such crimes." members and their duties shall consist of assisting the Port Agent to effectuate all strike policies and strategies. Dated ... Signature of member ArliclQ XI Book No. Wagss and! Tenns of Office of CWRcers ond^ Printed forms of the certificate shall be made available to nominees. Where a nominee cannot truthfully execute such a Other Elective Job Holders, Union certificate, but is, in fact, legaUy eligible for an office or job ^ Employees, and Othe«; Section 1. The following elected offices and jobs shall be held for a term of four years: President Vice-Presidents Secretary-Treasurer Headquarters Representatives Port Agents Patrolmen The term of four years set forth here is expressly subject to the provisions for assumption of office as contained in Article Xlll, Section 6(b) of this Constitution. The first nomination and election of officers and jobs under this amended Constitution as provided for in this Article XI, and Articles Xll and Xlll, shall be held in the year 197l', notwithstanding the unexpired term of any office as a result of a prior election or appointment. I ' I f I |/ rggction 2. The term of any elective jobs other than those inSection 1 of this Article shall continue for so long as is necessary to complete the functions thereof, unless sooner terminated by a majority vote of the membership or segment of the Union, whichever applies, whose vote was originally necessary to elect the one or ones serving. November 14, 1969 SEAFARERS LOG Supplement—^Pafe Four by reason of the restoration of civil rights originaUy revoked by such conviction or a favorable determination by the Board of Parole of the United States Department of Justice, he shall, in lieu of the foregoing certificate, furnish a complete signed state­ ment of the facts of his case together with true copies of the documents supporting his statement. Any full book member may nominate any other full book member in which event such fuU book member so nominated shall comply with the provisions of this Article as they are set forth herein, relating to the submission of credentials. By reason of the above self nomination provision the responsisibility if any, for notifying a itominee of his nomination to office, shall ^ that of the nominator. All docuinents required herein must reach headquarters no earlier than July 15th and no later than August 15th of the election year. The Secretary-Treasurer is charged with the safekeeping of these letters and shall turn them over to the Credentials Com­ mittee upon the letter's request. Secfion 2. Cradanlials Committae. (a) A Credentials Committee shall be elected at the regular meeting in August of the election year, at the p<#t where Head­ quarters is located. It shall consist of six (6) full book mem­ bers in attendance at the meeting, with two (2) members to i v: ' Section 3. The compensation to be peid the holder of any be elected from each of the Deck, Engine and Stewards De­ ' office or other elective job shall be determined from timo to . partments. No officer. Headquarters Representative, Port Agent time by the Executive Board subject to approval of the mem­ or Patrolman, or candidate for offici» or rhe job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for bership. election to this Ciommittee, except as provided for in Article Section 4. The foregoing provisions of this Article do not X, Section 4. In the event any committee member is unable apply to any corporation, business, or other venture in which to serve, the Committee shall suspend until the President or this Union participates; or which it organizes or creates, Executive Vice-President, or the Secretary-Treasurer, in that order, calls a special meeting at the port where Headquarters k such situations, instructions conveyed by the Executive Bomi . be followed. is located in order to elect a replacement. The Committee's results shall be by majority vote, with any tie vote being resolved by a majority vote of the membership at a speciid meeting called for that purpose at that Port. (b) After its election, the Committee shall immediately go into session. It shaU .determine whether the person has mitted his application correctly and possesses the necessary qualifications. The Committee shall prepare a report listing each applicant and his book number under the office or job he is seeking. Each applicant shall be marked "qualified" or "disquaU^J^cco^ing to the findings of the Committee. Where an aj^^PffiMPBben marked "disqualified," the reason therefor must be stated in the report. Where a tie vote has been resolved by a special meeting of the membership, that fact shaU also be noted, with sufficient detail. The report shall be signed by all of the Committee members, and be completed and submitted to the Ports in time for the next regular meeting after their election. At this meeting, it shall be read and incorporated in the minutes, and then posted on the buUetin board in each port. On the last day of nominations, one member of the Commit­ tee shall stand by in Headquarters to accept delivery of creden­ tials. All credentials must be in headquarters by midnight of closing day. (c) When an applicant has been disqualified by the commit­ tee, he shaU be notified immediately by telegram at- the ad­ dresses listed by him pursuant to Section 1 of this Article. He shall also be sent a letter containing the reasons for such dis­ qualification by air mail, special delivery, registered or ^certified, to the mailing address designated pursuant to Section 1(b) of this Article. A disqualified applicant shall have the right to take an appeal to the membership from the decision of the Committee. He shall forward copies of such appeal to each port, where the appeal shall be presented and voted upon at a regular meeting no later than the second meeting after the Committee's election. It is the responsibility of the appli­ cant to insure timely delive^ of his appeal. In any event, without prejudice to his written appeal, the applicant may appear in person before the Committee within two days after the day on which the telegram is sent, to correct his application or argue for his qualification. The committee's report shall be prepared early enough to allow the applicant to appear before it within the time set forth in his Constitution and still reach the ports in time for the firrt regular meeting after its election. (d) A majority vote of the membership shall, in the case of such appeals, be sufficient to over-rule any disqualification by the Credentials Committee, in which event the one so previously classified shall then be deemed Qualified. (e) The Credentials Committee, in passing upon the quali­ fications of candidates, shall have the right to conclusively pre­ sume that anyone nominated and qualified in previous elections for candidacy for any office, or the job of Headquarters Rejpresentative. Port Agent or Patrolman, has met aU the requirements of Section 1(a) of Article Xll. Section 3. Balloting Procedures. (a) Balloting in the manner hereafter provided, shall com­ mence on November 1st of the election year and shaU contin.ue through December 31st, exclusive of Sundays and (for each individual Port) holidays legally recognized in the City of which the port affected is located. If November 1st or De­ cember 31st falls on a holiday legally recognized in a Port in the City ih which that port is located, the balloting period in such port shall commence or terminate, as the case may be, on the next succeeding business day. Subject to the foregoing, for the purpose of full book members securing tbeir ballots, the ports shall be open from 9:00 A.M. to 12 Noon, Monday through Saturdays, excluding holidays. (b) Balloting shall be by mail. The Secretary-Treasurer 'Shall insure the proper and timely preparation of ballots, with­ out partiality as to candidates or ports. The ballots may con­ tain general information and instructive comments not in­ consistent with the provisions of this Constitution. All qualified candidates shall be listed thereon alphabeticaUy within each category with book number and job seniority classification status. The listing of the ports shall first set forth Headquarters and then shall foUow a geographical pattern, commencing with the most northerly part of the Atlantic Coast, following the Atlantic Coast down to the most southerly port on that coast, then westerly along the Gulf of Mexico and so on, until the list of ports is exhausted. Any port outside the Continental United States shall then be added. There shaU be no write in voting and no provisions for the same shall appear on the ballot. Each ballot shaU be so prepared as to have the number thereon placed at the top thereof and shaU be so perforated as to enable that portion containing the said number to be easily removed to insure secrecy of the ballot. On this removable portion shall also be placed a short statement indicating the nature of the ballot and the voting date thereof. (c) The ballots so prepared at the direction of the SecretaryTreasurer shaU be the only official ballots. No others may be used. Each ballot shall be numbered as indicated in the pre­ ceding paragraph and shall be numbered consecutively, com­ mencing with number 1. A sufficient amount shall be printed and distributed to each Port. A record of the ballots, both by serial numbers and amount, sent thereto, shall be main­ tained by the Secretary-Treasurer, who shall also send each Port Agent a verification list indicating the amount and serial numbers of the ballots sent. The Secretary-Treasurer shaU also send to each Port Agent a sufficient amount of blank opaque envelopes containing the word, "Ballot" on the face of the envelope, as weU as a sufficient amount of opaque mail­ ing envelopes, first class postage prepaid and printed on the face thereon as the addressee shall be the name and address of the depository for the receipt of such baUots as designated by the President in the manner provided by Article X, Section 1, of this Constitution. In the upper left-hand comer of such mailing envelope, there shall be printed thereon, as a top line, provision for the voter's signature and on another line im­ mediately thereunder, provision for the printing of the voter's name and book number. In addition, the Secretary-Treasurer shall also send a sufficient amount of mailing envelopes identi­ cal with the mailing envelopes mentioned above, except that they shall be of different color, and shall contain on the face of such envelope in bold letters, the word, "Challenge". The Secretary-Treasurer shall further furnish a sufficient amoimt of "Roster Sheets" which shall have printed thereon, at the top thereof, the year of the election, and immediately thereunder, five (5) vertical columns designated, date, b^ot number, signature full book member's name, book number and com­ ments, and such roster sheets shall contain horizontal lines immediately under the captions of each of the atmve fote columns. 'The Secretary-Treasurer shall also send a sufficient amount of envelopes with the printed name and address of the depository on the face thereof, and in the upper left-hand comer, the name of the port and address, and on the face of such envelope, should be printed the words, "Roster Sheets and Ballot Stubs". Each Port Agent shall maintain separate �JVovember 14, 1969 records of the ballots sent him and shall inspect end count the ballots when received, to insure that the amount sent, as well as the aiimbers thereon, conform to the amount and numbers listed by the Secretary-Treasurer as having been sent to that Port. The Port Agent shall immediately execute and return to the Secretary-Treasurer a receipt, acknowledging the correctness of the amount and the numbers of the ballots sent, or shall notify the Secretary-Treasurer of any discrepancy. Discrepancies shall be corrected as soon as possible prior to the voting period. In any event, receipts shall be forwarded _ i^L the aforementioned election material actually received, 'he Secretary-Treasurer shall prepare a file in which shall be kept memoranda and correspondence dealing with the election. This file shall at all times be available to any member asking for inspection of the same at the office of the SecretaryTreasurer and shall be turned over to the Union Tallying Committee. (d) Balloting shall be secret. Only full book members in good standing may vote. Each full book member may secure his ballot at Port offices, from the Port Agent or his duly designated representative at such port. Each Port Agent shall designate an area at the Port office over which should be posted the legend "Voting Ballots Secured Here." When a full book member appears to vote he shall present his book to the Port Agent or his aforementioned duly designated representa­ tive. The Port Agent or his duly designated representative shall insert on the roster sheet under the appropriate column, the date, the number of the ballot given to such member and his full book number, and the member shall then sign his name on such roster sheet under the appropriate column. Such member shall have his book stamped with the word, "Voted" and the date, and shall be given a ballot, and simultaneously the perforation on the top of the ballot shall be removed. At the same time the member shall be given the envelope marked "Ballot" together with the pre-paid postage mailing envelope addressed to the depository. The member shall take such ballot and envelopes and in secret thereafter^ mark his ballot, fold the same, insert it in the blank envelope marked "Ballot", seal the same, then insert such "Ballot" envelope into the mail­ ing envelope, seal such mailing envelope, sign his name on the upper left-hand comer on the first line of such mailing envelope and on the second line in the upper left-hand corner print his name and book number, after which he shall mail or cause the same to be mailed. In the event a full book member appears io vote. and is not in good standing, or does not have his membership book with him or it appears for other valid reasons he is not eligible to vote, the same procedure as provided above shall apply to him, except that on the roster sheet under the column "Comments", notation should be made that the member voted a challenged ballot and the reason for his challenge. Such member's membership book shall be stamped "voted challenge", and the date, and such member instead of the above-mentioned mailing envelope, shall be given the mailing envelope of a different color marked on the face thereof with the word, "Challenge". At the end of each day, the Port Agent or his duly designated representative shall enclose in the envelope addressed to the depository and marked "Roster Sheets and Ballot Stubs", the roster sheet or sheets executed by the members that day, together with the numbered per­ forated slips removed from the ballots which had been given to the members, and then mail the same to such depository. To insure that an adequate supply of all balloting material is maintained in all ports at all times, the Port Agent or his duly designated representative, simultaneously with mailing of the roster sheets and ballot stubs to the depository at the end of each day, shall also make a copy of the roster sheet for that day and mail the same to the Secretary-Treasurer at Head­ quarters. The Port Agent shall be responsible for the proper safeguarding of all election material and shall not release any of it until duly called for and shall, insure that no one tampers with the material placed in his custody. (e) Full book members may request and vote an absentee ballot under the following circumstances; while such member is employed on a Union contracted vessel and which vessel's schedule does not provide for it to be at a port in which a ballot can be secur^ during the time and period provided for in Section 4(a) of this Article or is in a USPHS Hospital any­ time during the first ten (10) days of the month of November of the Election Year. The member shall make a request for an absentee ballot by registered or certified mail or the equivalent mailing device at the location from which such request is made, if such be the case. Such request shall con­ tain a designation as to the address to which such member wishes his absentee ballot returned. The request shall be post­ marked no later than 12:00 P.M. on the 15th day of November of the election year, shall be directed to the SecretaryTreasurer at Headquarters and must be delivered no later than the 25th of such November. The Secretary-Treasurer shall determine whether such member is eligible to vote such absentee ballot. The Secretary-Treasurer, if he determines that such member is so eligible, he shall by the 30th of such November,, send by registered mail, return receipt requested, to the address so designated by such member, a "Ballot", aher removing the perforated numbered stub, together with the hereinbefore mentioned "Ballot" envelope, and mailing en­ velope addressed to the depository, except that printed on the face of such mailing envelope, shall be the "words "Absentee Ballot" and appropriate voting instructions shall accompany such mailing to the member. If the Secretary-Treasurer de­ termines that such member is ineligible to receive such absentee ballet,, he shall nevertheless send such member the afore­ mentioned ballot with accompanying material except that the mailing envelope addressed to the depository shall have printed on the face thereof the words "Challenged Absentee Ballot." The Secretary-Treasurer shall keep records of all of the fore­ going, including the reasons for determining such member's ineligibility, which records shall be open for inspection by full book members and upon the convening of the Union Tallying Committee, presented to them. The SecretaryTreasurer shall send to all Ports, the names and book numbers of the members to whom absentee ballots were sent. (f) All ballots to be counted, must be received by the depository no later than the January 5th immediately sub­ sequent to the election year and must be postmarked no later than 12 midnight December 31st of the election year. Saction 4. (a) At the close of the last day of the period for securing ballots, the Port Agent in each port, in addition to his duties set forth above, shall deliver or mail to Head­ quarters by registered or certified mail, attention Union Tally­ ing Committee, all unused ballots and shall specifically set forth, by serial number and amount, the unused ballots so forwarded. (b) The Union Tallying Committee shall consist of 14 full book members. Two shall be elected from each of the seven ports of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston and Detroit. The election shall be held at the regular meeting in December of the election year, or if the Executive Board otherwise determines prior thereto, at a SEAFARERS LOG special meeting held in the aforesaid ports, on the first business day of the last week of said month. No officer. Headquarters Representative, Port Agent, Patrolman, or candidate for office, or the job or Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election to this Committee, except as provided for in Article X, Section 4. In addition to its duties herein set forth, the Union Tallying Committu».°hall be charged with the tallying of all the ballots anir the preparation of a closing report setting forth, in complete detail, the results of the election, including a complete accounting of all ballots and stubs, and reconciliation of the same with the rosters, and receipts of the Port Agents, all with detailed reference to serial numbers and amounts and with each total broken down into port totals. The Tallying Committee shall have access to all election records and files for their inspection, examination and verification. The report shall clearly detail all discrepancies discovered and shall contain recommendations for the treatment of these discrepancies. All members of the Committee shall sign the report, without prejudice, however, to the right of any member thereof to submit a dissenting report as to the accuracy of the count and the validity of the ballots, with pertinent details. In connection with the tally of ballots there shall be no counting of ballots until all mailing envelopes containing valid ballots have first been openeR, the ballot envelopes removed intact and then all of such ballot envelopes mixed together, after which such ballot envelopes shall be opened and counted in such multiples as the Committee may deem expedient and manageable. The Committee shall resolve all issues on chal­ lenged ballots and then tally those found valid, utilizing the same procedure as provided in the preceding sentence either jointly or separately. * Snpplement—Pmge Five ordering of a special vote, unless reported discrepancies or protested procedure or conduct found to have occurred and to be violative of the Constitution, affected the results of the vote for any office or job, in which event, the special vote shall be restricted to such office, offices and/or job or jobs, as the case may be. A majority of the membership at the Election Report Meetings may order a recheck and recount when a dissent to the closing report has been issued by three (3) or more members of the Union Tallying Committee. Except for the contingencies provided for in this Section 4(f), the closing report shall be final. There shall be no further protest appeaTrfffl^^ne action of the majority of the membership at the Election Report Meetings. (g) Any special vote ordered pursuant to Section 4(f) shall be commenced within ninety (90) days after the first day of the month immediately subsequent to the Election Report Meetings mentioned above. The depository shall be the same as designated for the election from which the special vote is ordered. And the procedures shall be the same as provided for in this Section 4, except where specific dates are provided for, the days shall be the dates applicable, which provide for the identical time and days originally provided for in this Section 4. The Election Report Meeting for the aforesaid snecial "oie sha.i "e that meeting immediately subsequent to the report of the Union Tallying Committee separated by one calendar month. Section 5. Elected Officers and Job Holders: (a) A candidate unopposed for any office or job shall be deemed elected to such office or job notwithstanding that his name may appear on the ballot. The Union Tallying Committee shall not be required to tally completely the results of the voting for such unopposed candidate but shaU certify in their report, that such unopposed candidate has been elected to such office or job. The Election Report Meeting shall accept the above certification of the Union Tallying Committee without change. (c) The members of the Union Tallying Committee shall, after their election, proceed to the port in which Headquarters is located, to arrive at that port no later than January 5th of the year immediately after the election year. Each member of the Committee not elected from the port in which Head­ quarters is located shall be reimbursed for transportation, Section 6. Installation into Office and the Job of Head­ meals, and lodging expenses occasioned by their traveling to quarters Representative, Fort Agent or Patrolman: and returning from that Port. Committee members elected (a) The person elected shall be that person having the largest from the port in which Headquarters is located, shall be number of votes cast for the particular office or job involved. similarly, reimbursed, except for transportation. All members Where more than one person is to be elected for a particular of the Committee shall also be paid at the prevailing standby office or job, the proper number of candidates receiving the rate of pay from the day subsequent to their election to the successively highest number of votes shall be declared elected. day they return, in normal course, to the port from which they These determinations shall be made only from the results were elected. deemed final and accepted as provided in this Article. It shaU The Union Tallying Committee shall elect a chairman from be the duty of the President to notify each individual elected. among themselves and, subject to the express terms of this (b) The duly elected officers and other job holders shall take Constitution, adopt its own procedures. All decisions of such over their respective offices and jobs, and assume the duties Committee and the contents of their report shall be valid if thereof, at midnight of the night of the Election Report Meet­ made by a majority vote, provided there be a quorum in at­ ing, or the next regular meeting, depending upon which meet­ tendance, which quorum is hereby fixed at nine (9). The ing the results as to each of the foregoing are deemed final Committee, but not less than a quorum thereof, shall have and accepted, as provided in this Article. The term of their the sole right and duty to obtain" all mailed ballots and the predecessors shall continue up to, and expire at, that time, other mailed election material from the depository and to notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in Article insure their safe custody during the course of the Committee's XI,' Section 1. This shall not apply where the successful candi­ proceedings. The proceedings of the Committee except for date cannot assume his office because he is at sea. their organizational meeting and their actual preparation of In such event, a majority vote of the membership may grant the closing report and dissents therefrom, if any, shall be open additional time for the assumption of the office or job. In the to any member, provided he observes decorum. Any candidate event of the failure of the newly-elected President to assume may act as an observer and/or designate another member to office the provisions of Article X, Section 11 shall apply until act as his observer at the counting of the ballots. In no event the expiration of the term. All other cases of failure to assume shall issuance of the above referred to closing report of the office shall be dealt with as decided by a majority vote of the Committee be delayed beyond January 31st immediately subse­ membership. quent to the close of the election year. In the discharge of its Soction 7. The Secretary-Treasurer is specifically charged duties, the Committee may call upon and utilize the services with the preservation and retention of att election records, of clerical employees of the Union. The Committee shall be including the ballots, as required by law, and is directed and discharged upon the completion of the issuance and dispatch authorized to issue such other and further directives as to the of its report as required in this Article. In the event a recheck election procedures as are required by law, which directives and recount is ordered pursuant to this Article, the Committee shall be reconstituted, except that if any member thereof is not shall be part of the election procedures of this Union. available, a substitute therefore shall be elected from the appropriate port at a special meeting held for that purpose as soon as possible. Article XiV (d) The report of the (Committee shall be made up in suffi­ Other Elections cient copies to comply with the foUowing requirements: two copies shall be mailed by the Committee to each Port Agent Section 1. Trial Committee. and the Secretary-Treasurer no later than January 31st im­ A Trial Committee shaU be elected at a special meeting held mediately subsequent to the close of the election year. As at 10:00 A.M., the next business day following the regular soon as these copies are received, each Port Agent shall post one copy of the report on the bulletin board, in a conspicuous meeting of the Port where the Trial is to take place. It shall consist of five full book members, of which three shaU consti­ manner, and notify the Secretary-Treasurer, in writing, as to tute a quorum. No officer. Headquarters Representative, Port the date of such posting. This copy shall be kept posted until Agent, Port Patrolman, or other Union personnel may be after the Election Report Meeting, which shall be the March elected to serve on a Trial Conunittee. No member who intends regular membership meeting immediately following the close to be a witness in the pending trial may serve, nor may any of the election year. At the Election Report Meeting, the member who cannot for any reason, render an honest decision. other copy of the report shall be read verbatim. It shall be the duty of every member to decline nomination if (e) Any full book member claiming a violation of the he knows, or has reason to believe, any of the foregoing dis­ election and balloting procedure or the conduct of the same, qualifications apply to him. The members of this committee shall within 72 hours of the occurrence of the claimed violation, shall be elected under such generally applicable rules as are notify the Secretary-Treasurer at Headquarters, in writing, by adopted by a majority vote of the membership. certified mail, of the same, setting forth his name, book Section 2. Appeals Committee. number and the details so that appropriate corrective action if warranted may be taken. The Secretap'-Treasurer shall ex­ The Appeals Committee shall consist of seven fuU book peditiously investigate the facts concerning the claimed viola­ members, five of whom shall constitute a quorum, elected at tion, take such action as may be necessary if any, and make a the port where headquarters is located. TTie same disquali­ report and recommendation, if necessary, a copy of which shall fications and duties of members shall apply with regard to be sent to the member and the original shall be filed for the this committee as apply to the Trial Committee. In addition, Union Tallying Committee for their appropriate action, report no member may serve on an Appeals Committee in the hearing and recommendation, if any. The foregoing shall not be of an appeal from a Trial (Zommittee decision, if the said applicable to matters involving the Credentials Committee's member was a member of the Trial Committee. action or report, the provisions of Article XIII, Sections 1 and 2 being the pertinent provisions applicable to such matters. All protests as to any and all aspects of the election and Article XV balloting procedures or the conduct of the same, not passed Trials and Appeals upon by the Union Tallying Committee in its report, excluding therefrom matters involving the Credentials Committee's action Section 1. Any member may bring charges against any other or report as provided in the last sentence of the immediately member for the conunission of an offense as set forth in this preceding paragraph, but including the procedure and report Constitution. These charges shall be in writing and signed by of the Union Tallying Committee, shall be filed in writing by the accuser, who shaU also include his book number. The certified mail with the Secretary-'Treasurer at Headquarters, to accuser shall deliver these charges to the Port Agent of the be received no later than the February 25th immediately sub­ sequent to the close of the election year. It shall be the re­ ^ port neai;rat the place of the offense, or the port of pay-off, if the off^se took place aboard ship. He shall also request Ae sponsibility of the member to insure that his written protest is Port Agent to present these charges at the next regular meeting received by the Secretary-Treasurer no later than such Febru­ The accuser may withdraw his charges before the meeting takes ary 25th. The Secretary-Treasurer shall forward copies of place. such written protest to ^1 ports in sufficient time to be read at the Election Report Meeting. The written protest shall Section 2. After presentation of the charges and the request contain the full book member's name, book number, and all to the Port Agent, the Port Agent shall cause those charges details constituting the protest. to be read at uie said meeting. If the charges are rejected by a maiority vote of the port, (f) At the Election Report Meeting the report and recom­ no further action may be taken thereon, unless ruled othenvise mendation of the Union Tallying Committee, including but by a majority vote of the membership of the Union within SH) not liinited to discrepancies, protests passed upon by them, as days thereafter. H the charges are accepted, and the accus^ well as protests filed with the Secretary-Treasurer as provided is present, he shall be automatically on notice that he wiR be for in Section (e) immediately above, shall be acted upon by tried the ifollowing morning. At his request, the trial shaD be the meeting. A majority vote of the membership shall decide postponed until the morning foUowing the next regular meeti^. what action, if any, in accordance with the Constitution shall at whi|^ .time tW Trial Committee wiU then be be taken thereon,'which action, however, shall not include the �Supplement—^Page Six ^^ aho be handed a writtcu copy of Uie should have ^en disquriified, or (b) that the adiaisea-was-nor adei^ately informed of the detaUs of the diarged offense, which or (c) U that J®®lulted m his not having —o been given a a fair Aou trial, maj. or for any other reason^ the accused was not given a fair triid. (d) If there is not si^stantial evidence, to support a ffnding of guilt the Appeals Committee shall recommend 'i— M which the finding was based be dismissed. " (e) The Appeals Committee may recommend lesser punish­ ment. • J ~~^®'j4l''°f^^an prMf of the commission of anv of t^ tMH the accused is not present, the Port Agent shall immedi. ately cause to be sent to h^ by registered inaU addressed to his last Iteown mailing address on file with the Union a copy " wiltfiil fdlute to be preKpt to togntou or -L f numbers of the accusers, and a notificabon, that he must appear with his witnesses, rwdy for tnal the inonung after the next regular meetinm at ".Sra ^ nit rhich meetmg the Trial Committee will be elected. (c) Diaorderiy conduct at pay-off or 8i0i.oB; In the event a majority of the membership of the Union shall ^te to accept chijmggiafter Aeir rejefction by a port, the trial (d) Refusal to cooperate with Urmu £-;tpref.eMAMr«<^ Sa^en 14. The Appeals Committee shall deliver its decision ^ phall take place mTB^ort where Headquarters is located. Due and dissent if wy, to headquarters, which ^aQ cause sufficient charging Aeir duties; lotice thereof shall be given to the accus"ei*Vhr'Adl"be copies to be publish^ and shall have them sent to each port in (e) Disorderly conduct in the Union h'afl; I •^formed of the name ot nis accusers, and vdio shall receive a of his tune to reach there before the next regular scheduled meeting, (f) GambUhg m Ae Union hall; J ^tten statement of the charges. At the request of the'accnsed, xleadquarten shall also send a copy to each accused and (g) Negligent failure to jom ship. ^ trms^rtabon and subsistence shall be provided the accused accuser at their last known address, or notify them in person. and his witnesses. member who has committed tm offense ^ A J-*?'® L meeting indicated in Section 14 of this Socrion 3. ne Trial Committee shall hear all penineni Article, the membership, by a majority vote, shall accept the ized by no mow th^ a fine of $50.00 may elect to wriw^ ' sabjcct to Ae previsioBs of ' evidence Md shall not be bound by the rules of evidence decision of Ae Appeals Comimttee, or Ae Assent Aerein. U A^de^V'Vr® Artmle XV, Section 19 and to pay the maximum fine of ISOdX) ' reqmred by coum of law but may receive all relevant testi­ stMd the decision of the Appeals Committee to the duly authorized representative of Ae Union. mony. The Tnal Comimttee may grant adjournments, at the If a new trial is orfered, Aat trial shall be hdd in Ae port request of the accused, to enable him to make a proper defense. SocMon 6. This Union, and its members, Aoll not be deemtt.! ¥ event the Trial Committee falls beneath a quoruim it to waive anj^laim, pf personal or property rights to which it P^^ded for in ? shril adjourn until a quorum does exist. Section 2 of this Article. Any decision so providing for a new or its members are entitled, by bringing the member to trial orV trial shall coniam such directions as will insure a fair hearing enfbrcmg a penalty as provided m Ais Constitution. S " !, Sacrion 4. No trial shall be conducted unless all the accusers to Ae accused. I me present Tne Trial Committee shall conduct the trial except SacHon 14. Headquarters shall notify Ae accused and each I that the accused shall have the ri^t to cross-examine the accuser, eiAer m person or m writing addressed to their last I accuser, or acrasers, and the witnesses, as weD as to conduct his k°iiMu tJt® results of Ae appeal. A further apMal sown defense. The accused may select any member to assist him ' m bs defense at the trial, provided, (a) the said member is shall be aUowed as set forth in Section 17 of Ais Article. available at Ae time of the trial and (b) the said member SMHOR HT. Each member is charmd wiA khowkdge of Ae Artid* XVil agr^ to mnder such assistance. If the accused challenges the provisions of the ConstituUon of v, Ae puo Seafarers miemauonaj International qualificabons of the members of the Trial Committee, or states Union of North ^enca, and Ae rights o^ and procedure as PiiSHcafibm that the charges do not adequately inform him 6f what wrong to, lunner appeal as provided for Aerein. Decisions reached t his Union may puhhsh such psmpUets. journals he aUege^y committed, or the time and place of such commit thereunder be bmdmg on all members of Ae Union. ^^8, magazines, periodicals and general literature, in snA Bion, such matters shall be ruled upon and disposed of, prior Se^en Ifc It shall ^ Ae duty of all members of Ae Union to proceedmg on the merits of the defense. The guilt of an <® by the to take all steps w^m their constitutional power to carry out Stive'B^S?d. jBccused shall be found only if jn-oven by the weight of the tne terms of any effective decisions. evidence, Md the burden of such proof shall be upon the Artlcfo XVIH accuser. E«ry finding shall be based on the quality of the « SoetioR !P. Every accused shall receive a written copy ef the evidence and not solely on the number of witnesses produced. charges preferred against him and Aall be given a wwnable Bond. " . tune to prepare his defense, but he may Aereafter plead guilty Officers and job holders, wheAcr elected or appok^ as Section 5. The Trial Committee shall make findings as to and waive My or all of the oAer rights and privUeges granted gmlt or innoMnce, and recommendations as to punishment to him by this Article. If an accused has fcien properly notified Iwi ^ employees handling monies of Ae Union shall be bonded as required by law. rad/or other Unira action deemed desirable in the light of of his tnal and fails to attend wiAout properly requesting a • •• i the proceedmgs. "Hiese findings and recommendaUons shall ^stponement, the Trial Committee may hold its trial wiAout be those of a majonty of the committee, and diall be in writing, ' Article^ as shaU be any disi^ Ibe committee shall forward its findmgs and rerommendations, along with any dissent to the Port Ix(>«iidit«i^s ; ArHcIo 3tVI whem the trial took place, while a copy S^on I. In Ae event ho contrary policies or in.imtotttons thereof shall be forw^ded to the accused and the accusers are in existence, the President may an^rize, mAe, or incmL OifeitMs ond PanaMm addressed to their last known L'®® expenses as are normally encompass^ add^ses. The findmgs shall^ mclude a statement that the Section 1. Upon pmf of Ae commission of Ae foUowing Sn^t^on " conferred upon him by Article X of thiJ Constitution, were properly offenses, Ae member shall be expelled from memberdiip: safe^ardt^. The fcdings also must contain the charges made, (a) Proof of m^hership in any organization advocating Ae the date of the tnal, the name and address of the accused, the S^on 2. The provisions of Section I shaB similarly apply to! the routine accounting and administrative procedures of the! document ^ised overthrow of Ae Government of the United States by force; Union except those primarily concerned with trials, appeals.! (bj Acting as an informer against the interest of Ae Union t ^ A .1 ® summary of the proceedings, negotiations, strikes, and elections. , and shall state the findings as to guilt or innocence. If possible, or tbe membership m any organizational campaign; aU documents used at the trial shaU be kept All findings and (c) Acting as an informer for. or agent of, Ae company Sactlen 3. The provisions of Ais Article shall sui ^recommendations shaU be made a part of the regular files. against the mterests of Ae membership or the Union; OmstitmbinProvisions of Article A ^JTrial shall, upon a..'.™,"", DS^°° "" ^•» wceipt of the fin^gs and recommendations of Ae Trial Comand recommendations to be presented, ArHcl* XX Section 2. Upon proof of Ae commission of any of the foljand entered mto Ae minutes, at Ae next regular iLting. lowng offenses, Ae member Aall be penalized up to and Port-Agent shall send Ae record of Ae entire including a penalty of expulsion from the Union. In Ae event S^«n 1. Ihe income of Ais Union Aall include dues, the penalty of expulsion is not invoked or recommeded, the fhS f^r headqumers, which AaU cause sufficient copies A^f to be mde and sent to each Port in time for Ae next penalty shall not exceed suspension from Ae rights and privi- mitistion fees, fines, Msessments, contributions, lotuis, inter^ regularly scheduled meeting. mvidends, as well as income derived from any otherliegitimate L ®^"P f®"" 'w® <2) yearr, or a fine business operation or other legitimate source. 01 Sou.OO or both: ¥® latter meeting, Ae proceedings shall be die(a) Willfully misappropriating or misusing Union property , Sactien 2. An official Union receipt, propefly filled out, .hsll ct^ed. ^e meetmg Aall Aen vote. A majority vote of Ae of the value in excess of |50.00. , membership of the Union shall: be given to anyone paying money to the Union or to any (b) Unautho^d use of Union property, records, stamps, person auAonzed by the Union to receive money. It shall be ; , (a) Acwpt Ae findings and recommendations, or Ae huty of every person affiliated wiA Ae Union who m-vseals, etc., for Ae purpose of personal gain; ^ ! (b) Reject Ae findings and recommendations, or such payments to demand such receipt » i^suse of any office or job, elective or not, within : (c) /^t Ae findings, but moAly Ae recommendations, or Ae Umon for the pur^se of personal gain, financial or oAerSestien S. ?»u assessincais shall be levied except after a bsESp i Lk after finding Aat substantial justice wise, or the willful refusal or failure to execute Ae duties or inducted under such general rules as may be decided up^ funcuons of the said office or job, or gross neglect or abuse in by a m^ority vote of Ae membership, provided Aat* ''^4^ .1 J take place at Ae port where headquarters is executing such duties or functions or oAer serious misconduct taj The ballot must be secret ;'K i theS^litaM."'"^ i!^S the accusers, and or breach of. trust. The President may, during the pendency vj^^iv® ""ssment must be approved by a majority of Ae I MM furnished transportation and subsist- o^sciphn^ pr®ceedmg8 under this subsection, suspend the valid baflota cast oHw^or jobholderTrom exercising Ae functions of Ae office _ Saction 4. Except as otherwise provided by law, aU payments and designate his temporary w- by members or other affiliates of Ais Union shall be applied ™ Section 8, any puniah- placemen " IK ®®"'®'^ upon shaU become effective. Headquariew succeMlvely to Ac monetary obligations owed Ae Union com(d)fitiThr Unauthorized votmg, or unauAorized handling ot of ballotr rn^ w uuttumonzea^nanoiiiig Pal- mencing inencmg with witn the tue oldest in point of time, as measured from te-'iar '» a.b'sssr.js totrjfrrii s^to°^5i piTarrto.!' I HI f iytoiifc! ts. stubs. rOStAm. VArSfi^ali#vn l;.*- a®®"®ed who has been found guilty, or who is ®PP®"11° »fte manner: P ^®''*®'' ® ®1 appeal to Headquarters '^® °®*'®® of ftte *''® regular meetmg of Ae port whwe receipt of the notice of appeal the notice shall be presented and shall then become part of the .... ^uuaniee snau then be elected The 5 contracts is charged wiA Ae duty , before-mentioned proceedings and all available documents uwd as evidence at Ae trial to the AnS J or argument subnutted by Ae accused. The accused may argue his hnneal in E'Xuart^s on ^® elected. ItUnion neaaquarters on thTntehT^l Ae night Ae^ committee is Aall to insure that his written ?r'eseSon. ™ headquarters m timaVrTuch evidence and arguments before it. It may grant adjournments I and may request Ae accused or accusers to ores-» I Whenever necessary for such fair conAfrStffa.^oxuculs, Seetlon 13. The decision of the Appeals Committee shall by majony vote, Md shall be in the form Tffimgs and dissente sh^ b® in writmg Md signed by those participatinsT to such decision or dissent. In makmg its findings and recomi^^mendations, the committee shall he governed by the following* ^srijsiLf i t wSfofiStoS! •" """ "• - •»' (b) In no event shaU increased punishment he recommended, ^(c) A new rtal shaU be recommended if the Appeals Committee finds-^faU^at-anvjaMober of, Ae Trial ^mmittw t ..r .1 hies, or election material of any sort; (e) Preferring charges wiA knowledge Aat duch charges Arc f&lsCy • (f) Makmg or transmitting, with intent to deceive," false bMbiCTs*'' wiAin the scope of Union shaD be calct Sertion 5. To the extent deemed appropriate by Ae major­ ity of the Executive Board, funds and assets of Ae Union may be kept in an account or accounts without separation 88j^^®^ Punmse and expended for all Union purposes and Deliberate failure or refusal to join one's ship, or misMnduct or ne^ect of duty aboard ship, to Ae detriment of Article XXi "greements; Other Types of Union Affliioti^ and unauthorized interference, or deliberate viUification, wiA regard to the execution of Ae To the extent permitted by law, this Union, by majority ®^ office or job; y®te of the membership, may provide for affiliation wiA it by U) PaviW for, W or receiving money for, employment , (i) Paying aboard individuals in a lesser capacity than membership, or in a a vessel, exclusive of proper earnings and Union payments; capMity other than membership. By majority vote of Ae mem­ bership, Ae Union may provide for the rights and obligations W WiUfiil refusal to submit evidence of affiliation for the incident to such capacities or affiliations. These rights and purjmse of avoiding or delaying money payments to the Urtion, obligations may include, but arc not limited to (a) the applicor imauAonzedly transferring or receiving evidence of Union ability or non-applicability of all or any part of the ConstiatliJiation, with intent to deceive; _ . tutioh; (b) the terms of such affiliation; (c) the right of Ae (k) Willful faffure or refusal to cany out Ae order of Aose Union to peremptory termination of such affiliation and, (d) duly authorized to make such orders during time of strike, the fees required for such affiliation. In no event may onyoncjil U) Failure or refusal to pay a fine or assessment within Ae ®®' a roemher receive evidence of affiliation equivalent to^i time limit set therefor eiAer by the Constitution or by action Aat of membe^ receive priority or rights over members, oif taken in accordance with the Constituiion. be termed a, f^jj^fber. •& Section 3. Upon proof of the commission of any of Ae fol­ lowing offenses, members shaU be penalized up to and incliduiK ArticI* XXIi I a sus^nsion from the rights and privileges of memberAip for two(2) years, or a fine of $50.00 or both: Quorums ' .1 (a) Willfully misappropriating or misusmg Union property Section 1. Unless elsewhere herein oAerwise specifically pro-^ of the value under $50.00; t* i* / yii®filT S"®'"""®^'®'" 8 8pecial meeting of a port shall be six| lo) full book members. ^ | ,®®®® ®' J®ft' wheAer elective or not wiA Knowledge of Ae lack of possession of Ae qualAcations re­ quired therefor; (c) Misconduct dmlng any meeting or oAe^fficial Union Section 3. Unless otherwise specifically set forth hprwin • Ae proceeding, or bringing the Union into disrepute by . conduct f®"®;,®f'J®P?«8, recommendations, or not provided for elsewhere in Ajs Article; (d) Refusal or negUgent failure to Carrv out orders of 3 K! • ®5 roquiring a quorum to act offipiaUy, Aose duly authorized to make such orders at anv tihia. ' • ' or effectiro unless MICM th"®* ^® tne quorum requuremen^-s are mot,, •'•n! �SEAFARERS LOG November 14, 1969 Snpplement—^Page Seven Lakes and Inland Waters District, ana this Cbn^tc f-i. Unles# otherwise indicated herein, where the re- i officials and other elected job-holders are required to asume sI Gulf, and any amendments thereto, shall not take effect unless andj for a quoniin are not specifically set fortl^ a quorum | office. ^ until approved as set forth in Ae Constitution of Aat Union. " 1^ deemed to be a majority of . those xpmp<»ing^ A Section 8. The terms, "this Constitution", and "this fended -• ' ' '.'5 ^cahle segment of the. Ijmon.' . ConstitHlJon," shall be deemed to have, the same meanjig and , • iv shall refer to the Constitution as amended which takes the " An object of this Union is, within its reasonable capacity, place of the one adopted by the Union in 1939, as amended Article RM to promote the welfare of, and assist, the Seafarers Interna­ up through August, 1968. tional Union of North America—^Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and InM«afings' •' ":''?->^i£|ffgn'%r'Tbe tennV^ shaB mean "'fifciffiistrict. Section I* llogular memJISffip meetings shall be held a^^^ber whflBS monetary obligations to the Union are not monthly only in the following major ports at the following in arrears for thirty days or more, or who is not under suspen­ sion or expulsion effective in accordance with this Constitution. times: The charter (and/or affiliation) relationship between this During the week following the first Sunday of every month Unl^s otherwise expressly indicated, the term, "member," Union and the Seafarers International Union of North America a meeting shall be held on Monday—at New York; on Tuesday shadl mean a member in good standing. —Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District shall not —at Philadelphia; on Wednesday—at Baltimore; and on Section 10. Unless plainly otherwise required by the context Friday—at Detroit. During the next week, meetings shall be of their use, the terms "Union book," "membership bool^" and be dissolved so long as at least ten members of this Union, and the Seafarers International Union of North America— held on Monday—at Houston; on Tuesday—at New Orleans; "book," shall mean official evidence of Union membership. Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District acting Arongh and on Wednesday—at Mobile. All regular membership meet­ its Executive Board wish to contmue such relationship. Section 11. The term "full book" or "full Union book" shall ings shall commence at 2:30 P.M. local time. Where a meeting day falls on a Holiday officially designated as -such by the mean only an official certificate issued as evidence of_ Union authorities of the state or municipality in which a port is J membership which carries with it complete rights and privileges VI located, the port meeting shall take place on the fouojmg I of membership except as may be specifically constitutionally No amendment to this Constitution shall be effective unless business day. Saturday and Sunday shml not be deemed busi­ otherwise provided. and until approved by at least a two-thirds vote of the member­ ness days. • Section 12, The terin, "full book member", shall mean a ship in a secret referendum conducted for Aat purpose. In The Area Vice Presidents shall be the_ chairmen of a|l member to whom a full book has been duly issued and who any event, the adoption of this Constitution and any amend­ regular meetings in porta in their respective areas. In the is entitled ro retain it in accordance with the provisions of ments thereto, will not be effective unless and until compliance event the Area Vice Presidents are unable to attend a regular with Article II of the Constitution of the Seafarers- Interna­ this Constitution. meeting of a port, they shall instruct the Port Agents, or tional Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and other elected job holders, to act as chairmen of the meetings. Inland Waters Drstrict is first made. Articie^XXV In the event a quorum is not present at 2:30 P.M. the chairman of the meeting at the pertinent port shall postpoM Amendments Vii the opening of the meeting but in no event later than 3:0P. This Constitution shall be amended in the following manner: The Seafarers International of North Americar—At­ Section 2. A special meeting at a port may be called only at M Section 1. Any full book member may submit at any regi^ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Union Waters District shall have Ae the direction of the Port Agent or Area Vice President. No '^meeting of any Port proposed amendments to this Constitu- ri^t to check, inspect and make copies of all Ae books and special meeting may be held, except between the hours of .i tion in resolution form. If a majority vote of the membership records of this Union upon demand. 9:00 .la.xv*. A.M. and P.M. Notice of : .Qi iof ine the Port «ss»« 5:00 v.vw — such meeting w sh^ be run approves appiuvca it, ss, the mo proposed amendment shall be forposted at least two hours in advance, on the port buUetm board. afl Ports for further action. VIII The Area Vice Presidents shall be the chataen section 2. When a proposed ainendment is accepted by a maThis Union shall not take any action which will have Ae ' effect of reducing its net asseta, calculated through roMgnized, ing of a port, tney snait instruct ine rori Agenis, or accounting procedures, below Ae amount of its indebtedness elected job holders, to act as chairmen of the meetings. to Ae Seafarers International Union of North America—^Atlan­ two from each department and shall be elected in accordance tic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, unless approved the i^ntrary, all reg- with such rules as are established by a majority vote of that meetings shall be governed by the following: Port. The Committee will act on all proposed amendments by Aat Union through its- Ekecutive Board. Pl. The Union Constitution. • . referred to it. The Committee may receive whatever adwce and assistance, legal or otherwise, it deems necessary. It shall IX |2. Majority vote of the members assembled. prepare a report on the amendment together wiA any proposed So long as there exists any indebtedness by tWs Union to changes or substitutions or recommendations and Ae reasons Ae Seafarers, International Union of North America—^Atlantic, for such recommendations. The latter shall then be submitted AiticI* XXIV to the membership. If a majority vote of the membersMp Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, that Union shall have Initiom and Miscellaneous Provisions approves the amendment as recommended, it shall then be Ae right to appoint a representative or representatives to tms voted upon, in a yes or no vote by the membership of the Union Union who shall have the power to attend all meetings of this Relating Thereto by secret ballot in accordance with the procedure directed by Union, or its sub-divisions, or governing boards, if any; Md pHSoctibn 1. Incapacity. Unless otherwise set forth or dealt a majority vote of the membership at the time it gives the who shall have access to idl books and records of this Union Jwith herein, the term "incapacity," shall mean any illness or approval necessary to put the referendum to a vote. The on demand. This representative, or these representatives, shall i'jiituation preventing the affected person from carrying out his Union Tallying Committee shall consist of six (6) full book be charged with the duty of assisting this Union and its mem­ iTduties for more than 30 days, provided that this doM not members, two from each of the three (3) departments of the bership, and acting as a liaison between the Seafarers InterSresult in a vacancy. However, nothing contained in this Article Union, elected from Headquarters Port. The amendment shall natiouM Union of NorA America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and !®hall be deemed to prohibit the execution of the functions of either be printed on the ballot, or if too lengthy, shall be Inland Waters District and this Union. ttore than one job and/or office in which event no incapacity referred to on the ballot. Copies of the amendment shall be mail be deemed to exist with regard to the regular job or posted on the bulletin boards of all ports and made available office of the one taking over the duties jmd functions of the at the voting site in all porta. So long as any unpaid per capita tax, or any other indebted­ one incapacitated. TTie period of incapacity shall be the time Section 3. If approved by a majority of the valid ballots ness of any sort is owed by this Union to the Seafarers Inter­ during which the circumstances exist. cast, the amendment shall become effective immediately upon national Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and ,S»et{en 2. Unless otherwise set forth or dealt with herein,| notification by the aforesaid Union Tallying Committee to the Inland Waters District, such indebtedness shall constitute a ,Jio term "vacancy" shall include failure »o perform Ae func- j Secretary-Treasurer that the amendment has been so approved, first lien on the asseta of this Union, which lien Aall not be lions of any office or job by reason of death, or resignation; \ 1 unless otherwise specified in the amendment. The Secretary- impaired wiAout Ae written approval of Ae Seafarers Inter­ or suspension from membership or expulsion from Ae Union s i Treasurer shall immediately notify all ports of the results of national Union ol North America—^Atlantic, Gulf Lakes and with no further ri^l to appeal in accordance virith Ae pro- j the vote on the amendment. Inland Waters District acting through its Executive Board. visions of Artide ^ of this Constitution. I Section 3. When applicable to the Union as a whole Ae terns, iXHIMT A iority vote of the memberAip," shall mean the majority XI Ae valid votes cast by full book members at an officim Minimal' requirements to be contained in - The per capita tax payable by Ais Union to the Seafarers meeting of those ports holding a meeting. This definition sh^ Constitution of subordinate bodies ond divisions International Union of NorA America—^Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes prisvail notwithstanding that one or more ports cannot hold chortered by or qffliioted with die Seoforers and Inland Waters District Aall be Aat which is fixed in ac­ meetings because of no quorum. For the purpose of this :ion, the term "meeting" shall refer to those meetings to be iRternotionoi Union of North Americo •— At- cordance with Ae terms of the Conrtitution of Aat Union. iicld during the time period within which a vote must be tdcen lontic, Guif, Lokes ond Iniond Woters District. in accordance wiA Ae Constitution and Ae custom and usage Xii >f Ae Union in the indicated priority. This Constitution and actions by this Union pursuant Aereto Useetion 4, When applicable solely to port action md not conAll members shall have equal rights and privileges, subject are subject to Aose provisions of Ae Constitution of Ae Sea­ c^ed with, or related to, the Union as a whole, and not to reasonalile rules and regulations, contained in this Consti­ farers International Union of North America—^Atlantic, GuU, iorming part of a Union-wide vote, the tenn_ "majority wA tution, including secret election, freedom of speech, Ae right Lakes and Inland Waters District pertaining to affiliation, dis­ of Ae membership," shall refer to the majority of Ae valid to hold office and the right of secret votes on assessment and affiliation, ~ trusteeships, and Ae granting aud removal of, votes cast by the full book members at any meeting of Ae dues increases, all in accordance wiA Ae-law. charters. ^ Port, regular or special. XHI ii . Section 5. The tdrm, "membership action*V or reference Aerelo, shall mean Ae same as Ae term "majority vote of No member may be automaticaly 'suspended from member­ This Union shall be affiliated wiA Ae Seafarers International the membership." ship except for non-payment of dues, and all members Aall Union of North America Arough Ae Seafarers International be afforded a fair hearing upon written charges, wiA a reas­ Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Section 6. Where Ae title of any office or job, or the holder thereof, is set forth in this Constitution, all references Aereto onable time to prepare defense, when accused of an offense Waters District. It Aall Aare in, and participate as part of, ' the delegation of Aat District to Ae Convention of Ae Sea­ and Ae provisions concerned Aerewith shall be deemed to be under the Jlonstitution. farers International Union of NorA America in accordance equally applicable to whomever is duly acting in such office wiA Ae provisions of the Constitution of Ae Seafarers Inter- ^ Ill' •• national Union of North Americ^Atlantic, GulL Lahcs f Union is Section 7.'TI« term^'Election Year" shal^^ tegBTUs Aat calendarr year prior to Ae calendar year in which elected jiSeafMera International Union of North America—Atlantic, .; Inland Waters District. . . . . .1 lf_l_ _ 1 1 / ..-i : J.-'.'TV ^ i' — �Supplement—^Page Eight ' SEAFARERS LOG —, ^ . J ..' A .V,- ^ -- EVERY SEAFARER IS GUARANTEED ' ' I ' ^ *f% nC . , ^ *-" , 4. '•>, ' ^ November 14, 1969 • '•^'' CS. r, ^ ' ^ ' ^ • Protection of the rights and privileges guaranteed 1^1 ^J ^ ^/ yHf ^•, .• F 7 V' him under the Constitution of the Union. The right to vote. The right to nominate himself for, and to hold, any office in the Union. ^ That every official of the Union shall be bound rto uphold and protect the rights of every member and that in no case shall any member be deprived his rights and privileges as a member without due process of the law of the Union. The right to be confronted by his accuser and to be given a fair trial by an impartial committee of his brother Union members if he should be charged with conduct detrimental to the welfare of Seafarers banded together in this Union. i The right to express himself freely on the floor of any Union meeting or in committee. ^ The assurance that his brother Seafarers will stand him in defense of the democratic principles forth in' the, Constitution of • the Union. ' S.;. ;!: '- 1V* **'f' ^ .••• ^ ^ •• • • '-• ' •4-''. »» .f . >v^ . r: ' ^ . " ; •ft'-' /' - b-.-i-r. h-'P'.L-"••*•'.-Vf •* k!A0ip:- •:»<A'!y^:. 'a®X'SS•;:i»; • iT-:" i" ^ -• • •-••:- liilliiilt.,, . 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This Union shall jdso have tko powo-, acting - thnnjifi ito Executive Board, and after a fair heanng, to impoae a truste^iiip upon any subordinate body or divisions chartered by and effinated with it. for the reasons and to toe eOna provided by Uw. V. Artlcia III Miwliii»r»hi|i THi SIAFAMtS INTfRNAllOilAl UNION OF NQRIH ANIRKA—ATLANTIC/GUU/ LAKiS AND INLAND WATI^ DISTRitT *iV-t -.- AlHiioted with Americm W4uw«lfm of Ubor- CooiifoM of ioAistrlol Orvooinrtloi ••iivr'--:-: - ... «'< ^ te-i.®*!: ^ (As AIMMM Pell. *, 19«r) II PREAMBLE As maritime and allied workers and realiidng the value and necessity of a thorough organization, we are dedicated to the fooning of one Union fw our people, the Seafarera^lntemationM Union of North America—AtlanUc, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, based upon the following principles: All menibeis shall be entitled to all the ri^ts, privileges and guarantees as set forth in this Constitution, and such right^ privileges and guarantees shall be preserved in accordance with iu terms. ... We-declare that American seamen are ratitled to receive ttem employment without interference of crfan^ shipowners, fink halls or any shipping bureaus maintained by the (^vemment. We affirm that every worker has the right to receive fair and just remuneration for his labor, and to gain sufficient leisure for mental cultivation and physical recreation. We proclaim the right of all seamen to receive healthful and sufficient food, and proper forecastles in which to r«t We defend the right of all seamen to be treated in a decent and respectful manner by those in command, and. We hold that the above rights belong to all woHcers alike, irrespective of nationality or creed. R»yngni»ing the foregoing as our inalienable rifdits, we are conscious of corresponding duties to those in command, our employers, our craft and our country. We will, therefore, try by all just means to promote har­ monious relations with those in command by exercising due care and diligence in the performance of the duties of our profession, and by giving all possible assistance to our employ­ ers in caring for their gear and property. _ Based upon these principles, it is among our objects; To use our influence individually and collectively for the purpoM of miuntaining and developing skiU in seamanship and effecting a change in the maritime law of the United States, so as to render it more equitable and to make it an aid instead of a hindrance to the development of a merchant marine and a body of Amer­ ican seamen. To support a journal which shall voice 'the sentimeiits of maritime workers and through its columns seek to maintain their knowledge of, and interest in, maritime affairs. To assist the seamen of other countries in the work oj[ ization and federation, to the end of establishing the " hood of the Sea. . To form and to assist by legal means other boiu fide^ labor organizations whenever iKMsible in the attainment of their jiut demands. To regulate our conduct as a Union and as individuals so as to make seamanship what it rightly is—an honorable and useful calling. And bearing in mind that we are migratory, that our work takes us away in different directions from any place where the majority mi^t otherwise meet to act, that meetinn can be attended by only a fraction of the membmhip, Aat the absent members, who cannot be present, must have dieir inter­ ests guarded hrom what might be the results of excitement and passions aroused by persons or conditions, and. that those who are present may act for and in the interest of all, we have adopted this Constitution. Every qualified member shall have the right to nomiute It­ self for, and, if elected or appointed, to hold tffice in this Union. Ill No mCiuber shall be deprived of his membetship wiihoiii due process of the law of this Union. No member shall b:* com­ pelled to be a witness against himself in the toial of any pro­ ceeding in which he may be charged with failure to observe the law of this Union. Every official and job holder shall be bound to uphold and protect the rights of every member in accordance with the principles set forth in the (](«stitation of the Union. IV Every member shall have the ri^t to be confrohited1 by bis of this accuser whenever he is charged with violating the law „ __ Union. In aU such cases, the accused shall be guaranteed a ^ and speedy trial by an impartial committee of his brother Union members. V No member shall be denied the right to expr<M himself fredy on the floor of any Union meeting or in committee. (b) While a member is an in-patient fa a USPHS or other accredited hospital. , (c) WhUe a member u under an incapacity due to activity •i.i in behalf of the Union. ^ i.. . (d) Wliile a member is in toe armed services of the Uimed States, provided the member was in good stand^ at the ti^ of entry into the armed forces, and further provided he applies for reinstatement within ninety (90) days after disdiarge feom the armed forces. (e) mUe a'member has no opportunity to w dues, l^use of employment aboard an American flag inerchant vesseL Sactlon 4. A majority vote of toe membership shall be srfficient to designate additional oiroumstancre dunng w^h toe time specified in Section 3 shall not run. It wall be the right of any member to present, in writing, to any Port at any regu­ lar meting, any question with regard to the apdication o. Section 3, in accordance with procedure establish^ by a A militant mmbership being necessary to the security of'a majority vote of the membersip. A majwrity vote of the mesnfree union, the members shall at times stand ready to defoid bership shall be necessary to decide such questions. Section S. The membership shall be empowered to this Union and the principles set forth in the (kmstitution of from time to time, by majority vote, rules under wfach dues the Union. and assessments may be execused where a member has bm VII unable to pay dues and asseatanents for the reasons provided The powers not delegated to the dfficera, job holders, and in Swtions 3 and 4. Executive Board by the Cwistitution of the. Ihiion dtidl be Secrion 6. To preserve unity, and to promote toe common reserved to the members. welfare of the membership, all members of the Union shW uidiold and defend this Cktosdtution and shall Iw govern^ by the • provisions of this Constitution and all polieios, ruMnga, CONStlTUridN orders and decisions duly made. , SMHnn 7. Any memlw vtoo gives aid to Artid* I poUcies of any hoslUe or dual argium^ rfmll be dwfad further membership in this Union Nqm* and GMMral Powers by law. A majority vote of the mentoertoip naU deckle wiucii ^ This Union shall be known as the Seafarers International organizations are dual or hostile. Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and_ Duand SMtioR 3. Evidence of membership oar other alHhUiro iro Waters District. Its powers shall be legislative, judical, and the Union shaU at aU times remain the of m Unm executive, and shall include the formation of, and/or issuance Members may be required to show their evidence of memMn^ of charters to, subordinate , bodies and divisions, corporate OT ship in order to be admitted to Union meetfai®, or lnto, OT cm • otherwise, the formation of funds and participation in fmds, Union property. the establishment of enttwprises for the benefit of the Unum, \ './Mrllcia IV and similar ventures. This Union shall exercise all of its powen in aid of subordinate bodies and divisions created or chartered ' • |lalW3aWlam9Wt by it. For convenience of administration and in furthwance of its policies of aid and assistance, the Union may make i** ProP; Members dismisiwd from the Ul^ may erty, facilities and personnel available for the use and behw of accordance with such rules and such subordinate bodies and divisions. A majority vote of the adopted, from time to time, by a majon^ vote of toe membwmembership shall be authorization for any Union action, unless . ship. otherwise specified in the Constitution or by law. This Unitm , : Artleto V, shall at all times protect and maintain iU jurisdiction. Statemsnt of Prlnciplos end Dociqration of Rights In order to form a more perfect Union, we workers in t^ maritime and allied industries, realizing the value and necewity of uniting in pursuit of our improved economic and social wet, fare, have determined to bind ourselves together in the Seafarers International Union of North America—^Atlantic, GuU, Lakes and Inland Waters District, and hereby dedicate oursdves to / die following principles: ; - In promoting our economic and social welfare, we shall ever ;be mindful, not only of our rights, but also of our duties and . obligations as members of the community, our duties as citizens, and our duty to combat the menace of communism and any other enemies of freedom and the democratic principlea to which we seafaring men dedicate ourselves in this Union, We shall affiliate and work with other free labor mrganiza; tions; we shall support a journal to give additional voice to our views; we shaB assbt our brothers of the sea and other woriters of all countries in these obligations to the fullest extent con­ sistent with our duties, obligations, and law. We shaU seek to exert our individual and collective influence in the fight for the enactment of labor and other legislation and policies which look to the attainment of a free and happy society, without distinc­ tion based on race, creed or color. To govern our conduct as a Union and bearing in mind that most of our members are migratory, that their duties carry them aii over the wtwld, that their rights must and shall he protected,' we hereby declare these rights as members of the Union to be inalienable. ... or priviliegcs No member »l»vll be.deprivol td any 6f the.. guaranteed him tiiodm' the Omstilittion of die fukm. Soctiod 1. Candidates for membership shall be a^itted to -membertoip in accmdance with such rules as are adopted from time to time, by a majority vote of the membership. Member­ ship claMifications shall correspond to and depend upon senior­ ity classifications established in accordance with tbe-Oi^nni coUective bargaining agreement of this Union. In addition to meeting the other requirements duly promulgated pursuant hereto, no persons shall become a fnll book member unless and until he has attained the highest seniority rating set out in toe said collective bargaining agreement. Only fnll book members shall be entitled to vote and to hold any office or dectire job, except as otherwise spMified herein. AU members sbau have a voice in Union proceedings and shaU be entitled to vote on Union contracts. SMtion a. No candidate shaU be granted membwslup wlw U a member of any dual organization hostUe to the aims, prin­ ciples, and policies of this Union. ~ Secttou 3. Memberr more than one quarter in arrears in dues shall be automatically suspended, and shall forfeit dl benefits and all other ri^u and privileges in the Union. They shall be automatically dismissed if they are more than two quartew fa arrears in dues. An arrearage in dues shaU be ctmputed fcoi5^ the first day of the applicable quarter, but tliis time abaU not run: — (a) WhUe a member is actually participating fa a strike Arfkla U AIRIioffleti aMtlbn 1. This Union shall be ^liated with the Seafaren International Union of North Aiheiica and the American Fed­ eration of Labor—Congresa of Industrial Organizations. All other affiliations by the Union or its swhordihate bodies or divisions ShaU be made or withdrawn as determined by a majmlty vote of the Elxecutive Board. SocHon 2. In addition to snch other provisions as are con­ tained herein, all subordinate bodies and divisions seeking a charter from and/or affiliation with this. .Union, sh^ be re­ quired to adopt, within a time period set by the Mec^ye Board, a constitution containing provisions as set forth m Exhibit A, annexed to thb Ckmslitution and made a part hereot All other provisions adopted by such subordinate bodies and divisions as part of their constitutions shall not be incondsteto therewith. No such constitution or amoidments thereto shw be deemed to be effective without the spproval of the Exccutm Board or this Union, whicti shall be executed in writing, <« tts: behalf, by the President or, in his absence, by any other officer designated by it. Such approval shall be deemed to be recog­ nition of compliance herewith by such subordinate body or division. Where a subordinate body or ^ division violat« any of the foregoing, and, in particular, seeks to effectuate any constitu­ tional provision not so authorized and approved, or commrts acts in violation, of its approved constitution, or fails to^ in accordance therewith this Union, through its Executive Boarm may •withdraw ita charier and/or sever its affiliation fortovnth, or on such terms as it may impoim not inconsistent •with law. r-.',•• • • iiiiiSliS HUM^ InMcrtlon PM | Secrien I. AU members^ pay dues dar year basis, no later tM toS quarter, except as herein otlwrvnse provided. ^ The d^ to^ be those payable as of the date of adoption of to Coi^tutkm SSXnAmay be changed only by ConstituUonal mmmdment. ^ . j flMttoM 2. No candidate for mentosWp sh^ into memberaiiip witoout having paid w hundred (|3OOJ0O) doHari except as othsrwire provided in thq Constitution. .. . SRcrion 3. Payment of diies and initiation fw for organizational purpcto m ai^rdanre wito ^ rulee aa. are adopted by a vote of ibo JMWCUMTO RaHirmnant fm laeitoR I. Memben may retire fawu' mwil^^p hy rendering tbefr Union books OT o»her evidence^rfrii^au^ paying M unpaid dues for the quarter assents, fines and other moBl® due and When the member surrenders fas book or affiliation in cbiinection wkh hfr applicayn frf shall be given a receipt therefor. An dficuti shaU be Issued by Headquarter upon request d^ day that such member .accOmplishre th^^ggy^ be given to toe member upon his peeaenlmi 2. AU toe righr d and | ^ At �Sapplement—Page Eleven membeirship shall be suspended during the period of rettrement, ewept that a retired member shall not be disbyal to the Union nor join or remain in any dual or hostile organization, npon penalty of forfeiture of his right to reinstatement Section 3. Any person in retirement for a perod of two iinarters or more shall be restored to membership, except as herein indicated, by 'eying dues for the current quarter, as well as all assessments accruing and newly levied during the period of retirement. If the period of retirement is less than two quarters, the required payments shall consist of all dues accruing during the said period of retirement including those for the current quarter, and all assessments accrued and newly levied during that period. Upon such payment the person in retirement shall be restored to membership, and his member­ ship book, appropriately stamped, shall be returned to him. SoctisMi 4. A member in retirement may be restored to mem­ bership after a two-year period of retirement consisting of eight full quarters only by majority vote of the membership. Soction S. The period of retirement shall be computed from the first day of the quarter following the one in which the retirement card was issued. Artiel«~ifll Systium of Orsaiilxotion Soction 1. This Union, and all officers, headqiiarter's repre­ sentatives, port agents, patrolmen, and members shall be gov­ erned in this order by: (a) The Constitution. _ (b) The Executive Board. vL (e) Majority vote of the membership. Soction 2. The headquarters of the Union shall be located in ^iNew York and the headqc.arters officers shall conisiat of « President, and Executive Vice-President, one Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract Enforcement, a SecretaryTreasurer, one Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast, "one Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast, and one VicePresident in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters. SocHen. 3. The staff of each port shall consist of such per­ sonnel as is provided for herein, and the port shall bear the ,iname of the city in which,the Union's port offices are located. ••etion 4. Every member of the Union shall be registered in >:one of three departments; namely, deck, engine and stewards department. The definition of these departments shall be in faccordance with custom and usage. This definition may be modified by a majority vote of the membership. No member may transfer from one department to another except by approval as evidenced by a majority vote of the membership. ArticI* VIII pfllc*n, Haadquartors RapraMntativM, Port^ : Agants and Patrolman SocHen 1. The officers of the Union shall be elected as other­ wise provided in this Constitution. These officers shall be the President, an Executive Vice-President, one Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and . Contract Enforcement, a Secretary'Treasurer, one Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coas^ one Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast, and one VicePresident in Charge of the Lak^ and Inland Waters. 2. Port Agents, Headquarters Representatives, and Fairolnicn shall be elected, except as otherwise provided in . .this Constitutiim. ^ Articio IX Othar Noctivo Jobs Sectian 1. In addition to the elective jobs provided for in Article VIII, the following jobs in the Union shall be voted upon in the manner prescribed by this Constitution: A. Delegates to the convention of the Seafarers International Union of North Atnerica. / B. Committee members of: (1) Trial Committees (2) Quarterly Financial Committees (3) Appeals Committees (4) Strike Committees : " (5) Credentials Committees ^ (6) Polls Committees , ' (7) Union Tallying Committees <8) Constitutional Committees 2. Additional committees may be formed as provided by a majority vote of the membership. Committees may alsn be appointed as permitted by this Constitution. leans, Houston and Detroit may not he closed except by Con­ stitutional amendment. Where ports are o|^ed between elections, the President shall designate the Union personnel thereof. ' , The President shall designate, in the event of the incapacity of any. Hadquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrdman, or any officer' other than the President, a repkcement to act OS such during the period of incapacity, provided such replace­ ment Is qualified under Article XII of Uie Constitution to fill such job. At the regular meeting in July of every election year, die President shall submit to the membership a pre-balloting report. In his report he shall recommend the number and loca­ tion of ports, the number of Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents and Patrolmen which are to be elected. He shall also recommend a bank, a bonded warehouse, a regular officer thereof, or any other similar depository, to vdiieh the ballots are to be mailed or delivered at the close of each day's voting, except that the President may, in his discretion, postpone the recommendation as to the depository untili no larer than the first regular meeting in October. This recommendation miv dso specify, whether any Patrol­ man and/or Headquarters ReprMentative, shall be designated as departmental or otherwise. The report shall be subject to approval or modification by a majority vote of the memlmrsbip. (f) The President shall be chairman of the Executive Board' and may cast one vote^in that body. (g) He shall be resimnsible, within this limits of his powen, fmr the enforcement of this Constitution, the policies of the Union, and all rules and rulings duly adopted by the Executive Board, and those duly adopted by a majority vote of the mem­ bership. Within these limits, he shall strive to enhance-the strength,, position, and prestige of the Union. <h) The foregoing duties shall be in addition to those (Hther duties lawfully imposeil upon him. (i) The responsibility of the President maynot oe delegated but the President may delegate to a person or .perrons thi execution of such of his duties as he may in his discretion decide, subject to the limitations set forth in this Constitution. (j) Any vacancy in any office or the job of Headouarters Representative, Pert Agent, or Patrolman shall be filled by the President by temporary appointment of a member qi^* fied for the office or job under Article XII of-this Cimstitution, except in those cases where the filling of such vacancy is other­ wise provided for by this Constitution. (k) The President is dirrated to take any and all measures and employ such means which he deems necessary or advisable, to protect the interests, and further the welfare of the Union and its members, in aJl matters involving national, state or v local legblation issuee, and public affairs. (1) The President shall have authority'to require any officer or Union representative to attend any regular or specid meet­ ing if, in his opinion, it is deemed necessary. $«crieir2. IxMUtlvu VIco-PiwsMont. The Executive Vice-President shall perform any and aB duties assigned him or delegated to him by the President. ]b the event the President shall be upable to cany out any of his duties by reason of incapacity or unavailabili^, the Executive Vice-President shall take over such duties during the period of such incapacity or unavailability. Upon the death, resignation, or removal from office for any reason of ^he President, the Executive Vice-President shall immediately assume the office, duties and responsibilities of the President until the next general election. The Executive Vice-President shall be a member of the Executive Board and may cast one vote in that body. Sectlen 3. yice^rMldMit in Chnrgn of Contracts and AswnWwCT •IIIVIIiVniwflTo The Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract En­ forcement shall perform, any and all duties assigned him or delegated to him by the President. In addition, he shall be responsible for all contract negotiations, the ftmnulation of bargaining demands, and the submission of proposed collective bargaining agreements to the membership for ratification. He shall also be responsible, except as otherwiro provided in Article X, Section 14(d)(1), for strike aathurization, signing of new contracts, and contract enforcement He shall also act for headquarters in executing the administrative functions assipied to headquarters by ^is Constitutitm with respect to trials and appeals except if he is a witness or party thereto, in which eyent the Secretary-Treasurer shall act in his place. In order that he may properly execute these responsibilities he is hereby instructed and authorized to employ such help as he deems necess^, be it legal, or otherwise, s^ject to approval of the Executive Board. The Vice-President in Charge of Contracts'and Contract Enforcement shall be a member of the Executive Board and may cast one vote in that body. » Seerica S. Vica-Prarldaaf la gfegyge ef tire Mfmrtls Ceeafc The Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Coast shaQ be a member of the Executive Board and shall be entitled to caat one vote in that body. He shall supervise and be responsible for the activities of all the ports, and the i^sonnel thereof tm the Atlantic Coast, including their organizing Activities. The Atlantic Coast area is deemed to mean that area from a::d incladiBg Georgiii through Maine and shall also include die Islands in the Carib­ bean. In order that he may properly execute his responsibilities . he » empowered and authori^ to retain any technical or professional assistance he deems necessary, subject to approval of the Executive Board. Soctlen 4. Vlc«-PrMld«iit In Citavga of th* Oaif Conat. The Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Coast shall he a member of the Executive Board and shall be entided to cast one vote in that body. He shall supervise and be responsible for the ac^vities of alt the Ports, and the personnel thereof on the Gulf Corot inclnding .their mganizing activities. The Gulf Coast area is deei^ to mean the State of Florida, all through the Gulf, Jnclndrng Texas. In order that he may properly execute his respmiaibllities he is empowered and authori^ to retain any technical or pro­ fessional assistance he deems necessary, subject to approfval of the Executive Board. Soctle«7. Ylce-PresMent in IMISHMI Wafers. of tfe* UdMS and The Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waten shall be a member of the Executive Board and shall be entithMi to cast one vote in that body. He shall supervise and be responsible for the activities of all the ports, and the oersonnel thereof oi. the Lakes and Inland Waters, including their organking activities. In order that he may properly execute his responsibOities he is empowered and authorn^ to retain any technical or pro­ fessional assistance he deems necessary, .subject to approval $ of the Executive Board. Sectiant. Blraeter of Orgaalrins and PaMlcatians. The Director of Organizing and Publications shall be ap-, pointed and may be removed at will by the Executive Board of the Union. He shall be responsible for and snpervise all pub­ lications and public relations of the Union and shall serve air co-ordinator of all organizational activities of the Union. In addition, he shall perform any and all duties assigned him or delegated to him by the Executive Board. Snellen 9. |lnadq«arterfl UnpreMntatlvea. The Headquarters Representative shall perform any and aU duties assigned them or delegated to them by the President, Executive Vice-President or the Executive Board. Snellen 10. Pert Agents. (a) The Port Agent shall be in direct charge of the admin­ istration of Union affairs in the port of his jurisdiction subject to the direction of the area Vice-President. fb) He shall, within the jurisdiction of his port, be respwisible for the enforcement and execution of the Constitution, the policies of the Union, and the rules adopted by the Executive Board, and by a majority vote of the membership. Wherever there are time restrictions or other considerations affecting port acton, the Port Agent shall take appropriate action to'^ insure observance thereof. S (c) He shall be prepared to account, financially or other--: wise, for the activities of his port, whenever demanded by the President, the Vice-President of the area' in which his ia located, or by the Secretary-Treasurer. (d) In any event, he shall prepare and forward to the See-retary-Treasurer, a weekly .financial report ahowinK in detail, weekly income and expenses, and complying with all other accounting directions issued by the Secretary-Treasurer. (e) The Port Agent may assign each port Patrolman to audi, duties as fall within the jurisdiction of the poiU regardlen of : the departmental designation, if any, under which the PatroI•^ man was elected. (f) The Port Agent shall designate which members at that port may serve as representatives to other organizations, affilia­ tion with which has been properly authorized. Soctlod II. PatrotoMn. It Patrolmen shall perform any duties assigned thien) by tlw Agent of the Port to which they are assigned. Soctloa 12. Ixocotlva ioarO. The Executive Board shall consist of the President, the Executive Vice-President, the Vice-Piresident in Charge of Cimtracts and Contract Enforcement, the Secretary-Treasurer, die Vice-President in Charge of the Atlantic Area, the Vice-Presi­ dent in Charge of the Gulf Axon, the Vice-President in Charge ArticU X of the Lakes and Inland Waters, and the National Director (or Soction 4. tecratary-Troasvrar. chief executive officer) of each .subordinate body or division The Secretary-Treasurer shall perform any and all duties created or chartered by the Union whenever such aubordinate Ouftas of Officers, HocKlquartani assigned him or delegated to him by the President. He shall body or division has attained a membership of 3,200 members Roprasentativas, P^rt Agants, Othar Iloctad be responsible for the organization and maintenance of the and has maintained that membership 'for not less than three Job Holders and Miscellaneous Personnel correspondence, files, and records of the Union; setting up, (3) months. Such National Director (or chief executive officer) and maintenance of, sound accounting and bookkeeping sys­ shall be a member of the respective submrdinate body or divi- . taction 1. Tiia Prasldnn*. tems; the setting up, and maintenance of, proper office and (a) The President shall be the executive officer of the Union other administrative Union procediOes; the proper collection, sion and must be qualified to hold office under the terms of and shall represent, and act for and in behalf of, the Union in safeguarding, and expenditure of all Union fun'ds, port or the Constitution of such division or subordinate body. The Executive Board shall meet in headquarters no less than all matters except as otherwise specifically provided for in the otherwise. He shall submit to the membership, for each quar­ once each quarter and at such other times as the President or, Constitution. terly period, a detailed report of the entire Union's financial in his absence, the Executive Vice-President may direct. Ihe (b) He shall be a member ex-officio of all committees, except operations and shall submit simultaneously therewith, the President shall be the chairman of all Executive Board meetinga as otherwise herein expressly provided. Quarterly Financial Committee report for the same period. unless absent,.in which case the Executive Vice-President shiJl (c) The President shall be in charge of, and responsible for, The Secretary-Treasurer's report shall, he prepared by an inde­ assume the chairman's duties. Each member of the Executive all Union property, and shall be in charge of headquarters and pendent Certified Public Accountant. He^^jidl also work with Board shall be entitled to cast one vote in that body. Its port offices. Wherever there are time restrictions or other con­ all duly elected finance committees. The Secretary-Treasurer decision shall be determined by majority vote of those voting, siderations affecting Union action, the President shall take shall be responsible for the timely filing of any and all reports providing a quorum of three is present. It shall be the duty of appropriate action to insure observance thereof. on the operations of the Union, financial or otherwise, that may the Executive Board to develop, policies, strategies and rides _ (d) In order that he may properly execute his responsibil­ be required by any Federal or state laws. In order that he may which will advance and protect the interests and welfare of ities, he is hereby instructed and authorized to. employ any properly execute his responsibilities, he is hereby instructed the Union and the Members. It shall be the duty of the Sec­ help he deems necessary, be it legal, accounting or otherwise. and authorized to employ any help he deems necessary, be it retary-Treasurer, or in his absence, an appointee of the Execu­ (e) Subject to approval by a majority vote of the member­ legal, accounting, or otherwise, subject to approval of the tive Board, to keep accurate minutes of all Executive Board ship, the President shall designate the number and location of Executive Board. meetings. The Executive Board shall appoint one perron _wfao ports, the jurisdiction, status, and activities thereof, and may The Secretary-Treasurer shall be a member of the Executive shall be designated Director of Organizing and Publicationa. close or open such ports, and may re-assign Vice-Presidents and Bodrd and may cast one vote in that body. The Executive Board shall determine per capita tax to be the Secretary-Treasurer, without reduction in wages. He may The Secretary-Treasurer shall be a member ex-officio of the levied and other terms and conditions of affiliation for any also re-assign Headquarters Representatives, Port Agents, , and Credentials and Ballot Tallying Committees. In addition ho group of workers desiring affiliation. The Executive Board Patrolmen, to other duties, iHthout iteduction in wamm. The shall make himself aUd the records of his office available to direct the administration of all Union affairs, properties, ptdieies Porta of New York, Philadelphii^ Boltimjore. Mobile, New Or- . the Qvi^iMrterly Financial Committee. and personnel in any and aU areas not oUterwiro specifically �Supplement—Page Twelve November 14, 1969 SEAFARERS LOG HP l^bertificate, but Is;' in fact, legally eligible for an' office or job ? provided for in this Constitution. Notwithstanding Ae forc^'^l*^ Article XI by reason of the restoration of civil ri^ts originally revoked by I going, the Executive Board may act without holding a formal such conviction or a favorable determination by the Board of meeting provided all members of the Board are sent notice of anil Teitri* of Offico of Parole of the United States Departm.mt of Justice, he shall, iii the propb^d action OT actions and the decision thereon is Other Eiertive Job Holders, Union lieu of the foregoing certificate, furnish a complete signed state­ reduced to writing and signed by a majority of the Executive Employees, and Others ment of the facts of his case together with true copies of the Board. supporting his statement. In the event that death, vesication or removal from_ oflBce for Sactien 1. The following elected offices and jobs shall be held documents AH documents required herein must reach headquarters no any reason should occur simultaneously to the President and for a term of four years: earlier than July 15th and no later than August 15th of the Executive Vice-President, the Executive Board by majority President election year. vote shall name successors from its. own membership who shall Vice-Presidents The Secretary-Treasurer is charged with the safekeeping of fill those vacancies until the next general election. Secretary-Treasurer these letters and shall turn them over to the Credentials Com­ If the Executive Vice-Preddent duly assumes the office of Headquarters Representatives mittee upon the letter's request. the President and dies, resigns, is removed from office, or is Port Agents incapacitated for more than. 30 days during the remainder of Patrolmen Sactlon 2. Crodaatlals Committoo. the term, the Executive Board shall elect a successor for the The term of four years set forth here is expressly subject to (a) A Credentials Committee shall be elected at the regu­ balance of ^e term from its own membership. the provisions for assumption of office as contained in Article lar meeting in August of the election year, at the port where ^HI, Section 6(b) of this Gcnstitution. Soction 13. Doiogatos. headquarters is located. It shall consist of six full book mem­ Soctlen a. The term of any elective jobs other than those in­ bers in' attendance at the meeting, with two members to be (a) The term "delegates" shall mean those members of the Union and its subordinate bodies- or divisions who are elected dicated in Section 1 of this Article shall continue for so long elected from each of the Deck, Engine and Stewards Depart­ ments. No Qfficer, Headquarters Representative, Port Agent in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution, to attend as is necessary to complete the functions thereof, unless sooner the convention of the Seafarers International Union of North terminated by a majority vote of the membership or segment or Patrolman, or candidate for office or the job of Headquarters • America. The following officers upon their election to office of the U>i>o»> whichever applies, whose vote was originally Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman, shall be eligible for election to this Committee, except as provided for in Article X, ; shall, during the term of their office, be delegates to all Con­ necessary to elect the one or ones serving. Section 4. In the event any committee member is unable to ' ventions of the Seafarers International Union of North America Soction 3. The compensation to be paid the holder of any serve, the committee shall suspend until the President or Excuin the following order of priority: President; Executive Vice- office or other elective job shaU be determined from time to President; Vice-President in Charge of Contracts and Contract time by the Executive l^ard subject to approval of the mem­ tive Vice President, or the Secretary-Treasurer, in that order, calls a special meeting at the port where Headquarters ie lo­ Enforcement; Secretary-Treasurer; Vice-President in Charge bership. cated in order to elect a replacement. The Committe's results^ of the Atlantic Coast; Vice-President in Charge of the Gulf Soction 4. The foregoing provisions of this Article do not shall be by majority vote, with any tie vote being resolved by a Coast; Vice-President in Charge of the Lakes and Inland Waters; Headquarters Representatives, with priority to those apply to any coriwration, business, or other venture in which majority-vote of the membership at a special meeting ctdled ' most senior in full book Union membership; Port Agents, with this Union participates; or which it organizes or creates. In for that purpose at that Port. (b) After, its election, the Committee shall immediately go / priority to those most senior in full book Union membership; such situations, instructions conveyed by the Executive Board into session. It shall determine whether the person has si^ . and Patrolmen, with priwiiy to those most senior in full book sha!! be followed. mitted his application correctly and possesses the necessary Union membership. qualifications. The Committee shall prepare a report listing (b) Each delegate shall attend the convention for which Article XII each applicant and his book number under the office or job he elected and fully participate therein. is seeking. Each applicant shall be marked "qualified" or "dis­ (c) Each delegate shall, by his vote and otherwise, support Quallllcotlons for Officers, Heodqiiorters those policies agreed upon by the majority of the delegates to Representatives, Port Agents, Potrolmen ond qualified" according to the findings of the Committee. Where an applicant has been marked "disqualified," the reason therefor the Convention. Other Elective Jobs must be stated in the report. Where, a tie vote has been resolved (d) The President shall assign to each subordinate body or by a special meeting of the membership, that fact shall also be division that number of delegates to which this Union would Section 1. Any member of the Union is eligible to be a can­ have been entitled, if its membership had been incrpawd by the didate for, and hold, any office or the job of Headquarters noted, with sufficient detail. The report shall be signed by all of the Committee members, and be completed and submitted number of members of the subordinate body or division, in Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman provided: to the Ports in time for the next regular meeting after their accordance with the formula set forth in the Constitution of (a) He has at least three (3) years of seatime in an un­ the Seafarers International Union of North America, except licensed capacity aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or election. At this meeting, it shaU be read and incorporated in that this provision shall not be applied so as to reduce the vessels. In computing time, time spent in the employ of the the minutes, and then posted on the bulletin board in each port. On the last day of nominations, one member of the Commitnumber of delegates to which this Union would otherwise have Union, its subsidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment , tee shall stand by in Headquarters to accept delivery of creden­ been entitled. at the Union's direction, shall count the same as sea time. tials. All, credentials must be in headquarters by midni^t of Union records. Welfare Han records and/or company records closing day. Soction 14. Committoos. can be used to determine eligibility; and fa) Trial Committoo. (c) When an applicant has been disqualifiqj by the commit­ (b) He has been a full book member in continuous good tee, he shaU be notified immediately by telegram at the ad­ The Trial Committee shall conduct the trials of a person dresses listed by him pursuant to Section 1 of this Article. He charged, and shall submit findings and recommendations as standing in the Union for at least three (3) years immediately shall also be sent a letter containing the reasons for such dis­ prescribed in this Constitution. It shall be the special obliga­ prior to his nomination; and (c) He has at least four (4) months of sea time, in an un­ qualification by air mail, special deHveiy, registered, to the tion of the Trial Committee to observe all the requirements of this Constitution with regard to charges and trials, and their licensed capacity, aboard an American-flag merchant vessel or mailing address designed pursuant to Section 1(b) of this Arti­ findings and recommendations must specifically state whether vessels, covered by contract with this Union, or four (4) months cle. A disqualified applicant shall have the right to take an appeal to the membership from the decision of the ccnunittee. or not, in the opinion of the Trial Committee, the rights of any of employment with, or in any office or job of, the Union, its sub­ sidiaries and its affiliates, or in any employment at the Union's He shaU forward copies of such appeal to each port, where the accused, under this Constitution, were properly safeguarded. direction, or a combination of these, between January 1st and appeal riiall be presented and voted upon at a regular meeting (b) Appoais-CommittM. the time of nomination in the election year; and - no later than the second meeting after the committee's election. (d) He is a citizen of the United States of America; and It is the responsibility of the applicant to insure timely delivery 1. The Appeals Committee shall hear all appeals from trial (e) He is not disqualified by law. judgments, in accordance with such procedures as are set forth of his appeal. In any event, without prejudice to ,his written (f) He has at least one (1) year of seatime aboard an appeal, me applicant may appear in person before the commit­ in this Constitution and such rules as may be adopted by a American-flag merchant vessel or vessels in a rated unlicensed tee within two days after the day on which the telegram is sent, majority vote of the membership not inconsistent therewith. 2. The Appeals Committee shall, within not later than one capacity other than an entry rating. to correct his application or argue for his qualification. week after the close of the said hearing, make and submit The committee's report riiall be prepared early enough to > Soctlen 2. All candidates for, and holders of, other elective findings, and recommendations in accordance with the provisions jobs not specified in the precetUng sections shall be full book aUow the applicant to appear before it within the time set forth of this Constitution and such rules as may be adopted by a members of the Union. in his Constitution and still reach the ports in time for the fiirst ;/i; majority vote of the membership not inconsistent therewith. Section 3. All candidates for and holders of elective offices regular meeting after its election. (d) A majority vote of the membership shall, in the case oi'^ and jobs, whether elected or appointed in accordance with this (c) Qoarferly Pinaneial CammittM. Constitution, shall maintain full book membership in good such appeals, be sufficient to over-rule any disimalification ^ 1. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall make an exami­ standing. classification by the Credentials (Committee, in which event die ,' nation for each quarterly period of the finances of the Union one so previously classified shall then be deemed qualified. and shall report fully on their findings and recommendations. (e) The Credentials Committee, in passing upon the quali- :^ /^Members of this committee may make dissenting repmrts, sepa• ArHeio'Xiil • ficatioss of candidates, shall have the right to conclusively ftif ;-rate recommendations and separate findings. stune that anyone nominated and qualified in previous elections : Elections for Officers, Hoadquarlera V '2. The findings and recommendations of this committee shall for candidacy {or any office, or the job of Headquarters Repre-; be completed within a reasonable time after the election of the Representatives, Port Affents and Pafrc^en sentative. Port Agent or Patrolman, has met all the requirementa. members thereof, apd shall be submitted to the Secretaryof Section 1(a) of Article XH. : Treasurer who shall cause the same to be read in all ports, as Section I. Nemlnotiens. Sactlon 3. lallatlng Procodwroa. set forth herein. Except as provided in Section 2(b) of this Article, any full 3. All officers. Union personnel and members are responsible book member may submit his name for nomination for any (a) The Secretary-Treasurer shall insUre the proper and for complying vyith all demands made for records, bills, office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Port Agent timely preparation of baUots, without partiality as to candidates vouchers, rweipts, etc., by the said Quarterly Financial Com­ or Patrolman, by delivering or causing to be delivered in per­ or ports. The baUots may contain general information and in­ mittee. The committee shdl also have available to it, the serv­ son, to the office of the Secreta^-Treasurer at headquarters, or structive comments not inconsistent with the provisions of this ices of the independent certified public accountants retained sending, a letter addressed to the Credentials Committee, in Constitution. All qualified candidates shall be listed thereon by the Union. care of the Secretary-Treasurer, at the address of headquarters. alphabetically within each category. The listing of the ports 4. Any action on the said report shall be as determined by a This letter shall be dated and shall contain the following: shall follow a geographical pattern, commencing with the most majority vote of,the membership. northerly port on the Atlantic Coast, following the Atlantic (a) The name of the candidate. 5. The Quarterly Financial Committee shall consist of seven coast, following the Atlantic coast down to the most southerly (b) His home address and mailing address. (7) members in good standing to be elected as follows: One port on that coast, then westerly along the Gulf of Mexico and (c) His book number. _ member from each of the following ports: New York, Philadel-. (d) The title of the office or other job for which he is a so on, untU the list of porte is exhausted. Any port outside the phia, Baltimore, Mobile, New Orleans, Houston and Detroit. candidate, including the name of the Port in the event Ck>ntinental United States shall then be added. There shall be No officer. Headquarters Representative, Port Agent or Patrol­ allotted write-in space, on each ballot, sufficient to permit -each the position sought i^ that of Agent or Patrolman. man, shall be eligible for election to this Committee. Committee member voting to write in as many names as there are offices (e) Proof of citizenship. members shall be elected at the regular meeting designated by (f) Proof of seatime and/or employment as required for and jobs to be voted upon. Each ballot shall be so prepared as the Secretary-Treasurer. In the event a regular meeting can­ to. have the number thereon placed at the top thereof and shall candidates. not be held in any port for lack of a quorum, the Agent'shall (g) In the event the member is on a ship he shall notify the be so perforated as to enable that portion containing the said call a special meeting as early as possible for the purpose of Credentials Committee what ship he is on. This sh^ be number to be easily removed to insure secrecy of the baUot. On electing a member to serve on the Quarterly Financial Com­ done also if he ships subsequent to forwarding his this removable portion shall also be placed a short statement mittee. Such committee members shall be furnished trans­ indicating the nature of the ballot and the voting date thereot credentials. portation to New York and back to their respective ports and (b) The ballots so prepared at the" direction of the Secretary(h) Annexing a certificate in the following form, signed and they shall be furnished room and board during the period they Treasurer shall be the only official ballots. No othms may be dated by the proposed nominee: are performing their duties in New York. Commencing on the "I hereby certify tharl am not now, nor, for the five (5) years used. Each ballot shall be numbered as indicated In the pre­ day following their election and continuing until they have last past, have I been either a member of the Communist Party ceding paramaph and shall be numbered consecutively, com­ been returned to their respective ports each committee mem­ or convicted of, or served any part of a prison term resulting mencing with number 1. A sufficient amount shaU be printed ber shaU be paid for hours worked at the standby rate of pay from of robbery, bribery, extortion, embezzlemsit, and distributed to each Port. A record of the ballots, foth by but in no event shall they be paid for less than eif^t (8) hours grand conviction larceny, burglary, arson, violation of narceHcS' laws, serial numbers and amount, sent thereto shall be maintained by per day. murder, rape, assault with intent to kill, assault which inflicts the SecretaryTieasurer, who shall alro send each Port Agent a verification list indicating the amouUt and serial numbers of (ti) Sirika CoomiiNaa. grievous bodily injury, or violaticm of Title 11 or HI of tiie the ballots sent. Each Port Agent shall maintain separate rec­ Landrum-Griffin or conspiracy to conuiiit any such criOM" T. In no event shall a general strike take place unless ap­ ords of the ballots sent him and shall inspect and count the proved by a majority vote of the membership. ballots, wheh received, to insure that the amount sent, as vrell as 2. lit the event a general strike has been approved by the Dated the numbers thereon, conform to the amount and nunibers listed Signature of member membership the Port Agents in all affected ports thall call a ^ the Secretary-'Treasurer as having been sent to diat port. timely special meeting for the purpose of electing a strike com­ The Port Agent sh^ immediately execute and return to the Book mittee. This committee tiiall be composed of three full book Secretary-Treasurer a receipt acknowledging the correctness of membezB and their duties shall consist of assisting the Port Printed fontis of the certificate shaU be made available to tire amount and numbers of the ballots sent, or shall notify die Agent to <^ectuate all strike policies and strategies. nominees. Where a nominee caimot truthfully execute such a Secretary-Treasurer of any discrepancy. Discrepancies sh^ be J-.----. - �November 14, 1969 ilible ptl6r to the TOtinig period/In event, receipts shaB he forwarded for ballots actually received. The Secretary-Treasurer shall prepare a file in which shall be kept memoranda and correspondence dealing with the election. This file shall at all times be available to any member asking for inspection of the same at the office of the Secretary-Treasurer. (c) Balloting shall take place in person, at port offices, and shall be secret. No signatures of any voter, or other distinguish­ ing mark, shall appeat on the ballot, except that any member may write in the name or names of any member or m: mbers, as appropriate, for any office, or the job of Headquarters Repre­ sentative, Port Agent or Patrolman. (d) Only full book members may vote. However, immediately prior thereto they must present their books to the Polls Com­ mittee of the ^rt in which they are voting. The voter's book number shall Be placed upon the roster sheet (which shall be kept in duplicate) in the space op^site the proper ballot,num­ ber, and the member shall sign his name. The portion of the ballot on which the ballot number is printed shril then be re­ moved, placed near the roster sheet, and the member shall pro­ ceed to the voting site with the ballot. An appropriate notation of the date and of the fact of voting shall be placed in the member's Union book. (e) Each Port Agent shall be responsible for the establish­ ment of a booth or other voting site where each member may vote in privacy. (f) Upon completion of voting the member shall fold the ballot so that no part of the printed or written portion is visible. He shall then drop the ballot into a narrow-slotted ballot box, which shall be provided for that purpose by the Port Agent and kept locked and sealed except as hereinafter set forth. (g) Voting shall commence on November 1st of the election year and shall continue through December Slst, exclusive of Sundays and (for each individual Port) holidays legally recognl^d in the city in which the port affected is located. If No­ vember 1st or December Slst falls on a holiday legally recog­ nized in a port in the city in which that port is located, the bal­ loting period in such port shall commence or terminate, as the case may be, on the next succeeding business day. Subject to the foregoing, voting in all ports shall commence at 9:00 A.M., and continue until 5:00 P.M. except that, on Saturdays, voting shall commence at 9:00 A.M. and continue until 12 noon. Suction 4. Pells Committees. (a) Each port shall elect, prior to the beginning of the voting on each voting day, a Polls Committee, consisting of three full book members none of whom shall be a candidate, officer or an elected or appointed job holder. For the purpose of holding a meeting for the election of a Polls Committee only, and not­ withstanding the provisions of Article XXIII, Section 2, or any other provision of this Constitution, five (5) members shall con­ stitute a quorum for each port, with the said meeting to be held between 8:00 A.M. and 9:00 A.M. with no notice there­ of required. It shall be the obligation of each member wish­ ing to serve on a Polls Committee, or to observe the election thereof, to be present during this time period. It shall be the responsibility of the Port Agent to see that the meeting for the purpose of electing the said Polls Committee is called, and that the minutes of die said meeting are sent daily to the SecretsTreasurer. In no case shall voting take place unless a duly elected Polls Committee is functioning. (bl'The duly elected Polls Committee shall collect all unUB^ ballota, the voting rosters, the numbered stubs of those ballots already used, the ballot box or boxes and the ballot records and files kept by the Port Agent. It shall then proceed to compare the serial numbers and amounts of stubs with the number of names and corresponding serial numbers on the roster, and then compare the serial ntunber and amounts of ballots used with the verification list, as corrected, and ascer­ tain whether the unused ballots, both serial numbers and amount, represent the difference between what appears on the verification list, as corrected, and the ballots u^. If any discrepancies are found, a detailed report thereon shall be drawn by the Polls Committee finding such discrepancies, vriiich report shall be in duplicate, and simed by all the members of such Polls Committee. Each member of the Comm'ttee may make what separate comments thereon he desires, provided they are signed and dated by him. A copy of this report shaU fie given the Port Agent, to be presented at the next regular meet­ ing. A copy shall also be simultaneously sent to the SecretaryTreasurer, who shall cause an investigation to'be made forth­ with. The results of such investigation shall be reported to the membership as soon as completed, with recommendations by the Secretary-Treasurer. A majwity vote of the membership shall determine what action, if any, shall be taken thereon. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Con­ stitution, the Executive ^ard shall not make any determinadon in these matters. (c) The Polls Committee shall also insure that the ballot box u locked and sealed, which lock and seal shall not be opened except in the manner hereinafter set forth. The same procedure as is set forth in the preceding paragraph with regm to dis. crepancies shall be utilized in the event the Polls Committee has reason to believe the lock and seal have been illegally tampered 'with. . (d) .The Polls Committee shall permit full book members only to vote. Prior thereto, it shall stamp their book with the word "voted" and the date, issue ballots to voters, insure that proper registration on the roster takes place, collect stubs, and : keep them in numerical order. It shall preserve good cHrder and /decorum at the voting site mid vicinity thereof. All members : and others affiliated with the Union are charged with the duty of iisisting the Polls Committee, when called upon, in the /preservation of order and decorum. <e) In order to maintain the secret and accuracy of the ballot, and to eliminate the possibility ot errors or irregulsritiss la any one day's balloting affecting oU the balloting in any port, the fnUowiiw procedure shall be obseryed: •At the enid of earii day's votings the Polb Committee, in the : presence of any member desiring to attend, provided he <d>• serves proper decorum, shall open the ballot box ot boxes, and place all of that day's ballots therein in an envelope, as required, which shall then be sealed. The members of the Pqlls Commit?4<ee shall thereupon sign their names across the flap of the said envelope w envelopes, with iheir book numbers %eit to their / sh^iUes. The committee shall also place the date and name i Or the Port on the said envelopes, and shall certify„on the enve­ lope mr envelopes, that the ballot box or boxes were opened publicly, that all ballots for that day only were r^oved, and that all of those ballots are enclosed in the env^pe or enve­ lopes dated lor that day and voted in that Fort The Polls Coin- SEAFARERS LOG Supplement—Page Thirteen accordance with this Section 5(c), these terms shaO apply, JWappropriate, to insure the foregoing. At the discretion of the withstanding any .provision to the contrary contained in this Executive ^ard official envelopes may be prepared for the Article. Protests may be made only in writing and must be purpose of enclosing the ballots and the making of the aforesaid received by the Union Tallying Coinmittee during the peri^ certification, with wording embodying^ the foregoing inscribed ' of its proceedings. The reports of this committee shall include thereon, in which event these envelodes shall be used by the a brief summary of each protest received, the name and book Polls (^ommitee for the aforesaid purpose. Nothing contained number of the protesting member, and a summary of the dis­ herein shall prevent any member of S Polls Committee from position of the said protest. The committee shall take all rea­ adding such comments to the certifif;ate as are appropriate, sonable measures to adjust the course of its proceedings so as provided the comments are signed arid dated by the member to enable the special vote set forth in this Swtion 5(c) to be making them. The envelope or envelojpes shall then be placed completed within the time herein specified. No closing report in a wrapper or envelope, which, at (he discretion of the Ex­ shal he made by it unless and until the special votes referred to in this Section 5(c) shall have been duly completed and ecutive Board, may be furnished for that purpose. The wrapper or envelope shall then be securely sealed and either delivered, tallied. (d) The members of the Union Tallying Committee shall or sent by certified or registered mail[ by the said Polls Com­ mittee, to the depository named in the pre-electioti report proceed to the port in which headquarters is located, -as s<»n as adopted by the membership. The Polls Committee shall not be possible after their election hut, in any- event, shall arrive at discharged from its duties until thisjmailing is accomplished that port prior to the first business day after December 31 of and evidence of mailing or delivery is furnished the Port Agent, the election year. Each member of the committee not elected which evidence shall be noted and. kept in the Port Agent's from the port in which headquarters is located shall he reim­ bursed for transportation, meals, and lodging expenses occa­ election records or files. The Polls Committee shall also insdre that the ballot box or sioned by their traveling to and returning from that Port. All boxes are locked and sealed before handing them back to the members of the committee shall also he paid at the prevafling Port Agent, and shall place the key ot keys to the boxes in an standby rate of pay from the day subsequent to their election envelope, across the flap of-which the rjierabers of the committee to the day they return, in normal course, to the Port from which shall sign their names, book numbers, and the date, after seal­ they were elected. ing the envelope securely. In addition to delivering the key and The Union Tallying Committee shall elect a chairman from ballot box or boxes as aforesaid, the Polls Committee shall among themselves and, subject to the express terms of this Con­ deliver to the Port Agent one Copy of each of the roster sheets stitution, adopt its own procedures. Decision as to special votes, for the day, the unused ballots, any reports called for by this protests, and the contents of the final report shall he valid if Section 4, any files that they may have received, and all the made by a majority vole, provided there he a quorum in attend­ stubs collected both for the day and those turned over to it. ance, which quorum is hereby fixed at nine (9). The Union The Port Agent shall be responsible fo|r the proper safeguarding Tallying (Zommittee, hut not less than a quorum thereof, shall of all the aforesaid material, shall not release any of it until have the sole right and duty to obtain the ballots from the duly called for, and shall insure that no one illegally tampers depository immediately after the termination of balloting and with the material placed in his custody, ihe remaining copy to insure their safe custody during the course of the commit­ of each roster sheet used for the daji shall be mailed by the tee's proceedings. The proceedings of this committee, except for Polls Committee to the Secretary-Tifeasurer, by certified or the actual preparation of the closing report and dissents there­ from, if any, shall he open to Wy member, provided he observes registered mail or delivered in person. • (f) Members of the Polls Committee shall serve without com­ decorum. In no event, shall the issuance of the hereinbefore pensation, except that the Port Agent shall compensate each referred to closing report of the Tallying Committee he delayed PoUs (Zommittee member with a reasonable sum for meals while beyond the January, 15th immediately subsequent to the close of voting. The Union Tallying Committee shall he discharged serving or provide meals in lieu of bash. upon the completion of the issuance and dispatch of its reports Section 5. Ballot Collection, Tallying Procedure, Protesta, as required in this Article. In the event a recheck and recount is ordered pursuant to Section 5(g) of this Artime, the com­ and Special Votes. mittee shall he reconstituted except that if any member thereof (a) On the day the balloting in each port is to terminate, the is not available, a substitute therefore shall be elected from Polls Committee elected for that day shall, in addition to their the appropriate port, at a special meeting held for that purpose other duties hereinbefore set forth, deliver to headquarters, or as soon as possible. mail to headquarters (by certified or registered mail), all the (e) The report of the Committee shall he made up in suffi­ unused ballots, together with a certification, signed and dated copies to comply with the following requirements: two by all members of the (Zommittee that all ballots sent to the cient shall he sent by the committee to each Port Agent and port and not used are enclosed therewith, subject to the right copies the Secretary-Treasurer prior to the first regular meeting whedof each member of the Committee to make separate comments uled to take place subsequent to the close of the committee's under his signature and dale. The cerfification shall specifically proceedings or, in the event such meeting is scheduled to take identify, by serial number atfd amouht, the unused mallots so place four days or less from the close of this committee's pro­ forwarded. In the same package, but bound separately, the then at least five days prior to the next regular meet­ committee shall forward to headquarters all stubs collected dur­ ceedings, ing. WhiiAever meeting applies shall he designated, by date, ing the period of voting, together with a certification, signed by in the report and shall he referred to as the "Election Report all members of ihe committee, that ail stubs collected by the Meeting." As soon as these copies are received, each Port Agent committee are enclosed therewith sufajject to the right of each shall post one copy of the report on the bulletin hoard, in a member of thb' committee to make sepWate comments under his manner. This copy shall he kept posted for a signature and date. The said Polls (^mmittee members shall conspicuous period of two months. At the Election Report Meeting, the not be discharged from their duties until the forwarding called other copy of the report shall he read verbatim. for hereunder is accomplished and evidence of mailing or de­ (f) At the Election Report meeting, there shaU he taken up livery is furnished the Port Agent, which evidence shall be noted the discrepancies, if any, referred to in Section 5(c) of this and kept in the Port Agent's election records or files. Article and the recommendations of the Tallying Committee (b) All forwarding to headquarter called for under this Section 5, shall be to the Union Tallying Committee, at the submitted therewith. A majority vote of the membership shaH address of headquarters. In the event a Polls Committee cannot decide what action, if any, in acctwdance with the (Zonstitntion, be elected or cannot act on the day the^balloting in each Port shall be taken thereon, which action, however, shall not include is to terminate, the Port Agent shall have the duty to forward the ordering of a special vote unless the reported discrepancies this material specifically set forth iii Section 5(a) (unus^ affect the results of the vote for any office or job, in which event, ballots and stubs) to the Union Tallyijig Conunittee, which will the special vote shall be restricted thereto. A majority of the then carry out the functions in regard thereto of the said PoUs membership, at the Election Report Meeting, may order a reCommittee. In such event, the Port Amnt shall also forward all check and a recount vdien a dissent to the cl<»ing report has other material deemed necessary by the Union Tallying Com­ been issued by three or more members of the Union Trilyii^ Committee. Except for the contingencies provided for in this mittee to execute those functions. Spetion 5(f) the closing report shtdl be accepted as finaL All certifications called for under tiis Article Xlll shaU be (g) A special vote tiered pursuant to Section 5(f) must deemed made according to the best luiowledge, and belief of take place and be completed within seven (7) days after the those required to make such certific4tion. Election Report Meeting, at each port where the discrepancira (c) The Union Tallying Committed shall consist of 14 full book members./Two ^all be electedi from each of the seven so acted upon took place. Subject to the foregoing, and to the ports of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Mobile, New limits of the vote set by the membership, as aforesaid, the Port Orleans, Houston, and Detroit The election shall be held at the Agents in each such port shall have the functions of the Tally­ regular meeting in December of the election year, or if the &- ing Committee as set forth in Section 5(c), insofar as that ecutive Board otherwise determines prior thereto, at a special Section deals with the terms of such special vote. The Secre­ meeting held in the aforesaid ports on the first business day of tary-Treasurer shall make a sufficient amount of the usual the last week of said month. No Offii:er, Headquarters Repre­ balloting material immediately available to Port Agents, for the purpose of such special vote. Immediately after the close sentative, Port Agent, Patrolman, or cmdidate for office, or the job of Headquarters Representative, Foil Agent or Patrolman, thereof, the Port Agent shall summarize the results and com­ shall be eligible for election to this C ommittee, except as pro­ municate them to the Secretary-Treasurer. The ballots, stubs, vided for in Article X, Section 4. In aidition to its duties here­ roster sheets, and unused ballots pertaining to the special vote inbefore set forth, the Union Tallying Committee shall be riiall be forwarded to the Secretary-Treasurer, all in the same charged with the tallying of all the bsjllots and the preparation package, but bound separatdy, by the most rapid means prac-• of a closing report setting forth, in ccmplete deuil, the results ticable, hut, in any case, so as to reach the Secretary-Treasurw of the election, including a complete accounting of all ballots in time to enable him to prepare his report as required by this and stubs, and reconciliation of the same -with the ^ters, Action 5(g). An accounting and certificatiim, made by the verification lists, and receipts of the Port Agents, all vrith de­ Port Agent, similar to those requiircd of Polls Comminees, shatt tailed reference to serial numbers am amounts and with rach be enclosed therewith'. The Secretary-Treasurer shall then total iKoken down into port totals. The Tallying Committee prepare a report containing a combined suniunary of the results;' shall be permitted access to the electim records and ffies of all together with a schedule indicating in detail how they affect: ports, which they may require to be forwarded for insp^tion the Union Tallying Committee's reailts, as set fwth in its clos-/ at Its discretion. The report shall clearly detail all discre­ ing report. The form of the leer's report shall be followed an pancies discovered, and shall contain recommendations for the closely as possible. Two (2) copies shall be sent to each mit;' troetroent of these discrepancies. All n embers of the Committee one copy of which shall be posted. The other copy shaU be shaB sign the report, without prejudire, however, to the right presented at the next regular meeting after ffie Eiection Report of any member thereof to submit a di^nting report as to the Meeting. If a majority vote of the membeiship decides to accuracy of the count and the valid ity of the ballots, with accept the Secreta^-Treasureris report, the n^erical ruults set forth in the pertinent .segments of the TaUying Committee's pertinent details. * Ihe Tallying Committee is also chaiged with ffie receipt and closing report shall be deemed accepted and final without modi­ evaluation of written protests by any member who claims an fication. If ordered, a recheck and recount, and the report thereon by illegal denial of the right to vote. Ill it finds,the protesta in­ valid, it shall dismiss £e protest and so inform the protesting the Union TaUying Committee, shall be similarly disposed o| / member, by wire, on the day of dismistal. If it finds the protest and deemed accepted and final, by majority vote of ffie mem-../ valid, the committee shaU order a spscial vote, to be had no bership at the te^ar meeting fwowing the Election Report| later than within the period of its prooiedings, on such terms as Meeting. If such recheck and recount is ordered, the Union'' are practical, effective, and just, but which terms, in any event, TaUying Committee ahali be required to continue iU i^oceedshall include the provisions of SectioUiSCo) of this Article and ings correspondingly. Socfion 6. InstaUation into oSSce atnl the Job of fleadqusrten the designation of the voting^site of ffie pwt most convenient to the: protesting member, where a sheclal vote ia ordered in Representative, Port Agent or Patrolman. ^mittee shall check the rosters, and any other records they dera �Supplement—Page Fourteen ^ Ca) Hie person elected shall be that penon baviag the largest hnmber of votes cast for the particular office or job involved. Where more than one person is to be elected for a particular office or job, the proper number of candidates receiving Ae. successively highest number of votes shall be declared elected. \ These determinations shall be made only from the results deemed final and accepted as provided in this Article. It ^all "1 b« the duty of the President to notify each indiWdual elected, (b) Hie duly elected oScos and other job holders shall take r over their respective offices and jobs, and auume the duties thereof, at midnight of the night of the Election R^rt Meet^in{^ or the next regular meeting, depending upon which meetJ ing the results as to each of the foregoing are deemed fiinal %^and accepted, as provided in this Article. The term of their 3irI»^ece8sor8 shall continue up to, and expire at, that time, ^^inotwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in Article iXI, Section I. Hiis shall not apply vrhere^ the successful candi|date cannot assume his office Iweause he Is at sea. Mi In such event, a majority vote of the membership may grant pdditional time Jor the assumption of the office or job. In the fevent of the failure of the newly-elected President to assume ^^office the provisions of . Article Section 2, as to succeuion ;|!^3tihtdl apply until the expiration of the term. All other cases of failure to assume office shaD be dealt with as decided by a majority vote of the membership. SEAFARERS LOG notice thereof shall be given to the accused, who shaH be informed of the name of his accusers, and who shall receive a written statement of the charges. At the request of the accused, transportation and subsistence shaR be provided the accused and his witnesses. Tiavember 14, 1969 of guUt, the Appeals Committee shaR charge on which the finding was based be dismissed. (p) The Appeals Committee may recommend lesser punldi- ' feu 14. The Appeals Committee shall deliver its decision Section 3. The Trial Committee shall hear all pertinmii dissent, if any, to headqiiarters, which shaR cause sufficient evidence and shaR not be bound by the rules of evidence wpies to be publiaJied tSSS^ell have them sent to each pott In required by courts of law but may receive aR relevant tesU- time to reach there beforis the next regular scheduled meeting. mony. The Trial Committee may grant adjournments, at the Headquarters shaR also send a copy to each accus^ and request of the accused, to enable him to make a proper defense. accuser at their last known address, or notify them iot^peraon. In the event the TrisJ Committee falls beneath a quorum, it S<MMV IS. At the meeting indicated in Section 14 of this disR adjourn untO a quorum does exist. Article the memberdiip, by a majority vote, shall accept, the Soctfon 4. No trial shaR be conducted unless aR the accusers deciiion of the Appeals Committee, or the dissent therein. If are presenL The Trial Committee shaR conduct the trial except there is no dissent, the decision of the Appeals (^mmittee shaR that the accused shaR have the right to cross-examine the accuser, or accusprs, and the witnesses, as weR as to conduct his r ^H a new trial is oideteid, that trial shaR be held In the port 1 own defense. The accused may select any member to assist him whe e headquarters is located, hi the miuuier provided for in If in defense at the trial, provided, (a) the said member is Section 2 of this Article. Any decision so providing for a new Vavailable at the time of the trial and (bj ihe said member trial riiaW coiitala such directions as wEQ insure aTair hearhig agre» to render such assistance. If the accused chaReng(» the to Re accused. quaRfications of the members of the Trial (temmittee, or states Ssctien 14. Headqiiarters sbaR notifj' the accost and each that the charges do not adequately inform him of what wrong he aRegedly committed, or the time and place of such commis­ accuier, either in person or in writing addreiB^ to thdr tea of the results results of the appeal. A fu^er further aaneid app«d SI » sion, such matters shall be ruled upon and disposed of, prior kno^ address, allowed as set forth in Section 17 of this A^cle. to proceeding on the merits of the defense, lae guilt of an Sectien 7. The Secretary-Treasurer is specific!^ charg^ 17. Each memlrer is ohari^d with ktiowtedge of with the preservation and retention of all election recoras. accused shaR be found only if proven by the weight of the and the bnrden of such proof shaR be upon the ons of the Constitution of the Seaforen tnternational Including the ballots, as required by law, and is directed and evidence, Jnioa of North America, and .the rights of, and iwcceduie as .. authorized to issue sudi other and further directives as to the accuser. Evay findii^ shaR be based on the quality of the election procedures as are required by law, which directives evidence and not "solely on the number of witnesses produced. to, fiirRier appeal as provided for therein. Decirions ieachej be part of the election procedum of this IJiimn. 8. The Trial Committee shaR make findings as to thereunder shaR be binding,on all members of the Union. life guRt or innocence, and recommendations as to punishment S«:rion 14- It shall be the duty of aR members of the Unimf and/or other UnioB action deemed desirahle in the I|^t of to ta ce aR steps within their conatitntiiaiia! power lo eaiTv osf sail the proceedings. Hiese findings and recommendations*^Asdl the t ;rms of any effective decisions. be those of a majority of the committee, and shaR be In writing, Soctfon 19. Every accused shaR receive a writtcai ciq?y of tfie as shaR be any dissent. The immmittee shaR forward its find­ charges prefened against him and shaR be given a leaaonaUe -'tactimi 1. TiMte ings and recommendation^ along with any dissent to the Port Agent of the port where the trial took place, whUe a copy time to prepare his defense, but he may thereafter plead guRty A Trial Committee shall be elected at a specialmeeting held it 10:00 AJlf., the next business day following the regular thereof riiaR he forwarded to the accused and the accusers, and waive any or aR of the other rights ttud priyileges granted astifis# . I meeting sf the Port where the Trial is tc- take place. It shall either m psrscn or by msi! addiesscd to their last known to. hill by this Article, If an accused has been prop^ly to attendf« without 1 consist of five full book members, of which three shall consti- addresses. The findings shaR include a statement that the of hii I trial and faRs .*? «he Tnal Committee may hold ito trial without I tute a quorum. No officer. Headquarter? Representative, Port rights of the accused under this ConsliluUon, were properly I : Agent, Port Patrolman, or other Union personnel may be safeguarded. The findings also must contain the charges made, "'s P^sence. A-SI I wire MiTieia. Awl I ' elected to serve on a Trial Committee. No member who intends thfe date of the trial, the name and address of the accused, the I to be a witness in the pending trial may serve, nor may any accuser, and eodi witness; shall describe each document used Offansat and Penaltias ^ member who cannot for any reason, render an honest decision. at the trial; shaR contain a fair summary of the proceedings, SMrtan 1. Upon proof .the commission of the foRowing It shall be the duty of every member to decline nomination if and shaR state the findings as to guRt or innocence. If possible, he knows, or has reason to believe, any of the foregoing dis­ aR documento used at the trial diaR be kept AR findings and offenses, the member shall he expeRed ftwm membership: (a) Proof of membership in any organization advocating the: qualifications apply to him. The members of this committee recommendations shaR be made a part of the regular files. overRrow of the Government of the United States by force; y shaU be elected under such generally applicable rules as are Sactfen 6. The P«rt Agent of the Port of Trial shall, upon (b) Acting as an informer against the interest of the Union adopted by a majority vote of the membership. receipt of die findings and recommendations of the Trial Com­ or thi! membership in any organizational campaign; mittee, cause the findings and recommendations to be presented, Sactlen 2. Appaols CeminlNM). (c) Acting as an informer for, or agent of, the company and entered into the minutes, at the next regular meeting. against the interests of the memberehip ta the Union; The ^peals Committee shall consist of seven full book (d) The commission of any act as part of a considracy to SacHoiigr. The Port Agent shall send the record of the entire members, five of whom shall constitute a quorum, elected at the port where headquarters is located, "fte' same disquali­ proceedings to headquarters, which shaR cause sufficient copies destro^ the Union. fications and duties of merobem shall apply with regard to thereof to be made and sent to each Port in time for the next SecHen S. Upon proof of the commission of any of the folibis comrniiiee as apply to the Trial Committee. In addition, - reguiariy scheduled meeting. lowini^ offenses, the member shall be penalized up to and no member may serve on an Appeals Committee in the hearin, Saction 4. A( the latter meeting, the proceedings shaR be dis­ includqig a penalty of expulsion from the Uiuon. In the event of an appeal from a Trial Committee decision, if the sai^ cussed. The meeting shoR then vote. A majority vote of the the penalty of expulsion is not invoked or recommeded, the member was a member of the Trial Committee. enaltV sh^ not exceed suspension from the rights and privi­ membersbip of the Union shall: P«' " lege le® of membership for more than two (2) years, or a fine (a) Accept the findings and recommendations, or SocHonS. Magotos. ._llOO or both: of |5(l|.00 y (b) Reject the findings and recommendations, or (a) As ^n as the President is advised as to the date and duly WRlfuRy misappropriating or misusing Union property (c) Accept the findings, but modify the recommendations, or authorized nuinber of delegates to the convention of the Sea(d) Order a new trial after finding that substantial justice of the value in excess of 150.00. (b) Unsuthcrired use of Union property, rcco^s, straps, farers InteraalioQal Union of North America, he commu- has not been done with: regard to the charges. In this event, nicate such facts to the Port Agent of each Port, together with a new trial shaR take place at the porT where headquarters is seals, i;tc^ for the purpose of personal gain; (c) WiRful misuse of any office or job, elective or not, within r^mmendations as to generally applicable rules for the elec- located and upon apiuication, the accused, the accusers, and tion of delegates for those delegates that may be required in their witnesses shaR be furnished transportaUon and subsist­ the Uiion for the purpose of pemn^ gain, financial or other­ I ;^dition to those provided for in Article X, Section 13, These ence. wise, <r the wiRfuI refusal or faUure to execute thei duRes or ylacts and recommendations shall be announced and read at the functicns of the said office or job, or gross nejdect or abuse in Sfwtion 9. After the vote set forth in Section 8, any punish­ executing such duRes or funcRona or other serioiumlBcondaet first regular meeting thereafter. Unless changed by a majority of the membership during that meeting, the election rules ment so decided upon shaR beciune effective. Headquarters or breitch of trust. The Presid«lt may, during the poidency r/miall apply. Hiese rules shall not prohibit any fiill book mem- shaR cause notice of the resiilto thereof to be sent to each of disciplinary proceedings under this snbsecRon, suapend the " 13^ from nominating himself. The results of the election shall accused and accuser. officer or jobholder from exercising the functions of tlw officw W communicated to each Port Agent, posted on the buUetin, Sortloii 10. An accused who has been found guilty, or who is or job, with or without pay, and designate his temporary n-. bwd, and animun^ at the next regular meeting of the Port, under effective punishment may appeal in the foUowtng manner: placement. lollies of election hereunder may include provisions for autd^ (d) Unauthorized votings or unauthorized Kaiidlifig of bal­ He may send or deUver a noRce of appeal to Headquarters election of aU qualified nominees, in dm event the aum- within 30 days after receipt of the notice of the decision of the lots, stubs, rosters, verification lists, baRot boxes, or electhm ber of such nominees does not exceed the number of deleeatea -membeiship. files, o]- election material of any sort; |o be elected. (e) Preferring charges with knowledge that such chatges Saetlew 11^ At the next regular meeting of Qie pwt where are falie; Headqi^ers is located, after receipt of the notice of appeal, (f> iifaking or transmitRug, with intrat to deceive, false i Artid* XV the notice sbaR be presented and shaR then become part 01 the reports or communications whidi faR within the scope of Union minutes. An Appeals Committee shoR then be elected. Hie buriness; , > Trials and Appgdki Vice-President in charge of contracts is charged with the duw (g) Deliberate faOure or refusal to join one's dhim or mis" rownber may bring charges against any other of presenting the before-mentioned proceedings and dl avaU- conduc: or ne^ect of duty aboatd ship, to the detnment of member for tte commission of an offense as set forth in this able documents used as evidence at the trial to the Appeals the UuMin or its agreements; . Constitution. These charges shaU be in writing and signed by Committee, as weR as a^ written statement or argument sub­ Deliberate and unauthorized interference, or deliberate the accuMrj^ who shall also include his book nuinber. Hie mitted by Rie accused. The accused may argue his appeal in liclous vRUfication, with regard to the execution of the accuser shaU deliver these charges to the Port Agent of the person, if he so desires. The appeal shtul be heard at Union if any office or job; ^rt nearest the place of the offense, or the port of pay-off, if Headquarters on the night the committee is elected. It shaR 'aying for, or receiving money for, employment aboatd tte offense took place aboard ship. He shaU also request the be the responsibOity of Rie accused to insure that his written a vessel, exclusive of proper earnings and Union payments; nit Agent to present these charges at the next regular meeting statement or argument arrives at headquarters in liww for such (j) ^ViRful refusal to submit veidence of affiliation for tliq;..^^.,; H^ccuser may withdraw his charges before die meeting, takes presentaRon. purpose >f avoiding or delaying money ^yments to the UniouiyMjg Sacfieii IS. The Appeals CcKumittee shal! decide the appexl or unat thorizedly transferring or receiving evidence of Unioii:|f' {Soctlon 3. After presentation of the charges and the request as soon as possible, consistent with fair consideraRon of the affiliatu n, with intent to deceive; (k) ^Fillful faRure or refusal to carry out the order of tho to Ae Port Agent, the Port Agent shaR. cause those charges evidence and arguments before it. It may grant adjournments to be read at the said meeting. and may request the accused or accusers to present arguments, duly auRiorli^ to make such orders during Rme of strike. . . . (1) laRure or refusal to pay a fine or assessment within thi^| ^ reject^ by a majority vote of the port, whenever necessary for such fair consideraRon. time limit set therefor either by the Constitution or Iqr actioi^^l no further MUOU may be taken thereon, unless mled otherwise Saction 13. The decision of the Appeals Committee shall be takmi ill accordance with the ConstituRon. ^ a iMjonty vole of the memhefship of the Union within 90 days thereafter. If the charges are accepted, and the accused by majority vote, and-sbaR be in the form of findings.and SacHiin 3. Upon proof of the commission of any of die fol­ IB, preMut, shaU be automaticaUy on notice that he wiH be recommendations. Dissents wiR be aRowed. Decisions and lowing (ffenses, members she!! be penalized dp to and including.^,,, disrents shaH be in writing and signed by those participating tried thi foHowing moniing. At his request, the trial shall he a susneiision from the rif^ts and privReg^ m membership postMned Mtil Ae wining following the next regular meetiBg, in such decision or dissent In mal^g its findings and recom­ two(2) years, or a fine of 150.00 or both: -' mendations, the commiitee shaU be governed by the following: at which time the Trial Committee wiR then be elected. He (a) ^WRlfuRy miBappropHaRng or misuung Unicm propor^:^^" (a) No finding of guilt shoR'be reversed if there is irab"«> be handed a written copy of the charges matte against the V alue under |w.OO; stotial evidence to support such a finding and, in such case, of (h) Assuming any office jHT job, whether elective or not with ' me Af^ieals Committee shall not make its own findings as to If the accus^ is not mesent, the Port Agent shaR immediknow! lack of poMesaion of the quaRfications ni-i the tvei^t of evidence. a^y ca^ to be sent to him, by registered maU addressed to quired his tot known n^ing address on file with the Union a copy (b) In no eveai riiaR increased punishment be recommended. (c) iiiisGonduct during on; mccRsg or other official UiifaHiL%,| of the charges, the names and book numbers of the accuserfc into dinepnte by condact^f (c) A new trial shaU he recommended if the Appeals Cosa- {Hoceeding, or bringing the and. a notificauon, that he must appear with his witnesses imttee finds—(a) that any member of the TritJ Committee not proiided for elsewhere in this Article; for trial dm wm^g after the nest regular meeting, at should have been disqualified, or (b) that the acctised was not <d) Tefusal or negligent faUure to carry, out orders of meetmg the Trial Committee will be elected, adequately infonned of the details of the charged offense, which those duly authorized to make such orders at any time. fii the event B^iaajorUy of the membership of the Union «haR resulted In his not having been given a fair trial, or (c) that SoctfsM 4. Upon proof of the commission of any the fdkp{? reto to accept charges irfter Rieir rejectlon'by a ^rtTtbe trbd for any other reason, the accused was not given a fair trial. lowing offenses, membem shall be penalized up to and including I ptece in the Port where Headquarters is located. Duf (d) If there is not substanRal evidence to support a finding a fine of $50.00; �November 14, 1! Supplement—^Page Fifteen si{;n-oni^;iev;^Jf ehall be deemed to be a majority of those oompoejnf die ap-:c have first acquired the highest seniority rating set forth in. ' - ' J plicable segment of the Union, standard collective bargaining agreement • (b) WiQluI failure to submit Unioti book to Union repre­ SRCHOR 12. The term, "full book member", shall mean a sentatives at pay-off; Artida XXIII memher.to whom a full book, has been duly issued and who (c) Disorderly conduct at pay-off or sign-on; is entitled to retain it in accordance with the provisions of (d) Refusal to cooperate with Union representatives in dis. j MMtingft . thi^ (Constitution. «(^arging their duties; SRCflam 1. Regular i membership meeting shall be held (e) Disorderly conduct in the Union hall; • . Artido XXV monthly only in the flowing majo^ po^ts at the following ,(f) Gambling in the Union hall; times: pi (g) Negligent failure to join ship, Amondmoiiti During the week following the first Sunday of every month tecfton S. Any member who has committed an offense penal- a meeting shall be held on Monday—at New York; on Tuesday This (Constitution shall be anfended in the following manner: , ized by no more than a fine of ISO.OO may elect to waive his ->-at Philadelphia; oq Wednesday—at Baltimore; and on SRCHRR 1. Any full book member may submit at any regi^ rights under thi^ Constitution subject to the provisions of Friday—at Detroit. During the next week, meetings shall be meeting of any Port proposed amendments to this (Constitu­ Article XV, Section 19, and to pay the maximum fine of fSO.OO held on Monday—at Houston; on Tuesday—at New Orleans; tion in resolution form. If a majority vote of the membership to the duly authorized representative of the Union. and on Wednesday—at Mobile. All regular membership mMt- of the Port approves it, the proposed amendment shall be for­ ings shall commence at 2:30 P.M. local time. Where a meeting warded to all Ports for further action. Soetion 4. This Union, and its members, shall not be deemed to waive any claim, of pers. ..al or property rights to which it day falls on a Holiday officially designated as such by the SRCHRR 2. When a proposed amendment is accepted by a ma­ authorities of the stat« or municipality in which a port is jority vote of the membership, it shall be referred to a (Con­ or its members are entitled, by bringing the member to tri^ or located, the port meeting shall take place on the following stitutional Committee in the Port where Headquarters is located. enforcing a penalty as provided in this Constitution. business day. Saturday and Sunday shall not be deemed busi­ This Committee shall be composed of six full book members, SnctioR 7. Any member under suspension for an offense under ness days. ~ two from each department and shall be elected in accordance this Article shall continue to pay all dues and assessments and The Area Vice Presidents shall be the chairmen aH with such rules as are established by a majority vote that must observe his duties to the Union, members, officials, and regular meetings in p^s in their respective areah In the Port. The Committee will act on ^ proposed amendments jobholders. event the Area Vice Presidents are unable to attend a regular referred to it. The Committee may receive vHhatever admce meeting of a port, they shall instruct the Port Agents, or and assistance, legal or otherwise, it deems necessary. .It;.jdiall other elected job holdeis, to act as chairmen of the meetings. prepare a report on the amendment together with any proposed Article XVil In the event a quorum is not present at 2:30 P.M. the changes or substitutions or recommendations and the reasons chairman of the meeting at the pertinent port shall postpone for such recommendations. The latter shall then be submitted Publications the opening of the meeting but in no event later than 3:00 P.M. to the membership by the President. If a majority vote of the S This Union may publish such pamphlets, journals, news­ SRCtlen 2. A spec.'al jneeting at a port may be called only at membership approves the amendment as recommended, it sh^ papers, magazines, periodicals and general literature, in such then be voted upon, in a yes or no vote by the membership . manner as may be determined, from time to time, by the the direction of the Port Agent or Area Vice President, No of the Union by secret ballot in accordance with the procedure special meeting may be held, except between the hours of Executive Board. 9:00 A.M. and -5:00 P.M. Notice of such meeting shall be outlined in Article XHI, Section 3(b) throng Section 5, ex­ posted at least two hours in advance, on the port buUetin board. cept that, unless otherwise required by a majority vote of the Article XVlli at the time it gives the approval necessary to The Area Vice Presidents shall be the chairmen of all membership eferendum to a vote, the Union Tallying Committee Bonds special meetings in ports in their respective areas. In the event shall consist of six (6) full book members, two from each of Officers and job holders, whether elected or appointed as the Area Vice Presidents are unable to attend a special meet­ the three (3) departments of the Union, elected from Head' well as all other employees handling monies of the Union ing of a port, they shall instruct the Port Agents, or other quarters Port. The amendment shall either be printed on the elected job holders, to act as chairmen of the meetings. shall bo bonded as required by law. baUot, or if too lengthy, shall be referred to on the ballot. Hie contents of this {Section 2 are subject to the provisions (Copies of the amendment shall be posted on the bulletin of Article XIII, Sectioi^ .4(a). Article XIX boards of all ports and made available at the voting site in all ports. SRCtioR 3. Notwithstadding anything to the contrary, all reg­ Ixpenditures . ular meetings shall be governed by the following: SRCHOR 3. If approved by a majority of the valid ballots cas^ SMHOR 1. In the event no contrary policies or instructions 1. The Union Constitution. the amendment shall become effective immediately upon noti­ are in existence, the President may authorize, make, or incur 2. Majority vote of tjnle members assembled. fication by the Hearquarters Tallying Committee to the Presi­ such expenditures and expenses as are normdly encompassed dent that the amendmedt has been so approved, unless other­ within the authority conferred upon him by Article X of this wise specified in the amendmenL The Pi^ident shall immedi­ Article XXIV Constitution. , ately notify ^ ports of the results of the vote on the amendment. Definitions and Miscelloneous Provisions Sttction 3. The provisions of Section 1 shaH similarly apply to '• the routine accounting and administrative procedures of the Reloting Thereto EXHIBIT A [ Union except those primarily concerned with trials, appeals, SRctien 1. Incapacity, Unless otherwise set forth or deak ' ^negotiations, strikes, and elections. Miiiimol roquiroments to bo contoinod In with herein, the term "incapacity," shall mean any illness or Constitution of subordincrte bodies ond divisions : SoctloR 3. The provisions of this Article shall su| to situation preventing the' affected person from carrying put his the extent applicable, the provisions of Artide this duties for more than ^ days, provided that this does not chortered by or offiliotad with the Seolorers Constitution. result in a vacancy. However, nothing contained in this Article Intemcdionol Union of North Americo — Atshall be deemed to prohibit tlie execution of the functions of more than one job and/or office in which event no incapacity lontic. Gulf, Lokes ond Inlond Woters District. Article XX shall be deemed to exijst with regard to the regidar job or I • Income: • office of the one taking over the duties and functions of the All members shall have equal rights and privfleges, subject IhscHen 1> The income of this Union shall include dues, one incapacitated. The period of incapacity shall be the time to reasonable rules and regmations, contained in this Consti­ - i^ fees, fines, assassments, contributions, loans, intermt,- during which the circufiistances exist. ^dividends, as well as income derived from any other legitimate SectioA 2. Unless otherwise set forth or dealt with herein, tution, including secret electicm, frradom of speech, the right business operatimi or other legitimate source. the torn "vacancy" shall include failure to wrform die func­ to hold office and the rif^l of secret votes on assessment and tions of any office or job by res^n of death, or resignation, dues increases, all in accordance with the law. [ 2. An official Union receipt, properly filled out, shall or suspension from meinbership or expulsion from the Union be given to wyone paying money to the Union or to any II right to apped ita accordance with the properson authorized by the Union to receive money. It shall be with no further rig No member may be automaticaly suspended from member­ ' ' the duty'of every person affiliated with the Union who makes visions of Article XV of this Constitution. ship except for non-payment of dues, and all members shall such payments to demand such receipt SRctiRR 3. When applicable to the Union as a whole the term, be affm-ded a fair hearing upon written charges, with a reas­ SRctioR 3. No assessmente shall be levied except after a ballot "majwity vbte of the membership," shall mean the majority time to prepare defense, when accused of an offense conducted under such general rules as may be decided upon of all the valid votes cast .by full book members-at an officiail onable under the Constitution. meeting of those ports holding a meeting. This definition shall by a majority vote of the membership, provided that: . (a) The ballot must be secret. prevaU notwithstanding that one or more pwts cannot hold III [ (b) The assessment must be approved by a majority of the meetings because of no iqutmim. For the purpose of this Sec­ This Union is chartered by (and/or affiliated with), the valid ballots cast. tion, the term "meetingf* shall refer to those meetings to be held during the time period within vdiich a vote must be taken Seafarers International Union of North America—^Adantic, ; ^ Seetinn 4, Except as otherwise provided by law, all payments in with the Constitution and the custom and usage Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, and this Constitudon by members or other, affiliates of this Union sh^ be applied of accordance and any amendments thereto, shall not take effect unless and the Union in the indicated priority. suGcepively to the monetary obligations owed the Union comuntil approved as set forth in the Consdtudon of that Union. SRCHOR 4. When applicable 'solely to port action and not con­ I mencing with the oldest in point of time, as measured from the date of accrual of such obligation. The pmod of arrears cerned with, or related I to, the Union as a whole, and not IV tbail be calculated accordingly. ; forming part of a Union-wide vote, the term "majority vote An object of this Union is, within its reasonable capacity, of the membership," shall refer to the majmity of the valid votes cast by the full book members at any meeting of the to promote the welfare of, and assist, the Seafarers IntemaI Artida XXI donal Union of North America—^Adantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ Port, regular or special. land Waters District. |; dthar Typas of Union AfRlinUon SRCHOR S. The term, "membership action", or reference .To the extent permitted by law, this Union, by majority thereto, shall mean the same as the term "majority vote of vote of the membership, may provide for affiliation with it by the membership." The charter (and/or affiliation) relationship' between this .. individuals in a lesser capacity than membership, or in a Union and the Seafarers International Union of North America SocHCin 6. Where the title of any office or job, or the holder 'r capacity other than membership. By majority vote of the mem­ bership, the Union may provide for the rights and obligations thereof, is set forth in tfiis Constitution, all references thereto —Atlandc, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District shall not incident to such capacities or affiliations. These rights and and the provisions concerned therewith shall be deemed to be be dissolved so long as at least ten members of this Union, obligations may include, but are not limited to fa) the applic­ equally applicable to whomever is duly acting in such office and the Seafarers International Union of North America— Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Weters District acting throu^ ability or non-applicability of all or any part of the Consti­ or job. its Executive Board wish to. continue 'such reladonship. tution; (b) the terms of such affiliation; (c) the right of the SoctioR 7. The term "Election Year" shall be deemed to mean Union to peremptory termination of such affiliation and, (d) that calendar year prior to the calendar year in which elected VI the fees required for such affiliation. In no event may anyone officials and other elected jpb-holders are required to asume not a member receive evidence of affiliation equivalent to office. The first election year hereunder shall be deemed to be No amendment to this .Constitudon shall be effective unless that of members, receive priority or rights over members, or I960. and untn approved by at least a tworthirds vote of the member­ be termed a member. ship in a secret referendum conducted for that purpose. In SRCHOR 3. The terms, "this Constitution", and "this amended any event, the adoption of this Constitution and any amend­ Constitution," shall be deemed to have the same meaning and ments thereto, will not be effecdve unless and until compliance Arfflcio XXII shall refer to the Constitution which takes the place of the with Article II of the (^{onstitution of the Seafarers Interna­ one adopted by the Union in 1939, as amended up throu^ tional Union of North Americar^Atlandc, Gulf, Lakes and Quorums August, 1956. Inland Waters District is first made. ticHoR 1. Unless elsewhere herein otherwise specifically proSRCHRR 9. The term, "member in good standing", shaH mean vided, the quorum for a special meeting of a port shall be six a member whose monetary obligations to the Union are not VII ij full book members. I.; in arrears for thirty dap or more, or who is not imder suspen­ The Seafarers International Union of North America—^At­ SoctieR 2. The quorum for a regular meeting of a Port shall sion 6r expulsion effective in accordance with this (Constitution. lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District shall have the ? be fifty (50) members. Unless otherwise expressly indicated, the term, "member," right to ch^k, inspiect and make copiiss of all the books and Sc^OR 3. Unless otherwise specificalfy set forth hereio, the shall mean a member in good standing. records of this Union upon demand. decisions, reports, recommendations, or other functions of any SRCHRR 10. Unless plainly otherwise required by the context segment of the Union requiring a quorum to act officially, of their use, the terms "Union book," "membership book," and VHI sh®!! be.e majority of those voting, and shall not be official "book," shall meian official evidence of Union membership. This Union shall not take any acdon which will have the or effective unless the quorum requirements are nlet. SRCHRR 11. The term "fuU book" or "full Union book" shaH effect of reducing its net assets, calculated through recognized Socrim 4. Unless otherwiise indicated herein, where the re- mean only an official certificate tissued as .evidence of Union aocoundng procedures, below the amount of its indebtedness quiiements for a quorum are not specificalljr set forth, a quorum membership which can b^ attained only by those members who to the Seafarers International Union of North America—^Atlan- �SEAFARERS LOG Supplement—Page Sixteen tic. Gulf, Lakes {Qid Inland Water District, unless approved b* that Union through its Executive Board. IX So long as there exists any indebtedness by this Union to tlie Seafarers, International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, that Union shall have the right to appoint a representative or representatives to this Union who shall have the power to attend all meetings of this Union, or its suh-divisions, or governing boards, if any; and who shall have access to all books and records pf this Union on demand. This representative, or these representatives, shall be charged with the duty of assisting this Union and its mem­ bership, and acting as a liaison between the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District and this Union. * So long as any unpaid per capita tax, or any other indcfcle^ness of any sort is owed by this Union to the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, such indebtedness shall constitute a first lien on the assets of this Union, which lien shall not be impaired without the written approval of the Seafarers Inter­ national Union of North Ai.ierica-—Atlantic, Gulf Lakes and Inland Waters District acting through its Executive Board. Xi The per capita tax payable hy this Union to the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District shall be that which is' fixed in ac­ cordance with the terms of the G>nBiitution of that Union. This ^bhsl^tutioh iih'^ actions by tliiis Union pursuant hereto are subject to those provisions of the Constitution of the Sea­ farers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District pertaining to affiliatwQ, disafliliation, trusteeships, and the granting and removal of charters. xiii "^is Union shall be affiliated with the Seafarers International Union of North America through the Seafarers International Union of North America—Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. It shall share in, and participate as part of, the delegation of that District to the Convention of the Sea­ farers International Union of North America in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Seafarers InternationalJUnion of North America—Atlantic, GulL L^es and Inland waters District. EVERY SEAFARER IS GUARANTEED evi-v.. . X • •T •/- • ',1.' \ " . ' ^ tf -'""r ^ T ' ~ '' ^ 1- *5 Protection of the rights and privileges guaranteed him under the Constitution of the Union. The right to vote. The right to nominate himself fory and to holdt any office in the Union. That every official of the Union shall be bound to uphold and protect the rights of every member and that in no case shall any member be deprived of his rights and privileges as a member without due process of the law of the Union. The right to be confronted by his accuser and to be given a fair trial by an impartial committee of his brother Union members if he should be charged with conduct detrimental to the welfare of Seafarers banded together in this Union. The right to express himself freely on the floor of any Union meeting or in committee. The assurancelhat his brother Seafarers will stanef with him in defense of the democratic principles set forth in the Constitution of the Union. ' . . - r. ^ -vi, • J V' •> C A AA'; f ' ' 1/ .i c • :V.i' r - " • w- .--V •;• /•' X • 5¥f ' '-5.V , mxsi:, ;as?sA£w:. -3 ' ' J ' 1: 5.•.^ •V'V- ' V'l \" V '''*, -i ^ - ^ . " .< r.<., -W - V-'-x\ • .-il - t • . - , yi'" %y-'~ _ , J. 1 �November 14, 1969 SEAFARERS Rep. Tiernan Tells MTD; Separate MARAD Best So/utien To Dilution of Maritime Authority WASHINGTON—A strong plea for the creation of a sepa­ rate and independent Maritime Administration, with full re­ sponsibility and authority for all matters relating to the na­ tion's merchant fleet, was made here last month by Representative,,^Robert O. Tiernan (DR.I.). Speaking before a meeting sponsored by the 7.5-miUionmember AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, the con­ gressman described the serious fragmentation of authority that has taken place in the field of maritime which has, in his view, contributed to the current sorry plight of the U.S.-flag merchant marine. He broke it down this way: "The Department of Agricul­ ture makes maritime decisions in the area of the shipment of agricultural surplus products to the needy nations of the world. The Agency for International Development makes maritime decisions that deal with our shipments of foreign aid. The Department of Defense makes maritime decisions in terms of our military sealift. The Depart­ ment of State makes maritime decisions in terms of our rela­ tionships—good or poor—with other nations. The Department of the Interior makes maritime decisions with respect to oil im­ ports. The Budget Bureau makes maritime decisions in cold, and often unrealistic, dollars-andcents terms." "Our most urgent need," Tier­ nan declared, "is for a Mari­ time Administration that is in­ dependently managed—^that has all of the responsibility for de­ veloping our maritime resources —and that has the authority to go along with that responsibil­ ity." Taking note of some optimis­ tic developments—the congress­ man cited the recent submission of the administration's maritime program to the Congress, as well as the spirit of optimism ex­ pressed by the MTD convention in Atlantic City—^Tiernan said: ". . . we, in Congress, are not only optimistic, we're deter­ mined that something will be done by this Congress to get us moving on the high seas once again." The Rhode Island lawmaker cited the fact that the nation ranks fifth in world shipping and eleventh in world shipbuild­ ing. He attributed the decline, which he described as starting four years after the end of World War II, to the loss of in­ dependence by the Maritime Administration when it was rel­ egated to a subordinate status in the Department of Com­ merce. "Four years after the war's end," he said, "American-flag ships were carrying more than 40 percent of our commercial imports and exports—^the high­ est level achieved by our civil­ ian-owned and civilian-manned fleet in this decade. Today, we're down around the five percent level—ships of other nations are carrying 95 percent of our commercial cargo." "Maritime independence con­ tinues to be a top priority item as far as I'm concerned," Tier­ nan concluded. "With an inde­ pendent agency, we can go a long way toward correcting the mistakes of the past. Without an independent agency, no mar­ itime program—no matter how promising it looks on paper— is going to be fully effective." CTT Cites Transportation ProblemsIncluding Conglomerates, Automation WASHINGTON—The Con­ ference of Transportation Trades has announced it will launch a continuing study to de­ velop ways of protecting work­ ers and the public against the harsh effects of corporate merg­ ers. The decision was made dur­ ing a one-day meeting in Wash­ ington of the general board of the conference, which is com­ posed of 27 AFL-CIO unions,, including the SIU, with 4.5 mil­ lion workers in all modes of transportation. The conference is headed by AFL-CIO Vice President C. L. Dennis, who Panel Advocates Wage Floor Hike For Puerto Rico SAN JUAN — A committee composed of representatives of labor, management, and the general public have unanimous­ ly recommended that the mini­ mum wage paid in six Puerto Rican industries be increased. The reports of Puerto Rico Minimum Wage Industries Committees No. 87-A, and 87B, called for increasing from $1.35 to $1.60, the hourly mini­ mum wage for workers in com­ mercial establishments included under the coverage of the 1961 Fair Labor Standards Act. Secretary of Labor George P. Shultz appointed the commit­ tees that included two officials of the SIU. Headquarters Rep­ resentative Edward X. Mooney and Friedrich Thursch, assist­ ant to Keith Terpe, president, of the SIU of Puerto Rico, served on the panels that held public hearings before offering their recommendations. SIU Adds 10 New Full Book Men I Page Twenty Five LOG also is president of the Railway and Airline Clerks. SIU Presi­ dent Paul Hall is chairman of the Conference's maritime sec­ tion. In another action, the board adopted a far-ranging report dealing with major problems facing transportation ihdustries and expressing the conference's views on solving them. The resolution calling for the study of corporate mergers not­ ed that the rising tide of busi­ ness mergers has reached the stage where some 200 corpora­ tions, out Of about 200,000 in the United States, "control near­ ly 60 percent of the country's manufacturing wealth." This has happened, the reso­ lution pointed out, because of the growth of "conglomerate" mergers—those that cut across industry lines with emphasis "on monopoly control of the Amer­ ican economic system." The resolution noted that the conglomerates pose a particular danger to labor because "the more diverse a company's busi­ ness interests, the less pressure unions are able to bring in the collective bargaining process." Noting that in the past trans­ portation managements have not always responded to transpor­ tation needs, the resolution warned: "When conglomerates invade the transportation' field, and when corporate decisions are handed over to financiers whose concerns are solely economic, the American people will find management even less respon­ sive to the transportation needs of the nation. "It would be possible, under such circumstances, to close down the transportation segment of the conglomerate solely for tax advantage or similar eco­ nomic gain—and the American • people will be the losers." TTie report on problems fac­ ing the transportation industries covered a wide range of topics dealing with economics, labor relations and the future outlook of all domestic and international modes of transportation. The report, "Transportation: A Time to Move Ahead," noted i Jllrxoa Announces Fleet Program (Continued from Page 3) ducing only a few new ships a year for use in our foreign trade." Nixon said that "both govern­ ment and industry share respon­ sibility for the recent decline in American shipping and ship­ building." The President expressed the hope that his program would "introduce a new era in the maritime history of America, an era in which our shipbuilding the latest group of Seafarers to take advantage of the SIU Seniority Upgrading* Program pose happily and ship operating industries after receiving their full books at the November membership meeting at Headquarters. In the. front take their place once again row are, from left: Darrell Fisher, Philip Pardovich, John Bertolino an James Jodd. Back row, left among the vigorous, competitive to right: David Bass, Torry Kidda, Jr., Larry Kincer, Edward Dale, Kelly Graham and James Phillip:s. industries of this nation." that although problems "vary greatly between various modes" there are some "common threads" that run through the entire industry. These are highlights in sev­ eral areas of common concern as expressed in the report: Safety—Occupational injuries and deaths are on the rise be­ cause managements have not voluntarily taken steps "to make the workplace safe and heal­ thy." The conference backed legislation sought by the AFLCIO to require federal health and safety standards. Automation—The conference seeks to work with employers to develop "intelligent approaches" to introducing automation so that workers can retain their dignity and their purchasing power, "which is as vital to the entire economy as to the indi­ vidual worker." Pollution—It was noted that "man cannot live without air and water, yet in America to­ day, we seem bent on squander­ ing both."" The conference pledged its continued support of the efforts of the labor movement and oth­ ers to halt the destruction of nat­ ural resources "before the spoil­ ers destroy our environment, and in the process destroy us all." Senator Vance Hartke (DInd.), speaking at a luncheon held by the board, took a firm stand against compulsory arbi­ tration in labor management re­ lations — particularly in the transportation industry. •Whenever the government steps in to bar strikes in an in­ dustry, Hartke declared, it be­ comes the "invisible partner" of management which knows it is protected "against the economic consequences of its own in­ transigence at the bargaining table." SEAFARERS^JiOC Nov. 14, 1969 • Vol. XXXI, No. 13 Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Executive Board PAUL HALL, President EARL SHEPARD CAL TANNER Exec. Vice-Pres. Vice-President LINDSEY WILLIAMS AL KERR Vice-President Sec.-Treas. ROBERT MATTHEWS AL TANNER Vice-President Vice-President Editor HARRY WITTSCHEN Assistant Editors WILL KARP CHARLES SVENSON FRANK MARGIOTTA MARIETTA CRISCI Staff Photographer ANTHONY ANSALDI Pibllihed monthly at 810 Rhode Island Avanao N.E., Washington, D. C. 20018 hy the Seafar­ ers International Union, Atlantic, Golf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Foorth Avenie, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. HYaclnth 9-6600. Second class postaie paid at Washlngtons, D. C. POSTMASTER'S ATTENTION: Form 3579 cards shonid he sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Golf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Foarth Annae, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. �Page Twenty Six SEAFARERS November 14, 1969 LOG A Tricky Shot Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to iLO For SO'Year Role in Social Justice OSLO, Norway—^The Inter­ national Labor Organization has been awarded the 1969 Nobel Peace Prize for 50 years of helping to safeguard peace through the promotion of social justice. AFL-CIO President George Meany praised the selection as a "tribute to the foresight and vision" of Samuel Gompers, who was chairman of a com­ mission at the 1919 Paris Peace Conference out of which came the ILO. Meany, ILO Director-General David A. Morse and Rudolph Faupl, U.S. worker delegate to the oragnization, also viewed the award as a tribute to workers themselves. The Nobel Prize Committee, announcing its decision in Olso, Norway, after considering 45 candidates, described the ILO as an organization that has worked continuously to improve workers' social conditions, "thus contributing to safeguarding world peace." Mrs. Aase Lionaess, chair­ man of the committee, said that the prize — $75,000 plus an insignia, a diploma and a gold medal-—will be awarded to an ILO representative at Oslo Uni­ versity on December 10. That day is the anniversary of the death of Alfred Nobel, the Swedish inventor. The Nobel awards were set up at his bequest. Although the prize was orig­ inally designated to go to in­ dividuals "who shall have done the most or the best work for peace," a number of organiza­ tions have received the award in recent years. Past recipients include the International Red Cross and UNICEF—the Uni­ ted Nation's Children's Fund. Mrs. Lionaess said that the committee's choice of the ILO "stresses the close relations be­ tween work, social progress and peace." She cited the organization's activities in "reducing social barriers between people in an effort to make nations work to­ gether in peace" and its efforts to reduce unemployment and improve working conditions. Meany pointed out that Gom­ pers—"the father of the ILO" Labor Critical of HEW Rules To Upgrade Nursing Homes WASHINGTON — Federal regulations recently announced by the Health, Education and Welfare Department to improve nursing home standards under Medicaid "completely fail to meet that'objective," the AFLCIO has emphasized. Without changes, it warned, the regulations will "perpetuate inadequate health care for the most disadvantaged Americans, the needy and medically needy." Criticism of the regulations • and proposed changes was ex­ pressed by AFL-CIO Social Se­ curity Director Bertrand Seidman in a letter to Administrator Mary Switzer of HEW's Social and Rehabilitation Service. Amendments to the Social Security Act adopted in 1967 called for regulations to upgrade nursing home standards under Medicaid. Draft regulations were released in February and specific proposals were recently published in the Federal Regis­ ter. The basic defect in the regu­ lations, Seidman wrote, "is that they establish significantly lower standards for skilled nursing homes" under the Medicaid pro­ gram for the poor than are re­ quired under the law for Medi­ care. "Yet," he continued, "there is no evidence that Medicaid patients in skilled nursing homes require less intensive care than Medicare patients in extended care facilities." The "grossly inadequate" standards would add to already high Medicaid costs, Seidman charged, by requiring reimbursments to substanderd nursing homes and "unecessary" hospi­ talizations of patients unable to get skilled nursing care. Moreover, he said, failure to require appropriate standards will remove any incentive for substandard nursing homes to raise skill levels as was intended by the 1967 amendments. To raise nursing home quali­ fications to the necessary level, Seidman and the AFL-CIO urged the following changes in the proposed regulations: • An immediate requirement that either a professional regis­ tered nurse or a licensed prac­ tical nurse be on duty at nursing homes at all times. The regula­ tions would postpone this re­ quirement until at least July 1, 1970. • If there is to be a provision permitting waiver of educational requirements for licensed prac­ tical nurses, the regulations should authorize "only the state agency responsible for licensing of nurses" and not simply any "appropriate state licensing authority" to grant the waiver. • Similarly, the authority to waive other requirements for nursing homes should be given only to the State agency respon­ sible for licensing nursing homes. • Provision should be made for minimum ratios of nursing and auxiliary personnel to the number of patients, with sepa­ rate ratios for nurses and other personnel—a requirement clear­ ly intended by the 1967 amend­ ments. —believed that "improving the conditions of workers every­ where could make an important contribution to peace and jus­ tice." Noting that the organization was founded 50 years ago this month" in Washington "with Gompers in the chair," he added: "It is an award, there­ fore, that has special signifi­ cance to workers throughout the world." Morse called the award to the ILO "a tribute to the common man throughout the world." The award, he added, "will give the ILO immense encour­ agement to build further on the solid foundation laid by un­ remitting efforts to which the governments, employers and workers throughout the world have contributed in full meas­ ure." Faupl, a Machinists' repre­ sentative who hias.served as the U.S. worker delegate since 1958 said: "There can be no peace with­ out social justice—this has been the overriding conviction of the ILO since its beginning and this is the basis for its future." Difficult shot is attempted on the billiard table in Port O'Call at New York hall by Brother Troy Lancaster, who sails as a wiper, while Larry Drummer, an O.S., looks on with a doubtful expression. Many Sea­ farers enjoy the recreational facilities at SID halls between voyages. DISPATCHERS REPORT Atlantic, Gulf & inland Waters District October 1, 1969 to October 31, 1969 DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Port Boston New York ..., Philadelphia .. Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville .. Tampa Mobile New Orleans-.. Houston ...... Wilmington .., San Francisco Seattle Totals Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore ....... Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans .... Houston .... Wilmington San Francisco ... Seattle Totals Class A Class B 9 4 109 123 33 16 47 20 23 26 31 33 11 9 50 27 60 58 61 51 34 50 110 101 53 ' 44 631 562 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 5 2 1 83 48 0 23 16 4 28 10 1 15 18 7 23 18 7 ,3 11 0 31 23 3 90 43 0 37 48 6 44 45 13 78 92 24 25 34 12 485 408 78 ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL SHIPPED TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups All Groups Class A Class B Class^ Class A Class B 3 83 19 39 16 24 5 40 42 29 15 79 17 411 4 54 19 25 10 11 1 20 56 32 25 67 14 338 7 178 19 34 39 41 16 34 69 64 45 121 37 704 5 89 22 21 17 28 8 33 76 43 34 85 33 494 1 •5 4 1 2 5 0 0 3 9 14 21 16 81 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 3 8 182 214 38 31 45 161 38 41 29 41 24 16 17 81 87 110 112 133 9 40 23 . 76 31 59 638 1011 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 3 146 13 77 25 22 9 61 88 79 15 51 29 767 2 195 25 58 51 34 11 44 72 79 17 29 11 628 STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Port Boston ...... New York ... Philadelphia . Baltimore ..., Norfolk Jacksonville ., Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Houston ...., Wilmington ... San Francisco Seattle_^j^l^^^ Totals Class A Class B 3 4 87 74 16 14 16 43 20 13 13 15 6 8 23 25 46 68 38 27 37 33 76 65 28 28 430 396 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B ClassC" 3 29 19 25 10 9 10 20 67 33 26 59 21 331 3 2 -4 45 3 15 4 9 10. 22 10 13 0 3 4 16 2 48 34 . 16 13 17 28 58 7 17 104 299 REGISTERED on BEACH All Groups Class A Class B 3 2 70 152 15 16 32 103 22 23 25 17 10 8 30 50 46 104 39 88 15 15 26 58 22 50 355 686 �14, 11969 SEAFARERS Page Twenty Seven LOG SlU WEIFARE, PENSION & VACATION PLANS Cash Benefits Paid Report Period: September 1-September 30, 1969 Number of Benefits SEAFARERS' WELFARE PLAN Scholarship Hospital Benefits Death Benefits C Medicare Benefits Maternity Benefits Medical Examination Program Dependent Benefits (Average $464.53) Optical Benefits Meal Book Benefits Gut-Potients Benefits SUMMARY OF WELFARE BENEFITS PAID SEAFARERS' PENSION PLANBENEFITS PAID SEAFARERS' VACATION PLANBENEFITS PAID (Average $395.93) TOTAL WELFARE, PENSION & VACATION BENEFITS PAID THIS PERIOD 8 2,154 16 95 27 Amount Paid $ 1,749.00 52,296.86 41,569.76 382.00 5,400.00 1,057 1,966 31,718.35 91,325.66 626 61 4,841 8,556.74 614.83 37,756.00 10,851 1,421 ^ 1,878* 14,150 Steve A. Stafford, Jr. Please contact Union Head­ quarters in Brooklyn immedi­ ately concerning your draft status. — Paul C. Stubblelield Your mother, Mrs. Emma A. Campbell, asks that you contact her as soon as possible at 922 Ludlow Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220. <I> Earl McGee Please contact Bernard Rol328,501.81 nick at 299 Broadway, Room 905, New York, New York. The 743,564.82 telephone number is (212) == WO-2-3905. 271,369.20 $1,343,435.83 George Bruno Please contact Mr. J. M. Fenton at Penn Shipping Company, Inc., at 405 Park Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10022, as soon as possible in connection with a salvage claim award due you. <I> Walter Lungren Please contact Anargyros Dokeris at 1936 Benedict Avenue, Bronx, New York 10462. Tele­ phone: TA-8-2211. William C. Besselievre Your son, William, asks that you please contact him at the following address: c/o Stafford, 433 Prospect Avenue, Staten Island, New York 10301. He is very anxious to hear from you. ^ Andrew Oreo Your wife, Minerva, asks that you get in touch with her as soon as possible on an urgent matter. Her address is 61-63 Varet Street, Apt. 15, Brook­ lyn, N. Y. 11206. The tele­ phone number is (212) 7820359. <I> John O. Glenn Your mother, Mrs. Carolina O. Glenn, asks that you contact her as soon as possible at Hotel Inter-Continental, H. K. Dept. Makati, Rizal, Philippines. Joe Meyercheck Andy H. Reasko would like to hear from you, what ship you are sailing on and where you are. Reasko can be reached aboard the S.S. Beauregard, c/o Sea-Land Service, A.P.O. 96312, San Francisco, Calif. <1> William Brack Please contact SIU headquar­ ters at 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn 11232 as soon as pos­ sible. The telephone number is (212) 499-6600. <j> Joseph Rioux Please get in touch with James Eichenberg at 337 No. 41 Street, Camden, New Jersey, about an income tax check he is holding for you. His telephone number is 964-2571. —— Richard D. Tapman Your wife asks that you con­ tact her as soon as possible at 2000 Ramblewood Road, Balti­ more, Maryland 21214. B. James Ricketts Please contact your brother, G. H. Ricketts, at 1150 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11233. Craig Mock, bom September Mrs. Sam M. Hardin, Brooklyn, Mrs. Reginald D. Nolan, Mo­ 15, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. N.Y. desto, Calif. Theodore J. Mock, Brooklyn, — N. Y. Melanie Thompson, bora Michad Lyie, bora Septem­ August 27, 1969, to Seafarer ber 21, 1969, to Seafarer and — <1> William A. Villagran Charles Pryor, born Septem­ and Mrs. Carl E. Thompson, Mrs. Edward E. Lyle, Gaines­ Louis E. Raymond Please contact the Depart­ ber 29, 1969, to Seafarer and Mobile, Ala. ville, Fla. Mrs. Charles T. Pryor, Dauphin Please contact your wife, ment of the Army, Office of the —— — ^3>— Island, Ala. Scott Kelly, born August 5, Yvonne, as soon as possible at Adjutant General, U.S. Army Raymond LeBlanc, bora July ^ 29, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Law­ 2673 Radnor Avenue, Long Administration Center, St. Lou­ is, Missouri. Beach, California 90815. Wesley Keenum, born July Richard J. LeBlanc, Superior, rence B. Kelly, Stanton, Califi 28, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Wisconsin. Bobby E. Keenum, Mill Valley, ness with Deering Milliken, withdraw the nomination. It Haynsworth Name 4/ doesn't do his reputation any Calif. he was sitting as the "impar­ Alfredo Diazdelvalle, bora Should Be Withdrawn tial" judge on a case between good to stand by a man like August 22, 1969, to Seafarer To the Editor: that. a union and Deering Milliken. Kosbayne Lial, born October and Mrs. Alfredo Diazdelvalle, In the October issue of the How could he possibly ren­ Edgar R. Hodias 8, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. New Orleans, La. LOG I read the article on der a fair decision? Isn't the Candido C. Lial, Houston, ^ Judge Clement F. Hayns­ going rough enough for union Texas. SIU Welfare Plan Nicholas Kratsas, bora Sep­ worth Jr. and where the Jus­ people without having judges tember 17, 1969, to Seafarer . ^ Promptness Praised tice Department said he who are involved with the Karen Sue Preston, born Oc­ and Mrs. Nick G. Kratsas, Bal­ wasn't guilty of anything. other side determining what To the Editor: tober 6, 1969, to Seafarer and timore, Md. "justice" is? It's a good thing4he AFLI wish to thank the SIU Mrs. Terry W. Preston, Norfolk, In the hearings before the CIO has its own lawyers and Welfare Plan for its quick Va. Sonnia Moreno, bora August Senate Judiciary Committee, they really gave it to the Jus­ efficiency. My claim, submit­ 28, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. <|> Haynsworth played dumb tice Department. These peo­ ted September 5, 1969 for Cecil Mclntyre, born August Louis A. Moreno, Houston, ple in the Justice Department medicine purchased August 9, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Texas. have double standards for 23, 1969 and August 25, Cecil A. Mclntyre, Jr., Chula some things and they can 1968 was most promptly Vista, Calif. Susan Buterakos, bora July really stand the truth on its paid. In fact this was the 22, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. head and make it cry "uncle" speediest payment I have ever Melinda Bauman, born Au­ Thomas G. Buterakos, Win­ when they want to. received. gust 11, 1969, to Seafarer and chester, Va. It seems clear that Hayns­ while all his connections with Thank you very much for Mrs. William K. Bauman, New worth has not acted as the companies which were in­ your courtesy and considera­ Orleans, La. Alcuin and Patricia Smith, American people have a right volved in legal matters that tion. In this day and age kind born August 26, 1969, to Sea­ came before him were brought to expect from a jurist sit­ concern is very much appreci­ Angela Talley, born October farer and Mrs. Alcuin A. Smith, ting on the bench of one of ' out by various senators. Just ated. 14, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Baltimore, Md. our high courts. like he has played dumb Isaac Sieger Floyd L. Talley, Norfolk, Va. — He was not only a stock­ about his connections while <1> Christine Amora, born Sep­ — holder, but an officer and a on the Circuit Court bench. Widow Appreciates Tannia Dongen, born July 24, tember 11, 1969, to Seafarer director of the Carolina Besides this, how could a 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Isi­ and Mrs. Felix P. Amora, San Welfare Fund Check Vend-A-Matic Corp., which man who has consistently dore C. Dongen, Brooklyn, N.Y. Francisco, Calif. To the Editor: had a whole lot of money at made anti-labor decisions sit \1> stake with Deering Milliken. on the highest court of the I wish to express my sin­ AUie Armstead, born Septem­ William Daniels, bora Sep­ At the same time his wife was U.S., the court which, in cere gratitude and apprecia­ ber 5, 1969, to Seafarer and tember 22, 1969, to Seafarer the secretary of a company many of its opinions, has tion for the prompt way in Mrs. William Armstead, Jr., and Mrs. Jammie M. Daniels, of which Haynsworth was a found him wrong in labor which the Union handled my Marrero, La. Jr., Bayville, N.J. first vice president and a di­ cases? This is, after all, the late husband's affairs. Thank court of last resort for Na­ rector—a company which you for his Welfare Fund — Neyra Castro, bora May 22, Wanda Garcia, bora Septem­ was connected with Deering tional Labor Relations Board check payable to me as bene­ 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Se­ ber 24, 1969, to Seafarer and decisions. Milliken and used Haynsficiary. bastian B. Castro, New Orleans, Mrs. Natanael R. Garcia, Har­ This is a bad nomination. worth's law firm. I know that he was proud La. vey, La, It could lead to eventually And while he was so in­ to belong to his Union and packing the Supreme Court volved with the financial af­ had great faith in it. We have with anti-labor judges. lost a wonderful man. fairs of the vending com­ Re^nald Nolan, bora Sep­ Tracy Hardm, bora Septem­ President Nixon should Dorothy Christie pany which was doing busi­ ber 9, 1969, to Seafarer and tember 2, 1969, to Seafarer and <I> <I> <I> <1> �SEAFARERS Page Twenty Eight INGER (Reynolds Metals), Sep­ tember 14—Chairman, S. Garcia; Secretary, P. L. Shauger; Ship's Del­ egate, S. P. Garcia; Engine Delegate, E. Lanier; Steward Delegate, G. Martinez. Some disputed OT in deck department. Vote of thanks was ex­ tended to the steward department for a job well done. ANTINOUS (Waterman), Septem­ ber 9—Chairman, Melvin Moore; Secretary, James R. McPhaul; Deck Delegate, Sheppard Morris; Engine Delegate, Arthur G. Milne; Steward Delegate, Giavanni Aquinos. $1.10 in the ship's fund. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. WALTER RICE (Reynolds), Sep­ tember 14—Chairman, W. Lawton; Secretary, L. J. Beale; Ship's Del­ egate, Paolo Pringel; Deck Delegate, Jay C. Cohen; Stewards' Delegate, Charles G. Lampman. Discussion held regarding pension plan. Some disputed OT in deck department. BEAUREGARD (Sea-Land), Sep­ tember 14—Chairman, R. Whitney; Secretary, A. H. Reasko; Ship's Del­ egate, R. Whitney; Deck Delegate, B. Hager; Engine Delegate, Alfred R. Fry; Steward Delegate, J. Kearns. $30.00 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Outstanding minor beefs were taken care of by SIU Far East representa­ tive Frank Boyne. Everything is AO.K. in steward department. OVERSEAS SUZANNE (Maritime Overseas), September 7—Chairman, M. A. Poole; Secretary, Jose L. Ra­ mos; Deck Delegate, James Newton, Engine Delegate, Jack D. Smith; Steward Delegate, Hazel Johnson. No beefs reported by department delegates. DEL MUNDO (Delta), August 31 —Chairman, Edgar Freimanis; Sec­ retary, W. Purdy; Ship's Delegate, Charles M. Marion; Deck Delegate, Justin T. Wolff; Engine Delegate, C. W. Smith; Steward Delegate, Alberto Angel Yado. No beefs and DEL NORTE (Delta), August 10— I no disputed OT. Chairman, Weldon Smith; Secre­ tary, R. E. Stough, Jr.; Ship's Dele­ MAIDEN CREEK (Gulf Puerto gate, John R. Johnson; Stewards' Rico), September 11—Chairman, Delegate, John T. Kelly, Jr. Ship's George Annis; Secretary, Joseph E. delegate had nothing to report as Hannon; Ship's Delegate, George ship just came out of lay-up. Annis; Deck Delegate, D. Savoy; Steward Delegate, F. R. Stecklan. BURBANK VICTORY (Burbank), Discussion held on retirement and August -31—Chairman, Joe Crawley; welfare plan. Some disputed OT in Secretary, Joe Crawley; Ship's Del­ deck department. Vote of thanks egate, Joe Crawley: Deck Delegate, was extended to the steward depart­ A. Foster; Engine Delegate, M. Clivment for a job well done. ens; Steward Delegate, Jules H. Mones. Some disputed OT in engine department. LOG PECOS (Pecos Transport), Sep­ tember 28—Chairman, James Boland; Secretary, Harold D. Strauss; Ship's Delegate, James Boland; Deck Delegate, Donald E. Smith; Steward Delegate, Alfred Flatts. $27.00 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Every­ thing is running smoothly. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for a job well done. IBERVILLE (Waterman), Septem­ ber 14—Chairman, John Cis ecki; Secretary, W. L. Kilgore. $10,00 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported by department delegates. PRODUCER (Marine Carriers), September 21 — Chairman, Alfonso A. Armada; Secretary, William H. Rhone; Ship's Delegate, William E. Richardson; Deck Delegate, Biagio DiMento; Engine Delegate, Lyle H. Haddox; Steward Delegate, Joseph Naurocki. Some minor beefs in deck and engine department, otherwise everything in general is O.K. YORKMAR (Calmar), September 21—Chairman, John C. Green; Sec­ retary, Daniel W. Lippy; Ship's Delegate, Melvin Knickman; Deck Delegate, Leiston Lanerin; Engine Delegate, John O'Toole. No beefs were reported by department dele­ gates. COLUMBIA (U.S. Steel), Septem­ ber 28—Chairman, B. J. Waturski; Secretary, M. S. Sospina; Deck Dele­ gate, Richard Heffley; Engine Dele­ gate, R. C. Blair; Steward Delegate, A. G. Ygama. Ship's delegate re­ ported that everything is going along fine with no beefs. November 14, 1969 OAKLAND (Sea-Land), September 20—Chairman, T. White; Secretary, J. Doyle; Ship's Delegate, H. J. White; Deck Delegate, H. Miller; Engine Delegate, J. Rogers; Steward Delegate, B. Burke. $60.00 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported by department delegates. STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian), July 20—Chairman, John Eddins; Secretary, Robert D. Brown. Every­ thing is running smoothly in all departments. STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian) July 27-^Chairman, John Eddins; Secretary, Robert D. Brown. Every­ thing is running smoothly in all departments. No beefs were re­ ported by department delegates. CHATHAM (Waterman), August 25—Chairman, W. S. Sharp; Secre­ tary, Alfred Hirsch; Ship's Dele­ gate, William S. Sharp; Deck Dele­ gate, Vernon Hopkins; Engine Dele­ gate, Wade H. McC!all; Steward Delegate, Joe Miller. No beefs were reported by department delegates. STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian), September 21—Chairman, John Ed­ dins; Secretary, Robert D. Brown. No beefs were reported by depart­ ment delegates. Everything is run­ ning smoothly. RACHEL V (Vantage), October 5 —Chairman, E. Morris; Secretary, A. Q. Nail; Deck Delegate, G. H. Cohn; Engine Delegate, W. E. Nordland. No beefs were reported by department delegates. OVERSEAS ULLA (Maritime Overseas), August 24—Chairman, V. C. Smith; Secretary, H. P. DuCloux; Ship's Delegate, V. C. Smith; Deck Delegate, S. H. Fulford; Engine Del­ egate, Raymond Gorja; Steward Delegate, L. Betts, Jr. ALCOA VOYAGER (Alcoa), Sep­ tember 7—Chairman, V. W. O'Mary; Secretary, M. P. Cox; Ship's Dele­ gate, V. W. O'Mary; Deck Delegate, F. A. Badden; Engine Delegate, E. Lane. Ship's delegate reported that iverything is running smoothly. ANTINOUS (Waterman), Septem­ ber 21—Chairman, Melvin Moore; Secretary, J. R. McPhaul; Deck Del­ egate, Sheppard Morris; Engine Del­ egate, Arthur G. Milne; Steward Delegate, Giavanni Aquinos. Every­ thing is running smoothly. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. TRENTON (Sea-Land), September 15—Chairman, Dan Butts; Secre­ tary, Archie Davis; Ship's Delegate, Dan Butts; Deck Delegate, John A. Owen; Engine Delegate, Thomas F. Delaney; Steward Delegate, Ken­ neth Bowman. Some disputed OT in deck department, otherwise there are no beefs. YELLOWSTONE (Ogden Marine), September 14—Chairman, Willie A. Slater; Secretary, Willie A. Slater, Jr.; Ship's Delegate^-Jack A. Olsen; Deck Delegate, Augustus Z. Markris. Top notch crew on board. Every­ thing is running smoothly. OVERSEAS EXPLORER (Mari­ time Overseas), August 3—Chair­ man, Gerald McCray; Secretary, P. Morreale; Ship's Delegate, Gerald McCray. No beefs were reported by department delegates. SEATRAIN OHIO (Seatrain), Auust 24—Chairman, R. L. Anderson; ecretary, W. E. Messenger. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks was ex­ tended to the steward department for a job well done. f BUCKEYE PACIFIC (Buckeye), September 21—Chairman, Leon M. Kyser; Secretary Wilmer E. Har­ per; Ship's Delegate, William Cullen; Engine Delegate, M. R. Hollis; Steward Delegate, A. C. Bell, Jr. No disputed OT. Discussion held on safety of ship. HALCYON PANTHER (Halcyon), September 7—Chairman, J. Lowrey; Secretary, Alipio Trujillo; Ship's Delegate, J. Lowrey; Deck Delegate, Ralph O. King; Engine Delegate, James C. Brazzell. Everything is running smoothly with no beefs. STEEL ENGINEER (Isthmian), September 28—Chairman, J. Beyes; Secretary, A. Seda; Ship's Delegate, J. Beyes; Deck Delegate, P. McCaskey; Steward Delegate, A. G. Soto. $10.50 in ship's fund. Every­ thing is running smoothly. Some disputed OT in steward department. Vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment for a job well done. PENN CHALLENGER (Penn), September 14—Chairman, H. C. Hunt; Secretary, H. M. Karlsen; Ship's Delegate, F. A. Kirshbaum; Deck Delegate, Sidney D. Turner; Engine Delegate, R. Gonzalez; Stew­ ard Delegate, M. Agarcia. Discussion held regarding vacation plan. Dis­ cussion on welfare, in general. FANWOOD (Waterman), Septem­ ber 21—Chairman, Earl J. Brannan; Secretary, Anthony J. Kuberski; Ship's Delegate, Earl J. Brannan; Deck Delegate, Hans S. Lee; Engine Delegate, Frederick Moore. Some disputed OT in deck department. No major beefs were reported. ROBIN HOOD (Moore-McCormack), October 8—Chairman, (31enn Miller; Secretary, Aussie Shrimpton. $87.00 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks was extended to the second engineer for his donation of $56.00 to the ship's fund. No beefs were reported by department delegates. CANTON VICTORY (Columbia), October 5—Chairman, C. P. Just; Secretary, M. L. Leache; Ship's Delegate, Chester F. Just; Deck Delegate, M. P. Kramer; Engine Delegate, Irving Futtermoff. Every­ thing is running smoothly with no beefs. OVERSEAS ULLA (Maritime Overseas), July 22—Chairman, James A. Thompson; Secretary, Har­ old P. DuCloux; Ship's Delegate, V. C. Smith; Deck Delegate, S. H. Fulford; Engine Delegate, Raymond Gorja; Steward Delegate, L. Betts, Jr. Some disputed OT in each de­ partment to be squared away by patrolman. OVERSEAS ULLA (Maritime Overseas), August 11—Chairman, Vertis C. Smith; Secretary, Harold P. DuCloux; Ship's Delegate, Vertis C. Smith; Deck Delegate, Stephen H. Fulford; Engine Delegate, Ray­ mond Gorja; Steward Delegate, L. Betts, Jr. Vote of thanks was ex­ tended to the former ship's chair­ man, Brother Robert Broadus, for a job well done. Disputed OT in each department. BEAUREGARD (Sea-Land), Oc­ tober 5—Chairman, R. Whitney; Secretary, A. H. Reasko; Deck Dele­ gate, B. Hager; Engine Delegate, A. R. Fry; Steward Delegate, J. Keanes. $26.00 in ship's fund. No beefs. Everything is running smooth­ ly. Vote of thaiiks was extended to. the steward department for a job well done. OVERSEAS EXPLORER (Mari­ time Overseas), August 10—Chair­ man, Gerald McCray; Secretary, Peter Morreale; Ship's Delegate, Gerald McCray. Some disputed OT in deck department. STEEL WORKER (Isthmian), September 21 — Chairman, Eugene Nicholson; Secretary, Wilkuam Hand; Ship's Delegate, William D. Morris. $130.00 in ship's fund. No beefs and no disputed OT. KENYON VICTORY (Columbia), September 14 — Chairman, R. H. Nicholson; Secretary, L. M. Morsette; Ship's Delegate, J. Kuchta; Deck Delegate, Thomas J. McGuire; Engine Delegate, Robert Brooks; Steward Delegate, Harry C. Downey. No beefs and no disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Vote of thanks to the chief electrician for music in messroom from loudspeakers he per­ sonally bought and hooked up to his tape recorder from his own tapes. COLUMBIA EAGLE (Columbia), September 22—Chairman, Kenneth Roberts; Secretary, Thomas Ulisse; Ship's Delegate, Kenneth Roberts; Deck Delegate, Ken Kristensen; Steward delegate, Ernest S. Ncwhall. $6.45 in ship's fund. Disputed OT in engine department. Vote of thanks to the steward department for the excellent food and service. BEAUREGARD (Sea-Land), Sep­ tember 22—Chairman, R. Whitney; Secretary, A. H. Reasko; Deck Dele­ gate, B. Hayer; Steward Delegate, J. Kearns. $26.00 in ship's fund. No beefs and no disputed OT. Every­ thing is running smoothly. CITIES SERVICE NORFOLK (Cities Service), September 21— Chairman, A. Manuel; Ship's Dele­ gate, Warren Manuel; Deck Dele­ gate, N. Welch; Engine Delegate, L. V. Springer; Steward Delegate, A. Manuel. Vote of thanks to the ship's delegate for a job well done. CONNECTICUT (Connecticut Transport), September 21 — Chair­ man, J. Urzan; Secretary, L. W. Moore; Ship's Delegate, L. W. Moore; Deck Delegate, G. R. Scott; Engine Delegate, Harold Kent; Steward Delegate, Tobe Dansley. Few hours disputed OT in engine department. PEARY (Marine Traders), Sep­ tember 2(1—Chairman, Eligio Lasoya; Secretary, V. L. Swanson; Ship's Delegate, E. LaSoya; Engine Delegate, M. W. Greco. Discussion held regarding many repairs the ship is badly in need of. Would like headquarters to look into the condi­ tion of this ship. Disputed OT in engine and steward department. $5.00 in ship's fund. CHATHAM (Waterman), Septem­ ber 21—Chairman, W. S. Sharp; Sec­ retary, Alfred Hirsch; Ship's Dele­ gate, William S. Sharp; Deck Dele­ gate, Vernon Hopkins; Engine Dele­ gate, Wade McCall; Steward Dele­ gate, Joseph Millet. Discussion held regarding rusty water. Vote of thanks to the Union officials who have fought hard to have the vaca­ tion benefits raised to present levels. BEAUREGARD (Sea-Land), Sep­ tember 29—Chairman, R. Whitney; Secretary, A. H. Reasko. $26.00 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Few hours disputed OT in engine and deck department^ OVERSEAS ULLA (Maritime Overseas), September 7—Chairman, V. C. Smith; Secretary, H. P. Du­ Cloux; Ship's Delegate, V. C. Smith; Deck Delegate, S. H. Fulford; En­ gine Delegate, R. Gorja; Steward Delegate, L. Betts, Jr. $10.60 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported. TRANSCOLORADO (Hudson Wa­ terways), August 2—Chairman, J. Donovan; Secretary, O. Frezza. $13.00 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported by department delegates. Everything is running smoothly. Vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian Lines), September 14 — Chairman, John Eddins; Secretary, Robert D. Brown. Everything is running smoothly with no beefs and no dis­ puted OT TRANSCOLORADO (Hudson Wa­ terways), August 10—Chairman, J. Donovan; Secretary, O. Frezza. Discussion held regarding new con­ tract. Everybody is pleased with the new rate of increase. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. STEEL SURVEYOR (Isthmian), October 5—Chairman, William D. Bushong; Secretary, L. Ceperiano; Deck Delegate, Dillon Dow; Engine Delegate, T. J. Meehan; Steward Delegate, Howard Schneider. $70.00 in ship's fund. Everything is run­ ning smoothly in all departments. Motion was made that chocolate milk be s ipplied on all SIU ships in addition to fresh milk and butter­ milk. AMERICAN VICTORY (Hudson Waterways), September 28—Chair­ man, Hans J. Jacobson; Secretary, W. H. Underwood; Ship's Delegate, John Boldiszar; Deck Delegate, Clarence Troy; Engine Delegate, Gerard Bellenoit; Steward Delegate, Claude Hollings III. $5.85 in ship's fund. Disputed OT in deck and en­ gine departments. MADAKET (Waterman), Septem­ ber 14 — Chairman, Joel V. P. Bremer; Secretary Leon J. Webb; Ship's Delegate, Edward Leasgang; Deck Delegate, Harry G. Jones; Engine Delegate, M. J. Pyke. Some disputed OT in engine department. STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian), September 28—Chairman, John Ed­ dins; Secretary, Robert D. Brown. Some disputed OT in engine depart­ ment. Everything is running smooth­ ly. IBERVILLE (Waterman), Octo­ ber 5—Chairman, John Cisiechi; Secretary, W. L. Kilgore; Deck Dele­ gate, Bob Mosey; Engine Delegate, Van Whitney; Steward Delegate, Stavios Petrisentes. Discussion held regarding poor mail service to ship. $10.00 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. STEEL ENGINEER (Isthmian), October 12—Chairman, J. Beyes, Jr.; Secretary, Angel Seda; Ship's Delegate, J. Beyes, Jr.; Deck Dele­ gate, Earl P. McCaskey; Steward Delegate, A. G. Seda. Department delegates reported that everything is running smoothly. $11.50 in ship's fund. BRADFORD ISLAND (Steuart Tankers), September 28—Chairman, Robert N. Fulk; Secretary, C. L. Shirah; Ship's Delegate, F. Hagerson; Deck Delegate, Paul Ward; Engine Delegate, R. E. Pickett; Steward Delegate, D. C. Palite. Few hours disputed OT in engine and steward departments. Vote of thanks was extended to the SIU Negotiat­ ing Committee for a job well done. IBERVILLE (Waterman), October 12—Chairman, John Cisiecki; Secre­ tary, W. L. Kilgore. $10.00 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported by department delegates. STEEL SURVEYOR (Isthmian), October 12—Chairman, William D. Bushong; Secretary, L. Ceperiano; Ship's Delegate, Dillon Dow; Enpne Delegate, Thomas J. Meehan; Steward Delegate, Howard Schneider. $70.00 in ship's fund. Everything is running"^ smoothly. GENEVA (U.S. Steel), October 19 —Chairman, Fred Bischoll^ Secre­ tary, Frank Allen; Ship's Delegate, Fred Bischoff. $18.40 in ship's fund. Small amount of disputed OT in engine department. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward depart­ ment for the excellent food and service. CANTON VICTORY (Columbia), September 21—Chairman, C. F. Just; Secretary, M. L. Leache; Ship's Dele­ gate, Chester P. Just; Deck Delegate, M. P. Kramer; Engine. Delegate, Irving Futterman; Steward Dele­ gate, Herbert Knackles. No beefs were reported by department dele­ gates. STEEL SURVEYOR (Isthmian), October 19—Chairman, W. Bushong; Secretary, L. Ceperiano; Deck Dele­ gate, Dillon Dow; Engine Delegate, Thomas J. Meehan; Steward Dele­ gate, Howard Schneider. Everything is running smoothly with no beefs. SEATRAIN OHIO (Seatrain), Au­ gust 10—Chairman, Robert L. An­ derson; Secretary, W. E. Messenger; Engine Delegate, Clinton Cleveland; Steward Delegate, Richard A. Mor­ gan. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partments, otherwise,there were no beefs reported by department dele­ gates. TRENTON (Sea-Land), October 12—Chairman, Dan Butts; Secre­ tary, Cristobal Dyesus; Ship's Dele­ gate, Dan Butts; Engine Delegate, Thomas P. Delaney; Steward Dele­ gate, Kenneth Bowman. $8.00 in ship's fund. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for a job well done. �November 14, 1969 Aside from some disputed present. One man, a wiper, was overtime aboard the Steel Voy­ taken off the vessel at Subic ager (Isthmian) Bay on orders of the Coast in the deck and Guard. Deck Delegate was G. engine depart­ R. Scott; Engine Delegate, Har­ ments, John Ed- old Keith, and Steward Dele­ dins, the meet­ gate, John Dansley. ing chairman, reports an other­ wise smooth The Columbia Eagle (Colum­ trip. Meeting Brown bia) was in idle status for about Secretary Robert three weeks beD. Brown writes that a radio­ fore crewing up gram was received concerning f ^ • in San Francisthe vacation pay raise and the CO, Thomas crew voted to accept. A recom­ \ ^ Ulisse, meeting mendation was made favoring jlSi-k ;/ secretary, reupgrading schools for cooks, electricians and supervisors. All / _ ^ first trippers are members not on watch attended Lone the meeting. Department dele­ Ship's Delegate gates are: Anthony Debelict, Kenneth L. Roberts read a deck; Michael Lesko, engine clarification of overtime division and Oliver Lewis, steward. in the engine department. Men standing watch before 0800 and after 1700 in port will share equally. A motion made by Ship's Delegate William 'S. Horace C. Long, Jr. and sec­ Sharp spoke to the crew of the onded by Ernest A. Anderson Chafliam (Wa­ proposed retirement for men terman) about with 15 years SIU seatime at the ship's break­ any age. It was also moved that down, indicating at least 1,000 pounds of bagged that the captain ice be put aboard all SIU ships will order pay on hot climate runs; the ice for missing a hot machines were said to be insuf­ I meal and any ficient to cope with the crew's cleaning done by needs. Dispute on old gunners' Hirsch the steward de­ mess which the meii want as a partment. The meeting took recreation room and the com­ place in the Indian Ocean on pany says is only a spare room. the way to Massawa, Alfred Ken Kristensen is deck delegate; Hirsch, meeting secretary re­ Ernest S. Newhall, steward dele­ ports, with 28 members present. gate, and George Spiiooty, en­ Chief Cook Duke Gardner re­ gine delegate. minded the younger Seafarers to keep their doors locked and not to trust any stranger near the Crewmembers aboard the living quarters. The crew sends their thanks to those union bro­ Producer (Marine Carriers) thers who have fought so hard were provided to have the vacation benefits with a rare treat raised to the present level. A —opportunity of complaint was received con­ visiting the se­ cerning the hard, rusty water rene, unsophis­ coming from scuttlebutts and ticated and un­ showers. "Our new underwear, spoiled Island of clothes and tummies are all St. Helena, rusty," Sharp reports. Vemon Meeting Secre­ Armada L. Hopkins is deck delegate; tary William H. Wade H. McCall, engine dele­ Rhone reports. An island at gate, and Joseph Miller, stew­ which very few ships call, "it is ard delegate. Napoleon Bonaparte's prison is­ land," Rhone writes. "We had an opportunity to visit his final home. It is still in beautiful re­ pair and well kept. This island The food situation was the is one of the few places left in subject of complaint aboard the world where a shopkeeper ' ^ the Connecticut will chase you down to give you (Connecti- change left in his store. TTie 1 cut Transport), people are beautiful—an Eng­ Meeting Sec­ lish speaking mixture of French, retary L. W. Portuguese, English, African, I Moore reports. Indian and others. A wonderful The steward was place to retire." The meeting requested to heard Ship's Delegate William check the supply E. Richardson explain why over­ Urzan order, including time was stopped in the deck fresh milk. The crew voted that, department. According to top­ if another foreign trip is made, side, he reported, OT will be there should be at least two resumed if all goes well. Money months' stores aboard. If any will be advanced on OT in item is short, the steward will India. Alfonso A. Armada notify Ship's Delegate Moore. chaired the meeting. Depart­ John Urzan chaired the meet­ ment delegates are: Biagio Di ing at which 24 members were Mento, deck; L. H. Haddox, SEAFARERS LOG engine; Joseph Naurochi, stew­ ard. A. H. Reasko, chief steward aboard the Beauregard (SeaLand), advises stewards on all SIU ships that a milk dairy is available in the Port of Cam Ranh Bay. He reports that very good, fresh milk is available and very easy to get. Reasko, who served as meeting secretary, re­ ports R. Whitney, ship's chair­ man, had spoken to the captain and the captain had agreed to change money for scrip—up to $25 per man—and to go to the PX with Seafarers who wish to make purchases. The men will be permitted to come and go as they please in Qui Nhon, with no restrictions. American money will be locked up in the safe by the captain, due to Vietnam regulations. A motion was made that SIU vacations should be the same as all other unions that sail on containerships. A^ lack of hot water and al when all port holes were cli| during cargo loading. A gram was received on the v| tion raises and a vote of th{ to the SIU Negotiating Com| tee recorded for a job done. The motion was madJ Hagmann and seconded bj Shaltens. Robert N. Fulk meeting chairman as the headed for Capetown, with| Congo as the next call. Ward was deck delegate; Pickitt, engine delegate anc C. Palite, steward delegate. A^ A dramatic transfer at sea curred from the Transerie (I son Waterwjl reports Se| tary W. B. brough. At All, stewl utility, stricken withi pendicitis transferre< Rucki the O r s where he underwent an er gency operation. Seafarer will hopefully rejoin the before the end of this trip, co-operation and fast ac| of the crew in effectua the transfer made his succ ful treatment possible. Her J. Rucki, newly elected sl| delegate, announced that All crewmembers aboard the Canton Victory (Columbia) were ordered by the captain to stay off deck and away from port holes as the ship moved up the Saigon River. Snipers have been shooting at Kramer almost all ships LONDON—Worldwide on the river. Ship's Delegate Chester F. Just told the meeting. up for the next two years Meeting Secretary M. L. Leache United Nations-chartered Ir reports that all members present. Organization (IMCO) here, A motion was made to request (Bull) Shepard who attende(| the company to return the salon from the United States. Shepard pointed out that I pantryman to all victory-type ships, as one man doing the discussions will be held on work of two works a hardship one of the most relevant fcf "We're particularly intereij on the whole department. It was tainerization to be held in also moved that the ship's interested in all phases o^ chairman check with the cap­ tain on why the crew can not maritime." The containerization confj have access to the ice machine and also to check on the Cali­ wide international scope ar fornia Holiday, when all other with the United Nations. If not held with the UnitJ ships in the Bay area were paid the 14-day conference "State OT. M; F. Kramer is deck dele­ its specialized agencies an| gate; Irving Futterman, engine Agency, together with obse delegate and Herbert T. Macand International Non-Gov| kles, steward delegate. mally present at conferences release issued by the organiz IMCO's membership niii Kong which is an associate A bonus has been requested Among the other matter for the crew of the Bradford Is­ safety of fishing vessels, mar land (Steuart In the last category, IM( Tankers) by stowing bulk grain in cargo Ship's Delegate According to a release isl L. F. Hagmann, as the ship was Inc., this procedure provide^ under attack at ships. The method has been del Da Nang. Secre­ tary Charles L. "conducted by the U. S. Far Shirah writes the National Cargo Bureau.' Ward that requests The Bureau release furtl were also made for lodging on the Coast Guard will shortj two occasions—once due to the apply" the procedure. Global Meetl Slated by �Page Twenty Nine jgam Dsed teleacanks mitwell ; by D. was pship the iiPauI w D- replacements were flown in from New York for ailing Sea­ farers George Forrest, David May, Ronald Beaton, Ralph Wilson and A. R. SIngletary, who got off for treatment. T. E. Anderson Ts deck delegate and R. D. Elliott steward delegate. The meeting was chaired by Brother V. V. Hakkarainen. T. Conway, meeting secre­ tary, reports a chow problem aboard the Transglobe (Hudson Water­ ways). Because there has been no improvement in the food com­ ing from the galley, a motion Andersen was made by Arthur A. Andersen, engine del­ egate, and seconded by Theodore H. Katros, steward delegate, that only experienced cooks be hired, and, if none are avail­ able, that cooks be ordered through the Yokohama hall. F. Van Dusen amended the mo­ tion to require that all key rat­ ings be shipped out of Yoko­ hama or the States. Seafarer Katros was elected ship's dele­ gate at the meeting which was chaired by Richard Sohl. An­ tonio M. Sison is deck delegate. The ship is on the Far East run and is expected to pay off at the Port of Naha, Okinawa. Jngs on Maritime |MCO Delegates leetings on maritime issues were set I at last month's sixth meeting of the jter-governmental Maritime Consulting [according to SIU Vice President Earl the sessions in London as a delegate at over the next two years, international many important maritime subjects— Dqr the SIU being containerization. th^ted in the special conference on conF1<1971," Shepard said, "but we're also the IMCO's work since it deals with FC M^rence scheduled for 1971 will be of a Cod may possibly be conducted jointly clu Sefed Nations, then IMCO will invite to :s Members of the United Nations and d the International Atomic Energy irvers from such Inter-Governmental .ernmental Organizations as are norCo convened by IMCO," according to a lation. nbers 69 countries, including Hong Imember. discussed at the meeting were the [ine pollution and bulk cargoes, fo approved of a new procedure for jships. sued by the National Cargo Bureau, a "safer" way of loading bulk grain her ^f^vised after five years of experiments J°^el on Bulk Cargoes—spearheaded by Fra' J'^®er stated that "it is anticipated that °, ly issue new instructions on how to Alb 'age Thirty SEAFARERS LOG November 14, 1969 Francis Joseph Smith, 71: Burial was in Montmorenc' an SIU pensioner who had last James C. Thompson, 42: Erie Lackawanna Railroad. He Irother Smith was a pensioner Township Cemetery, Montmor­ worked for the B and O Rail­ Brother Thompson died on served in the Navy during World who succumbed ency County, Michigan. road in New York in 1964. He September 5 in War II. to heart disease was a deckhand. Burial was in USPHS Hospi­ on September St. Mary's Cemetery, Staten tal, r New Or­ 14. H e h a d Island. leans, from lung sailed as an OS Jobe Mullen, 46: Brother disease. He Conrad M. Barlar, 19: Sea­ in the deck de­ farer Barlar passed away on Mullen died of a respiratory joined the Un­ partment. Sea­ ailment on June ion in Louisiana October 1 from John Austin Hals, 57: Sea­ farer Smith, who 2 in Pensacola, in 1951 and injuries r^eivec farer Hals passed away follow­ was born in Florida. Seafar­ sailed as an AB. in a car accident ing an accident His last vessel was the Robin Losedale, New York, joined the er Mullen 'was in Mobile, Ala­ aboard the Eliz­ Kirk. A native of Littleton, New hion in the Port of New York an OS in the bama. He hac abeth on Sep­ Hampshire, Seafarer Thompson 1 1960. Brother Smith and his deck department shipped in the tember 16. He was living in Jacksonville, Flor­ ife, Anna, made their home in and last sailed deck departmen was a native of ida, with his wife, Betty Jane, srsey City, New Jersey. aboard the Del as an OS and Estonia and was when he passed away. From Para in 1969. He last sailed aboarc making his home 1944 until 1951 he served in joined the Union in the Port of Hudson. Brother Barlar in New Orleans the Navy. Burial was in Ever­ Mobile in 1944. Brother Mul­ joined the Union in the Port of at the time of green Cemetery, Jacksonville. len had been sailing since 1942. Marvin Reginald Yoiug, Jr., New Orleans in 1968. A native his death. Brother Hals joined A native of Pensacola, he con­ 0: Brother Young died as the of Alabama, he was living there the Union in the Port of New tinued to make his home there. result of injuries at the time of his death. Brother York in 1944 and sailed as a Burial was in Union Hill Ceme­ received in an Barlar graduated last January steward. tery, Escambia County, Florida.. automobile acci­ 10 from the Harry Lundeberg Edward Hei^ Schmidt, 66: dent in Tuske- School of Seamanship. Survi­ — Seafarer Schmidt died as a re­ gee, Alabama on vors include his mother, Laxie Alton Everett Douglas, 68: sult of injuries July 27. He Mae. Burial was in Catholic Seafarer Douglas died from an Charles A. Doirough, 58: received in an made his home Cemetery, Bayou La Batre, Brother Dorrough died at his intestinal dis­ auto accident in in Jacksonville, Alabama. home in Colum­ order on June 28 Chicago on No­ Florida, with his bus, Georgia, on in USPHS Hos­ vember 5, 1968. andmother, Mrs. Willie Pearl July 25 following pital in New Or­ He was a native iker. Seafarer Young had a heart attack. Chester H. Green, 64: Broth­ leans. He joined of Chicago and the SIU in 1969 in the er Green died in Seattle, Wash­ He was a native the Union in the still lived there •rt of Jacksonville and sailed of Georgia and ington, on Sep­ Port of New Or­ at the time of his a messman in the steward lived there with tember 15 from leans in 1955 death. Brother Schmidt joined :partment. His last vessel was his mother, Lu­ heart disease. He and sailed in the the Union in Chicago in 1956 Transcolumbia. Brother cille. Seafarer was a native of deck department as an OS. He and worked in the engine de­ lung was a native of Florida Ohio and had last sailed with Dixie Carriers partment as a fireman. Survivors Dorrough joined the SIU in the was buried in Evergreen joined the SIU Company. A native of New include his brother, Fred, of Port of Mobile in 1945 and ;metery, Jacksonville. in the Port of Orleans, he was living there Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. sailed in the steward department Baltimore in with his daughter, Janice Fort- Cremation was at Oak Wood as a cook. His last vessel was 1947. He shipped ner, when he passed away. the Transhuron. Burial was in Crematory, Chicago. in the deck department as a Riverdale Cemetery, Columbus. ^ Earl Jackson SilUn, 64: Sea- bosun and last sailed aboard the r Sillin passed away on Sep­ Overseas Evelyn. He was living Henry Martin Motley, 60: tember 23 in in Baltimore at the time of his Brother Motley died on Septem­ Tampa General death. Seafarer Green is sur­ ber 20 in USPHS William D. Gee, 57: Brother Hospital, Tam­ vived by a brother, Walter. Hospital, Gal­ Gee,' an SIU pensioner, died on pa, Florida from veston, Texas, October 9 at lung trouble. He from heart dis­ Doctor's Hos­ was a native of GENEVA —George L-P ease. He was a pital, Jefferson Rufino Lara, 54: Brother Arkansas who Weaver, former Assistant Secre­ native of North County, Texas, was living in Lara died from a heart disease Carolina and was frpm uremia. He tary of Labor -for International on September 24 Hudson, Florida living in Orange, joined the SIU Affairs, has begun a new assign­ in Brooklyn. He the time of his death. Broth• Texas, with his in Port Arthur ment as special assistant to Di­ was a native of Sillin was an SIU pensioner wife, Edith, when he died. Seaand sailed in the rector General David A. Morse Fort Mills, Phil­ 10 had last sailed aboard the arer Motley joined the Union steward depart­ of the International Labor Orga­ ippine Islands, J Monte in 1965. He joined in Port Arthur, Texas in 1964. ment as a cook. He last worked nization. and made his ; Union in Jacksonville, Te served in the steward depart­ for Sabine Towing Company in home in Brook­ The ILO said Weaver will be )rida in 1941 and sailed in ment as a cook and last worked 1967. Seafarer Gee was a na­ lyn with his wife, engine department as an based in Washington, D.C. Amparo. Sea­ or Slade, Inc. He was an Army tive of New Orleans and was where he will handle its relations )WT. Burial was in Sunset - f| veteran of World War II. Bur­ living in Port Arthur with his 5mory Garden, Hillsborough farer Lara joined the Union in ial was in Forest Lawn Cemewith U.S. government agencies. wife, Vema Mae, when he unty, Rorida. Survivors in- the Port of New York in 1958. ;ery. Orange. passed away. Burial was in He also will function as Morse's de his son, Lawrence of He sailed in the steward depart­ Memory Gardens, Nederland, roving representative. ment as a utility man and messfner, Florida. Texas. Weaver was appointed an As­ man. His last vessel was the Robert Matthew Godwin, 62: sistant Secretary of Labor by Maiden Victory. Brother Lara served in the armed forces from Seafarer Godwin passed away President Kennedy in 1961 and <1> from heart dis­ 1934 until 1947. Burial was in served in that post during the Alice Azile Cook, 49: Sister ease on Septem­ Long Island National Cemetery, Johnson Administration. He re­ ok died on September 11 Farmingdale, Long Island. ber 14 at his Paul McPartland, 62: Broth­ in Paul Oliver home in Norfolk, er McPartland passed away in mained in the Labor Depart­ Memorial Hos­ . USPHS Hospi­ ment under the Nixon Admin­ Virginia. He pital, Frankfort, tal in Staten Is­ istration long enough to head joined the SIU Michigan, from John Raymond Lotz, 63: Sea­ land, New York, the U.S. government delegation in the Port of heart disease. farer Lotz passed away on Sep­ on June 26. A to the ILO conference in June. Norfolk in 1963 She worked in tember 14 at St. native of Jersey and sailed in the Weaver was executive secre­ the steward de­ City, New Jer­ tary of the AFL-CIO Civil Vincent's Medi­ deck department as an AB. A partment as a sey, he had been , Rights Committee following the cal Center, Rich­ native of North Carolina, he was cabin maid and mond, New York iving in Norfolk with his daugh­ making his home merger and later an assistant to last employer was the Ann from a heart ter, Francis G. Dameran, when in Parsippany, )or Railroad. Sister Cook disease. He was le died. Brother Godwin's last Vew Jersey, with his wife, Eliz­ the president of the Electrical, ed the SIU in the Port of a native New vessel was the Alcoa Explorer. abeth. Seaman McPartland, Radio and Machine Workers. nkfort in 1968. She is a naYorker who was rom 1929 until 1931 he served who was retired on an SIU pen­ He was worker adviser to 1957 of Michigan and continued living in Staten in the Coast Guard. Burial was sion, joined the Union in the and 1958 ILO conferences, and ive there with her husband, Island with his wife, Catherine, in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Nor­ Port of New York and last in 1968 was elected chairman ert, until she passed away. when he died. Brother Lotz was folk. worked as a deckhand for the of the ILO's governing body. Weaver Named To New ILO Job �Public Employees' Right to Strike Upheld hy Court Seafarers and their families are urged to support a consumer boy­ cott by trade unionists against various companies whose products are produced under non-union conditions, or which are "unfair to labor." (This listing carries the name of the AFL-CIO unions in­ volved, and will be amended from ' time to time.) — >iy — Stltzel-Welier DistUlerici "Old Fitzgerald," "Old Elk" "Cabin StlU," W. L. WeUer Bourbon whiskeys (Distillery Workers) •^ Kingsport Press "World Book," "ChUdcraft" (Printing Pressmen) (Typographers, Bookbinders) (Machinists, Stereotypers) Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co. Work Shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest, Statler Men's Shoes . . . Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth, (Boot and Shoe Workers' Union) Riebman Bros, and Seweli Suits, Wing Shirts (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) White Furniture Co. (United Furniture Workers of America) Gypsum Wallboard, American Gypsum Co. (United Cement Lime and Gypsum Workers International) R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Camels, Winston, Tempo, Brandon, Cavalier and Salem cigarettes (Tobacco Workers International Union) ^ Comet Rice Mills Co. products (International Union of United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drinks and Distillery Workers) ^1> Pioneer Flour Mill (United Brewery, Flour, Cereal, Soft Drink and Distillery Workers Local 110, San Antonio, Texas ^ Boren Clay Products Co. (United Brick and Clay Workers) <|> All California Table Grapes (United Farm Workers) \|> "HIS" hrand men's clothes Kaynee Boyswear, Judy Bond blouses, Hanes Knitwear, Randa Ties, Boss Gloves, Richi Magic Chef Pan Pacific Division (Stove, Furnace and Allied Appliance Workers International Union) Atlantic Products Sports Goods (Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America) Fisher Price Toys (Doll and Toy Workers) ^ Jamestown Sterling Corp. (United Furniture Workers) Economy Furniture Co. Smithtown Maple Western Provincial Biit-Rite (Upholsterers) SAN DIEGO—A California state judge ruled that public employees have a constitutional right to strike in the absence of any law specifically prohibiting it. The decision, if uphefd by higher courts, breaks new legal ground in affirming the basic riglits of city, state and county workers. Superior Court Judge Hugo Fisher dissolved a temporary restraining order that prohibited a strike called by a State, Coun­ ty and Municipal Employees lo­ cal representing nearly 1,000 San Diego city workers. The city had asked for a per­ manent injunction, contending that all strikes by public em­ ployees were illegal. Row, Row Your Boat No Cure for Smoking GREAT YARMOUTH, England—Two young men here will be depending on plain old fashioned will power to give up smoking from now on. Planning to kick the smoking habit, David Lindo, 20, and 19-year-old Peter Madgett set out to row across the North Sea, con­ fidently leaving their ciga­ rettes ashore. A week later, they would reach the Neth­ erlands as healthy, happy non-smokers. Or so they thought. After eight hours, how­ ever, they had changed their minds. "David was terribly sea­ sick. We regret starting," Peter confided. Distress flares drew the attention of a passing ves­ sel and a tow back to shore in the nick of time. David had to be taken to a hospital to recuperate. Schedule of Idembership Meetings SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Orlezns Dec. 16—2:30 p.m. Mobile Dec. 17—2:30 p .m. Wilmington Dec. 22—2:00 p.m. San Fran. . . Dec. 24—2:00 pm. Seattle Dec. 26—2:00 p.m. New York . Dec. 8—2:30 p,m. Philadelphia Dec. 9—2:30 p,,m. Baltimore .. Dec. 10—2:30 p •m. Dec. 12—2:30 p .m. Detroit Houston ... Dec. 15—2:30 p,.m. SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers United Industrial Workers New Orleans Dec. 16—7:00 p.m. Mobile .... Dec. 17—7:00 p.m. New York . Dec. 8—7:00 p.m. Philadelphia Dec. 9—7:00 p.m. Baltimore . . Dec. 10—7:00 p.m. ^Houston . . Dec. IS—7:00 p.m. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit . . .. Dec. 1—2:00 p.m. Alpena .. .. Dec. 1—7:00 p.m. Buffalo .. . . Dec. 1—7:00 p.m. Chicago . .. Dec. 1—7:30 p.m. Duluth .. .. Dec. 1—7:00 p.m. Frankfort .. Dec. 1—7:00 p.m. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Section Chicago ... Dec. 16—7:30 p.m. tSault Ste. Marie Dec. 18—7:30 p.m. Buffalo .... Dec. 17—7:30 p.m. Duluth .... Dec. 19—7:30 p.m. Cleveland .. Dec. 19—7:30 p.m. Toledo Dec. 19—7:30 p.m. .Detroit .... Dec. 15—7:30 p.m. Milwaukee . Dec. 15—7:30 p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans Dec. 16—5:00 p.m. Mobile .... Dec. 17—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia Dec. 9—5:00 p.m. Baltimore (licensed and un­ licensed . Dec. 10—5:00 p.m. Norfolk ... Dec. 11—5:00p.m. Houston .. . Dec. 15—5:00 p.m. RaUway Marine Region Philadelphia Dec. 16—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Dec. 17—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. ^Norfolk Dec. 18—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City Dec. 15—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. t Meetingf held at Galveston wharves, t Meeting held at Labor Temple, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. • Meeting held at Labor Temple, New­ port News. PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tannar VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shtpard Lindiay Wllliamt Al Tanner Robert Mafthawt SECRETARY-TREASURER Al Ksrr HEADQUARTERS *75 4th Ave., (212) HY ALPENA, MICH .800 N. Second Ave. (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. ... 1216 E. Baltimoro St. (301) EA 7-4700 BOSTON, Mass 663 Atlantic Avenue (617) 482-4716 .. 735 Washington St. SIU (716 TL 3-9259 IBU (716 TL 3-9259 9313 Ewing Ave. CHICAGO, III. SIU (312) SA 1-0733 IBU (312) ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1420 W. 25th St. (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. (313) VI 3-4741 BUFFALO, N.Y DULUTH, Minn FRANKFORT, Mich. 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(213) 832-7285 YOKOHAMA, Japan..Iseya BIdg., Room 801 1-2 Kaigan-Dori-Nakaku 2014971 Ext. 281 Minnesota Labor Wants HHH Back In Senate Seat MIIVNEAPOLIS — It's! no secret that the Minne-I seta State AFL-CIO wants former Vice President Hu-! bert Humphrey to run for i the Senate seat which is be­ ing vacated by Senator Eu- i gene McCarthy. The State AFL-CIO is, distributing buttons calling! for "Humphrey in '70.' Last month the State j AFL-CIO convention unan-1 imously voted to urge Hum­ phrey to run for the Senate. McCarthy has announced on several occasions that he will not seek re-election. The question will come to a head next February when precinct caucuses are held throughout the state. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU AtUntic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed CPA audit every three months by a rank and file auditing committee elected by the membership. All Union records are available at SIU headquarters in Brookljm. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atiantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 17 Battery Place, Suite 1980, New York 4, N. Y. ., Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracte are available in all SIU halls. Tbeae contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing tor OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU imtrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The IX)G haa traditionally refrain^ from publishing any article serving the poliUcal purposes of «iy individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This esUblished policy has bwn reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1800, meetings in all imnsUtutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy U vested in an ^itorial board which consisU of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive B<»rd may delegate, frm among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt b given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the SEAFARERS LOG a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members, should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obli­ gation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension bene­ fits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attend­ ance at membership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meet­ ings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, in­ cluding service on rank-and-file committees. Because these oldtimers cannot take shipboard employment, the membership has realfirmed the lung-stsnding Union pylicy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Conse­ quently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which be is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarets Political Activity Donation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirdy voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the benefit of the membership and the Union. If at any time a Seafarer feds that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitntional right of access to Uniim records or informatton, he shoold immediately notify SIU President PanI Hail at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. �Vol. XXXI No. 13 SEAFARERSWLOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION . ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO / "> Ship's Committee holds a meeting as the Steel Designer makes ready for another Vietnam run. Left to right are Yasser Szymanski, secretary; Verner Poulsen, chairman; Donald King, steward department delegate; Fro Using Thng, deck delegate, and Robert Goldy, engine, larrie Proffitt, second electrician, takes time out to catch up on the news as he waits for departure on another run to Saigon. Brother Proffitt, a long-time member of the SlU, began sailing in 1927 when he was 16 years old. •vV • ^ ^ ^ -w ^HE Steel Designer teas •A home in Erie Basing at the Port of New York briefly last month after a military setdift run to Saigon, with a stop on the West Coast. The Sfl/-coittracted C-4 immediately began taking on a cargo of military supplies for another voyage to Vietnam. , pWare Newby, rtqht, crew pantry, will have la chance to learn a lot from VVilliam EckJeri pantryman. Newby is I7"years old and Kfeiking his first trip. Brother Ecker is 80. The crew is always ready for good chow, even in port, so Third Cook Donald King, left, and Chief CoOk William Brown, "fiake great pains to prepare another hearty meal, ^ Leonard S. Bugajewski, AS, has been sail^ ing with the SlU for more than 27 years and is still going strong. He reported a smooth voyage with very few problems.s;;H;,;;;il?:i^ " ' � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1960-1969 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXII-XXXI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. 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Title A name given to the resource November 1969 Description An account of the resource Headlines: INCREASED CARGO FOR US BOTTOMS SEEN VITAL TO LASTING FLEET REVIVAL VOTING ON AMENDED CONSTITUTION TO BEGIN NOV 22 IN ALL PORTS NIXON UNVEILS MARITIME PROGRAM TO ENCOURAGE CONSTRUCTION, GIVE IS FLAG SHIPS MORE CARGO SEAFARERS DISCUSS AMENDMENTS TO CONSTITUTION TEXT OF PRESENT SIU CONSTITUTION CTT CITES TRANSPORTATION PROBLEMS – INCLUDING CONGLOMERATES, AUTOMATION NOBEL PEACE PRIZE AWARDED TO ILO FOR 50 YEAR ROLE IN SOCIAL JUSTICE STEEL DESIGNER – VIETNAM BOUND Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/14/1969 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXI, No. 13 1969 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/3789d2e1aa2f2e4e1ab4dc15674a9710.PDF eeb9c1a93a8842700ba8a1dfb51733dd PDF Text Text SEAFARERS^LOG OFFICiAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO '\•.« I' f 1 •' I ' ILO Session Aids Seamen i Ij} See Page 3 Paul Hall addresses ILO session I' [•' ''I F p rV ? ; tr '' '} f( i Nixon Signs '70 Maritime Act See Page 3 President Nixon Signs Merchant Marine Act *70 AFL-^IO's Kirkland Sees Bill As 'Maritime Miracle' See Page 2 See Page 32 'IS®!:-" l^^igiS^SIU Has :32d: Birthday ,V'f V' ^ 'v See Page ^66 Page 6 6 •A „ ;^*1 i :| I •1 �a !l Kirkland Sees 'Miracle' In Merchant Marine Act Washington, D.C. AFL-CIO Secretary-Treas­ urer Lane Kirkland proclaimed the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 to be the "miracle of the 91st Congress." Kirkland said the miracle was that the bill was passed in a year when Congress and the Administration had curtailed defense spending, grounded the SST and cut back federal con­ struction. Despite all that, "Congress decided overwhelmingly to sal­ vage an entire industry—your maritime industry," he told a luncheon of the 7.5-milhon member AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. He said the bill "means jobs for thousands of unemployed men and women, and it pro­ vides a solid base for training the unskilled in the multitude of crafts required in the construc­ tion of ships. Moreover, Kirkland said, "ships that would have been built in foreign yards and manned by foreign crews will now be constructed in Ameri­ can yards and will be crewed by American Seafarers." Economic Benefits The bill will also benefit America's "precarious interna­ tional balance of payments po­ sition," the union leader said, in that "the millions of dollars that would have been spent abroad will now be invested on our own shores." ice those who ship from Japan to the West Coast of the United States. Russian Challenge "The Russian entry on the United States trade scene means that "your industry will face even stiffer competition than it has in the past. For that reason, we cannot afford any delay in implementing all of the pro­ grams of progress contained in the Merchant Marine Act of 1970." He added, "those millions of dollars in expenditures by pri­ vate industry and government will bring us a first-class mer­ chant marine. And the full utilization of that fleet will, in turn, produce decent wages, fair profits and federal, state and local taxes to help pay for the urgent needs of a progres­ sive society." Kirkland said the "over­ whelming acceptance by both houses of Congress of the Mer­ chant Marine Act of 1970, in­ dicated to him that there is "enormous momentum" for curing the maritime industry's ills. Kirkland noted that the sign­ ing of the Merchant Marine Act "may have come just in time," and urged speedy implementa­ tion of the new maritime pro­ gram in the face of a Russian challenge to U.S. foreign trade. He said that Far East Ship­ ping Co., headquartered in Vladivostok "is starting to serv­ "Let me suggest that you use it to the fullest," he said. "Because your work is not yet complete." Kirkland said, "unless the new ships are accompanied by increased cargo, the Americanflag merchant fleet may slip into a condition of decay be­ yond redemption." Lane Kirkland, secretary-treasurer of the AFL-CIO, greets young trainees from the Harry Lundeherg School of Seamanship as school instructor Warh Matthews looks on. The trainees heard Kirkland deliver an address to a luncheon gathering sponsored by the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department praising passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. The miracle wrought by the act, according to Kirkland, will have far wider implications. He praised the mechanism to lure the 'runaway' fleet back to the U.S. flag. Cheap Labor And, Kirkland said, "other American industries also suf­ fer from the competition of runaways and of imports pro­ duced by cheap labor. TTieir problems must also be over­ come without lowering Ameri­ can standards." Kirkland pointed to the tex­ tile industry, the shoe industry, the electronics industry, and others "hurt by foreign imports produced by men and women who are forced to work under conditions that were abolished in our nation a century ago." These industries, he said, are in desperate need of help. "They, like the maritime in­ dustry, are rapidly approach­ ing the point where ftey will die unless we develop for them a means of survival," he as­ serted. ^ "We must do our best to de­ velop a system of international trade, based on some other ad­ vantage than that of the cheap­ est labor. We must not permit jobs that pay decent wages, under fair conditions, to be driven out of existence by the world-wide search for profits at the expense of people. "Every American worker has a stake in the outcome of that issue—and it is our job to see that that stake is defended as strongly as we know how." >i fi 1 THE PRESIDENT'S REPORT ILO Teamwork '-•V- by PAUl HAU A merican seafarers, in addition to fighting their own battle for just and decent treatment, have a tradi­ tion of giving a strong helping hand to lifting the standards of the less fortunate seamen of the world. Much of our work, and many of our accomplish­ ments in meeting this self-imposed obligation have developed through our active participation in the In­ ternational Labor Organization. The strong link be­ tween the ILO and seafarers is a natural combination because among all of the world's workers, seafarers are the only true citizens of the world. We are a com­ munity of men. We have a code of loyalty that is our own, a code that has existed since man first went down to the sea in ships. The ILO's commitment to the seafarer Was in­ grained in its founding. Samuel Gompers, first presi­ dent of the American Federation of Labor and an intimate of President Woodrow Wilson, was instnimental in nurturing the idea of a government-labormanagement institution devoted to aiding workers throughout the world. We can thank Andrew Furuseth for the fact that maritime holds a special and honored place within the ILO structure. This Norwegian immigrant who is the father of the SIU, devoted his life to emanci­ pating the seafarer—a dedication that caused him to be known as the "Abraham Lincoln of the Sea." Furuseth's greatest triumph for the sailor came in 1915 when, with the help of the late Sen. Robert LaFollette, Sr., he pushed through passage of the Seamen's Act. This legislation, known over the decades since as the "Seamen's Bill of Rights"—brought an end to the conditions verging on slavery under which American seamen were forced to exist. Furuseth and Gompers were a natural and close team. In many respects, Furuseth was the philosophical mentor of the great Gompers. It followed that Furuseth, having gained victory in passage of the Seamen's Act, would urge Gompers to give the seafarer a special place in the structure of the International Labor Organization. For both men knew that seafarers around the globe would be in dire need of all the free collective bar­ gaining strength they could muster for decades to come to make their lives bearable. And while no ab­ solute contracts are signed between labor and man­ agement in the halls of ILO headquarters, the agree­ ments reached by the representatives of government, labor and management carry the weight of world opinion—and those who refuse to abide by the agree­ ments are rightfully considered out of step. Vfost of the actions taken at last month's ILO Maritime Conference will have little direct effect on the American seafarer. He has, through his unions, pulled far to the front over the past 40 years. But to thousands of our brothers, the implementa­ tion of the agreements reached by the official repre­ sentatives of 66 nations will bring a far better life. By raising the acceptable worldwide minimum base wage from $70 to $100 a month, the conference gave hope to many seamen who now work at near starva­ tion wages. By placing strong emphasis on the investigation, reporting and prevention of accidents, all seafarers will have better odds against the physical damage that all too often strikes our men down through no fault of their own. Living conditions aboard ship will be universally improved as the ILO's recommendations are placed in effect. Minimum space requirements for each sailor were adopted. And the delegates found that no more than two men should share a room on any freighter. The world's shipowners were a part of the ILO as­ semblage that called for the installation of air condi­ tioning for crews' quarters on all ships of 1,000 tons or more. All of these benefits were agreed to by a body of men chosen by their governments, their unions and their companies to work together through the ILO to develop the machinery to improve the life of the seafarer. Much more was done. Detailed reports of the ac­ tions of the conference, the history of the ILO and the unfortunate single attempt to turn the conference into an arena for the exchange of political attacks, are reported in this issue of the Seafarers Log. The complete teamwork that was exhibited by the entire United States' contingent contributed heavily to the success of the conference. While we have had bitter battles among ourselves over the years, we stood together in unity with a determination to do our best not only for our own, but for all men of the sea everywhere. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Andrew Gibson, in addition to being a U.S. government delegate, was chairman of the U.S. team. He did his job well, bringing credit to our nation. Joseph Goldberg, special assistant to the com­ missioner of labor statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor, provided facts coupled with wisdom and made a major contribution. Managements' man, James Reynolds, president of the American Institute of Merchant Shipping, con­ sistently showed his deep concern for the welfare of the world's seamen and made an outstanding contri­ bution to our team effort. •^one of the four official delegates from labor, management and government, however, could have functioned effectively had it not been for the dedicated work of the teams of advisers who laid the founda­ tion for the conference and followed through with help on a multitude of problems that cropped up during the two weeks that the conference was in session. I am confident that the world's community of sea­ farers will have the collective strength of the entire American team working with them as we open our campaign to bring into being the recommendations adopted by the conference and in continuing the never-ending effort toward bringing a better life to seafarers throughout the world. t; •1 >1, an • ,11 « '-4 . • Iv • '^3 fJ 4 'I �ILO Calls for New Seafarer Benefits SlU's Paul Hall Leads U.S. Workers' Group SIU President Paul Hall, U.S. workers' delegate to the recent International Labor Organization Confer­ ence in Geneva, Switzerland, takes the podium to defend AFL-CIO President George Meany after an attack by delegates from Cuba. The 55th ILO Conference made recommendations for the betterment of conditions of the world's seafarers. Nixon Signs Merchant Marine Act Into Law Washington, D.C. With a stroke of the Presi­ dential pen, the Merchant Ma­ rine Act of 1970 became the law of the land in October. The act, incorporating many provisions backed by the Sea­ farers International Union, had passed both Houses of Con­ gress by substantial majorities before it was sent to President Richard M. Nixon for signature. At the signing in the Cabinet Room of the White House, President Nixon, surrounded by top officials and labor leaders, said the bill marked the begin­ ning of a new era for the troubled maritime industry and opened the prospect of revitalization of the U.S.-flag merchant fleet. Provisions of BO! In particular the bill will benefit SIU men by means of its provision to constuct 300 new ships for the foreign trade in the next 10 years. The new ships will mean more jobs for Seafarers in the years ahead. In addition the provisions on construction subsidies will in­ clude ships of the bulk carrier fleet, which were excluded under the 1936 Maritime Act which narrowed assistance down to 14 shipping lines. Under the 1970 bill all shippers in the foreign trade will ^ eligible for subsidy. One of the concomitants of the increased subsidy will be an upsurge in shipyard employ­ ment. One estimate, contained in a report to the U.S. Senate, is that the provisions of the act regarding construction subsidies will generate more than 400,000 man hours of employment in American shipyards. Seafarers and the shipyards may receive an additional boon from the new act's inclusion of shipowners operating in the Great Lakes and on the non­ contiguous routes in the provi- Looking on at White House ceremony as President Nixon signs the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 into law are from the left Under Sec­ retary of Commerce Rocco C. Siciliano; Secretary of Commerce Maurice H. Stans; Maritime Administrator Andrew E. Gibson; Fed­ eral Maritime Commission Chairman Helen Delich Bentley; Secretary of Transportation John A. Yolpe, and Rep. William S. Mailliard (RCalif.), ranking minority member of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. sion of tax defennent on con­ struction reserve funds. These tax-deferred reserves mean that shipowners can ac­ cumulate funds for shipbuild­ ing without paying taxes for a time. It, too, was previously restricted to 14 lines and is now open to all who comply with the terms of the 1970 act. Another general provision is that of operating subsidies. Where they had been restricted before, the 1970 legislation opens them to all operators, in­ cluding those involved in the Great Lakes, noncontiguous and tramp trade. ^Runaways* Affected The bill also makes provi­ sion to phase out the "run­ aways"—^American-owned ships sailing under foreign flags. Under the act, the foreignflag operators who wish to qual­ ify for the nation's new mari­ time benefits must freeze their foreign holdings and liquidate them within 20 years. That means they will be forbidden to add to their foreign hold­ ings, and will not be allowed to replace foreign-flag vessels as they are scrapped or become lost. Aside from including the Great Lakes fleet under oper­ ating and tax deferment provi­ sions, the act provides assistance to the Gr'^at Lakes fleet in the form of eliminating the chance of an increase of tolls on the St. Lawrence Seaway. It eliminates the toll rise by cancelling interest on the Sea­ way's construction debt. That will permit the Seaway to use the tolls to pay operation and maintenance costs out of pres­ ent tolls, and allow it to pay off the original construction costs within 50 years. For all of these reasons. President Nixon described the bill as "historic." He said the bill may prove true his con­ viction that "American labor and American shipyards can do as well or better" than thenforeign competitors. Geneva, Switzerland The world's maritime community made major strides toward bettering the lives of its Seafarers during the Eighth Maritime Conference and 55th Session of the International Labor Orga­ nization (ILO). Some 534 representatives of the American seafaring work­ government, labor and manage­ er, we do not for one moment ment directly involved in mari­ lose sight of the common bond time affairs came from 66 na­ and interest which we, the tions to study, debate and American workers, have with reach conclusions on an agenda other maritime workers of the of actions that will result in im­ world," he told the delegates. proved wages, working condi­ "We are ever-conscious of tions and standards of life for the unique ties which unite us seamen. with brother seafaring workers Each nation was eligible to of all flags," Hall said. send two government delegates, To that end, the delegates plus one each from labor and passed conventions, recom­ management,- as well as teams mendations and resolutions of advisors and observers. targeted at improving the lot of The official United States the world's seamen. delegation was headed by As­ The differences between the sistant Secretary of Commerce three actions—conventions, rec­ for Maritime Affairs Andrew ommendations and resolutions E. Gibson, Joseph Goldberg, —are significant. Conventions special assistant to the commis­ of the ILO are submitted to the sioner of labor statistics of the governments of member states U.S. Department of Labor, was for ratification in the form of the second U.S. government law. Recommendations are delegate. submitted to governments in SIU President Paul Hall lead the hope that they will lead to the nation's Seafarers delega­ legislation. Resolutions commu­ tion, and served as vice chair­ nicate the intent of the ILO. man of the Maritime Confer­ Accident Prevention ence's Workers Group. ^ The first convention James Reynolds, president of adopted by the Maritime the American Institute of Mer­ Session obligates the ratifying chant Shipping, led the man­ states to take necessary steps agement delegation. to ensure adequate reporting Achievement Noted and investigation of accidents, Hall noted that the U.S. Sea­ and to adopt laws that will aid farer has achieved many of the in preventing them. The session advances proposed in the ac­ also adopted a recommendation tions adopted by the delegates. for research and analysis of "But as we move forward accidents, together with the continually in improving the development of a method to living and working standards of (Continued on page 9) Unity Was Keystone Of ILO Delegation Geneva, Switzerland Unity was the keystone of the government-labor-manage­ ment team representing the United States in the Eighth Maritime Conference and 55th Session of the International La­ bor Organization here, SIU President Paul Hall reported. Hall was the official U.S. work­ er delegate to the conference, and head of the U.S. labor team. "Every member of the American group reflected great credit on our unions, manage­ ment and government," Hall said. "All of us worked to­ gether. We, as Americans, were tired of being kicked around by the Communist bloc nations, and we worked togeth­ er to effectively put a stop to their campaign to make the ILO a platform for political expediency." The U.S. labor delegation had as advisers SIU Vice Presi­ dent Earl Shepard; Raymond T. McKay, president. District 2, Marine Engineers Beneficial Association; Peter Bocker, vice president. National Maritime Union, and Joseph Gaier of the Masters, Mates and Pilots. Hall noted that Shepard and Bocker had made a major con­ tribution to the American labor team's efforts through their participation at a preparatory meeting in Genoa, Italy, which developed the foundation for the agenda of the ILO Mari­ time Conference. Credits Deleagtion In his report to the AFLCIO Executive Council meeting in Washington, D.C. this month. Hall paid tribute to the netire American delegation. "As the workers' delegate, I was fortunate to have a compe­ tent, dedicated group of union representatives who did the job that was required to success­ fully resolve the technical mat­ ters on the agenda," he said. "They are due a vote of thanks from all American seafarers, as well as seamen throughout the world, for the major con­ tribution they made. Also serving on the Ameri­ can labor team were Mel (Continued on page 5) /ag e. -2 �Economic Aufhorifies Say: Pay Lags Behind Inflation Increases Washingtoii, D.C. Two leading economists have dealt a sharp rebuttal to Ad­ ministration claims that soaring labor costs and rising wages are the prime causes of inflation. In a lead article, the Wall Street Journal declared that "labor costs aren't the Franken­ stein monster they're often cracked up to be." Representing railroad unions before the Presidential Emer­ gency Board, Leon Keyserling, chairman of IPresident Truman's Council of Economic Advisers, declared that "the thesis that concludes wage trends have been, and still are, a vital fac­ tor in the entirely unacceptable degree of price inflation ... is so preposterously wrong that one finds it hard to explain the degree of obstinate adherence to it." Ignore Facts The Journal article noted that business executives frequently proclaim that labor costs are soaring out of control and "dooming the economy to everworse inflation." However, the business paper said executives never mention the fact that "labor costs, far from soaring, are only inching upward nowadays," and that some analysts predict "labor costs may soon begin to de­ cline." The article states that "pay to workers has been getting higher but also that labor-cost increases have been getting smaller." "Labor costs have been dechning to a point," the article said, "that in the last three months the wage-price index has barely budged, rising a miniscule one-fifth of one percent. The article refutes a carefully nurtured argument of manage­ ment that it must hold down pay increases because of rising costs. A number of reasons were listed for the labor vs. cost picture: • Productivity of most work­ ers is on the rise after a period of no gain. • Premium pay such as overtime work has been de­ clining. • While pay of union mem­ bers generally has gone up sharply this has not been true of non-union workers. Faulty Premise Keyserling said the basic premise of national economic policies is that we are suffering from an "overheated or over­ strained" economy due to ex­ cessive aggregate demand on productivity. He cited some examples to show that, for the most part, productivity has increased at least as much as, and usually more than, demands for in­ creases in wages and salaries. In the specific area of manu­ facturing, he said that from 1960 to 1969, "the figures were an increase of 3.4 percent for productivity, and 2.2 percent for wages and salaries. From 1966 through the second quarter of 1970, the figures were an increase of 2.4 percent for productivity and 2.3 percent for wages and salaries. From sec­ ond quarter 1969 to second quarter 1970, the figures show an increase of 1.3 percent for productivity, and a reduction of 0.4 percent in wages and sal­ aries." Keyserling said statistics were comparable in most in­ dustries and concluded that "policies designed effectively to achieve a stable and optimum economic growth would in the long run yield less net price in­ flation that results from erratic ups and downs in the real econ­ omy, rapidly changing labor and business expectations and general uncertainty." • iPii Needed: A Strong Fleet Rep. John Murphy (D-N.Y.), a staunch advocate of a strong Americanflag fnerchant marine, addressed a dinner gathering held in honor of Seafarers who have upgraded to full books. Seated next to Murphy are: SIU Representative Ed Mooney and New York Port. Agent Joe DiGiorgio. ) Reporters question U.S. delegates on their return from the the ILO conference In Geneva. Pictured are (right) Paul Hall, president of the SlU and workers delegate to the ILO; (center) Andrew E. Gibson, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs and government delegate to the ILO; (rear) James Reynolds, president of the American Institute for Shipping and management delegate. r 'Watch, Waif, Participate Hall Advises on ILO Funds An attitude of "watchful waiting and full participation" in the affairs of the Interna­ tional Labor Organization (ILO) before the United States considers renewing its financial contribution to that body has been urged by Paul Hall, president of the Seafarers In­ ternational Union, AFL-CIO, and head of the U.S. workers' delegation to the October ILO Maritime Conference in Gen­ eva, Switzerland. Congress withheld the na­ tion's normal $3.7 million con­ tribution to the ILO this year. The decision came after sev­ eral representatives from both the trade union movement—led by AFL-CIO President George Meany—and the business com­ munity testified that the com­ munist bloc was turning the ILO into an arena for political attacks upon the United States. Hall, Assistant Secretary of Commerce Andrew E. Gibson, chief of the government delega­ tion, and James Reynolds, president of the American In­ stitute of Shipping and head of the management delegation, reported that political assaults were generally absent from the maritime conference of the ILO. It was the first meeting of the world labor body follow­ ing the decision to withhold U.S. dollars. Their remarks came during a press conference held in the Maritime Administration offices in the Federal Plaza Building here. "The United States was liter­ ally assassinated 34 times by communist bloc nations in the June ILO meeting," Hall told rcpoiters. "The free-world worker doesn't like to go into a meeting to discuss working conditions and hear one gov­ ernment tear down another. The purpose of the ILO is to improve the standards of the workers in the world. Political attacks can be exchanged in a proper forum, like the U.N. "The ILO Maritime Confer­ ence reversed the trend that had developed in the ILO where the communist bloc nations had de­ cided they would all get togeth­ er and swat the Americans around," he added. Gibson said that the action of the Congress and the attitude of Meany in calling for the withholding of U.S. contribu­ tions was "completely under­ standable." 'Great Disenchantment' The United States, he said, "had to make it plain" to the communist bloc that Congress was "reflecting the great dis­ enchantment" of organized la­ bor and business. Reynolds recalled that Presi­ dent Woodrow Wilson and Samuel Gom.pers, first presi­ dent of the AFL, had fostered the ILO in the hope that the cooperative efforts on a world­ wide basis of labor, manage­ ment and governments would result in upgrading the lot of all workingmen. "We could not permit that dream to be made a nightmare of political expediency," Reyn­ olds asserted. He said that because the maritime conference was nearly stripped of political attacks, the delegates "emerged with a sense of brotherhood among seamen around the world." The Communist bloc, with the Cuban delegation at the front, made one vicious attempt to turn the conference into a political boiling pot. The Cubans opened a tirade against the United States early in the conference, and made two other attempts to continue the attack. But on each oc­ casion, they were stopped in their tracks by the American team of delegates. The solidarity of the Ameri­ can delegation, coupled with the strong support of other f r e e-w o r 1 d representatives, caused the Communist tactic to fail—and allowed the delegates of all nations to concentrate on finding solutions to the prob­ lems affecting wages, working and living conditions of the world's seamen. All three leaders of the American delegation said they felt the United States should continue its participation in the ILO. Gibson noted that the So­ viet Union took part in the ILO although "they didn't pay dues for years. And the Cubans just paid their dues up before this meeting." Reynolds said he hoped the withholding of U.S. funds "is a temporary measure." Gibson said the Nixon Ad­ ministration "has no desire to leave the ILO." Deep Obligation Hall said the American trade union movement "has a deep obligation to fight like hell to make the concepts of the ILO work. "But you don't pay a lynch mob to string you up," he added. He said he believed the poli­ tical attacks would stop within the ILO because "the Soviet bloc wants desperately to have worldwide forums, and the ILO is one of them. Without U.S. participation, they would lose this forum. The Soviets learned at the maritime conference that they're going to have to abide by the rules of the road." FTC Warns on Flaming Berefs The Federal Trade Commis­ sion has warned that "highly inflammable" women's and girl's berets are being sold in American stores. The imported Italian berets have a sewn-in label listing per­ centages of fabric: 7.7 percent cotton; 42.9 percent rayon: 49.4 percent acrylic fabric. The berets were imported for M. Grossman and Son, Inc. and Beltmar Hats. *5 �Job Safety Bill Enactment Before Lame Duck' Congress Following an election recess, members of Con­ gress have returned to Capitol Hill in a rare "lame duck" session to clean up some unfinished business. One of the major items on the agenda, as far as labor is concerned, is passage of the Occupa­ tional Health and Safety BUI. In view of prerecess happenings it is expected that this meas­ ure will create much debate and political manuevering before a decision is made. The legislation, known as the WilliamsDaniels Bill, would include all those workers— ship-builders, factory hands and farm workers, for example—not presently covered by federal law in the field of safety standards. The major provisions of the bUl would: • Impose on industry the "general duty" of furnishing workers "a place of employment which is safe and healthful." • Empower the Secretary of Labor to set nation-wide health and safety standards for working environments. • Call for unannounced federal inspections of work places and prompt disclosure of the find­ ings to the workers. • Authorize the Secretary of Labor to impose fines and seek court action against employers who violate the "general duty" or specific stand­ ards. • Permit the Secretary of Labor to close down all or part of any plant where workers are in "imminent danger" of injury or disease. • Direct the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare to publish a list of all known or potentially toxic substances including those whose analysis is specificaUy requested by workers. • Allow employees to refuse work, without loss of pay, in areas where toxic substances are found at dangerous concentrations. Organized labor has long accused the Admin­ istration and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce of seeking to stall action on job safety. Hie Chamber Game Commenting on the preventive tactics em­ ployed, AFL-CIO President George Meany said "the Nixon Administration, through the Secre­ tary oL Labor, and certain key Republicans in Congress, is playing irresponsibly shameful politics with the fives and health of American workers." Meany accused the Secretary of Labor and these "certain Congressmen," of "playing the game with the Chamber of Commerce dnd the business community, who want to block any oc­ cupational safety and health bill." Joseph T. Power, president of the Operative Plasterers' and Cement Masons' Union, also de­ Tunney Honored Af California Maritime Lunch cried the "delaying tactics that are prohibiting passage of a law that could help prevent in­ juries and save fives." He cited statistics showing there were more than three million industrial accidents in the United States in 1969, and the accompanying loss of thousands of millions of dollars. "But," he said, "these dollars represent a lot more than cold cash. They represent warm, liv­ ing human beings. People who no longer have a hand or an eye. People who no longer will be able to work and bring home the bread for the family dinner table." Power dismissed the "accidents just happen" theory, "Accidents can be prevented," he said, "and passage of this bill would be a major step toward achieving that objective." Prior to the recess Democratic Majority Lead­ er Mike Mansfield had asked unanimous con­ sent to set aside the Equal Rights for Women Bill to consider job safety. However, objections were voiced by Sens. Dominick (R-Cblo.) and William Saxbe (R-Ohio). Along with other Republican spokesmen, they argued they were not opposed to job safety but felt that action would be hasty and a mistake. Democrats immediately challenged the idea that there had been little time for consideration of job safety legislation. Careful Analysis "I know of no measure which has been more carefully analyzed by the Committee on Labor and Public Welfare than this measure," declared Sen. Walter Mondale (D-Minn.). "We have long understood the serious and profound neces­ sity of having reforms in the field of occupational health and safety." Sen. Ralph Yarborough (D-Tex.), chairman of the committee, pointed out the bill has been before the Congress at least four years. He added that this "is no rush job; it is not an eleventh hour speed-up." The Administration and the business coali­ tion have demanded that occupational safety and health codes be written by an independent panel. Most Democrats and organized labor support placing responsibility with the Secretary of Labor who, with professional advice, will set safety and health standards and enforce the law. Jacob Qayman, administrative director of the AFL-CIO's Industrial Union Department, cited the differences between the two views. "This is not a mere difference in words or theory," he wrote, "but a real difference in meaningful, effective and practical fulfillment of the spirit of any sound occupational safety and health bill. Democrat John Tunney (fifth from left), who recently was elected U.S. Senator from California, was a guest at a Catholic Maritime Cluh luncheon in San Pedro. Appearing with the son of the famous prize fighter. Gene Tunney, were from left: Gerald Brown, SIU port agent in Wilmington; William Gilbert, assistant regional director of the AFL-CIO; Steve Edney, SIUNA vice president; John Fick, port agent for the Marine Firemen^s Union; Tunney; Zig Arowitz, executive secretary of the Los Angeles County Federation of Lahor, and John Cinqumanti of the Los Angeles Building Trades Council. ¥ I^ I Earn Lifeboat Tickets The latest group of Seafarers to earn lifeboat tickets through the SIU's Harry Lundeherg School of Seamanship in New York are ready to ship out. They are: (standing from left) George McCraney, Jack Pollard, John Wood, deorge Stefanescu and SIU Instructor Len Decker. (Seated) L. S. Morris, John N. Venizelos, Calvin McChristian and Robert Malone. Senate Bill Aids Elderly Washington, D.C. Labor is expected to give a strong push for a bill to reform social security benefits now be­ fore the Senate Finance Com­ mittee. The bill would increase bene­ fits 10 percent, set the minimum payments at $100 a month, and establish the base wage at $12,000 per year. The House has passed a bill calling for a five percent in­ crease in benefits, a boost in payments from $64 a month to $67.50, and an increase in the wage ijase from the current $7,800 to $9,000 a year. The AFL-CIO feels that the House measure is too weak and that the Senate bill is more in line with people's needs al­ though much more could be done. Labor has been calling for an immediate 10 percent in­ crease in benefits, an increase of 20 percent by 1972, a twostep increase in the minimum from $90 the first year to $120 the second, an increase in the wage base to $15,000 and the systematic introduction of fiancing from general revenues without undue increases in pre­ miums paid by workers and their employers. Unity Is ILO Keynote (Continued from page 3) Barisic, Alvin Shapiro, Gene Spector and Shannon J. Wall of the NMU; Max Condiotti and Burt E. Lanpher of the Staff Officers Association of America, an affiliate of the SIUNA; Harvey Strichartz of the American Radio Associa­ tion, and William Rich of the NMP. A group from the NMP who participated in the later part of the conference as observers in­ cluded Morris Weistein, Ken­ neth Camisa, Price Mitchell and John Beime. James J. Reynolds, president of the American Institute of Merchant Shipping, was the U.S. management delegate. Working with here were Martin F. Hickey of the T & M Serv­ ice Corp.; M. Edmond Marcus of the Gulf Oil Corp.; William I. Ristine of the Keystone Ship­ ping Co.; Clifford V. Rowland of Prudential-Grace Lines, Inc., and Donald J. Schmidt of Farrell Lines, Inc. Assistant Secretary of Com­ merce for Maritime Affairs Andrew E. Gibson was chief of the American contingent and a government delegate. Joseph Goldberg, special assistant to the commissioner of labor statistics of the U.S. Labor De­ partment, served as the second government delegate. Assisting them were Capt. Garth H. Read, chief adviser, and Capt. Kindrel N. Ayers of the U.S. Coast Guard; Mrs, Beatrice M. Burgoon of the De­ partment of Labor; Arthm: M. Friedberg of the Department of Commerce; Dominick Manfredi and George E. McCarthy, Jr., foreign representatives for the Maritime Administration, and Roger C. Schrader, U.S. labor attache in Geneva. Also attending the conference were Herbert Brand, adminis­ trator, and Capt. Richard Stone, director of agency relations of the Transportation Institute, the Washington-based maritime re­ search organization. Exec$ Make Political Gifts Princeton, NJ. The Citizens Research Foun­ dation here has completed a study showing individual polit­ ical campaign contributions in 1968, averaging $4,202, were reported by 294 big business officials representing 49 corpo­ rations. These figures indicate one sound rcesoii for union polit­ ical activity and its politick ed­ ucation programs: so labor can have an equal voice with big business in the political arena. �Andrew Furuseth (1854-1938) More than any other man, it was Andrew Furuseth, a Noriwegian i m m ijg r a n t, who I emancipated seajmen from the [conditions of I virtual slavery (under which they y. had lived and Mw o r k e d, and thus justly earned his place in history as the "Abraham Lin­ coln of the seas." Furuseth, who guided the destiny of American seamen for more than half a centmy, was bom in Romedal, Norway in 1854, and died in 1938. His greatest triumph, after long years of tireless effort, came in 1915 when, with the help of the late Senator Robert La FoUette, Sr., he obtained passage of the Seamen's Act— the "Seamen's Bill of Rights" which brought an end to the conditions of virtual serfdom under which American seamen had formerly existed. But Furuseth's efforts had their roots much earlier. His activity in behalf of the Ameri­ can seamen in fact, started the moment he came to the United States in 1880. In 1887 Furuseth was elect­ ed Secretary of the Pacific Coast Seamen's Union. In 1891, the amalgamation of the Coast Seamen's Union and Steamship Sailors of the Pacific, took place and Furuseth remained at the helm until 1935. Thus Fumseth can well be said to be not only the father of the SIUNA, but the father of the entire Ameri­ can maritime labor movement. Much of the special place of seafarers in the structure of the International Labor Organiza­ tion is the result of Furuseth's efforts and his long friendship with Samuel Gompers, founder of the AFL. TogeAer they established international recog­ nition of sailing men through the offices of ILO. SlU Marks 32nd Year Of Progress for Seamen This month Seafarers at sea and ashore celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the Seafarers International Union. The years since its inception in 1938 have been ones of progress and ac­ complishment. The SHTs history is one of struggle—struggle every inch of the way. Out of the vigorous uphill battles waged by SIU members came the Union hir­ ing hall, SIU Welfare and Pen­ sion Plans, paid vacations, hos­ pital and surgical benefits for members and their fairiilies, and the upgrading programs. These are just some of the things Seafarers have fought for and won down through the years—and enjoy today. Pre-Union Days Miserable Those dark days before the union was formed are vividly remembered by many men still sailing today. Those were the days when shipboard food was slop, foc'sles were rat infested and life aboard ship was an inhuman ordeal. These were the days when it was beaten into the heads of seamen that the ship's master was "boss" and could force men who sailed under him to work for endless hours at substandard wages fixed by the shipo\^ers. Standing three four-hour watches per day was normal duty for men at sea and pay­ ment for overtime was unheard of. Ship's libraries didn't exist and neither did the leisure time to use them. Everyday items like soap and matches, towels and' clean linen, even a mattress—had to be provided by the Seafarer himself. Misery and degradation were a part of every seaman's daily life at sea. Strong and able leaders— men from the ranks—^began to step forward to lead the fight to break the chains of abuse and oppression that tied the seamen down. Andrew Furuseth, a Norwe­ gian, dedicated himself to the task of getting the Seaman's Act of 1915 made into law. Furuseth rallied the suport of seamen behind Sen. Robert La Follette, who led the fight in Congress. After an arduous legislative battle. President Woodrow Wilson signed the Seaman's Act into law. Freed from Slavery The Seaman's Act of 1915 has been aptly referred to as the Emancipation Proclama­ tion of Seamen because it re­ leased men of the sea from virtual slave conditions. For the first time, the basic rights of seamen were spelled out and the building of an organization of seamen began. Furseth became secretary of the Pacific Coast^ Seaen's Un-ion in 1887 and worked to combine the Coast Seaman's Union and the Steamship Sail­ ors of the Pacific into the Sail­ or's Union of the Pacific. The SUP, with Furuseth at the helm, led the way toward securing a better life for Ameri­ can seamen, but a serious set­ back occurred in 1921 when the shipowners, backed by the government and using thou­ sands of strikebreakers, tempo­ rarily crushed the union. It took ten long years to re­ build the union. Harry Lundeberg, the successor to Furuseth as head of the SUP, led the West Coast sailors through the bitter strikes of 1934 and 1936. Those intense struggles re­ established the Union and laid the groundwork for the birth of the SIU in 1938. This is the legacy of the SIU—32 years of struggle for a better life for seafaring men. At the time of the celebra­ tion of the first anniversary of the SIU, in November, 1939, a Seafarers Log editorial urged SIU members to: Loyalty Required "Be loyal to your union and take pride in its progress; you have helped to build it and must continue to help. An or­ ganization is only as strong as its membership, and the mem­ bers are the union." Harry Lundeberg (1901-1957) The man who succeeded Fu­ ruseth as the head of the SUP, and who later became the first president of the SIUNA, was Harry Lunde­ berg, who was bom in 1901 and died in 1957. Lundeberg came on the scene at a time when the seamen's union move­ ment had been dormant for more than a decade, after be­ ing crushed in 1921 by the Government-supported strike­ breaking efforts of the ship­ owners. It was Lundeberg who, as head of the SUP, led the West Coast sailors through the bitter strikes of 1934 and 1936, which re-established militant trade un­ ionism for seamen. It was also Lundeberg who in 1938, ob­ tained a charter from the American Federation of Labor establishing the Seafarers In­ ternational Union of North America and who, two weeks later, issued the charter estab­ lishing the SIU. Because Seafarers responded in earnest to these words then, and continue to do so today, we can celebrate the 32nd an­ niversary of the SIU with pride. Looking back over the his­ tory of the SIU during the November membership meeting in the port of New York, SIU President Paul Hall reminded those present of the nature of the fighting spirit of the SIU with the words: "Down through the years many of this union's enemies have attempted to count us out of the fight and pronounce the last rites over us. But each time they attempted this we sprang back to overcome the forces fighting against us, and we won. We won because of the determination of our mem­ bership and the justice of our causes." Weisberger Pledges Aid in Revitalization Porfland, Ore. Morris Weisberger, executive secretary-treas­ urer of the Sailor's Union of the Pacific, deplor­ ing what he called the "shooting gallery" at­ mosphere of the Propeller Club convention here, said that unions were not the only ones re­ sponsible for tensions between maritime labor and management. Weisberger, one of the convention's roster of maritime speakers, said, "After two days of be­ ing around here, I find it quite fashionable to take on labor unions and criticize them before a captive audience. If I offend anyone, I assure you I won't apologize. If the shoe fits, wear it." He then said that one of the major stumbling blocks in labor relations in the maritime industry is that top executives have stayed away from the bargaining table and assigned the work to "fifth and sbcth echelon executives." "I think that I can say without any hesitation that maritime labor is prepared to work with management and government in the difficult struggle ahead to develop a merchant marine that provides security for the American worker, the American com­ munity and the nation as a whole," Weis­ berger said, the fleet has contribThe bad state of utcd to union-man­ agement tensions in wliich every element of the industry had to fight for survival. "Management o f course, has fought to retain profits," he said. "Conversely, the unions have fought to keep job protection for its members at standards that would enable them to live in the community in a manner enjoyed by other American workers." Weisberger added that there "was little that management or labor could have done on their own to reverse this trend." He said that government had "contributed in a very large measure to the disintegration and the decline of shipping" by failing to provide cargo for the American-flag fleet. He said, "When government agencies—and I refer to all administrations equally. Democratic and Republican, which have been in power dur­ ing our decline—^fail to support the American merchant marine, when they fail to insist on compliance with the Cargo Preference Laws, how can we expect private shippers to do any­ thing else but t^e the government's lead?" "So that in assessing the cause for the condi­ tion of the American merchant marine, at the very least, all three—^labor^ management and government—equally share responsibility for the situation we are in now," Weisberger said. The uphill climb for the American merchant marine, Weisberger said, must be marked by co­ operation and collective action. "Speaking as I do from the standpoint of maritime workers, I can say that we recognize the challenge and the problems, and we shall do our best." Weisberger said, "the labor movement—mari­ time labor—will continue efforts of this kind and others of a cooperative nature to help assure that we have a viable American fleet." Seafarers Loi �HLSS Opens High School Equivaiecy Course rjihe Maryland State Department of Edu­ cation's Division of Certification and Ac­ creditation has selected the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship as the General Educa­ tional Development (GED) High School Equivalency Diploma Testing Center for St. Mary's County, Md. To enable HLSS trainees who are under the minimum age of 17 years and who come from all over the country to complete their training and sit for the GED examination, the department waived Maryland's age and resi­ dence requirements for the HLSS students. Classes have started to prepare the first group of trainees for an examination in De­ cember. They are attending classes in English, mathematics, social studies, science, literature and spelling. GED equivalency diplomas certify that a student who, for one reason or another has not completed four years of high school, has achieved the equivalent of a high school edu­ cation through study on his own. "The GED program is an ideal way to pro­ vide high school equivalency to all our train­ ees during their regular academic and voca­ tional education," said Miss Hazel Brown, HLSS director of academic education. A pre-test examination to evaluate students' academic strengths and weaknesses was held last month. It will allow the teaching staff to provide personalized instruction to fit each trainee's needs. • ^ t:- u. V' i:?. ' i. ' Wilfred Gapetz, left, HLSS audio­ visual director, and Roy Wood, audio-visual technician, prepare a chart to be used as a GED teaching aid. f Miss Brown, right, discusses the GED program with her staff. They are, from left, Mrs. Susan Gary, Mrs. Anne Thomas, Miss Nancy Hazam, Mrs. Eve Naill and Mrs. Dorothy J"orte. HLSS Librarian Nancy Hazam assists GED aspirants with their studies. The library catalogs vocational and academic textbooks, general reference and recreational books, magazines and newspapers. m �'•l. Limitation of class size and an emphasis on individual instruction will aid the trainees in preparing for their GED high school equivalency examinations. Newly arrived audio­ visual aids are ex­ amined by Miss Brown and Mrs. Anne Thomas, teaching assistant. The program will utilize modern slides, film strips, tape recordings and sound films to supplement classroom preparation. To guage strong and weak points in the candi­ dates' academic backgrounds, a pre-test is ad­ ministered. The results will enable the teaching staff to provide personalized instruction. A reading laboratory and a variety of teaching aids and specialized equipment are available to the students. i M I �f. ILO Calls for New Seafarer Benefits (Continued from Page 3) publicize accidents in hopes of preventing their repetition. ^ A second convention that received unanimous ap­ proval deals with accommoda­ tions for sailing men on ships of all nations of the world. Hall told the gathering that bad ac­ commodations had led to ill will between sailors and their employers in the past. "Let us not get so immersed in fractions and statistics," he counseled, "that we forget we are talking about human beings who, in the course of their em­ ployment, are subjected to virtually every anguish in man's experience." Living Space The convention calls for na­ tions to adopt laws that would guarantee that every Seafarer be allocated no less than 40.36 square feet of space in sleep­ ing rooms in ships between 1,000 and 3,000 tons; 45.75 square feet in ships of 3,000 to 10,000 tons and 51.13 square feet in ships of 10,000 tons or more. The number of men per sleeping room ought not to ex­ ceed two, the convention as­ serts; except in passenger ships where four men may be quarter­ ed together. The measure lists equip­ ment to be provided for Sea­ farers and, m ships of more than 8,000 tons, it urges that a library for showing films or television programs be avail­ able. ^ The ILO made a recom­ mendation calling for the installation of air condi­ tioning in ships of 1,000 tons or more. Noise Abatement ^ Another recommenda­ tion calls for research in noise reduction procedures in­ cluding the possibility of pro­ viding ear protectors for engine room use, and locating crew quarters as far from noise sources as possible. ^ Seafarers' welfare at sea and in port was the major subject of an extensive ILO recommendation. The con­ ference proposed that Seafarers' hotels be provided in heavily visited ports; the circulation of free films, books, newspapers and sports equipment by gov­ ernments; further effort on the quick forwarding of Seafarers' mail; and permission for visitors on ship. ^ The ILO recommendation on employment problems followed ILO Direc­ tor-General V/ilfred J e n k s' opening suggestion of an "early warning system for employment reductions." Redundant Duties J e n k s said technological change may cause some seafar­ ing jobs to become "redundant," and he warned that the indus­ try ought to be prepared with special "re-employment and re­ training programs." "Control of entry into the seagoing profession will need to be strictly related to antici­ pated future manpower require­ ments," Jenks said. The session adopted a rec­ ommendation that would foster a national mmipower plan for each of the participating na­ tions. It also asked that ar­ rangements be made "for train­ ing and retraining where chang­ es in function and required skills arising from technical de­ velopments are likely to affect Seafarers." Free Training ^ Another ILO recom­ mendation would put vo­ cational training for Seafarers on a national scale, financed by government on a regular and sustaining basis. It urges that training for upgrading be con­ ducted by governments at no cost to the trainees. ^ A final recommendation called for modernization of the minimum wage for Sea­ farers. The last Maritime Ses­ sion of the ILO, held in 1958, broke new ground when it estab­ lished $70 a month as the minimum base wage for all Sea­ farers. The move was in the form of a recommendation. Several nations have followed the recommendation, although a few still permit operators to pay as little as $35 a month as a base rate. The 1970 Maritime Conference called for a mini­ mum wage of $100 a month, a level deemed necessary to main­ tain the same standards today that the $70 wage would pro­ vide in 1958. Resolutions of the session asked the ILO to study: • Industrial relations in the shipping industry. • A revised convention on paid vacations for Seafarers. • The health of Seafarers. . • The up-dating of conven­ tions on such matters as health services aboard ship, medical records, training of personnel in first aid and nursing. • Compensatory leave for weekend and holiday work. • Application of ILO stand­ ards to ships flying so-called "flhgs of convenience." • Technical cooperation with countries now developing mari­ time programs. • Anti-pollution methods ap­ plicable to the handling of waste on ships. Summing up the work of the session, Nagendra Singh, secre­ tary to the President of India, and president of the Maritime Session, said: "I have no doubt that the adjective 'great,' which I use with pride in connection with this conference, is true to the hilt and is in no way an exag­ geration. ... If your efforts have to be judged, the only yardstick is that of end prod­ uct wherein this conference has beaten the record of all others." Singh said the record of "spectacular achievement is due to the excellent coopera­ tion between governments, ship­ owners and workers." TTS, Klrkland Presented Maritime Honor AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Lane Kirkland addresses the eighth annual dinner gathering of the Maritime Port Council Greater New York and Vicinity, an affiliate of the Maritime Trades De­ partment. Kirkland was presented with the Council's Maritime Service Award "for his effective efforts and contributions to American labor, and in particular, for his activities in behalf of American maritime workers and the industry in which they make their livelihood." Seated to - Kirkland's left are Anthony Scotto, president of the New York Port Council and Earl Shepard, a vicepresident of the Seafarers International Union. The SIU is an affiliate of the MTD and participates in all Port Council affairs throughout the country. DISPATCHERS REPORT Ariontie. Gulf & inland Waters District October 1.1970 to October 31,1970 DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville ....... Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals All Groups Class A. QassB 6 2 129 116 8 14 27 47 27 21 32 22 9 11 28 45 68 91 46 61 64 25 87 80 50 37 566 587 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups ClassA QassB C[llass C 8 2 4 96 63 7 9 6 1 30 12 2 6 0 14 23 5 21 0 2 4 34 20 4 42 29 0 40 43 16 33 0 31 68 4 1 20 28 5 419 269 45 REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups ClassA ClassB 10 0 197 173 23 23 123 62 40 44 51 50 22 23 59 37 159 76 152 97 43 57 128 91 30 20 1037 752 ENGINE DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups ClassA ClassB 3 4 139 100 10 15 27 38 15 18 28 19 3 8 38 23 73 91 73 37 57 9 63 109 32 31 625 433 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals TOTAL SHIPPED REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Qa^ A Class B Cl^ C 2 1 1 73 12 69 7 0 7 1 32 12 5 1 11 27 21 2 0 0 2 23 0 16 3 30 47 17 35 45 23 24 0 74 5 42 80 2 18 367 45 358 All Groups ClassA ClassB 4 6 163 75 17 21 81 32 26 40 25 51 10 15 41 46 116 56 80 112 15 37 93 87 27 13 705 698 STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston Wilmington San Francisco Seattle Totals i.. All Groups ClassA ClassB 6 4 67 58 7 8 30 11 21 11 10 20 10 3 14 23 47 75 17 27 25 16 67 57 17 33 302 381 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups QassA QassB Class 3 3 2 5 51 50 7 0 6 18 16 6 0 5 8 5 11 21 0 0 2 17 1 16 39 2 23 22 30 23 2 16 9 7 47 44 2 18 10 55 231 255 REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups ClassA ClassB 5 4 130 99 9 23 23 32 29 22 13 29 22 13 47 20 131 23 ioo 78 18 21 95 67 37 6 705 502 I �Brofherhood of fhe Sea Press Comments Working Together' Signing of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 drew praise from nearly all segments of the nation's press. While the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal found fault with the bill, most of the nation's newspapers described the bill in terms like those below: Nashville, Tenn., BANNER "The policies of neglect prac­ ticed by two previous adminis­ trations have placed the United States on a course to third-rate status as a maritime power. . . . Now, fortunately, the course has been reversed and the federal government at last has moved decisively in these areas. The President realizes that reversing a 10year trend of federal indolence is an arduous task. But a start has been made and it is gratify­ ing to know that after such a protracted period of neglect, the United States is moving boldly to recapture its title as master of the seas." Cargo Is the Key We've been saying all along that one of the keys to the success of the nation's new maritime program will be the acquisition of more Ameri­ can ships. Thus, it was interesting to note the remarks of Rep. John M. Murphy (D-N.Y.) at a recent luncheon of the AFT-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment, an organization with which the SIU is affiliated. Rep. Murphy told his audience that "one does not have to be and expert to know that cargo and cargo vessels are inextricably bound to­ gether." And, he sa'id, the need for more cargo for U.S.-flag ships has become even more acute because of the new technology of the sea. He described the new technology as "the im­ proved and increased use of the containership, the building of massive barge-carrying ships and the dawn of the era of the supertanker." But, he warned, "all these sleek new ships— the huge tankers, the efficient freighters—all of them will be unnecessary" without sufficient cargo to fill them. Thus, he said, he is that some of the major government fail to use vessels, and send their toms." "bewildered at the fact shipping agencies in the available American-flag cargoes in foreign bot­ We join him in the bewilderment and in his call for a stop to the foreign shipping practice of those agencies, a stop Rep. Murphy said should come "at once." He said that an end to sending cargoes in for­ eign ships would be "a shining example to pri­ vate industry" which, like the government, often chooses foreign-flag vessels. And, said the congressman, the Congress and the President have just declared a new national maritime policy, a policy that will be hampered in its achievement if American cargoes continue to sail foreign. That might be the best reason of all to "Ship American." Food for Thought In he old days of the labor movement, one of the considerations that prevented many strikes and ended many others was starvation suffered by strikers and their famililes. In this age of enlightment, government food stamp programs are open to strikers and their families, thus preventing the use of the shameful weapon of starvation against strikers. But even in 1970 there are those, particularly in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, who would end the giving of food stamps to strikers and revive the weapon of starvation. The Chamber has said it can see no reason Lewiston, Me., SUN "The American Merchant Marine has dwindled in size under two Democratic Presi­ dents and the share of ocean­ going trade carried in Ameri­ can ships has dropped steadily. President Nixon resolved to change that situation when he was campaigning two years ago. The law which he has signed had little difficulty win­ ning bipartisan support in Congress. A new subsidy pro­ gram will pump new life into the American shipping lines." why government food stamps, and thus govern­ ment funds, should be given strikers. The Cham­ ber says it also sees no reason for other forms of public assistance to be open to strikers and their families. It doesn't matter to the Chamber that the government spends money to ship food to hun­ gry people around the world, or that it makes expenditures for food for hungry people on un­ employment and social welfare rolls.. It's only strikers that the Chamber cares to starve. We would suggest that the Chamber consider strengthening its humanitarian instincts. Check Received, Thanks for Help To the Editon I would like to thank Richard Hollingsworth of the SIU Wel­ fare Plan and the officials of the Seafarers International Union for their prompt action in forwarding Albert Olson's insurance check— which I received. I would also like to thank the officials of the SIU in the Port of Buffalo, and the officials of the IBU Tug & Dredge Region in Buffalo for the services they rend­ ered me during the time when I needed assistance. They were very helpful and by my side whenever I needed them. Very truly yours, Mrs. Alhort (Ol^) Olson Buffalo, New York Daughter Home From Hospital To the Editor: I would like to express my thanks to the Seafarers Welfare Plan and to the SIU for the large hospital bill they paid to Alexian Brothers Hospital in San Jose, Calif., and to Dr. Glick. My daughter, Kathlene Rita, is much better now and is at home. I would also like to thank the SIU on behalf of my husband, Fidel, who is on tiie Seatrain Car­ olina now. Sincerely Yours Mariene De Dios San lose, Cidif. Camden, N.J., COURIER-POST "Even without the impact that new ship construction would have meant here, we still believe that the United States must have a strong mer­ chant marine. It would be disastrous to the nation to let it die. The new legislation should start to bring it back." Baltimore, Md., NEWS AMERICAN "This landmark piece of leg­ islation—containing the first substantial changes in govern­ ment maritime policy since 1936—is designed to reverse the steady deterioration of the U.S. Merchant Marine. . . . Baltimore has good reason to cheer. . . Boston, Mass., HERALD-TRA VELER "(The bill) should provide America's shipbuilding industry with a sorely needed shot in the arm, and will also pay off in valuable dividends for our seriously neglected and out-ofdate merchant marine. . . . Whatever the cost of restoring our maritime power, however, it is one which must be paid." Hartford, Conn., COURANT "The decline of the Ameri­ can merchant marine parallels that of the passenger railroad service in some ways and may be arrested by similar methods involving government support in massive amounts but without mention of the word national­ ization. ... No one can find fault with an attitude that will result in the saving of jobs in shipyards and on ships." San Diego, Calif., UNION "With the new maritime pro­ gram the government is recog­ nizing that it is folly for a trad­ ing nation like the United States of America to allow its mer­ chant marine to languish. It is now up to shipbuilders and ship operators to pick up the ball and run." SEAFAKEBS^MLOO Nov. 1970 • Vol. XXXIII, No. 11 Offlcial Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Executive Board Paul Hall. President Cal Tanner Earl Shepard Exec. Vice-Pres. Vice-President A1 KenSec.-Treoa. Lindsey Williams Vice-President A1 Tanner Robert Matthews Vice-President Vice-President Published monthly at 810 Rhode Island Avenue N.E., Washington, D.C. 20018 by the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, APLCIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brook­ lyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Sec­ ond class postage paid at Wash­ ington. D.C. POSTMASTER'S ATTENTION: Form 3579 cards should bf/ sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.T. 11232. •vi /, �-fj us. Teamwork Stops Cuban Attack Geneva, Switzerland Political outbursts, and particularly venomous attacks against the United States by the Soviet bloc nations, have been increasingly undermining the worldwide worker-management-govern­ ment jorum that is the International La­ bor Organization. The primary function of the ILO is to upgrade the standards of workers around the globe. Communist bloc political tirades— some 34 in number—against the United States in the June meeting of the ILO were instrumental in the decision by Congress to withhold the nation's $3.7 million contribution for the first six months of 1971. The American delegation to the Eighth Maritime Session and the 55th Session of the ILO in Geneva, Switzer­ land, last month was determined to eliminate the growing tendency to turn ILO sessions into platforms of political expediency, according to SIU President Paul Hall. Hall headed the U.S. work­ ers' delegation and served as vice chair­ man of the ILO Seafarers (Workers) Group during the conference. The result was that only one attempt was made to turn the conference into a political arena and away from its official job of finding methods to improve the wages and working conditions of the world's seamen. The single exception involved two members of the Cuban delegation. An attack upon the United States and AFLCIO President George Meany was started by Cuba's government delegate, Garcia Inchaustegui, who was later joined by Cuba's Workers' Delegate Levy Tur. They were reined in by the conference's presiding officers. Answering the Cubans' attacks for the United States were Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs An­ drew E. Gibson, a government delegate and chairman of the American delega­ tion; Joseph Goldberg, special assistant to the commissioner of labor statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor and the second U.S. government delegate, and Hall. The president of the Mari­ time Session, Nagendra Singh, secretary to the President of India, referred to the , lialogue in his closing remarks. The exchanges came during the de­ bate on the adoption of the ILO di­ rector-general's report. Excerpts from the official transcript of the session showing the attacks and the replies, in the order that they occurred, follow: October 19 MR. GARCIA INCHAUSTEGUI (Govern­ ment delegate, Cuba)—This conference is being held at the very time when the United States Congress has supported the anti-labor maneuver by George Meany, president of the AFL-CIO, which has led to the suppression and re­ duction of the contribution due from the United States to the ILO budget. We protest against this further manifesta­ tion of a reactionary, anti-democratic and anti-labor policy. THE PRESIDENT—^I must ask the speaker to adhere to the subject under discussion. MR. GARCIA INCHAUSTEGUI—I believe that my remarks are fully in order. The survival of this organization—^now af­ fected by the anti-democratic measure adopted by the United States Congress —^is a matter coming within the scope of this session. However, I shall do as you ask and complete my speech. The ILO should stress more hrmly than ever its universal character and, without delay, take concrete action to give effect to that principle and to counteract this new attack with addi­ tional energy on behalf of the aspira­ tions of the workers, for those are its true reasons for existing. MR. GOLDBERG (Government dele­ gate, United Statesj—VIe have no in­ tention of engaging in political discus­ sion or of meeting political recrimina­ tions which have no bearing on the problems before this conference. . . . We would refer again to the com­ ments of the president to the effect that he hoped that political issues or nongermane issues would not arise, and that delegates would refrain, as far as possible, from asking for the floor on a point of order. I would think that all of us would agree that we would prefer not to have to resort to such action, and I might say it is with a great feel­ ing of discommoding the conference that I have had to do so, but this has been the fault of the previous speaker. October 23 MR. LEVY TUR (Workers' delegate, Cuba}—rln the twelve years that have elapsed since the last maritime session of the general conference, the world has beheld no more flagrant breach of free­ dom of the seas and the law of the sea than the blockade organized by the government of the United States against Cuba. . . . At a time when there is so much hypocritical talk of the need to abide by international law it is deeply disappoint­ ing that the director-general should pru­ dently make no mention of the flagrant use of force by a great and powerful coiintry against a small ILO member state. THE PRESIDENT (MR. HEINRICH WIEMERS)—I am availing myself of my pow­ ers to interrupt the speaker. You must believe that I do this most reluctantly. However, all of us here hate war and injustice, and we have a chance here to make a contribution towards removing the barriers and improving the condi­ tions of work and life in the various countries, thus reducing the danger of future war, and indeed, making it im­ possible, perhaps. . . . I do not think that we should avail ourselves of this opportunity for any other purpose, and I think we will be wasting it if we use our time here to make reproaches against one another or even to engage in abuse. MR. LEVY TUR—As I was saying, the Cuban merchant fleet has continued to grow despite a ferocious blockade of the most blatantly imperialistic type and despite flagrant breaches of rights en­ shrined in the United Nations Charter and other international agreements guar­ anteeing freedom of trade. It has con­ tinued despite the existence of a United States "black list" on which ships ven­ turing to defy the blockade are entered. It is my bounden duty to record that this criminal blockade is the fruit of an unbridled Yankee imperialism—an im­ perialism which has never forgiven Cuba for having thrown off the yoke of the United States and built a socialist so­ ciety. ... THE PRESIDENT (MR. WIEMERS)—I must now urge the speaker not to use such terms as "ferocious," "criminal" and so on. Otherwise, I shall be obliged to withdraw the right to speak from him in accordance with the standing orders. MR. LEVY TUR—There are certain problems which affect all of us, and there is no reason whatsoever why they should remain the jealously guarded preserve of a little oligarchy. I am saying that the United States decision to refuse pay­ ment of its contribution singularly limits the possibilities open to this conference, because it is at this very moment dis­ easing resolutions which . . . THE PRESIDENT (MR. WIEMERS)—I very much regret that the workers' dele­ gate of Cuba is not respecting the stand­ ing orders, and I regret very much that he has not had regard to my warnings. I feel that there is disquiet in the hall, and I now request the speaker to re­ sume his seat, as he has not had regard to the standing orders which govern all our proceedings here. . . . MR. GIBSON (Government delegate. United States)—TYIQ ILO and all its participating members are well aware that our association in this body is di­ rected to the improvement of conditions for workers, and therefore it is essential that in this assembly we concentrate on Official U.S. delegates to the Eighth Maritime Conference and 55th Session of the International Labor Organization listen as an interpreter relays an address by a foreign delegate. Representing the United States are (from left) James J. Reynolds, management delegate and president of the American Institute of Merchant Shipping; Paul Hall, SIU president and U.S. workers' delegate; Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime AITairs Andrew E. Gibson, the chief U.S. delegate, and Joseph P. Gold­ berg, special assistant to the commissioner of the Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics and the second government delegate. those areas of direct ILO concern. This is not the body for political disputes. This has never been an assembly in which to give vent to petty personal at­ tacks and insulting invective. To allow such deterioration would bring disrepute on the whole structure of the ILO. To dilute with politics our efforts here is to harm the workers, who should be the primary concern of this assembly. MR. HALL (Worker delegate, United States)—Unfortunately, despite the secretary-general's reminder of our pur­ pose here and the clear and precise rules laid down by the president of the confer­ ence, a government delegate launched an hysterical tirade, purely political in character, against the United States, in the course of which he resorted to an unwarranted, despicable and irresponsi­ ble attack on George Meany, president of the AFL-CIO, the trade union center to which all unions in the United States delegation to this conference are affili­ ated. Admonished as this government dele­ gate was by the conference president, this was not only a tasteless abuse of a great and militant trade union leader, it was an abuse of this conference as well. But it stands in the record, and I, as the United States workers' delegate and as a professional sailor for all of my life, cannot let that vilification go un­ challenged in the record. The record should reflect that no group of Ameri­ can workers has received greater sup­ port from George Meany in its struggles, whether they involved conflict with em­ ployers over economic issues, or with govenunent over policy inimical to the workers' interests, than has the mari­ time workers. He has always stood shoulder to shoulder with the profes­ sional sailor of our country. George Meany's unqualified backing and valu­ able assistance has been forthcoming in every militant action the American mari­ time labor movement and its unions have taken in support of economic struggles waged by maritime workers outside the United States, from the shores of Europe to the Near East and the Far East and to the Mediterranean; and you, as brother seafarers, are aware of those occasions. . . . Let us then stay, as has been suggested within this conference, within the scope and mandate of the present session of this ILO conference. Let us fulfill our obligation to devote our ef­ forts exclusively to the affairs and to the welfare of the professional sailors of the world. We must not allow our commitment to this purpose to be sub­ verted in the interests of any other ob­ jective whatsoever. October 30 THE PRESIDENT (MR. SINGH)—I am indeed grateful to the conference as a whole for the consideration and courtesy shown in these discussions; however, certain remarks were made which were not in keeping with the standing orders of the conference and I was therefore required to contemplate and plan their deletion. However, inasmuch as the workers' delegate from the United States effectively restored the record as regards the president of the AFL-CIO, and since the workers' vice-president who was in the chair at the time used the gavel and clearly indicated by his ruling that offensive remarks were com­ pletely unacceptable, I now feel, as president, that the record is sufficiently clear so as to require no further action on my part. The gavel has done its job and has left nothing further for me to do, so I accordingly close this chapter -i �Digest of SiU Ships Meetings WACOSTA (Sca-Land), Oct. 4Chainnan, Jose L. U. Gonzalez; Secretary, T. D. York; Deck Dele­ gate, J. EMckersen; Engine Delegate, Richard McDonald; Steward Dele­ gate, Carl B. Carlen, Jr. No beefs reported by department delegates. Everything running smoothly. PRODUCER (Marine Carriers), Sept 20—Chairman, C. A. Hellman; Secretary, L. D. Pierson; Deck Del^ate, James L. Hornby; En­ gine Delegate, J. A. Beem, Jr.; Stewakd Delegate, S. D. Cabildo. No beefs. Everything running smoothly. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard dqiartment for job well done. SACRAMENTO (Ogden Marine), Oct 4—Chairman, William P. Link, Jr.; Secretary, Darrell G. Chafo; Deck Delegate, Don Dil­ lon; Engine Delegate, M. Hinson; Steward Delegate, James S. Woods. No beefs and no disputed OT. IBERVILLE (Waterman), Oct. 4—Chairman, Otto Pedersen; Sec­ retary, Angeles Deheza; Deck Dele­ gate, William Firshing; Engine Del­ egate, Robert Calawell; Steward Ddegate, Albert Brown. No beefs and no disputed OT. PONCE (Sea-Land), Oct. 4— Chairman, Dan Butts; Secretary, Alva McCullum; Deck Delegate, Paul Tatman; Engine Delegate, Stephm M. Sentenny; Steward Del­ egate, M. T. Costello. Few hours disputed OT in deck department. No beefs. Vote of thanks extended to steward department for job well done. EAGLE VOYAGER (United Maritime), Oct. 8—Chairman, Leo Paradise; Secretary, B. A. Baa; Deck Ddegate, Robert H. Bell, Sr. $7 in ship's fund. No beefs and no disputed OT. CINLUMBIA OWL (Columbia), Oct 4—Chairman, T. J. Hilbum; Secretary, J. W. Thomas; Deck Delegate, Hans M. A. ^hmidt; Engine Delegate, Oscar Figueroa; Steward Delegate, Henry Jones, Jr. No beefs reported by department delegates. STEEL FABRICATOR (Isthmi­ an), Sept. 27—Chairman, Clyde E. Miller, Jr.; Secretary, L. Ceperiano; Deck Delegate, Stanley Krieg; En­ gine Delegate, Albert V. Loo; Steward Delegate, George H. Cradmell. No beefs reported by department delegates. Everything nmning smoothly. SEATRAIN CAROLINA (Hud­ son Waterways), Sept. 27—Chair­ man, R. E. Todd; Secretary, F. R. Kazinkewicz; Deck Delegate, H. DeBoissiere; Engine Delegate, Pat­ rick Fox; Steward Delegate, J. Ben­ nett No beefs. Everything running smoothly. BUCKEYE ATLANTIC (Buck­ eye Steamship), Aug. 30—Chair­ man, Louis W. Cartwright; Secre­ tary, James Temple;' Deck Delegat^ Irwin Spruill; Engine Dele­ gate, W. Barriheau; Steward Dele­ gate, A. Hozz. No beefs reported by department delegates. BEAUREGARD (S e a - L a n d). Sept 20—Chairman; B. Hagei; Seaetary, Joseph Wilaszak; Deck Delegate, Thomas Henry; Engine Delegate, Alfred R. Fry; Steward Delegate, Joseph Keamer. $65 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in steward d^artment. ROBIN GRAY (Moore-McCormack), Sept. 13—Chairman, W. Wallace; Secretary, W. H. Raskins; Deck Delegate, Ellis U. Crum; En­ gine Delegate, Douglas C. Ward; Steward Delegate, James D. Gillian. No beefs reported by department delegates. TRANSIDAHO (Hudson Water­ ways), Sept. 27—Chairman, Rob­ ert F. Mackert; Secretary, William T. Rose; Deck Delegate, John Wil­ son; Engine Delegate, F. A. Lee; Steward Delegate, Ralph Nay. No 6eefs. Everything running smoothly. SEATRAIN TEXAS (Seatrain), Sept. 26—Chairman, L. Curry; Secretary, John W. Parker, Jr. Dis­ puted OT in deck and engine de­ partments. TRANSERIE (Hudson Water­ ways), Aug. 2—Chairman, Stephen Homka; Secretary, William Alvaro. $75 in ship's fund. Everything run­ ning smoothly with no beefs. Some disputed OT in deck department. Vote of thanks extended to stew­ ard department for job well done. TAMPA (Sea-Land), SepL 20— Chairman, G. Castro; Secretary, E. B. Tart; Deck Delegate, M. L. Garber; Engine Delegate, C. Martinussen; Steward Delegate, H. Robin­ son. No beefs reported by depart­ ment delegates. Vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. ROBIN GRAY (Moore-McCormack), Sept. 27—Chairman, W. Wallace; Secretary, William Lovett; Deck Delegate, Ellis U. Crum; Engine Delegate, Douglas C. Ward; Steward Delegate, James D. Gil­ lian. No beefs. Everything running smoothly. COLUMBIA FOX (Columbia Steamship Co.), Sept. 6—Chairman, N. A. Huff, Jr.; Secretary, Robert E. Kiedinger, Dedc Delegate, Rich­ ard Hopkins; En^e Delegate, Wil­ liam Smith. No beefs reported by department delegates. Vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. Vote of thanks to Captain L. Guillemette for his thoughtfulness and consideration of the crew. VANTAGE PROGRESS (Pio­ neer, Sept. 27—Chairman, Bob Maas; S^retary, Jimmie Bartlett; Engine Delegate, James D. Allen, Jr.; Steward Delegate, C. L. Mar­ tin. No beefs and no disputed OT. All repairs taken care of. ERNA ELIZABETH (Albatross Tanker), Sept. 27—Chairman, F. J. McGarry; Secretary, Cyril A. Scott; Deck Delegate, Leroy McDaniel; Engine Delegate, R. B. Honeycutt. Disputed OT in deck and engine department to be taken up with boarding patrolman. TRANSONEIDA (Hudson Wa­ terways), Oct. 11—Chairman, J. Lewis; Secretary, A. H. Reasko; Deck Delegate, Walter Zeleske; En­ gine Delegate, Henry W. Lee; Stew­ ard Delegate, Louis E. Hudson. $15.35 in ship's fund. Very happy and pleasant crew aboard. Vote of than^ to entire steward depart­ ment for good food and service. Chief steward thanks all delegates and entire crew for their coopera­ tion throughout voyage. TRANSHURON (Hudson Water­ ways), Oct. II—Chairman, L. Gribbon; Secretary, T. Hankins. Some disputed OT in deck department. Vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment for job well done. DEL ORG (Delta), Oct. 11— Chairman, John Robinson; Secre­ tary, Vincent Sanchez, Jr.; Deck Delegate, John McDonald; Engine Delegate, Max L. Stewart; Steward Delegate, Stanley B. Wright. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. SEATRAIN PUERTO RICO (Hudson Waterways), Sept. 6— Chairman, William Leuscher; Sec­ retary, David C. Archia; Deck Del­ egate, William J. Card. Everything running smoothly with no beefs and no disputed OT. JEFF DAVIS (Waterman), Oct. 4—Chairman and Deck Delegate, Walter Kuchta; Secretary, R. Bar- 76 Upgraders Receive Full Books Upgraders earning full books after successfully completing: the train­ ing program at the Harry Lundeherg School of Seamanship at Piney Point are from left: N. Hawkins, Henry Vain, Tom Steed, Mike Flem­ ing, Robert Young and Marion Dale. New full hook members from left, hack row are: Boh Shields, Don Bushy, Bill Dicky, Dennis Rowland and Riley Mills. In front are: Ray Gorju, Jack Pollard, Waller Wilson, George McCraney and Johnny Johns. ker; Steward Delegate, George Frazza. No beefs reported by de­ partment delegates. Everything run­ ning smoothly. SEATRAIN PUERTO RICO (Hudson Waterways), Oct. 11— Chairman, William Leuschner; Sec­ retary, IDavid C. Archia; Deck Delegate, William J. Card; Steward Delegate, Grady Haley. Crewmembers all happy over raise in pension plan and extend vote of thanks to all union officials. TRENTON (Sea-Land), Oct. 11— Chairman, F. E. Selix; Secretary, D. B. Militar; Deck Delegate, John Owens; Engine Delegate, Adam E. Slovick. $5.30 in ship's fund. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. TAMPA (Sea-Land), Oct. 4— Chairman, G. Castro; Secretary, E. B. Tart; Deck Delegate, S. Ruzyski; Engine Delegate, H. E. Welch; Steward Delegate, H. Robinson. No beefs reported by department dele­ gates. TRENTON (Sea-Land), Oct. 4— Chairman, Floyd E. Selix; Secre­ tary, D. B. Militar, Deck Delegate, John Owens; Engine Delegate, Adam E. Slovick. $7.20 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine department. CARRIER DOVE (Waterman), Sept. 22—Chairman, C. McGowen; Secretary, Phil Reyes; Engine Dele­ gate, H. L. Tanner; Steward Dele­ gate, John H. Kenned. Everything running smoothly with no beefs, no disputed OT. Vote of thanks ex­ tended to negotiating committee for splendid job they did especially for the increase in the pension con­ tribution, and to the recently elect­ ed pension committee for their find­ ings and recommendations on low­ ering the retirement age to 55. Hearty vote of thanks extended steward department for excellent performance. ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land), Oct. 5—Chairman, James S. Shortell; Secretary, Fred Sullins. $240 in movie fund. Everything running smoothly. DELTA URUGUAY (Delta). Sept. 6—Chairman, Paul R. Tur­ ner; Secretary, Wm. P. Kaiser. $21 in ship's fund and $6.32 in movie fund. Everything running smoothly with no beefs and no disputed OT. Vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment for job well done. OVERSEAS JOYCE (Maritime Overseas), Oct. 11 — Chairman, Ame Houde; Secretary, Mike Dunn; Deck Delegate, Harry Smith; En­ gine Delegate, James D. Bergeria; Steward Delegate, George Quinn. $50 in ship's fund. Everything run­ ning smoothly with no beefs. Dis­ cussion held regarding quality of meat on board. CITY OF ALMA (Waterman), Oct. 13—Chairman, C. Frey; Sec­ retary, R. W. Elliott; Deck Dele­ gate. Burten R. Churchill; Engine Delegate, David A. Norris. Beefs in deck and steward department to be taken up with boarding patrol­ man. Vote of thanks to Brother Norris, who served as ship's dele­ gate. , OVERSEAS JOYCE (Maritime Overseas), Oct. 24 — Chairman. Ame Houde; Secretary, L. Nicho­ las; Deck Delegate, Harry A. Smith: Engine Delegate, James Bergeria; Steward Delegate. George Quinn. $49.70 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in deck department. Vote of thanks to captain and steward for job well done. CHARLESTON (Sea-Land), Oct. 4—Chairman. John C. Alberti; Sec­ retary, Gny Walter; Deck Delegate. Tony Kotsis; Engine Delegate. Ra­ fael Mosdew; Steward Delegate, Edward Tresnick. $16.25 in ship's fund. No beefs. ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land). Sept. 27—Chairman, James S. Shortell; Secretary, Fred Sullins. $240 in movie fund. Discussion held re­ garding new freightship agreement. Everything running smoothly with no beefs. AZALEA CITY (Sea-Land), Oct. 4—Chairman, John H. Morris; Secretary, C. N. Johnson. $200 in ship's fund. No beefs reported. ERNA ELIZABETH (Albatross Tanker), Aug. 30—Chairman, F. I. McGarry; Secretary, Cyril A. Scott; Deck Delegate, Leroy McDaniel; Engine Delegate, R. B. Honeycutt. No beefs, no disputed OT. Vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. RAMBAM (American Bulk Car­ riers), Oct. 4—Chairman, J. M. Dalton; Secretary, S. Rothschild. Brother N. Nomis elected ship's delegate. No beefs and no disputed OT. MADAKET (Waterman), no date—Chairman, Chuck Hill; Sec­ retary, Sherman Wright; Deck Del­ egate, Bernard Landos; Engine Del­ egate, A. P. Lapari. $10.46 in ship's fund. Disputed OT in each depart­ ment to be taken up with boarding patrolman at payoff. NOONDAY (Waterman), Oct. 11—Chairman, E. Freimanis; Sec­ retary, F. Fletcher; Deck Delegate, William E. King; Engine Delegate, Richard Rogers; Steward Delegate, Alfred Flatts. $14.15 in ship's fund. Few hours disputed OT in engine department. No beefs. FORT HOSKINS (Cities Serv­ ice), Oct. 3—Chairman, G. A. Paschall; Secretary, R. Hartley. Some disputed OT in deck department. Discussion held regarding shortage of various items in steward depart­ ment. ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land), Oct. 6—Chairman, W. Morris; Secre­ tary, W. Nihem; Deck Delegate, Robert G. Mason; Engine Delegate, W. R. King; Steward Delegate, Robert L. Scott. Discussion held regarding pension plan. Everything running smoothly with no beefs, no disputed OT. MORNING LIGHT (Waterman), Oct. 11—Chairman, George Neyrey; Secretary, Teddy Kross; Deck Delegate, Richard Thoe; Engine Delegate, M. V. Howton; Steward Delegate, George Lafleur. Every­ thing running smoothly. Vote of thanks extended to steward depart­ ment for job well done. VANTAGE PROGRESS (Pio­ neer Maritime), Oct. 4—Chairman, R. Maas; Secretary, J. Bartlett; Deck Delegate, Howard Hall; En­ gine Delegate, James D. Allen, Jr.; Steward Delegate, Cecil H. Martin. Everything running smoothly. VANTAGE PROGRESS (Pio neer), Oct. 11 — Chairman, R. Maas; Secretary, J. Bartlett;' Deck Delegate, H. Hall; Engine Dele­ gate, J. D. Allen. Jr.; Steward Del­ egate, Cecil H. Martin. Everythiilg running smoothly. Disputed OT in deck department. VANTAGE PROGRESS (Pio­ neer Maritime), Oct. 18—Chair­ man, R. Maas; Secretary, J. Bart­ lett; Deck Delegate, Howard Hall; Engine Delegate, James D. Allen, Jr.; Steward Delegate, Cecil H. Martin. Everything running smooth­ ly. No beefs; no disputed OT. DEL NORTE (Delta), Sept. 9— Chairman, Tony J. Radich; Secre­ tary, Piggy Sahuque; Deck Dele­ gate, Angel J. Urti; Engine Dele­ gate, Arnold F. Rehm; Stew­ ard Delegate, Charles H. Cassaro. Everything running smoothly. Vote of thanks extended to steward de­ partment for job well done. MONTPELIER VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), Oct. 4—Chairman, J. Bentz; Secretary, J. E. Higgins; Engine Delegate, Terrill G. Clark; (Continued on Page 13) 1 4. �Nobel Prize Winner Hits Economic Policies A liberal-minded economist with a firm belief in a full-em­ ployment economy has been awarded the 1970 Nobel Memorial Prize for his work in EEOC Gets Added Powers f The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, previously restricted to in­ vestigation of job discrimina­ tion complaints, will be granted power to issue "cease and desist orders" to firms found in violation of the Equal Employment Op­ portunity Act under terms of a bill passed by the U.S. Senate. "Cease and desist" orders compel an employer to halt discriminatory practices found by the commission, and can force employers to hire without regard to race, color, creed. The Senate also approved inclusion of some 10 million men and women under the act by adding those who work in small, previously ex­ empt firms. The EEOC is presently limited to investigation of job discrimination charges and has no enforcement powers such as those of the National Labor Relations Board. placing economic theory on a scientific basis. He is Professor Paul A. Samuelson, chairman of the economics department of the Massachusetts Institute of Tech­ nology. In comment immedi­ ately after being notified of the $78,000 award. Professor Samuelson made clear his op­ position to the economic policies of the Nixon Administration on grounds that have long been emphasized by labor econo­ mists. He said that unemployment in the U.S. is inexcusable in light of the amount of work needed to correct social and environmental problems. Deploring the Administra­ tion's anti-inflation policies of "slow down" and retrenchment, Samuelson called on the gov­ ernment to get the United States "back on the path of growth" to halt the spread of unemployment. "The government," he told interviewers "cannot abscond from its responsibility for keep­ ing over-all spending power just right—we've had a retreat from this in the last couple of years. "There is plenty of work to do—look at the smelly air. We don't even have health insur­ ance. There is so much work to do in this country that the no­ tion that we've got to put some­ thing down a rathole in Viet­ nam is ridiculous." Ships' Digest (Continued from Page 12) Steward Delegate, William Davey. $37.75 in ship's fund. No beefs; no disputed OT. WACOSTA (Sea-Land), Oct. 18 —Chairman, Joseph Gonzalez; Sec­ retary, Joseph DeLise; Engine Del­ egate, Richard McDonald; Steward Delegate, C. B. Carter, Jr. No beefs reported by department delegates. Disputed OT in engine department. DEL SOL (Delta), Oct. 18— Chairman, A. R. Diicote; Secre­ tary, C. L. Shirah; Deck Delegate, M. Armando. $36.40 in ship's fund. Disputed OT in deck, steward de­ partments. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard department for job well done. WESTERN PLANET (Western Agency), Oct. 23—Chairman, J. C. Keel; Secretary, Jack H. Brian; Deck, Delegate, L. D. Richardson; Engine Delegate, T. C. Johnson; Steward Delegate, Maurice F. Ellis. No beefs, no disputed OT. Vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. HASTINGS (Waterman), Oct. 18—Chairman, R. Hodges; Secre­ tary, G. Trosclair; Deck Delegate, Walter C. Payne; Engine Delegate, Stewart M. Swords; Steward Dele­ gate, Lester Burnett. Everything running smoothly, no beefs, no dis­ puted OT. COMMANDER (Marine Carri­ ers), Oct. 4 — Chairman, A. R. Sawyer; Secretary, F. R. Hicks, Jr.; Deck Delegate, J. Wollford; Engine Delegate, W. Price; Steward Dele­ gate, Linwood Price. Disputed OT in deck depaitment. Discussion held regarding pension plan. Vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. COMMANDER (Marine Carri­ ers), Oct. 11 — Chairman, A. R. Sawyer; Secretary, F. R. Hicks; Deck Delegate, J. Wollford; Engine Delegate, W. Price; Steward Dele­ gate, L. Price. Discussion held re­ garding pension plan. Good crew on board. Everything running smoothly. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard department for job well done. COMMANDER (Marine Carri­ ers), Oct. 18—Chairman, A. R. Sawyer; Secretary, F. R. Hicks, Jr.; Deck Delegate, J. Wollford; Engine Delegate, W. Price; Steward Dele­ gate, L. Price. Discussion held re­ garding pension plan. Engine room needs new washing machine. Good crew, good trip. Vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. INGER (Reynolds Metals), Oct. 11—Chairman, James T. Mann; Secretary, Percival L. Shauger; Ship's Delegate and Deck Delegate, Pete Scroggins. No beefs, no dis­ puted OT. Vote of thanks to stew­ ard department for job well done. TRANSCOLUMBIA (Hudson Waterways), November 1 — Chair­ man, Charles Reed; Secretary, Ra­ fael Hernandez. Everything is run­ ning smoothly. ANDREW JACKSON (Water­ man), October 18—Chairman, Don­ ald E. Pool; Secretary, Thomas Liles, Jr.; Deck Delegate, George A. Nuss; Engine Delegate, Alphonso R. Gonzoles; Steward Dele­ gate, A. B. Griffith. Few hours dis­ puted OT in steward department, otherwise everything is running smoothly. MONTPELIER VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), October 25—Chair­ man, J. Bentz; Secretary, J. E. Higgins. $38.50 in ship's fund. No beefs and no disputed OT. SACRAMENTO (Ogden Ma­ rine), October 18—Chairman, Wil­ liam P. Link, Jr.; Secretary, Darrell G. Chafin; Deck Delegate. Don Dillon; Engine Delegate, Mallard Hinson; Steward Delegate, James L. Woods. Some disputed OT in deck department. No beefs. VANTAGE VENTURE (Vancor), November 2—Chairman, Rob­ ert Schwarz; Secretary, James B. Juzang; Deck Delegate, Lawrence D. Stone; Engine Delegate, R. H. Orso; Steward Delegate, Claude Hoi lings. Everything is running smoothly with no disputed OT and no beefs. SIU Rep Breithoff, Dies in Fla. Seafarer Frank Rankin and his wife, Lee, relax in the livingroom of their home in Brooklyn, N.Y. Retirement Holds New Adventures When Frank Rankin was a teenager, he ran away from a small town in Kentucky to see what the rest of the country was like. He went from New York to Buffalo to Cleveland, and it was there in 1923 that he began a sailing career that lasted 47 years. This past October, Rankin—one of the first members of the SIU— retired on his SIU pension. During those years of sailing, before and after the formation of the SIU, through the depression and three wars, Seafarer Rankin led a sometimes exciting, sometimes dull, and often hard life. He was 19 when he sailed on his first ship—a passenger vessel out of Cleveland. "I peeled potatoes all night and in the morning I was told there still wasn't enough potatoes peeled," he recalls. During the depression he sailed on a Bull Line ship out of Baltimore as a cook. His pay was $30 a month. He worked on a large passenger ship, the George Washington, for some time and made three trips to Europe. But he didn't find the ship to his liking and went back to the coastwise run with Bull Line. "Sailing in the 30's was tough- -nobody was making anything," Rankin recalls. Besides the hardships, inconvenience and low pay of those early days of sailing, there was an added difficulty for Seafarer Rankin—discrimination. "Being a black man," he said, "I was limited to the steward department. Colored weren't allowed in the deck or engine departments. In the mid 30's there were several seamen's unions in existence but for one reason or another Rankin was not enthused about joining any union. When the SIU was formed in November of 1938, however, Rankin did not take long to join. Within two months he was a member. "It cost $1 to join then and 50 cents a month after that. There was no such thing as sickness and death benefits," he said. He continued sailing during World War II. He was aboard the Samuel Jorden Kirkwood in the South Atlantic when the ship was torpedoed. During his career Rankin visited such places at Italy, Japan, Spain, Belgium, the Mideast, and Turkey. His favorite country, however, was Portugal. "The people were nice and everything was very inexpensive," he said. Most of the time though, Rankin preferred staying on the coastal and intercoastal runs so that he could "get a chance to come home" and see his wife, Lee. His early interest in the union continued aboard ship and he served the SIU in the capacity of a ship's delegate. He also at­ tended union- meetings whenever his ship was in port and con­ tinues to do so in his retirement. Qne of the last trips he made—in March of 1970—was aboard the Robin Goodfellow on the Vietnam run. For a man who had been sailing 47 years—20 as chief cook— retirement was a little awkward and nerve racking the first few weeks. Now that he has become more acclimated to the new situa­ tion, there are numerous chores he finds to do around his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. Having never had children of his own, Rankin's main inter­ est now is helping his wife look after two young neighborhood boys during the week. "They keep him busy," says Mrs. Rankin. To watch Rankin with the youngest fellow, who is 14 months old, very cute, and very shy, it is easy to see that there is going to be a new adventure in this retired Seafarer's life. Tampa, Fla. Martin Breithoff, 51, de­ scribed as "a real spark," "a great guy," and "one of the finest" died Oct. 3 in his home of natural causes. At his death he was SIU headquarters repre­ sentative in the Port of Tampa, Fla. His death brought an out­ pouring of emotion from former shipmates and union officials who had worked with Breithoff over the years. "Many of the men I told of his death burst into tears," said Bernie Gonzales, Tampa port agent. "This death brought sad­ ness to many people." BreithofFs sea career began at age 23 when he joined the SIU. The first voyages of his career were in combat zones of World War II. War Service Angus "Red" Campbell, SIU patrolman in New York, re­ called one voyage with Breithoff aboard the SS Thomas Wolfe near the end of the war: "The ship left New York in March of 1944 and got back a year later," Campbell said. The ship participated in the Normandy invasion and shut­ tled supplies between Southamp­ ton, England and the French invasion beaches. During all the runs, Campbell said, "Marty was a real spark. He was always in the best of humor and kept things lively aboard ship." His career of dedication to the SIU began immediately after the war when he became a member of the grievance com­ mittee in Tampa, and an orga­ nizer in the Cities Service cam­ paign. Helped Clerks In 1949 he aided the Inter­ national Association of Retail Clerks in their effort to organize a Tampa department store. In 1951 he was elected chief dis­ patcher for the Port of New York and held that position un­ til 1953 when he was elected a patrolman. After serving four years as San Francisco agent, Breithoff was a patrolman in Houston from 1964 until 1968 when he went to Tampa. His death Oct. 3 came as he was preparing to go to work. His Tampa colleague Bemie Gonzales said, "Marty was al­ ways ready to help anyone in trouble. He was one of the finest fellows I've ever had the good fortune to work with and to be friends with. He was a good SIU official and his death is a great loss to me and to our union." Breithoff is survived by his wife, Margaret, a daughter, Elizabeth, a sister and two brothers. �Costs of College May Pose Dilemma The Subject Is Medicare SIU Welfare Director A1 Bernstein (center) chairs a panel discussion in the New York union hall on the subjects of Medicare, Medicaid and SfKial Security. The panel consisted of SIU pensioners who will attend a Pensioners Conference at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. From left are: Raphel Montaldo, Ismael Nazario, Alfred Borjer, Bernstein, George Alexander, Mike Rozalski, Joseph Stodolski and Jan Mucins. Packaging Law in a Box Commerce therefore has the In reply, the regulatory agencies say that the law splits major job of curtailing the more the authority of the govern­ blatant examples of deception, ment so many ways that real but Commerce has no enforce­ ment power. It can call in­ enforcement is impossible. dustries together to negotiate The Food and Drug Admin­ and change their practices vol­ istration has the power to regu­ untarily. late labeling and packaging of Industry itself continuously all food and over-the-coxmter blocked enforcement of the law drugs; the Federal Trade Com­ by seeking exemptions, addi­ mission, non-food and drug tional time to comply and even commodities, and the Depart­ by court action. ment of Commerce has the task Another drawback has been of cutting down "undue pro­ liferation of package sizes, the fact that Congress, which weights and measures in each overwhelmingly passed the act, failed to provide any appropria­ product line." tions or manpower to enforce it. Indefinite Enforcement The FTC has no definite number of people working on enforcement and can't say how Roberta Rogers, bom April 22, much it has spent on fair Dawn Horn, bom May 9, 1970, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert R. packaging and labeling. F. Rogers, Jr., Shallotte, N.C. Horn, Mackinac Island, Mich. The FDA has had only two Steven Arant, bom Sept. 9, 1970, Dana Ragas, bom August 13, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Donald to Seafarer and Mrs. Paul E. Arant, professionals from the start to Paducah, Ky. Ragas, New Orleans, La. write and enforce regulations Maria Hunt, bom July 7, 1970, John Brown, bom July 22, 1970, that cover almost every item to Seafarer and Mrs. Richard W. to Seafarer and Mrs. John J. in the supermarket and the Hunt, Richmond, Calif. Brown, Baltimore, Md. drug store as well. Shawn Murray, bom Sept. 15, Kelly Stone, bom July 11, 1970, Then Secretary Robert Finch, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert to Seafarer and Mrs. William M. E. Murray, Ridley Park, Pa. Stone, Hatteras, N.C. of the department of Health, Sam Wiggins, bom Sept. 3, 1970, Dana Garcia, bom September 17, Education and Welfare, told 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Richard to Seafarer and Mrs. Clover Wig­ Hart he needed 118 people and gins, Jr., Dry Creek, La. C. Garcia, Jr., Norfolk, Va. $733,000 to do the job. But, Toni Long, bom Aug. 20, 1970, Tracy Feagln, bom August 27, by the time HEW's budget to Seafarer and Mrs. Johnnie Long, 1970, to'Seafarer and Mrs. James reached Congress, there was no Eight Mile, Ala. A. Feagin, Crestview, Fla. request for appropriations to Karen Sue Gillespie, bom Aug. Eric Jasinski, bom September 23, 30, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rus­ enforce Fair Packaging and 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Edward sell A. Gillespie, Nescopeck, Pa. F. Jasinski, Jr., Chicago, 111. Labeling. Daniel Twiddy, bom Aug. 6, Shannon Collins, bom June 10, It had been eliminated by 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rich­ 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ralph the Bureau of the Budget as V. Twiddy, Jr., Frisco, N.C. mond Collins, Compton, Calif. part of President Nixon's "econ­ Archie Finney, bom Sept. 12, Tommy Stallings, bom June 16, omy" drive. 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Archie 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Thomas L. Finney, Jr., Corona, N.Y. H. Stallings, Jr., Chesapeake, Va. Strangely, the Department of Victor Sanabria, bom Sept. 27, Commerce, with no regulatory John Cleaiy, bom September 10, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Victor 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. John F. powers, appears to have the Cleary, Harlingen^ Texas. V. Sanabria, Arecibo, P.R. largest appropriation to do its Bobby Kistler, bom Sept. 16, Henry Rice, bom May 8, 1970, share of the job= 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles to Seafarer and Mrs. Henry R. An FDA official said that Rice, Jr., Arapahoe, N.C. A. Kistler, Kirbyville, Tex. Gerald Titus, bom September 18, Lisa Landry, born July 26, 1970, Commerce has received an ap­ 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Gerald to Seafarer and Mrs. James H. Lan­ propriation for 44 people and T. Titus, Baltimore, Md. dry, Denham Springs, La. $770,000 in the first year of Vincent Jordan, bom July 25, Raquel Myles, bom Sept. 15, the law's existence. The scoreboard on Truth-inPackaging law after four years is clearly a mixed bag. While some progress has been made in the reduction of the number of packages in a line of goods, consumer experts feel that regulation of packaging practices is for the most part nonexistent. Sen. Philip A. Hart ff).Mich), the sponsor of the original Truth-in-Packaging leg­ islation says that regulatory agencies have failed to write some needed rules, and that en­ forcement has been spotty. SIU Arrivals 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Charles W. Jordan, Savannah, Ga. Donna Anerswald, bom Septem­ ber 18, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Frank H. Auerswald, Deptford, N.J. Elizabeth Diaz, bom September 27, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Fe­ lix M. Diaz, Orocovis, P.R. Jada Lindsay, bom August 30, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Willie G. Lindsay, Prichard, Ala. Luz Tellez, bom June 3, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. William R. Tellez, Ponce, P.R. Nancy Harrell, bom Aug. 12, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Judge H. Harrell, Houston, Tex, Charles Caltagirone, bom Mar. 29, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ronald Caltagirone, Plant City, Ha. Page 14 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Edward Myles, Jr., New Orleans, La. Tushanna Temples, born Aug. 10, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Doug­ las L. Temples, Bogalusa, La. Robbie Hudgins, bom Aug. 14, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert Hudgins, Gloucester, Va. Mary Cavazos, bom Sept. 30, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. George A. Cavazos, Houston, Tex. Rowland Harper, bom July 7, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Row­ land Harper, Jr., Norfolk, Va. Rudy Martinez, bom Sept. 14, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Reyes G. Martinez, Brownsville, Tex. Steven Lazarou, born Aug. 18, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. George Lazarou, Fort Lee, N.J. Melinda Skaggs, bom July 24, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Archie R. Skaggs, East Prairie, Mo. Money Returned At the end of that fiscal year, however, it reported using only five people and, according to the FDA oflicial, "made a big deal about returning the money." Mrs. Virginia Knauer, Presi­ dent Nixon's consumer ad­ visor, has criticized conglom­ erates for adding useless prod­ ucts to supermarket shelves and quoted the FTC which charged that there is 'a point at which product differentiation ceases to promote welfare and becomes wasteful, or mass advertising loses its informative aspect." While Seafarers and their de­ pendents can qualify for the SIU Scholarship Awards Pro­ gram (as outlined in this issue), not all persons are so fortunate. This rising costs of educa­ tion coupled with inflation and unemployment often deprive qualified youngsters from at­ taining a college education. AFL-CIO Education Direc­ tor Walter G. Davis has sug­ gested that a greater federal in­ vestment is essential to solving the mounting cost crisis in edu­ cation. Addressing the College En­ trance Examination Board's na­ tional conference in New York City Davis said that "union members who have come to take it for granted that their children should go to college are now having to ask themselves wheth­ er they can bear the financial burden." He made these points in out­ lining the problem: • Tuition and required fees, on the average, have more than doubled in the last ten years. • Federal funds and private contributions to higher educa­ tion have both diminished. • Increasing unemployment makes it extremely difficult for students to find summer jobs. At least part of the answer to the dilemma facing parents, he stressed, must be provided by increased federal funding for education. "It will take a great deal of money, but it is money invested, not money spent," Davis declared. Citing the enormous benefit to the United States from the GI educational program as an example, Dayis asserted that "tax support of higher educa­ tion ultimately costs the public nothing." In fact, he observed, because of higher earnings flow­ ing from their education, vet­ erans have more than repaid the government through the re­ sulting higher income tax pay­ ments. And the entire system has benefitted from the 2.2 mil­ lion veterans who became en­ gineers, doctors, teachers, elec­ tricians and professionals in all fields. The AFL-CIO, Davis pointed out, has consistently urged Congress to provide full funds for current higher educational programs and has given strong support in the state legislatures to Ae budgets of State colleges and universities. He stressed, however, that the federation opposes the plan to give tax credits to parents to offset college tuition payments. Oil Baron Sued Oil tycoon H. L. Hunt and two of the companies in his empire—^Hunt Oil and Life Lines—are being sued by a for­ mer secretary who claims she was never paid more than $5,000 overtime. Mrs. Juanita Beavers said she worked 414 Vi hours overtime without com­ pensation in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act. This plan, said Davis, would lead to higher tuition and offer no benefit to low-income fam­ ilies, students working their way through college, or veterans under the GI bill. Davis underscored organized labor's position that higher edu­ cation should be available to all persons to the limit of their ability without "mortgaging their future earnings." Opposed to this view, he noted, is "a strong train of thought which would predeter­ mine, on the basis of back­ ground, income and other fac­ tors, who would benefit from a college education and who would not." "There is no question in our minds," he continued, "that there are some individuals of influence in our society who would restrict higher education to the elite, for the most part, while all others would pursue a vocational educational pro­ gram." The high premium on college and graduate degrees makes it difficult to persuade young people to enter vocational schools, Davis said. He em­ phasized the need to train people in skilled crafts and serv­ ice industries, but insisted that first the status of these careers must be upgraded. E. Stockmcm Please contact your wife, Mrs. Stockmon, as soon as possible in regards to an urgent matter. John Rooms Elena J. Cohan of the American Red Cross asks that you contact her at Red Cross headquarters, 150 Amsterdam Ave., New York, N.Y. 10023. Frederick B. Neely Your daughter, Mrs. Beverly Neely Isbell, asks that you contact her as soon as possible at Rt. 4, Box 545, Mobile, Ala. 36609, or call her at 205-661-9370. Michael Blaine McFarland Please contact Local Draft Board No. 135, Orange County, 1138 East 17th St., Santa Ana, Calif. 92701. Romuald S. Los Carmencita Los would like to hear from you as soon as possible at 4142 Brunswick Ave., Los An­ geles, Calif. 90039. Your family is well. Robert Bnrhank Swanner Your niece, Mrs. Willie Ester Moore Douglas, Jr., asks that you contact her as soon as possible at R-1, Box 112, Washington, N.C. 27889, telephone 946-7575. George Paul Writesel Urgent! Please contact John Bruce in Los Angeles, Calif. Tele­ phone: Area Code 213-625-3212, Ext. 481. William R. Corry Please contact Texas City Re­ fining Inc., Marine Division, P.O. Box 1271, Texas City, Tex. 77590. They are holding a check for you. Ernest John Byers Your parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Byers, are well and ask that you write to them at 614 Alvarez Ave., Whistler, Ala. 36612. John Delan Thomas J. Tourgee asks that you get in touch with him at P.O. Box 1000, Leavenworth, Kan. 66048. Seafarers Log I �n Ogden Yukon Makes Brief Stop in Jersey , |s SlU-contracted tanker Ogden Yukon (Ogden Marine Inc.) lined up a number of interesting port stops on a recent 48-day voyage. Operating under an MSTS charter, she took on more than 200 thousand tons of JP-4 jet fuel in Baton Rouge, La., and made deliveries to U.S. military bases around the globe. Her first port of call was Freeport, Bahamas, followed by Rota, Spain; the island of Crete; Augusta, Sicily; Ceuta, Spanish Morocco; St. Croix, Virgin Is­ lands, and finally stateside again to the port of Carteret, N.J. The jet fuel carried by the ship is a highly volatile cargo, but SIU tankermen are professionals at handling it. The Ogden Yukon was built in 1960 and was formerly the Sea Pioneer. Port time for the crew was short, as prepara­ tions began at once for next voyage to Sasebo, Japan and the Far East. Linen and other laundry is brought top­ side by Able Seaman Gene Wilson. Fresh replacements bad to be put aboard quickly because of the short stay in port. f Orlando Fanante, ordinary seaman, lowers the colors on the stem of the Ogden Yukon at day's end. Mi Lee Cross (left) talks with SIU Patrolman "Red" Campbell during payoff in Carteret, N.J. Cross sails in the deck department. t Pantryman William McDowell begins with a fresh bead of lettuce and will end up with a crisp salad platter for lunch. . m ' Hot, sweet corn on tlie cob 's prepared for the crew by cook Mike Kondourdis. r h Line handlers stand by to assist the ship in tying up as she pulls into port. r bliS r r' I'*' Mr • r' M' John Johnson (left), who sails as able seaman, spends a few moments in discussion with SIU Patrolmen E. B. MacAuley (center) and "Red" Campbell. �y #5' li I i 'ife r What World Leaders Say About Ito ", . . (the ILO) has kepi doggedly of its task of ehorteniag the hours of labor, protecting womoH and children in agriculture and industry, making life more henrohle for merchant seamen." -—President Franklin Delano Roosevelt f "We pledge (the 110) our full participation, encouragement and support." —President John F. Kennedy 1(1 'It is in large measure for you to build justice and thus to insure pence. No, gentle­ men, do not think your tusk is ended; on the contrary it daily becomes more urgent." —Pope Paul VI "... one of the most useful instruments for the develop­ ment of a better way of life for all people." —President Dwight D. Eisenhower CI I •l! . We rededicnte our­ selves to the ILO as an instru­ ment toward the realiiation of lasting pence through the attainment of economic and social justice for people every­ where." —President Richard M. Nixon "(Thd Nobel Pence Prize) is surely to he regarded as a tribute to the common man throughout the world, to his stake in poaeo and to his con­ tribution to^ce." —Former ILO DirectorrOeneral David A.. Morse 1^ "Through such united efforts (as thp iLO),T believe the next half century can be made a tumlag point in man's long endeavor to achieve, in a stable but dynamic peace, freedom and justice for all." —UJI. Seaetary-General UThnnt Peace Through Justice Is ILO's Commitment A weighty mandate accompanied the International Labor Organization when it came into existence in 1919. The mandate, in its charter, said that: "Whereas universal and lasting peace can be es­ tablished only if it is based on social justice; and whereas conditions of labor exist involving such in­ justice, hardship and privation to large numbers of people as to produce unrest that the peace and har­ mony are imperiled . . it would be the ILO's task to "forge an everlasting partnership in the building of peace through social justice." That job, the building of peace—called a "wild dream" by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt— has been performed so well in the ILO's 51-year his­ tory, that it holds the highest distinction among men and nations on earth, the Nobel Prize for Peace. The International Labor Organization is the only surviving remnant of the League of Nations. It is the oldest specialized agency of the United Nations, and nations as strong as the United States and the Soviet Union, and as weak as Senegal and San Marino sub­ scribe to it. Three Vital Factors The vitality of the ILO and its survival through the years results from three factors, according to David A. Morse, former ILO director-general. They are its structure, its broad base and its independence of any flag. As a foundation, the ILO has delegates from all of its "Member States." The national delegations are divided into three groups, those from labor, those from employers, and those from government. Like nearly all international organizations, each nation has an equal voice. Those voices tell of a vast array of concern—from the problems of migrant workers in Chile as well as in California, to poverty that afflicts the underpaid employee in Calcutta and in Chicago. And, finally, although all nations are not likely to pay equal amounts for the maintenance of ILO op­ erations, ail nations pay something. Aims for Peace Aside from the internal workings, the ILO is aided by its goals of peace and social justice. The fight against poverty, Morse said, has been, "no doubt the ILO's most distinctive role in the world today. "To narrow the gap between the rich and the poor—within and between countries—is the collective responsibility of the whole human race," he said. The founding spirit arose at the end of World War I, with a few men who took seriously the canard about "the war to end all war." Among those men were President Woodrow Wilson and Samuel Gompers, president of the American Fed= eration of,Labor. Gompers accompanied Wilson to the Paris Peace Talks of 1918 and presided over meetings of Com­ mittee XIII of the conference. Committee XIII created an idea of social justice written into the Peace Treaty and into the charter of the League of Nations. The idea was simply that workers and employers had the right to a voice in their own lives. The clarity of the idea lent itself to near-immediate adoption around the world. In 1919, prior to the first ILO Conference, a committee of representatives of 12 nations staked out a plan for a permanent or­ ganization. U.S. Entry Blocked The U.S., however, was slow to join the organiza­ tion it had helped to form. Isolationist senators blocked U.S. membership for 15 years. But the United States, with Secretary of Commerce and later Presi­ dent Herbert Hoover in the lead, began providing assistance on an unofficial basis. It would not become ofiicial until Miss Frances Perkins, secretary of labor under Franklin Roosevelt, battled throu^ Congress an authorization to have the U.S. officially represented at the ILO Conference of 1934. Since then the U.S. has played a leadership role in the organization, ratifying conventions, proposing solutions and providing technical and bureaucratic personel for the ILO's many-faceted activities around the world. Since joining the ILO, a U.S. citizen has been eith­ er director-general or assistant director-general of the organization. Morse was undersecretary of labor in the Truman Administration before assuming the po­ sition in Geneva. Work Covers Wide Area Today, the works of the ILO are varied—as varied as the people of countless creeds and nations with whom the organization works. In maritime affairs, for example, the ILO has al­ ways played a role by adopting conventions that have served as models for the training and treatment of Seafarers around the world. "In addition," said J. D. Randeri, general secretary of the Maritime Union of India, "to setting interna­ tional standards, the ILO has collected and published a mass of information on conditions of employment ®f Seafarers, covering such items as wages, hours, insurance and welfare in ports—information not usQally available in collected form." . l^e said ILO contributions to the welfare of workingmen have been noteworthy in all fields, "and no­ where more than in that most international of all oc­ cupations: seafaring." " The maritime picture is repeated throughout the Y/orjd under ILO conventions that attempt to raise living standards for farm workers, factory hands, miners and all who labor. The ILO brings to bear on all workers' problems the assembled expertise of their staff in Geneva and around the world. The rewards have been many and so have the struggles. The capstone to the work of the ILO is the Nobel Prize awarded by a committe of the Norwegian Parliament for service to the principles that "labor is pot ^ commodity . i . Freedom of expression and of assembly are essential to sustained progress . . . Poverty anywhere constitutes a danger to prosperity everywhere." "The Fisherman," a life-size sculpture in bronze by Franco Krsinic representing two fishermen drawing in their nets, is a centerpiece of art at the International Labor Organization's Geneva head­ quarters. Improving the conditions of life and living for workers through­ out the world is the goal of representatives to the ILO. Present ILO headquarters in Geneva will soon be moved from this structure to ... ... a new structure of this design created by archi­ tects Pier Luigi Nervi of Italy, Eugene Beauclouin of France and Alberto Camerzind of Switzerland. IOTA- Paso 17 �! • I ^}f'--- Cities Service Baltimore Visits Port of Piney Point ;v® ' Norman Ward, a 26-year SIU man, paints a vent pipe on the Cities Service Baltimore. he Cities Service Baltimore (Cities Service) docked at the Steuart Oil Company's storage dock at Piney Point, Md., last month to discharge a cargo of fuel oil. As in larger ports, she was boarded by a patrolman and a port agent. Tom Gould, New Orleans patrolman, and Paul McGaharn, Piney Point port agent, explained the new contract and the purposes of the crew conferences being held at Piney Point. While on board, the SIU officers fielded and straight­ ened out beefs from the crew. The tanker was scheduled to return to Corpus Christi on her next voyage. New Orleans Patrolman Tom Gould tells the crew of the Cities Service Baltimore ahout the SIU Crew Conferences at Piney Point. The ship had a smooth voyage from Corpus Christi, Texas. V Patrolman Tom Gould, second from left facing camera, talks to the deck force aboard the Cities Service Baltimore. The tanker docked at Piney Point to discharge a cargo of fuel oil from Texas. Catching up on the contents of international and Maritime magazine are, M. J. Danzey, deck maintenance; Fred Lindsey, third cook; V. T. Nash, able seaman, and W. E. Reeves, deck maintenance. * > 1- fl. f-s 1 It Flanked by New Orleans Patrolman Tom Gould, left and Piney Point Port Agent Paul McGaham, right, crew members pose for a picture after a ship's meeting. Standing from left, James Penton, David Martin, Hanahle Smith, Fred Lindsey, Robert Holley and Edward Wiley. KneeliMg from left are Allen Jones and M. J. Danzey. •(,, �Final Departures Robert Lipscomb Robert Lipscomb, 65, passed away Sept. 3 at the USPHS Hospital in Balti­ more, Md., after a lengthy illness. A native of Ala­ bama, Mr. Lips­ comb was a resi­ dent of Balti­ more. He joined the union in the Port of Baltimore in 1946 and sailed in the steward department. Among his survivors is his wife, Ruth. Burial was in Lipscomb Cemetery, Salem, Ala. James Setdy James Sealy, 59, an SIU pen­ sioner, died Aug. 19 of natural causes at USPHS Hospital in Staten Island, N.Y. He joined the union in the Port of Baltimore in 1940 and sailed in the steward depart­ ment. A native of the Virgin Is­ lands, he resided in New York City in recent years. Mr. Sealy sailed for 41 years prior to re­ tirement in 1968. Among his sur­ vivors is his niece, Mrs. Alice V. Tuitt of the Bronx, N.Y. Burial was in Pinelawn Cemetery, Pinelawn, N.Y. Alpbonse E. Bensman Alphonse E. Bensman, 67, died Aug. 3 of heart disease at Toledo State Hospital, Toledo O. A native of Ottorville, Ohio, Mr. Bensman was a resident of Toledo. He joined the union in the Port of Detroit in 1960 and sailed in the engine department. Among his survivors are his wife. Marvel, and his son Donald Bensman, SIU Port Agent in Toledo. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Toledo. Thomas E. Tucker Thomas E. Tucker, 53, passed away Sept. 11 of natural causes in Tampa Gen­ eral Hospital, Tampa, Fla. A native of Geor­ gia, Mr. Tucker was a resident of Brunswick, Ga. He joined the un­ ion in the Port of New Orleans in 1942 and sailed in the deck department. Survivors include his sister, Mrs. Ella Nattles of Brunswick, Ga. Burial was in Glennville Ceme­ tery, Glennville, Ga. John Matron John latron, 45, died Aug. 31 after an illness of two years at Mt. Carmel Hos­ pital, Detroit, Mich. He joined the SIU in the Port of Detroit in 1960 and sailed in the steward depart­ ment. He was a life-long resident of Detroit. Among his survivors is his moth­ er, Angeline latron of Detroit. Burial was in Evergreen Ceme­ tery, Detroit. Donald Cranmer Donald Cranmer, 45, died June 26, while aboard ship in the Pacific Ocean. He joined the SIU in the Port of Wil­ mington in 1958 and sailed in the deck department as an able sea­ man. A native of Durango, Colo., Mr. Cranmer was a resident of Torrance, Calif. He was a veteran of World War II, and served in the Navy from 1942 to 1958. Among his survivors is his wife. Alma Josephine. Ralph Howard Hayes Ralph Howard Hayes, 62, died Sept. 9 in Manhattan after a long illness. He was one of the orig­ inal members of the SIU having joined in Novem­ ber 1938 in the Port of Boston. A native of Mas­ sachusetts, M r. Hayes was a resident of New York City when he passed away. He sailed for 40 years in the steward department. Surviving is a sister, Henriette Brown of New York City. John T. TamtxH-ella John Thomas Tamborella, 39, died May 19 in Marrero, La. He joined the union in the Port of New Orleans in 1962 and sailed with the IBU in the deck depart­ ment. A native of New Orleans, La. Mr. Tamborella was a resident of Marrero, La. Among his survivors are his brothers, Joseph, Ray, Fred, James and George. Burial was in Baptist Cemetery, Baptist, La. Meany Calls Veto 'Deplorable' o Nixon Nixes Campaign Broadcast Spending Limit Washington President Nixon's veto of the political broadcast spending bill was called "deplorable," by AFL-CIO President George Meany. "This measure was a sound, responsible attempt to restore Adium Heads Seattle Maritime Committee i 'V jr jt Seattle Merle Adlum, president of the Inland Boatmen's Union of the Pacific and a vice president of SIUNA, has been elected chairman of the Seattle May­ or's Advisory Committee on , Maritime. The committee is dedicated to the promotion of the maritime industry in the Port of Seattle. Also serving on the commit­ tee, which will meet monthly, is SIU Seattle Port Agent Steve Troy. The .30-member committee consists of an equal number of representatives from both la­ bor and management. It will make recommendations to May­ or Wes Uhlman on ways and means of strengthening the eco­ nomic position of the Port of Seattle. In recent years, Seattle's economy has been hit hard by declines in the aviation indus­ try. In his letter announcing the November 1970 formation of the committee. Mayor Uhlman expressed de­ termination that all that can be done will be done "to help maintain and develop the mari­ time activities in this region. The one bright spot in our economy is our maritime in­ dustry." Adlum faith in the democratic process by putting a reasonable ceiling on expenditures for television and radio campaigning. These expenditures in m.any cam­ paigns have been nothing less than scandalous. If allowed to continue unabated, they will make TV and radio available only to the rich," Meany said. Meany said that he considers the veto "politically motivated," and added that the AFL-CIO will urge Congress "to override the veto so that we can have decent standards for TV and radio politics." The vetoed measure would apply broadcast spending limits to candidates for president, vice president, senator, con­ gressman, governor and lieu­ tenant governor. The limit would be seven cents for each vote cast in the previous election with a mini­ mum ceiling of $20,000. For primary elections, the limit would be three and one-half cents per vote cast in the previ­ ous election. Congressional hearings on the bill revealed the fact that the cost of the 1968 presidential campaign was approximately $.60 per voter. In comparison, the 1952 rate was around seven cents. The inflationary factor has caused the increase, along with increased use of television in political campaigning. Anthony R. Duhourg Anthony R. Dubouig, 62, died June 5 from heart disease in New Orleans, La. Mr. Duhourg was a resident of New Orleans. He joined the SIU in the Port of New Orleans in 1947 and sailed in the steward department. Mr, Duhourg was an Army veteran of World War II. Among his survivors is his niece. Rose Mary Dehring of New Or­ leans. Burial was in Cypress Grove Cemetery, New Orleans. 65' Richard Swain, Jr. Richard Swain, Jr., 17, died Aug. 16 in Kings County Hos­ pital, Brooklyn, N.Y. He joined the SIU in the Port of New York in 1970 and graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School o f Seamanship before shipping out in the engine department as a wiper. A native of New York, Mr. Swain was a resident of Brooklyn. Among his survivors is his mother, Rosa Waller of Brooklyn. Burial was in Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn. George E. Mnrphy George E. Murphy, 43, died June 12 in Quincy City Hospital in Quincy, Mass. Mr. Murphy was a resident o f Quincy. He joined the SIU in the Port of Bos­ ton in 1952 and sailed in the deck department. Among his survivors are his step­ daughter, Norma Pilavios, and his sister, Caroline E. Innello of Mattapan, Mass. Burial was in New Calvary Cemetery, Boston. Emilc Houde Emile Houde, 71, an SIU pen­ sioner, died Aug. 3 of natural causes in Burling­ ton, Vt. A native of Canada, Mr. Houde was a res­ ident of Vermont. He joined the SIU in the Port of New York in 1948 and sailed in the engine department. Among his survivors is his sister, Mrs. Anna Mailhot of Burlington. Burial was in Cotes Des Neiges Cemetery, Montreal, Canada. SECTION 43. ROOM AND MEAL ALLOWANCE. When board is not furnished unlicensed members of the crew, they shall receive a meal allowsince of $2.00 for breakfast, $3.00 for dinner and $5.50 for supper. When men are required to sleep ashore, they shall be allowed $10.50 per night. Room allowance, as provided in this Section, shall be allowed when; 1. Heat is not furnished in cold weather. When the outside tem­ perature is sixty-five degrees (65°) or lower for 8 consecutive hours, this provision shall apply. 2. Hot water is not available in crew's washrooms for a period of twelve (12) or more consecutive hours. Heat beefs must be reported immediately to the Department Delegate and Chief Engineer. You must keep a written record of the beef including: • Date • Time of Doy • Temperature Ail heat beefs should be re­ corded and submitted on an individual basis. Page 19 i �7 Receive Engineering Licenses Seven more Seafarers have of San Francisco before entering the school. He in 1968. He received his tem­ received their engineer's li­ sailed in the en­ porary tliird as­ censes after completing the sistant engineer's gine department course of study at the school license in Oc­ as a firemanof Marine Engineering in oiler before entober. A native Brooklyn, N.Y., sponsored tering the of North Carojointly by the SIU and MEBA, school. He earn­ 1 i n a. Brother District 2. ed a third assistant engineer's Baines now license in August. A native of makes his home in Hampton, The number of Seafarers who have received their licenses Rochester, N.Y., Seafarer Va. He is a Coast Guard vet­ through this comprehensive Brian now lives in San Fran­ eran of World War H. training program at the school cisco, Calif. He served in the Receiving h i s temporary Navy from 1954 until 1957. now amounts to 387. third assistant engineer's li­ cense in October "It is good that the school was 22-year-old is organized like it is so that Joseph Lee each man has a chance to up­ Dunn. He joined grade himself," noted Pekka the union in the Junttila who received his tem­ Fort of Balti­ porary third assistant aigineer's more in 1967 Any Seaferer who sails license in August. and sailed in the in die ragine dqiartment en^e department before en­ Brother Juntilla i^ 23 years and me^ the required tering the school. A native of old and a native of Oulu, Fin­ specifications Is ^gible Maryland, Seafarer Dunn re­ land, a port town to ^idy for the four sides in Baltimore. in die north of month training course of­ the coimtry. It Thomas Richard Chesney, fered at tim Sdiool of Ma­ was there at the 35, is a native of Detroit, Mich., rine Engineering in Brook­ age of 15 that he where he contin­ lyn, N.Y. shipped out as Enrollment is limited to ues to niake his mess boy on a home. He joined 30 men pa* dass. Each Finish vessel that accepted candidate will liV w the union in the took him to England, Russia, receive $56 per week % Port of Detroit Spain and other European while attending classes. in 1963 and countries. Those accepted also will sailed as an elec­ trician before be reimbursed for trans­ He came to America at the entering the school. Seafarer portation up to the amount age of 18 after serving in the Chesney received his temporary of $125. Finnish armed forces and at­ third assistant engineer's li­ Further information tended night school for awhile cense in October. idiout reqinronents as well before joining the union in as applications and fwms James Alexander MacKenzie, 1967. Immediately he began may be obtained frmn upgrading himself and was a 51, a native of Scotland, now the Pwl Agent at any SIU chief electrician when he en­ lives in Los An­ hall, or by writing direc­ tered the school. He now makes geles, Calif. He tly to the SIU Headquwhis home in Brooklyn, N.Y. joined the SIU ters, 675 Fourth Ave., and intends to continue witli his in the Port of Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. engineering education. Boston in 1942 and sailed in the Among the other Seafarers engine depart­ Marshall Lee Baines, 47, receiving their licenses were 34ment before en­ year-old Raymond E. Brian joined the SIU in Virginia in tering the school. He received who joined the SIU in the Port 1964 and sailed as an oiler his temporary third assistant engineer's license in September. Who Can Apply? ir I 8 /A TA W3 T4 as 8a i , 7 > W /o m IS /4 17 41 a1 A3 AH as 0« II <1 a# M ii <4 AS as AT Schedule of Membership Meetings A native of Brooklyn, Lennart Sixten Hilding, 32, now lives in Roseland, N.J. He joined the union in the Port of New York in 1966 and grad­ uated that same year from the Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship. Before entering the school. Brother Hilding sailed in the engine department as a reefer engine department as a reefer engineer . Seafarer Hilding often served the SIU as department delegate. He served in the Air Force from 1956 to 1960. He received his temporary third assistant engineer's license in September. SIU-AGLIWD Meetings Buffalo Dec. 16—7:30 p.m. Dec. 18—7:30 p.m. New OrleansDec. 15—2:30 p.m. Duluth ^ Mobile Dec. 16—2:30 p.m. Cleveland ..Dec. 18—7:30 p.m. Dec. 18—7:30 p.m. ° Wilmington ..Dec.* 21—^2:30 p.m. Toledo Dec. 14—7:30 p.m. San Fran Dec. 23.—^2:30 p.m. Detroit Seattle Dec. 23—2:30 p.m. Milwaukee ..Dec. 14—7:30 p.m. New York ..Dec. 7—2:30 p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union PhiIadelphia..Dec. 8—2:30 p.m. New Orleans Dec. 15—5:00 p.m. Baltimore ....Dec. 9—^2:30 p.m. Mobile Dec. 16—5:00 p.m. Detroit Dec. 11—^2:30 p.m. Philadelphia Dec. 8—^^5:00 p.m. Houston Dec. 14—^2:30 p.m. Baltimore (li­ United Industrial Workers censed and unlicensed)Dec. 9—5:00 p.m. New OrleansDec. 15—^7:00 p.m. Dec. 10—5:00 p.m. Mobile Dec. 16—7:00 p.m. Norfolk New York ..Dec. 7—7:00 pm. Houston ....Dec. 14—5:00 pm. PhiIadelphia..Dec. 8—7:00 p.m. Railway Marine Region Baltimore ....Dec. 9—7:00 p.m. Philadelphia Dec. 15—10 a.m. & Politics has a way of chang­ ^Houston ....Dec. 14—7:00 p.m. 8 p.m. ing a man's thinking and ideas Great Lakes SIU Meetings Baltimore ....Dec. 16—10 a.m. & over the years. 8 p.m. Detroit Dec. 7—2:00 p.m. During the past election cam­ Buffalo Dec. 7—7:00 p.m. •Norfolk ....Dec. 17—10 a.m. & paign President Nixon asked for 8 p.m. Alpena Dec. 7—^7:00 p.m. a Congress which would sup­ Jersey City ..Dec. 14—10 a m. & Chicago Dec. 7—^7:00 p.m. 8 p.m. port him as President. Some in­ Duluth Dec. 7—^7:00 p.m. Frankfort ....Dec. 7—7:30 p.m. tMeetings held at Galveston quiring reporters dug up the wharves. fact that as a member of Con­ Great Ldres Tug and gress himself, Nixon opposed tMeeting held in Labor Tem­ Dredge Sectkm ple, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. President Harry Truman 59 Chicago Dec. 15—^7:30 p.m. times and supported him only •Meeting held in Labor Tem­ tSault 17 times. Ste. MarieDec. 17—7:30 p.m. ple, Newport News. Time Changes George McCartney (left), SIU Representative, and Seafarer Thomas Kelly display the temporary third assistant engineer's license earned by Kelly, who is only 19 years old. Seafarer^ 19, Earns Engineer's License A youthful Seafarer, a grad­ uate of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, has be­ come one of the youngest men to earn his engineer's license from the School of Marine En­ gineering, operated jointly by the SIU and the Marine En­ gineers Benevolent Association, District 2. Thomas Kelly, 19, received his temporary third assistant en­ gineer's license Oct. 5. Kelly entered the Lundeberg School at Piney Point on Dec. 12, 1967, and graduated Jan. 20, 1968. Brother Kelly intends to con­ tinue his engineering education. Bom in Philadelphia, Pa., where he still lives, Kelly be­ came interested in seafaring at an early age since he only lives two blocks from the SIU hall. Robert McKay, another SIU member became the youngest licensed man in the U.S. mer­ chant marine in 1969 when he was awarded his third assist­ ant engineer's license on his 19th birthday, the minimum age required by the Ctoast Guard. On Vietnam Run He then sailed as a wiper aboard the Warrior (Sea-Land) and spent nine months on the Vietnam run. After becoming a firemanoiler, Seafarer Kelly still want­ ed to upgrade himself profes­ sionally and entered the School of Marine Engineering on May 4, 1970. Now ready to ship out with his newly-acquired rating. Tomato Pact 4 J- Cesar Chavez and his AFLCIO United Farm Workers Or­ ganizing Committee have won another battle in their long struggle with Califomia vege­ table growers. The union has signed its first contract with a tomato farm—^Brown and Hill of King City, Calif. The union also is in talks with the Meyer Tomato Co., the state's largest harvester of green tomatoes. Directory of Union Hails SIU Atlantic^ Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT* Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Esu-l Shepard Lindsey Williams A1 Tanner Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER A1 Kerr HEADQDARTEBS ....675 4th Ave., Bklyn. (212) HY 9-6600 ALFENA, Mleh 800 N. Seeond Ave. (517) EI. 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. ..1216 E. Battimoie St. (301) EA 7-4000 BOSTON, Blaas 663 Atlantle Ave. (617) 482-4716 BUFFAIX), N.Y 735 Washlnston St. SIU (716) TL 3-9259 IBU (716) TL. 3-9259 GHIOAGO, m 9383 Ewlnv Ave. SIU (312) 8A 1-0733 IBV (312) E8 5-9570 CLEVEIAND, 0 1420 W. 25th St. (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mleh. 10225 W. JeffenoB Ave. (313) VI 3-4741 DDEUTH, Minn. 2014 W. 3d St. (218) RA 2-4110 JP.O. Bo* 287 415 Main St. (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex. 5804 Canal St. (713) WA S-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 2008 Fearl St. (904) EL 3-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. ..99 MontComeiT St. (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, AU 1 Sooth Lawrence St. (206) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La 030 Jaekson Ave. (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3d St. (703) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa 2604 S. 4th St. (215) DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 Ninth Ave. SAN FRANCISCO, CaUf. 1321 Mlaalon St. (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P.R. ..1313 Fernandez Jnneos Stop 20 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 First Ave. (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo 4577 Gravols Ave. (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla 312 Harrison St. (813) 229-2788 TOLEDO, 0 935 Snnumt St. (419) 248-3691 wn.MINGTON, CaUf. ....450 Seaside Ave. Terminal Island, CaUL (213) 832-7285 YOKOHAMA, Japan Iseja Bids., Room 810 1-2 Kalsaa-Dotl-Nakakn 2014071 Ext. 281 FRANKFORT, Mleh. r r>' �Crew, Pensioner Delegates Meet to Learn /• At Piney Point * R C X i New York Port Agent Leon Hall, right, points out the location of the different ships on a mode! of V the Harry Lundeberg School to Crew Conference 6 member, Isaak Bouzin. W. *'Red" Simmons, brother of the late Claude "Sonny" Simmons, points out the stem of the vessel named after his brother to a future Seafarer during his visit with Crew Conference 6. SIU men from all over the country gathered for Crew Conference 8 at Piney Point, Md.-Here they are flanked by Norfolk Patrolman Steve Papuchis, left, and SIU Repre­ sentative Frankie Mongelli, right. The participants were, from Baltimore: John McCIeland, A. Richard, S. J. Hutch­ inson and Bob Hasenzahl. From Houston: P. Manchback and C. Carr. From Mobile: J. J. George, B. E. Shepard, W. Gamer and V. Conde. From New Orleans: B. C. Knotts, P. E. Warren, Vince J. Fitzgerald, J. Buckley and B. Tay­ lor. From New York: Leonard Mattson, M. Aguirre, M. Cann, C. Daugherty, J. Brady and B. Kenny. From Phil­ adelphia: Chambers Winskey. From San Francisco: J. J. Morrison, K. F. Maclnnes, 4. R. Rudnicki C. Scott and A. D. ^.arter. C. V o ] A t *• X SIU pensioners who attended the first Pensioners Conference at Piney Point line for a group photo as they prepare to depart for home after spending ten pleasant and informative days at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Smiling for the camera are James McLeod, Accurso Bonti, Theodore Fortin, Thomas Garrity, Joseph Munin, Richard DeGraaf, Lawrence Hogan, Marian Luhiejewski, Gustave Lueth, Pedro Cruz, Walter Reidy and Sammy Rogamos. «• •V • tt m T*'' «/ u -i; U v a * V r V u V U 43 Old tuners who came to Piney Point for Pensions Conference 5 posed for their picture during a visit to the base farm. Participants were: E. Constantino, B. Foster, R. Ramsperger, G. Romano, H. Seymour, B. Sf. Wilson, M. Madrang, W. Pieszczuk''and John Maasik. Retirees attending the second SIU Pensioners Conference at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at Piney Point posed for their group photograph near the fountain at the front of the motel. Attending the conference were Frank Miller, John Flannery, Adam Swiszczowski, Louis Goodwin, Anthony Conti, John Oovak, Lawrence McCulIough, Robert White, Sidney Day, John Pastrano, and James Williford. �from the at sea Campaigning at COPE Office Recently re-elected Democratic congressman from California's 17th district Glenn M. Anderson (second from left) is shown during his campaign at the grand opening of the Gardina Harbor area COPE office. With the congressman are from left: John Fick, port agent for the Marine Firemen's Union; Gerald Brown, SIU port agent in Wil­ mington, and Steve Edney, SIUNA vice president and local COPE chair­ man. Perils Raps Blood Plan Washington, D.C. Blood from commercial blood banks is a "major obstacle" in developing the kind of program it will take "to meet the needs of the American people," ac­ cording to Leo Perlis, director of AFL-CIO commimity serv­ ices. Perlis was also critical of "uncoordinated and in some ways uncooperative" private blood plans in the nation. Commercial blood banking has become a "lucrative busi­ ness," he declared, and often has the support of local orga­ nized medical societies ^d proprietory hospitals. Pointing out that commercial blood banks are often located in "skidrow areas," he said that blood purchased for $15 a tmit is eventually sold for as much as $50 or $60—^"sometimes far beyond that, in the case of rare types." Disease Risk Besides being costly, Perlis said, blood from commercial banks carries a high risk of disease, mainly hepatitis. "About 90 percent of all hep­ atitis cases resulting from trans­ fusions are due to blood ob­ tained from commercial blood banks that buy their blood from prisoners" and other "downand-out people." He said that the annual death toll of "bloodtransfused hepatitis" ranges be­ tween 1,500 and 3,000. He urged the American Red Cross to take the lead in a drive for a national "blood as­ surance program" based on public service volimtary donors. He said that while the P.ed Cross now has the biggest non­ profit blood banking program, it has not had an "aggressive and dynamic" program to re­ cruit volimtary donors since World War II. He said that about 2 million patients need blood each year and that it takes about 7 million units to meet that demand. He predicted that if the spot­ light of public opinion is put on the present stale of blood bank­ ing and an effective donor re­ cruitment drive is mounted, "120 million donors could be encouraged to give blood," and meet the demand on a volun­ tary non-profit basis. The AFLCIO would "not only help, but cooperate vigorously" in that kind of effort, Perlis asserted. A. R. Sawyer, meeting chair­ man aboard the Commander (Marine Carriers), reports every­ thing operating smoothly with a fine SIU crew aboard. The Commander left NorSawyer folk in August after being refurbished from bow to stem in the shipyard. She is under MSG charter and is carry­ ing coal to NATO stations in Europe. One of her first ports of call was Amsterdam. During the stopover, crewmembers went ashore and made the roimds of the city on a sightseeing tour, buying gifts for family and friends back home. This voyage is expected to last for a little more than a month, with Philadelphia as the port of payoff. The steward department aboard has come in for special praise for its fine chow during this voyage. All hands are happy to see this vessel sailing again. Aboard the Columbia Fox (Columbia Steamship Co.), Robert E. Kiedinger, meeting secre­ tary, reports that the crew h as voted to extend a special expres­ sion of thanks to this ship's master. Kiedinger Captain L. Guillemette. All hands aboard agree that he has really gone out of his way to keep a happy crew He is a competent skipper who has earned the confidence of his crew. The Columbia Fox set sail from Honolulu and is on a voy­ age to Inchon, South Korea, and Vietnam. Before stopping in for­ eign ports, all hands are being asked to keep all doors locked in port to guard against unauthor­ ized persons coming aboard and the possibility of theft. Richard Hoppin is deck del­ egate; Robert E. Marsh, steward delegate, and N. A. Huff, ship's chairman. Things are running well aboard the Columbia Owl (Columbia Steamship C o.) reports meeting chairman T. J. Hilbum, as the ship begins a voy­ age to Vietnam. With the help of SIU represent­ Hflbam atives in Tampa, Fla., all of the items placed on the repair list during the last voyage have been squared away. There is no disputed overtime in any department, but the crew is having some difficulty in re­ ceiving mail, and this is being looked into. There is a good crew aboard this ship. This voyage began Aug. 24, and the expected port of pay­ off will be along the Gulf around Dec. 1. Hans M. Schmidt is deck del­ egate; Oscar Figaroa, engine delegate; Henry Jones Jr., stew­ ard delegate, and T. J. Hilbum is ship's chairman. Eloris B. Tart, meeting secre­ tary aboard the Tampa (SeaLand), reports all hands voted in fa­ vor of the pro­ visions of the new freightship agreement during the regular Sund a y shipboard Tort union meeting. The crew has also gone on rec­ ord to thank the SIU negotiating committee for a "job well done" in securing the new wage scale and other contract improvements. A full discussion, including a question and answer session, was held during the meeting to ac­ quaint all hands with the opera­ tion of the SIU ship's committee and the duties of elected commit­ tee members. The Tampa is sailing coastwise from Long Beach, Calif., to San Francisco, with a stc^over in Oakland. Monta L. Garber is deck del­ egate; C. Martinussen, engine del­ egate; H. Robinson, steward delegate, and G. Castro is ship's chairman. Gibson Ge/s Promotion From Nixon r Washington, D.C. Andrew E. Gibson, maritime administrattor since 1969, was promoted to a newly created post of deputy secreta^ of com­ merce for maritime ^airs on the day President Nixon signed the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. Gibson, a former freighter captain, was an executive with Grace Lines and has been vice president of the New York Shipping Associaticm. He was vice president of D i e b o 1 d Group, a national management concern, at the time of his appointment to the Maritime AdministratioD. Congressman Honored In Defroif Rep. John Dingell (D-Mich.), right, received the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department's special ship's wheel award for his efforts in hehalf of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. The award was presented to Dingell at an MTD dinner in Detroit hy Peter McGavin (center), MTD executive secretary-treasurer. From left are: Ed Kraft, vice president, Detroit Port Council; Amos Stewart, president, Detroit Port Council; SIUNA Vice President Fred Famen; John Schrier, AFL-CIO regional director; McGavin; Bill Marshall, Michigan AFL-CIO secre­ tary-treasurer; Senator' Phillip Hart (D-Mich.); former Governor G. Mennen WiUlams, and Dingell. Phil Reyes, ship's secretaryreporter aboard the Carrier Dove (Waterman), re­ ports that when a copy of the new contract was received a special meeting of the unlicensed crew was held at sea, Reyes and the provi­ sions of the new agreement were ratified. Judging by the harmony and cooperation displayed by the entire crew, all hands agree that this will be a good voyage. The Carrier Dove's itinerary is taking her to some of the more exotic ports. Her first port of call is Massawa, Ethiopia, on the Red Sea. This is an ancient port and was the final stop of trading cara­ vans that made their way through the desert. The ship will then call at Aqaba, Jordan and Khorramshahr, Iran. Later this month she is scheduled to stop at Karachi, Pakistan. Every one of the nine steward department members are book men and veteran Seafarers who have served SIU crews for many years. The Carrier Dove is hold­ ing to its reputation of being a fine feeder. Blanton McGowen is ship's chairman; Gilberto Bertrand, deck delegate; Joseph Brodeur, engine delegate, and John H. Kennedy, steward delegate. e ft V * V c » M » Trillion $ GNP Seen for 1980 The Bureau of Labor Statis­ tics predicts that the Gross Na­ tional Product could exceed $1.1 trillion in non-inflationary dollars by 1980. The bureau defines a "non-inflationary dol­ lar" as one carrying the pur­ chasing power of a 1958 dollar. The word trillion—represent­ ing 1,000 billion—^will become a commonplace number in the American economy, according to bureau predictions. Included in the report were projections involving 82 indus­ tries which indicated a changing pattern of expected growth for many of them. Employment levels in agri­ culture and mining are expect­ ed to continue to decline both in numbers and in relation to the rest of the economy. Employment in manufactur­ ing, transportation, communica­ tion and public utilities will in­ crease in numbers but decline when compared to the rest of the eccttiomy. Services and state and local governments are expected to grow rapidly during the HQs, not only in numbers but in their share of overall employment. Finance, insurance, real es­ tate and construction are also expected to be employment growth areas. The bureau reports that wholesale and retail trade jobs will expand at about the same annual rate as over-all civilian employment—about 1.9 per­ cent. ^• < •n * <r. 'V u r' �SlU's Paul Drozak Feted by MTD P aul Drozak, SIU port agent in Houston Texas, was cited for "distinguished service to organized labor" during a testimonial dinner and dance sponsored by the West Gulf Ports Council of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. Several speakers including Texas Congressman Bob Eckhardt and Rep. William Clay of Missouri praised Drozak's contribution to all in the trade union movement. Texas Gov. Preston Smith pre­ sented Drozak a plaque elevating him to the rank of admiral in the Texas navy. More than 750 well-wishers attended the dinner for Drozak, who is also a vice president of the Texas State AFL-CIO and secretarytreasurer of the MTD West Gulf Ports Council. Congressman Bob Eckhardt (D-Tex.) pays tribute to the SIU's Houston Port Agent Paul Drozak. Congressman William L. Clay (D-Mo.) delivers the keynote address. "i MTD Administrator O. William Moody presents plaques of appreciation to Rep. Qay (left) and Rep. Eckhardt. Seated are Paul Drozak (left) and Hank Brown, president of Texas State AFL-CIO. James Phillips of the Retail Clerks Union presents one of several awards to Paul Drozak as Brown joins in the applause. Paul Drozak (right) receives a unique award for his "outstanding service" to working people from O. William Moody SIU Secretary-Treasurer A1 Kerr jiays tribute to the contribution Paul Drozak has made to the SIU. 7 lu-.. / �r-.v 7.- V .•V- r-Cr • i' l^'S' ^ Safety Of Concern To All Seafarers S IU ships are sitfe ships, but safety aboard ship just doesn't happen automatically. It takes a lot of hard work and constant vigilance by many people to make and ke^ a shi^ safe to sail on. Spearheading flus work is the SIU's Safety Depmtment coordfaiated by S^ety Director Joe Algina. Routine safety inspec­ tions are r^[ulariy made aboard SlU-contracted vessds to insure that those safety standards which protect the lives of Se^arers are maintained. One such top, to bottom safety inq>ection was recently con­ ducted by Safety Director Algina board the 497-foot long con­ tainership Galveston (Sea-Land) while the ship was docked in Port Newark, N J. The Galveston passed with flying colors, and after the neaiiy two-hour infection was ov«- Algina remarked, "She's a fine ship." Without this grill work of heavy steel hars a man could easily fall over the side through the space provided for passing lines through the bow. The addition of these hars is the result of the constant check for potential hazards to Seafarers. / Emergency gear lockers such as this one are located at sev­ eral strategic points aboard the Galveston and contain a variety of life saving equipment. SIU Safety Director Joe Algina steps aboard the SS Galveston in Newark, N.J. to begin his safety inspection of the vessel. OXYGEN BKEATIIING APPABATHJy L •w. - 1 f Ilfc'' EMERGENtr GEAR LOCKER n- 'J ' ' -I '• ' v '< I. f ,... •// Reefer boxes aboard the Galveston are desi^med with a unique safety latch. The latch can be securely locked from the outside and it can be easily opened from the inside should the door swing closed behind a Seafarer. t - �)• Below deck, low overhead areas are distinguished hy strips painted in an easy to see design of alter­ nating hiack and yelIo>v. The design can he seen from hoth the foot and head of the stairs. George Austin (left), who sails in the deck department, greets Safety Director Algina, who is an old shipmate. In the background on the bulkhead is a plaque which records the fine safety record maintained by the Galveston through many voyages. USE TORCH TniiPUT Pat Rodgers, Jr., who sails in the engine department aboard the Galves­ ton, looks on as Algina points out some of the safety reminders posted in the boiler area. These steel bars welded to the deck alongside the ship^s railing provide sure footing in heavy seas. The double height of the railing at left, which extends above a man's shoulders also protects lives. �East Meets West in the Nasroen Galley One of the most successful attempts at achieving this cul­ inary compromise is a main course prepared by Nasroen known as Dutch Rice Table. It is not one dish, but rather a series of dishes served in small portions from a large platter or table. The basic ingredient that all of the dishes have in common is a bed of steamed rice, but it's what is placed over the rice that makes for different and tasty eating. From side platters come shrimp, beef, chicken, vegetables, sweet and hot rel­ ish, to be poured over the white rice. "One of the secrets of In­ A close check of the galley spice rack is in order before the cooking donesian cooking is to take begins in Alii IVasroen's galley. many flavors, spicy and bland, sweet and sour, hot and cold, he would be old enough to sail neo, Java, Sumatra and Bali. and combine them to come up In 1951 he came to the United on one himself. with something different and Utilizing both formal school­ States and joined the SIU in new," says Nasroen. ing in cooking and acquired the port of San Francisco where "This method of serving the knowledge of the cooking of his first SlU-contracted ship food also allows those eating his own nation, he first sailed was the Coral Sea. to take as much of their fav­ in the galley of a Dutch freight­ "I sailed as messman on that orites as they wish and none at er that shuttled cargoes between ship and decided right away all of those flavors that don't the Indonesian islands of Bor­ that I wanted to upgrade myself appeal to them. It is a satisfy­ ing method of making every­ one happy at the same time." Because many of the authen­ tic herbs, spices and condiments called for in Indonesian cook­ ing are rarely available in American supermarkets and stores, and are never a part of the regular ship's stores, Nas­ f. 'I roen takes time out when in ports such as New York and San Francisco to visit the local Chinatown and buy them. "Chinatowns are the only place I can find many of the things I need in my cooking. I look forward to shopping for them when we reach port and usually buy enough to last for several months. "Fresh vegetables are an­ other item which I always try to have aboard," said Nasroen as he began preparing a chop ' James A. Jackson, Jr., left and Willie C. Bridges, Jr., of the stew­ ard department, look over Memorandum of Understanding on suey speciality in the ship's \\ the new SIU contract. Bridges graduated in August from the galley. Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. '^he Steel Worker (Isthmian) recently tied up at Erie Basin "Without fresh vegetables, in Brooklyn after an Asian run. She loaded new cargo, in­ this dish is nothing. I usually cluding CARE packages and government aid supplies for the try to make this kind of vege­ people of Asia, then embarked on another run. While in port, table dish during our first few the crew considered the new SIU contract, which was approved by days out of port after we have the membership, and caught up with news of their homes and their just taken fresh items aboard. ' < union. Later on in the voyage, when we run low, I prepare meals that don't call for as much vege­ tables, and switch to using our frozen stores. This system helps us to use our stores evenly, and it gives the variety the crew likes." Not all of Brother Nasroen's reputation as a cook derives from his expert preparation of dishes native to his homeland. After twenty years of seatime in the galleys of SIU ships, he has proven time and time again that as fine a platter of steak and potatoes, Boston baked beans. Southern fried chicken and beef stew is served Conrad B. Taylor, sailing as an oiler in the black gang, performs aboard the Mobilian as is shoreside maintenance on the Steel Workeri Taylor is a 1967 served anywhere. graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. When a new member of the crew signs on the SlU-contracted Mobilian these days, one of the first things to wel­ come him aboard is the aroma of spicy shrimp over steamed rice or the scent of barbecued beef—trademarks of Brother Alii "Jack" Nasroen, chief cook. For nearly twenty years, Nasroen's galley specialities have delighted the taste buds of hun­ gry Seafarers, while at the same time providing them a pastiche of exotic dishes from the chief cook's homeland. A native Indonesian from the island of Java, Nasroen was taught English and first learned about the United States while attending schools run by the Dutch. Situated between the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea, Indonesia is a frequent port of call for SlU-contracted vessels. As a young boy after school, Nasroen would often go down to the docks to visit the ships, longing for the day when as soon as possible. This was my opportunity to do two things I like most in life, both at the same time—go to sea and cook," Nasroen said. Now, as chief cook aboard the Mobilian after twenty years of seafaring, Nasroen is just as enthusiastic as ever about cook­ ing and sailing, and enjoys a fine reputation in the SIU fleet. His reputation is built upon creativeness, garnished with a touch of the exotic. Exotic is the word for native Indonesian cooking, which combines many spices and hot peppers with such everyday items as beef, chicken and fish. "Early in my cooking career I realized that many of the pop­ ular dishes of my homeland are a bit too spicy for American tastes," Nasroen said. "Because of this, I have tried to modify them a little—taking out some of the more unusual ingredients —while at the same time keep­ ing enough of the original rec­ ipe to still make interesting eat­ ing for my SIU crews." Homecoming For Steel Worker Longshoremen load AID supplies for Asia into the hold at dockside in Erie Basin. The Steel Worker carried relief supplies for Asian ports, from government and private organizations. f ii With Alii Nasroen in the gal­ ley, East does meet West aboard the Mobilian-r—at least three times a day at mealtime. C �h hA.. M <"• ' ir IJ An Ancient Mariner Comes to Piney Point For a man over 90 years of age—with more than 75 years at sea—Willie Toomer is pretty active. A member of the fourth Pensioners Conference at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in October, he took care to inspect most, if not all, of the 54 acres owned by the school. Of course, he had reason for his travels. He summed it up by saying, "I'm just finding out what they've been spending my money on." Retired since last April, Toomer is probably the oldest SIU pensioner. He was one of 12 retired Seafarers participating in the 10-day con­ ference. After his inspection, the 31year SIU veteran said that he was pleasantly surprised at the school and what it was doing. "These young fellows (HLSS trainees) will never know what going to sea used to be like ... and that's good. Nowadays you wouldn't get people to put up with the old ways. And that's because of the union," he said. An SIU man since January 1939, Toomer recounts that he was bom in Georgia on Jan, 20, 1880 and went north to Boston to catch his first ship when he was only 15 yetns old. He remembers the vosici, a sailing ship named the Lady Marie, that became his home for the next "six or seven years." "The captain liked me," he recalled, "and I liked shipping out, so I just stayed on and on." But, speaking of the days be­ fore the SIU, he told of work­ ing conditions that would seem unbearable by present day standards. Recalls Old Days Reminiscing on the earlier part of his 75 years at sea, he talked of poor food, low pay and long hours. "At that time, before unions, you couldn't get anything out of the ship owners. The union changed that. Now it's an easier life." The former chief steward has had quite a collection of ex­ periences since 1895. He is proud of the fact that he sailed and "delivered the goods" dur­ ing every war since he first went to sea. Although his memory of ship names has dulled with the passing years, he remembers having two ships torpedoed out from under him during World War I and he was on three ships that were sunk in the Atlantic during the Second World War. The only time tha* he was injured during the five disasters was when a German torpedo sank the Kujus Peckham off the coast of North Carolina in 1943. "I was asleep in my ounk when the torpedo hit and broke a steam line in my room. It burned my leg and I had to go to the hospital after we got picked up." He also remembers that luck had something to do with his survival during the latter part of the war. The former cook and steward explained that he had sailed four trips into and out of Russia on the notorious "Murmansk Run." He decided that his luck was wearing thin by sailing the same ship through "U-Boat Alley." "When we got back (to America) I quit the ship and sure enough, it was blown up on the very next trip," he re­ membered. Another story recalls the time in 1946 when his ship docked at Shanghai, China, shortly after the communist armies had taken over the city. "One of the communists came on board and told us to get the hell out of there or they'd take the ship and us," he said, "And he didn't have to tell us a second time. We got HLSS trainee N. Palmer listens as Willie Toomer recalls his first ship—a sailing vessel that he first hoarded 75 years ago. out just as fast as we could." Impressed by Progress Toomer was particularly im­ pressed with plans to construct houses and a village for SIU pensioners on land owned by the union at Piney Point. "From what I've seen down here so far, I think that I might want to come back and live here. If you had told me 10 years ago that all this was go­ ing to happen, I would have thought you were crazy," he said. Toomer was looking forward to stopping in New York City after the Pensioners Conference to see some of his eight chil­ dren, "many" grandchildren. and a "five or six-year old great granddaughter" whom he has never seen. He now lives in San Fran­ cisco, but he looks forward to the days when houses for pen­ sioners will be completed at Piney Point. During the conference, Toomer and the other pen­ sioners stopped in a trainee class and, as the elder spokes­ man, he was questioned by one of the trainees who asked whether he would still go to sea if he had his life to live over. "I sure would," he answered. "As a matter of fact, I'd ship out right now, if they'd let me." 18 More Seafarers 'Retire to Beach' on Pension The ranks of SIU pensioners have grown by 18 new members. gine department. His retirement ended a sailing career of 43 years. Adrian Decena, 65, joined the SIU in the Port of New York in 1944 and sailed in the engine de­ partment. A native of Puerto Rico, Brother Decena now makes his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. In 1961, Seafarer Decena was is­ sued two picket duty cards. His retirement ends a sailing career of 41 years. Jan Rani, 65, a native of the Philippine Islands, now lives in New York City. He joined the union in the Port of New York in 1943 and sailed in the deck department. He was issued a strike duty card in 1961. When he retired. Brother Rani ended a sailing career of 47 years. Harding Stieliig Edward Nooney, 49, is a na­ tive of Jersey City, N.J. and con­ tinues to make his home there. He joined the SIU in the Port of New York and sailed in the deck department. In 1968 he earned his third mate's license. Brother Nooney is a veteran of World War 11. John Durmo, 65, joined the union in the Port of New York in 1943 and sailed in the deck department. A native of the Phil­ ippine Islands, Brother Durmo is now spending his retirement in New York City. Decena ^ X y-J -{ Rani Victor Harding, 61, joined the SIU in the Port of Norfolk and sailed in the deck department. A native of England, Seafarer Harding now lives in San Fran­ cisco, Calif. He was issued a picket duty card in 1961 and in the same year was given a safety award for his part in making the Alma an accident-free ship. Vernon Louis Stiebig, 65, a native oi Ohio, is spending his retirement in New Orleans, La. He joined the SIU in the Port of New York and sailed in the en- November 1970 Nooney Santi^o Laurente, 74, is a na­ tive of the Philippine Islands and now makes his home in Brook­ lyn, N.Y. He joined the union in the Port of New York and sailed in the steward department as a chief cook. He was issued a pick­ et duty card in 1961. Brother Laurente is retiring after 43 years at sea. Stovall John Joseph Kane, 67, joined the union back in 1939 in the Port of Mobile and sailed in the deck department as a boatswain. A native of California, Seafarer Kane now makes his home in Mobile, Ala. Richard Ramsperger, 68, is a native of Germany and now lives in Oregon City, Ore. He joined the SIU in the Port of New York and sailed in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Ramsperger is an Army veteran of World War 11. gine department as a chief elec­ trician. A native of Mt. Bullion, Calif., Brother Foumier now lives in San Mateo, Calif. He is a Navy veteran of World War 11. Leon Ryzop, 58, is a native of Poland and is now spending his retirement in Elizabeth, N.J. He joined the union in the Port of New York and sailed in the stew­ ard department. In 1961 he was issued a picket duty card. Laurente James Lee Webb, 46, joined the SIU in the Port of Mobile in 1944 and sailed in the steward department. A native of Ala­ bama, Seafarer Webb now lives in Mobile. Ismael Nazmio, 61, is a native of Puerto Rico, and now makes his home in New York City. He joined the union in 1939 in San Juan. Brother Nazario sailed in the deck department as boat­ swain and served the union as a delegate while aboard ship. In 1961 he was issued a picket duty card and a strike duty card. His retirement ends a sailing career of 41 years. 4 Kane i Ramsperger James Noffsinger, 57, joined the SIU in Michigan and sailed in the deck department. Brother Noffsinger is now making his home in Frankfort, Mich. Deloss Harman, 48, is a native of Philadelphia, Pa. and now lives in New Orleans, La. He joined the union in the Port of Mobile and sailed in the engine department as a fireman-oiler. Ryzop Frank Rankin, 66, ended a sailing career of 47 years follow­ ing a Vietnam run in March. He sailed for 20 years as chief cook. Rankin is a charter member of the SIU, having joined in early 1939. Thomas DiCarlo, 64, is a na­ tive of Italy and now makes his home in Baltimore, Md. He joined the SIU in the Port of Baltimore and sailed in the deck department as a boatswain. Durmo Walter H. StovaU, 65, joined the SIU in the Port of New York and sailed in the deck depart­ ment as an able seaman. A na­ tive of Ohio, Seafarer Stovall is now spending his retirement in Houston, Tex. Harman Webb Nazario George William Fournier, 59, joined the SIU in the Port of New York and sailed in the en- Wankin DiCarlo Page 27 �|/is HLSS Trains for Life And Living Lifeboat class 59 sits for a picture after successfully passing the Coast Guard examination. They are, from left holding sign, Marvin Walker and Alvin Smith. Seated are, front row, Edwin Colon, Joseph Ayala, Dell Smith, Allan Smith, Carl HUl, Ron Roninger and Jose Vasquez. Second row, Thomas Stoa, Keith Rice, Gary Castle, Mike Morgan, Daniel Davis, and Rudolph Shields. Rear row, Michael Palmer, William Bonan, Keith Sahot, Michael Bingman, Thomas Boutwell and Henry Sheffield. Standing at left is lifeboat instructor Bruce Simmons. Steve Phillips, named outstanding trainee in Lifeboat Oass 56 by the staff, receives a wristwatch and congratulations from Lifeboat In­ structor John Shields. Members of Lifeboat Class 56 line up on the Fiddlers Green for a grad­ uation photo after successfully completing the Coast Guard examination for their lifeboat endorsement. Kneeling left to right are Bill Erody, Gerry Rogers, Edward Cox, Jerry Rash, Jim Heustis, Mark Wood and Robert Ingram. Second row, left to right: Kenneth Keeling, Steve Phil­ lips, Milton Fairchild, Martin Stainer, Michael Foster, Robert Nocera and David Westfall. Third row: Phillip Means, Fritz, McDuffie, Sidney Alford, Gary Sizer, William Burke, Amett Moomaw, Douglas Knittel, Keith Jordan, David Reeves, Byron Van Atta and Marshall Donahue. At left is Lifeboat Instructor John Shields. Graduating members of Class 51 of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship receive the best wishes of Trainee Instructor Tom Brooks as they make ready to board the bus to New York, and then go aboard their first ship. Left to right are Bob Miller, Mike Lawrence, Terry Parker, Larry Graham, Fred Pohlmann, Brooks, David Hendrick, Earl Jentoft, Joe Miles and George Moore. r il Graduates of HLSS class 54 pose for their class picture before leaving for New York for their first trips. Pic­ tured are, from left, D. Oir, E. Scott, R. Smith, T. Bakos, C. Peterson, J. Smith, Norfolk Port Patrolman Steve Papuchis, SIU Representative Frankie Mongelli, R. Brown, W. C^ll, W. Berulis, R. Kosefsky and R. Cancel. 11 Graduating members of Qass 53 at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship pose for a group photo as they prepare to tra-isfer to New York for.assignment aboard their first ship. Pictured left to right, front row, are: Stanley Ziegler, SIU patrolman from New Orleans, Mike Bethune, Charles Holmes, Joe Lacaze, Richard Burkett, Robert Harris, Kevin Hare, John Lacaze and Angus "Red" Camplrall, SIU patrolman from New York. In the back row are Eugene Alexander, Everett Cox, Jim Ferguson, Richard Freeman, Phil Baldwin and Shelton Conarroe. Graduates of Class 52 pose for a class picture as they prepare to leave the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship to ship out. Wishing them well us New York Port ^ Patrolman E. B. McCauley, far left. Others are, from left, Norman Smith, R. Sherwell, J. Kirkland, R. Salley, John Leach, D. Metcalf, Instructor Joe Sacco, D. Smith, B. ; Lincoln, L. Psuncey, R. Harvell and S. Simpson. | �SlU Ships' Committees Add Education Directors 'TV) further strengthen the SIU's ties with its members at sea and at the same time better serve the membership, the new SIU contract has established a third post on the permanent ship's committees en­ titled Education Director. This additional committee position is filled by the ship's chief electrician or pumpman. The Education Director is responsible for main­ committee are the ship's chairman and the secretaryreporter. One elected delegate from each of the ship­ board departments also serves on the committee. The ship's chairman calls a meeting of the un­ licensed crew every Sunday and conducts the meeting. It is the responsibility of the secretary-reporter to keep in contact with union headquarters by mail and also prepare and maintain the minutes of the meeting. taining and distributing all publications, films and mechanical equipment relating to education on such subjects as safety, training and upgrading, health and sanitation. With the addition of an Education Director to every SIU ship's committee. Seafarers at sea now have an even greater opportunity to keep in touch with what is happening ashore. The other two members of the permanent ship's sesfspeps \ STEEL VOYAGER (Isthmian)—While awaiting payoff, the Steel Voyager's committee got together topside. From left are: R. Brown, secretary-reporter; William Schneider, education director; James Martin, engine delegate; Jim Tanner, chairman; Willie Netters Jr., steward delegate and Joe Martin, deck delegate. STEEL EXECUTIVE (Isthamian)—A cargo of sugar from the Hawaiian Islands was offloaded hy the Steel Executive in Brooklyn. The ship's committee seated from left are: A. Gasper, secretary-reporter; J. Medvesky, engine delegate; A. Klein, deck dele­ gate. Standing: J. Rohinson, chairman; W. Slusser, education director and J. Graft, steward delegate. Qaesfion: What are the duties of the Education Director as a member of the permanent ship's committee aboard every SlU-contracted ves­ sel and how is he selected? Answer: The addition of an Education Director to the permanent ship's committee is provided for under the terms of the New Standard Freightship and Tanker Agreements, and his duties are specified in Section 2 (b) of these contracts. The Education Director is responsible for maintaining and dis­ tributing all publications, films and mechanical equipment relating to education on such subjects as shipboard safety, SIU training and upgrading programs, health and sanitation. Some of the other subjects which also will be covered include the SIU Pension and Welfare Plans, union history, contracts, po­ litical actimi and the economics of the maritime industry. Working together with the ship's committee chairman, the Edu­ cation Director programs the use of all of the audio-visual ma­ terials, films and sound tapes, sent to the vessel by union head­ quarters. The position of Education Director aboard SIU ships is filled by the Chief Electrician or pumpman. In the event Aere is no Chief Electrician or pumpman aboard, the Deck Engineer will serve as Education Director. When there is no Deck Engineer (m board, the Engine Utilityman will serve in this capacity. If circumstances arise where none of the above ratings are aboard, then the ship's chairman and the secretary-reporter will choose a qualified member of the engine department to M the post for the voyage. One of the primary reasons for having the Chief Electrician as first choice for Education Director is that he has the skills neces­ sary for maintaining the tape recorders, film projectors and other mechanical educational equipment in proper working order. Righi ) . FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes spe­ cific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treas­ urer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file mem­ bers, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendatimis. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agree­ ments. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist Of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expen­ ditures and disbursements of trust funds are made Only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund finan­ cial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275-20th Street, Bnmkiyn, N.Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. ACTION LINE CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU cmitracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and con­ ditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an edi­ torial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a re­ ceipt, or if'a member is required to make a payment and is yiven an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the Seafarers Log a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer :v ' is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. RETIRED SEAFARERS. Old-time SIU members drawing disability-pension benefits have always been encouraged to continue their union activities, including attendance at mem­ bership meetings. And like all other SIU members at these Union meetings, they are encouraged to take an active role in all rank-and-file functions, including service on rank-andfile committees. Because these oldtuners cannot take ship­ board employment, the membership has reaffirmed the long­ standing UnicHi policy of allowing them to retain their good standing through the waiving of their dues. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employ­ ers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Do­ nation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the membership and ffie Union. If at any time a Se^arer feels fliat any of the above rights have been violated, or that be has been denied his constitu­ tional right of access to Union records or information, be should immediately notify SIU President Paul HaU at beadquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. L �P5?-; • I.. •)! Meany Suggests Federal Control Of Railroads "Federal take-over of the na­ tion's railroads" may be the solution to the problems con­ fronting that industry, accord­ ing to AFL-CIO President George Meany. He cited the current break­ down in negotiations between the carriers and four AFL-CIO affiliates as being indicative of the current state of the rail­ road industry. "We have to look at this with consideration of the public in­ terest. If the railroads can't give their workers the same rights as other workers and if they cannot serve the public maybe the government should take over." He suggested that "judging by the way the railroads are being run today it's a good idea. It's donie in other countries and they have pretty good rail­ road service." A reporter asked Meany whether this didn't conffict with his faith in the private enter­ prise system. "Not at all," the AFL-aO president declared. "Look at water. We can't have private companies run the water sys­ tem as they did in the colonial days. Cities own bus lines. New York City has taken over its subway system." He said that "if we stuck con­ sistently to private enterprise I doubt whether we'd have rail­ roads to the West Coast. And certainly the airlines couldn't have flown without subsidies." Meany's remarks were tied to a statement of the AFL-CIO Executive Council expressing Auto Insurance Bill Proposed Washkigton Sen. Philip A. Hart (D-Mich.) has introduced three bUls de­ signed to bring about basic re­ form programs in the auto in­ surance industry and to increase compensation for accident vic­ tims. The bills are the product of three years of study and hear­ ings conducted by the Senate Anti-Trust and Monopoly Philip J. Stoegerer, Seafarer and poeti is about to have a second Subcommittee, which he chairs. collection of his poems published under the title of Down to the In arguing for reform, Hart Second Sea in Bumboats. His earlier collection of poems Strictly Scuttle­ complained about the high cost butt, is available for 91.50 per copy from Stoegerer Maritime Collecfion of auto insurance, frequent can­ Press, P.O. Box 148, Aripeka, Fla., 33502. A sample of his work in Strictly Scuttlebutt are these two stanzas from *'Back to the cellations, claims practices and Of Poems Sea." other industry operations. Suggests Remedies So Pm going back to sea again. Out where the air is clear and fresh To cure these problems Hart Away from land and its pride. And there ain't no need to lie. suggested: Out where the mighty waters be. I'm a Merchant Seaman Past the shoals and the tide. • Guarantee a noncancellable And I'll be until I die. policy to all licensed drivers. • Do away with the "fault" system for all but permanently disabled or disfigured auto ac­ cident victims or those who suffer excessive financial loss. • Provide that victims be re­ imbursed in full for medical, rehabilitation and incidental ex­ Washington ployed must wait an average intended the Social Security Act get new jobs and lose payments penses incurred, and that lost At a time when the unem­ of seven weeks after benefits to help the jobless when they that should have been due them take-home pay be reimbursed up to $1,000 a month. ployment rate among American have stopped before they are need it the most. And once a for many weeks. • Make available group auto workers continues to increase granted an eligibility hearing. person's eligibility is deter­ Depends on Precedent insurance in the states which The California Department mined "it cannot be arbitrarily each month, the U.S.. Supreme The Java case, in the opinion now prohibit it. Court is preparing to rule on of Human Resources under denied or withdrawn without of labor lawyers, depends great­ Hart said that of every dollar the case of a Califopiia woman Governor Ronald Reagan has due process standards being ful­ ly on the previous Supreme the consumer pays into the pres­ denied unemployment benefits appealed this decision to the filled." Court decision which held that ent system, "only 13 cents ac­ for weeks without so much as U.S. Supreme Court. Stmidard Procedure a welfare recipient could not be tually ends up compensating for a hearing on her claim. 'Scornful Opinion' Standard procedure in most denied welfare payments be­ The case is that of Judith The California case was filed states is to start payment im­ fore he has been given a hear­ out-of-pocket losses." Unmatched Increases Java, mother of three, whose by the Contra Costa Legal mediately upon determination ing and a chance to refute any unemployment benefits were Services Foundation last No­ of eligibility of the claimant but evidence of non-eligibility. He pointed out that from stopped because her former em­ vember and brought a scornful to stop them later if the em­ The welfare decision, handed 1965 to July, 1970 auto in­ ployer, The Pittsburgh Post- opinion by the court headed by ployer appeals. down last May was by a split surance premiums went up by Dispatch in California, chal­ Judge Gilbert H. Jertberg. Such action is taken without 5-3 vote. Since then Judge 65 percent. lenged her eligibility for unem­ "The California program hearing and the claimant be­ Harry Blackmun has been "During that same period ployment compensation. conflicts with certain clearly de­ ing given a chance to rebut, added to the court so it is far auto repairs went up 39 per­ The payments were stopped fined national and state goals," even in writing, new informa­ from certain that the welfare cent, tires by 28 percent, and without a hearing in which Mrs. the court said adding that such tion offered by employers. case decision will hold up in gasoline by 15 percent," he Java would have been afforded goals are "intended to stave off The case is of extreme im­ the unemployment compensa­ said. "At the same time, takethe right to state the validity of extreme personal hardships as portance to workers since em­ tion case. home pay for nonsupervisory her claims. well as society-wide depression ployers in many parts of the Nevertheless, labor lawyers and factory workers went up Ruled Unconstitutional in times of increasing unem­ United States ?iave been able to contend that there is a complete only 10 percent." A U.S. District Court found ployment. hold up benefits for long pe­ similarity in that persons in He concluded that his bills in her favor, ruling that it was But the end is clearly riods of time to their layed-off both types of cases are being "are aimed not only at bring­ unconstitutional that she be de­ thwarted when a claimant must workers simply by challenging denied their rights for unrea­ ing down the premium cover­ prived of benefits for weeks be­ wait some 50 days for payments their eligibility to unemploy­ sonable periods of time with­ ing the. injury to people, but to resume." fore a hearing on eligibility. ment compensation. out being given a chance to also at increasing compensation, The court said that Congress In California, the unemIn many cases, workers later make their own case. to accident victims." ^ Supreme Court to Rule on Employers Delaying Unemployment Payments •u> "its support for the railway un­ ions in their collective bargain­ ing efforts for fair contracts with substantial wage increases and realistic benefits." The Council said that it "be­ lieves that further interference by the Federal government after the provisions of the Rail­ way Labor Act have been ful­ filled would be unfair in the extreme." The Council also called upon railway management "to bar­ gain in good faith and with recognition of contempo'rary wage trends so that a work stoppage on the railroads may be averted." "*• s. • s �m I'l UNION LABEL S 'ttiAAamctE ANCh?- 'j4Aa«0 TMOU^ UMiOM MAOt ««— IKwurr.FifiHi.cdiin.sarT •MKMHSTIUEIT WMUM • ^1 - OrAMCMtCA BIKERV irvv"' .A- V "••V inriv UNION SHOP CONFECTIONERY CUtt*^U kvU>«< 3ax a Ifttpr (UlirtatmaH INTilNATIONAi lOCAl HO SHOP UNION IHO^HO .. With the Christmas holiday shopping season in full swing, Seafarers and their families can help themselves and millions of fellow trade unionists by buying gifts bearing the union label. M- L^U.W.P.C.Of HArF, 1^UNION-MADE iU [» A nK GUiip A ik • The union label is a sure sign that the product contains the skill and craftsmanship of union workers. And it guaran­ tees that the working men and women who made the item are receiving the benefits of a union contract. Being able to buy with confidence is just one of the bonuses the consumer enjoys in choosing Christmas gifts bearing the union label. The union label has long been the "distinguished emblem of organized labor," and a symbol of quality to the union worker. Be sure to look for the union label when buying toys, clothes, stationery and other gifts. \TJJd" ^3 lug ®nlg Pruburta auJi ^rrutrra Irartng Intnn labrl I yNim^SHQp, 0 @@® MS§P i^AFL-CIO^ m M W'. OTiSft vWORKERS UNION/ ;x ,'N t UNION MAM , UNION MAM ClOAM UNIOIV : "S .. UNION MADf 1T06I|> % ISABEL UNIO^^AMP aMRiMr Factory TNftBn^tfTin^ . <f> UNION HOUSE UNIONI~uo WORKERS MADE i AMALGAMATED OPEIU Ji- wniKTi^i. 000 © u R C OFAMemCA s wniv** ^PA»ITIW TMOU^ UNION LABEL November 1970 Page 31 �SEAFARERSVLOG November 1970 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERN7VTI0NAL UNION . ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO (OCOLLEGE •QEPEN DE N Ts •$6,000• ec/wcatJon- SIU'BOLLEGE BDAfiOS •RCQUII^EHENT/ < 1 Eligible Seafarers and their dependents may now apply for the five SlU College Scholarships to be awarded in May. the scholar­ ships, amounting to $6,000 over four years may be used at any accredited college or university. Eligibility rules make the contest open to: • Seafarers who have three years seatime aboard SlU-Contracted ships. • Dependents of Seafarers who meet the seatime requirement. • Dependents of deceased Seafarers who had sufficient sea­ time before death. Dependents of deceased Seafarers must be less thar 19 years old at the time they apply. mm ®v The scholarships are awarded on the basis of high school grades and scores achieved on either the College Entrance Examination Board tests or the American College Tests. Both sets of examina­ tions are given throughout the country on various dates. Applications may be obtained at any SlU hall or by writing to SlU Scholarships, Administrator, 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. I 1215. Deadline for the return of applications is April 1. A total of 26 Seafarers and 62 dependents of Seafarers have received scholarships in the programs 17 years. The winners of this year's scholarships will.be free to pursue any field of study offered at the college of their choice. 7 •. 'i serrr- � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource November 1970 Description An account of the resource Headlines: KIRKLAND SEES MIRACLE IN MERCHANT MARINE ACT ILO TEAMWORK – THE PRESIDENT’S REPORT ILO CALLS FOR NEW SEAFARER BENEFITS NIXON SIGNS MERCHANT MARINE ACT INTO LAW PAY LAGS BEHIND INFLATION INCREASES JOB SAFETY BILL ENACTMENT BEFORE ‘LAME DUCK’ CONGRESS SIU MARKS 32ND YEAR OF PROGRESS FOR SEAMEN HLSS OPENS HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY COURSE US TEAMWORK STOPS CUBAN ATTACK OGDEN YUKON MAKES BRIEF STOP IN JERSEY PEACE THROUGH JUSTICE IS ILO’S COMMITMENT CITIES SERVICE BALTIMORE VISITS PORT OF PINEY POINT CREW, PENSIONER DELEGATES MEET TO LEARN AT PINEY POINT SIU’S PAUL DROZAK FETED BY MTD EAST MEETS WEST IN THE NASROEN GALLEY AN ANCIENT MARINER COMES TO PINEY POINT HLSS TRAINS FOR LIFE AND LIVING SIU SHIPS’ COMMITTEES ADD EDUCATION DIRECTORS MEANY SUGGESTS FEDERAL CONTROL OF RAILROADS SUPREME COURT TO RULE ON EMPLOYERS DELAYING UNEMPLOYMENT PAYMENTS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/1970 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXII, No. 11 1970 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/792bb0ed07c592ca0f090d7635ee34fd.PDF 3839c467565ee81d52e63dc6f92395f9 PDF Text Text Attracting More Cargo (See Page 10) SEAFARERS^LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERMATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO /• I 100th GEO Graduate Honored at HLSS fSee Page 2) Seafarers Educational Conference (See Pages 3-9, 29) '•i U S: MARITIME A SPECIAL REPORT fSee Pages 15-18) Annual Report Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan rSee Wge 30) 5!. �100th GED Grad Honored at HLSS The once-closed door to the future has been pried open for young men who have dropped out of public schools prior to completing their secondary ed­ ucation. An open door now offers a permanent opportunity to prepare these men to qualify for their high school diplomas through the Harry Lundeburg School's Government Equiva­ lence Development (GED) pro­ gram. Thus far 100 students have received their diplomas from the Piney Point, Md. merchant marine training center since the program began in December, 1970. At that time, no one could have predicted the as­ tounding success of the school located in St. Mary's County. But, now 18-year old John Tregler, the 100th graduate and the 99 other students who went before him, can easily testify to the worthwhileness of the program. The school's success can be attributed to the dedication, motivation and eager willing­ ness of the teaching staff said young Tregler of Lakeland, Fla. Tregler, who dropped out of school after the ninth grade claims public schools have "too many students in a classroom, not enough facilities, not enough teachers." \ Commenting on the training center's environment, Miss Hazel Brown, head of the aca­ demics department, noted the unique Lundeberg campus where "classes are small and informal. I've always believed that a student will do much better in his studies if he is relaxed." A sense of assurance and security is instilled in the stu­ dents which increases their mo­ tivation according to Miss Brown. They know they will have jobs at the end of the 12week training period, and therefore the pressure is re­ moved. "Without this fear of failure, he (the student) can relax and work at his own ' speed," she said. John Tregler expresses his appreciation and bids farewell to the HLSS staff and classmates after This pioneer program at the receiving his diploma. He plans to follow in the footsteps of his father, a chief engineer in the largest training center for un­ U.S. merchant marine. Young Tregler shipped out of New York in the engine department. Hazel licensed merchant seamen in Brown and Earl Shepard, president of the school, look on. the United States, can proudly note its series of GED success­ ing and been awarded their ticipate fully in taking the bat­ eral government, has called the es. At first, three of four youths diplomas. tery of GED tests and possibly HLSS program "a model for attending the GED classes were Success Spreads receiving diplomas. They will the country." awarded their high school The achievements of the receive a package of GED The GED program at the diplomas. Then, four of five re­ C5ED program have prompted study material to review during Lundeberg school has proved ceived diplomas, and last April, St. Mary's County to expand long voyages and then come to itself as an eflPective and im­ 12 of 12 future Seafarers its adult evening education Piney Point for refresher cours­ portant opening door to the passed the GED exams qualify­ classes and make arrangements es before taking the GED future for the yoimg Seafarers —from 16-year old Martin ing them for high school with the county's board of edu­ exams. cation to conduct courses at Cornelius P. Turner, direc­ Stainer, the first graduate, to diplomas. Thus far, 90 percent the nearby Patuxent Naval Air tor of the American Council on John Tregler, the 100th. The of the Limdeberg students par­ Test Center. the GED program nationally course has been set now for ticipating in the program have At HLSS, plans call for vet­ and is an independent body hundreds of other students to succesfully completed the train- eran merchant seamen to par­ unattached to the state or fed­ follow. ; Two events this month will make history in the labor convention into a program of action to be taken in the movement—the 9th Constitutional Convention of the next few years. AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Departnient and, following The AFL-GlO convention will considm issues on a jthat, the 9th Convention (rf the AFL-CIO itself; broader scale but you can be sure that the maritime ^ Repiresentatives of the SIU will, of course, be presentvQice will be heard. at both conventions in Bal Harbpin, Fla. And flhey^ r T^ issues for the federation include such pend­ -^1 play a heavy role in fy:fth conventions in making sine ing legislation as national health securify, the state of the |hat organized labor is Mvare and actmg on the COBK American economy, and the entire range of issues with ^ms of professional ' which the federation has always been concerned—issues The MTD, now eight miHioh members strong, has long that affect the, health and well-being cff all Americans. |)la;^ a significant role in maritime affairs and it will The maritime voice will be heard in discussion of the again Through the resoluti<ms.^aiul reports to be Melted protdem of imports which affect' nearly all unions, on delegates from the affiliated imions. the need for a strong maridme industryVm a stronger Delegates will be Considering such pu^blehjs^^ M natiohal economy and in a host of other issu^ that will mspre the progross of^ Act of loob come before the AjFL-CIO convention. the SIU"-'and;the:MiJL» worited; side-i^ The SIU representatives at both conventions will be 0;.S, keeping an eye on discussions and decisions made by . Another item of prime concern to the MTD affiliats-s both groups, both because of our unmn's stnmg record of and to the SlU .is the continuing kiss of jobs be^me of participation in union affairs ^d because we must in the crush of imports into the United States. Delegates wiH eVefy way we can, at each opportimity that arises, make probably spe^ lpudty this subject, and the sure our feUow unionists mid fellow American citizens SdTD hasV seijeduIed^ a the Uaian . afe neod td strengtlfeh „Thb naticmV i.,libel and Trades Services^^^l^^ of the 4FL=CIC> merchant. marlMe. ^amatize a "Buy Union^ Bu^ America, Ship Aunefy The stakes are too high for us to let ofmottmiities like in" campaign. g, DelCg assembled by MTD study committees. One of the reports due at the conven-' tion will continue- the MTD's long-standing investigation mio the state of priv in America. This year's rejport will deial with privacy in the empiojroent field, both^ o^^^ the job and when appfying for a job. ? In addition to that, sid^ecta^^b^ to all phases Of the maritime field will ttdton up by the conveiiti^ ^d if prior experience is any measure, the MTD a®iatCs and their members will translate the #als cf ffte Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Washington, D.C. Seafarers Log �I Delegates to the October SlU Educational Conference at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. gather in the school's auditorium for instruction on various aspects of their union. October SlU Educational Conference Marks End of Current Series The seventh and final in the current series of Sea­ farers Educational Conferences at the Harry Lunde­ berg School of Seanianship in Piney Point, Md. at­ tracted more than 100 SIU members from ports throughout the country. In all, nearly 1,000 Seafarers attended the educa­ tional conferences over the past seven months. The conferences were initiated to draw union members together for instruction and discussions on all aspects of the SIU, in particular, and the labor movement in general. From the reactions and opinions voiced by those attending the conferences the program would seem to be a resounding success. During their 10-day stays the conference dele­ gates were instructed in various areas of concern to them as union members; Labor union history. SIU Constitution. SIU Contract. SIU Pension, Vacation and Welfare Plans. Union meetings and shipboard behavior. • Legal and political issues and how they affect the union and its members. • SIU educational programs. Chairmen Report on Politics Albert Doty New Orleans This morning in Workshop 1 we discussed in full, politics and legal action. These subjects are very im­ portant to every Seafarer. Because if we make one wrong move we could destroy our industry and our union. We have many enemies who would do anything to destroy oiu* union and the ships we sail on. Some people will ask why do some people in our great country want to destroy the American Mer­ chant Marine. The answer is very simple, profits of the big industrial giants motivate their attacks on our union and industry. John Silva San Francisco In this workshop we also con­ curred in the recommendation of previous educational conferences, that we continue to increase our political activities through SPAD and to continue our support of the Maritime defense league. Since the founding of this nation it has been the fundamental right of the people to participate in the making and changing of laws that effect them. This has always been the American way to achieve social and economic gains. \ In;.'" November 1971 Tony Radich New Orleans Politics and law were the sub­ jects today. I was selected to at­ tend the Maritime Trades Depart­ ment Ixmcheon in Washington. It made very clear to me the need for the political donations to keep this operation effective. Any member who has the opportunity to attend this type of meeting would no longer take for granted our job aboard ship, but instead would understand that these people, in a lot of way we are not aware of, are making these job opportunities and contribute a great deal to our liveli­ hood. Lawrence Melanson Boston We discussed SIU Political Edu­ cation and Legal issues affecting the maritime industry. We talked about politics and why it is im­ portant. We got more involved than ever before, because we have more problems. Let's just look at a few. The Jones Act. The Jones Act protected our coastwise shipping. Yet the Jones Act is being attacked by the fat cat oil companies. The USPHS. The Administration is attempting to close these hospitals. If the hospitals are closed we would have to go to the shipowner for hospital coverage for us. They could not afford to pay the price. It would put them out of business. 50-50 Cargo. Our equal share of the cargo. Qosing the loopholes. Which will mean more jobs for us. Page 3 �V-:. ' Chairmen Report on Contract Richard Darviile Houston ^ David Fair Baltimore After discussing our union con­ tract, reviewing the gains that have been made in the past years, better wages, working conditions, and livuig quarters and etc., we must con­ tinue our efforts to support our un­ ion. To maintain the conditions that we have won for SIU seamen and other gains in the maritime in­ dustries. After observing some of the past labor history in the slides shown we can very well see that anti-labor legislation can be passed and take away all of the gains that seamen have accomplished. For many years the American seaman worked completely at the mercy of his employer, a very tough shipowner. We should look back on those hard days to fully appreciate the advantages of working under a un­ ion contract, such as we have to­ day. Through negotiated contracts, unions have secured a legal and tangible agreement between the em­ ployer and the seamen. James Robinson New York Our discussion was about the contract. We had an opportunity to compare the wages and conditions of t^ay and the past yearsAfter this discussion it is ap­ parent that the contract has been negotiated wisely and in the inter­ est of the membership, realizing that future contracts will bring even better benefits and conditions. Seafarers Educational Conference •' -,. ' Jake Levine Baltimore > We discussed the contract in depth. We learned why we should appreciate what we have today and that none of it came easy. We had to fight the conunies to keep them from taking over the waterfront, and the shipowners in order to keep the hiring halls. A lot of brothers were hurt, and some even lost thenlives in this fight. As a result we have what is not my opinion, but a firm belief, the finest contract and conditions in the maritime industry. Our seniority, working conditions, and shipping rules are the finest. We the working seafarers and our elected representatives ashore con­ tinuously keep working to improve them tlnough education of the membership. The Vehicle for Growth' Clifton Akers Baltimore At this educational confer­ ence we have been learning about the union's labor history, its. educational programs, its constitution, its contract, and economics of the industry, its pension, welfare and vacation plan and learning how to hold union meetings correctly and what to do about shipboard behavior. Piney Point is a very interesting place to see. The learning these kids get here is second to none. This is the place to learn to be a seaman. The people that work here are doing a great job. David H. Berger Norfolk The sxnvival of the SIU de­ pends on these young roots, our trainees, and ultimately, our future. Education, "Piney Point" style is the vehicle through which they will grow. Joseph Acy New Orleans I was surprised when I ar­ rived at the Harry Limdeberg School at Piney,Point, Mary­ land for the seventh SIU educa­ tion conference. Being a delegate, I was in­ terested in thb various opera­ tions of the union. After at­ tending all the workshop sessions, I can say that I am better qualified today than ever before. To the average layman, a union is just a group of people to negotiate a contract or sit back and collect dues. I am glad I Was given the opportu­ nity to come to this conference. Not in a hundred years could I visualize without coming to this conference what it takes to operate a union. Now I have a better under­ standing of what SPAD and COPE are for. If the members don't contribute to this cause, we may be without jobs and benefits that we are receiving at the present time. Give to this cause and protect your job and family. My stay at Piney Point was enjoyed. ' T have been a member of the SIU since 1945 and I must say again that I have received more knowledge in the 10 days at Piney Point than 26 years I have been in the union. I say it should be a must for every union member to come to the Harry Limdeberg School to have a complete knowledge of the union; to understand the "hardship" the union is having to get certain bills passed in Washington and why the union members must support SPAD and MDT. Benny Brinson Herbert Rolean New York Before I came to Piney Point I thought like many others that it was a waste of time and money that could be used better ways. After being there I could see that it is a very im­ portant part of our union. I am glad to have such a good edu­ cation program. And I learned very much while there. Louis Arena New Orleans F T- • •' ;-v /'.• mm Ralph Armstrong Mobile . What I have seen in Piney Point, every union man and every member of the SIU shoidd see and attend this school and know what the union is all about and also what the union is doing for the members. The training and trade that the boys get. before going to a. job is the best that I have ever seen. I would like to say that the educational con­ ference and political education is something that every labor and union member should support for our jobs. New Orleans This conference was my first one but I sure hope it will not be my last. I imderstand within the next year or two they are going to start a program that will enable us older seamen to go back to school and get our high school diploma and this alone stands out in my mind. I don't think anyone that was foing to sea 20 or more years ago ever thou^t they would have anything this wonderful. W. T. Creek Houston I can now understand the vital need for more and stronger support for SPAD and MTD. After this visit I am sure that from now on I will be a better union man and a better informed one also. With the material we were given plus the things we learned in our workshops from our instructors I will be better equiped to answer some of the questions asked by our brother who have not had a chance to be here. Seafarers Log f ^'1 ; I •t �Vnionism: Strength in Unity Ralph Rumley JacksonYille I believe in unionism and strength in imity. What I am learning here is that we are strengthening our union for the future, mine and yours. I was under a misleading conception about the HLSS school graduates and also the up-grading students. I have tried to help them in the past aboard ship and now I will try more so. ' '' •r.i'"':/1^' •' • Si Bob Munroe Boston i • The short stay I've spent here at Piney Point taught me a lot. I found I didn't know as much about my union as I should have known. I recom­ mend that members who haven't been to Piney Point on any one of these conferences do so for their and their union's benefit, to learn what is behind the whole idea of Piney Point. John J. Tobin New York I would like to say that all aspects and subjects were so thoroughly covered and ex­ plained, that I am a much more enlightened member of the Sea­ farers International Union and I have been a member of this union for 2'8 years. lu' r. Luis Perez New York I came to Piney Point ex­ pecting to be impressed but I did not expect anything like what I found here. This place, HLSS, is beyond my wildest imagination. I feel very proud to belong to an organization that had the foresight and bril­ liance to build the HLSS pro­ gram into what it is today. Marion McClure Jacksonville I did not know what to ex­ pect when I arrived at Piney Point but was I in for a sur­ prise. This is one of the most up-to-date modem facilities that I have ever seen in my life. The kids are really being taught the SIU way and I am proud to be a member of this union. You will have to come here and see for yourself. They have the finest of everything. William K. Stone New York I'd like to say that the edu­ cational conference has given me more insight and under­ standing of the workings of our imion and truly was an eye­ wash. May I hi^y recommend the continuance of these con­ ferences for all oiu* brothers. Smooth sailing with the future. Leo W. Gallagher Boston 1 know that with the leader­ ship we have today our union will continue to look forward for the best interest of us all. And if we want our officials looking out for our best inter­ ests we must give to SPAD. Your union meeting is not only a place to beef but it is also a place to construct. In order to constract or beef you must at­ tend. It is our way of letting the officials of our imion know what we would like to change. Attend those meeting and hit the deck with whatever you have to say. It is our voice and for us one and all. • •« Fedele Digiovanni New Orleans I can only say that this is the first time as a member of the SIU that I have a complete knowledge of the operations of the union I belong to. It is un­ believable that a small union as the SIU compared to the giant unions, is \^ing to educate their members in the various courses. I can only say it was a pleasure being a delegate at the conference. The oflScers of the SIU and employees of the Harry Lundeberg School are to be highly praised. Seafarers Educational Conference I Donald C. Foster Houston I attended the educational conference not knovmig what to expect. But I learned a lot about Union History and the way it operates and the many problems it faces. I have a better understanding of the union and the way it works. I was greatly impressed by the HLSS and to learn that 102 trainees have received their GED diplomas for completing their hi^ school studies. Baron Hairston New York There are many ways to ex­ press how great the facilities and how impressive Piney Point is. To me it has special meaning for the simple fact I am a product of the H.L.S.S. training program. When I first came here two years ago as a trainee I was very inquisitive and wanted very much to leam about the sea and ships. This training has given an oppor­ tunity to compete and be a part of the maritime industry. Chairmen Report on Constitution T. Mike Toner Seattle Our constitution sets down the rules by which we govern ourselves. It defines the rights, responsibil­ ities, and obligations of the mem­ bers as well as the union itself. Those who wrote the original constitution some 33 years ago, had the vision and the foresight to pro­ vide for changes in the law of the hand as well as the industry itself; through the process of amendments. Upvember ^71 Waiter Wallace Norfolk Robert Callaghan Workshop 2 thoroughly dis­ cussed our constitution and the im­ portance of this document to every individual member of this union. Every member should know the constitution word by word. It's the backbone of our union operations. It is the Magna Charta of the Seafarers. In Workshop 3 we were shown a film and studied the SIU Consti­ tution in depth. In the early years of the SIU, the original constitu­ tion was a simple document. As the history of the SIU changed so did the constitution. Most changes made in our constitution were made due to changing laws of this country that affected labor orga­ nizations such as ours. The consti­ tution spells out the responsibil­ ities, specific duties and obligations on Ae part of each member and on the elected officials. To me the con­ stitution is the compass that keeps us on a straight course. Houston Bobby Williams Houston In Workshop 4 we discussed the constitution and I for one realize now the significance of this docu­ ment. The guarantee of the indi­ vidual member's rights and priv­ ileges. It seems that again as in the past, that through the materials made available that they answer a lot of questions. Page 5 �•: < •• :••' , . ^' ":• •>«•' • -•\,/If.:: &•'•:-:•/•:•:•• 'V;•,,::T• Chairmen Report on Union Meetings Walcy Thomas Baltimore This morning in Workshop 1 we discussed union meetings and ship­ board behavior. History records that the only successful societies always have had a system where the people in that society had a voice in making the laws and regulations governing that society. Therefore, in our SIU society it is important that everybody parti­ cipate in om- union meetings and activities. Norris Bartiett New Orleans We had an excellent discussion on union meetings and shipboard behavior. We can't place too much im­ portance on this. Above all be ac­ tive, help members that don't imderstand the working frame of our imion and the different departments and why we support SPAD and MDL as an arm of our union. Con­ duct om: shipboard meetings in the right order and bring out all points not before or after the meeting, but during the meeting. Charles Martinussen Mobile We had a very lively and educa­ tional discussion and lectmres of un­ ion meetings and shipboard be­ havior in Workshop 4. We also en­ joyed the showing of slides and to me that covers just as much of im­ portance as any other supplements we have gone trough previously if not more so. A union meeting aboard ship in my opinion is not just a coming together of the membership but a way for the members to be able to communicate and to hit the deck and express themselves in an order­ ly manner, not only on beefs aboard ^p but to discuss and debate on any kind of union matters that will concern us now as well as in the future. Mike Iwoski Son Francisco This morning we discussed imion meetings and how to hold them. I believe every brother should know every phase in holding them. We should also find some way to weed out the agitators that are causing our union trouble as pointed out this morning. Some men, I don't know who just stir up a lot of baloney and agitate every one also. Also about these phony cases in the Jones Act. I think it's gonna hurt us eventually when they try to defeat its purpose. The Union's Problems Are Our Problems Domnick DiMaio New Orleans What surprised me here at Piney Point were the various workshops that I attended during my stay. I never real­ ized that I was being offered a chance to get acquainted with the complete structure of my union. The officials of the union plus instructors gave me a blue print of what it takes to operate a union, never realizing what SPAD or MDL were doing. SPAD and MDL are a must. If we don't contribute to this cause my job, family and my home are in jeopardy. William Houston Mobile I cannot place in writing the many things I have learned here at the educational confer­ ence. The educational aspects and knowledge of our union and the maritime industry as a whole is necessary in order that we know how and when to contract and expand in order that our ships can sail. A knowledgeable SIU member will be more responsible and our dedicated, responsible offi­ cials will be better able to keep our union soundly afloat and sailing. Eugene Hall Jacksonville As you and I know we are still going to lose more ships due to age. So it is every man's obligation to do his best in maintaining what we have. Plain hard facts, jobs will de­ crease. The backb^e of our or any maritime union lies in its welfare, pension, and vacation plans. So again give generously to the cause and all of us will profit. Page 6 Julius M. Prochourick New York I have been going to sea since T937. We never had things like what is here in those days. What capacity I sail as, I had to come up the ladder the hard way. I hope that all SIU book members would take the opportxmity to come here and see for themselves. Walter Pulliam Norfolk For the young men going to sea the Lrmdeberg School of Seamanship is the best thing they ever ffid. It helps them get a good education. He also takes lifeboat training that is a good thing to know. It helps yoimg men in all aspects of seaman­ ship. Olus McCann Houston The SIU is a history well worth studying since it taught us awareness of the struggles in which our imion engaged to bring all of us SIU seamen the highest wages, the best condi­ tions, and the most benefits of any seamen in the world. David Allen Holt New York I have just spent ten days at Piney Point and have enjoyed myself. I have learned more alwut our union through these workshop classes. The educa­ tional conference has opened my eyes to the real purpose and the importance of the SIU. The training facilities are fabulous. Students learn about the union before they leave the school. They are few if any changes to be made to the educational programs that they have now. Salvador Fertitta New Orleans To help the rmion, everyone can have discussions on SPAD in every union hall. Remember the union's problems are our problems. So I say again, every member in the SIU should better himself and support SPAD, if we are going to siu:vive. I am proud to say that the SIU has the best and soundest pension plan of any maritime union in the world, and we, the SIU, have the best of lead­ ership. Lawrence P. Wright Mobile The thing that impressed me and the men of the conference the most was the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. And most of the young men going through the school are going to make a better SIU for us tomorrow. George Moran New York One could go on for ever praising this union, its honest and efficient system of func­ tioning, its brilliant organizers, its many faceted creative and instructive institutions, like the one here at Piney Point. I heartily agree with the praise. It is well deserved. Seafarers Educational Conference Seafarers Log •t •i w- u 't •)'i'l1 -I �• '-^Yi I i I-"-;.,-', V. .••^- V " 'J---' ' I Am Proud to Belong to the SIW Donald Brooks New Orleans Piney Point is a special place for SIU members and for all. We study labor organization and pension, welfare, vacation plans and sent four delegates to Washington. I want to say that this is a Seafarers dream. We are luckier than some unions for we still have a job, and will for as long as we work hard and think of ourselves as SIU members. Our union has come a long way for us. r i'T Irving B. Brown Seattle The vast potential assets of Piney Point and its acres are a far cry in improvement and looking to the future. I doubt if any other union has so much for its membership. The course of instruction offered the dele­ gates makes me want to come back and upgrade myself as soon as possible. I would like to take a course for Bostm. I believe, with a training program for those starting in life and those retiring, Piney Point will be money well spent. ri' Hubert Lanier Baltimore You attend your workshops and you can see where your SPAD and MDL money is go­ ing. Brother, this is a must for our union, or we are dead. This money is to support our friends in Washington, D.C. and our leaders of this organization to beat that indictment charge. I am proud to be a member of the SIU and all it stands for, and hope that our leaders are around for a long time to come. John D. Barber New York The SIU is good for both seafarers and labor alike. It now has the upper hand on company operators and ship­ ping companies. The imion is also good for Companies. By bringing about the 1970 Mer­ chant Marine Act with subsi­ dies for shipping companies. The members have work^ very hard against the closing of the USPHS hospitals and donated generously to SPAD which brings good representation in Congress. B. H. Dawson San Francisco I am amazed at the impres­ sive effort, and tremendous task of our instructors, oflBcials and all others concerned, in preparing and educating these young men who come to Piney Point, for the purpose of prop­ er guidance, to carry on, in the tradition of the sea. Truthfully, I don't believe there is available anywhere today a more com­ prehensive program for future Seafarers, as we have here. As it now stands, we are one of the strongest organizations in our field today, and I am glad to be a part of it. Esaw Wright Houston I had no idea what it would be like. I did not expect to find what I did. It is a wonder­ ful place. I have seen and learned more about our union that is in the educational field than I learned in the 28 years I have been in the union. I know we won't stop here. Joseph A. Morrison Son Francisco I was very impressed at the training school. I had never expected to see such a wellequipped school, good instruc­ tors, and well-shaved yoiing trainees. These young men are given a chance to finish high school, and shipboard training here at Piney Point. Robert Wallace New York This educational conference is really grand. I did riot know too much about our union. But I know a great deal about it now. And I know it won't stop here. Daniel McMullen New York My stay here at Piney Point was a very nice 10 days and I had a nice time. Bill Hall is doing a very good job down here, but he always does any­ way. I would like to thank the SIU and the brothers for mak­ ing us a better union. Seafarers Educational Conference Chairmen Report on Education Emery Gibbs San Francisco We had a very fine discussion on education of the future Seafarers of the SIU. We also discussed other subjects concerning the role of edu­ cation and the important part it will play in the life of the Seafarers of the future. We also discussed the social structure in our society and where the Seafarer is going. It is here at Piney Point that the future seafarer will get his training. It is here at Piney Point the future lies. Jack Brock Houston Today in Workshop 3 we were shown slides and discussed SIU education, and the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Both were very interesting plus educa­ tional. I was most impressed by the work that is done here in Piney Point, HLSS, because I now know that the subjects taught to the future seafarers, such as trade union, vo­ cational, and academic education will give them the tools to keep this union the tops in the industry for years to come. H:/.- ... t,, •4ii' November 1971 E!i Zubatsky William Padgett New Orleans In Workshop 2 we had a valu­ able discussion on education and the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The key for the future success of this union is that our membership understand all the problems facing the maritime industry. Our enemies today hide behind their cloaks of respectability. These enemies are the giant oil corporations, the grain combines. In general, they are the world-wide money tycoons. This is why we must educate our­ selves about the problems facing our industry. We must understand that we cannot fight these enemies in the political arena, unless we arm ourselves with sufficient SPAD dollars. Putting it in simple language the SPAD dollar takes the place of the club or the fist. Jacksonville If we were to compare what our imion has done for its members in the form of education as compared to other unions, we can easily see the SIU as the champion in the educational field. For years our Seafarers Log has been the leading trade union journal for maritime workers. Its pages are always filled with not only articles of interest in the deep sea field, but articles of importance politically, socially, and internal in scope. The Log is our main line of com­ munication from headquarters to the men at sea, throughout the world. It is indeed a real source of education for our membership. Page 7 �Chairmen Report on History Cleveland Walker San Francisco In Workshop 1 we reviewed La­ bor History. It brought back a lot of memories to us old timers. You go back to when our union started back in 1938, when an AB was making $72.50 a month and a messman making $55.00. Today the average man aboard as an AB will make better than $1,000.00 per month plus all the benefits we re­ ceive. It just didn't happen. It was hard work and good soimd leader­ ship. .- •• • -:- ?; ; >;r • Robert Delmont Houston Frank Houghes Houston Fletcher Johnson Seatflo In Workshop 2 we were shown slides and discussed Labor History. I was very impressed in the labor history of this country. But I was most impressed by the history of the SIU for this is my union and the one instrument that guarantees me and my family the way of life that I am accustomed to. Had it not been for the SIU I would not have the conditions in life that I am now accustomed to. In Workshop 3 we learned much about our union history especially the history of the sailor. Today when we go to sea and enjoy the condi­ tions which our contract provides, many of us tend to forget the many battles and the long hard fight our seamen in the past had to go through to gain the good condi­ tions we have today. Nobody has ever had to take it the hard way, and we got only what we were strong enough to take. This is not only true of the past, it also applies to the future. As a member of the SIU I feel our union has played a very im­ portant role in the history of the American labor movement. From a very humble beginning way back in 1938, we have grown to be the best in maritime, enjoying, the highest wages, the best condi­ tions, and the most social benefits of any seaman in the world. However, to achieve these gains wasn't easy. It has been an uphill struggle all the way. Who would have visualized 33 years ago of having a welfare plan, a vacation plan, and a pension plan as we have today. 'Iron Fist Is Gone Forever' Fred Buckner JacksonvWe I am going to get down to hard cold facts. This is the best educational conference that I have ever attended. First of all I have a better understanding of SPAD. This money was do­ nated by our membership to support our friends in Washing­ ton, D.C. The iron fist is gone forever, and the battle is just beginning in Washington and I think every member should back SPAD, and give at each opportunity. I have learned more in 10 days about our organization than in the 23 years that I have been a mem­ ber, and all I can say is that I am proud to be a member of this union. V. M. Benner New York To say that I was impressed by what I have seen here would be telling a lie. I was astound­ ed! If anyone would have told me 23 years ago that we would have a Harry Lundeberg School such as this I would have sworn they were high on drugs. It gave me such a good feeling to see something like this that I just wish me could let everyone of our friends and relatives in here and see what has happened here, I say it's like a miracle, or a dream come true. John Martin Houston It gave me a better under­ standing of the union and what it is all about, of the patrdmen and uni(Hi leaders and how hard they are trying to help us while we are out on the ships. I think it is very important that all members take it upon themselves to come to this con­ ference and to partidpate more in thier unicm. James Macunchuck Pltiladelpfiia Things will go on until this here struggle is over. But it sure takes a lot of time to do it. But we all can do well by being good union men. And SPAD is the one greatest way at present that we can help out. So, mem­ bers and future members, give, and I really mean give because of the great need of having ships, cargo, and jobs to better our condition for our future. Antoni D. Ratkovich New York Harry Lundeberg School is the best and finest in all our industry. Teachers and instruc­ tors are doing best training of young men, our future Sea­ farers. Some day they will be even better sailors than we are. Let's all help them when they come aboard ships, all the way. Michael TothNew Orleans The importance of the Jones Act and the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 never meant any­ thing to me until after listening to'our instructors in classrooms and the brilliant talks by Lind­ say Williams and Bill Hall and the Drozak brothers. The im­ portance of our political affili­ ations in Washin^on were elab­ orated on and discussed thor­ oughly. Seafarers Educational Conference Melvin J. Gallier Houston Piney Point is one of the best, if not the best, of all places to teach young men the seafaring trade and to also guarantee us a Seafarers the benefits of our vacation, wel­ fare and retirement. Without this school we, as Seafarers, are going to be left out in the cold, so to speak. In time without the HL^, we, as Seafarers of the SIU are not going to have job security or anyone, in time to replace us in oiu: trade. Leonardo Manca New Orleans While I was at Piney Point I learned a great deal about the union and its strug^e to sur­ vive. And I also have seen the training of the yoimg members that will be our next brothers in the SIU. They are learning everything before going to the' first job. Bernard Jordan tdobUe Never, in any part of the world, have I seen any orga­ nization take upon itself such a monumental task as the SIU has done in its endeavor to cre­ ate a better understanding and a better informed membership to its members than has this unioii organization. Here at Piney Point no one can hon­ estly say when he leaves Here, that he is not a more informed member, and has a better un­ derstanding of how his Union functions than he did when he arrived. The vast amount of knowledge that can be Obtained here, from the trainee to the oldest member, should be a guide and an inspiration to other organizations of the wcvld. Pages wm �'I'm All for SPAD and MDL Mario Canalejo Tampa A. Maldonado Ronald J. McLaughlin New York My stay at Piney Point really helped to let me know what was right and what was good for me and everyone in the union. Because we attend class­ es, learned about all the union, what was the best way to sup­ port and work with the SIU. I found that in order to have a strong union you can't really gain all the time by violence but that you have to deal with them in the right way. And the only way you can do that is donate to your imion's political support through SPAD. New York From my point of view the union should make it compul­ sory to all union members to attend this conference because they can learn a hell of a lot about union activities and what our president Paul Hall is doing now and for the future for us members. I've been in this union since 1942 and what I saw here is wonderful. Piney Point has a nice waterfront for training ships and classrooms and it has a nice scenic grounds. The motel and the dining room is very good and so is the food. And we have good instructors for seamaaship. Panagiotis Mykaniates Norfolk I enjoyed the conference my­ self as I have learned a lot. I now know a lot of things I didn't know before about how the union is operated and I also understand MDL and SPAD more thoroughly and the mean­ ing of each and what they are doing for me. I can now go back to Norfolk and on ships with a better understanding of the constitution, contract, wel­ fare and pension, etc. Albert Richoux New Orleans As a delegate to the seventh SIU Educational Conference at the Harry Lundeberg School at Piney Point, Maryland, I was surprised to learn the complete functions of the SIU. The vari­ ous conferences and discussions concerning the SIU movement has given me a different slant. I was amazed what it takes to operate a union today. I did not realize that today to fight the large interest in federal state city and corporations, special committees had to be set up in the union. Ange Panagopoulos New York As for SPAD and MDL, I'm all for it, because we are in modem times. We need legal help and friends in the U.S. legislative body to win our battles for our bread and butter and security. C. Burns New Orleans I and the seafaring men of today and the future salute Andrew Furuseth, the young immigrant as the father of the trade union. We also salute the leaders who follow in his foot­ steps and help build the SIU fighting with anything they could get their hands on includ­ ing baseball bats, sticks and stones. Now the big fight is political and we must donate to SPAD if we are to maintain our status and dignity as a strong union among unions. Tomorrow is also a day—of vigilance. William Neal Norfolk We began our classroom in­ doctrination with discussions and studies of the various sub­ jects: SIU history, constitution, contract, pensions, welfare, va­ cation, political education, legal rights and the procedure in conducting a union meeting, and a complete rundown on the training and educational system of Piney Point. The most im­ portant was the definition and meaning of SPAD. Sebastian Pereira Philadelphia It was astonished to learn of the progress the SIU has made. Well, it sure showed me the struggle for security in the maritime industry, which im­ pressed me through education. I also enjoyed knowing about our vacation plan which was increased. This comes from strong building blocks that were formed into security along with the Harry Limdeberg School and the scholarships of the SIU. (Continued on Page 29) Chairmen Report on Benefits f John Monast Houston The SIU has fought for many years to keep the public health hos­ pitals open and we are still fighting to keep them open and now we are fighting this with donations from the membership with SPAD. Prior to the SIU Vacation Plan the only way a seaman could get a vacation he had to stay on a vessel for a full year. But at the present time you can sail 90 days and re­ ceive a vacation. And the, benefit has rose over the past years to $1,000 a year, l^e SIU scholarship has rose from 4 scholarships to 5 and from $6,000 to $10,000 and any member's de­ pendents are eligible to take the examination. The only way we can keep these good benefits up is to keep donating to SPAD and SPAD helps out in the fight in Washington. So give freely to SPAD. |tavemhej;:lia71 Red Braunstein Steven Bergeria Alexander James Wilmington The conference brought out the importance of us staying in politics. The days of head busting are gone. It is now the day of brain beating. Labor needs men in Washington with the brains to represent its members. We have the best in the business. While we are at sea we don't have to worry about our future. These men and our elected officials will see to it that we get our fair share of ships and cargoes. Philadelphia Our Workshop 4 had a thorough discussion on our pension, welfare and vacation plans. We also found out how much better our plans are compared with the rest of the maritime unions. Our plans are financially sound and none of us have to worry about whether we are going to get our pensions in the future. New York I am one of these brothers who had the fortune to ship before the SIU was bom, and that was a fortune only because the USA was still in a phase of depression. There were no kind of benefits then. The benefits we have today were unthought of then. They did not come easy, it took a lot of hard work on the union's part. I personally know the value of these benefits, particu­ larly the hospital benefits, through my mother, who was in the hospital before her death. The union paid at least 90% of her hospital and medical charges including the am­ bulance charge for driving her to* the hospital. Do not abuse these benefits as I have seen some broth­ ers do. Seafarers Educational Conference ' C/J:- ri.- • •• • PaiBB^9 �to the editor PHS Hospitals Needed 0 the Editor: I'm writing In reference to the Seaferers Log article -I' Idealing with the closing of the remaining USPHS hos- ? ' ^Pitals.: , • ' \ think these hospitals should remain open. I hope'I that the officials In charge of the hospitals will re-":^! •' consider how Important it Is to the Seafarers who are Ip; receiving medical care. 1# The hospitals are vitally needed. My brother, before he died, was confined at the USPHS hospital In Bos• ton; He was a Seafarer, and after his retirement he went to the hospital for medical treatment. In -my opinion, he received the best care that medical science could provide. Kenneth Gonyea Clinton, Mass. • Save Hospitals I . v^^ :. .•--f -"f..:•••<•••'•. Attracting More Cargo Anyone with the slightest knowledge of maritime affairs knows that the success or failure of any nation's merchant marine lies in its ability to attract cargo. ' The American Merchant Marine • is no exception to the rule, and in recent years all the belt tightening it has had to do has been caused by cargo starvation. But the hope provided by the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, and more hope pro­ vided by recent developments on the cargo scene, can mean that the period of starva­ tion will be over. £>espite those two big plusses, there have been smne minuses recently and they remind us that we must work even harder in the days to come. On the positive side, all of us in the maritime industries have been heartened by the hard work of the newly-formed National Maritime Council. The Coxmcil is a voluntary association of 35 companies and unions, all of whom nre committing time and money to the single pal of convincing American shippers that it is a wise investment to ship American. The Council is beginning to visit poten­ tial shippers throughout the nation, concen­ trating its effort on those who have by­ passed the U.S.-flag fleet in the past. Thenarguments, buttressed by data and informa­ tion supplied by all the member groups of the Council, will demonstrate both the need for more American-flag shipping and the favorable economics of that step. That is something being donfe in the private sector of the economy, but with the fun backing and support of the Federal Maritime Administration, which gave the council its birth. Another plus for the merchant marine comes from Congress. The House merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, which pushed last year's successful legislative ac- Page 10 tion is now holding hearings on ways to make American-flag shipping even more profitable for American companies. Among the proposals are tax credits for American companies who avail themselves of American-flag ships, and other economic inducements designed to attract .frei^t. Thus we have evidence of a national Will to follow the purposes of the Merchant Marine Act. When the historically frag­ mented merchant marine can puU itself together, and when Congress is so enthusi­ astically drafting new laws to help the industry, we are on the right path. But there are pitfalls in eveiy path. For example, agencies of government sometimes turn deaf ears to one another. While MARAD was busily forming the National Maritime Council and its own office of Marketing and Development, the office of Marketing and Development, other government agencies were by-passing the use of American-flag ships. How self-defeating that is. And how poor an example for shippers in the private sector. ITie unions and companies in the maritime field are trying with all their strength to bring, cargo to tihe U.S.-flag fl^t, and the U.S. government chose for­ eign-flag ships for a vital cargo shipment. It simply makes no sense. But despite roadblocks like that, despite other pitfalls along the road, the lesson of the wheat shipments is clear. We will have to work harder. Cargo is the lifeline for Seafarers, with it our way of life can and will continue, with­ out it the merchant marine and our jobs will inevitably disappear. We will work with the Council, with the Congress and with the Administration to attract more cargo to the U.S.-flag fleet. And we will succeed, because we mxist. To the Editor: I - ^ It certamly Is a sad state of affairs that the govern­ ment economy drive Is aimed at closing hospitals. Our merchant marine Is In a deplorable condition. Now they want to close the Marine Hospitals In a false econ­ omy drive. I have been going to sea for over 25 years and have always appreciated the treatment received at the USPHS hospitals and clinics. r, Your article In the Log shows that our union Is tak­ ing all the necessary steps to fight the closing of these hospitals. Friends of mine who are veterans are having a rough time getting Into their hospitals because they have a shortage of beds. Lef s do what we can to see that this doesn't happen to us merchant seamen. Clarence Garrabraut Brooklyn, N.Y. •^1 Prompt Help Ackflowledged To the Editor: I would like to thank the SIU for the tremendous halp and assistance given me during our young daugh­ ter's emergency operation In July. My husband was at sea at the time on a voyage to Africa. I especially wish to thank SlU Tampa Port Agent Bennle Gonzalez for his quick assistance In our hour of need. Without his help I don't know what I would i ' have donei I would also like to thank Sandy at the SlU c office In Tampa. It Is nice to kru)w that the Union Is behind us In our :: hour of need when our husbands are at sea. Mrs. Frank Cunn|lnffhdnik?|;« ' /' ; Tampa, Fia. - Thanks'for Helpt:,t^ • iBfo the Editor:' I am writing to s^ thank you on behalf of myself iS 5 and family for the SIU's prompt handling of the doctor's..., ,5111 for my little girl's Irtjury. F.J.'..MoGaiiyChariostoii, S.C. NMMikarlfn VsL XXXIil. N*. 11 Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of Nortti America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Executive Board Ppul Hill, Pr^idem Ol Tanner, Exttuive Vict-PmidtHt Earl Shepard, Viee-PreiidtHi Al Kerr, SecTtUry-Trtamrtr Lindsey Williams, Vice-Prtsidnt Al Tanner, Vict-Presidem Robert Matthews, Vid-President ...H. Published monthly at 810 Rhode Island Avenue N.E., Washington, D.C. 20018 by Seafarers Intemational Union, Atlantic, Gulf, lakes and In­ land Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Washington, D.C. aiinn..,,,. d • ' , '' , - ,f Seafarers Log \ f J �Lakes Downward Trend Unfair to Labor Do Not Buy _ "S Immediate measures must be taken to reverse the loss of jobs for American Seafarers on the Great Lakes—a loss of almost 6,000 jobs since 1955, declared Rep, Dan Rostenkowski (D111.). "Far too little thought is being devoted to the role of maritime, especially on the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway," he pessimistically said. In explaining the vital importance of all phases of transportation during a luncheon sponsored by the eight million member Mari­ time Trades Department of the AFL-CIO, he saw the merchant marine as "a missing in­ gredient." "Insofar as our ocean-going fleet is con­ cerned, its relevance to the Great Lakes area is virtually non-existent," Rep. Rostenkowski told the audience in Washington, D.C. Of the 555 deep-sea vessels which entered the Port of Chicago last year, only two were part of the American-flag fleet, he said. The congressman noted the average age of the Lakes ships was more than 50 years old, meaning they could not compete with "much newer, high-speed foreignflag ships which enjoy considerable government subsidatioh." Ironically, the Great Lakes region exports more goods than any other area of the U.S., but cargo carried on American-flag bottoms con­ tinues to decrease, he added. "The Great Lakes region manufactures 54 percent of America's transportation equipment, 51 percent of the non-electrical machinery, and 45 percent of the fabricated metal products," he noted. Realizing the country's fortunate opportunity to share with Canada the largest body of fresh water in the world—some 95,000 square miles —Rostenkowski suggested three ways to restore the U.S. flag-fleet to its principal position and use of that resource. He called for: • Considerable technological investments and research specially aimed at the Great Lakes fleet and the development of American-flag • Quicker utilization of tax-deferred con­ struction reserve funds that have been extended to operators under the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. • Greater thought given to granting operating subsidies to American-flag vessels which serv­ ice the Great Lakes, thereby making the fleet competitive with foreign-flag subsidized shipping. Such steps would assure the U.S. of regain­ ing "supramacy of shipping right in its own backyard," on its fourth seacoast—the St. Lawrence Seaway and the Great Lakes, the congressman concluded. S/U Welfare Office Answers Questions on Social Security By A. A. Bernstein The SIU Pension and Wel­ fare office is set up to answer any questions that members or their families have about So­ cial Security benefits. If any SIU man or a dependent wants to clarify their rights and bene­ fits under Social Security or Medicare, they are invited to submit their questions to our office for clarification. Below, we have reprinted some of the queries that we have recently answered for Seafarers and their families. Q. I am 65 and about to re­ tire. Since I will receive a com­ pany pension and some income from investments, can I wait four years and get the whole four years of Social Security beneflts at one time? A. No. When you apply for Social Secmrity retirement ^nefits, payments c^ be retroac­ tive for only one year. Q. I will retire in a few months and start collecting So­ cial Security retirement bene­ fits. Will I have to pay federal income tax on, these monthly benefits? A. No. You do not have to pay federal income tax on these benefits. Q. My wife is 64 and will be retiring soon. I am 66 and have been ill and unable to work for the past several years. I collect a small Social Security benefit. Could I be entitled to a benefit on her record. A. Possibly. If you have been dependent on your wife for at November 1971 Ll;0- least one-half of your support in the year immediately before she became entitled to Social Security retirement benefits, you could qualify as a de­ pendent husband on her Social Security record. You could collect the larger of the bene­ fits, either on her record or your own. But, you can not collect both benefits. Q. I recently applied for So­ cial Security disability benefits, but my claim was denied. I do not agree with that decision. Is there somthing I can do about it? A. Yes, you may file a re­ quest to have your claim re­ considered. This must be filed within six months from the date of the letter notifying you that you were denied. Call, write, or visit any Social Secur­ ity office to file a reconsidera­ tion request. Q. For the rest of his life, our mentally retarded son will be dependent on my wife and me. I have read about students under a certain age getting monthly benefits from Social Security, but I have neyer heard of monthly cash pay­ ments for adults who have been disabled since they were . yoimg children. Would our son be eligible for a benefit on my work record when I retire next year? A. The child can start get­ ting payments at any age . . . and these monthly payments can continue as long as the child is disabled. He is eligible for the cash benefits because of your collecting Social Secur­ ity benefits—retirement or dis­ ability. More than a quarter of a million Americans collect Social Security benefits because they have severe disabilities that began in childhood and have kept them handicapped as adults. BARBER EQUIPMENT— Wahl Clipper Corp., pro­ ducers of home barber sets. (Int'l. Assoc. of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) CIGARETTES—^R. J. Rejmolds Tobacco Co.—Camels, Winston, Salem, Tempo, Brandon, Doral, and Cava­ lier. (Tobacco Workers Un­ ion) CLOTHING—^Reidbord Bros., Co., Siegal (H. I. S. brand) suits and sports jackets, Kaynee boyswear, Richmond Brothers men's clothing, Sewell suits. Wing shirts, Met­ ro Pants Co., and Diplomat Pajamas by Fortex Mfg. Co. Amalgamated Clothing) Judy Bond Blouses—(Inter­ national Ladies Garment Workers Union) FILTERS, HUMIDIFIERS— Research Products Corp. (Int'l. Assoc. of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) FURNITURE—James Sterling Corp., White Furniture Co., Brown Furniture Co., (Unit­ ed Furniture Workers) Economy Furniture—^B i 11Rite, Western Provinicial and Smithtown Maple. (Up­ holsterers) LIQUORS—Stitzel-Weller Dis­ tilleries products—Old Fitz­ u gerald, Cabin Still, Old Elk, W. L. WeUer. (DistUlery Workers) MEAT PRODUCTS—Poultry Packers, Inc. (Blue Star label products). (Amalga­ mated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen) PRINTING—^Kingsport Press "World Book," "Childcraft" (Printing Pressmen, Typog­ raphers, Bookbinders, Ma­ chinists, Stereotypers, and Electrotypers) NEWSPAPERS—Los Angeles Herald-Examiner. (10 unions involved covering 2,000 workers) Britannica Junior Encyclo­ pedia (Int'l. Allied Printing Trades Assn.) RANGES—^Magic Chef, Pan Pacific Division. (Stove, Fur­ nace and Allied Appliance Workers) SHOES—Genesco Shoe Mfg. Co—^work shoes . . . Sentry, Cedar Chest and Statler, men's shoes . . . Jarman, Johnson & Murphy, Crestworth (Boot and Shoe Work­ ers) SPECIAL—All West Virginia camping and vacation spots, (Laborers) TOYS—^Fisher-Price toys (Doll & Toy Workers Union) National Maritime Council Meets Members of the newly-formed executive committee of the National Maritime Council are pic­ tured at their first meeting. The Council was formed from 35 ship operators, unions and agen­ cies of government to promote cargo for the U.S.-flag fleet. Paul Richardson, seated second from left, president of Sea-Land Services, Inc. is chairman of the executive committee. Serving with Richardson, left to right, are: Robert Benedict, president, American President Lines; Andrew E. Gibson, assistant secretary for maritime affairs of the U.S. Dept. of Commerce, Thomas Hood, president. Shipbuilders Council of America; Thomas Smith, Farrell Lines, Inc.; Capt. J. W. Clark, president. Delta Steamship Lines, Inc.; Jesse Calhoon, president. Marine Engineers Benevolent Association, Dist. I; Thomas W. Gleason, president. International Longshoreman's Association; Page Groton, International Brotherhood of Boilermakers and Blacksmiths; Paul Hall, president. Seafarers International Union; and Mel Barisic, vice president. National Maritime Union. Page 11 �Asa Solomon; A Seafarer First, A Wild West History Buff Second Seafarer Samuel Asa Solomon's sailing heritage does not go as far back as his biblical name, but it still makes a good dent in Ameri­ can history. His great grandfather, named Samuel Asa Solomon, was a shipowner during Colonial days in Boston, Mass. where he immigrated from Northern Europe. Seafarer Solomon's grandfather, also named Samuel Asa Solomon, made sailing his career too and emigrated from New England to Alabama. Though his father didn't go to sea, Solomon h^ made sailing his life work as has his son, also named Samuel Asa Solomon. Both are with the SIU and both sail out of Mobile, Ala. In fact, it looks like the family's seafaring Seafarer Samuel Asa Solomon relaxes outside the dining room at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md.* dur­ ing an SIU Educational Conference. tradition will be carried on even longer since a grandson of Brother Solomon already told him he wants to sail. Solomon, who is 53, began sailing in 1944 and joined the union in 1946. He sails as chief steward. When not sailing, Solomon and his wife spend their time seeing America, especially those parts of the country rich with Indian heritage and cowboy lore. He likes to visit the Indian reservations and the homes of such famous figures as Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. An interest that began when he was a youngster reading books about the West, Solomon has pursued it right to the scene of the famous O.K. Corral gun fight in Arizona. In his enthusiasm he has visited historic comthouses, museums and monuments all over the West. Though Solomon is very much interested in the past, both his own and America's, he is still very involved in the presept. Impressed with Piney Point For instance, Solomon was recently a dele­ gate at an SIU Educational Conference at Piney Point, Md. where he was "amazed" by the teaching facilities for the young trainees. "The system," he said, "is one of the best I've seen. It moves you right along." Not only is it the "best system" he has seen but Solomon also feels that Piney Point has the "best food and imdoubtedly the best teach­ ers." Besides being concerned with the past and the present, Solomon is also looking forward to the future. He intends to participate in the steward upgrading program if it begins at Piney Point. "I have to if I'm going to sea. You've got to keep up with the times." SIU Veteran Marullo Reflects On The Ever-Changing Lot of Seafarers Seafarer Theodore Marullo began sailing in 1926 and is very aware of just how much a sailor's life has changed over the years. In fact, Marullo wrote a let­ ter to the Seafarers Log in 1966 and told about the con­ ditions when ,he began sailing on ships like the Scantic, Yapalaga and Dio in the 1920s. He worked as a fireman-oiler for $62.50 a month. Marullo pointed out that "if you got to the night lunch be­ fore the roaches you were lucky." At that time "a 16-hour working day was a short day and there was no overtime." Seafarer Marullo appreciates how much the union has changed working conditions. He said "I feel it a privilege being in this union." He is also one of the men who helped improve conditions. He has stood watch in almost all the union's beefs including the Isthmian Beef, Savannah Coal Beef and Cities Service Beef. Marullo, Who was bom in New Orleans, La. and lives in Tampa, Pal. now, as always shipped out from the Gulf. Sailed During War He joined the union in 1943 and sailed during World War II. In fact, Marullo still has the certificates noting that he was awarded the Atlantic War Zone Bar and the Mediterra­ nean Middle East War Zone Page 12 Bar for his service with the U.S. Merchant Marine in those war areas. Marullo was injured in 1948 when the Gateway City hit a mine in the North Sea and was Theodore Marullo badly damaged. He came away from the encounter with a bro­ ken knee and a cut forehead that required 65 stitches. Because of his injuries. Brother Marullo switched from the engine department to the steward department. Until recently he sailed on many passenger ships and one of the ratings he held was laundryman. Since laundrymen were needed at the time, Ma­ rullo learned the job by work­ ing four months in a laundry on land. All the laundry com­ pany paid him Tor his trouble was a root beer a day. Recently he attended the fourth in a series of SIU Edu­ cational Conferences at Piney Point, Md. He was so en­ thused by what he saw and learned there that he felt "each and every member attending the conference should go back as disciples and let the other men on the ships know what the union is doing." He was especially impressed with the training of young men at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at the Point. "The union is doing so much with these kids," Marullo said, "that these boys are proud to be here. They laiow someone is doing something for them." Former Pogjlist Theodore Marullo is known as "Mush" aboard ship. It is a nickname he got as a young man when he was an amateur boxer and people said his style resembled that of a fighter of the time named Mushy Calla­ han. During his ring career, Ma­ rullo twice fought Tony Canzoneri who eventually captured three world titles. (Marullo lost both fights.) "Mush" Marullo saw and learned much during those pu­ gilistic days in the Gayso Qub of New Orleans and 45 years at sea. He has seen conditions come virtually full cycle. "I never thought in 1926 when I was eating a can of sardines for dinner that I'd be getting the meals I eat today," he says. EngifKi (teperi'inenf Seafarer Olav Seim stands with his wife and daughter In front of their home in Notteroyi Nerwayv horhe town is the oldest village In Norway, dating bauk more thin ""''TVlOQ-^years. ^ Barbara Hines, bom Feb. 17, 1971 to Seafarer and Mrs. Terry L. Hines, Port Angeles, Wash. Marco Isaulo, bom July 29, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Vic­ tor E. Isaulo, Kenner, La. Jonathan Pell, born June 8, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs Ken­ neth W. Pell, Picayune, Miss. Christopher Wentworth, bom July 24, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Arthur A. Wentworth, Jr., Muskegon, Mich. Dwayne Williams, bom July 29, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Dwight Williams, New Orleans, La. Terri Stanly, born July 25, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Terry L. Stanley, Martinsburg, W. Va. Mlchad Broadns, bom Aug. 1, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Michael W. Broadus, Chickasaw, Ala. Julia Salazar, bom Sept. 11, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Harmando Salazar, Houston, Texas. Wesley Belcher, bom July 9, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Vertis C. Belcher, Edgewood, Md. Tracy Clivens, bom Sept. 13, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Melvin A. Clivens, Gretna, La. Joe Soto, born Sept. 16, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Jose Soto, Canovanas, P.R. Ruhen Reynn, bom Sept. 12, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ru­ ben M. Reyna, Galveston, Tex. Linda Lowrey, bom Aug. 5, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. James M. Lowrey, Tampa, Fla. Dehra ReiDy, bom Aug. 21, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. James A. Reilly, Alpena, Mich. Marvin Henderson, bom Sept. 27, 1970, to Seafarer and Mrs. Marvin H. Henderson, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Tracey Hill, bom Sept. 18, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ray­ mond M. Hill, Virginia Beach, Va. John Hunt, bom July 30, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. John M. Hunt, Theriot, La. Maria Rios, born Sept. 30, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Angel L. Rios, Levitton, Catano, P.R. Christopher Garnett, bom Aug. 23, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert B. Garnett, Lake Jackson, Tex. Shannon Stark, born Sept. 24, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Samuel R. Stark, Santa Barbara, Gal. Personcds Cecil P. Edgens Please contact Mr. and Mrs. Dean H. Majors at 1800 South Fifth St., Philadelphia, Pa. Otis Parker Your son, Donald, asks that you contact him at Route 4, Box 289E, Waynesboro, Miss. 39367 as soon as possible. Merrill Hummel Your wife, Nola, asks that you contact her at IW Union St., Doylestown, Pa. Joseph R. Myers Please cohtact your mother im­ mediately at home address. Herbert Bondreaux James Schwing, attomey at law, asks that you contact him immediately at New Iberia, La., Telephone 318-365-2445. Richard D. Tapman Please contact your wife im­ mediately at 2000 Ramblewood Rd., Baltimore, Md. 21214. Clarence Richard Collins, Jr. Please contact Rita Collins at 109 Myrtle Ave., New Wind­ sor, N.Y. 12550 as soon as pos­ sible. John Howard Gardner Mrs. George Nehls asks that you contact her as somi as possi­ ble at 1355 Phoenix Di. #1, Fairfield, Calif. 94533. Michael G. Kessler Your mother asks that you contact her as soon as possible at 446 Dartmouth Ave., Lake Val­ ley Acres, Pemberton, N.J. 08068. Seafarers Log �Tomas Concepcion, 65, was an SIU pensioner who passed away Sept. 8 after an illness of some years in the USPHS Hospital, San Francisco. He joined the union in 1948 in the Port of New York and sailed in the stew­ ard department. A native of the Phil­ ippine Islands, Brother Concepcion was a resident of San Francisco when he died. Among his survivors is his brother, Salvador Concepcion of San Francisco. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery in Colma, Calif. Alden E. Johnson, 62, passed away July 18 of illness in Bellin Hospital, Green Bay, Wis. A native of Ellison Bay, Wis., Brother Johnson was a resident of Liberty Grove, Wis. when he died. He joined the union in Sis­ ter Bay, Wis. and sailed on the Great Lakes in the engine department. Among his survivors is his sister, Libbie Larson of Sister Bay. Burial was in Town Cemetery in Ellison' Bay. James M. Rogers, 58, passed away Nov. 5, 1970 from heart disease while sailing on board the St. Louis. A na­ tive of New York City, Brother Rog­ ers was a resident of Lodi, N.J. when he died. He joined the union in 1941 in the Port of Tampa and sailed in the engine department. Among his survivors is his brother, William Rog­ ers of Lodi. Seafarer Rogers' body was sent to Lodi. John D. Brown, 39, passed away July 16 in Chesapeake, Va. after an illness of some duration. A native of Charleston, S.C., Brother Brown was a resident of Key West, Fla. when he died. He was an Army vet­ eran of the Korean War. Seafarer Brown joined the union in 1957 in the Port of Savannah and sailed in the engine department. Among his survivors is his brother, Robert L. Brown of Key West. Burial was in Rosewood Memorial Park in Vir­ ginia Beach, Va. Malcolm P. Cieutat, 61, passed away July 2 from heart disease in Mobile, Ala. One of the first mem­ bers of the union. Brother Cieutat joined in 1938 in the Port of Mobile. He sailed in the steward department. A native of Alabama, Brother Cieutat was a resident of Mobile when he died. Seafarer Cieutat had been sail­ ing 43 years when he passed away. Among his survivors is his uncle, Mi­ chael S. Cieutat of Mobile. Burial was in Magnolia Cemetery, Mobile. Mike A. Stupin, 49, passed away Sept. 25 from probable heart disease in Elizabeth, N.J. A native of Los Angeles, Calif., Brother Stupin was a resident of Wilmington, Calif, when he died. He joined the union in 1953 in the Port of Wilmington and sailed in the engine department. Seafarer Stupin was a Navy veteran of World War XL Among his survivors is his mother, Dorothy Stupin of Wilming­ ton, Calif. Burial was in New Russian Cemetery, Los Angeles. Samuel L. Martin, 52, passed away Sept. 5 from heart disease while sail­ ing on board the Yellowstone in the Gulf of Mexico. He joined the union in the Port of New Orleans in 1962 and sailed in the steward department. A native of Mississippi, Brother Mar­ tin was a resident of Picayune, Miss, when he died. He was an Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Among his survivors is his wife, Gladys. Martin's body was removed to Harmony Cemetery in Picayune. Donald C. Nelson, 49, passed away Aug. 24 in Taiwan, Republic of China. A native of Waterloo, la.. Brother Nelson was a resident of Baltimore, Md. when he died. He joined the union in the Port of Nor­ folk in 1951 and sailed in the deck department. Seafarer Nelson served as ship's delegate while sailing. He had been sailing 28 years when he died. Among his survivors is his wife, Esther. Nelson's body was shipped to the United States for burial. Ira K. Coats, 48, passed away Jul> 25 from heart disease while sailing on board the Western Hunter. A na­ tive of Kansas City, Mo., Brother Coats was a resident of Whittier, Calif, when he died. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Coats joined the union in 1957 in the Port of Wilmington and graduated in 1958 from the Andrew Furuseth Training School. He sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Among his survivors is his mother, Edith E. Smith of Whittier. Antoine Landiy, 67, was an SIU pensioner who passed away Aug. 23 from heart disease in Mobile, Ala. A native of Louisiana, Brother Landry was a resident of Mobile when he died. He joined the union in 1946 in the Port of Mobile and sailed in the steward department. Among his survivors is his sister-in-law, Thelma E. Landry of Mobile. Burial was in Mobile Memorial Gardens. Dariel D. GaUet, 18, passed away July 17 in Jefferson Parish, La., from injuries received when he was hit by a car.- A native of New Orleans, La., Brother Gallet was a resident of Bridge City, La., when he died. He graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, Md., this year, and sailed in the en­ gine department. Among his surviv­ ors is his father Willie S. Gallet, Sr. of Bridge City. Joseph M. Thomas, 53, was an SIU pensioner who passed away Aug. 3 of illness in the USPHS Hos­ pital in Boston, Mass. A native of Norwood, Mass., Brother Thomas was a resident there when he died. He joined the union in 1942 in the Port of Mobile and sailed in the deck department. Among his survivors is his mother, Sadie Thomas of Nor­ wood. Burial was in Highland Ceme­ tery, Norwood. Consumers: 'Beware the Hidden Persuader by Sidney Margolius While some medical authorities for a long time have questioned the claims and even effectiveness of many household remedies sold without prescriptions, government authorities at long last are getting braver about challenging such products. Recently Dr. Charles Edwards, head of the Food and Drug Administration, told a Congressional com­ mittee that the FDA had sought to seize Excedrin P.M., Asper Sleep and Ornex because manufacturers had indicated in ads that these were something "new." But when charged with failure to comply with "new drug" requirements the manufacturers then contend­ ed that the products were not new but consisted only of well-known ingredients. One of the most revealing incidents, showing how manufacturers reformulate, repackage and rename old ingredients, is the case of Vivarin. This product is being promoted as making you "a more exciting woman" if you have come to realize that you may be "boring your husband to death.' Only a Cup of Coffee But it turned out that the main active ingredient in Vivarin, as in many similar stimulants, is caffeine, at three times the cost of a cup of coffee which even an exciting wife could easily prepare. Sometimes doctors themselves seem to become captivated by a particular over-the-counter medicine when it is simply a brand-name version of standard ingredients. Such is the case with Maalox, a widelyused combination of aluminum hydroxide, magnesium oxide and sodium, which outsells many similar prod­ ucts that cost less. November 1971 While antacids for indigestion and laxatives are probably the most widely-promoted over-the-counter medicines, another heavdy advertised group is non­ prescription sleeping pills. Most of these merely have a mild antihistamine as the chief active ingredient and are "essentially ineffective in the dosages used," Com­ missioner Edwards has said. Whether they make you sleep or not, the public certainly is buying a lot of them. There now is a huge assortment on the market, including such widelyadvertised brands as Sominex, Nytol, Compoz, Mr. Sleep, Nervine, Sta Kalm, Quiet World, Dormin and Sleep-Eze. Actually people could fool themselves at less cost by buying the private-brand antihistamine "sleep" products for as little as $1 instead of paying $2 for the advertised brands. Drugs of Many Moods However, there may be other dangers than in­ flated prices in overmedicating yourself with non-pre­ scription drugs. Dr. Edwards has warned that the overuse of "mood drugs" is becoming increasingly acute. He attributes the heavy use to "the tremendous wave of advertising, especially on TV, creating an environment in which the consumer feels that reach­ ing for a pill, tablet or capsule is a panacea for all his ills." He believes that the antihistamine in many of the nonprescription sleep products could create psychological dependency. W. James Bicket, a representative of the American Pharmaceutical Association, the national organization of pharmacists, also has testified that much advertis­ ing for non-prescription drugs exaggerates and "even attempts to convince people they have non-existent diseases." Errors of Omission Yet none of the government agencies, including the Federal Trade Commission which has the major re­ sponsibility over advertising, have stepped in to tone down the misleading commercials. The fooling that takes place nowadays more often is in the omission of relevant facts than in the actual commission of a deception. Thus, manufacturers of pain-relieving products advertise over and over that they have more of "the most effective ingredient" or "the ingredient that doctors recommend" without saying that this much-boasted "ingredient" is merely aspirin. The first step in cleaning up some of thp mislead­ ing medicine advertising would be to require that if the manufacturer claims highly-effective ingredients in ads, he must name them. Presently, he is required to name the active ingredients on the labels but not in his ads or TV commercials. Many retailers now offer an increasing number of household medicines packaged under their own brand names at sharply lower prices. If you are dealing with a reliable store, all you really need do to assure yourself that you are getting an equivalent product is to read the list of ingredients on the bottle or box. If you do, you may also observe that many of these advertised pr^ucts are simply old-time remedies, like the bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) found in many brand-name digestive products, sometimes in com­ bination with our old friend, that famous "most effec­ tive ingredient"—aspirin. Page 13 �MARITIME Bill Moody Named To Environment Post Pro+ecfion. Protecfion lor Seafarers. Protection against threats to the personal liberties of Seafarers. That's what the Maritime Defense League is all about. It is a voluntary fund set up to assure maritime workers are afforded the fundamental rlglit : to counsel in tirnes of such a need. MDL was established in 1967 as a league supported BlfBsSifeiijfe by voluntary contributions. It was endorsed by the SlU membership. It was set up to fill a pressing need which , existed then and exists today. there was a time when a mtan's union cOuld step in and help him when he needed legal help. But recent laws and recent court interpretations of those laws iSfiiK made such assistance virtually impossible. " " : To fill this awful void, MDL was created. It collects the voluntary contributions needed for the defense of members who can't turn to their union for help-—be-^ cause the law denies them the help they need. MDL means that when a union brother has? to defend himself in a court of jaw or before a government :. "v. •r ' ' .'i' agency, he does nOt have to seek legal Old through? charity or handouts. When a union brother is in this MMmtM kind of trouble-—this kind Of serious trouble—he knows he can turn to MDL for help. And the help we will receive is not charity, not a handout. It's part of the m Seafarers'heritage—the Brotherhood of the Sea. . That's why it is important to keep MDL alive and thriving-^so it can continue to help maritime workers; when they need help- That's why ^ur tions are essential. «ili To make a contribution to MDL, or for more informa­ tion or assistance, write to the Maritime Defense !, N.Y. M2I7. League, One Hanson Place, \* • '9 Gibson Cites Year's Progress For Merchant Marine Act Andrew E. Gibson, assistant secretary of the U.S. Commerce Department for maritime affairs, said that "considerable progress" has been made to­ ward realization of the goals of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. In a speech to a Houston, Texas, meeting of the Western Gulf Coast Port Council of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment, Gibson said that the goals will only be fully realized when more American oceanborne cargo sails in U.S.-flag vessels. Gibson cited statistics which he said indicated to him that the nation had made a start on revitalizing its merchant marine. He pointed to a total of $390 million in shipbuilding contracts this year an all time high— Page 14 and said that, "$171 million will be borne by the govern­ ment—the largest construction subsidy committment made in any single year since the incep­ tion of the subsidy program." He stated that the Maritime Administration had entered in­ to agreements to grant both construction and operatiug sub­ sidies for two ore/bulk/oil carriers and three lighteraboard-ship vessels. Programs Underway He said other parts of the nation's new maritime program were underway. Agreements have been signed, he asserted, for tax deferred construction reserve accumulation with two ship owners and that another four applications are pending. He said he was particularly proud of the formation of the National Maritime Council which he called, "the first time in memory, if not in history, that all segments of the mari­ time industry have banded to­ gether in a joint effort. It cer­ tainly portends a new era of stabilized and harmonious la­ bor relations in our industry." The council, made up of la­ bor and management repre­ sentatives, will attempt to persuade shippers on all three coasts to use American-flag vessels. The progress made, Gibson added, shows that, "President Nixon's maritime program to revitalize the American mer­ chant marine is on stream, is operational and is being imple­ mented." O. William Moody, Jr., SIU Washington, D.C. representa­ tive and Administrator of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment has been named by President Nixon to the Na­ tional Advisory Committee on Oceans and Atmosphere. The newly-created Commit­ tee will undertake a continuing review of the nation's marine and atmospheric science and service programs. A compre­ hensive annual report will be presented from the Committee to the President and the Con­ gress by June 30 of each year, beginning June 30, 1972. The Committee will also advise the Secretary of Commerce with respect to the administration of the National Oceanic and At­ mospheric Administration. William Nierenberg, director Scripps Institution of Oceanog­ raphy, La Jolla, Calif., and William J. Hargis, Jr., director of the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Gloucester Point, Va., have been desig­ nated chairman and vice chair­ man, respectively. Other committee members include: John J. Royal, secre­ tary-treasurer, Fisherman and Allied Workers Union, San Pedro, Calif.; Gilbert M. Grosvenor, editor and vice presi- O. William Moody dent. National Geographic So­ ciety, Washington, D.C.; Myron Tribus, vice president, Xerox Corp., Rochester, N.Y.; Day­ ton H. Clewell, senior vice president, Mobil Oil Corp. and president of Mobile Research and Development Corp., Drien, Conn.; Julius A. Stratton, chair­ man of the board. Ford Founda­ tion, New York, N.Y.; and Thomas F. Malone, deputy foreign secretary. National Academy of Sciences and vice president. University of Con­ necticut, West Hartford, Conn.. Seo Cargo Procurement Starts Army^ Navy War The Army and the Navy, some offices and location of currently engaged in a dispute separate facilities in one place. over which branch of the On the other hand. Gen. Armed Forces should control Lang arguing the Army's case, military sea cargo procure­ said that rate negotiation, plus ment, gave their separate points the phase out of the Navy's of view at Congressional hear­ deteriorated nucleus fleet, could ings in Washington in Septem­ prove a boon to American ber. shipowners by making $137 Vice Adm. Arthur R. Gralla, million in cargo per year avail­ commander of the Military Sea- able for American merchant lift Command (MSC) which ships. currently controls procurement, In addition. Gen. Lang said, said there was no reason "to MTMTS would use a "govern­ disrupt long established, effec­ ment through bill of lading" tive working relations between (GTBL) which would con­ the Navy and the merchant solidate air, land and sea trans­ marine," by assigning the pro­ portation on a single negotia­ curement fimction to the Army's tion, thus eliminating separate Military Transportation and negotiations for the three travel Management and Terminal legs. (MTMTS) System. In reply, Maj. Gen. Qarence No Army Fleet Gen. Lang said the use of Lang of MTMTS said the trans­ the nucleus fleet was wrong and fer would result in greater effi­ he said, if the Army takes over ciency for the movement of the procurement function the military goods and in more military would go out of busi­ equitable rate negotiations for ness as an operator and trans­ American shipowners. fer all ocean shipping functions Adm. Gralla in his testimony to the commercial fleet. said the transfer to MTMTS Gen. Lang said the proposal would require an additional $17 to give the Army control of million over the MSC expendi­ procurement was an effort to ture this year because of the achieve efficiency, but that it Army's unfamiliarity with ocean might also have the effect of shipping. making military cargo carriage Consolidation Suggested Adm. Gralla said that while more profitable for shipowners.. As a general policy, said transfer would be costly, a con­ siderable saving could result Gen. Lang, his organization from a partial merger of the seeks service first with cost a two military freight operations. secondary factor. "We have He proposed consolidation of never chiseled a rate," he said, the two services' cargo book­ "and there is no public record ing operations, joint staffing of of a complaint by any carrier." Seafarers Log �SEAFARERS*U>G OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERWATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO 4* U.S. Maritime One Year After The Merchant Marine Act of 1970 fc\' One year ago this month, President Nixon signed into law the Merchant Marine Act of 1970—the law that all Seafarers look to as the tool that wdl pull our industry out of its dangerous slide toward extinction. No one expected that the Act would produce the miracle of pro­ viding the United States instantly with a strong, efficient merchant marine after a quarter of a century of neglect. Seafarers know that passage of legislation is a vital step, but that implementing legislation reiquires hard work, devoted effort and time. After its first year, we can report that the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 is taking hold, that the promises encompassed in the Act are in the making—that, after years of frustration, the maritime industry has been turned around and is headed toward a new era of prosperity. Many serious problems remain. And our job is to continue our hard-driving campaign to solve them—to get over the hurdles that stand between Seafarers and guaranteed job security and job oppor­ tunity. Shortly after the Act was passed, a special supplement in the Seafarers Log warned SIU members that we must not kid ourselves about the impact of the Act upon the health of our industry. We outlined the severe problems that confronted our industry before Problems Progress Prospects enough ships could be built and enough cargo could be secured to insure Seafarers of stability in the job market. We said then that it would take five long, difficult years before we could expect the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 to begin to produce the rewards expected of it. • To stay alive by preserving jobs for members during the transi­ tion period. • To help our SlU-contracted operators in their efforts to expand through the construction of ships, the promotion of cargo for those ships, and the extension of the American-flag merchant fleet into foreign markets. Now, after the Act has been in effect for a year, we can report that ships are being built, that strong efforts are being made to secure cargo, and that we have knocked down some of the barriers that have prevented our ships from competing in foreign-to-foreign trade. Serious problems remain. And the SIU is attacking them vigor­ ously to meet the challenge of staying alive. In keeping with the SIU tradition of informing our members about events in our industry, this special supplement reports the facts—^good and bad—on what is happening in our tough struggle to put the American-flag merchant marine in its proper place as the greatest on the world's seas. �•[:!':<•• y •' H^'v rir P».;fS» • p' Ws^'yy' PERCENT CARGO SHIPPED AMERICAN I ''' ' ^" '• '^-1 k>^:-V PROGRESS PROBLEMS National Attitude While the American merchant marine is still in deep trouble, there are signs that we have touched bottom and are heading up. We have suffered through many gruelling years of seeing our fleet rusting away, our jobs disappearing and our warn­ ings ignored. And yet we have continued to fight. Because we have not quit, we have survived. There are indications that we are winning. But final victory requires that we convince all Americans that it is their best interest that our nation has a first-class merchant marine. As we reach that goal, we must continue our work toward solving other major problems—increasing the tempo of ship con­ struction; helping in the industry's efforts to receive adequate financing for ship construction; working with the industry and our friends in government to bring more cargo to SlU-contracted vessels, and bringing more jobs and job security to our member­ ship. The SIU won its legislative victory—^passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970—^because we were able collectively to convince all but a handful of U.S. representatives and senators, along with the Administration, that the health of the Americanflag fleet is a reflection of the health of the nation. We were able to bring nearly unanimous bi-partisan support to our side with the argument that the United States could not have a healthy economy and a strong defense with a decaying fleet. Our argument had impact because we were able to persuade those who elect our political leaders— the American voters—^that a strong merchant marine helps everyone. We now have to expand on our winning combina­ tion both to protect our victory and to give added strength—the public's full support—^to our battle to get more American cargo on U.S. ships. The U.S. government, our fleet's number one customer, listens to the voice of the people. Ameri­ can businessmen, who determine whether our im­ ports and exports will be carried aboard U.S.-flag vessels, are keenly aware of the impact of public opinion. Public opinion in a free society determines the national attitude of government and business. Our job is to gpt our story through to all Americans, induding the political and industrial leaders, so there will be no doubt that "Ship American" is not enough—that nothing less than "Ship All Amer­ ican" will do. Building New Ships Age is taking a heavy toll of our American-flag overseas fleet. World War Il-vintage vessels are being scrapped at a rate of 10 a month, and our fleet had dwindled to 616 ships in August. Seafdfers knew that the vessels they man were in danger of dying of old age. That is why they gave a complete commitment to the passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, a law that calls for the construction of 300 new ships with government subsidies during the decade of the '70s. We were also aware that there would be a timelag between the passage of the Act and the con­ struction of ships at a rate of 30 a year. Ten ships are now being built with the help provided through the Act. The Maritime Adminis­ tration has approved the construction of two m o r e—230,000-deadweight-ton supertankers—^by SlU-contracted Seatrain Lines, Inc. Of these 12 vessels, eight will see service in companies having contracts with , the SIU. The total cost of ships being constructed with federal subsidy assistance tops $390 million, a oneyear record for American shipbuilders. Every major American shipyard has invested in improvements to keep pace with the demand for new vessels that our revitalized fleet will require. These improvements, costing millions of dollars, indicate a growing investor confidence in the future of our industry. A major improvement has been made in our government's subsidy policy. It allows federal dollars to be used in the construction of ships that will enter the foreign-to-foreign shipping competi­ tion—matching a break given to merchant fleets by other governments. SIU gave its full support to bring this change in policy—a change that is necessary if we are going to reach our goal of having ships bearing the American flag calling in every port in the world. World-wide economic factors are making con­ struction of ships in American yards more attrac­ tive. Foreign workers, through their unions, are PROSPECTS Cargo negotiating higher wages. The increase in the world market value of the Japanese yen and the German mark means it is costing comparatively more to build a ship in those nations. American shipbuilders will also be able to take advantage of a 7 percent investment tax credit that appears certain to receive Congressional approv^. These developments represent enormous sums of money when applied to the construction of a ship at a cost averaging more than $25 million and ranging up to $80 million. Nor is there any indication that the need for ships in America's oceanbome commerce will not continue to grow. Andrew E. Gibson, Assistant Secretary of Com­ merce for Maritime Affairs, recently said that hundreds of new tankers will be required to trans­ port our nation's oil imports. He said that the Caribbean trade alone could use 70 oil-bulk-ore carriers of 80,000 tons today. And he found that the United States fleet would soon need 80 liquid natural gas tankers in the 120,000 cubic meter size. Each new ship brings to Seafarers added job security. Our job now, and in the future, is to see to it that the pace of shipbuilding increases, that American investors see the advantage of putting their dollars in the American-flag fleet, and that cargoes are available to keep our ships and our members—^working at capacity. • 'L -y i T •f >1 I •i • tr I * i ^ \ . .. ^ P' Just as a Seafarer must have a ship if he is going to work, a ship must have cargo if it is going to sail. For years we have watched as cargo going to and from American ports has bypassed U.S.-flag ships to be loaded aboard the vessels of our foreign competitors. Our share of our own nation's oceanborne freight in the foreign trade dropped to 4.8 percent in 1969. And there were strong indications that the percentage would go lower, until our Amer­ ican-flag fleet vanished from the foreign trade for lack of cargo. Today, a year after the passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, there are signs of a modest comeback. During the first six months of this year, our ships carried 5.1 percent of our foreign trade, reversing the trend that has plagued us for years. Not only have we seen a switch in the ratio of American imports and exports shipped in Americanflag vessels, we have this year carried a larger per­ centage of an increased volume of trade. While we can see some cause to cheer, we have a long way to go. When foreign-flag ships are used to carry 19 out of every 20 tons of goods flowing to and from our shores, we are in trouble. Here, too, we are in the middle of the fight to improve the picture. And here, too, for the first time in recent decades, there is strong coordinated support from both Democrats and Republicans in both the Congress and the Administration. SIU President Paul Hall is a member of the executive committee and the board of governors •of the newly-formed National Maritime Council, a group organized by management and labor to promote the use of American-flag ships by Ameri­ can importers and exporters. Other SIU oflicials, as well as leaders of SlU-contracted companies, have been given leading roles in the organization. They are working at the national and the regional level to convince shippers that they can help them­ selves and their country by utilizing the Americanflag fleet. The SIU is also stron^y supporting legislative measures placed before the Congress by U.S. Rep. Edward A. Garmatz, chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, that would; • Ship 100 percent of all military cargo on U.S. ships whenever possible. • Qose loopholes and fu^er strengthen our Cargo Preference Laws to compel the use of U.S. ships to transport all agricultural and other products financed by the federal govenunent for overseas use. • Provide tax credits for shippers using U.S.-flag ships as a federal support incentive to strengthen the nation's fleet. The SIU is working with leaders in Congress and the Administration to end the iise of military ships in the carriage of military cargo—a practice that places the military in direct competition with the United States Merchant Marine. In addition, Seafarers in port cities around the nation are supporting the Department of Commerce and the Maritime Administration in their "Ship American" program. Bulk Cargo Seafarers have a direct stake in the bulk cargo segment of our industry. At one time it was the weak stepchild of the industry, accounting for less than one in 5 tons of cargo carried aboard U.S. ships. Through the efforts of SlU-contracted carriers and the union, 85 percent of our cargo is now in bulk commodities. Total tonnage is growing, and bulk cargoes now are seen as the major growth area in the future. Seafarers, through their union, had an important hand in winning for bulk cargo ships the opportu­ nity to share in the subsidies that had been reserved for a handful of liner-trade companies from 1936 until passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. Bulk carriers, many of them bound for SIUcontracted companies, are now being constructed with U.S. help. While bulk cargoes totaled 415 million tons of our import-export tonnage in 1970, only 3.6 percent of that tonnage was shipped under the American flag. Bulk cargo movement is expected to top 650 million tons by 1980, providing an excellent oppor­ tunity—and a massive challenge—^for the Americanflag bulk carriers. The SIU, by promoting the construction of bulk carriers, by working with our friends to bring cargo to these new ships, is in a position to profit from the enormous increase in bi^ cargo trade. Jobs We have seen solid signs of a tum-around in our industry—in the nation's attitude toward its mer­ chant fleet, in shipbuilding, in cargo procurement. Each of these areas has a direct influence on the Seafarer's job security. Every merchant seaman knows there has been a decline in jobs. This is the one area where there has not been an upswing during the first full year under the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. And yet, because of the work of the SIU and the solid backing of every Seafarer, we have greater job security and better prospects for job opportunity than any other group in our industry. While new ships are being built at a record rate, old ships continue to be sent to the scrap heap. The World War II fleet is being phased out—and we must stay alive until it is replaced with the modem armada of merchant ships that will provide us with the job stability we have struggled for so long and hard. A decade ago, six out of every 10 available jobs were in the unsubsidized segment of our industry, the area of strength for the SIU. That ratio today is approaching 70 percent and is rising as our oper­ ators take advantage of the federal subsidies that are how available to them on an equal basis. While there are several signs of progress in our industry, we will not be able to call the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 a success until there is a job available to every Seafarer. That is our primary goal. We can reach that goal only by continuing our fight to make more ships and more cargo available to the U.S.-flag fleet. We're winning, but we are far from the finish line. �SEAFARERS^LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERMATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO / Public Law 91-46^ 91st Congress. H. R. 15424 October 21, 1970 H5i wnat we Steact I-; •' Vi > -••i-....i'- -• V Ti> MnM'iid the Merchant Marine Act. l!)3ti. _• 1 " follows: : iI Can Do Now Merohant Marine. Act of 1970, \C •'' A s . ' 64 STAT. 1Q18 ' One year ago fhis month, President Nixon jsigned into law the Merchant Ma­ rine Act of 1970, the most significant piece of maritime legislation to be en­ acted since the Merchant Marine Act of 1936. The SlU saw in the 1970 Act the machinery necessary to bring hew life to the dying industry that Seafarers rely upon for jobs. The Merchant Marine Act of 1970 provided help in many ways, including: • Authorization to spend federal funds to finance a part of the construction costs for 300 new cargo ships for the foreign trade during the decade of the '70s. • Extension of tax-deferment priviliges for construction reserve funds for all operators in the foreign trade, including the bullc-cargo fleet. • Extension of tax-deferment priviliges for construction reserve funds for operators in the noncontiguous areas of Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico and Guam, as well as the fishing industry. • Extending construction and operation subsidies to all American-flag opera­ tors in the foreign trade, including the long-neglected bMlk-cargo fleet. • A program to phase out the "runaway** fleets of unsubsidized operators and pave the way for their return to the U. S. flag. Operators who owned fleets under both the U. S. flag and foreign flags were given the chance to use the new subsidy assistance program only if they agreed to "freeze" their foreign-flag holdings at the April 30, 1970 level. No new ships could be added to their "run­ away" fleets either as additions or replacements, and their foreign-flag opera­ tions had to be ended within 20 years. • Authorization for the Secretary of Commerce to police the nation's Cargo Preference Laws. This has resulted in strict enforcement of the provisions for the first time since the laws were enacted. • Officially designated the Great Lakes as America's fourth seacoast, and eliminated past and future interest on the St. Lawrence Seaway to prevent ani|! inimediate increase in tolls. M • Permits federal funds to be used to aid in the construction of Americdnflag ships tht would service both U. S. and foreign-to-fpreign trade. •••T- A year ago Seafarers celebrated their industry's greatest victory since 1936—^pasage of the Mer­ chant Marine Act of 1970. The Act gave us hope where we had had only frustration. During the past year, we have seen progress. We have seen planning turned into action. We have seen proof that we can knock over the barriers that have for so long beaten our industry down. Seafarers have shown that they had the strength and the knowledge and the will to help in pulling our industry out of its nose dive. We have, collec­ tively through our SIU, been able to provide a strong helping hand for an industry that was clearly headed toward the scrap heap. While we are headed in the right direction, it will still be a couple of years before we see our industry—and our jobs—secured. We must use that time wisely. We must stay alert to every opportunity to help make our merchant marine competitive with foreign shipping that has for too long dominated cargo fields that are right­ fully ours. As the SIU fights on every front to increase the job security and the job opportunity of every Sea­ farer, it is our hope that each SIU member will stay fully informed. We have learned over the years that our strength comes from knowledge. That is why the Seafarers Log has reported every action that could have an effect on the jobs of its readers. Pass this report on to your family, your neighbors, and the men on your ship and in your SIU hall. Only when all of us are fully informed can we in­ telligently support the efforts our union is making to improve the economic picture of the maritime . industry and the Seafarers who earn their living from it. You have a stake in the future of the merchant marine. Support it—so that it can support you. i.- •V) ^• Vl>sf 'H - V .:L; : ii'&A < X -''i r- • .ri: •• �SlU Members Added to Uhion Pension Rolls Raymond Jurkovic, 63, is a na­ tive of Czechoslovakia and now makes his home in Ashland, Wis. He joined the union in the Port of De­ troit and sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Henry Dell'Oifano, 50, is a native of Massachusetts and now makes his home in Wilmington, Calif. He joined the union in 1944 in the Port of Bos­ ton and sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He retired after sailing 28 years. Joseph Garello, 65, is a native of Italy and now lives in Dorchester, Mass. He joined the union in 1946 in the Port of New York and sailed in the steward department. Brother Garello served in the Navy from 1922 to 1923. He retired after sailing 39 years. Oscal Midflyng, 65, joined the union in the Port of Elberta in 1953 and sailed in the deck department on the Great Lakes. A native of Nor­ way, Seafarer Midtlyng now lives in Manitowoc, Wis. His retirement end­ ed a sailing career of 41 years. Wfllie A. Edwards, 63, joined the union in 1941 in the Port of New York and sailed in the steward de­ partment. A native of Virginia, Sea­ farer Edwards now makes his home in Bronx, N.Y. He was issued a pick­ et duty card in 1961 during the Greater New York Harbor Strike. His retirement ended a sailing career of 35 years. John J. Morrison, 41, is a native of New York and now makes his home in San Francisco, Calif. He joined the union in the Port of New York in 1951 and sailed in the en­ gine department. Brother Morrison served in the Army from 1950 to 1951. Oscar A. Gunderson, 64, is a na­ tive of Chicago, HI., and now makes his home in Manitowoc, Wis. He joined the imion in 1959 in the Port of Milwaukee and sailed in the stew­ ard department on the Great Lakes. Brother Gunderson retired after sail­ ing 24 years. William L. Brabham, 64, is a na­ tive of South Carolina and now makes his home in York, S.C. One of the early members of the union. Brother Brabham joined in 1939 in the Port of Philadelphia. He served as department delegate while sailing in the deck department. Seafarer Brabham is a veteran of World War II. His retirement ended a sailing career of 40 years. Zacharlas A. Markris, 54, joined the union in the Port of Mobile in 1953 and sailed in the steward de­ partment. A native of Alabama, Sea­ farer Markris now lives in Mobile. Markris retired after sailing 25 years. David J. Burnett, 62, joined the union in the Port of Frankfurt in 1953 and sailed on the Great Lakes in the engine department. A native of Duluth, Minn., Brother Burnett now makes his home in Traverse City, Mich. His retirement ended a sailing career of 27 years. William Brown, 51, joined the un­ ion in the Port of New York in 1957 and sailed in the steward department A native of Jamaica, British West Indies, Seafarer Brown is now mak­ ing his home in Queens, N.Y. Brown retired after sailing 20 years. Gittis Lightfoot, 53, is a native of Alabama and now lives in Baltimore, Md. He joined the union in the Port of New York in 1943 and sailed in the steward department. His retire­ ment- ended a sailing career of 36 years. VIggo W. Sorensen, 52, is a na­ tive of Texas and now lives in San Francisco, Calif. He joined the un­ ion in 1945 in the Port of Baltimore and sailed in the engine department. Seafarer Sorensen is a Navy veteran of World War U. Simon P. Morris, 62, is a native of Florida and now lives in Jackson­ ville. He joined the union in 1947 in the Port of Mobile and sailed in the deck department. Santos P. Garcia, 62, joined the union in 1941 in the Port of New Orle.^t18 and sailed in the steward department. A native of Texas, Broth­ er Garcia now makes his home in Hitchcock, Tex. His retirement ended a sailing career of 36 years. John J. Mrakel, 47, joined the un­ ion in the Port of Mobile in 1942 and sailed in the deck department. A na­ tive of Philadelphia, Pa., Brother Merkel now lives in Mobile, Ala. Roman Rozpedowsid, 64, is a na­ tive of Poland and now lives in Bal­ timore, Md. He joined the imion in 1942 in the Port of Baltimore and sailed in the engine department Brother Rozpedowski served as de­ partment delegate while sailing. His retirement ended a sailing career of 41 years. Nlles W. Lovegrove, 48, joined the union in the Port of Elberta in 1956 and sailed in the engine department. A native of North Vernon, Ind., Brother Lovegrove now makes his home in Elberta, Mich. He retired after sailing more than 22 years. Receives Isf Check John H. Morris, 56, is a native of Georgia and now makes his home in Savannah, Ga. He joined the union in 1951 in the Port of Philadelphia and sailed in the deck department. He retired after sailing 33 years. Receives Isf Check ..A- , • •-i / "I 'ii Arvid Gylland, 55, joined the un­ ion in 1943 in the Port of New York and sailed in the deck department. A native of Norway, Brother Gylland now lives in Bronx, N.Y. His retire­ ment ended a sailing career of 41 years. Gylland was issued a picket duty card in 1962 during the Moore McCormack-Robin Line beef. Great Lakes Seafarer David Burnett sailed as an oiler on the Ann Arbor carferries for 28 years. Brother Burnett (right) closed out his sailing career in June and is shown receiving his first monthly SlU pension check from Frankfort Port Agent Harold Rathbun. Page 19 �livi: : 'V: SlU Ships' Committees ... Keeping the Members Informed WARRIOR (Sea-Land)—^The ship's committee aboard the Warrior includes, from left: T. S. Kline, deck delegate; B. E. Swearingen, ship's chairman; F. Simmons, engine delegate; I. Garcia, steward delegate; E. B. Tart, secretaryreporter, and K. L. Hart, educational director As has so-often been stated in talking about the workings of the SIU, or for that matter any union, the best way to insiure an effective organization is through education. And education is a two-way street. Not only should the membership be in­ formed of the doings of its leaders, but the leaders should be kept up-to-date on the wishes of the members. Only through such a mutual imderstanding of each other's ideas and desires can a union work effectively for the good of the entire membership. This exchange of ideas, or mutual education if you will, is accomplished in the SIU through regular shipboard meetings, known as ship's committee meetings. These meetings serve as a forum to keep our members at sea informed of SIU doings ashore, as well as affording them an opportunity to voice their own opinions on various issues affecting the whole membership. It is this type of two-way communication that enables the union to function best in the interests of the entire membership. It keeps those at sea abreast of the latest developments at union halls across the country, and those ashore cognizant of idea of members scattered across the globe on ships. In this way, every Seafarer can participate in and be aware of everything his union is doing. Each Sunday while a ship is at sea, the ship's committee chairman calls a meet­ ing for all unlicensed personnel. There ar& six members of the standing ship's committee with three elected and three appointed delegates, but every Seafarer is urged to attend each meeting and become involved in the proceedings. The six include the ship's committee chair­ man, the education director, the secretary-reporter, and elected representatives of the deck, engine and steward departments. The (^airman is responsible for calling the meeting and preparing an agenda. He also moderates the group to insure proper parliamentary procedure is used to guarantee every member's right to be heard. The education director is charged with maintaining a shipboard library of union publications and must be able to answer any questions relating to union upgrading and educational programs. The secretary-reporter serves as a recorder of the minutes of the meeting and is responsible for relaying the minutes and recommendations to SIU headquarters. Each of the elected department delegates is concerned with questions relating, to the entire crew, in general and the members of his department, in particular. The SIU ship's committees have succeeded in bridging the communications bar­ rier between a far-flung membership and the officials entrusted to head the union. They have succeeded in keeping the membership informed and active in the highest democratic traditions. SL 180 (Sea-Land)—Aboard the SL 180, one of the newest additions to the con­ tainerized SlU-contracted fleet are, from left: C. Boyle, ship's chairman; H. Alexander, secretary-reporter; R. Matthews, educational director; L. Pate, deck delegate; T. Maley, steward delegate, and W. Knordland, engine delegate. PONCB (Sea-Land)—In the galley aboard the Ponce are, from left: J. Ross, secretary-reporter; M. Trotman, steward delegation, C. Amison, deck delegate; J. RobeHs, engine delegate and ship's educational director; A. V. Tuum, ship's chi lairman. STEEL MAKER (Isthmian)-—Topside aboard the Steel Maker are, from left: J. D. Smith, steward delegate; J. L. Gomez, ship's chairman; A. Porcart, deck dele­ gate; S. J. Lafleur, engine delegate; D. Papageorgiou, ship's secretary-reporter, and J. Dreyes, steward delegate. STEEL ARTISAN (isthmian)-—Aboard the Steej Artisan at her dock in Erie Basin, Brooklyn are, from left: P. G. Wingfield, deck delegate; M. J. Hanboaz, educa­ tional director; H. Flynn, steward delegate; M. Reed, secretary-reporter; D. Gay, ship's chairman, and C. Dahlhaus, engine delegate. Page 20 Seafarers U)g •I 1 �SlU Ships' Committees... ... Keeping the Members Informed TRANSINDIANA (Hudson Waterways)—From left are: J. Pantoja, educational director; A. Camacho, engine delegate; A. Revere, ship's chairman; J. Osman, deck delegate, and H. Ortiz, steward delegate. ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land)—Clockwise around table are: G. Finkela, ship's chairman; R. Meyers, deck delegate; D. Cox, engine delegate; J. Roberts, and E Joseph, steward delegate. SUMMIT (Sea-Land)—Aboard the Summit in Port Elizabeth, N.J. are, from left: B. Varela, educational director; J. Gianniotas, ship's chairman; A. Bell, secretaryreporter; J. Starrui, engine delegate; R. Bosco, steward delegate, and L. Roberts, / deck delegate. BALTIMORE (Sea-Land)—Gathered in the crew's recreation room aboard the containership Baltimore are, from left: C. Wilson, steward delegate; P. Lattik, engine delegate; G. Alexander, deck delegate; J. Cruz, secretary-reporter; J. Del Gado, ship's chairman, and D. Divane, educational director. ii .. ii •• I" I ' i SEATRAIN DELAWARE (Hudson Waterways)—Home again after a voyage to Europe are, from left: W. Nash, Jr., ship's chairman; R. Martitim, steward dele­ gate; K. Prats, secretary-reporter; S. Wald, education director; L. P. Marcial, engine delegate, and••L. Gill, deck delegate. delei November 1971 PITfSBURGH (Sea-Land)—From left, back row, are: S. McDonald, secretaryreporter; F. Pehler, ship's chairman; W. Heater, educational director; J. San­ chez, engine delegate; L. Cruez, steward delegate. Page 21 �Chief Pumpman Walter Pritchett (left) checks off maintenance list with Bosun Romolo DeVirgileo aboard the Overseas Ulla while docked at Sattahip. Standing by the Jacob's ladder aboard the Overseas Ulla (Maritime Overseas), Brother Dave McNeil prepares to spend some time in Sattahip. Seafrain Puerto Rho Negotiates Saigon River Aboard the Oversees Ulla at dock in Sattahip Seafarers Frank Cuellar (left) and Walter Pritchett relax as they wait for mail from home to come aboard. SIU Educational Conferences Discussed Aboard Penn Sailor As the Penn Sailor made her way towards Pusan, Korea, ship's secretary-reporter E. R. "Blackie" Harrison reported everything running smoothly. Brother Harrison has taken some time out between chores as steward to iSli his shipmates in on the success of a Sea­ farers Educational Conference he attended at Piney Point, Md, He answered many questions about the conference and about the training facilities at the SIU Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Brother Harrison Seafrain Puerto Rico heads down the twisting Saigon River to sea. There are many sharp zigzags and "sticky" bends to be negotiated when "running" the river. The swift current is also a test of a pilot's nerves. "^ged not only his shipmates, but every other Seafarer, to take advantage of the opportunity to go to Piney Point on vacation or as a delegate to an upcom­ ing conference to see first hand what the SIU is accomplishing. As part of his gear for this voyage. Brother Harrison took along his delegate's portfolio of publications and literature to share this reading material with those aboard the Penn Sailor. However, Brother Harrison emphasized that "you will just have to see it to believe it, and to take a tip from an oldtimer to make it as soon as possible." Harrison adds that during every upcoming shipboard meeting a little time will be set aside for discussion on the con­ ference and Piney Point. Steward Personnel Receive High Praise From Shipmates, Department Heads Chief Steward John Ratliff (right) of the St. Louis likes to think that he has the best steward department in general, and the best galley force in particular, of any SlU-contracted ship. Ratliff says that this is the "best group" that he has had in the twenty-odd years he has been sailing. Pictured with Ratliff while the ship was docked in Naha, Okinawa are 2nd Cook Charles Gilbert (left) and Chief Cook Mollis Huff. Page 22 "A galley crew to brag about," is the way the steward department aboard the Overseas Suzanne is described by shipmates. Representatives from all three de­ partments gathered in the galley while* ship was docked at the Subic Bay Am­ munition Pier. From left are: Louis Chappetta, wiper; Thomas Harris, third cook; George King, bosun; U. P. Repiedad, baker; John Wade, chief electrician; Jack Wong, chief cook; George Owen, able seaman, and steward Clyde Gibson. Seafarers Log �!• Asian Rep Visifs SlU Headquprfers ^ -rWi 1 I.*L For both unions and individuals, political activity is not something you do to while away the idle hours. You do it because you are committed to a goal. Because you feel the need to get something accomplished. • And finally you do it because it is your right and duty as a good citizen of a democracy. 'C ? For maritime unions and for Seafarers there is another very good reason to be involved in politics: Survival. Ours is a highly regulated industry, and the power to regulate, if left unchecked, can also be the power to destroy. And the power to regulate comes through laws passed in Congress. iDonald U'Ren (right)i Asian representative for the Interna­ tional Transportworker's Federation (ITF), shows SlU Headauarters Representative Edward X. Mooney the latest copy of tne ITF newsletter during a recent visit to SlU headquarters in Brooklyn. U'Ren is from Selangor, Malaysia and was on a tour of labor facilities in the U.S. i- Protest Lodged as AID Ignores Cargo Laws There has been a new development in the long-time battle by maritime labor and management against the shipping prac­ tices, of the Agency of International Development. That agency recently ignored U.S. Great Lakes operators and assigned a 14,000-ton CARE cargo exclusively to Indian-flag ships. American flag operators in the Great Lakes region offered to take the cargo of soya, bagged com and milk at $110 a ton. Under the Merchant Marine Act, a minimum of 50 percent of such cargo is supposed to move on U.S.-flag ships to the extent that they are available at fair and reasonable rates. When U.S. ships are available, AID is then to check with the Maritime Ad­ ministration as to whether the price is right. According to news dispatches, AID received the bids of the Great Lakes shippers but never consulted MARAD to ascertain if the $110-a-t6n price was "fair and reasonable," an apparent violation of the cargo preference laws. The action drew an immediate protest calling for a thorou^ investigation. The SIU and other maritime unions, the indusitry and industry groups, and many congressional leaders are stron^y opposed to shipping procedures of AID and the U.S. Agriculture Depart­ ment, contending that these procedures act against the best in­ terest of the U.S.-flag fleet and the U.S. economy and are in vio­ lation of cargo preference laws. That makes the Congress, and the Executive Branch of government of qreat concern to us, a concern that involves the continuation of the profes­ sional sailor's livelihood and his way of life. There is a great deal of work to be done with Congress and with the Executive Branch, such as watching bills that affect the industry. And there is a great deal to do at election time. For the men and women we send to Congress can either help us. or hurt us, either lift us up or tear us down. During the election season, we must follow the words of the old-time labor leader Samuel Gompers: "Labor must reward its friends and defeat its enemies." That is basic political science: Work for those who can and will help you, and against those that seek to hurt you. One way that work can be accomplished is through voluntary contribu­ tions to the Seafarers Political Activity Donation. There is no substitute for support of the right candidate, and SPAD is our way of giving that support where it will do the most good. It is just one year until the next Presidential election, and a new Congress will be elected at the same time. It is not too early to make sure that SPAD will be working for you. Kennedy Seeks Facts On Sea-Pak s Contract . Senator Edward M. Ken-' nedy, D-Mass., has a^^ the U^S. State Department' and the Department of Commerce for specifics on a control signed by Sea-Pak, a division of W. R. Grace Corp., and the govern­ ment of Rumania under which Sea-Pak will purchase the an­ nual catch of the Rumanian fishing fleet. Sen. Kennedy told the Sea­ farers Log, "although this problem is of major concern to me because it directly affects the fishing industry of Massa­ chusetts, it is a problem that also affects U.S. fishermen on the West Coast, the Gulf Coast and Alaska." In September, an editorial in the Log detailed reports of the agreement, signed, as the edi­ torial said, "while much, of the American fishing fleet sits idle and American fishermen pound the pavement looking for jobs." Sen. Kennedy said that be­ sides asking for . information on the contract with Rumania, he had asked the two U.S. de­ partments for an analysis of the effect purchase of the Ru­ manian catch would have on the U.S. fleet. Sen. Kennedy said he has been "concerned for some time" with aiding the U.S. fish­ ing fleet and has introduced bills to aid American- fisher­ men. He said the need for such legislation is better under­ stood when it is known that "virtually every major fishing nation subsidizes its fleet exten­ sively, thus giving them a dis­ tinct competitive advantage over U.S. fishermen." vi •i -1 4 m November 1971 Page 23 �Origin Not Known 121 Years of Flashing Love' By Minot's Ledge Lighthouse One of the first and warmest "welcome home" signs to greet Seafarers entering Boston Har­ bor down through the years has been the flashing beam of his­ toric Minot's Ledge Light. Located in the Atlantic Ocean one mile north of Cohasset, Mass., Minot's Ledge Light is world-famous not only for being one of the "guardians" of the approaches to Boston Harbor, but for its unique 1-43 flashing pattern which spells out "I Love You" in interna­ tionally-recognized code, every thirty seconds. . At one time the strength of Minot's Ledge Light was in ex­ cess of 80,000 candlepower, which enabled incoming ships to distinguish the light at a considerable distance. In later years, the light's candlepower fluctuated imtil 1964 when it leveled off to a steady 45,000 candlepower. Victim Economy Now, because of federal government budget cuts, the strength of the light's welcome home signal will be reduced to a feeble flicker of what it once was. Unfortunately, in February of this year, a severe winter storm carried away the under­ water cable which supplied power to the light. Batteries were installed to replace the lost power source, but they gave the light a beam of only 1,400 candlepower and a limited range of coverage. When Coast Guard officials learned that it would cost ap­ proximately $65,000 to pro­ vide a new underwater cable to power the light, they de­ cided to continue to run it by battery. There has been a lighthouse on Minot's Ledge since 1850, when it was originally manned by two keepers and a large, black Newfoundland dog. The dog's job was to jump from the base of the lighthouse into the ocean to salvage newspapers and stores that were tossed from passing ships to the keep­ er of the lighthouse but had fallen short. Origin of Signal According to a romantic, but unsubstantiated legend, the "I Love You" signal of Minot's Ledge Light dates back to a 19th Century maritime incident. It seems that the master and crew of a Boston merchant ship set sail one summer for a year's voyage to the West Indies, leaving behind many unhappy wives, mothers and sweet­ hearts. After months of patient wait­ ing, at about the time the ship and her crew were expected home, a group of the anxious women would take a small skiff out at dust each day and anchor their well-lighted boat on the rock which still serves as "the foundation of the lighthouse. In their heroic attempt to light the way home for their men, the ladies braved heavy seas and winds, and used their lanterns to repeatedly signal "I Love You." Sadly, the legend relates that although the women main­ tained their vigil for many weeks after the expected date of return of the ship—^the Massachusetts vessel and all hands aboard her never re­ turned home. Today, Seafarers returning to the port of Boston will con­ tinue to be greeted by Minot's Light, but because of its re­ duced candlepower, SIU ships will just have to take a littie longer and get a little closer before they get a warm, well deserved, "I Love You." Ancient Ships Not So Small Minot's Ledge Light has stood its lonely vigil in the Atlantic for nearly 125 years. It is built upon a rock which even at low tide rises less than two feet above water. Although the lighthouse has fallen victim to the economy and now functions with con­ siderably less candlepower, it is still a warm and welcome sight for Seafarers returning to port. (U.S. Coast Guard photo.) pjge-24 The ships of ancient times weren't as small as most people imagine. The Greeks and Romans had vessels up to 200 feet long and 50 feet wide which carried 1,200 to 1,500 tons of cargo. Former presidential yacht Manifou slips past Cherry Point as she makes her way up the St. George's Creek to her berth at the Harry Lundebetg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. The sleek 62-foot yawl, once the favorite of President John F. Kennedy, was acquired by the school from the Coast Guard and is a part of the school's maritime museum and training fleet, JFK's Yacht Manifou Part of HLSS Fleet "The sailing yacht President Kennedy preferred to all others." That's the way veteran yachting author J. Julius Fanta describes the yawl Manitou which was used as the "floating White House" during John F. Kennedy's Administration. To­ day, it is berthed at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship in Piney Point, Md. The Manitou and JFK's at­ tachment to the yawl form the central core of Fanta's book. Sailing with President Kennedy. The vividly-written book re­ counts Kennedy's sailing career and his search for a suitable yacht for use during his presi­ dency. One of the vessels consid­ ered for the President was the 89-foot schooner. Freedom, which was then flagship of the sailing fleet at the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis. It, too, is now part of the living mari­ time museum at the Lunde­ berg School. Comfortable Selection However, the Manitou was finally chosen. It combined racing characteristics with yachting comforts in its 62foot overall length and 44 feet on the water line. The acquisition of the Man­ itou from the U.S. Coast Guard by HLSS was fitting, because in Fanta's word, the craft went to "an appropriate function," where it will be used to "per­ petuate the skills of seaman­ ship" which were a vital part of John Kennedy's* life. - 1 Money Due Seafarers The Seafarers listed below have unclaimed wages due them from Moore-McCormack Lines for voyages during the period January 1, 1971 through June 30, 1971. J. Waldrop $ 10.00 J. Neal 3.00 76.81 J. Morgan 300.00 R. Hernandez The amounts due may be claimed by contacting M. J. Kochamba, Manager of Accounting Services, Moore-McCormack Lines, 2 Broadway, New York. Telephone 212363-6600. -1 I i �Containership New Orleans Visits East Coast 'if ^a5{i>v:'f •;' ' r. •• ••• .••-•t'-xi Few vessels have logged as many steady miles on the Seattle to Anchorage shuttle run as has the SlU-contracted New Orleans. The 497-foot-long West Coast containership recently afforded her crew a change of pace with a visit to the East Coast and the Port of Elizabeth, New Jersey. The New Orleans was built in 1944 and christened originally as the General Collins. She was converted for the carriage of containers in 1969and has a 360 container capacity. With a top speed of 16 knots, the 11,369 gross ton New Orleans is one of the fastest ships in the containership fleet. •• !. X" ' Sea-Land sister ships Portland (left) and New Orleans pass each other in Elizabeth Channel. The Portland was outbound for Puerto Rico and saluted the New Orleans with a blast from her horn. NEW ORLEANS (Sea-Land)—^Aboard the containership New Orleans^ are, from left: M. Landron, ship's chairman; A. Megito, educational director; P. Sanchez, steward delegate; D. Sacher, secretary-reporter; T. Snowden, deck delegate, and 0. Ander­ son, engine delegate. SlU Representative Jack Bluitt, back to camera, chaired a shipboard meeting of New Orleans crewmembers. A major discussion topic was the series of Seafarers Educa­ tional Conferences conducted at the SlU's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship at Piney Point, Md. Seafarer H. McFall, right, purchases a Maritime Defense League stamp as paperwork is handled by Bluitt. A. Rios (I.) fireman, and M. Rial, oiler, take a sandwich break as ship prepares for return voyage to Seattle. I r November 1971 Page' 25 �Dauntless Serves As Patron Ship For Mayor's Cup Race It was a foggy day for the annual Mayor's Cup Race in New York Bay last month and the competing schooners gave an eerie appearance as they sailed through the mist. From the decks of the steam yacht Dauntless, flagship of the SlU's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, guests could see the 24 two-masted sailing ships vie for first prize. The sailboats, racing in the Narrows of New York Bay, had to sail under the majestic Verrazzano Bridge to the fi^i^h line off the ^ay Bridge pier in Brooklyn. The 258-foot long Dauntless served as the patron ship of the race. She is stationed at Rjfiey Point, Md. and is used by HLSS to train the young men who come to the School. > Docked at the South Street Seaport in lower Manhattan, the Dauntless loads her passengers before leaving to serve as the the patron ship in the Mayor''s Cup Race in New York Bay. The world-famous Verrazzano Bridge looms omninously in the;, foreground as the schooners below begin the first leg of the Mayor's Cup Race. From the fantail of the Dauntless,patron ship for the race, the Statue of Liberty is seen standing vigil in the fog-covered bay. Page 26 The crew ot the Uaunfiess poses on deck with George McC^artney (centerJ (New Tork patrolman for the SID. From left are: M. W. Bass; W. Pitt; O. Meyers; J. Miranda; D. Green; McCartney; W. Petty; R. V/otipaa; C. Troy; L. Coyne, and P. Ellis. Seated are F. Napoli and T. Holt. Crewmember of Dauntless hands out pamphlets describing the history of the ship to interested people at the South Street Seaport. 4 Fog-enshrouded schooners jockey for position at the start of the Mayor's Cup Race held on New York Bay. Twenty-four two-masted vessels took part in the competition. i f. Seafarers ipg: I �HLSS Graduates Prepare to Ship Out - • . -J • . • !l - r 1 T Amado Ernesto Diaz Your wife, Dorothy, asks that you contact her at 209 Chandler St., Cape Cimaveral, Fla., as soon as possible. Paul Lyal Hunt Get in touch with Lawrence Banks, steward aboard the Connecticut in regard to your army discharge. John Mendez, Jr. Please contact Selective Serv­ ice Board No. 29, 1910 Arthur Ave., Bronx, N.Y. as soon as possible. John Mnncie You are going to be an uncle. Please contact me at 201-3221777. Matt Goldfinger Gregory J. Hayden would like to hear from you at 54 Calvary Rd., Duluth, Minn. 55803. John Linton Please contact Selective Service Board No. 56, 29-28 41st Ave., Long Island City, N.Y. 11101 as soon as possible. Harold Leo Loil Your brother-in-law, Jacob Zangas, would like to hear from you at 2218 N. 18th St., Phoenix, Ariz. Oscar D. Johnson Please contact Evelyn and Tracy Johnson in New Orleans, at area code 504-947-1575 or 861-8746. Caiios Rodriqnez Your old shipmate, Ernesto Torres, would like to hear from you at RED 1 Box 212, Ponce, P.R. Tommy Cummings Please write to Andy Reasko, c/o SS San Juan, Sealand Inc., Oakland, Calif. Jonathan White Please contact Selective Serv­ ice Board No. 48, 271 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11201 as soon as possible. Erin GcNrdon, born July 3, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Rich­ ard A. Gordon, River Rouge, Mich. Bruce Vickery, born July 27, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Wal­ ter Vickery, West Deptford, N.J. Ann Marie Brinkerhoff, bom May 20, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. David A. Brinkerhoff, Tren­ ton, N.J. Martin Bazor, bora Aug. 2, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Al­ bert T. Bazor, Coden, Ala. Debra White, bora June 19, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Clyde J." V^ite, Jacksboro, Tenn. Tezera Green, born May 4, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Louis Green, Jr., Jacksonville, Fla. Leigh Annette Register, born Apr. 13, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. James R. Register, Wilming­ ton, N.C. Maria Dela Paz, born Aug. 28, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ramon Dela Paz, Bronx, N.Y. Brian Decker, bora June 5, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Leonard S. Decker, Brooklyn, N.Y. Tilmmi Guthrie, Jr., bora July 22, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Tilmon M. Guthrie, Belhaven, N.C. Joyce Mitchell, bora Apr. 26, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. James E. Mitchell, Charleston, Mo. April Hackle, born Aug. 28, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ed­ ward A. Hackle, Jacksonville Fla. Jacqueline Thomas, bora Aug. 30, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. James T. Thomas, Cambridge, Md. Cynthia Manzano, born July 27, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Antonio Manzano, Bayamon, P.R. Thomas Gordon, born Aug. 30, 1971, to Seafarer and Mrs. Thomas H. Gordon, Brookhaven, N.Y. Six more trainees, members of Class 75-B, graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School after 12 weeks of vocational training in the deck, engine and steward departments. One of the grad­ uates, Mike McDowell, shown here shaking hands with MLS Administrator Ken Conklin, also earned his high school diploma through the school's academic GEO program. Left to right are A IM M I A M ^ I J l_l tl_ _ T -t I l_l*_ VN _ Gary Livesay, Donald Holly, Terry Crawford, Conklin, McDowell, Tommy Williams ana Charles Anderson. Graduating trainees of Class 75-A posed with two Harry Lundeberg School officials as they prepared to leave for New York to await assignment to their first ships. Left to right are Paul McGaharn, director of vocational training, R. Lott, J. J. Thompson, T. Ehlers, J. Sawyer, F. Vienna, L. Dunn, HLS Presi­ dent Earl Shepard, R. Romanoff, R. Goldberg, E. Cowart, and R. C. Quinones. Trainees complete a 12-week vocational, aca­ demic and trade union educational curriculum before gradua­ tion from the Lundeberg School. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes spe­ cific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treas­ urer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file mem­ bers, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their foldings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland. Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fimd agree­ ments. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expen­ ditures and disbursements of trust fimds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financid records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified inaiL return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Earl Shepard, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275-20fli Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. Thi^ established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an edi­ torial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and con­ ditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a re­ ceipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the Seafarers Log a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc.; as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employ­ ers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any 'member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATIONS. One of the basic rights of Seafarers is the right to pursue legislative and political objectives which will serve the best interests of themselves, their families and their Union. To achieve these objectives, the Seafarers Political Activity Do­ nation was established. Donations to SPAD are entirely voluntary and constitute the funds through which legislative and political activities are conducted for the membership and the Union. If at any time a Seafarer feels that auy uf Ihe above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitu­ tional right of access to Union records or infonnation, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at head­ quarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. November 1971 Page 27 '..A;-- �Membership Meetings' Schedule SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Orleans.Dec. 14—2:30 p.m. Mobile Dec. 15—2:30 p.m. Wilmington...Dec. 20—2:30 p.m. San. Fran. ...Dec. 22—2:30 p.m. Seattle Dec. 24—2:30 p.m. New York....Dec. 6—2:30 p.m. Philadelphia.X)ec. 7—^2:30 p.m. Baltimore Dec. 8—2:30 p.m. Detroit Dec. 17—2:30 p.m. tHouston Dec. 13—2:30 p.m. United Industrial Workers New OrleansJ3ec. 14—7:00 p.m. Mobile Dec. 15—7:00 p.m. New York....Dec. 6—7:00 p.m. Philadelphia.Dec. 7—7:00 p.m. Baltimore ....X>ec. 8—7:00 p.m. Houston Dec. 13—7:00 p.m. Great Lakes SIU Meetings Detroit J3ec. 6—^2:00 p.m. Buffalo Dec. 6—7:00 p.m. Alpena Dec. 6—7:00 p.m. Chdcago J3ec. 6—7:00 p.m. Duluth Dec. 6—7:00 p.m. Frankfort Dec. 6—7:30 p.m. Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Section Chicago Dec. 14—7:30 p.m. tSault Ste Marie Dec. 16—7:30 p.m. Buffalo Dec. Duluth Dec. Cleveland Dec. Toledo Dec. Detroit Dec. Milwaukee....Dec. 15—7:30 p.m. 17—7:30 p.m. 17—7:30 p.m. 17—7:30 p.m. 13—7:30 p.m. 13—7:30 p.m. DICK DB>ARfMOrr ROISTERED ibn 4. » York lifade^hia,. iadeiphia 20 iraore 40^ ; Norfolk 17 Jacksonvilfe ;-';\.v.35 4, 71" ' 15 tS XWUINIJEKJUI «« ^I, ^ 49^ 19 5 1 16 8 0 r,<' ^^^40 • SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans.Dec. 14—5:00 p.m. Mobile Dec. 15—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia.Dec. 7—5:00 p.m. Baltimore (li­ censed and unlicensed Dec. 8—5:00 p.m. Norfolk Dec. 9—5:00 p.m. Houston Dec. 13—5:00 p.m. Railway Marine Region Philadelphia.Dec. 14—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Dec. 15—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. •Norfolk Dec. 16—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City..Dec. 13—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. 0 0 0 0 51 "'23 "I'OS 47 iiS'® is -i ^Meeting held at Galveston wharves. tMeeting held in Labor Tem­ ple, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. •Meeting held in Labor Tem­ ple, Newport News. Directory Of Union Hails SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hall EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard A1 Tanner Lindsey Williams Robert Matthews SECRETARY-TREASURER A1 Kerr HEADQUABTEBS ....67S 4tli Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 AEFENA, Mleh 800 N. Seeond Ave. 49707 (017) XX 4-3616 BAI.TIMOBE, Hd. ..1216 E. BlUtimon St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, MMS 663 Attantle Ave. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFAI,0, N.Y 290 Fnuiklin St. 14202 SIU (716) TL. 3-9269 mu (716) TU 3-92S9 cmoAoo, ni. 9383 Ewinc Ave. 60617 SIU (312) 8A 1-0733 IBU (312) ES S-9670 OUEVELAND, 0 1420 W. 3501 St. 44113 (216) HA 1-6450 DBTBOIT, Mleh. 10225 W. Jellenon Ave. 48218 , (313) VI 3-4741 DULUTH, Mlim. .2014 W. 3d St. (218) BA 2-4110 55806 'FBANKFOBT, Uidl. P.O. Boot 287 OUHalaSt. 49635 (616) IX 7-8441 HOUSTON, Tex. .._ ..A804 OUBI St. 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 dACKSONVHXE, Fl*. JCOOO PMHI St. 32233 (904) XX 3-0987 OEBSEY CITY, N.J. .M Hoatgomnr St. 07302 (201) HE 6-9424 MOBILE, Ate. 1 South Latnenee St. 36602 (206) HE 2-1764 NEW OBLEANS, La 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (604) 629-7646 NOBFOLK, Va. 116 3d St. 23610 (703) 622-1892 PUILADELFHIA. Pa. Je604 S. 4th St. 19148 (216) DE 6-3818 POBT ABTHUB, Tex A34NinOiATe. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FBANCISCO, CalU. 1321 Mission St. 94103 (416) 626-6793 SANTUBCE, P.B. ..1313 Fernandez Jnneos Stop 20 00908 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash 2606 First Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo 4677 OnyoU Ave. 63116 (314) 762-6600 TAMPA, Fla 312 Hanison St. 33602 (813) 229-2788 TOLEDO, O 936 Summit St. (419) 24S-3691 WILMINGTON, CalU 460 Seaside Aye. Teimlnal Island, Calif. 90744 (213) 832-7286 YOKOHAMA, Japan Iseya Bids., Boom 810 1-2 HalKan-Dori-Nakakn 2014971 Ext. 281 Storm Warning Service Initiated A new storm information service for deep-water sea­ men in the Atlantic and the Pacific has been established by the Commerce Depart­ ment's , National Weather Service and the National Bu­ reau of Standards. Hourly broadcasts of up to 42 seconds each will give information about major storms that might produce trouble for ships at sea. The Page 28 broadcasts are being super­ imposed on Bureau of Standards' time signals car­ ried by stations WWV and WWVH. Messages are being sent hourly, even if there are no heavy seas indicated. While the messages will indicate storm warnings, ships will have to tune into one of their regular marine broadcasts for details. SEATRAIN SAN JUAN (Seatrain), Aug. 15—Chairman A. Sakellis; Secretary A. Aragones; Deck Delegate A. Vallejo; Engine Delegate A. J. St. Clair, Steward Delegate O. Rios. Some disputed OT in engine department, other­ wise no beefs. DEL ORd (Delta), July 4— Chairman A. Kerageogiou; Secre­ tary J. Sumpter, Deck Delegate Joseph D. McPhee; Engine Dele­ gate Joseph G. Arch; Steward Delegate Leonardo Fiorentino. $8 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department to be settled by patrolman. LOS ANGELES (Sea-Land), June 20—Chairman R. D. Eisengreaber; Secretary G. P. Thlu; Deck Delegate William Tellez; En­ gine Delegate Santos Pastoriza; Steward Delegate Federico P. De Los Reyes. $59 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported by department delegates. OGDEN YUKON (Ogden Ma­ rine), June IST—Chairman E. Gomez; Secretary Jose Albino; Deck Delegate Joe Shell, Jr.; En­ gine Delegate Thomas Donaghy; Steward Delegai.- R. J. Sherman. $ 11 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported. CITY OF ALMA (Waterman), July 4—Chairman Hans M. A. Schmidt; Secretary W. H. Sim­ mons; Deck Delegate B. W. Frampton; Engine Delegate W. C. Boyd; Steward Delegate Edward Myles. Everything running smoothly. All the boys are happy ship is heading homeward now after three-month trip. Little disputed OT in each de­ partment. Go(^ trip with fine crew. WARRIOR (Sea-Land), July 11— Chairman John Beye; Secretary Eloris B. • Tart; Engine Delegate Jose Pineiro; Steward Delegate A. Rubinstein. $52 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported. All going well. TOPA TOFA (Waterman), July 4—Chairman Morten Kemgood; Deck Delegate C. E. Owens; Stew­ ard Delegate M. P, Cox. No beefs. Everything is running smoothly. THE CABINS (Texas City Re­ fining), July 18—Chairman Ballard Browning; Secretary S. Berger; Deck Delegate H. P. Darrow; En­ gine Delegate A. P. Clark; Stew­ ard E>elegate J. Jackson. Discus­ sion held regarding pension plan. Vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. CITY OF ALMA (Waterman), June 2U—Chairman Hans Schmidt; Secretary W. H. Simmons; Deck Delegate W. R. Frampton; Engine Delegate W. C. Byrd. Everytthing is running smoothly in all depart­ ments. This has been a very good trip. All hands thanked for a job well done. Some disputed OT in deck department to be taken up with patrolman. DEL SUD (Delta), July 16— Chairman J. Tucker, Secretary E. Viera. Few hours disputed OT in deck and steward departments. $212 in movie fund. Shortage of .some stores to be taken up with patrol­ man upon arrival at port of payoff. Discussion held on needed repairs and painting. SL 180 (Sea-Land), July 18— Chairman C. Boyle; Engine Dele­ gate W. E. Nordland. Some dis­ puted OT in deck and steward de­ partments, otherwise everything is running smoothly. Motion was made to have survivor benefits incorpo­ rated in to the pension plan.. WESTERN CLIPPER (Western), July. 4—Chairman R. Palmer; Secretray Ralph Mills; Deck Delegate Walter Anthony; Engine Delegate R. N. Poletti; Steward Delegate F. A. Gonzales. $13 in ship's fund/ No beefs were reported. DEL MAR (Delta), June 27— Chairman F. B. Parson; Secretary R. R. Maldonado. $248 in ship's fund. No beefs were reported. Everything is running smoothly. Seafarers Log . !• �I Like Very Much What I See' Wilson Deal Tampa 1 am deeply indebted to the instructors who so patiently ex­ plained and taught me much about the history of the Sea­ farers, of its constitution, its contracts and welfare plan also brought me up to date on many problems facing us today. It has made me aware of the necessity of supporting SPAD so as we will be able to support our representatives in Washing­ ton. It has made me aware of the necessity of holding ship­ board meetings and of taking this newly gained knowledge to the ships, by being more able to explain many phases of our problems. John Hall JacksonYille We have had classes and dis­ cussed the labor movement of Seafarers from the beginning to the present day, and the part our union, the SIU has played in it. I think each member has a better understanding of his union and how to take a more active part in it. Marvin Howard Norfolk The Seafarers Educational Conference is an execllent meth­ od of informing the members of the past, present, and future of om: union. Also, the Harry Lundeberg School of seaman­ ship is doing wonders in the vocational and academic pro­ grams. Alfred Howse Houston One of the best thing about these education conferences is that it gives all of us a chance to really find out what's going on in the maritime industry, and we also get a chance to taik about the problem we have and how we can solve them. I know that I learned a lot, especially about how much good our political actions have been in protecting our jobs and in get­ ting the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 passed. Peter Gaivelin New York The jobs that are being done at HLSS for the seamen and young men is outstanding. There should be a way to bring all SIU members to Piney Point and let them see for themselves and' to learn and see what is going on here in Piney Point. Bernard F. Fimovicz San Francisco Since I have been at Piney Point and observed this seafar­ ers educational conference, I like very much what I see. I am sine all delegates, by being informed of the workings of the SIU, will be better seamen when we leave here. The dis, cussions and debates we have had iat the meetings, gave me a great look at the workings of the SIU. What I have seen of these young men at the Lunde, berg School are certainly doing their best to learn to be good SIU seamen. November 1971 John Nolde Philadelphia The beginning of something of tremendous magnitude, both wonderful and beautiful. A training organization that will eventualy produce nearly all of the American seamen. This is Piney Point. Men who will be well and efficiently trained. Seamen who will know who they are, how they come to be there, and what they need to do to stay there, and will be proud of their heritage. Steven Ledermann New York During my stay here at Piney Point I have learned a great deal of truly important in­ formation about my union, the SIU. I went throng the Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship in 1969, so naturally I probably have had more union education than the average member at this conference. Now I realize I didn't know a fraction of what I thought I did. Seafarers Educational Q)nference Frank Robertson New York I had heard about Piney Point from other Seafarers who had been here so I was some­ what ready to be impressed and I was - impressed! Yet, I find myself no more able than they to describe what I have seen. No mere words can do justice to the miracle that is Piney Point, it has to be ex­ perienced and I am grateful for the opportunity that has been made available to me. James Bush JacksonYille I am very impressed with the training program of Piney Point that is the Harry Lunde­ berg School of Seamanship. Who would think ten, even five years ago that this school would be in existence? I hope to re­ turn again next year to another crew's conference and will urge my shipmates to do likewise or they will miss ah opportunity that would be helpful to them along with the union for a bet­ ter understanding on all phases pertaining to maritime. Gus Bartlett New Orleans ' I can't add much to what has already been said. I do appreci­ ate the privilege that I was a delegate to this educational conference and give a vote of thanks to each and every one that made it possible. There were many things I didn't understand, but do know now the problems facing us in this industry. I will do my best to carry the knowledge I have re­ ceived here back to the mem­ bers aboard ship also to be more active myself. Paul Hogan New York Through my years in the Union which are few compared to some of the old timers I am really impressed for the first time. I think that everyone in this union should attend these conferences, or by some means obtain the information that is discuss in these conferences, it not only enlightens the younger membership but also the old. I feel it gives us a better under­ standing of each other and what our role and purposes is in this union. Harold Fielder Son Francisco I do think some sort of cam­ paign should be started to edu­ cate the overall public to just what we're trying to do and why. A program of this sort would serve a twofold purpose. One, it would make the pub­ lic see just how sick our indus­ try is and why. Second, it would put the spotlight on the big business combines and politicians who are at the bottom of it all. I have always been a sup­ porter of SPAD but not really understood it. I can now con­ verse with my fellow crew members on this subject with a great deal of inteliigence and convey some of its importance. William Coggins New York 1 have learned, since coming to Piney Point how to better conduct myself at shipboard meetings. I dso gained a knowl­ edge of the problems we, as a union and our industry, are up against. We have come a long way in making this a great union what it is today. But still we must keep on fighting if we, as a union and our industry are to survive. I would suggest that the rank and file do this with their continued donations to SPAD and MDL. Sal Brunfli Wilmington I would like to express my sincere thanks for the opportu­ nity the union has given me. I realize that a lot of cash was involved. I feel that the money spent for these conferences is money well spent. In my own case, I feel that I now have a better and clearer understanding of the union and the way it works. I am grate­ ful that this opportunity was extended to me. I was also ex­ tremely impressed with the en­ tire Piney Point facility. William Appenzellar New York In these last few days I've learned more facts about my union than in the last two years. That means two things. First, the program at Piney Point is exceptional in acquaint­ ing the visiting brothers with things that need to be known. But unfortunately it also means that I haven't taken the interest in union matters that I should have. Even more sad is the fact that I'm far from alone in this group. Page 29 �I REPORT For the fiscal year ended March 31, 1971 GREAT LAKES TUG & DREDGE PENSION PLAN 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 fothe SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE of the STATE OF NEW YORK The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general .information as to the condition and affairs the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual Statement, copies of which may be inspected at the ofSce of the fund, or at the New York State Insur­ ance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFII^ ADDITIONS TO FUND BALANCE Item 1. Contributions: (Exclude amounts entered in Item 2) (a) Employer (Schedule 1) ; Employee (c) Other (Specify) (d) Total Contributions 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds from Insurance Companies' 3. Investment Income: (a) Interest Dividends (c) Rents (d) Other (Specify) (e) Total Income from Investments 4. Profit on disposal of investments 5. Increase by adjustment in asset values of invest­ ments 6. Other Additions: (Itemize) (a) (b) , (c) Total Other Additions 7. Total Additions •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••'••••••••••••••••••••••a * $ 186,354.66 76,()62.21 (1) adentify) (2) adentify) $ 262,416.87 56,810.37 27,580.12 84,390.49 25,547.17 ^ • $ 372,354.53 DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE 8. Insurance and Annuity Premiums to Insurance Carriers and to Service Organizations (In­ cluding Prepaid Medical Plans) 9. Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Sepa­ rately Maintained Fund -. 10. Payments to an Organization M^ntained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Benefits to Participants (Attach latest operating state­ ment of the Organization -showing detail of administrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) 11. Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, Hospitals, Doctors, etc.) .... 12. Administrative Expenses: (a) Salaries (Schedule 2) (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc. (Schedule 2) .... (c) Taxes (d) Fees and Commissions (Schedule 3) (e) Rent (f) Insurance Premiums (g) Fidelity Bond Premiums (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Specify) See attachment (i) Total Adiministrative Expenses 13. Loss on disposal of investments 14. Decrease by adjustment in asset values of in­ vestments ............................................. 15. Other Deductions: (Itemize) (^) (b) (c) Total Other Deductions 16. Total Deductions ^ Part IV Part IV data for trust or other separately maintained fund are to be completed for a plan involving a trust or other separately maintained fund. It also is to be completed . for a plan which: (1) Has incurred expenses other than: (a) Payments for unfunded benefits or (b) Insurance or annuity premiums or subscription charges paid to an insm> ance carrier or service or other organization; or (2) Has assets other than: (a) Insurance or annuity contracts or (b) Contributions in the process of payment or collection. Part IV—Section A Statement of Assets and Liabilities Great Lakes Tug & Dredge Pension IHaa FUe Nc>. WP-157217 As of Mvch 31, 1971 ^ ASSETS^ End of End of Rem Prior Year Reporting Year 1. Cash $ 27,670.27 $ 27,328.61 2. Receivables: a. Contributions: (See Item 18) (1) Employer (2) Other (Specify) , b. Dividends or experience rating refunds > c. Other (Specify) Accrued interest paid on bonds purchased 250.83 411.65 3. Investments: (Other than real estate) a. Bank deposits at interest and deposits or shares in savings and loan associations .... b. Stocks: (1) Preferred 253,177.13 261,203.33 (2) Common 465,886.77 496,236.24 c. Bonds and debentures: (1) Government obligations: (a) Federal 200,890.95 138,460.45 (b) State and municipal (2) Foreign government obligations (3) Nongovernment obligations 674,070.99923,399.45 d. Common Trusts: e. Subsidiary organizations (See Instructions).. adentify and indicate percentage of ownership by this Plan in the subsidiary) 4. Real estate loans and mortgages 5. Loans and Notes Receivable: (Other than real estate) a. Secured b. Unsecured 6. Real Estate: b. Other real estate 7. Other Assets: a. Accrued income b. Prepaid expenses c. Other (Specify) 8. Total Assets 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. $ 66,264.63 15,934.40 5,207.94 960.18 10,819.52 1,704.92 180.61 1,206.00 21,260.23 LIABILITIES Insurance and annuity premiums payable Unpaid claims (Not covered by insurance) Accounts payable Accrued expenses Other liabilities (Specify) Unapplied contribu­ tions Reserve for future benefits Total Liabilities and Reserves ^ ^ . ^ ^ v ' : " , • v : • ' • •, ' r- - ' • -'u;i , $1,621,946.94 r •/•u'!;$1,847,039.73 u. ;; -: 559.80 1,621,387.14 $1,621,946.94 4.00 1,847,035.73 $1,847,039.73 »The assets listed in this statement must be valued on the basis regularly used in valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the tJ.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregrate cost or present value, •whichever is lower. If such a statement is not so re­ quired to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. GREAT LAKES TUG AND DREDGE PENSION FUND ATTACHMENT TO THE ANNUAL STATEMENT TO THE SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1971 Deductions from Fund Balance Item 12 (h)—Other Administrative Expenses Employee benefits $ 6,981.90 Stationery, supplies and printing 3,042.76 Postage, express and freight 272.60 Telephone and telegraph 468.20 Equipment rental .; 806.25 Repair and maintenance 107.82 Miscellaneous 1,388.27 Tabulating service 7,723.22 Microfilming 126.30 Office improvements 281.66 Dues and subscriptions . 61.25 $ 21,260.23 57,273.8023,167.51 $ 146,705.94 RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits at Beginning of Year) 18. Total Additions During Year (Item 7) 19. Total Deductions During Year (Item 16) 20. Total Net Increase (Decrease) 21. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at end of Year (Item 14, Statement of Assets and Liabilities) Page 30 $1,621,387.14 372,354.53 146,705.94 Employej^rustee: X 225,648.59 $1,847,035.73 . Seafarers Log ;4 ij �\ ^I SIU Wtelfare, Pension and Vacatibn Plans'.; ! CASH BENEFITS PAH) .1 REPORT PERIOD FOR PERIOD DEC. 1, 1970 THRU SEPT. 31,1971 l|i 1 SEAFAREBS' WELFARE PLAN MUMBBB BENEnTS Scholarship Hospital Benefits Death Benefits Medicare Benefits .: Maternity Benefits Medical Examination Program Dependent Benefits (Average $486.82) Optical Benefits Meal Book Benefits ..• Out-Patients Benefits 84 $ 23,348.81 19,651 473,656.47 256 702,974.50 6,442 18,364.30 , 374 71,469.00 9,137 226,391.77 23,896 1,172,684.93 6,466 347,049.75 3,266 39,938.15 53,058 394,566.09 '^AS?* Summary of Welfare Benefits Paid ...... 122,630 3,470,443.77 Seafarers' Pension Plan—Benefits Paid 17,775 4,332,924-18 Seafarers' Vacation Plan—^Benefits Paid (Average—$520.54) 14,881 7,397,391.32 Total Wetf^e, Pmdmi & Vacation Benefits Paid This Period 155,286 $15^200,759.27 Rep, Addabbo Crifidzes Economic 'Game Plan' it. • 1 < 1 • J Rep. Joseph P. Addabbo (DN.Y.) has sharply criticized "glaring inequities" in the Ad­ ministration's new economic policies. Speaking at a luncheon spon­ sored by the AFL-CIO Mari­ time Trades Department in Washington, Addabbo called the policies "unequal" in se­ lecting "poor people, low and moderate income people, work­ ing people to pay the price for stabilizing a mis-managed econ­ omy that they didn't create." "It is painfully obvious which Americans are expected to abide by the freeze and which are not," he noted, especially with the recent emergence of "a whole set of loopholes and exemptions." With no freeze on the tactic of deferreii income, stock op­ tions, expense accounts or per­ sonal dividends, the New York representative said the new pol­ ity "has already fhiled one trf its most important tests—^the test of fairness." "The architects of the policy forgot to realize that just as' a well-designed ship has to meet Cheap Labor Lures Bendix to Mexico The Bendix Corp. plant in York, Pa., represented by the International Union of Electrical Workers, is clos­ ing down. Fuses and other electrical equipment made there now will be produced in Matamoros, Mexico where wages average $.42 an hour. According to the lUE, what rcoily rubs salt in the wound is that the work is part of a contract for the U.S. Navy. November 1971 a number of tests before she slips down the ways—a subject as important as a new econom­ ic policy has to meet a number of critical tests," the congress­ man noted. This will "cause many mem­ bers of the Congress ... to make every effort possible to correct those inequities and at­ tempt to balance the scales," Addabbo added. Trickle-Down Thewy He blames the whole policy on the "trickle-down theory" which says if large scale con­ cessions are provided to mdustiy and business, more jobs and higher productivity will be cre­ ated as a result. "I have difficulty in seeing how new jobs are going to be developed . . . since a good deal of the money will in all likelihood be used to invest in highly, automated equipment, causing a further reduction in . the number of working Amer^icans," Addabbo explained. Also showing little hope for the, 10 percent import tax's\ "temporary nature" in slowing down the influx of goods into the country, he felt it was "not enou^ to cause the huge American-owned multinational ' corporations to reflect on their, practice of exporting thousands of American jobs to the low paid workers of foreign coun­ tries." When all Americans are "treated fairly and equally across the board ... we will all be participating in the restora- . tion of America's economy,-" A.ddabbo said. Then, "wc can all freely and conscientiously cooperate with steps being taken," he concluded. . ihe veiled dangers! . Horse. Barbs. Mary Jane. Speed. Downers. Bennies. You've heard of all of them. They are narcotics. And, they are deadly danger signals which every . Seafarer MUST avoid just as his ship steers clear of shallow water and treacherous reefs. ;. • Narcotics are illegal. Soft, hard, pill, powder or leaf—all illegal. Hallu­ cinations, dizziness, prolonged periods of depression or euphoria, and "flashbacks" of the drug experience are results of narcotic usage. Using dru^ once and being "busted," whether on land or at sea will immediately be the end of a Seafarer's career. His right to the sea—^not just for a little while but, FOREVER! It will mean his mind and body are not functioning at all times at full capacity. He is physically and mentally weakening. And, it will hurt those who associate with the Seafarer—his famfly, friends and fellow shipmates. Even his ship. All will be affected by tte ';,drug user's "bust," A ship needs each Seafarer to be alert and able to do his individual duties. If a Seafarer is popping pills or searching for veins, then he is unable to^ help the ship. Other crew, members have to take on more -responsibilities to make up for his inadequ^. "nie respect of his fellow Shipmates, friends and the dignity of his ship all go abound when narcotics are involved. A ship with a record ctf a Seafarer's drug use will always be under surveillance by customs authOTities and narcotics agents wherever it doc^The crew, too, his fellow Seafarers vrill be under close watch. They may iiave b^n "clean," but at the expense of their drug using shipmate, they ^e punished. Everyone loses in the narcotics game. There is NO second chance. All Seafarers must kn the consequences of narcotics use—evmi once—to his job, his life, his ship and his shipmates. '• • A.'',. • "IK- The temporary "hi^ will follow the "busted" »v - , ;* ^ - �SEAFARERSilLOG H OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERMATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO f 'I il ^ Years ago. when the sitT wrote the three watch system into its con|ra(^ wi&^ t^ the union became the first inaritime hnib^ in the IJ.S. to ahohsh the 84^^ for unlicensed crewmembers aboard ships at sea, and replace it with the 40-hour week. This milestone achievement gave Seafarers many things they had neyer enjoyed before. Among the benefits earned was some leisure or i^iesentati^s the n^ th^ meet ships for payoftsi^ The SIU Library program insures that no less than 200 iiew titles covering countless topics are delivered to every ship each year. Packages of books are also delivered by the union on a regular basis to every U.S. Public Health ilfervice hospital and to all SIU halls so that recreation. Seafarer on the beach. The SIU ^p's Library program, inaugurated in 1953, has helped m The success tmany men fill their off duty hours at sea through reading. Seafarers part by the fact that, to date, r « pleasure, and the oppor- : :beenmad^ efSi What can't be measured in numbers is the amount of pleasurev Every tliree months, each SlU-manned ship receives a new and .laxation, and knowledge the SIU Ship's Library has given Sharers varied assortment of paperback^b^ks. Union patrol^^: down throng th^-yeiuRl. ^^ - i,- t � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource November 1971 Description An account of the resource Headlines: 100TH GED GRAD HONORED AT HLSS CONVENTIONS FOCUS ON TODAY'S PROBLEMS OCTOBER SIU EDUCATION CONFERENCE MARKS END OF CURRENT SERIES ATTRACTING MORE CARGO ROSTENKOWSKI URGES REVERSAL OF LAKES' DOWNWARD TREND SIU WELFARE OFFICE ANSWERS QUESTIONS ON SOCIAL SECURITY ASA SOLOMON: A SEAFARER FIRST, A WILD WEST HISTORY BUFF SECOND SIU VETERAN MARULLO REFLECTS ON THE EVER-CHANGING LOT OF SEAFARERS CONSUMERS: BEWARE THE HIDDEN PERSUADER MARITIME DEFENSE LEAGUE BILL MOODY NAMED TO ENVIRONMENT POST SEA CARGO PROCUREMENT STARTS ARMY, NAVY WAR GIBSON CITES YEAR'S PROGRESS FOR MERCHANT MARINE ACT ONE YEAR AFTER THE MERCHANT MARINE ACT OF 1970 PROBLEMS PROGRESS PROSPECTS WHAT WE CAN DO NOW SIU MEMBERS ADDED TO UNION PENSION ROLLS SIU SHIPS' COMMITTEES...KEEPING THE MEMBERS INFORMED SIU EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES DISCUSSED ABOARD PENN SAILOR STEWARD PERSONNEL RECEIVE HIGH PRAISE FROM SHIPMATES, DEPARTMENT HEADS GIVE TO SPAD PROTEST LODGES AS AID IGNORES CARO LAWS KENNEDY SEEKS FACTS ON SEA-PAK'S CONTRACT 121 YEARS OF 'FLASHING LOVE' BY MINOT'S LEDGE LIGHTHOUSE JFK'S YACHT MANITOU PART OF HLSS FLEET CONTAINERSHIP NEW ORLEANS VISITS EAST COAST DAUNTLESS SERVES AS PATRON SHIP FOR MAYOR'S CUP RACE ANNUAL REPORT REP. ADDABBO CRITICIZES ECONOMIC 'GAME PLAN' ...THE VEILED DANGERS! SIU SHIP'S LIBRARY Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/1/1971 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXIII, No. 11 1971 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/44244e5ae8a58992f995685912303c15.PDF b0da838f4155263f4b1e4ec560efb440 PDF Text Text Annual Repotf of Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan / (See Page 20) onidal orsan ot the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION Atlantic, Cult, Lake* and Inland Rhten Diatrict AFL-CIO Security In JJnity SEAFARERS LOG Vol. XXXiV No. 11 November 1972 SID members at a classroom session on SL-7's at Upgrading Center. : SlU Representatives George McCartney (right) and John Dwyer (second from right) join in applauding defeat of a measure to transfer control of the Staten Island PHS Hospital. les Oliver �'I '1 Applications, Nominations Still Being Accepted For Bosun Recertification Course/ Committee^ Applications for participation in the SIU's Bosun Recertification Training Program are now being accepted—along with nominations of tosuns to serve on a seven-man rank-and-file committee to pass on the rules for this new program. At the August 1972 monthly membership meet­ ings in all ports, Seafarers voted unanimously to adopt a recommendation calling for the institution of a Bosun Recertification Training Program. This action was reaffirmed at the September 1972 port meetings. Members Establish Committee As a first step towards setting up the new pro­ gram, the membership also provided for election of a committee of qualified bosuns to pass on the eligibility of applicants for the program. This com­ mittee shall be composed of seven bosuns. The SIU Executive Board designated November 1 through November 30 as the period of nomination for service on the committee. During this period, appli­ cations for participation in the program itself are also being accepted and will continue to be accepted until further notice. Every SIU bosun with full "A" seniority who also has one or more years of Coast Guard discharges in the rating of bosun, will be eligible for service on the committee or participation in the training program. Every bosun wdio meets these requirements may nominate himself or be nominated to serve on the Recertification Committee. Selecting the Committee On December 1, 1972, the day after the close of nominations, a special meeting will be held at headquarters to elect a six man committee to pass on the credentials of nominees. On December 4, during the general membership meeting at SIU headquarters, the Credentials Com­ mittee will report the names of those nominees eligible for service on the Recertification Committee. The election of bosuns to the Recertification Committee will be held in all ports on Wednesday, December 20, 1972. In order that all those eligible may have an opportunity to either be nominated or nominate themselves to the Bosun Recertification Program Committee, the union has made provision for a mail ballot. Any bosun unable to cast his ballot in a SIU port on that date should submit a request for a mail ballot to headquarters no later than Tuesday, December 5, 1972. On December 27, 1972, an election tallying com­ mittee consisting of six active bosuns in good standing will be selected at the headquarters mem­ bership meeting. This tallying committee will make its report na later than Wednesday, January 3, 1973. Following the tallying committee's report the seven bosuns who have been elected to the Recerti­ fication Committee will than be notified to report to SIU headquarters by January 8, 1973, to begin their study and review of all applications for partici­ pation in the program. In the past, the seniority upgrading programs conducted by the SIU have been responsible for producing the necessary numbers of highly qualified Seafarers for jobs aboard ships under contract to the union. New Technolo^ Coming The Merchant Marine Act of 1970 provides for a construction program of 300 ships at the rate of 30 ships per year for 10 years. The new vessels will utilize all of the latest innovations, including on board automation. Many of the vessels will also feature unique methods of propulsion and cargo handling. The recommendation for the Bosun Recertifica­ tion program is based on the fact that aboard SIU manned vessels, the bosun is not only the most important unlicensed seaman, he is also the ship's chairman, which makes him the SIU's representative at sea. In addition a good bosun must have knowl­ edge of every skill required in the deck department. This is why the SIU's seniority upgrading pro­ gram has made provision for a program that will produce highly qualified and fully certified bosuns. Two SIU-Contracted Vessels Expect Soviet-Bound Cargo Two SlU-contracted vessels were the first to be awarded conditional subsidy contracts for participation in the carriage of grain to the Soviet Union. The Maritime . Administration an­ nounced that the vessels are the tank­ ers National Defender and Western Hunter. I The actual amount of subsidy for these two ships will depend on the charter rate to be negotiated with the Soviet Union. It is expected that the two SIU tankers would be formally booked with cargo within the next several days, making them the first American ves­ sels to participate in the movement of grain under terms of the SovietAmerican shipping agreement signed recently. The Maritime Administration has subsidy applications for grain carriage from approximately 35 American-flag vessels, among them other SlU-contracted ships. the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: - II •I Time to Implement Cargo Preference Laws Paul Hall There is a growing trend among the maritime nations of the world to reserve for their own fleets the cargo needed to keep them strong. Nearly all of the world's mer­ chant fleets are protected by the "cargo preference" laws and regulations and pol­ icies. And those cargo preference decrees are strictly enforced. That is a primary reason that the fleets of other maritime nations transport between 30 percent and half of all of their own oceanborne commerce. The Congress of the United States has adopted legislation that reserves for the American-flag fleet a portion of our gov­ ernment cargoes. Even if fuUy enforced, those laws would fall far short of providing for the American-flag fleet a decent share of our home-nation cargoes. But the laws are not being enforced. Bureaucrats, particularly in the Departments of State and Agriculture, do everything in their power to evade our minimal cargo preference legislation. The SIU, along with many other maritime unions, has long held that cargo preference laws are a must if the American Merchant Marine is to survive. For 20 years now, we have been arguing that the nation^s economy and national security are directly dependent on a strong merchant fleet. And for that fleet to be strong requires that the United States implement the cargo preference prac­ tices that are now in general use in world trade. Argentina, for example, demands that all imports and exports of government agencies —as well as all products manufactured with the help of government financing—^be car­ ried by ships of the Argentine fleet. The same is true of Brazil. And Brazil, in addition, not too long ago gave its ship­ ping industry a monopoly on the transporta­ tion of all petroleum and petroleum prod­ ucts. France, too, gives preference to its own fleet in the carriage of oil. The French in­ sist that two-thirds of all oil imports be brought to their shores by tankers flying the French flag. Spain reserves for her ships many im­ ports, including petroleum and tobacco. And Israel has decreed that only Israeli vessels may be used to import meat. The Republic of Korea uses cargo pref­ erence to aid its fleet of more than 100 ves­ sels with a deadweight tonnage in excess of 1.2 million. Special rates and waivers guar­ antee that Korean ships get first choice in the carriage of both government and non­ government cargoes. While the rest of the world is building modern fleets that are guaranteed a profit­ able future through cargo preference laws, the U.S. maritime industry is forced to fight its own government agencies for even the minimum amount of cargo that Congress has said must be reserved for the American fleet. We will keep up our battle to receive our legitimate share of government cargoes. Be­ yond that, we will be working to extend the scope of America's cargo preference laws when Congress convenes in January. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Washington, D.C.. CanfarArs i a« 1 �SlU Continues Battle to Save PHS Hospitals Concenfrafed Efforts Rescue Sfafen Island Facility from Private Controls I: ir. The SIU, in cooperation with other maritime unions and various civic groups, has successfully defeated a proposal that would have allowed the Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York (HIP) to acquire and operate the U.S. Public Health Service Hos­ pital on Staten Island, N.Y. (See Editorial, Page 10.) Ever since the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare an­ nounced its intention to phase out the remaining USPHS facilities across the country, a number of proposals have been made to transfer the eight re­ maining hospitals to community con­ trol or to private medical service providers. The SIU has consistently main­ tained the position that the hospitals should remain a function of the fed­ eral government, an obligation the government has had since the found­ ing of the hospitals in 1799. SIU Pushes Fight In addition, the union has pointed out at numerous hearings across the country and before Congress that the cost of operating the hospitals private­ ly would far exceed the present costs because the various private medical service providers must operate at a profit—and have that profit as their major objective. Of further concern to thd SIU is the likelihood that seamen and others presently served by the USPHS system would not receive the same high quality of medical care under community or private operation that they now receive from the USPHS doctors and staff who have a unique knowledge of the merchant seaman's particular medical needs and the hazards created by his livelihood. SIU Representatives John Dwyer and George McCarthy vigorously reaffirmed the SIU's position during a meeting on the HIP proposal held in the auditorium of Prall Intermediate School on Staten Island in October. Both men hit the deck to present the reasons Seafarers have for opposing conversion of not only the Staten Island Hospital, but all of the other USPHS facilities. Financial Woes McCartney told those present that shortly before the meeting, the Health Insurance Plan had informed the New York City Central Labor Council that it was having serious financial difficulties. This, McCartney pointed out, only served to highten the SIU's fears that a transfer of the Staten Island Hospital to HIP would lead to higher medical care costs and further widen the gap between present operating costs and the future cost of medical care at the hospital, should the hospital be transfered to HIP. Rep. John M. Murphy (D-N.Y.) was also present at the meeting and said that the federal government would announce later this month or in December that it would not only SIU Representatives George McCartney (left) and John Dwyer voiced the op­ position of Seafarers to the proposal that the operations of the U.S. Public/" Health Service hospital on Staten Island be transferred to the control of the Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York. retain control over the Staten Island hospital, but further expand its operations to better sreve the needs of its patients. Murphy said that Dr. "Vernon Wilson, administrator of the federal Health Services and Mental Health Administration had assured him of this. PHS hospitals, in addition to the one on Staten Island are located in Boston, Norfolk, New Orleans, Gal­ veston, Mobile, San Francisco and Seattle. In addition, the PHS operates clinics, open to Seafarers, in 32 other port cities across the nation. They represent the continuation of a tradition of nationally-financed med­ ical care for merchant seamen that dates back to 1798 when the first U.S. Marine Hospital opened in Boston. Rep. John Murphy (D-N.Y.) assures meeting that the Staten Island facil­ ity will remain under the auspices of the U.S. Public Health Service. Seafarer's Heroism Averts Disastrous Fire Aboard Steel Designer on Far East Run Seafarer James Oliver .. . Prevents Tragedy November 1972 .«=sa» A young Seafarer's heroic action aboard the Steel Designer, helped save his ship from the disaster of a po­ tentially explosive fire at sea when he volunteered to climb aloft against heavy smoke and acid fumes to close the ship's vents and smother the blaze. Seafarer James Oliver, a recent graduate of the SIU's Harry Lundeberg School sailing as a wiper aboard the Steel Designer, a 12,600-ton freightship, headed towards the Pan­ ama Canal on a voyage to the Far East on July 7th. At approximately 10' a.m., the ship's fire alarm sounded. By coinci­ dence, all hands had just secured from a routine fire drill called by the ship's master. Captain Dennis, and at first it seemed as if the alarm was an error. As all hands quickly returned to their fire stations, the word passed below that this second general alarm was for the real thing—a smokey fire in number one hatch. Bosun Recalls Brother John Bowman, busun aboard the Steel Designer, recalls: "This time around there was ten­ sion in the air—we knew this was for real—but there was no panic—only teamwork.' It soon became apparent that the hot spot was centered in the shelter "deck area. A check of the ship's cargo plan showed that the cargo on fire was shipment of spdiuiri hydroclorite. "This presented crewniembers with a critical situation because sodium hy­ droclorite forms sulphur dioxide when burned and has a highly explosive nature. The task faced by all hands was really twofold—keep the fire from spreading, while at the same time pre­ vent an explosion. Captain Dennis' first order was to secure the ship's vents and hose down the top of the hatch and the deck. In addition, all of the inflammable cargo carried on deck was immediately moved aft of number two hatch, and the lockers were emptied of all com­ bustibles. Ready to Abandon As a further precaution, the Steel Designer's lifeboats were swung out and the sea painters let out so that an "abandon ship" could be accomplished in short order. The blaze had to be smothered quickly, for the danger to the ship and her crew increased with each passing moment. One hundred and three bottles of CO 2 were available, but they would have to be carefully util­ ized and sent in at the proper intervals to control the hot spot while still stretching the supply. After the first bottles were sent in, the tenseness of the situation was com­ pounded by the fact that it was not known if the CO 2 was having any effect on the fire—and the possibility remained that an explosion could oc­ cur at any moment. "It felt like sitting on a powder keg," said Bowman. In order to secure the ship's vents -the most important move in fire control—a hazardous climb up the king posts through heavy smoke and breath-denying fumes had to be made by a crewmember. It was at this point that Seafarer Oliver, a member of the engine de­ partment, stepped forward and with­ out hesitation volunteered to take on the dangerous job of going aloft. Has Success High above the ship's waterline, hardly visible through the smoke. Brother Oliver worked quickly to secure the vents, one after another, and reduced the fire's air supply. After spending several anxious min­ utes aloft. Seafarer Oliver completed the task and returned to the deck be­ low to help his shipmates in other fire control maneuvers. Throughout the fire fighting efforts of the next two days, the ship main­ tained her course toward the Panama Canal. At the entrance to the Canal, she was met by fire boats and another 200 bottles of CO 2 were sent into the hatch. After an examination of the situa­ tion by Canal Zone fire officials, the Steel Designer was permitted to dock at a remote berth where she remained on fire alert for the next four days. Finally, as a tired but relieved SIU crew stood by, the hatch was opened and it was found that the fire was out. The area was then vented for another 24 hours before longshoremen wearing gas masks climbed below to remove the charred cargo. "It is the most harrowing experience I've had during my 27 years of sail­ ing, but I must say that our coolheaded SIU crew, working together as a team, saved the day," emphasized Bosun Bowman. Page 3 �Education of Union Members Urged by AFL-CIO's Davis Walter G. Davis, director of the AFL-CIO Department of Education, told a luncheon audience that union education programs are aimed at help­ ing make a social force of "American workers armed with the facts." He spoke at a limcheon sponsored by the 8 million member AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department in E. L. Bartlett Memorial Auditorium in Washington, D.C. At present, said Davis, the problems the union education programs encoun­ ter include, the tiredness of the worker at the end of the workday, lack of self-confidence in those eligible for programs and the inattention of imiversity administrators. At All Levels He said, "we concern ourselves with education issues at all levels," experience has shown that the learn­ ing process never ends and thus in order to serve their members, unions must continue to be channels of edu­ cation for workers and their families. He proposed that a national task force of union leaders and universities be established "which will work under the direction of the AFL-CIO to de­ velop several models of a labor educa­ tion system to which unions and uni­ versities may address themselves, thus ending the present fragmented sys­ tem which makes no contribution to­ ward strengthening our movement or our individual affiliates." Davis said, "it is time to get ori with the task of training union officers and staffs, who have a wealth of experi­ ence and expertise in trade union affairs, to teach those now entering the ranks of labor." As a step in that direction, he said, the AFL-CIO is establishing a short course in teacher training, in coopera- ^^4 (^1 .r • y, " .i'j •.I ^j AFL-CIO Education Director Walter G. Davis, second from left, discusses union education concepts with trainees from the Harry Lundeberg School. Trainees, left to right, are Dan Cummings, Jim Acord and James Carroll. tion with Columbia University, "to help improve our communicative skills through sounder methods and tech­ niques of preparation and delivery of material in education conferences, in­ stitutes and summer school programs." Education Is Strength "The trade union movement will remain strong so long as its commit­ ment to education remains strong. We will ride through the turbulent times ahead," Davis said, "to effectively represent the best interests of Ameri­ ca's workers because we will be equipped to apply reason and intelli­ gence to ouir problem solving," through the methods to be taught in labor education programs. "In the final analysis," he conclud­ ed, "there is no alternative to the labor movement. Let us never forget that." : ^ •'( 4 Standard Oil Goofs, Union Worker Gets Option on 'Tony the Tiger' James Warren Brooks Your father, J. W. Brooks, asks that you contact him immediately. BUI Wilson RUey Carey Please contact Jerry at 212-EL-1-6867 as soon as possible. John McLoughlin Your old shipmate, Mark Sweet, asks that you contact him at 119 Robert Drive, South Windsor, Conn. 06074 Thomas £. Howell Please contact Mary Christine Burke at 29-07 22 Ave., Oakland, Cal. or call 415-536-8468 James M. Green Anyone knowing the whereabouts of James M. Green, please have him con­ tact his wife immediately at 1711 N. Broad Ave., New Orleans, La. 70119 Walter Ammann Please contact G. J. Janis of the Admanthos Shipping Agency Inc. at One World Trade Center, New York, N.Y. 10048. Vincent R. Merrill It is urgent that you contact your wife at 1020 Thompson Avenue, Roselle, New Jersey. Luis A. Freyre Please write to your mother, Mrs. Alicia C. Rivera, as soon as possible at 180 South St., New oYrk, N.Y. George Peteusky Contact your wife, Frances, imme­ diately, at 8020 Ave. B, Houston, Texas 77012, or your sister, Mary Ludwig in New York. Chuck Wagner Please contact Mr. John Sclease as soon as possible, at 4395 W. Jackson Street, Pensacola, Florida 32506 Otis J. Parker Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Otis J. Parker, please have him contact his son Donald at Rt. 4, Box 289E, Waynesboro, Mississippi 39367 Floyd Leo Montgomery Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Floyd Montgomery, please have him contact his sister, Mrs. C. V. Hietala at 1255 W. Calvary, Duluth, Minn. 55803 Joseph Spak Your brother, William, requests that you contact him as soon as possible, at 4208 Biddulph, Cleveland, Ohio 44109 or call 216-661-0257 Former Secretary of British Merchant Marine Makes Visit to MTD Luncheon CapL D. S. Tennent Page 4 A 'U'- - Captain Douglas T. Tennent, for­ mer general secretary of the Merchant Navy and Airline Officers' Association of Great Britain, recently was a spe­ cial guest at an AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department luncheon in Wjishington, D.C. Captain Tennent was the union's secretary from 1943 to 1971. During his career. Captain Tennent was chair­ man of the Seafarers Section of the International Transport Workers Fed­ eration, and vice chairman of that group's Civil Aviation Section. He also chaired the Seafarers Group of the International Labor Organiza­ tion and led the group at the 1970 Maritime Conference in Geneva. Captain Tennent, a commander in the Order of the British Empire, visited Washington on a personal tour of the United States. • Union oil workers in France en­ joyed their biggest chuckle of the year when the multi-billion dollar Standard Oil Company of New Jersey found itself completely outwitted by an unknown chemical worker, and all because it boasted too much. Standard Oil spent hundreds of thou­ sands of dollars publicizing in 21 European countries its plan to change its worldwide trademark from Esso to Exxon. But while it was busy grinding out press releases, Standard Oil forgot to register its new name in the 21 countries, and that's where a bright chemical company employee, Robert Aries, stepped in. Aries registered the Exxon trademark in his own name and now, for all legal purposes, he owns it. And Standard Oil can't use the name unless Aries gives his consent or sells his rights to the giant oil firm. It was a devastating blow to Standard Oil which had announced just the week before that it had spent five years hunting for a name— which turned out to be Exxon—which would be pronounceable in 55 lan­ guages. Test Your Knowledge When Seafarers sit around and pass the scuttlebutt, conversation often centers on the ports of the world. A Seafarer takes pride in the number of ports he has visited in his sailing career, and treats them as a kind of collection. Here are a few questions that will test your knowledge of world ports and their activities. The following are some guidelines by which you may score your knowl­ edge: Number Correct 8 to 10—World Traveler 5 to 7—So-So below 5—The world has passed you by. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) Questions What port is the leading U.S. exporter of iron ore? The largest U.S. port in tonnage shipped is New York. What is the second largest? What port is the world's leading exporter of silk? What major U.S. port is located on the Elizabeth River and Hampton Roads? The largest Hawaiian port in tonnage shipped is Honolulu. What is the second largest? Besides being a major naval base and aircraft manufacturing center, this port possesses the largest tuna fishing fleet in the U-S. Can you name it? It is exactly 10,222 nautical miles, via the Panama Canal, from New York to this Far Eastern Port. Use your knowledge of world-wide shipping lanes to determine what port this is, In tonnage shipped, what is the largest port in Alaska? What port possesses the largest wool market in the U.S.? What port is the major shipper of coal in the U.S.? Answers •oiHO 'opajox (01 •SSBW'uojsoa (6 nsfSBiv'JoqjBH uBJiiqojs]^ (g najo^'uos -nj (L V^D 'oS^ia (9 !!®At®H 'nqBQ 'juiod sjaqiBg (s '^A '^ffoj -JON (f uBdBf 'BuiBqo^ioA (C cq 'suBsjiO M3N iz 'uuiJM 'mninQ (i Seafarers Log " .i| •I i! �:I The Seafarers listed below should immediately coritdct Texas CSfyi; Tankers Corp., P.O. Box 1271, Texas City, Texas 77590 (713) 945-4451;; to claim wages being held for them by the company. 464-80-0867 Estes, Frederick Ws OS 157-22-6074 Bosun Gribbon, Lamar 576-16-6392 2 Pump Hopkins, Thomas C. 242-42-3327 Bosun Baker, E. 434-70-7713 DM-AB Carvajal, C. 234-12-1588 OS Berwdd, E. 241-09-8614 AB Former, M. ^ f ' 424-22-6573 AB Mclntyre, L 531-18-4781 ,.C'' Quantz, L. AB 423-28-0053 AB Fox, C'.H. " V ~i 454-32-4851 AB McCurley, G. , . . 409-30-8408 AB Darrow, H. V-, ^ " 218-14-0362 AB King, E; >vi 367-18-1564 AB Seiferth, J. ' " 075-36-2257 AB Kenney, 237-34-2731. AB Gahagan, K. 1 L'.i.. •* 439-4(W519 Guitreau, J. ^ .... OS * >• ' P y'^* .f 264-11-4875 Hobson, J. . < -.Jr' OS . 461-03-3908 McCormick, S. L. . ' i AS . ^ ,'.^^'1 -'458-05^927 ir., s' . Meachum, J. L., Jr. AB „ 419-20-8139 AB Weems, T. •; ' 438-74-9851 OS Venus, S. .- ' 079-05-2501 OS Scherhans, C, 059-42-3851 OS . ' • , . ' Maroney, V. 073-34-6663 OS Saji, Gi . 217-64-9765 Conklin, Craig .v" " : ' OS 449-60-9083 Graham, K, L OMer * ^ ""'i 457-42-2912 Stegall,H. ,1 4 Oder 437-16-8851 ..Nash, J. ... "'-V ^ '437-86^838 ••Sharp,.,a • Wiper ^ " 427-42-3449 Pritchett, W. ' « CH Pumps 112-32-2378 Mata, J. \ 2nd Pumps 465-66-5804 Jarvis, G. ': ' Oiler 202-20-0258 ^ Kemrer, C. ; ^ Oiler . 214-26-5118 Dou^as, D. ' . ' ' 012-18-5120 Uwis, K. •'r'Oiler L-.276-18-7591 Spak, J. •; 237-10-2227 •FWT s Gabriel, C '-'iV 267-32:-5796 -Smith, R.-H FWT. 461-12-5049 Floumoy» R. K :' Wiper . , ' S. 424-60-9347 . Long,-L*A- Wiper .-r' ^ 421-70-3853 Kirksey, C.. ra' Wiper 422-03-4394 Cooper, . E. . " ' Steward •--f.". 450-40-5872 S. Chief Cook 416-30-2845 Chief Cook . Loper, 433-34-0505 Third CoOk Malone, G. 563-10-8472 Third Cook Williams, 036-07-8810 Pantryman Paine, N. 335-32-1151 S. Mess Hove„.P. . ^/- -.f . 458-26-8106 S. Mess Dies, J. '• ^ . 419-03-0230 C. Mess Scopolitis, L. / 461-96-5311 Byers,:,D. • 201-16-9877 BR , Davitian 433-96-0639 S..-.Mess.';s..'' Pretious, L. 564-16-4827 BR' Granger, D. m The following Seafarers have checks due them for Wages earned aboard thtSSJian in 1964. Each of these Seafarers should immediately contact the offices of Berenholtz, Kaplan & Heyman at 1845 Maryland National Bank Bldg., 10 Light St., Baltimore, Md., in person, by mail or by calling 301—539-6967, in order to obtain the amount due them. Richard S. Asmoht Carmelo Attard Henry J. Broaders Claude A. Brown Edmond L. Cain, Jr. Douglas A. Clark ' Elmer C. Dahner George Dakis >: James M. Davis , , Rudolph G. Dean Juan M. DeVela v , George Fossett Eugene C. Hoffman , Charles J. Hooper jfoseph Horahan ^Marshall V. Ho\vton ; Francis X. Keelan ' • "~.c Kontos Allan E. Lewis m.. Armando Lupari Hazel L. McCleary Edward McGowan Gerald R. McLean Terral McRaney Peter J. Mistretta Murphy, Theodore Joseph J. Naurocki David Nelson Reginald Newbury George Papamongolis Jeremiah E. Roberts Arthur Rudnicki Leonard Russi George Schmidt Ray F. Schrum \ James D. Smith Ray Smith Bella Szupp . ilus S. Veach, Jr. ' ' Joseph Wagner . Robert F. Wurzlcr . Xed Murphy.^'.,: V ^1- By B. ROCKER Congress concluded its business and adjourned on Oct. 18 to allow the members to return home to campaign. Almost to the very end of the 92nd Congress it was touch-and-go as to whether they could adjourn or whether they would have to come back after election for a "lame-duck" session. Congress is a very different body from the First Congress in 1789, when members met for short sessions, and then went back home to plow and plant. In those early days of this small nation, members expected to rep­ resent their districts for a short time, not as a lifetime career. Government was much simpler, and deliberations were carried out on the chamber floor where all members were assembled. Then a special com­ mittee was appointed to work out details of a bill. Government Grows With.Country Population in the United States has increased and government business has grown more complex in the years since the First Congress. Members need to deal with legislation concerning education, civil rights, crime, pollu­ tion, employment, foreign affairs, veterans' benefits, trade agreements and many other matters of a very technical and increasingly complex nature. " Because its work is complex, Congress has been decentralized and work is divided among committees. There are 21 standing committees in the House and 17 in the Senate; there are more than 250 subcommittees, which are subdivisions of the committees. All of them are coinposed of members of the majority and minority parties, with the majority party having a greater number in each case. Committee appointments are made at the beginning of each new Con­ gress. In practice, this really only means assignment of new members and filling vacancies caused by death or transfer, since a member who has an assignment to a "good" committee will usually remain there to gain senior­ ity. Seniority puts a majority member in line for chairmanship; if the ma­ jority party changes, the ranking minority member then becomes the new chairman. The Democrats have been the majority party in the House since 1931 with the exception of the 80th and 83rd Congresses (1947-8 and 1953-4). The seniority system is a custom, not a rule. Opponents argue that, it gives power to old men, that they are unrepresentative of the country, and they are unresponsive to their party and to the leadership. Arguments For Those who favor the system say that seniority gives niembers experi­ ence and expertise in the work of the committees, it avoids competition for the chairmanship among the members, it eliminates pressure group in­ fluence in choosing chairmen, and it, works better than any system which has been proposed. No system is perfect. Whether or not a committee is a "good" one for a member simply means, "Does it permit him to help his constituency and does it give him personal job satisfaction. It is not unfair to add, "Does it help to get re­ elected?" If he cannot be re-elected, he cannot represent anyone. Appointments are made on the basis of personal preference, length of service in Congress, regional distribution (is there already a member from the same region as the congressman being appointed?), etc. A member may be appointed to the Agriculture Committee because he is from a farm dis­ trict or to Merchant Marine & Fisheries because he has a port city in his district. Members traditionally must serve an apprenticeship on minor commit­ tees before being appointed to major committees. This has been modified in the Senate since 1953, with the so-called "Johnson Rule," under which freshman Senators are given at least one major committee assignment each. ill . t ' c.j'*- ""'jS; %|>ort SP/IP , j Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the securitj' of every Seafarer and his family. Page 5 hii h. "i • I'l'' j'J' '• ',/J» 'i. •/' �Labor Officials Give Views on Multinationals, Support Burke-Hal^t^e Bill Meany Says Tast Buck Artists Hurting U.S. Economy A sharp warning that "fast buck" American industrialists abroad are destroying the American market for their products has been sounded by AFL-CIO President George Meany. In a wide-ranging speech on the deteriorating international trade position of the United States, Meany told the annual banquet of the Aluminum Association that American trade policy today not only threatens the American worker, but also is a matter of deep concern to the trade imion move­ ment and should be of equal concern to American business and to all Americans. Noting that run-away industry makes big profits by low wages abroad but is dependent on the American market to sell its foreign-made goods, Meany declared: "But the American worker who loses his job is a lost customer for the products of American business. He is also a lost taxpayer. He can't buy much on unemployment insurance payments. When they run out, he may be forced to go on welfare. That adds to the burden of the commu­ nity. "However, we're not talking about one worker or one plant. We are talking of entire industries and entire communities that are being hit. We are talking of scores of thousands of jobs that are being exported each year," As examples of whole industries that have been lost to the United States—industries producing products almost uniquely American—^Meany cited automobiles, typewriters, steel and consumer elec­ trical goods. Meany blamed the worsening of the American trade position on a combination of circumstances: foreign subsidies and exports and barriers to im­ ports; the export of American production facilities to take advantage of cheap later abroad; the ex­ port of American patents and production knowhow plus tax advantages, sometimes by foreign nations and other times by our own. Meany charged that a large part of American trade deterioration was "related to the activities of American companies"—activities, he declared, that "were short-sighted even in terms of Ameri­ can business." "The basic source of American economic strength is here, in the United States—in our peo­ ple, in our free institutions, in our schools and skills, in our research and development," Meany continued. "Yet part of that basic strength is being given away ... it is being given away cheap. And equipment. This great emphasis on foreign sub­ sidiaries and imports is misplaced." it involves defense-related capabilities, as well as technology for consumer goods and industrial It is for these reasons, Meany said, that the AFL-CIO is strongly supporting the Burke-Hartke bill "which is aimed at dealing with the causes of America's deteriorating position in international economic relationships." George Meany AFL-CIO's Jager Claims 'Day of Reckoning Coming The damage being done to people by multinatoinal firms has extended beyond the borders of the United States, and is approaching a day of reckoning around the world. This was the conclusion drawn by AFL-CIO Economist Elizabeth R. Jager in a luncheon ad­ dress to leaders of later, management and govern­ ment sponsored by the 8-milIion-member AFLCIO Maritime Trades Department. "The multinationals will ultimately face a day of reckoning," she said. "I point to the rising na­ tionalist sentiment in Canada and to expropriation in Chile." Multinationals, she reported, are using for profits the frailties in the tax laws, the economic systems, the trade policies and the political struc­ tures of nations around the world. "Of the 100 largest economic units in the world, 50 are nations and 50 are multinationals," she said. Many, but not all of the top 50 multination­ als are U.S.-based. Yet even the top 50 U.S. multinationals have more than 1,500 foreign affil­ iates, she reported. "And that only skims the surface of the prob­ lem, because you don't need many foreign affiliates to export thousands of jobs," she said. 'We want full employment abroad as well as "We at home," she said. Yet we do not believe it is in the interest of the U.S. worker or the foreign worker to increase full employment outside the U.S. at the expense of our jobs." Multinationals create a heavy drain on the U.S. Treasury, she said, adding that "legislation has created a tax holiday for U.S.-based multinationals at a cost of billions to the U.S. Treasury." The Burke-Hartke bUl, a measure expected to receive major attention in the next Congress, pro­ vides a workable solution to the problems engen­ dered by the multinationals, Mrs. Jager said. "The rest of the world is beginning to leam that Burke-Hartke is to their advantage, too, because the world needs a strong industrial United States economy and a large and growing United States market," she asserted. "We're willing to share. But we cannot afford to play musical chairs with jobs and production. "Neither can other countries," she said. "And the multinationals are going to have to face the facts of change. "Nations around the world consist of govern­ ments and governments must respond to people's needs," she said. "That's what the Burke-Hartke Burke bill is all about—the duty of government and gov­ ernment policy to respond to the real problems of the people in the nation they represent. "We do not hate multinational firms," she noted. "We are not opposed to foreign trade. We are not old-fashioned isolationists or protectionists who would slam the door in the world's face. But we recognize that the world is real." Elizabeth Jager Power Charges U.S. Taxpayers 'Pay Consequences' Joseph T. Power, president of the Plasterers' and Cement Masons' Union, has called for passage of the Burke-Hartke import restriction bill "in order to stop the folly of permitting American-owned multinational corporations to write their own ticket while American taxpayers and the American econ­ omy pay the consequences." He said that unregulated imports and govern­ ment policies which encourage companies to build plants abroad have seriously affected the Ameri­ can economy and work force. "I'm disturbed that America is losing billions of dollars of tax revenue every year multinational corporations get tax breaks that are denied work­ ers. And I'm worried when America's number one export becomes jobs, instead of the products pro­ duced by American labor." According to Power, U.S. corporations invest more than $l5 billion abroad every year and he asked a series of rhetorical questions to point out how American industry has suffered because of this: "How many plants would have been built in the U.S. if this money were invested here, instead of abroad? How many new homes? How many Page 6 shopping centers? "How many unemployed workers would be working today, drawing paychecks instead of wel­ fare checks? "And what about the cities who have had to lay off employees because there was no more tax base when the plants closed?" He claimed that this $15 billion invested over­ seas annually "would finance one heckuva lot of jobs at home." And, he said the "most sickening thing about it is that these corporations also get a tax break from the U.S. government for setting up foreign operations. "Many of these corporations are larger than some countries. They respect no international boundaries. Their only allegiance is to profits and more profits. They manipulate governments, ex­ ploit workers and thumb their noses at regulatory agencies. "But, Burke-Hartke would stop that." Power rejected the argument espoused by oppo­ nents of the bill that the only one to blame for the import problem is the American worker with his high wages and lack of productivity. "That's just so much garbage. Yes, the wages of American workers are high, when you compare them to the $.15-an-hour sweatshops of Taiwan and Hong Kong," he said. "Industry seems to for­ get that the dynamic economy that has served so well to fatten up the captains of industry was built on workers earning enough to purchase what they produce." Joseph Power 1 �MTD Promoting Industry^ Workers Through Port Councils The Maritime Trades Department is the constitutional arm of the AFLCIO charged with paying special at­ tention to the needs and organizational strength of maritime workers. The SIU is affiliated with the de­ partment, and SIU President Paul Hall serves, also, as president of the MTD. Among the eight million MTD members are trade unionists from every phase of maritime life, and members of unions whose interests in­ clude maritime affairs. One of the most important facets of the MTD is its 27 local Port Coun­ cils across the land. At a series of recent banquets, these Port Councils paid tribute to a number of people who have made significant contribu­ tions to maritime in the past year. I Buffalo MTD Executive Secretary Peter M. McGavin (center) is flanked by Richard E. Livingston, general secretary of the Carpenters (left) and William 0. Hoch, president of the MTD's Buffalo (N.Y.) Port Council, as they review the pro­ gram for the council's sixth annual dinner. Livingston, president of the Buffalo District Council of Carpenters un- til he moved to Washington in 1957, told the gathering that foreign trade problems are wiping out American jobs and depleting the U.S. Treasury. Livingston and Congress­ man Jack Kemp were presented special awards by the Port Council. New York The Maritime Service Award of the Maritime Port Council of GreaterNew York and Vicinity has been awarded to Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Rob­ ert J. Blackwell. Paul Hall, president of the MTD and the Seafarers International Un­ ion, presented the award to Blackwell, who has been in charge of ef­ forts to revitalize the maritime indus­ try, at the organization's 10th annual dinner. Hampfon Roads The annual banquet of the Hampton Roads (Va.) Port Council featured several guest speakers, with the principal address being presented by U.S. Senator William B. Spong, Jr. of Virginia. Pictured during the festivities are (top, from left) Virginia Lieuten­ ant Governor Henry Howell, Port Council Pres­ ident Peter Buono and MTD Executive SecretaryTreasurer Peter M. Mc­ Gavin. Addressing the group (bottom photo) is the Honorable George H. Hearn, of the Federal Maritime Commission. New Orleans Lindsey William, Gulf Area vice president of the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union, was honored for his "leadership, dedication and loyalty to the labor cause in Texas and Louisi­ ana" at the annual dinner of the MTD's West Gulf Ports Council in Houston. Williams, who began his deep sea career 30 years ago and sailed in all deck department capacities, was lauded for his activities as an SIU organizing leader, as well as his ex­ tensive work in community affairs in the New Orleans area. Page 7 I; �McLean: The Sea-Land McLean and the Sea-Land Galloway, both 946-feet long and capable of carrying 1,096 containers at speeds up to 33 knots, pres­ ently share the distinction of being the world's largest and fastest containerships. They are the first of eight such super ships designated as the SL-7 series and scheduled "Sli to be placed in service by 1974. •' .ll These two ultra-modem giants and their sister ships to come are a concrete example of the American maritime in­ dustry's determination to meet the challenge presented by foreign-flag vessels on the high seas. Sea-Land expects delivery of the final six SL-7's by the end of 1974. According to a company public relations spokesman, the most important aspect about the arrival of the new SL-7's is the fact that they "will provide proof that an American-flag company, em­ ploying American crews at American wage scales can provide fast, efficient ocean transportation service without subsidy and can prosper never­ theless." Sea-Land is in the process of completing an extensive overhaul and enlargement of its terminal facilities at Eliza­ beth, N.J. Being built in three stages on reclaimed land be­ tween the N.J. Turnpike and ' Newark Bay, the 232-acre Sea- . Land terminal will triple the company's present facilities and will provide the berthing . space and the marshalling area necessary for the efficient load­ ing and unloading of the new SL-7 class of containership. The photos on these pages are taken from the first two voyages made by the Sea- . Land McLean on her Euro­ pean run and clearly show what the SL-7's have to offer. 1 In the photo at top left the Log photographer, hundreds of feet above the McLean's main deck, captures a "fish-eye" view of the deck of the vessel and the surround­ ing facilities of the containership port. In the photo at bottom left, another "fish-eye" shot taken from the vantage point of one of the port's cranes high above the water gives a long-range view of the McLean at her berth. �Another SL-7 In Operation for Sea-Land Baker Lonnie Dukes (rear) and third cook Warren Cassidy.are part of the McLean's steward depart­ ment—cotitlnuously turning out good chow. Chief cook Alvin Carpenter prepares a tasty meal in the ship's ultra-modern gallery. Carpenter has been sailing with the SlU for over 25 years. Engine utilityman T. Tobias tends to one of the largest burners found aboard any ship in the American-flag fleet, outside of the SL-7's. i! : ? ij.\ . .1^ SlU Reps. Red Campbell (left) George McCartney get a rundown on the McLean's first voyage from veteran Seafarer E. Sieradzki (right) Marvin McKenzie (2nd from right). The McLean's deck department has meticulously flaked out the ship's lines at the stern of the vessel as the giant containership prepares for another European run. 'I I I'v I Seafarer Pedro Remos, who sails as ordinary seaaboard the McLean, untangles the spider-web-1ike catch net on the ship's gangway. November 1972 Page 9 �•-;.<*« 1, etters I lipSSauR:.-.: ^ Return to Murmansk Plenty of Seafarers remember the famed World War II Rim to Murmansk—that perilous dash through enemy-infested waters to bring the things of war to an ally. And Seafarers who did not personally make the run know of it through the har­ rowing stories of those who did. Now we're about to begin a new Run to Murmansk—a run with holds filled with the things of peace. The return to Murmansk and to other Russian ports is possible through a new trade agreement between the United States and the U.S.S.R. At the insistence of the SIU and other maritime unions, that agree­ ment contains definite assurances that at least one-third of all water-borne shipping commerce between the two countries will be reserved for American-flag ships. This principle of bilateralism—as it is called—is something we've been favoring for a good many years. We believe it is a first step toward setting up similar agreements with other nations. This principle is not new. Other nations long have insisted that a percentage of cargo to and from their shores be carried on their own ships. But the United States, for the most part, has maintained an ultra-liberal trade policy which permitted virtually all foreign-flag vessels to freely conduct commerce in our ports. Now that policy is changing. And that's good. It's good because it means more jobs for Seafarers and for other maritime work­ ers. It's good because it means more com­ merce for many segments of the economy. It's good because it could lead to a better national balance of payments. There seems to be a new awareness, both in government and with the general public, an awareness that the nation's merchant marine has been allowed to deteriorate. And there seems to be an acknowledge­ ment that this should never have been allowed to happen and cannot be allowed to continue. All of which means that when we return to Murmansk, we'll return with pride, strong in the knowledge that we're moving ahead. And we'll keep yanking at our own boot­ straps to help keep up that momentum. USPHS Victory The SIU and other groups opposed to the transfer to private hands of the eight remaining U.S. Public Health Service Hospitals have scored a clear victory in the long struggle to keep the hospitals open and in government hands. (See related story, page 3.) The announcement that the Staten Island PHS hospital would not be transferred to the Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York, (HIP) and will instead become an improved hospital is welcome news indeed. The arguments that apparently prevailed in the Staten Island case are the same that we have presented in hearing after hearing across the nation. • The hospitals cannot possibly be operated as cheaply in private hands and Page 10 thus another contribution would be made to soaring medical costs. • There is grave danger that transfer to private hands will cause a lessening of the priority now given merchant seamen by the -PHS, and thus effectively endanger their health. As an underline to the point about high costs, HIP admitted to being in serious financial difficulty, and it took no great intelligence to conclude that their financial difficulties would be translated into high costs of hospitalization to allow them to meet their monetary goals. So, the Staten Island hospital remains alive and well in government hands. We have an obligation to keep it that way, and to be ever watchful for developments concerning the other seven hospitals. That is a task that men's lives and health depend on. It is not one we will ever shirk. I , have just received a form letter regarding the new Bosun Recertificatiort Program. Since I hope to be back Sf at sea by the first week in November, I am requesting that > a mail ballot be mailed to me at your earliest possible convenience. ^ r, "I assure you that I would be both proud, and happy lb serve on the Bosim Recertification Program Committee if nominated and elected. However, at this time my Ship^ ping Card expires on 7 Nov. next, and since I have recently been certified as "Fit For Duty" by the United States Public Health Service Hospital in San Francisco, (after six months NFFD) I feel that, financially, my first choice must be a ship, if possible. ; Please extend my sincerest thanks to our union,-and it's training programs. You, and the Other members of the. Board deserve more than a simple "thank you", be assured that I pledge my wholehearted support to our union, and i it's officials and please feel free to call on me whenever/ and if ever I can be of assistance, regardless of the circum# stances. . .f With vvarmest personal regards. ' 'Ridiard A. Cliii^tenliHBir® . ^ Faiifidd, Calif. Job Well Don As one who has had occasion to use the Public Heal ' Service hospital facilities on Staten Island, I was proud o# the way the SIU represented itself at the hearing in (October on the proposed transfer of control of the hospitad. / Our representatives George McCartney and John Dwyer ' really had the information, both on the hospitals and on the Health Insurance Program (HIP), that was supposed to operate the hospitals after PHS left. I agreed most Of all that the hospital should remain under government control because of the understanding that PHS personnel have of tnerchant seamen and their particular problems. I've been there and I can say that from my experience, that argument is absolutely correct. ~ And if someone were to come along and change that kind of understanding, I think our medical benefits would be / substantially reduced. That is why it was good to see the SIU strongly repre^ senting its members at those important hearings. And it was good to hear Congressman Murphy say that he had y.. learned that the Staten Island PHS hospital will expand its '|/pperations, not close down. |/!V We need those hospitals and the special kind of service 'V;-they offer. It is nice to know that the union recognizes |his and will continue its fight to keep them all open. Raymond Flynn Pouj^keepsie, N.Y. November l?72 Volume XXXIV. No. II SBAFABKBSli^LOO Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Executive Board Paul Hall, President Cal Tanner, Executive Vice-President Joe DiGiorgio, Secretary-Treasurer Al Tanner, Vice-President Earl Shepard, Vice-President Lindsey Williams, Vice-President Robert Matthews, Vice-President Published monthly at 810 Rhode Island Avenue N.E., Wash­ ington, D.C. 20018 by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Washington, D.C. Seafarers Log jl 1 �Unfair fo Labor Farah Boycott Drive Intensified by Labor AFL-CIO President George Meany has made labor's boycott of Farah products a major campaign by all AFL-CIO state and local central bodies. The boycott of the firm—with plants in Texas and New Mexico— was instituted by the AFL-CIO Ex­ ecutive Council on July 19 and has had a wide response by the labor movement including "enthusiastic" cooperation by the labor press. In his call for a stepped-up boycott program, Meany reported that so far many state federations and local cen­ tral bodies "have responded in a most encouraging manner"; that many na­ tional and international unions have agreed to "adopt a Farah family" and have pledged $100 a month for this purpose; that a widley-based citizens' committee headed by Senator Gaylord Nelson, Wisconsin Democrat, has been formed and that the Senate La­ bor and Public Welfare Committee has been urged to make a full-scale Congressional investigation of the "gross misuse of the court by Farah" in defying the rulings of the National Labor Relations Board. Meany urged central bodies to step up their "Don't Buy Farah" cam­ paigns; to make sure that publicizing of the boycott is continued and that plans be made now for making the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons "a little more enjoyable for the Farah strikers and their families." Meany said that AFL-CIO Com­ munity Services Department would be contacting central bodies "in connec­ tion with labor's campaign for special holiday food for the strikers and toys for the children." "This strike, for economic justice, dignity, and security, merits and must have the complete support of all of us in the AFL-CIO. With that support the strikers can win the victory they richly deserve," Meany said. The Amalgamated Clothing Work­ ers, 3,000 of whose members are on strike at Farah, also issued a call in support of Meany's boycott message, notably in asking Congress to investi­ gate the "arrogant misuse of the courts and the NLRB" by the Farah Com­ pany. Dressed in prison garb to focus attention on wholesale arrests of Clothing Workers' strikers, young unionists picket a Washington department store for its continued sale of Farah slacks. ACWA Vice-President Jacob Sheinkman, general coimsel for the union, has sent letters to three key Congressmen urging a "full-scale in­ vestigation with public hearings of the company's attempt to use the courts and Federal agencies to help flout the law of the land." The Congressmen were: Sen. Harri­ son A. Williams (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Labor and Public Wel­ fare Committee; Rep. Carl Perkins (D-Ky.), Chairman of the House La­ bor and Education Committee; and Rep. Frank Thomson (D-N.J.), Chair­ man of the Special Subcommittee on Labor of the House Labor and Edu­ cation Committee. The 3,000 members of the ACWA have been on strike since May 3 in protest against numerous unfair labor practices of the company. Most of the workers are Mexican-Americans. Aid for them can be sent to: Amalgamated Strike Headquarters, P.O. Box 26842, El Paso, Texas 79926. Public Interests Suffer As Congress Adjourns; Lobbying Efforts Pay Off for Special Groups The closing days of the 92nd Con­ gress were marked by frantic activity on the part of various lobbying con­ cerns—all seeking the enactment or defeat of bills of special interest to them. In most instances the general public suffered. There were at least six major pieces of legislation marked for defeat by business interests opposed to them. All six were killed, or watered down, four of them with the aid of the Ad­ ministration. / Consumer Agency. Creation of an agency to protect consumer rights has been a top priority in Congress for the past few years. Passage of the bill seemed imminent when a coali­ tion of some 150 business groups opened up fire against the measure with the behind-the-scenes aid of the Nixon Administration. In the early days of the fight for the consumer agency, the Administration had supported the idea but advocated a weaker version than consumer groups wanted. When the chips were down, however, there was a "deafen­ ing silence" from the Administration, as Sen. Charles H. Percy, Illinois Republican, put it, and the measure was talked to death in the Senate. / Mass Transit. The highway lobby killed that bill. Here again, a last-minute decision of the White House not to intervene as environ­ mental and community groups had expected help to put the measure on ice. The legislation, which would have open^ up the Highway Trust Fund to urgently needed mass transit, was effectively killed in the House Rules Committee when a majority of Repub­ lican voted to bar a mass transit amendment from the Highway bill. The House, itself, supported the Rules Committee and mass transit was left out, November 1972 / Minimum Wage, The same business groups that had ganged up against the Consumer Agency Bill were again in the field against legisla­ tion that would have increased today's $l,60-an-hour minimum wage for most non-farm workers to $2,00-anhour now and $2.20 in 1974. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the National Association of Manufac­ turers, the National Cotton Council, the American Sugar Cane League and the big restaurant and carry-out chains were-highly active in persuading top House members to refuse a conference with the liberal Senate version of the bill and the measure died, / Pesticides, It was the agricul­ tural products industry that turned the heat on Congress to weaken a pesti­ cide control bill that would have tightened up pesticide regulations. The National Agricultural Chemicals Asso­ ciation with the aid of the Senate Commerce Committee softened penal­ ties against the use of dangerous chemicals. So powerful were the lobbyists, both in Congress and the Administration, that the staff counsel to a Commerce subcommittee, com­ menting on the maneuvers, remarked: "We wanted to take it to the floor. The Administration said, 'You can't do that,'" / Strip Mining, Here again mining industry lobbied to prevent control of strip mining which has been devastat­ ing great areas of the major mining states. A proposal to prevent surface mining on sharply sloping land roused the full force of the lobbyists. Despite softening of the regulation, the Amer­ ican Mining Congress opposed the entire bill and while the House passed a compromise bill, the Senate took no action, / Pension Protection, Although it has become increasingly clear that some 30,000,000 workers have little or no protection against pension losses through no fault of their own. Con­ gress did nothing to correct the abuses that exist. The Senate Labor Commit­ tee held year-long hearings pointing up the tragedy of thousands of work­ ers whose pension hopes were a delu­ sion when plants closed down or went broke. Yet between the Administration and the U,S, Chamber of Commerce, the bill was shifted to the conservative Finance Committee which considered it for a week and then stripped it of its major protective provisions. Such labor-supported provisions as vesting, funding, portability and re-insurance were knocked out of the measure and in the end nothing was done. Every one of these bills had labor support to one degree or another, yet every one of them was weakened or destroyed through a last-minute lobby drive that took advantage of the con­ fusion and haste that almost always marks the last days of a Congress. What is clear is that the upcoming 93rd Congress faces a legislative work­ load of vital importance to the Amer­ ican worker and the American people in general. Obviously the make-up of the new Congress is crucial, if these key measures are to be given the urgent attention they demand and selfinterest lobbying defeated. AFSCAAE Charges Fringe Benefits' Report Misleading The State, County and Municipal Employees has challenged as "mis­ leading" a study that purports to show that the Nation's cities are providing employees with more fringe benefits than private industry. The report by the Labor-Manage­ ment Relations Service of the National League of Cities, the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the National Associa­ tion of Counties found that city gov­ ernments pay 28.2 percent of payroll costs in fringe benefits to general per­ sonnel and 33,8 percent for police and firemen, compared with 27,4 percent in private industry. However, an AFSCME spokesman said that the percentage comparison isn't as important as another fact shown in the report—that is, the ac­ tual amount put into fringes for each hour worked by employees is iW,04 in the private sector compared to 93 cents for city employees, "This clearly shows that city work­ ers are getting less in fringes and it also reveals the great disparity be­ tween wages paid in public and private employment," he added. The union also noted that .the study, based on 1969 and 1971 private and industry outlays compiled by the Chamber of Commerce, gave 75 per­ cent "weight" to the 1969 figures and only 25 percent "weight" to the 1971 figures. The latter statistics, it was pointed out, showed that private industry's percentage of payroll costs for fringe benefits was 30,8 percent—"a clear indication that fringe benefits are going up at least as fast if not faster in the private sector than in local govern­ ment," Despite the challenge to the "inter­ pretation" of the study, AFSCME in­ dicated it welcomed the study for its important compilation of statistics on fringe benefits to include such areas as pensions, vacations, holidays, sick leave, uniforms, death benefits and bonuses. Page 11 �Union matters taken care of, SlU Patrolman Ted BabkowskI (right) exchanges some scuttlebutt with veteran steward Harvey M. Lee. Page 12 Deck delegate Pete Erazo (right) squares away some union matters concern­ ing his department with Patrolman Jack Bluitt. Seafarers Log �j» Chief cook, Jim Johnes, prepares to carve one of his masterpieces for the well-fed crew of the Houston. Fifty pounds of heavy duty detergent doesn't deter Stanley Lee George from greeting the Log photographer. Fireman Frank Sullivan tends to some engine department tasks in port that time did not allow at sea. n I' .i.i i The overcast skies, at dusk, in the Port of New York gives the dimly lit decks of the Houston a look of quiet serenity. lit Page 13 �Labor Dept. Figures Show 'Control' Inequities Proof of labor complaints that the Administra­ tion's wage-price controls program is unjust to workers has been nailed down by latest statistics published by the U.S. Department of Labor for the past year. These show clearly that while prices based on the Profits Soaring Profits of U.S. corporations soared during the three months that ended Sept. 30, two business surveys reported. A Wall Street Journal survey shows a 15.9 percent increase in after-tax third-quarter profits of 570 companies over the same period in 1971. The surge in profits, furthermore, was shared by practically dl industry groups. The outlook for the remainder of the year is more of the same, says the Journal study. Another survey—this one by the Economic Unit of U.S. News &. World Report magazine—confirms the rise in third-quarter profits. The magazine examined the earnings reports of 1,263 companies and found that profits after taxes totaled just over $7.9 billion in the September quarter. The same firms earned more than $6.9 billion in the third quarter of 1971. The latest profits increase is 14.3 percent over a year ago. Much of the profits increase is due to a considerable impetus from the steel industry which staged a sharp comeback from the third quarter of 1971, the two studies reported. Nine of the nation's 10 largest steel producers have reportt:^. third-quarter results and, with only one exception, they show major earnings gains from a year ago. In the auto industry, General Motors alone registered a decline a 43.8 percent drop from the $217 million earnings level of the like period in 1971. GM blamed the steep drop on high start-up costs on 1973 models, expenses of new safety items and loss of production at a major plant because of strikes. Among other industry groups, privately-owned utilities posted profits gains averaging 20 percent, with approval of rate increases coming more easily. Earnings are increasing so rapidly. Price Commission Chairman C. Jackson Grayson said about one company in five may be "at or near their profit-margin ceilings" set by the Nixon Administra­ tion's economic stabilization program. Gross National Product have gone up 2.2 percent over the past year, unit labor costs in the total private economy have gone up only 1.3 percent due to stringent hold-downs of wage increases by the Pay Board. The statistics cover the first full year of the Nixon New Economic Policy. They show: / That output per man-hour during that period went up sharply by 4.3 percent as compared with the post-Korean War average of 3 percent. / That compensation per man-hour went up only 5.7 percent during the past year as compared with a rate of 6.6 percent for the previous year. / That unit labor costs in the private non-farm sector of the economy actually dropped during the past six months. During the first quarter of 1972 they went up 3.8 percent; during the second quarter they dropp^ by five-tenths and during the third quarter by three-tenths. / That productivity in the total private economy rose 3.7 percent during the third quarter, down from the 6.2 percent gain of the second quarter, but well above the long-term growth rate of 3 percent. / That in the non-farm sector, productivity went up 6.2 percent, even higher than the 5.1 percent gain during the second quarter. / That manufacturing productivity went up 3.3 percent, a drop-off from the 6.6 percent rise in the second quarter, but again above the long-term 3 percent average. All in all, the past year—^from September 1971 to September 1972—showed an increase in produc­ tivity of 4.3 percent for the total private economy; 5.3 percent for the private non-farm sector, and 3.6 percent for manufacturing—all above the 3 percent rate of the past twenty years. These increases in productivity combined with a soft program of price hold-down are reflected not only in the cold Labor Department statistics, but also in the daily financial pages of the press. With unit labor costs down, profit margins are up. / "U.S. Industry Profits Rose in Third Quarter," says the Wall Stret Journal for October 30. / "Survey of 5570 Concerns Shows Increase of 15.9 Percent," says a subhead over the same story. / "Gulf & Western Reports Record for Fiscal 1972; Operating Profits Set Highs" . . . "GTE Net Surged 16 Percent—a Third Period High" . . . "Four Oil Firms Had Profit Surge in Third Quarter" . . . "ABC Net Revenue Surged" . . . These repre­ sent a random selection of current reports. What is at stake here is not so much the boost in profits as is the obvious discrepancy between the surge in profits and the hold-down on wage increases at a time when living costs are still mounting and are showing no signs of going down. Wages Creeping Average wage increases negotiated in major collective bargaining agreements during the first nine months of the year dropped to 6.6 percent a year over the life of the contract, down from the 8.1 percent average for the same period in 1971, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. The preliminary estimate is based on 390 settle­ ments approved during the nine-months period by either the Pay Board or the Construction Industry Stabilization Committee. They cover 1,471,000 workers—primarily in the aerospace, railroad, construction and maritime industries. The average effective wage gain showed an even sharper drop—5.3 percent in the first nine months this year as against 10.3 percent in full-year 1971. The average effective wage gain is arrived at by combining first-year increases imder new settlements with scheduled deferred wage increases under existing contracts and cost-of-living escalator adjustments actually going into effect. BLS said the new contracts had an average duration of 24.7 months compared with the 27.8 month average for the expired contracts. This would indicate some tendency towards shorter contracts since economic controls were imposed. The decline in contract duration was particularly noticeable in the construction industry, which also registered the sharpest declines in amount of settlements. Construction settlements, affecting 312,000 workers, averaged 6.6 percent over the life of the contract, down sharply from last year's 10.8 percent average gain. First-year wage increases dropped to 7.1 percent from 12.6 percent. In manufacturing, the 495,000 workers affected by major settlements in the first nine month of 1972 received a first-year increase of 6.9 percent compared with 10.9 percent n 1971, while the annual gain on a life-of-contract basis was 5.6 percent as against 7.3 percent a year before. •(! 1) J Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid October 30, 1972 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums Seaman Specialist-Medical Reimb DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits in Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical Special Equipment PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors'Visits & Other Medical Exp Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Meal Books Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums Scholarship Program TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Page 14 Number MONTH YEAR TO DATE Amount MONTH YEAR TO DATE 12 321 183 20 2 6,860 3 240 3 " 251 6,984 3,111 179 54 81,175 22 2,809 1,406 28,000.00 321.00 549.00 11,298.50 438.00 54,880.00 760.70 4,751.92 333.00 483.302.00 6,984.00 9,333.00 31,130.80 4,201.50 649,400.00 4,392.43 54,139.16 10,137.70 488 43 141 20 3 165 — 3,793 7,363 1,362 257 45 2,137 1 95,955.38 1,146.50 17,273.50 5,000.00 164.50 3,093.95 — 838,991.23 35,684.31 160,538.50 70,391.80 2,392.20 40,544.97 28.50 9 125 119 39 57 1 8 1,161 2 1,381 14 119 1,276 8,672 150 695 16 62 11,393 12 15,885 75 27,000.00 29,499.68 4,017.66 2,704.00 952.27 38.00 1,262.13 11,610.00 730.00 8,537.20 4,197.74 282,000.00 211,195.26 45,211.12 19,936.00 13,236.50 595.00 7,804.34 113,930.00 2,626.00 91,338.90 29,382.67 11,420 1,985 1,124 149,304 21,143 12,686 314,514.63 475.625.00 491,056.77 3,218,847.89 5,095,034.46 6,265,463.30 K iI ^ . ' ' �rir f. ^ SEAFARERS^LOG • OFFICiAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT . AFL-CIO Lundeberg Upgrading Center Ladder to a Better Future . Upgrading—the chance to advance to more responsible jobs, to move up 'to higher pay, to keep pace with ad­ vancing technology—is the goal of most professional J^afarers. . The Lundeberg Upgrading Center at Piney Point, Md., was established to provide the professional Seafarer with the finest available instruction to 'assist him in advancing up the ladder ,to a better job and a better future. Since the Upgrading Center opened •on June 1, Seafarers have achieved more than 150 deck and engine en'dorsements. Thirteen Seafarers have •advanced to Q.M.E.D, ratings; three have qualified as Quartermaster; more 'than 30 have secured Lifeboat en­ dorsements. In addition, two crews have been drained for the new SL-7 container• ships of Sea-Land Service. • Nearly 90 percent of the Seafarers •who have taken the Coast Guard Ex­ aminations after preparing at the Up­ grading Center passed with flying .colors on the first try. All of the instructors at the Up•grading Center have years of experi­ ence at sea. They were selected as in'structors for the center because of .their technical knowledge and teach-ing ability. The very latest in training -manuals, visual aids and mock-ups are used in the various training programs. Also, the environment of the 54acre Lundeberg School campus is pleasant and conducive to learning. There are plenty of year-round recre­ ational activities available for relaxing after classroom and study periods are over and the dining accommodations and living quarters are attractive and inviting. Instruction at the Upgrading Center is available to virtually all Seafarers under the minimum rules spelled out elsewhere in this Special Section, which also tells how to apply for upgrading. Study courses are available for the following endorsements: Deck Department Able Bodied Seaman (Blue) Able Bodied Seaman ((Green) Engine Department Fireman-Watertender Oiler Electrician Reefer Engineer Junior Engineer Deck Engineer Pumpman Machinist Boilermaker Tankman All Departments Lifeboatman Two of the 23 Seafarers who have achieved Q.M.E.D. ratings at the Lundeberg Upgrading Center receive certificates and congratulations from Vocational Education Director Bob Kalmus. They are George Elot, left, from New York and Robert Ohier from Florida. While at the Upgrading Center, Seafarer Ohier earned endorsements for fireman, watertender and oiler; refrigeration engi­ neer; electrician; pumpman; deck engineer; and junior engineer. Seafarer Elot received endorsements for deck engineer, junior engineer, pumpman and machinist. Five Upgraders Earn High School Diplomas 1 /A.'-;' •%M Bancroft , 1i i'l ri' i ,l! These five Seafarers recently did what any interested SIU member can do: They achieved their high school diplomas under the General Educational De•velopment program at the Harry Lundeberg School, Piney Point, Md. All five—Dennis Maupin, Dyrell Davis, James Bancroft, Keith Williams and • James Bennett earned their diplomas while taking courses at the Lundeberg Upgrading Center. However, the GED program is available to all SIU members. • Seafarers who, for one reason or another, missed out on their high school diplomas can make use of the GED program to earn their certificates now. 'Application should be made by writing to the Harry Lundeberg School, Piney Point, Md. 20674. Once he has applied for the program, one of two things happens to the SIU • member. Some applicants will be invited to enroll at the Piney Point school immediately. Other applicants will be given materials to study, either at home or Williams Bennett aboard ship. These materials will help the Seafarer to participate by giving him a head start before attending the school itself. At the school, the Seafarer is pre-tested to find out his academic strengths and his weaknesses. Then they will be given intensive study courses and as much personal attention as needed to help them prepare for the final examination. This exam is administered by the Maryland Department of Education under procedures that are accepted by the American Council on Education and standardized throughout the United States. The five Seafarers pictured above took advantage of the GED program while attending the Lundeberg Upgrading Center. But it is not necessary to attend the Center to participate. It is stressed that the program is open to ALL SIU mem­ bers as a part of the union's overall education program. �What Upgraders Are Saying... Oscar Wiley, San Francisco: "I think that this is one of the most wonderful things that any job can offer is for its member to better equip and train themselves for life as well as in the security for which they work and also for which they pray and live." 1 Larry Hayes, San Francisco: "A few weeks of concentrated study has done for me what would have taken years to do aboard ship. The pro­ gram has gotten my Q.M.E.D. en­ dorsement for me." Christos Pesanis, New York: "It's much different to train on shore than it is on board ship. This is a wonder­ ful place for everyone—not just the young people. There are fine people here and excellent facilities. Even though the school is on land, the men are trained on board ships and can be shown right there what they will need to know at sea." Svend Hommem, New York: "The school is a very good idea for us and also for the younger fellows. They can come here to get their high school education besides learning seamanship." George Elot, New York: "The up­ grading program is of great benefit to oldtimers. They get a chance to come here and study and upgrade. It is important to the advancement of our careers." Frank Burmudez, San Francisco: "Even if you don't pass your exam the first time around, you leave with more knowledge and experience than you came with, that you can apply to your work aboard ship. I ' ' ''' ' > .. . . . -i;?r" '«' . ..."if-, .... i.f. I' i'f y I'i - Instructor James Aelick helps upgrader James Smitko of New York prepare for his examination for machinist. The instructors at the Upgrading Center are ail ex-seamen or still sailing. They are always available for individual help. Page 16 The machinist endorsement was the last one Seafarer Smitko needed to receive his Q.M.E.D. rating and he passed his exam vyith ease. Seafarers Log �LC ... About the Upgrading Center f , i B. D. Elliott, Norfolk: "When you come here to study, you have the best eats, the best bed, cleanest rooms. No school has no better, no matter what they say, and the In­ structors are the best." h Svend Hommen, Bob Ohier and James Smitko pore over study ma­ terials as they' prepare for examina­ tions for the Q.M.E.D. ratings, while Oscar Wiley, in foreground, practices knot-tying for his Lifeboat exam. All of these Seafarers passed their tests with flying colors. i \ I I Arthur L Mallory, Tampa: "I per­ sonally think that each and every member should visit here at base once, so that he can make his own opinion for himself. At this time I will like to thank all of the instruc­ tors for a job well done. Keep up the good work." Upgrading Instructor Joe Wall watches as Seafarer Oscar Wiley demonstrates his skill in knot-tying as he prepares for his Lifeboat ex­ amination. All instructors at the Lundeberg Upgrading Center in Piney Point are experienced seamen who have been selected because of their ability to instruct and en­ courage Seafarers who are seeking to upgrade their skills. Imro E. Salomons, New York: "The Harry Lundeberg School at Piney Point, Maryland is one of the best training schools for seaman I have ever seen. I hope that all S.I.U. members will come here at Piney Point to see the facilities that are available to all S.I.U. members for the purpose of educating yourself. Please do not criticize this school." Jean Morris, San Francisco: "Any S.I.U. member, who has doubts about our Union direction or the quality of our leadership should come to Piney Point." Exequiel Liwag, Norfolk: "I find the courses here at the Upgrading Center very rewarding. We have very highly qualified instructors, plus the surroundings are so pleasant." l-.l Tf III r 'l\ The variety of study programs offered at the Lundeberg Upgrading Center is illustrated here during a coffee-break study period. James Smitko, left, and Larry Hayes, right, concentrate on preparing for their Q.M.E.D. endorsements, while Oscar Wiley, in foreground prepares for his Lifeboat test and Frank November 1972 Burmudez studies for his Able Bodied Seaman's endorsement. Seafarers have achieved more than 150 endorsements at the Upgrading Center in Piney Point since the program got under way June 1. Page 17 �SEAFARERS^LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO Honor Roll of SlU Upgraders Here is the Honor Roll of some of those who, at press time, had successfully completed training at the Lundeberg Upgrading Center, Piney Point, Md. Russell Rowley, 22, Seattle: Fireman, Watertender, Oiler Pedro Gago, 28, Baltimore: Oiler Mario Nolasco, 51, New York: Oiler Charles Pniitt, 34, Piney Point: Tankerman - • James Fitzgerald, 17, Fireman, Watertender, Oiler Richard Bellmore, 19, Norfolk: Fireman, Watertender, Oiler Russel Fisher, 18, New York: Fireman, Watertender, Oiler Larry White, 22, Piney Point: Fireman, Watertender, Oiler Michael Piteris, 51, New York: Deck Engineer William Heater, 46, New York: Pumpman, Deck Engineer Eugene Gore, 46, New York: Deck Engineer, Reefer, Junior Engineer, Electri­ cian, Machinist Allen Batchelor, 60, New York: Deck Engineer, Reefer Biyden Dahlke, 57, New York: Deck Engineer, Machinist John Copado, 25, Piney Point: Fireman, Watertender, Oiler Paul Kerney, 18, New York: Fireman, Watertender, Oiler Kevin Conklin, 21, New York: Deck Engineer, Pumpman, Junior Engineer, Reefer, Electrician James Hart, 55, San Francisco: Deck Engineer, Reefer Stan Gondzar, 51, Baltimore: Pumpman, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilmaker Charles McCue, 43, New York: Deck Engineer Ronald Shaw, 22, New York: Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Reefer, Elec­ trician, Pumpman, Machinist, Boilermaker Herb Spencer, 24, San Francisco: Reefer, Deck Engineer William Burgess, 33, Piney Point: Fireman, Watertender, Oiler, Deck Engineer, Pumpman S. Simpson, 25, New York: Reefer, Electrican, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Enginerr, Machinist Patrick Rogers, 43, New York: Reefer Clarence Hemby, New York: Reefer, Pumpman Robert Prater, 22, New York: Reefer Perry Ellis, 25, Texas: Electrician Guy Campanella, 19, New York: Fireman, Watertender, Oiler Gerald Nixon, 22, Piney Point: Fireman, Watertender, Oiler Joseph McGauley, 35, San Francisco: Reefer, Electrician Robert Ohler, 22, Florida: Reefer, Fireman, Watertender, Oiler, Pumpman, Deck Engineer R. McDonald, 24, New York: Reefer, Junior Engineer, Deck Engineer, Ma­ chinist, Pumpman, Boilermaker Svend Hommen, 50, New York: Reefer, Electrician, Pumpman, Deck Engineer Larry Hayes, 27, New York: Reefer, Electrician, Deck Engineer, Junior Engi­ neer, Boilmaker, Machinist James Smitko, 32, New York: Pumpman, Fireman, Watertender, Oiler, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Boilermaker, Machinist Lee J. Rogers, 40, Baltimore: Tankerman, Machinist Cosimo Melpignano, 44, New York: Electrician Ursel Barber, 21, New York: Electrician, Reefer Anthony Novak, 49, New Orleans: Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Reefer, Junior Engineer R. Tomaszewski, 38, New York: Machinist, Deck Engineer, Reefer Earl Rogers, 41, Baltimore: Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer George Elot, 46, New York: Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer Robert Trainor, 24, New York: Able Seaman Julio Bermudez, 39, Florida: Lifeboat, Able Seaman Charles Pruitt, 34, Piney Point: Lifeboat, Able Seaman Jess Etheridge, 27, Piney Point: Lifeboat, Able Seaman Dan Hamilton, 27, Philadelphia: Lifeboat Kamin Lambertson, 20, Piney Point: Able Seaman Patrick Knox, 19, Mobile: Able Seaman James Wilkerson, 19, Mobile: Lifeboat, Able Seaman Steward Marshall, 44, Philadelphia: Lifeboat Carl Johnson, 33, Norfolk: Lifeboat, Able Seaman Dyrell Davis, 19, Texas: Lifeboat, Able Seaman John Parker, 29, Florida: Lifeboat, Able Seaman Monte Grimes, 20, San Francisco: Able Seaman Elex Gary, 39, New York: Lifeboat, Able Seaman Scott Myhre, 20, San Francisco: Able Seaman Tom Kilbride, 24, New York: Able Seaman John Alden, 49, Florida: Quartermaster . Mosel Myers, 20, New York: Able Seaman Oscar Wiley, 33, San Francisco: Lifeboat, Able Seaman Frank Bermudez, 23, New York: Able Seaman Christos Psanis, 38, New York: Quartermaster Jan Kolodziej, 62, New York: Quartermaster William Bellinger, 48, Texas: Lifeboat Name Tf . §01::'• : [: TVaining ^ tih© Lundeberg Upgrading Piney P'oint, Md., is a continuing process. Classes be^n every two vreeks according to the follow­ ing schedule: November 30, Dumber 14, December 28, January 11, 1973; Jan;-naiy 25. Under a new U.S. Coast Guard ruling, graduates of the Harry Lundeberg S^wl will be able to qualify for upgrading with reduced seatime. Those wishing to upgrade to AB need only 8 months seatime as ordinary seaman. Those wishing to upgrade to FWT, and Oiler need only 3 month seatime'as •'a-wiper. AB FWT, Oiler All other QMED HLS Gradnate V :8 mos. O.S. 3 mos. wiper 6 mos. wiper All otiiens ' .• ' 6 mos. wiper 6 mos. wiper In order to process all applicants ^ quickly as possible it is necessary that each applicant enclose with his application: 5 g • 4 passport photographs (fuU face). f : • Merchant Marine personnel physical examinations using USCG form ^ p<3-7l9K given by either U.S.P.H.S. or S.I.U, Qinic. Those applicants ; ^eardy holding a rating other than wiper in the engine departmimt or AB p do not fequire a physical. • Sub-chapter B of the United States Coast Guard regulate state I diat the officer wishing certification as a Tankerman "shall furnish satisI factory documentary evidence to the Coast Guard that he is trained in, and I capable of performing efficiently, the necessary operation on tank vessels f Which relate to ffie handling of cargo." This written certification must be loij company stationery and signed by a responsible company official. • Only rooms and meals will be provided by Harry Lundeberg Scliodl. ch upgrader is responsible for his own transportation to and from Piney nt-No rpimbursement will be made for this transporf|!|p^; r ii Page 18 Home Address S.S. # Mailing Address Book # Phone Ratings Now Held What Rating Interested In Dates Available to Start Consult the following chart to see if you qualijfy. , v? JRatiii^ Age "-i ' -ti HLS Graduates: Yes No Record of Seatime: Ship Rating Held Lifeboat Endorsement Yes Date of Discharge Date of Shipment Return completed application to the attention of: Mr. Robert Kalmus Director of Vocational Education Harry Lundeberg School Piney Pt., Md. 20674 No :- i "iff �Digest of SlU V I fi'/Hh', M Ships 'iWeetings III 'i' il FALCON COUNTESS (F a i c o n Tankers), June 11—Chairman Joe Richburg; Secretary Jimmie Bartlett. No beefs. Everything running smoothly. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. ANDREW JACKSON (Waterman), June 11—Chairman B. F. Fimouicz; Secretary Sherman Wright; Deck Dele­ gate Lawrence B. Kelly; Engine Dele­ gate Stephen A. Jones; Steward Dele­ gate Harry Casby. Disputed OT in deck and steward department. TRANSFANAMA (Hudson Water­ ways), May 28—Chairman Herbert Leake; Secretary J. B. Harris; Deck Delegate C. Adkins; Engine Delegate Earl Shaw Rogers; Steward Delegate A. J. Severe. No beefs were reported. Vote of thanks to the steward department. STEEL TRAVELER (Isthmian), June 4—Chairman Clarence Pryor; Secretary I. R. Llenos; Deck Delegate I. J. Frey; Engine Delegate John Dunn; Steward Delegate Tobe Wansley. $7 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in steward de­ partment, otherwise everything running smoothly. Vote of thanks to the steward department. TRENTON (Sea-Land), July 30— Chairman James A. Shortell; Secretary Gus Skendelas; Engine Joe Kordeck; Steward Delegate Hollis Huff. $36 in ship's fund. Beef regarding day's wages due will be taken up with patrolman. SEATRAIN CAROLINA (Hudson Waterways), Aug. 20—Chairman B. Edelmon; Secretary W. Sink; Deck Delegate F. Johnson; Engine Delegate James McCrory; Steward Delegate Quenton Braun. $97 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. fBERVILLE (Waterman), Aug. 27— Chairman J. M. Ard; Secretary W. J. Moore; Deck Delegate Tohmas Shoe­ maker; Engine Delegate William Saun­ ders; Steward Delegaet Harry Schorr. Disputed OT in deck and engine depart­ ments. MOHAWK (Ogden Marine), July 21—Chairman Hans S. Lee; Secretary Eddie H. Jackson. No beefs were re­ ported. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. SEATRAIN GEORGIA (Seatrain), July 23—Chairman Claude Pickle; Sec­ retary J. M. Davis; Deck Delegate Peter E. Dolan; Engine Delegate Eugene W. Bent; Steward Delegate C. E. Mclntyre. $239 in ship's fund. No beefs were re­ ported. Vote of thanks to Brother Claude Pickle for his efforts in squaring away beef in deck department on last trip. STEEL ADVOCATE (Isthmian), Aug. 6—Chairman A. Kerageorgiou; Secretary L. Ceperiano; Deck Delegate Charles J. Seymour; Engine Delegate W. R. Daniel; Steward Delegate Jesse Baker. No beefs were reported. Every­ thing is running smoothly. LA SALLE (Waterman), Aug. 20— Chairman T. Marullo; Secretary Mario Sanalejo, Sr. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Vote of thanks was extended to the crew for making this a very good voyage. FALCON PRINCESS (Falcon Tank­ ers), Aug. 27—Chairman John Eddins; Secretary Harold P. DuCloux; Deck Delegate Stephen Fuford; Engine Dele­ gate Homer Starling; Steward Delegate Moses E. Coleman. $110 in movie fund. Disputed OT in deck and engine depart­ ments to be taken up with boarding patrolman. SAN FRANCISCO (Sea-Land), Aug. 6—Chairman C. Christiansen; Secretary H. Galicki; Deck Delegate Earl D. Potter, Engine Delegate W. H. Walton. $80 in movie fund and $20 in ship's fund. Few hours disputed OT in deck and engine departments. OVERSEAS ALASKA (Maritime Overseas), Aug. 23—Chairman H. B. Butts; Secretary D. G. Chafin; Deck Delegate Nicholas R. Tater; Engine Elelegate Patrick J. Cleary; Stewards Delegate John W. White. $12 in ship's fund. Few hours disputed OT in the deck and steward departments was settled. MADAKET (Waterman), Aug. 20— Chairman Charles Reed; Secretary F. Fredone; Steward Delegate Cesar A. Guerra. Some disputed OT in engine department. Everybody happy. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. TOPA TOPA (Waterman), Aug. 20— Chairman B. T. Hanback; &cretary L. Nicholas. Disputed OT in deck and en­ gine departments. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Vote of thanks to the 4-8 watch for keeping the pantry and messhall clean throughout the voyage. OGDEN WILLIAMEITE (Ogden Marine), Sept. 10—Chairman G. F. Hamilton; Sroretary F. S. Paylor, Jr.; Deck Elelegate Wm. I. Parker; Engine Delegate Emmett L. Every. Some dis­ puted OT in deck department. OVERSEAS TRAVELER (Maritime Overseas), Oct. 1—Chairman S. Johannsson; Secretary J. B. Davis. $98 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine department. Discussion held regarding repairs. Vote of thanks to the baker for a job well done. STEEL ARTISAN (Isthmian), June 18—Chairman Joseph Wolanski; Secre­ tary S. Garner. Everything is running smoothly in all departments. Vote of thanks was extended to the bosun and the entire steward department for a job well done. NOMA (Excelsior Marine), Aug. 4Chairman Roy H. Meller; Secretary George E. Pretare; Deck Delegate H. A. McClung; Engine Delegate Patrick J. Donovan; Steward Delegate George Putan. No beefs were reported. Vote of thanks was extended to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. TAMPA (Sea-Land), Aug 6—Chair­ man C. James; Secretary J. R. Delise. Everything is running smoothly. Few hours disputed OT in each department. RAPHAEL SEMMES (Sea-Land), Aug. 13—Chairman B. Mignano; Secre­ tary D. Hall. No beefs were reported. Everything is running smoothly. V ,v I'- I' SlU-Contracted Falcon Lady Replenishes Navy Ships Off Vietnam Sandwiched between two Navy ships, the SlU-manned Falcon Lady performs refueling job for the pair as she rides the waters outside of Da Nang, Vietnam. The Falcon Lady is presently under government contract. November 1972 Page 19 �ANNUAL REPORT For the fiscal year ended March 31, 1972 Great Lakes Tug & Dredge Pension Plan 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 to the SUPERINTENDENT OF BANKS of the STATE OF NEW YORK 4. Receipts from Sale of Assets: a. Sales to parties-in-interest b. Sales to others c. Total Receipts from Sale of Assets (Schedule 2) 5. Other Receipts: a. Loans (Money borrowed) b. Other (Specify) See attachment c. Total Other Receipts 6. Total Receipts $ 948,286.64 948,286.64 $ 16,554.46 16,554.46 $1,307,483.30 CASH DISBURSEMENTS 7. Insurance and Annuity Premiums Paid to Insur­ ance Carriers and Payments to Service Or­ ganizations (Including Prepaid Medical Plans) 8. Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or 57,068.41 Separately Maintained Fund 9. Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Bene­ fits to Participants (Attach latest operating Part rV statement of the Organization showing detail Part IV data for trust or other separately maintained fund are to be completed for a of administrative expenses, supplies, fees, plan involving a trust or other separately maintained fund. It also is to he completed etc.) for a plan which: (1) Has incurred expenses other than: (a) Payments for unfunded benefits or (b) Insurance or annuity premiums or subscripton charges paid to an insur­ 10. Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Inde. pendent Organizations or Individuals Pro­ ance carrier or service or other organization; or (2) Has assets other than: (a) Insurance viding Plan Benefits (Clinics, hospitals, doc­ or annuity contracts or (b) Contributions in the process of payment or collection. tors, etc.) Part IV Section A 11. Administrative Expenses: Statement of Assets and Liabilities 10,470.02 a. Salaries (Schedule 3) GREAT LAKES TUG & DREDGE PENSION PLAN 3,173.60 b. Allowances, expenses, etc. (Schedule 3) File No. WP-157217 688.52 c. Taxes For Year Beginning April 1, 1971 and Ending March 31, 1972 d. Fees and commissions (Schedule 4) 13,468.69 e. Rent 937.96 ASSETS! 81.72 f. Insurance premiums End of End of 39.00 g. Fidelity bond premiums Reporting Year Prior Year Item h. Other administrative expenses (Specify) See $ 24,575.33 $ 27,328.61 16,420.93 1. Cash attachment 45,280.64 2. Receivables: i. Total Administrative Expenses 12. Purchase of Assets: a. Contributions: (See Item 18) (1) Employer a. Investments: (Other than real estate) (2) Other (Specify) $ (1) Purchased from parties-in-interest b. Dividends or experience rating refunds 1,191,544.38 (2) Purchased from others 6,450.26 411.65 c. Other (Specify) See attachment b. Real Estate: 3. Investments: (Other than real estate) (1) Purchased from parties-in-interest 1,191,544.38 a. Bank deposits at interest and deposits or (2) Purchased from others shares in savings and loan associations .... c. Total Purchase of Assets b. Stocks: 13. Loans (Money loaned) 223,426.76 14. Other Disbursements: (Specify) 261,203.33 (1) Preferred (2) Common 687,615.17 496,236.24 $ 16,343.21 a. See attachment c. Bonds and debentures: b 16,343.21 (1) Government obligations: c. Total Other Disbursements (a) Federal 133,814.25 15. 138,460.45 $1,310,236.34 Total Disbursements (b) State and municipal GREAT LAKES TUG & DREDGE PENSION FLAN (2) Foreign government obligations ATTACHMENT TO THE ANNUAL REPORT—FORM D-2 (3) Nongovernment obligations 1,013,195.43 923,399.45 d. Common Trusts: YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 1972 Part IV, Section A (1) (Identify) Other Receivable—Item 2c (2) (Identify) $ 45.59 e. Subsidiary organizations (See Instructions).. Accrued interest paid on bonds purchased $411.65 6,404.67 (Identify and indicate percentage of owner­ Advances on administrative expenses —0— $ 6,450.26 $411.65 ship by this Plan in the subsidiary) (1) % Part IV, Section B (2) % Item 5c—Other Receipts $ 9,572.50 4. Real estate loans and mortgages Receipts on behalf of other Plans 226.00 5. Loans and Notes Receivable: Other than real Advances returned 6,755.96 estate) Reimbursement of tabulating expense of prior period $16,554.46 a. Secured b. Unsecured Part IV—Section B 6. Real Estate: Cash Disbursements—Item lib a. Operated Other Administrative Expenses $ 5,936.91 b. Other real estate Employee benefits 7. Other Assets: 2,189.89 Stationery, supplies and printing 184.05 a. Accrued income Postage,' express and freight b. Prepaid expenses 241.23 Telephone and telegraph c. Other (Specify) 641.43 Equipment rental 8. Total Assets 150.15 Repairs and maintenance $1,847,039.73 $2,194,077.2C (447.86) Miscellaneous LIABILITIES 6,816.70 Tabulating service 9. Insurance and annuity premiums payable $ 39.23 Microfilming 10. Unpaid claims (Not covered by insurance) 3.10 Office improvements 11. Accounts payable 29.67 Dues and subscriptions 12. Accrued expenses 636.43 Personnel recruiting 13. Other liabilities (Specify) Unapplied contribution 4.00 $16,420.93 14. Reserve for future benefits 1,847,035.73 2,094,077.23 Other Disbursements—Item 14 15. Total Liabilities and Reserves $1,847,039.73 $2,094,077.23 $ 140.04 Accrued interest paid on bonds purchased 6,404.67 Advances u thi.s statement mu.st be valued, on the ba.sis regularly u.sed in valuing imestments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Trea.sury Department, or .shall be valued 9,798.50 Disbursement on behalf of other plans .... n • value, whichever i.s lower, if such a statement is not so re­ quired to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. $16,343.21 ( )Indicates negative figure Part IV—Section B Employ STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS CASH RECEIPTS Item 1. Contributions (Exclude amounts entered in Item 2) a. Employer (Schedule 1) $ 172,429.78 b. Employee 71,220.98 c. Other (Specify) d. Total Contributions $ 243,650.7C 2. Dividends and Experience Rating refunds from Insurance Companies 3. Receipt from Investments a. Interest $ 66,437.10 b. Dividends 32,554.40 c. Rents d. Other (Specify) : e. Total Receipts from Investments 98,991.50 The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual Statement, copes of which may be inspected at th office of the fund, or at the New York State Banking Department, Employee Welfare Fund Division, 100 Church Street, New York, New York 10007, Page 20 �Sea-Land's Boston Overcomes Obstacle •* A tugboat skillfully maneuvers the cargo-laden Boston into position for the completion of its uncommon docking procedure. A maze of dredging pipes, blocking a chan­ nel in the Port of New York, caused the 497foot containership, Bos­ ton to abandon her usual docking proce­ dure on a recent stop­ over in that port. She was forced to overrun the dock and then be pulled in by her stern, in order to clear the obstruction. The tricky operation was slowly but deliberately carried out. r : . . .A. Docking instructions from the Boston's flying bridge are carefully relayed by walkie-talkie to the tug's captain. iri.: > i Si 'W Veteran Seafer Manuel Rial makes a minor adjustment of an engine room valve before the Boston embarks on another voyage. November 1972 Fireman Alfredo Rios, with an educated eye on the ship's control board, makes sure the Boston's boilers continue to function properly. Page 21 �SlU Ships' Commitfees - •, ••-.v, -.}A . W Questions Answered About Social Security Q. Last summer I operated an ke cream stand and earned almost $250. Do I have to pay social security con­ tributions (» these eaniings? A. No. Your net self-employment income must be at least $400 before it is covered imder social security. If your net earnings from self-employ­ ment were over $400, you would be required to pay the social security contributions by April 15 of the next year. You pay the contributions to the Internal Revenue Service when you file your income tax returns for the year, V^'- A'IAAA ' Q. ni be 65 near the end (d tihls year and Fm planning to retire then. Since my earnings up to the time 1 retire wiD be well over $1,680, should I delay applying fm- retirement payments until eariy next year? A. Definitely not. You should ap­ ply for payments about 3 months before your 65th birthday. Regardless of your earnings for the year, you can still get a social security payment for any month in which you neither earn $140 in wages nor perform sub­ stantial services in self-employment. You can also apply for Medicare pro­ tection at that time, ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land)—^Another' intercoastal run has been logged by the Anchorage. From left are: E. Gorum, steward delegate; R. Myers, deck dele­ gate; J. Urzan, ship's chairman; J. Windham, engine delegate; J. Atherton, educational director, and 0, Gibson, secretary-reporter. Q. Fm 66 and have my own busi­ ness. I dmi't work fiill time anymore and I understand I can collect monthly social security retirement payments if I do not '^render sub­ stantial services'* in my business. How can I tell whether my work in my business is "substantial?" A. It depends on the amount of time you devote to your business, the kind of work you do, how your work compares with the work you did in past years, and other circumstances of your particular case. You should call, write, or visit any social security office to get detailed information. I« .> Q. Fll be 72 next month, but I intend to go on working as long as 1 can. I know I can earn as much as I want after Fm 72 and still get all my social security checks. But will my earnings from the first part of this year, before I was 72, still affect my social security payments? A. Yes. You will get a social se­ curity check for every month begin­ ning with the month of your 72nd birthday—^no matter how much you work or earn. However, your earn­ ings for the entire year in which you become 72 are used in figuring what payments can be made to you for the months you were still 71. PORTLAND (Sea-Land)—^After a voyage from Puerto Rico are, from left: N. Reiddi, educational director; W. Pollard, engine delegate; H. Halfhall, deck delegate; N. Bechlivanis, ship's chairman; J. Rodriguez, steward delegate, and D. Panagopoulos, secretary-reporter. Q. When Fm 65 next month, I plan to retire and apply for monthly social security payments. However, next year Fm going to visit friends in Norway for a year. Can my checks be sent to me in Norway? A. Yes. Social security checks can be sent to most foreign countries, in­ cluding Norway. But be sure to notify the Social Security Adminis­ tration of your address in Norway before leaving for your visit. life Q. My husband is 67 and gets monthly social security retirement payments. Fm 58 and totally disabled. Can I get disability benefits on my husband's woik record? A. No. You are not eligible to re­ ceive a wife's benefit until you're 62 unless you have a child in your care TAMPA (Sea-Land)—Another intercoastal run has been logged by the containership Tampa. From left are: F. F. Kopf, steward delegate; E. Bennett, deck delegate; J. DeLise, secretary-reporter; R. E. Voss, educational director, and G. H. Doest, engine delegate. Page 22 • -'.V- •. -• ..i---.'!?- i y-f t I'-Tft-".'4'' '• - who is entitled to cash payments on your husband's work record. But, if you've worked long enough and re­ cently enough, you may be eligible for disability benefits on your own work record if your disability will keep you from working for a year or more. Q. My three children, all under 18, and I get monthly social security checks. If my oldest dai^hter works part time and earns nearly $2,000 durii^ the year, does she have to make an annual report her earn­ ings to social security? A. Yes. An annual report of earnings is required from every social security beneficiary who is under 72 and has earnings of more than $1,680 in 1972. The annual report is due by April 15 of the following year. Q. Fm 63 and want to retire. 1 have a wife and two chUdren under 18. I know my monthly payments will be lower if I retire no winstead of when Fm 65, but will the payments to my wife and children be figured on my reduced payments? A. No, Checks for your famUy will be figured on your unreduced amoimt. Q. I just recently retired. Last month I got my first monthly social security check and Fm not satisfied that the amount of my check is correct. What should I do? A. As a first step, talk to the people in your social security office. They may be able to explain to your satisfaction why your monthly pay­ ment is the amount it is. If not, they can help you request a review, the first step in an appeals process that is open to you if you don't think the decision is correct. Q. Fm planning to retire later this year, but Fm worried about prov­ ing my age for social security retire­ ment benefits. The only proof I have is a notation of my birtii in a large family Bible, but my sister who has the Bible lives over 300 miles away. Should I have her send the BiMe to me? A. No. It would be easier and less expensive for both of you if your sister took the Bible to a social se­ curity office near her home. They would copy it, certify its authenticity, and then mail the information to our office. Q. I just found some doctor bills from last year and was wondering if I could stUi send them in to Medicare for payment Can you tell me if there's a time limit on claiming medical ex­ penses from 1971? A. Yes, there's a time limit. It's December 31, 1972, for services re­ ceived from October 1, 1970, through September 30, 1971. It's December 31, 1973, for services received from October 1, 1971, through September 30, 1972. Q. When I start college this fall, Fll be working in the college cafe­ teria part time. Since I paid social security on my part time job this summer, will I also have social se­ curity withheld on my college job? A. No. A student's work for a college where he's enrolled and regu­ larly attending classes is excluded from social security coverage. Seafarers Log �SlU Ships' Committees Wandering the Seas W/\7 Seafftrers are men ot great appreciation of the arts. The Seafarert JLogf to further their efforts in the poetry field, regularly makes space available for members* poems. To contribute to the Log poetry col­ umn members should send their poems to the 5ea/arer» Log, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y, 11232. Ofttimes when I am all alone, In the wee hours of the night, I think of times in days gone by As I turn out the lyht. n And in the still of darkness 1 can plainly .see, the ships and Men I sailed with in days that. . Used to be. Ji- '• ' . ,r .fe Ji ::: tfl' "-r^ >^'V-, -••rrv- ' /I,vtiie.j?::.'-:--:.'-r:. v,-. -=;• N. •• 'i '• W JL'"''' ' J,''" . v.; • •f-' . --c 'f ,v ^ - I miss them aD, each and every one • The living and the dead And pray that God watch over them , ^ As I crawl into bed. . ' ' •• IV . . For I've lived a full life in my time^ And traveled far and wide I lie here in my single bed With no cme at my ade. ' So please do me one last favor For my years are growing lean And have my final resting place % On a hill in Fiddler's Green. . ' , 4"^ ti- ^ James C. MitcheD ^aa.>: Why must I live offering my hands Through the galloping years And feel the harness Grind into my flesh And be content with bread alone? ~ . -ri Why must I forgo forest and mountain For smokestack /i 'S ', And keep pounding hammer _• With waning strength ., . Until death and I are One? . Why must Life te ground Amid constant shadow Caging my emotions? FALCON PRINCESS (Falcon Carriers)—Ports of call for the Falcon Princess included stopovers in France, the Virgin Islands, Piney Point and New York. From left are: P. Ravosa, steward delegate; A. Starling, educational director; J. Eddins, ship's chairman; F. Kustura, secretary-reporter, and S. Fulford, deck delegate. ^ Ill -J-- Why must the content of . my life Be confined to gutter level? I who enrich the land with toil ; Claim more than bread alone!! I live with poetiy My wealth— And sing of forests ahd peoples Of marching workers, Of galloping brains and wheels Racing for the stars And of my faith in man. i' hi'li" 'X 1 ' November 1972 '' u. •TJ Henri Percikow Here I catalogue my treasuresr My working tools and old garrnentsi A bartk-book iti three figures, MeUow pages of Walt Whk^ African violets upon the W'indow-sill My'• vA'u'S'beart^^^.^ child's' tenderness v A^ [• r, t .• ™ /"'(• y v»»•« '' fi'i' • \i'.••' • •' :.y, JACKSONVILLE (Sea-Land)—Having completed another voyage to New York from San Juan the Jacksonville's committee takes a moment out topside dur­ ing payoff. From left are: H. Bjerring, deck delegate; J. Hernandez, steward delegate; G. Rathliff, educational director; I. Buckley, secretary-reporter, and P. Konis, ship's chairman. T" K • -» Henri Percikow HOUSTON (Sea-Land)—Off another intercoastal trip are, from left: 0. Morales, ship's chairman; D. Erazo, deck delegate; H. Lee, secretary-reporter; D. Papagergiou, educational director, and E. Newhall, steward delegate. Page 23 Ii �I / Sgseibo, Yo/coftomo, Saigon . . ^ SMS W-~C: K •: A vital part of the SItJ fleet serves the many active porte of the Far East and South East Asia. These ships run a constant shuttle of cargo between ports, and only rarely; do they make a trip^ back to the United^ States. ... Many SIU members remain on this run for a year or two and then return home. Still others have found the particular lure of a port like Yokohama irresistible, and have settled down to make their permanent home there. Tiny outdoor stores are a common sight in downtown Saigon. Here, Bosun Stanley Sokol, of the Beauregard, does some "window shopping" at an open air art shop. '^all (left) holds 3 pair of gas masks, which came in very handy the C3ll bdck bodrd. 0il6r John R3U63 (loft) snd AB Willj3ni Reid 3r6 m3k" 3bo3rd tho StQQl Dos/finor Ho 3nd Brother Herschsl Mpvpr^ tp;^mpH im tn ing sure they will not be left behind when the Longview Victor, sails for Guam, extinguish a s™key Size in the engine ?oom. * Page 24 Seafarers LOG �V . . 4// fom/Z/of'^Porfs O' Co^ il A geography lesson In the messroom? No! But Seafarer James Oliver must have gotten "A" in Ship Safety at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. He is pointing out the Port of Sattahip, Thailand on the map, where a recent fire occurred aboard the Steel Designer. He voluntarily went aloft, closing the main vents, which smothered the flames. Brother Oliver's swift action pre­ vented what could have been a costly disaster. Pictured in the inset are ship­ mates Jimmy Kusumoto (left), Richie Sohl and Pancho Harado (right) enjoy­ ing an afternoon in Sasebo, Japan. i f i! k •f 1 '> •f �New SlU Pensioners Terrence Jones, 66, is a native of South Carolina and makes his home in Charleston. He joined the union in the Port of Savannah in 1944 and sailed in the deck department. Nils E. Gronberg, 57, is a native of Finland and now makes his home in New Orleans, La. He joined the union in the Port of Boston in 1943 and sailed in the engine department as an electrician. John W. Carlson, 61, is a native of Georgia and now resides in Savan­ nah, Ga. He joined the union in the Port of Baltimore in 1941 and sailed in the engine department. Armas E. Jansson, 68, is a native of Finland and now makes his home in Fitchberg, Mass. Brother Jansson joined the SIU in the Port of New York in 1944 and sailed in the deck department as a bosun. He is closing out a sailing career of nearly 40 years. James J. Swank, 53, is a native of Louisiana and makes his home in New Orleans. An early member of the SIU, he joined the union in the Port of New Orleans in 1938 and sailed in the steward department. He served in the Army from 1942 to 1945. John J. Knowles, 61, is a native of Alabama. An early member of the union. Brother Knowles joined in the Port of Mobile in 1938 and sailed in the steward department. He makes his home in Mobile, Ala. Thomas R. Parrett, 56, is a native of Missouri. Brother Parrett joined the union in the Port of Baltimore in 1943 and sailed in the steward de­ partment. He now makes his home in Long Beach, Calif. Agustin Oquendo, 61, is a native of Puerto Rico. A veteran union member. Brother Oquendo joined the SIU in the Port of New York in 1939 and sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He now resides in New York City. Legal Aid Following is a list of attorneys to whom Seafarers with legal problems may turn in various port cities. The Seafarer need not choose the recom­ mended attorneys, and this listing is intended for information purposes only. The initial list of recommended counsel throughout the United States is as follows: Nevr York- -Schulman, Abarbanel & Schlesinger 1250 Broaway, New York, N.Y. 10001 (212) 279-9200 Boston, Mass.—Patrick H. Harrington 56 N. Main Stret, Bennett Bldg. Fall River, Mass. (617) 676-8206 Baltimore, Md.- -Berenholtz, Kaplan, Heyman, Engelman 1845 Maryland National Bldg. Baltimore, Md. 21204 (301) Lex. 9-6967 Tampa, Fla.—Hardee, Hamilton & Douglas 101 East Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, Florida (813) 223-3991 Mobile, Ala.- -Simon & Wood 1010 Van Antwerp Bldg. Mobile, Alabama (205) 4334904 Page 26 New Orleans, La.—Dodd, Hirsch, Barker Meunier 711 Carondelet Bldg. New Orleans, La. (504) Ja. 2-7265 Edwin M. Thomas, 65, is a native of Virginia. He joined the union in the Port of Norfolk in 1942 and sailed in the engine department. He is closing out a sailing career of more than 30 years. Gervacio VInluan, 65, is a native of the Philippines. He joined the SIU in the Port of New York in 1947 and sailed in the steward department. He is a veteran of World War II, having served in the Navy from 1942 to 1945. He now makes his home in Seattle, Wash. William B. Rentz, 67, is a native of Florida. He joined the union in the Port of Tampa in 1943 and sailed in the engine department. He now makes his home in Tampa, Fla. Arthur Sulla, 59, is a native of Estonia, and now lives in Fairview, N.J. He joined the union in 1943,"' in the Port of New York. Brother Sulla has sailed in both the deck and engine departments. & Houston, Texas—Combs & Archer Suite 1220, 811 Dallas St. Houston, Texas (713) 228-4455 Nickolas Sushko, 56, sailed in the engine department after joining the union in 1944, in the Port of Balti­ more. Brother Sushko was born in Hastings-On-Hudson, N.Y., and now resides in Bloomfield, N.J. Los Angeles, Cal.—Bodle, Fogle, Julber, Reinhardt & Rothschild 5900 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 2600 Los Angeles, Cal. (213) 937-6250 San Francisco, Cal.—Jennings, Gartland & Tilly World Trade Center San Francisco, California (415) Su. 1-1854 . Seattle, Wash.—Vance, Davies & Roberts Rm. 425, North Towers 100 W. Harrison Plaza Seattle, Wash. 285-3610 Chicago, III.—Katz & Friedman 7 South Dearborn Street Chicago, 111. (312) An. 3-6330 Detroit, Mich.—Victor G. Hanson 15929 West Seven Mile Road Detroit, Mich. (313) Ver. 7-4742 St. Louis, Mo.—Gruenberg & Souders 721 Olive St. St. Louis, Missouri (314) Central 1-7440 Charles A. Naasko, 67, has sailed the Great Lakes since 1960, after joining the union in the Port of Detroit. Born in Toivola, Mich., Brother Naasko now lives in South Range, Mich. He sailed in the en­ gine department. Joseph F. ColUton, 52, is a native of Staten Island, N.Y., and now resides in Spotswood, N.J. He is a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Seafarer Colliton joined the union in the Port of New York in 1960, and was a member of the Railroad Marine Region of the SIU: Seafarers Loi �New SlU Pensioners Genaro Bonefont, 60, was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico and now re­ sides in the Bronx, N.Y. He joined the union in 1941 in the Port of Balti­ more, Md. Seafarer Bonefont sailed in the engine department. Raymond J. Moran, 51, is a resi­ dent of North Olmsted, Ohio. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Brother Moran joined the union in 1961 in the Port of Cleveland, Ohio. He sailed on the Great Lakes in the deck department. James W. Wood, 54, joined the union in 1952 in the Port of New York. He is a native of Florida and now resides in New Orleans, La. Sea­ farer Wood sailed in the engine de­ partment. V* ir Dan E. Bannen, 65, joined the un­ ion in the Port of Savannah, Ga. in 1938. A native of Georgia, he now lives in Jacksonville, Fla. He sailed in the deck department. Melvin C. Dart, 61, joined the un­ ion in 1962 in the Port of Detroit. He is a life-long resident of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. Brother Dart sailed in the deck department on the Great Lakes. Agustin G. Diaz, 66, is a native of Puerto Rico and now makes his home in the Bronx, N.Y. He joined the un­ ion in the Port of New York, and sailed in the engine department. John D. Morgan, 65, is a life-long resident of Mobile, Ala. Brother Morgan joined the union there in 1943, and sailed in the deck depart­ ment. William A. Padgett, 44, joined the union in 1948 in the Port of New York, and sailed in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Padgett is a life-long resident of Jacksonville, Fla. Harris E. Phillips, 56, is a native of Mobile, Ala. He joined the union there in 1939, and sailed in the deck department. Seafarer Phillips is now a resident of Satsuma, Ala. Ralph W. DuffeD, 67, was born in Lynchburg, Va. and now resides in Eau Gallie, Fla. He joined the union in 1958 in the Port of New York. I Brother Duffell sailed in the engine department. Floyd H. Smith, 60, is a native of Oklahoma and now makes his home in New Orleans, La. He joined the union there, in 1939, and sailed in the engine department. William E. Evitt, 66, joined the union in 1951 in the Port of Mobile, Ala., and sailed in the engine depart­ ment. A native of Georgia, Brother Evitt now makes his home in New Orleans, La. Rollan R. Teets, 65, is a native of Illinois and now resides in Annandale, N.J. He joined the union in 1942 in the Port of New York. Brother Teets sailed in the engine de­ partment and served many times as engine delegate. Robert Lester, 65, is a native of New York City and now makes his home in Edgewater, N.J. He joined the union in 1941 in the Port ot New York, and sailed in the deck de­ partment. Karl Treimann, 69, is a native of Estonia and now makes his home in Yonkers, N.Y. He joined the union in 1943 in the Port of New York. and sailed in the engine department. WflUam W. Worthington, 59, was born in Yuma, Arizona and now re­ sides in Oroville, Cal. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Brother Worthington joined the union in 1955 in the Port of San Francisco, and sailed in the deck department. Vincent J. Tomasello, 53, is a life­ long resident of Buffalo, N.Y. He joined the union there in 1939, and sailed in the deck department. Brother Tomasello has been sailing on the Great Lakes for over 30 years. Carl R. Johnson, 65, is a native of Norway and now makes his home in Seattle, Wash. He joined the union in 1944 in the Port of New York, and sailed in the deck department. Brother Johnson has been sailing for over 45 years. Ethan M. Mercer, 60, is a life-long resident of Mobile, Ala. He joined the union there in 1945, and sailed in the engine department. He last sailed with a rating of chief second elec­ trician. UIW Pensioner in Philly UIW Member Mrs. Margaret Nuskey becomes that union's first pensioner in the Port of Philadelphia. Mrs. Nuskey is shown receiving her pension check from Philadelphia Port Representative Grover Browne. Page 27 �Product Safety Law Is Enacted by Congress; Consumers Cautioned Against Effectiveness Ir It by Sidney Margolius Consumer Expert After six years of argument, in­ vestigation and recitals of accidents caused by hazardous products, a natoinal Consumer Product Safety law has finally been enacted. The new law provides for an independent commis­ sion with authority to enforce safety standards for the design and per­ formance of many household products. An investigation by the temporary National Commission on Product Safety had recommended such an agency after finding that many of the 20 million accidents each year asso­ ciated with consumer products were due to their faulty or inadequate design. But don't be lulled into thinking that Uncle is now guarding you against unsafe products. For several years or more, if not forever, you will still need to scrutinize the potential hazards of many of the products you buy and use, from children's toys to power tools. It will be months before the new Commission is operating and even longer before it decides what groups of products need safety stand­ ards; gives the industries involved a chance to set adequate standards themselves; and develops its own man­ datory standards if the industries in­ volved don't. Milestone Reached Rep. John Moss, chairman of the House subcommittee that worked out the final bill, called it a milestone, and it really is. This is the first time the federal government has undertaken to establish standards for non-food items on a broad scale. From my experience as one of the former product safety commissioners, I know that the new law has weak­ nesses. The provision for insuring the safety of new products is weak. The law says that the new commission "may" prescribe procedures so that manufacturers of any new consumer product which has a capacity for in­ jury should notify the Commission before marketing it. That "may" should have been "shall." The require­ ment was watered down from the original, more farsighted proposal. This section may prove to be an Achilles heel since many safety haz­ ards are associated with new prod­ ucts. The industry representative on the original Product Safety Commismission had stubbornly resisted great­ er protection for consumers from hazards of untested new products. Most of the other Commissioners were too inexperienced in actual merchan­ dise to realize the hazards. Other Weaknesses Another provision that was dan­ gerously weakened in the final law related to setting the actual standards. The new Commission will not be allowed to go ahead and set a stand­ ard if it accepts an offer by an indus­ try association or other outside orga­ nization to develop a standard. The Commission, however, can go ahead with its own research on the particu­ lar problem while waiting for submisson of a standard, Michael R. Lemov, counsel to Congressman Moss, points out. A third potential weakness is that Congress defanged the provision for criminal penalties. The criminal provi­ sion is effective only "after notice." In effect, an erring manufacturer or seller is given one free bite. In the final analysis, much of the effectiveness of the new law is going to depend on the expertise and deter­ mination of the people the President appoints to the Commission. Rep. Moss named a number of high-priority items that should be considered for action as soon as the new Commission is established. This list gives you clues as to what products you should especially buy and use with care: • Unvented gas heaters. • Aluminium house wiring (Un­ derwriters Laboratories found the fire potential of such wiring seven times greater than that of copper; all for the sake of saving perhaps $25-$30 in wiring a new house.) • Rotary lawn mowers. • Minibikes (there already are over IVi million in use. They have been criticized for poor handling qualities because of their short wheelbase and small tires, inadequate brakes, and low profile which makes it hard for car drivers to see them.) • Especially-hazardous ordinary bikes. • Architectural glass not tem­ pered to make it less hazardous if shattered. • Hazardous toys (which Con­ gressman Moss feels have not been sufficiently policed.) I would also suggest watching out for hazards associated with snow blowers; fire extinguishers with carbon tetrachloride still in many homes and work places even though no longer manufactured; power tools and saws, and aerosol products. Lynne Anne Trevisano, born Mar. 11, 1969, to Seafarer and Mrs. Dominick Trevisano, Brooklyn, N.Y. Raynd Lopez, born Aug. 29, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Raul I. Lopez, Hous­ ton, Tex. Charity Hall, born Aug. 15, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. George M. Hall, Mo­ bile, Ala. Nicholas Robertson, born Sept. 28, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. John L. Robertson Jr., Gretna, La. James Werda, born Aug. 15, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. James R. Werda, Alpena, Mich. Jennifer Reyes, born Jan, 9, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Ruben B. Reyes, Daly City, Gal. Lisa Kropp, born Aug. 8, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. James R. Kropp, Ossineke, Mich. John Vito, born Aug. 9, 1972, to Sea­ farer and Mrs. Feliz Vito, San Fran­ cisco, Gal. Douglas Darville, born Feb. 20, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Richard E. Dar­ ville, Houston, Tex. Christopher Rockwell, born May 30, 1972, to Seafarer ind Mrs. Loyde W. Rockwell, Benzonia, Mich. Michael Curnow, bom July 17, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Lawrence J. Cur­ now, Duluth, Minn. Cynthia Wallace, born May 3, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Welden O. Wal­ lace, San Francisco, Gal. April Razor, born Aug. 29, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Norris E. Bazor, Wilmer, Ala. Courtney Biyan, bom June 27, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Heath G. Bryan, Simi Valley, Gal. Jayson Lang, bom June 9, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Arthur R. Lang, Sr., Jacksonville, Fla. Dara Horn, born Sept. 1, 1972, to Seafarer and Mrs. Robert R. Horn, St. Ignace, Mich. Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes spcr cific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. Tlie constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treas­ urer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file mem­ bers, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agree­ ments. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expen­ ditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund finan­ cial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Eail Shepard, Cbainnan, Seafarers Appeals Board 275-20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. Page 28 CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and con­ ditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an edi­ torial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a re­ ceipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the Seafarers Log a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employ­ ers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Sea­ farer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In con-'fcction with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Un­ ion or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the con­ tribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade imion concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitu­ tional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at head­ quarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Seafarers Log �Atkmtle, Guff & InNid Woten District OCTOBER 1-31, 1972 'Ti'i "• Wjf %: ' ' vi.'- !4.,.W 'Port r i'* 16 41 14. 7 8 20 .:538 10 •«34- '"-''A. m 69 116 34 619 REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C •;:r .r;S«i,. 15 29 :Ni 131 ' •. ' /•'. TOTAL SHIPPED AB Groups Class A Class B 5 8 40 83 Boston .••••••«•>•••«< New York ..... Philadelphia ... Baltimore ....... Norfolk .-..i.,.^ Jacksonville ... Tampa ...w...... Mobile New Orleans . Houston .l..,iV.. Wilmington >»,. San Francisco Seattle ........... Totals ............ • DECK DEPARTMENT TOt^t REGISTERED Port -&s 7 56 6 30 10 19 "49 57 17 92 26 385 ''' -1'9' 86 22 335 ENGINE DEPARTMENT ' TOTAL REGISTERED , , , v''{ ", AB Groups^ " Class A ClassB Boston . 4 New York 73 Philadelphia 6 Baltimore'. 31 Norfolk 13 Jacksonville:..........'..,...,....,..; 13 Tampa 7 Mobile 22 New Orleans 69 Houston 85 Wilmington 11 San Francisco ........; 81 Seattle 14 Totals..... 429 3 47 5 22 14 13 6 -11 31 51 14 75 31 323 " TOTAL SHIPPED tiisiS'iERED^ ON':^EACH:: ; U All Groups A Class B 3 > •• 99 :.-'';-.-153' 13 i: :^-19 35 110 19 29 26 21 3 -•x' 7 37 : 49 75 140 85 109 19 15 112 117 34 29 560 803 ; All Groups Class A Class B OassC 2 30 5 27 9 12 3 5 40 47 7 64 12 263 3, " . ' 0 35 6 3 0 13 3 8 1 24 0 6 0 6 0 23 1 26 1 8 0; 50 0 21 1 226 13 STEWARD DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED Y! a - • . . i. I,>, f t' Port : ¥i»t- Boston New York Philadelphia ,.,... ^ Baltimore Norfolk ...a Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans .... Houston Wilmington San Francisco .. Seattle 1 Totals • 9jnif •• •• - TOTAL SHIPPED REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups All Groups Class A Class B Class A Class B Class C 5 0 3 1 137 2 12 62 0 17 1 2 1 74 Wll. 0 21 9 7 1 ':. 17 11 0 7 8 0 , ' . 56 W 5 4 AH Groups OassA Oass B 6 2 37 63 2 9 25 6 20 11 5 15 7 , 8 31 10 44 40 13 63 76 15 21 225 368 23 21 12 66 9 244 10 25 - , .. 1 38 6 148 MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS' SCHEDULE •f. r*. • i SIU-AGLIWD Meetings New Orleans. Dec. 12—2:30 Mobile Dec. 13—^2:30 Wilmington ; Dec. -18—2:30 San Francisco Dec. 14—2:30 Seattle Dec. .22—2:30 New York .Dec. 4---2:30 Philadelphia... Dec. 5—2:30 Baltimore Dec. 6—2:30 Detroit........... Dec. 8—2:30 JHouston '.. Dec. 11—2:30 United Industrial Workers New Orleans. Dec. 12—7:00 Mobile Dec. 13—7:00 New York ;....; Dec. 4—^7:00 Philadelphia Dec. 5—7:00 Baltimore.! Dec. 6—7:00 Houston ....Dec. 11—7:00 Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Section tSault Ste. Marie Dec. 14—7:30 Chicago Dec. 12—7:30 Buffalo Dec. 13—7:30 Duluth ....Dec. 15—7:30 Cleveland Dec. 15—7:30 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Directory of Union Halls Toledo Detroit Milwaukee Dec. 15—7:30 p.m. Dec. 11—7:30 p.m. Dec. 11—7:30 p.m. SIU Inland Boatmen's Union New Orleans ; ......Dec. .J 2—5:00 p.m. Mobile Dec.''l3—5:00 p.m. Philadelphia Dec. 5—5:00 p.m. Baltimore (licensed and unlicensed) Dec. 6—5:00 p.m. Norfolk , ...Dec. 7—5:00 p.m. Houston..... Dec. 11—5:00 p.m. Railway Marine Region Philadelphia Dec. 12—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Baltimore Dec. 13—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. •Norfolk Dec. 14—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. Jersey City Dec. 11—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. tMeeting held at Galveston wharves, t Meeting held in Labor Temple, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. •Meeting held in Labor Temple, Newport News. SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inlantl Waters Inland Boatmen's Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams A1 Tanner Robert Matthews HEADQUARTERS 675 4th Ave., BIyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mich 800 N. Second Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin St. 14202 SIU (716) XL 3-9259 IBU (716) XL 3-9259 CHICAGO, III 9383 Ewlng Ave. 60617 SIU (312) SA 1-0733 IBU (312) ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1420 W. 25th St 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. .10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI 3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3d St. 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box 287, 415 Main St. 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex 5804 Canal St. 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla 2608 Pearl St. 32233 (904) EL 3-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala 1 South Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3d St. 23510 (703) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa 2604 S. 4th St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 Ninth Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. .1321 Mission St. 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P.R 1313 Fernandez Juncos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724-0267 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 First Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo 4577 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla 312 Harrison St. 33602 (813) 229-2788 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 450 Seaside Ave. Terminal Island, Calif. 90731 (213) 832-7285 YOKOHAMA, Japan Iseya BIdg., Room 810 1-2 Kaigan-Dori-Nakaku 2014971 ExL 281 Page 29 November 1972 '... '.\sl �JHutal Separtnres I Harold Westphail, 74, passed away on July 1, 1972 after a short illness. Born in Denmark, he was a resident of Satsuma, Ala., at the time of his death. Brother Westphail joined the union in 1938 in the Port of Mobile, Ala., and sailed in the steward de­ partment. He was buried at Pine Crest Cemetei^ in Mobile. Among his survivors is his wife. Myrtle. SIU Pensioner Albert M. DeForesf, 71, passed away August 25 of a heart condition. Born in New York City, he resided in Memphis, Tenn., at the time of his death. Seafarer DeForest joined the union in*!941 in the Port of Mobile, and sailed in the steward department. He was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery in Memphis. Among his survivors is his wife, Maida. Edward M. Barry, 53, passed away March 25, 1972 after a long illness. A life-long resident of Chicago, 111., he joined the union there in 1963, and sailed in the deck department on the Great Lakes. Brother Barry served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He was buried at Holy Sepul­ chre Cemetery in Worth, 111. Among his survivors is his wife, Nellie, and his daughter, Ellen. Erasmo C. Arroyo, 53, passed away August 17, after a long illness. A native of Puerto Rico, he resided in the Bronx, N.Y., at the time of his death. Brother Arroyo joined the union in 1941 in the Port of New Orleans, and sailed in the deck de­ partment. He was buried at St. Ray­ mond's Cemetery in the Bronx. Among his survivors is his mother, Angelita. SIU Pensioner Claude H. Fowler, 65, passed away July 5 following a long illness. A native of Alabama, he resided in Una, S.C., at the time of his death. Seafarer Fowler joined the union in 1939 in the Port of Balti­ more, and sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He was buried at Greenland Memorial Gardens in Spartansburg, S.C. Among his survivors is his brother, Clyde. SIU Pensioner Herbert DIeridng, 63, passed away July 29, 1972 after a long illness. A native of New Jer­ sey, he was a resident of Staten Island, N.Y., at the time of his death. He joined the union in the Port of New York in 1959, and sailed in the deck department. Brother Dierking served in the Army during World War II. He was buried at Moranian Cemetery in Staten Island. Among his survivors is his wife, Edna. SIU Pensioner Lionel C. Barnes, 65, died September 1 after a long ill­ ness. Born in Massachusetts, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y., at the tiem of his death. Iteafarer Barnes joined the union in 1948 in the Port of New York, and sailed in the deck department. He was buried at Green­ wood Cemetery in Brooklyn. Among his survivors is his wife, Grace. SIU Pensioner William P. Flynn, 84, passed away August 11, after a long illness. A native of Ireland, he was a resident of Mobile, Ala., at the time of his death. Seafarer Flynn joined the union in 1940 in the Port of Norfolk, Va., and sailed in the engine department. He was buried at Pine Crest Cemetery in Mobile. SIU Pensioner Raymond Jurkovic, 64, passed away April 12, 1972 after a short illness. Born in Czechoslo­ vakia, he was a resident of Ashland, Wis., at the time of his death. He joined the union in 1960 in the Port of Detroit, and sailed in the engine department on the Great Lakes. He was buried at St. Agnes Cemetery in Ashland, Wis. Among his survivors is his wife, Mabel. William J. Barrett, 64, passed away July 16 after a short illness. He joined the union in 1943 in the Port of Norfolk, Va., and sailed in the engine department. A native of Penn­ sylvania, Brother Barrett resided in Brooklyn, N.Y., at the time of his death. He was buried at Saint Charles' Cemetery in Pinelawn, N.Y. Among his survivors is his sister, Marion. SIU Pensioner Earl Haskins, 55, passed away August 4 of a heart con­ dition. Born in Boston, Mass., he was a resident of Monument Beach, Mass., at the time of his death. Brother Haskins joined the union in 1945 in the Port of New York, and sailed in the deck department. He was buried at Forest Hills Cemetery in Boston. Among his survivors is his wife, Anna. Edward P. Kiel, 51, passed away August 8, 1972 of a heart condition. A life-long resident of Buffalo, N.Y., he joined the union there in 1960, and sailed in the deck department on the Great Lakes. Brother Kiel served in the Navy during World War 11. He was buried at St. Stanislaus Ceme­ tery in Creektowaga, N.Y. Among his survivors is his wife, Margaret. SIU Pensioner Carey J. Beck, 72, passed away August 7 of a heart condition. A life-long resident of Mobile, Ala., he joined the union there in 1945. Brother Beck sailed in the engine department. He was buried at Mobile Memorial Gardens in Mobile. Among his survivors is his wife, Kattie. SIU Pensioner Auslin E. Henning, 77, passed away September 7 after a brief illness. A native of the British West Indies, he resided in Tucson, Ariz., at the time of his death. Brother Henning joined the union in 1949 in the Port of Tampa, Fla.„ and sailed in the deck department. He was buried at the Garden of Memories in Tampa. Among his survivors is his daughter, Blanche. Peter J. Lougblin, 63, passed away May 1, 1972 after a long illness. A life-long resident of New York City, he joined the union there in 1960, and sailed in the deck department. He was buried at Holy Sepulchre Ceme­ tery in Coram, N.Y. He is survived by his wife, Olga, his sons, Peter Jr., Robert, and James, and his daughters, Grace and Lorraine. Heniy E. Conneli, 62, passed away September 2, 1972 after a short ill­ ness. A life-long resident of Texas, he resided in Dallas at the time of his death. He joined the union in 1948 in the Port of New Orleans, and sailed in the steward department. Brother Conneli served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was buried at Long Island National Cemetery in Pinelawn, N.Y. Among his survivors is his sister, Willie Mae. John W. Statcben, 57, passed away on April 17, 1972 of a heart attack, while serving aboard the 55 Hood in the South China Sea. Born in New Britain, Conn., he resided in Seattle, Wash., at the time of his death. Sea­ farer Statchen joined the union in 1964 in the Port of Seattle, and sailed in the deck department. He was buried at sea June 16. Among his survivors is his brother, Robert. SIU Pensioner Coley F. Crockett, 78, passed away on July 23, 1972 of a heart condition. He was a resident of Baltimore, Md., at the time of his death. Brother Crockett joined the union in 1951 in the Port of Balti­ more, and sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He was buried at Moreland Memorial Park, Baltimore. Among his survivors is his brother, Clark. Page 30 J'. William F. Simns, 47, passed away suddenly March 8, 1972 of a heart attack. A native of West Virginia, he was a resident of Bono, Ohio at the time of his death. He joined the union in 1960 in the Port of Detroit, and sailed in the deck department on the Great Lakes. Seafarer Simns served in the Navy during World War II. He was buried at Toledo Memorial Park in Sylvania, Ohio. Among his survivors is his wife, Gertrude. Leonard R. McConnell, 46, passed away June 29, 1972 of a heart attack. A native of Grand Rapids, Mich., he resided in Elberta, Mich., at the time of his death. He joined the union in the Port of Elberta in 1953, and sailed in the deck department on the Great Lakes. He was buried at Gilmore Cemetery in Benzie County, Mich. Among his survivors is his mother, Anna. Gustave W. Mackyol, 58, passed away suddenly May 27, 1972 of a heart attack. A native of Duluth, Minn., he resided in Superior, Wis., at the time of his death. He joined the union in the Port of Duluth in 1961, and sailed in the deck depart­ ment on the Great Lakes. Brother Mackyol was buried at Greenwood Cemetery in Superior, Wis. Among his survivors is his wife, Charlotte. 'i Seafarers Log �V, IVarcoticis: The 'Grim Reaper When it comes to problems that affect the American people and their society, it's quite obvious that this nation's No. I con­ cern is with the question of narcotics. That word "narcotics" covers the entire range of drugs. It in­ cludes everything from marijuana to heroin. It includes barbitu­ rates and amphetamines—the so-called "uppers" and "downers" —and everything in between. The government has mounted a full-scale campaign against narcotics. In this fight, it has enlisted the press, radio and televi­ sion, the medical profession, the churches, the schools—every­ body. The attack is based on three key points: • The use of narcotics is illegal. • The use of narcotics is dangerous to the health—even the life—of the user. • The use of narcotics involves a serious "moral issue." These are legitimate points. But for the Seafarer, the question of narcotics comes down to an even more basic issue: Any Seafarer using narcotics—ashore or asea—loses his sea­ man's papers forever! A man who gets "busted" once on a nar­ cotics charge gets busted economically, too—because he loses his right to go to sea—not just for awhile, but for the rest of his life! That's a tough rap—losing your passport to life—but that's the way it is. A single "stick" of marijuana . . . just a couple of grains of the hard stuff ... and a man is through in the maritime industry! It's almost as tough on the shipmates of the man who uses—or even possesses—narcotics. Any Seafarer caught with narcotics in his possession makes his ship—and his shipmates—"hot." It subjects the men and their vessel to constant surveillance by narcotics agents in this country and abroad. And, of course, any Seafarer who is an addict—who uses any drug that affects his mind and his ability to function normally— endangers the lives of his shipmates. The possibility of an emer­ gency is always present aboard ship—and only alert minds can react to an emergency. Talk to Seafarers about the "grim reaper" and they'll tell you about accidents or storms at sea ... or about the hazards of com­ bat service. They should put narcotics at the top of the list—because it can claim more lives, or it can threaten more livelihoods, than any other peril. Narcotics. The "grim reaper." It's sure something to think about. �SEAFARERS^LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT • AFL-CIO SUghtly;:P^;;^\ •v;;v was $J7 per week—for a at times totelled as much as 84 houis. In the engine department, a wiper earned $14 a - . _ week. A raessmaa's wage was a paltry $10 per week. 5 C In addition, the living working conditions ' aboard ships in those days wrere horrendous at best I as can be s^n in the |dK^ There was no pension, welfare or vacation prcfe V grams for seanien.^^ j^^ he had followed the sea for I n20 years and h^ jfo ^ could look forwaprd to was the sfwctire^ existing for the rest of his life on bis meager aavrngs-Hlf he was able to save anything at all out of the pay received. But then, just 34 years this past hfo^ Seafarers Internatioh^^lhuon of Noi^ Ani^^ founded with the basic aim of to the :iSeafareis'Jdtmdife. , What the union has accomplished to foe toervenihg ;^ars is visibto for aU foaee, espe^afly sailed back to the early '30's and ton stdl sailtog ii^ay. ;Today,- :;an--SIU/bostoA^saitog^tooafo "-f ^ freightstop receives a monthly base wage of more —•. ^.'iiL ' , than $730—and for a 40 hour work week. A wiper ; , ' has a monthly wage of moie than $516. A messman now earn more than $431 per month sailing ' jj^^^Wifo foe SIU,-^„ , ^ hard for unpr iiptmam cool^om for its members and consi . en made in these areas as s in the photo St lower left depicting foe clcanliue and roomtoe.ss of a^ arewmea^tor's living qus aboard modem-di '••m ' '''''Hi .1 m v-fy^yt'fr • I «n^l t- I. '/ l5\' ^ -'W. ^ mm '/'•J 1 /fi 0" • '^Cf •' ' ^ ' iand vactoion pltoe to foe country—a group of plans that has to dal, ; . paid out over $187 million to benefits to Seafarers; and their dependents. The photo at top right shows an SIU member receiving his first pension check , under the "20-at-55" retirement plan and the bottom^ right photo shows another member just taking it' easy at foe SIU Vacation Center at Piney Point, M( ' :C A miion.is only as strong is its members wish . fto be and Seafarers have fought hard to make the| lunion one of the fin^t and strongest to d |American labor movement. This is the tradition of the SIU—a tradition thj has guided the union to foe past and will conUp«« to guide it m foe future, iiii ii 1I {• . . •'. ''' "- ^ -•' 'r-u-r'• ' ' ' I'' y'' ' . a. - •-. "**1 I ' ''' . T r .• .i.. «• » # ^ : ; 1 :1 J'f' '• ^ \ 1c ' H I1 r:-. .... .V.-- ^ - � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource November 1972 Description An account of the resource Headlines: APPLICATIONS, NOMINATIONS STILL BEING ACCEPTED FOR BOSUN RECERTIFICATION COURSE, COMMITTEE TWO SIU-CONTRACTED VESSELS EXPECT SOVIET-BOUND CARGO TIME TO IMPLEMENT CARGO PREFERENCE LAWS SIU CONTINUES BATTLE TO SAVE PHS HOSPITALS SEAFARER'S HEROISM AVERTS DISASTROUS FIRE ABOARD STEEL DESIGNER ON FAR EAST RUN EDUCATION OF UNION MEMBERS URGED BY AFL-CIO'S DAVIS STANDARD OIL GOOFS, UNION WORKER GETS OPTION ON 'TONY THE TIGER' FORMER SECRETARY OF BRITISH MERCHANT MARINE MAKES VISIT TO MTD LUNCHEON MEANY SAYS 'FAST BUCK ARTISTS' HURTING U.S. ECONOMY AFL-CIO'S JAGER CLAIMS 'DAY OF RECKONING' COMING POWER CHARGES U.S. TAXPAYERS 'PAY CONSEQUENCES' MTD PROMOTING INDUSTRY, WORKERS THROUGH PORT COUNCILS MCLEAN: ANOTHER SL-7 IN OPERATION FOR SEA-LAND RETURN TO MURMANSK FARAH BOYCOTT DRIVE INTENSIFIED BY LABOR PUBLIC INTERESTS SUFFER AS CONGRESS ADJOURNS; LOBBYING EFFORTS PAY OFF FOR SPECIAL GROUPS AFSCME CHARGES 'FRINGE BENEFITS' REPORT MISLEADING S.S. HOUSTON SAILING FOR PANAMA LABOR DEPT. FIGURES SHOW 'CONTROL' INEQUITIES PROFITS SOARING WAGES CREEPING SEA-LAND'S BOSTON OVERCOMES OBSTACLE QUESTIONS ANSWERED ABOUT SOCIAL SECURITY SATTAHIP, SASEBO, YOKOHAMA, SAIGON... ALL FAMILIAR PORTS OF CALL TO SEAFARERS PRODUCT SAFETY LAW IS ENACTED BY CONGRESS; CONSUMERS CAUTIONED AGAINST EFFECTIVENESS SECURITY IN UNITY Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/1/1972 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXIV, No. 11 1972 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/dd7405d95b90fef95023fbebabd9ef44.PDF 26d5b8a6b13c3c1d83f253f9fb2c0b9d PDF Text Text �Voting on Dues, Initiation Fee Concluded Voting on the proposal to increase ship meeting on Aug. 28. Before submitting their report, the the SIU dues and iiiitiation fee was con­ In submitting the dues and initiation Constitutional Committee consulted cluded last month with 3,349 ballots fee proposal, the Constitutional Comr with the Union's General Counsel re­ issued to members. mittee's report noted: garding legal aspects of the proposal, and with the Secretary-Treasurer re­ "The expenses of operating and ad­ The 30-day voting period extended garding statistical matters. ministering the Union, in order to adefrom Oct. 2 through Oct. 31. The voting In addition, theyTnSn met with bth^ quatda^nd b^ttes-serve our member­ was cce4«Gted. via a mdl referendum; SIU officers and members. ship, have significantly increased over no ballot received after noon on Nov. 6 the past years." Eligible voters obtained their ballots is being counted. at the designated SIU halls where vot­ The Committee consisted of six full All valid ballots are currently being ing was being conducted or upon re­ counted by a membership-elected Tally­ book members, two from each depart­ quest they were able to obtain absentee ment. ing Committee of six full book mem­ bers — two from each department — Addresses MTD Convention: who were elected at a specid meeting at headquarters on Nov. 1. Full details of the voting along with the entire text of the Tallying Commit­ President Jesse M. Calhoon of the tion of coal and additional efforts tee's report, will appear in the Decem­ Marine Engineers Beneficial Associa­ should be directed to making highber issue of the LOG. sulphur coal less toxic to the environ­ tion has charged that the American oil The Tallying Committee consists of ment. Its priority is at least as important industry is violating the country's antiSeafarers Joe Powers and Jasper An­ monopoly laws and is "contributing as putting a man on the moon." derson, steward department; Ed Ander­ heavily to the energy crisis." • "Control of financial institutions son and Nick Damante, deck depart­ Speaking at the AFL-CIO Maritime over American (and the energy) indus­ ment, and G. R. Salazar and Richard tries should be diluted." Trades Department Convention, Cal­ McDonald, engine department. hoon called for a three-point program Calhoon charged that the practice of The proposal on which the member­ to halt the corporate monopoly trend in U.S. oil companies of registering their ship voted consisted of two proposi­ energy and to liberate the United States tanker fleets under foreign flags "has tions: one asking that calendar quarter­ from a developing energy squeeze. deprived many thousands of our mari­ ly dues be raised to $50 and the other He declared: time workers of employment." asking that the initiation fee for all new • "The government should initiate How the oil industry behaves, )iow it full book members be increased to anti-trust proceedings leading to divest­ makes its decisions, and who makes $600. ment, against oil companies which have The dues and initiation fee proposal them, is "of concern to all of us," he acquired competing energy sources— told the Convention. had been approved at the regular mem­ such as coal, uranium, oil shale, and tar bership meeting in September. That The MEBA president revealed that proposal had been submitted by a Con­ sands." his union had commissioned a thorough • "A crash research program is stitutional Committee which was elect­ study of monopoly practices and trends needed in the gasification and liquifac­ ed at a special headquarters member­ in the oil industry. ballots under certain circumstances as outlined in the Committee's report. In addition to appearing in the Sep­ tember issue of the LOG, copies of the full text of the Constitutional Commit­ tee's report were mailed to all duespaying "SIU members at their last known home address. The report was also posted prominently at all Union halls and was sent to all SlU-contracted ships at sea in care of the ship's chair­ man. Calhoon Sees Firms Behind Oil Crisis the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: The SIU's Bosuns Recertification Pro­ gram, the Seniority Upgrading Program, the SIU's training programs for all de­ partments at the Upgrading Center in Piney Point — these are our building blocks for the future. These programs are the promise of the future for our Union and the maritime industry—and they are the guarantee of continued job security for our membership. Paul Hall Our industry as we have known it is in a rapid state of transition and growth. New ships are being built and new con­ cepts are being designed into them. These new concepts require new skills and re-training. And just as we have al­ ways had to fight for everything we have gained, the responsibility for keeping up with advances in sea-going technology rests squarely on our shoulders. The SIU is strong today because many years ago we looked to the future. We knew that the ships we were sailing then would give way to more advanced ships. We foresaw the day of automation and of new concepts in design and cargohandling. And, most important, we be­ gan then to prepare for that future. Today, SlU-contracted companies are sailing radically-new ships—SL-7 supercontainerships and LASH vessels—and they are manned by SIU crews who have been trained to operate them efficiently and safely. And also today, there are 92 other ships under construction or on order and most of these are of revolutionary design requiring thoroughly-trained and highly- That report, soon to be published, charges that "the major oil companies account for approximately 84 percent of U.S. refining capacity; about 72 per­ cent of the natural gas production and reserve ownerships; 40 percent of the domestic coal reserve and some 20 per­ cent of the domestic coal production; and over 50 percent of the uranium re­ serves and 25 percent of the luranium milling capacity." Such a concentration of corporate power, Calhoon concluded, "could re­ sult in a dwindling of available fuel supplies—because oil companies will schedule the production of their various energy sources to best suit their internal operations. By withholding one or the other sources for development, it could result in higher prices." « Building for the Future skilled crews to man them. Of the 92 new ships, nearly 40 are VLCC tankers, 11 are LASH-types, two are GEO carriers, three are roll-on-roll-off vessels and nine are the radically-new LNG tankers. To continue the SIU's tradition of pro­ viding qualified crewmembers, particu­ larly in this era of advancing technology, we must continue to put strong emphasis on education, training and upgrading. At our Upgrading Center in Piney Point we have developed one of the finest training programs anywhere in the world. Through the use of audio-visual mate­ rials, training manuals and first-hand in­ spection of these new ships, our instriictors have already helped Seafarers attain more than 2000 ratings. Most important, we have equipped Seafarers to man our new ships compe­ tently and confidently. We can take pride in our accomplish­ ments in providing the industry with the best-trained crews anywhere, but we can­ not rest on these accomplishments. We must encourage every Seafarer to take advantage of the upgrading opportunities available to him, and we must continu­ ally evaluate and upgrade our training programs to keep pace with advancing technology. Four classes of bosuns have now completed the Bosuns Recertification Program, and beginning this month we have increased the class size to 12 to give more bosuns the opportunity to advance themselves both professionally and as more knowledgeable members of our Union. In meeting the challenge of the man­ power needs of the expanding maritime industry, the SIU's Bosuns Recertifica­ tion Program is of particular importance to our Union. Because he is the leading seaman aboard ship, the bosun must be knowledgeable and qualified in all as­ pects of deck seamanship and he must be familiar with the new skills required on the new ships that are our future. The bosun is also the Ship's Chairfian and is the SIU's representative at sea. He must have a thorough knowledge of our Union and an understanding of our in­ dustry, and he must recognize his respon­ sibility as Ship's Chairman and use this knowledge and understanding in protect­ ing the rights of our mem.bers at sea. The Bosuns Recertification Program —as well as all of our upgrading pro­ grams—is doing the job to qualify our membership to meet the challenge of providing our contracted companies with the best-trained seamen in the world. It was Seafarers — united who fought and won the battle for the Mer­ chant Marine Act of 1970 which is pro­ viding us with the new ships of today and tomorrow. Seafarers are now also leading the fight to provide these ships with cargo. And it is we—again united—who have devel­ oped the training programs which are making the SlU-contracted merchant ffeet competitive in the world market and which will insure the job security of the membership of our Union. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers Internatiorial Uriibn, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Vol, XXXV, No. 11. November 1973. Page 2 Seafarers Log -."i �More Bosuns and Upgraders Graduate at Meeting . •,- • Eight more Seafarers this month completed the SlU's "A" Seniority Upgrad­ ing Program. In front row, from left, are, Mark Wilhelm, Larry Ewing, Richard Wilson and John'McCabe. Top row from left are Maximo Dising, Lawrence Kunc, James Robak and John Konetes. Keynoting the theme that younger and older Seafarers must work together and all Seafarers must continue to up­ grade their professional skills, SIU Vice President Frank Drozak told the Nov. 5 headquarters general membership meeting that "the new ships being built make it necessary that we continue to have adequately trained crews to fulfill our contractual obligations and main­ tain our job security." Drozak and SIU President Paul Hall congratulated the latest six bosuns who completed the Bosuns Recertification Program, and said that while the pro­ gram was important to the bosuns them­ selves, it is equally important to the Union in providing the industry with the best trained seamen in the world and The fourth class of bosuns to complete the Bosuns Recertification Program pose for a graduation photo on steps of Union headquarters. From left are Eugene Flowers, Elbert Hogge, David Atkinson, Alfonso Rivera, Richard Christenberry and William Kleimola. the best informed Union members. . increasing the class size to 12. help you is something you have to see to believe." "There are 20 bosuns who have com­ Also graduating at the meeting were pleted the program and are actively sail­ eight Seafarers who completed the 30Both Seafarer Atkinson, who was the day "A" Seniority Upgrading Program ing today," Drozak said, "and these six youngest bosun in this fourth class, and will soon be joining them. They are bet­ at Piney Point and Union headquarters Seafarer Hogge, who was the "senior and received their full books. ter informed members and they will be citizen" of the group, were impressed better able to keep our members at sea with the efforts of the Union to achieve They are Lawrence Kunc, James Ro­ informed and up-to-date on the pro­ job security through legislation and bak and John Konetes who sail in the grams of our Union." political action. deck department; Mark Wilhelm, John Seafarer Atkinson said: "After seeing McCabe and Maximo Dising, engine de­ The six bosuns who completed the our Union's operation in Washington partment, and Larry Ewing and Richard program this month are Eugene Flow­ and learning of our efforts in Congress, Wilson who ship in the steward depart­ ers, Elbert Hogge, David Atkinson, Al­ 1 can see with my own eyes how SPAD ment. fonso Rivera, Richard Christenberry is so important to job security and our and William Kleimola. In accepting his bosuns recertifica­ future." Twelve more bosuns are now at Piney tion certificate. Seafarer Flowers said: Bosun Hogge said: "After you really Point as the Union this month stepped"There is a great opportunity at Piney understand how important it is to get up the Bosuns Recertification Program Point for any Seafarer to upgrade him­ new ships and cargo by getting laws to provide more bosuns with the oppor­ self and the dedication of the people passed, then you understand how im­ tunity to participate in the program by down there who are willing and able to portant SPAD is." Seafarers Kleimola and Christenberry both stressed the importance of the pro­ gram in making them better able to carry out their duties as Ship's Chair^ amendment to keep open and continue Bill. His amendment was also sponsored men. the operations of the eight remaining by Senators J. Glenn Beall, Jr. Seafarer Kleimola said: "We learned Public Health Service hospitals. (R-Md.), Edward W. Brooke a lot during these past two months about Only routine Senate approval re­ (R-Mass.), Alan Cranston (D-Calif.), our Union and the inany programs we mains before the measure is sent to the Henry M. Jackson (D-Wash.), Charles have. We are going "to be able to go White House. McC. Mathias, Jr. (R-Md.), and John back aboard the ships and pass knowl­ Earlier this year, the Health, Educa­ G. Tower (R-Tex.). edge on which will benefit all of us." tion and Welfare Department an­ Bosun Christenberry said: "I wasn't The bill, already passed by the House nounced plans to close the eight hospi­ brainwashed, but 1 learned. All of our without the PHS rider, moved quickly tals. However, Congressional support­ questions were answered and we were through the Senate and was sent to a ers of the PHS hospital system added not denied access to any information. I House-Senate Conference Committee to an amendment to the Emergency Medi­ know that 1 will be a better Union man iron out differences in the separate ver­ cal Services Bill to keep the system because of this program." sions of the measure. operating. And Seafarer Rivera expressed the It is the conference bill, containing feelings of all of the graduating bosuns President Nixon vetoed that measure the PHS rider, which passed the House when he said: "1 wish with all my heart and the effort to override the veto failed and is expected to clear the Senate that all of our members can have the by five votes in the House. shortly. same opportunity 1 have had." That was not the end of the compli­ After both the Seniority Upgraders cated battle, however. The latest effort Last July, the District Court of and the bosuns spoke to the membership to keep the hospitals open was spon­ Washington, D.C. granted the SlU's sored by Senator Warren G. Magnuson request for a temporary injunction that meeting. Vice President Drozak ex­ "(D-Wash.), chairman of the Senate prevented HEW from going ahead with pressed the feelings of the applauding Commerce Committee, who tacked the members when he said; plans to close the hospitals. PHS rider to the Military Authorization That injunction is still in effect. "The SIU is proud of all of you." House OKs PHS Bill, Hospitals Remain Open The House of Representatives has passed the Military Procurement Au­ thorization Bill which includes an Brooklyn Clinic to Move The SIU Brooklyn clinic will soon move to 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y., from nearby 685 Third Ave., according to Dr. Joseph B. Logue, medical director. To be sure of your appoint­ ment call the clinic at 965-2440 before reporting. Further notice of the exact moving date will appear in the LOG. , Noi/emb'er 1973 Page 3 �MID Convention: Action on Issues Affecting Seafarers The AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment concluded a two-day conven­ tion immediately prior to the AFL-CIO convention at Bal Harbour, Fla. last month, at which delegates took firm ac­ tion on issues of concern to Seafarers and other maritime workers. Convention delegates accepted a re­ port, "Man and his Environment; A Balanced Approach," which urges MTD affiliated unions to press for a balanced approach to solving tnc nations environmental problems while protecting and preserving the jobs of American workers. One of the important actions was the adoption of a new MTD study on the oil industry calling on Congress to con­ sider regulation of the industry as a public utility. SIU President Paul Hall, who also is president of the MTD, reported to the convention that a total of 44 unions are now affiliated with the department with a total membership of about eight mil­ lion members. Changes since the department's 1971 convention have brought 10 new mem­ bers to the 44-member Executive Board, reflecting both new affiliates and changes in representation from various unions. Officers were elected to fouryear terms in 1971. Delegates also adopted the report of the MTD Executive Board which called on affiliates to "take the lead in pushing for new economic and social programs that will provide the American worker with the opportunity for a decent life and a fair and equitable wage." • Reviving U.S. fisheries through support of legislation introduced by Sen. Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.) and Rep. Thomas O'Neill (D-Mass.) for the building and operating assist­ ance the industry "so desperately needs." • Rejection of all plans to close or transfer the Public Health Service hos­ pitals in major port cities. • Continued support by the MTD of all reasonable proposals to reduce strikes, but with absolute rejection of any plan to substitute compulsion for free collective bargaining. • Immediate implementation of plans designed to eliminate the flight of refinery capacity from the United States. AFL-CIO President George Meany was one of the principal speakers at the MTD Convention. Lane Kirkland, secretary-treasurer of the AFL-CIO, also ad­ dressed the delegates during their two day meeting. AFL-CIO Backs Maritime Programs The AFL-CIO is backing a wideranging program to strengthen the U.S. merchant marine and assure "a strong, balanced and competitive U;S. fleet." Delegates to the recent AFLTCIO Convention in Bal Harbour, Fla., in a maritime resolution, called for opera­ tion and construction subsidy programs and other legislation needed to assure U.S.-flag ships a fair share of shipping tonnage, especially of oil and vital raw materials. Tax laws that allow runaway flag ves­ sels to benefit unfairly sfiould be repealed, the resolution said, and con­ struction should be started on adequate tankers to carry Alaskan oil. In view of the energy crisis, it also was urged that Alaskan oil be limited for U.S. con­ sumption only. In addition, the convention called for construction of deepwater ports on all U.S. coasts, trade agreements that pro­ vide for a fair share of cargo to be ear­ ned on U.S. bottoms, support for the National Maritime Council "which has demonstrated that labor, management and government can work together," and an end to the "bureaucratic encum­ brances that have hindered the growth of the U.S. merchant marine." The 900 convention delegates, repre­ senting nearly 13.5 million American workers, unanimously called for the establishment of a comprehensive na­ tional energy policy. A resolution stated that such a policy is needed for full em­ ployment, to protect the consumer and to preserve the environment. The convention proposed establish­ ment of a Council on National Energy Policy and consolidation of overlapping functions of various federal government agencies into a single federal energy agency. The resolution called for measures to lessen the nation's dependence on for­ eign oil sources and asked that a fair share of oil imports be transported in American-flag tankers. It asked, also, for a swift go-ahead on the construction of the Alaska pipeline. Delegates declared that in wielding Page 4 "While we fight to preserve and pro­ tect our natural resources," the report states, "we must fight to maintain em­ ployment and industrial development and progress." In other major actions, the conven­ tion called for: • Strong measures, including both new legislation and administrative guidelines by such agencies as the De­ partment of Defense, to "achieve and maintain an adequate U.S.-flag bal­ anced merchant marine program." what amounts to monopoly power over U.S. energy sources, the major U.S. oil companies have abused the public trust, misused their tax advantages and eroded the U.S. position in the world. The convention adopted four resolu­ tions on the oil industry and its conduct, including one which called on Congress to decide if the industry is a public utility and should be regulated accord­ ingly. Among other actions pertinent to the well-being of America's organized workers, the convention: • Afcmed strong support for the Farm Workers Union in its struggle to win collective bargaining rights and urged a step up of a natfonwide con­ sumer boycott of products of the unionbusting Farah Manufacturing Co. • Voted a redoubled campaign for national health insurance and an ade­ quate minimum wage law. • Vowed a renewed drive for enact­ ment of legislation to regulate imports and curb the harmful activities of American multinational companies. • Adopted a blueprint for tax re­ form with the double goal of restoring justice to the loophole-ridden tax struc­ ture and raising revenue for the nation's unmet needs. • Demanded full bargaining rights for federal, state and local government workers. • Re-elected President George Meany, Secretary-Treasurer Lane Kirkland, and incumbent executive council members seeking re-election. Also, three new members were named to the council—Albert Shanker, vice president. Teachers Union; Sol Stetin, president. Textile Workers; and Joseph Tonelli, president United Paperworkers. • Adopted a resolution calling for the resignation of President Nixon. Delegates reaffirmed labor's commit­ ment to organizing and forged some new tools to get the job done. Chief among these is the revamping of the federation's organizing arm. Tapped to head the new Department of Organiz­ ing and Field Services is W. J. Usery, Jr., head of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service and a former rep­ resentative of the International Asso­ ciation of Machinists. Maritime Trades Dept. Asks Oil Company Curbs Because the oil companies have so abused the public, the AFL-CIO Mari­ time Trades Department at its Conven­ tion in Bal Harbour, Fla. last month called for the U.S. Government to regu­ late oil firms just like any other utility. The MTD's statement said tax incen­ tives to the oil companies over a long period of time have not stopped our need for imported oil. "Fuel oil and gasoline shortages have brought the shortcomings of our pres­ ent policies into full view. It is time to recognize that the oil industry cannot be trusted to act in our best interests." A study on the oil industry charged that taxpayers' dollars were used to subsidize the special interests of the in­ dustry at the expense of American jobs, security and balance-of-payments. With these tax incentives, the MTD said, oil companies only payed a tax rate of 6.5 percent in 1971. Homeowners, however, may not get through this winter without fuel ration­ ing, an unheard of step in peacetime America. • Support for Navy and Maritime Administration plans to work coopera­ tively toward the goal of a U.S. mer­ chant marine as an auxiliary to the U.S. Navy. • Every effort by MTD affiliates to establish an independent maritime agency. Alter IBU Voting The date on which members of the SlU-affiliated Inland Boatmen's Union may pick up their ballots to select dele­ gates to their Nov. 29th Convention in Washington, D.C., as well as to vote on a Constitutional amendment, has been changed from Nov. 5, 6 and 7 to Nov. 12, 13 and 14 in line with action taken last month by the Union's Executive Board. Voting on Nov. 12, 13 and 14 will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until 5 p.m. or until all the members present have had the opportunity to receive their ballot in the various locations where voting is being conducted. Time for receipt of ballots was also extended to Nov. 19. This is also the date on which a special meeting will be held in New York to elect a Tallying Committee which will pick up the bal­ lots at the bank depository and com­ mence counting them on the same date. In view of the number of intervening holidays, with resulting delays in the mail, the IBU Executive Board took action to authorize the Secretary-Treas­ urer to make the necessary changes in the nomination period and voting date to insure every reasonable opportunity for nomination and'voting. By authority of the Executive Board, the nomination period for delegates was extended from Oct. 23 to Nov. 1 and the date for the Regional Director's qualification of candidates was extend­ ed to Nov. 2. Changes in the voting schedule as well as an extension of the nomination period were made known to the IBU membership through a mailing sent to every member's last known home ad­ dress. The four IBU regions have 12 dele­ gate positions — five from the Gulf Coast Region, four from the Atlantic Coast Region, two from the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region and one from the Railway Marine Region. ^ • Seafarers Log �Christen Overseas Juneau In Sparrows Point, Md The 120,000 deadweight ton tanker Overseas Juneau, built for an SIUcontracted subsidiary of Overseas Shipholding Group, was christened Nov. 1 at the Sparrows Point, Md, shipyard of the Bethlehem Steel Corp. The tanker, one of the largest ves­ sels ever built in this country, was named after the capital of Alaska. It is 883 feet long and features the latest in safety, navigational, communications and anti-pollution equipment available. The vessel's anti-pollution equip­ ment, for example, includes a 2,400 gallon-per-day, capacity on-board sew­ age treatment system and an oily water separating system with a capacity of 7,700 barrels to remove oil from tank washings. The Overseas Juneau was christ­ ened by Mrs. Robert J. Blackwell, wife of the assistant secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs. Mr. Blackwell spoke at the christening ceremonies. The tanker is scheduled for delivery later this month. With 26,000 hbrsepower steam tur­ bines, the Overseas Juneau has a range of 15,000 miles at a speed of 16 knots. Among her other major features, this new vessel, which has a liquid cargo capacity of nearly 950,000 barrels, contains: • Centralized engine control from the pilot house, enabling orders to the engine room to be transmitted in the quickest possible manner. • Wide range boiler burners and automatic combustion control equip­ ment which enable the boilers to be operated from standby to full speed without altering the number of burners in use. • Cargo valves that are hydraulically operated with remote or local con­ trol to suit their location and service. • Optimum navigational guidance that uses large screen radar systems with •wo separate frequencies for the advan­ tage of maximum storm penetration, and clarity of resolution in harbor areas. • A satellite navigation system that receives and. decodes satellite signals and combines them with data from ex­ ternal velocity sensors to provide accu-. rate worldwide, all weather position in­ formation. • Air conditioned officer and crew .quarters. • A mechanical foam firefighting system. The Overseas Juneau, which has a draft of 51 feet nine inches and a molded depth of 68 feet, also has a cylindrical bow, a straight transom stern and horn type rudder. UIW Voting Date Changed The date on which members of the SlU-afiiliated United Industrial Work­ ers of North America may pick up their ballots to select delegates to their Nov. 28th Convention in Washington, D.C., as well as to vote on a Constitutional amendment, has been changed from Nov. 5 to Nov. 13, in line with action taken last month by the Union's Execu­ tive Board. • Voting on Nov. 13 will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until 9 p.m. or until all members present have had the op­ portunity to receive their ballot in the various locations where voting is being conducted. . Time for receipt of ballots was also extended to Nov. 19. This is also the date on which a special meeting will be held in New York to elect a Tallying Committee which will pick up the bal­ lots at the bank depository and com­ mence counting them on the same date. In view of the number of intervening holidays, with resulting delays in the mail, the UIW Executive Board took action to authorize the Secretary-Treas­ urer to make the necessary changes in the nomination period and voting date to insure every reasonable opportunity for nomination and voting. By authority of the Executive Board, the nomination period for delegates was extended from Oct. 23 to Nov. 1 and the date for the Regional Director's qualification of candidates was extend­ ed to Nov. 2. Changes in the voting schedule as well as an extension of the nomination period were made known to the UIW membership through a mailing sent to every member's last known home ad­ dress. The two UIW regions have 16 dele­ gate positions—14 from the Atlantic Coast Region and two from Gulf Coast Region. SlU Ore Carrier Fleet Grows Thayer, H. Lee White Added Two more additions to the growing SlU-manned bulk-ore carrier fleet, the just built Paul Thayer (Kinsman Ma­ rine) and the H. Lee White (American Steamship) are joining shipping on the Great Lakes. The new 630-foot self-unloader, the Paul Thayer was christened Oct. 27 at the American Shipbuilding Co. yard in Lorain, Ohio, while the 704-foot H. Lee White will be launched next month at the Bay Shipbuilding yard in Sturgeon Bay, Wise. The 19,500 dwt Paul Thayer will join her sister ship, the William R. Roesch, which went into service last June, after dock trials and trial runs, with final de­ livery set for the middle of this month. Three more ore carriers will be built November 1973 for the company. The 32,000 dwt H. Lee White wUl join her sister ship, the Charles E. Wil­ son which completed her maiden voyage in September. Two other ore carriers are being built for American Steamship Co., with deliveries scheduled for next year andin April 1976. The American Steamship Co. of Buf­ falo now owns or operates a.fleet of 20 self-unloading ore-bulk carriers. Their fifth ore carrier soon to be built will be a 42,000 dwt, 770-foot, $20-million self-unloader. She will be the third largest self-unloader on the Lakes. The new vessel will also be the first ship on the Lakes with double-belted, twin con­ veyor machinery in her hold to unload coal. i i 5? i tlc8 President's Repealby Frank DrozaksWi^rW?:^ NEW CONSTRUCTION American Steamship Co., which already has two Great Lakes carriers under construction or on order at Sturgeon Bay Shipbuilding, has awarded a contract for a third bulk carrier. She will be a 770-foot self-unloader and delivery is scheduled for April 1976. The H. Lee White is scheduled for launching this month and the keel for the second self-unloader will be laid when the White comes off the ways. Also on the Great Lakes, Kinsman Marine Transit Co. crewed its second diesel-powered self-unloader, the Paul Thayer, last month. Two more carriers, which will both be straight deckers, are scheduled. Delta Lines, Inc., which has launched all three of their new LASH vessels, is expected to take delivery of the Delta Sud Nov. 25. The vessel is now at Avondale Shipyard. The other two LASH-type ships are the Delta Mar and the Delta Norte. Falcon Carriers, Inc. has announced that the cutting of steel for the first of four 35,000-ton diesel-powered tankers took place Oct. 29. Keel laying is scheduled for May 1974 and the expected delivery date is June 1975. All four ships are being built under the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. Maritime (Jverseas Corp. took delivery of the Overseas Juneau at christening ceremonies Nov. 1 at Sparrows Point, Md. The new 120,000 ton tanker is expected to crew-up Nov. 20. Sea-Land Services, Inc. crewed the Sea-Land Market Oct. 23 and she arrived in New York on her maiden voyage Nov. 4. The Sea-Land Resource is expected to crew this month. Sea-Land also purchased two Pacific Far East ships from Bethlehem Steel. The first of these two new SL-18 class ships is ready for sea trials and will be crewing soon. The second ship will be delivered in March 1974. Seatrain Lines, Inc. laid the keel for the third of its new supertankers Oct. 26. She will be the TT Stuyvesant. T-5 NAVY TANKERS The performance records of the five T-5 Navy tankers manned by SIU crews for the Military Sealift Command is still being closely evaluated by the MSC, the Navy and other federal agencies. These ships—the American Explorer, the Maumee, the Shenandoah, the Shoshone and the Yukon—will remain on organizational status. While I am confident that our members aboard these and other Navy tankers will continue to maintain achievement records which reflect the high standard of training and performance of SIU crews, I very strongly urge all crewmembers to remain aboard these ships for a minimum of six months and to stay on board until you are properly relieved. Let me remind you again that these 13 Navy tankers represent more than 500 jobs and our performance and record of achievement aboard these ships means additional job security for all of our membership. It is the responsibility of the men who crew these ships to see to it that this job security remains with the SIU. BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM The fourth class of bosuns in the Bosuns Recertification Program graduated at our headquarters membership meeting this month, bringing to 24 the total number of bosuns who have now completed the program. Because this program is vital to our overall training and upgrading program, we have increased the class size to 12 to give more Seafarers an opportunity to participate. I have had the personal pleasure of meeting with all of these bosuns during their stay at headquarters and their com­ ments on the program have been encouraging and gratifying. Each and everyone of them understands the importance of upgrading their professional skills to keep pace with the new and highly-sophisticated ships that are the future of our industry. They understand, too, the importance of being fully-informed on all of the various programs of our Union and the need to communicate with their shipmates on both the problems and the progress of our Union and our industry. Nearly all of these bosuns are now back at sea. «A" SENIORITY UPGRADING Eight more Seafarers completed the "A" Seniority Upgrading Pro­ gram and also graduated at our November meeting. This program, which is conducted both at Piney Point and at Union headquarters, is also strengthening our Union by providing the SIU with more knowledgeable full book members and better qualified Seafarers to man our SlU-contracted ships. -n-r Page.S �DISPATCHERS REPORT Atkmtie. Gulf & inloncl Waters DIstriet KnowYiwRiiiMs OCTOBER 1-31, 1973 DECK DEPARTMENT TOTAL REGISTERED An Groups Class A Class B Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston WUmington San Francisco Seattle Totals Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa Mobile New Orleans Houston WUmington San Francisco Seattle Totals Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Tampa , Mobile New Orleans Houston WUmington San Francisco SeatUe Totals Totals AUDepts ' TOTAL SHIPPED REGISTERED ON BEACH AU Groups Class A Class B Class C 6 85 13 36 17 25 11 33 71 90 14 55 28 484 1 ' 20 5 14 3 10 1 0 13 27 10 20 26 150 6 86 7 35 9 16 2 6 65 56 11 37 23 359 1 6 10 9 7 4 0 1 10 4 2 8 10 72 2 78 9 24 9 18 3 23 58 71 8 55 20 378 6 37 6 7 4 14 3 11 20 19 11 32 16 186 2 61 3 25 7 14 2 6 72 41 5 45 17 300 5 44 7 10 6 9 0 1 8 16 8 " 8 10 132 1 28 3 24 7 14 6 31 29 36 9 31 8 227 1,089 3 14 5 9 3 7 1 0 3 6 6 12 10 79 415 2 60 5 16 9 4 4 2 31 16 7 19 7 182 841 1 93 4 8 4 3 1 0 3 2 1 4 5 129 333 AO Groups Class A Class B 0 11 2 0 140 28 0 21 12 1 55 26 0 24 7 0 45 11 1 10 1 0 61 4 0 103 18 0 38 27 0 ^ 33 33 0 103 38 0 40 22 2 684 229 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 3 4 3 108 47 0 16 5 0 46 18 1 17 9 1 19 12 0 1 4 2 43 22 0 84 40 1 48 57 0 12 21 0 81 50 0 28 24 8 506 313 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 3 12 55 11 0 8 5 1 38 14 2 12 5 0 19 6 0 7 1 0 55 2 0 50 8 0 31 290 16 15 0 55 33 0 12 6 15 358 138 25 1,548 ^ The number of shipping jobs available is the truest indication of Seafarers' job secu­ rity. By looking at tbe above figures, SIU members can see how very strong their job security is. During tbe period of Oct. 1-31, 1973, of the 1,199 jobs shipped, 841 were filled by Class Seniority full book members. Therefore, there were 358 permanent jobs available to Class ''A" Seniority full book members not taken by them. Matthew Guidera W. T. Langford asks that you contact him on an important matter. Please write him at 506 So. Holly St., Hainmond. La. 70401. Benjamin MIgnano Please contact Mrs. Benjamin Mignano as soon as possible at 25 Magnolia St., Central Islip, L.I., N.Y. 11722 on an important matter. Robert G. HIckox Mrs. Sheila Hickox wishes you to contact her as soon as possible at 3307 W. Northwest Hwy. 208, Dallas, Tex. Page 6 Reginald R. Paschal The daughter of Reginald R. Pas­ chal, Mrs. H. R. Ward, asks that any­ one knowing her father's whereabouts contact her at 129 W. Foch St., Prichard, Ala. or call collect at 205-4569793. Richard Sohl Mrs. Florence J. Sohl asks that you get in touch with her as soon as possible at P.O. Box 31, West Park, N. Y. 12493. Roger P. Coleman Mr. James G. Coleman wishes you to contact him as soon as possible at 4824 Springbrook Dr., Annandale, Va. 22003. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes speciflc provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treas­ urer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file mem­ bers, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accord­ ance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protec'.ed exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certifie mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is; Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275-20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and con­ ditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights prop­ erly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has.traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an edi­ torial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any memlwr pay any money for any reason unless ° he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplyifig a re­ ceipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. The SIU publishes every six months in the Seafarers Log a verbatim copy of its constitution. In addition, copies are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should imme­ diately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against be­ cause of race, creed, color, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic inter­ ests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment op­ portunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All con­ tributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial re­ prisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Sea­ farers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American tfade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitu­ tional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at head­ quarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Seafarers Log �Hollings Supports Oil Bill, Deepwater Ports Legislation By B. Rocker Trans-Alaska Pipeline Sen. Ernest Hollings addresses MTD Convention. Sen.-Ernest F. Hollings (D-S.C.) set only sensible approach — especially the keynote for the 10th Conkitutional when American working men are in­ Convention of the AFL-CIO Maritime volved in crash programs to buUd our Trades Department by calling for quick fleet of 30 to 40 supertankers to help passage of two pending legislative pro­ us ease the energy crisis." posals—the bill to require that a por­ Hollings declared that he is strongly tion of all oil imports be carried on U.S. in favor of legislation to require "that ships, and legislation to permit the con­ a share of oil imports be carried in struction of deepwater terminals. American ships, manned by American Hollings, who is chairman of the seamen, and flying the flag of the United Oceans and Atmosphere Subcommittee States." The measure now has more of the Senate Commerce Committee, than 200 sponsors in the House of Rep­ tied his keynote address to the theme of resentatives and stands a "good chance the Convention—Environment, Jobs of being passed," he said. and People: A Balanced Approach. However, he noted that "we have de­ He told delegates that "you union leaders have demonstrated real leader­ layed too long. This bill will help our ship on the question of economic balance of payments. It will aid the con­ growth and environmental quality." He sumer. And it will help protect the cited some specific examples: ocean environment because our ships "When suits were filed to block the will be the safest and the best in the construction of American tinkers be­ world. This is the kind of good-sense cause of environmental impact state­ legislation we should have had on the ments and the fear of oil spills, the books a long time ago." unions got together with the companies Hollings cautioned that "if we refuse and the environmental groups and to consider the environmental impact worked out an agreement. Construc­ of growth, our nation will grind to a tion continued. Jobs were preserved. halt.... On the other hand, any major New environmental safeguards were industrial country which approaches adopted. Everything worked oat for the environmental quality at the expense of best. economical growth will wither and die." "Another example is the present de­ He concluded by noting that "the mand for deepwater ports to handle the people in this hall are trying to solve problems, not create them. You are supertankers. My own legislation on this would permit construction of these trying to work out rational compro­ ports. At the same time, the environ­ mises in the best interests of everyone ment would be protected. The Mari­ instead of insisting that there is only time Trades Department supports this one right way and everyone had better kind of balanced approach. It is the follow that way or else." 16th SlUNA Convention Set For Washington, D.C. » ' The 16th Biennial Convention of the Seafarers International Union of North America, AFL-CIO, will convene Nov. 26 in Washington, D.C. at the Siatler-Hilton Hotel. Several hundred delegates from 35 SIUNA-affiliated organizations in the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean, representing more than 80,000 members, will be on hand to take part in the convention's deliberations. In addition to the deep-sea affiliates, delegates to the convention will be representing inland boatmen, fishermen, cannery and industrial workers, covering a wide range of industries. The SIU-Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District will have a full delegation at the convention, including delegates from its affiliated Inland Boatmen's Union and the United Industrial Workers bf North America. International President Paul Hall, who is President of the SIUAGLIWD, will preside over the convention sessions which are sched­ uled through Nov. 30. The Convention will consider a number of important matters of special interest to the SIU and the labor movement as a whole. Promi­ nent speakers from government, industry and labor will address the delegates. Also included on the agenda are officers' reports, reports of affiliates and numerous resolutions dealing with the maritime industry. November 1973 The Senate and House Conference Committee Is still working on the final, compromise language which would clear up differences in the two versions of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Bill passed by both Houses just before Congress' August recess. When these differences are finally resolved, the language will still" havg'to be voted upon by both the Senate and the House before this bill can be presented to the President for his signature. Differences within the Congress and within the Administration— in the Office of Management and Budget, and the Department of In­ terior—have also caused delays. It has been repeatedly pointed out by SIU representatives that im­ mediate approval of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Bill will enable pipeline construction to begin in 1974, which would see the pipeline completed in 1977. However, if these differences are not quickly resolved and the bill is not now approved, it would delay any start on the pipeline for at least one year. The SIU will continue to work hard for this legislation, using all of the resources available to it. USPHS Hospitals The new Military Procurement Bill, which contains an amendment calling for continued and uninterrupted operation of the USPHS hos­ pitals system, has already been favorably voted upon by both the House and Senate. The issue of continuance of the USPHS system has been a long and hard fought battle which has not as yet been fully resolved, and which has been the subject of much vigorous effort by the SIU. When the Administration first ordered these hospitals to close their doors and turn away patients, several months ago, we were successful in getting an amendment attached at that time to the Medical Services Bill which insured that the hospitals would remain open. However, that bill was vetoed by the President. The SIU, working through it's representatives in Washington and with all those interested in preserving the USPHS system, then sought to convince Congress to move to override the President's veto. The override attempt was highly successful in the Senate, but when the override vote went to the House, it fell short of the necessary twothirds majority by only five votes. Following this action, we supported the amendment to the present Military Procurement Bill, sponsored by Sen. Magnuson(D-Wash.). This latest legislation carrying the USPHS amendment passed the Senate and went to a House-Senate Conference Committee. Early this month, the House voted 290-103 for the bill, and to keep the hospitals open. This vitally important issue is now back on the President's desk again, awaiting his action. OflBiU Action in the Congress continues to move steadily forward on the much needed cargo preference legislation which would insure that a portion of our Nation's oil cargoes be carried on American-flag vessels. Early last month, various government agencies testified in opposi­ tion to this bill. Spokesmen for the major oil companies are now mak­ ing their testimony available at the oil bill hearings. The SIU and it's Washington representatives are preparing for our turn at bat. Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafare^r and his family. Page 7 �Port o' Call The Pennmar's booms and cranes are hard at work as a cargo of steel is taken aboard. Nick Tagiiamburis, who sails as fireman-watertender, closes off a water valve in the Pennmar's engine room. Page .8 /~^NE of the busiest ports on the " East Coast of the U.S. is the port of Baltimore and its sur­ rounding areas. FVeqnent visitors to this mdnstrial center are the SlU-contracted ships of the Beth­ lehem Steel Corp. and Calmar Lines. Recently, the Bethflor (Beth­ lehem Steel) and the Pennmar (Calmar) paid off at Sparrows Point, Md. a day apart after good voyages. The Bethflor, which won the company's 1972 Safety Award, dropped anchor on Oct. 25 after a month-long trip. Bnilt in 1948, she was original­ ly designed to carry both off and hulk cargoes, but for the last 12 years has transported strictly bulk. She is equipped with three mobile deck cranes which move on rail­ road type tracks and can rapidly unload the ship's three holds si­ multaneously. The Bethflor*8 usual run is Houston, Tex.—^Palna, Venezuela Able-seamen M. Jones (left) and G. Atchley secure protective tarpaulin on one of the Pennmar's lifeboats. Seafarers Log �Baltimore —^Baltimore. She carries stnictoral steel to both Houston and Palna, then loads iron ore at the Venezuelan port for delivery to the Bethlehem Steel plant in Spar­ rows Point. After nnloading her cargo of ore, she is shifted to another dock where she takes on structural steel, and the cycle begins again. The Pennmar, off a 51-day intercoastal run, paid off on Oct. 26, She was hnilt in 1943 at Rich­ mond Shipyards in Richmond, Calif., and in 1965 she was equipped with two deck cranes— one forward and one aft—to speed her unloading procedures. Among her usual ports of caU are Long Beach and Richmond, Calif.; Portland and Coos Bay, Ore.; Seattle, Wash.; Portsmouth, N.H., and Baltimore. She carries both structural steel and pig iron in her four holds— as well as lumber picked up in Oregon and slated for delivery to Portsmouth. The SlU-contracted Bethflor awaits unloading at her berth in Sparrows Point, Md. Able-seaman Roy J. Kelly (lower left) looks on as a crane-load of iron ore is lifted from the hold. November 1973 Able-seamen H. C. Diac (left) and Woody Lawton complete some minor deck repairs on the ship's hold. Pages �ASHORE Jeffersonville, Ind. Congresswoman Leonor K. Sullivan (D-Mo.), chairman of the House Mer­ chant Marine and Fisheries Committee, and other government, management and union officials witnessed the dedication here of the hull of the successor to the river steamboat Delta Queen Nov. 11. The notables also inspected models of staterooms for the steamboat now under construction at the Jeffboat Shipyard. Sf. Louis A newer, more modem harbor fleet boat has been put into service by the IBU-contracted Mt. Pleasant Harbor Service to replace the company's Louise Leyhe. The new addition will be renamed the Louise Leyhe. Buffalo At the annual Maritime Trades Department Port Council's Christmas party set for Dec. 9 here, retiring Council President William Hoch will be honored. He's also Great Lakes representative of Local 25 of the International Operating Engineers. Chicago In Calumet Harbor here next to the SIU-IBU Union Hall at 93rd St. and Swing Ave., the old EJ&E RR swing bridge over the Calumet River has been modified. Next year it will be able to pass larger ships through. Columbus, Ohio A NLRB election was won here last month by the SlU-affiliated United In­ dustrial Workers of North America local. Drivers and Warehouse Division, AFL-CIO, at a subsidiary of the Hartz-Buckeye Department Store Big Bear Food Warehouse. Out of 171 workers, 90 voted for the union, 56 for the em­ ployer with 19 abstaining and six votes being challenged. Houston Featured speakers at the Western Gulf Port Council of the Maritime Trades Department's annual dinner dance who addressed 1,000 guests here on Oct. 20 were Texas Congressman Bob Eckhardt (D-Houston) of the House Com­ mittee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, Price Daniels, Jr., Speaker of the House of the Texas Legislature and Fred Hoffinez, Jr., Houston mayorality candidate supported by labor. Alpena, Mich. The SlU-manned USN tanker Millicoma discharged her cargo of high test aviation fuel 30 miles south of here at Harrisville, Mich., late last month for the U.S. Oscoda Air Force Base on Lake Huron. She was one of the first ocean­ going tankers to sail from Searsport, Me. through the St. Lawrence Seaway to Alpena. Boston Shipping is picking up in this port. So much so that they're looking for rat­ ings as far away as San Francisco to ship out from the East Coast. Also a build­ ing boom is turning this old city into a new city almost overnight. New York Thanks to the culinary artistry of Bosun Gene Flowers, some of the bosuns attending the Bosuns Recertification Program here have added a few pounds and a few inches to their waistlines. Seafarer Flowers' special recipes (which he keeps secret) are beef stew and chili. "Only complaint I had," said Bosun Dave Atkinson, "is that Gene has a heavy hand with the spices." That may be so, but "senior" Bosun Elbert Hogge, who was in charge of the steward department operations at the Bosuns' quarters noted that Dave ate everything Gene put before him, before making any comments. Washington, D.C. SIU Piney Point Port Agent Gerry Brown recently completed a course of study in labor law at the AFL-CIO Labor Studies Center here. The exacting week-long course was taught by prominent union attorneys, AFL-CIO staff, and law professors. The sessions dealt with legal aspects of union organizing, bargaining, health and safety, the Landrum-Griffith Act, and recent changes in labor laws. The AFL-CIO Labor Studies Center is the labor movement's first na'tional full-time education institute, and conducts classes in many areas of trade unionism. Page 10 fi ^I Ml Seafarer Elbert Hogge holds pay receipt received in 1941 after sailing 13 days aboard the S.S. Mary (Bull Lirte) as able-seaman. His net pay was $46.71 and as Seafarer Hogge put it: "We've come a long way since those days." Keeps an Old Pay Voucher as Reminder Veteran Seafarer Recalls The Early SIU Struggles Seafarer Elbert Hogge Carries a faded and tattered pay receipt with him dated Mar. 10, 1941 "to always remind me of just how far we have come." The voucher represents his 13 days as able seaman aboard the S.S. Mary (Bull Line) and shows a total pay of $46.71. Seafarer Hogge, who this month completed the Bosun Recertification Program, will soon be back aboard ship and will be earning more than $1500 a month—not including the SIU welfare, medical, pension and vacation benefits unheard of when he went aboard his first ship in 1938. Brother Hogge was just 20 when he boarded his first ship, the S.S. Frances (Bull Line) and he continued sailing on the Victory ships of that company for some ten years. He was a member of the old International Seamen's Union early in 1938 and joined the SIU when it was chartered later that year. Seafarer Hogge makes his home in Wicomico, Va. with his wife Doris, arid has actively participated in most of the major beefs that secured the rights of SIU members and made our Union a valued ally in the American Labor Movement, including the bitter strug­ gle to secure the Union hiring hall, the famous "Battle of Wall Street" and the General Strike of 1946. Brother Hogge started sailing as bosun in 1942 and, being the profes­ sional seaman he is, says he plans to continue going to sea as long as he is able. Proud of his Union, he said: "After seeing what we have built at Piney Point for the training of the young fellows who will keep our Union going and for the further training for those of us who want to upgrade our­ selves—walking all of those picket lines was worth it." Seafarer Hogge, who is now 55, has a son, William, and a grandson living in California who he hopes to visit after he makes his next trip. "I can do these things now," he said, "because the dreams we had years ago are now a reality." wfV.-. MAR'y ANftowimaia OJMFANY: p: A: a BULL ^% !I SXi- i ^ %,. NET WAOES DUE W..- It it Tonr record ot Soclii ilW'Owiiera of the ebova . V > t . v:;. Close-up of pay envelope, tattered and brown with age, shows wages re­ ceived as able-seaman for 13 days work in 1941. Seafarers Log �!•'" AT SEA SS Transidaho Ed Armstrong, who sails as chief electrician on board the Transidaho (Seatrain), and who has been sailing with the SIU for 22 years, likes to take a drive down to Piney Point with his wife Christeen while he is home in Baltimore be­ tween trips. "We drive down on Sundays for a day at the pool and then a good dinner in the Anchor Dining Room," he said. "The place is beautiful and it's a great way to relax with your own kind of people." Seafarer Armstrong plans to attend the SIU Upgrading Center there early next year to secure his OMED—Any Rating. The Transidaho is a con­ verted C-4 running between New York, Baltimore, Charleston and San Juan. SS National Defender Robert E. Lee was launched Sept. 29. First of Three New Vessels Waterman LASH Ship Roberts, Lee Launched When the S.S. Robert E. Lee slid into the waters of the Mississippi River at Avondale Shipyard Sept. 29, a new era was launched for the Waterman Steam­ ship Corp.—and added strength given to the rebuilding of the American mer­ chant fleet. This SlU-contracted LASH (lighter aboard ship) vessel is expected to be ready for delivery and crewing in Feb­ ruary 1974. The Robert E. Lee is the first of three LASH ships being built for the 54-year old steamship company. The S.S. Stonewall Jackson is scheduled for launching Apr. 15, 1974 and the S.S. Sam Houston will come off the ways two months later. The 893-foot ship which is capable of carrying 89 LASH barges at a service speed of 22 knots has the largest barge capability of any LASH vessel built to date. She has a cargo capacity of 25,600 tons, and her steam turbine plant will generate 32,000 horsepower. The Robert E. Lee is the first ship to be built by Waterman under the Mer­ chant Marine Act of 1970 and is the first ship launched by the company since 1946. In a telephone interview with the LOG, Edward P. Walsh, president of Waterman, said; "The Merchant Marine Act was the key to our re-building program. We couldn't have gone ahead without it." G. Russell Moir, president of United States Freight Co., which is half-owner of Waterman, emphasized that the na­ tion's maritime rebuilding program "may well be fruitless unless American exporters and importers support us with the cargo they control, and by 'us' I mean the entire American-flag cargo fleet." SIU Vice President Frank Drozak attended the launching ceremonies and said that the Union was carrying out its responsibilities to the maritime industry by providing '.'thoroughly-trained and highly-qualified crews for these new types of ships." The Robert E. Lee and her sister ships will permit rapid shuttling of high speed carriers with a minimum of port delay. The new vessels will run between U.S. ports on the Gulf and East Coasts and ports in the Red Sea, Persian Gulf, Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal. When the ships arrive in port, the preloaded lighters are loaded and un­ loaded with on-board cranes reducing port time and the need for additional port handling gear. McLaughlin Joins ILO in Geneva Leonard "Red" McLaughlin has re­ signed as president of the Seafarers In­ ternational Union of Canada to accept a position with the International Labor Organization in Geneva, Switzerland. Under the provisions of the SIU of Canada Constitution, McLaughlin will be succeeded by Roman Gralweicz, ex­ ecutive vice president of the Union. The ILO is an official body of the United Nations. McLaughlin also served as an Execu­ tive Board member of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, and at the MTD's 10th Biennial Convention last month in Bal Harbour, Fla., the delegates approved a resolution com­ mending McLaughlin for his many years of service to the Labor Movement. The MTD's Resolution read in part: November 1973 "WHEREAS, Leonard J. McLaugh­ lin devoted his entire career to serving his fellow Seafarers, providing dedicated and determined leadership to them, and "WHEREAS, Leonard J. McLaugh­ lin served the entire maritime labor movement through his active participa­ tion as a member of the MTD Executive Board, and "WHEREAS, Leonard J. McLaugh­ lin has earned the respect, regard and friendship of the affiliates and Executive Board members of the MTD, now "THEREFORE, BE IT RE­ SOLVED, that the Executive Board of the Maritime Trades Department ac­ cepts the resignation of Leonard J. McLaughlin with regret and sincere ap­ preciation for his efforts and service, and with our warmest expression of regards.". The crew aboard the National Defender (Vantage Shipping) had a "swim­ ming" good time while the ship was in the Mediterranean enroute from Russia to Libya, thanks to their pool atop the afterhouse. The weather was great for swimming or just laying in the sun, and when the ship was rolling, a couple of the crew who are ardent surfers got some added action as the water in pool sloshed about. • » • Seafarer Edward Craig, making his first trip as wiper since his graduation from the Lundeberg School in July, received the unanimous praise of the crew of the National Defender at a shipboard meeting held during the payoff. Chief Pumpman Haywood Green expressed the sentiments of the crew when he said: "This young man is a credit to the school. He is a willing worker and also shows an interest to learn He is a good shipmate and is going to make a good Seafarer and Union man." SS Transpanama C. J. Clark, bosun aboard the Transpanama (Hudson Waterways), went to sea with the SIU in 1946 after serving with the Navy during World War II. Seafarer Clark, who saw action with the amphibious forces in the beachhead landing in North Africa, Sicily and Normandy, was encouraged to make the sea his career by his father who was sailing as engineer until his death several years ago. Brother Clark, who makes his home with his wife Muriel in Balti­ more, had sailed with Bull Lines, Robin Lines and Calmar for many years. The Transpanama paid-off this month in Linden, N.J. after a three-month trip carrying grain from Houston to Russia and returning with benzene from Constanza, Roumania. SS Bradford Island The S.S. Bradford Island (Steuart Transportation) encountered heavy weather on her return run from Rotterdam before arriving at Port Reading, N.J. Woodrow Heslip, who was making his first trip since graduation from the SIU's Lundeberg School Oct. 5 said the captain told him it was the worst storm he had seen in 30 years. Two other HLS graduates were aboard. Carroll "Tiny" Boudreaux, who was among the first trainees to achieve a high school diploma at the school in 1971 and who got his OMED endorsements at the SIU Upgrading Center in October, is sailing as pumpman. Seafarer Byron Elliot, who graduated in August 1972, is sailing as wiper and plans to attend the Upgrading Center for his QMED rating after the next trip. The Bradford Island is scheduled to head for St. Croix when she leaves Port Reading. * * * Chief Steward Johnnie Hodges, who has been sailing with the SIU since he received an honorable discharge from the Army in 1946, said he would en­ courage young Seafarers to "seriously consider" the steward department as a career. "The opportunities for rapid advancement are better," he said, "and a young man who t^es an interest can move up the ladder in no time at all." Seafarer Hodges said that "most every SIU steward I've met has been willing to help any young man who shows an interest in learning more about shipboard cooking." SS Falcon Lady Bosun Edgar "Tiny" Anderson had to get off the Falcon Lady (Falcon Carriers) for a minor operation when the ship docked at Yokosuka, Japan, but the irrepressible "Tiny" was back in New York aboard his motor-home "Tiny's Snug Harbor" when the Falcon Lady arrived in Carteret, N.J. for pay­ off Oct. 30. The 37,400-ton tanker carried 37,000 barrels of JP-4 jet aircraft fuel from Bahrein and stopped at Port Everglades and Piney Point, Md. before arriving at Carteret. SECURITY IN UNITY Page 11 �4' Australia Is one of the maritime nations pictured in mu- 19th century ship's lantern ilium seum with photos of her ports, flag and money samples, majestically rolls with movement Citation awarded to the William Moultrie—one of many earned by SlU crews during World War II— is displayed along with ship's articles. SlU Lundeberg Museum Pre ri^he Maritime Museum of the SIlPs Harry J. Lundeberg School is a unique project which combines both historical artifacts of our nation's maritime heritage and a living museum of sl^s vrhich have been fully restored to their original condition. Displayed aboard the L^htship WAL-109 are a wide variety of ship models tracing the develop­ ment of shipbuilding and design from log canoes of the early 18th century to modem SL-7 supercontainerships, LASH-type vessels, supertankers and Great Lakes ore carriers. The lightship, itself, represents an important part of our maritime history. Built in 1905, she has stood on station as a relief ship along the East Coast at the entrance to New York harbor. The museum includes a number of ship models Seafarers served gallantly in World Wars I and II, suffering greater losses man for man than all of the other services. Citations for bravery are on display. donated by various SlU-contl panies, the U.S. Navy, the < Mariners Museum at Newpo models are some of the fami World War H, American-flaj our nation's great Atlantic | C-3's and T-2 tankers which j; of our maritime fleet. Among the ships of thi museum is the Presidential yi nedy—^the Manitou—fully re day on the waters of the Ch( is also the 135-foot Grand Bar Henry Dana and her sister sh, Cook. And then, there are tli the Chesapeake Bay—^the s Potomac River Dory and thej^ Paintings, ropework, scrim /" ^ The RichardHenry Dana was one of the last of the Grand Banks fishing schoon­ ers. Today she is one of many historic ships in the Lundeberg training fleet. Page 12 Nathaniel Bowditch's book on Several working cutaway models navigation is the "bible" for navi- of early engine room equipment gators throughout the world, are on display. Equipment represe., cutaway model once 19th century merche �SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION* ATLANTIC, GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT •AFL-CIO St '' ' " ' " ' Appears on Page 1 ' P I • ^ ISIiPK . - ' ' innui ANNUAL REPORT For the fiscal year ended November 30,1972 SEAFARERS PENSION FUND (Name of Welfare Fund) 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 (Address of Fund) to the SUPERINTENDENT OF BANKS of the STATE OF NEW YORK NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of the U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 is required to be filed in lieu of pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, the State­ ment of Assets and Liabilities (Part IV, Section A) and the Statement of Receipts and Disbursements (Part IV. Section B) of Form D-2 may be sub­ stituted for Pages 2 and 3 herein. (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, within five months after the close of the fiscal year used in maintaining the records of the fund. Address replies to New York State Banking Department, Employee Welfare Fund Division, 100 Church Street, New York, New York 10007. (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual State­ ment, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Banking Department, Employee Welfare Fund Division, 100 Church Street, New York, New York 10007. Part IV data for trust or other separately maintained fund are to be completed for a plan itivolving a trust or other separately maintained fund. It also is to be com­ pleted for a plan which: (1) Has incurred expenses other than: (a) Payments for unfunded benefits or (b) Insurance or annuity premiums or subscription charges paid to an insurance carrier or service or other organization; or (2) Has assets other than: (a) Insurance or annuity contracts or (b) Contributions in the process of payment or collection. Part IV—Section A STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES ASSETSi End of Prior Year Item 1. Cash 2. Receivables: (a) Contributions: (See Item 18) (1) Employer (2) Other (Specify) Allocated but un­ paid by other Funds (b) Dividends or experience rating refunds (c) Other (Specify) Due from other Funds 3. Investments: (Other than real estate) (a) Bank deposits at interest and deposits or shares in savings and loan associations (b) Stocks: , (1) Preferred (2) Common (c) Bonds and debentures: (1) Government obligations: (a) Federal (b) State and municipal (2) Foreign Government Obligations .. (3) Non-Government Obligations (d) Common Trusts: (1) (Identify) AFL-CIO Mortgage In­ vestment Fund (2) (Identify) (e) Subsidiary organizations (See Instruc­ tions) ( Identify and indicate percentage of ownership by this Plan in the subsid­ iary) (1) % (2) . % 4. Real estate loans and mortgages 5. Loans and Notes Receivable: (Other than real estate) (a) Secured (b) Unsecured ..; , 6. Real Estate: (a) Operated (b) Other real estate 7. Other Assets: (a) Accrued income (b) Prepaid expenses (c) Other (Specify) 8. Total Assets $ 491,700.18 3,102,696.78 -0- End of Reporting Year $ 755,397.76 4,557,647.34 23,587.56 3,071,667.59 20,369,603.40 2,672,064.60 23,755,485.68 120,372.00 120,372.00 39,519,919.41 46,991,502.52 999,732.43 999,732.43 208,397.93 194,736.16 150,000.00 , 769,018.92 952,132.71 > $68,653,108.64 $81,172,658.76 �9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. LIABILITIES Insurance and annuity premiums payable ... Unpaid claims (Not covered by insurance).. Accounts payable ..., Accrued expenses $ 9,654.12 Other liabilities (Specify) See attachment ... 76,946.51 Reserve for future benefits 68,566.508.01 Total Liabilities and Reserves $68,653,108.64 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SEAFARERS PENSION FUND STATE OF$ 19,436.58 7,692.79 81,145,529.39 $81,172,658.76 1 The assets listed in this statement must be valued on the basis regularly used in valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost or present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not so required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. ss. COUNTY OFand Trustees of the Fund and being duly sworn, each for himself deposes and says that this Annual Report is true to the best of his information, knowledge and belief. Employer trustee: / / Part IV—Section B Statement of Receipts and Disbursements Employee t: CASH RECEIPTS Item 1. Contributions: (Exclude amounts entered in Item 2) (a) Employer (Schedule 1) $13,255,000.00 (b) Employee (c) Other (Specify) (d) Total Contributions 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds From Insurance Companies 3. Receipts From Investments: (a) Interest $ 2,879,204.01 (b) Dividends 864,343.49 (c) Rents (d) Other (Specify) (e) Total Receipts From Investments 4. Receipts From Sale of Assets: (a) Sales to parties-in-interest (b) Sales to others $14,992,172.55 (c) Total Receipts From Sale of Assets (Schedule 2) 5. Other Receipts: (a) Loans (Money borrowed) (b) Other (Specify) See attachment (c) Total Other Receipts 6. Total Receipts $ Others (Indicate titles): $13,255,000.00 Subscribed and sworn to before me this 22nd day of August, 1973. 3,743,547.50 14,992,172.55 SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN ATTACHMENT TO THE ANNUAL REPORT FORM D 2 YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1972 Prior Year 591,209.20 591,209.20 $32,581,929.25 Part IV—Section A—^Item 13—Other Liabilities Unclaimed benefits Due to other Fund $ 1,862.00 75,084.51 $ 76,946.51 Current Year I $ -07,692.79 7,692.79 Part rv—Section B—^Item 5b 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. CASH DISBURSEMENTS Insurance and Annuity Premiums Paid to In­ surance Carriers and Payments to Service Organizations (Including Prepaid Medical Plans) Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Se­ parately Maintained Fund Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Ben­ efits to Participants (Attach latest operating statement of the Organization showing de­ tail of administrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independ­ ent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, Hospitals, Doctors, etc.) Administrative Expenses: (a) Salaries (Schedule 3) $ 172,686.67 (b) Allowances, expenses, etc. (Schedule 3) 14,151.50 (c) Taxes 11,411.70 (d) Fees and commissions (Schedule 4) ... 125,926.28 (e) Rent 30,669.26 (f) Insurance premiums 3,090.67 (g) Fidelity bond premiums -0(h) Other administrative expenses (Specify) See attachment 128,408.24 (i) Total Administrative Expenses Purchase of Assets: (a) Investments: (Other than real estate) . (1) Purchased from parties-in-interest.. (2) Purchased from others $25,448,195.87 (b) Real Estate: (1) Purchased from parties-in-interest.. (2) Purchased from others (c) Total Purchase of Assets Loans (Money loaned) Other Disbursements: (Specify) (a) See attachment $ 218,992.02 (b) (c) Total Other Disbursements Total Disbursements Page 2 $ 5,564,699.46 Other Receipts Repayment of Medicare benefits paid on behalf of Sea­ farers Welfare Plan Repayments of real estate mortgage—principal Receipt of accrued interest on bonds purchased Benefits refunded Taxes withheld from pensioners Recovery of salary paid for disability Repayment of loan ; Miscellaneous $ 82,994.60 13,661.77 39,240.64 3,790.54 540.00 975.00 450,000.00 6.65 $591,209.20 Part IV—Section B—Item 14a Other Disbursements Medicare benefits paid on behalf of Seafarers Welfare Plan Payables at December I, 1971 paid Accrued Interest paid on bonds purchased Payment of taxes withheld from pensioners Information booklets 486,344.32 25,448,195.87 600,000.00 218,992.02 $32,318,231.67 Part IV—Section B—Item lib Other Administrative Expenses Stationery and printing Postage Telephone and telegraph Tabulating service Microfilming Equipment rental Employee benefits Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Trustees meetings expense Repairs and maintenance Dues and subscriptions Outside office help Office improvements Personnel recruitment Filing fee—New York State Banking Dept. Educational conferences Miscellaneous travel Less Included in accouts payable ..., $ 91,426.10 16,196.16 42,836.57 540.00 67,993.19 $218,992.00 $ 16,284.70 3.072.05 3,836.78 21,468.43 410.06 9,697.97 55,902.84 1.685.06 16.85 1,358.85 823.45 660.61 10.95 2,912.95 125.00 16,725.37 176.53 135,168.45 6,760.21 $128,408.24 Special Supplement �RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE ANNUAL REPORT For the fiscal year ended September 30, 1972 HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP (Name of Welfare Fund) 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 (Address of Fund) 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits at Beginning of Year) 18. Total Additions During Year (Item 7) 19. Total Deductions During Year (Item 16) ... 20. Total Net Increase (Decrease) 21. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at end of Year (Item 14, Statement of As­ sets and Liabilities) to the End of Reportii^ Year STATE OF NEW YORK Item NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 has been filed in lieu of pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, Part IV—Section A of Form D-2 may be substituted for page 3 herein. (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, not later than five months after end of fiscal year. Address replies to New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual State­ ment, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS) ADDITIONS TO FUND BALANCE $5,426,757.66 $5,426,757.66 1. Cash $ 284,988.57 2. Receivables: (a) Contributions: (1) Employer 1,944,707.77 (2) Other (Specify) (b) Dividends or Experience Rating Refunds (c) Other (Specify) Miscellaneous 26,795.38 3. Investments (Other than Real Estate): (a) Bank Deposits At Interest and Deposits or Shares in Savings and Loan Associations (b) Stocks: (1) Preferred (2) Common (c) Bonds and Debentures: (1) Government Obligations , (a) Federal (b) State and Municipal (2) Foreign Government Obligations (3) Non-Government Obligations (d) Common Trusts: (1) (Identify) (2) (Identify) (e) Subsidiary Organizations (Identify and Indicate Percentage of Ownership by this plan in the subsidiary) (1) See schedule % 100 7,740,804.86 (2) % 4. Real Estate Loans and Mortgages 5. Loans and Notes Receivable: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Secured (b) Unsecured 337,282.91 6. Real Estate: (a) Operated (b) Other Real Estate 7. Other Assets: (a) Accrued Income (b) Prepaid Expenses • 10,438.37 (b) Other (Specify) See schedule 68,122.94 8. Total Assets $10,413,140.80 456,686.13 456,686.13 .$5,883,443.79 DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE Special Supplement $7,114,502.93 ASSETSi of the 8. Insurance and Annuity Premiums to Insur­ ance Carriers and to Service Organizations (Including Prepaid Medical Plans) 9. Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Separately Maintained Fund 10. Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Ben­ efits to Participants (Attach latest operating statement of the Organization showing de­ tail of administrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) 11. Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independ­ ent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, Hospitals, Doctors, etc.) 12. Administrative Expenses: (a) Salaries (Schedule 2) (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc. (Schedule 2) (c) Taxes (d) Fees and Commissions (Schedule 3) ... (e) Rent (f) Insurance Premiums (g) Fidelity Bond Premiums (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Specify) See attachment (i) Total Administrative Expenses 13. Loss on disposal of investments 14. Decrease by adjustment in asset values of in­ vestments 15. Other Deductions: (Itemize) (a) See attachment (b) (c) Total Other Deductions 16. Total Deductions 1,452,139.04 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE Item 1. Contributions: (Exclude amounts entered in Item 2) (a) Employer (Schedule 1) (b) Employee (c) Other (Specify) (d) Total Contributions 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds from Insurance Companies 3. Investment Income: • (a) Interest (b) Dividends (c) Rents (d) Other (Specify) (e) Total Income from Investments 4. Profit on disposal of investments 5. Increase by adjustment in asset values of in­ vestments 6. Other Additions: (Itemize) (a) See attachment (b) (c) Total Other Additions 7. Total Additions $5,662,363.89 5,883,443.79 4,431,304.75 $ 614,606.00 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. LIABILITIES Insurance and Annuity Premiums Payable Unpaid Claims (Not Covered by Insurance) Accounts Payable Accrued Expenses Other Liabilities (Specify) See schedule Reserve for Future Benefits (Fund Balance) Total Liabilities and Reserves $ 1,849,989.72 1,448,648.15 7,114,502.93 $10,413,140.80 1 The assets listed in this statement must be valued on the basis regularly used in valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost or present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not so required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. 3,048,694.69 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP 33,563.55 644.09 2,544.83 50,462.65 7,212.27 139.19 STATE OFSS. COUNTY OFand 89,131.95 183,698.53 Trustees of the Fund and .— —, — affirm, under the penalties of perjury that the contents qf this Annual Report are true and hereby subscribe thereto. 483.205.76 Employer 101,099.77 101.099.77 $4,431,304.75 Page 3 �ANNUAL REPORT For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1972 SEAFARERS VACATION FUND (Name of Welfare Fund) Others (Indicate titles): 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 (Address of Fund) -I'i i to the SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE I I of the STATE OF NEW YORK HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP ATTACHMENT TO NEW YORK STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL STATEMENT YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1972 STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS) 1 : , 1 ADDITIONS TO FUND BAT ANCE Item 6(a) Other Additions Interest on delinquent accounts Miscellaneous income Reduction in provision for contributions deemed doubtful of collec­ tion Adjustment of prior years tabulating expense Abatement of 1968 and 1969 Personal Property taxes $ 5,413.99 1,306.19 225,242.54 97,654.53 127,068.88 ;ii456.686.13 DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE Item 15(a) Other Deductions Interest on loans and mortgages Miscellaneous Trustee meetings expense Information, Education and Public Relations Collection expense $ 94,904.13 297.25 4,238.97 1,659.42 $101,099.77 Item 12(h) Other Administrative Expenses Temporary personnel Stationery and printing Postage, express and freight Telephone and telegraph Equipment rental Employee benefits Miscellaneous expense General supplies Cleaning and maintenance Tabulating expense Dues Depreciation on fixed assets Travel $ 124.43 4,792.39 756.99 4,921.26 2,127.52 47,080.82 668.90 350.40 192.60 24,350.83 153.17 2,846.68 765.96 $ 89,131.95 HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP ATTACHMENT TO NEW YORK STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL STATEMENT YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1972 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABrLITIES Item 2(a) (1) Receivables Contributions receivable Less reserve for contributions deemed doubtful of collection $2,115,491.49 170,783.82 $1,944,707.67 Item 7(c) Odier Assets Fixed Assets Furniture and equipment Lodging and training facilities Vehicles $ 200,933.70 76,912.82 17,915.0p 295^1.52 231,843.58 Less accumulated depreciation 63,917.94 4,205.00 Security deposits $ Item 13 Other Liabilities Notes payable Mortgages payable 68,122.94 $1,100,000.00 348,648.15 $1,448,648.15 Page 4 & NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 has been filed in lieu of pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, Part IV—Section A of Form D-2 may be substituted for page 3 herein. (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, not later than five months after end of fiscal year. Address replies to New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual State­ ment, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS) ADDITIONS TO FUND BALANCE Item 1. Contributions: (Exclude amounts entered in Item 2) (a) Employer (Schedule 1) (b) Employee (c) Other (Specify) (d) Total Contributions 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds froth Insurance Companies 3. Investment Income: (a) Interest (b) Dividends (c) Rents (d) Other (Specify) (e) Total Income from Investments 4. Profit on disposal of investments 5. Increase by adjustment in asset values of in­ vestments 6. Other Additions: (Itemize) (a) See attachment (b) (c) Total Other Additions 7. Total Additions $8,235,643.83 $8,235,643.83 20,789.99 20,789.99 83,117.94 83,117.94 $8,339,551.76 DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE 8. Insurance and Annuity Premiums to Insur­ ance Carriers and to Service Organizations (Including Prepaid Medical Plans) 9. Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Separately Maintained Fund 10. Payment^ to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Ben­ efits to Participants (Attach latest operating statement of the Organization showing de­ tail of administrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) 11. Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Indepen­ dent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, Hospitals, Doctors, etc.) 12. Administrative Expenses: (a) Salaries (Schedule 2) (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc. (Schedule 2) (c) Taxes (d) Fees and Commissions (Schedule 3) .. , (e) Rent (f) Insurance Premiums (g) Fidelity Bond Premiums (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Specify) See attachment (i) Total Administrative Expenses 13. Loss on disposal of investments 14. Decrease by adjustment in asset values of in­ vestments 15. Other Deductions: (Itemize) (a) See attachment (b) (c) Total Other Deductions 16. Total Deductions $7,348,547.14 136,849.36 6,329.27 8,418.42 62,539.89 34,676.09 (2,090.12) 582,331.78 829,054.69 629,480.75 629,480.75 $8,807,082.58 Special Supplement // �RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits at Beginning of Year) 18. Total Additions During Year (Item 7) 8,339,551.76 19. Total Deductions During Year (Item 16) ... - 8,807,082.58 20. Total Net Increase (Decrease) affirm, under the penalties of perjury that the contents of this Annual Report are true and hereby subscribe thereto. $1,434,839.32 Employer trustee: (467,530.82) 21. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at end of Year (Item 14, Statement of As­ sets and Liabilities) STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES j ASSETSi End of Reporting Year yX /Item t 1. Cash $ 784,431.17 2. Receivables: (a) Contributions: (1) Employer See attachment 2,651,729.35 (2) Other (Specify) (b) Dividends or Experience Rating Refunds (c) Other (Specify) See attachment 558,610.39 3. Investments (Other than Real Estate): (a) Bank Deposits At Interest and Deposits or Shares in Sav­ ings and Loan Associations « 699,172.28 (b) Stocks: (1) Preferred (2) Common (c) Bonds and Debentures: (1) Government Obligations (a) Federal (b) State and Municipal (2) Foreign Government Obligations 30,000.00 (3) Non-Government Obligations , (d) Common Trusts: (1) (Identify) (2) (Identify) (e) Subsidiary Organizations (Identify and Indicate Percentage of Ownership by this plan in the subsidiary) (1) % (2) % 4. Real Estate Loans and Mortgages 240,697.00 5. Loans and Notes Receivable: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Secured (b) Unsecured 6. Real Estate: (a) Operated (b) Other Real Estate 7. Other Assets: (a) Accrued Income 2,053.12 (b) Prepaid Expenses 4,512.94 (c) Other (Specify) 28,456.52 8. Total Assets $4,999,662.77 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. LIABILITIES Insurance and Annuity Premiums Payable Unpaid Claims (Not Covered by Insurance) Accounts Payable Accrued Expenses Other Liabilities (Specify) See attachment Reserve for Future Benefits (Fund Balance) Total Liabilities and Reserves $2,811,641.01 1,123,957.61 96,755.65 967,308.50 $4,999,662.77 1 The assets listed in this statement must be valued on the basis regularly used in valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost or present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not so required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. Other (Indicate titles); SEAFARERS VACATION FUND ATTACHMENT TO 1972 NEW YORK STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL STATEMENT YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1972 Other Additions Page 6—^Item 6 Interest on delinquent contributions receivable $ Educational conference Reduction in provision for reserve for contributions doubtful of col­ lection Increase in uncollected contributions applicable to field administra­ tion Adjustment to prior years reserve for payroll taxes payable on vaca­ tion benefits paid Unclaimed vacation checks Adjustment of prior years reserve for furniture, fixtures and equip­ ment $ Other Deductions Page 6—^Item 15 Payroll taxes on vacation benefits Interest / Contribution to pension plan for prior years Collection expense ; Other Administrative Expenses Page 6—Item 12h Detroit office expense Stationery, supplies and printing Postage, express and freight Telephone and telegraph Tabulating services Equipment rental Employee benefits Contribution to pension plan Port activity reports Repairs and maintenance Dues and subscriptions Miscellaneous Microfilming Temporary office help Personnel recruiting (c) Other Receivables Due from other plans Miscellaneous 8,719.61 15,098.04 8,320.00 2,286.27 34,140.48 83,117.94 $ 552,444.53 21,480.82 52,720.20 2,835.20 $ 629,480.75 $ *. Statement of Assets and Liabilities Item 2—^Receivables (a) (1) Employer contributions Less reserve for contributions doubtful of collection ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SEAFARERS VACATION FUND 13,600.63 952.91 12,100.58 20,554.20 2,755.44 3,582.12 474,617.97 8,448.65 10,654.99 29,160.61 18,200.00 461.59 460.03 102.16 200.66 334.51 698.27 $ 582,331.78 $2,732,729.35 81,000.00 $2,651,729.35 $ 556,608.77 2,001.62 $ 558,610.39 STATE OFSS. Item 7 (c) Other Assets Furniture, fixtures and equipment Less accumulated depreciation COUNTY OFand Trustees of the Fund and Special Supplement Item 13—Other Liabilities Contributions receivable—credit balances $ $ 65,377.92 36,921.40 28,456.52 $ 96,755.65 Pages �ANNUAL REPORT RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE For the fiscal year ended November 30,1972 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits at Beginning of Year) $9,678,545.05 18. Total Additions During Year (Item 7) 9,469,943.71 19. Total Deductions During Year (Item 16) .. 20. Total Net Increase (Decrease) 21. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at end of Year (Item 14, Statement of Assets and Liabilities) SEAFARERS WELFARE FUND (Name of Welfare Fund) -s 275 20th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 (Address of Fund) $ 453,231.64 208,601.34 $ 661,832.98 to the SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES of the ASSETSi STATE OF NEW YORK NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 has been filed in lieu of pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, Part IV—Section A of Form D-2 may be substituted for page 3 herein. (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, not later than five months after end of fiscal year. Address replies to New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. If you are interested in a more comprehensive treatment refer to Page 4 under the heading, "Additional Information is Available". STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (RESERVE FOR FUTLTRE BENEFITS) ADDITIONS TO FUND BALANCE Item 1. Contributions: (Exclude amounts entered in Item 2) (a) Employer (Schedule 1) (b) Employee (c) Other (Specify) (d) Total Contributions 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds from Insurance Companies 3. Investment Income: (a) Interest (b) Dividends (c) Rents (d) Other (Specify) (e) Total Income from Investments 4. Profit on disposal of investments 5. Increase by adjustment in asset values of in­ vestments—See attachment 6. Other Additions: (Itemize) (a) Increases in Fund balance 12/1/71—See attachment (b) Other income—See attachment (c) Total Other Additions 7. Total Additions $5,061,432.45 $5,061,432.45 107,789.72 1,871.04 ~ 109,660.76 2,204,043.08 1,954,256.37 349,152.39 2,303,408.76 $9,678,545.05 End of Reporting Year Item ITcash $ 417,214.31 2. Receivables: (a) Contributions: (1) Employer 1,440,803.25 (2) Other (Specify) (b) Dividends or Experience Rating Refunds (c) Other (Specify) See attachment 44,993.58 3. Investments (Other than Real Estate): (a) Bank Deposits At Interest and Deposits or Shares in Savings . and Loan Associations 38,278.38 (b) Stocks: (1) Preferred (2) Common (c) Bonds and Debentures: (1) Government Obligations (a) Federal (b) State and Municipal (2) Foreign Government Obligations (3) Non-Government Obligations (d) Common Trusts: (1) (Identify) (2) (Identify) (e) Subsidiary Organizations (Identify and Indicate Percentage of Ownership by this plan in the subsidiary) (1) ,% (2) See attachment % 2,243,736.61 4. Real Estate Loans and Mortgages ' 5. Loans and Notes Receivable: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Secured U63,389.56 (b) Unsecured 6. Real Estate: (a) Operated (b) Other Real Estate 7. Other Assets: (a) Accrued Income (b) Prepaid Expenses 11,198.30 (c) Other (Specify) See attachment 718,579.05 8. Total Assets $6,178,193.04 DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE 8. Insurance and Annuity Premiums to Insur- . ance Carriers and to service Organizations (Including Prepaid Medical Plans) 9. Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Separately Maintained Fund 10. Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Ben­ efits to Participants (Attach latest operating statement of the Organization showing de­ tail of administrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) 11. Payments or Contract Fees Pdid to Indepen­ dent Organizations or Individuals Provid­ ing Plan Benefits (Clinics, Hospitals, Doctors, etc.) 12. Administrative Expenses: (a) Salaries (Schedule 2) $ 558,455.67 (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc. (Schedule 2) 13,386.25 (c) Taxes 37,865.88 (d) Fees and Commissions (Schedule 3) ... 78,971.67 (e) Rent 119,624.87 (f) Insurance Premiums 591.38 (g) Fidelity Bond Premiums 575.04 (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Spec­ ify) See attachment 998,545.71 (i) Total Administrative Expenses 13. Loss on disposal of investments 14. Decrease by adjustment in asset values of in­ vestments 15. Other Deductions: (Itemize) (a) Decreases in Fund Balance 12/1/71— See attachment 1,557,499.45 (b) Other Deductions—See attachment ..., 74,716.23 (c) Total Other Deductions 16. Total Deductions Page 6 $3,607,173.09 1,777,578.70 513,634.57 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. LIABILITIES Insurance and Annuity Premiums Payable Unpaid Claims (Not Covered by Insurance) Accounts Payable $4,437,975.65 Accrued Expenses 144,215.11 Other Liabilities (Specify) See attachment 934,169.30 Reserve for Future Benefits (Fund Balance) See attachment ... 661,832.98 Total Liabilities and Reserves $6,178,193.04 1 The assets listed in this statement must be valued on the basis regularly used in valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost or present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not so required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SEAFARERS WELFARE FUND 1,808,016.47 131,325.20 STATE OFSS. COUNTY OF- ' 1,632,215.68 $9,469,943.71 and Trustees of the Fund and Special Supplement •L' �affirm, under the penalties of perjury that the contents of this Annual Report are fnie and hereby subscribe thereto. Page 6—Item 6b—Other Additions Other Income Restaurant sales Recovery of salary paid for disability Equipment rentals Miscellaneous income Clinic services rendered to participating groups $ 62,054.67 975.00 33,959.19 745.80 251,417.73 $ 349,152.39 Employ^€'^stee: ( SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ATTACHMENT TO NEW YORK STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL STATEMENT YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1972 SEAFARERS WELFARE FUND [ATTACHMENT TO NEW YORK STATE INSURANCE jPEFARTMENT ANNUAL STATEMENT JYEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1972 Page 7—^Item 3e—Subsidiary Organizations Name Welfare Welfare Welfare Welfare Welfare Welfare Welfare I Page 6—Item 5—Increase by Adjustment in Asset Values of Investments $2,204,043.08—Adjustment for the cumulative effect on prior years of applying retro­ actively the-change in method of valuing investments in wholly-owned corporations from, a zero basis to an equity basis. I Page 6—^Item 6a and 15a—Increases or (Decreases) in Fund Balances Adjustments for the cumulative effect on prior years of applying retroactively the ! change in reporting from the cash basis to the accrual basis of accounting: Increases in Fund Balance Contributions Receivable at December 1, 1971 $1,343,554.87 Wage Insurance Receivable at December 1, 1971 ... 114,266.54 Due from Other Funds at December 1, 1971 69,686.11 Interest Receivable at December 1, 1971 2,886.41 Prepaid Expenses at December 1, 1971 13,844.07 Adjustment for the cumulative effect on prior years of applying retroactively the change in accounting for fixed assets from a zero basis to a depreciated basis 410,018.37 ) Indicates negative figure Percentage of Amount of Ownership Investment 100% $ 85,914.77 100% 149,407.20 100% 596,165.15 100% 450,090.97 100% 49,699.12 28,115.23 100% 100% 884,344.17 $2,243,736.61 Mobile Building Corp Philadelphia Building Corp New Orleans Building Corp Baltimore Building Corp New York Restaurant Corp Baltimore Restaurant Corp New York Building Corp SEAFARERS WELFARE FUND ATTACHMENT TO 1972 NEW YORK STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL STATEMENT YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30. 1972 - . Reportii^ Year $1,954,256.37 (Decreases) in Fund Balance Accounts Payable at December 1, 1971 Reserve for Seamen's Loans Deemed Doubtful of Collection at December 1, 1971 Estimated liability for unpaid claims and claims in­ curred but not reported and for future payment of benefits based on participants' accumulated eligi­ bility at December 1, 1971 Page 7—Item 20—Other Receivables MAP Norfolk Building Corp Great Lakes Seamen's Appeals Board Great Lakes Tug & Dredge Region Appeals Board Seafarers Puerto Rico Division Welfare Fund United Industrial Workers of North America Welfare Fund $ 487,094.01 197,548.44 872,857.00 $1,557,499.45 1 Page 7—^Ifem 14—^Fund Balance Reserve for welfare benefits for pensioners and their dependents Fund balance (deficit) Page 6—Item 15b—Other Deductions Provision for contributions receivable deemed doubt­ ful of collection Special Supplement $ 500,761.25 45,586.45 11,607.69 46,478.06 678.44 246.16 382.32 19,228.84 6,065.91 2,196.00 1,881.51 64,517.46 18,340.00 957.45 25.55 8.31 3,187.28 25,670.25 217,315.19 25,084.99 15.69 4,783.00 440.00 52.44 1,359.20 1,676.27 $ 998,545.71 $6,523,600.00 (5,861,767.02) $ 661,832.98 $ 74,716.23 419.48 2,004.21 1,002.12 31,949.36 9,618.41 $ 44,993.58 Page 7—Item 13—Other Liabilities Union Dues Withheld $ 22.91 Unapplied contributions 98,933.48 Payroll Deductions Withheld 6,816.40 Mobile Sales Tax Payable 63.87 New Orleans Sales Tax Payable 121.64 Estimated liability for Unpaid Claims and Claims Incurred but not Reported 736,989.00 Estimated liability for Future Payment of Benefits Based on Partici­ pants' Accumulated eligibility 91,222.00 $ 934.169.30 SEAFARERS WELFARE FUND ATTACHMENT TO NEW YORK STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL STATEMENT YEAR ENDED NOVEMBER 30, 1972 Page 6—Item 12h—Other Administrative Expenses Tabulating Service Stationery Postage Equipment rental Electricity Linen service ; I Miscellaneous Telephone and telegraph Repairs and maintenance Cleaning Dues and subscriptions Employees benefits .' Port shipping activity report service 3 Microfilming Licenses and permits Trustees' meetings expense—miscellaneous Maintenance of real estate—Brooklyn, N.Y Depreciation of fixed assets Contribution to Pension Plan Information booklets Collection expense—miscellaneous Personnel recruitment Protection Maintenance of real estate—Bayou Le Batre, Alabama Educational conference—Piney Point. Md Temporary Office help $ Page 7—Item 7c—Other Assets Advances to Corporations Welfare Mobile Building Corp Welfare New Orleans Building Corp Welfare New York Building Corp Welfare New York Restaurant Corp Advance to Seafarers Welfare Plan Clinic, Chicago, 111 Insurance claims receivable Security deposits Fixed Assets Furniture and fixtures—Plan office Furniture and fixtures-Detroit office Training facilities—Bayou Le Batre, Ala Medical and Safety Program facilitiesBrooklyn, N.Y Chicago, Illinois New Orleans, Louisiana Baltimore, Maryland Furniture and fixtures—Blood Bank Program Equipment—Outports Cemetery Plots Restaurant facilitiesNew Orleans Philadelphia Mobile Recreational facilitiesNew Orleans Houston Puerto Rico Loans receivable—Seamen's Loan Program —Seniority Upgrading Program Food inventories Miscellaneous ( $ 9,979.68 27,748.35 59,337.32 115,504.57 100,500.00 272.00 50.00 324,127.80 10,921.23 31,185.47 : Less Accumulated Depreciation on fixed assets Less Reserve for loans receivable doubtful of collection Total other assets ) Indicates negative figure 114,774.40 325,823.06 47,545.04 49,438.92 1,251.02 12,264.85 2,465.21 102,842.82 22,976.38 20,016.17 462.00 21,963.53 612.80 117,409.77 162,663.09 2,968.91 652.23 1,685,756.62 (769,629.13) 0 97,548.44) $ 718,579.05 Page 7 �ANNUAL REPORT STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES " End of Reporting Year For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1972 SEAFARERS HIRING HALL TRUST FUND (Name of Welfare Fund) 275 2()th Street, Rrooklyn, New York 11215 (Address of Fund) to the i- SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE of the STATE OF NEW YORK NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 has been filed in lieu of pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, Part IV—Section A of Form D-2 may be substituted for Page 3 herein. (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, not later than five months after end of fiscal year. Address replies to New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily ab­ breviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual State­ ment, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS) ADDITIONS TO FUND BALANCE Item 1. Contributions: (a) Employer $ 947,912.14 (b) Employee (c) Other (Specify) Interest on delinquent contributions 131.77 (d) Total Contributions 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds from Insurance Companies 3. Investment Income: (a) Interest 25,102.75 (b) Dividends (c) Rents (d) Other (Specify) (e) Total Income from Investments 4. Profit on disposal of investments 5. Increase by adjustment in asset values of in­ vestments 6. Other Additions: (Itemize) (a) (b) (c) Total Other Additions 7. Total Additions $ 948,043.91 25,102.75 ASSETS Item 1. Cash $ 199,384.62 2. Receivables: (a) Contributions: (1) Employer (2) Other (.Specify) (b) Dividends or Experience Rating Refunds (c) Other (Specify) Due from other Funds 85,953.07 3. Investments: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Bank Deposits At Interest and Deposits or Shares in Savings and Loan Associations (b) Stocks: (1) Preferred (2) Common (c) Bonds and Debentures: (1) Government Obligations (a) Federal (b) State and Municipal (2) Foreign Government Obligations (3) Non-Government Obligations (d) Common Trusts: (1) (Identify) (2) (Identify) (e) Subsidiary Organizations (Identify and Indicate Percentage of Ownership by this plan in the subsidiary) (1) % (2) % 4. Real Estate Loans and Mortgages 5. Loans and Notes Receivable: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Secured (b) Unsecured 6. Real Estate: (a) Operated (b) Other Real Estate 7. Other Assets: (a) Accrued Income (b) Prepaid Expenses (c) Other (Specify) Advances 3,476.88 8. Total Assets $ 288,814.57 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. LIABILITIES Insurance and Annuity Premiums Payable Unpaid Claims (Not Covered by Insurance) Accounts Payable Accrued Expenses Other Liabilities (Specify) Unapplied contributions Reserve for Future Benefits (Fund Balance) Total Liabilities and Reserves $ 973,146.66~ 8. Insurance and Annuity Premiums to Insur­ ance Carriers and to Service Organizations (Including Prepaid Medical Plans) 9. Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Separately Maintained Fund 10. Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Ben­ efits to Participants 11. Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, Hospitals, Doctors, etc.) 12. Administrative Expenses: (a) Salaries (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc (c) Taxes (d) Fees and Commissions (e) Rent (f) Insurance Premiums . (g) Fidelity Bond Premiums (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Specify) See attachment (i) Total Administrative Expenses 13. Loss on disposal of investments 14. Decrease by adjustment in asset values of in­ vestments 15. Other Deductions: (Itemize) (a) (b) (c) Total Other Deductions SS. COUNTY OF/ and $1,127,225.69 * Trustees of the Fund and affirm, under the penalties of perjury that the contents of this Annual Report are true and hereby subscribe thereto. Emplqyen 639.28 17,651.70 8,877.99 27,168.97 $1,154,394.66 RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE 21. Fqnd.JBalance, (Reserve for Future Benefits) at end of Year (Item 14, Statement of Assets and Liabilities) 773.40 288,041.17 $ 288,814.57 STATE OF- 16. Total Deductions 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at Beginning of Year 18. Total Additions During Year (Item 7) 19. Total Deductions During Year (Item 16) ... 20. Total Net Increase (Decrease) $ ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SEAFARERS HIRING HALL TRUST FUND DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE .5 ;. $ 469,289.17 973,146.66 1,154,394.66 (181,248.00) " ^ .i J ) -" ' $ 288,041.17 OthirMlndicate titles): SEAFARERS HIRING HALL TRUST. FUND ATTACHMENT TO NEW YORK STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT AND STATEMENT YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1972 Page 2 and Page 6—Item I2h Other Administrative Expense Stationery and printing ... Miscellaneous Administrative Miscellaneous meeting Field audit travej expense Collection ^.... $1,555.53 166.30 5,500.00 2.56 324.78 1,328.82 $8,877.99 I �Maritime Heritage acted shipping comO^t Guard and the i News. Among the iQS Victoiy Ships of ; passenger ships of ervice era, and the. jvere the workhorses "school's maritime >dit of John F. Kentpred and sailing tosipeake Bay. There IflB schooner Richard the Captain James litional boats of [»jack, log canoe, igeye. ^ and figureheads are mother part of the Lundeberg School's ex­ panding maritime museum and are on display throughout the school area. The school's museum also includes an inyaluahle collection of material in its lihraiy which serves as a rich source of research for maritime Imtorians. Among the many collections in the library are the original hand-written minutes of Andrew Fumseth, the founder of the seamen's labor movement, a complete set of the West Coast Seamen's Journal dating back to the 1880's, and a fully-documented history of some the SltPs most bitter and famous beefs. The Hany Lundeberg School Museum helougs to the Seafarer. It is a living memorial to his struggles aud growth throughout the years, and it is a testimonial to his determination to better him­ self and his brother Seaforers. X " - h/K T -''V ^ Dressed in typical 19th century seaman's outfit, "Seafarer Sam" proudly takes the wheel aboard Lundeberg Museum ship. : ' it ' ^ -v \ r/%\y •,~ This floating former lightship houses the Harry Lundeberg Maritime Museum at PIney Point, Md. Built In 1905, she was last stationed off New York Harbor. v' ^ .i., ^/fed States Victory was launched In 1944. She was one of 1,000 Victory ships. \ * • -' ^ ^ w by this Intricate celestial navigation Engine telegraph and wheeling towered a p'°'f o' "oat- are from a World War II heavy Once world's largest and fastest passenger ship, model of the t/n/ted Sfafes fhan. mg Lundeberg Museum. cruiser, . shows how she looked when she was''Qaeen''of the Atlantic sewice Page 13 �•Ti* 't I The Importance of SPAD November is the month in which Americans most directly participate in the democratic political processes of our government—^by exercising their right to vote for the candidates of their choice on Election Day. This annual ballot-casting is the only form of political activity for many Amer­ icans. Seafarers, however, realized long ago that politics is not just a once-a-year ac­ tivity; it is an ongoing process which affects our livelihood and our industry every day of the year. For Seafarers, politics is pork chops. The days of hitting the bricks for sea­ men's rights seem to be largely behind us now. Our major struggles today center around the legislative front. The major issues facing Seafarers today—the transAlaska pipeline, the status of the USPHS hospitals, the cargo preference bills, and the construction of deepwater superports —are all being fought for in the halls of Congress. These vital issues mean greater job security and better social and eco­ nomic welfare for all of our membership. The voluntary contributions of our members to SPAD—the Seafarers Politi­ cal Activities Donation—is our most meaningful means of participation in the campaigns of legislators who favor our position on these issues vital to us. The success of SPAD is a matter of record. The Merchant Marine Act of 1970, the good possibility of victory in the USPHS battle, and many other legis­ lative accomplishments vital to the SIU could not have been achieved without SPAD donations. On the back page of this issue of the LOG, we pay tribute to SIU members who have donated $100 or more to SPAD. As Seafarers, as Union members, and as citizens of the United States, we should all take an active role in the political processes of our government. We can do this at the ballot box, but we should also be involved financially—by contributing as much as we can afford to SPAD. Every dollar contributed by Seafarers to SPAD strengthens every Seafarer's job security and insures that the collective voice of all Seafarers will be heard in the legislative arena when issues of impor­ tance to our welfare are being considered by legislators. /a^vearlycheckup,- • ^ >> Overseas Juneau (: i-; The christening of the 120,000 dead­ weight ton tanker Overseas Juneau Nov. 1, gives us the opportunity to proudly welcome not only another modern, high capacity ship, but also to welcome all the other sleek, up-to-date vessels that are joining the growing SlU-contracted fleet. (See story on p. 5). This 883-foot long tanker—American built and American manned—is among a number of new vessels that have come off, the ways in the last few years "to sail under the U.S. flag. A large percentage of these ships have the added advantage of being manned by the competent and welltrained members of our Union. One of the largest vessels ever built in • Page 14 this country, Overseas Juneau is owned by Overseas Shipholding Group. All these ships not only mean more jobs for American seamen, but they also indicate that a turn for the better has begun for U.S. shipping. More Ameri­ can-flag ships being launched means that investors have new confidence in U.S. vessels—ships that are manned by knowl­ edgeable SIU crews; ve.ssels that can de­ liver their cargoes economically and safely. That is why we are both proud and happy to welcome the Overseas Juneau —she is a fitting example of the revival in American-flag shipping. We wish her smooth sailing ahead! < ^ ' iBiRl®: liiiii fillIIIIj|iIV " OWcjfif .fu(>«c0tio« of the Seafarers fntemaHottstt Ufttott of 'ce-Prnsmm DfOofato. Seamacy-ttudioy ' Frank'Otoitsk, Vice-Pfd'iidiiirt _ ' ' Paul Droiak, Vica-Jfy&smnt' Pgblished monthly by Seafarers international Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. AFL CIO 6/S Pourtb Avnuc. Brooklyn, N.Y, U231;, Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. ; ' 'Seafarers'Log �ciiI Class's 'be fourth class of SIU bosuns has completed die 60-day suns Recertihcation Program at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point and at Union headquarters m iNew York, ant, held at the General Membership Meet ing Nov. 5. The success of the program, based on evaluations from w^r bosuns themselves and from reports coming from the ships, has t prompted the SIU to step-up this important program. , : nwintht»n«tine noiu/ <n i-lacc t J*".®"®" participating hi die class In- I1 Nearlv all of die 10 recerdiied bosuns are novr at sea. manv of Elbert Hogge 1 Seafarer Elbert Hogge joined the SIU in 1938 and began his sailing career as an ordinary seaman aboard the Frances (Bull Lines) in the port of New York. "I have been in the Union for 35 years and for the first two or three years it seemed like I spent more time on the picket lines than I did at sea. But, after learning what I have through the Bosuns Recertification Program, and seeing for myself how much progress we have made, I know what 1 did to help was well worth it. "The training programs at Piney Point make me proud to be a member of the SIU. We are not only preparing yoimg men to go to sea but we are also preparing Seafarers for the new ships that are the future of our Union. These training programs mean that SIU crews will be manning these new ships and that means job security for all of us." the UJ.-^g uterd^^ It hi also proving to them with knowledge a positive factor in enabling the bosun Richard A. Christenberry Wmiam Kleimola Seafarer William Kleimola, who joined the SIU in 1951, first sailed aboard the Chiliore (Ore Steamship Co.), running out of Baltimore. He is now sailing as bosun aboard the Van­ tage Defender (Vantage Shipping). "Going through the Bosuns Recerti­ fication Program has been a great expe­ rience because it gave me a fuller understanding of our Union and all of the many functions needed to keep up with our changing industry. "In Piney Point I participated in the quartermaster course, and I saw the high school program and all of the up­ grading programs going on. I saw the efforts made to train the new men and as bosun I have seen improvement in the quality of these young men. "For our older members, there are upgrading programs in all departments, including the operation of the new types of ships—and I would encourage every member to take advantage of these good programs. "During my stay at our headquarters in New York I learned about the many complicated things that have to be done to keep our Union strong and our jobs secure. The program will help all of us to better help our members aboard ship to properly respond to beefs and to properly apply for all benefits they are entitled to." November 1973 Bosun Richard "Chris" Christen­ berry has been going to sea for 34 years and sails out of the port of San Fran­ cisco. He took part in the SIU's Cities Service organizing campaign and joined the SIU in 1948. "After my stay at Piney Point and at our headquarters in New York, I am a believer in this program. It will make me a more effective SIU member, both at sea and ashore. "While we were in New York, we were given every opportunity to work with our various officieils, to ask ques­ tions—and to get answers! We had the opportunity to visit every single depart­ ment that makes up our Union head­ quarters operation, and we had the chance to talk with and ask questions of the employees who actually do the work. In every single instance, I found these people to be sincere and helpful. "I learned that more than ever be­ fore the Seafarer has the opportunity as well as the facilities to better his* life. Whatever your choice may be, profes­ sional advancement, educational ad­ vancement, whatever, Piney Point offers you the oppc^rtunity for a better way of life. "Our Union has put together the finest informational program it has ever been my pleasure to attend, and I am proud to have been a part of it. I feel I will be a better and more effective member because now I know what our Union and our officials are doing for the membership." David Atkinson At 36, David Atkinson is one of the SIU's younger bosuns and is excited about his future and the future of the maritime industry. Seafarer Atkinson joined the SIU in Seattle in 1960 when he made his first ship, the Losmar— sailing as ordinary seaman. "This program really opened my eyes and made me realize and imderstand just how much we have going for us. During our stay at SIU head­ quarters, we had an opportunity to see the whole operation, and we were de­ nied access to nothing. "I saw for myself the problems our officials face every day settiing beefs " aboard ship and at the counter in head­ quarters. I also saw how all of these and other problems are discussed every morning when all of the oflScials meet to communicate with each other and discuss the best way to solve these problems. "At Piney Point I saw the unique program our Union has for training entry ratings for all departments, plus offering a high school education for those who want it. "I was impressed with the upgrading programs. "I will always remember what I heard at one of our meetings in New York. It was that 'an informed member­ ship is a strong and united member­ ship.' "I think this is what the Bosuns Recertification Program is all about." Alfonso Rivera Bosun Alfonso Rivera joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York and sails out of San Juan, Puerto Rico. "There is a future for everyone, both for oldtiraers like myself and young men just starting out. I learned this at Piney Point when I saw for myself the training classes for both the young men and the older guys who were upgrading themselves and who are learning about the new automated vessels of the future. "Before I got into this program I used to say that I have been sailing for 34 years and I know all about it, but I was only fooling myself, I learned about the new Falcon takers, the SL-7's, the LASH barge carriers, the roll-on-rolloff types and the new LNG's. "And my 30 days at Union head­ quarters, where I got a chance to see every operation of our Union, has taught me more than I ever knew in all my years at sea. "One thing I know for sure—SPAD is the only way we are going to get the ships and the cargoes that mean job security and a decent life for all of us." Eugene Flowers Seafarer Eugene Flowers has been going to sea with the SIU since he first went aboard the Marjory (Bull Lines) as an ordinary seaman in 1942. Today, Bosun Flowers holds a third mate's license which he achieved through the SIU-MEBA District 2 School in New York, and has sailed as both third and acting chief mate. "Although I have been a seaman and member of the SIU for 31 years, this Recertification Program has demon­ strated to me that there was a lot I didn't know and I appreciate the oppor­ tunity I got both in Piney Point and at Union headquarters to learn some things that will be helpful to me both as a seaman and member of the SIU. "The discussions we had in Piney Point about our constitution, contract, work rules, and shipboard life make me more secure in my understanding of these important matters, and I know I will be able to work more closely with my fellow Seafarers. "The materials and instruction on the new types of ships being built, and the operation of these ships will be very helpful to all of us. "At Union headquarters we had an opportunity to learn every operation of our Union, including the welfare de­ partment, claims, records, the data con­ trol center, registration and shipping, and the waterfront where we went with the patrolmen on payoffs." Page 15 �^•' SI f' SlU-A and G . Deck Department Upgrading Qnartermaster 1. Must hold an endorsement as Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters. Cook and Baker and Chidi Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School or; 12 months seatime as Aird Cook or Assistant Cook, 6 months seatime c. as Cook and Baker, 6 months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and C!hief Cook Training programs. D. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, 12 months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and 6 months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. IBU Upgrading Engine Upgrading FOWL—(who has only a wiper endorsement) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision.) 2. Have 6 months seatime as wiper or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have 3 months seatime as wiper. FOWT—(who holds an engine rating snch as Electrician) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30 and have nor­ mal color vision.) 2. All candidates must have a letter from the company for whom they have worked certifying their ability to handle the various types of fuels that they wish certification for. 1. No requirements. Master/Mate Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds only a wiper endorsement) (Uninspected vessels not over 300 gross tons upon oceans,) Master—^Must have 4 years at sea on deck—one year as licensed mate. Mate—Must have 3 years at sea on deck. 1. Must be a U.S. Citizen. 2. Must have a letter from company stating experience, type of vessel, registered number, etc., to meet U.S. (Toast Guard requirements. 1. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/5(1—20/30 and have normal color vision.) 2. Have 6 months seatime in engine department as wiper. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds an engine rating such as FOWT) I i 'k 1. No requirements. QMED—^any rating Towboat Operator 1. Must have or successfully passed examinations for FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boil­ ermaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic. 2. Must show evidence of seatime of at least 6 months in any one or a combina­ tion of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or Deck Engine Mechanic. Ordinal License 1. Must be 21 years of age. 2. Must have 3 years seatime on deck of vessel over 26 feet. 3. Must have 1 year seatime of the three years on towing vessel including train­ ing or duty in wheel house. 4. Must have 90 days service in geographical area applied for. 2nd Class Operator 1. Must be 19 years of age. 2. Must have 18 months at sea on a towing vessel including duty or training in the wheel house. 3. Must have 90 days seatime in geographical area applied for. Original License/2nd Class Operator 1. Must pass physical examination and eye examination of at least 20/100 in both eyes, corrected to a least 20/20 in one eye, and 20/40 in the other eye. 2. Must have nonn?.l color vision. 3. Must be a U.S. citizen. 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. Steward Upgrading 1. Assistant Cook Training Program Requirements: .5 1st Class Pilot on vessel not over 300 gross tons 1. Must be 21 years of age. 2. Must be a U.S. Citizen. 3. Must have 3 years seatime as AB or equivalent with a minimum of 20 round trips over the route applied for within the past 5 years. Welding f" Tankerman A. 12 months seatime, in any Steward Department Entry Rating. B. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of 3 months seatime. 2. Cook and Baker Training Program Requirements: A. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or; B. 24 months seatime in Steward Department, 6 months of which must be as Third Cook and Assistant Cook or ; C. 6 months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. 3. Chief Cook's Training Program Requirements: A. 12 months seatime as Cook and Baker or; B. Three years seatime in Steward Department, 6 months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and 6 months as Cook and Baker or; C. 6 months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and 6 months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; D. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and 6 months seatime as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of com­ pletion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. 4. Chief Steward Training Program Requirements: A. 3 years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook and hold an "A" seniority in the union or; B. 6 months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, 6 months as Cook and Baker, 6 months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Page 16 Radar Observer 1. All candidates must hold a valid deck license. SlU and IBU Upgrading Able-Seaman Able-Seaman—12 months—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 12 months seatime as an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have 8 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman. Able Seaman—unlimited—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. S n B ir Ir Lifeboafman 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Seafarers Log �Upgrading Class Schedule November November December December Offer New Welding Course 25 29 13 27 Radar Observer Lifeboat, Quartermaster, QMED, Welding Lifeboat, QMED, All Cook Programs Lifeboat, QMED, Welding, Able-Seaman, and All Cook Programs January Original TovboJ* Operator 7 January 10 Lifeboat, QMED, FOWT, Tankerman and All Cook Programs January 24 Lifeboat, QMED, Quartermaster, Welding and AH Cook Programs February 7 — Lifeboat, QMED, FOWT, Tankerman and All Cook Programs QMEDs Graduate A course in welding, brazing and'cutting has been added to the expanding pro­ grams at the SlU-IBU Upgrading Center in Piney Point. Instructor Charlie Na­ len demonstrates proper way to light-off acetylene torch to the first group of Seafarers who completed the two-week course last month. The next two classes are scheduled to begin Nov. 29 and Dec. 27. Three more QMED—Any Rating graduates prepare to leave PIney Point after completing their examinations—fully-qualified to man new SlU-contracted ships. From left are James Hutchinson, William Brack, Instructor Charlie Nalen and James Brock. Getting Latest Word MLS Instructor Joe Wall explains innovations built into new LASH-type ves­ sels which are coming off the ways in American shipyards to bosuns attend­ ing the Recertification Program at SlU Upgrading Center in Piney Point. From left are Bosun Alfonso Rivera, Philadelphia Port Agent John Fay, William Kleimola, New York Port Agent Leon Hall, David Atkinson and Bosuns 'Chris' Christenberry, Eugene Flowers and Elbert Hogge (rear). Batting, 100(0) at HLS Seafarer Thurston Lewis, second from left, received the 100th QMED—any rating achieved at the Lundeberg Upgrading Center from Vocational Director Bob Kalmus as Seafarer Allen Spell, second from right, got a certificate mark­ ing the 1000th engine endorsement achieved at the Lundeberg School from Instructor Charlie Nalen. Looking on proudly is HLS President Hazel Brown. Seafarers Log Page 17 �ri • QMED Ratings Graduate SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters Inland Boatnien*s Union United Industrial Workers PRESIDENT PaulHaU SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio si 1^1 EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cat Tanner h\ VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak % I i'l • f I t. «• . f i I'' ?. " —• Full QMED ratings are Increasingly necessary as more semi-automated ships with totally new design concepts are put into service. Training is the key that qualifies Seafarers to man new ships safely and efficiently. The SlU-IBU Upgrading Center has helped more than 100 Seafarers to achieve QMED—^Any Rating and has helped others secure over 1000 engine room endorsements. Recently graduated with QMED—^Any Rating were, from left, Allen Hornish, James Tims, Barney Sanford, James Levette, Joseph Pazos, Harold Unglert, John Cade, Ralph Johnson, William Zielowski and Mar­ cus Del Prado. SlU Instructor Charlie Nalen (fourth from left) congratulated graduates. Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Sept 27—Oct 24,1973 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital DaUy @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospitd & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums I r y DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical Special Equipment J! MONTH TO DATE 9 ... 5,490 1 176 323 51 105 22 4 179 PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras 108 Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Exp. .. 107 Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Meal Books ; Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums ... 1,730 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Page 18 Amount Number YEAR TO DATE MONTH TO DATE YEAR TO DATE 22,500.00 $ 363.00 687.00 1,079.95 530.00 43,920.00 250.00 4,212.15 163'.40 465,297.46 5,895.00 9,930.00 31,549.85 3,415.00 633,456.00 4,868.61 54,352.52 11,938.40 4,757 677 1,452 246 ^2 1,974 1 68.592.56 1,369.65 13,983.43 5,195.30 275.00 3,916.46 — 902,528.22 18,407.17 178,948.06 60,885.19 2,856.25 41,979.69 144.00 81 1,472 1,360 168 790 10 33 2,259 5 16,813 3,000.00 22,883.11 • 3,343.01 1,504.50 1,243.28 524.00 — 600.00 11,174.40 243,000.00 274,042.40 47,061.03 24,919.91 14,560.50 639.00 5,301.66 22,590.00 1,650.00 104,830.60 2,670.00 32,300.67 174 5,895 3,310 179 50 79,175 19 2,464 688 5 86 TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan .......... .. 9,002 Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Welfare, Pension & Vacation 124,190 22,736 12,958 159,884 $ HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mich 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. 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Patterson, 57, joined the SlU-affiliated Inland Boatmen's Union in the port of Galveston in 1957 and has sailed as cook for G&H Towing Co. since 1955. Brother Pat­ terson, who is a four-year veteran of World War 11, now resides with his wife Nellie in Galveston. Walter J. Burdick, 60, joined the Inland Boatmen's Union in 1961 in Buffalo, N.Y., and sailed as deck­ hand for Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. and later for the A. M. Diamond Co. Brother Burdick now lives with his wife Marion in Oswego, N.Y. Arthur O'Connell, 66, joined the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region of the SIU in 1961 in Conneaut, Ohio and sailed as deckhand and oiler for the Great Lakes Towing Co. Brother O'Connell had previously been a member of the SlU-affiliated Sailors Union of the Pacific. He now resides with his wife Nellie in Con­ neaut. Jasper C. Storms, 64, joined the Inland Boatmen's Union in 1961 ih Port Arthur, Tex. and sailed as engi­ neer for D. M. Picton Towing Co. Brother Storms now makes his home with his wife Etta in Port Arthur. Sidney C. Segree, 65, joined the SIU in New York in 1955 and sailed as a member of the steward depart­ ment. His last ship was the Steel Ad­ vocate on which he sailed as chief steward. Seafarer Segree was bom in Jamaica and now resides with his wife Enid in New York. Josef Kejdrowski, 63, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 and sailed as a member of the engine - department. Brother Kejdrowski was born in Poland and is now residing in San Francisco. John R. Dixon, 62, is a native of North Carolina who retired this month to his home town of Highpoint with his wife Hazel after sail­ ing 20 years with the SIU. Brother Dixon joined the Union in New York and sailed as chief cook and baker. He served four years with the U.S. Army during World War II and also took an active part in the 1961 A«&G strike. Eugeniusz Sieradzki, 60, joined the SIU in Philadelphia in 1957 and sailed as a member of the engine de­ partment. In 1972 he earned his QMED rating after attending the SIU Upgrading Center in Piney Point. A native of Poland, Seafarer Sieradzki now resides in Philadel­ phia. Ciesmae F. Hanks, 65, joined the Inland Boatmen's Union in Port Arthur in 1964. Beginning as a deck­ hand with Slade Towing in 1942, Brother Hanks rose to become a towboat captain with the same company. He now lives with his wife Ella Louise in Jennings, La. Walter Connor, 63, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Norfolk and has more than 20 years seatime with the Union. Brother Conhor sailed all of his career as a member of the engine department and now makes his home in his native city of Norfolk. Eugene J. Kirkland, 56, sailed as AB and bosun for more than 30 years, and joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1942. He now re­ sides with his sister Mary in his na­ tive Savannah, Ga. Per H. Kamian, 65, sailed for eight years in his native Sweden be­ fore coming to the United States where he joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of San Francisco. Seafarer Karman sailed as AB and now re­ sides in New York . Carl W. Hanson, 58, joined the SIU in 1951 in the port of Detroit and sailed as fireman on the Great Lakes. Seafarer Hanson now resides with his wife Iva in Arcadia, Mich. Romaldo Garcia, 65, joined the •SIU in 1939 in the port of New York and has recorded more than 23 years sailing as AB and bosun. A native of Puerto Rico, Seafarer Garcia now makes his home with his wife Ana in New York. Francis H. Brown, 57, joined the SIU in Cleveland in 1961 and sailed as fireman for Great Lakes Towing Co. Seafarer Brown now resides with his wife Gertrude in Conneaut, Ohio. James A. Mitchell, 56, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1947 and sailed in the steward department, A native of Newfoundland, Seafeu-er Mitchell now lives with his wife in New York. Charles M. Umphlett, 62, joined the Inland Boatmen's Union in 1968 in the port of Norfolk and sailed as cook. Brother Umphlett was instru­ mental in helping to organize IBC Towing Co. in Norfolk. He now re­ sides with his wife Luna in Manteo, N.C. Dawson C. Lynam, 58, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1947 after serving six years with the U.S. Coast Guard. Seafarer Lynam sailed as chief cook and took part in the SIU Education Conference in Piney Point in 1971. He now resides in his native Frisco City, Ala. Joins Pension Roster MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS' SCHEDULE Port Date Deep Sea New York Dec. 3 2:30 p.m. ., Philadelphia Dec. 4 2:30 p.m Baltimore Dec. 5 2:30 p.m Detroit Dec. 7 ...'.. .2:30 p.m Houston Dec. 10 .2:30 p.m New Orleans ... .Dec. 11 2:30 p.m Mobile Dec. 12 2:30 p.m. San Francisco . . .Dec. 13 2:30 p.m Quintilio A. lezzi, 65, worked as cook for Gulf-Atlantic Towing and joined the Inland Boatmen's Union in Norfolk in 1961. Brother lezzi served with the U.S. Army during World War II. Born in Philadelphia, he now resides with his wife Daisy Lee in Leland, N.C. IBU uiw 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. .......7:00 p.m. — Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Section fSault Ste. Marie Dec. 13—7:30 p.m. Chicago Dec. 11—7:30 p.m. Buffalo Dec. 12—7:30 p.m. Duluth Dec. 14-7:30 p.m. Cleveland Dec. 14—7:30 p.m. Toledo Dec. 14—7:30 p.m. Detroit Dec. 10—7:30 p.m. Milwaukee Dec. 10—7:30 p.m. t Philadelphia Baltimore *Norfolk Jersey City «•) Railway Marine Region i Dec. 11 —10 a.m. 8 p.m. Dec. 12—10 a.m. 8 p.m. Dec. 13—10 a.m. & 8 p.m. t. r. Dec. 10-10 a.m. & 8 p.m. fMeeting held in Labbr Temple, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. ^Meeting held in Labor Temple, Newport News. Novembbr 1973 Brother Josef Kejdrowski (left) receives his first pension check from Port Agent Steve Troy at the October membership meeting in the port of San Fran­ cisco. Seafarer Kejdrowski, who sailed in the engine department, joined the Union in 1955 in the port of Nevy York. Page 19 �Digest of SlU II f;l !!• fi I. I Ships' Meetings V. •flRANSONEIDA (Hudson Water­ ways), September 2—Chairman J. Boland; Secretary T. Ulisse; Educational Director A. Beck; Deck Delegate W. Stone; Engine Delegate K. Harder; Steward Delegate H. Long, $8.80 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Picked up two Coast Guard crewmembers from the Coast Guard weather ship Rush who had to get home on emergency leave. The Coast Guard presented a plaque to the Captain for the courtesy extended. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for superb food and excellent service. TRANSOREGON (Hudson Water­ ways), September 2—Chairman F. Rod­ riguez; Secretary J. DeLise; Educa­ tional Director D. Able. $1.56 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Everything running smoothly. OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden Marine), September 2—Chairman R. D. Schwarz; Secretary E. Kelly; Engine Delegate Thomas Walker; Steward Del­ egate H. Wilkerson. Some disputed OT in deck department. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. TRANSSUPERIOR (Hudson Wa­ terways), September 2—Chairman W. Leskun; Secretary L. Melanson; Deck Delegate J. Canard; Engine Delegate H. Reed; Steward Delegate G. Cayton. Some disputed OT in deck and steward departments. Posted all communica­ tions received. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. SEA-LAND MCLEAN (Sea-Land), September 9—Chairman J. Hunter; Sec­ retary R. Sadowski; Educational Direc­ tor S. Divane. Some disputed OT in deck department. Everything running smoothly. Next port Bremerhaven. ELIZABETHPORT (Sea-Land), September 2—Chairman Chester lannoli; Secretary George W. Gibbons; Educational Director John P. Ryan; Steward Delegate Franklin C. Snow. The Captain had a safety meeting with the delegates. $20 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in engine and steward departments. Everything running smoothly. CHARLESTON (Sea-Land), Sep­ tember 2—Chairman J. McCollom; Sec­ retary R. Ramos. $21 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of si­ lence in memory of our departed broth­ ers. Next port San Juan, Puerto Rico. THOMAS JEFFERSON (Water­ man Steamship), September 2—Chair­ man A. J. Doty; ^cretary John E. Adams; Educational Director Lyle L. Hipp; Steward Delegate R. J. Thomas. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. Next^ort Keelung. PENN LEADER (Penn Shipping), September 9—Chairman C. E. Hill; Sec­ retary John H. C. Ratliff; Steward Del­ egate Alvin Tutson. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Every­ thing running smoothly. Next port Port Arthur. PHILADELPHIA (Sea-Land), Sep­ tember 9—Chairman C. Dammeyar; Secretary L. Pepper. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the third cook for cooking pop com for the movies. Next . port Seattle. f.Li..-;. Page 20 TRANSINDIANA (Seatrain), Sep­ SEA-LAND COMMERCE (SeaLONGVIEW VICTORY (Victory tember 2—Chairman A. Hanstvedt; Land), September 2—Chairman Gene Carriers), September 3—Chairman Secretary Caudill. Purchased amplifier Dakin; Secretary W. J. Moore; Educa­ Lewis Fitton; Secretary Frank Naklicki; for TV and it works much better. tional Director William Heater; Deck Educational Director Fawzi Hambouz. No disputed OT. Everything running Delegate N. Tukey; Engine Delegate Captain requests that everyone chip in smoothly. Observed one minute of si­ C. E. Prevatt; Steward Delegate C. Zu$1 and get a new antenna for TV. Some lence in memory of our departed broth­ bovich. $27 in ship's fund. No disputed disputed OT in deck, engine and stew­ ers. OT. Letter addressed to Captain from ard departments. Observed one minute the American Merchant Marine Library of silence in memory of our departed NEW ORLEANS (Sea-Land), Sep­ Association for donations; letter was brothers. Next port San Diego. tember 2—Chairman M. Landron; Sec­ posted and will be acted on. Everything DELTA BRASIL (Delta), Septem­ retary D. Sacher; Educational Director running smoothly. ber 10—Chairman Paul R. Turner; Sec­ H. Rapp; Deck Delegate H. Meacham; retary Thomas Liles, Jr.; Educational DELTA ARGENTINA (Delta), Engine Delegate A. Felicano; Steward Director James G. Juvental; Deck Dele­ September 6—Chairman Ewing A. Delegate S. Kemp. $21.82 in ship's gate William A. Pittman; Engine Dele­ Rihn; Secretary Dario P. Martinez; fund. No beefs. Vote of thanks to the gate John Hrolenok; Steward Delegate Educational Director Tomas Tobias; steward department for a job well done. Louis Gracia. No disputed OT. Crew Deck Delegate Gordon L. Davis; En­ AZALEA CITY (Sea-Land), Sep­ asked to keep messhall and pantry gine Delegate Oscar R. Bird; Steward tember 9—Chairman L. Raymond; Sec­ clean. Observed one minute of silence Delegate Jose F. Santiago. No beefs. retary J. Nash. No beefs. Everything in memory of our departed brothers. Everything running smoothly. Observed running smoothly. Observed one min­ Next port Kingston, Jamaica. one minute of silence in memory of our ute of silence in memory of our departed BROOKLYN (Sea-Land), Septem­ departed brothers. Next port New brothers. Next port Baltimore. ber 9—Chairman R. F. Mackert; Secre­ Orleans. BOSTON (Sea-Land), September 9 tary J. Mojica; Educational Director O. SAN JUAN (Sea-Land), September —Chairman D. LaFrance; Secretary S. Stomes; Engine Delegate Joseph Wind­ 9—Chairman C. Mise; Secretary H. Piatak; Educational Director N. Reitti. ham; Steward Delegate Fred Allen. Fielder; Educational Director R. Mat­ Some disputed OT in deck and engine New washing machine was installed. thews. $321 in movie fund. Will see departments. Vote of thanks to the No beefs. Held a discussion on upgrad­ about a catalog for films on arrival. steward department for a job well done. ing in all departments. Vote of thanks Some disputed OT in deck department. SEA-LAND MCLEAN (Sea-Land), to the steward department for a job well Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ September 19—Chairman J. Hunter; done. Observed one minute of silence ment for a job well done. Secretary R. Sadowski; Educational in memory of our departed brothers. JACKSONVILLE (Sea-Land), Sep­ MOUNT WASHINGTON (Victory Director S. Divane. No disputed OT. A tember 2—Chairman J. Beyes; Secre­ vote of thanks to the steward depart­ Carriers), September 2—Chairman F. tary A. Seda; Deck Delegate L. B. Rodment for a job well done. Next port R. Charneco; Secretary J. Sumpter; Ed­ rigues; Engine Delegate Curtis Dueote; Bremerhaven. ucational Director H. Granger; Deck Steward Delegate Juan Hernandez. No Delegate Joseph Gavin; Engine Dele­ beefs. Vote of thanks to the steward SEA-LAND EXCHANGE (Seagate Joseph Burkette. Chairman con­ department for a job well done. Every­ Land), September 13-Chairman Frank gratulated entire crew for prompt action thing running smoothly. Next port Teti; Secretary T. R. Goodman; Educa­ in putting out fire in starboard wing tank" Charleston. tional Director W. J. DunnJgan. No in typical SIU fashion. Some disputed beefs. Everything running smoothly. OT in deck department. Next port Ras GALVESTON (Sea^and), Septem­ Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ber 5—Chairman Dempsey Nicholson; Tanura. ment for a job well done. BETHEX (Bethlehem Steel), Sep­ Secretary Gus Skendelas; Educational MAYAGUEZ (Gulf Puerto Rico tember 4-Chairman W. T. Baker; Sec­ Director Kasmir Abrans. $29.65 in Lines), September 9—Chairman E. Freship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck retary T. A. Jackson; Educational manis; Secretary J. E. Hannon; Educa­ department. Vote of thanks to the.stew­ Director Roberto Hinojose. No disputed tional Director A. D. Devalle. $32.40 ard department for a job well done and OT. Everything running smoothly. in ship's fund. Everything running Next port Baltimore. to Gary Mitchel for running the movies. smoothly. No disputed OT. MISSOURI (Ogden Marine), Sej^ Next port Seattle. tember 9—Chairman Tadeuse Chilinski; Secretary George W. Luke; Educational Director John Griffith; Engine Delegate R. L. Sullivan; Steward Delegate Albert B. Brown. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. YELLOWSTONE (Ogden Marine), September 16 —Chairman James B. Dixon; Secretary C. L. Turner; Educa­ tional Director L. W. Morin; Deck Del­ egate 0. A. Taylor; Engine Delegate L. Pickhart; Steward Delegate W. E. Car­ penter. Suggest that crew contribute money to ship's fund. No disputed OT. Read and posted communications re­ ceived. Chairman gave a talk on the constitution and what it means to all members. It is the back bone of our or­ ganization and everyone should read it, learn it and stand behind it. Also, made reference to the benefits of going to Piney Point. Vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. Next port Trinidad. EAGLE TRAVELER (United Mar­ itime), September 2— Chairman Henry E. Jones; Secretary S. W. McDonald; The National Defender (Vantage Shipping) ship's committee gathers on Educational Director Gregory Dioses; deck during payoff in Paulsboro, NJ. On the steps from left are: D. Cam­ Deck Delegate James V. McClanton; eron, engine delegate; W." Matsoukas,-steward deflate; H. Green, educa­ Engine Delegate Frederick G. Ander­ tional director, and H. Sikes, deck delegate. On bottom are C. D'Amico, son; Steward Delegate Louie E. Hud­ chairman (left) and J. D. Pennell, ewcretary-reporter. The National Deson. No disputed OT. Everything fender had just returned from Russia and Libya. running smoothly. Next port CJibraltar. National Defender Committee itz'. ' . , . I i i j > !.i ;•)•'•/ 'i '• • ' Seafarers Log ' �SEATRAIN LOUISIANA (Seaain), September 16 — Chairman G. loker; Secretary F. Fletcher. $37 in hip's fund. Some disputed OT in stew'ard department. Everything running smoothly. Next Port Oakland. TAMARA GUILDEN (Transport Comm.), September 2—Chairman H. O. Leake; Secretary S. Hawkins; Edu­ cational Director Poulakis; Engine Del­ egate Conrad Taylor; Steward Dele gate Edwin Ritchie. $22 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. SEATRAIN OHIO (Hudson Water­ ways). September 16—Chairman R. Theiss; Secretary P. Franco; Educa­ tional Director Bailey; Deck Delegate V. M. Omary; Engine Delegate M. Kimmel; Steward Delegate F. Lindsey. Some disputed OT in deck, engine and steward departments. Radio officer will see if he can repair TV; if not we will I send it ashore. A vote of thanks to the (ft steward department for a job well done. M LOS ANGELES (Sea-Land), Sep­ tember 23—Chairman Earl Brannan; Secretary P. P. Lopez; Educational Di­ rector Walter Stevens; Deck Delegate J. W. Fultz; Engine Delegate Lindmore Kubecka; Steward Delegate A. G. Soto. I $60 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in steward department. Everything run­ ning smoothly. SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land), September 22—Chairman Walter Nash; Secretary Stanley Schuyler; Education­ al Director Sadak Waka; Steward Dele­ gate Stonewall Jackson. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. INGER (Reynolds Metal), Septem­ ber 17—Chairman L. Lasoya; Secretary H. K. Pierce; Educational Director ^ Speagman; Steward Delegate Walter Cutter. $21.57 in ship's fund. Some j disputed OT in deck and engine depart­ ments. Everything running smoothly. PONCE (Sea-Land), September 23 —Chairman Hubert Grain; Secretary William J. Anderson. $108 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. All communica­ tions were posted on crew messhall board. Everything running smoothly. WARRIOR (Sea-Land), September 2—Chairman J. Gomez; Secretary E. B. Tart; Educational Director J. Pantoja. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of si­ lence in memory of our departed brothers. TRANSOREGON (Hudson Water­ ways), September 16—Chairman F. Rodriges; Secretary J. Delise; Educa­ tional Director D. Able. $5.54 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. WILLIAM T. STEELE (Texas City Tankers), September 16 — Chairman Norman F. Beaver; Secretary J. G. Lakwyk; Educational Director Walter L. Pritchett; Deck Delegate Theodore Weems; Engine Delegate Andrew F. Kamedra; Steward Delegate Malcolm Stevens. $10 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in deck department. Every­ thing running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Next port Texas City. MOBILE (Sea-Land), September 19—Chairman A. Ahin; Secretary W. Sink; Educational Director Bert Reamy. $39 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in steward department. Everything run­ ning smoothly. Next port Seattle. SEA-LAND ECONOMY (SeaLand), September 9 — Chairman J. Ddvies; Secretary D. P. Marion; Edu­ cational Director Leon Acosta; Deck Delegate L. Bugajewski; Engine Dele­ gate C. Grab; Steward Delegate M. Seigel. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job ^ well done. Next port Rotterdam. November 1973 Transpanama ComTnittee The furry, little fellow is not one of the crew even though he is called "Sailor". He's the ship's mascot on board the Transpanama (Hudson Waterways) and he joined the ship's committee on deck recently for this group shot. From left are: E. K. Bryan, chairman; B. Hand, secretaryreporter; S. Krystosik, steward delegate, and J. Balland, deck delegate. Transidaho Ship's Committee Getting together below deck during payoff in Weehawken, N.J. of the Transidaho (Hudson Waterways) are, from left: E. Armstrong, educa­ tional director; P. Konis, chairman; A. Aragones, secretary-reporter; J. Reyes, engine del^ate; G. Wile, deck delegate, and W. Hernandez, stew­ ard delegate. Afoundria Committee At a recent payoff of the Afoutidria (Sea-Land) in Port Elisabeth, N.J., the ship's committee gets together in the messhall. From left are: Joe Chiaramonte, deck delegate; Kenneth Hart, educational director; C. A. Morrison, engine delegate; Frank Vega, secretary-reporter; E. Cruz, steward dele­ gate, and E. J. Clark, chairman. MONTICELLO VICTORY (Vic­ tory Carriers), September 1— Chairman E. W. Rushing; Secretary E. Bradley; Educational Director T. G. Clark; Deck Delegate David Gilmore; Steward Del­ egate Joseph Roberts. $40.75 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Will trade old books in library and buy new ones with money from ship's fund. Also, purchase popcorn popper for TV watching. Everything running smoothly. MILLICOMA (Hudson Water­ ways), September 16—Chairman W. D. Crowford; Secretary Virgil L. Swanson; Educational Director G. Beryer; Stew­ ard Delegate Walter Richmond. $11.17 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port New Orleans, La. IBERVILLE (Waterman Steam­ ship), September 9—Chairman Donald Chestnut; Secretary Harvey M. Lee; Educational Director Robert E. Tyler; Engine Delegate Chester Miller; Stew­ ard Delegate James Thomas. No dispu­ ted OT. Everything running smoothly. RAPHAEL SEMMES (Sea-Land), September 14—Chairman Ben Mignano; Secretary R. Hernandez; Education­ al Director Placido Gallegos. No dispu­ ted OT. Everything running smoothly. Vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. DELTA MAR (Delta), September 9—Chairman Joseph Collins; Secretary B. Huszar; Deck Delegate Leon Kleinman. $15.25 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in deck and engine depart­ ments. Everything running smoothly, NOTRE DAME VICTORY (Eco­ logical), September 9—Chairman S. Bergeria; Secretary J. G. Guilles. Some disputed OT in engine department. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. The crew thanks the company for supplying us with five roUs of film for the movies. PLATTE (Ogden Marine), Septem­ ber 2—Chairman Blanton McGowen; Secretary A. Salem; Educational Direc­ tor Pringi; Engine Delegate Leroy Wil­ liams; Deck Delegate Glenn Wells. A collection of $158 was made from offi­ cers and crew and sent to the widow of Brother Albert Jones through the com­ pany, wired by the Captain. Some dis­ puted OT in deck and engine depart­ ments. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done and al­ so, to the deckhand on watch for keep­ ing the messhall and pantry clean at night and in the morning. TRENTON (Sea-Land), September 9—Chairman James C. Northcutt; Sec­ retary Jack P. Mar; Engine Delegate B. E. Stearman. $9.50 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Next port Balboa. OVERSEAS ROSE (Maritime Overseas), September 15 — Chairman Luis Guandamu; Secretary Thomas Bolton; Educational Director James WiUard. Some disputed OT m steward department. Requested that movies be put aboard ship for long trips. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done and to the deck and en­ gine departments. CITRUS PACKER (Waterman Steamship), September 16-Chairman W. Wallace; Secretary John Reed. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Mombasa. PENN CHAMPION (Penn Shijpping), September 2—Chairman R. Bir­ mingham; Secretary L. Nicholas; Edu­ cational Director L. Peppett; Deck Del­ egate A. A. Hauke; Engine Delegate A. Bullard; Steward Delegate J. B. Juzang. $20 in ship's fund. No beefs. Everything running smoothly. Next port Beaumont, Tex. Page 21 �m BUIy Wayne Caqienter, 37, passed away June 16. A native of Temple, Tex., he was a resident of Hitchcock, Tex. at the time of his death. Brother Carpenter joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Houston in 1958 and sailed in the steward department for the G&H Towing Co. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Surviving are his widow, Marilynn of Succasimna, N.J., and his daughter. Amber. , Albert Jones, 59, passed away on I July 29. Bom in South Africa, he resided in Long Island, N.Y. at the time of his death. Brother Jones joined the SIU in the port of Boston in 1943 and sailed as an electrician. He is survived by his widow, May. Josqih D. Lacaze, 19, succumbed in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Beaumont, Tex. on July 26 to injuries sustained in an auto accident on July 22. A na­ tive of Alexandria, La., he was a resi­ dent of Vidor, Tex. when he passed away. Brother Lacaze joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1970 and sailed in the deck department. He was a graduate of the Harry Limdeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. that year. Burial was in Mt. Olive Cemetery, Pitkin, La. Sur­ viving are his mother, Mrs. Emily D. Jones, and his stepfather, George W. Jones of Starks, La. %• t I' fy : SIU pensioner Honorato Castelino, 77, died of a heart attack Apr. 28 in Brooklyn, N.Y. Bom in Portu­ gal he was a resident of New York City when he died. Brother Castelino joined the Union in the port of New York in 1946 and sailed in the stew­ ard department. Burial was in Rosedale Cfemetery, Linden, N.J. Surviv­ ing are a brother, Jaike J. Castelino, and a niece, Linda Rodricks, both of India. Page^: GLTD pensioner Veri G. Mnnson, 72, died Aug. 3. Bom in Milan, Mich., he lived in Chicago at the time of his death. Brother Munson joined the SlU-afhliated Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Region in the port of Chicago in 1961 and sailed in the deck department. He started with the Great Lakes Towing Co. of Cleve­ land in 1940 and also worked for the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. from 1951 to 1961. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World Wac U. Edwin Paulsen, 59, passed away in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, on Mar. 26. A native of Manistique, Mich., he was a resident of Brimley, Mich. Brother Paulsen joined theSlU-affiliated GLTD in the port of Sault Ste. Marie in1961 and sailed as a dredgeman in the deck department. He started his seafaring career on the Great Lakes in 1943. Surviving are his widow. Arbutus, and three sons, Donnie, Terry and Larrv. Eari H. Gates, 53, died on Oct. 2 in Norfolk, Va. A native of Manteo, N.C., he was a resident of Norfolk when he passed away. Brother Gates joined the SIU in the port of Balti­ more in 1958 and sailed in the stew­ ard department. He had sailed to Vietnam during the late conflict and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War n. Surviving is his mother, Betta. Eugene R. Jackson, Jr., 38, passed away from injuries sustained in an auto accident in Syosett, L.I., N.Y. on July 12, 1972. A native of Glen Cove, L.I., he was a resident of Himtington, L.I. when he died. Brother Jackson joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1961 and sailed in the engine department. He attended the Andrew Fumseth Training School and was a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces. Surviving is his mother, Mary of Sea Cliff, L.I. Awin D. Johnston, 52, died of cancer in the PHS hospital in Galves­ ton, Tex. on May 30. Bom in Missis­ sippi, he was a resident of Houston, Tex. at the time of his death. Brother Johnston joined the Union there in 1958 and sailed in the deck depart­ ment. Interment was in San Jacinto Memorial Park, Galveston. Surviv­ ing is his mother, Una of Houston. SIU pensioner Wallace L Hyde, 72, died of arteriosclerosis in Balti­ more, Md. Aug. 7. Bom in Batavia, N.Y., he was a resident of Baltimore at the time of his death. Brother Hyde joined the Union in 1946 in the port of New York and sailed in the deck department. Burial was in Lou­ don Park Cemetery, Baltimore. Sur­ viving is his brother, Fred of Peoria, Ariz. Arthur F. Hiers, 52, passed away from a heart condition in Jackson­ ville, Fla. Aug. 22. A native of Chiefland, Fla., he was a resident of Tampa, Fla. when he died. Brother Hiers joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of Baltimore and sailed in the deck department. He was a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces. Interment. was in Ebenezer Cemetery, Chiefland, Fla. Surviving are his mother, Rena of Trenton, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Beaulah M. Sundey, and a brother, James, both of Tampa. Allen A. Cooper, 59, died of arte­ riosclerosis in the New Orleans USPHS hospital Aug. 10. Bom in French Harbour Roatan, Honduras, he was a resident of Tampa, Fla. at the time of his death. Brother Cooper, joined the SIU in 1956 in the port of Baltimore and sailed in the engine department. Interpient was in St. Bemard Memorial Cemetery, Chalmette. La. Surviving are his widow, Annie Mae; two sons, Allen and Rob^ ert, and two daughters, Mrs. Judy Van A. Powery of Westwego, La. and Yolanda of Tampa. SIU pensioner Ebor Duxbury, 64, died of cardiac arrest in the PHS hos­ pital in Galveston, Tex. on Aug. 19. Bom in England, he was a resident of Galveston at the time of his death. Brother Duxbury joined the Union in 1943 in the port of New York and sailed in the deck department. Burial was in Galveston Memorial Park, Hitchcock, Tex. Surviving are his widow, Margaret, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Welch of Lawren'.e, Mass. Robert B. Swanner, 68, died on May 2. Bom in North Carolina, he was a resident of Norfolk. Brother Swanner joined the SIU there in 1957 and sailed in the deck department. Surviving are a sister. Sue Bell, and a niece, Mrs. G. P. Douglas. SIU pensioner Felimon S. Barlizo, 67, died of heart disease Sept. 9 at his home in New Orleans. A native of the Philippines, Brother Barlizo joined the Union in 1959 in the port of New Orleans and sailed in the deck department. Burial was in St. Vincent de Paul Cemetery, New Orleans. Sur­ viving are a brother, Dominador of the Philippines; two sisters, Mrs. Teo- • pila Nonanto, also of the Philippines and Mrs. Angelina Gammba of New Orleans, and a godchild, Marlene A. Alba of Marrero, La. Mobamed Bin All, 54, died in Yemen on Apr. 20. Bom in Aden, he was a resident of New Orleans at the time of his death. Brother Bin Ali joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1964 and sailed in the en­ gine department as a fireman-watertender. He was a graduate of the Union's "A" Seniority Upgrading Program in 1964. Among his sur­ vivors are his widow; a son, Ebda Mohamed of Aden, and a cousin, O. H. Mohammed of Brooklyn, N.Y. John J. Dimitriadis, 50, passed away on July 16. A native of Demy, N.H., he was a resident of Concord, N.H. Brother Dimitriadis joined the Union in 1944 in the port of New York and sailed in the deck depart­ ment until 1955. Surviving are his mother, Yvonne of Concord; a brother, Thomas of Penacook, N.H., and.a daughter., s /« J - , : c., George W. Rohring, 69, died of pneumonia in the PHS hospital, Bal­ timore on June 8. Bom in Germany, he was a riesident of Baltimore when he passed away; Brother Rohring joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of New York and sailed in the deck de­ partment..Burial was in Greep Moun­ tain Cemetery, Baltimorei, - < r ; l :: WlUlam H. (Red) Simmons, 60, passed away at home on June 25. Bom in Florida, he was a resident of New Orleans at the time of his death. Brother Simmons joined the Union in 1939 in the port of Mobile and sailed in the steward department. Surviving are his widow, Eula; his mother, Car­ rie; a son, James, and a sister, Thelma. Burial was in Lake Lawn Park Ceme­ tery, New Orleans. Leo O. Benlson, 66, died of a heart condition in the PHS hospital in San • Francisco on Sept. 7. Bom in Leav­ enworth, Kan., he lived in Anaheim, Calif, at the time of his death. Brother Benison joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1962 and sailed in the engine department as a pumpman. He had been a mem­ ber of the SUP from 1948 to 1961. He also was a U.S. Navy veteran from 1925 to 1945. Surviving is his widow, Mary of Orange, Calif. SIU pensioner Alfredo M. Duarte, 73, passed away on Sept. 18. Bom in Portugal, he was a resident of New Orleans at the time of his death. Brother Duarte joined the Union in 1941 in the port of New Orleans and sailed in the steward department. Surviviii^ is his widow, Guiohiar:' ' Seafarers Log 1 �Shanghaiing Sa N OT a drop of rain fell over the dense forests of northwest Washington in the summer of 1886. The result was a series of lightning-sparked forest fires which shut down a number of logging camps—sending hundreds of lumberjacks and loggers homeward bound with a full season's pay in their pockets. •John Sutton, a 23-year old logger, never made it home. He stopped off in the tough seafaring town of Port Townsend on Puget Sound—one of the major ports of entry for American shipping during the glory years of the West Coast windjammers. TTie naive young man made his way toward the waterfront, ending up on Water Street, which was lined with bars, brothels and sailors' boarding houses. He stopped at the Blue Light Saloon, downed a few whiskeys, and entered a card game in a back room of the bar. As soon as the crooked card dealer had Sutton's last gold coin in his pot, the bartender sympathe­ tically offered the youth a drink on the house— from a very special bottle. Seconds later, young Sutton slumped forward, knocked unconscious by the potently drugged whiskey—apparently drunk to the other gamblers —^he was carted away by the bartender. After everything of value was stripped from the youth's person, he was dumped into a longboat laden with similarly unconscious young men, and delivered to the China-bound bark. Reaper. When he awakened, he found himself sprawled out on the deck of a cramped, vomit reeking foc'sle, being savagely kicked in the back, stomach and ribs by the Reaper's bucko first mate. Bully Hansen. Hansen made life miserable for young Sutton during the voyage, but Sutton was strong and stub­ born—and the first mate could not break his spirit. On one occasion, the tough logger, not able to restrain himself any longer, fought back against the sadistic mate, and Hansen hit Sutton with an iron belaying pin, killing him instantly. He then dumped the poor youth's lifeless body overboard, as a meal for the sharks off the Solomon Islands. The events which led up to the death of John Sutton were not uncommon in the mid to late 1800's—^for these were the days of shanghaiing— that vicious, yet profitable, business of supplying men for sea duty against their will. The practice originated in the days of the Saxon kings of England, and continued unchecked until men like Andrew Furuseth struck back, pioneering the fight for seamen's rights. Shanghaiing, though, was practiced most profit­ ably on the Pacific West Coast of the United States for 40 years from 1850 to 1890. Indeed, the prac­ tice got its name from the San Francisco Barbary Coast. "Sent to Shanghai," said the sailors, of unlucky men knocked on the head and hauled away to complete the crews of China-bound windjammers, barks and square-riggers. It was the rotten shipboard conditions suffered by the American merchant seaman, plus the actions of sadistic captains and mates, like Bully Hansen, which encouraged the parasitic growth of Crimp and.hlf ConMioat^ stand over beaten seaman. November 1973 shanghaiing to fill the foc'sles of the U.S. merchant fleet. In those dark days, average pay for an able bodied seaman was a fixed $30 per month, and his working hours were totally dictated by the ship's officers, whether it be 15 or 20 hours a day. His diet consisted of foul salt pork, larvae infested hardtack and water turned bad in filthy casks. He slept in intolerably small, dank foc'sles, the bunks piled one on top of another—like so many caskets awaiting burial. It was no wonder then, that as soon as a ship hit port, the majority of sailors paid off and searched for just about any other shoreside work they could find—thus leaving a vast manpower void in the American merchant marine—and shanghaiing flourished to fill the void. The favorite hunting grounds for shanghaiers, or crimps as they were called, were the bars and sailors' boarding houses which were commonly found on the waterfronts of ports of call. For each unconscious body delivered for sea duty, a crimp was paid anywhere from $15. to $50, depending on the manpower need in the port or the ship to be supplied. A hell ship, like the Reaper, always drew a $50 fee per man. A crimp's weapons were billy clubs and knock­ out drops slipped into an unsuspecting victim's drink, which rendered him unconscious and caused violent sickness for days afterward. Some of the more notorious haunts, built directly over the water, had back room trap doors which opened only for the vicious purpose of dumping drugged or beaten men into waiting longboats. Crimps were as crafty as they were cruel. Depending on a certain captain's need for sail­ ors, a crimp delivering a shanghaied crew would demand double or even triple the blood money before he allowed his human cargo to be unloaded like so many cattle to the slaughter. Crimps also had the shifty habit of delivering a crew to an outbound sliip, then in the middle of the night, kidnapping the still unconscious seamen to sell them again to another ship. Some of the more well-known crimps were properly tagged with such nicknames as Scabhouse Johnny, Hell-Cat Haggerty, Three Finger Curtain and Shanghai Brown. One of the most notorious of all crimps was a tall, brutal Scandinavian named Gunderson who worked out of Port Townsend. He was personally responsible for the delivery of literally hundreds of shanghaied sailors for sea duty—and countless deaths. On one occasion, Gunderson, short one man for a crew, went to the town's high school, asked that his son be excused from that day's classes and sold him to the outbound ship's master. Justice finally caught up with Gunderson. One night, a prospective victim was not getting properly drunk, and almost knowingly refused to drink from the drugged bottle. Gunderson became violently angry and attacked the stubborn seaman. The tough sailor put up a terrific fight but was finally overcome by a sihash to the head with a billy club, and was delivered to a ship bound for Australia. Upon his arrival in Australia the determined seaman shipped out on the very next ship headed for return to Port Townsend. His first act after arriving at the Puget Sound port was to seek out Gunderson. He found him in the same place from which he had been shanghaied several months be­ fore—calmly walked over to him and stabbed him. seven times with a sheath knife. Gunderson mirac­ ulously survived, but his career of crimping was over. Even though intolerable shipboard conditions existed then in the American merchant marine, mutiny was rare indeed, for the ship's officers carried firearms and the penalty for mutiny was death. However, even these deterrents could not stop mutiny aboard the windjammer Hesper. The Hesper was commanded by Captain Sodergren, a strict disciplinarian, a tough first mate named Lucas, and a particularly sadistic second mate named Fitzgerald who kept the sail­ ors in line by systematically beating them into submission. However, Fitzgerald made the mistake of beat­ ing an equally tough seaman named St. Clair who retaliated by killing the second mate. Finally, in 1895 the U.S. government passed a law requiring that the crews of deepwater ves­ sels be signed on before a United States shipping commissioner. Shanghaiing continued however and as late as 1905 a front page news story appeared in the Seattle Times which described how two young men escaped shanghaiing aboard the square rig­ ger Scottish Moors by leaping overboard and swimming ashore. It was not until the advent of unionism that this vicious tradition was finally put to rest. Gang of "BiDy Boys** Amgs young sailor away. Page 23 �SEAFARERS LOG OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION* ATLANTIC,GULF, LAKES AND INLAND WATERS DISTRICT•AFL-CIO I:. SPAO HONii SiLL UmoH ZowM, Ala- 6. De^esus J^ew york, M y. W. Hull Sorest Hill, Jll. H- Kivera Brooklyn, H- V- £). AutiersoH Seattle, Wask. K. Desmond Sden, M. y. B. M- Makan Bronx, H- y C. Bodden Detroit, Miek. Ayala Urooklyu, ij^ew york S. M. Dokerty Barriugton, K. J. K. Mainaiza Boston, Mass. H- Q- Sakellarides Silver Spring, Md. K. Malog youngstown, Ohio K. Sowlkes Crewe, Va. £. K. Mansfield San Diego, Calif. Z. P. Skannon Ognensburg, H- y W. Barton T>etroit, Mick. p. M- Qenaw Zampa, Sla. C. Marrero Brooklyn, H- y S. Simpson St. Couis, Ma. W. S. Borekardt Sans Souei. Sia. J. Mamel Sulpkur, jCa. 3. S. Martk Hortkkampton, Pa. B.S.Sims Brooklyn, H- y y. Bougkman Detroit, Miek. D. Hernandez Detroit, Miekigan C. Mossero Brooklyn, H- K W. S. Stark Brooklyn, H- y C. Bugo Sort Wagne, Jndiana D. Howell Cittle Park, Minn- S. Mayer Brooklyn, H- y S. Vullo Hamburg, H- y Z. Burke Belmont, Aiuss. J. 3aime Bayamon, P. K. C. Murpky Houston, Zexas 3. Wrigkt Seattle, Wask. K. B. Butek Warmlnlster, Pa. S. C. Klano Hamilton, Oregon D. Olsen Detroit, Miekigan 3. Zuniga Houston, Zexas .I ,n', ,L I •- I - r II ,' I •A'M % I 'Ifr 3 B. Daklan Brooklyn, y. M- Kulberg Hampton, H- H. 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Title A name given to the resource November 1973 Description An account of the resource Headlines: VOTING ON DUES, INITIATION FEE CONCLUDED CALHOON SEES FIRMS BEHIND OIL CRISIS BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE MORE BOSUNS AND UPGRADERS GRADUATE AT MEETING HOUSE OKS PHS BILL, HOSPITALS REMAIN OPEN ACTION ON ISSUES AFFECTING SEAFARERS AFL-CIO BACKS MARITIME PROGRAMS MARITIME TRADES DEPT. ASKS OIL COMPANY CURBS CHRISTEN OVERSEAS JUNEAU IN SPARROWS POINT, MD. UIW VOTING DATE CHANGED SIU ORE CARRIER FLEET GROWS THAYER, H. LEE WHITE ADDED HOLLINGS SUPPORTS OIL BILL, DEEPWATER PORTS LEGISLATION 16TH SIUNA CONVENTION SET FOR WASHINGTON, D.C. PORT O' CALL: BALTIMORE VETERAN SEAFARER RECALLS THE EARLY SIU STRUGGLES WATERMAN LASH SHIP ROBERT E. LEE LAUNCHED MCLAUGHLIN JOINS ILO IN GENEVA SIU LUNDEBERG MUSEUM PRESERVES MARITIME HERITAGE ANNUAL REPORTS OF SEAFARERS PLANS THE IMPORTANCE OF SPAD OVERSEAS JUNEAU SIU INCREASES CLASS SIZE SHANGHAIING SAILORS - ONCE A FLOURISHING TRADE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/1/1973 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXV, No. 11 1973 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/878ec8884e890ec3b8692645f12b4066.PDF bdef98008e45c716427eb821053ee320 PDF Text Text "•jf • - OfftoUil frabUmitlMi «i tiM SBAFAIIBmS INTBIINATIONAL UNEON • Atl«atl«/Oi^^ lAliw anB iaBmd Wattrt IHMMtr* AR-GIO ••.,>'••• X '• . . A -wC-vV'' 1 - - 't •..r I trs- • -J -" • • : -• ;'3£,.-35Sc;-"53arii^^ • -I"' "'r ., r.Si' • v.; .r^, •f - , " * ,rf « --'y I#/ ^ Nov«mber, 1974 \ •i i• /•I- • ^I • i ; ^ k %ii I V. ; . i t rf • T-' •. |V/" ' i'M I' ;• i i Here are Just some examples of how Seafarers can advance themselves through the vocational and academic programs at the Lundeherg Schooi. Ciockwise from leftt many jobs on today's ships require a knowledge of burning and welding, see page 30; bosun participates in first aid course, see page 7; Brother Pierangelo Poietti gets high school diploma, see page 30, and SIU members In LNG course, see centerfold. ilill wrnximmsm t mm H' 'eamefiS:. li 'iiSf ii JM �Marifime G>mmiftees Virfually Intact Democrats Post Big Election Gains WAmUNGTON — Draiocrats io congressional and state elections swept to landslide victories in their biggest election day gain in more than ten years. In the Senate—with oae race still undedded in North Dakota—the Dem­ ocrats won a net gain of three seats, giving them a 61-38 majority in the 94th Congress which will take office Jan. 1,1975. The five Democratic members of the Senate Commerce Committee — all strong supporters of the U.S. merchant marine—easily won re-election to sixyear terms. These included Commerce Committee Chairman Warren A. Magnuson (D-Wash.) and Senate Merchant Marine Subcommittee Chairman Rus­ sell B. Long (D-La.). In the House, the Democrats posted substantial gains which will give them a two-thirds majority. Although some races are still undecided, the E>emocrats appear to have picked up 40 seats —giving them a 292-141 majority in the 94th Congress. House Merchant Marine and Fish­ eries Committee Chairman Leonor K. Sullivan (D-Mo.) easily won re-elec­ tion, but Merchant Marine Subcommit­ tee Chairman Frank Clark 0>-Pa.) lost his bid for re-election. Clark will he re­ placed as the head of the Merchant Marine Suocommittee by either Jobn D. Dingell (D-Mich.) or Thomas L. Ashley (D-Ohio). Thomas N, Downing (D-Va.), chair­ t man of the House Subcommittee on Oceanogr^>hy, was re-elected and John M. Murphy (I>-N.Y.), chairman of the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation, also won his bid for rc-dectlon. The sweep of the Democratic land­ slide was symbolized by two of its most politically important victories — the election of Rep. Hugh L. Carey <D-N.Y.) as Governor of New York, and Edmund C. Browto as Governor of California. Carey's election was the most stun­ ning victory in this year's political cam­ paign. Coming from behind after he lost his party's endorsement in the primary campaign, Carey rolled to vic­ tory in the state primary election and then went on to rack up a victory mar­ gin of over 800,000 votes over incum­ bent Governor Malcolm Wilson. LOG to Explain Effect on 5IU Plan New Pension Law's Provisions Aired The Employe Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, signed into law in September by President Ford, repre­ sents a massive piece of legislation cov­ ering and regulating over 300,000 pension plans and upwards of 45 mil­ lion American workers. The complexity of the law is repre­ sented by its almost 250 pages of de­ tailed statutory language, which is to be added to, probably in an equal amount, by regulations to be drawn by the U.S. Labor and Treasury Departments. It is unquestioned that it will be many years before we know exactly the meaning, reach and effect of the law and all its provisions. However it is clear that pension plans will have to establish and follow minimum basic rules set up under the law. In the December issne ol the SEA­ FARERS LOG a special centerfold win appear to lay out and discuss the basic provisions of this new penrikm law, with emphasis qwn its aiqdkation the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: to the Seafarers Pension Plan. Most of the pension plans which will be regulated by the new law are single company plans, as distinguished from multi-union-management joint plans, such as the Seafarers. In some aspects under the law, different rules apply de­ pending upon the type of the plan — joint union-management or single com­ pany. The thrust of the law is to establish minimum standards and conduct for pension plans. Those standards include: the time when a worker becomes a par­ ticipant in a plan; how he builds up service or credit toward his pension; the circumstances under which he may lose such service credits; the manner and method by which time worked be­ comes vested, or phrased differently, when it is considered banked for a per­ son; how vesting may be interpreted or applied for the purpose of a man being able to draw his proportionate or full share as the case may be, upon his normal retirement age and standards as to funding the monies received for pen­ sion benefits. By this it is meant, the procedures to be followed regarding adequate monies to provide the earned benefits and what must be done where the funding is insufficient, so as to assure the availability of monies when needed for an eligible person's retire­ ment. Other standards include: provisions for joint and survivor options, which means upon a retired worker's death, the surviving husband or wife may se­ cure a continued pension payment but at the expense of a reduced amount, both for the survivor and the pensioner during his or her retirement; the estab­ lishment of a government insurance company so as to make available nec­ essary monies in a situation where a pension plan is insolvent or cannot meet pension payment requirements or when Continued on Page 5 to gain newcargoes for American-flag ships. In three years, the NMC has alerted thousands of U.S. importers and exporters to the advantages of ship­ ping American. Continued participation in this organization will have sub­ stantial effects on U.S. flag cargo percentage in the future. In 1972, unity in maritime brought to fruition the precedent setting bilateral trade agreement with the USSR. As a result, scores of laid up American vessels received cargoes, and 1,500 jobs were created for Sea­ farers on 50 SlU-contracted tankers employed on this route. raadHdl Shaping Our Own Future More recently, the SIU received the active support of organized labor throughout the United States in our campaign for enactment of the Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974 which would guarantee that a certain percentage of imported oil be carried on American-flag ships; There is no question that the accomplishments we have made to date are of extreme importance to the survival of the U.S. maritime industry. Yet, they are still only a part of our overall revitalization program for the mer­ chant marine. e ''! "'"(J By using the same basic principle that fostered the growth of the American labor movement and still keeps it strong today, the maritime industry will overcome the many problems that have plagu^ it for so many years. We are now meeting in Washington under the auspices of the AFL-CK) with the other maritime unions to develop a coordinated plan of attack fOx the future. , What I am talking about is unity—all segments of the maritime industry —unions, ship operators, shipbuilders—^working together despite personal likes or dislikes to achieve the common goal of a completely revitalized, globally competitive merchant marine. Our immediate goal is the final enactment of the oil bill. From there/we will work for a fair share of other cargoes for American-flag ships, and we will continue to press for new bilateral trade agreements with other natioiis. By standing together on certain issues we have already taken significant steps forward in reaching our goal. Four years ago, a concerted effort brought about passage of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970—a bill which has greatly benefited all areas of the industry. It has enabled American operators to upgrade their fleets to com­ pete with the foreigner; 200,000 man years of employment have been created for U.S. shipyard workers, and Seafarers are manning a majority of the new ships built under the Act. i. In 1971, the National Maritime Council, a coalition of labor, manage­ ment and government was initiated to develop effective marketing programs At the same time we will be fighting for the formation of one govern­ mental maritime agency to implement the provisions of both new and long standing maritime laws. Presently there are many federal maritime agencies with only scattered duties and diluted implementation powers. We cannot let the progress of the maritime industry get bogged down in bureaucracy. As always, though, the cornerstone of our efforts still is and will continue to be the unified support of SPAD by thousands of individual Seafarers. Your support of SPAD has enabled us to break ground on the long-term construction project oi a viable U.S. marchant marine. And it will be your continued support of SPAD that will enable us to shape our own future instead of having it shaped for us. Change of address cards on Form 3079 should be sent to Seefarers International Union, Atlantic Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL'CIO, 678 Fourth AvanUC^mHttm" New York 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVI, No. 11. November 1974. Page 2 Seafar^^Log �ft . r. if' Congress Sef fo Reconvene; Senate Vote Due: SlU Unifies Labor Support For Oil import Bill WASHINGTON—^As Congress pre­ pares to reconvene on Nov. 18 after a month-long pre-election recess, the SlU has mobilized the labor movement across the nation in support of the En­ ergy Transportation Security Act of 1974 which is expected to come before the Senate this month. The bill (H.R. 8193) was reported out of the House-Senate Conference Committee early last month, and the compromise version of the bill was passed later in October in the House by a vote of 219-40. The Senate had been expected to act on the measure in the last week before recess, but the press of President Ford's emergency anti-infla­ tion bills prevented a vote on'the Oil BiU. The bill will require that 20 percent of all petroleum imports—^including crude and residual fuel oils—be carried on U.S.-Flag ships. The import quota will increase to 25 percent on July 1, 1975, and to 30 percent in 1977. In anticipation of the Senate vote, the Maritime Trades Department—under the leadership of the SIU—has held two planning meetings which brought to­ gether the legislative representatives of a number of AFL-CIO unions and com­ mittees. Assignments were made to per­ sonally contact Senators in all 50 states to reemphasize the importance of the bin to ^e economy and national de­ fense. In addition, letters have been sent to the presidents of all AFL-CIO state central bodies asking them—and thenlocal union afiiliates -to urge Senators in their states to sup ort the bill. AFLCIO regional directors have also been contacted and urged to coordinate the efforts of afBliates in their areas in this legislative drive. Meanwhile, the giant multi-nation oil lobby—directly and through well-fi­ nanced front organizations — has laimched a massive campaign in a lastditch effort to scuttle the import bill. Editorials written on information sup­ 50% of Tonnage Losf Is In Runaway Fleet Flag of convenience vessels comprise 23 percent of the world's merchant fleet but last year they accounted for more than 50 percent of all tonnage lost, ac­ cording to a keynote paper delivered at a recent conference in Berlin of the In­ ternational Union of Marine Insurance. Written by the chairman of the Liver­ pool Underwriters' Assn., Peter Quaile, the paper compared the average loss ratio (the ratio between tonnage lost and tonnage registered) of the princi­ pal flags of convenience to the loss ratio for the rest of the world during the last five years. INDEX Legislative News Oil bill vote due in Senate . Page 3 President's Report Page 2 Washington Activities column Page 9 Union News Membership meeting in port of Norfolk Page 4 Headquarters Notes column Pages Money due in Falcon takeover Page 5 Great Lakes Seafarers ratify new contract Page 3 General News • Blackwell predicts 300 new ships Page 5 Tonnage lost on flag of convenience ships ... . Page 3 AFL-CIO labor studies center opens Page 9 U.S. pension bill Page 2 Shipping Dispatchers Reports Page 12 Ships' Digests Page 22 Ships' Committees Page 6 Delta Brasil Page 13 TT Brooklyn Page 21 Robert E. Lee Page 27 Transhuron wrecked on reef Page 15 Training and Upgrading Seafarers participate in bosun recertification and 'A' seniority upgrading ...... .Pages 10-11 Upgrading class schedule, requirements and application Pages 30-31 GED requirements and application Page 30 LNG program at Piney Point Centerfold Welding course ....Page30 First aid course for bosuns ... Page 4 Membership News First SlU pensioner to get high school diploma at MLS Page 9 Seafarer gets first . assistant engineer license .Page8 Seafarer Poletti successfully completes GED program .......Page 30 New SlU pensioners Page 20 Final Departures Pages 28-29 November, 1974 plied directly by the oil lobby's public relations group have appeared in the Wall Street Journal and other antilabor publications, and a number of Senators are being pressured to vote against the bill. However, the SIU—with the active participation of a united labor move­ ment—is vigorously campaigning for final passage of the bill, and will con­ tinue to keep the forces of the AFLCIO marshalled until the bill is passed and signed into law. r r 1 ', I-. I ' 1 Quaile qualified this statement by adding that "there are many fleets reg­ istered under flags of convenience . . . whose records are at least as good as those of fleets registered by other na­ tions," but he admitted that "if an owner wishes to put to sea an ill found, under­ manned and wornout ship, a flag of con­ venience is probably his best vehicle for doing so." In the background, the liquid petroleum carrier Yuyo Maru burns, as fireboats attempt to control the fires aboard the Liberian freighter Pacific Ares, a fiag of convenience vessel, following their collision in Tokyo Bay. At least 19 seamen are dead and 14 missing as a result of the Nov. 9th crash which occurred despite calm seas and fair visibility. Carrying iiquid petroieum products butane and naphtha, the fire aboard the LPG carrier Yuro Maru was successfully extinguished using recently developed LNG and LPG firefighting techniques like those covered in the LNG program at Piney Point (see centerfold of this LOG). In either case, flag of convenience fleets have proved to be unsafe vehicles operated without regard for crew safety, environmental protection or any consid­ eration other than profit. Lakes Seafarers Ratify New Contract Final ratification of a three-year Great Lakes contract was reached last month when Lakes Seafarers voted overwhelmingly to accept a new con­ tract and independent operators signed the SIU agreement. The new contract gives Lakes Sea­ farers the best wage, benefit and work­ ing rules conditions ever negotiated for unlicensed seamen on the Great Lakes. Among the highlights of the new con­ tract are large homly rate increases spread out over the next thrpe years. Retroactive to Aug. 1, 1974, all ratings wUl receive a 28 or 30 cents an hour increase and a 67 cents per hour cost of living adjustment. Further hourly wage increases will be added to the wage scales of all ratings on Aug. 1, 1975 and again on Aug. 1, 1976. In addition, cost of living adjustments will be added to hourly wage rates four times a year. These cost of living adjustments will add another 13 cents an hour to all wages earned after Aug. 1, 1974 and an additional 16 cents an hour to wages earned after Nov. 1, 1974. The cost of living increases are con­ sidered "add-on" adjustments until Jan. 1, 1976, when they will be rolled into the wage scale and treated as part of the standard hourly wage rate. The new contract dso offers Lakes Seafarers an early normal'pension. This means that after Jan. 1, 1975, any Sea­ farer on the Lakes with 20 years seatime and 55 years of age or older may be eligible for retirement. By working beyond this point. Lakes Seafarers will be able to raise their pension benefits. Increased fringe benefits and sub­ stantial changes in working rules have also been won by SIU members on the Great Lakes. Page 3 i •{ ' "In every case the loss ratio is very much higher than the figure for the rest of the world—for Somalia it is nine times higher—but there are, neverthe­ less, significant differences in loss ratio, tonnage afloat and average age between flags," Quaile said. Continuing, Quaile concluded that "the problem is not one of flag but of ownership or management." This con­ clusion was reached despite observa­ tions made in the beginning of his paper that the cause of the overwhelming majority of shipping casualities was hu­ man failure and that "Flag of conveni­ ence ships have suffered a vastly greater incident of human failure and ship fail­ ure" than other ships in the world fleet. ' i ;• ii ;V �When veteran Seafarer F. J. Mears, left, attends the Norfolk Informational meeting, he makes It a family affair. Bosun Mears' wife, Tony, a Norfolk cab driver, drives the 30-year SlU veteran to the Hall and his son Phillip comes along because he Is Interested In sailing with the SlU. Meeting officers and SlU patrolmen Richard Avery, left, Steve Papuchls, center, and Marvin Hauf chair Norfolk's October informational meeting. Norfolk holds a membership meeting on the Thursday following the first Sunday of each month. Norfolk Members Have Informational Meeting Each Month VI • O eafarers in the port of Norfolk hold an Infork? mational meeting on the Thursday following the first Sunday of each month. An informational meeting is held each month in every SIU port not designated as a Constitu­ tional port. These informational meetings perform the essential task of keeping all Seafarers abreast of the latest Union business and activities. At Norfolk's October informational meeting, Two SIU members, 24-year veteran Seafarer Dallas Hall, left, and 12-year veteran Seafarer C. C. Wil­ liams, wait in Norfolk's modern Union Hall for their membership meeting to begin. on the atatna of the Oil BUI, the number of new ships commg under SIU contract, the total amount welfare payments made to Union members during the month, as weU as a report on shipping in Norfolk. • ;=• NSA V _ P^ney^PoW graduate John "fioundtree, 7g"ht, brought his friend Davey Davis to the Norfolk Haii jg physical for the Harry Lundeberg School. Davis talked to his friend about sailing with the SlU and decided he would like to go to HLSS and start a seafaring career. ^ SIU patrolman Steve Papuchls, standing, talks to veteran SIU members Floyd Simmons, left, Clyde Marrlner, center, and P. 0. Adklns about shipping out of Norfolk after the membership meeting. These three veteran seamen have a combined 88 years of sailing with the SIU. 1 or.ii v-. .1) Vif-'- .i V, Clockwise from the left. Seafarers David Johnson, C. C. Williams, R. Allen, Lloycf Brlght and F. Payton pass time playing cards as they wait for a job call after the Norfolk meeting. , j An active port, many Seafarers in Norfolk turn out for their monthly Informational meeting. At the October meeting, over 120 Norfolk Seafarers attended. Page4 f.- , 'rnh/:,./ The modern SIU Hall In Norfolk Is the center of all Seafaring action in that port. ^ Seafarers Log .t'. �V'iw.---nt^V iijIKiw/'''"' Mdmferjy *i,-»<rTt ,<;•vv>„a;??r Blackwell Predicts 300 New Ships by 1985 Projection of deliveries on new U.S. Blackwell credits the great upsurge in ship construction through 1985 include ^ shipbuilding to the passage of the Mer­ 66 containerships of various types, 8 chant Marine Act of 1970, and said that barge carriers, 5 roll on/roll off vessels, the present orderbook for the shipbuild­ 35 liquid natural gas carriers, 63 tank­ ing industry is four times greater than ers fot domestic trade as well as 19 for in the months prior to the 1970 pro­ carriage of Alaskan oil, and 104 tank­ gram's enactment. He reported that the ers for offshore operations, according to Act had already created over 200,000 a detailed report recently submitted by man years of employment for the Amer­ Assistant Secretary of Commerce for ican maritime worker. Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell to Blackwell's projections do not in­ the seapdwer subcommittee of the clude provisions for the additional ton­ House Armed Services Committee. nage that would be needed if the Energy Blackwell told the subcommittee Transportation Security Act is finally hearings ijhat his projection was based signed into law. He did report, though, on "an Malysis of the current fleet, the that if the oil bill is enacted, it would expected deniand for replacement of require an additional 69 tankers in the existing capacity at the end of its eco­ 265,000-ton class by 1980 and 100 of nomic life, and certain growth factors these ships by 1985. Since 1970, Blackwell estimated that to reflect increase in the levels of U.S. American shipbuilders had invested foreign commerce^." The .Assistant Secretary of Com­ $371 million in shipyard improvements merce als5 report^ that there are pres­ and expects that an additional $342 mil­ ently 94 merchant vessels either under lion wifl be spent in the next few years. construction Or on order at American He said: "With modernization and ex­ pansion currently planned, there will be shipyards. These vessels, valued at $4.2 billion sufficient U.S. shipyard facilities to and aggregating 7.9 million deadweight handle commercial shipbuilding require­ ments in the near future." tonSj include 9 LASH, 4 roll on/roll off Blackwell said that the present short­ vessels, 2 ore-bulk-oil carriers, 22 tank­ age of steel and other ship construction ers in the 35,000 to 89,000 dwt range, materials is having an effect on the 13 supertankers and 9 LNG carriers al­ ready under construction, as well as 34 boom in American shipbuilding, and he ships, mostly energy carriers, on order. warned that if the shortage continues Warrior Committee in Rotterdam Members of the ship's committee on the Warrior (Sea-Land) posed for a picture when the ship docked in Rotterdam, Holland recently. Seated are Frank Naklick, secretary-reporter (left) and Pablo Laterre, steward delegate. Standing are, from left: Laverne Quantz, ship's chairman; D. Papageorgiou, educational director; R. Hutchinson, engine delegate, and I. Perez, deck delegate. The Warrior is on a shuttle run from Felixstowe, England to Rotterdam. "it would mean longer building periods and delayed ship deliveries." For the past six months, Blackwell said the Maritime Administration had been considering awards of construc­ tion differential subsidy for the building of nuclear powered merchant vessels. Five companies: Pacific Lighting Ma­ rine Co., Globtik Tankers, Zapata Corp., Seres Shipping, Inc., and Aber­ deen Shipping, Inc. have applied, but no decision has been forthcoming. The awards, though, would be granied only, for the construction of nuclear super­ tankers. Blackwell said that construc­ tion subsidy for these type vessels would probably not be granted until further research was done on nuclear ship propulsion. In addition to his basically optimistic' report on merchant shipbuilding. Blackwell said that the long term outlook for shipping remains "very good" despite inflation and cutbacks in consumer spending. He said that "forward cargo book­ ings" on American-flag vessels "seem to be holding up well, and I don't see any recession-like fall off in shipping coming." Blackwell backed up his statement with statistics showing that overall U.S. foreign trade had grown from 426 mil­ lion tons in 1969 to 623 million tons in 1973, with the share of cargo car­ ried on American-flag ships rising from 4.5 percent to 6.4 percent. The Assistant Secretary of Com­ merce for Maritime Affairs also re­ vealed that American shipping officials would soon be meeting with the Soviets to make a start on modifying and re­ newing the unique U.S.-USSR bilateral shipping agreement which expires in little more than a year. In Takeover of Falcon Tankers Arbitrator Rules Money Due Union and Crewmembers Seafarers who served as crewmem­ bers aboard the Falcon Countess, Fal­ con Duchess, Falcon Lady and Falcon Princess before Mar. 13,1974 and were released by Falcon after that date, should contact SIU Headquarters. These men have money due them as the result of a labor arbitrator's ruling that, because Falcon had failed to no­ tify the SIU 90 days in advance of the Military Sealift Command takeover of these four tankers, the operator must pay compensation to both the Union and eligible crewmembers. This award was ordered by the arbi­ trator because Falcon was bound by the SIU tanker agreement to notify the Union 90 days in advance of any trans­ fer or sale of SlU-contracted ships. Falcon had notified the SIU on Mar. 13, 1974.of MSC's intention to take over the ships, but after periods ranging from 35 to 51 days. Falcon released the crews of each ship. Crewmembers who had come aboard one of the four tankers before this date, and remained aboard their ship until released by Fal­ con, will receive compensation for their wages based on the number of days left in the 90 day period when they were released. However, because all Seafarers have lost the right to sail aboard these ves­ sels, the arbitrator ruled that the total amount of wage compensation be di­ vided equally between the SIU and those specific crewmembers released by Falcon. The compensation for lost wages includes payment of overtime premiums as well as base wages. The SIU will also receive the opera­ tor's contributions to the various Sea­ farers Plans for each day of the 90 day period, even though the crews were re­ leased before the end of that period. To receive the money due them, excrewmembers who served aboard the Falcon Countess, Falcon Duchess, Fal­ con Lady and Falcon Princess before Mar. 13, 1974 and who were released after that date, should contact Edward X. Mooney, Headquarters Representa­ tive, c/o SIU Headquarters, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, New York 11232, tele­ phone (212) 499-6600. Pension Law's Provisions ;A . ' , ^ Continued irom Page 2 it is terminated and standards as to conduct of trustees with appropriate ob­ ligations to meet certain requirements. Also, the law sets up standards for extensive reporting and disclosure of pension plan matters of interest to worker beneficiaries and of course methods of enforcing the law's com- Unclaimed Wages The following two Seafarers have unclaimed wages due them from the time they spent on vessels of Motorships of Puerto Rico. The Seafarers are Joaquin DaSilva and Charles Nicola. Please con­ tact George Van Ausdall at Motorships Inc., 482 Hudson Terrace, Englewood i Cliffs, N.J. 07632, or call (201)871.0700. IL' tf/. November, 1974 mands and different effective dates for different sections of the law. The above capsuled summary sets forth highlight captions of the law's pro­ visions, as well as some of the technical language used. The special centerfold in the Decem­ ber LOG will attempt to break down some of these subjects and their tech­ nical expressions into language more readily understandable by the average person, as distinguished from profes­ sionals and technicians. Of course the special centerfold will contain explanations based upon the law as analyzed by our general counsel, certified public accountant, actuaries, technicians and staff. However, the law as interpreted, ex­ plained and applied by the courts will be the controlling factor at all times, and as with other laws, will probably take several years before final court in­ terpretations are handed down. Ken Lapenteur receives help in preparing for his GEO examinations from social studies teacher Jean Magrini. Brother Lapenteur became the twentyfifth GEO graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School. He also achieved his QMED-FOWT ratings through the school's upgrading program. Seafarer La­ penteur ships from the port of New Orleans, which is also his hometown. Pages •h. i '"I 'A ri �\ The Committee Page Sea-Land Venture Eagle Voyager Committee •'i I The ship's committee aboard the Sea-Land Venture goes over some contrac­ tual questions with SlU Patrolman Tom Gould, seated center, at a payoff in the port of New Orleans last month. Committee members, standing from the left are: Joe Pettus, deck delegate; Bayard Heimer, engine delegate, and Johnny Young, steward delegate. Seated left is Charles Boyle, ship's chair­ man, and seated right is Sam Davis, secretary-reporter. Formerly known as the SL-180, the Sea-Land Venture was launched in 1971 in Bremerhaven, West Germany. She is 720 feet in length and carries 733 containers with capacity for 152 temperature controlled units. Usual run for the Sea-Land Venture \s the Gulf to Europe. The head of the Eagle Voyager's deck crew and chairman of the ship's com­ mittee is Recertified Bosun R. Johnson, right. Right to left from Brother John­ son are fellow committee members Jim Matheson, deck delegate; Jesus D. Reyes, steward delegate; Robert Kiedinger, secretary-reporter, and Felipe Torres, engine delegate. Photo was taken at the vessel's payoff on Nov. 4 at Stapieton Anchorage off Staten Island. The Eagle Voyager has been running coastwise, but is now enroute to the Gulf of Mexico to pick up a load of corn destined for the USSR. Panama Committee Maumee Committee 4 I i' I t, y & % Recertified Bosun Arthur Beck, left, of San Francisco joins brother Seafarers in the Panama's committee for a quick photo while discussing Union business with SlU Patrolman Ted Babkowski, seated, at the ship's payoff Cot. 12 in Port Elizabeth, N. J. Standing left to right from Ship's Chairman Beck are committee members J. Lugan, deck delegate; Abe Rosen, steward delegate; H. Vina, educational director, and Tom Hoiman, engine delegate. Before signing articles on Sept. 20, the Panama had been laid up at the Willamette Shipyard in Richmond, Calif, for repairs. The containership Panama runs intercoastal and to Europe. Sam Houston Committee J. R. Thompson of Houston, standing right, a graduate of the Bosuns Recertification Program, is now sailing as head of the deck gang aboard the SlU-contracted T-5 Navy tanker Maumee. Standing to Ship's Chairman Thompson's right are committee members Joseph Spell, deck delegate; Benjamin Davis, engine delegate; Vasser Szymanski, secretary-reporter, and crewmember Allen Spell, a QMED. Seated is SlU Representative Ted Babkowski filling out a patrolman's report on the Maumee's payoff in Carteret, N. J. last month. On her most recent voyage, the Maumee called at ports in Spain, Scotland, Trinidad and South America. Delta Brasil Committee The ship's committee aboard the Sam Houston headed by Recertified Bosun Ctto Pedersen, third from left, poses for a photo in the new LASH vessel's lounge during a payoff in the port of New York last rhonth. The entire com­ mittee is, from the left: Gary Bryant, engine delegate; Eden Ezell, Jr., deck delegate; Bosun .Pedersen, ship's chairman; Michael Toth, secretary-reporter, and Ambrosia Fachini, steward delegate. The Sam Houston, one of three new LASH/containerships operated by Waterman, was built under provisions of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. This Act has enabled Water­ man, as well as many other American shipping companies, to once again compete effectively with foreign-flag operators. Page6 At a payoff in the port of New Orleans, the ship's committee of the SlUcontracted Delta Brasil headed by Recertified Bosun Edward Rihn, right, gathers for a photo in the ship's lounge. They are from the left: Bill Coley, educational director; Nathaniel Garcia, engine delegate; John Klondyke, deck delegate; Edward Sinush, steward delegate; Bill Marion, secretaryreporter, and Bosun Rihn, ship's chairman. The committee reported no beefs or contractual disputes at the New Orleans payoff. The Delta Brasil is on the South America service. Seafarers Log �•• I Bosuns at HLSS Take Red Cross First Aid Course At the SD^estioii of bosims attending the Recertification Program at Piney Point, a first aid course, taught by a certified Red Cross in- structor, has been added to their pro­ gram. In die fntore, all Seafarers going flirongh die Bosims Recertifi­ cation Program will be required to take this course. This Red Cross first aid course in­ cludes instruction in all aspects of practical first aid work, including the use of artificial respiration, the appli­ cation of emei^ency methods to stop bleeding, as well as various bandag­ ing and splinting techniques. Upon completing the one-month course, the bosuns in the Recertifica­ tion Program will take a one hour Red Cross test. If they pass, they re­ ceive a first aid certificate and a cardiac pulmonary resuscitation cer­ tificate. By taking this course, the bosuns going through the Recertification Program will add another facet to their ahUity to help maintain a safety conscious, alert and well trained SIU Bosun John Hazel practices artificial respiration on a specially constructed dummy during the Red Cross first aid course crew that can remain on top of any situation. ttiat has been incorporated into the Bosuns Recertification Program. I i ' IJ. i' •t Bosun Stanley Krawczynski ties a bandage around the head of Bosun Bertil Hager. This bandage is used to bind an ear wound. Looking like the Spirit of 76, SIU Patrolman Mark Evans sits quietly as Bosun Tom Brooks applies a full head bandage. This bandage is used when a man has injured a temple or the top of his head. Practicing his tourniquet technique, Bosun Walter LeClair uses the arm of Bosun Bill Funk to sharpen his emergency first aid skills. First Aid Instructor Jimmy Houser (standing) lectures on the symptoms of heart failure during the Red Cross-sanctioned course Using a spiral bandage on the arm of Bosun Michael Casanueva, Bosun Ed Wallace practices a technique used to stop the bleeding from a laceration, as Bosun T. A. Tolentino looks on. Page 7 ' NbvektiMv 1974 -jr' �GEP Program's First Pensioner Headquarters Notes WW 2 PW Escapee, Gefs High School Diploma by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak| • War Bonus Arbitration TTiis past spring, an impartial arbitrator ruled that all claims for the payment of Vietnam War bonuses prior to Jan. 9, 1974 must be honL^SnsiSlNleieicach payments after that date are denied. Therefore, any Seafarer who has Vietnam War bonus payments due for work done prior to Jan. 9,1974, should contact the company for his money. It had been the contention of the Military Sealift Command that they were not required to reimburse steamship companies for war bonus payments after the date of July 1, 1973 with the end of the Selective Service Act. However, the arbitrator decided that claims up till Jan. 9, 1974 must be honored. Sabine Tankers Organizing Drive Our organizers are continuing to meet with Sabine Tankers' unlicensed sea­ men in order to maintain our strength aboard these ships and we find that ou; support keeps growing. Presently we are awaiting the decision of the National Labor Relations Board in the case of Sabine Tankers' dismissal of one of its workers for supporting the SIU. At the same time, we are also preparing our position for the NLRB hearing which will be held this month on the broader issue of Sabine's alleged illegal conduct during a pre-election campaign for the certification election held last February to decide what union will represent Sabine's unlicensed seamen. if- Bosuns Recertification Program I am proud to tell you that 11 Seafarers graduated this month from the Bosuns Recertification Program bringing to 165 the number of our men who have successfully completed the two=month program. On page 11 of this issue of the LOG you can see the photos of each of these brothers and read some background about them. You will also find on that page a list of the bosuns who htrve graduated the program since it began in June of 1973. I want to congratulate these 11 Seafarers and wish them smooth sailing in the years ahead. They are: "Ole" Olson; Mack Brendle; Arne Eckert; P. G. Wingfield; Jimmy Foster; Tony Palino; Nick Bechlivanis; J. W. Allen; Roy Meffert; Vincent Grima, and Cyril Mize. Also, in an effort to constantly improve our upgrading programs, we have instituted a first aid course as part of the bosuns' curriculum. Given on Tuesday and Thursday while the bosuns are in Piney Point, the first aid course is cer­ tified by the American Red Cross. A full page photo layout on the program can be found on page seven of this issue of the LOG. v '?• r k Firefighting Until the U.S. Maritime Administration's new firefighting school opens in Earle, N.J.—probably sometime in late January—courses are being held at the Navy Damage Control School in Norfolk, Va. Dates for this month are: Nov. 18 and Nov. 29. This is a one-day course that may prove to be among the most useful classes you have ever taken. Not only could the course mean the difference between life and death aboard ship, but it could also help you get a job aboard the high technology vessels of the future on which a firefighting endorsement may be mandatory. Anyone who hasn't obtained this endorsement should see the Port Agent or any SIU patrolman in his port and find out how he can take the one-day course. •1 *A* Seniority Upgrading In connection with firefighting, it was good to see at this month's member­ ship meeting in New York that some of our seven 'A' seniority upgraders re­ ceived their firefighting endorsement along with their full books. These men are securing their jobs by not only getting their full 'A' book but also by making sure they have an endorsement that may be required by the Coast Guard in the future. The seven brothers who received their full 'A' book this month bring to 120 the number of Seafarers who have completed this one-month program. I congratulate each of them and wish them good luck in the future. They are: James McParland; Frank Adams; Bob Keith; Doug Heller; Ronnie Laner; "Bud" LeClair, and Duane Stevens. New Ships Aries Marine/Westchester Shipping's Golden Endeavor will tentatively be delivered this month while their Golden Monarch is scheduled to be launched in March or April of 1975. Delta Steamship is chartering the Marymar for one year from Calmar Lines. The ship was laid up when Calmar had to cut back on her intercoastal service. Delta hopes to crew the vessel this month for runs from the Gulf of Mexico to the West Coast of Africa. Pages J,, Brother Leo Moval, right, the first SIU pensioner to receive his high school diploma through the GEO program at the Lundeberg School, studies with a Trainee who will soon be going out to sea. Young trainees and older Seafarers often work together at the HLSS and help each other both in academic and vocational areas. Seafarer Leo Moval, 57, recently became the first SIU pensioner to re­ ceive his high school diploma through the GED Program offered at the Lunde­ berg School in Piney Point, Md. Bom in Aland Island, a possession of Finland, Brother Moval went to sea for the first time at the age of 13. The story of his career is typical of the great heroism shown by the Brothers of the SIU during the Second World War. Seafarer Moval came to the United States in 1940 and shipped on an Amer­ ican oil tanker that was sailing under the Panamanian flag. The ship was on a run to Dunkirk, France and was sunk in the Battle of Dunkirk. He was res­ cued in the English Channel and made his way to Bordeaux. In Bordeaux, he caught a British tanker, one of the last Allied ships in the area. However, the Bordeaux Harbor had been mined and the tanker hit a Ger­ man minefield as it left the port and was destroyed. One of four survivorSj Brother Moval was again rescued, but he was later captured by the German Army and placed in a prison camp in France. Seafarer Moval escaped twice and was caught twice. His third escape at­ tempt was successful, and he managed with the help of the French and Ger­ man undergrounds, to make his way to Sweden. One month later he caught an English ship making a mn to South America and finally made his way back to the United States. He worked ashore during 1942 until he succeeded in getting his necessary seaman's documents. After joining the SIU, Brother Moval's first ship took him to the invasion of Casablanca. He re­ turned to the U.S. and immediately shipped out again, this time as a chief steward. For the duration of the war, Moval shipped as a member of the SIU. He served in the D-Day invasion of Anzio Beach and the invasion of Okinawa. Seafarer Moval continued sailing in the steward department until he had a heart attack while serving aboard the SS Manhattan, and had to retire. "The SIU has been so good to me," said Brother Moval. "I remember our hard fight for the pension plan and our great victory when we got it. It is the best thing that could happen for Seafarers. I know. I saw too many oldtimers thrown away like old dishrags. Without this plan, myself and so many other Seafarers just simply couldn't make it." After retirement. Seafarer Moval did volunteer work for awhile but found it didn't take up enough of his time. "I feel that a day you don't learn some­ thing is a day wasted," Brother Moval said. "I decided that I'd wasted too many days since I retired." So he ap­ plied for admission to the Lundeberg School GED program. "The GED program is great, and the teachers are outstanding," he said. "They take a personal interest in each student and I'm especially grateful to Margaret Nalen for all the help and encouragement she's given me." Mrs. Nalen is the director of academic education. When Leo Moval, who first learned to speak English by reading newspapers and consulting a dictionary, received his high school diploma a few weeks ago, he said. "The SIU made it possible. They won our fine pension plan and they built this beautiful school. I'm proud to be a member." He returned home to Baltimore where he lives with his wife, daughter and stepdaughter. "When I get home," Brother Moval said, "I'm going to at­ tend the community college. I want to work on a major in history or political science." Notify Union Of Address Change In order to insure that every Seafarer continue to receive all benefits due him, when a member changes his address he should im­ mediately notify Union Head­ quarters. Members should notify the Rec­ ords Department, Seafarers Inter­ national Union, 675 Fourth Ave­ nue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. They should also include their Social Security number and book number with the new address. Seafarers Log V.-, . .1 -f: .ii-i:, �Activities By B. Rocker Cargo Preference Bill SIU has been deeply committed for many months in a struggle to win passage of H.R. 8193, to guarantee a percentage of oil imports to U.S.-flag ships. Our representatives have met with other labor organizations to prepare information and statements to clarify some oi"(BL*puints to members of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Last month the bill was in a House-Senate conference committee to work out some differences in the House and Senate versions. That committee finished work and sent the final draft back for approval. The House passed the con­ ference report; the Senate did not take action. We are awaiting the return of the Congress from its month-long recess so that the Senate can vote. While members are out-^many of them at home campaigning—we have not been idle. An ad hoc committee has been formed with other labor groups and this committee is continuing to hold meetings to discuss further action as we come down to the wire. Reorganization of the House of Representatives The Boiling Report, which proposed major changes in the standing com­ mittees of the House, has failed. The proposal which would have hit Seafarers hm-dest was that the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee be dismantled and its functions scattered to several other committees. A report from another committee, chaired by Chairman Julia Hansen, was offered as a substitute for the Boiling Report. The Hansen Report gave added jurisdiction to Merchant Marine and Fisheries. On Oct. 8, the House voted to accept the Hansen Committee Report. Deepwater Ports On Oct. 9, the Senate passed S. 4076, its version of the deepwater port bill, which authorizes the Department of Transportation to issue licenses to own, build and operate deepwater ports. The House version, H.R. 10701, gives licensing authority to the Interior Department. PensioB Plan RegulaticHi Our representatives in Washington have kept in close contact with Labor Department and Treasury Department people since the Pension Bill waspassed and signed into law. The law gives broad guidelines for private pension plans, but Labor and Treasury representatives are still charged with the responsibility for regulations. These regulations help to clarify the broad guidelines spelled out in the law. The SIU is working closely with those charged with writing regulations to make certain that the rights of Seafarers are fully protected and guaranteed. (See story on Page 2.) National Maritime Council At its regular meeting this month, attended by SIU President Paul Hall, the National Maritime Council set qp a special committee to determine public relations policy. The Council seeks to promote the intere..;ts of the American merchant marine by encouraging U.S. businesses to ship American. The new committee will coordinate a speakers' bureau, prepare texts and spell out policy. This will give unity to statements made by high-level manage­ ment members of the Council when they appear and speak throughout the "country. Congressional Budget Reform Government spending has a direct effect on the cost of living of every American family. Studies show that increased costs are a leading concern of most Americans. Recent Congressional action may refiect the concern of the people. Congress has lost much of its power of legislative initiative to the Executive branch over the years. In large part, the problem has been the inability of this rather cumbersome body, with many powerful leaders, to speak with a single voice for its 535 members. Government is complex, and growing, and each member has interests which are specifically related to his constituents and his district. In an effort to reassert Congressional control over government spending, a joint study committee was appointed to make recommendations. As a result, a bill was passed to create new House and Senate committees to analyze budget options and prepare budget resolutions. The way the system operates now, the President prepares his budget, with input from his departments, coordinated through the Oflfice of Management and Budget. He submits the budget to Congress and they act on his proposal. Existing practices foiled Congressional control over how much the federal government spent. The bill will provide procedures to limit backdoor spending and to force the President to spend impounded funds. House and Senate Budget committees will study and recommend changes in the President's budget. They will then draw up a resolution with a tentative, alternative Congressional budget. The bill creates a Congressional Budget Office to provide experts and com­ puters to absorb and analyze data. Appoint SIU Official to Committees On Puerto Rican Minimum Wages An elected SIU oflScial has been ap­ pointed by the U.S. Secretary of Labor to two Puerto Rico Minimum Wage In­ dustry Committees as a representative of labor. Headquarters Representative Ed­ ward X. Mooney was nominated for appointment to these committees by AFL-CIO President George Meany. The first committee met in October to hold hearings on new proposed Fed­ eral minimum wages for the plastic, rub­ ber and jewelry workers in Ihierto Rico. The second committee will meet this month to study minimum wage rates for Puerto Rico's tobacco workers. As required by law, all committees reviewing new minimum wage propos­ als in Puerto Rico are composed of representatives from labor, business and the public. 'SIU oflScial Mooney was joined by C. Stephen Clem, Jr. of the United Rub­ ber Workers and Benjamin Feldman of the Leather Goods, Plastics and Nov­ elty Workers International Union as the labor representatives on the Committee hearing new wage proposals for the plastic, rubber and jewelry workers. On the second committee which will review minimum wage rates for tobacco workers. Brother Mooney will be joined by Wallace Mergler of the Tobacco Workers International Union and Anne Draper of the AFL-CIO Department of Research as labor's representatives. Delayed Benefits The following membcn have had (heir benefit paymenti held up because fliey failed to anpply complete Information when filing their clalnu. Please con. tact Tom Cranford at {212) 499-6600. Social Sicuflty Number Union Name ' Antonoppuloii •»••••" • Lewiif SiTii Di 1111 > t •«I > • f Fitte. Bi f II I11»1,11111111 r Novembtr, 1974 .. 1. 1, .. ,, ,1 .. ,, .. ,, ,, 112-50-0840 297-01-0726 433-20-3774 363-36-7788 019-40-5970 212-20-6272 236-80-5966 435-16-2901 423-05-3272 278-46-2628 070=^70-3602 UIW IBU IBU A&G UIW A&G A&O IBU A&G UIW A&O Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAU. It Is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and his family. AFL-CIO Labor Studies Center WASHINGTON — The AFL-CIO Labor Studies Center was formally dedicated this month by President George Meany before a large audience of trade union leaders and educators. Speaking on the grounds of the 47acre campus located in Silver Spring, Md., President Meany said: "We realize the need for education— not just for the citizenry as a whole— but special edncation for our own people . .. to make our people better, more intelligent trade unionists so that they can do their job better and make a better contribution not only to the people we represent but to this nation." AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Lane Kirkland said the new education center will "contribute greatly to the future growth of the trade union movement." The SIU was represented at the dedi­ cation ceremonies by Harry Lundeberg School Vice President Mike Sacco and a group of Seafarers who are in the Bo­ suns Recertification program and in various upgrading programs at the Lundeberg School. The purposes of the Labor Studies Center are to develop trade union lead­ ership through training and educa­ tional programs: to develop educa­ tional programs which will carry labor's basic philosophy to all parts of the community, and to involve trade union­ ists in the problems of the total labor movement. Plans for a college degree program leading to a bachelor's degree in labor studies are now under way, and a num­ ber of men and women in the labor movement are now studying for their degrees. •. (,i '4 ' �•i:- I;- Mack Brendle Seafarer Mack Brendle, 46, has been a member of the SIU since 1947, and has been sail­ ing as a bosun for the past 15 years. A native of Louisiana, Seafarer Brendle now ships from the port of Houston where he makes his home with his wife Carolan and their son. Ame Eckert Seafarer Arne Eckert, 38, has been sailing with the SIU since 1963, and has been shipping as a bosun for the past two years. Brother Eckert ships from the port of Seattle and makes his home in that city with his wife Diana and their three sons. I i $ I 4^ 4 P.G.Wingfield Seafarer P. G. Wingfield, 52, has been sailing with the SIU since 1948, and has been ship­ ping as a bosun for the past five years. Born in Roanoke, Va., Brother Wingfield now ships from the port of Jacksonville and makes his home there with his wife Margie and their son. James Foster Seafarer Jimmy Foster, 51, has been sailing with the SIU since 1944, and has been shipping out as a bosun since 1947. A native of Mobile, Ala., he ships from that port and makes his home there with his wife Bonnie and their two children. Anthony Palino Seafarer Tony Palino, 47, has been a member of the SIU since 1946, and started shipping out as a bosun 15 years ago. A native -f of New Jersey, Brother Palino still makes his home there. He ships out of the port of New York. Nicb"lqs Bcchlivanis Bosuns Recertificafion Program Providing More Knowledge Another class of bosuns graduated from the SIlTs Bosun Recerttfication Program this montii, and soon they will go aboard the SlU's contracted ships with a greater knowledge and understanding of their Union and the entire maritime industiy. Through this program, flie SIU is continuing to provide its contracted companies with Seafarers who are highly qualified to be leaders of the unlicensed seamen aboard ship. With the graduation of this class, the total number of bosuns to have gone through the program is now up to 165. Bosun Rich Newell, from flie port of Houston, was originally in this class. However, upon coming up to Headquarters—after completing the one-month stay at Piney Point—Brother Newell was taken ill and had to return home. • ' }' i Following are the names and home ports of the 165 Seafarers who have I. w., Seattle Jaadora, Stanley, New York " Janmn, Sven, New York Johnson, Ravaugbn, Houston Kerngood, Morton, Batthnore KleimoJa, WiUfam, New York Knoies, Raymond, San Francii^ , Edgar, Net dtfffladbi, Eak^ore Baker, Elmer, Hoestou Koza, Leo, Baltimore? Lamht^ Reidus, Landrun, Mannel, San Juan Lasso, Rolnsrt, San Joan yie, Jedn, New Orleans pivolne, Raymond, -- ^ • 1^, Hans, Settle Levin, Jacob, Baltimore Leyal,. Joseph, jphiladelphia . EJbby^ Geoj^e^ New Orleans Mackert, Robert, Baltimore Manning, Denis. Seattle Mattioli, Gaetano, New York McCaskey, Earl, New Orleans McGinnis, Arthur, New Orleans Meehan, William, Norfolk i^doin, James, Houston Bechiivanis, Nicholas, New Yoik r,Havid, Norfolk ]|^e,Jan,NewYoik lk>|ko, Stanley, San Eraachkca Boaey, Andrew, Norfolk aBrendle. Mack. Houston an, jEmest, Houston it, Vernon, Tampa George, New Orleans ' Burlm, Cieorge, New York "•"-•on, Ronald, New York long, Wttliam, Seattle Walter, Norfolk ^ Hormon, Hcnsfon Anthony, Houston Carbone, Victor, San Juan , ^ t>stro, GnUlemto, San Juan lestnnt, Donald, Mobile ',Rjcbard,SMtt Francisco , PiA-: ' Federsen, Otto, New Orleids . ' Pehlep,Fmleriok,!Vltfblle fence, Floyd, Hoiisftiw K , ' ferry, Vincent Grima " Seafarer Vincent Grima, 54, has been shipping out with the SIU since 1962, and has been sailing as a bosun for the past five years. A native of Malta. Brother Grima now makes his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. and ships from that port. « ' »: mm:'- . Piii Ik m^mrnk, Rains, Horace, Houston la, Vincent, New Y ioback,8wrt,NewYoJ _ / ^ iw Vork licks, Donald, New York -ges,. Raymond, . -, Mobile Hodges, RaymondtW., W., Baltimore Hogge, Elbert, Baltimore Homka, Stephen, New York .. Hhydc, Arw, Fhlladelphi Ipsen, Orta, New York Page 10 Viekko,Ne J Maurice Olson ^ Rivera, Alfonso, San Juan Rodnques, Lancelot, San Juan RodrlKoez, Ovidio, New York Ruley, Edward. Baltimore „ Schwara, Robert, Mobile Self, Thomas, Baltimore ' Selix, Floyd, San Francisco Sheldrake, Peter, Houston Smith, Lester, Norfolk ^kol, Stanley, lf»ron,lobn,J ' Seafateii' Cfjil Mize, 52, hq J Seen d member of the SIU since 1943. and began sailing as a bosun 10 years ago. A native of Oakland, Calif., Brother Mize now makes his home in Ajo, Ariz, with his wife Josephine and their daughter, He ships out of the port of San Francisco. Aathor^ New Yoi^ •w Roy Meffert Seafarer Roy Meffert, 56, has been sailing with the SIU since 1956, and has been ship­ ping out as a bosun for the past 13 years. A native of Louisville, Ky., he now makes his home in St. Petersburg, Fla. Brother Meffert ships out of the port of Jack­ sonville. CyrilMize Nicholson, Eogenc, Baltimore Nielsen, Vagn^ New York ' O^Brfen, WiMlanu New York <YCoanor» WiBlam, Seattte CS«ojti,Fred,Sasr" —• • Ison, Maurtce, . J.W.Allen Seafarer J, W. Al­ len, 47, has been a member of the SIU since 1953, and has been sailing as a bo­ sun for the past 10 years. A native of Tennessee: Brother Allen now makes his home in Ed­ monds, Wash, with his wife Bea and their four children. He ships out of the port of Seattle. Seafarer Maurice "Ole" Olson, 56, started shipping with the SlU in 1944, and began sailing as a bosun in 1946. A native of Milwaukee, Wise., Brother Olson now makes his home in Somerville, Mass, where he lives With his wife Doris and three children. He ships out of the port of Boston. ' MerriU, Charles, Mobile ^ Michael, Joseph, italtlmore Clyde, Seattle Jacksonville Monardo, Sylvester, New Orl^ Morris, Edward Jr., Mobile Morris, William, Baltimore Moss, John, New Orleans Moyd, Ervin, Mobile Mollis, James, Mobile Murry, Ridph, San John, San Francisco , ; ^ William, New York . ., «.-v., o, Cbartes, Hourtpn Richard. Houston New York J Wte' '' Seafarer Nick Bechlivanis, 58, has been sailing with the SIU since 1947, and started shipping out as bosun five years ago. A native of Greece, Brother Bechlivanis ships from the port of New York and makes his home in Brooklyn, N.Y. with his wife Despina and their three children „ Tlcer,Dan,S Tillman, William, San F„ Tirclll, Enrico, New York Todd, B^symond, New Ortehhi Turner, Paul, New Orleans Wahaco, Ward, Jacksonville Wallace, William, Mobile Wardlaw, Richard, Honston ,, / Weaver, Harold, Houston • :;^hitmc^.:Alaii. New Yorit Wlnghold, f, G. Jacksonville |^orkm«n#H«M»er*;Ncw Orleaiiii; lEaragoasa, Roberto, New York h-: �Robert Keith Seafarer Robert Keith, 22, gradu­ ated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1971 and re*turned to Piney Point in 1974 to obtain his AB tick­ et. Brother Keith lives in Philadelphia with his wife, Kathryn and ships from the port of San Francisco. Doug Heller Seafarer Doug Heller, 20, gradu­ ated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1971. Prior to at­ tending the Senior­ ity Upgrading Pro­ gram, Brother Hel­ ler obtained his third assistant cooky rating at Piney Point. Born in Detroit, Brother Heller makes his home in New Orleans and ships out of that port. i " I' This month seven mo/e siiccessfn%> ^ flie SIlPs Siniority Upg^^ aiuS took oath of obhgaiiQh at the generfkl lemberahip meeting in New Yoik. S EstahUshed tohelp piepaio oar mein^ blip for the innovadons aboard fly constructed ships, the Seniority Duane Stevens Seafarer Duane Stevens, 23, gradu­ ated from the Harry Lundeberg School in April of 1972. Brother Stevens re­ turned to Piney Point to obtain his AB ticket before at­ tending the Senior­ ity Upgrading Program. A native and resident of Husser, La., he ships out of the port of New Orleans. Dpi^dihg Program also serves ^e these thiion members with a anderstanding of the SIU's operatii apd problems. These seven Seafarers bring the toi nnmber of men who have attained ^ai^rtatiisthpU James McParland Seafarer James McParland, 24, has been sailing with the SlU since 1971. Prior to attending the Seniority Up­ grading Program, Brother McParland obtained his QMED rating at Piney Point. A native of Brooklyn, he still makes his home there and ships out of the port of New York. ,. .. Following dre the names ;^dains, Francis, Deck ^len, Lawrence, Engine AUison, Muipfc^, Engine Andrepont, P. Engine Arnold, Mott, E^k Bartol, Thomas, Deck IfoxtetvAian, Engine |Bean,.E hi. Deck- „ • B^uverd, Arthur, En|^ Bellinger, WiUJiam, Steward Blaeklok, iUchard, Engine Bolen, Timothy, Deck Bnrke, Lee Roy, Engine Buirke, Timothy, Deck Castle, Stephen, Deck Ci^, Garrett, Deck ConkUn, Kevin, Engine Cnnningham, Robert, Deck Daniel, Wadsworth, Engine Davis, William, Deck DiWf John, Engine Derice, Michael, Engine Deskins. WiUiam, Steward Maximo, Engine Ewing, Lany, Steward Fanner, WBliam, Deck Fila, Marion,] Frost, Stephen, Garda^ Robert, Deck Gilliam, Robert, Steward Gutay, Raul, Steward Gower, David, Engine Grabam, Patrick, Deck Grimes, M^:R., Deck^ ^ Hart, Ray, Deck Hawker, Patrick, Deck Haynes, Blake, Engine Heick, Carroii, Deck Heller, Douglas, Steward Humason, Jon, Deck Hnmmerick, James, Jr., Steward Hiatchinson, Richard, Jr., Engine Ivey, D. E, Engine Johnson, M., Deck Jones, Leggette, Deck ]^ KeDi^Tiiomas, Engine Keith, Robert, Deck .eliey,John, Deck ae Kemey, Paul, Engine Kirksey, Charl^, Engine Kittleson, L, Q., Deck Knight, Donald, Engine Koaetes, Johnnie, Deck Kmic, Lawrence, Deck LeClair, Lester,Steward Lehmann, Artbnr, Deck completed the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. T^sch^ Robert, Deck Sanders, Darry, Engine Lundeman, Louis, Deck Sanger, Alfred, Deck Makarewicz, Richard, Engine Shaw, Ronald, Engine iHanning, Henry, Steward Simonetfi, Joseph, Steward iMarcus, M. A., Deck Simpson^ Spiirgeon, Engine McAttdhew, Martin, Engine Sisk, Keith, Deck iHcCabe, John, Engine iy ^ B., Steward ~ McC^, T. J., Engine Smitb, Robert, Deck^ McParland, James, Engine Spell, Gary, £^ne IVitiiix, R. G., Jr., Engine Speii, Joseph, Deck ivRranda, John, Engine Spencer, H. D., Engine ; Moore, C. M., Deck Stauter, David, Engine Moore, George, Deck Stevens, Duane, Deck Moore, William, Deck Svoboda, Kvefoslar, Engii Mortier, William, Deck Tanner, Leroy, Engine Painter, Philip, Engine Thomas, Robert, Engine, Paloumbis, Nikolaos, Engine Thomas, Timothy, Dect Trdnor, Robert, Deck Parker, Jason, Deck Utterback, Larry, Deck Poletti, Pierangelo, Deck Vain, Thomas, Deck Reamey, Vaifon, Sidney, Engine Vanyi, Thomas, Stev Vokmir, George, Deck ^ William^ Dec! Walker, Marvin, Engine Rivers, Sam, Engine Wambach, Albert, Deck Roback, lames. Deck Rodi%nez, Charles, Engine , Steward John, Deck RtHinie Laner ~ Seafarer Ronnie Laner, 28, gradu­ ated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1970. Prior to obtaining his full A book. Brother La­ ner earned his QMED rating at Piney Point. A resi­ dent of Franklin, N. J., he ships out of the port of New York. Lester LeCIair Seafarer Lester "Bud" LeClair has been sailing with the SlU for eight years. Prior to attending the Seniority Up­ grading Program, Seafarer LeClair upgraded to chief steward at Piney Point. He makes his home in San Fran­ cisco and ships from that port. Francis Adams Seafarer Francis Adams, 20, gradu­ ated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1971. Brother Adams returned to HLSS and received his AB ticket before attending the Sen­ iority Upgrading Program. A resident of Baltimore, he ships out of that port. Get Passports All Seafarers are advised that they should have United States passport books and should carry them with them at all times. Seafarers have encountered problems in some areas of the world because they did not have passports, and the problem seems to be increasing. In- addition, many Seafarers have not been able to make flyout jobs to foreign countries be­ cause they lacked passports. A U.S. passport can be secured in any major city in the country. If you need assistance in getting a passport, contact your SIU port agent. To Preserve a 'Lifeline', Seafarers Donate to Blood Sank 'A* Seniority Upgrader Ronnie Laner (left) and Recertified Bosun Cyril Mize make their contribution to the SIU Blood Bank by donating a pint of blood.at the SIU Medical Clinic at Headquarters. Both men know the necessity of keeping the Blood Bank as full as possible because it is a lifeline for SIU members and their families. Seafarers Laner and Mize were in New York last month completing their necessary time in the Upgrading and Recertification Programs. Nurse Cheryl Edel assists in the process. November, 1974 Page 11 �•Jf, •^ . ... ......rTI DISPATCHERS REPORT. OCTOBER 1-31, 1974 Port Boston New York .... Philadelphia . Baltimore ... Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville . . San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle 6 103 10 28 11 3 26 79 46 51 22 20 14 58 0 0 2 0 9 13 8 9 3 521 Puerto Rico .. Houston . , .. Piney Point .. Yokohama ... Alpena Buffalo Cleveland .... Detroit Duluth Frankfort .... Chicago Totals 1 f- TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Boston New York Philadelphia . Baltimore . .. Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville . . San Francisco Wilmington . . Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston .... Piney Point . . Yokohama ... Alpena .Buffalo Cleveland .... Detroit Duluth Frankfort .... Chicago Totals 1 21 1 7 3 1 4 10 7 9 8 10 0 12 0 2 0 1 3 2 3 0 1 106 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 2 2 2 0 2 18 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 2 0 20 66 0 13 4 0 7 25 0 10 1 1 3 8 0 7 19 0 23 48 1 10 30 0 35 7 0 2 9 0 5 12 0 3 7 0 3 41 0 11 0 2 4 1 8 3 8 2 1 1 24 9 11 21 13 25 14 8 12 9 0 13 3 3 6 85 147 402 REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 12* 195 20 65 20 13 61 144 68 128 60 63 26 186 0 4 5 3 8 18 5 4 5 1,123 3 48 5 9 9 2 13 23 15 25 16 23 0 43 0 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 245 1 4 0 0 1 1 0 1 2 0 1 1 0 7 0 2 3 4 3 0 1 0 3 35 4 154 12 54 28 11 58 132 39 95 26 30 18 129 0 2 3 1 3^ 21 5 4 1 830 6 109 7 21 14 3 18 45 30 42 17 23 7 67 0 2 2 0 0 2 5 1 2 413 3 10 0 4 3 1 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 1 2 2 2 4 40 3 87 12 32 20 6 45 79 36 61 20 31 25 125 0 2 1 0 0 4 1 0 0 590 2 23 0 2 2 1 1 5 7 19 6 10 1 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 95 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 8 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 2 98 8 29 13 6 19 71 19 45 7 19 9 43 0 1 3 0 4 19 6 2 2 425 4 44 5 10 7 3 3 17 8 19 7 10 3 16 0 2 2 0 3 2 6 2 0 173 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 3 2 16 0 55 9 29 8 1 19 22 14 38 5 13 4 46 0 4 3 1 3 21 7 2 3 312 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 2 3 3 4 0 21 1 25 7 16 1 1 2 15 9 10 3 5 4 4 5 3 1 0 7 5 9 2 0 135 •r Port I ?• Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 43 4 11 7 3 18 35 21 30 8 23 11 48 0 0 ' 0 272 0 11 0 2 0 0 1 0 5 6 2 8 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 41 0 40 4 21 5 2 8 38 9 26 1 12 7 31 0 1 4 5 8 21 4 18 5 270 1,488 2 100 15 26 14 6 15 43 35 55 12 30 11 43 22 2 4 2 3 8 6 3 2 459 879 1 0 3 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals . Totals All Depts 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 7 0 38 1 17 5 2 14 29 20 30 5 15 4 24 0 1 3 1 2 11 3 6 3 234 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 8 0 6 0 2 1 0 24 1 26 8 6 6 2 7 12 8 10 2 9 2 3 9 I 1 1 1 4 3 1 2 125 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 30 • 0 * 18 0 * * 26 5 25 24 ' * J; 17 252 948 407 130 - 4 64 9 32 19 6 20 70 13 44 8 21 16 48 I 0 0 3 5 7 22 6 12 4 433 2,982 7 210 20 58 38 6 48 98 56 131 43 42 35 117 0 1 2 5 5 10 7 5 2 946 1,699 14 61 1 11 14 0 0 20 6 12 0 5 4 73 0 8 67 16 28 67 16 14 39 476 559 PRESroENT PaulHaU SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS €75 4 Ave, Bkiyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Midi. 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. BaltimoK St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Man. 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y.... .290 Franklin St. 14202 SlU (716) TL 3-9259 IBU (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, ni.. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 SIU(312)SA 1-0733 IBU (312) ES 5-9570 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROrr, Mich. 10225 W. lefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Mlna 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) R A 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex. ... .5804 Canal St. 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla..2608 Pearl St. 32233 (904) EL 3-0987 JERSEY CTTY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala.. ....IS. Uwrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky. 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1321 Mission St. 94103 (415)626^6793 SANTURCE, P.R..1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00908 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash .2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gnvob Ave. 63116 (314)752-6500 TAMPA, Fla. .312 Harrison St. 33602 (813) 229-2788 TOLEDO, Ohio .... .935 Summit St. 43604 (419)248-3691 WILMINGTON, CaBf. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 .(213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Jq^ ....... .P.O. Box 429 Yokohaaui Port P.O. 5-^NiiioiiOlidori Naka-I^ 2^1-91 201-7935 Ext 281 As reported at this month's general membership meeting In New York, shipping has slowed down somewhat over the past month. This Is do mainly to the rush In shipping we experience each year after Labor Day, and the fact that a number of U.S.flag vessds are laid up awaiting cargoes. The slowdown In shipping, however. Is only a temporary situation. Several ships are crewlng up this month and as usual shipping picks up around the Christmas holidays. We are also expecting a successful vote on the Enc^ Transportation Security Act late this month, which should have an Immediate effect on U.S. flag shipping. Page 12 ' Seafarers Log �Delta Brasil Pays Off After South American Run SS Delta (Delta Line) had a smooth payoff last month In New Orleans after one of her South America mns. The 522-foot long vessel has two regularnms: from ffie U^. Gnlf to West Africa, and from the Gulf to Central America and North Brazil. The general cargo ship is a floating "grocery store," and rarries types of cargo bom "sonp to nuts." The Delta Brasil was buUt in 1968 at Ingalls Shipyards in Pascagonla, Miss. She is one of five sister ships built for Delta Line that year; the others are the Delta Argentina, Delta Paraguay, Delta Uruguay and Delta Mexico. The C-2 ship has a deadweight tonnage of 13,039, a horsepower of 11,660, and travels at a speed of 18.6 knots. She carries a full crew of 39 men. The Delta Brasil (Delta Line) at the docks in New Orleans at payoff last month. Able-seaman John Klondyke gets his book back from SlU Patrolman Stanley Zeagleras Crew Messman R. B. Kelly looks on. i Cook and Baker Calvin Troxclair at work in the galley oh the Delta Brasil. Wiper Antonio Villanueva (left) and Steward Bill Marion get receipts from Patrolman Zeagler after making SPAD donation at payoff. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership.- This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. ..V .•• • . • ^ - ^^FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Wateris District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union itoanceSi The ('constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly JiD'ance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examiiration each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and: ^parate findings. TRtfST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Districf are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments .of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financiaj records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SIIIPFING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shirowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is; Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. November; 1974 PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. . EQUAL.RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or Information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by cettified mail, return receipt requested. Page 13 �•Pi I AT SEA "Old Timers" From Virginia SS Summit Crewmembers of the containership SS Summit (Sea-Land) donated $106 from the ship's fund to Mrs. Larry B. Kelly of Fallbrook, Calif., widow of AB Larry Kelly who died in a crane accident aboard this vessel at Captain's Bay, Unalaska, Alaska on Sept. 1. SS Wacosfa After running aground off Freeport, the Bahamas, the 8,673-ton container vessel, SS Wacosta (Sea-Land) was refloated showing bottom damage, but no leaks. On a coastwise run, the crew was paid off in New York on Oct. 21. SS Warrior Following a run from Rotterdam, the crew of the SS Warrior (Sea-l,and) was paid off in New York on Oct. 23. Then the 27,135-dwt ship left for the West Coast to deliver oil to Japan. SS Overseas Arctic The SS Overseas Arctic (Maritime Overseas) carried 50,000 tons of wheat to Chittagong-Chalna, Bangladesh this month after a payoff in New Orleans on Oct 14. Her last voyage was to Nigeria. SS Sugar Islander Sailing from New Orleans and San Francisco, the SlU-contracted SS Sugar Islander (Pyramid) carried a 24,100-ton cargo to Japan late last month. SS Delta Norte Three exchange teachers from Latin America—Eduardo Taroco and Mary Rivero of Uruguay and Nelida Giacobbe of Argentina—^received a complimentary voyage aboard the SlU-contracted SS Delta Norte (Delta Line). The educators will teach Spanish history, language and culture in New Orleans high schools this term. SS Delta Argentina Another free cruise aboard the SS Delta Argentina (Delta Line) went to Merchant Marine Essay Contest winner Robert T. Morgan of Gallipolis, Ohio who vacationed in Central America, north Brazil and Caribbean ports. The contest is sponsored aimually by the Propeller Club of the United States. SS Bradford Island The master of the SS Bradford Island (International Transport) received a letter of commendation and thanks from the crew for his "quick handling of a sick crewmember," Robert Lenleck, who was lifted off the ship while at sea by an Air Force helicopter. The ill seaman who suffered a heart attack was flown to a hospital in Honolulu. "Old Timers" from Mathews County, Va., AB 0. Majette (I.) and Recertified Bosun W. Meehan pose together on the Azalea City (Sea-Land) during a recent voyage. Bosun Meehan, as the ship's chairman, reported in the ship's minutes that the crewmembers of the Azalea City had read an edi­ torial in the Washington Post concerning oil imports on American ships during a shipboard meeting, and decided that "This story made the seamen look like a bunch of thieves and completely distorted the whole issue." Union Brotherhood in Action In a recent letter to the editor of the SEAFARERS LOG, SIU Brother Dan­ iel D. Backrak wrote that, "... (at) Piney Point, you will see the Seafarers of the future." And this is indeed true. Union Brotherhood is a way of life at the Harry Lundeberg School. Seafarer John Rozmus came to HLSS as an upgrader to achieve his QMED. While there, he requested that, in addi­ tion to the individualized mathematics instruction he received in class, he got extra help in fractions and decimals. Trainee Gary Smuck volunteered to help Brother Rozmus, and they worked together in the evenings and on week­ ends. According to both himself and his teachers, Brother Rozmus made excel­ lent progress. In a recent letter to Mar­ garet Nalen, Director of Academic Education at the Lundeberg School, he wrote, "Mrs. Nalen, I owe you a debt of gratitude for having assigned Gary SS Arizpa After the Arizpa laid up in Port Elizabeth, N.J. late last month. Recertified Bosun Stanley J. Jandora thanked the crew for "their willing cooperation in everything." Chief Steward W. Seltzer expressed his thanks to the bosun by saying he's "one of the best I ever sailed with." SS Council Grove Coming from Yokosuka, Japan, the SS Council Grove (Cities Service) docked in Rota, Spain and Dognes, France early this month before heading for the Azores and the Gulf. USNS Maumee it was reported at a payoff in Carteret, N.J. last month that B/R Terry Ostermier was sent home ill from Rota, Spain. SS Potomac We have a bit of poetry from the SS Potomac (Ogden Marine). Chief Steward Newelle Johnson, Jr. wrote: "A beautiful woman pleases the eye, a good woman pleases the heart; one is a jewel, the other a treasure." And, "I am a strenuous advocate for liberty and property, but when these rights are invaded by a pretty woman, I am neither able to defend my money nor my freedom." Gaiy Smuck John Rozmus Smuck to help me with mathematics while at Piney Point.'! Once both men had left HLS, Sea­ farer Rozmus was able to return trainee Smuck's favor. "Last week I took a job as an oiler on an overseas supertanker called the "Overseas Arctic," Rozmus wrote. "We're on our way to Nigeria, West Africa. Gary Smuck is a member of the engine department here." Brother Rozmus became the young formertrainee's teacher while at sea. In a letter to Mrs. Nalen, Seafarer Smuck wrote, "Do you remember John Rozmus? He was going for his QMED, and you let me give him a little help in math. Well, John's on this ship now. He's a cool dude. We get along good." Success has come to both men through the highest tradition of mutual help and Union Brotherhood. Brother Rozmus is maintaining his QMED en­ dorsement to allow himself a variety of career options, and Brother Smuck has just completed upgrading to FOWT at Piney Point. SS Seatrain Maryland Seafarers aboard the SS Seatrain Maryland (Hudson Waterways) gave "an extra vote of thanks to the steward, F. Urias, for the lobster dinner and the music and news supplied in the messroom." SS Vantage Defender Crew Messman Ray Herrin was^ put ashore to a hospital on the Cape Verde Islands early last month. SS Marymar SlU-contracted Delta Steamship has chartered the C-4 general cargo ship Marymar on a one-year contract from Calmar Lines. The Marymar, laid up for over a month, is one of the seven Calmar C-4s affected by the company's cutback on intercca^tal service. The Marymar will crew this month in Baltimore and she will run from the Gulf to the west coast of Africa. Page 14 Seafarers Log 1, �In 1965 I-ASHORE ,'? meer Washington, D.C. Aerial color photography called "photobathymetry" is being used to measure ocean depths off the U.S. coasts to map nauticd charts, says the U.S. Commerce Department's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ocean Survey. One aircraft and 11 ships conducted tests for several years off Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Florida Keys, Beaufort and Oregon Inlets, N.C., the Pacific Coast and the Great Lakes. A new experimental film specifically for clearer underwater detail is being tested. Portland, Me. A protest to the U.S. State Department recently by Michael Orlando, an official of the SIUNA-aflfiliated Atlantic Fishermen's Union in Gloucester, Mass. resulted in the seizure of a Japanese fishing dragger's cargo and 22-man crew at a dock here. The seizure of the Koto Shiro Maru was for violating the international pact which bans foreign fishing within 12 miles of the U.S. Brother Norbert Patrick, standing, shows his new first assistant engineer's license to SlU New York Port Agent Leon Hall. After sailing with the SIU for three years and graduating from the MEBA/ District 2 School as a third assistant engineer in 1968, Brother Norbert Pat­ rick recently earned his first assistant engineer's license. A native of the West Indies, ex-Sea­ farer Patrick began sailing with the SIU in 1965 as a FOWT and within a year had earned his full SIU "A" book through the Union's "A" Seniority Up­ grading Program. And though a mem­ ber of the MEBA/District 2 since 1968, Brother Patrick has maintained his book and his membership in the SIU. One of the reasons that Brother Pat­ rick feels strongly bound to the SIU and its membership is that in 1967 he was encouraged by the Union to attend the engineers training school offered by MEBA/District 2 and earn his third assistant engineer's license. To Brother Patrick, sailing since the age of 16, this was an important oppor­ tunity to continue advancing in the field he had chosen as his career while still a young man, and he elected to remain an active member of the Union. Brother Patrick graduated from the engineers training school in 1968 and began shipping as third assistant engi­ neer. Happy with his new Coast Guard li­ cense, but anxious to take his training one step further. Brother Patrick re­ turned to school in 1971 and stayed there until he had earned his second assistant engineer's license. A few years of sailing in his new position followed, and then earlier this year. Brother Patrick had accumulated enough seatime as second assistant engi­ neer to again return to school. A good student. Brother Patrick spent three hard months studying be­ fore he passed the Coast Guard exam and was awarded his first assistant engi­ neer's license last month. Now First Assistant Engineer Patrick has shipped out on the SlU-contracted Transcolumbia (Hudson Waterways) and will stay aboard this ship for awhile. But this active seaman's plans for the future don't end there. Never con­ tent to rest on his laurels, career sea­ farer Patrick is already counting the days left until he will be eligible to take the exam for his chief engineer's license. Transhuron Runs on Reef Off Indian Island The SlU^manned Transhuron.(Hudson Waterways) ran aground on a reef off an Indian island in September crack­ ing her hull in the process and was dam­ aged beyond repair. Twenty-eight of the crewmembers were forced to abandon ship and took refuge on the nearby island until they were brought to the mainland of India three days later. The Transhuron's troubles began on Sept. 24 when a major fire in the engine room caused all loss of power. The ves­ sel had been enroute from the Persian Gulf to Subic Bay in the Philippines with a shipment of oil. The tanker drifted for two days until she ran aground on the reef off the island of Kiltan, about 200 miles off the western coast of India. While the master and four officers remained on board, 28 crewmembers took shelter on the island. They remained there for three days un­ til they were rescued by an Indian tug (the Gaj) and transported the 200 miles or so to Cochin, India. Here is a perfect example of the im­ portance of lifeboat training. The men November, 1974 of the Transhuron were able to man the lifeboats and get to the nearby island quickly and without injury. Chief Steward Kasmirz; Lynch and Recertified Bosun Wallace Perry, Jr. were two of the SIU crew which spent three days on Kiltan. Seafarers Lynch and Perry said the conditions on the island could not be described as "luxurious." "We were housed in shacks about 12' X 12' and we got food only once a day," Lynch said. "At first they took our lifeboats and supplies, but later we were permitted to go back to the ship for more stores," said Perry. While the Gaj was taking the men from the island another tug Chal­ lenger) picked up the remaining officers from the ship. The crew had praise for the able assistance rendered by the In­ dian navy and the tugs. After being detained by the Indian government for 13 days, the crew was flown back to the West Coast by Hud­ son Waterways. The Coast Guard will hold an investigstion into the mishap. Piney Point Egyptian maritime delegate, Alfonse Sadek visited here recently on a U.N.sponsored torn of American merchant marine schools. He was impressed with HLSS and the trainees. Sadek was here as an observer for the United Nations which is building a merchant marine and maritime shoreside training school for Arab students. 12^ SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION B 10001 Dale. Conlrtbutor's Name Address State. City. S.S. No. SPAO IS a separate setrfated furttf. its proceeds are used to rurther lis oojects and purposes including, but not limited to turtnenng irte poiilivai. social and economic interests of Seatarer seamen, the preservation and .furthenrsg of the American Merchant Mann# wtfh improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts, in connection with such objects. SPAO supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office AM contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condilion of membershipin the Union (SiUNA AGLiWD) or of employment, if a contribution »s made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAO at the above ecWress. certified mail witnm thirty days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAO to protect and further your economic, political and social Interests, American trade urrlon concepts and Seafarer seamen (A copy of our r^ort filed with the appropriate supervisory officer is (or wiii be| available for purchase from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office. Wasnmgion. D C. 20402.1 M' Signature of Solicitor 1974 Port *2000^ WWWWWWW First Tripper Gives to SPAD Messman K. Lawdry, left, gets SPAD receipt from SIU Patrolman Stanley Zeagler at the Sea-Land Venture's payoff last month in the port of New Orleans. Brother Lawdry completed his first trip as a Seafarer aboard the vessel since graduating the Harry Lundeberg School. Our members' support of SPAD has enabled the SIU to begin the work of revitalizing the U.S. mer­ chant marine. A healthy maritime Industry means more jobs and job security for SIU members. Page 15 �I f' -I ^afarers in the LNG course at Piney Point study a detailed diagram of an LNG storage system. They are. - —— m iiTTiTniiiiwMMiTrnmMiiiii~T'-Tn-"---T:y"-'r-ii--^ structor Charlie Nalen; Seafarers William sTrulisf Bob sSskrand^SMcLandom" LNG carriers mL^ed^bylhe^S n- r — SlU-contracted th^safety s^tems^'f^^^^ - lii^-- - —"-TMlTrii Lundeberg School. uses this blueprint to explain am a If tfie SIU is to grow with the expanding American merchant marine, Seafarers will need special training to keep pace with the technological advances that are making diis expansion possible. Among the most important and complex of the new types of ships beginning to crew-np are the Liquid Natural Gas carriers. These ships are able to carry large amounts of natural gas that has been converted to a liquid state through a super cooling process. In this liquid state, the natural gas, transported at minus 260 degrees F. in special con­ tainers, occupies only 1/600 of the space needed to hold the same product in its gaseous state. The SIU realizes that these highly sophisticated energy carriers will be required to carry well trained crews that have received special train­ ing in all phas^ of operating these ships and handling their cargo. To meet this need, an LNG program has been set up at the Lundeberg School to give Seafarers in all departments the training necessary to safely man LNG vessels. The course at the Lundeberg School begins with an introduction to the chemistry of LNG and its physical properties. This section also covers the dangers of skin contact with LNG and other toxic effects View forward over an LNG carrier's five cargo tanks. Courtesy of Marine Engineering/Log '-it I #•:.• The LNG carried by these new ships will be stored in special ^^"ks llko thls 000 in Brooklyn. N.Y.. until needed during This artist's conception of an LNG tanker shows the soecial tanks that wiii carry the LNG at rnmus 260-F aSSOClatcd Wlth tlUS CargO. It then covers fire prevention techniques aboard LNG carriers and the use of special safety equipment needed to handle LNG. After this introduction. Seafarers enrolled in the course will receive instruction in the use of equipment used in pumping and storing the Shipyard workers guide the huge shell of an LNG tank into an outer shell. When completed, the unit will be hoisted into the LNG, as well as the operation of inert gas systems used to clean the tanker's hull, tanks. This section will also cover the loading and unloading pro­ cedures, and the various monitoring systems used to insure safe handling of this special cargo. The SIU's LNG program at the Lundeberg School, praised by the U.S. Maritime Administration as "one of the best examples of labor support of improved ships capabilities," is designed to provide mem­ bers of the deck, engine and steward departments with the information needed by all Seafarers who will sail aboard these vessels. To be eligible to attend this comprehensive four week course. Sea­ farers in the deck and steward departments must hold a rating in their department, and black gang members must hold a QMED rating. The LNG carriers have been carefully designed to provide safe transportation of this important cargo. By offering this LNG course, the SIU can be assured that Seafarers wiU be among the best trained m^r Coast Guard Lt.-Commander Fred Hal- back ® ^ P'"®" . Courtesv of oi Brooklyn Brooklvn Union Ilttinm Cos Company Courtesy At® fatee. Y \ LOG.) '"'•'J' conseioiB sapors manning these energy carriers of 'A gas industry representative demon- •••• (For an application to the program, see page 31 of this strates the conversion of natural gas to 'Here, shipyard workers construct a o liquid liniitH state, ctato a courtesy of Brooklyn unton cas cnhonVol LNG I Mt^ ftank. sphorical vorsen discusses the safe carriage of LNG with trainees and upgraders at the Lundeberg School. rfV ' pi®i Page 17 |i':i .Pi,,:- 'j — —L-j—ip r �r-' The Back Stobber •, :• rr'r'-. A Threat to Freedom An organization exists in this country today which presents a real and serious threat to the U.S. labor movement and the millions of American workers it represents. The organization calls itself Ameri­ cans Against Union Control of Govern­ ment (AAUCG). Its ulimate goal is the destruction of the basic principles—the right to organize and the right to strikeupon which the American labor move­ ment was built. Americans Against Union Control of Government, invariably, are those in the upper class of business and political so­ ciety—^people least in need of union rep­ resentation and best in a position to benefit by breaking the back of the labor movement. They have been trying to get their "message" to the general public through widespread letter writing cam­ paigns initiated by well-known figures in business and government. A typical AAUCG letter claims that because of the political activities of labor unions "freedom's days are numbered." Labor, they say, will accomplish this coup on democracy by working for a "veto-proof Congress that will push for "further regulation and strangulation of private business, and expansion and en­ forcement of the Occupational Safety and Health Act." . These letters of course neglect to say that it was the American labor movement that ended the slavery of seven-day work weeks, sweat shops and abusive child labor. Coal miners no longer have to "seU their souls to the company store," and American seamen are no longer under­ paid, overworked, second class citizens. In fact, it is the American labor move­ ment, through its years of work, that has elevated the standard of living for the working man in this country to the high- I '"f est in the world. This doesn't sound much like a threat to freedom. In the political arena, the goal of the labor movement is not a blind "veto proof Congress. Labor's goal is, though, an openminded Congress that has the best interests of the working man at heart and the courage of conviction to vote accord­ ingly despite outside pressures. In the area of business, labor does not advocate over regulation or strangula­ tion. However, business must be regu­ lated by the government to prevent the price gouging and windfall profit making that took place during last year's energy crisis at the expense of the American consumer. Turning to the Occupational Safety and Health Act, AAUCG claims this also is a threat to freedom. OSHA is a law which regulates and enforces safety standards in work areas. Violators are not prosecuted, though, unless unsafe conditions are not corrected. Safety costs money; that is what AAUCG protests. Welreceived our son Paul^Septeml^rcbi;^ of l.og yesterday. Imagiiie ;my husband's surprise when he read page 12 and read that tte 55 Punuwu was fomerly the SS Marine Jumper. me to explain. When our son eOm. pleted the l^c course at the Lundeberg School in Scptci^berv 1973, he si^ed on Xhe Panama ea a w^r, and sah^ on it before he returned to Luhdeberg to upgmde as an oiler, i \ My husband had a long voyage on the Marine Jumper hmk ! in 1947 as an enlisted man in the U.S. Army. He boarded her at Yokohapia, Japan, travelled to Shanghai, China, the island of Ceylon, through the Suez Canal to Bremerhaven, Germany and then to Staten Island, New York. To think that 26 years later our son sails on the same Ship. How often docs that happent Of all ships that fiy the U^S. flag, it really is something for such a coincidence. We niust write Paul and tell him. He's oh the Alaska now. Thank you for letting us share this bit of nostalgia with yto Mrs. Edhitt htajss ' i . ^ i ^ A ' . I am 55 years old and have been sailing with the SiU for over 20 years. I've yelled about the Union as much as ahyone, but after Cphun^ is all about, I think that the training and upgrading here is the best thing the SIU can do for its young members. Some day you young fellows will realize it yourselves. Keep up the good work! Fmggam FineyPoimrMd. ' ;A % V' Nw.mtwtm , Velum^XXXVI, N«. 11 ' ffliilBltfiMlllt'ateTjIMI ' ' t^Uvt'catnin Ucsi~r, vt th» tn» oeaforent North Americ* - • AFt-CIO Paul r . (momotioRiiii union of inline Are?<e«nf Cal Tannai. Btamhe Vict'-fimsidmt Earl Shopard, Vicd-Pmsleftnl Jos DlGiofplc, Soc/etary-Tteasmr Lindsay Vfifllems, Vice-Pfasldent Frank Orozak, Vica-Pfesidam Paul Drozak, Vica-Prasident fHibtlshed monthly by Seafar«r« International Union. Atlantic. Uulf. Uakcs and inland Watisra OletWct. AFtiOSO 676 Fou.-t,". Ayanita, Brooklyn, NiY. 11232. Tel. 499,$^: Saeond oiBse poatasa paid at Brooklyn, N.Y, ' ' Page 18 "" y- ^ •'lijM': ... i - There does exist a real and serious threat to freedom in this country today, but it does not stem from the American labor movement. It is the i^UCG and organizations like it that have adopted the policy of 'profit over people' that is creating the crisis. - The SIU, along with the entire Amer­ ican labor movement, will fight these or­ ganizations on any front they choose. Seafarers can join in this fight simply by their continued support of SPAD. AAUCG correspondence usually con­ tains apologetic passages like: "Frankly we were reluctant to add to your burdens —^realizing that you may very well have the inclination to toss this letter and its enclosures into the trash can." We fully agree. The trash can is just where it belongs. 'K. • U Seafarers;Log �m Years, Plus, At •m 5. From Antwerp to Brussels by Fast Train, To Catch the Cooks Bus Tour of the Town, Where they took us to Laacken Palace, Then, to Waterloo, where J^apoleon Acted IVe Rambled and Gambled All Over the World, Had Sweethearts In Every Port, Spanish, German, French and Greek, > Girls ot Byery Sort. % 'Mi: London, Liverpool and Belfast Of Course, Dublin, Glasgow, Bristol too. Yes, I Saw them Folks, Many Times, While Sailing on the Blue. ^Fve Ccrtaihly Seen Most of the Sights, That Most of the Salors Have Never Seen, And After Thinking it over Several Times, It Seems to me, Just a Dreain. 3. Le Havre, Antwerp and Rotterdam, In the Twenties, and Thirties, Was Nice, You Had Your Fun, Lots of it, ^4?orReaUy Nothing, Just Be Nice. 4, B. Bremen, Hamburg and Danzig But I Realize You Have Just so much Space, ; . Were Tops of most of the Men, ' ' . After That, It Makes the Bucket, Called Waste. ^ You Made your Trip, Then came back Again, / So, Fll Say Adieu to my old Shipmates and Friends, "She" was Waiting, Thai's Sure, She was Your Friend. This is jnst a God-Bye, and Not The End. St. Marks Cathedral and the Grand Canal, , 35. The Leaning Tower of Pisa, Too, . ' Pve seen them all, and then some more, , Wpe Sailing on the Blue. ° V • ' Man is but 3 symbol Clay in the Master's hand He comes into a troubled world i.^here he alone must make his stand. IL . , Each one has his purpose , ,* lie it large or small • Some fall by the wayside WhUe others stand proud and tall. .. . ^ ^ m-msm ! Sp try and makp a go pf life^ No matter what your birth ,, , Always do the best you can For your days are numbered on earth. , ; V. - Sometinies wc make decisions And unknowingly hurt a friend But life is an uphill struggle Try and do the best that you can. . > , . . „ . , .~ • - You can take all my worldly possessions Everything I obtained from the start ^ But J will go fight on For I have the love of the Lord m my heart, .v November, 1974 - . ^ -i , Of the people who pass this way • soufinthi to say., X. • ss ' , And when this life has ended And you are reborn again You will be judged by what you did And how you treated your fellow man. \TL If I should die tomorrow . I can truthfully say, I tried 1 really did the best I could And I have uotliiiig to hide.,, ^ VIIL So please try and sec my purpose . . In these few words cff rhyme Fori may die a pauper, Yous=a.Iwa^bornbe£oremytin«, " ^ Not all can be a leader . For God has made it so Man strives to make life better ' :. ; But there must be followers you know. . I saw the Acropolis of Athens, And It's Ancient Relics, Too, The Olympic Stadium and Others, Yes, Again, WhUe Sailing theBlue. iilLi I Could Go On Writing Like thisfor Days With Never the Same Line Twice, SajdngHdW Wonderful it W itie Seeing Such Wonderful Places, People, So Nice •7f s sit. Paul's Cadiedr^, Buckingham Palace, House of Parliament and British Museum, I've Stood at their Doors and Pondered, Still Seems to me Only a Dream., ' 'J Barcelona, Marseille and Genoa, Was Really Traveling First Class. For a Few PesetasJ Franc? I iras. You Could Live It Lfp, What a Gas. {Eric Hoffman has sailed many SlU , , ifftips as cook. He is losing his leg but ^ ' hopes for an artificial limb and to abletoretitrntoseaJ ableto return to sea.) I saw a crippled robin Whose limb was marred . -(By some callous child Who can beforgiven.) This lovely bird Balancing not well In the grass. Flew to the safety of a leafy tree. Yet even this familiar habitat Could give him no comfort. ThenLeaving earth below. This red-breasted bird Flew up, and up, and up, 1 :> » Injured limb tucked Into soft underbqdy. T saw him not again. . And yet I choose to believe . Ml® \ , . .. • s That^ somewhere, somehow The good Lord breathed strength ^ Into the brave fluttering breast, ' The white ship in the harbor lay. Serene and resting from her woe. Ambitious to be underway. - At once, I came with heart aglow. My hours of peace were all too few / as wind and wave together reigned,\ ; \ the beaches soon were lost to view, ,\ th^te, even though and saii strained. "^ limb, r. mm oaii and Oi-m mizzen masts were yvwxw oxxcxxxxwva. The bird could rest Alofr the stays, the sounds of gale And find his food. were spirits raging thru the m;^t: tuw ».v.Aye!and caity food and life aboard became a fight. , . po his young— Mv life will alwavstemoest be. If male robins do such things. And also sing— Hrobinsdosuchthmgss Best wishes, Eric,\ -.'v .-.v.^ . "Thirsty" • • •" , ^ ^ ^ Attention Soaferers: J. Lewis ^ ® Ml .... ROeilB to EdltOl^ ..y; •I' Page 19 �>jrf" New SlU Pensioners fSK: Heniy T. Buckner, 62, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Savannah sailing as an AB. Brother Buckner had sailed for 44 years. Bom in Hampton, S.C., he is now a resident of New Orleans, Lawrence F. McGlone, 59, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1957 sailing as a bosim. Brother McGlone is an Army veteran. Born in Philadelphia, he is now a resident of Tuckahoe, N.J. Raymond L. Penry, 72, joined the. SIU in 1943 in the port of Boston sailing as a chief steward. Brother Perry was bom in Maiden, Mass. and is now a resident of Houston. Charles Dixon, 65, joined the Union in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Dixon had sailed for 38 years. A native of Florida, he is now a resident of Tickfaw, La. with his wife, Estelle. Bias Torres, 56, joined the Union in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Torres was bora in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Rio Piedras, P.R. with his wife, Matilde. Oliver M. Ames, 68, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as an AB. Brother Ames is a native of Michigan and is now a resident of Deland, Fla. with his wife, Edith. ;; Alver Stenman, 65, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Stenman is a native of Ash­ land, Wise, and continues to be a resident there. Stanley R. Yodris, 66, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing as an AB. Brother Yodris had sailed for 46 years. Born in Balti­ more, he is now a resident of San Francisco. George L. Bales, 63, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Mobile sailing as a bosun. He had sailed for 44 years. Brother Bales is a pre-war veteran of the U.S. Navy. Born in Louisiana, he is now a resident of Mobile with his wife. Alma. Antero M. G.<ispar, 64, joined the Union in 1955 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Caspar had sailed for 45 years. Born in the Philippines, he is now a resident of Teaneck, N.J. with his wife, Circe. Lester J. Mahaffey, 63, joined the Union in 1943 in the port of Nor­ folk sailing in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Mahaffey had sailed for 45 years. A native of New Or­ leans, he is now a resident there. Daniel B. FItzpatrick, 48, joined the Union in 1948 in the port of Baltimore sailing as an AB. Brother Fitzpatrick is an Army veteran of World War II. A native of Massa-' chusetts, he is now a resident; of Dorchester, Mass. i; Newton A. Huff, Jr., 55, joined the Union in 1938 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a bosun. Brother Huff had sailed for 37 years. He was bom in Mississippi and is now a resi­ dent of Slidell, La. with his wife, Christina. Miguel C. Llovet, 67, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as a 2nd cook. Brother Llovet was bom in Puerto Rico and is now a resident of Ponce, P.R., with his wife, Petrin. Willis A. Harper, 57, joinediiti^ SIU in 1938 in the port of Norfolk sailing as an AB. Brother Haider was a veteran of the Army Cbas|t Artillery Corps in World War ILj"" was bom in Camden County, and is now a resident of Norfolkli M;, Howard E. Kight, 54, joined the SIU in the port of Detroit in 1951 last sailing as an oiler aboard the SS McKee Sons (American Steam­ ship). Brother Kight is an Army vet­ eran of World War II. Born in Mary­ land, he is now a resident of Char­ lotte, N.C. William R. Heischman, 56, joined the SIU in the port of Elberta, Mich, in 1954 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Heischman is a wounded Air Force veteran of the New Guinea campaign in World War II. A native of Bellevue, Ohio, he is now a resi­ dent of Frankfort, Mich. Arnold Kunnapas, 59, joined ttie Union in 1944 in the port of l^ew i York sailing in the engine depart­ ment. Brother Kunnapas had sailed for 40 years. Born in Estonia, he is a naturalized U.S. citizen and is ifoyii a resident of Teaneck, N.J. with his , wife, Martha. i ,';, 1st Check for Lakes Pensioner MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS' SCHEDULE Port Date New York ... .. Dec. 2 Philadelphia . .. Dec. 3 Baltimore .... .. Dec. 4 Norfolk .. Dec. 5 Jacksonville .. .. Dec. 5 Detroit .. Dec. 6 Dec. 9 Houston .... .. Dec. 9 New Orleans . .. Dec. 10 Mobile .. Dec. 11 San Francisco .. Dec. 12 Wilmington .. .. Dec. 16 Seattle .. Dec. 20 'i. -r SIU pensioner Howard Kight (right) accepts his first pension check from Union representative Roy Boudreau in the Detroit hiring hall last month. Page20 , Columbus ... Chicago ..;., Port Arthur . Buffalo . -. St. Louis .... Cleveland .. J . Jersey City .. . Dec. 21 .Dec. 10 .Dec. 10 .Dec. 11 .Dec. 12 .Dec. 12 .Dec. 12 Deep Sea , :iBU / i ... 2:30 p.m. ... ... 5:00 p.m. ...... 7:00 ... 2:30 p.m. .,, ... 5:00 p,m. . ; 7:()P;pi!h;f ... .... 2:30 p.m. ... ... 5:00 p.m. 1,,..; 7:{)6p;m;' ... 9:30 a.m. ... —5:00 p.m. .... ;. .;7:00 p.mi! ... .... 2:00 p.m. ... • • •• ' '• ' • *.'-1 •• • ,• {.f y':yi ... 2:30 p.m. ... ~ ... .... : — .,. .. .,5:00 p.m.' ... 2:30 p.m. ...... 5:00 p.m. . i.... 7:bb pjihi; ... .... 2:30 p.m. ... ... 5:00 p.m;'...Q!': ... .... 2:30 p.m. ... ... 5:00 p.m. ,... ... 2:30 p.m. . . ! ... .... 2:30 p.m. ... .v.' — ••• ... .... 2:30 p.m. ... • • • '•» •r. ,. ..1:00p.m. ' ...... 5:00 p.m. ..... i 5:00 p.m. ...... 5:00 p.m. ...... 5:00 p.m. ...... 5:00 p.m. ,..... 5:00 p.m. .'v November; 19743' �TT Brooklyn Pays Off In Finart, Scotland The SlU-contracted supertanker IT Brooklyn, the largest merchant vessel ever huilt in the United States, paid off in Finart, Scotland Aug. 30. SIU Representative Jack Caffey was sent from New York to service the vessel which is pres­ ently on a run between South Africa, the Persian Gulf and Northern Europe. The Brooklyn may eventually carry foreign crude to the U.S., hut this will not be possible until offshore deepwater ports are built in this country. The Brooklyn, one of the first vessels to receive govern­ ment subsidy money under provisions of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, was built at the former Brooklyn Navy Yard by members of the SlU-aifiliated United Industrial Workers. The TT Brooklyn tied up at her berth In Finart, Scotland. If you are convicted of possession of any illegal drug—heroin, barbitu­ rates, speed, LSD, or even marijuana—^the U.S. Coast Guard will revoke your seaman papers, without appeal, FOREVER. That means that you lose for the rest of your life the right to liiake a living by the sea. However, it doesn't quite end there even if you receive a suspended sentence. You may lose your right to vote, your right to hold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must he licensed or bonded and you may never he able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal government. It's a pretty tough rap, but that's exactly how it is and you can't do any­ thing about it. The convicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputation for the rest of his life. However, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good livelihood, it can destroy your life. Drug abuse presents a serious threat to both your physical and mental health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is especially true aboard ship where clear minds and quick reflexes are essential at all times for the safe operation of the vessel. Don't let drugs destroy your natural right to a good, happy, productive HLSS Graduate Richard Smith, right; will get some good steward department experience aboard the Brooklyn with the help of veteran SIU Chief Steward Jimmy Bartlett. life. Stay drug free and steer a clear course. Above photo was taken by a TT Brooklyn crewmember while the ship was anchored at an offshore port near Durban, South Africa. Helicopters are uded for emergency services for the crew, as well as deliveries of stores and mail. From the left are TT Brooklyn ship's committee members, Cecil Martin, steward delegate; Recertified Bosun Robert Lasso, ship's chairman; Jimmy Bartlett, secretary-reporter; A. LaFrance, deck delegate, and I. Solomons, engine delegate. November, 1974 Page 21 �r Digest of SlU :! • /5 > ii • i i -I Ships' Meetings V. SEA-LAND VENTURE (Sea-Land Service), September 23—Chairman F. Boyle; Secretary S. J. Davis. $58 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Everything running smoothly. TRANSCOLUMBIA (Hudson Wa­ terways), September 1—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun W. H. Wallace; Secre­ tary D. G. Chafin; Educational Director W. L. Holland. Some disputed OT in deck and steward departments. Every­ thing running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Next port Yokohama. LONG BEACH (Sea-Land Service), September 29—Chairman, Recertified Bosun M. Landron; Secretary J. E. Higgins; Educational Director Carroll. $55 in movie fund. No disputed OT. Every­ thing running smoothly. Next port SM Juan. VANTAGE HORIZON (Vancor Steamship Co.), September 1—Chair­ man J. E. Tanner; Secretary J. B. Har­ ris; Educational Director J. E. Bailey; Steward Delegate William Johnson. Some disputed OT in deck department. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. • TRANSCOLORADO (Hudson Wa­ terways), September 1—Chairman Paul L. Whitlow; Secretary F. Fletcher; Edu­ cational Director H. Hunt; Deck Dele­ gate Bernard Shultz; Engine Delegate Leon Fountain; Steward Delegate Jo­ seph Roberts. Request that all prewmembers attend shipboard Union meet­ ings. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to all departments for their fine co­ operation. Next port Guam. SEA-LAND TRADE (Sea-Land Service), September 22—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Perry Greenwood; Secretary C. E. Bell; Educational Di­ rector Schineder; Deck Delegate S. Wolfson; Steward Delegate William Goff. $225 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Next port Seattle. SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land Service), September 8—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun J. W. Pulliam; Secretary Herb Knowles; Educational Director Jim Smitko; Deck Delegate J. Long; Engine Delegate G. R. Speckman; Stew­ ard Delegate E. Tinsley. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department and to the movie projec­ tionist for a job well done. Next port Seattle THOMAS LYNCH (Waterman Steamship), September 1—Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. Wardlaw; Secre­ tary J. W. Sanders; Educational Direc­ tor C. C. Lial; Deck Delegate C. Pryor; Engine Delegate D. May; Steward Dele­ gate V. Barfield. Some disputed OT in steward department. Everything run­ ning smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Savannah, Ga. AMERICAN VICTORY (Victory Carriers Inc.), September 22—Chair• man T. Price; Secretary S. McDonald; Educational Director D. K. Kelley; Deck Delegate E. J. Rokicki; Engine Delegate Charles Smith; Steward Dele­ gate A. Z. Deheza. Some disputed OT in- engine . and steward departments. Everything running smoothly. Next port inPanama. Page 22 Robert Toombs Committee i'v-" i" Ship's committee members on the 7?oberf Toombs (Waterman) pose for a photo in the crew's mess when ship docked at the Bayonne, N.J. Army Terminal last month for a payoff and sign-on after a 30-day coastwise run. Committee members are, seated from left: Joseph Spirito, steward delegate; T. DeLoach, chief steward; E. L. Odom, deck delegate. Standing are G. W. Anderson (left), engine delegate, and Jack Nelson, ship's chairman. The Robert Toombs was headed for the Middle East, with scheduled stops in South Africa, Ethiopia, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Iran and India. BROOKLYN (Andep Shipping Co.), September 29—Chairman, Recertified Bosun G. Mattioli; Secretary Jimmie Bartlett; Educational Director D. Orsini; Steward Delegate Cecil H, Martin. $5 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Kharg, Iran. CHICAGO (Sea-Land Service), Sep­ tember 22 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun Ovidio Rodriguez; Secretary F. Vega; Educational Director Radam. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. CARTER BRAXTON (Waterman Steamship), September 22—Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. Hodges; Secretary J. F. Castronover; Educational Director Rodney Dell. No disputed OT. Every­ thing running smoothly. Next port Panama. BRADFORD ISLAND (Interna­ tional Ocean Transport Corp.), Septem­ ber 15—Chairman G. Ruf; Secretary Nicholson; Educational Director J. Bodgett. A vote of thanks to the Cap­ tain for his quick handling of a sick crewmember who was taken off the ship at sea by Air Force helicopter and sent to Honolulu. No disputed OT. Tele­ gram from Paul Hall on Senate pas­ sage of oil bill dated September 7,1974 received and posted. Everything run­ ning smoothly. Next port Puerto Rico. BALTIMORE (Sea-Land Service), September 30—Chairman, Recertified Bosun S. Stockmarr; Secretary W. Nihem; Educational Director W. Fitz­ gerald; Deck Delegate H. Hansen; Steward Delegate Jose Chacon. $19.29 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Elizabeth. TAMPA (Sea-Land Service), Sep­ tember 2—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun George Burke; Secretary Jose Ross. No disputed OT. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land Service), jSeptember 15—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Jan Beye; Secretary S. Piatak. Chairman stressed to all crewmembers the importance of donating to SPAD. $14 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Telegram from Paul Hall on Oil Im­ ports Bill was read and discussed and noted again how contributions to SPAD help to pass this and other legislation in Washington. A vote of thanks to the steward department and to the movie projectionist. Next port New York. SEA-LAND COMMERCE (SeaLand Service), September 15—Chair­ man L. Reek; Secretary W. Benish; Deck Delegate John McLaughlin; En­ gine Delegate Kevin Conklin. $25 in movie fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. A vote of thanks to Paul Hall for a job well done on the Oil Bill. Chairman noted that this was made possible by donations to SPAD. Next port Seattle. JACKSONVILLE (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), September 8—Chairman W. H. Butts; Secretary H. Galicki; Educational Director H. Duhadaway. Radiogram re­ ceived from Paul Hall on Oil Bill and posted on the bulletin board. No dis­ puted OT. Vote of thanks to the deck department for keeping the messhall and pantry clean during the night. Everything running smoothly. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), September 22—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun William Bushong; Secretary W. J. Moore; Edu­ cational Director S. Senteny. No dis­ puted OT. Chairman held a discussion on upgrading and the benefit to all crewmembers. Next port New Orleans. SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land Service), September 8—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Charles D'Amico; Sec­ retary L. Nicholas; Educational Director R. W. Zeller. Held a discussion on the oil bill. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Everything running smoothly. Observed one minute of silence in mem­ ory of our departed brothers. Next port Rotterdam. GEORGE WALTON (Waterman Steamship Co.), September 22—Chair­ man Robert Johnson; Secretary B. Guarino; Educational Director J. Bussell. Some disputed OT in deck depart­ ment. Vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. One minute of silence observed for all our departed brothers. Next port New Orleans. ELIZABETHFORT (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), September 22-—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun V. T. Nielsen; Secretary George W. Gibbons; Educational Di­ rector Robert C. Miller. A new water cooler was put on board and the air conditioner was fixed. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port Genova, Italy. TRANSOREGON (Hudson Water­ ways Corp.), September 8—Chairman P. Scrmyk; Secretary C. L. White; Stew­ ard Delegate Frank LaRosa. Chairman suggested to all crewmembers that it is necessary to donate to SPAD. Some disputed OT in engine department. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. SUAMICO (Hudson Waterways), September 8—Chairman J. Bertobno; Secretary L. Bennett. $26.10 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. Everything run­ ning smoothly. Next port San Diego. LOS ANGELES (&a-Land Service), September 15—Chairman, Recertified Bosun C. James; Secretary R. O'Con­ nor. $103.50 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in deck, engine and steward departments. Suggestion was made that money be taken from the ship's fund for library books. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. OGDEN YUKON (Ogden Marine Inc.), September 15—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun H. Weaver; Secretary F. Kustura; Educational Director D. Dizon; Deck Delegate Charles T. Scott; Engine Delegate H. R. Newell. A vote of thanks to all departments for a job well done. $42 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Read communication from Paul Hall on the oil bill. Everything running smoothly. Next port Singapore. TRANSHAWAH (Hudson Water­ ways), September 29—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Jose Gonzalez; Secre­ te . O. Vola. Chairman held a discussion on crewmembers donating to SPAD and the importance of safety aboard ship. Vote of thanks to the crew for keeping mess halls and pantry clean. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port San Juan. Official ship's minutes were also ceived from the following vessels; , WALTER RICE MISSION SANTA INEZ SEA-LAND EXCHANGE SEA-LAND MARKET SEATTLE • BOSTON ARTHUR MIDDLETON BETHFLOR LYMAN HALL CANTIGNY BALTIMORE SEA-LAND G ALLOWA1 Seafarers Log �ANNUAL REPORT RECONCILEMENT OF FUND BALANCE 17. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at Be^nning of Year 18. Total Additions During Year (Item 7) 19. Total Deductions During Year (Item 16) 20. Total Net Increase (Decrease) 21. Fund Balance (Reserve for Future Benefits) at End of Year (Item 14, Statement of Assets and Liabilities) For the fiscal year ended Aprfl 30,1974 I ' UNITED INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF NORTH AMERICA WELFARE FUND (Name of Welfare Fund) 275 loth Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 (Add!«ss of Fund) to the of the STATE OF NEW YORK NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 has been filed in lieu of pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, Part IV—Section A of Form D-2 may be substituted for Page 3 herein. (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, not later than five months after end of fiscal year. Address replies to New York State Insurance Department, 55 John Street, New York, New York 10038. (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information u to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. If you are interested in a more comprehensive treatment refer to Page 4 under the heading, "Additional Information Is Available". CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE (RESERVE FOR FUTURE BENEFITS) ADDITIONS TO FUND BALANCE Item 1. Contributions: (Exclude amounts entered in Item 2) (a) Employer (Schedule 1) ..." $ 2,097,337.73 (b) Employee (c) Other (Specify) (d) Total Contributions $2,097,337.73 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds from Insurance Companies 3. Investment Income: (a) Interest 38,127.98 (b) Dividends (c) Rents (d) Other (Specify) (e) Total Incoine from Investments \ 38,127.98 4. Profit on disposal of investments 2,002.17 5. Increase by adjustment in asset values of in­ vestments 6. Other Additions: (Itemize) (a) Coliection expense recovered 172.54 (b) Interest on delinquent accounts 70.47 243.01 (c) Total Other Additions $2,137,710.89 7. Total Additions DEDUCTIONS FROM FUND BALANCE 1974 (178,152.78) $ 364,771.51 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES SUPERINTENDENT OF INSURANCE 8. Insurance and Annuity Premiums to Insurance , Carriers and to Service Organizations (Includ­ ing Prepaid Medical Plans) 9. Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or . Seiparately Maintained Fund 10. Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Pl?iia for the Purpose of Providing Bene­ fits to Participants (Attach latest operating statement of the Organization showing detail ' bf administrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) 11. -If'ayirientii or Contract Fees Paid to Independ­ ent Organizations or Individuals Providing Piaft- Bthefits (Clinics, Hospitals, Doctors, etc.) 12. Administrative Expenses: (a) Salaries (Schedule 2) (b) Allowances, Expenses, etc. (Schedule 2) .. (c) Taxes (d)' Fees and Commissions (Schedule 3) ..... (e) Rent (f) Insurance Premiums (g) Fidelity Bond Premiums (h) Other Administrative Expenses (Specify) Tabulating, employee benefits, office expenses (i) Total Administrative Expenses 13. Loss on disposal of investments 14. Decrease by adjustment in assets values of in­ vestments 15. Other Deductions; (Itemize) (a) Provision for uncollectible contributions .. (b) (c)' Total Other Deductions i 16. Total Deductions $ 542,924.29 2,137,710.89 2,315,863.67 ASSETS End of Reporting Year Item 1. Cash $ 78,610.90 2. Receivables: (a) Contributions: (1) Employer 309,191.94 (2) Other (Specify) Due from other funds; exchanges 1,665.67 (b) Dividends or Experience Rating Refunds (c) Other (Specify) 3. Investments: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Bank Deposits at Interest and Deposits on Shares in Savings and Loan Associations 378,640.06 (b) Stocks: (1) Preferred (2) Common i (c) Bonds and Debentures: (1) Government Obligations (a) Federal (b) State and Municipal 64,990.28 (2) Foreign Government Obligations (3) Non-Government Obligations (d) Common Trusts: (1) (Identify) (2) (Identify) (e) Subsidiary Organizations (Identify and Indicate Percentage of Ownership by this plan in the subsidiary) (1) % (2) % 4. Real Estate Loans and Mortgages i 5. Loans and Notes Receivable: (Other than Real Estate) (a) Secured (b) Unsecured i 6. Real Estate: (a) Operated (b) Other Real Estate 7. Other Assets: (a) Accrued Income 4,573.67 (b) Prepaid Expenses (c) Other (Specify) Fixed assets—net 826.31 8. Total Assets $ 838,498.83 LIABILITIES 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. Unpaid claims (not covered by Insurance) Accounts payable Estimated liability for future payment of benefits Due to other Funds Other Liabilities (Specify) Unapplied contributions Reserve for Future Benefits (Fund Balance) Total Liabilities and Reserves $ 382,996.00 15,151.78 5,940.00 62,262.55 7,376.99 364,771.51 $ 838,498.83 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE $1,717,647.78 ' 176,723.88 121,606.78 5,889.07 9,382.18 18,980,85 26,876.44 1,335.99 17.00 REPORT ON EXAMINATION: This fund is subject to periodic examination by the New York State Insurance Department. All employee-members of the fund, all con­ tributing employers and the participating unions may inspect the Reports on Examina­ tion at the New York State Insurance Department, upon presentation of proper credentials. If you wish to see the Report, please contact the New York State Insurance Department, Welfare Fund Bureau, 55 John Street, New York 10038—^Telephone: 488-4161 (Area Code 212). OTHER INFORMATION: Also available for inspection—to the public generally— are the annual statements and registration documents filed by the Fund. These may be inspected during working hours at the above address, or at the office of the Fund. STATE OF. SS. COUNTY OF. and 138,217.19 322,305.50 Trustees of the Fund and , affirm, under the penalties of perjury that the contents of this Annual Report are true and hereby subscribe thereto. Employer trustee 99,186,51 99,186.51 $2,315,863.67 Page 23 �Hie SlU-contracted USNS Maumee (Hudson Waterways) had a twomonth payoff last monffi at Carteret, NJ. i^er retuming from Europe, South America and Trinidad, and coming up the U.S. coast with a stop at PIney Point, Md. She also fre­ quently makes trips to both die Arctic and Antarctic regions. The 620-foot long tanker was built In 1956 at the Sun Shipyards In nilla- The USNS Maumee (Hudson Waterways) at the docks in Carteret, N.J. last month for a two-month payoff. I II Abie-seamen M. S. McDuffie, left, and D. Ellette carry acetylene bottles ashore at the GATX docks. Able-seaman James Camp, left, and OS Frank Rediker, right, at work on the deck of the Maumee while AO Ray Bunce looks on. .Wiper Doug Wolcott had been on the • Maumee for three months when she paid off iast month. A native of San Francisco, Brother Wolcott made his first trip aboard the ship after gradu­ ating from Piney Point earlier this year. The 19-year old Seafarer, who was getting off the vessel for a short vacation, hopes to catch a ship to the Far East oh his next trip. He will re­ main in the engine room. Three members of the Maumee's steward department pose for a picture in the ship's galley. They are, from left: Cook and Baker Francisco Monsibais, Jr.: Third Cook Warren Cassidy, and Chief Steward Vasser Szymanski. 8IU Patrolman holds shipboard meeting with crew of Meumaa M they await two-month payoff, Crew Messman Larry Artrip works In the galley. Brother Artrip, a recent graduate of Piney Point, had been making his first trip, A 19-year old native of Norfolk, Va„ Seafarer Artrip had been aboard the vessel for two months; he was getting off for a short vacation on the beach. Seafarers Log .•i ''•Vf.-riV';'. �he AAaumee Comes Home to Payoff in Carteret ^elphia, Pa. She is owned by the Davy's Military Sealift Command ^nd operated for the Navy by Hudson i^aterways. The Maumee carries dif|erent types of fuel including jet pro* Dulsion fuel (|p-4 and jp*5) and Navy listillate. A steam turbine vessel, the Mautee has a dead-weight tonnage of !h,875. She has a horsepower of 10,460 and a speed of approximately 18 knots. In addition to the veteran iiieinjers of the SIU crew, led hy Recerti­ fied Bosun J. R. Thompson, the Maumee has aboard her three recent graduates of the Harry Lundeherg School making their first trip. The three novice Seafarers are BR Boh Birdwell, Wiper Doug Wolcott and Crew Messman Larry Artrip. During her two-month tr^, the I Maumee docked in Trinidad and at ' ports in Scotland, Spain and South America. After paying off at Carteret she was scheduled to run coastwise calling at Port Arthur, Norfolk, Jack­ sonville and Houston. QMED Allen Spell (left) turns-to, relieving QMED Charlie Able-seaman Ray Bunce turns valve on Maumee's deck. Callahan. Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid BR Bob Birdwell relaxed in the crew's mess when the Maumee docked in-Carteret. A native of Lex­ ington Park, Md., he graduated from the nearby Lundeberg School in Piney Point recently and caught the Maumee when she docked at Piney Point last month. Sept.26-Oct. 23,1974 MONTH TO DATE SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death « In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums Personals Jack Richard Utz Please contact your wife at #331-14 Jung Reem Dong, Seoul, Korea. DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Tran.sfusions ..; Optical Tom Smith, Kashshong, Taiwan Please contact Martin Jarvis as soon as possible at 123 Second St., San Fran­ cisco, Calif. 94105. Stanley S. Tomes Please contact Rueben Belletty as soon as possible at 614 Phillip St., New Orleans, La. 70130, or call 522-1695 at night. PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment Dental Supplemental Medicare Premiums Salvador Ramirez, Jr. Please contact your father as soon as possible at 206 West Barbara St., Harlingeh, Tex. TOTALS . Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan, Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation • • ^ Amount YEAR TO DATE 13 736 276 13 5 5,745 1 200 5 140 6,484 2,817 156" 43 72,986 14 2,138 253 368 60 108 11 2 127 MONTH TO DATE $ YEAR TO DATE 43,000.00 $ 736.00. 828.00 736.77 934.76 45,960.00 231.10 4,513.19 279.10 383,595.88 6,484.00 8,451.00 21,729.22 4,918.26 583,888.00 3,821.50 48,702.54 12,565.50 4,367 701 1,260 217 36 1,509 67,748.21 2,234.68 12,930.45 3,300.00 107.00 2,728.56 878,168.80 22,758.76 160,327.40 57,734.75 2,542.65 32,214.25 5 125 109 12 77 — 4 1 1,916 94 1,615 1,179 125 607 5 27 10 16,779 15,000.00 "15,987.09 3,264.32 1,453.00 1,430.40 — 1,515.15 450.00 13,025.30 277,000.00 247,309.40 44,061.69 16,510.25 13,364.15 330.75 6,654.51 2,616.86 120,488.60 13 81 3,556.56 28,662.87 9,932 2,263 791 12,986 113,643 19,989 10.350 143,982 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM James Edward Hughes Please contact your sister as soon as possible at the Religious Education Commission, 63.64 North Sheridan Rd., Chicago, 111. 60660. James Elrod Please contact Miss Opel Gordon as soon as possible at 3030 South Bannock St., Englewood, Colo. 80110. Number ^ 2,984,901.59 241,949.64 4,812,969.50 536,971.36 407,536.77 5,449,171.18 $1,186,457.77 $13,247,042.27 V Page 25 November, 1974 'l . ,1. -'V ' l' , �I '.Ff; Jfi, • >; • ANNUAL REPORT For the fiscal year ended April 30,1974 UNITED INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF NORTH AMERICA PENSION PLAN (Name of Welfare Fund) •I r 275 20di Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215 (Address of Fund) . to the 'I 'ij 1 SUPERINTENDENT OF BANKS of the STATE OF NEW YORK NOTES: (1) All data in the Annual Report is to be copied from the Annual Statement. Where a copy of U.S. Department of Labor Form D-2 is required to be filed in lieu of Pages 7 to 14 of the New York Annual Statement, the Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Part IV, Section A) and the Statement of Receipts and Disbursements (Part IV, Section B) of Form D-2 may be substituted for Pages 2 and 3 herein. (2) The Annual Report is required to be filed, in duplicate, within five months after the close of the fiscal year used in maintaining the records of the fund. Address replies to New York State Banking Department, Employee Welfare Fund Division, 100 Church Street, New York, New York 10007. (3) The data contained herein is for the purpose of providing general information as to the condition and affairs of the fund. The presentation is necessarily abbreviated. For a more comprehensive treatment, refer to the Annual State­ ment, copies of which may be inspected at the office of the fund, or at the New York State Banking Department, Employee Welfare Fund Division, 100 Church Street, New York, New York 10007. PART IV—-SECTION B TfJp- File No. WP-222 427 Name of Plan United Industrial Workers of North America Pension Plan For Year Beginning May 1, 1973 and Ending April 30,1974 CASH RECEIPTS Item 1. Contributions: (Exclude amounts entered in Item 2) a. Employer (Schedule 1) $ 974,868.25 b. Employee c. Other (Specify) Total Contributions $ 974,868.25 d. 2. Dividends and Experience Rating Refunds From Insurance Companies 3. Receipts From Investments: $ 67,264.72 a. Interest 17,895.32 b. Dividends c. Rents _ d. Other (Specify) 85,160.04 Total Receipts From Investments e. 4. Receipts From Sale of Assets: a. Sales to parties-in-interest $ 1,269,884.76 b. Sales to others 1,269,884.76 c. Total Receipts From Sale of Assets (Schedule 2) 5. Other Receipts: a. Loans (Money borrowed) $ b. Other (Specify) Exchanges, misc., other plans $ 95,211.93 95,211.93 Total Other Receipts c. Total Receipts $2,425,124.98 6. CASH DISBURSEMENTS 7. Insurance and Annuity Premiums Paid to Insurance Carriers 9. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE UNITED INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF NORTH AMERICA PENSION PLAN ASSETS^ 1. Cash: a. On interest $ 585,689.92 43,266.37 b. Not on interest c. In office $ 628,956.29 Bonds: a. Government obligations $ 861,473.70 861,473.70 b. Other obligations Stocks: a. Preferred $ b. Common 725,411.33 725,411.33 4. Mortgage loans on real estate 5. Real estate, less $ encumbrances and less $... allowance for depreciation Interest and other investment income due and accrued 17,745.45 ' Other assets (List each separately): 7. Contributions receivable 155,395.23 8. 9. 10. Total Assets $ 2,388,982.00 LIABILITIES 11. Outstanding benefit claims not covered by insurance carriers ... 169.50 12. Other amounts set aside for payment of benefits 13. Premiums and annuity considerations due to insurance carriers for member benefits 14. General expenses due or accrued 11,414.44 Other liabilities (List each separately): 15. Unapplied contribution 3,113.18 16. Due to other Plans 3,108.04 17. 18. Total Liabilities 17,805.16 19. Balance of Fund 2,371,176.84 20. Total $ 2,388,982.00 1 The assets listed in this statement must be valued on the basis regularly used in valuing investments held in the fund and reported to the U.S. Treasury Department, or shall be valued at their aggregate cost oi' present value, whichever is lower, if such a statement is not so required to be filed with the U.S. Treasury Department. Page 26 •>r STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AlVD DISBURSE 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 157 and Payments to Service Organizations (Including Prepaid Medical Plans) Benefits Provided Directly by the Trust or Separately Maintained ' Fund 43,056.77 Payments to an Organization Maintained by the Plan for the Purpose of Providing Benefits to Participants (Attach latest operating statement of the Organization showing detail of administrative expenses, supplies, fees, etc.) Payments or Contract Fees Paid to Independent Organizations or Individuals Providing Plan Benefits (Clinics, hospitals, doc­ tors, etc.) Administrative Expenses: a. Salaries (Schedule 3) $ 23,754.44 b. Allowances, expenses, etc. (Schedule 3) ... 2,908.34 c. Taxes 2,291.10 d. Fees and commissions (Schedule 4) 12,785.98 e. Rent 5,039.90 f. Insurance premiums 280.93 g- Fidelity bond premiums 54.00 h. Other administrative expenses (Specify) Tabulating, Emp. Ben., Office 51,273.86 98,388.55 i. Total Administrative Expenses Purchase of Assets: a. Investments: (Other than real estate) (1) Purchased from parties-in-interest $ (2) Purchased from others 1,627,771.36 b. Real Estate: (1) Purchased from parties-in-interest (2) Purchased from others 1,627,771.36 c. Total Purchase of Assets Loans (Money loaned) Other Disbursements: (Specify) a. Exchanges, misc., other Plans $ 100,301.09 b 100,301.09 c. Total Other Disbursements Total Disbursements $1,869,517.77 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE UNITED INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF NORTH AMERICA PENSION PLAN STATE OF NEW YORK SS. COUNTY OF KINGS ' ;7:- . and. Trustees of the Fund and being duly sworn, each for himself deposes and says that this Annual Report is true to the best of his information, knowledge and belief. Employer trustee. �Robert E. Lee Completes 3 Month Maiden Voyage r—" -J.'^7^ • Two good views of the LASH contalnership Robert E. Lee, tied up at the Washington Ave. wharf in New Orleans after completing three-month maiden voyage. Chief Electrician H. H. Patterson, standing, squares away dues with New Orleans Patrolman Stanley Zeagler. To the left is steward department member Ed Fuselier. The SlU-contracted LASH/contalnership Robert E. Lee came into the port of New Orleans early last month to complete a three-month maiden voyage to ports on the Red Sea, the Persian Gulf, and In India. The Mideast will be her usual run. On this trip, she refueled In Durban, South Africa on her way back to the States. Waterman officials commended the SIU crew for their ''skill and professionalism" In running the vessel on Its maiden voyage without any problems. The Robert E. Lee, along with her slstershlps, the Stonewall Jackson and the Sam Houston, was built under the provisions of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. Because of the 1970 Act, Waterman was able to build her new LASH fleet and compete effectively with the foreign-flag operator. The fouryear old Act, spearheaded through Congress by the SIU, has paved the way for the U.S. to re­ gain her once worldwide leadership In merchant shipping. Chief Electrician H. H. Patterson, Recertified Bosun Jimmy Garner, Able-seaman W. Adams, and SIU Representative Tom Gould (I. to r.) discuss sections of the contract and their interpretations. Cook and Baker Billy Wells prepares lunch in the Robert E. Lee's ultramodern galley. Patrolman Stanley Zeagler, center, gives SPAD receipts to Robert E. Lee Crewmembers Jimmy Jone^ left Joe Galliano, second from left, and Jimmy Garner, right. It was our members strong support of SPAD which enabled the SIU to get the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 enacted in Congress. November, 1974 Members of the ship's committee are, from the left: Tony Novak, engine delegate; Ed Fuselier, steward delegate; William Adams, deck delegate; Recertified Bosun Jimmy Garner, ship's chairman; Harris Patterson, educational director, and James Sumpter, secretary-reporter. Page 27 �Jflllill OfUilltlllTS Pensioners and Dependents Must Apply for /Medicare by A. A. Bernstein SIU Welfare Director Each month the SIU Social Security and Welfare staff receives many in­ quiries regarding SIU pensioners, their dependents and Medicare. In answer to these inquiries, I would like to remind SIU pensioners that, under the provisions of the Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plan, both they and their dependents must apply for Medicare as soon as they are eligible to insure adequate coverage for medical expenses. Any Seafarer 65 or older, any Sea­ farer's dependent 65 or older, or any pensioner who has been receiving a dis­ ability award from Social Security for two years is eligible for Medicare. To apply, you must bring proof of date of birth and your Social Security - card to your local Social Security office three months before you turn 65, during the month you turn 65, or during the three months after your 65th birthday. If you do not register during this sevenmonth period, you may only apply for Medicare during the open enrollment period held each January, February and March. Those who enroll during this period are not covered by Medicare un­ til the following July 1. Pensioners should note that the Sea­ farers Welfare and Pension Plan re­ quires that all eligible pensioners and their dependents must submit medical bills to Medicare for payment before submitting the unpaid balance of these bills to our welfare and pension plan. The LOG Gets Around Waiting in Yokohama to ship out on the Bienville (Sea-Land), Seafarer John Curlew is given the latest LOG-by Keiko Nakategana, an SIU secretary in the Japanese port. Editor, SEAFARERS LOG, 675 Fourth Ave., BrooUyn, N. Y. 11232 * I would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—^please put my name on your mailing list iPrlnHn/ormalton) NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE. ZIP. SIU-IBU members please give: Soc. Sec. # Bk# ./. TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old subscriber and have a change of address, please give your former address below or send mailmg label front last issue received. ADDRESS CITY Page 28' STATE. ZIP. Francisco F. Argenal, 53, died aboard the SS Pennmar (Calmar) off San Francisco on Sept. 20. Brother Argenal joined the SIU in the port of Balti­ more in 1955 sailing as an oiler. Born in Honduras, he was a resident of Baltimore at the time of his death. Surviving is his widow, Ella. SIU pensioner Calvin S. Hettinger, 47, died on Oct. 4. Brother Bettinger Joined the Union in the port of Wilming­ ton, Calif, in 1957 sailing as a bosun. He was an Army veteran. A native of New York, Seafarer Bet­ tinger was a resident of Long Beach, Calif, when he passed away. Surviving is his mother, Ethel of Mexico, N.Y. Howard L. Collins, Sr., 56, suc­ cumbed to cancer in the Clarksburg (W. Va.) Veterans Hos­ pital on Aug. 26. Brother Collins joined the Union iii the port of New York sailing as an AB. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. A native of Toledo, Ohio, he was a resident of Baltimore . when he died. Burial was in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Clarksburg. Surviving are five sons, Larry, John, George, Howard, Jr. and Daniel and a stepson, Paul C. Kalleel, all of Clarksburg. SIU pensioner .Marion Luksa, 75, succumbed to a heart attack in the Norfolk USPHS Hospital on Oct. 7. Brother Luk­ sa joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. A native of Austria, he was a resident of Portsmouth, Va. when he died. Interment was in Princess Ann Memorial Gardens, Virginia Beach, Va. Surviving are a son, Gerald of the U.S. Army's 41st Field Artillery Group stationed in West Germany and a daughter, Mrs! Helen M. Smith of Portsmouth. Wetsel A. Stickler, 37, drowned in the Mississippi River when he apparently fell off the towboat Meece while she was towing a barge near Ridgley, Tenn. four miles south of the Tiptonville ferry on Mar. 16. Brother Stickler joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of St. Louis in 1967 sailing in the engine department for the American Commercial Barge Line and the Inland Tug Co. He was a native of Hamlin, W. Va. and was a resident of Gallipolis, Ohio. Burial was in Kirkland Memorial Gardens, Pt. Pleasant, W. Va. Surviving are his widow, Virginia; four sons, Wetsel with the U.S. Army in Korea; , Gregory of Pt. Pleasant; Tracy and An­ thony of Ypsiland, Mich.; a daughter, Elizabeth; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oma G. Stickler; five sisters, including Mrs. Regina K. Stowers of Pt. Pleasant and two brothers. Stanley F. Sek, 44, died aboard the SS Sea-Land Producer on Sept. 16. Brother Sek joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1965 sailing as a chief cook. He was a post-war Navy vet­ eran. Born in Buffalo, he was a resident of Lynnwood, Wash, at the time pf bis death. Surviving are his widow, Ann of Wayne, Mich.; two stepjsons, Robert and Edward Lewis and a sister; Mrs. Helen Wallace of Elba, N.Y, . SIU pensioner Julius Smyfhe, 68, passed away on Oct. 11 in Tampa. Brother Smythe. joined the Union in 1942 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a bosun. A native of New Or­ leans, he was a resident of Mandeville, La. when he died. Surviving is his widow, Pauline. Worley E. Wilkin­ son, Jr., 46, died on , Sept. 13. Brother Wil-. kinson joined SIU in the port of New York in 1967 sailing as a pumpman. He was a post-war Army vet­ eran. A native of Alva, Okla., he was a resident of Lynnwood, Wash, at the time of his death.. Surviving are his rnother, Mrs. W. D. Austin of West Covina, Calif, and a daughter, Mrs: Irene Anthony of Lynn•J wood. •• ' • ' . ' i ' i. ' ' J: Ignatius P. diomes, 79, passed away on Dec. 20, 1973. Brother Gomes joined the Union in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a cook. He was born in British Guiaha„ South America and was a resident of St. Petersburg, Fla. at the time of his death. Surviving is his widow, Hilda. . J 1 y George L. Clay­ •a ton, 48, passed away J] on Oct. 18. iSrother 2 Clayton jbineJ ;the, r SIU in the port of Baltimore in sailing as a chief eli , frician. He was ^ a Navy veteran' of World War II. Born in kidgeley, W. Va., he was a resident of BaltjmPre when he died. Surviving aire his, VvidoW,' Marjorie and tW6 sons, George,' jV! and' Eugene, all of Baltimbrei ti-i '• MA H Politics Is Porkchops Donate to SPAD ^eafaiers Log ;• �Joseph Kordich, 60, died of acute pul­ monary edema in the Beebe Hospital, Lewes, Del. Brother Kordich joined the _ SIU in the port of ; New Orleans in 1961 fep sailing as a firemanwatertender. He had sailed for 32 years and Was a Navy veteran of World War ir. A fiative of San Pedro, Calif., he was a resident of San Francisco when he passed away. Burial was in the Green Hill Memorial Park Cemetery, San Pedro. Surviving are a brother, An­ thony; a sister, Katie and a half-brother, John Vitalich, all of San Pedro. Peter P. Gaivelin, j 60, passed away on •July 29. Brother Gaivelin Joined the ' SIU in the port of New York in 1959 sailing the steward department. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. A native of Hawaii, he was a resident of San Leandro, Calif, when he died. Surviving are his widow, Laura and two daughters, Sally and Mrs. Julie Delk of San Leandro. Peter W. Gerardl, 43, succumbed to a cerebral hemorrhage in Moutonboro, N.H. on Aug. 20. Brother -Gerardi joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1962 sailing as a third cook. He" was a post-war veteran of the Navy. Born in Maiden, Mass., he was a resident of Everett, Mass. at the time of his death. Interment was in Glenwood Cemetery, Everett. Surviving is his mother, Rosa of Everett. Deimar B. Crafton, 61, succumbed to kidney disease in the New Orleans USPHS hospital on Nov. 30, 1973. Brother Crafton joined the SIU in the port of Toledo in 1973 sailing in the steward department for the American Steamship Co. He was born in Holcomb. Mo. and was a resident of St, Louis at his death. Interment was in Coming (Ark.) Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Evelyn of Toledo, and two sisters, Mrs. Belle C. Blanton of St. Louis and Mrs. Lillian Pulliam of Toledo. SIU pensioner Joseph E. Cantin, 75, died on June 24. Brother Cantin joined the Union in 1942 in the port of New York sailiiig as a bosun. He had sailed for 38 years. A native of Holyoke, Mass., he was a resident of Inglewood, Calif, at his death. Surviving are two brotliers, Joseph of Winter Haven, Fla. and Ronald of Inglewood, and a sister, Mrs. \ Lillian Gridriod of Cornwells HeightsyPa. Drew C. Gay, 47, died of cardiac fail­ ure at sea aboard the SS Ultramar (Westchester Marine) off the coast of Kobe-Osaka, Japan on June 12. Brother Gay joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. A native of Brooker, Fla., he was a resident of Grange Park, Fla. at his death. Interment was in Orange Park. Surviving are his widow, Elizabeth; a son, Jesse, and a daughter, Anita. November, 1974 PhiUp L. Martin, 31, died in Rotter­ dam, the Netherlands on Sept. 8. Brother Martin joined the Union in the port of Seattle in 1968 sail­ ing as a QMED. He was a Navy veteran and was a HLSS upgrader last year. Bora in Portland, Ore., he was a resi­ dent of Vancouver, Wash, when he passed away. Burial was in Vancouver. Surviving are his widow, Marilyn; his father, Charles of Vancouver and a daughter, Julie Ann. Winfred S. Daniel, 52, succumbed to a gastrointestinal hem­ orrhage in San Fran­ cisco on Sept. 16. Brother Daniel joined the Union in the port of New York in 1954 sailing as a firemanwatertender. He had sailed for 25 years and had received a personal safety award in 1960 while on the SS De Soto. Bora in Burke County, Ga., he was a resident of Waynesboro, Ga. when he died. Burial was in Magnolia Cemetery, Waynesboro. Surviving are his mother, Myra; two sons, Walter and Thomas and two daughters, Myra and Toni Ann, all of Waynesboro. IBU pensioner Jo­ seph P. Wojciechowsld, 64, passed away on July 28. Brother Wojciechowski joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a captain for the Charles H. Harper Associates Towing and Lighterage Co. since 1936. Bora in Maryland, he was a resident of Balti-mo're when he died. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving is his widow, Estelle. Kentis (Kurts) K. Binemanis, 60, ex­ pired from a liver ail­ ment in the USPHS Hospital, Galveston on Aug. 8. Brother Binemanis joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1959 and had been sailing as a QMED. He graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School in 1959, was on the Vietnam run in 1967, walked the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961 and was a member of the Nor­ wegian Seamen's Union from 1936 to 1951. Born in Riga, Latvia, he was a resident of Houston when he died. Bur­ ial was in the Forest Park East Ceme­ tery, Houston. Surviving are his widow, Helen and a stepson, Charles P. Banga of New York City. SIU pensioner Otto L. Nitz, 85, died of an accidental head injury in Oakwood Hospital, Dearborn, Mich, on June 8. Brother Nitz joined the Union in 1939 in the port of Detroit sailing as a wheelsman. He was a member of the ISU in 1936-7. A Michigan native, he was a resident of River Rouge, Mich, at his deatb. Interment was in Ever­ green Cemetery, Alpena, Mich. Surviv­ ing are his mother, Minnie of Alpena; a sister, Mrs. Mithilda Phillips of River Rouge and two nieces, Mrs. Naomi Tersinar and Helen Hube, both of Dearborn. IBU pensioner Thomas K. Engles* bee, 64, died of heart 5 " failure in the Ashtabula (Ohio) Hospital » on July 21. Brother mm Englesbee joined the Union in the port of Ashtabula in 1961 sailing as a tugman for the Great Lakes Towing Co. and Merritt, Chapman and Scott. A native of Ashtabula, he was a resident there when he passed away. Burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Ashtabula. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Ruth K. Andrejack of Ashtabula and Sarah. Joseph M. Daly, 48, died in San Fran­ cisco on Sept. 10. Brother Daly joined f the Union in the port of San Francisco in 1971 sailing as a fire1 man-watertender. He ™. was on the Vietnam run in 1973 and was a Navy veteran of World War II. A native of San Fran­ cisco, he was a resident there when he passed away. Surviving is an aunt, Katherine Kenney of San Francisco. Jacob N. Fritzler, 56, succumbed to a gastrointestinal hem­ orrhage at home on Sept. 28. Brother Fritzler joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1968 sailing as afireman-watertender He had sailed for 25 years. Seafarer Fritzler was a pre-war veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army and a post-war veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was born in Spokane, Wash, and was a resident of San Pablo, Calif, when he died. Cremation took place in the Fairmont Memorial Park, Martinez, Calif. Surviving is a sister-in-law, Mrs. Inez M. Fritzler of San Pablo. SIU pensioner Samuel N. Hurst, 70, died in a hepatic coma in the Wayne Memorial Hospital, Jesup, Ga. on Oct. 2. Brother Hurst joined the Union in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a deck engineer. Born in Appling County, Ga., he was a resi­ dent of Jesup at the time of his death. Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Savannah. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. J. G. (Sarah) Stephens of Odum, Ga.; a brother. Jack of Savannah; a sister, Mrs. Lula H. Tyre of Jesup, and an aunt, Nettie I. Pye of Wayne County, Ga. SIU pensioner Edward J. Noouey, 53, succumbed to arteriosclerosis in Meadowview Hospital, Secaucus, N.J. on Apr. 10. Brother Nooney joined the Union in 1946 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing as a bosun. He attended the HLS-MEBA District 2 School in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1968 graduating as a third mate in the deck officer training course. Seafarer Nooney was a veteran of the Army Engineers Corps in World War II. Born in Jersey City, N.J., he was a resident there at his death. Burial was in Jersey City. Surviving is his mother, Josephine of Jersey City. SIU pensioner Charies A. Moss, 75, died of a heart attack in the Thomas Jeffer­ son University Hos­ pital, Philadelphia on Nov. 1 1, 1973. Brother Moss joined the Union in 1945 in the port of Boston sailing as a chief steward. He had sailed for 47 years. Seafarer Moss attended the 1970 Pen­ sioners Conference at the HLSS in Piney Point, Md. Born in Rhode Island, he was a resident of Philadelphia when he passed away. Interment was in Forestdale Cemetery, Maiden, Mass. Sur­ viving is an aunt, Josephine Roblee of Everett, Mass. SIU pensioner Frederick B. Oliver, 75, passed away on Oct. 16. Brother Oli­ ver joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as a chief cook. He was on the picket line in the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. A native of the British West Indies, he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y., when he died. Surviving are his widow, Aga­ tha and two sons, Theodore and Ernest. . SIU pensioner Juau Villa Santamaria, 68, expired while on vacation visiting his sister in Spain on July 11. Brother Villa Santamaria joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing as an AB. He received a personal safety award in 1960 while aboard the SS Fairport. Bora in Santa Eugenia de Riveira, La Coruna, Spain, he was a resident of Kearney, N.J. at the time of his death. Burial was in Spain. Surviving are his widow, Leontina of La Coruna, Spain; a brother, Antonio of Kearney and a sister, Maria Villa Santos of Chacin-Palmeira, La Coruna. Robert M. Werkau, 53, succumbed to cardiac arrest on the way to the Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Harvey, 111. on Sept. 13. Brother Werkau joined the Union in the port of Chicago in 1961 sailing as an oiler for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1973 to 1974 and the Chicago Towing Co. from 1952 to 1973. He was an Army veteran of World War II. A native of Chicago, he was a resident of Oaklawn, 111. Inter­ ment was in Evergreen Cemetery, Ever­ green, 111. Surviving are his widow, Elaine; three sons, Robert, Daniel and Kenneth, and four daughters, Darlene, Linda, Alice and Doris. Walter Conley, 62, succumbed to a cerebral artery thrombosis in New Or­ leans on Sept. 18. Brother Conley joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1957 sailing as a fireman-watertender. He had sailed for 29 years. A native of Kentucky, he was a resident of New Orleans when he died. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery, New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Antoinette and a step-daughter, Mrs. Evelyn V. Ringe. Page 29 �sssra ' w. - » V. . N Welding Course On today's ships, many jobs re­ quire a knowledge of bnmingnnd welding. In response to Ibis need, the Harry Lnndeberg School offers a course in welding every other two-week period. During this two-week course, practical on-the-job training is stressed. Students work on various projects and the different types of welding joints used, depending on the desired finished product. Tliese projects must be completed before certification can be issued. Welding techniques are taught on modem, up-to-date equipment, with safety procedures emphasized. An instractor is in attendance at all times to give individualized at­ tention so that each student will be thoroughly qualified to perform his duties aboard any U.S. vessel. The course is open to all men who have a rating in any depart­ ment. The next course will be taught Nov. 29. High School Program is Available to All Seafarers Twenty six Seafarers have already successfully completed studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Pro­ gram in Piney Point offers all Seafarers —regardless of age—the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permit­ ting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this opportunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SIU office in any port and yon will be given a GEO PieTest. This test will cover five gen­ eral areas: English Grammar, and literatnre; Social Studies, Science and Mathematics. The test will be sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lundeberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg SchooL (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study materials and laundry. Seafarers will provide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation lees paid in fulL 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues and loans paid in fuU. I am interested in furthering my education, and I would like more information on the Lundeberg High School Program. Name. Address. Last grade completed. (City or Town) Last year attended Complete this form, and mail to: Margaret Nalen Director of Academic Education Harry Lundeberg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 Page 30 v;,ii, Through HLS Program Seafarer Receives High School Diploma Seafarer Pierangelo Poletti, who came to Lundeberg School originally as an upgrader, last month achieved his GED diploma with test scores which were exceptionally high. Brother Poletti, who is the twentysixth Seafarer to receive his diploma through the HLS program, is a native of La Spezia, Italy. He grew up in post­ war Italy and went to sea at the age of 13. "My main problem areas in getting ready for the GED test were math and English grammar," said Brother Poletti. ' "I was used to the decimal system rather than fractions and, of course, grammar is difficult even for people who have spoken English all their lives." Brother Poletti credits the individual ized instruction he received at HLS for a large part of his outstanding success in the GED program. Seafarer Poletti became a member of the SIU in 1967 and a quartermaster in 1972. He learned of the GED pro­ gram in 1974 when he came to the Lundeberg School to prepare to achieve his full book through the SIU's *A' Seniority Upgrading Program. At that time, he took the pre-GED test and scored very well. The academic staff at the school encouraged him in his desire to earn his diploma, and after achieving his full 'A' book, he returned to HLS and enrolled in the GED pro­ gram. "I really love sailing," said Seafarer Poletti, "and I can't wait to get back to sea. But now that I've got^y high school diploma, I may go to junior col­ lege in a few years. I'm really interested in electronics, and I'd like to take some courses in that. Then I'll have a back­ up career for my retirement. Thanks to the SIU and the great work it's doing at Piney Point, there's a whole lot of new options and opportunities for me and for all Seafarers." The Harry Lundeberg School's GED Program is open to all Seafarers and trainees who come to the school and do not have a high school diploma. Lffepmii, FOWT, Weiding, and: nil atewara Dec. 26 , QMED, Ufcboirt. and aU Steward D<#at<nKB( Radi^i inn. 9 Qnadte-^ and all Ste,^^ Da- Jan. 13 3HI1.23 .Book No.. (Street) Seafarer Plerangelo PolettI receives Individual help in mathematics from math teacher Jean Polack. Brother Poletti is the twenty-sixth SIU brother to earn his GEO diploma at the Harry Lundeberg School. He recently received hiS;^ full 'A' book through the SlU's 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. (Zip) m,6 ".Feb. 20 .-.QMED,Lffehoat,Aomaei»iraH,a^^ DMED, Lifeboat, aiding, and aU Stewaid jMar.3 /MWa 6 —— XOTE: TMdateandcoutoeatosiibjfM:ttodi^(^atattyliiii^ . . SeafarersLog �Dock Dopsffmenf Upgrading QnariermasieT 1. Must hold an endorsement as Able-Seaman—unlimited—any waters. Able-Scaman AMfSe—M ' 12 iBonths—<ny waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. ^ physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more tliM 20/100=:r-20/100, corrected to 20/40-20/20. and have normal color vision). 3. Have 12 months seatime as^an Ordinary Seaman or 4. Be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordi­ nary Seaman. (Those who have less than the 12 months seatime will be reqiured to take the four week course.) Abie"ScaHMui—unlimited—any waters 1. Must be at least 19 years of age. 2. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/40—20/20, and have normal color vision). 3. Have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or AB—12 months. Lifeboatman 1. Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Engine Upgrading FOWT—(who has only a wiper endorsement) 1. Must be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30, and have normal color vision). 2. Have six months seatime as wii^r or be a graduate of HLS at Piney Point and have three months seatime as wiper. (Those who have less than the six months seatime will be required to take the four week course.). FOWT—(who holds an engine rating snch as Electrician) 1. No requirements. Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Jihiior En^eer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (w|io hidds only a wiper endorsement) 1. Be able to pass the prescribed physical (i.e., eyesight without glasses no more than 20/100—20/100, corrected to 20/50—20/30 and have normal color vision). 2.' Have Six months seatime in engine department as wiper. Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist or Boilermaker— (who holds an engine rating such as FOWT) 1. No requirements. QME0—any rating 1. Must have rating (or successfully passed examinations for) FOWT, Electri,cian. Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Engineer. Junior Engineer, Machinist, . Boilermaker, and Deck Engine Mechanic. 2. I Must^tow evidence of seatime of at least six months in any one or a combina­ tion of f he following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pumpman, Deck Ehgineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, or I^ck Engine Medhanic. , WehUng '^ 1. Must hold endorsement as QMED—any rating. LNG/LPO 1. BoghsBpenoiinel must be QMBD—^Any Rating. All other (Deck and Stew­ ard) must hdd a rating. jPumpman (Special) 1. Must already hold Coast Guard endorsement as Pumpman or QMED—any rating. Steward Upgrading AwlrtrotCook 1. 12 months seatime in any Steward Department Entry Rating. 2. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three montbi seatime. Cook and BakCT t. 12 months seatime as Third Cook or, 2. 24 months seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook and Assistant Cook or; 3. Six months as Assistant or Third Cook and are holders of a "Certihcate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cooks Training Course. Chief Cook 1. Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker or; 2. Three years seatime in Steward Department, six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months as Cook and Baker or; 3. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as CocSHlRMSaker and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion ' from the Assistant Cook and Second Cook and Baker's Training Course or; 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and are holders of a "Certificate" of completion from the Cook and Baker Training Program. Chief Steward 1. Three years seatime in ratings above that of Third Cook and hold an "A" seniority in the Union or; 2. Six months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Assistant Cook, Second Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training Courses at the Lundeberg School or; 3. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, six months seatime as Cook and Baker, six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Cook and Baker and Chief Cook Training programs. 4. Twelve months seatime as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, twelve months sea­ time as Cook and Baker and six months seatime as Chief Cook and are holders of a "Certificate" of satisfactory completion from the Chief Cook Training Program. B BBS ^^B ^^B BB BMB BBB BBB BBB W SBB IBB ^BB MB ^^B ^BH BBM BN HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION Name. -Telephone(AieaCode) (Zip) Seniority. (State) (City) Book Number. Port and Date Issued. Social Security #. HLS Graduate: Yes • Nd • Dates Available For Training I Am Interested In: DECK • AB 12 Months • AB Unlimited • Quartermaster • Lifeboatman JlatingsNow Held. Lifeboat Endorsement: Yes • No • ENGINE • • D • • • • -Age. (Middle) (First) (Last) Address(Street) STEWARD • Assistant Cook QMED • Electrician FWT • Cook & Baker • Dk.Eng. • Jr. Eng. • Chief Cook Oiler Dk.Mech. • Pumpman • Steward Reefer • Machinist Boilermaker • Welder LNG-LPG • Pumpman (Special) RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rat­ ing checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) SHIP RATING HELD PORT. DATE OF SHIPMENT DATE OF DISCHARGE J>ATE. SIGNATURE. RETURN COMPLETE APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 WS'mgM: Upgrade for Job Security November''l974;^''' Page 31 �«assssi-:.^„ rj- '• • Official pubUcatien of the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • Atlantle, Onlf, Lakes anS Inlaiid Waters District. APL-CIO I: n "" a ./ Irifoi'mBJtiOTy Because of the Seafarer's many pressing responsibilities in the performance of his job at sea^ in upgrading his skills and in meeting the continually rising cost of living, less urgent responsibilities are many times overlooked, yet they are none­ theless extremely important. When a Seafarer ships out, he will frequently neglect to leave with his wife or dependents certain information absolutely necessary in filing a claim for benefits under the Seafarers Welfare Plan. Without this information, the SIU is forced to hold up payment of the claim because of tight New York State regu­ lations governing welfare plans. This can cause serious but unnecessary financial burdens on a member's family while he is at sea. Before shipping out, be sure you supply your wife or de­ pendents with the following information: your book number, social security number, the ship you will be sailing, and the names and dates of ships sailed during the last calendar year. This simple act will alleviate some frustrating problems for your family in filing a claim during your absence. The BIU printed over a year ago convenient cards entitled "Information for SIU Dependents" containing open spaces for the information mentioned above. The cards, obtainable at any SIU Hiring Hall, should be filled out and given to your dependents for easy reference. If you are already out at sea and think your dependents do not have the information, get a card from the ship's chairman and mail it home immediately. It will keep things running smoothly at home while you are away. Wlttil^jvu? Dependents -ri � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource November 1974 Description An account of the resource Headlines: DEMOCRATS POST BIG ELECTION GAINS NEW PENSION LAW'S PROVISIONS AIRED SHAPING OUR OWN FUTURE SIU UNIFIES LABOR SUPPORT FOR OIL IMPORT BILL 50% OF TONNAGE LOST IS IN RUNAWAY FLEET LAKES SEAFARERS RATIFY NEW CONTRACT NORFOLK MEMBERS HAVE INFORMATIONAL MEETING EACH MONTH BLACKWELL PREDICTS 300 NEW SHIPS BY 1985 ARBITRATOR RULES MONEY DUE UNION AND CREWMEMBERS PENSION LAW'S PROVISIONS BOSUNS AT HLSS TAKE RED CROSS FIRST AID COURSE WW 2 PW ESCAPEE, MOVAL, GETS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA DELTA BRASIL PAYS OFF AFTER SOUTH AMERICAN RUN UNION BROTHERHOOD IN ACTION NOW 1ST ASSISTANT ENGINEER TRANSHURON RUNS ON REEF OFF INDIAN ISLAND THE LNG TRAINING PROGRAM AT THE LUNDEBERG SCHOOL: SEAFARERS SECURE JOBS FOR THE FUTURE A THREAT TO FREEDOM TT BROOKLYN PAYS OFF IN FINART, SCOTLAND EUROPE TO SOUTH AMERICA AND UP THE EAST COAST, THE MAUMEE COMES HOME TO PAYOFF IN CARTERET ROBERT E. LEE COMPLETES 3 MONTH MAIDEN VOYAGE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL SEAFARERS SEAFARER RECEIVES HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA LEAVE WELFARE CLAIM INFORMATION WITH YOUR DEPENDENTS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/1/1974 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVI, No. 11 1974 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/cbfcbfff002d2f961ba4abfd0fcfde73.PDF c797281e5bbad2deab771e0223058e06 PDF Text Text �8 Million Jobless Unemployment Rate Up To 8.6^ in October The nation's unemployment rate rose from 8.3 to 8.6 percent during October, and the number of jobless Americans went back over the 8 million mark for Apply For Diesel Course The four-week diesel course of­ fered at the Harry Lundeherg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. covers: types, designs, construction and characteristics of various diesel engines; nomenclature and principal design features of all parts of diesel engines; formulas and hydraulic prin­ ciples; introduction to fuel, air, luhrication and exhaust systems; use of var'ous gauges, meters and instru­ ments used on diesel engines; care, operations maintenance and record­ ing of diesel engine performance; signals used between bridge and en­ gine room; fundamentals of elec­ tricity and refr^eration; basic fire fighting, first aid and safety. COURSE REQUIREMENTS: No requirements for those who are not interested in receiving the Coast Guard license. Starling date: January 5. (For application, see pages 30-31 of this Log). the first time since last May, according roll" jobs rose by 217,000 as compared to statistics released by the Labor De­ with increases that averaged well over 300,000 in each of the three preceding partment earlier this month. months. Economic analysts had differ­ This fact, couplet vith another Labor Department report which showed that ent opinions on the interpretation of wholesale prices rose 1.8 percent last these statistics, with some contending it month—the biggest jump in a year— showed a serious slowdown of the conflicts sharply with claims by the whole economic recovery, and others Ford Administration of the beginning saying that the marked rate of expan­ of a strong economic recovery. At the sion from June through September same time, wholesale prices of indus­ merely could not be sustained. In the breakdown of individual statis­ trial commodities, which are considered the best indicators of inflationary pres­ tics, the unemployment rate for adult sures, also recorded the largest increase men was unchanged at 7.1 percent, in a year. while the rate for adult women rose from 7.5 to 7.8 percent. The rate for The number of jobless workers in­ creased by 230,000 last month, and 110,000 of those were persons who had "not been in the labor force" a month earlier. That term means that those persons did not have a job and were not actively looking for one. They are not SIU Vice President Paul Drozak on counted as imemployed", but when they Oct. 30 testified before a U.S. Com­ resume their job search they are again merce Department Committee consider­ counted among those out of work. ing Government policies to help accel­ There were some mixed aspects of erate the creation of new jobs and the October unemployment figures, pointed out that the SIU's "views on the which are released every month by the nation's employment policies and the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor means by which America's workers can Statistics. The total number of jobs in be assured of gainful employment" are the nation remained unchanged at tied to the Union's belief that "the U.S. 84,441,000, and the number of jobs on merchant marine is a vital contributor Government and private payrolls went to the nation's economy and security." up slightly. This committee was formed by Secre­ However, the increase of the "pay­ tary of Commerce Rogers Morton be­ the PRESIDENT'S REPORT: teenagers was up from 19.3 to 19.9 percent, and the rate for heads of house­ holds from 5.7 to 5.9 percent. The rate for blacks was virtually unchanged at 14.2 percent, as was the rate for mar­ ried men at 5.2 percent. The figures for blue-collar workers showed a drop in the unemployment rate from 8.6 to 8.4 percent. Employ­ ment gains in this area were made by skilled workers while there was an in­ crease in unemployment for unskilled laborers. Although unemployment de­ clined slightly for white-collar workers, there was a rise in joblessness among service and farm workers. SlU Ties More U.S. Jobs to Reyitailzed Merchant Marine Paul HaU Bosuns Recertification Program Signals Progress to Job Securily The SIU's Bosun's Recertification Program, now well into its third year, is one of the most successful and productive educational programs that the SIU has ever conducted. And it is a program that will continue to produce positive results for both the Union and the men who participate in it for years to come. The Bosun's Program, through the more than 300 Seafarers 'who have now completed it, has fiirst and foremost opened a vital channel of commu­ nication between the Union and the SIU membership. The Program has accomplished this by giving our bosuns a detailed insight into the many tough legislative, economic and technical problems and issues facing the U.S. maritime industry today—problems and issues that have a profoimd effect on the lives and livelihoods of all Seafarers. And it has enabled these bosuns to see how the SIU is trying to cope with these problems for the protection of this membership's job opportunities and job security. The Program has also given our bosuns an insight into how the SIU operates as a functioning union, and the kinds of everyday problems the SIU encoiinters in administering the business of this Union. With this knowledge, our recertified bosuns have successfully taken it from there because they have not hoarded what they learned. As the highest unlicensed rating aboard ship and as chairman of the Ship's Committee, these bosuns have been passing on their valuable knowledge to hundreds of Other Seafarers. As a result, voyages and payoffs have been smoother because there have cause he felt that the nation's present unemployment rate is unacceptable and that in order to develop new job mar­ kets, policies which can accelerate the growth of U.S. industry must be formu­ lated. To help formulate these policies, the committee invited representatives from labor, business and citizen groups to air their views and suggestions. Pointing out that "the U.S. merchant marine provides jobs to American work­ ers not only aboard U.S.-flag vessels, . Continued on Page 28 . been increasingly fewer disputes aboard ship that arise from simple mis­ understandings of the Contract or Constitution. There has also been more effective communication between our ships at sea and Union Headquarters. To cite just one example of the benefits to aU Seafarers of this kind of commu­ nication: the Union is now made aware of exactly when and where a man gets off a ship abroad. This has meant nearly. 10,0 fly-OHt jobs in, the past three months oh the West Coast alone-—and thiat's 100 jobs .that might otherwise go unfilled by Seafarers. Most importantly, though, our recertified bosuns have given the large part of the SIU membership a new understanding of what" is really happening in the maritime industry today and the kinds of problems that we as profes­ sional Seafarers must meet and overcome. Without this kind of understand­ ing the SIU, as an effective organization representing seamen, will not be able to move ahead. The Bosun's Program has also accomplished one more very important thing. It has given the men who have participated in it an opportunity to excel and to achieve their own personal goals. Several of our bosuns, while going through the Program, have taken advantage of the Lundeberg School's GED Program and have gotten high school equivalency diplomas. Another one of our bosuns, who before going through the Program could not read or write, learned to do both with the help of the Lundeberg School's academic staff. More recently. Recertified Bosun Frank Rodriquez, who graduated from the program several months back, used the first aid skills he picked up as part of the Bosun's Program to help save the life of a man who had been seriously injured in a New York City subway accident. A story about Sea­ farer Rodriguez's actions is carried in this issue of the Log. I congratulate all these bosuns for their fine achievements. Overall, the Bosun's Recertification Program has meant and will continue to mean much to the SIU and its members. As professional Seafarcts, we work in ah extremely complex and changing industry. And these changes are not only occurring in the class and size of the vessels we sail, but^lso in the legislative and governmental areas in Washington, D.C., which are having an ever increasing effect on the jobs and job security of the American sailor. Today's Seafarer must be able to keep abreast of much more than the changing technical skills of his job. He must also know the other factors— legislative and otherwise—^that affect his job and his life. Today's Seafarer must also possess the understanding to know the steps that have to be taken by the Union to overcome our problems.. And the Seafarer must have the initiative and the guts to help the Union in changing right along with the industry and the times. The Bosun's Recertification Program is helping us immeasurably in achieving these goals. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers international Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. Published monthly except twice a month in July. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N. Y. Vol. XXXVII, No. 12, November 1975. Page 2 jpeafarers tog �' . I At Propeller Club Confab ^•1 4 Brand,Sullivan and Downing Urge Cargo Preference The U.S. Congress must enact some kind of cargo preference legislation very soon to revitalize the American merchant marine according to the views expressed by three key speakers at the 49th Annual Propeller Club Conven­ tion held last month in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Herb Brand, president of the Trans­ portation Institute, Rep. Leonor K. Sullivan (D.-Mo.), chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, and Rep. Thomas N. Downing (D.-Va.), chairman of that committee's subcommittee on the Mer­ chant Marine, all told delegates to the convention that in their opinion cargo preference is a necessity if America's merchant fleet is to be competitive on an international level. "I have been asked to discuss the question of whether cargo sharing is a realistic goal for the United States," TI President Brand said. "In my view, in the rapidly changing world of the mid-70's. cargo sharing is not only h-ealistic', it is inevitable." The "realities of the maritime world, like broader world realities, have changed radically in the last decade," Brand continued. "No one would argue that the solutions and policies of the 1960's in other fields—energy, environ­ ment, trade, foreign policy, defense, the economy—are adequate for today's realities. Why then should it come as a surprise that the same is true in mari­ time?" The TI President cited some of the "new realities" in the maritime industry T 1 >1 which he said require changes in policy: The rapid growth of the Soviet and other state-owned fleets from relative insignificance in the 1960's to a point today where they are capturing an everlarger portion of world trade; a sub­ stantial increase in the number of other nations which have adopted various forms of cargo preference legislation including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Morocco, Pakistan, Peru, Spain, Alge­ ria, and modified cargo preference for France and Japan; and changes in ship­ ping technology as well as governmental action which have made traditional concepts of open ports and interna­ tional competition for cargoes less meaningful. "The faltering steps taken by our government in the way of national cargo ,I ^ ! 'J policy have been too little and too slow," Brand said. "A strong U.S. merchant marine is more important now than ever before. The new realities require that building and maintaining a strong merchant marine include a na­ tional cargo policy." . [Transportation Institute is a non­ profit research and educational organi­ zation devoted to the advancement of the nation's marine transportation in­ dustry.] An Uphill Battle Congresswoman Sullivan told the convention audience that despite the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, which has spawned one of the largest fleet rebuilding programs since WW II, the Continued on Page 28 Hall Rips U.S. on Multinationals and Runaway Fleet SIU President Paul Hall this month delivered a stinging attack - against American-owned multinational compa- Cost Your Vote For SIU Officers Voting is presentiy being con­ ducted in 26 ports for the election of SIU, AGLIWD. officers for the term 1976-1979. "Seafarers nlay pick np their ballots and maiimg envelopes from 9 a.m. untfl noon, Mondays tiu-ough Saturdays, except on legal holidays, from Nov. 1 tiirou^ Dec. 31,1975. Fof a detailed report on tiie election procedures, including ad­ dresses of tiie 26 ports, see tiie special snpplement in tiie October Seafarers Log. An fuU book members in good standing are urged to cast their vote in the election for officers of their Union. nies which are destroying thousands of jobs for Americans as well as eroding gains made over the years in labormanagement relations by their danger­ ously expanding practices of producing manufactured goods abroad with lowpaid foreign labor and then dumping them on the U.S. market. Speaking in New Orleans before a seminar of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, a government agency which performs the dual job of providing mediators in labor-manage­ ment disputes and keeping the Admin­ istration informed on trends in labor relations. President Hall also levied an attack against the U.S. policy of allow­ ing Communist-bloc nations with statecontrolled economies to compete on an unequal basis in the American market with U.S. supply and service industries. Hall stated that the multinationals have created vast "runaway industries," and he pointed to the plight of the ailing U.S. clothing industry as an example of the harm these "runaways" have on the American job market. He noted that "the U.S. national average manu­ facturing wage in 1975 is $3.92 an INDEX Legislative News Merchant marine subcommittee hearings..Page 8 Washington Activities Page 9 Union News SIU activities in New Orleans Centerfold President's Report ....... Page 2 SPAD honor roll Page 24 Headquarters Notes ....'. .Page 7 SIU scholarships ... ..Back page New San Francisco hall ..Page 13 General News 1-year Jones Act waiver for Collier .Page 10 Waterman asks for ship subsidy Page 6 PRMSA ships Page 5 Runaway flagships; foreign imports .Page 3 Jobs and the merchant marine Page 2 IMCO, ITF meetings ......Page 5 Farm worker elections ....Page 6 Tax reform bill Page 8 Cargo preference stressed. Page 3 4 Falcon ships up for bid ..Page 5 Unemployment rises Page 2 Social Security Page 11 November, 1975 Shipping Dispatchers' Reportb Page 22 Ships' committees Page 4 Members man grain ships Pages 20-21 Ships' Digests .Page 12 Delta Argentina; Arthur MIddleton Page 18 Training and Upgrading Seafarer gets high school diploma ..Page29 Upgrading class schedule, requirements & application Pages 30-31 Seafarers participate in bosuns recertification and 'A' seniority upgrading Page 27 GED requirements and application Page 31 Upgraders graduate Page 29 Firefighting training Page 10 Membership News 'Atrocity medal' Page 14 Inquisitive traveler Page 15 New SIU pensioners .... .Page 23 First aid for accident victim. Page 8 -Final Departures ;.......Page 26 rations will wreak havoc on the nation's industrial structure." Hall then pointed out that "the maritime industry pro­ vides one of the most chilling examples of what can happen when private in­ dustry is left alone to compete with state-owned industries." He outlined that "in recent years Soviet liner cargo vessels have invaded U.S. West Coast trades, and through discriminatory rate cutting practices have captured a major share of the most lucrative cargoes on these routes from the U.S. and other foreign shipping fleets that formerly carried these goods. The effect has been to reduce the rev­ Harmed U.S. Fleet enues of U.S. carriers to the point where President Hall also pointed out the a number of U.S.-fiag liner vessels have harm multinationals have done to the been driven to lay-up." U.S. merchant marine through the cre­ Reviewing the tragic effects of these ation of their huge "runaway-flag" fleets new forces of international competition which are American-owned vessels reg­ —^multinationals and state-owned in­ istered in Liberia and Panama and dustries—on the U.S., Hall charged crewed by low-paid foreign seamen. He charged that "the U.S. Govern­ that "they mean a depressed and weak­ ment must assume a major share of the ened economy; they mean a loss of responsibility for the wholesale dis­ jobs; they mean the sacrifice of job se­ placement of American workers by curity; they mean diminished work op­ these companies, because it has done portunities for American workers; they nothing to stop runaway industries mean despair for thousands of Amer­ from exporting jobs. In fact, the Gov­ ican young people just leaving college ernment encourages this practice by or high school and looking for a place in the economy of our nation. And they failing to close the tax loopholes which have created a climate of insecurity in make these industries profitable." Turning to the problem of state- the American worker which leads in owned economies, such as Russia, turn to instability that destroys labormanagement relations and the efficient operating in the U.S. market. Hall said that "given an opportunity to enter Continued on Page 28 American markets, state-owned corpo­ hour. Compare this to 94.3 cents an hour in Japan, 44 cents in Korea, 16.3 cents, in Taiwan and 12 cents in Co­ lumbia." Hall continued: "there might be some justification for both the loss of jobs and the loss of self-sufficiency in whole product lines if the result were cheaper goods of equivalent quality for U.Sr consumers, but this is not the case. The only parties who profit from the vast wage differentials between U.S. and foreign garment workers and the resultant lower cost of foreign goods are importers and retailers." •A\t\ JM •S' , 'sV I ij'j SIU President Paul Hall addresses a seminar of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service in New Orleans this month. Seated beside President Hall Is William Usery, national director of the Service. Page 3 �The Committee Page John Penn Committee ... , ; '} •I Robert E. Lee Committee Ship's Chairman of the Mariner SS John Penn (Waterman), Recertified Bosun John Davies, (right) is at a payoff in the port of New Orleans oh Oct. 16 with the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.); Deck Delegate Joseph Dunnam; Engine Delegate Victor Brunnell; Educational Director A. W. George; Steward Dele­ gate J. W. Watkins, and Chief Steward N. G. Williams, secretary-reporter. The vessel, on the run to the Far East, went into layup following the payoff. Recertified Bosun Kasmoin Amat (right) ship's chairman of the LASH SS Robert E. Lee (Waterman) takes time out for photo at a payoff Oct. 27 with the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.); AB Horace B. Gaskill, deck delegate; Night Cook and Baker Louis C. Babin, Jr., steward delegate, and Steward/Cook John S. Burke, Sr., secretary-reporter. The ship paid off at Pier 7, Brooklyn, N.Y. and is on the run to the Mideast. San Juan Committee Mount Explorer Committee Recertified Bosun Billy Mitchell (standing left) ship's chairman on board the containership S;S San Juan (Sea-Land) at a payoff Oct. 21 in Port Elizabeth, N.J. and SID Patrolman Teddy Babkowski (seated right) pose for photo with the Ship's Committee of: Pantryman Melvin Bass, steward delegate (seated left); Chief Steward Angel Mallonado, secretary-reporter; AB Whitey Hammock, deck delegate, and QMED Leonard Dilling, engine delegate. The ship is on the run to the Med. Recertified Bosun Marion Beeching (2nd left), ship's chairman of the T5 SS Mount Explorer (Cove), takes time out for a photo along the ship's rail wtih the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Wiper Bill Lignos, engine delegate; Chief Steward Alfred Salem, secretary-reporter, and Robert Forshee, steward dele­ gate. Payoff was held recently at the Gatex Dock, Carteret, N.J. She's on a voyage to India. Anchorage Committee Pittsburgh Committee At a payoff Nov. 6 in Port Elizabeth, N.J. is the Ship's Committee of the con­ tainership SS Anchorage (Sea-Land) led by Recertified Bosun Esteban Morales (2nd left), ship's chairman and, (I. to r.),: Deck Delegate Tom Magras; Engine Delegate W. Brown; Chief Cook Frank Bradley, a charter member of the SlU, and Steward Delegate Paul Wanner. The ship is on a coastwise run. Recertified Bosun Joseph Puglisi (2nd left) ship's chairman of the SS Pitts­ burgh (Sea-Land) gets together with the Ship's Committee of: Steward Delegate J. H. Gleaton (left); Deck Delegate T. Holt (center rear); Engine Delegate E. Cuenca (center front), and Chief Steward I. Buckley, secretaryreporter (right). Payoff took place in Port Elizabeth, N.J. on Oct. 7. i . } Page 4 Seafarers Log �Safety, Manning Key Targets Shepard at IMCO—ILO Meetings in Geneva^ London SIU Vice President Earl Shepard, as an oiTicial U.S. representative, attended conferences of the Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO) and the International Labor Organization (ILO) in Europe during the months of September and October where recommendations are being for­ mulated on international maritime safety standards and training. The delegates to these conference sessions are working out proposals which may eventually become part of international maritime law. It is very important that the SIU participate in these forums to insure that the unlicensed seaman's rights and jurisdiction are not invaded or elimi­ nated. At the last IMCO session, held in London, England in late September and early October, Vice President Shepard attended several meetings where recom­ mendations from the various subcom­ mittees of the Maritime Safety Com­ mittee were discussed. Some of the subcommittees are: Standards of Train­ ing and Watchkeeping; Ship Design and Equipment, and Life Saving and Ma­ rine Pollution. Some of the recommendations were forwarded to the maritime member countries, referred to the Joint IMCOILO Maritime Committee or back to the respective subcommittee for further SIU Vice President Earl Shepard (left) \A^as one of the U.S. representatives to attend an International Labor Organization conference in Geneva, S\witzerland last month. action. Vice President Shepard also attended meetings of the Ad Hoc Com­ mittee on the Fishing Industry while he-was in London. Prior to the ILO sessions, Shepard attended several International Trans­ port Workers Federation (ITF) con­ ferences. A key meeting was held on manning, and it was felt that the issue of manning must be placed on the IMCO agenda before a complete agree­ ment could- be reached on the quantity and quality of training for each ship department. At the ILO conference, held from Oct. 12-24 in Geneva, Switzerland, several of the committees drew up pro­ posals and recommendations which were referred for final action at sessions to be convened next year. Committees such as Continuity of Employment, Young Seafarers, Holi­ day with Pay, and Sub-Standard Ships and Flags of Convenience will all have final action taken on their suggestions at the Full Tri-Partite Maritime Con­ ference scheduled for October, 1976. Judge Keeps SIU Crews on 3 PRMMI Ships; NLRB to Act A jurisdictional dispute over the crewing of three ships owned or char­ tered by the Puerto Rican Merchant Shipping Authority (PRMSA) has led to a series of court rulings and appeals which has put SIU crews on all three ships. Last year PRMSA had bought or •chartered four roll-on roll-off ships— the SS Eric K. Holzer, Ponce de Leon, Puerto Rico and Fortaleza—from Penaify Meal Hour Rafes Under the new Standard Tanker and Freightship Contracts, the proper rates to he paid for penalty meal hours, delayed sailings, re­ striction to ship clauses and ship­ board Union meetings are: $4.48 for Group I men, $3.44 for Group II men and $2.73 for Group III men. the NMU-contracted Transamerican Trailer Transport and eight ships from the SIU contracted Sea-Land Services and Seatrain Lines. Since the ship transfers to PRMSA, the Sea-Land and Seatrain ships have been operated by Puerto Rico Merchant Marine, Inc. (PRMMI) which has a contract with the SIU to crew its ships. The dispute began on Oct. 1, 1975 when PRMSA's agreement with TTT ended for three of the four Ro Ro ships and they were assigned to PRMMI for operation as part of the fleetwide unit under contract with the SIU. In protest, the NMU set up picket lines at PRMMI terminals in Puerto Rico and the U.S. mainland until the U.S. District Court in San Juan, acting on a petition by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), issued a temporary restraining order on Oct. 12 ending the NMU's picketing. The SIU then manned the three Ro Ro vessels SS Eric K. Holzer, Ponce de Leon and Puerto Rico. On Oct. 24, Judge Pesquera of the U.S. District Court in San Juan, after a hearing issued a preliminary injunc­ tion against the NMU. However, he ruled that the manning of the three Ro Ro ships should return to its Sept. 30 status with NMU crews aboard the three ships transferred to PRMMI fleetwide SIU unit, until the NLRB by its hearings could settle the issue. The following day SIU appealed Judge Pesquera's ruling which would have put the NMU crews back on the three transferred Ro Ro ships. Chief Judge Coffin of the U.S. Court of Appeals First Circuit in Boston stayed Judge Pesquera's ruling as it applied to the manning and ordered that the post Sept. 30 crewing of the three Ro Ro ships with the SIU members aboard should be 'continued pending further ordered consideration of the manning issue by Judge Pesquera in San Juan while the NLRB hears the entire case. On Oct. 29 after further consider­ ation of the manning issue as to which crews should man the three Ro Ro ships. Judge Pesquera adhered to his original decision for NMU manning. The next day, on Oct. 30, all parties went back to the Boston U.S. Court of Appeals. Chief Coffin after a long hearing stayed Judge Pesquera's Oct. 29 decision resulting in SIU crews cpntinuing to man the three Ro Ro ves­ sels pending ultimate decision by the NLRB. Chief Judge Coffin further ordered all parties to appear before the full three-man Boston U.S. Court of Ap­ peals in January 1976 for further argu­ ment on all issues involving the prelim­ inary injunction. All ships operated by PRMMI have now resumed their normal operations with SIU crews aboard the 11 ships including the three transferred Ro Ro's. November, 1975 some specific complaints none were given. The MSC has for years been trying to expand its operations, and when the Congress refused to allocate money for the construction of new vessels, the MSC renewed its efforts to completely run the Falcon ships and install its own crews. First, they granted unfavorable charters, with the result that it cut into the company's working capital. Finally they just wouldn't renegotiate the charter. The SIU fought strongly to prevent this intrusion into the private sector of the merchant marine. In a letter to thenSecretary of the Navy John W. Warner (the MSC comes under the jurisdiction of the Navy Department), SIU Presi­ dent Paul Hall wrote that the takeovers would establish a precedent "that runs counter to the established public policy which calls for the maintenance of a privately owned and operated U.S. mer­ chant marine. This would be particu­ larly unfortunate in view of the national policy to promte development of a com­ petitive private American shipping in­ dustry." Despite SIU protests, the Union was Seafarer Peter Gonzalez, Social Security No. 267-48-5220, is re­ quested to contact Tom Cranford, supervisor of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 or telephone him at 212-4996600, as soon as possible. not able to prevent the takeover, and the MSC has operated the vessels with their Civil Service crews for about a year-and-a-half. Now it seems after fighting so hard to obtain them, the MSC is offering them up to private op­ erators again a scant 18 months later. Evidently the MSC has not had any great success in operating the vessels. Since they will now be offered up to pri­ vate operators the SIU is hopeful that one of our contracted companies will be able to secure the operating rights and that SIU crews can be installed once more. • ' >1 I Richardson Gets Nod As Secretary of the Commerce Dept. Elliot Richardson has been nomi­ nated by President Ford to succeed Rogers Morton as Secretary of Com­ merce as of January 1, 1976. The Commerce Department is the agency which has jurisdiction over many mari­ time affairs, and the Maritime Admin­ I•i Contact Office MSC Seeks Private Firms to Run 4 Ex—SIU Falcon Tankers The Military Sealift Command, which last year took over four Falcon tankers from the SlU-contracted Falcon Tankers, Inc. and replaced the SIU crews vyith their own Civil Service crews, is now seeking private compa­ nies to once again operate the vessels. Prior to the MSC takeover, the ships were operated by a Falcon subsidiary, Iran Destiny, Inc. The four ships, SS Falcon Princess, Falcon Lady, Falcon Duchess, and Falcon Countess, were under charter to the MSC. In early 1974, the MSC notified the company that it was also going to oper^ ate the vessels because of their alleged "poor condition" and also because Iran Destiny, Inc. was having difficulties with them. However, while Iran Destiny oper­ ated the ships the MSC never made any specific charges against the com­ pany's maintenance except to take "pot shots" and to state that it was doing a poor job. When the company asked for •i istration (MARAD) is under its wing. The nomination is subject to confirma­ tion by the U.S. Senate. Richardson, 55, has served in many posts in government. He has been Under-Secretary of State, Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare, Secre­ tary of Defense, and Attorney General, all during the presidency of Richard Nixon. He is currently serving as Ambassador to Great Britain. Morton is leaving the Commerce Department to return to private life. Pages ' ! �NMC Paying Way to U.S.-Flag Resurgence The National Maritime Council which is composed of chief executives of U.S. flag carriers, maritime union representatives, shipbuilders and gov­ ernment officials, was created in 1971 for the purpose of developing and promoting a strong, competitive Amer­ ican merchant marine which would provide American shippers with the finest, most consistent service available anywhere. To meet this goal the NMC has sought to foster greater confidence by U.S. exporters and importers in the reliability and quality of the U.S. ma?? tisMb. idustry-sBTti to serve as a vehicle for encouraging stable labor-manage­ ment relations in the maritime industry. In the past four years the NMC has made significant progress towards achieving its goals as greatly improved cooperation between labor, manage­ ment and government has begun to attract American shippers back to U.S. flag ships. Shippers have been able to sample NMC Cites Sony Official first-hand this cooperation by attending seminars sponsored in major cities by the NMC where they meet and talk to representatives from all segments of the industry. These dinners and seminars provide a regular forum for communication between maritime industry segments, which in the past were often totally isolated from one another, and act as a showcase for the industry's new pro­ grams. They also give shippers a chance to present their views to the rest of the industry. The council also sponsors a program of advertising and public relations activities designed to make the nation's citizens aware of the important con­ tributions of the U.S. merchant fleet. Through speeches, films, posters and advertisements, the NMC describes the long history of U.S. flag shipping and its vital role in the nation's economy. Some of the advantages and con­ tributions of U.S. flag ships stressed by the NMC are: Approximately 70 cents of every dollar spent in shipping on Americanflag ships remains in this country and makes an important contribution to the national balance of payments and to the national economy; • Their cargo will be better pro­ tected because of this country's strin­ gent safety laws; • The American merchant marine is vital to our national security. The National Maritime Council is dedicated to the uninterrupted revitalization of the U.S. flag merchant marine and to maintaining the working coop­ eration between maritime labor, man­ agement and government which they have fostered. For this reason the SIU will continue to offer its full support to the NMC, as well as to any other organization truly interested in building and strengthening the American mer­ chant marine, and to be actively rep­ resented in all of its seminars and forums. Op#jco/ Benefit Change 1! i! !i Sony's ex-Western operations manager Yoichiro Murata (center) displays the framed National Maritime Council Certificate of Appreciation he received this month for "his outstanding contribution to NMC objectives and his support of the American merchant marine." Presenting the award in Compton, Calif, for the NMC were Maurice Hesterman (left), MARAD Office of Market Develop­ ment and Oliver Henry, MARAD Pacific Southwest area representative. Murata Is now in Tokyo as the firm's manager of export shipping. I Hie Board of Tmstees of the Sea­ farers Wel&ire and Pension Plan has accepted a revision in the optical benefit. Effective Jan. 1, 1976 Seafarers meeting the bask el^ibility require­ ments and their depentots need no longer patronize a contracted opti­ cian in order to receive the optical benefit of up to $30 every two years for an eye examination and a pair Under the revised provision, eligi­ ble Seafarers may go to any optician and most submit die paid bill, doug with the SIU claim form to the nan office. The Plan will then direcdy reimburse eadh man up to $30 for each digihle claim. /• .U Probers Find Farm Workers Election Procedures Are Lax A special AFL-CIO panel,. chaired by SIU President Paul Hall, which was set up to investigate representation^lections among California's farm workers, has found that "proper enforcement" of the state's new agricultural labor relations law is essential to fair elec­ tions. The three-member group spent five days last month touring key growing areas of the state, talking with farm workers, representatives of the Agri­ cultural Labor Relations Board and others involved in enforcement of , the law. The United Farm Workers and the Teamsters Union are vying for the right to represent farm workers in California. In their report, SIU President Hall and fellow committee members Joseph Keenan, secretary of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and Paul Jennings, president of the Elec-trical, Radio and Machine Workers, expressed encouragement at the show­ ing of die United Farm Workers so far under "tremendous adversity." The panel noted that the AFl>CIOafiSliated United Farm Workers has not lost a single election where it held the contract and had won more than 30 elections on farms where the Team­ sters held contracts. They said that if the elections were held in a "free at­ mosphere" the votes will go over­ whelmingly to the United Farm Work­ ers. The committee had strong criticism for the Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB) which it said has failed to make its presence felt through qukk invest^ations of charges, explanations to workers of their r^hts and speedy processing of complaints. Page 6 In stating some of the panel's findings President Hall said, "there has been and is at this point intimidation of the work­ ers involved in the elections. There has been inadequate investigation of the charges that have been lodged by the workers and their representatives," and enforcement of the law has been "bad." Unfair labor practices, particularly the discharges of workers who support the UFW, constitute the major source of in­ timidation to the workers. President Hall said. The panel noted that "we found ig­ norance of the law," in investigating the election procedures, and that the ALRB Voting for SIU Officers At Headquarters, three Seafarers register with Union Patrolman George Mc­ Cartney (right) before voting in the election of SIU officers. From left are: Elwyn Ford, engine department; Luke Wymbs, who was participating in the Bosuns Recertification Program, and William Reed, steward department. Vot­ ing is being conducted in 26 SiU ports from 9 a.m. to noon. Monday through Saturday, excluding legal holidays, from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31. Ail full book members in good standing are urged to cast their ballots. staff " suffered tremendously from a lack of leadership." However, the group also stated that a special task force re­ cently appointed by California Govwnor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. is taking "vigorous action" and in a short time has produced a "noticeable change" in the administration of the law. Waterman Asks For LASH Subsidy The SlU-contracted operator. Water­ man Steamship Corp., has applied to the Maritime Administration's Subsidy Board for construction subsidy to build four more LASH ships for its Atlantic and Gulf Coasts-Far East service. Waterman has also applied to MARAD for a long-term, 20-year con­ tract for Trade Routes 12 and 22, which is the Far East run. Waterman's old contract for these two trades routes ran Out Nov. 7 and the company is cur­ rently appealing a ruling denying the long-term contract. The company's application for con­ struction subsidy for the LASH ships is contingent on receiving the long term contract for trade routes 12 and 22. Presently, Waterman operates three LASH-type vessels and 18 Mariner class breakbulk ships. In addition to its Far East service. Waterman also runs to Nothem Europe, India, the Persian Gulf-Red Sea area, Bangladesh and Ceylon. Seafarers Log �• ''il N.Y, Port Council Cites Official Headquarters Notes -1 by SIU Vice President Frank Drozak ILA's Anthony Scotto (2nd right) MTD N.Y. Port Council head, presents the organization's scroll of recognition to (center) Edgar C. Fabber, N.Y.C. com­ missioner of ports and terminals, for his achievements for the port during the year. Also at the group's annual dinner presentation on Oct. 18 were, (I. to r.): Sam Kovenetsky, Retail Clerks Union president: N.Y. Governor Hugh L. Carey, and SlU President Paul Hall. They're All Salad Days On First Trip In the past few months I have been reporting on the new ships Seafarers are crewing. These ships not only mean more jobs for this membership, but because they incorporate the latest technological innovation and smaller crews, they also mean that our members must have different skills and training to operate them efficiently and safely. The TT Williamsburg, thfe SS Massachusetts, the SS Great Land and the SS Golden Monarch cost many millions of dollars to build. The operators of these ships have made large investments and one of the reasons the SIU is manning their ships is because of our reputation as well-trained, professional seamen. To maintain this tradition and to help our members keep pace with this changing industry, the Harry Lundeberg School was started in Piney Point. Here, men in the deck, engine and steward departments can learn the skills needed for new endorsements, upgrading that brings higher wages, new re­ sponsibilities and, because they are growing to meet maritime's new needs, better job security for the entire membership. As bridges get more automated, ABs will be required to monitor new navi­ gational equipment on watch. Fewer engine rooms will carry wipers as auto­ mation changes the composition of the black gang. Stewards must learn to operate galleys that utilize portion control and new types of labor-saving devices. The types of cargo being carried by modern merchant fleets are also chang­ ing our jobs. The potential danger posed by the huge amounts of oil carried by supertankers or super-cooled cargoes of liquid petroleum products makes it imperative that the men aboard LNG vessels or VLCCs know how to handle these cargoes and any emergencies that might occur. For this reason, the Coast Guard will probably soon require all men aboard these types of vessels to have lifeboat tickets and firefighting certificates. In addition, all men sailing on LNG vessels, including those in the steward depart­ ment, will be required to have special LNG training. I urge all members to take a look at the Lundeberg School section in this Seafarers Log which gives the descriptions and requirements for every course now offered at the School. You may be able to qualify yourself for higher wages, stronger job security and safer working conditions aboard ship. FIREFIGHTING The importance of having a firefighting -certificate cannot be stressed too often. Without it there may be a time when you will not be allowed to ship out. This is a two-day course with one day of classroom instruction at the Lunde­ berg School in Piney Point and one day of practical training at the jointly sponsored MSC-MARAD firefighting school in Earle, N.J. Upcoming dateS^ for the course are Dec. 5,12 and 19. On his first trip after graduating from the trainee program at the Harry Lundeberg School, Messman Mark Wilson gets some salad for the saloon mess • aboard the Sea-Land Resource, an SL-7 containership. Seafarer Wilson, who worked as a cook in his hometown of Doylestown, Pa. before going to Piney Point, plans to continue sailing in the steward department. High Adventure for Bosun SENIORITY UPGRADING PROGRAM This important program has done much to strengthen the SIU. The six men who graduated from the program this month and received their full Union 'A' books have learned much about the operations and functions of the SIU. They will now be able to take their place aboard SIU ships as knowledgable, well-trained and responsible Seafarers. BOSUNS' RECERITFICATION PROGRAM With the graduation this month of 12 more bosuns from the Bosuns' Recertification Program, a total of 308 Seafarers have successfully completed this vital two-month training and upgrading course. In the two-and-one-half years since this program was started the Seafarers who have participated in it have been given the opportunity to learn much about their Union and also about the entire maritime industry. It is especially important for the bosun to keep abreast of the changes and problems of the merchant marine because as the ship's chairman he is the leader of the SIU crew aboard ship. It is a job that the recertified bosun has been doing very well. Pbilfics Is Porkchops Chief Bosun Tony Leo of the Puerto Rican Merchant Marine, Inc. shoregang at Port Elizabeth. N.J. is high up on a crane (left) showing ABs the best way to paint the structure. Note closeup (right) of Brother Leo with lifeline attached painting a cable. (Photo was taken by Seafarer John Lombardo who is also a member of the shoregang.) November, 1975 Don a te ioSEAD .—^^ Page? * t 1^1 1 it 1 �Industry Leaders Back Cargo Preference^ Subsidy • I • I, 1. J WASIUNGTON, D.C.—The House Merchant Marine Subcommittee restimed its oversight hearings on all maritime promotional programs and policies in September and heard testi­ mony by two representatives of the industry advocating cargo preference legislation and increased subsidies for American shipyards to offset foreign comi>etition. Alfred Maskin, executive director of the American Maritime Association, told committee members that the growth of maritime nationalism and preference policies abroad, and the rise of stateowned fleets under the Soviet and other Communist-block flags has drastically altered international shipping and made it imperative for the U.S. to reserve cargo for American-flag ships. The tanker trades particularly would benefit from preference, Maskin said, and he noted that U.S.-flag preference would mean "a stability of demand which will again foster stability in the construction pattern." He also cited the Arab iiations' stated intention to build up their own merchant fleets by 1980 which would give them more control over the transportation and marketing of oil as well as the production and pricing. Maskin had testified last June before the subcommittee and at that time had stated that the U.S. should work to de­ velop "self-sufficiency in shipping" as a means of assuring enough ocean car­ riage for defense emergencies. In his September testimony, Maskin noted the U.S. Maritime Administration's view that U.S.-flag dry cargo capacity is "marginally adequate" only for emer­ gencies, and he said that without some form of preference "we can expect the ability of the fleet to serve the defense and security needs of the nation to be­ come even more questionable." Subsidy Rate James J. Reynolds, president of the American Institute of Merchant Ship­ ping (AIMS), told subcommittee mem­ bers that if the present subsidy rate of 35 percent offered to American owners as an inducement to order merchant ships from U.S. shipyards is not in­ creased then the steamship operators will be forced to take their business to foreign competitors. Reynolds said that inflation is severely damaging U.S. shipyard costs, and if the subsidy rate is not readjusted to reflect the cost increases there will be little or no inducement for American operators to order ships from domestic shipyards. The subsidy rate has been gradually scaled down from a previous high of 55 percent to the current rate during the first five years of the Mer­ chant Marine Act of 1970. One of the goals of the 1970 Act had been to strengthen the nation's mari­ time industry, while at the same time reducing its dependence on the Federal Government for subsidy funds. How­ ever, Reynolds said that the current subsidy rate is "unrealistic" because it does not accurately reflect the existing building cost differences which have widened as the depressed shipbuilding market competes strongly for business. "What appeared in 1970 to be a forthcoming glowing era for the world's shipyards, and particularly for tanker construction, has been short-lived and has largely evaporated as a result of the substantial petroleum price increases, which effectively cut demand for petro­ leum and created large tanker tonnage surpluses," Reynolds said. Reynolds also told the committee, chaired by Rep. Thomas Downing (D.Va,), that because of the current stiff competition in the shipbuilding industry, foreign shipbuilders have cut prices to obtain and retain business with the re­ sult that the differential between facil­ ities here and abroad has increased. "Given this situation," he concluded, "builders and charterers will be forced to go foreign." Hall Warns House Committee on Shipping Tax 1% In a letter to the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, SIU President Paul Hall, acting in his capacity as president of the Maritime Trades Department, warned that the committee's proposed tax on all income derived from shipping into and out of the United States, though actually aimed at ending the unfair advantage of foreign-flag tax havens over U.S. ship registration, would unintentionally have disastrous side effects on the U.S. mer­ chant marine. Noting that "a primary motivation of the committee in this action was to end the tax haven privileges enjoyed by the runaway-flag fleets," Hall said "unfortunately, the tentative decision announced by the Ways and Means Committee goes far beyond the desired objective and, we believe, would have a dramatic adverse impact on the U.S. merchant marine, American ports, and American seamen and maritime work­ ers." While agreeing with the basic thrust of the proposed tax, SIU President Hall said in his letter that the action would have this adverse effect because it "would tax all foreign-flag vessels call­ ing at U.S. portSj including legitimate foreign flag shipping." As a result. Hall said, "Numerous foreign countries would doubtless im- New Chicago USPHS Clinic I K ' i I Due to the retirement of Dr. Fleischer of the port of Chicago USPHS Clinic, the new, contracted-USPHS Clinic wfll now be headed by Dr. Song at 6429 Ken­ nedy Ave., Hammond, Ind. "ne new clinic will be open daily from 12 noon to 4 p.m. It will he closed Wednesdays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. To call: dial 219-844-1030. The St. Catherine's USPHS Hos­ pital is in East Chicago, Ind. and conflniies to be the contracted hos­ pital facility. The former USPHS Clinic for the port of Chicago was at 4035 Elm St., East Chica.^o, Ind. Page 8 pose net or gross income taxes on U.S.flag vessels." A "proliferation of such taxes im­ posed by every country at which a vessel calls," Hall told the committee chair­ man, "would prove disastrous for our fleet and for American workers depend­ ent on the U.S. merchant fleet for jobs." According to Hall's letter, the new tax would also "have the effect of di­ verting ships and cargoes away from U.S. ports to nearby foreign ports in Canada and Mexico. For example, the tax could be avoided by having vessels call at Halifax or Montreal, and cargo transshipped, rather than calling at New York or Philadelphia. Already, a great deal of this type of diversion is oc­ curring. The impact of a new tax in accelerating this trend would damage U.S. ports as well as longshoremen and other jobs in transportation and related industries." As an alternative to taxing all foreign shipping In an attempt to curb the use of foreign-flag tax havens by U.S. compa­ nies and.their foreign subsidiaries. Hall urged the Ways and Means Committee to take "a direct approach to the prob­ lem" by fully taxing the income of these vessels and by repealing the tax pro­ vision which permits the tax-free rein­ vestment of such Income In foreign shipping assets. After hearings on the proposed U.S. tax on foreign shipping, the Ways and Means Committee has now deferred action on the measure for six months' while the U.S. Treasury Department studies the full implications of taxing this shipping. Bosun Tells How He Saved a Life With first Aid Recertified Bosun Frank Rodriguez, on his way home from the New York Union Hall, was getting off the subway near his home in Queens, N.Y. when he noticed a large group of people sur­ rounding a fallen man on the station platform. The man, named Robert Smith, ac­ cording to police reports had accidently tripped and fallen against a moving train, breaking a leg and cutting a fiveinch gash across his scalp. A graduate of the Bosuns Recertification Program, Efrother Rodriguez had taken a one-month first aid course taught by a certified Red Cross in­ structor at Piney Point. Using this knowledge, Rodriguez realized that the injured bleeding man needed immediate medical attention so he went to his aid. What follows Is a firsthand account of what happened, as told to the Harry Lundeberg School First Aid Instructor Jim Hanson In a letter from Bosun Rodriguez: "The first thing I did was to ask all the bystanders for their clean handker­ chiefs. While I was making a thick pad, I had the police tie three or four of the handkerchiefs together so I could use them as a bandage. "With the help of the police I gently lifted the victim's head and applied the dressing and bandage. I also moved the victim's arm a little so that his head would lie even with his body. I then checked his carotid artery and it was beating pretty fast and his eye's were dilated, but there were no signs of bleed­ ing from his nose, ears or mouth. Then I started to gently check his body for broken bones. I found he had broken r'" i- Bosun Rodr^ez his leg but no bones were sticking through his skin. "Since I knew that help was coming, I concentrated on stopping the bleeding and continuously checking his pulse. I felt that the man was in shock so I used the cops' jackets to cover him a little. "I was so busy taking care of the man that I didn't even realize that the ambul­ ance doctor was kneeling along side me. I explained to the doctor what I had seen and what I had done and what I thought the man's condition was. He took it from there." The injured man was taken to the nearby Elmhurst General Hospital and Brother Rodriguez went home. That night. Seafarer Rodriguez told his old first aid instructor, "a police officer came to my house to thank me for assisting his men and also to tell me that they wanted to see me the next day at Elmhurst Hospital. At the city hospital they wanted to know where I had gotten my first aid training because I had saved a man's life. I didn't know it at the time, but it had taken the am­ bulance 25 minutes to get to the scene of the accident and that's about how long I had worked on the victim. "I told the doctor". Brother Rodri­ guez's letter to Instructor Jim Hanson continued," "about our school at Piney Point and the training that I had re­ ceived from you. Jim, in all my life I have never felt so proud, and thanks to you a man is alive today." The first aid course was added to the Bosuns Recertlficatlon Program last year at the suggestion of the bosuns themselves. This course will, as Re­ certified Bosun Rodriguez's act has proven, add another facet to their abil­ ity to help maintain safety aboard SIUcontracted sh^. Cost of Living Adjustment As of Nov. I, 1975, GiMt Lakes SIU members are receiving anadditional cost of living increase of $.10 per hour vriiich, based on the rising Consumer Pike Index, gives Lakes Seafarers a total $^68 per hour cost of living adjitohnmit since the contract was negotiated m August of 1974. At present tois $.68 per hour is considered an **add-on" adjust­ ment, that Is, It win be paid for each hour worked. However, as of Jan. 1, 1976, the total cost of liv­ ing adjustment will be made part of the standard hourly wage rate in accordance with the SIU Great Lakes contract. Seafarers Log • ."Vr ' �' .«2r: v-5?:i-.TK T Washington Activities By B. Rocker Maritiine Aufliorizatioii The bill to authorize money for maritime programs for fiscal year 1976 has passed both houses of Congress and now awaits the President's signature. As we reported earlier, the bill provides $195 million for construction dif­ ferential subsidy; $315.9 million for operating differential subsidy; and it sets a new, higher ceiling for Title XI guarantees of $7 billion. Under Title XI, the U.S. government guarantees debt obligations for financ­ ing or refinancing U.S.-flag shij)s constructed or reconstructed in United States shipyards. The Maritime Administration, which administers Title XI, showed 26 formal, active applications on its latest list, published June 30. Tiiird-FlagBai S. 868—to provide for minimum ocean rates for non-national flag carriers in the foreign commerce of the United States—has been reported out of the Senate Commerce Committee and is awaiting action by the full Senate. The House Merchant Marine Subcommittee has recently held hearings on an identical bill, H.R. 7940. At the hearings, Robert Binder, Asst. Sec. for Transportation, gave testimony which is believed to reflect the Administration's views in opposition to H.R. 7940. Binder called it "anticompetitive and discriminatory." Representatives of the Great Lakes Task Force voiced fear of losing the chief service now available to them—^foreign-flag ships. In a letter supporting passage of the Senate bill. Herb Brand, president of the Transportation Institute, said, "^^ile the United States and its trading partners have been able to control the rate practices of their own national fleets, the United States liner trades have been subject to particularly flagrant violations of normal shipping practices by the tremendous number of third-flag non-national foreign carriers that participate in the U.S. trades." SIU favors passage of H.R. 7940 because it would protect our merchant ships against unfair competition. Seafreeze Atlantic Hearings have been postponed several times by the Senate Commerce Com­ mittee on H.R. 5197—a bill to allow foreign fishermen to work on the fishing trawler Seafreeze Atlantic. On Oct. 30, it was favorably reported out of the Committee and action by the full Senate is expected shortly. The House passed it on June 16. ?W?®as! RaMroad Bills On Oct. 20, 21 and 29, the Senate Commerce Committee held hearings on comprehensive railroad legislation which includes upgrading service, financial aid for rehabilitation and maintenance and a complete legislative package. SIU opposes allowing railroads to lower rates without ICC approval or interference, a provision which is being discussed. We believe that by lowering rates in areas where the railroads compete with water carriers, they will drive water carriers out of the trade by unfair competition. Unclear ICC rules have allowed railroads to engage in "price squeezing" and "sharpshooting" which have destroyed much of the U.S.-merchant fleet, particularly on coastal routes. Sharpshooting refers to the practice of lowering rail rates, where there is competition from a water carrier, and raising rates on other routes where there is no water competition. "Price squeezing" occurs when there is a lower rate offered on an all rail route to make it lower than the total cost of transporting goods on a rail and water route between the same two points. SIU will oppose rate-lowering flexibility in the language of the bill. Overset The House Merchant Marine Subcommittee is continuing hearings through this month on maritime policy. The oversight function of Congress keeps Committee members in close contact and aware of the manner in which the agencies carry out policies and expenditures passed by the legislative branch. If programs are not being carried out or money is not being properly used. Congress can exert pressure on the agency. Tax Refoim The House Ways and Means Committee has decided to defer consideration of a proposed U.S. tax on foreign shipping for six months, and will have a task force review the impact of the proposed tax on U.S. shipping. If foreign ships are taxed on entering U.S. ports, it is highly probable that taxes would be imposed on U.S. ships entering foreign ports creating restrictive costs for American flag operators. 9 4 i • !| To Protect Your Job Security in if the Fight for •'4 Fauorable Legislation Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice heard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of everv Seafarer and his family. in i > I'l Tanker Connecticut Holds Shipboard Meeting in Bayway, N.J. New York Port Agent Leon Hall (center) holds a shipboard meeting of all departments aboard the tanker SS Connecticut (Ogden Marine) on Oct. 23 after a payoff at the Exxon Terminal in Bayway, N.J. At right is the Ship's Committee of (I. to r.): Educational Director G. E. Qalman; Bosun Richard 0. Maddox, ship's chairman: Engine Delegate J. Crapeau (kneeling); Deck Delegate Carl Harcrow, and Steward Delegate Jose Riviera. The vessel dropped the hook in Pascagoula, Miss, on Nov. 6. November, 1975 ^ -s. iL.M.-'V'uV"; �Result of SlU Protest Collier Carbon Only Gets a I—Year Jones Art Waiver Secretary of the Treasury William • Simon has denied a request by Collier ; Carbon and Chemical Corp. for a twoyear extension of the waiver it was granted last year which exempts the company from complying with the pro; visions of the Jones Act in shipping . anhydrous ammonia on foreign-flag vessels between Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Simon did, however, grant Collier a one-year extension of the waiver be­ cause he said "that there has been no substantial change in the availability of U.S.-flag oceangoing vessels suitable for ammonia carriage" and the pos• sibility exists of a lack of supply of ammonia available for farm use during the 1975-1976 season. The SIU had strongly protested the . request by Collier for an extension on the grounds that the company had not ' complied with the terms of the original granting of the waiver. At that time Collier was given the waiver on the con' dition that it promptly seek to contract a U.S.-flag vessel capable of transport- ing fhe ammonia. SIU President Paul Hall, in a letter to Simon last month, asked the Secretary to deny the waiver because "it is clear that Collier has not complied with the terms of the original waiver by promptly con­ tracting for a U.S. vessel. The com­ pany delayed contracting for a new vessel until it was faced with Ihe necessity to apply for a waiver ex­ tension and ignored several op­ tions that would have enabled a U.S. vessel to be ready far sooner.** "In addition," Hall wrote, "no waiver extension should be considered because of the likelihood that in the near future a U.S.-flag vessel capable of carrying anhydrous ammonia will be available. A two year waiver extension is an un­ reasonable period and would remove all pressure on Collier to employ this new U.S.-flag vessel as soon as it becomes available." s . V'T i! Simon, hi reply to President HalPs letter, wrote that "because it is not pres­ ently possible to determine what suit­ able U.S.-flag vessels might be available for use in 1977,1 agree with your ob­ jection to a two year waiver extension.** The Treasury Secretary went on to say that he was granting the one-year extension because "we have been ad­ vised that the Pacific Northwest would face a serious shortage of nitrogen fer­ tilizer if the waiver was not extended." He also stated that "I can assure you that we will carefully monitor the situ­ ation to be certain that Collier Carbon is adhering to the underlying conditions of the waiver." Maritime Unions Offer Proposal On Firefighfing Training The Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime other organizations, under the provi­ Industry Problems of the AFL-CIO has sions of the Federal Fire Prevention sent an extensive proposal to federal and Control Act of 1974. government officiaJs concerning the The proposal notes that like their need for and methods of improving shoreside counterparts, commercial fire prevention and firefighting train­ boats and ships are equipped with Fire ing for American merchant seamen and Prevention, Detection, Extinguishment officers. and Containment equipment. However, The document, titled "Fire Protec­ capabilities are restricted by the size of tion, Detection, Containment and the vessel, variety of fire equipment Extinguishment Proposal" was formu­ available, manning, route and service. lated by the Ad Hoc Committee's sub­ These crafts can experience different committee on training. It has been sent cargoes and personnel changes on each to a number of officials in Washington, voyage. Ship accidents may present including the secretaries of Commerce fire-ridden holocausts, without com­ and Transportation, the Commandant parison. Yet very few, if any, vessels of the Coast Guard, the Maritime are equipped with specialized fire de­ Administrator, the Administrator of the partments composed of personnel con­ National Fire Protection and Control tinually exposed to experience and Administration and membeis of the retraining. Senate and House committees dealing The proposal covers four basic areas with the merchant marine. in which the unions feel that substantial The major purpose of the proposal improvements must be made over the is to present to the government the present methods and facilities for train­ feelings of the American maritime ing American merchant mariners in fire unions concerning the present inade­ prevention and firefighting. These are: quacy of programs and facilities for • The Academic Phase. The proposal training American merchant seamen urges the establishment of regular and officers in fire prevention and fire- training programs in such areas as basic fighting and to detail the unions' ideas fire prevention, containment, and ex­ as to what steps should be taken to tinguishment; team leader development remedy the situation. for firefighting units, and the develop­ ment of command decision-making The proposal particularly emphasizes 'programs that the unions believe can capability in various fire fighting tech­ be implemented by the government, niques. It urges that these programs be with the assistance of the unions and made a regular part of the training pro­ vided at joint Union-Management oper­ ated maritime schools, the federal and state maritime academies, and other maritime training facilities. • Field Training. The proposal points out the inadequacy of existing field training facilities in this area mid urges that "broad new facilities be provided, Some months ago the Log published a story about a recently-developed by the Government, designed to encour­ method of saving the life of someone who is choking on a piece of food. The age decision making capabilities in method, known as the "Heimlich Maneuver," consists of two ways of getting realistic shipboard simulated atmo­ the victim to cough up the food, and the previous story described just one sphere." It proposes that "existing procedure. teaching staffs should be augmented by Because this is a problem which frequently confronts Seafarers on board specially trained instructors and others ship, the Log is reprinting all the necessary information which may one day having the capability of developing save the life of a crewmember, maybe you. student capabilities progressively to The method involves grasping the victim from behind, around the upper those of command" and that "simulated abdomen above the navel and below the rib cage. With the victim leaning shipboard conditions should realistic­ forward from the waist, head, arms and upper torso hanging dovra, the rescuer ally duplicate conditions as found then exerts a sudden, strong pressure with his hands against the victim's upper aboard the multitude of vessel types abdomen. found in the merchant marine." This should force the diaphragm upward, compress the lungs and expel the chunk of food which is propelled out by the compression of air which is always inhaled when one accidentally starts to choke. If fhe victim is too heavy to hold, lay him on his back and kneel astride his hips. With the heel of one hand pressing against the back of the other hand, push forward again in the same area described above. This technique is one that is taught to bosuns participating in the Bosuns Recertification Program at Piney Point where they take the first aid course which is part of the program. Perhaps the most important factor in saving a choking victim's life is recog­ nizing when a person is indeed choking on a piece of food. Many times onlookers mistake the symptoms as those of a heart attack. But, the thing to notice is that a person who is choking is unable to speak because any piece of food large enough to block the top of the windpipe also obstructs the larynx. Once onlookers can determine that a victim is choking, then the proper steps can be taken to help him. 'Heimlich Maneuver': 2 Ways To Save a Choking Victim Pape 10 Collier was originally given permis­ sion to ship the ammonia on foreignflag ships when the only American ves­ sel capable of transporting the sub­ stance, the SS Kenai, sank in a storm off the Alaska coast. Anhydrous am­ monia is used to manufacture about 35 percent of the nitogen fertilizer used by wheat growers in the Northwest. • Shipboard Training. The proposal notes that the present shipboard train­ ing is inadequate due to "the lack of adequate shipboard teaching aids and properly trained fire preventionconscious personnel adequately skilled in the science of Fire Detection, Con­ tainment and Extinguishment." It urges that the concerned government agencies "develop, publish and distribute usable shipboard Fire Prevention, Detection, Extinguishment and Containment texts, safety committee training guides, slide presentations, marine fire prevention posters, etc." and that "existing Coast Guard regulations be amended to make shipboard Fire Prevention, Detection, Extinguishment and Containment pro­ grams mandatory requirements." • Retraining. The proposal urges that field training facilities be provided for the purpose of periodically retrain­ ing maritime personnel in fire preven­ tion and firefighting. Particularly em­ phasized in this retraining would be instruction concerning newly-devel­ oped equipment and techniques, con­ tinued development of fire safety con-^ sciousness and leadership capabilitiesj' the need for advance planning on how to cope with various types of fire situa­ tions, and instruction on fire-related personal safety and health matters. The proposal, which covers 75 pages including attachments, goes into con­ siderable detail in each of these four areas, explaining the reasons why the present programs and facilities are in­ adequate to the needs of the Americanflag merchant marine and providing specific suggestions concerning the development of the programs and facil­ ities that the unions feel are needed. The proposal also includes detailed course outlines of the subject matter to be covered in each of the training pro­ grams proposed. Repeatedly emphasized in the pro­ posal is the tremendous gap that cur­ rently exists between prevention and control training programs for landbased fires and those for maritime fires. The proposal particularly notes that this gap exists despite the fact that maritime fires can be among the most dangerous known, both in loss of life and in the value of property damage. Seafarers Log �•* •- • n- :-yjf\urim n Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid Are for You by A. A. Bernstein SIU Wdfare Dnector Over the next few months, the Seafarers Log will be running a series of articles concerning Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid and how these government programs affect you and your families. Eventually the series will be compiled into a booklet so that Seafarers can have all the infor­ mation on these programs in one place. The first part of the series will give a general outline of social security as well as a chart showing how to determine if you are fully insured. I hope this series will be an aid to you. Please let me know if you have any questions. Just write to me care of Seafarers International Union, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. In addition to constantly safeguarding the job security of its members and striving to secure the best possible wages and working conditions for them, the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, is deeply concerned with seeing to it that Seafarers enjoy the widest range of welfare and pension benefits. These goals serve as the basis for negotiations with the employers—the shipping companies. Because wehare and pension benefits are so important to Seafarers and their families, the Union maintains a special department known as the SIU Social Security and Welfare Services De­ partment, headed by A1 Bernstein and located on the second deck at 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. One funtion of this department is to assist SIU members in every way possible so that they can obtain all of the benefits to which they are entitled under the Seafarers Welfare and Pension Pro­ grams. The department also gives valuable assistance in a great many other areas involving the welfare of SIU men and their families. Specifically, the SIU Social Security and Wel­ fare Services Department wants Seafarers and those dependent upon them to enjoy not only Union-provided benefits but also all of those bene­ fits which the SIU and the rest of the labor move­ ment vigorously fought to win and improve under the Federal Social Security Law. In this effort, however, the Union has found that many Seafarers and their dependents, as well as a good many other workers throughout the nation, are not always aware of the Social Security benefits coming to them. For this reason, the SIU Social Security and Welfare Services Department has prepared this information in order to spell out in detail just what Social Security is and what it does, and to tell you as clearly as possible about the various benefits to which you are entitled. There are a number of benefit programs provided under Social Security, and by reading this information carefully you can learn how to collect the benefits they offer to your­ self and your family. As always, the Seafarers Social Security and Welfare Services Department and its staff are availabfe to give you whatever help is needed in obtaining the benefits to which you are entitled under both Union-sponsored benefit programs and Social Security. Part of the contributions made go into a sepa­ rate hospital insurance trust fund to insure that when workers and their dependents reach 65 they will have help in paying their hospital bills. This is medicare. Voluntary medical insurance, also available to people 65 or over, helps pay doctors' bills and other medical expenses. This program is financed out of premiums shared on a half-andhalf basis by the older people who sign up and by the Federal Government. Nine out of ten working people in the United States are now building protection for themselves and their families under the Social Security program. credit for a certain amount of work under Social Security. This credit may have been earned at any time after 1936. Hie amount of a worker's monthly Social Secu­ rity payment is based on his average earnings under Social Security over a period of years. The amount of the payments to his dependents or sur­ vivors also depends on his or her average earnings. The receipt or amount of all monthly benefits may be affected if you work after becoming en­ titled to benefits. In order to most clearly present information im­ portant to the particular needs or circumstances pertaining to yourself, or to your family, this in­ formation is presented in the form of specific ques­ tions and answers. First, to find out how much work credit is needed for benefits to be paid to you or your fam­ ily, check the following chart: MONTHLY CASH BENEFITS To get monthly cash payments for yourself and your family, or for your survivors to receive pay­ ments in case of your death, you must first have HowDoI DetenninelflAm Fully Insured? If a worker born before 1930 reaches 65 (62 if a woman), beomes disabled, or dies in m.' . 4;. d FOR WORKERS BORN BEFORE 1930 r . He will need credit for this much work to be fully insured 6 years 7 1975 1979 1983 1987 1991 or later FOR WORKERS BORN AFTER 1929 TEN YEARS CREDIT IS REQUIRED OR He will be fully insured with credit for this much work If the worker dies when his age is 1V2 years 2 2Vi « 28 or younger 30 -r'34 -••10 Z. 36 38 40 and so on 31/2 << a 4 /• AVt Note: A person is fully insured if he has year he reaches retirement age person born in 1930 or later credit for V4 year of work for or of his disability or death. In would omit years before he was each year after 1950 up to the counting the years after 1950, a 22. How Do I Determine If I Am Fully Insured? No one is fully insured with credit for less than 1V2 years of work and no one needs more than 10 years of work to be fully insured. Having a fully insured status, however, means only that certain kinds of cash benefits may be payable—it does not determine the amount. The amount will depend on your average earnings. To insure that you are being credited with both the proper number of quarters worked and the cor­ rect amount of wages covered under Social Secu­ rity write to the following address: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION P.O. Box 57 Baltimore, Maryland 26203 (In the next installment of the series we will publish a sample list of many of the covered cate­ gories, eligibility requirements and proofs needed for various Social Security benefits.) Charter Member Gets Pension THE BASIC IDEA The basic idea of Social Security is a simple one: During working years employees, their employers, and self-employed people pay Social Security con­ tributions which are pooled in special trust funds. When earnings stop—or are reduced because the worker retires, die.s, or becomes disabled— monthly cash benefits are paid to replace part of the earnings the family has lost. November. 1975 I New pensioner Angel Vila (left) who joined the SiU in 1938, gets his first pension check last month from Santurce, P.R. Port Agent Juan J. Reinosa in the Union Hall. Page 11 I1 �IMgestof SlU OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden Marine), September 4-^hairman, Re­ certified Bosun E. K. Bryan; Secretary E. Kelly; Deck Delegate Carlos Spina; Engine Delegate W. Beatty; Steward Delegate R. E. Leonard. No disputed OT. Chairman suggested that all crewmembers read the Seafarers Log to see what is going on, and when they are finished reading it, pass it around to someone else. Keep safety on your mind at all times and report anything that you see that you feel is not safe. Held a discussion on upgrading at Piney Point. DEL ORO (Delta Steamship Lines), September 14—Chairman, Patrick M. Graham; Secretary Teddy Kross; Edu­ cational Director Lee W. Morin; Engine Delegate Charles A. Hanley; Steward Delegate Cesar Guerra. $71.15 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman and the crew thank the steward department for a job well done. We were five months in the port of Lobito, Angola and the food has always been properly prepared. Received the Seafarers Log monthly and also the new agreement. Everyone found the August 1975 Fact Sheet No. 5 very interesting. Next port Abidjan. COLUMBIA (Ogden Marine) Sep­ tember 13 — Chairman, Recertified Bosim Clarence E. Pryor; Secretary A. Hutcherson; Educational Director J. Menen; Deck Delegate Frank Cottongin; Engine Delegate Richard R. Hutchinson; Steward Delegate Gilbert Gonzales. $12.24 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Chairman suggested that all crewmembers read the letters from Headquarters on bulletin board con­ cerning the increase in dues. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Burnside, La. SEA-LAND MCLEAN (Sea-Land Service), September 28 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. Richburg; Secre­ tary R. Sadowski; Educational Director F. Sayo. $30 in ship's fund. $267 in movie fund. Nine extra movies were rented for current voyage. No disputed OT. Chairman alternating afternoons and evenings for meetings so that all watches will get a chance to attend dur­ ing the trip. Discussion on the benefits of donating to SPAD. Next port Hong Kong. ROBERT TOOMBS (Waterman Steamship), September 5—Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. Broadus; Secre­ tary J. E. Adams; Educational Director T. Humel. Some disputed OT in deck department. The crew and officers do­ nated $225 to oiler Salbata Serio who went home from Damman because of family illness. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Colombo. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (SeaLand Services Inc.), September 7— Chairman, Recertified Bosun F. A. Pehler; Secretary S. McDonald; Edu­ cation^ Director A. Lane; Deck Dele­ gate J. McPhee; Engine Delegate A. Lopez; Steward Delegate R. Kennedy. No disputed OT. Received a letter from Headquarters asking all members to fill out benefit cards properly and promptly and the crew was advised to do so for their own welfare. The new constitu­ tional amendment on dues increase pay­ ment was explained. Next port Jack­ sonville. Page 12 OAKLAND (Sea-Land Service Inc.), September 7—Chairman, Recertified Bosun A. Beck;Secretary L. Karttunen; Educational Director C. Johnson; Deck Delegate James H. Moore. $2.30 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Collected $200 for movie fund. Chairman posted new dues resolution on bulletin board and discussed it with the membership. A sample vacation form was also posted on the bulletin board. ULTRASEA (Westchester Marine Shipping Co.), September 28—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun Charlie Frey; Secretary J. Thomas; Educational Di­ rector B. Bryant; Deck Delegate John Wilson. $14 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in deck, engine and steward departments. Chairman discussed the 59 day stay in Russia. The weather was good and the crew had a good time. Most of the crew hope to come back as the ship has two more trips to Russia. Secretary gave a vote of thanks to the seamen's club in Russia for the atten­ tion they gave to the crew. The im­ portance of donating to SPAD was also discussed. A vote of thanks,to the stew­ ard department for a job well done. Next port on Gulf of Mexico. MERRIMAC (Ogden Marine), Sep­ tember 7 Chairman, Recertified Bosun W. Wallace; Secretary F. R. Hicks. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Vessel has called at Rotter­ dam and Bremerhaven, W. Germany. Most of the crew going ashore had an enjoyable stay. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Charleston, S.C. CAROLINA (Puerto Rico Marine Navigation), September 8—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. Delgado; Secretary J. DeLise; Educational Director J. Reyes. $6.05 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in engine and steward depart­ ments. Chairman led discussion on the importance of donating to SPAD. Secretary mentioned to crewmembers that he had read an article on five year old Dana Huber fighting for her life against cancer—but she also has to bat­ tle loneliness and that he will post Dana Huber's address and requested that all drop her a card or letter to pick up her spirit. All communications were posted for the membership to read. Next port Baltimore, Md. WALTER RICE (Reynolds Metal Co.), September 14—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Floyd Pence; Secretary Crisanto M. Modellas; Educational Di­ rector B. Wilhelmsen. No disputed OT. The central point of discussion among crewmembers was the Report of the Constitutional Committee that was sent to all SIU members and their families. Some of the written resolutions were discussed during the meeting. Also had a discussion on donations to SPAD. Part of the Headquarters report was read to the crew and posted on the bul­ letin board. Next port Hawaii. OVERSEAS ARCTIC (Maritime Overseas Co.), September 7—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun William Baker; Secretary J. Fernandez; Educational Director J. Tucker. No disputed OT. Chairman gave a report on the Consti­ tution pertaining to Union dues and a report on firefighting as a future en­ dorsement. Everything running smooth­ ly. Next port Texas City. Ships' Meetings DELTA MEXICO (Delta Steamship Lines), September 28—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Michael Casanueva; Secretary C. Corrent; Educational Director Joe N. Atchison; Engine Dele­ gate Robert C. Arnold; Steward Dele­ gate Walter Dunn. $15 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chief Cook Edwin G. Mitchel's brother died and the crew donated $70. A wreath of flowers was sent to the funeral. The chief cook thanked the crew who observed one minute of silence. Next port Takoradi, Ghana, W. Africa. OVERSEAS ANCHORAGE (Mari­ time Overseas), September 21—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun A. Boney; Secretary S. J. Davis; Educational Di­ rector D. Busby; Deck Delegate Martin Hammond. $19 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. One crewmember had to leave the ship be­ cause of illness in the Suez Canal on September 16. The ship's next port is Rotterdam. A special vote of thanks to the chief steward for the live charcoal grilled strip sirloin steak. MOUNT EXPLORER (Mount Ship­ ping Inc.), September 14—Chairman, Recertified Bosun M. Beeching; Secre­ tary A. Salem; Educational Director J. Parrish; Deck Delegate Gary Smith. Some disputed OT in deck department. All communications were received, read and posted. Chairman requested a complete list of repairs as the ship is going into the shipyard. Next port Alger. ALLEGIANCE (International Ocean Transport), September 21— Chairman, Recertified Bosun Leon Curry; Secretary Hurlburt; Educational Director Sanchez. No disputed OT. Ed­ ucational Director gave a talk on fire hazards and boat drill and on how im­ portant it is to wear shoes, and other points of interest. Everything running smoothly. Next port New York. SEATTLE (Sea-Land Service Inc.), September 1—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Angelo Antoniou; Secretary C.' Scott; Educational Director Ouinn. No disputed OT. Letters were received and read to all members explaining all reso­ lutions and amendments and also a re­ port of the Constitutional Committee was read and posted. Discussion on new dues for crewmembers was also ex­ plained. $11 in ship's fund. Also dis­ cussed and posted on the bulletin board was a letter received explaining the benefits application and showing mem­ bers how to follow this form in filing claims. Letter was posted on the bul­ letin board. Observed one minute of silence in memory Of our departed brothers. SEA-LAND EXCHANGE (SeaLand Service Inc.), September 21— Chairman, Recertified Bosun Demetrios Calogeros; Secretary D. O. Coker; Educational Director George E. Renale. $192 in ship's fund. Money will be used to buy six extra movies for the following voyage and the remainder to be kept for emergencies. Brother Wal­ ton is in a Hong Kong hospital due to an injury aboard ship and will remain there until he can fly back to the States. Brother Walton will be missed by all as he is and was a very nice shipmate. Ob­ served one minute of silence-in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Seattle. DELTA SUD (Delta Steamship Co.), September 8—Chairman, Recertified Bosun H. O. Workman; Secretary R. M. Boyd; Educational Director N. Bartlett; Deck Delegate Vernon M. John­ ston; Engine Delegate Richard C. Busby; Steward Delegate Albert M. Blazio. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Chairman suggested that safety posters should be put up around ship and everyone should be careful when cranes are in operation and to watch out for grease on deck. Report to Seafarers Log: "Delta Line added a new port to the South American run, Puerto Cortes Honduras, C.A. We had open house all day for the officials there 0900 to 1800 Monday, September 8, 1975 and a good time was had by all. R. M. Boyd and A. M. Blazio prepared the party. Captain Easter said it was a success and thanked the steward de­ partment for a splendid job." Next port Santos, Brazil. TEX (Alton Steamship Inc.), Sep­ tember 3 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun Lee J. Harvey; Secretary Jimmie Bartlett; Educational Director Edgar Murphy; Steward Delegate Cecil H. Martin. $10.25 in ship's fund and $69 in a TV antenna fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Received the latest fact sheet and a suggestion was made to post it so ^11 crewmembers would have a chance to read it over. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Tampa, Fla. Official ship's minutes were also re­ ceived from the following vessels: SEA-LAND PRODUCER SAN FRANCISCO SAM HOUSTON DELTA ARGENTINA THOMAS JEFFERSON SEA-LAND VENTURE i MOUNT WASHINGTON EAGLE TRAVELER COMMERCE OVERSEAS ALICE DELTA MAR SAN JUAN AQUADILLA GEORGE WALTON BETHFLOR SUMMIT CANTIGNY MAYAGUEZ RESOURCE JOHN TYLER ANCHORAGE BOSTON GALLOWAY OGDEN CHALLENGER f: CHARLESTON TAMARA GUILDEN OVERSEAS ALASKA ' ^ BORINQUEN PANAMA , • fi TRANSCOLUMBIA SEA-LAND MARKET : TAMPA ST. LOUIS GOLDEN ENDEAVOR OVERSEAS TRAVELER LONG BEACH OVERSEAS JOYCE t SEA-LAND TRADE : NEWARK LOS ANGELES DELTA NORTE Seafarers Log �tf »5eewiw-^W9=ii--s»w4rT'JBakr--' *r-,«. -TI- wssa 1 STEER A CLEAR COURSE! If yoa are conykted of possession of any illegal drug—heroin, barbitarates, speed, LSD, or even marijuana—the U.S. Coast Guard wfll reyoke your seaman papers, without appeal, FOREVER. That means that you lose for the rest of your life the right to make a liying by the sea. Howeyer, it doesn*t quite end there eyen if you receiye a su^nded sentence. You may lose your right to yote, your right to hold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of eyer becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must be licensed or bonded and you may neyer be able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal goyemment. If s a pretty tough rap, but that's exactly how it is and you can't do anyfhing about it. The conyktcd drug user leayes a black mark on his reputation for the rest of his life. Howeyer, drugs can not only destroy your right to a good liyelihood, it can destroy your life. Drug abuse presents a serious threat to both your physical and mental health, and the personal safety of those around you. This is eq»ecially true aboard ship where clear minds and qukk reflexes are essential at all times for the safe operation of the yessel. Don't let drugs destroy your natural right to a good, happy, prodnctiye life. Stay drug free and steer a clear course. Ml I i a •: 1 '•"^l There's a New Look in the San Francisco Hall AY AREA Seafarers at sea or going onto the beach in the port of San Francisco this month will be pleasantly surprised when they enter their Union Hall to register for a shipping-out job call, to renew old acquaintances with shipmates or to attend a monthly membership meeting on the second Thursday after the first Sunday of the month. The Hall on Mission St. has been greatly expanded, almost doubled, with a giant comer addition built on Ninth St. Inside, the old Hall got a complete facelifting with new lighting, windows, floors, and paint job. And doors were cut into the new addition where there's a reading room and offices for the administrative staff. B i'-i Here's part of the new look with spanking new signs and full windows for the Hall. - -..Ip, l: i ri-- ' I MfliiiarTi ' f In an expanded side alcove, West Coast members read their newspapers and drink their coffee. November, 1975 Another part of the renovation is the once old Union Hall where Seafarers play cribbage and cards. A Cape May, N.J. window exhibit of nautical equipment dresses up one of the Hall's rooms. Page 13 il �t AT SEA A Horsefrader Coup for Golden Treasure Lusitania Atrocity Med at 'Buy' Told by Shrimpton U.S.S. Ticonderoga £ The Big T Veterans' Assn. is seeking seamen and officers who served aboard the "mighty" aircraft carrier, the U.S.S. Ticonderoga—particularly those who served on her during World War II. The group will have its next annual reunion in May at Ticonderoga, N.Y. For more details, write ex-Ships Cook (1/c 1944) James H. Morgan Jr., Waterside Lane, South Berwick, Me. 03908 or call 207-748-0939. Also give rate/rank, division and years on board. Last year the association located 57 old shipmates through stories in 50 U.S. newspapers. This year 300 newspapers were contacted, including the Seafarers Log. At their last reunion in Atlantic City, N.J., they had their old chaplain, Msgr. O'Brien of Port Chester, N.Y. present to say Mass for all faiths in vestments he saved from his service on the ship. American Schooner Thann Former British seaman Joseph Ryan, 70, is trying to locate crewmembers of the U.S. schooner Thann which foundered in the North Atlantic in December 1927. Ryan was a crewmember on the rescue ship, the SS Laurel Park which landed 13 survivors of the Thann on the island of San Miguel in the Azores. He writes that most of the survivors shipped from the port of Baltimore and were on their way to South America. To renew old friendships, he can be reached at 138 Chichester Rd., South Shields, Tyne and Wear, N.E. 33, 4 N.H., England. SS Overseas Vivian 1' •i; The widow of Seafarer Phillip E. "Stoney" Stonebridge, who passed away on Aug. 28 on the SS Overseas Vivian (Maritime Overseas) thanks crewmembers of the ship for the collection taken up by Recertified Bosun Hans S. Lee and presented to her. Sally sends personal thanks to "Stoney's" SIU brothers who remembered him. SS Ogden Yukon Recertified Bosun Harold "Buck" Weaver of the tanker SS Ogden Yukon (Ogden Marine) led his deck crew of ABs Bob Graham, L. Wright, A1 Wambach and T. Trotter in replacing 25 2,000-pound pipes aboard ship while on the run to England, Iceland, France, Spain and the Virgin Islands recently. I SS Delia Norte Carrying the first bulk cargo of fertilizers in a LASH vessel to Belem, Brazil from the port of New Orleans recently was the SS Delta Norte (Delta Line). Later the ship's barges were towed up the Amazon River with 1,800-tons of fertilizers. SS Carolina Chief Steward J. De Lise of the containership SS Carolina (Puerto Rico Marine) read a newspaper account on Oct. 17 of little Dana Huber, 5, fighting for her life against cancer and figured "she also has to battle loneliness" so he posted her. address on the ship's bulletin board for Seafarers to write her a card or letter in order to. pick up her spirits. The Carolina is on the Baltimore-San Juan run. SS St. Louis Deck Delegate Steve Huren of the containership SS Si. Louis (Sea-Land) announced he's going to retire after 30 years of seatime. His last trip was on the run from Oakland to San Juan. Everyone wished him good luck and said they'd see him around the Union hall. SS Delta Argentina Crewmembers of the C3 SS Delta Argentina (Delta Line) attended funeral services for the late 3rd Mate Janies Gregory, a heart attack victim who was buried at sea a day out of the port of Dal.ar. Seafarer Rottria Lacy was repatriated stateside for treatment of a skin disorder. On May 7, 1917 the Cunard pas­ senger liner SS Lusitania was torpedoed off Kinsdale, Ireland by the German submarine U-28 and sank quickly, tak­ ing 1,198 passengers and crewmembers to the bottom. When the war was over in 1918 and the Geneva Convention met in Switzer­ land to assess war reparations against Germany, the English Government charged that not only had the German Government deliberately sunk the al­ legedly unarmed merchant ship Lusi­ tania, but it had also commemorated this act in 1918 by issuing a special medal. Depicting the sinking ship in flames on one side and a skeleton of Death selling tickets in the Lusitania's pursers office on the reverse, this medal was supposedly cast in both gold and silver and awarded to high ranking German naval officers as well as to the captain and crew of the submarine U-28. The German Government claimed that the medal had never been Issued by them and that in an attempt by the British Secret Service to discredit Ger­ many at the Geneva Convention, the coin had been designed and struck by the English Mint. Soon dubbed the Lusitania Atrocity Medal, the few that are known to exist, today are of rare numismatic value to coin and medal collectors. Attends Coin Auction Seafarer Sydney "Aussie" Shrimpton, who has just retired after sailing with the SIU for 34 years, was on a vacation in Edinburgh, Scotland when he read of a local coin show there. A collector of U.S. gold coins, he noticed that a few American pieces were to be auctioned off at the local show and, always on the lookout for new additions to his collection, he de­ cided to visit the exhibition. But Brother Shrimpton's bids on the coins were unsuccessful and he was pre­ paring to go back to his hotel when an elderly man approached him. The man told Shrimpton he had no­ ticed the seafaring coin collector bidding on American gold pieces and that he had a few in his own collection he wanted to sell in order to finance a summer vacation for himself and his wife. Seafarer Shrimpton, always the avid collector, went home with the man and, after he had examined and bought the American coins, the man brought out a large medal. Aussie recognized it im­ mediately as a gold Lusitania Atrocity Medal and," without letting on that he SIU pensioner Sydney "Aussie" Shrimpton shows the medal. knew what it was, asked the man how he had obtained it. He had inherited it from an uncle who had died in 1937, the Scotsman said. He thought that it was some kind of German naval medal his uncle must have picked up during World War I, although as far as he knew his uncle had been exempted from serving in the Armed Forces because he had worked for his entire life in a protected job at the English Mint. Hearing that, Shrimpton immediately recalled the German accusation that the medals had actually been designed and struck by the English Mint on orders from the British Secret Service. Up to this point the only corroboration of the German charge that Brother Shrimpton knew about had come from the director of the English Mint who, in his auto­ biography, stated that immediately after World War I he had been approached by a branch of the Government and ordered to commit an act that was both "repugnant and dishonorable to him" and that his refusal to do so had led to his resignation. The Scottish coin collector then told Shrimpton he was sure the medal could not be gold because it carried no gold carat stamp. Shrimpton, telling the man he thought that it was gold, offered to buy the medal at the current gold bul­ lion price of $80 per ounce if they could have.it tested. After a quick trip to a local jeweler who assured both that the medal was indeed 14-carat gold and that it weighed a little over V/z ounces, the man agreed to sell the rare medal for the English equivalent of $360. "Today," says the proud owner of this unique and bizarre piece of naval history. Seafarer Shrimpton, "I value it at around $3,500 and it is not for sale." SS Overseas Natalie From the middle of this month on, the tanker SS Overseas Natalie (Maritime Overseas) will carry 55,000-tons of grain to a Soviet Black Sea port from the Gulf. SS Vantage Horizon For the Military^alift Command, the T2J SS Vantage Horizon (Vantage Steamship) carried 33,761 dwt of diesel fuel from the Arabian Gulf to a port of call in Japan. . . ..' . SS Delta Paraguay Getting a free ride on the C3 SS Delta Paraguay (Delta Line) to .Africa recently was University of New Orleans sophomore Robert V. Buras of Metairie, La., a winner in the company-supported U.S. Propeller Club-Harold Harding Memorial Essay Contest on the American merchant marine. Page 14 Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American-flag ve^ls remains in this country, tnaking a very substantial contribution to the national balance of payments and to the nation's economy. Use U.S.-flag ships. It's good for the American maritime industry, the Ameri­ can shipper, and America. Seafarers Log �Pilot, Boxer, Medical Donor ASHORE Seafarer Joseph Is inquisitive Traveler Baltimore Seafarer Joseph appeared on the Johnny Carson Show in 1960 to talk about his trip to Moscow in 1959 as one of the first American tourists to visit the Soviet Union since World War II. Taken with "wander lust" for almost all of his adult life, SIU member Eric Joseph has found that seafaring has led him on travels that even the richest world voyager would have trouble duplicating. Seafarer Joseph traces the beginning of his traveling hobby to 1953 when he took a trip to Paris. Now Joseph, a traveler for fun as well as profit, proudly claims to have visited every country in Europe as a tourist as well as a profes­ sional seaman. In 1959 when Joseph was aboard one of the first U.S. tankers to haul grain to the USSR, he asked for and received permission, from the Soviet Government to visit Moscow while his ship was unloading, making him one of the first American tourists to visit that Russian capital since World War II. When Seafarer Joseph returned to the U.S., he was met by newspaper reporters eager to hear about life in the Soviet interior, a life few Americans but government officials had ever seen, and he even appeared on the Johnny Carson Show to talk about his Moscow tour. As a BR aboard the SS York in 1964, Joseph was again allowed to get off his ship while it unloaded grain in Odessa and fly to Moscow. Friendly and Curious Again he found the Soviet citizens "friendly, polite and curious about any­ thing American." But though he had the freedom to go anywhere in Moscow, he was followed by plainclothes police throughout his second visit. - This time Joseph also asked a repre- Seafarer Eric Joseph was 18-years old and an officer in the Indian Air Force when this picture was taken in Ambala, India in 1942. November, 1975 sentative at the Russian Government tourist agency if it would be possible to meet the Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev. The tourist agent doubted that the request would be granted, but assured Joseph that it would be made. Much to the tourist agent's surprise —and to Joseph's—the audience was approved, but a sudden call to return to the now unloaded York forced the Chief Steward Edward Kaznowsky of the coastwise containership, the SS Anchorage (Sea-Land) found a "Charm City" cabbie, Richard Banas, 27, "honest enough to make Diogenes hang up his lantern" in his legendary search for an honest man in Greek mythology. As New York-based Seafarer Kaznowsky tells it: "I took Banas' Emerald Cab Co. cab from the Sea-Land Terminal in Dundalk, Md. to the Greyhound Bus Station here. "When I left the ship I had a single $100 bill and a $5 bill on me. After we arrived at the bus station, I paid the fare of $3.70 and gave cabbie Banas a .30-cent tip. "Then I began to walk to the entrance of the bus station. While doing so I was looking for the $100 bill I had left with. It did not take me long to find out that I had lost it! "Then I began to think and make up my mind what direction to take or go since I had only $ 1 on me and was not too familiar with the city buses. I have a few friends here. Should I see them or take a collect cab back to the ship for more money? "All of a sudden hackie Banas pulls up, walks over to me and asks: 'Mister did you drop this $100 bill on the back seat of my hack?' I was so amazed that I could not give him an immediate answer. "Since I could not change the $100 bill on the sidewalk, I gave him the $1 bill I had on me. I had it in mind to increase the tip later on when I call Emerald Cab to go back on the ship. But I could not reach Banas. I think he was only a parttime driver." Banas, who lives in the 200 block of S. Patterson Pk. Ave., recalled: "I looked back when I pulled away and I saw the guy looking like he lost something. About that time I saw the bill on the seat." The lure of finder's keepers almost overwhelmed him, he admitted. "That was a week's pay sitting there," declared the taxi jockey, who makes about $125 weekly. Later he added. Brother Kaznowsky telephoned his employer to praise his honesty. Steward Kaznowsky said "I felt bad about that $ 1 tip, but it was all I had beside the $100 bill." He said he plans to increase the tip when he can contact Banas. The Seafarer also wishes to "compensate a very honest taxi driver as a reference for future employment... keep honesty alive in other taxi drivers ... and hopes the cab company may take an interest in keeping honest taxi drivers on the payroll." He said his sister lost $40 in a taxi some time ago and did not get it back! Bilbao^ Spain I Sea-Land Service Inc. has added this port via Rotterdam to North Europe, East and West Coast ports of call, Canada, Central America, the Caribbean and the Far East. ^ Guatemala Delta Line has formally protested to the Federal Maritime Commission on being deprived of cargo from here. Part of the protest said: "During the past two years Delta has had a number of meetings with Guatemala national flag lines and the officials of the government of Guatemala in an effort to work out an agreement that would allow Delta 'equal access' to all cargoes moving in the United States-Guatemala trade. All of these meetings have been unproductive." The amateur welterweight champion of India in 1942, Seafarer Joseph is shown here with his boxing trophies in a picture taken in New Delhi. disappointed Joseph to cancel the ap­ pointment. In 1965 Seafarer Joseph returned once more to Russia, this time as a visitor on a leisurely mght-'week tour. Landing in Leningrad, Joseph visited Moscow, the Yalta resort area, Yerevan in Armenia, Tbilisi and Gori in Georgia, Tashkent in Central Asia and Irkutsk in Siberia. Twice during this trip Joseph was detained by police for taking pictures of "sensitive" sights—^the walls of Lenin Hills in Moscow which surround the homes of government leaders and people sleeping in the streets of Tbilisi. But in general. Seafarer Joseph found he received the same friendly reception from most Russian citizens that had marked his first two visits to the USSR. Continued on Page 28 I Smithsonian Institution^ Washington^ D.C. Recertified Bosun Malcolm Cross, who ships out of the port of Wilmington, Calif., was the recipient of a thank you letter last month from Shirley Askew, program coordinator of the Division of Performing Arts for the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. The letter said: "On behalf of the Working Americans staff I would like to express my sincere thanks for your participation in this year's Festival of American Folklore. In addition to providing the festival visitor with a unique insight into your occupational experiences as a worker in transportation, your demonstrations, stories and answers to questions added a dimension of positive interchange between audience and participant that was both entertaining and informative. "Your experiences in Working Americans probably revealed how people respond to you because of your work skills and styles. This is the challenge of the Working Americans presentation. We relied heavily on your descriptions of processes and equipment to show working conditions in transportation that we could not demonstrate on the mall. "We are very pleased with the results of your participation and join the entire festival staff, the AFL-CIO and the Department of Labor in congratulat­ ing you for a job well done." Seafarer Cross, Recertified Bosun William Joyner and SIU Representative Frank "Scottie" Aubusson were among Union members who showed AFL-CIO President George Meany and the public how seamen manned the American merchant fleet at a Working Americans Exhibition by the institution on the Washington Mall this summer. Page 15 B . Ii �r New Orleans, Second Largest Cargo Haiid ling Port in the U^.5., Is a Hub of Activily '• -• •'*•:• Tr M ost people recognize New Orleans for its Bourbon Street nite spots, its vivacious French Quarter, or the fabulous preserved old homes in the city's Garden section. But to the U.S. shipping industry the port of New Or­ leans, now the second iai^est port in terms of cargo tons handled in the U.S., SfU Vice-President Lindsey Williams, center, chairs last month's mem^ — •. bership meeting at the SlU hall on Jackson Aye. New Orleans Port Agent Some of the nearly 200 Seafarers who showed up for last month's memBuck Stephens, right, serves as reading clerk, and SlU Patrolman Stanley bership meeting in the port of New Orleans listen to reports on local, Zeagler, left, serves as recording secretary. national and international issues affecting Seafarers. In and Around the Port is a hub of niarit ne activity. And SIU members and f SIU hall itself on Jackson Ave. havfc! played an important role in this porCs irowth and success, The photos on (hese three pages give a good indicatio of the scope and in­ tensity of the S activities in this vital port. Pictu|-ed are the payoflFs of the freightshipl, John Penn, home from a voyage to Leningrad, USSR, and the Arthur Mid^leton, back from a six month trip to; the Mideast, as well as the departure from New Orleans of the freighter. Delta Argentina, which is slated for a run to West Africa. Last month's New Orleans member­ ship meeting, which featured reports and discussir on local, national and international /ssues affecting Seafarers, is also covered, as well as a monthly meeting at the SIU hall of the very ac­ tive Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO. George Meany, president of the AFLCIO, has cited the Greater New Or­ leans AFL-CIO as "one of the most effective centra! labor councils in the country." The New Orleans AFL-CIO, comprised of 90 member unions, is headed by SIU Vice-President Lindsey Williams, and SIU Port Agent Buck Stephens serves as the council's secre­ tary-treasurer. Although not pictured here, the SIU hali also hosts ail meetings of the New Orleans Martitime Port Council of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ ment, and the hall is donated for use tally involved in the maritime and overby local PTA organizations as well as all labor activities in this port city, as for other local community gatherings. well as being actively involved in comIn all. Seafarers and the SIU are to- munity affairs and community relations. ft i: '•4-^ l! I Enjoying some conversation with brother Seafarers before the monthly membership meeting are, from the left; Ralph Todd, steward department; ,ln New Orleans hall prior to the membership meeting are from the left: Lauren Santa Ana, steward department; Mathew Rosato, fireman, and James Bates, ordinary seaman; Ed Craddock, recertified bosun; Ernest Cline Galbraith, Pumpman. Hoitt, ordinary seaman, and Jimmy Garner, recertified bosun. \^i s. a I . • •! <.3•S> i \* At the New Orleans USPHS hospital, SIU Patrolman Stanley Zeagler, right, squares away in-patient benefits with laid up Seafarer Ralph Armstrong. "t -J f-i- AM0 The Executive Board of the Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO meets in a conference room in the SIU New Orleans hall, prior to meeting of the central labor council's general body. They are, from the At the meeting of the main body of the Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO, six left: Richard Allen, vice-president; Joseph Volpi; (SIU Port Agent) Buck Stephens, secretary- Three members of the Delta Shoregang unload truck outside the company's new members of this central labor council are sworn in by the council's Presi- treasurer; (SIU Vice-President) Lindsey Williams, president; Ernest Colbert, chairman; Edward warehouse in the port of New Orleans. They are, from the left, SIU members A. L. Stephens, Terrel J. Nespitt, and Frank Latura, all warehousemen. dent Lindsey Williams, standing far left. Shanklin; Michael Emig; Charlie Richardson, and Del Aleman, Jr. J O H IV P E .I I IV Seafarers Nathaniel Kiser, left, and Charles Smith work in the ship's engine room after voyage-to Leningrad. The John Penn at her berth in the port of New Orleans after trip to Leningrad, USSR. • Page 16 On-the-job in the John Penn's engine room is oiler W. Murphy. While in Leningrad, Murphy and the rest of the crew were taken on two tours by the Russian governmant, one to the Hermitage Museum, which among its many exhibits displays 26 paintings by Rerribrandt, and one tour to the Leningrad memorial cemetery where 450,000 war dead, killed in the seige of the city in World War II, are buried. The John Penn's steward department, called "one of the best' by the crew, are from the left: W. G. Williams,, chief steward; Walter Makin, chief cook; Will C. Daniels, 3rd cook; Alphonse Johnson, baker, and Sonny Rankin, saloon messman. For More Photos, See Next Page Page 17 �Arthur Middleton Home; Delta Argentina Departs from N.O. Seafarer Wilbert Fruge, sailing third cook aboard the Delta Argentina, gets lunch ready prior to de­ parture from port of New Orleans. In the ship's fully automated engine room is oiler Warren Hymel. The Delta Argentina is slated for run to West Africa. ; . •• f •» Taking routine readings in the ship's engine room is Seafarer Clifford Sewell, sailing oiler mainte­ nance. The Delta Argentina is carrying heavy farm equipment to ports in West Africa. lU-manned vessels coming in to unload in the port of New Orleans, or taking on cargo destined for other ports in the U.S. or abroad, play an important part in this port's overall maritime.activities. Covered on this page is the departure of the Delta Argentina which is heading to a number of ports, mainly in W est Africa, carrjing heavy farm equipment and steel. The Argentina will call at the ports of Takoradi and Tema in Ghana; Liberville and Port Gentil in Gabon, and Port Harcourt and Warri in Nigeria. Also covered on this page is the payoff of the Arthur Middleton, back from a six-month trip shuftling cargo between ports in the Mideast. She was one of the first ships to traverse the Suez Canal after its reopening this summer. The Arthur Middleton carried both grain and general cargoes, and also called at Chittagong, Bangladesh during the voyage. S •J-..'; •Ml ii: '.[iqcJU y Arthur Middleton After a six month Mideast voyage aboard the Arthur Middleton, Seafarer Jack Groen not only squared away his 1975 dues with SlU patrolmen, but gave a $3 donation to the Seafarers Log fund. 'r- ' . "'v The Arthur Middleton's crew voted the steward department a job-well-done after six month trip. Two of the reasons why are Chief Cook E. Sorensen, left, and W. R. Smith, third cook. Brothers James, 46, and Frank Brazelle, 53, stand for photo on deck of the Arthur Middleton after Mideast trip. James has been sailing 27" years, and Frank has been shipping for 32 years. A third brother, Dennis H. Brazelle, 47, passed away May 18 aboard the Eagle Traveler. The Brazelle family hails from Savannah, Ga. • Seafarers Log Page 18 - �—.:aJr*»-£: - Congress Must Kill 'Virgin Is. Loophole; For over 50 years the Jones Act competing with those on the islands, has been one of the most important why there is very little incentive Jones Act Waiver Rule toanddevelop pieces of maritime legislation ever much-needed domestic re­ passed by the U.S. Congress. The en­ actment of this law, which forbids foreign-flag ships to transport cargo between U.S. ports, has helped the American fleet to survive over the years. Yet the Jones Act is constantly under attack from many areas, espe­ cially from the giant, multinational oil companies trying to destroy it. Despite the success of the Jones Act in protecting domestic shipping, there are presently two areas of the law which must be changed so that the U.S. maritime industry will con­ tinue to be protected against inroads by foreign and third-flag fleets. One step that should be taken is the repeal of a 1950 law which has been frequently used as an excuse to waive the Jones Act. This law, which allows waivers in times of emergency, was originally passed in response to wartime shipping needs. However, it is no longer relevant today and the Congress should take immediate steps to wash it off the books. Another, and even more pressing matter, is the section of the Jones Act referred to as the "Virgin Islands loophole." When Congress originally passed the Act it was felt that there would not be enough trade involving the islands, so they were not included under its provisions. In recent years however, substan­ tial trade has developed between the U.S. and the islands, especially in oil. Despite this, the Congress has not made any review of the exemption, although the maritime industry has waged a long struggle to get them to do so. As might be expected, many com- Caulk Up the Hole panics have used this loophole to avoid using U.S.-flag ships, and also to avoid paying taxes on shipping. For example, the Amerada Hess Re­ finery—the world's largest with a production of 700,000 barrels-of-oil a-day—is located in the islands and uses foreign-flagships to carry its products. Another company which hopes to enjoy the same exemptions as Amer­ ada Hess is the Virgin Islands Refin­ Remembers ing Corp. (VIRCO) which plans to build a 200,000-barrel-a-day facility and eventually progress to a 600,000 barrel-a-day one. To make matters worse, refineries located on the islands receive tax and subsidy advantages from the govern­ ment there which domestic refineries do not get. Add this to the loophole situation, and it is easy to understand why refineries on the mainland and Puerto Rico have great difficulty in Letters to the Editor CHARLES W MORGAN Skipper in Verse Cap'n John His last name is Smith And a legend in his time Not a myth. iliiL. HISTORIC PRESERVATION CTAFAB—Sl^LOO Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic. Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Executive Board Paul Hall, President As long as night is from dusk to dawn You'll be remembered long after your're gone Cap'n John. Frateraally, Clarence Consins SSPortmar Good Editorial I just received my September Seafarers Log and your editorial about the phony State Department is the best I've read on this subject. The State Depart­ ment has doublecrossed not only the American sailor but the fishermen too. The accompanying cartoon by Frank Evers is also very effective. Too bad newspapers all over the country and magazines like Time, News­ week and World News don't pick it up. Keep up the good work. Fraternally, Danny Rizzolo Ft. Pleasant, NJ. Vohima XXXVII, No. 12 Novambar 1975 A Calmar Line skipper is he And treats his crews as nice as can be fining capacity. There is now a move in Congress to finally correct the situation. Sen. J. Bennett Johnston (D-La.) has introduced legislation to extend the coverage of the Jones Act to the is­ lands with respect to crude oil, resid­ ual fuel oil and refined petroleum cargoes shipped between the islands and U.S. ports. The bill, which is in the form of an amendment to the 1920 Merchant Marine Act, would encourage the expansion of domestic refining ca­ pacity by removing the unfair ad­ vantages which companies such as Hess now enjoy; and it would employ the use of currently laid-up U.S. tankers while at the same time estab­ lishing a bulwark against the threat of supply disruption. Speaking at the AFL-CIO Mari­ time Trades Department Convention in September, Sen. Johnston stated that he had introduced the legislation after reading a study on the Jones Act's importance to the nation's economy and security. He told the delegates, "It makes no sense at all to export our refining capacity away from the mainland United States." The MTD Convention passed a resolution supporting Johnston's bill and urged fast Congressional action to close the loophole. We in the SIU wholeheartedly agree, and it is up to all of us in the maritime industry to get behind this legislation and see that it becomes law. As long as this loophole exists, more and more com­ panies will takfr advantage of it, severely damaging the American maritime industry as well as the American economy. Earl Shepard, Vice-President Cai Tanner. Executive Vice-President Lindsey Williams. Vice-President Joe DiGiorglo, Secretary-Treasurer Paul Drozak. Vice-President Frank Drozak, Vice-President Published monthly except twice a month in July by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. 389 Gel^ His Oyertlme I am writing this letter in sincere appreciation for the prompt and commendable effort put forth by SIU officials in New York in resolving a recent beef on overtime that would otherwise have been lost. I have been a proud member of the SIU for 28 years and this Union is still the greatest in protecting the rights and benefits of its members. FratemaDy, Robert C. Goodnun Enfaula, Ala. Deposit in the SIU Blood Bank—It's Your Life Page 19 November, 1975" J'. 1 v' ' V i �J' r In Port of Houston, Seafarers Talk About Groin H Grain is the name of the game, says Recertified Bosun Burton Owen as he cups a double handful of the golden substance at a grain elevator in the port of Houston. Brother Owen graciously donated his time to take two staff members of the Seafarers Log around the port of Houston to visit the two ships pictured on these two pages. Photo inset focuses on the handful of grain which spilled from elevator while loading a ship bound for Russia. "'R-jff i i\ "Thanks to our contributions to SPAD and the Union's Washington activities concerning the grain deal, shipping has perked up a lot lately for all ratings,'' said Recertified Bosun Mack D. Brendle as he worked last month cleaning tanks aboard the tanker, Montpelier Victory, in the port of Houston, Tex. The Montpelier Victory, which had been laid-up and unemployed, is one of 17 SlU-contracted ships that has re­ ceived charters in the last two months to carry American grain from the Gulf to Russia. In all, six of the 17 vessels were in lay-up prior to getting charters for the grain run. A unified stand by labor, which in­ cluded an ILA grain loading boycott in late September, forced the Ford Admin­ istration to negotiate new, higher freight rates for the grain carriage, as well as a five-year, long-term grain sell­ ing agreement with the USSR. This agreement will ensure that at least onethird of all grain cargoes going to Rus­ sia will he carried by American-flag ships, and it will stabilize the prices of grain-related products in this country. Reviewing labor's actions to force the new agreement with Russia, H. B. Jeffcoat, sailing deck maintenance on the Montpelier Victory, said "it was a damn good thing. The Administra­ tion had been promising a lot to mari­ time, hut never came through with anything." Brother Jeffcoat, who lives in Houston, also stated that "shipping had been pretty slow with the recession and all, hut this grain agreement will pick it up quite a hit. We could he in a tough fix without these grain ships." As he operated an air horse while mucking the Montpelier Victory^s tanks, the Houston Seafarer concluded that "we have to stick together in mari­ time if we're going to keep our job security strong." Another member of the Montpelier Ficfory's crew, E. M. "Waterman Chris" Christian, sailing as ahle-seaman, commented on the long-term ef­ fects of the new grain agreement. He said the grain run "will help shipping in all areas of deep-sea, not just in the Gulf," and he said "shipping looks good for the future." Brother Christian, who lives in Rome, Go. and has been shipping for 36 years, pointed out though, that "the grain run will not last for%ever. We now have to concentrate our efforts on getting the oil bill passed." In the port of Houston awaiting a load of grain for Russia along with the Montpelier Victory was the SlU-con- ili •' 1 The Montpelier Victory, out of lay-up and one of 17 SlU-contracted sfilps slated for employment on the Russian grain run, rides high at her berth in the port of Houston as her SlU crev^ completes tank cleaning before loading. Sixty feet down at the bottom of one of the Montpelier Victory's tanks, three Seafarers pause for a photo while mucking tanks. They are from the left: Bill Dickey, day man; Oliver Pittfield, able-seaman, and Frank Bradford, ordinary seaman. Brother Dickey hails from Florida while Pittfield and Bradford both live in Houston. During tank cleaning aboard the Montpelier Victory in the port of Houston, are from the left: Able-seaman E. M. "Waterman Chris" Christian, operating air horse; Recertified Bosun Mack D. Brendle, stowing butterworthing machine in deck locker, and Deck Maintenance H. B. Jeffcoat, also operating air horse. All three Seafarers agree that the new grain agreement will be a big help to shipping for SlU members. Seafarers Log d •J-',' I'.. tstik-x fciisiSte' i �Deal as They Prepare Ships for Run to Russia tracted Overseas Arctic. The Arctic's Chief Steward, T. D. Ballard, who had just come on the ship when she berthed in Houston, agreed with the views of the Montpelier's crew. He noted that "shipping had been slow recently, especially for the key ratings, but it has % picked up since the agreement was signed." Brother Ballard summed up in a few words what the new grain agreement with the Russians means to the professional Seafarer. He said simply, "moving this grain is going to help us a lot." The SlU-manned Overseas Arctic lays at her berth under grain elevator in port of Houston as she awaits a load of grain destined for Russia. n iviaKing up salads for dinner in the Arctic's galley are James Blair, in front, and Bob Lowe, both sailing messman. The young Seafarers are both Piney Point grads and will be making their first trip to Russia. , -1g—^ p. !•; T. D. Ballard, left, chief steward aboard the Overseas Arctic prepares menu for tho week. Brother Ballard says "the grain movement will help us a lot." Center is Piney Point grad, Mike Mara, sailing OS, and right is Baker Fred Hall, in the ship's galley. EDITORIAL POLICY—SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District- are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disburse­ ments of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the coiitracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is; Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20tb Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. TheM contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to prol':':t your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SlU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required.to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which .he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION— SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the Atperican Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member­ ship in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any lime a Seafarer feels that any of the aboveiriKbts have been violated, or that be has been denied his constitutional right of access lo Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. Page 21 November, 1975 t.; . -.. t I . ' i ;; �DISPATCHERS REPORT OCT. 1-31, 1975 u r *< -i : Fi «• 4' Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea ; Great LakesAlpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT .; Port Boston New York Philadelphia .. Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans .., Jacksonville ..., San Francisco .. Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Port Boston New York Philadelphia ... Baltimore Norfolk Tampa. Mobile New Orleans ... Jacksonville .... San Francisco .. Wilmington .... Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama ..... Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes 6 73 18 44 12 11 15 91 21 35 19 51 12 80 0 4 502 14 2 4 12 5 2 4 43 545 2 10 5 7 6 1 5 7 0 2 3 4 0 14 0 2 68 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 1 90 11 52 24 21 12 57 31 24 11 38 4 127 0 5 508 0 10 8 .7 16 6 2 7 10 0 4 9 1 32 8 1 131 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 17 153 23 61 19 8 52 169 36 93 30 74 20 137 0 4 896 7 16 3 8 5 2 10 19 0 6 6 8 0 11 0 0 101 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 6 2 1 1 0 2 0 1 7 75 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 19 3 8 25 5 10 6 76 584 13 3 10 7 • 7 5 1 46 177 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 3 5 15 4 2 7 43 939 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 5 106 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 2 70 7 28 9 9 16 66 23 36 10 43 8 68 0 0 395 4 36 2 6 3 4 6 10 2 10 4 6 2 18 0 2 115 5 1 4 11 15 2 0 38 433 4 1 1 2 0 0 0 8 123 I •4 •|, k : 1 ,1^ M' Boston New York Philadelphia .. Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Jacksonville San Francisco . Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Deep Sea Great Lakes — Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals Great Lakes Totals Deep Sea & Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea Totals Ail Depts. Great Lakes Totals All Depts. Deep Sea A Great Lakes Page 22 1. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 60 4 42 21 14 6 40 24 25 7 33 5 63 0 0 344 1 25 3 9 6 8 2 5 4 1 2 9 1 26 13 1 116 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 123 14 49 21 5 46 143 30 84 23 52 14 114 0 1 716 5 69 5 8 4 2 11 34 5 25 10 11 3 27 0 2 221 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 - 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 9 3 2 19 13 4 0 50 394 11 1 6 2 4 0 0 24 140 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 5 17 7 1 3 38 754 3 0 2 1 1 0 0 7 228 0 0 1 0 2 0 1 4 8 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 40 0 24 0 8 5 33 3 0 17 9 0 0 11 5 6 3 0 36 0 18 17 1 7 20 1 0 0 0 2 26 9 0 2 3 0 43 25 0 0 0 29 1 1 2 3 260 144 5 68 9 26 9 5 41 76 16 63 12 31 7 68 0 0 436 2 13 1 3 4 1 1 4 1 5 3 4 1 5 0 1 49 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 2 4 1 1 1 10 446 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 i 4 1 60 10 166 28 52 18 6 39 125 38 67 22 46 20 94 0 3 734 10 26 6 1 1 1 0 0 0 6 3 1 1 13 0 0 63 8 3 6 12 4 6 1 46 780 1,105 793 1,898 9 1 3 13 8 2 4 40 103 74 107 181 2 35 ~ 4 21 5 9 12 36 10 22 3 24 4 30 0 0 217 1 6 1 1 5 0 1 1 0 2 2 2 0 5 1 1 29 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 5 222 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 37 5 19 10 7 11 42 12 19 6 21 7 26. 0 0 223 3 64 10 25 14 12 15 42 18 18 6 36 11 69 47 0 390 Port •i REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 2 2 1 12 2 6 0 25 285 9 1 I 1 0 2 0 14 158 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 2 2 4 18 4 16 2 48 271 1,337 134 1,471 13 4 9 6 4 9 0 45 435 602 61 663 ii 27 i 7 i 5 i 27 i 73 i 15 i 53 i 1° i 25 1 22 1 43 i 0 i 1 1 386 1 2 1 2 i 5 i 15 i 4 i 5 i 5 1 43 ^ 429 2,434 520 2,954 PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Frank Drozak Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS ALPENA, Mich 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y.... .290 FrankUn St. 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, III.. .9383 S. Ewlng Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave,^48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich. P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616) EL 7-2441 HOUSTON, Tex 5804 Canal St. 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala..... .1 S. Lawrence St 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504)529-7546 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St 42001 (502)443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's Connty 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713)983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, CaUf. 1311 Mission St 94103 (415) 864-7400 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 Fernandez,Jnncos, Stop 20 00908 (809)724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash .2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla.. 2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813)870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Smmnlt St. 43604 (419)248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St 90744 (213)549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 NIhon Ohdorl Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 Seafarers Log �I New SIU Pensioners er 1} vu . M-f ;r ...' . .f' ' K . V ; .. I- ,< > i.j ' '•'T' :1 •I'-l i;W-J Arveds E. "Eric" Auerg, 62, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. Brother Auers sailed 38 years including all of World War II and during the Vietnam conflict. He walked the picket line in the 1946 Philadelphia general strike, the New Orleans "Biso" strike and the 1957 Robin Line beef. Seafarer Auers received an SIU Personal Safety Award in 1960 as deck deputy safety represen­ tative aboard the accident-free ship, the SS Steel Architect. He attended firefighting and LNG classes this year, and last year attained the high­ est Quartermaster Course mark (94> at the HLSS. Born in Latvia, he is a naturalized American citizen, and served as a corporal in the pre-World War II Latvian Army. He is now a resident of Keene, N.H. Albert E. Bourgot, 61, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing as bosun, and a recertified bosun since last year. Brother Bourgot sailed for 43 years and was a bosun since 1968. Born in Ala­ bama, he is a resident of Mobile. Dennis J. Neville, 49, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a reefer engineer. Brother Neville sailed 26 years and during the Vietnam War. He walked the picket line in the Moore -McCormack Robin Line strike in 1962. In 1969, he trained for a 2nd assistant engi­ neer's license. Born in Kentucky, he is a resident of Chicago, 111. -i: Mildred J. BaUey, 63, joined the SIU in the port of Frankfort, Mich, in 1953 sailing as a cabin maid for the Ann Arbor Railroad Co. for 23 years. Sister Bailey was born in Wyandotte, Mich, and is a resident of Frankfort. Thomas Elsworth Smith Linda Martinez asks that you contact - her as soon as possible. JohnF. Meo . Mrs. Sam Micale requests that you contact her as soon as possible at 23951 Lake Shore Blvd. 904B, Euclid, Ohio 44123. Ora Jessie Mrs. Willie Carter asks that you con­ tact her as soon as possible at 2905 Dowling St., Houston, Tex. 77004. John Ferguson Mrs. Ylenda Ferguson requests that you contact her as soon as possible at 517 Delaware Ave., Norfolk, Va. 23508. Antonio Escoto and Richard Brunson Scott Escoto asks that you contact him as soon as possible in New Orleans at 737-0910. Thor Jan Waagsho Olga Waagsbo asks that you get in contact with Madalene Rizzi of the Salvation Army at P.O. Box 3846, San Francisco, Calif. 94119. Carl G. Woodard Helen Campbell asks that you con­ tact her as soon as possible at 226 E. 10 St., Traverse City, Mich. 49684. , John Silkowski Melvin Harmann of the Jefferson Parish.Safety Department asks that you contact him at P.O, Box 7, Metaire, La. .70004. . Marie Anderson asks that you con­ tact her as soon as possible at Rt, 2, Box 541, Theodore, Ala. 36582. November, 1975 Homer L. Miller, 73, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1959 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Miller sailed 53 years. He was a member of the ISU from 1928 to 1932. Seafarer Miller was a SIU organizer in 1953 in the port of Miami and was on the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. A native of Stauton, Va., he is a resi­ dent of San Francisco. William E. Oliver, 62, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of Savannah sailing as a chief steward. Brother Oliver sailed 45 years. He was bom in Georgia and is a resident of Mobile. Joseph C. Garcia, 70, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Garcia sailed for 37 years and walked the picket line in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike and the 1963 SIU beef. He was born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico and is a resident of Rio Piedras, P.R. Personals Vincent E. "Blackie" Kane, 60, joined tlie SIU in 1942 in the port of Mobile sailing as a bosun. Brother Kane sailed 32 years and during the Vietnam War. He contributed to the Maritime Defense League in 1972. Born in Washington, D.C., he is a resident there. Arne R. Larsen, 60, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Uarsen sailed 38 years and walked the picket line in the N.Y. Harbor strike in 1961. Born in Copenhagen, he is a resident there. Antonio Ferreira, 57, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Ferreira sailed 32 years and is a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He walked the picket line m the 1965 District Council beef and worked on the Sea-Land shoregang from 1966 to 1975 at Port Eliza­ beth, N.J. Seafarer Ferreira was born in Brazil and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. He is a resident of Flushing, Queens, N.Y. Lucian B. Moore, 67, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief steward. Brother Moore sailed 4,^ years and in 1961 received a LSPHS Certificate of Sanitation for high standards in food service aboard the SS Monarch of the. Seas (Waterman). He is a vet­ eran of the pre-World War II U.S. Navy. A native of Tennessee, he is a resident of Mobile. Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Sept. 25-Oct. 22,1975 Number MONTH TO DATE SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital DaUy (§ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras • Surgical Sickness & Accident (g $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums ........ Amount YEAR TO DATE U 517 150 - IS 3 4,605 —^ 175 13 124 5,055 1,681 144 30 63,119 23 1,782 288 DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors'Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity.. Blood Transfusions ..... Optical 340 64 108 19 1 124 PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS npath S.aViHo;pi;aik«;aV:::;;;;::;::;^ Doctors'Visits & Other Medical Expenses .. Surgical ................f ODS ••*•••••••• Blood Transfusions V 6 • us' 93 10 66 1 S Supplemental Medicare Premiurhs SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan ............ Total Seafarers Pension Plan ...... Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation MONTH TO DATE 3,293.96 1,413.10 364,350.30 5,055.00 5,043.00 14,178.42 1,992.92 504,952.00 3,227.04 48.413.93 14,448.50 3,670 597 1,075 146 16 1,307 76,192.60 2,107.01 14,808.88 6,117.35 198.00 2,897.65 804,600.75 22,307.73 148,106.87 43,034.25 1,676.00 33.396.73 113 1,598 1,084 120 647 4 22,000.00 .8,785.05 3,152.42 1,375.00 1,427.55 91.00 350,000.00 237,488.03 4-,421.98 18,974.91 16,336.42 188.00 2,025 17,837 14,978.70 126,066.20 12 99 3,703.41 36,884.81 8,495 2,399 712 11,606 . 100,587 21,170 8,372 130,129 • - 'I $ 31,566.60 $ 517.00 450.00 2,454.65 87.00 36,840.00 YEAR TO DATE - 244,529.36 2,849,987.15 588,038.00 5,207,395.30 459,025.19 4,685,191.30 $1,291,592.55 $12,742,573.75 Page 23 - "4 ill ''ifI '••fi > ( �/• ' t 4 283 Have Donated $100 or More to SPAD The following Seafarers and other concerned individuals, 283 in all, have demonstrated an active interest in participating in political and legislative activities which are vital to both our job security and our social and economic welfare, by voluntarily donating $100 or more to the Seafarers Political Activities Donation (SPAD) fund since the beginning of 1975. (The law prohibits the use of any union money, such as dues, initiation fees, etc., for political activities. The most effective way the trade unionist can take part in politics is through voluntary political contributions.) Five who have realized how important it is to let the SI IPs voice be heard in the Halls of Congress have contributed $200, three have contributed $300, and one $600. For the rest of the year, the LOG will be running the SPAD honor rolls because the Union feels that in the upcoming years our political role must be maintained if the livelihoods of Seafarers are to be protected. Abrams, R. A. Rondo, C. P. Stephens, C. Paradise, L. Adams, W. Stephens, W, W. Royal, F. Papncbis, S. J. Air,R.N. Surrick, R. H. Rnbl,M. Parkin, G. C. ••!( i'« Algina, J. ADeii,J. Ammam, W. Almasco, B. Anderson, D. fi • Parsons, L. R. Sacco,J. Payne, O. Sacco, M. Pecquex, F. Saeed,F. Pelfrey, M. Salazar,H. Saleh, F. Peralta, R. Perez, J. Aronica, A. Amdte, L. Poulsen, V. Arthofer, P. Dw Aubusson, E. Avers, A. Edi Ed KeUy,C. Avery, R. H. Babkowski, T. Bathia,N.N. Baum, A. J. Bellinger, W. Berger, D. Bernstein, A. Blanton, M. Elbe King, J. H. EUi Fanieh, F. Famer, D. Fay, J. Ferrara, A. Ferreira, J. Peth,C. Salamons, 1. Porter, J. Sanchez, M. Sawin, M. Seabron, S. 'Powers, J.N. Pow, J. Quinnonez, R. I,C. lli,F. ly,O.W. ley, E. X. KoeieiH KUSIJLO,K. Morrison, J. A. LafiiPC F. Riley, E. Mortenson, O. J. Rivera, R. Robertson, L. Mulligan, M. P. Napoli, F. Muwallad, M. A. Meyers, J. Robertson, T. Bonser, L. Foster, J. Leo, A. J. Lewis, J. Boudreau, R. Frey, C. Libby, H. Neira, L. Boyle, C. Lilbedabl, H. Nelson, J. Olivera, W. J. Oneill, D. R. Bubaks, H. Paladino, F. Batchelor, A. Curtis, T. Bergeria, S. Brooks, S. T. Furukawa, H. S. Garay,F. Garcia, R. Gard, C.L. Gaskill,H. Gentile, C. Brown, G. A. Gill, P. D. Brown, I. Glaze, R.W. Glidewell, T. Goethe, F. Loper, C. Malensky, G. Date. Bryant, B. Butts, W. Golder, J. Makin, W. Contributor's Name Goncalves, A. Manafa, D. Address. Cadiz, S. Gould, T. Mann, C. Grissom, F. Mansfield, L. R. Guarino, L. Martian, T. A. Guertin, L. . Martin, J. Gutierrez, A. S. Martinez, O. A. Hall, E. McCartney, G. Hall,K.M. McCray, J. Brand, H. Brannan, G. Browne, G. Bryan, E. R. Caffey, J. Campbell, A. Campbell, D. Capella, F. Carbone, V. Carlip, P. Cirignano, L. LUes, T. Lightfoot, R. Lindsey, H. S. Loleas, P. Lomas, A. Long, F. Lonbardo, J. Hall, Jr., L, McCree, J. McFarland, D. R. Conklm,K. Connolly, M. W. Hall, Sr., W. Hardin, J. V. McGarry, F. J. Hart, R. McKay, D. Corletta, P. Hauf, M. A. McKay, M. Compton, W. Page 24 I>ler, E. Uriola,J. Vangban, W. P. yUes,L. Selzer,S. Shappo, M. Shepard, E.. Wallace, W. Walsh, J. White, C. White, W. Wilbum, R. Wilisch, E. P. Sigler, J. Smith, H. C. Sorel, J. Spencer, G. Spiegel, H. Bonefont, J. D. Boyne, F. Terpe, K. Themian,E.W. Thomas, J. Tirelli, E. Troy,S. Troxclair, H. Selzer, R. Moi* Morris, W. Langford, C. Lee, J.F. Leeper, B. Lennon, J. Taylor, G. Telegados, G. Seager, T. Reck, L. G. Reinosa, J. Rettenbacber, W. Riddle, D. & Swiderski, J. B. Tanner, C. Saleb, H. Fletcher, F. Fischer, H, Florous, C. D. Brady, J. V' Russo,M. Anderson, E. Anderson, J. E. Andicoechea, J. I. Annis, G. Bluitt, J. • t •• 1 Panish, J. M. Williams, L. Wilson, B. Wilson, C. Wilson, J. $600 Honor Roll Napier, D. E. Pomerlane, R. Nash,W. Wingfield,P.G. Winquist, G. $300 Honor Roll Hall, P. Worley, M. $200 Honor Roll Yahia, S. Yarmola, J. Zeagler, S. Gatewood, L. Richardson, N. $9(10^ 675 SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION FOURTH AVENUE BROOKLYN, N. Y. 11232 S.S. No,. Wolf, P. Pulver, E. r$9Aoo^ fcV . State .Zip Code -t SPAD is a separate sefi:regated iund. lis proceeds are used fp further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to furthering the political, social-and economip.[Interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine witH imprt^wid employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to pohticial candidates for elective office) All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job 'discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union (SlUNA AGLIWD) or of employ­ ment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD at the above address, certified mail within thirty daya of the contribution for Investigation and apprpprrate action and refund. If involuntary. Support SPAv.:fa protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and'Severer seamen. A copy of our report filed with the appropriate supervisory officer Ts (or will be) available for purchase from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. GoVicrnment Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.) $7noo"> Signature of Solicitor 1975 c Have You Made Your SPAD Donation This Year? Seafarers Log �(SPAI>) tor Job Favorableil^gipl^tib HOW DOES SPAD WOBLK? f:! I:.I f r ' - V . " i W^j^v'C '^-•-'' • ^ '• SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. Through the support of political candidates whose philoso­ phies and political programs are consistent with Seafarers we may attain laws which promote Seafarers' economic* social, political and trade union ohjectives-^and protect the jobs and job security of American seamen. r..., Eeg^isla^tiori That Aftocts Yoar Joh 1, JONES ACT—Guarantees that all cargo shipped from one American port to another goes on U.S.-flag ships. This Act is constantly being attacked by powerful lobbies in "Washington, such as the oil companies. We must be able to fight these attacks. 6. NAVY ENCROACHMENT-The Navy has been expandin its operations at the expense of the privately owned, unionmanned U.S. merchant marine. We must be able to stop- th< encroachments such as the Navy's construction of three tugs ti be chartered Ir^ 2. VbRGJN ISLANpS LOOPHOLE^We must try to close the "comniercial standards''i^^^^T private operators. The Navy must gb to Congress for its funde loophole in the Jones Act which exempts the ^ W from its provisions. The cargo that is daily shipped from ur^^^ and SPAD donations are essential to help Us fight against th« finery in the Virgin Islands to U.S. east coast ports, if carriedl on? Navy in the halls of CongressU.S. ships, would be sufficient to put a major portion of the laid- ,7. : ft^GO; we: could a;cargo; prefi^ up U.S. laiiker fleet back to work. Preschtly this oil? ence law into effect it would guarantee that a certain amount pi etttirely by foreign-flag ves^ls. U.S. cargo would be carried on American-flag ships. Last year wc jS. irnRD BIIX--This piece of legislation would con­ were successful in getting an oil cargo preference law throu| trol the predatory rate cutting of non-national shipping lines Congress but it was pocket vetoed by President Ford, are competing unfairly with bur Am^^ Pperatorsw If these U.S. shipping lines leave certain foreign trades because of the rate cutting, it means less jobs for American seamen. 'i - ; • : •>>- M f - 4. THREE-WATCH SYSTEM—Attacks have been made on the three-watch system for voyages under 1,800 miles. Certain groups are trying to switch to a two-watch system thereby en­ dangering the job security and the safety of seamen. We must be able to conffiat^^^ ; - 5. TRADE REFdKWl ACT PF 1^74^^ j^Ovisiqns in this law covering service industries Of whidi the maritime industry is a part. This means among other things, that the harmful effects that discriminatory trade practices by foreign nations have On U.S. service industies, including mari-; time, nrill be considered for the first time at the international trade talks in Geneva this fall. i «.'> J s^ > SFlAD is •,;< ; ;1 All contributions to SPAD are voluntary. .4 V law prohibits the use of any Union money, such as dues,? | initiation fees, etc., for political activities, ! Therefore, the most effective way the trade li ^ part in politics—and help enact favorable maritime laws such ^ as those above—^is through voluntary political contributions toSPAB. I^EADjAleans JbD ,1, ^ , Jbl> Security : To Protect Your Livellhooci. boitttOp to SPAD whenever You Can , .-v.,.I I )• November, 1975 Page 25 �Jftnal Beparturess Rudolf Avilo, 61, died on Aug. 21 in BufiFalo, N.Y. Broth­ er Avilo joined the Union in the port of Cleveland in 1965 sailing as an AB for ^ the Cement Transit ' Co. He sailed for 20 years and was a veteran of the Estonian Army. Born in Estonia, he was a resi­ dent of Buffalo. Herbert W. Davis, 49, died on Sept. 19 in San Francisco. Brother Davis joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Jackson­ ville sailing as an AB. He sailed for 28 years and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. A native of Virginia, he was a resident of Jacksonville. Surviving are his widow, Erin; a son, David; a daughter, Katherine and a sister, Mrs. Mary Wilson of Jacksonville. IBU pensioner EarlH. MitcheU, 77, i succumbed to a heart I attack in Haverford : (Pa.) General Hos'pital on May 26. Brother Mitchell joined the Union in the port of Philadel­ phia in 1960 sailing as a tugboat captain and mate for 36 years, first for Taylor & Anderson Co. and for the Indepen­ dent Towing Co. from 1926 to 1962. He was born in Delaware and was a resident of Upper Darby, Pa. Surviving are his widow, Viola; two daughters, Mrs. Reba McLoughlin of Media, Pa. and Mrs. Mary Hocker of Frankford, Del, and a stepdaughter, Mrs. Pauline Higgins of Havertown, Pa. WiUlam E. Mur­ phy, 68, died due to |a hernia in Manito­ woc (Wise.) Memo­ rial Hospital on Apr. 23, 1974. Brother ^Murphy joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing in the steward department. He sailed 31 years and attended school at the U.S. Maritime SeVvice Training Station in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, N.Y. Born in Wisconsin, he was a resident of Manitowoc. IBU pensioner John Naalsund, 74, succumbed to bron­ chitis in the Kristiansund (Norway) Nurs­ ing Home on Dec. 8, 11973. Brother laalsund joined the lUnion in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a deck­ hand for the Warner Co. from 1955 to 1959 and for the Taylor & Anderson Towing and Lightei;age.Co. from 1959 to 1962. He was born in Kristiansund and was a resident there. Burial was in Nordlandet Cemetery, Kristiansund. Surviving are his daughter, Mrs. Thom­ as J. (Joan) N. Carroll of Unionville, Pa,; a brother, Anders, and two sisters, Mrs. Margot Waagen and Mrs. Tina Golem, all of Kristiansund. Page 26 John T. Hoppe, 49, passed away on Oct. 5 in Baltimore, Brother Hoppe joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1968 sailing as an electrician and as a QMED. He attended the School of Marine Engineering of Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1968 and the SIU Upgrading School In Piney Point, Md. Seafarer Hoppe was a U.S. Navy vet­ eran of World War II. Born in Boston, he was a resident of Baltimore. Surviv­ ing are a son, Mark of Springfield, Va. and a brother, Frank of Baltimore. SIU pensioner James W. McLeod, 71, passed away from emphysema in the Baltimore USPHS Hospital, on Aug. 3. Brother McLeod joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing in the steward depart­ ment. He sailed 47 years, was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and at­ tended a SIU Pensioners Conference at Piney Point in 1970. Born in Clayton, Ala., he was a resident of Chester, Pa. Burial was in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Aston, Pa. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. J. L. McLeod, 90, of Bronwood, Ga. and his sister, Katherine of St. Simon's Is., Ga. SIU pensioner Rafael Reyes, 82, passed away on Sept. 26. Brother Reyes joined the Union in 1940 in the port of New York sailing as an oiler. He sailed 26 years and walked the picket line in both the Greater N.Y. Harbor strike of 1961 and the Robin Line strike of 1962. Seafarer Reyes was a U.S. Army veteran of World War I. Bom in Puerto Rico, he was a resident of Huntington Park, Calif. Surviving are his widow, Maria; a son, Rafael of Cerritos, Calif, and a stepdaughter, Ines Berroa of Huntington Park. Henry Ortega, 34, died on Oct. 3 in Oakland, Calif. Brother Ortega j joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1964 sailing as an OS. He was a grad­ uate of the Andrew Furuseth Training School, Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1963. Born in Denver, Colo., he was a resident there. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isidor Ortega of Denver. Howard M. Rayr * born, 63, passed laway in Columbus, Ohio on Feb. 25, . 1974. Brother Rayburn joined the SIUI affiliated IBU in the port of New Orleans I in 1957 sailing as an oiler for Coyle Lines. He was born in Greenup County, Ky. and was a resi­ dent of Columbus. Surviving is hiiT widow, Louise. Henr^ Garrido, Herman C. Kemp, 54, succumbed to a 53, died oh Aug. 18 heart attack in the in New Orleans. San Francisco Gen­ Brother Kemp joined eral Hospital on Aug. the SIU in 1946 in 23. Brother Garrido the port of Tampa joined the SIU in the sailing as a deck engiport of San Francisco liaMf" sailed 30 in 1970 sailing as an tV years and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. A OS. He was born in Corregidor, the Georgian, he was a resident of East Philippine Islands, and was a U.S. Point, Ga. Surviving are his widow, naturalized citizen living in San Fran­ Carolyn of Tampa; a son, Jerry of East cisco. Seafarer Garrido was a U.S. Navy Point; two sisters, Mrs. Inez Brown of veteran of World War II. Interment was Smyrna, Ga. and Mrs. Nellie Mabry of in Golden Gate Cemetery, San Fran­ East Point, Ga. and a sister-in-law, Mrs. cisco. Surviving is his widow, Juanita. J. D. Kemp of Culners, Ga. IBU pensioner Harry H. Kem, 76, succumbed to a heart attack in Cypress Community Hospi­ tal, Pompano Beach, Fla., on July 25. Brother Kern joined the Union in Staten Island, N.Y. in 1960 as a mate for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Marine Division from 1922 to 1963 and the U.S. Army Engineer Corps from 1920 to 1922. He was a Navy veteran of World War I. A native of New York City, he was a resident of Pompano Beach. Burial was in Lutheran Ceme­ tery, Brooklyn, N.Y. Surviving are his widow, Elsie; a son, Harry and a daugh­ ter, Marian of New York City. Frank P. Kustura, 66, died of a cerebral hemorrhage in the U.S. Medical Center in Mobile on Aug. 8. Brother Kustura joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief steward. He was born in New York City and was a resident of Wilmer, Ala. Interment was in Pine Crest Cem­ etery, Mobile. Surviving are his widow, Margarette; a son, Frank and a daugh­ ter, Frances. Peter Loumakis, 40, died on Sept. 26 in Tampa. Brother Loumakis joined the SIU in the port of Tampa in 1964 sail­ ing as an AB. A na­ tive of Greece, he became a U.S. natu­ ralized citizen in 1961. He was a Tampa resident and a post-World War II U.S. Army veteran. Surviving are his widow, Bonnie; two sons, Steven and Constantinos and two daughters, Cyn­ thia and Melania. Charles A. Gerren, 55, expired of cancer of the pancreas at home on June 7. Brother Gerren join­ ed the Union in the port of Ashtabula, Ohio in 196! sailing ^ as a deckhand for the treat Lakes Towing Co. from 1942 to 1975. Born in Conneaut, Ohio, he was a resident there. Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery, Conneaut. Surviving are a son,,Charles; a daughter, Patricia and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gerren of Conneaut. IBU pensioner Calvin W. Derrickson, 74, passed away on Sept. 25. Brother Derrickson joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a tugboat captain for P. F. Martin Inc. from 1954 to 1968. Bom in Delaware, he was a resident of Selbyville, Del. Surviving are his widow, Lula, and a daughter, Vivian. Elvin Norris, 53, died of a heart attack in the USPHS Hos-. pital, New Orleans on July 4. Brother Norris joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1968 sail­ ing as a chief elec­ trician. He was a UiS. Navy veteran of World War II and a 1968 HLSS grad­ uate. A native of Bagdad Milton, Fla., he was a resident of New Orleans. In:: terment was in the National Cemetery, Pensacola, Fla. Surviving are his widow, Irene and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Norris. Lloyd A. Young, 52, succumbed to arteriosclerosis in Outer Drive Hospi­ tal, Lincoln Park, Mich, on Sept. 18. Brother Young joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Detroit in 1961 sail­ ing as a linesman for Merritt, Chapman & Scott from 1955 to 1963, Dunbar & Kiewitt, Dunbar & Sullivan Dredging Co., Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. and the Hannah Inland Waterways Corp. last year and the Luedtke Engi­ neering Co. of Frankfort, Mich, this year. He was born in River Rouge, Mich, and was a resident there. Seafarer Young was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Burial was in Fernwood Cemetery, Riverview, Mich. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Young; a brother, John of Altamonte Springs, Fla. and a sister, Marion of River Rouge. James S. "JJ." HIU, 48, died in an auto accident on Oct. 1 in Texas. Broth­ er Hill joined the SlU-affiliated IBU in the port of Houston in 1969 sailing as a pilot for the Petroleum Transporta­ tion Co. and as a captain for the H. J. Veriette Towing Co. He sailed for Citrus Packing in 1957, Coyle Lines in 1965 and for the Bacon Towing Co. in 1969. Seafarer Hill was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Born in Alabama, he was a resident of Galves­ ton, Tex. Surviving is a son, Terry of Galveston. Seafarers Log �r :I Another group of Seafarers gradu­ ated from the SIU*s Bosuns Recertification Program this month and have rejoined their ships with a greater knowledge of their Union and its his­ tory, and the state of the entire mari­ time industry. In the more than two years time since it was instituted, the Bosuns Recertification Program has made great strides in educating the many Seafarers who have participated in it. These men, the leaders of the unlicensed crews on SlU-contracted ships, have spent two months learning about the SIU, its past, where it stands today and where it Tadeusz Chilinski Seafarer Tadeusz Chilinski, 56, has been a member of the SIU since 1942, and he began ship­ ping out as bosun in 1948. A native of Poland, he now makes his home in Westminster, Calif, with his wife Pauline. Brother Chilinski ships from the port of Wilmington. Lonnie Cole Seafarer Lonnie Cole, 49, has been sailing with the SIU since 1946, and he has been shipping out as bosun for the past 15 years. A na­ tive of Asheboro, N.C., he continues to make his home there with his wife Marie. Brother Cole ships from the port of Norfolk. William Showers Seafarer William Showers, 34, has been a member of the SIU since 1963, and he started ship­ ping out as bosun in 1973. A native of San Francisco, he ships from that port city and con­ tinues to make his home there with his wife Nadine. 12 More Bosuns Graduate will go in the future, and the present state and future of the U.S. maritime industry. The first four weeks of the program are spent at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Here the men partake in classes on Union education and Union history, and also study the SIU contract, constitution, and benefit plans. They learn about the maritime industry and the new ships being con­ structed; they take firefighting and first aid courses, and also get a taste of politics with visits to Washington. The second month of the program is spent at Union Headquarters in New York. It is here that the bosuns see the operation of their Union in action. They visit all the departments, includ­ ing records, claims, data center, the control room and the LOG. The men also assist in paying off vessels coming into New York; in registering men for shipping, and paying visits to the Floron Foster Seafarer Floron Foster, 47, has been a member of the SIU for 30 years, and he started ship­ ping out as a bosun in 1952. A native of Mobile, Ala., he continues to make .his home there with his wife Mary Lee. Brother Foster ships from the port of New Orleans. Alfred Sawyer Seafarer Alfred Sawyer, 54, has been sailing with ! the SIU since 1943, and he began ship­ ping as a bosun in 1945. A native of Norfolk, he ships from that port and continues to make his home there with his wife Lena. John Moore Seafarer John Moore, 53, has been a member of the SIU since 1950, and he began ship­ ping out as a bosun in 1953. A native of Texas, Brother Moore ships from . the port of Houston where he makes his home with his wife Leila. John Adams Seafarer John Adams, 35, has been a member of the SIU since 1959 and has been ship­ ping out as bosun since 1970. A na­ tive of New York, he ships from that port and continues to make his home there with his wife Julia. Seafarer H. C. Hunt, 49, has been shipping with the SIU since 1945, and he began sail­ ing as a bosun in 1955. A native of North Carolina, he now ships from the port of Houston where he makes his home with his wife Jeannie. Carl Thompson Seafarer Carl Thompson, 32, has been an SIU mem­ ber for the past 16 years and started shipping out as bo­ sun in 1970. A na­ tive of Mobile, Ala., he continued to make his home there with his wife Mary. Brother Thompson ships out of the port of Houston. H. C. Hunt USPHS hospital in the area. After completing both phases of this program the Recertified Bosun is much better qualified in all the aspects of his Job. He is more familiar with the tech­ nological advances of the new vessels which have been built, he can hold more informative shipboard meetings and is better able to answer questions and settle beefs. The main goal and objective of this program has been better communi­ cation. Though programs such as this one and the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program, that goal is being accom­ plished. Tom Walker * Seafarer Tom Walker, 40, has been a member of the SIU since 1955, and he started ship­ ping out as bosun in 1964. A native of California, he now makes his home in Sunland, Calif, with his wife Ellen. Brother Walker ships from the port of Houston. Clarence Owens Seafarer Clarence Owens, 50, has been a member of the SIU since 1945, and he started ship­ ping out as bosun in 1948. A native of Tennessee, he now makes his home in Colorado. Brother Owens ships from the port of New Orleans. The SIU's 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program has six more graduates this month, bringing the total number of Seafarers who have completed this pro­ gram to 191. These men spent two weeks at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point where they attended Union classes, reviewed the administrative procedures of the Lundeberg School and spoke to trainees during their engine, deck or steward training session. The six seniority upgraders then spent two weeks at Union Headquarters in New York. While in New York they visited all of the various departments that administer the Union's funds, keep employment records, publish the LOG and keep track of SlU-contracted ships. They also accompanied Union patrol­ men servicing SIU ships. By going through this in-depth study of their Union's activities, both at the SIU's training facilities in Piney Point and at the administrative offices in New York, these Seafarers leave the 'A' Seniority Program with a better under­ standing of their Union, its purpose, its membership, its role in the modem maritime industry and its problems. Hector Rodriguez Seafarer Hector Rodriguez gradu­ ated from the train­ ee program at the New York Andrew Furuseth Training School and began sailing with the SIU in 1971. Brother Rodriguez first at­ tended the Harry Lundeberg School in 1974 when he earned his FOWT en­ dorsement. Shipping out of the port of New York, Brother Rodriguez is q resident and native of Brooklyn, N.Y. Peter Fried Fletcher Hanks III Seafarer Peter Seafarer Fletcher Fried has been sail­ Hanks 111 began ing with the SIU sailing with the SIU since his graduation when he graduate^,., from the Harry from the Harry Lundeberg School Lundebei'g School at Piney Point in in 1972. Soiling as 1971. Before at­ a QMED, Brother tending the 'A' Hanks studied for Seniority Program, that endorsement at Brother Fried returned to the Lunde­ berg School and obtained his FOWT Piney Point before starting the 'A' Sen­ ticket. He is a resident and native of iority Upgrading Program. A native and New York City and ships from that resident of Oxford, Md., Brother Hanks ships from the port of Baltimore. port. Robert Wilson Seafarer Robert Wilson has been shipping out with the SIU since 1971 when he graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School. He returned to Piney Point to study for his FOWT and QMED endorsements before entering the A' Seniority Program. A native and resident of San Francisco, Brother Wil­ son ships from that port. William Joe Seafarer William Joe has been sailing with the SIU since 1969. Sailing in the engine department. Brother Joe earned his QMED endorse­ ment at the Harry Lundeberg School before attending the 'A' Seniority Program. Brother Joe, a native of New York City, now lives in New Orleans and ships from that port. Noveinber, 1975 f )•:! r '"i John Furr Seafarer John Furr, 48, has been shipping with the SIU since 1950, and he began sail­ ing as a bosun in 1968. A native of Arkansas, Brother Furr now makes his home in Malvern, Arte, witn his wife Lucille. He ships from the port of Houston. Six More Seafarers Complete "A" Book Program Wayne Woodcock Seafarer Wayne Woodcock first sailed with the SIU in 1966. A U.S. Coast Guard veter­ an, Brother' Wood­ cock sails in the steward depart­ ment. Before at­ tending the 'A' Seniority Program, Brother Woodcock upgraded to Cook and Baker at Piney Point. A native of Orange, Tex., Broth­ er Woodcock now lives in San Fran­ cisco and ships out of that port. h' Page 27 n Vx ^ hA > iy- '• ' I 1 �Brand, Sullivan and Downing tration on merchant marine matters which Is working to the "detriment" of the merchant fleet. Continued from Page 3 U.S. is "still in the throes of an uphill battle to keep ships sailing under the U.S.-flag on the high seas." The House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee chairman said that subsidy for the American fleet is not the sole answer tc keeping the U.S. merchant marine competitive. She noted that in the past she had sponsored unsuccessful bills which would have forbidden foreign carriers from charg­ ing freight" rates that are too low, and would have reserved a third of imported oil for U.S.-flag ships. Mrs. Sullivan said she was "dlstumed" with the "fragmentation of re­ sponsibility" within the Ford Adminis­ "When we consider the pattern of bilateralism and other forms of cargo sharing and cargo reservation which seem to be emerging in international shipping," she said, "I think it would be both shortsighted and unrealistic for our own merchant marine to place undue reliance on subsidy alone." Representative Downing told the delegates that he would personally spark the drive for the cargo preference bill if the Ford Administration fails to produce its own version of the legis­ lation by the end of the year. Downing said that in his opinion more cargoes rather than federal sub­ sidies was the "realistic solution" to the problems facing the maritime industry. And, he stated that based on the actions of other nations, "so-called cargo shar­ ing would appear to be the ocean ship­ ping norm." "If it is," he continued, "then realism and economic self-interest would seem to dictate that our merchant marine policy be adjusted accordingly." The Virginia Democrat also criti­ cized President Ford for pocket vetoing the oil cargo preference bill last year, and he cited the Administration's failure to provide its long-promised solutions to the problems facing maritime. He said that if the Administration did not act, then it was up to the Congress to do so. More U.S. Jobs to Revitalized Merchant Marine Joseph is shown here in "1965 with some Russian citizens in front of Lenin's- Tomb in Moscow's Red Square. Joseph has made three trips to the Soviet Union since 1959. Seafarer Joseph Continued from Page 15 Sailing with the SIU since 1947, Seafarer JosepJi was born and raised in Calcutta, India and served in the Royal Indian Air Force as a pilot. While in the Indian Air Force, he learned to box and in 1942 was the amateur welter­ weight champion of India. Malaria ended Joseph's career as a pilot when he was only 18 and he left his homeland to begin a career as a professional boxer. Joseph's first professional fight, which he won, was in Cairo, Egypt. Then moving to Montreal, Joseph's career as a successful professional welterweight gathered speed as he won 19 out of his next 21 fights, losing two by TKOs. But a sharp blow to the face in his 22nd fight damaged the retina in Joseph's right eye in 1945, blinding that eye and abruptly ending his career as a professional boxer. Begins New Career Seafarer Joseph soon left Canada for the United States and by 1947 had begun a new career sailing with the SIU. Joseph never recovered the sight in his injured eye, but in 1951 he donated the cornea from the eye to help restore a brother Seafarer's sight. While in the Staten Island USPHS Hospital, Joseph shared a room with Seafarer Phil Pron who lost vision in both eyes as the result of a 1950 ship­ board accident. The doctors told Pron that a cornea transplant, then a new surgical proce­ dure, offered a possible cure if a donor could be found. When Joseph heard this he offered the cornea from his injured right eye, giving up any chance he might have had to recover normal vision, and Pron was again able to see. Ex-pilot, ex-boxer, unselfish donor for a pioneering surgical procedure and curious voyager to foreign lands— Seafarer Eric Joseph is truly an inquisi­ tive traveler through "Life's uncertain voyage." Page 28 Continued from Page 2 but also in U.S. shipyards and allied industries located throughout the na­ tion," the SIU representative outlined the present problems of the U.S. fleet and possible solutions. He testified that the nation's recent recession coupled with the energy crisis, new restrictive cargo practices of other nations, and increased competition from foreign state-owned and supported fleets in the U.S. trades are among the most (MEMBERSMPMEETIIGS' Port Date Deep Sea IBU Dec. 8 ... ... 2:30 p.m. .. ... 5:00 p.m. ,.,... Dec. 9 ... ... 5:00 p.m. ..,... ... 5:00 p.m. ..,... Dec. 11... ... 9:30 a.m. .. ... 5:00 p.m. ...,.. Dec. 11 ... — Dec. 12 ... ... 2:30 p.m. .. ... — Dec. 15 , . . ... — Houston .. Dec. 15 ... ... 5:00 p.m. ... .. New Orleans .... Dec. 16... ... 2:30 p.m. .. ... 5:00 p.m. ... • • Mobile .. Dec, 17 ... .. . 2:30 p.m. ., ... 5:00 p.m. ... San Francisco . .. Dec. 18 ... ... 2:30 p.m. .. ... — Wilmington .. .. Dec. 22 ... # — ... Seattle .. Dec. 26 ... 2:30 D.m. .. Piney Point ..,.. Dec. 13 ... 10:30a.m.-... San Juan ... Dec. 11... 2:30 D.m. .., Columbus .... .. Dec. 20 ... Chicago .. Dec. 16 ... ... 5:00 p.m. ... • • — Port Arthur .. .. < Dec. 16 ... ... 5:00 p.m. ... Buffalo .. Dec. 17 ... 5:00 D.m. ... St. Louis ,.. 5:00 p.m. ... • • .. Dec. 18 ... Cleveland .. Dec. 18 ... ... — .., ... ... 5:00 p.m. ... Jersey City ...,,. Dec. 15 ... .. New York Philadelphia . . .. Baltimore .... Norfolk .. Jacksonville .. .. Detroit . UIW 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. — 7:00 p.m. —— — 1:00 p.m. ' " —• • '— Bosun a Long Distance Runner SIU member Don Bartiett, 53, must be in pretty good shape. Earlier this year he ran almost eight miles in the annual Bay-to-Breakers Race held in San Francisco. His time for the event was 58 minutes flat. He placed 2,200th. Now finishing 2,200th in a rgce may not sound too impressive at first, but consider this: there were 5,500 contest­ ants entered. So, in reality Don should be congratulated for a very fine effort. Don Bartiett has been chief shore bosun for Sea-Land Service on the West Coast for the past seven years. He has been an SIU member for some 33 years and says he wishes to extend his "thanks and gratitude" to all those,he has had the pleasure of working with during that time. Seafarer'Bartlett says he feels that the American merchant marine has "cer­ tainly strengthened the economy of this country, for which we all share in the profits." And, he concluded, "through serious problems affecting our deep sea fleets. To aid the U.S. merchant fleet, the SIU believes that the U.S. should revise its tax treatment of runaway flag ves­ sels to discourage their use, develop "a cohesive national cargo policy that will provide the U.S. fleet with the same cargo advantages as other nations pro­ vide their fleets," and establish a uni­ fied maritime agency that could have the authority to make all U.S. maritime decisions. Turning to this nation's inland water industry, the SIU representative told the special committee that "this indus­ try carries the great majority of U.S. bulk cargoes and foodstuffs between U.S. ports." To maintain this system and assure its growth, the SIU recommended that the users' charges now under considera­ tion for the nation's waterways not be approved. Lock and Dam No. 26 on the Mississippi River be modernized, deregulation of railroads be stopped to avoid unfair rate cutting and that the Trans-Alaskan Natural Gas Pipeline be approved. In a letter sent to the Union after its testimony. Commerce Secretary Mor­ ton said that he was most impressed with the SIU's testimony because it evolved from great concern over this nation's unemployment problems. donations to SPAD we are able to pass important legislation in Washington to help strengthen the American merchant marine." Multinationals Continued from Page 3 operation of the collective bargaining process." Concluding his remarks. President Hall affirmed that to resolve this worsening situation "it must be this na­ tion's first and foremost job to protect the industries and workers who are the basis for the strength of our country. To do this we must vigorously seek to discourage every effort by American industries to locate in tax and wage havens abroad. At the same time we must seek to prevent them from selling back to us in this country the products and services they produce abroad." In addition to President Hall, other speakers at the seminar included: George Meany, AFL-CIO president; John Dunlop, U.S. secretary of labor; Betty S. Murphy; chairman of the Na­ tional Labor Relations Board; Moon Landrieu, mayor of New Orleans; Joseph Alioto, mayor of San Fran­ cisco; Frank Zarb, head of the Federal Energy Administration, and William Usery, national director of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. Seafarers Log �... r".;:-..- Seafarer Lopez Earns High School Diploma Seafarer William Lopez recently earned his high school diploma through the Lundeberg School's GED program. Brother Lopez, 23-years old, has been a Seafarer for seven years. He dropped out of high school when he was in the ninth grade and says that a high school diploma is "something I've always wanted." Achieving exceptionally high scores on the high school equivalency tests. Seafarer Lopez credits "all the encour­ agement and individual help from my teachers" .for his outstanding success. Brother Lopez described the GED program at HLSS as "fantastic" and said he would definitely recommend it to all Seafarers who wanted a high school diploma. Brother Lopez learned of the high school equivalency program at PIney Point through the Seafarers Log. He has also earned his lifeboatman and AB endorsements through the Vocational Department at HLSS. Seafarer Lopez said that he hopes to attend college someday now that he has earned his high school diploma. He ex­ tended special thanks to the Vocational and Academic staff at HLSS for their help to him while he was at Piney Point. Brother William Lopez receives his General Educational Development diploma from Director of Academic Education Margaret Nalen at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. Upgrade in Steward Dept. Earn FOWT Endorsements ^ I i -I Seafarer Klaus Wass (left) and Seafarer Thomas Kreis (right) are shown with Charlie Andrews, Head of the Lundeberg School Steward Department, after they completed upgrading programs at HLSS. Brother Wass is now certified as Chief C^)ok, and Brother Kreis is a Cook and Baker. it ' *. Six Seaferers recently earned their Fireman-Oiler-Watertender endorsements through the upgrading program at the Lundeberg School. Shown (I. to r) are: Brother Dan Nelson; Instructor Jack Parcel; Brother Robert Eberhart, and Brother Clarence Langford. Not shown are Seafarers Gary Mitchell, John Risbeck, and Olavi Rokka. 11 Complete QMED Course . \ Piney Point QMED Instructor Bill Eglinton (left) poses with his latest HLSS graduating class recently of (I. to r.): Edsel Sholar; Ernest Cox; William November, 1975 irl',.". 1 'J . Hatchell; Warren Shoun; William King; Robert Edwards; Juan Joseph King; Cyril V. Grab; Henry Dill, and Randolph Iannis. �LUNDBBERG SCHOOL EDUCATION • TRAINING • UPGRADING Course Descriptions and Starting Dates Deck Department ABLE SEAMAN •i!' 1 The course of instruction leading to endorsement as Able Seaman consists of classroom and practical training to in­ clude; Basic Seamanship; Rules of the Road; Wheel Commands; Use of die Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Cargo Handling; Knots and Splices; Blocks and Booms; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures; Basic First Aid. Course Requirements: Able Seaman (12 Months—^Any Waters)—^You must be 19 years of age; have 12 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman, or be a grad­ uate of HLS at Piney Point and have eight months seatime as Ordinary Sea­ man; be able to pass the prescribed phys­ ical, including eyesight without glasses of no more than 20/100—^20/100 cor­ rected to 20/40—20/20 and have nor­ mal color vision. Able Seaman (Unlimited — Any Wa­ ters)— You must be 19 years of age; have 36 months seatime as Ordinary Seaman or Able Seaman (12 Months); be able to pass the prescribed physical, including eyesight requirements listed above. Starting Dates: October 16. November 28, January 26, March 8. QUARTERMASTER Procedures; Emergency Launching Oj^ erations. Included in the course is practi­ cal experience in launching, letting go, rowing and maneuvering a lifeboat in seas, recovery of man overboard, fire^fighting and emergency procedures. - Course Requirements: Must have 90 days seatime in any department. Starting Dates: October 2, 16, 30; November 13, 28; December 11,26; January 8,22; February 5, 19; March 4, 18; April 1. Ens-ine Department tomated Ships; Firefighting and Emer­ gency Procedures. Course Requirements: Must have rat­ ing (or passed examinations for) FOWT, Electrician, Pumpman, Refrigeration En­ gineer, Deck Engineer, Junior Engineer, Machinist, Boilermaker, and Deck En­ gine Mechanic. Must show evidence of at least six months seatime in any one or a combination of the following ratings: FOWT, Electrician, Refrigeration, Pump­ man, Deck Engineer, Machinist, Boiler­ maker. or Deck Engine Mechanic. Starting Dates: October 16; November 13; December 11; January 8; February 5; March 4; April 1. FOWT The course of instruction leading to endorsement as FOWT (Fireman, Watertender and/or Oiler) consists of class­ room work and practical training to in­ clude: Parts of a Boiler and Their Func­ tion; Steam and Water Cycle; Fuel Oil and Lube Systems; Fire Fighting and Emergency Procedures. Also included is practical training aboard one of the ships at the school to include: Lighting a Dead Plant; Putting Boilers on the Line; Changing Burners; Operation of Aux- QMED-Any Hating The course of instruction leading to certification as QMED Any Rating. (Qualified Member of the Engine De­ partment) consists of classroom work and practical training to include; Parts of a Boiler and Their Function; Com­ bustible Control Systems; Steam and Water Systems; Fuel Oil Systems; Lubri­ cating Oil Systems; Hydraulic Oil Sys­ tems; Boiler Construction and Repair, Hand Tools and Their Use; Use of Met­ als; h4(p(;hine Tool Operation; Com­ pressed Air Systems; Fundamentals of Electricity; Principles of Refrigeration; Safe Handling of Combustible Materials; Piping and Valves, Pumps, Evaporators; Auxiliary Diesel Engines; Starting and Securing Main and Auxiliary Diesel En­ gines; Starting,and Securing Main and Auxiliary Units; Engineering Casualty Control; All Codes of Operation of Au- SlU Stewarci Department Instructor Charles Andrews (center) and new chief stewards Scotty McCausland (left) and Paul Stubblefleld get their picture taken recently after graduating at Piney Point, Md. The course of instruction leading to certification as Quartermaster consists of Basic Navigation instruction to include Radar; Loran; Fathometer; RDF; and also includes a review of Basic Seaman­ ship; use of the Magnetic and Gyro Compass; Rules of the Road; Knots and Splices; Firefighting and Emergency Pro­ cedures. Course Requirements: Must hold en­ dorsement as Able Seaman (Unlimited — Any Waters). Starting Dates: October 2, November 13, January 8. February 19, April 1. / LIFEBOATMAN The course of instruction leading to certification as Lifeboatman consists of classroom study and practical training to include: Nomenclature of Lifeboat; Lifeboat -Equipment; Lifeboat Com­ mands; Types of Davits and Operating DIESELS Instructor Charles Andrews (2nd right) on Sept. 18 with three graduating assistant cooks at the Piney Point school. From left are: Pedro Rodriguez; Arturo Lopez, and Heriberto Ponce. SIU Scholarship Program i• One college and two post secondary trade/vocational school scholarships are awarded to Seafarers each year. These scholarships have been specially de­ signed to meet the educational needs of Seafarers. Application requirements are geared for the man who h^ been out of school several years, so you will only be com­ peting with other seamen with similar educational backgrounds. The awards are granted in April, but you .should begin yottr application process now. These are the scholarships offered: 1. Four-year college degree scholar- iliary Equipment; Starting and Securing. Main Engines. Course Requirements: (If you have a Wiper endorsement only)—Must be able to pass the prescribed physical, including eyesight without glasses of no more than 20/100—20/100 corrected to 20/50— 20/30 and have normal color vision. Must have six months seatime as Wiper, or be a graduate of HLS at .Piney Point and have three months seatime as Wiper, (If you have an engine rating such as Electrician)—^No requirements. Starting Dates: November 3, January 12, February 23, April 5. ship. This award is in the amount of $10,000. 2. Two-year community or junior col­ lege or post secondary trade/voca­ tional schools scholarships. These awards are in the amount of $5000. The trade/vocational awards offer var­ ious options if you wish to continue shipping. In such a program you may develop a trade or skill which would im­ prove your performance aboard ship as well as help you obtain a better paying job when you are ashore. Eligibility requirements are as follows: 1. Must be under 35 years of age. This may be waived for Seafarers who have completed one or more years in an accredited college or university. 2. Have not less than two years of ac' 1 employment on vessels of companies signatory to Seafarers Welfare Plan (three years for $10,000 scholarship). 3. Have one day of employment on a vessel in the sixth-month period immediately proceeding date of application. The four-week course covers: types, designs, construction and characteristics of various diesel engines; nomenclature and principal design features of all parts of diesel engines; formulas and hydraulic 4. Have 90 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Pick up a scholarship application now. They are available in the ports or you may write to the following-address and request a copy of the Seafarers Applica­ tion: Seafarers Welfare Plan College Scholarships 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 Scholaxships For Dependents Four scholarships are awarded to de­ pendents of Seafarers. These four-year scholarships are for $10,000 each at any accredited college or university. If you have three years sea time, encourage'your children to apply. They should request the Dependents Application from the above address. Seafarers Log �. I cutting. On completion of the course, an HLS Certificate of Graduation will be awarded. Course Requirements: Engine depart­ ment personnel must hold endorsement as QMED—Any Rating; deck and steward department personnel must hold any rating. Starting Dates: November 28; Decem­ ber II, February 5, March IS. principles; introduction to fuel, air, lubri­ cation and exhaust systems; use of vari­ ous gauges, meters and instruments used on diesei engines; care, operations main­ tenance and recording of diesei engine performance; signals used between bridge and engine room; fundamentals of elec­ tricity and refrigeration; basic fire fight­ ing, first aid and safety. Course Requirements: No require­ ments for those who are not interested in receiving the Coast Guard license. Starting dale: January 5. WELDING The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and onthe-job training including practical train­ ing in electric arc welding and cutting; and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding aiid OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF REFRIGERATED CONTAINERS The course of instruction leading to cer­ tification as Refrigerated Container Me­ chanic consists of both classroom and on-the-job training that includes the fol­ lowing: instruction covering all units on refrigeration, electrical and engine tune-up on gasoline and diesei units, operation, maintenance and trouble shooting on all refrigeration units, instruction of funda­ mentals of operation and servicing and diagnostic procedures used with electrical circuitry. Course Requirements: Applicants must hold Coast Guard endorsements as Elec­ trician and Refrigerating Engineer or QMED-Any Rating. * Length of Course: The normal length of the course is four (4) weeks. Starting Date: November 17. High School Program Is Available to All Seafarers Forty-two Seafarers and one Inland Boatman have already successfully com­ pleted studies at the SIU-IBU Academic Study Center in Piney Point, Md., and have achieved high school diplomas. The Lundeberg High School Program in Piney Point offers all Seafarers—re­ gardless of age — the opportunity to achieve a full high school diploma. The study period ranges from four to eight weeks. Classes are small, permitting the teachers to concentrate on the individual student's progress. Any Seafarer who is interested in taking advantage of this oppo.'tunity to continue his education can apply in two ways: Go to an SIU office in any port and you will be given a GED Pre-Test. This test will cover five general areas: English Grammar and Literature; So­ cial Studies, Science and Mathematics. Name. j Name (Middle) Mo./Day/Year Address (Street) . Telephone #_ (State) (City) (Zip Code) Book Number. I Address I I I Last grade completed Date Book Was Issued Port Presently _Registered In_ ! Endorsement(s) Now Held _ Social Security #. Entry Program: From No • (if so, fill in below) Endorsement(s) Received. to. (Dates Attended) Upgrading Program: From. , Endorsementfs) Received. .to. (Dates Attended) Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes • No; Fire Fighting: • Yes • No Dates Available for Training I Am Interested In: • • • • DECK AB-12 Months AB Unlimited Quartermaster Lifeboatman STEWARD ENGINE • Electrician • Asst. Cook • QMED • Dk. Eng. • Cook & Baker • FWT • Jr. Eng. • Chief Cook • Oiler ; • Pumpman • Steward • Dk.Mech. • Machinist • Reefer • Welder • Boilermaker • Advanced Pumpman Procedures • LNG/LPG • Advanced Electrical Procedures • Diesel • Refrigeration Container Mechanic RECORD OF SEATIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating checked above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) RATING HELD SHIP DATE OF DISCHARGE _ DATE SIGNATURE > DATE OF SHIPMENT " RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, ' PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 Novembe^ l975 > • Steward Department The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training. The Chief Steward will select food and stores for a long voyage to include nutritionally balanced daily menus. He will partici­ pate in all phases of steward department operations at the school, including com­ missary, bake shop and galley. Course Requirements: Three years seatime in ratings above Third Cook and hold "A" Seniority in the SIU; or six months seatime as Third Cook or Assis­ tant Cook; six months as Cook and Baker; six months seatime as Chief Cook and holder of a Certificate of Satisfac­ tory Completion from the HLS Assis­ tant Cook, Second Cook and Baker, and Chief Cook Training Programs; or 12 months seatime as Third Cook or As­ sistant Cook, ] 2 months seatime as Cook and Baker, and six months seatime as Chief Cook, and holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Chief Cook Training Program. Starting Dates: October 2, November 13, December 26, February 5, March IS. ASSISTANT COOK The course of instruction for the rat­ ing Assistant Cook includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparing and cooking fresh, canned and frozen vege­ tables; how to serve vegetables hot. cold or as salad; menu selection of vegetables to attain the best methods for prepara­ tion, portion control, dietary values and serving procedu- .s. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime in any Steward Department En­ try Rating. Entry Ratings who have been accepted into the Harry Lundeberg School and show a desire to advance in the Steward Department must have a minimum of three months seatiihe. Starting Dates: October 30, December II, January 22, March 4. I COOK AND BAKER I The course of instruction includes 1 classroom and on-the-job training in bak- • (City or Town) n "i •f) I I I (Zip) Last year attended _ Complete this form and mail to: Margaret Nalen Director of Academic Education Harry Lundeberg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 CHIEF STEWARD District .. .Port Issued. Piney Point Graduate: • Yes (Street) (Area Code) Seniority i The test will be sent to the Lundeberg School for grading and evaluation. Or write directly to the Harry Lun­ deberg School. A test booklet and an answer sheet will be mailed to your home or to your ship. Complete the tests and mail both the test booklet and the answer sheet to the Lundeberg School. (See application on this page.) During your stay at the school, you will receive room and board, study ma­ terials and laundry. Seafarers will pro­ vide their own transportation to and from the school. Following are the requirements for eligibility for the Lundeberg High School Program: 1. One year's seatime. 2. Initiation fees paid in full. 3. All outstanding monetary obliga­ tions, such as dues and loans paid in full. Book No. Date of Birth __ (First) (Last) I i I meet the requirements listed above and I am interested in furthering my edu. I cation. I would like more information on the Lundeberg High School Program. ! HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP UPGRADING APPLICATION i I , ing bread, pies, cakes and cookies; prep­ aration of desserts such as custards, pud­ dings. canned fruit and gelatin desserts. The Cook and Baker will be able to de­ scribe preparation of all breakfast foods, and be familiar with menu selection of breakfast foods, and bread and desserts for appropriate meals. Course Requirements: Twelve months seatime as Third Cook; or 24 months seatime in Steward Department; six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook; or six months as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and a holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion from the HLS Assistant Cook Training Course. Starting Dates: October 2, 16, 30; November 13, 2S; December II, 26; January S, 22; February •-L ' ^4, ) r> j j 5, 19; March 4, IS; April I. CHIEF COOK The course of instruction includes classroom and on-the-job training in preparation of soups, sauces and gravies. The student will be able to describe prep­ aration of thickened or clear soups, and. explain preparation and use of special sauces and gravies. The Chief Cook will be able to state the primary purpose of cooking meat and define cooking terms used in meat cookery, and describe prin­ ciples and methods of preparing and cooking beef. pork. veal. lamb, poultry and seafood. Course' Requirements: Twelve months seatime as Cook and Baker; or three years seatime in the Steward Depart­ ment. six months of which must be as Third Cook or Assistant Cook, and six months as Cook and Baker; or six months seatime as Third Cook or Assist­ ant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker, and holder of a Cer­ tificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Assistant Cook, and Cook and Bak­ er Training Program; or 12 months sea­ time as Third Cook or Assistant Cook and six months seatime as Cook and Baker, and holder of a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of the HLS Cook and Baker Training Program. Starting Dates: October 16, November 28, January S. February 19, April I. Note: Courses and starting dates are subject to change at any time. Any . change will be noted in the LOG. Page'31 1 •• �iK'Mi2B5=6tosasise»^tesS@ii6i5 aninat -. H SEAFARERS W » .. LOG November, 1975 Offticlal pubUcatiM mi the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAL UNION • Atlantle, OtUf, Lakaa an4 Inland Waters District* AFL-CIO •, • Time Is Running Out r' ' -•& , " «. 4 J , ' • r ( ' .v'tr S- ! h . ;;'i' -;, "'• f. ^ ' '•'^Z ' V'., J,^ VX'-'-' '1.i; !. * • • A" i- ram •: .-B x ; The SIU Scholarship Admmistrator is now accepting applications from Seafarers and their dependentis for next yearns SlU-sponsored annual cnllege scholarships, which include five $10,000 four-year graiuts and two $5,000 two-year grants. Of the five $10,000 awards, at least one is reserved for an active Seafarer smd four are reserved for dependents of Seafarers. The two $5,000 scholarships, a program in­ stituted just last year, are reserved exclusively for SIU members. The four-year awards can be used to pursue a chosen field of educa­ tion at any accredited college or university in the United States or its territories. And the two-year awards can be used to study at any ac; credited junior college, community college or post-secondary trade or vocational training school. For a member to qualify for the awards, he must be under 35 years of age, a high school graduate or have achieved a high school equivalency diploma, and have at least three years seatime on SIUcontracted vessels for the $10,000 scholarship (two years seatime for the $5,000 scholarship), with 90 days employment in the previous calendar year and one day in the six months immediately preceding the date of application. The SIU encourages its eli^le members to take advantage of these fine educational opportunities. For this year's awards, presented last May, no Seafarer applied for the $5,000 scholarships. Consequently, no two-year grants were given. Eligibility requirements for dependents make the program open to: • Dependents of members who have three years seatime with 90 days employment in the previous calendar year and one day in the six months immediately preceding date of application. • Dependents of deceased members who had met the seatime re­ quirements prior to death. . All dependents must be unmarried and less than 19 years age at Ae time ^ey apply. All scholarships are awarded on the b^sis of high school grades and scores achieved on either the College Entrance Examination Boards (SAT only), or Ae American College Tests (ACT). Upcoming test dates for the College Boards are Dec. 6, 1975 and Jan. 24, 1976. For all information on these tests, contact Ae College , Boards at. either Box 592, Princeton, N.J. 08540, or Box 1025, Berkeley, Calif. 94701. Available test dates for tbe ACT's are Dec, 13, 1975 and Feb. 14, 1976. All information on Aese exams can be obained by writing Ae ACT at Box 414, Iowa City, Iowa. Applications and mformation concemmg Ae SIU Scholarship pro­ gram can be obtained at any SIU Union Hall or by writing Ae SIU Scholarship Adrninistrator, 275 20th St., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215. Seafarers and their dependents are remmded to make all arrange­ ments to take the heeded exams as early as possible to insure that applications fpr Ae scholarships are received before application deadline. ^ , Deadlme is Apr. 1,1976. •El' ru'- .. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource November 1975 Description An account of the resource Headlines: UNEMPLOYMENT RATE UP TO 8.6% IN OCTOBER SIU TIES MORE U.S. JOBS TO REVITALIZED MERCHANT MARINE BOSUNS RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM SIGNALS PROGRESS TO JOB SECURITY BRAND, SULLIVAN AND DOWNING URGE CARGO PREFERENCE HALL RIPS U.S. ON MULTINATIONALS AND RUNAWAY FLEET SHEPARD AT IMCO-ILO MEETINGS IN GENEVA, LONDON JUDGE KEEPS SIU CREWS ON 3 PRMMI SHIPS; NLRB TO ACT MSC SEEKS PRIVATE FIRMS TO RUN 4 EX-SIU FALCON TANKERS RICHARDSON GETS NOD AS SECRETARY OF THE COMMERCE DEPT. NMC PAVING WAY TO U.S.-FLAG RESURGENCE PROBERS FIND FARM WORKERS ELECTION PROCEDURES ARE LAX WATERMAN ASKS FOR LASH SUBSIDY N.Y. PORT COUNCIL CITES OFFICIAL THEY’RE ALL SALAD DAYS ON FIRST TRIP HIGH ADVENTURE FOR BOSUN INDUSTRY LEADERS BACK CARGO PREFERENCE, SUBSIDY HALL WARNS HOUSE COMMITTEE ON SHIPPING TAX BOSUN TELLS HOW HE HSAVED A LIFE WITH FIRST AID COLLIER CARBON ONLY GETS A 1-YEAR JONES ACT WAIVER MARITIME UNIONS OFFER PROPOSAL ON FIREFIGHTING TRAINING HEIMLICH MANEUVER: 2 WAYS TO SAVE A CHOKING VICTIM SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE, MEDICAID ARE FOR YOU THERE’S A NEW LOOK IN THE SAN FRANCISCO HALL LUSITANIA ATROCITY MEDAL ‘BUY’ TOLD BY SHRIMPTON SEAFARER JOSEPH IS INQUISITIVE TRAVELER NEW ORLEANS, SECOND LARGEST CARGO HANDLING PORT IN THE U.S., IS A HUB OF ACTIVITY ARTHUR MIDDLETON HOME; DELTA ARGENTINA DEPARTS FROM N.O. CONGRESS MUST KILL ‘VIRGIN IS. LOOPHOLE’; JONES ACT WAIVER RULE CAULK UP THE HOLE IN PORT OF HOUSTON, SEAFARERS TALK ABOUT GRAIN DEAL AS THEY PREPARE SHIPS FOR RUN TO RUSSIA BOSUN A LONG DISTANCE RUNNER SEAFARER LOPEZ EARNS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/1/1975 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVII, No. 11 1975 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/a37df427edbd627fd98ce35ff78b67d4.PDF 35b91244334ca3069b9b65a305567dd1 PDF Text Text J ; .•V-' i •' •;•• # -1 •s • -'.t •7 If If . • I- • ' "7 ^,.1 ' V'^ •A :'M :|7 I �8 Crewmembers Rescued Tug Eileen C. Sinks; Cook Drowns At 6 a.m., on the cold morning of Nov. 7, the SlU-contracted tug Eileen C (Marine Towing) sank in Buzzards Bay near West Falmouth, Mass. while towing an oil barge. The cook, SIU Brother James Aument, drowned. His body was recovered the next week by commercial divers, although a search for Aument was made the day of the tragedy. Brother Aument, 56, who lived in A special meeting was held on Nov. 19 in all SIU constitutional ports to select one qualified chief steward from each port for a nineman Steward Department Recertification Committee. This special Committee will Elizabeth City, N.C. is survived by his wife, Estelle. A native of Wilmington, Del., Boatman Aument joined the Union in 1973 in the port of Norfolk. The other eight crewmembers man­ aged to save themselves by jumping onto the attached barge carrying No. 4 study and then recommend a steward Department Recertification Program curriculum to the entire membership at the Decem­ ber Union meetings. The Log will carry details on the Steward Department Program in upcoming issues. fuel oil. According to the Coast Guard, after the crew sent out their distress sig­ nals, patrol boats from Woods Hole, Mass. went to the scene. Lt. Commdr. Paul Dux of the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office in Providence, R.I., said that the cause of the accident has not yet been deter­ mined. He commented that the tug may have been pulled over on its side by the barge but that an inquiry could not be held until the Coast Guard had a chance to examine the equipment on the vessel. The owners began salvage operations on Nov. 18. The Log was not able to contact survivors of the incident by press time, but their stories will be run in the next issue. Survivors include SIU brothers James Rondyl Lupton, mate; Sam Bonnette and Rabe Walton, deckhands, and John Cartos ^nd Jerry Kleva, tankermen. / Other survivors are Marine Engineer Beneficial Association members Walter Hazel, captain, Ed Ellison, chief engi­ neer and T. McCormick, second engi­ neer (relief). In the true tradition of the brother­ hood of the sea, the tug Mariner (Ma­ riner Towing), which was nearby came to the aid of the stricken Eileen C. Cap­ tain John Blank of the SlU-contracted Mariner told his story to the SIU Bos­ ton Port Agent, Ed Riley, who for­ warded il to the Log. It seems that on Sunday, Nov. 7, 1976 there was a call for help from the tug Eileen C..Mariner\tii her dock and proceeded at full speed to assist the tug. When the Mariner arrived, the crew found eight men on the barge and took them on board. Already, divers were searching for the missing cook, but Continued on Page 21 Unemployment Up to 7.9^o as the Economy Logs The nation's unemployment rate was 7.9 percent last month as the country's economy continued to lag. Added to this was the bad hews from the U.S. Labor Department that wholesale prices for food, etc., soared sharply in October for the second straight month fueling further inflation and a higher cost of living for U.S. wage earners. The department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported also that 7,569,000 (79 out of every 1,000 work­ ers) were jobless last month, a rise of 185,000 persons more than September. During the same timte, the number of Americans working dropped, for the second consecutive month, 46,000 to 87,773,000 working out of a total work­ force available of 95,342,000. A total of 208,000 jobs nationwide has been lost since August and the un­ employment rate has been essentially unchanged since August. Recently in the Joint Congressional Economic mm IPlMlillDllMnPS PaalHidl OTO. Still a Tough Fight Ahead When the final word came down that Jimmy Carter had been elected President, I'm sure that a lot of people in the maritime industry popped Open a bottle of champagne and drank to his victory. Maritime people should be happy that Carter got elected, because the new President elect made it clear in his campaign promises that he favored a strong U.S. merchant fleet capable of carrying a significant percentage of the nation's foreign commerce. However, I think the corks should remain in the champagne bottles—for a while at least—because the election of the pro-maritime Carter-Mondale ticket, a great victory in itself for maritime labor, is really only the first step in a long line of thirgs that must be accomplished before the U.S. merchant fleet will rank among the world maritime leaders once again. In a sense, we can forget about the White House for a while because the most important area of involvement for maritime for the next six months to a ye^ir will be in Congress. Right now, the SIU and its friends are regrouping their legislative forces and re-evaluating priorities. In this way we will be ready to push forward a coordinated legislative effort concerning maritime soon after the 95th Con­ gress takes office. Among the important programs we will be pushing for next year is a bill similar to the pocket-vetoed Energy Transportation Security Act of 1974, which would insure that a fair share of U.S. cargo be carried in U.S. bottoms. We won a very tough Congressional fight for this bill back in late 1974, despite tremendous opposition from the powerful multinational oil lobbies. Committee, Sen. William Proxmire (DWisc.) said there had been no progress in unemployment since January when the jobless rate was 7.8 percent. The most gloomy aspect of the BLS report was an increase of the joblessness for adult males as it edged up last month from 6.1 percent to 6.3 percent and for adult women unemployment went up to 7.6 from 7.5 percent. Jobless rates for blacks was 13.5 percent from 12.7 percent; whites 7.3 percent from 7.1 percent. Teenagers' rate went upward to 13.5 percent from 12.7 percent. Even total nonfarm em­ ployment fell by 54,000 people to 79,513,000 working. During October those unemployed 27 weeks or longer rose by 73,000 to 1,264,000 jobless representing 16.4 percent of those without work. The average duration of unemployment was 15.4 weeks last month identical with September. I'm sure that our renewed fight for a fair cargo preference bill will be equally tough this time. In addition, we will be working to get a Congressional reaffirmation and recommitment to the original terms and intent of the Merchant Marine Acts of 1970 and 1936. Despite the fact that the 1970 Act has given the U.S.-flag fleet an important shot in the arm, it has fallen far short of the original plan, in terms of actual ships built. As our top priority in matters concerning the inland waters, we will intensify our efforts to get the stalled Lock & Dam 26 project off the drawing boards and finally into the construction stages. We will also remain vigilant in our efforts to block any Congressional attempt to institute a system of waterway user taxes. I believe this will be a hot issue in the 95th Congress. In areas affecting the deep sea. Lakes and inland waters, we will be push­ ing for a bill to establish an Office of Maritime Affairs Coordinator at the White House level. Such an office would have the unique responsibility of serving as a liaison between the executive level and all departments. Federal agencies, and Congressional committees having anything to do with develop. ing U.S. maritime policy. In two other areas affecting all SIU members—deep sea. Lakes and inland waters—we will be continuing our fight to preserve and upgrade the eight remaining USPHS hospitals. And we will be on our toes to defeat any new attack on provisions of the Jones Act. Actually, we will have to be working harder than ever before on our legislative programs because—diet's face it—if we can't get these programs through Congress and to the President's desk for his signature, it doesn't really matter tod much who is in the White House. Looking at the total maritime picture as objectively as possible, I believe we are in a good position to help transform campaign promises into progres­ sive maritime programs. However, the fact remains that nobody in Congress or the White House is going to hand us these programs during Sunday services. We have to work aggressively for them, always keeping the pressure on to nullify our opposi­ tion wherever it exists. It won't be an easy fight. But with the continued support by our memberShip for the Union's political, educational and organizational programs, I firmly believe that we will be successful in achieving oar ultimate goal of a sound, secure U.S. maritime industry. And when that day corties, we can all break out the champagne. u. ^ Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers international Union, Atlantic, GiJlf Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Vol. XXXyilj, No. 11, NovemberlB76. Seafarers Log �^SibSSi^ 2 SlU Firefighters With Endorsements First on Scene Blaze Cripples SS Seattle in Midatlantic An engine room fire aboard the SIUcontracted Seattle (Sea-Land) threat­ ened the lives of the entire crew when it burned out of control for over six hours in the middle of the North At­ lantic this month. The ship was three days out of New York and bound for Rotterdam, Hoi- DEEP SEA land when the fire started in an auxil­ iary generator around 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 7. Seafarer A1 O'Krogly, the 8 to 12 oiler on watch, said he noticed lube oil on the floor around the generator and was going over to investigate when he saw a spark in the generator which was followed by thick smoke. O'Krogly, who'd been through (he firefighting school when upgrading to QMED, reacted quickly. (Of the 28 SIU crewmembers aboard, nine had firefighting certificates.) Shouting for someone to "knock off the board," he grabbed a CO2 extin­ guisher and tried to keep the fire con­ tained in the generator which was only a few feet away from the settling tank. SIU member Ray Gould, a dayworking wiper, was in a storage locker when, he said, "I thought I heard a faint cry of 'Fire!' " Gould, who also went through the firefighting school, ran out of the locker and saw O'Krogly fighting the blaze. Grabbing another CO2 extinguisher, he ran over to the generator and the two began fighting to keep the fire under control. By this time they were joined by the 8 to 12 fireman, Seafarer Walter Stevens who stood by ready to feed O'Krogly and Gould CO2 bottles. They had emptied three CO2 extin­ guishers into the generator and, "We had the fire under control," O'Krogly said when they ran out of CO2. The fire then got out of control and reached the lube sump. "She blew and we had to get the hell out of there," noted O'Krogly who was blown against the bulkhead by the explosion. With the fire spreading quickly, Gould said the chief engineer told the three to leave so they could use the CO2 firefighting systems. Smoke from Ventilator Meanwhile, many crewmembers were asleep in the fo'csles. The smoke woke Brother Tommy Stark, the four to eight ordinary, when it started com­ ing out of his ventilator. "At first I thought there was some­ thing wrong with the ventilator, but then I opened the door and saw the passageway was full of black smoke," he said. Rousing his sleeping partner, he threw some clothes on as the smoke started rushing in and fought his way through the smoke to his fire station. As thick smoke filled all the passage­ ways, crewmembers realized the danger and began pounding on doors, helping those who had been overcome with smoke. AB Charlie Fediw was also asleep in his fo'csle which was right over the fire when AB Harold Spillane woke him. Throwing on a pair of pants and his shower slippers, he groped his way O ' Continued on Page 20 Rail Car Operations Threatened SIU Strives to Keep Lake Michigan Ferries Afloat The SIU is trying to keep its con­ tracted railroad car ferries afloat on Lake Michigan. These ferries provide a direct link across the water for rail cargo entering Michigan. But their operation has been threatened for years by the severe financial difficulties of the parent rail companies. In addition, a lot of rail cargo coming from the Upper Michigan peninsula, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Canada has been rerouted through Chicago, instead of being shipped directly across the Lakes. One ferry, the Chief Wawaian, shuttles rail cars across the StraUs of Mackinac from St. Ignace on the Upper Michigan peninsula to Mackinaw City GREAT LAKES in the south. Freight from Canada can be sent directly to Michigan through this route. The Chief Wawatam is a hand-fired coal burning steam vessel that has been serving the Straits of Mackinac since 1911. Thirteen SIU members are employed aboard. The other ferry route runs from Kewuanee Point in Wisconsin to Frank­ fort, Mich, and was formerly operated by the Ann Arbor Railroad Co. Before it went bankrupt, the Ann Arbor Railroad ran two ferries, the M/V Viking and the M/V Arthur K. INDEX Legislative News Washington Activities Page 9 Union News Boatmen vacation plan Page 3 President's Report Page 2 SPAD honor roll Pages 38-39 Headquarters Notes Page 7 Pension plan notices ... .Page 10 Piney Point meeting Page 4 Lakes picture ' Page 8 Inland Lines Page 8 At Sea-Ashore Page 18 Lake Michigan ferries ....Page 3 Blood bank Back page General News 2G0-mile limit Page 7 Florida canal Pagel 2 National unemployment .. .Page 2 Ship to shore satellite Page 19 Brazil shipping law Page 6 California threat Page 13 Grain talks Page 10 Geneva talks Page 5 USPHS Hospitals .......Page 13 Waterways threatened .. .Page 22 Navy tugs Page 22 Carter wins' Page 5 Food stamp Page 19 Rate conference Page 12 Shipping Airport payoffs Paul Thayer Seaff/efire November, 1976 Eileen C sinks Oil storage Esther S, Shamokin Ships' Committees Dispatchers' Reports: Great Lakes Deep sea Inland Waters Ships' Digests Page 2 Page 7 Page 17 Page 16 Page 33 Page 26 Page 30 Page 27 Atkinson, between Frankfort and five ports in Wisconsin. The M/V Arthur K. Atkinson has been laid up for three years and now only Kewaunee Point is served. The remaining Viking shuttle employs 38 SIU members. Using State, Federal Funds Right now, using state and Federal funds, the State of Michigan is keeping the Ann Arbor line operating, including the ferry runs, and is helping the Chief Wawatam stay afloat. The SIU cooperated in this effort. State officials feel that direct rail lines through Michigan help economic de­ velopment. They also fear that if rail lines running through Chicago raised their rates, and there was no alternate route into Michigan, the price of lumContinued on Page 33 SIU Signs 1st Vacation Plan for Inland Boatmen The SIU has taken 9 giant step to­ ward the establishment of an industry­ wide vacation plan for all Inland Boat­ men. The collective bargaining break­ through came recently when the SIU and its contracted operator, Steuart Petroleum of Piney Point, Md., reached agreement on terms of a jointly admin­ istered vacation plan, the first such plan ever negotiated in the inland waterway industry. In 1951, the SIU broke the ice in INLAND negotiating the riist industry-wide vaca­ tion plan for deep-sea members. On the heels of the Steuart negotia­ tions, the Union also won an agreement on the vacation plan with Allied Tow­ ing, based in Norfolk, Va. The Steuart contract was effective Aug. 1, 1976. The Allied contract, which has been accepted by the memContinued on Page 34 Training and Upgrading Apprenticeship training .. .Page 9 Seafarers participate in "A" seniority upgrading ... Page 35 Upgrading application ..Page37 Master, mates course Page 37 GED diploma Page 36 : I Membership News Voyage in blizzard Page 18 Boatman Bernachi Page 12 Former scholarship winner .Page 8 New pensioners . Pages 28, 29, 30 Final Departures . Page 32 Special Features Alcoholic Rehab Lundeberg School .Page 15 Page 23 Articles of particular interest to each area can be found on the follow­ ing pages: L, ,• > Deep sea: 3 6 11 16 18 26 27 38 Page 38 Page 14 .Page 3 \ i? -J inland Waters: 2 3 5 8 17 22 30 Great Lakes: 3 6 .14 18 33 Page 3 b.' yh • i, �Discuss SlU-IBU Merger at P.P. Meeting HLSS Vice-President Mike Sacco chaired the meeting and told the membership of the importance of the SlU-IBU merger. He urged extended efforts in organizing nonrunion work­ ers. T pgraders at the Lundeherg ^ School piled the auditorium aboard the Charles S. Zimmerman for the monthly Union informa­ tional meeting in the port of Piney Point, Md. The meeting was chaired by Mike Sacco, vice president of HLSS. The Headquarters' reports were given by Port Agent Gerry Brown, who served as reading clerk. During the proceedings, the im­ portance of the recent IBU-SIU merger was discussed by the mem­ bers, and five Seafarers in the ASeniority Upgrading class gave their views on the merger and the vital political issues facing the membership. Chairman Sacco urged the lis­ teners to "spread the gospel" of unionism and stressed the import­ ance of union membership to job security, fair contracts and pen­ sion and welfare benefits. Brother Brown also stressed the import­ ance of organizing the unorgan- Kenneth Hall from New York said that the SlU-IBU merger will build the Union's strength and help in the fight against flag-of-convenience ships. ized and suggested that much of the material learned in union educa­ tion classes would be a great value in organizing. Port Agent Brown also gave special recognition to Seafarer Mike Gunter of the port of Wilmington toid the membership that they "have a duty to inform the public about Seafarers and the threats to our jobs." He added that "the keyword for our success is unity.' Brother Mike Bacha of New York said, "A good seaman or boatman has two sides like a coin. First, he knows and does his job to the best of his ability; and secondly, he is a good union man. Coming to HLSS is the first step in becom­ ing a good seaman or boat man." Page 4 Shown here are some of the Brothers who attended the Union Informational meeting for October. They are all upgrading at HLSS. SIU Representative Frank Mongelli, who served during the meet­ ing as recording secretary, for his many years of work in organizing for the Union. Craig Smith, who is from the Port of New Orleans, told his listeners that individual contributions to SPAD were the most effective means of fighting for Seafarers' needs. Seafarer Eddie Washington welcomed the HLSS trainees to "The Brotherhood of the Sea" and told the audience that, "there are people who say they're Americans but who push legislation to help foreign countries." Seafarers Log �ti At 62nd Maritime Session Health, Safety on Hunaway Ships Attacked by ILO Health and safety conditions on board substandard deep sea vessels came under attack at an International Labor Organization (ILO) meeting held in Geneva, Switzerland in October. Ships registered under flags of con­ venience were clearly the target of the Proposed Convention Concerning Min­ imum Standards in Merchant Ships drafted by representatives of the 78 countries present at the 62nd ILO Mari­ time Session. These are the flags of such countries as Liberia and Panama under which the runaway shipowners enjoy windfall tax benefits while im­ posing substandard conditions on the crews. According to the Proposed Conven­ tion, when a ship calls in a port of a ratifying country, a complaint could be submitted by a "member of the crew, a professional body, an association, a trade union, or generally any person with an interest in the safety of the ship, including an interest in safety or health hazards to its crew." Officials in the port could then check on the conditions and make a report to the ILO and the country where the ship is registered. They would also have the right to take action to correct conditions on the ship which are "clearly hazard­ ous to safety and health." However, the Convention assured that the ship would not be unreasonably detained or delayed, and that a consular or diplomatic representative of the country of registry would be notified to be present at the inspection. worker team on the U.S. delegation. At ILO meetings, worker, employer, and government representatives each have an equal vote. The president of the conference at Geneva, Modolv Hareide, Norwegian director general of shipping and navi­ gation, called the Convention a "sig­ nificant breakthrough." "Giant Step" Safety Standards Earl "Bull" Shepard, SIU vice presi­ dent for the Atlantic Coast, said this was one of the "giant steps" the con­ ference took toward giving governments the means of guaranteeing that seamen sail under acceptable conditions what­ ever flag their ships fly. "The rules for preventing substand­ ard ships from operating are there," Shepard said in commenting on the 17day session. "But the maritime nations must ratify the convention and then take the action needed to enforce its provisions." Brother Shepard served as the vice president representing workers at the conference, and led the seven-member The Proposed Convention also re­ quested that members ratifying the agreement pass laws to insure that ships flying their flag meet minimum ILO standards regarding safety. This includes standards of com­ petency, hours of work and manning, appropriate social security measures and shipboard living conditions. Members were asked to warn sea­ farers in their country about the dangers of signing on a ship registered in a state that hadn't ratified the agreement. The conference also adopted .a con­ vention fixing a seafarer's minimum an­ nual leave with pay at 30 calendar days after one year of service. Public holi­ days and periods of incapacity for work would not be counted as part of the leave. The previous ILO agreement on the issue, dating from 1949, provided for a minimum paid annual leave of 18 working days for officers and 12 work­ ing days for other crewmembers. Because the maritime industry is suf­ fering the effects of the economic reces­ sion, and unemployment is spreading among seafarers around the world, the meeting adopted a convention on the continuity of employment. It declared, ". . . it shall be national policy to en­ courage all concerned to provide con­ tinuous regular employment for quali­ fied seafarers in so far as this is practicable," or that a minimum income or monetary allowance be provided instead. A convention for the protection of the health, safety, and morals of sea­ farers under 18 years of age was also adopted. These conventions apply to all mer­ chant vessels. They will come into force if they are ratified by at least 10 coun­ tries with a total share in world ship­ ping gross tonnage of 25 percent. fr i Carter Victory Highlights Labor's Role in the Election This time last year, few people out­ side of Georgia had ever heard his name. But today, Jimmy Carter, whose campaign was spurred on by nation­ wide support from organized labor, will be the 39th President of the United States. The election of the labor-backed Carter-Mondale ticket can be viewed as an especially important victory for maritime, because during his campaign Carter came out strong in support of a U.S. merchant fleet capable of hauling "a major portion of our own foreign cargo." Carter's endorsement of a viable U.S. maritime industry also included a fourpoint program, aimed at rebuilding the deficient U.S.-flag fleet, as follows: • Assure continuing Presidential at­ tention to the objective of having our' nation achieve and maintain the de­ sired U.S.-flag merchant marine. • Dedicate ourselves to a program which would result in a U.S.-flag merchant marine with ships that are competitive with foreign-flag ships in original cost, operating cost and pro-, ductivity. • Enact and develop a national car­ go policy which would assure our U.S.flag merchant marine a fair share of all types of cargo. • Continue to enforce our American cabotage laws, such as the Jones Act, which require that U.S. ships trade be­ tween our U.S. domestic ports. These four points were made in a letter sent to National MEBA President Jesse Calhoon last May. Carter's personal endorsement of maritime is also backed by the Demo- The Presidential election itself was an extremely close one. Final tabula­ tion of the popular vote shows that Jimmy Carter got 51 percent of the vote (40.2 million) to President Ford's 48 percent (38.5 million), with the final 3 percent going to other candidates, most notably Sen. Eugene McCarthy Meany Names Hall, 4 Others to Panel on Legislation tor Congress SIU President Paul Hall and four other international union presidents have been named by AFL-CIO Presi­ dent George Meany to a special ad hoc committee which will develop and de­ cide labor's legislative priorities on bills to be pushed in the 95th Congress. Serving with Hall will be Interna­ tional Presidents I. W. Abel of the Steelworkers; Martin J. Ward of the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters; Sol Chaikin of the Interna­ tional Ladies Garment Workers Union, and James T. Housewright of the Re­ tail Clerks International Association. At the top of the priority list will probably be full employment legislation to get America's almost 9-miHion un­ employed men and women back to work. Hand in glove with full employ­ ment measures will be bills to stimulate especially hard hit areas of the Ameri­ can economy. Maritime legislation will also receive careful scrutiny by the committee; The committee will work closely with Federation president Meany and the AFL^CIO's^ Legislative Director An- November, 1976 drew J. Biemiller to develop a legisla­ tive package for action by the full AFLCIO Executive Council at its mid-winter meeting in February, 1977. COPE Successes Labor's legislative goals will hope­ fully be realized during the Jimmy Carter Administration. Carter, unani­ mously backed by labor in the cam­ paign, has already pledged himself to getting America back to work. A1 Barkan, head of the AFL-CIO's political arm, the Committee of Politi­ cal Education (COPE) said that more than 120,000 COPE volunteers worked nationwide on the campaign. He said that these volunteers made nearly 10million phone calls during get-out-thevote drives. And he said that COPE's "Operation Big Vote" and other laborbacked organizations succeeded in reg­ istering 6-million new voters before the election. According to Barkan, labor played a major role in Carter victories in such crucial industrial states as New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Texas, and Missouri. cratic Party's 1976 Platform, which commits the Dems "to a strong and competitive merchant fleet, built in the U.S. and manned by American sea­ men." Maritime proposals were presented to the Democratic Platform Committee by SIU President Paul Hall and James R. Barker, chairman and chief execu­ tive officer of Moore-McCormack Re­ sources. This dual support of maritime by both Carter and the Democratic Party as a whole would indicate that the fu­ ture of the U.S. maritime industry is brighter today than it has been for many years. Carter Continued on Page 34 SlUNA Backs MC&S vs. Japanese Cartel's Pooling SIUNA President Paul Hall has in­ formed the Federal Maritime Commis­ sion (FMC) that the SIUNA supports the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union (MC&S), one of its affiliates, in its challenge of a monopolistic arranjgement among six Japanese shipping lines operating in the Japan-U.S. West Coast trades. In a letter to Karl Bakke, chairman of the FMC, Hall said that the Inter­ national was in accord with the MC&S's action, and he vigorously protested in­ terference by the Council of European and Japanese Shipping Associations (CENSA) in the FMC's investigation of the Pacific Coast Japanese shipping ca"tel. Last year the MC&S challenged a pooling agreement which allowed six Japanese companies to^ combine their shipping services and which gave them a strong competitive advantage over U.S. lines in the trades. Japanese-flag vessels carried nearly 60 percent of all eastbound Japan to U.S. liner cargoes in 1975 while U.S.flag vessels carried only 33 percent. Charging that this arrangement was a monopolistic, anti-competitive at­ tempt by the Japanese lines to gain a stranglehold on West Coast cargo movements, the Marine Cooks and Stewards asked the FMC, which has jurisdiction over U.S. liner trades, to end the Japanese pooling agreement by withdrawing its approval. After a review of the testimony sub­ mitted by the Marine Cooks and Stew­ ards, and the Japanese steaniship lines, an FMC administrative law judge ruled Continued on Page 33 Pages I a �The Lakes Picture Alpena It was reported here that the crew of the 5.5. E.M. Ford (Huron Cement) dispute the Log that the M/V Lakewood is the second oldest operating SlUcontracted vessel. After being checked out here, it was noted that the oldest is'the sandsucker M/V Niagra (Erie Sand) built in 1897, the next oldest is the bulk cement carrier E.M. Ford, 1-898, and the third is the sandsucker Lakewood, 1903. "The E.M. Ford crew claim their vessel is the oldest one operating," it was reported. "They contend that the Niagara is not really operating since it sails primarily in Saginaw Bay while the E.M. Ford sails all over the Lakes. The Niagra crew say their vessel could ship out all over if necessary, but is needed primarily in the Saginaw area. There's quite a friendly rivalry there." In the winter of 1974-75-the boiler room of the E.M. Ford was automated. Till then it was a handbomber and the black-gang shoveled coal into the fires. The J.B. Ford (Huron Cement), built in 1904, had its boiler room automated last winter. On Nov. 10, the J.B. Ford was laid up for the winter. five-year inspection in late October and then moved to the Capital Elevator (erain) dock for the winter lay-up. Boats rarely lay-up in the Duluth-Superior Harbor. They usually wait out the winter in ports further south. On Nov. 11 the temperature in Duluth was 0° F. St, Lawrence Seaway The St Lawrence Seaway will be closed to navigation for the winter season on Dec. 18, the administrator of the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Cor­ poration announced. This year's closing date is the same as last year's, which was the latest in the Seaway's history. It will open again Apr. 1, but only daylight navigation will be permitted until navigation aids are installed. The Welland Canal linking Lakes Erie and Ontario will be closed to navi­ gation for the winter season on Dec. 30. All Ports The combined volume of shipments of iron ore, coal and grain has been rising on the Great Lakes, according to the Lake Carrier's Association. These are the major bulk commodities in the Lakes maritime trade. A total of 18,840,453 net tons of the three commodities were loaded at ports on the Great Lakes and in the St. Lawrence River during September 1976, compared with some 16.2 million tons and 12.72 million tons in Septem­ ber 1975 and September 1974, respectively. These figures, reprinted in the Journal of Commerce, did not distinguish between domestic shipping, which employs SIU members, and foreign-flag operations. Detroit The M/V Atlas Traveler (Brie Navigation) arrived Nov. 8 in Picton, Ontario, where the company checked to see if the vessel could fit the docking facilities. Now she is in Rochester, N.Y., being fitted out for Great Lakes operations. Originally built as a tanker by the U.S. government in 1943, the vessel was then converted to carry bulk cement. She last ran from upstate N.Y. on the Hudson River to Norfolk, Va., but lost out to a foreign-flag operation carry­ ing cement from the Caribbean. The Atlas Traveler is a sturdy sea-going vessel and will replace the M/V Peerless on the Picton-Rochester bulk cement run. The Peerless was not able to brave the weather on Lake-Ontario and often had to lay up, waiting for calm days. Detroit Port Agent Jack Bluitt is now negotiating'the vessel's manning. Duluth "Bad weather never gets Quentin down!" The 5.5. George Gobel (S & E Shipping) went into the shipyard for its Coast Guard Remiss on Crews' Health/Safety^ Says HLSS Head The U.S. Coast Guard is regulating the maritime industry "in a vacuum," according to Hazel Brown, president of the SIU's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. Speaking before a gathering of 35 Coast Guard officers at the U.S.C.G. Merchant Marine Safety School in Yorktown, Va. last month, Ms. Brown accused the Coast Guard of being far behind the times in providing for the physical and mental health and safety of today's merchant marine crews. She said the Coast Guard has shown a great deal of concern for ships and equip­ ment, but has done relatively nothing to deal with the real life problems en­ countered by the modern-day Seafarer. Ms. Brown said that the Coast Guard should be conducting studies to de­ termine the cause of shipboard stress aiid human error, boredom on auto­ mated, fast turn-around vessels, and alcoholism and drug abuse among sea­ men. She said the Coast Guard was making decisions, such as arbitrary manning reductions, without doing the proper research to justify such deci­ sions. She also cited three recent studies, including the Morely Study, The Hu­ man Element in Shipping, which tells of the lack of. concern that exists for crew fatigue and stress factors, to sup­ port her position that the Coast Guard was not doing its job in dealing with purely human factors. Also included in Ms. Brown's re- marks was an attack on Coast Guard testing and evaluation procedures. She said that Coast Guard tests for the same rating or license vary from port to port, when they should be standardized so those who have to take the tests would know what is expected of them. Shd questioned the validity of some tests, noting that "the tests are asking old questions no longer meaningful." She then pointed out to the audience several examples of poor test items and ambiguous test questions. And she re­ layed an often-voiced complaint by seamen that not enough time is allowed for some tests. HLSS Programs In addition to. these remarks, Ms. Brown outlined for the Coast Guard gathering a rundown of the Lundeberg School's programs as well as its finmediate objectives and long-term goals. She said that the school places a great deal of emphasis on job safety, job sat­ isfaction and responsibility of the in­ dividual. "Our school tries to develop concerned workers," she affirmed. Ms. Brown added: "Our programs are patterned to encourage career ad­ vancement—trying through education to reduce the high rate of turnover in the industry by developing careeroriented individuals—young men who wiH move up the ladder within the in­ dustry." She also noted that the school's pro­ grams were aimed at developing lead­ ership qualities in the student, and that the school's Vessel Operator Manage­ ment and Safety Program for licensed, experienced towboat captains is a good example of a leadership-oriented course. Ms. Brown concluded that a 'job' in­ volves a lot more than simply going through the motions. She said that "possession of skills, belief in one's abilities, change, responsibilty, ad­ vancement and achievement must be a part of a job for a man to do a good job." In closing, the Lundeberg School president told the Coast Guard officers that "the U.S. maritime industry is too important to be handled lightly," and reminded them that "the Coast Guard has a responsibility to help make it a safe and viable industry. Delta^ 2 Other Lines face Loss of Cargoes Under Brazilian Law The SlU-contracted Delta Steamship Co. and two other American-flag ship­ ping lines. Prudential and Moore-McCormack, are facing the loss of cargoes as a result of a Brazilian law that dis­ criminates against foreign carriers. The law is actually a tax incentive program which gives Brazil's exporters an 8 to 15 percent rebate on freight taxes when they ship their goods on Brazilian-flag ships. Prudential Lines has reportedly already lost some cargoes of frozen concentrated orange juice, a major commodity for Prudential on this route. The controversy prompted Robert J. Blackwell, assistant secretary of com­ merce for maritime affairs, to visit both Brazil and Argentina last September to discuss the problem with South Ameri­ can officials. Upon returning, Blackwell noted: "I think we made some progress in obtain­ ing fair minimum shares for U.S. car­ riers," but the matter is by no means settled. SIU President Paul Hail, in a letter to Blackwell, urged that "the U.S. Mari­ time Administration seek to obtain equal treatment for U.S. vessels on Brazil-U.S. trades, whether through a bilateral shipping arrangement dr other type of agreement." Brazilian officials are expected to visit Washington, D.C. this month to discuss the problem further. In the past, all such problems con­ cerning maritime affairs with South America have been handled diplomati­ cally. However, if the situation cannot be resolved to assure U.S. flag ships a fair cargo share, the Federal Maritime Commission can order any of a number of retaliatory steps. One of these steps could include barring ships of an of­ fending country from U.S. ports. Seafarers Log Page 6' >Vf- �tmsaasss -.ii—.. M m !' Headquarters Biotes by SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak A near tragedy was avoided this month by the alertness of the crew of the SlU-contracted Seattle, and the excellent training in safety techniques many of them had received. An engine room fire broke out, Nov. 7, while the Seattle was in the middle of the North Atlantic. The oiler on watch had been through firefighting school, so he knew just what to do when he saw a fire starting in the auxiliary generator. The day-working wiper, who also had been through firefighting school, helped him get the blaze under control. Seven other SIU brothers on the Seattle had firefighting training, making a total of nine out of the 28 SIU men on board. The complete story of their action is on Page 3 of this Log. If the two men in the blackgang had not learned the proper way to extinguish that type of oil fire, the blaze might have raged out of control before the entire crew was alerted. Instead, the ship was eventually saved, although the fire lasted about six hours. On board ships using modem technology there are many types of fires and many different situations where a fire can break out. If the wrong method is used to extinguish the blaze, the result can be disastrous. At our firefighting course in Piney Point and Earle, N.J., you get theoretical knowledge as well as practical experience. Therefore, I can only urge you to ii a take a cue from the men on the Seattle and enroll in the firefighting course immediately. Later, on Nov. 7, a lifeboat had to be lowered aboard the Seattle. Twenty-two men in the SIU crew had lifeboat training. Without this training, considering the choppy seas, there might have been a disaster just trying to get the crew off the ship. Working on ships and tugs can be a dangerous business. The recent example of the Seattle and the tragic sinking of the tug Eileen C (page two) that same day, Nov. 7, point this out. One of our brothers. Boatman James Aument, drowned when the Eileen C went down in Buzzards Bay, Mass. We extend our sympathies to his wife and his family. Of course, even when you know what you are doing, you can lose your life on the ships and boats. But safety training makes your chances of survival and your buddies' chances better. You cannot jump off a ship in case of an emei^ency and expect to walk on the water. The Union makes this training available to you and you should take advantage of it. In addition, the Coast Guard will probably require all Seafarers and Boatment to have lifeboat and firefighting training in the near future. • • * * ^ 1 *: 1 •'vll I- • • On Nov. 8, 17 more brothers received their 'A' books through the 'A' Seniority Upgrading Program. This is a good program and the men who go through it learn about their Union, they learn about firefighting and other skills, and they get a lifetime of security in the bargain. I urge all those who are eligible for this program to apply. Other courses are available at the Lundeberg School for upgrading your skills. Whether you are a Boatman or a Seafarer on the oceans or Great Lakes, whether you sail in the engine, deck or steward department, there is a course for you. I urge you to look over the list of courses in the Log (Pages 36-37) and apply as soon as possible. To preserve your job security, you should be prepared for present technology and for the technology of the future. Could Generate More Jobs YI; I i Government Study Recommends Storing Oil in Laid^Up Tankers WASHINGTON The Maritime Administration this month published a study which proposes using laid-up 100,000-ton tankers as floating storage tanks for the Government's Strategic Petroleum Reserve Program. MARAD said in the report that its initial analysis of the cost of such a program demon­ strates that "there is sufficient benefit and economic justification for an imme­ diate pilot program" involving two pro­ totype tankers. use of regional shoreside tanks or caverns, and centrally-located salt domes. In recommending the "floating stor­ age" concept, which would ultimately involve the use of 75 tankers, MARAD said that this type of storage has eco­ nomic advantages over other proposals, that it would provide transportation flexibility, and that it would allow dif­ ferent grades of crude oil to be stored in the same area. The study was prepared at the re­ quest of the Federal Energy Adminis­ tration which is exploring various meth­ ods of storing oil reserves as a buffer against possible oil embargoes from the Arab states. Other storage alternatives under study by the PEA include the Use of Clusters The study proposes the use of "clusters" of tankers anchored at vari­ ous sites on the East Coast. These areas would include Long Island Sound, Port­ land, Me., and Narragansett Bay. The tankers would be anchorsed in clusters of 15 separated by "Yokohama fend­ ers." The vessels used in this program would be purchased abroad and laid up at various anchorage sites along the East Coast. If tankers purchased by the Federal'Government are at lay-up sites abroad, U.S. crews might be used to bring the vessels to the United States whether they are towed or sailed under their own power. Additional jobs for American sea­ men would also be.provided when the tankers are under storage at anchor in the U.S. The MARAD report projects that four AB's and four fireman/oilers and two licensed officers, be assigned as maintenance crew for every five tank­ ers. In addition, five watchmen would also be assigned each cluster of 15 tankers. The MARAD reports note that the "floating storage" idea is not new. It cites the Government's Grain Storage Program of the 1950's as an example. The report also notes that some major oil companies such as Gulf and Con­ tinental are presently using tankers for storage overseas. In addition, the study notes that after private interests in Japan successfully used tankers for oil storage, the Japanese Government this year announced its intention to embark on a major floating storage program which will involve 54 tankers totalling 10,215,000 deadweight tons. The MARAD study is presently be­ ing reviewed by the Federal Energy Administration. Hall Sees Tariff Cut as Loophole in 200-Mi. Fishing Limit A proposed tariff exemption on cer­ tain fish product imports from under­ developed nations would "Create a loophole in the new U.S. 200-mile limit that could completely nullify the effects of this bill," SIUN A President Paul Hall charged in a letter to Kenneth Mason, secretary of the U.S. International Trade Commission. In his letter to the ITC—the govern­ ment agency empowered to propose and implement tariffs and tariff exemptions —^Hall said, "The Seafarers Union feels that this proposal is both poorly timed and exteremely harmful to the interests of American fishermen and would undermine the intent of Congress in Gavin Not On Pension Inadvertently, last Issue we re­ ported that Recertified Bosun Joseph P. Gavin had gone on pension. Ac­ tually, he is registered to ship as a bosun in the port of Jacksonville at this time. Our apologies to Bosun Gavin for the mis^e. passage of the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976." While the U.S. imports over 75 per­ cent of its fish, much of it caught off American shores and then imported to the U.S., "American fishermen have for years had extreme difficulty in com­ peting against foreign fishing fleets which use large fishing vessels and fish­ ing techniques that have practically wiped out many species," Hall wrote. where they could take advantage of the low tariff barriers on fish imports." "It would indeed be economic trag­ edy," he concluded, "if the U.S. Inter­ national Trade Commission reduces the Fishery Conservation Act The Fishery Conservation Act which established the 200-mile fishing limit. Hall continued, was designed to correct this situation by giving "U.S. fishermen first preference in the taking of all species of fish found in U.S. waters." Considered in this light, the proposed tariff reduction would be counterpro­ ductive because, "foreign nations would be encouraged to catch and import fish into the U.S.," he said. Hall also warned the ITC that "the international fishing industry is char­ acterized by highly mobile vessels often owned by multinational corporations. These foreign fleets are susceptible to reregistry in underdeveloped countries Only the following groups of Pensioners are eligible to re­ ceive benefits, including the Death Benefit, from the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan: 1. Employees receiving Disabil­ ity Pensions from the Sea­ farers Pension Plan; 2. Employees receiving any Pension other than a Disabil­ ity Pension from the SeafarefsPefision Plan who have credit for at least 90 days of Covered Employment in the calendar year immediately r- tariff on a particular fish product im­ port at the very time a U.S. company may be planning to engage in this fish­ ery under the protection of the new U.S. 200-mile limit." Pensioners' Eligibility For Welfare Benefits preceding the date their Pen­ sion commences and who have credit for a total of at least 5,475 days of Covered Employment. 3. Employees receiving an "Op­ tion B" Pension by virtue of article 8 of the Seafarers Pen­ sion Plan; and 4. Employees receiving a Nor­ mal, Early Normal or Disa­ bility Pension by virtue of Article 9 of the Seafarers Pension Plan. Page? November, 1976 'ftp f ^s •fl 1^1 �p Wash ) and Russel B. Long (D-La.) told the Coast Guard that "We would like to know whether collision avoidance radar might have prevented the accident." ^ . • ,u i u They called the decision by the Coast Guard not to require the radar con­ fusing" and said that it might "indicate that the Coast Guard is not carrying out its mandate." Baltimore Baltimore Towage and Lighterage has signed a new three-year contract with the SIU. SIU Boatmen man their boat the C.L. No. 1, a harbor tug. Houston Boatmen working aboard the nine Slade Towing boats have begun submit­ ting contract negotiation proposals as the SIU prepares tO enter contract talks with Slade. The contract covering the Boatmen on Slade boats expires in December. Mississippi River Low water on the Mississippi and its tributaries has brought the wrecks of two turn-of-the-century steamboats "up for air." ... The first wreck sighted was the Bluff City which emerged from the Missis­ sippi near Chester, 111. during low water. The Bluff City sank in 1897 when she caught fire and exploded while enroute from St. Louis to New Orleans. Only a year old when she met her fate, the 225-foot stemwheeler was carrying a cargo of racehorses, hay and explosives when a spark from one of her stacks set her afire. The low water has also brought the remains of a steamboat believed to be the New Mattie to the surface in Desha County, Ark. where the White River runs into the Mississippi. The New Mattie sank in 1900 while enroute from Desarc, Ark. to Memphis. Carrying 35 passengers and a cargo of baled cotton, two deckhands were lost when the stemwheeler went down. Philadelphia SIU Boatmen will be crewing a new Interstate Oil boat, the Ambassador early next year. A deep sea tug, the new boat will be hauling oil barges. New Orleans The new paddlewheeler Mississippi Queen has gone back into the Avondale Shipyard after a trial run. It is expected that she will be back in service before the end of the year. Detroit Hannah Inland Waterways will be working the tug Margaret around-theclock moving petroleum barges and has added four more Boatmen to her crew. SIU Dredgemen working for Mobile Dredging are now completing a hy­ draulic job for Cleveland Illumination Co. This is Mobile's first dredging job on the Great Lakes under an SIU contract. • Port Arthur Sabine Towing will be taking delivery of a new boat within the next two months. As yet unnamed, the tug will be put into the intercoastal trade. Washington, D.C. In the aftermath of the collision between the ferry George Prince and a Nor­ wegian tanker near Luling, La. which killed 76 people last mon^, two influen­ tial senators have demanded to know why the U.S. Coast Guard does not require collision avoidance radar on all tankers operating on U.S. waterways and in U.S. ports. "Exteremely distressed" by the accident, Senators Warren Magnuson (D- "Oh, you found my ball, Captain." Scholarship Winner Finds Teaching Rewarding Every day at Cleveland Elementary School in Tampa, Fla., former SIU scholarship winner Diane Ortega Dessy sees 60 children who are having trouble with their reading and mathematics. The children work in small groups with Mrs. Dessy and two teacher aidesunder a program sponsored by the Federal Elementary-Secondary Education Act. "It's very rewarding," Mrs. Dessy says. "I follow some of the children from the first through third grade and I can definitely see improvement over the years—not only in their attitude toward school but in their performance. If it weren't for our program these chil­ dren would be lost in the shuflle. I know because I had a second grade Personals John Snyder James Bates asks that you contact him at Rt. 1, Box 159, St. Amant, La. 70774, or call him at (504) 675-5298. Lionel Shaw, Jr. Please contact the editor of the Sea­ farers Log, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232, phone (212) 499-6600, Ext. 242. Paul Goodman and Jimmy Snmpter Leo Watts asks that you contact him at Rt. 2 Box 240A, Livingston, La. 70754, or call him at (504) 698-6521. Page 8 class with 35 children. You just can't meet individual needs with that many students. The fast and the slow learners suffer." In addition to helping students with special problems, Mrs. Dessy serves as acting assistant principal in her school. This demanding but fulfilling career was made possible by the SIU Scholar­ ship Fund. When Diane Ortega Dessy won the four-year scholarship in 1963, she was already working and attending the Uni­ versity of South Florida in Tampa. going to school, and then when I got married I couldn't have possibly con- Could Finish School "It was really a wonderful opportu­ nity," she said. "I was working and R.Johnson Please contact the editor of the Log at 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232, or call (212) 499-6600, ext. 242. Diane Dessey Leo Gallager Please contact Red Campbell at Headquarters. James R. Eagan Robert J. Eagan asks that you con­ tact him at 480 Fountain St., New Haven, Conn. 06515. WiUiam Edward Bradley Mary E. Bradley asks that you con­ tact her at 2129 E. Susquehana Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. 19125. , /• •; tinned because my husband wasn't earning much money then. The scholar­ ship allowed me to finish school and get a teaching job. I only had to use the scholarship for three years." At school she majored in teaching the mentally retarded and mindred in elementary education. Although she en­ joyed teaching second grade and the mentally retarded, she prefers her pres­ ent job. Right now she is going back to school in a masters program for teach­ ing reading, which requires special tech­ niques. Her husband is the dean of boys at a local junior high school. Mrs. Dessy's father, Alfredo Ortega, retired in 1972 on his well-deserved SIU pension. Brother Ortega joined the Union back in 1939 and sailed for 33 years as an AB and bosun. "He's keeping busy and enjoying himself," his daughter reports. Alfredo Ortega still lives in the port of Tampa. Deposit in SIU Blood BankIt's Your Life ^ V Seafarers Log �SS UNITED STATES On Oct. 18, the President also signed a bill authorizing the sale or charter of the SS United States as a floating hotel, on or in the navigable waters of the United States. The vessel has been laid up in Norfolk, Va. since December, 1969, and was acquired by the secretary of commerce in February, 1973. Ac­ cording to a Maritime Administration spokesman, this legislation expands the possible uses of the United States, and enlarges the market of possible pur­ chasers which will increase the value of the vessel for sale or charter, providing a higher return to the Government. The 95th Congress will convene on Jan. 4, with the Democrats having retained their large majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, during the Nov. 2 Federal election. An organizational meeting will be held Dec. 6, for the selection of House Democratic leadership, the adoption of certain caucus rules and proposed reforms, and the selection of a Demo­ cratic Caucus Chairman. However, an individual member's committee assign­ ments will be made at a later date. On Dec. 10, House Republicans will meet to select House Minority Leader and Minority Whip, as well as Republican Conference Chairman. ALASKA GAS PIPELINE On Oct. 22, 1976, President Ford signed into law H.R. 3521, a procedural bill, designed to expedite the selection of a route for the proposed Alaska Gas Pipeline. The new law sets a deadline of May 1, 1977 for the Federal Power Commission (FPC) to make a recommendation, and gives the President until Sept. 1, 1977 to select a route. Congress will then have to vote on the Presi­ dent's decision within 60 days. WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT On Oct. 22, President Ford also signed the Water Resources Development Act, providing for the construction, repair and preservation of certain public works on rivers and harbors, and certain flood control projects. Included in the law is authorization relative to the improvement of the Gallipolis Locks on the Ohio River and the Vermillion Locks and Dam in the New Orleans area. Originally, this act included language providing for the replacement of Locks and Dam 26, but the provision was taken out at the last minute on the Senate floor, as a compromise to assure passage of the act. WAR RISK INSURANCE A law extending the War Risk Insurance Program to Sept. 30, 1979, was signed by the President on Oct. 18, and includes restrictions on foreign-flag carriers. The legislation requires the secretary of commerce to consider the characteristics, employment, and general management of an American-owned foreign-flag vessel, prior to issuing or reissuing war risk insurance to the vessel. DELTA QUEEN On Oct. 18, the President signed a bill that exempts the paddlewheel steam­ boat Delta Queen from Federal fire safety standards until 1983. This is the fourth extension given to the wooden vessel, which has been operating since 1928. "This legislation will preserve a splendid reminder of America's past," the President said upon signing the bill. REP. SULLIVAN TO HEAD CONSUMER GROUP Rep. Leonor K. Sullivan, chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee has been appointed as head of the Federal Reserve Board's new Consumer Advisory Council. A long-time consumer advocate, Mrs. Sullivan is retiring from the House of Representatives after 24 years service, and 12 years as head of the Consumer Affairs Subcommittee of the House Banking Committee. The new 25-member council is presently headed by William D. Warren, dean of the law school at the University of California. COMMITTEE ADDRESSES U.S. OCEAN POLICY The House Subcommittee on Oceanography has begun hearing testimony from key Government officials to determine the future direction of America's total oceans policy. Rep. John Breaux (D-La), subcommittee chairman, in­ tends to use these sessions as a preamble to the consideration of legislation during the first part of the 95th Congress. Secretary of Commerce Elliot Richardson told the committee that one prob­ lem he sees is, "the lack of a comprehensive approach to setting ocean poli­ cies." He said that a Cabinet-level policy body could help the President in setting priorities. J. William Middendorf, secretary of the navy, also testified, suggesting the U.S. Navy be given "a major role in these areas ... to avoid duplication and provide maximum economy." Secretary Middendorf maintains that the U.S. is behind the Soviet Union in all but one area of ocean technology—research and development. But, he says, the U.S. has been literally giving away to the Soviets much of its scientific and even technological information and it has received little in return. "f T'l •' 'I;!: "f I: SPAD is the union's separate segregated political fund. It solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions. It engages in political activities and makes con­ tributions to candidates. A member may voluntarily contribute as be sees fit or make no contribution without fear of reprisal. Seafarers are urged to contribute to SPAD. It is the way to have your voice beard and to keep your union effective in the fight for legislation to protect the security of every Seafarer and bis family. A copy of our report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C. HL55 President Elected Co-Chairman of the NTATC in 1977 Hazel Brown, president of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, has been elected to serve as co-chairman representing labor of the National Transportation Apprenticeship and Training Conference in 1977. She was unanimously chosen for the post by the approximately 200 delegates to this year's NTATC meeting held recently in San Francisco. training and upgrading programs avail­ able for SIU members at the school. They also explained the Lundeberg School's approach of providing total educational opportunities for SIU mem­ bers, which includes academic training to bolster the student's comprehension of the advanced, technical skills needed by the modern-day Seafarer. Ms. Brown said that the goal of the annual conference, which draws repre­ sentatives from all the major modes of U.S. transportation, is to enhance co­ operative labor-management relations in the areas of apprenticeship and train­ ing as well as to discuss mutual prob­ lems in these areas and share the finer points of individual organization's training programs. Along with Bob Kalmus, director of vocational education at the Lundeberg School, Ms, Brown outlined for this year's NTATC meeting the kinds of Good Cross Section November, 1§76 ,\ The conference featured speakers from a good cross section of manage­ ment as well as labor people from the air, rail, water and trucking industries. The speakers described the training programs available in their individual industries and almost unanimously agreed that well-trained men and wo­ men are the keys to job safety and worker production. The NTATC gathering also included one full day of subcommittee meetings during which the delegates broke up into groups to discuss their own special areas of training and apprenticeship. Ms. Brown met with people involved in running union schools or industry and private vocational academies. She said this meeting gave ber an opportu­ nity "to more fully discuss the programs and philosophy of the Lundeberg School." The conference also featured two speakers from outside the transporta­ tion industry. Dr. F. Ray Marshall, chairman of the Federal Committee on Apprenticeship, and Ross A. Von Weigard, director of- Labor Management Services of the National Council on Alcoholism. Hazel Brown Marshall told the conference that the growing problem of unemployment in the nation was causing a tragic waste of good manpower, while Von Weigard spoke about alcoholic rehabilitation programs in industry and noted that "companies without rehabilitation pro­ grams will soon be out of step with the rest of industry." Page 9 .ii fe HiiJ �Soviet Subverting of Grain Part Focus of New Talks Ever since signing the U.S.-USSR Bilateral Shipping Agreement in 1972, which stipulates that at least one third of all grain cargoes moving between the two nations be carried on U.S.-flag ships, the Russians have tried all kinds of schemes to circumvent its terms.rThe unfortunate thing is that the Russians have been so successful at it that in the four years of the treaty, U.S. ships have only carried about 22 per­ cent of the grain cargoes. As a U.S. delegation, headed by MARAD chief Robert J. Blackwell, prepares to negotiate a new shipping agreement for 1977 and beyond, ways and means to prevent a repeat Russian performance should be high on the list of things to do. Negotiations are sup­ posed to begin Nov. 29, 1976, as the old agreement runs out at the end of this year. 'Quid Pro Quo' Scheme The latest Russian scheme to get around terms of the 1972 agreement is a cozy little 'quid pro quo' deal with big American oil companies, which was brought to the public eye in a story carried in the Oct, 14 issue of a New York newspaper. Under this scheme the Russians char­ ter tankers from U.S. oil companies to carry grain to the USSR, and in return the oil companies charter Russian ships to carry oil to the U.S. Several such arrangements were carried out in Sep­ tember and October, having the effect of freezing out independent tanker operators who depend heavily on the grain trade to stay in business. Fortunately, though, for the inde­ pendents, after the story came to light the oil companies passed down the word that the 'quid pro quo' deal must stop. Although the news story said there was technically "nothing illegal" about the arrangement, the abruptness of the oil companies' abandonment of the practice seems to suggest a fear of legal actions being brought against them. The practice could be viewed as an antitrustAdolation in the form of placing conditions on the availability of one service or product on another. Notice is hereby given to all employees covered by collective bargaining agreements pursuant to which the Seafarers Pension Plan is maintained that on December 27, 1976, the Board of Trustees of the Seafarers Pension Plan, Tax­ payer Identification Number 136-100-329, the administrator of the Seafarers Pension Plan, Plan Identificatidn Number 001, will make an application for a determination as to the qualified status of the Seafarers Pension Plan under Sec­ tion 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. This application will be made to the District Director of the Internal Revenue Service, at 35 Tillary Street, Brooklyn, New York 11202. The application relates to Plan amendments, and the Internal Revenue Service has previously issued a determination letter as to the qualified status of the Plan. Participants in the Seafarers Pension Plan include: 1. Employees or former employees who had any credit for service under the Plan as of January 1,1976; and 2. Employees who are not Participants under paragraph 1 above, but who receive credit for 125 days of service within the 12 month period imme­ diately following their first day of employment under the Plan subsequent to December 31, 1975; and 3. Employees who are not Participants under paragraphs 1 and 2 above; but who receive credit for 125 days of service in any calendar year begin­ ning on or after January 1, 1977. - 4. Pensioners, and Beneficiaries receiving Survivors' Benefits under the Plan. Each person to whom this notice is addressed is entitled to submit, or request the Department of Labor to submit, to the District Director of the Internal Rev­ enue Service at 35 Tillary Street, Brooklyn, New York 11202 a comment on the question of whether the iPlan meets the requirements for qualification under part I of Subchapter D of Chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. Two or more such persons may join in a single comment or request. If such a person or persons request the Department of Labor to submit a comment and that depart­ ment declines to do so in respect of one or more matters raised in the request, the person or persons so requesting may submit a comment to the District Director in respect of the matters on which the Department of Labor declines to comment. A comment to the District Director of the Internal Revenue Service must be received on or before February 10, 1977. However, if the comment is being submitted on a matter on which the Department of Labor was first requested, but declined to comment, the comment must be received by the District Director on or before the later of February 10, 1977 or the 15th day after the day on which the Department of Labor notifies such person or persons that it declines to comment, but in no event later than February 25, 1977. A request of the Department of Labor to submit such a comment must be received by such depart­ ment on or before January 21, 1977 or, if the person or persons making the request wish to preserve their right to submit a comment to the District Director in the event the Department of Labor declines to comment, on or before January 11,1977. Additional informational material regarding the Plan and the procedures to be followed in submitting, or requesting the Department of Labor to submit, a com­ ment, may be obtained at your local Hiring Hall or by writing to: Seafarers Pension Plan 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 NS:-' The demonstrations proved a suc­ cess because American ships got their one-third share in October and are ex­ pected to get their one third shares for November and December. Grain Demonstrations The 'quid pro quo' deal with the oil companies actually came right on the heels of another scheme in which the Russians tried to shut American ships NOTICE OF THE APPLICATION BY THE BOARD OF TRUS­ TEES OF THE SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FOR AN ADVANCE DETERMINATION AS TO THE QUALIFIED STATUS OF THE SEAFARERS PENSION PLAN UNDER THE INTER­ NAL REVENUE CODE. Page 10 out of the grain trade. Last August the Russians set "condi­ tions," such as demanding delivery of grain in dry bulk vessels at times when, conveniently, no U.S.-flag dry bulk ships were available, that completely negated U.S. ship movement in the grain trade for August and September. During this period, the Russians also demanded deliveries from off-beat routes such as the U.S. Pacific Coast to the Baltic Sea, and the U.S. Gulf Coast to Siberian ports instead of the other way around. As a result, hundreds of angry Amer­ ican seamen, many of them SIU mem­ bers, protested the situation at the footsteps of Federal Buildings in ports throughout the country. However, for the entire year, U.S. ships have received only 24.6 percent of the grain cargoes to Russia, far short of the U.S. flag's rightful 33 percent share. As negotiations near for the new agreement, the Soviets say they will take a "positive approach" in working out the treaty. Maritime Administrator Robert Blackwell said, "we hope this means we will get off to a good start on this round of negotiations." Blackwell affirms that he will try to settle two very important points before signing a new agreement—a specific plan under which the Soviets will make up the shortage in using U.S. ships, and more importantly, a new set of ground rules for hiring U.S. ships for the grain trade. Whatever the result of the new round of negotiation, the question will prob­ ably still remain—What else do the Russians have in their bag of tricks? Politics is Porkchops Donate to SPAD NOTICE OF THE APPLICATION BY THE BOARD OF TRUS­ TEES OF THE GREAT LAKES TUG AND DREDGE PENSION PLAN TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FOR AN ADVANCE DETERMINATION AS TO THE QUALIFIED STATUS OF THE GREAT LAKES TUG AND DREDGE PENSION PLAN UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. Notice is hereby given to all employees covered by collective bargaining agreements pursuant to which the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan is maintained that on December 27, 1976, the Board of Trustees of the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan, Taxpayer Identification No. 131-953-878, the administrator of the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan, Plan Identifi­ cation No. 003, will make an application for a determination as to the qualified status of the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan under Section 401 (a) of the Internal Revenue Code. This application will be made to the District Director of the Internal Revenue Service, at 35 Tillary Street, Brooklyn, New York 11202. This application relates to Plan amendments, and the Internal Revenue Service has previously issued a determination letter as to the qualified status of the Plan. Participants in the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan include: 1. Pensioners, and Beneficiaries receiving Survivors' Benefits under the Plan. 2. Employees or former employees who satisfy the service requirements for a Normal, or Deferred Vested Pension. 3. Employees or former employees who are eligible to receive a Withdrawal Benefit. Each person to whom this notice is addressed is entitled to submit, or request the Department of Labor to submit, to the District Director of the Internal Rev­ enue Service at 35 Tillary Street, Brooklyn, New York 11202, a comment on the question of whether the Plan meets the requirements for qualification under part I of Subchapter D of Chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. Two or more such persons may join in a single comment or request. If such a person or persons request the Department of Labor to submit a comment and that depart­ ment declines to do so in respect of one or more matters raised in the request, the person or persons so requesting may submit a comment to the District Director in respect of the matters on which the Department of Labor declines to comment. A comment to the District Director of the Internal Revenue Service must be received on or before February 10, 1977. However, if the comment is being submitted on a matter on which the Department of Labor was first requested, but declined to comment, the comment must be received by the District Director on or before the later of February 10, 1977 or the 15th day after the day on which the Department of Labor notifies such person or persons that it declines to com­ ment, but in no event later than February 25, 1977. A request of the Department of Labor to submit such a comment must be received by such department on> or before January 21, 1977 or, if the person or persons making the request wish to preserve their right to submit a comment to the District Director in the event the Department of Labor declines to comment, on or before January 11, 1977. Additional informational material regarding the Plan and the procedures to be followed in submitting, or requesting the Department of Labor to submit, a com­ ment, may be obtained at your local Hiring Hall or by writing to: / Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 Seafarers Log �!«!»Sma3aBBOBa3S21'!S8Wa^^ I] . More jobs were made available to Seafarers early this month when the modem, 35,000-dwt tanker, the SS Zapata Rover (Zapata Bulk) recrewed in Todd Shipyards, San Pedro, Calif. The 71 f-foot, 16.5-knot ship was first ciewed by the SIU on Oct. 26 but due to engine trouble, the crew had to get off on Oct. 29. At present, the ship is laid up for engine repairs until some time in December She joins her sisterships, the SS Zapata Ranger and-the SS Zapata Patriot, Another new tanker, the SS Zapata Courier will be ready later this year. % 1 I '• f ! ?a The smokestack and radar boom of the Zapata Rover. Looking forward from the ship's flying bridge we can see the deck of the modern tanker. QMED/Pumpman Joseph Arpino checks a gauge in the pumproom. New Tanker SS Zapata Rover Crews in San Pedro Piney Point QMED grads Joseph McGauley (left). Mitchell Hill (center) and Jack Davis check out the vessel's main en­ gine control panel. Looking forward out from the wheelhouse of the 35,000-dwt ship. November, 1976 ,. , . .. ^ 'i'' '••• AB Louie Alleluia (left) and Recerti­ fied Bosun Sal Sbriglio scan the auto­ mated bridge controls. i- ' A �Moscow Moves to Join 2 N. Atlantic Conferences The Soviet Union has taken the first steps towards joining international con­ ferences which set shipping rates on key North Atlantic trade routes, a move which could lead to the end of Russian rate slashing. However, the Soviets have not ac­ tually signed any agreements and have set a condition on their entry into two of the Atlantic conferences: the con­ ferences must be restructured to give Soviet shippers special status which would allow them to undercut confer­ ence rates by 10 percent in' 1977 and 6.5 percent in 1978. And although the Soviet line operat­ ing between the U.S. West Coast and the Far East, FESCO, has also dis­ cussed the possibility of joining Pacific conferences, thus far it has failed to reach any agreement with representa­ tives from those conferences. Of all the Soviet block shipping lines, it is FESCO which has most deeply cut into the U.S. trades as a third-flag car­ rier by continually slashing freight rates to unprofitable levels far below con­ ference rates. Even if they were willing to take a loss to meet this Russian competition, U.S.-flag and other carriers in the American trades are legally bound to the conference rates and cannot indi­ vidually lower their freight charges. Last year, with the U.S. Congress threatening to limit Soviet participation in the American trades because of their predatory rate-cutting, the Soviets told the Federal Maritime Commission they would consider entering rate confer­ ences if the FMC could end "rebating" by conference carriers. Rebating is an illegal practice where­ by a carrier returns a portion of a posted cargo tariff to the shipper. Although always a problem, many conference carriers said they had to rebate in a desperate attempt to compete with So­ viet price cutting. Realizing that the security of the entire U.S. merchant marine was being severely threatened by the Russian ratecutting practices, the FMC began a drive against rebating last year in the hope of bringing Soviet carriers into the rate conferences. Hall Urges Construction Restart on Cross-Florida Canal "The Seafarers, representing nearly 6,000 workers crewing towboats and tugboats serving our nation's coastal and inland waterways, is convinced that the Cross-Florida Barge Canal will provide the State of Florida and the U.S. as a whole with a multitude of benefits, not the least being jobs and better, and more efficient water trans­ portation," SIU President Paul Hall told Col. Donald Wisdom, the U.S. Corps of Engineers' Jacksonville dis­ trict engineer, in a letter last month. struction of the Cross-Florida Barge Canal because, "once completed, the canal, as an essential viaduct of trade, will attract over 100 industries and gen­ erate approximately 27,000 new jobs." "In addition," Hall told the Corps' district engineer, "we see the CrossFlorida Barge Canal aiding the marine transportation mode to better serve the energy needs of our nation. It will al­ low Gulf Coast-produced petroleum products to reach markets on the At­ lantic Coast faster and at considerably less cost. GREAT LAKES "Also, as power plants begin to con­ vert from petroleum to coal consump­ tion, they will need ever increasing amounts of Midwest coal. The canal, linking the Atlantic Coast with the Gulf and river navigation systems, will be the natural route for the transportation of this essential energy resource," Hall wrote. The district engineer's draft impact statement, which includes Hall's letter, must be put into final form and filed with the Council of Environmental Quality, the Federal courts and Con­ gress by February 1977. Congress will make the final determi­ nation on continuing construction of the Cross-Florida Canal based on this final statement and on recommenda­ tions by the State of Florida's cabinet. Construction of the canal which be­ gan in 1964 was illegally halted by President Nixon in 1971 when it was about 40 percent completed. The proposed canal route started at Jacksonville, headed south along the St. John River and then cut west to Dunnellon on the Gulf of Mexico. A Federal court found this Presiden­ tial action unconstitutional but ordered the Corps of Engineers to compile an environmental impact statement before continuing with the construction. After two-and-one-half years the Corps has prepared a draft of this state­ ment which included Hall's letter. This letter urged resumption on con- Bad News—Seven Shots! Boatman Jim Bernachi is shown here with his wife, Lu Ann, his son Buddy, and 16-month old baby, Kenny. Fate Seems to Link Boatman Jim Bernactti to the Rivers SIU member Jim Bernachi seems to be connected by fate to things mari­ time. Brother Bernachi was born in St. Louis and spent the first year of his life in a house across the street from the building which now houses the SIU Hall there. He is the son of a 30-year Navy man, builds model boats, and sails even in his spare time. And he currently lives in St. Louis with his wife, Lu Ann and sons. Buddy and Kenny in an INLAND On a Pier 7, Brooklyn, N.Y. sign on the overseas bound SS Stonewall Jackson (Waterman), 2nd tripper Saloon Messman Jack Sutton (right) gets the bad news that he needs seven shots after Dr. Manuel Alvarez (center) and Nurse Maureen Lynch (left) checked his innoculation card for shots required in foreign ports. Seafarer Sutton graduated from Piney Point last year sailing on the SS Mount Vernon Victory (Mount Shipping) since then. Page 12 apartment overlooking the Mississippi River. So it is only natural that Jim Bern­ achi now works on SiU-contracted towboats. He tried other occupations such as machinist and mechanic, but, as he puts it, "I've found my career on the river." Brother Bernachi first came to the St. Louis SIU Hall a year-and-a-half ago. He soon shipped out and has been working as a deckhand on SIU boats ever since. His work has taken him over many thousands of miles of inland waterways, including the Mississippi, Illinois, and Ohio Rivers and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. But Brother Bernachi is not content to remain a deckhand. He hopes to attend the next Towboat Operator Course at the Harry Lundeberg School: "The Union gives us all a chance to advance," he says. "I'd be crazy not to take advantage of Piney Point. I mean, 1 can improve myself with just a plane ticket." Brother Bernachi knows what to ex­ pect from Piney Point because he has just returned from the conference on alcoholism which was held there. "What impressed me the most about Piney Point." he says, "was the friendly way everyone there treated me. It made me understand the meaning of the Brother­ hood of the Sea." In addition to being impressed with the friendly atmosphere and the exten­ sive facilities at the Lundeberg School, Brother Bernachi reports that he learned a lot about alcoholism. "Above all, 1 learned that it is a disease which can be treated and cured. Maybe I'll be able to steer some of my brothers on the boats who need help to the pro­ gram at Piney Point." Brother Bernachi will be in an even better position to help his fellow Boat­ men—someday soon—when he's cap­ tain of his own boat. Seafarers Log �HEW Seen Easing on Closing of 8 USPHS Hospitals The U.S. Department of Health, Ed­ ucation and Welfare may be softening its longtime, hardline stand that the eight remaining USPHS Hospitals should be closed and care for its nearly 250,000 recipients, including 200,000 American seamen, be transferred to community centers. The apparent change in sonft of HEW's attitudes toward the USPHS Hospitals came to light recently in an HEW published report entitled "For­ ward Plan for Health—Fiscal Year 1978-82," which contains the first posi­ tive statements by HEW concerning the hospitals in years. Taking into full consideration the fact that repeated attempts by HEW to close the hospitals had failed in the face of strong opposition from the SIU and other concerned groups, the report, published in August 1976, stated: "It is unrealistic to believe that either closure (of the PHS hospitals) or trans­ fer without financing is possible, and if would therefore seem more appropriate to concentrate on maximizing and in­ tegrating the utilization of these re­ sources.** The report suggests that to maximize their use, the PHS hospitals should be allowed "full provider" status, which would allow the hospitals to provide full services to third-party recipients, such as Medicare and Medicaid pa­ tients. This move would increase third party reimbursements to the hospitals, which in turn could offset costs of run­ ning and refurbishing the hospitals. The HEW report also suggests that in PHS communities where an excess of inpatient beds already exist, the hos­ pitals could be partially converted for specialized services such as longterm care and rehabilitation, as well as con­ solidation with other public health ser­ vices like primary and ambulatory care and community education. The report noted that such moves involving the PHS hospitals "make economic and planning sense." In addition, the HEW report made it clear that "primary and secondary beneficiaries (which includes Seafarers) could still retain favored eligibility sta­ tus at PHS hospitals by being exempt from any cost-sharing or service limita­ tions." Still Only Proposals It must be remembered that points made in the HEW report are still only proposals and not statements of inten­ tion. However, it should be noted that the HEW report was published just after a two-month long hearing in the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Com­ mittee, during which representatives of the SIU and other maritime unions, as well as representatives from the mari­ time industry and civic groups called on Congress to halt any attempt to close the hospitals. As a result, the House Committee report on the hearings recommended that Congress "not act" on legislation proposed by HEW earlier this year that would allow the Administration to close the PHS hospitals. In addition, the House Committee report also recommended that: • The hospitals be fully funded for fiscal 1978 at least at the minimum level as outlined in the 1973 Military Pro­ curement Bill. • The PHS system should be mod­ ernized to meet all applicable health and safety standards. • HEW should end its continuing efforts to shut down the hospital system "and develop an adequate, well ex­ pressed continuation policy which in­ cludes expansion of needed services, and the retention of competent staff with assurances to beneficiaries that they will not be shoved from pillar-topost under an uncertain process of con­ tract care." The committee report, coupled with the HEW proposals concerning the PHS hospitals, seem to indicate that HEW may finally be seeing the handwriting on the wall—the SIU and other con­ cerned groups are not about to let the PHS hospitals go down the drain. What all this means to the individual seaman who depends on the PHS hos­ pitals for medical care is that the hos­ pitals may be secure against HEW closure and cutback attempts for the first time in years. f1 .i ' i • • '/W-. • I California Could Stall Movement of North Slope Oil The State of California appears to be tossing a monkey wrench into the long awaited machinery that would bring North Slope oil from Valdez, Alaska in U.S. tankers to a proposed new Standard Oil of Ohio Co. (SOHIO) Terminal in Long Beach, Calif. Citing environmental concerns, Cali­ fornia's Air Resources Board said that the proposed unloading of 1.2 million barrels of Alaskan oil per day in 1977 and 1.6 million barrels by 1980 would add hydrocarbons to the already pol­ luted air of Southern California. Con­ cern was also voiced over increased tanker traffic in the area. As a result of these concerns, the board has ruled that only enough tankers to serve the Cali­ fornia market may enter Long Beach Harbor. The^^board's ruling, however, is by no meams the final word in this contro­ versy because the port of Long Beach has come out with its own report which shows that the ARB's projected emis- Notiu to Members Oe Sb^fpiag Pretmkm When throwing in for worit dur­ ing a job call at any SIU Hiring HaU, members most produce the following: • membership certificate • registration card • clinic card • seaman's papers In addition, when assigning a job the dispatcher will comply with the following Section 5, Sub­ section 7 of the SIU Shipping JRules: T "Within each class of seniorityrathig in every Department, prior­ ity for entry rating jobs shall be given to all seamen who possess Lifeboatman endorsement by the United States Coast Guard. The ^facers Appeals Board may vraive the preceding sentence when, in the sole judgment of the Board, undue hardship will result or extenuating circumstance war^^jpit.such.waiven".. November, 1976 sion statistics are "grossly exaggerated," and are 31 to 48 times higher than they should be. Public hearings will soon be held to break the environmental impasse. Several Alternatives Whatever the outcome of the hear­ ings, SOHIO's original plan—which includes a good deal of construction— will be delayed for several years. The complete plan called for the carriage of Alaskan oil in U.S. tankers to a new Long Beach Terminal where it could be transhipped via an existing 600-mile gas pipeline (with 300 new miles of ex­ tension pipe added on) to Houston. From there, some of the oil could be transhipped again via existing pipeline relays to a number of sites in the Mid­ west. But now that this plan appears in serious jeopardy, or at the very least delayed, several alternatives have been advanced. The most talked-about alternative is to ship the oil, which will begin to flow in the summer or early fall of 1977, via U.S. tankers through the Panama Canal to Houston and then by pipeline to the Midwest. Another alternative, though less likely because of significantly increased carriage costs, is to ship the oil via supertanker around Cape Horn to the U.S. East Coast. In either event, U.S. tankers would benefit from at least the same, if not increased, employment opportunities as the original Long Beach plan. However, a third alternative, the least likely of all at this time, could seriously hurt U.S.-flag tanker partici­ pation in the carriage of Alaskan oil. It is a "swap" plan where the Alaskan oil would be shipped to Japan while more Middle East oil would be brought to the U.S. East Coast predominantly in foreign-flag tankers. The "swap" plan is unlikely because it would actu­ ally increase the nation's dependency on foreign energy sources despite in­ creased oil production in the U.S. MARAD to Intervene Robert J. Blackwell, assistant secre­ tary of commerce for maritime affairs. has made it clear that no matter what the final outcome of the controversy, the Administration wants the Alaskan oil to be moved in U.S.-flag tankers. Blackwell said that if California in­ sists on making a major environmental issue of the Alaska oil movement through the state, the Maritime Ad­ ministration would intervene to insure the oil carriage for U.S. ships. A- _ Great Land's Fine Galley Team Getting the glad hand (center) is Chief Steward/Cook Ken Hayes, secretaryreporter of the SS Great Land (international Ocean Transport) from Saloon Messman M. Abdulla (left) for^the clear and clean galley while Cook/Baker Frank Hall (right) helps to keep the galley shipshape. Change of Address i Or New Subscriber Editor, SEAFARERS LOG 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. 11232 1 would like to receive the SEAFARERS LOG—please put my name on your mailing list. (Prim information) NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE. ZIP. 1 SIU members please give: Bk# Soc..Sec.# /_ ./ TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old suhscrlher and have a change of address, please give your former address below or send mailing label from last issue received. s ADDRESS CITY STATE. ZIP. Page 13 �Wheelsman Louis Talarico works the deck controls. The M/V Paul Thayer takes on coal in Lorain, Ohio. Steward Allen Sholette puts up the rice for dinner. Laker Paul Thayer Speeds Coal-Ore Cargo eventeen Lakes Seafarers are on board the M/V Paul Thayer (Pringle Transit Co.) which carries coal and iron ore between ports in Lake Superior and Lake Erie. Here the ship is making one of its frequent stops in Lorain, Ohio on Lake Erie to take on a load of coal. The cranes on land are stationary and pick up the boxcars, turning them upside down to dump the coal into the chute. The ship moves hack and forth to take cai^o into the various holds. The Paul Thayer can cany 19,700 short tons of taconite iron ore pellets, or 11,500 short tons of coal. Two special Lakes ratings are employed aboard this self-unloading vessel—one SIU conveyorman and one SIU gateman. When the ship unloads, material is fed from the gates at the bottom of the cargo hold to the tunnel conveyor below. The conveyorman controls the belt system while the gateman works in the tunnel and watches the amount of cargo being discharged. If the system jams, they have to take care of the trouble. The M/V Paul Thayer has an overall length of 630 feet with a beam of 68 feet. Its midsummer draft is 26 feet and its speed is 15 mph. The vessel, which was launched in 1973, was one of the first Lakes ships to he built with all the cabins aft and the boom aft. S Past the lighthouse and breakwaters of Lorain. Ohio, the waters of Lake Erie seem vast as the ocean. QMED William Ziolkowski, an HLSS upgrader, said, 'It's hard to get Lakes guys to go to the Lundeberg School, but once you've been there, you can't stay away." He intends to return for a refrigeration me­ chanic certificate. One of the M/V Paul Thayer's diesel engines. Page 14 While enjoying their afternoon coffee, (I. to r.) Steward Allen Sholette, Wheelsman Louis Talarico SIU Cleveland Representative George Telegadas, and Porter Maneh Ahmed talk about shipping on the Lakes. Seafarers Log �...x» r- -•fT'vi/. * \ 1 Union Brotherhood Key to Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program The key to the success of the Alco­ holic Rehabilitation Program for Sea­ farers is that same quality which has made the SIU successful—Union bro­ therhood. The program began less than a year ago. Already it has helped many members make a new start in life. This success would not have been possible without the understanding and moral support of every SIU member. We know that alcoholism is a disease and that it can be treated. We are dedi­ cated to helping each and every boat- quality of life for our members. We recognize alcoholism as a disease. Through the Welfare Plan, we have established a program to help our mem­ bers recover from that disease. And at the Seafarers Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center, alcoholic members are getting well and building new lives. ;—the same plan that provides for hos­ pital and medical benefits—the Alco­ holic Rehabilitation Center has been established for our members at Valley Lee, Md. Through the encouragement of our oflicials and fellow members, many brothers have come to the center and started down the road to complete recovery from alcoholism. The program at the ARC is designed to meet the special needs of Seafarers who are suffering from alcoholism. A competent and professional staff works These are successes of which we can all be proud. But the task is not finished. If the program is to remain successful, every member must continue to con­ tribute both his moral support and his understanding of his alcoholic brother. We must work to make the program work. I sBrotherhood in Action man. Seafarer and Laker in our Union have the best possible life. When wages and working conditions stood in the way of this goal, we worked together to beat that problem. When we saw that our members needed vocational and academic education to get more pay and better jobs, we founded HLSS and overcame that obstacle, too. Now we are turning our attention to a disease that afflicts many of our mem­ bers. Anything that hurts one of us, hurts all of us; and we are working to help these members get well and stay well. Through the Seafarers Welfare Plan ,4?,T with each member to assist him in build­ ing a new life without alcohol. At the same time, fellow Seafarers—^both on the staff at the center and in treatment with him—support him in his decision not to drink. The surroundings at the ARC also contribute to the Seafarer's recovery. Green lawns and colorful flower beds surround the buildings. Living quarters are quiet and pleasant. Meals are nour­ ishing and lare eaten in a family-style dining room. Weight lifting, pool tables, reading materials and other forms of recreation are available. In short, we are once again making a pioneering effort in improving the Seafarer Leiand ("Lee") Buchan (left) is the cook at the ARC and is himself a recovered alcoholic. Brother Buchan serves his fellow SIU members at the Center with nourishing, family-style meals prepared in the ABC's newly-re­ modelled kitchen. Good nutrition is an important part of the program for recov­ ery at the Center. (All the individuals in this photo gave permission for their picture to be taken). Alcohollsnn is a cliseas< it can be trsalsd. This is the story of my first six months of sobriety' Brother John A. Sullivan, who took part in the SlU's Alcoholic Re­ habilitation Center, wrote to the Log recently telling us the story of his "first six months of sobriety." As he had done in a previous issue of the Log, Brother Sullivan has sent us a well written, honest and very in­ teresting account. We urge all SIU members to read it. By John A. Sullivan This is the story of my first six months of sobriety. I've said this before and I'll say it again. Someone in this Union, in an official capacity, thought enough of me to think I was worth saving for myself and I will be forever grateful. It's not easy to show appreciation to someone who said, "you're an alco­ holic". You tell him he's nuts. You say, "Hell, I can take it or leave it alone". But, deep down in your heart and mind, you know you have a prob­ lem—a problem that you can't correct yourself—you need help. I got that help. But, now I have to prove something, not only to myself, but to those who gave me the courage, the will, the desire to stop drinking. It wasn't easy and it still isn't easy. It's an every day job. It's not a job you can relax on. You must fight the desire to take a drink every day. I must tell you, from deep down in my gut, it's been the best six months I have every spent. I have learned to enjoy many things. Things I never thought about before. There is. golf, bowling, the food I eat which tastes better. I sleep, not a hang­ over sleep but a nice, tired sleep. I wake November, 1976 up feeling good—real, real good. I have learned to enjoy meeting people. I have met many wonderful people since I joined the A.A. Program—not only at "The Center, but here, in Seattle, where I attend meetings. Without these meetings I know I could not stay sober. I attend all the meetings I think I need and then I go to a few more, besides, to be sure I have enough. Also, I attend these meetings because I flatly enjoy them. I enjoy the stories the people tell about themselves. I enjoy listening to the experiences others have had and I can relate to most of them. I'm looking back on a well wasted life just because I was an alcoholic and didn't know it or wouldn't admit it. Be­ fore leaving The Center, I was told the first six months would be the hardest and the roughest and the counsellors at The Center were right. It has been tough but worth it. At The Center, it was also said that we should change our circle of friends —which isn't easy for a seaman. In our line of work we don't have the oppor­ tunity to meet people in different occu­ pations, especially if we are on a ship. The friends we do have—^where do we meet them?—^At the Union Hall or in a tavern near the Union Hall which puts temptation always before us. Tempta­ tion we don't need. But then, again, temptation is always before us. As alcoholics, we can never relax our vigil. We must be on our toes at all times by living one day at a time— always saying, "I will not take a drink today". Pretty soon, you just don't think about a drink but we still need help. Attending A.A. meetings regularly is the one way to obtain that help. By attending A.A. meetings regularly you are not only helping yourself but you are helping others stay sober. Isn't this what this is all about?—^Your will and desire to stay sober. By attending A.A. meetings you soon start to meet new friends and remember that the new friends you meet have the same problems you have. They, in turn, are asking for your help, for they have the same desire that you have. Staying sober. It's a wonderful feeling, knowing you are helping someone else. This is one story in a chapter of my life. The chapter of my drinking days is closed but the story isn't ended. For no self-confessed alcoholic's story can ever end. He must constantly be on guard lest he open the book of life, again, and find the sickness and despair, loneliness and heartbreak he thought he had beaten. So you can see this is a story without end. This story is like a long journey. It can't begin until we have taken the first step. The first step is the desire to stop drinking. The next step is to call the Alcoholic Center at Piney Point or your nearest Port Agent for his help in call­ ing The Center. DO IT NOW. "1 Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center 1 tin I am interested in attending a six-week program at the Alco­ holic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that this will be kept strictly confidential, and that no records or information about me will be kept anywhere except at The Center. , Name Book No. Address (Street or RED) (City) (State) Telephone No Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Boxl53-A Valley Lee, Md. 20602 or call, 24 hours-a-day, (301) 994-0010 ^ (Zip) I I | • •m\. a j \ J Page 15 •.i ^k �Seattle Committee SIU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski (seated) signs SPAD receipt for Recertified Bosun Jose Gonzalez (far right, reading the Log), ship's chairman of the containership SS Seattle (Sea-Land). Looking on are the rest of the ship's com­ mittee of, from the left: Steward Delegate Barney Johnson; Engine Delegate A. Okrogly, and Deck Delegate F. Campogasso: The payuff took place in Port Elizabeth, N.J. last month before the big fire. (See story in this Log.) Lyman Half Committee The ship's committee and another member of the crew of the SS Lyman Hall (Waterman) are, from the lef{: Chief Steward J. B. Morton, secretary-reporter; Engine Delegate J. D. "Whitey" Harmon; Educational Director John Manen; Recertified Bosun John Altstatt, ship's chairman, and crewmember Saloon Messman Carl McKinley. The payoff took place recently on Hoboken, N.J. Pier C. Jeff Davis Committee Transcolorado Committee During a payoff recently in the Military Ocean Terminal in Bayonne, N.J., the ship's committee and another crewmember aboard the Jeff Davis (Waterman) have their photo taken. From the left are: Steward Delegate Leonardo Manca; Deck Delegate Wan D. Joyner; Engine Delegate Cleveland Taylor; Recertified Bosun George Annis, ship's chairman, and AB Dick Maley. Posing for a photo in the crew's mess is the ship's committee aboard the Transcolorado (Hudson Waterways) which paid off recently in the port of San Francisco. From the left are: Recertified Bosun Ted Tolentino, ship's chairman; Steward Delegate G. Frazza; Engine Delegate P. Bradshaw; Deck Delegate L. Snodgrass; Secretary-reporter J. Pitetta (standing), and Educational Direc­ tor P. Peterson. Eric K. Holzer Committee Williamsburgh Committee At a recent payoff of the Eric K. Holzer (Puerto Rico Marine) in Port Elizabeth, N.J., Bill Reid (standing, second from left) of the PRM shoregang joins the ship's committee for a photo. Standing from left are: Steward Delegate Jose Chacon; Reid; Engine Delegate C. Cuevas, and Chief Steward Harold Strauss, secretary-reporter. Seated left is Recertified Bosun Roberto Zaragoza, ship's chairman, and seated right is Edward Slintak; deck delegate. The ship's committee along with another crewmember from the' tl Wllllamsburgh (Westchester Marine) have their photo taken at the Holiday Inn at JFK airport in New York during a payoff on Oct. 28. From the left are: Engine Dele­ gate William Foley; Utilityman Richard Smallwood; Deck Delegate Wayne Shackelford; Chief Steward Frank Costango, secretary-reporter, and Steward Delegate Hugo Fuentes. The crew was flown in from Greece. PageJ6 Seafarers Log �..:...vj3V ibsaskttbimajs&i>rjika:r,^«rmKM Hi fgaii? ii^A^.wy-fjaac TfetM.f'.wiAaK-- i«:»- •T*»rt:.s-ii5'-si>L.'^.--ir*rtM£-V.Srjrtu-'T-. j;„,. »=.. ..i' /• Delivering fuel oil to Perth Amboy, N.J., the SIUcontracted Esther S. (Steuart Transportation) works out of the port of Piney Point. X. > SID Boatman Duane Madden, senior captain aboard Interstate Barge 35 ties up his barge at an oil ter­ minal in Port Jefferson, Long Island. The SID manned tug Shamok/n (Express Marine) brought the barge from Philadelphia to the small Long Island Sound harbor. A Link in the Chain That Keeps Northeast Yfarm s the Northeast prepares itself A for another winter, SIU Boat­ men are busy distributing fuel oil Both manned by SlU Boatmen, the tug Shamokin pushes Interstate Barge 35 up to an Oil terminal dock in Port Jefferson, Long Island. throughout the area brought by large tankers from the Persian Gulf and other oil producing sections of the world. While economy dictates the use of large tankers (such as those manned by deep sea SIU members) to carry foreign oil from its point of origin to the U.S., the job of getting that oil to smaller terminals like Port Jeffer­ son, Long Island, and Perth Am­ boy, N.J. where it can eventually be pumped into delivery trucks and brought to the consumer is done most efficiently and economically by the deep sea tug and oU barge. Quicker and less costly than over­ land transportation, SIU boats and Boatmen are an indispensable link in the chain which keeps homes warm and factories producing in our North­ east. 1 •• r' ;1 I t -f*. • V;1 ' "Lj- |¥:t ' X-?• if'•'J % Xl ^f V " ;;i; - • Sx iI L W,T -v' * A 'L.' 5-1^' ' S'SI-J. 'iNii Utilltyman Gary Fulford adjusts the throttle in the Shamokin's engineroom. November, 1976 Mate David Owens tells the Shamo­ kin's engineer to reverse engines. Boatman James Felip, mate aboard the Interstate barge, directs the Shamo­ kin's bridge as the loaded barge is tied up. �Washington, D.C. Thirty-four U.S.-flag ships of six SlU-contracted companies were among the 316 vessels "adopted" this month by elementary school pupils under a 40-year old Adopt-a-Ship Plan sponsored by the national Propeller Club. Under the plan, school children and ship captains exchange visits aboard ship and in the classrooms. They and their teachers also write to one another and to other ship officers asking about the crew, origin of cargoes, ships, countries visited, trade routes, climate, weather, geography, history and the importance of their cargoes to manufacturing industries far inland from the seacoast. Today there is a waiting list of applications from more than 25 classes for whom no ships are currently available. The SIU companies and the number of their ships participating in the plan are: American Steamship Co. (12) Delta Line (11) Maritime Overseas Corp. (11) Reynolds Metals Co. (1) Sea-Land Service (3) and the Waterman Steamship Corp. (6). SS Cantigny Two young girls were saved in the Gulf of Mexico by Seafarers of the tanker SS Cantigny (Interocean Management) when they were taken off the Liberian chemical carrier 55 Stolt Surf which was on fire. only Filipino wages when they should have been paid at the agreed-upon Interna­ tional Transport Workers Federation (ITF) rate. The difference, $150,000 in back wages, is pending in Federal Court. In early October, the Japanese firm posted a bank bond for that amount in case the crew won their case, but the crew demanded September's pay at the ITF rate and asked to get paid for October before they sailed the 500-foot vessel to Oswego, N.Y. and Kingston, Ontario, Canada late last month. "These demands were met," said SIU Representative Andrew Boyle, "so the men decided to rejoin the ship." Mobile The U.S. Maritime Subsidy Board (MSB) has approved a new 20-year operat­ ing differential subsidy contract for the SlU-contracted Waterman Steamship Co. on its Atlantic-Gulf-Far East routes. Waterman, the most recent of U.S.-flag liner companies to join the other 10 getting subsidy has still pending applications for long-term subsidy for its GulfAtlantic-U.K.-Continent-Scandinavia-Baltic routes. Recently, a 20-year subsidy extension was approved by the MSB for the com­ pany's Atlantic-Gulf-India-Pakistan-Persian Gulf-Red Sea routes. On the routes. Waterman can make 18 to 30 sailings a year with its eight Mariners, up from 12 to 18 sailings this August. Under the new subsidy agreement. Waterman will be required within six months to contract for four new LASH ships. SS Delta Mexico SS Potomac The longest pieces of cargo ever to be carried on a Delta Line vessel, 150-foot long, 66-ton chemical tanks, were aboard the 55 Delta Mexico last month. They were being transported from the port of Houston to a chemical plant being built in Salvador, Brazil. Between Nov. 24 and Dec. 9, the 55 Potomac or the 55 Columbia (both Hud­ son Waterways) will carry 22,000 tons of wheat from a Gulf port for delivery to the port of Haifa, Israel. Atlantic City, N.J. SS Cove Communicator, SS Merrimac, SS Warrior, SS Maryland Jersey City, N.J. SIU Representative Edward Pulver was reelected to a fouryear term as secretary-treasurer of the 750,000-member New Jersey AFL-CIO by 800 delegates at the organization's 15th annual convention here last month. A Navy rescue plane dropped extra pumps to the 55 Cove Communicator (Cove Tankers) last month after the ship reported she was taking on water while about 260 miles northwest of Midway Is. No danger to the crew was reported. The ship was on a voyage from Longview, Wash, to the port of Inchon, South Korea . . . The 15,995-dwt bulkcarrier 55 Merrimac, (Ogden Marine) hauling coal to Holland, had machinery trouble last month 300 miles out of the port of New York so she radioed for a tug... Also in trouble with engine woes last month was the 8,673-ton containership 55 Warrior (Sea-Land) drifting and needing help north of Lisbon . . . Also, the 265,000-dwt tanker 55 Maryland (Interocean Management) went aground last month off the Bahamas. Montreal, Canada The SIU of Canada gave food and shelter to a 22-man Filipino crew stranded for a month after they walked off a Panamanian freighter in a wage dispute with her Japanese owners. The crew left the Oriental Victory Sept. 22 claiming the company had paid them Hair-Raising Lake Superior Tale Has Happy Rides Out 50 MPH Blizzard on Jinx Ship to 46-Yeor Morrioge Back in June 1927, when he was 18, now retired Lakes Seafarer Bud Knuckey rode the 55. George M. Hum­ phrey out of the shipyard in Lorain, Ohio. On the maiden voyage, "the illfated jinx ship" popped 60,000 rivets, Knuckey wrote the Log when he read that the ship last month was nearing its 50th year of service on the Lakes. Later, it was almost doomed when it sank in an accident in 1943. The article about the raised and sal­ vaged Humphrey (now called the 5.5. Consumers Power) in the March "At Sea" Column brought back fond and terrifying memories. Brother Knuckey nearly went down with the ship twice. However his second and last hair-rais­ ing journey on the Humphrey resulted in a loving marriage that has lasted 46 years. ". . . Home in Duluth one day, I re­ ceived a call from the fink hall. Would I take, you guessed it, the Humphrey to Buffalo to layup," Knuckey wrote. "Arriving aboard the Humphrey at 6 p.m. Dec. 3 in a howling blizzard Sweeping in with a strong N'easter off Lake Superior, we sailed within the hour for Port Arthur, Ontario, to load on storage grain. One quartermaster, me, was all the fink hall could supply. Page 18 If I had known what was ahead, I would have jumped ship immediately." As they tried to pull out of the chan­ nel and head into. Lake Superior, they found the ship would not answer the helm. 50 MPH Blizzard "Yelling above the uproar of a 50 mph blizzard, Cap't. Stewart finally raised someone to sound the ballast tanks," Brother Knuckey continued. The tanks were empty. "Notwithstand­ ing that the sea cocks had been open since the minute we cleared the drydock, Cap't. Stewart ordered the engine room to put the pumps on the tanks. All this did was blow pump gaskets as the tanks would not accept the water." Knuckey then sounded the tanks with a rod dipped in Karo syrup sup­ plied by the cook. When he reeved in the rod he found splinters of ice adher­ ing to the syrup and knew that water had frozen over the pump's inlet. The engineers pumped water from the hot well to melt the ice. "Hardly waiting for the screw to get down, Cap't. Stewart signalled to heave up and we were on our way again. We pumped all ballast tanks full but still she pitched wildly as the seas broke over her pilot house, icing up everything it touched. It was the first time I saw a Lakeship throw water through her steel hatch covers as now we were forced to run water into her cargo hold in a des­ perate attempt to prevent the terrible poimding she was taking." After reaching Port Arthur they loaded the grain. But- 'the telescop­ ing hatch covers installed during the heat of the previous June would now not come together due to the extreme contraction of the metal in 25 degrees GREAT LAKES below temperatures. We finally as a last resort drew them closed and used half-inch cable through the pinholes, clamped to keep the hatch covers from opening in a sea." When they reached Lake Huron, despite another N'easter, "the pride of the Great Lakes fleet" went out and took a 24-hour pounding. She was so heavily laden with ice when she reached the shallow St. Clair River, that the crew had- to hose her down with hot water for an entire day in order to navigate the river. To top off the voy­ age, the Humphrey went aground at Bar Point and ended up in the Lorain Shipyard, But the cold winter tale had a happy ending. "The Humphrey always comes to mind with special emphasis," Knuckey concluded in his letter. "Had I not signed on that last trip, I would very likely have spent the winter as a lumber­ jack in northern Minnesota. Being now back in Lorain only .90 miles from Ashtabula, I decided to pay a visit to a girl J had met the previous summer and spend Christmas there. We were subsequently married two yehrs later. We recently celebrated our 46th wed­ ding anniversary." Seafarers Log �— y W!^.~K- ^VTJlfXT^T Satellite Ship-to- Shore Phone Con Save Lives A QMED is gripped by severe chest pains while his tanker is in the middle of the Atlantic enroute to the Persian Gulf. He can barely breathe. Quickly, the designated medical corpsman on board, who has studied emergency med­ ical treatment, begins to administer first aid for a heart attack. He picks up a ship-to-shore phone and calls the North Shore University Hospital on Long Island, N.Y. The doctor in the emergency room asks for an electrocardiogram. The medical corpsman hooks up the patient to the ship's EKG electrocardiogram machine and transmits the reading to North Shore. Meanwhile, a computer­ ized data retrieval system wires the pa­ tient's medical history to the emergency room. Finally, the doctor—using the two-way phone connection—gives the ship's medical-man detailed instructions on how to help the stricken QMED. Is this a pipe dream? According to a feasibility study prepared for the Na­ tional Maritime Research Center at Kings Point, N.Y., space age technology —specifically satellite communications —would make such rapid and complex emergency consultations possible. Already two MARISAT maritime commimicatioii satellites are orbiting the earth. Launched earlier this year, one is stationed over the Atlantic, the other over the Pacific, covering more than two-thirds of the world's major sea lanes. They were designed and devel­ oped hy the COMSAT General Cor­ poration and can make real-time, almost instantaneous ship-to-shore communi­ cation possible. By using the satellites, messages can be sent without the uncertainty and hours of delay of current long-distance radio-telephone techniques which de­ pend on reflecting signals back and forth between the earth and the ionos­ phere. These messages are affected by the time of day and the season of the year. Adminijjfrators at the North Shore University Hospital, who prepared the feasibility study for the U.S. Mari­ time Administration, recommended that MARAD, the Department of Health, Education and Welfare and other ap­ propriate agencies fund an experiment using satellite communications for ship­ board medical care. Since MARAD is equipping 10-U.S.flagships with satellite terminals to see how shipboard operations and maritime services to ships at sea can be improved, the same 10 ships could be used to test the new space age medicine, the study suggested. Already, using a satellite system with an EKG relay, a doctor at North Shore was able to advise treatment for a simu­ lated heart attack and a case of pneu­ monia on a ship located near the coast of France. Two-way, slow-scan TV might also be used to diagnose injuries. The study pointed out the frightening lack of medical care for seamen aboard American-flag merchant ships. There is no governmental agency responsible for the health care of seafarers while ships are at sea. Present Federal law does not impose any formal requirements for current medical training of an individual aboard U.S. merchant ships. Twenty-eight per­ cent of men responsible for medical care, the study showed, had only an outdated, basic first-aid course. Another 22 percent had no training at all, only experience. A few had USPHS marine physicians assistants training. A survey of medical reference books on board ships showed that most were outdated and that several ships had none. A look in the medicine cabinet showed that most of the medicines had expired—if there were any drugs or medications on board at all. The only Federal law and statute which relates to medical supplies aboard ships were written more than 100 years ago and have not been re­ vised since. These laws basically require a ration of salt, lime-juice and vinegar for each sailor. Training of a medical corpsman, or physician's assistant, for each ship and adequate medical supplies and refer­ ence books would therefore be an es­ sential part of the program. While satellite terminals and medical equipment are an expensive investment for a shipping company, the study ex­ plained how millions of dollars are lost by the companies each year because of compensation due to men who become ill or injured on board ship and subse­ quently seriously disabled because of the lack of medical care. With a physician's assistant on board and a satellite communications system, unnecessary and expensive evacuations and reroutings could be avoided. A satellite terminal also would help a ship's operation in many other ways as well. MARAD has not yet acted on the North Shore proposal. Meanwhile, other organizations such as the SIU and the U.S. Public Health Service Hospi­ tals are also looking into ways of im­ proving medical care on board ship and the SIU's Lundeberg School in Piney Point has established an excellent first aid course which many bosuns and upgraders have already taken. Congress Adjjourns, Food Stamp Program Saved for Now With the 94th Congress adjourned and a new Congress due back Jan. 4, the nation's Food Stamp Program was temporarily saved from Congressional cutbacks. Leading the fight to save the program was the Amalgamated Meatcutters and Butcher Workmen Union whose inter­ national vice president, Leon B. Schachter wrote to the SIU last month, thanking the Union for its help: "This [adjournment] is a big victory for labor and its allies since the present program will now remain in effect without any cutbacks. "The activities of your union and of other organizations both in Washington and around the country balanced the anti-food stamp campaign of President Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Detroit Houston New Orleans Mobile San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Piney Point San Juan Columbus Chicago. ........... Port Arthur Buffalo St. Louis Cleveland Jersey City ......... November, 1976 Date Dec. 6 Dec. 7 Dec. 8 Dec. 9 Dec. 9 Dec. 10 Dec. 13 Dec. 14 Dec. 15 Dec. 16 Dec. 20 Dec. 24 Dec. 11 Dec. 9 Dec. 18 Dec. 14 Dec. 14 Dec. 15 Dec. 17 Dec. 16 Dec. 13 Ford, right wing groups and conserva­ tive Congressmen... "... The beneficiaries of this success are some 18-million unemployed, strik­ ing, elderly and other poor persons. "The fight will begin again next year, but hopefully we will be in a better position then because food stamp meas­ ures will be tied to farm legislation ..." When Congress returns, a bitter fight on cutting food stamp benefits is ex­ pected on the House floor. Last August, the House Agriculture Committee voted 20-17 for H.R. 13613 to cut food stamp benefits for the unemployed and low wage earners and ban eligible strikers and their families from receiv­ ing food stamps. In that food stamp bill, a family of four could only have a yearly income Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters .... 2:30p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. .... 9:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. .... 2:30p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. .... 2:30p.m. of $5,500 instead of the present $6,636, to qualify for stamps under the Gov­ ernment's fixed poverty level. Also standard deuctions allowable from gross income would have been severely limited in H.R. 13613. These deductions are used in figuring a fam­ ily's net income to see if they are eli­ gible for food stamps. And in that bill, states would have had to contribute 2 percent more of the Food Stamp Program's cost. SIU members are asked to write their Congressmen and urge them to oppose any further cutbacks in the Food Stamp Program. 'f?. i'U. M: iI ' • t • .i 1 ' • rl. Walter Rire Crew Saves 3^ Cat Seafarers on the bulk carrier SS Walter Rice (Reynolds Metals) saved three fishermen and an Angora cat off the sinking smack SS Diane late last year. The rescue took place at night as the Walter Rice was on her way to a payoff in the port of Corpus Christi. According to Chief Steward Crisanto M. Modellas the ''rescue operation started at 4 a.m., but the deck gang worked until 10:30 a.m. when the lifeboat was secured in place." He added that the "steward department stood hy to keep breakfast hot for the hoys." At 2 p.m., "The captain passed the word to extend his sincere appreciation for a job well done." :n UIW • t 'I 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. ri'# '• • 14 • - 7:00 p.m. .J : 1:1 • 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. .... Some of the crewmembers of the VJalter Rice along with the survivors of the Diane, are, from the left: Kenneth Kramlich, AB; William Ducey of the Diane; Floyd Pence, bosun; Joseph McAndrew, galley utilityman; Crisanto Modellas, chief steward, and Allen Larsen and James Murphy, both survivors of the Diane. Page 19 •;» '• �v'SWttKftt- i.:.: i' :>' SlU Patrolman Jack Caffey (standing third from left) discusses subsistence pay and draws with Seattle crewmembers in JFK Airport. qpafarers Thomas Johnson (left) and Alf Olsen land in JFK Airport with the few belongings they were able to save and in clothes they borrowed from brothers aboard the Sea-Land Consumer. Finally home are Seaff/e steward department members from the left; Cook & Baker Barney Johnson; Messman Richard Williams, and BR E. Gorum. / ! I The Eileen C. (Marine Towing) waits for a new crew last September near New York City. Continued were unable to locate his body. Mariner stood by and held the barge until the tug Cherokee took over. The barge was finally moved to a facility in Massachusetts. Captain Blank thinks that the steer­ ing gear on the tug and the auxiliary steering might have failed, causing the tug to turn and head for the barge. At that time, the tow line seems to have They are happy to be home! Waiting in JFK Airport are Seattle crewmembers, from the left: Third Cook Jay Haga; OS John Cahill; Wiper Ray Gould, and OS Tommy Stark, all graduates of the Lundeberg School trainee program. From the left, Seafarers Ray Gould, Walter Stevens and Al O'Krogly were the first men to reach the generator which caught fire in the Sea/f/e's engine room. They had the fire under control when they ran out of CO2 extinguishers and were forced by the spreading fire to abandon the engine room. from Page 2 gotten caught up in the propeller, tight­ ened up and pulled the stern under, fill­ ing the engine room with water. The boat went down by the stem in forty feet of water. SIU Boston Port Agent Ed Riley noted, "The crew of the tug Mariner should he cited for the seamanship they showed in the rescue of the crew mem­ bers of the Eileen C. Seafarers are taken off the Seattle the morning after the fire and transfered to the Sea-Land Consumer. This photo was taken by Seattle crewmember Jay Haga. iA • •' 2 SlU Firelighters With •- . Blaze Continued from Page 3 down 20 feet of smoke-filled passage­ way and out onto the deck. Spillane was forced out his port-hole which opened onto the main deck. i>. } k. •• Reacted Calmly The entire crew quickly sized up the situation and, reacting calmly, a head count revealed that three men were still missing. Putting a ladder over the side, the three were found still trapped in their fo'csles and one. Oiler Merle Duck­ worth, had to be pulled out through his lower deck porthole and carried to the main deck. The others climbed out their portholes to safety on ropes lowered by their quick-thinking shipmates. AB Alf Olsen, sailing since 1938, said, "We were lucky it was daytime or a lot of men would have died." The whole house was now engulfed in smoke and the mates could not reach the engine room's CO^ system controls on either the main or lower deck with­ out breathing apparatus, SIU members noted. The masks, however, were kept in a locker near the bridge and only after . ' '.U •' With the fire under control but not the smoke let up a bit could the mates fully extinguished, according to SIU get to the equipment. members, the men in the lifeboat were Trouble Unlocking brought back aboard the Seattle around Once they got to the locker, they three p.m. had trouble unlocking it and then get­ By this time the temperature in the ting the equipment to work properly, engine room was reported to be between according to some of the SIU crew. 150° and 185°, and many still feared Finally, with AB Charlie Fediw and that the settling tanks would explode. others manning their safety lines, they One hour later the first two ships an­ got to the CO2 controls on the main swering her distress call reach^ the deck and set off the system. It was sometime, however, before smoldering Seattle, a Greek and a Rus­ the system on the lower deck could be sian freighter. The Seattle's captain or­ reached and exploded. dered that no lin6s be taken from the Unable to do anything other than ships according to some SIU members, wait and see if the CO2 system would and the two stood by until the Sea-Land smother the fire, the crew assembled Consumer reached the scene a few forward around noon and the motor­ hours later. ized lifeboat on the lee side was or­ Though the Seattle was dead in the dered over the side. water, it wa? decided that the choppy When Brothers Staric, Fediw and waters and darkness made it too dan­ others had lowered the boat, it was gerous to transfer the crew to the Con­ polled forward, tied to the how by the sumer and the men spent a sleepless painter and about 20 men were put night in the Seattle's messroom. aboard. (Twenty-two of the SIU men The next morning the Consumer low­ on hoard the Seattle had lifeboat cer­ ered its boats and picked up most of tificates.) the tired Seattle crew who had high Choppy seas prevented lowering the praise for their brothers aboard the other motorized lifeboat and the rest Consumer. of the crew remained aboard the Seattle. Joined by two salvage tugs, Bosun •V Jose L. Gonzalez, AB Antonio Reyes, AB Harold Spillane, Chief Electrician Alien Quinn and Chief Steward Platak —all SIU members—^wefe among the men who stayed aboard the Seattle for the 1,400 mile tow hack to New York. N.Y. Patrolman George Ripoll (far left) met with crewmembers of the Eileen C. last September while the boat was docked at the Greater N.Y. Marine Term­ inal The boatmen are (I. to r.): Tankerman Jerry Kleva; Tankerman John Cartos; AB Vin Kuhl, and AB Rabe Walton. Brothers Kleva. Cartos and Walton were aboard the Eileen C. when it sank Nov. 7. The rest of the crew was taken to Rotterdam aboard the Consumer and then flown back to New York. Hampered by 22 foot seas, it took over a week before the tugs could take the Seattle in tow and, as the Log goes to press, she is expected to reach New York within a few days. (The next issue of the Log will contain a follow-up story on the Seattle's crew and their slow tow backtoN.Y.) - Shaken hut Alive Still shaken, dressed in clothes bor­ rowed from brothers aboard the Con­ sumer, and carrying the few belongings they were able to salvage in pillow­ cases, the Seafarers flown into N.Y. were relieved that their ordeal was over. Laying their narrow escape to train­ ing, cool heads and luck. Third Cook Jaymee Haga said he was just glad to be alive. These five Seafarers remained aboard the Seattle as she was towed 1. 0 miles back to New York after being totally disabled by an engine room fire in the mid North Atlantic. The tug Mariner (Mariner Towing) pictured here in Owl's Head Passage, Me., came to the rescue of the Eileen C. as soon as a Mayday signal was trans­ mitted. Page 21 Page 20 • \ 'i* . ; u. , ..!>.• T-t- .. 'r'. •' V ' • • ( ( t ; • . -iTl �"/ Navy Turns Deaf Ear to Commercial Tug Savings Like an ostrich with its head in the sand, the U.S. Navy simply re­ fuses to face up to the facts—by maintaining their own tugs when less costly commercial tug charters are available, they are wasting scarce funds that could be better used to construct defense-related vessels. Three years ago the Navy's own Naval Reserve Systems Analysis Di­ vision documented how commercial tugs could provide the Navy with towing services at a much lower cost. In Norfolk, for example, the Navy maintained 25 tugs that cost $185,000 each to man in 1973 and which worked, on the average, under 25 hours a week. It doesn't take an expensive study to see that civilian Boatmen could provide the same service on an hourly or daily basis at a substantial saving. Under mounting pressure to jus­ tify the maintainence and operation of an estimated 142 tugs in the con­ tinental U.S., Hawaii, Guam and Puerto Rico, last year the Navy hired a private research firm to study the efliciency of its tug program. Using Charleston, Norfolk, San Diego and Mayport, Fla. as case studies, this private group reached the same conclusion: "Significant savings were estimated for each of the locations if commercial services were substituted for a portion of Navy owned and operated tugboats." Yet despite the findings of their own studies, the Navy made no real move to charter private boats. Then, late last year, the Govern­ ment Accounting Office (GAG) re­ leased a report which again sup­ ported the argument that the Navy should transfer its tug operations to the private sector. The GAG, citing just one ex­ ample, told the Navy it could save $240,000 a year just by replacing two of its tugs in Treasure Island, Calif, with commercial tugs. Finally provoked into action by the weight of the evidence, the Navy has chosen to question the findings of the GAG report rather than take any constructive steps towards uti­ TAKE OFF THE BLINDFOLD FINANCIAL ADVANTAGES OF COMMERCIAL TUGS lizing the private towing fleet. Unfortunately for the Navy, their objections to the report don't stand up under scrutiny. It seems that the sole purpose of the Navy's move is, as Transporta­ tion Institute President Herbert Brand told the GAG, "to discredit this excellent (GAG) study and avoid having its conclusions adopted by the Congress." It's time the Navy takes its own advice and begins transferring its tug requirements to our experienced, ef­ ficient commercial tug fleet. Every­ one will benefit. The Navy will be able to conserve its budget funds, eliminating not only its expensive and underutilized tug fleet but also the extensive backup force of dispatchers, yeomen and other naval personnel it maintains for its tugs. The American public will benefit, with private boats generating more jobs and private industry paying more taxes. And it's a solution to the problem of holding down defense costs that will actually enhance the Navy's abil­ ity to protect us by freeing it from non-essential duties. Railroads Crippling Waterways The nation's railroad industry is always at odds with any other trans­ portation mode that threatens to pro­ vide legitimate competition by de­ livering better and more economical service. And now, according to a growing number of inland water industry spokesmen, the railroad industry has set its sights on crippling America's inland waterway operations. Gne feels that "the railroads in­ creasingly seem to want to be pro­ tected from competition," and points to the heavily financed railroad fight to prevent modernization of Lock and Dam 26 on the Mississippi as the latest attempt by the railroads "to place an artificial lid on the expan­ sion of barge traffic in order to pro­ tect railroad traffic." With their "monopoly power," it's also easy for railroads to use their economic leverage to suppress, for example, the efficiency of a joint rail- ii 1 'J water route in favor of all-rail serv­ ice, the same spokesman warns. Enlarging on the roadblocks fac­ ing those working America's inland waterways, another cites "over-regu­ lation, environmental challenges to new waterway development and un­ realistic challenges to the industry from the railroads," as factors threatening our inland industry. "Gur cost efficiency and our en­ ergy conservation is going by the boards because of tactics of confu­ sion and delay practiced by various groups," the industry spokesman cautions. The SIU shares in their concern over these challenges to the contin­ ued growth of America's inland fleet. Having learned from our past struggles, we invite all interested parties to join us in our fight to pro­ tect the gains we have already made and to foster continued expansion of an efficient, healthy inland water in­ dustry. Letters to the Editor V j CHAftLUWMOIICAN < gill'-;;. N^amiMr, 1976 Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, t.akes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO HISTORIC PRESERVATION Vol. 38, No. 11 Executive Board Paul Hail Not Like the Early Days President Frank Drozak Joe DiGiorgio Executive Vice President Cal Tanner Secretary-Treasurer Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Vice-President Paul Drozak Vice-President Vice-President Vice-President Marietta Homayonpour 389 Editor-in-Chief James Gannon Managing Editor Ray Bourdius Jim Mele Ruth Shereff Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Dennis Lundy Chief Photographer Associate Photographer Marie Kosciusko George J. Vana Administrative Assistant Production/Art Director Published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y, 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Page 22 I began receiving SIU pension checks June 1 of this year. If anyone suggested in the early days that anything like this and all the other benefits I would ever be available to any seaman in the entire world, he probably would I have been spit on. | With my SIU pension. Social Security and some interest bearing assets, I am ^ going to enjoy my twili^t yeare. T? In closing, I want to say that the SIU never had a more sincere Union mem- ber. This is not to say that I am among the few. I am one of the many who are ! grateful to the SIU for its work over the years. Fraternally, Frank Reid Tamj^Fla. mi?" • V f IMofa I«||4 IWF isi'' ' "• : ' vtt' Seafarers tog �a The Harry Lundeberg School ^ 1 Training Programs to Meet the Industry Needs This is the sixth in a series of articles which the Seafarers Log is publishing to explain how various organizations affect the jobs and job security of Seafarers. The Harry Lundeberg School was established by the Seafarers International Union to provide Seafarers and Inland Boatmen with the finest training and upgrading programs available any­ where in the United States. The Lundeberg School is located on 60 acres bordering St. George's Creek on the southernmost tip of Maryland where the Potomac River flows into the Chesapeake Bay. Named after the first president of the SIU, the Harry Lundeberg School is the result of coopera­ tive efforts between the SIU and the management of privately-owned American-flag ships and inland waterways towboats. It is financed entirely by deep sea. Great Lakes and inland waterways companies under contract with^the SIU. The school is committed to provide the mari­ time industry with skilled, knowledgeable and responsible Seafarers and Boatmen. The programs at the Lundeberg School focus on three key areas: • Providing young people who have no mari­ time experience with the basic skills needed to serve aboard deep sea and Great Lakes ships, coastal tugs and inland waterways towboats. • Providing professional advancement for ex­ perienced men through career upgrading pro­ grams. designed to assist each student in assessing his strengths and weaknesses in terms of his past training, life experiences and on-the-job experi­ ences. Through the assistance that the courses offer, SIU members can advance in their chosen profession to jobs of greater prestige, higher pay and more responsibility. The school serves as the avenue to success. Academic Education Academic education is completely integrated with the vocational training and Union programs. The aims of the academic programs are: • To offer high school diplomas through the high school equivalency courses. • To provide the necessary education skills to enable students to advance to more respon­ sible and better paying jobs. • To provide enrichment studies to expand each man's intellectual horizons. All students are given a reading comprehension examination during the first week to determine their individual reading levels. Students reading below the sixth grade level are encouraged to spend part of each day in the Reading Lab where they can receive individual instruction. Trainees or upgraders who speak English as a second lan­ guage also receive special assistance with their course materials. All classes are small, permitting teachers to give • Providing the academic education which is an essential background for learning modern technical skills needed in the maritime industry. The staff of the Lundeberg School consists of highly qualified educators who can meet the chal­ lenges of fast-moving technology in the maritime industry. As vocational education has become more advanced and specialized, the staff has de­ veloped and written new manuals and texts. The training programs, all approved by the Coast Guard and the Maryland State Department of Education, consist of: entry or beginning job skills, upgrading to unlicensed ratings, licensing, and specialized or advanced courses. All of these programs are interrelated and together make pos­ sible a career that offers advancement up the lad­ der of greater responsibility, and greater satisfac­ tion personally, economically, and professionally. The basic vocational Deckhand/Tankerman Program, for example, is a 12-week course em­ phasizing hands-on training. During the program the trainees learn deck seamanship, fundamentals of the towing industry, marine diesel engines, duties and skills of a tankerman, duties and re­ sponsibilities of the steward department, firefighting, safety and survival techniques as well as lifeboat training. Emphasis at all times is placed on safety and environmental protection. The programs, both entry and upgrading, are Deep sea, Lakes or inland waters members can take advantage of the courses available at HLSS. Boatman Ruben Salazar of Houston is shown here learning the use of the Radio Direction Finder as part of the Mate and Masters upgrading course. November, 1976 :! Upgrading courses are available in all departments aboard a ship or boat. Preparing to upgrade to FOWT, a deep sea member works on the engine room equipment available at the School. personalized tutoring help to each student allow-. ing him to concentrate on his individual needs. Evaluations are made frequently so that the materials are appropriate to the student's needs. Student-teacher conferences are held often to keep the lines of communication open so that each student might advance satisfactorily. A modern library exists on the schoolship Zimmerman where thousands of volumes are available to all students. The collection includes such reference tools as encyclopedias, almanacs, research documents and directories. It also con­ tains historic journals, a large maritime collection, and materials about the history of the maritime industry, seamen's unions, the history of ships and shipbuilding. A special selection of paperback books is avail­ able, together with editions of several hundred popular and subject-oriented periodicals. These books encourage recreational reading. The library serves as the resource center for the entire school. It is the place to find the answer to a question or to stimulate a new interest. Because the thrust of the school's program is to encourage career opportunities for all SIU mem­ bers, rather than eliminate those with personal or learning problems, the school offers a counsel­ ing program designed to define individual prob­ lems and to seek ways to overcome them. The staff at the school recognizes that each student is an individual. Each man differs in his own understanding of the world and how to deal with it. He has his own set of values and his own concept of how he fits into the environment. He differs in his understanding of himself, his self- -4, '4 ,. '• W' ^ . '1. •3- I At the Lundeberg School, entry trainees and sea­ soned Seafarers can improve their academic skills. Here a Seafarer studies for his high school equiva­ lency diploma. esteem, his self-confidence and in his working relationship with others. The school sees every student as a whole person and provides educational programs to meet these needs. Application forms and current schedules for course offerings are available by contacting the Admissions Office, HLS, Piney Point, Md. 20674. Telephone: 301-994-0010. , J •J u. J ' il I ; ^ COURSE OFFERINGS Deck Department Ordinary Seaman (Entry-Rating) Deckhand/Tankerman Able Seaman Lifeboatman Quartermaster Fre-Towboat Operator Original Towboat Operator License Master/Mate, Uninspected Vessels Not Over 300 Gross Tons Upon Oceans First Class Pilot Radar Observor Vessel Management and Safety LNG/LPG Welder •I'f :-s- i t .1 Engine Department Wiper (Entry-Rating) Fireman, Watertender, Oiler QMED Any Rating: Pumpman, Boilermaker, Refrigeration Engi­ neer, Electrician, Deck Engineer, Junior Engi­ neer, Deck Engine Mechanic Advanced Electrical Procedures Advanced Pumpman Procedures Automation Refrigerated Containers LNG/LPG Welder Diesel Engines Pre-Engineer Diesel Engines Chief Engineer Uninspected Motor Vessel Assistant Engineer Uninspected Motor Vessel Tankerman Steward Department Entry-Rating Steward Third Cook Inland Cook Assistant Cook Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward Academic Education Department Science Social Studies English Math Reading Study Skills Dockside Independent Study ' i • 7 i: 1 • f 1"i .L 4. - 4.•f •'1" -v ' i : f X y /y �Pages from the History of the American Seamen*s Labor Movement This article continues the story of American maritime unions as told in newspapers of the day and in other material gathered by the Seafarers Historical Research Department. The following report was made to union seamen by delegates attend­ ing an historic convention held in 1892 to create the National Seamens Union, the name of which was changed in 1894 to International Seamen's Union. The report includes some of the more important sections of the new constitution and by-laws. It is interesting to note that the first major order of business of the fledgling union was to support the "seamens bill" then under considera­ tion in Congress. It was many years before this legislation culminated in the Seamens Act of 1915. NATIONAL SEAMEN'S CONVENTION One of the grandest and most en­ thusiastic conventions that ever met in Chicago was brought to a close on April 22, 1892. The convention was com­ posed of representatives of the various seamen's unions—the Pacific Coast, Great Lakes and Gulf. The Atlantic unions were not represented in the convention, although they telegraphed greetings and good wishes for the birth of the National Seamen's Union. The initiative meeting of the dele­ gates was brought to order by Mr. Richard Powers of Chicago, who wel­ comed the representatives to the City by the Lakes, and feelingly expressed the hope that those present would be able to be successful in forming a Na­ tional Seamen's Union on a basis worthy of the sailors of the United States. After the committee on credentials had reported, and the various delegates given seats, committees on ways and means, organization, legislation and resolutions were appointed, and then the convention got down to work. The most important business was that of the organization committee, which recommended the formation of a national union of seamen, and the levying of a per capita tax on all unions represented at the convention for the purpose of thoroughly organizing the Atlantic Coast. After forming itself into a permanent organization, the convention appointed a committee to draft a suitable constitu­ tion and by-laws, of which the follow­ ing are a few of the most important subjects: PREAMBLE — Recognizing that or­ ganization is the only means by which the seamen may hope for their amelio­ ration and final emancipation from the many evils attending their calling, and for the purpose of furthering organiza­ tion, strengthening it where it already exists, and bringing into closer fraternal relations the various bodies of organ­ ized seamen in America, we have or­ ganized this "National Seamen's Union of America." Article I. This organization shall be known as the "National Seamen's Union of America." (The word seamen shall be interpreted to include all unions whose members make a living by fol­ lowing the sea or on the Lakes in any Page 24 iii capacity in steam or sailing vessels.) Article II. Form of Organization. Sec. 1. This union shall be com­ posed of delegates representing bona fide seamen's organizations from the four districts, viz.: The Atlantic Coast, the Gulf Coast, the Great Lakes and the Pacific Coast. Sec. 2. Delegates shall establish their claims to membership by certificates of election furnished by their respective unions, signed by the Secretary and bearing the seal of the union. Article III. Representation. Sec. 1. The basis of representation shall be 3 delegates for the first 500 members, or for unions with a membership of less than 500 or a fraction thereof of not less than 200, and 1 delegate for each additional 500. Sec. 2. Absent delegates shall be per­ mitted to vote by proxy. Sec. 3. No member of a subordinate union shall be eligible to election unless he shall have been a member of that union for at least one year prior to the election, except in a case where the union which he represents has not been in existence that period of time. Sec. 4. The expenses of attendance of said delegates on the annual sessions of this union shall be defrayed by the subordinate unions they respectively represent. Sec. 5. Delegates shall be elected for the term of one year, their term to com­ mence with the annual session of this union. Article IV. Meetings. The meetings of the National Seamen's Union of America shall take place annually on the 18th day of April, at such a place as the preceding convention shall desig­ nate prior to adjournment. Article V. Officers and Election. The officers of this union shall consist of President, Vice-President, SecretaryTreasurer and Sergeant-at-Arms. They shall be elected at the annual session of the union for the term of one year. Article VI refers to duties of officers. Article VII. Executive Board. There shall be an Executive Board, consisting of the National Secretary and the four District Secretaries. The Executive Board shall have power to act in the interest of the National Union between annual meetings; should at any time arise serious trouble, such as a general strike threatening, it shall have power to call a meeting of the National Union if in their judgment the occasion de­ mands it. Article VIII. Districts. Sec. 1. The secretary of each district shall furnish the National Secretary with a quarterly report of receipts and expenditures, the number of members in good standing, etc. He shall keep the National Secre­ tary informed of the condition of his union and of all matters of interest to the seafaring class, and shall communi­ cate to him all suggestions, resolutions and amendments offered by his union for the consideration of the National Union. Sec. 2. Membership in one district shall be recognized in another without charge of initiation fee. Any member leaving his district shall procure a trav­ eling card from his secretary, which he may deposit in any other district in which he desires to sail, and shall be admitted to membership upon payment of the regular monthly dues into that union. Sec. 3. All official correspondence between the National Secretary and the district secretaries must bear the seal of their respective unions to insure recog­ nition. Article IX. Revenue. Sec. 1. The in­ come of this union shall be derived from dues payable quarterly by the dis­ trict union to the National Secretary, ,upon the basis of a per capita tax of 9 cents per quarter levied on all mem­ bers in good standing. Sec. 2. Districts in arrears for more than 30 days shall stand suspended until paid up, and the National Secre­ tary shall notify all other districts of such suspension. Sec. 3. The fiscal year shall date from April 1St to March 31 st. Article X. Disbursement. Disburse­ ment for running expenses and secre­ tary's salary shall be limited to 25 per cent of the income and shall not be in­ curred except on proper presentation of bills. The remaining 75 per cent shall be devoted for organizing purposes. After the convention had adopted the Constitution and By-laws, it was re­ solved that the by-laws as adopted by the convention be submitted to the vari­ ous unions represented for their adop­ tion or rejection. Carried. The following resolution was then in­ troduced and carried unanimously: Resolved, That immediately upon the adoption of this Constitution by the subordinate unions, the National Sea­ men's Union requests its subordinate unions to set apart at once a sum equal to six months' dues, subject to the oi^er of the National Secretary, for the pur­ pose of organizing the Atlantic Coast, said sum to be credited to them on their account with the National Union. Resolved, That two organizers be elected at once—one by the Lake Sea­ men's Union and one by the Sailors' Union of the Pacific. Resolved, That said organizers shall be under the immediate supervision of the National Secretary, and to receive their instructions and the means to carry on their work from him, and that they shall endeavor to organize a district union, with headquarters and branches on a basis in conformity with the plan of the National Union. Resolved, That they be paid a regular salary of $75 per month by the National Union, but only until the union to be or­ ganized becomes selfsupporting, during which time the organizers shall give weekly a full account of their receipts, expenditures and requirements to the National Secretary. The following resolution, submitted by the Milwaukee Branch of the Lake Seamen's Union, was passed: Whereas, It is the practice of vesselowners of Cleveland, and other places on the Lakes, to employ to a large ex­ tent men who are permanent residents of Canada, thereby injuring American seamen and depriving them of their prior right to employment in American vessels. Resolved, That the seamen of Amer­ ica, in convention asembled, protest against the employment in American vessels of aliens with permanent resi­ dence abroad, and with no intention of becoming American citizens, and Resolved, That we urge upon Con­ gress to enact such laws as will better protect the American seamen from the competition of aliens, and insure them employment in preference to the latter in American vessels. The following resolution was read and passed unanimously: Whereas, The Sailors' Union of the Continued on Page 25 Seafarers Log �NATIONAL SEAMEN'S CONVENTION Continued from Page 24 Pacific has caused to be drawn up an appeal to Congress known as "An Act to amend the laws relating to Shipping Commissioners, seamen and owners of vessels, and for other purposes"; and whereas. We recognize that the mari­ time laws of the United States are sadly deficient in provisions for the protection of the interests of seamen, and have, in fact, fallen behind those of other na­ tions, and enactments for the better pro­ tection of seamen, their lives, their health and their comfort have not kept pace with the general advancement of the age; and whereas, The amendments offered in the above-named appeal are of a nature so modest and just as to commend themselves to every rightthinking, justice-loving, humane being; therefore be it Resolved, That we, the National Sea­ men's Union of America, in convention assembled, give them our hearty en­ dorsement, and that we will use all means in our power to push the said bill before the House of Representatives in Congress to work and vote for it. The following officers were then elected for the ensuing year: President, Charles Hagen of New Orleans; Vice President, F. Waterhouse of San Fran­ cisco; Secretary-Treasurer, T. Elderkins, Chicago; Sergeant-at-Arms, T. Finnerty, San Francisco. A motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously that the Coast Sea­ KNOW YOUR RIGHTS men's Journal of the Pacific Coast be made the official organ of the National Seamen's Union. Upon motion, the editor of the Coast Seamen's Journal was requested to draw up and have printed a call to the seamen of America to join hands with us under the banner of the National Union. The following report of the San Fran­ cisco delegates to the National Conven­ tion speaks for itself: tion; and while the representatives of the different unions felt that their work must necessarily be imperfect at this first convention, and that their judgment has probably been insufficient to meet all the requirements of so vast an insti­ tution as the National Union of Seamen promises to be, they join in the hope and the belief that their humble efforts will prove to be the foundation of one. of the most powerful organizations in existence. To THE MEMBERS OF THE SAILORS' UNION OF THE PACIFIC: Gentlemen: Your delegates desire to state that while it has been the object and endeavor to build the National Union on a firmer and more consolidat­ ing basis than the Constitution submit­ ted for your consideration permits, they have found obstacles that made a closer affiliation of the various unions inexpe­ dient, if not impossible, at this time. The Lake Seamen's Union has one dis­ tinctive feature of its objects, a sick benefit; the Gulf Union caused some perplexity by the fact that it is com­ posed of firemen as well as sailors, be­ sides this, it excludes colored men, of whom there is quite a number on the Gulf Coast, and it would seem that the feeling against colored men is too strong in the Gulf States to prevail upon the union there to join them or to even at­ tempt to organize them into separate assemblies. Aside from these difficulties we could not fail to observe that it was the wish of the unions, as expressed through their delegates, not to lose their identity in a National Union such as your delegates had conceived. Under these circumstances an amalgamation or federation, as outlined in the sub­ mitted constitution, as the only course to be recommended. We must state, however, that in spite of these differ­ ences nothing but the most conciliatory spirit and unanimity of desire prevailed and guided the actions of the conven­ Regarding the Atlantic Coast, from which there was no representative pres­ ent, we beg to say that from inquiries made we learn that practically no or­ ganization exists among the men sailing on that coast, excepting perhaps a small remnant in Boston, and you will sec that it has been one of the chief objects, in fact the chief object, of the convention to give consideration to the organizing of the Atlantic Coast. This is a work that concerns all the unions alike equally as much, and the union of the Pacific more so, and the delegates trust that the resolution dealing with the im­ mediate procedure or organizing will re­ ceive your unanimous approbation. Your delegates further, while in Chi­ cago, have gone before various tradesunions with your proposed amendments to the Maritime Law, and have labored for and received the assurance of their assistance; the Central Labor Union and the Trades and Labor Assembly have given promise to push the bill with all the means at their commandWith this brief comment we submit our report as a whole, trusting that your action thereon will be the realization of the hopes which we have in the life, ac­ tivity and efficiency of a "National Sea­ men's Union of America." JOHN HAIST, FRANK WATERHOUSE, THOMAS FINNERTY. The next convention will be held in New Orleans. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. AH trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights Efhd senior­ ity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y.11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail­ able in all SIU halls. These co.i-.acts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship.. Know your contract rights, as well as your obliga­ tions, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in November, 1976 the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY —SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any ar­ ticle serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual, to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circum­ stances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone at­ tempts to require any such payment be made without sup­ plying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. > I -ii' •'k I. ;.i1 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS -- f? CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discrimi­ nated against because of race, creed, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. .« - Y SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION —SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro­ ceeds are used to further its objects and purposes includ­ ing biit not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are vol­ untary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Sea­ farers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. If at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or infor­ mation, he should immediately notify SIU President Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. h Page 2? • V -A'f m • •fl •• f I �•I •i i 1 1 m 1 PM - >• liUv 4- , PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Frank Drozak I_ !J ll i pm |HPH VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Cal Tanner Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS ALPENA, Mkb 6754ATe^BklyD.11232 (212) HY 9-6600 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St. 02111 (617)482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y.... .290 Franklin St. 14202 (716)1X3-9259 CHICAGO, 111.. .9383 S. Ewing Are. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DETROIT, Mkfa. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI3-4741 DULUTH, Minn. 2014 W. 3 St. 55806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mkh P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616)352-4441 HOUSTON, Tex 5804 Canal St. 77011 (713) WA 8-3207 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala. IS. Lawrence St 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504)529-7548 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St 23510 (804)622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St 42001 (502)443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. .2604 S. 4 St 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St Mary's County 20674 (301)994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713)983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, CaUf. 1311 Misshm St 94103 (415)626-6793 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 Fernandez Juncos, Stop 20 00909 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash.. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo.. .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314)752-6500 TAMPA, Fla..2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813)870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 SmnmH St 43604 (419)248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St 90744 (213)549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 »»»»»» :j|f Shipping dropped off slightly last month at SIU A&G deep-sea ports. A total of 1,232 Seafarers, 889 of them full *A' s^miority book men, shipped during the period of Oct. 1-31,1976. Despite the slight drop­ off, shipping for deep-sea members is expected to remain foir to good at most ports. Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea OCT. 1-31,1976 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa..., Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals *TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 3 1 0 57 20 1 17 4 0 10 8 0 16 1 2 3 2 0 16 7 0 35 8 0 32 2 0 25 11 0 18 9 0 34 7 0 6 4 0 89 21 6 0 2 0 4 0 2 365 107 11 2 3 0 78 14 1 8 1 0 16 3 0 11 1 0 430 20 2 0 77 11 0 27 3 0 38 9 1 17 7 0 29 9 0 13 0 0 59 10 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 370 76 2 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 1 4 0 49 18 1 7 1 0 10 0 0 7 2 0 340 15 2 0 28 5 0 25 3 1 38 5 0 7 4 0 24 7 0 5 2 0 72 28 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 291 77 2 1 79 16 22 14 4 29 47 34 31 24 42 6 74 0 7 430 i ;.. , .^. Port Boston 0 40 6 5 4 6 8 23 11 23 11 16 6 24 0 1 184 Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans ; Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington .... J Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals 1 9 2 3 2 3 0 5 0 3 2 1 1 5 0 0 37 0 1 0 2 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 2 2 0 37 32 0 10 6 0 6 3 0 8 5 0 4 0 1 9 8 0 23 16 0 14 5 0 27 17 2 8 5 0 21 9 0 9 3 0 51 18 5 0 9 0 1 0 0 233 138 8 Port All Groups Class A Class B Class C 9 141 27 57 26 10 32 135 47 63 34 67 16 119 0 6 791 3 112 17 41 ' 31 7 25 107 41 61 20 41 19 88 0 2 615 fage 26 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 8 31 7 8 5 2 4 26 4 15 8 10 2 9 0 2 141 0 5 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 10 1 58 12 23 20 6 21 67 17 47 8 17 14 55 0 2 368 0 4 0 3 4 1 1 4 0 3 3 1 0 1 0 0 25 3 36 . 4 67 1 13 SSSr.:;:::;:::::::;:::;;:::::; Tampa t5 S3 ?1 12 16 18 21 6 15 8 28 0 1 .489 20 44 9 30 11 17 8 43 12 1 305 Philadelphia 3 ; 12 0 MU' 5. * v, 0 1 v 1 ^ 4 1 ' 0 % 1 ' 4 0 1 ' 341^^1%^ - iiAw® 2 52 6 104 5 49 .V ' ,Q ^ ' /'I ' < ?| § fo ' , . ^ ^ if,.. . . . /V 12 30 ^94 14 OQ ^ 53 im 15 33 ^.,7 34 ii ^ S fc « 22 9R 12 17 0 1 0 3 Totals All Departments 1,173 428 43 889 322 21 2,091 ""Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. """Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month! 760 ^ ^ - ' i'v .-Or'- 4 12 6 7 9 4 1 15 0 3 2 2 2 7 0 0 74 ! 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Boston New York Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals **REGISTERED ON BEACH 0 O 3 n o % n 3 | 0 0 87 106 y*. Seafarers Log �SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land Service), September 19 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. Pulliam; Secretary D. Nunn; Deck Delegate J. Long; En­ gine Delegate J. Mooney; Steward Del­ egate C. Carlson. No disputed OT. Pamphlet on Educational Series No. 1 was received and put out for all to read. The August issue of the Seafarers Log was shown and discussed. Chairman reports that everything is fine and we have a good crew. INGER (Reynolds Metals), Septem­ ber 12—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Charles D'Amico, Jr.; Secretary Duke Hall; Educational Director Oscar Cooper; Deck Delegate Jose Salinas; Engine Delegate Barney Hireen; Stew­ ard Delegate Richard Sherman. $69.11 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Last is­ sue of the Seafarers Log was read and discussed. Chairman held a discussion on the importance of donating to SPAD and the importance of voting in the coming election. Educational director urged all to take advantage of the op­ portunities offered at Piney Point to up­ grade and learn new skills that are re­ quired on the new ships. These old ships will not always be here and unless you have learned the skills required for the new ships then you may not have a job. A vote of thanks to the steward de­ partment for a job well done. TRANSINDIANA (Hudson Water­ ways), September 19—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun H. B. Walters; Secre­ tary W. J. Fitch. $25.09 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. All communications were read and posted. Notice of the Al­ coholic Rehabilitation Program has been permanently posted. For those of you who may be in need of this assist­ ance please read it. This is one of the best programs the SIU has come up with and no one needs to be ashamed to have to use it. A suggestion was made to paint all top steps of the out­ side stairwells white instead of yellow. A vote of thanks to the Seafarers Log for keeping us abreast of all data in the shipping industry. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Gitmo. PANAMA (Sea-Land Service), Sep­ tember 11—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun C. Mize; Secretary J. E. Higgins; Educational Director N. Bathia; Deck Delegate C. Perreira; Steward Delegate L. Russi. $12.20 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Educational director held a discussion on the benefits of attending classes at Piney Point. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. DELTA BRASIL (Delta Steamship), September 12—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Louis Guadmud; Secretary B. Guarino; Educational Director Hugh Wells, Jr.; Deck Delegate Robert L. Rudolph; Engine Delegate Juan Cruz; Steward Delegate H. B. O'Brien. $1,175 in movie fund. $95 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman thanked every­ one for their cooperation in making the last trip a smooth one. Also advised everyone to take advantage of the up­ grading school at Piney Point. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Dakar. BORINQUEN (Puerto Rico Marine Mgt.), September 12—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Calixto Gonzales; Sec­ retary J. Prats; Engine Delegate Juan Guaris. $4 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman held a discussion about the importance of the objectives and re­ quirements of the Alcoholic Rehabili­ tation Program so that the membership will be aware of this important program and its goals. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. SEA-LAND ECONOMY (Sea-Land Service), September 5—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun F. H. Johnson; Secre­ tary L. Nicholas; Educational Director W. E. Fitzgerald; Deck Delegate B. Jarratt; Engine Delegate C. V. Grab; Stew­ ard Delegate S. Morris. No disputed OT. A safety suggestion was made for installing cleats on deck for tugboats and the painter. Also a suggestion box was installed on bulkhead in main pas­ sage for any and all safety suggestions. The pamphlet on the MTD was re­ ceived and read with interest. Next port, Rotterdam. HOUSTON (Sea-Land Service), Sep­ tember 19—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun Frank Teti; Secretary C. Gibson; Educational Director Roberts; Deck Delegate W. W. Lawton; Engine Dele­ gate Donald R. Nilsson. No disputed OT. Chairman held a discussion on a number of stories that appeared in the Seafarers Log. Alcoholic rehabilitation poster was received and posted. Anyone who thinks he needs help with the prob­ lem is urged to read the poster care­ SEA-LAND PRODUCER (SeaLand Service), September 11—Chair­ fully. A vote of thanks to the steward man, Recertified Bosun M. B. Woods; department for all around good food Secretary L. H. Waldrop. $21 in ship's , and service. Next port, Elizabeth, N.J. fund. Some disputed OT in engine and OVERSEAS VALDEZ (Maritime steward departments. Chairman advised everyone to be sure to vote in the elec­ Overseas), September 26—Chairman, tion, absentee ballot if necessary. Also Recertified Bosun William Smith; Sec­ discussed the importance of donating retary J. Mojica. Some disputed OT in to SPAD, and for all crewmembers to deck and steward departments. Chair­ read the new Constitution changes in man discussed the laminated poster that the Seafarers Log. A vote of thanks to was received describing the objectives the steward department. Next port, and requirements of the Alcoholic Re­ habilitation Program. The poster will Port Everglades. be put on the bulletin board so that the JEFF DAVIS (Waterman Steam­ entire membership will be made aware ship), September 13—Chairman, Re­ of this important program and its goals. certified Bosun George Annis; Secretary Report to the Seafarers Log: "A vote A. Rudnick; Educational Director Vic­ of thanks was given to the crew for the tor Polumbo; Steward Delegate Leo­ cooperation they gave to all three de­ partments. A vote of thanks to the stew­ nardo Mania. Some disputed OT in ard department for a job well done. Ob­ engine department. A vote of thanks to served one minute of silence in memory the steward department for a job well of our departed brothers." done. Nfext port, Djibouti. November, 1976 NEWARK (Sea-Land Service), Sep­ tember 5—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun C. Dawson; Secretary L. Crane; Educational Director R. P. Coleman; Deck Delegate A. J. Janacek; Engine Delegate A. L. Craig; Steward Delegate J. Arshon. No disputed OT. Chairman informed the crewmembers of the stor­ ies that appeared in the new issue of the Log and asked everyone to read them so as to be better informed on what is going on in the Union. Held a discus­ sion on the importance of donating to SPAD. Next port, Seattle. TRANSCOLORADO (Hudson Wa­ terways), September 26—Chairman, Recertified Bosun T. A. Tolentino; Sec­ retary J. Pitetta; Educational Director J. Peterson; Deck Delegate Lee Snodgrass; Engine Delegate Paul Bradshaw; Steward Delegate John Shaw. $7 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman advised all crewmembers to get new clinic cards when they leave. Also dis­ cussed the importance of SPAD. Ob­ served one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. ST. LOUIS (Sea-Land Service), Sep­ tember 6—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun Alan E. Whitmer; Secretary T. R. Goodman; Deck Delegate Albert C. Pickford; Engine Delegate Kenneth H. Bowman; Steward Delegate Fritzbert A. Stephen. $30 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. It was reported that Bosun, Alan E. Whitmer did his homework. At weekly meetings he held discussions on fire control, safety on board ship, drugs and the problem they cause, what SPAD is all about and that fact that all SIU seamen are American ambassadors in foreign ports. The man is great. Chief Steward T. R. Goodman has done his job too and there are no beefs. Just completed Sea-Land first round trip to Damman, Saudi Arabia and back to Rotterdam. Thank the crew for good cooperation. Evangelos I. Dimitrakakos kept the crew up-to-date with educa­ tional literature which he posted on the bulletin board. Frank Adkins, chief cook turned out beautiful, tasty good food that kept the crew happy. All com­ munications received were read, dis­ cussed and then posted. It was noted that ship should have new and better hydraulic booms installed for lifting gangway. Observed two minutes of si­ lence in memory of Brother Donald B. Wasson who passed away on August 29, 1976 in a hospital in the port of Pireaus, Greece. A vote of thanks to the steward department. Next port. Damman. OGDEN WILLAMETTE (Ogden Marine Transport), September 5— Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. D. Schwarz; Secretary E. Kelly; Educa­ tional Director H. Meredith; Deck Del­ egate C. H. Spina; Engine Delegate C. Killeen; Steward Delegate I. Gray. No disputed OT. Chairman discussed the Seafarers Log and asked that all mem­ bers read this paper and ask any ques­ tions about anything they don't under­ stand. All communications received were read and posted. A vote of thanks to the steward department. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (Sea-Land Service), September 12 — Chairman, Recertified Bosun F. A. Pehler; Secre­ tary S. McDonald; Educational Direc­ tor K. L. Hart; Deck Delegate R. S. Davis; Engine Delegate R. L. L. Elliott; Steward Delegate M. P. Cox. No dis­ puted OT. A vote of thanks to the stew­ ard department for good food and serv­ ice. Crewmembers were advised to get their correct addresses to Headquarters. Steward read a letter of commendation to the crew for getting 100 percent on public health inspection and thanked them for their cooperation. Next port, Rotterdam. MOBILE (Sea-Land Service), Sep­ tember 26—Chairman, Recertified Bo­ sun A. Waters; Secretary Taylor; Edu­ cational Director Bryant; Steward Delegate A. Allen. No disputed OT. A vote of thanks to all departments for keeping the shipclean. Next port, Kobe. GUAYAMA (Puerto Rico Marine Mgt.), September 26—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun W. Velazquez; Secre­ tary A. Aragones; Educational Director D. Terry, Jr.; Engine Delegate H. F. Welch. No disputed OT. Chairman dis­ cussed the importance of SPAD. Edu­ cational director reported that the Al­ coholic Rehabilitation Program has been a success. All members should give encouragement to those affected. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. A vote of thanks to all crewmembers for good brotherhood and good companionship. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Charleston, S.C. • • % . i C'. •* ••'i- • % :: V- f f .0.. Official ship's, minutes were also re­ ceived from the following vessels: OVERSEAS TRAVELER OGDEN CHAMPION SAM HOUSTON CAROLINA COLUMBIA HUDSON PORTLAND LYMAN HALL THOMAS JEFFERSON COASTAL CALIFORNIA SEA-LAND MARKET SAN JUAN SAN FRANCISCO TAMPA SEA-LAND VENTURE WORTH MERRIMAC BOSTON PUERTO RICO OVERSEAS ANCHORAGE JOHN TYLER DELTA MAR SEA-LAND EXCHANGE LONG BEACH BRADFORD ISLAND EAGLEVOYAGER ARECIBO CHARLESTON ARTHUR MIDDLETON DELTA ARGENTINA WALTER RICE OVERSEAS JOYCE OGDEN WABASH NECHES FORTHOSKINS AFOUNDRIA POINT JULIE SAN PEDRO DELTA SUD SEA-LAND GALLOWAY SEA-LAND RESOURCE FLOR OAKLAND GOLDEN DOLPHIN ROSE CITY OVERSEAS ALICE „ 1 ' ^5 .a-. Page 27 i J* f # i\ �PENSIONERS Herbert E. Atkinson,^8, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1951 sailing as a chief steward. Bro­ ther Atkinson sailed 23 years. He was born in Jacksonville and is a resident there. Theodore E. Blades, 75, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a bosun. Brother Blades sailed 46 years. He was bom in Pennsylvania and is a resident of San Francisco. Sigmiere E. Boggan, Jr., 59, joined. the SIU in 1945 in the port of Gal­ veston sailing as an AB. Brother Boggan sailed 29 years. He was bora in Louisiana and is a resident of Houston. Sacarias D. Cabildo, 70, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1962 sailing as a cook. Brother Cabildo sailed 33 years and is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in the Philippine Islands and is a resident of Seattle. John F. Castronover, 56, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a chief steward. Bro­ ther Castronover sailed 33 years. He was born in New York and is a resi­ dent of St. Simon's Is., Ga. Wong Han Chin, 62, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1955 sailing as a cook. Brother Chin sailed 27 years and with the U.S. Army Transport Service in World War II. He was born in Shanghai, China and is a resident of San Fran­ cisco. William D. Cooper, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Cooper sailed 25 years and walked the picket line in the 1954 ILS strike and the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. He is a veteran of the pre-World War II U.S. Navy. Born in Iowa, he is a resident of Seattle. William J. Emerson, 60, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of De­ troit sailing as an AB. Brother Em­ erson sailed 38 years and was on the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike. He was in the Civilian Con­ servation Corps from 1933 to 1937 and the Officers Maritime Service, New London, Conn, in 1943. Born in Centerville, Md., he is a resident there as a gentleman farmer. Page 28 Eugene H. Crowley, 61, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Crowley sailed 35 years. He was born in Cali­ fornia and is a resident of New Or­ leans. Recertified Bosun Edwin C. Craddock, 48, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Mobile sailing for 32 years. Brother Craddock graduated from the December 1974 Recertified Bosun Program class, attended a Piney Point Crews Conference in 1972 and is a GED grad. He was born in Mobile and is a resident there. William D. Campbell, 63, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1960 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Campbell sailed 25 years, was on the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike and is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Bisbee, Ariz, and is a resident of Tacoma, Wash. Ernest M. "Bud" Bryant, 57, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Savannah sailing as a chief steward. Brother Bryant sailed 35 years. He was born in Georgia and is a resident of Jacksonville where he practices his hobby of carpentry. Ernesto Cortes, 62, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Cortes was on the Sea-Land Shoregang from 1972 to 1976. He was born in Ponce, P.R. and is a resident of San Juan. Ralph A. Piehet, 62, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New Or­ leans sailing as deck maintenance. Brother Piehet was a member of the New Orleans Shoregang. He was born in New Orleans and is a resi­ dent there. Marion H. Maynard, 62, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Nor­ folk sailing as a cook. Brother May­ nard is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Texas and is a resident of Dallas, Tex. William E. Ekins, 62, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Ekins sailed 34 years. He was born in Theodore, Saskatchewan, Canada and is a resident of Houston. Sidney D. Turner, 59, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. Brother Turner was a member of the Civilian Con­ servation Corps from 1934 to 1936. He was born in Pinkhill, N.C. and is a resident of Vass, N.C. Rufino S. Felipe, 65, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1968 sailing as an AB. Brother Fe­ lipe sailed 33 years. He was born in Manila, P.I. and is a resident of Seattle. Seafarers Welfare, Pension and . Vacation Plans Cash Benefits Paid Sept. 23-Oct. 27,1976 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ELIGIBLES Death In Hospital Daily @ $1.00 In Hospital Daily @ $3.00 Hospital & Hospital Extras Surgical Sickness & Accident @ $8.00 Special Equipment Optical Supplemental Medicare Premiums DEPENDENTS OF ELIGIBLES Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits In Hospital Surgical Maternity Blood Transfusions Optical PENSIONERS & DEPENDENTS Death Hospital & Hospital Extras Doctors' Visits & Other Medical Expenses Surgical Optical Blood Transfusions Special Equipment ^^eotal Supplemental Medicare Premiums ...... SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TOTALS Total Seafarers Welfare Plan Total Seafarers Pension Plan Total Seafarers Vacation Plan Total Seafarers Welfare, Pension & Vacation Number MONTH TO DATE Amount YEAR TO DATE MONTH TO DATE . 114 5,083 2,315 128 25 53,108 12 1,139 263 $ 24,500.00 320.00 384.00 1,710.20 120.00 46,216.00 1,182.32 3,524.65 1,165.00 $359,742.05 5,083.00 6,945.00 20,878.33 2,991.80 424,864.00 3,775.56 34,141.23 14,133.20 3,912 757 1,094 169 15 1,033 138,092.98 3,968.67 23,451.75 8,100.00 39.00 3,574.22 1,121,205.83 31,180.56 178,418.58 59,900.00 1,137.50 29,992.81 22 186 101 6 81 1 7 — 2,103 130 1,624 990 110 594 4 32 7 18,727 81,500.00 41,667.55 4,401.82 1,507.00 2,545.55 126.00 307.29 — 15,737.00 491,328.95 286,978.47 44,093.07 21,525.00 16,871.94 756.79 5,256.32 1,816.00 137,524.60 14 89 6,744.37 34,532.77 9,721 2,594 1,615 13,930 91,474 22,702 14,288 128,464 12 320 128 17 2 5,777 3 115 8 454 89 131 22 1 . 121 ' YEAR TO DATE 410,885.37 3,335,073.36 659,776.88 5,739,498.77 743,980.72 6,851,436.70 $1,814,642.97 $15,926,008.83 Seafarers Log �eEr'-^-:r?re=mF?l1 ni Edward J. Rogg, 55, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Boston sailing as a bosun. Brother Rogg sailed 34 years and received a Union Personal Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard the accident-free ship, the SS A casta. He was born in Ken­ tucky and is a resident of Dayton, Ky. •:\n Clifton Aaron, 55, joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1960 sailing as a cook. Brother Aaron sailed 20 years and is a 1959 graduate of the Andrew Furueseth Training School in Mobile. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Ala­ bama, he is a resident there. George J. Campbell, 59, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Philadephia sailing in the steward de­ partment. Brother Campbell sailed 38 years and on the Murmansk run during World War II. He was born in Philadelphia and is a resident of Baltimore. Peter S. Vicare, 65, joined the SIU in 1955 in the port of New York sailing in the steward department as a B/R utilityman. Brother Vicare is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Elizabeth, N.J. and is a resident there. Harvey E. Fairburn, 58, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1961 sailing as an oiler. Brother Fairburn sailed 30 years and during the Vietnam War. He was born in Ponchatoula, La. and is a resident of Grand Saline, Tex. Lee A. Smith, 65, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing as a pumpman. Brother Smith sailed 39 years. He was born in Mississippi and is a resident of Lucedale, Miss. Anthony M. Korsak, 55, joined the SIU in the port of Philadelphia sailing as an OS. Brother Korsak sailed 33 years. He was born in Browndale, Pa. and is a resident of Forest City, Pa. Earl G. McNab, 55, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1951 sailing as an AB. Brother McNab sailed 29 years. He was bom in Bri­ tish Honduras and is a resident of Miami, Fla. Andrew Lewis, 54, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1956 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Lewis sailed 22 years and was on the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor and 1962 Robin Line beefs. He was born in Texas and is a resident of Berkeley, Calif. Marcelino Valentin, 61, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a hreman-watertender. Brother Valentin sailed 31 years. He was born in Isabella, P.R. and is a resident of Mayaguez, P.R. Antonio Rodriguez, 66, joined the SIU in the port of Tampa in 1952 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Rodriguez was bora in Flo­ rida and is a resident of Tampa. Rene Pelliccia, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sail­ ing as a third cook. Brother Pelliccia sailed 23 years and is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. He was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Santa Cruz, Calif. Cipriano G. Sonaco, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1962 sailing as a third cook. Brother Son­ aco sailed 34 years, for the U.S. Army Transport Service in both the Atlantic, Meriterranean and Pacific during World War II and for the Military Sealift Transport Service for seven years. He was born in the Phil­ ippines and is a resident of Seattle. Lennot Wilfert, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Lake Charles, La. in 1956 sailing as a pumpman. Brother Wilfert sailed 25 years. He is a vet­ eran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Louisiana, he is a resi­ dent of Eunice, La. Cbarles H. Stepbenson, 59, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1955 sailing as a wiper. Brother Stephenson is a wounded veteran of X the U.S. Army Infantry in World r War II. He was born in Keokuk, Iowa and is a resident of San Fran­ cisco. " Ifr I i' •a J^ I -Y' Matthew V. Rosato, 59, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Rosato sailed 39 years. He was born in Louisiana and is a resident of Kenner, La. George E. Znkas, 64, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1957 sailing as a deck engineer. Brother Zukas was a member of the Sailors Union of the Pacific in 1951. He was born in Helsinki, Finland and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. Seafarer Zukas is a resident of San Francisco. Thomas C. Pias, 75, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1969 sailing in the steward department for 24 years. Brother Pias was born in £ the Philippines and is a resident of ' Seattle. Willougbby C. Byrd Jr., 51, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Balti­ more sailing as a bosun. Brother Byrd sailed 31 years and is a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was born in Richton, Miss, and is a resident of Mobile. Frank B. Cake, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Philadelphia in 1954 sailing as an oiler. Brother Cake sailed 25 years. He w^ bora in Merchantville, N.J. and is a resident of Haddonfield, N.J. Sanford H. Word, 65, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a deck engineer. Brother Word sailed 31 years and is a Piney Point upgrader. He was born in Texas and is a resident of Fairhope, Ala. Nils H. Lindsjo, 62, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. Brother Lindsjo sailed 39 years. He was born in Swe­ den and is a resident of Sharon Hill, Pa. Antonio A. DaCosta, 65, joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of New York sailing in all departments for 57 years. Brother DaCosta was born in Lisbon, Portugal and is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Alfred J. «A1" Garilner, 58, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief steward. Brother Gardner sailed 34 years and attended the Union's 1972 HLSS Educational Conference. He was born in Watertown, Mass. and is a resident of Needham, Mass. Valentine V. H. Benner, 62, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Bro­ ther Benner sailed 29 years, hit the bricks in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Har­ bor strike and upgraded at the HLSS. He was bora in New York and is a resident of Bergenfield, N.J. § %• •lii • • •» Clarence W. "Wbifey" Gabriel, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk in 1956 sailing as a firemanwatertender. Brother Gabriel sailed 31 years, during the Vietnam War and is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was bora in Meadow, Ga. and is a resident of Lufkin, Tex. Dominador F. Escalona, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1960 sailing as an AB. Brother Escalona sailed 34 years. He was born in the Philippines and is a resident of Seat­ tle. Lars Nielsen, 65, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Norfolk sailing as an AB. Brother Nielsen sailed for Bull Line and during the Vietnam War. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in St. Croix, V.I., he is a naturalized U.S. citizen. Seafarer Nielsen is a resident of New York City where he does woodcarving as a hobby. Member, 1976 pmmm Pace 29 : A I "I Ills • - - • • 1| �!• David Backovitz, 72, joined the SIU in the port of Philadelphia in 1962 sailing as a third cook. Brother Backovitz sailed 24 years and at­ tended the Piney Point Crews Con­ ference No. 5 in 1970. He was born in Russia and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. Seafarer Backovitz is a resi­ dent of Philadelphia. I'* Joseph E. Woolford, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk in 1951 sailing as a bosun. Brother Woolford sailed 45 years. He was born in Portsmouth, Va. and is a resident of Norfolk. Joseph N. McGIII, 50, joined the SIU in the port of Tampa in 1950 sailing as a bosun. Brother McGill sailed 32 years. He was born in Bay Minette, Ala. and is a resident there. • / 1 ' 11. Clifton H. Jackson, 64, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing as a deck engineer. He sailed 31 years. Brother Jackson walked the picket line in the Isthmian strike, helped to organize Cities Service, ran for Baltimore patrolman in 1960 and attended HLSS Crew Conference No. 3. He was born in Deltaville, Va. and is a resident of Baltimore. Luther E. Wing, 61, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing as a bosun and fireman-watertender. Brother Wing sailed 37 years, had been a member of the old ISU, upgraded at Piney Point in 1970, and during World War II was aboard the SS Algic when she was hit by a dud torpedo in the Amazon River. He r, was born in Mississippi and is a resiH"' dent of Prichard, Ala. Bobby L. Messerall, 55, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as an oiler. Brother Messerall is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Penn­ sylvania and is a resident of Reno, Nev. Shipping Report for Inland Waters FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 1976 TOTAL JOBS SHIPPED Permanent Jobs Relief Jobs Class A 'i Class B Class C Class A BALTIMORE .. BOSTON HOUSTON JACKSONVILLE NEW YORK . . . MOBILE NORFOLK . . .; NEW ORLEANS PADUCAH PHILADELPHIA PINEY POINT . PORT ARTHUR PUERTO RICO . RIVER ROGUE . ST. LOUIS .. . . TAMPA .. . . 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 33 9 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 23 0 0 17 15 0 0 0 16 0 0 0 0 0 18 0 0 10 13 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 90 25 0 1 67 0 0 0 0 0 0 TOTAL ALL PORTS 51 62 72 183 Class B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 58 0 0 0 0 0 0 58 TOTAL MEN REGISTERED ON BEACH Class C Class A Class B 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 31 2 0 4 0 0 0 71 32 5 83 0 3 0 10 11 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 31 1 133 23 3 0 0 27 0 221 222 Warning to Seafarers Young and Old: Drug Possession Means Panama Ship, 20, Seized With Loss of Seaman's Papers $134-Million in Drugs If you are convicted of possession of any illegal drug—heroin, baibitnrates, i^eed, LSD, or even marijuana—the U^. Coast Guard win revoke yonr seaman papers, widiont i^peal, FOREVER. That means that yon lose for the rest iri! yonr Uie die ri^t to make a livii^ by die sea. ilowever, it doesn't quite end there even if yon receive a suspended sentence. You may lose yolir right to vote, your right to hold public office or to own a gun. You also may lose the opportunity of ever becoming a doctor, dentist, certified public accountant, engineer, lawyer, architect, realtor, pharmacist, school teacher, or stockbroker. You may jeopardize your right to hold a job where you must be licensed or bonded and you may never be able to work for the city, the county, or the Federal government. If8 a pretty tough rap, but diafs exacdy bow it is and yon can't do any­ thing abwt it. The convicted drug user leaves a black mark on his reputation for die rest of his life. However, drugs can not mily destroy your r^t to a good livelihood, it destroy your life. Drag abuse presents a serions threat to bodi yonr physical and mental bcaldi, and die personal safety of those around you. This is especially true aboard shl^ where clear min& and quick reflexes are essoitial at aD times for the safe operation of die vesseL Dont let drags destroy yonr natnral rl^ to a good, happy, productive m. Stay dragirae and steer a clear course. : Page 30 Twenty Colombian crewmembers of the Panamanian SS Don Emilia (Compania Financiera Velrus) were arrested on the high seas Oct. 15 when their 325-foot freighter was boarded and seized by a Coast Guard cutter crew with a near record $134-million worth of contraband narcotics 15 miles east of Eleuthera, the Lower Bahamas. Towed 500 miles by the cutter Sher­ man to Miami, the U.S. Drug Enforce­ ment Administration there found in the cargo 82 tons of marijuana worth $50million and 400 pounds of cocaine and hashish worth $84-million. The crew and their captain, Carlton Bent Hooker, were held as illegal aliens to be prosecuted by Panama. One crew- member disappeared at sea during the towing. According to her manifest, the Don Emilia sailed from the port of Carta­ gena, Colombia on Oct. 4 carrying a cargo of 1-million kilos of asbestos bound for the port of St. John's New­ foundland, Canada. The cutter's captain, H. W. Villette said there had been reports that the freighter had 160-tons of pot on board. He added that the vessel was boarded "at the request of the Panamanian Government." This was confirmed by Panama's Consul General Edgardo Lo­ pez in Miami, according to newspaper reports. "The Maritime Bureau of Panama which had information of a possible smuggling activity by Don Emilia, asked the Coast Guard for collabora­ tion," Lopez declared, adding "we have had information to suspect that it was not the first time that this freighter has been engaged in such activities. We also believe that Don EmUio might have been loaded with marijuana off the coast of Colombia." Seafarers tog At,, , . • ' �r Natural Cos Pipeline—A Reporf: Arguments Favor All-America Alaska Route WASHINGTON — Growing indica­ tion of the need for public financing by the United States on either of two pro­ posed Canadian routes for Alaska natu­ ral gas is causing some Administration energy spokesmen to express doubts about the benefits of the Canadian routes. John Hill, deputy administrator of the Federal Energy Administration first raised this possibility last month. Others are now suggesting that public financing may be necessary and they are question­ ing the wisdom of investing U.S. money in a pipeline that would be under Cana­ dian control and built with foreign workers and equipment. Richard Fairbanks, former aide to FEA Administrator William Ruckel- house, said recently that as a result of his talks with FEA, the Interior De­ partment and the Federal Power Com­ mission, he felt sure that the Canadian proposals would be rejected. He said that from a national security standpoint, the Canadian gas line routes are unac­ ceptable. Other arguments are cropping up against the proposed Canadian routes. A Canadian legal expert has revealed that loopholes exist in Canadian law that would enable individual provinces to ignore a U.S.-Canada pipeline treaty and impose property taxes, royalties and other restrictive measures on future gas pipelines. George S. Levev, of Vancouver, B.C., said: 'Trovinces could enact legislation Cook Shows How Its Done respecting, for example, direct taxing powers on a pipeline right-of-way. He noted that unlike the U.S. where a treaty is a part of the 'supreme law of the land,' there is an absence in Canada of a similar provision making a treaty obligation part of Canadian Domestic Law. This means that the provinces are pretty much free to enact taxing legis­ lation on their own and that any thruCanada pipeline would be subject to tbe taxing powers of every province it passes through." Earlier this year. Transportation In­ stitute, a Washington-based maritime research and education organization, cited another argument against the thruCanada pipeline. In their monthly news­ letter Currents, the Institute said: "One of the fundamental arguments in support of an all-U.S. route is that it assures uninterrupted availability of the energy resource." The Institute then pointed to Can­ ada's political behavior when it knuckled under Communist Chinese pressure to bar the Chinese from Tai­ wan from participating in the Summer Olympics in Canada, and then warned; "Under the circumstances, consider then the precariousness of a gas pipe­ line route running across Canada to service the American communitv. It would be sheer folly to pretend that Canada could remain aloof from the possibility of political pressure aimed by the Communist world, and possibly others, against the United States." The thru-Canada pipeline would also deprive the U.S. of significant economic advantages. It was learned recently that Canadian Arctic Gas Pipeline Ltd. had signed a letter of intent with Steel Co. of Canada for most of the pipe needed to build the trans-Canada pipeline. Follow Oil Pipeline In contrast, the El Paso Natural Gas proposal (the All-America route) would follow the U.S. oil pipeline into south­ ern Alaska, where U.S.-owned and operated tankers would move the gas to U.S. markets. In building the AllAmerica pipeline, U.S. workers and U.S.-made pipes and equipment would be used. And—most important—the U.S. would be assured of the uninter­ rupted availability of this vital energy resource. The Federal Power Commission is now studying the three pipeline pro­ posals—two which would run across Canada to the U.S. midwest, and the All-American El Paso route to southern Alaska. The FPC must render a deci­ sion by May 1, 1977, and the President must then make a selection by Sept. 1. ^ it '4 ?> ,;y 1 ••i id Seafarers Plans Must Haye Member's Latest f'. In the galley of the SS Anchorage (Sea-Land) Chief Cook Frank Bradley shows amateur cooks how to prepare a roast. The vessel paid off on July 27 in Port Elizabeth. N.J. It Was Family Day at the Clinic Becau^ the^^rnpl^^ Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (often referred to m the Pension Reform Act) it is extremely important that the latest correct address of each member be on file. If the Seafarers Plans have your latest address, you will be able to receive all the neces­ sary and vital material which is required to be sent to you under the new Law. It is also very important that the Plans be aware of your marital status. Therefore, you are strongly urged to fill in the form below and send it to: Claims Department, Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plans, 275 20th St., Brooklyn, NAT. 11215. I'M Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plans '.T : iwc.aec.IF. •i '1 'Name ... Print First Name . LastNaiM Penmancailt Addri^ Print Numiw and Street ^Dtite of Birdi Mo / Ci^ / Yew. ••• \ nuse'S'l^i'aBae . •• .•«. . • *... Print Last Name N^ Date ofBlrdi Wife of pensioner Seafarer Chee Mohat, Mrs. Mary Mohat (left) gets blood pressure test from Dr. Joseph Peluso in the Headquarters CImic recently. November, 1976 . Mo / Day / Year State ' |i1rsf''Y(mr:of'SiU» DIU Enq^oyment lAddress Print " ^ Middle Initial * •. FirSt Name ' City ^ r• ^ .. Middle Initial ^ . Zip Code Stiate ^ . .. - > Page 31 �. •1 ^ 1 i 1 Pensioner Roy Atizado, 73, passed away on Oct. 16. Brother Atizado joined the Union in the port of New York in 1951 sailing as a cook. He sailed 24 years. A native of the Philippines, he was a resident of Seattle. Surviving are his widow, Rizalina; a son, Roy, and a sister, Matilde of Paeay, Razel, P.I. Pensioner Dan E. Brannen, 69, died on Oct. 24. Brother Brannen joined the Union in 1938 in the port of Savannah sailing as a bosun. He sailed 41 years and was a veteran of the pre^World War II U.S. Navy. Born in Georgia, he was a resident of Jack­ sonville. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Susie Drew of Jacksonville, and a niece, Mrs. Jeanne Kerns of Arlington, Fla. 5^! Pensioner Benedicto Luna, 75, died from a heart attack in the Galveston USPHS Hospital on Oct. 10. Brother Luna joined the Union in 1946 in the ' port of Galveston sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 31 years. Bom in the Philippines, he was a resident of Galveston. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Dickinson, Tex. Surviving is a daughter,. Mrs. August (Bennie Lee) Bermea of Galveston and a grandson, Sharland Gera. Pensioner Thomas J. King, 68, was found dead in Los Angeles on Oct. 4. Brother King joined the Union in 1944 in the port of Boston sailing as an AB. He sailed 46 years. Sea­ farer King was a veteran of the preWorld War II U.S. Navy. Born in Rhode Island, he was a resident of San Francisco. Burial was in St. Francis Cemetery, San Francisco. Surviving are his mother. Rose and a brother, Ed­ ward, both of Providence, R.I. 5 <A"'•f.'i' } '-•• ••. ' • -' If Pensioner Frank i Nagy, Jr., 66, died of heart failure in Mon|roe Township, N.J. on Oct. 23. Brother • Nagy joined the i Union in 1946 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. He sailed 30 years and was on the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike and in the 1965 District Council 37 beef. Seafarer Nagy was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. Bom in Bonhamton, N.J., he was a resident of Spotswood, N.J. Surviving are his brother, Bertalan of Spotswood, and a daughter, Barbara. Scott B. Myhre, 24, died in Buena­ ventura, Colombia, on Oct. 14. Brother Myhre joined the Union in 1971 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. He was a 1971 Piney Point grad and received his GED diploma there also. Seafarer Myhre was bom in Santa Fe, N.M. and was a resi­ dent of Honolulu, Hawaii. His hobbies were yachting and leather crafting. Sur­ viving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Singleton of Pittsburg, Calif. George E. De Greve, 67, died on Oct. 25. Brother De Greve joined the Union in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He sailed 40 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Army Medical Corps in World War II. Seafarer De Greve was born in Belgium and was a resident of Stam­ ford, Conn. Surviving is his widow, Sophie. Albert H. Powers, 42, died of a heart at­ tack in the Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. War Memorial Hospital on July 15. Brother Powers joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1967 sail­ ing as an AB for the American Steam­ ship Co. and for the Kinsman Marine Transport Co. for 10 years. He was a Piney Point upgrader last year and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force after World War II. A native of Cleveland, he was a resident there. Burial was in West Park Cemetery, Cleveland. Sur­ viving are three sons, Tom of Cleveland, Albert and Patrick; a daughter, Vic­ toria; his father, Albert; his mother, Helen, and a sister,' Mrs. Marie F. Wonko, of Parma, Ohio. Pensioner Charlie F. Ridley, Sr., died of heart failure in San Saba, Texas Hill County Memorial Hospital on Aug. 13. Brother Ridley joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1957 sailing as a cook for the G & H Towing Co. for 12 years. He was a vet­ eran of the World War II U.S. Army Field Artillery. Bom in Cleburn, Tex., he was a resident of San Saba. Burial was in Wallace Creek- Cemetery, San Saba County. Surviving are his widow, Margaret Mae; two^ons, Charles and Rayborn; a daughter, Annie, and his father, Willie of Fort Worth, Tex. Daniel Clark died of a heart attack on Sept. 5. Brother Clark joined the Union in Norfolk in 1968 sailing for the Steuart Oil Co. from 1968 to 1969, Interstate Oil Co. in 1970 and for Al­ lied Towing this year. Pensioner William S. Downing, 76, died of heart failure in Windsor, Va. on Sept. 22. Brother Downing joined the Union in Norfolk sailing as a chief engineer. He was a World War II Armed Services veteran. A native of Harrellsville, N.C., he was a resident of Windsor. Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk. Surviving is his widow. Novella. WiUiam E. Shores, 60, died on Oct. 26. Brother Shores joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1969 sailing as an AB for the Interstate Oil Co. from 1969 to 1976 and for the Delmarva Oil Co. from 1967 to 1968. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Dames Quarter, Md., he was a resident of Baltimore. Surviving are his widow, Mary, and a daughter, Mrs. Carolyn M. Dawson. Pensioner Lester Hanna, 74, passed away on Sept. 14. Brother Hanna joined the Union in the port of Toledo in 1961 sailing as a dredgeman for the Price Brothers Co. in 1954, the Hydro Dredge Corp. from 1961 to 1968 and for Dunbar and Sulli­ van. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War I and the U.S. Navy in World War II. A native of Defiance, Ohio, he was a resident of Swanton, Ohio. "His ashes were scattered on one of his beloved Great Lakes." Surviving are his widow, Cleo, and a daughter, Mrs. Catherine J. Spitza of Springfield, Ohio. Pensioner Henry J. "Harry" Grondin, 72, died of a heart attack in Mackinac Straits (Mich.) Hos­ pital on July 8. Brother Grondin joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing as a fireman-watertender for the Mackinac Transportation Co. from 1961 to 1966. He sailed 37 years. Born in St. Ignace, Mich., he was a resident there. Surviving is a nephew, Arthur Grondin of. Owosso, Mich. Melford L. Grier, 63, passed away on July 20. Brother Gri­ er joined the Union in the port of Buffalo in 1971 sailing as a second engineer and fireman - watertender for 13 years. He was born in Soo, Mich, and was a resident of Dearborn, Mich. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Gail Elisson of Lansing, Mich. Earl Mansfield, 57, died of heart failure on Sept. 21. Brother Mansfield joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1975 sailing as an AB for the Union Boat Service Inc., Morgan City, La. He sailed 25 years. A native of Norfolk, he was a resident there. Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk. Sur­ viving is his widow, Helen, and a daughter, Teresa. Pensioner Charles A. Jarvis, 56, died of a lung infection in the Norfolk USPHS Hospital on July 10. Brother Jarvis joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1962 sailing as a cook for Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1950 to 1954 and.for the Sheridan Transport Co. from 1954 to 1969. He was a vet­ eran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Mathews, Va., he was a resi­ dent there. Burial was in Poplar Wood Cemetery, Cardinal, Va. Surviving are two sisters, Pauline and Elsie of Miles, Va. Ernest W. Sarvis, 32, died of a kidney infection in the Uni­ versity of Texas Hos­ pital, Texas City, Tex. on Sept. 14. Brother Sarvis joined y the Union in the port of Houston in 1968 sailing as an AB for the G & H Towing Co. from 1967 to 1976. He was a vet­ eran of the U.S. Air Force. A native of East Point, Fla., he was a resident of Galveston. Interment was in Galveston Memorial Park Cemetery, Hitchkok, Tex. Surviving are a son, Alan; a daugh­ ter, Kim; his father, Luther; his mother, Florida; his brother. Inland Boatman John G. Sarvis, and a sister, Mrs. Linda Fabain. Augusto Miranda, 56, died of a heart at­ tack in Queens, New York on July 25. Brother Miranda joined the Union in 1941 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He sailed 35 years and was on the picket line in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike. Seafarer Miranda was bom in Puerto Rico and was a resident of Queens. Burial was in San Juan, P.R. Municipal Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Olga; two sons, Augusto and Juan; three daughters, Mrs. Inez Irrizarry of Santurce, P.R., Oglita, and Carmen; his father, Pedro, and his mother, Mrs. Matilde S. Pellot. Lynn W. Hansplant, 53, died of cancer of the bladdef in the Philadelphia Veterans Adminis­ tration Hospital on Aug. 18. Brother Hansplant joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1972 sailing as a X\x^' and launch captain for the Independent Towing and Pier Co. from 1970 to 1976 and for the Hog Is. Launch Serv­ ice in 1970. He sailed during the Kor­ ean War for the U.S. Army. Born in Toronto, Canada, he was a naturalized U.S. citizen residing in Primos, Pa. His remains were cremated. Surviving is his widow, Gervaise. Herman Fields passed away in Mo­ bile on Oct. 14. Brother Fields sailed for the Mobile Towing Co. in 1968 and for the Alcoa Co. in 1951. Pensioner Torsten J. Forsberg, 61, died of emphysema in New Orleans on Aug. 20. Brother Forsberg joined the Union in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as an AB for 45 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World V/ar II. Seafarer Forsberg was born in Helsingfors, Finland and was a resident of Tylertown, Miss. He was a U.S. nat­ uralized citizen. Interment was in Tylertown Cemetery. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Olga Grachrist of Hoboken, N.J. and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Lola Sartin of Tylertown. Leonard R. McDonald, 74, passed away from lung cancer in the Alpena (Mich.) General Hospital on July 19. Brother McDonald joined the Union in the port of Alpena sailing as a deck­ hand for the Huron Cement Co. from 1959 to 1969. He was a resident of Al­ pena. Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Alpena. Surviving are his widow, Elaine and a daughter, Mrs. Helen Schilling of Alpena. Seafarers Log Page 32 s-' it" �.m r / iMiSiiC-oC Dispatchers Report for Great Lakes OCT. 1-31,1976 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C I> f r. f 'i ' •-!- DECK DEPARTMENT Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals 1 0 1 4 0 0 0 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 15 6 1 15 13 8 6 64 11 1 1 18 4 5 0 40 1 0 0 3 0 0 1 5 0 2 1 1 3 0 1 8 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 5 0 1 0 0 2 0 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 4 2 2 8 1 3 5 25 18 1 8 11 3 4 0 45 10 14 6 41 9 12 2 94 89 56 107 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 7 7 2 4 13 4 2 1 33 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 5 2 3 12 0 0 5 27 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 ''. ' !1 • • VI .:i' ENGINE DEPARTMENT Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth 0 1 2 4 0 0 0 7 Chicago Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 3 2 17 5 4 0 34 6 0 1 5 3 0 1 16 • 1-..' i •Vf, 1 % ;• -", . "t,: *; V STEWARD DEPARTMENT Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 0 1 6 3 3 1 17 2 0 0 1 3 2 0 8 V' • I ENTRY DEPARTMENT Alpena Buffalo Cleveland Detroit Duluth Frankfort Chicago Totals 6 . .. ............ 3 10 4 7 1 9 2 1 8 8 8 0 36 5 5 4 7 1 0 1 23 64 12 26 115 Totals All Departments . . . 124 49 ""Total Registered" means the number of men s«ho actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ""Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. I 1 '4 SlU Strives to Keep Lake Mictiigan Ferries Afloat Continued from Page 3 ber and other building materials would skyrocket. SIU representatives in the area agreed that the Chicago lines were probably cutting their rates to attract cargo and squeeze out the ferry systems. Several private buyers have been" looking at the old Ann Arbor system and the SIU is keeping its eyes open to make sure that the job security of the members is protected in case the owner­ ever, there has been some trouble guar­ anteeing that same right for workers ship changes. When the Ann Arbor Railroad firsts on the Chief Wawatam, since that sys­ went bankrupt, it was taken over by tem was partly owned by a private com­ ConRail under the Regional Railroad pany, the Soo Line, when the law was Reorganization Act of 1973. This was passed. before the State of Michigan inter­ In Arbitration vened. The SIU then made sure that the At present, the SIU has the case in workers on the Viking and Arthur K. arbitration and maintains that the Chief Atkinson would be guaranteed their severance benefits under that law in Wawatam comes under ConRail's juris­ case the ferries stopped running. How- diction since it was two-thirds owned by the Penn Central, an original ConRail company. As workers for a ConRail company, the SIU crew would be en­ Lifeboat Class Graduates 2 .>)• ' i Lifeboat Course grade Walter E. Snovelle (left) and Joseph Magyar show their diplomas recently. The course instructor Is Bill Bowles. November, 1976 titled to many benefits if they are laid off. Lawyers informed the Log that they feel the case will be won. In any event, the SIU looked ahead during 1971 negotiations with the oper­ ator of the Chief Wawatam, Mackinaw Transportation Co. (Penn-Central, Soo) when it saw the company was in bad shape. Instead of taking the wage increases negotiated for the railroad industry, both SIU and MEBA agreed that the company would use the wage increase to establish an escrow account, from which a severance benefit would be paid if the crew were laid off. i Vi <• I SlUNA Backs MC&S vs. Japanese Cartel's Pooling Continued from Page 5 that the pooling arrangements "repre­ sent massive invasions of antitrust pol­ icies." The law judge found that the ar­ rangement "cannot be justified in terms of trade growth, increased efficiency, holding down overtonnaging or main­ taining necessary service," and that it has "resulted in serious, adverse effects on certain American-flag carriers." The judge then ruled that the Japa­ nese lines must drop two vessels from the U.S. West Coast-Japan trades. This decision must be upheld by the full Federal Maritime Commission before it can take effect. [It was learned shortly before the Log went to press that the full Federal Maritime Commission has reversed the law judge's decision which ordered that two Japanese ships he removed from the trade, and has given "blanket approval" to the Japanese policing agreement which it extended to August, 1977.] Although pleased with the judge's decision, the Marine Cocks and Stew­ ards has asked the PMC to go beyond his ruling and completely nullify the pooling arrangement. Meanwhile, the governments of Bel­ gium, Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands, Norway, Swe­ den and the United Kingdom have noti­ fied the U.S. Government that "uni­ lateral reduction by one government of foreign tonnage in its foreign trade is objectional." The Council of European and Jap­ anese Shipping Associations (CENSA) organizations of state-owned foreign shipping companies, have also ex­ pressed, through indirect contacts, their concern over the ruling to members of the FMC. In his letter to Bakke, Hall called CENSA's conduct in the matter "most reprehensible" and said that it "violates every concept of our system of due process and fair and proper administra­ tion of our decisional-rnaking process. Page 33 I 7 5 •'* J ;ii II I'' SI ••it ,1^- t �Letters to the Editor 'New Sense of Purpose' THE CHARU5 WHORCAN ,v»V' S•• • ,.; I.Tif ^'•• HISTORIC PRESERVATION My son, Doug, is a recent graduate of the Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship and has been at sea on the Mount Explorer since July 1, his 18th birthday. I am very grateful for the opportunity given him by the SIU. He has been transformed from a high school drop-out, who was disgruntled and frus­ trated, to a young man with a new sense of confidence and purpose. The SIU has a great program with excellent personnel and facilities at the Lundeberg School. When I listen to people like Senator Dole criticize the Democratic Party for its ties with the labor movement, I cannot but think how lucky we are that we will soon have an Administration that will listen to labor. Continued irom Page 22 Fraternally, Frederick Lawton Betliesda,Md. •' /wVtV-- Oldtimer Passes On A very special thanks to the SIU Clinic staff in Brooklyn, and to the SIU Welfare Plan for their prompt and wonderful help when I needed it most. My husband, the late Lawrence P. Hogan, was very proud of being an oldtimer in the SIU. Good sailing to all his SIU brothers. Mrs. Ada Hogan Brooklyn, N.Y. Detailed Answers I wish to thank the SIU Pension Plan for their clear and helpful answers to my question relating to my pension benefits. I appreciate the clarity of the reply and the time taken to check my f>ersonal situation in such a careful and detailed manner. Fraternally, Rune G. Olsson Grand Jet., Colo. Seventy-;one cents of every dollar spent in shipping on American-flag vessels remains in this country, making a very substantial contribution to the national balance of payments and to the nation's economy. Use U.S.-flag ships. It's good for the American maritime industry, the Ameri­ can shipper, and America. SIU Signs 1st Vacation Plan for inland Boatmen Continued from Page 3 bership, will result in a new vacation plan to start Jan. 1,1977. The SIU's goal in the area of vaca­ tion for Boatmen is to bring all of the Union's contracted tug, towboat and dredging companies into the Seafarers Vacation Plan one-by-one as each com­ pany's contract comes up for renewal. For a Boatman to be eligible for the vacation benefit, he must be employed by a company(s) that is contributing to the Seafarers Vacation Plan and have accumulated at least 90 days of employ­ ment after the effective date of the con­ tract with that company. In other words, for each 90 days worked, the Boatman would be eligible to collect vacation benefits. The payment schedule for vacation benefits varies depending on the group (there are five of them), or rating, a a man sails. Group I includes the ratings of senior captain, junior captain and captain. Group U includes mate, pilot, chief mate, senior chief engineer, chief engi­ neer, junior chief engineer and pilot operator. Group III includes the ratings of senior barge captain, barge captain, as­ sistant engineer, refrigeration techni­ cian, second mate and leverman. The ratings in Group IV include ableseaman, cook, tankerman, bargeman, lead deckhand, deck mate, utility engi­ neer, trainee pilot, trainee engineer, oiler striker and chute operator. Finally, Group V includes deckhand, ordinary seaman, utilityman, wiper and deck linesman. The following vacation rates are based on 180 days worked in each of the three years of the contract. Therefore, in the first year of the con­ tract, Group I men working 180 days would receive $700 in vacation benefits from the Seafarers Vacation Plan. The second year of the contract, the benefits increase to $950 and the third year to $1,200. Group II men would receive $600 the first year, $800 the second year and $1,000 the third. Group III men would receive $550 the first year, $700 the second year and $900 the last year of the contract. For Group IV men working 180 days in each of the three years, the benefits would be $500 the first year, $600 the second and $800 the third. And for Group V men, the benefits would be $450 the first year, $550 the second and $700 the third. The benefits described above are based on the industry-wide plan which will be established for all Boatmen. However, since the Boatmen employed by Steuart had an extensive company administered vacation plan, the Union negotiated higher benefits for them. The benefits mentioned above are neither the minimum nor maximum available. Boatmen may get either higher or lower benefits depending on the number of days worked. For in­ stance, if a Group I man works only 90 days in the first year of the contract, he would receive $350 in vacation pay. But if he worked 270 days, he would receive $1,050 in vacation money. The money provided SIU Boatmen through the Seafarers Vacation Plan will supply these members with a sig­ nificant increase in their annual in­ comes. Although only two inland companies have been brought into the Seafarers Vacation Plan so far, the SIU, in a few years will have expanded this to cover all SIU Boatmen working for the Union's contracted inland operators. The Steuart contract negotiating team included SIU Boatmen Orville Pruitt, James A. Allen, Bill Crockett, Jerry White, Williard White, Bill Dean and Wendell Miles. Happy ^dm^sgiving Carter Victory Highlights Labor's Role in the Election Continued from Page 5 (D-Wisc.) who polled 1 percent, or 654,770 votes. As close as the popular vote was, a swing in Carter's favor of about 1.75 million, two other elections in recent memory were much closer. In 1960, John F. Kennedy nipped Richard M. Nixon by 110,000 votes, and in 1968 Nixon beat Sen. Hubert Humphrey (DMinn.) by 550,000 votes. The closeness of the Carter victory, and the indispensable role labor played in it, is better demonstrated in the final tally of electoral votes, the tightest in more than 50 years. Carter got 297 electoral votes (27 more than needed to elect) while winning 22 states and the District of Columbia, to 241 elec­ toral votes for President Ford. As it turned out. New York, which Page 34 holds 41 electoral votes, was the pivotal state. If New York, which went to Car­ ter by 275,000 votes, had gone the other way, Gerald Ford would still be President next year. However, a heavy turn-out-the-vote effort by labor in New York, coupled with the traditional ILGWU sponsored rally in New York City's garment dis­ trict, put Carter over the top in the state. Labor also played a key role in turn­ ing out the vote for Carter in such crucial states as Pennsylvania (27 elec­ toral votes) and Ohio (26 electoral votes). AFL-CIO President George Meany saluted the Carter-Mondale victory as evidence that "the nation needed and wanted a Government of compassion, whose primary concern would be the welfare of the American people." Meany pledged that as President Carter "sets forth to solve the problems facing America, he will have the full cooperation and assistance of the AFLCIO." The AFL-CIO president extended his personal thanks to "the thousands of union volunteers who worked tire­ lessly for this victory and for the large turnout of workers at the polls. I am proud of each and every one of them." An independent syrvey showed that, nationwide, union households repre­ senting literally millions of voters gave Carter a 60 percent to 40 percent majority. As he noted so often in his campaign. President Carter will pledge his Admin­ istration to getting America's millions of unemployed workers off the unem­ ployment lines and back to work. In victory. Carter called President Ford a "good and honest man." House, Senate Flections When Jimmy Carter takes the reins of Government, he will undoubtedly have a cooperative Congress to work with. In this year's elections, the House of Representatives retained its political makeup, with the Democrats holding on to at least a 2 to 1 majority. In the Senate, which had 33 of its seats up for election, the political pend­ ulum didn't move an inch as the Demo­ crats held on to an identical 62-38 seat majority. The Republicans actually de­ feated seven of the 22 Democratic in­ cumbents up for election, but the Dems came back to win seven of the 11 Re­ publican seats at stake. Seafarers Log �'-• :>•_»: mr' 17 Get Full "A" Books With the successful completion by 17 more members this month, the "A" Seniority Upgrading Program has now graduated 297 Seafarers with full "A" book status. The graduates this month are: Craig Smith, Robert Miller, Mike Bacha, Randolph Boiling, Dave Taylor, Scott Jansson, Warren McLain, Robert Scotten, David Millard, Daniel James, Freddie Goethe, Mike Gunter, Eddie Washington, John Quirke, Brian Sowatzka, Kenneth Hall and Robert Martin. The purpose of this program is to give new full book members a chance to sharpen their seafaring skills and at Not only does the "A" Seniority Pro­ gram benefit the new full book member who will have greater shipping oppor­ tunities with his "A" book, but it also benefits the entire membership. The brothers who graduate from this pro­ gram are valuable additions to our Union's membership because they are well prepared to take on the responsi­ bilities and obligations of a full "A" book member, thereby increasing the SIU's strength and unity. Brian Sowatzka Randolph Boiling Seafarer Brian Sowatzka began shipping with the SW in 1971 after graduating from the Harry Lundeberg School as a trainee. Sailing in the deck department, Broth­ er Sowatzka also ob­ tained his AB's ticket through the pro­ gram at the Piney Point school. Brother Sowatzka was born in Wisconsin and now lives in Lake Tomahawk, Wise. He ships from the port of Tampa. Mike Gunter the same time gain a better understand­ ing of our Union's operations, functions and goals. Seafarer Ran­ dolph Boiling first shipped with the SIU in 1972 after graduating from the Harry Lundeberg School. Sailing in the deck depart­ ment, Brother Boi­ ling returned to the school to earn his AB ticket before starting the "A" Seniority Program. Brother Boiling is a native and resident of Slidell, La. He ships from the port of New Orleans. Daniel James Seafarer Mike Gunter started sail­ ing with the SIU after finishing the trainee program at the Harry Lunde­ berg School in 1973. Shipping out in the engine de­ partment, Brother Gunter also earned his FOWT endorse­ ment at the Piney Point school. A na­ tive of Wilmington, Calif., Brother Gunter now lives in his hometown with his wife, Shizu. He also ships from the port of Wilmington. Seafarer Daniel James has been sail­ ing with the SIU since graduating from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1974. Brother James ships as an AB, a rating he studied for at the Piney Point school before entering the "A" Seniority Program. Born in Penn­ sylvania, Brother James now lives in San Franscisco and ships from that port. Eddie Washington Mike Bacha Seafarer Eddie Washington gradu­ ated from the An\drew Furuseth Training Program in 1968 and began sailing in the engine department on SW ships. Before start^ ing the "A" Senior­ ity Program,. Brother Washington upgraded to QMED at the Harry Lundeberg School. Brother Washing­ ton is a native and resident of Mobile. He ships from the port of New York. Seafarer Mike Bacha graduated pom the New York Andrew Furuseth Training Program in 1970 and began sailing in the engine department. Before attending the "A" Seniority Upgrad­ ing Program, Brother Bacha obtained his QMED endorsement at the Harry Lundeberg School. Born in Ohio, Brother Bacha now lives in New York and ships from that port. Warren McLain *1 Seafarer Warren McLain has been sailing in the engine ^ department since graduating from the Harry Lundeberg School four years ago. Brother Mc­ Lain returned to the Lundeberg School for his FOWT endorsement before be­ ginning the "A" Seniority Upgrading Program. A native and resident of New Orleans, Brother McLain ships from that port. November. 1976 Robert Scotten Seafarer Robert Scotten began sail­ ing with the SIU after graduating from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973. Brother Scotten, who ships in the engine de­ partment, also earned his FOWT endorsement at the Piney Point school. A native and resi­ dent of Philadelphia, Brother Scotten ships out of that port. David Millard Freddie Goethe Seafarer David Millard started sail­ ing with the SIU in 1972 after graduat­ ing from the Harry Lundeberg School. A member of the engine department. Brother Millard re­ turned to Piney Point to upgrade to FOWT before at­ tending the "A" Seniority Program. Brother Millard is a native and resident of Tampa, and ships from that port. Seafarer Freddie Goethe has been sailing on SIU ships since 1971 when he graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School. Shipping as a day-working AB, Brother Goethe also earned his A B ticket at the Lundeberg School before starting the "A" Seniority Program. Brother Goethe is. a native and resident of Jacksonville, and ships out of that port. Scott Jansson Seafarer Scott Jansson graduated from the trainee program at the Harry Lundeberg School in 1973. Shipping in the deck department. Broth­ er Jansson also earned his AB ticket at the Lundeberg School. Brother Jans­ son is a native and resident of Auburn, Miss. He ships out of the port of New York. ' i Kenneth Hall ' > Seafarer Kenneth Hall first shipped with the SIU in 1965. A member of the deck depart­ ment. Brother Hall upgraded to FOWT and electrician at V-R. ivsHarry Lunde/r.'ix berg School before attending the "A" Seniority Program. Born in Tampa. Brother Hall now lives in New Jersey and ships from the port of New York. 'if' i,:! : •/; > •..'i ••• -J )• • T ^ i'- I ^ I ' Robert Miller Robert Martin Seafarer Robert Martin graduated from the trainee program at the Harry Lundeberg School in 1974. Sailing in the engine department. Broth­ er Martin returned to the school to upgrade to FOWT before entering the "A" Seniority Program. Brother Mar­ tin is a native and resident of Brooklyn, N.Y., and ships from that port. John Quirke Seafarer John Quirke finished the trainee program at the Harry Lunde­ berg School and be­ gan sailing with the SIU in 1973. Broth­ er Quirke returned to Piney Point to earn his AB ticket before entering the "A" Seniority Up­ grading Program. A native and resident of Brooklyn, N.Y., Brother Quirke ships from the port of New York. Craig Smith Seafarer Craig Smith has been in the SIU since 1974. A graduate of the trainee program at the Harry Lunde­ berg School, Broth­ er Smith upgraded ' FOWT at the •I school before at­ tending the "A" Seniority Upgrading Program. Brother Smith is a native and resident of New Orleans and ships from that port. Seafarer Robert Miller first shipped out with the SIU in 1970 after graduat­ ing from the Harry Lundeberg School. Sailing in the en­ gine department. Brother Miller also upgraded to FOWT and pumpman at the Lundeberg School. A native and resident of Plymouth, Conn., Brother Miller ships from the port of Wilmington. 'J ia • •: V Dave Taylor Seafarer Dave Taylor began sail­ ing with the SIU four years ago when he graduated from the Harry Lunde­ berg School. A member of the deck department. Broth­ er Taylor ships as AB out of the port of Seattle. Also a native of Seattle, Brother Taylor still lives in his hometown. pi I -I Blue Ticket AB Rules Blue Ticket ABs (12 month) who have accumulated two years of watchstanding seatime since passing their Blue Ticket examination may now ob­ tain their Green Ticket (Unlimited— Any Waters) without taking an addi­ tional examination. You can apply for your Green Ticket at any Coast Guard office when you have accumulated the required seatime. Also, Harry Lundeberg School grad­ uates arc now eligible to enter the AB Upgrading Course at the School after accumulating eight months seatime as an OS. All those who have the required sea­ time are urged to apply for this program. irT Page 35 r' •••IJ * �I ll The Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship "For a better job today, and job security tomorrow. 'T'HE Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship IS a center of vocational and academic educanon for all SIU memhe .s, whether they sail deepsea, on the Great Lakes or on the nation's network of inland waters. Since the Lundeberg School was founded on i^ts present site at Piney Point, Md. in 1967, it has grown to be the largest educational facility for boatmen and unlicensed Seafarers in the U.S. The School offers wide-ranging educational programs for all SIU members that will enable them to upgrade to higher ratings and higher paying jobs aboard deepsea vessels plying the oceans and Great Lakes, or on tugs and towboats working the harbors, rivers and coastal trades of our nation. The Lundeberg School's career oriented pro- Brother Donald St. Don, a 34-year34-vearold Seafarer from New Bedford Mass recently received his high school di­ ploma through the General Educational Development (GED) Program at the Hany Lundeberg School, Piney Point Md. ' Brother St. Don, who has been a Sea­ farer for four years, learned of the GED upgrading to QMED at the school. He also holds endorsements for refrigeration mechanic and firefighting."IVe always wanted my '^'Ploma. It's something everybody's got to have and it is important to advance your career," he grams are specifically designed to enable our merahers to upgrade themselves to the top of ^ir individual departments in a minimal amount of time. And the School's staff of instuctors, which includes experts from all areas of Ae maritime industry, has adopted the most modern teaching aides and techniques to make ea:ii;\~od: In addition to vocational courses, the School has developed excellent academic programs in niath, science and social studies to make some of the more difficult vocational material more understandable. These academic programs can also lead to a high school equivalency diploma for members interested in the School's vei-y Educational Development (GJiiD) Program. The following three pages of the Log outline course descriptions, requirements and starting dates for the deepsea and inland waters courses offered on a regular basis. However, there are many important courses not described here which are offered at wider intervals. These courses are named in the Directory of All Vp. grading Courses, reprinted on the following page. If you are interested in them, or any other of the Lundeberg School's vocational or academic programs, fill out the upgrading applicaHon adjacent to the Directory and mail it to the iJchool A Lundeberg staff member will then send you all pertinent information concerning the course you would like to take. The Lundeberg School was founded and developed for the betterment of all SIU members. Use It for your own good.! Seafarer Graduates From rrOlfl CEP Program at HLSS Course Directory Following is a directory of all courses, both deepsea and inknd waters, that are offered at the Lundeberg bchool. If you are interested in taking one of these courses, fill out the applJ . cation on the adjoining page and a Lundeberg staff member will provide you with pertinent information concerning starting dates, requirements and complete course description. DEEPSEA, LAKES COURSES . . sdiu. "The school has the best teachers " St. Don noted, adding, They're not like the teachers back home. Here, they have a lot of pa­ tience and don't down you for not Knowing something." Seafarer St. Don doesn't think he could have gotten his diploma anywhere else. You can t do it on your own, you need someone to help you." Brother St Don recommended the school's pronght foolish not to take advantage of the opportunity the school offers." in RmTpoim^Md *• "'8 Lundeberg School SIU Gives 7 Scholarships to Members, Dependents lother part Dart of of tb^ <?TTT'o Another the SlU's total educational program for its members is the Union s College Scholarships Fund. Each year the SIU awards five $10,000 fouryear scholarships, of which one is reserved for a Union member and four for depen­ dents of members. The Union also awards two $5,000 twoyear scholarships reserved exclusively for members. The two-year scholarships offer various opportunities especially for the member who plans to keep shipping. In such a program you may develop a trade or skill which would improve your per­ formance aboard ship as well as helping you obtain a better paying job when you are ashore. The $10,000 scholarships may be used any ac­ credited college or university in the U.S. or Its territories. In regard to our members, application requirements are geared for the man or _ ^tcoholism is a major problem. One out of eoerylOAmericam who drinkhm a seriout drinking problem. Alcoholism is a disease, hcan be treated > I' -".v woman who has been out of school for a number of years, so you will only be competing with other seamen with similar educational backgrounds. The awards are granted in April of each year and the deadline for the receipt of all applications IS usually around April 1. Eligibility requirements are as follows: tiifll r J nf ac­ tual employment (three years for the oar em or guardian of dependents) on veS employment on a vejel in the six-month period immedi­ ately preceding date of application. nmT Page 36 M'--.:'- ie,.. Deck Department • ^le-seaman, 12 Months Any , Waters ^ Able-seaman, IffilimifcdAny ^ ^^ ^ters • ^ Lifeboatman Quartermaster ' vessel f^P'oyment vessel in^b in the previous calendar year. on a Fick up a scholarship application now. They are avaUable for you and your dependents at the local Union hall or bv writing to the Seafarers Welfare Plan, lyn, RY. 112lf Engine Department^ • Fireman, Oiler* Watertender ' (FOWT) • QMED—-Any Rating -T • Advanced Pumpman Procedures • Automation , • LNG-LPG ' f Refrigerated Containers • Welder ' • Diesel Engines Steward Department • Assistant Cook • Cook and Baker • Chief Cook • Chief Steward , INLAIVD WATERS COURSES • Able-Seaman • F'"e-Towboat Operator ; ' Original Towboat Operator • Uninspected Vi.J: set Over 300 Gross Tons Upon Oceans • First Class Pilot • Radar Observer • Pre-Engineer Diesel Engines • aiefEngineer^ Motor Vessels * '" %vf Tankerman 5 Towboat Ldand Cook • ' Vessel Operator Management " flnd Safety Course ^ Seafarers Log " �'T 12 Boatmen on Course for Master or Mate Licenses itainine a license as a master or mate mato Obtaining for uninspected vessels on the oceans is a big step in career advancement for Boat­ men. The Harry Lundeherg School has a course for men who wish to obtain this license. Currently 12 Boatmen are enrolled in I lie course, which is 10 weeks in length. Tiiese men are of different ages and come from different ports, hut they share the same goals of a better job and higher pay. The Masters and Mates Course will help them reach that goal. During their 10 weeks at the Lundeherg School, they learn all the facts and skills they need to pass a lough Coast Guard licensing examination. They study celestial navigation, rules of the road, chart navigation, handling of tugboats, seamanship, aids to navigation and safety. In addition, they will complete a certified Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscita­ tion (CPR) Program. When they complete this course, these men will have achieved a major goal and significantly advanced their careers. And this is the purpose of the Harry Lunde­ herg School—to provide all SIU mem­ bers, on the seas, the Lakes, and the water­ ways, with the education and skills they need to build their careers and enjoy to the fullest the benefits of membership in the SIU. I v • ( H:: I, Tit.T-9,. 'J •• , ] ^ • !P : •> .. - itiil Students get practical Instruction in chart reading and navigation during their classroom time. Shown in class with their instructor, John Luykx, are (left to right) L. W. Gibbs (Houston), Sam Rowe, Leonard Downs, Ruben Salazar, Leon Mansfield, and Lennard Fuller (Houston). K .. LUNDEBERG UPGRADING APPLICATION Name. ^ (Last) : )• I'i Date of Birth (First) • I (Middle) 1i Mo./Day/Year ^ l/ j Address I I - (Street) (State) Shown as they practice using the sextant are (left to right) Boatmen Jesse Williams (Houston), Steve Nelson (Corpus Christi), Bert Thompson (Houston), and Jim Walters (Houston). (Zip Code) (Area Code) Inland Waters Member • Lakes Member • I Book Number. I j Date Book Was Issued I Social Security #_ I Piney Point Graduate: • Yes No • (if so, fill in below) I I Entry Program: From to. I I I fl Telephone #. (City) Deepsea Member • 'iH Seniority Port Presently . Registered In Port Issued. ; -• - ( .r, Endorsement (s) Now Hcld. m I.. Endorsement (s) Received (Dates Attended) f: I Upgrading Program; From. Endorsement(s) Received .to. (Dates Attended) Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: 'i. • Yes • No; Firefighting: • Yes • No I I I j Dates Available for Training . (Refer to Directory for all course listings.) I: I Am Interested in the Following Course(s). • , I I I II I I I RECORD OF EMPLOYMENT TIME—(Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating noted above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) VESSEL RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE V I-; Li !• i SIGNATURE. Brother Larry Long, left, practices chartwork in class, as Leon Mansfield, right, operates the LORAN aboard the Daunf/ess. j it - I Leonard Downs (left) and Sam Rowe,of Norfolk, are shown as they use the gyro-repeater to take celestial and surface bearings. Brother Rowe said that the upgrading program is "a great way to improve yourself." November, 1976 J 'l DATE. , !I RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO; LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 vL-'ij ' *^'ii f i Page 37 �52SHavc SEAFARERS POUTICAL ACTIViTY DONATION BROOKLVN, N.T. 11232 •78 FOURTH AVENUE llMiateil $100 or , S.S. No.. Date. .Book No.. Contributor's Name. Address. . 9Ute City .Zip Code More Ttt SPAII SPAD is a separate secreiiated fiindj Its proceeds are used to forther;-lts object and purposes including, but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic Interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to politicial candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union (SlUNA AGLIWD) or of employ­ ment. If a contribution is made by reason of (he above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD at the above address, certified mail within thirty days of the contribution for Investigation and appropriate action and refund. If involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer seamen. Since •cjiinning nf '70 (A copy of our report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C.) Signature of Solicitor No. 1976 Port The following Seafarers and other concerned individuals, 528 in all have demonstrated an active interest in participating in political and legislative activities which are vital to both our job security and our social and economic welfare, by voluntarily donating $100 or more to the Seafarers Political Activities Donation (SPAD) fund since the beginning of 1976. (The law prohibits the use of any union money, such as dues, initiation fees, etc., for political activities. The most effective way the trade unionist can take part in politics is through voluntary political contributions. SPAD is the union's separate segregated political fund. It solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions. It engages in political JFK Payoffs for Williomsburgh, Columbia, Neches B ecause the 225,000 dwt supertanker, the TT Williamsburgh (Westchester Marine) can't dock in the continental United States, and because the 37,000ton U.S. Naval Ships Columbia and the Neches are on shuttle runs in the Far East, Seafarers on these vessels who had completed their signed ship's articles were flown from overseas to payoffs at JFK Airport, New York recently. The Columbia and the Neches were the former Falcon tankers SS Princess and Falcon Lady^ once operated by the Iran Destiny Co. The ships are run by the Militaiy Sealift Command. Seaforers have been riding the two fully-automated ships since the early part of this year for the Mount Shipping Co. of New York after the firm won a one-year contract in competitive bidding with 60 other U.S.-flag operators. i < C- J:' SlU Patrolman Teddy Babkowski (seated center) is at a JFK Airport payoff In New York City on Oct. 24 with part of the crew of the U.S. Naval Ship Columbia (Mount Shipping). Seated right Is Recertified Bosun Billy K. Nuckols, ship's chairman and from left, standing are: ABs GIno Bousson, Basir Zaine, and Mike Delaney; Engine-Deck Utilltyman Lee Drennen; AB Dave McNeil and Steward Delegate M. Hussein. Another JFK Airport payoff last month was for the USNS Neches (Mount Shipping). SlU Patrolmen Ted Babkowski (seated far left) and Jack Caffey (seated 2nd left) make out Union dues and SPAD receipts for AB Rick Forrest (standing center), Cook and Baker Tom Maley (standing right) and QMED George Elot, Jr. (seated right). Here's the USNS Columbia tied up at North Pier, Yokohama, her home port. SlU Representative George RIpoll (seated left) shakes hand of OS Sal Noblle (far right) on giving him his SPAD receipt on Oct. 28 at a JFK Airport payoff at the Holiday Inn there. Waiting their turn from the TT Williamsburgh (Westchester Marine) are, (I. to r.): Chief Steward Frank Costango, secretary-reporter; Utilltyman Ahmed Sallm and Messman Bob Page. The crew was flown in from Greece. �r — from preceding activities and makes contributions to candidates. A member may voluntarily contribute as he sees fit or make no contribution without fear of reprisal.) Thirty-four who have realized how important it is to let the SIU's voice be heard in the Halls of Congress have contributed $200, eight have contributed $300, three $400, one $500, one $600, and one $1,100. For the rest of the year the LOG will be running the SPAD honor rolls because the Union feels that in the upcoming months our political role must be maintained if the livelihoods of Seafarers are to be protected. (A copy of our report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commis­ sion, Washington, B.C.) SPAD Honor Roll AbrMmtjR. AcmdOfV. AdaaMoii,R.R. Agniinr,!. Agoflair^A. Alr,R. AJieiaindar«G. Alexander, H. Aigiurin,M. A11,N.M. Allen,!. Alomo,!. • I •••: Alfaicx,P. Annit,K. i,W. ,P. Andenon,A. ABdecBon,A. ABdenon,D. Andenon,E.C Anderson,H. Aiidetw«,R. AnderaonjIL Aners<Hio,C Anni>,G. AnticI,M. Antonio,!. A4aino,G. AK!iliiald,H. Ai«Hilca,A. _^;.';''Ati^!. "•AieK^,S. Atidaion,D. A*iapiiOII,i£. A*aiil,IS.-iiniiiEoxidd,'T. 4'^ Bndgett,!. Baiiy,D. Bartiett,!. Bean,C BeedtinK,M.E. ilclllnter,W. Bennett,!. Bc^firia,!. BeiHgteln,A. Bjoi!Bnon,A. Btanfon,M.!. B!onstetn,D. Binitt,!. Bobalek,W.!. Bonser,L. Bortz,C. Bmidiean,R.!. BO«SNHI,E. Boyie,D. Boyne,D.F. Bindley,E. Bnuinan,G. Brown,G. A. Brown,!. Rrown,!. Biyan^B. BIKCI,P. Bmlat,F. Bafce,T. Bimiette,P*' Baifon,SL Bnysee,1i. Bynie,E. Byrne, W. Caiillda,S. Caffoy»!. Cidn,F. CanqMA. CaiapMi,A.G. CamplM^H. Caiieila,F.!. C8iaba«o,iL Caibone,V^ Caraidlo,ir Cherire,!. Cirignano,L. Cllffofd,R. Cofone, W. Coniptoo,W. Conidin,K. Conner,S. Cooiunans,R. Cooper, N. Cooper, W.D. Cosfauiga,F. Co8telio,M. Conrfney,!. Craig,!. L. Crawford, W. Crocco,G. Cross, M. Cniz,A. Daris,!. Davfa,!. DaxB,!. DeBarrios,M. DeChanip,A. DegnxBnui,F. DennMoe,!. Dickey, W. Dfliing,L. l>oak,W. DolMon,T. Dol^^D. Dongias,V. Dowd,V. DrngKdii,A. Drake, W. Drosak,P. DttBoie,N. OnPaoia,R. Dwyer,!. Dyer,A. Eddin,!. EiiiB,P. EscaliMM,D. Eqpinoea,R. Fagan,W. FanningjR. Fmner.D. F«niea,F. Fnnt,!. Fay,!. Fayad, A. FerTgoson,M. Fietciwr,B. f1orons,C. Forgeron,L. Foster,!. Foz,P. Fkanco,P. FlRBnk!r.,S. Freenuu^B. Ftonnfdltcr,D. Fnentes,!!. Fli^W. Foifond,S. Fnnk,W. F\nnkawa,H. F^li, S. G8iiiiro,M. Gaiicki,H. GaIii80S,P. rtlolHnnij WGaBWMB,K. .Gpniy»F. ' ' Garda,P. Garcia,R.F. Gair%an,M. Gaikili,lL Ganiw,!. Gcitiie,C GiM,Di Gioin8,S. Giidewcii,T. Goff,W. Gomez, M. Gonzalez, C. Gooding, H. G<»bea,R. Go68e,F. Greroe,Ii. Gtjina,y. Gtoii,W. Goernsey,W. Gnidry,F. Gnfllen,A. Gnderr^C. Iiaber,E. llagen,B. HaD, E. IIan,M. HaU,K.M. Haii,L. Haii,W. Hainblct,A. Hairb,!. Hart,R. Ha88an,H. Has8Ni,B. Hayes,K. HiQmes,B. iIebert,T. Bdfaner,B. Aimfla,E. Hendrick,R.G. Ifernandez,E. Hflronz,A. Hidaii,A.A. H[incs,T. liiBtze,C. Hoift,E. Hotaa^E. Honmyonponr, M. Hdnd(o,S. Hoaciiins,C.Bf. HndBon,S. HnffBian,R.L, HnSord,!!. Hns8ein,M. Hnttmi, G. IOvino,L. !acolMi,R. Annswn,S. !<dinson,A. !<duison,C. !<duison,R. • !(»ie8,!. !one8,!.R. !ones, T. !ose^,E. Kanak,W. Kastina,A. keUy,!. Kendrick,D. K»niwe,&-..,:^:: Kecr,R.A.; Kiliffiey,!. KifalieiM,B. Kizzitc,C. iaein,A. Kbllowitck,W. Konbck,T. KowntdUfi. Kramer, M. Kn8inioto,Y. LanAert,lL Lawrence,M. ^ Leader,W. Lebda,F. Lee, H. v Les,Ku" $1,100 Honor Roll Christenberry, R. A. S600 Honor Roll Ponieilane,R. $500 Honor Roll Rkhonx,!. $400 Honor Roll Dryden,!. Pansier, L. Liiiedaid,IL $300 Honor Roll Brooks, S.T. Coniey,M.,Msgr. ApostiesiiipoftiieSea CnnninginumW. Fetfara,A. Haii,P. McFariand, D. Nielsen, K. Paczkowski,S. $200 Honor Roll Aigina,!. Aipeda,!. Bamman, G. Bergeria,S. Brand, H. Browning, G. Bni,R. Coker,D. Ciirtis,T. DiGiorgio,!. Drozak,F. Dudley, K. EciievaiTia,R. Foster, W. Lesnansky,A. Loma8,A. Lombardo,!. Mahw,T. McCaiiogh,L. Morris,!. (Mesro,C. Poik,E. PnHiBii,!. Pnirer,E. Qninter,!. Reck,L. RkUwrg,!. Sana€o,C. Sanchez,R. Sannder8,L. Seabron,S. Sfewart,E. Terpe,K. Zioikowskf,W. Ldoadc,L. Leo, A. Lescovlch,W. Lessard, A. Libby,H. Lighlfoot,R. Lindsey,H. Lobodat,T. Log Staff Logne,!. Loieas,P. Lopez, R. Mi^;rod«r,W. Maiensky,G. MaidonBdo,0. Manafe,D. Mancini,R. Mandene,S. Marcns,M. A. Marineiii,P. Martin,!. Martin,!. Martin, T.!. Mask,W. Matson,!. Matthes,B. Mattiiey,N. Mavdone,S. McCartney, G. McCiinttm,!. L McDeIlas,C.M. McEln»y,E.L. MdKay,D. McVay,H. Mears,F.!. MeBadea^A.^ Mercer,!. MMord,H. Middleton,a Blignano,B. Mize,C. Moiiacd,C. Mow^!. Mongeiii,F. Moody,0. Mo«mqr,E.X. BfRnMMy,S. Moore, W. Monjs,E. Morris,E.W. MmriB,W. Miwrison,!. M<Mrtensen,0. Mnnsie,!. Morniy,R. Myerchak,!. Myers, H. MJTOXIL. Ndpoii,F. Na8li,W. Nelson,!. Newberry,!. Nieisen,R. Nielsen, V. Nortbcott,!. OVriemE. Oettei,F. Okrog!y,ILA. CHirera,W. 01son,F. Paiadino,F. Paiano,!. PqpaiBiuinoa, D. Paradise, L. Parad|ise,R. Parndi,!. Patton,S.M. Payne,0. Peraita,R.L. Perez,!. Peth,C.L. Phanenf,P. Piatak,S. Pollard, G. Pow,!. Powdl, S. Praza,L. Prentke,R. PrevaSjP. PreTatt,C. Prindle,D. Prott,T.L. Psaleh,A. Pnrgvee,A. QnankOjL Qniles,R. Qninamwz,R. Ratcliff,C Reed, A. RciBOsa,G. A. Rdnosa,!. ReUe,!. Reynolds, H.T. Riddle,D.W. Ries,C. Riley,E. Ripoll,G.M. Rima,A. Roades,O.W. RiDberts,H. Roberts,!. Robertson, T. RoUnron,!. Rodrktnez,F. Rodilgnez,!. RodMBaez,R. Ro^!.T. Rogm»G. Ron^,C. Rostfio,P. R^,B. Ri^{rid,F. RHI,G. Rna80,M. Ryan,!. Ry»i,N. Sacco,M. Sacco,!. Salaar,R Salei^F.N. Salky,Ri Sancliez,A. Sandhe2^M.E. Saii8H',A. Santos,F. Sapp,C. Schawbland,!. Sclinffeis,P. Scott,C. ScnDly,!. Seagord,E. Seiix,F. Selzcr,R. SdKr,S. Sengeknib,B.!. Sep*'ivcda,R. SeclB,M. Sgag|iardich,A. Shackelfofd,W. Snnp, G. Sharp,T. Shaw,L. ShNiaan,R. Sholar,E.W. Sigler,M. Slva,M. Si^y,R.A. Skonipski,E. maflsar,K. Sinitli,H.C. Sniith,R. Smith, W. Snyder,!. Solomon, A. Somos,N. Sore8i,T. Spence,B.Ri Siiepar^E.S. Spiegel, H. Sta^,F. Stearns, B. Ste^iens,C. Stevens, iL Stevens, W. Stever,lL Straass,H. Stnbblefield,P. Stnbblefield,W. Stobbleficd,B. Sollivan,W.!. Shmnann,!. SiiiTick,R. Swidersld,!. Tannar,C. Taylor,F.E. TBy*"»G. Ta^OT,S. Tdega^C Teti,F. llNHnas,!. l]ion9son,G. Tirclli,E. Yowns, R, , 1>oy,S. Tnraer,G. UIBse,T. Vallejo,A. Vattdeiiende,D. yelazqnez,W. yelez,A. y«zoB,R. yogel,A. yogd,c. yiikinir,G. Wagnar,M. Walkar,F. WaBEar,T. Waflk«r,W. WaHis,!. Waltas,!!. Ward,C. Wadiington,E. Wass,K. Weaver, A. WeIber,H. White, F. White, W. Wflburn,R. Wlllianis,L. Wilson, B. WBson,C.W. Winder,R. Wing6eld,P.G. Whm,L. Winqiiist,G. Wolf,P. Worley,M. Wotster,R. Wright,A. Yafai,K. Yakel,R. Yarmola,!. Yonng,!. Zeioy,!. Zielwinski,& . Ut 1:- • K r:| ^ i', , Ht • •' 3 i IC ' '• • f-1^. "Ji *. i ^ '• 1-^ I .'t- V7 -f'i i ••i >^i V - .} i vi: - -• t : I a«,T. ' .1 Page 39 •l? 1 "f 11 f1 November. 1978 11 Ii < * I'l �••SEAFARERS w LOG November, 1976 «Mticial pubUcatiM af the SEAFARERS INTERNATIONAI. UNION• Atlaatle, Onlf, Lakas and loIandWatara District* AFL-CIO liiiSiiii nm - '^0 mh 7\' A f.f. V- - J %A: r-1: f J ®'' - 4 ' "" , I \ ' I \:m a-y, 'V V ..V, "-.-1 f&t'XXX-'X/ 04 ^®iil • • •'4Ai0§ii •X" '- < : S4'4V:: tr .' 1 V'.-'j'.-" ' '• 0i04x$40 f'A- " 'i . , - .01 , ' / , -"jMyB" , . • y ^0' i ^03' \I - '* . » J X" ^ • . .. ix: ^'\~-- x:Ax'ci^-':: r< „-V ' I: I I -y ^x'""» L ./: -.-,Va':jg"7jJ V."' • \y-'W " — m —•C' '. ' M » -a- life of a Seafarer brother or your own. All you have to do is donate one pint of your bic^ to the Union's Blood Bankso you, yoin dependents and shipmates wUI h lifetime supply of life-saving blood ayailable when an emergency strikes. The transfusion of blood is available to you and yours no matter if you are stricken at sea or ashote or''Where :y family resides. Just ask your port agent about the details. 0CA^''44 • y...-:. MX'A'A I. an adequate supply of blood on hand always, ail you would have to do is give a pint of blood eadi year. Then you would be fulfilling your individual responsibility to your family, your iiAAxx 'xW-'-K Brothers of the Sea and yourself. I ? (. i '' ' f) 11 I been in existence, 10,000 pints of blood ut clinic alone. As blood is always needed, why don't you give a pint of blood at the medical Taciiity in your port or when you are at the |S1U Medical Chnic at |lfeu will never be sorry that you did. ta" X'H" .1 ' U4m:tX;zXi?.i::XS9 / -TJAM 'U i ^ • -V'.,y•' 'iij.X' u/rXxXl- f. i'^ u.00;•' .'.C,. • 4 y;:i.%r;!' AXxx'A � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource November 1976 Description An account of the resource Headlines: TUG EILEEN C. SINKS; COOK DROWNS UNEMPLOYMENT UP TO 7.9% AS THE ECONOMY LAGS BLAZE CRIPPES SS SEATTLE IN MIDATLANTIC SIU STRIVES TO KEEP LAKE MICHIGAN FERRIES AFLOAT SIU SIGNS 1ST VACATION PLAN FOR INLAND BOATMEN DISCUSS SIU-IBU MERGER AT P.P. MEETING HEALTH, SAFETY ON RUNAWAY SHIPS ATTACKED BY ILO CARTER VICTORY HIGHLIGHTS LABOR'S ROLE IN THE ELECTION MEANY NAMES HALL, 4 OTHERS TO PANEL ON LESILATION FOR CONGRESS SIUNA BACKS MC@S VS. JAPANESE CARTEL'S POOLING COAST GUARD REMISS ON CREWS' HEALTH, SAFETY, SAYS HLSS HEAD DELTA, 2 OTHER LINES FACE LOSS OF CARGOES UNDER BRAZILIAN LAW GOVERNMENT STUDY RECOMMENDS STORING OIL IN LAID-UP TANKERS HALL SEES TARIFF CUT AS LOOPHOLE IN 200-MI. FISHING LIMIT SCHOLARSHIP WINNER FINDS TEACHING REWARDING HLSS PRESIDENT ELECTED CO-CHAIRMAN OF THE NTATC IN 1977 SOVIET SUBVERTING OF GRAIN PACT FOCUS OF NEW TALKS NEW TANKER SS ZAPATA ROVER CREWS IN SAN PEDRO HALL URGES CONSTRUCTION RESTART ON CROSS-FLORIDAL CANAL BAD NEWS - SEVEN SHOTS! FATE SEEMS TO LINK BOATMAN JIM BERNACHI TO THE RIVERS HEW SEEN EASING ON CLOSING OF 8 USPHS HOSPITALS CALIFORNIA COULD STALL MOVEMENT OF NORTH SLOPE OIL LAKER PAUL THAYER SPEEDS COAL-ORE CARGO UNION BROTHERHOOD KEY TO ALCOHOLIC REHABILITATION PROGRAM 'THIS IS THE STORY OF MY FIRST SIX MONTHS OF SOBRIETY' A LINK IN THE CHAIN THAT KEEPS NORTHEAST WARM RIDES OUT 50 MPH BLIZZARD ON JINX SHIP TO 46-YEAR MARRIAGE SATELLITE SHIP-TO-SHORE PHONE CAN SAVE LIFE CONGRESS ADJOURNS, FOOD STAMP PROGRAM SAVED FOR NOW NAVY TURNS DEAF EAR TO COMMERCIAL TUG SAVINGS RAILROADS CRIPPLING WATERWAYS TRAINING PROGRAMS TO MEET THE INDUSTRY NEEDS PAGES FROM THE HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN SEAMEN'S LABOR MOVEMENT PANAMA SHIP, 20, SEIZED WITH $134-MILLION IN DRUGS ARGUMENTS FAVOR ALL-AMERICA ALASKA ROUTE 34-YEAR-OLD SEAFARER GRAUDATES FROM GED PROGRAM AT HLSS SIU GIVES 7 SCHOLARSHPS TO MEMBERS, DEPENDENTS JFK PAYOFFS FOR WILLIAMSBURGH, COLUMBIA, NECHES Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/1/1976 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. XXXVIII, No. 11 1976 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/2141d0a9485eb44b27db38ade595fb9f.PDF 66ac96d2012d6b187a0325b4cc3a95dd PDF Text Text I •— " ' I Uni, Gulf, Lak '"land Wat AFTCITI^ .- ® S i ) S''s t ta - : i Ji • .. . •V'- !:i/.:, ,•: �New Owner to Fit Out SO-Job Atkinson Ann Arbor Railroad Car Ferries Mark 85th Year (On^Oct. J the Michigan Inter­ state Railway Co. took over opera­ tion of the SIU-contracted Ann Arbor car ferries. In the following article, we are providing our mem­ bers with a brief history of the Ann Arbor Railroad as well as the present status of the car ferries and their crews.} ferries belonged to a company with a colorful past. The Ann Arbor Railroad Co. has gone bankrupt and changed hands more often than most people can count. It began in 1893 when the company is­ sued its first annual report, naming Wellington R. Burt as its first president. This month marks the 85th anniver­ sary of the maiden voyage of the Ann Arbor Railroad Co.'s first car ferry. On Nov. 24, 1892, a wooden car ferry left the port of Frankfort, Mich., carrying four railroad carloads of coal. This was the first time railroad cars were trans- In the 1920s the Ann Arbor Railroad was purchased by the Wabash Railroad. The company filed for and remained in a state of bankruptcy from 1931 to 1942—and that wasn't the first time. In 1963, the Detroit, Toledo and Ironton Co. took over ownership of the Ann Arbor line and the railroad de­ clared bankruptcy again in 1973. This time, under the Railroad Re­ organization Act of 1973, the line was acquired by the state of Michigan and subsidized with state and Federal funds. In 1976, ConRail became the railroad's operator. ConRail is n quasi-Govern­ mental organization handling freight rail lines. It was responsible for 70 per cent of the railroad's operating costs, with the state of Michigan pledged to provide the additional 30 per cent. On Oct. 1, 1977, ownership of the car ferries officially changed hands one more time. On that date, the Michigan Interstate Railway Co. (MIRC) took over operation of the railroad and its two car ferries, the Viking and the Atkinson. ATLAK ported over a substantial body of water. The historic, inaugural run was not all smooth sailing, however. The ferry ran aground its first time out. The SlU-contracted M/V Viking and the M/V Arthur K. Atkinson weren't part of the original fleet of wooden car ferries. The Viking has been running since 1925 and the At­ kinson, which has been laid up for the last four years, dates from 1917. Both the wooden antiques and today's car Purchased by Waba.sh HP A Paul Hall u U Security in Education It ranks in importance and potential with some of the great breakthroughs that the SIU has achieved for this membership. Breakthroughs such as the establishment years ago of our welfare, pension and vacation plans. It involves our School in Piney Point. This month, the American Council on Education studied the Lundeberg Schoors upgrading program. The Council decided that nine of the upgrading courses—ranging from FOWT to Towboat Operator—were good enough to qualify for college credit. In other words, anyone who takes one of these nine courses can get anywhere from six to 1 8 credits toward a college degree in marine science. (Complete details can be found in a special four-page centerfold supplement in this issue.) I compare the accreditation of these courses to such landmarks as the establishment of our benefit plans because I believe it represents essentially the same thing for SIU members. And that is security. Consider this. Thirty years agd~our members were manning mostly Liberty ships and tramp freighters. We were a young organization fighting for sur­ vival. We wanted respect on the job and respect in our communities. More than that, we wanted to make the kind of money that would allow us to live respectably in this society. Each time we established one of our plans and made it work, we were one step closer to reaching these goals—one step closer to achieving a security we never before enjoyed. I believe that with the constant improvement in our plans and wages, we have long since achieved these early goals. Seafaring is a respected profession today. And our wages and benefit.s are comparable to that of any unionized worker in the country. MIRC signed agreements with the SIU and other unions affected by the transfer, insuring that the SIU crews would keep their jobs on the vessels. MlRC's stated intention is to take both the car ferries and the parent rail company and make them earn a profit. They plan to use Government subsidies to upgrade the line and to promote freight traffic on it. The newly-organized company also plans to put the Atkinson back into service. The ship has been laid up in need of repairs since 1973. A spokes­ man for MIRC said the car ferry con­ tinues to be laid-up because, "the states of Michigan and Wisconsin are still ne­ gotiating for funds to repair it." The Viking runs between Frankfort, Mich, and ports in Wisconsin. The fight to save the car ferries has been a long one. Everyone involved is hoping MIRC will succeed where the Ann Arbor's previous owners failed and keep the operation afloat. 50 More Jobs When the Atkinson fits out it will mean close to 50 SIU jobs, according to Detroit Port Agent Jack Bluitt. There are 28 on-vessel jobs. But, since the work schedule calls for 20 days on, 10 days off, more men will be needed to fill in for those who are off duty. Under the ownership transfer the 38-man crew of the Viking was given the choice of going with MIRC or "re­ tiring" with guaranteed full wage and fringe benefits from ConRail. This op­ tion is provided for under Title V of the Railroad Reorganization Act. It_ exists because of the difficulty of re­ training and relocating men in certain job categories. A 2% Cost of Living Adjustment will become effective on December 16, 1977 on all vessels signatory to the Standard Tanker & Freightship Agreements. The 2% increase shall be applied to the monthly base wages. Premium Overtime Rates, Overtime Rates, for work performed in excess of eight hours, Monday through Friday and on the Penalty Rates for work per­ formed on the watch below, Monday through Friday. The 2% increase shall also be ap­ plied to the vacation pay. The increase as applied to the va­ rious ratings will be printed in detail in the next issue of the Log. 4 2% COL Hike In Deep-Sea Contract However, we must face the fact that we are no longer working in the maritime industry of 30 years ago. Today, we are manning super automated cargo vessels 10 times the capacity of the old Liberties and at three and a half times the speed. We are manning supertankers that can hold the entire cargo of an old T-2 in just one tank and at double the speed. And we are manning these vessels in most cases with less people. In addition, we should realize that the struggle to maintain both our job structure and the level of income we have achieved is only a part of our present-day job. We must also prepare for the inevitable changes in our industry 10, 20 and 30 years from now if we expect to be around when that day comes. In this regard, I firmly believe that the key io success of this organization in the future is through education. And for SIU members education means the Lundeberg School. This is why I feel the accreditation of our most important upgrading courses for college credit by the American Council on Education is so mean­ ingful to us. It marks the coming of age of our School—a School that is not even 10 years old—a School that was literally built with the sweat and desire of SIU members. If you remember, the Lundeberg School started out strictly as a vocational facility for deep sea members. The first course we held there was lifeboat training. Since then, the School has grown to the point where all SIU members —whether deep-sea, inland or Lakes—can go there and upgrade to the top job in their respective departments. The School has also developed an academic program to help our members prepare for Coast Guard exams. And if they wish, there is a program that leads to a high school equivalency diploma. What I'm getting at is this. The level of security we achieve and maintain in the future depends on our ability to educate ourselves. Education will provide us with the means to learn the changing skills of a changing job in a rapidly changing industry. Education will enable us to recognize the social, economic and political problems that face our Union and our industry. And education will show us the way to cope with these problems. I believe that the mark of a good organization is the ability to accomplish the things necessary to survive. In the past, we survived only by action at the point of production—strikes, fights and brawls. These things, however, will no longer make it. Today, and in the future, we must use the means provided by education to survive and prosper. In brief. Brothers, education is our future. It is our security. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklvn NY 11232. Publ shed monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Vol. 39, No. 11, November 1977. '' i • • 2 / LOG / November 1977 �t -9 r Chofffcs Their Smokescreen Helped Defeat Corgo Etfuify Bill ,i Hall Assails Oil Biggies as Foes of U.S. Seopower SIU President Paul Hall delivered a hard-hitting speech before a jointly sponsored Navy League-National Mar­ itime Council Symposium in Detroit, Mich, on Nov. 3. In it he scored the multinational oil companies as "the most consistent and vicious opponents of efforts to strengthen the United States merchant marine and thus U.S. seapower." President Hall discussed the reasons for failure of the oil cargo preference bill, defeated by Congress in October. The bill would have required the car­ riage of up to 9V2 percent of U.S. oil imports on American flag vessels. Hall charged the multinational oil companies and a few "self-proclaimed interest groups" with creating an atmos­ phere of "unfounded charges" concern­ ing both the legislation and its sup­ porters. The bill's opponents could not attack the legislation itself, Hall said, because it was "so clear-cut and difficult to argue against." So allegations were made against members of Congress and President Carter. It was alleged that their support for cargo preference was given in exchange for financial or poli­ tical support. Hall quoted extensively from a White House paper that detailed the Presi­ dent's support for the modified cargo preference bill. He angrily accused the news media of down-playing Carter's support for the bill while publicizing charges of political payoffs. Some Grim Facts Hall, in deploring the dangers inher­ ent in a weak U.S. merchant fleet, cited the "grim facts" that continue to con­ front the maritime industry; "The U.S. merchant fleet is continuing to decline," he said. "The U.S. privately-owned fleet stands at a little over 550 vessels. We carry less than 3 percent of our total foreign commerce and 1 percent of our dry bulk imports." Of major importance is the need for creation of a national maritime policy. This should be a policy which would assure cargo for American-flagships and "provide successful support to the military should it be needed." The development of a maritime pol­ icy must come about through political initiatives and legislation. Hall said, be­ cause "... corporate America does not support... an American merchant fleet. Corporate America is an opponent of an appropriate seapower posture for this nation." To back up his attack on the multi­ national oil giants, Hall pointed out that these companies import 53 percent of U.S. oil on their own vessels. These Paul Hall ships have been registered in Liberia or Panama. This means that the oil com­ panies are making profits at the expense of jobs for American seamen. Oil Company Priorities Hall noted that the U.S. oil compa­ nies themselves admitted their priorities were neither America's national secur­ ity nor jobs for American workers. He cited a comment made by William P. Tavoulareas, president of Mobil Oil Corp. on a 1973 TV program about the energy crisis: "(If) I say to myself, I'm only going to be a good citizen -of one country," Tavoulareas said, "I'm no longer a multinational oil company." Hall reminded the audience that the Chamber of Commerce and the Na­ tional Association of Manufacturers had sided with the oil companies to de­ feat the cargo preference bill. "I think our society has a fundamen­ tal problem," Hall cautioned, "when the American corporate structure is in the position of frustrating efforts to strengthen any aspect of our national security." President Hall concluded his speech with the warning that "unless the Amer­ ican corporate community accepts its responsibility to make this country strong in every respect, unless there is a commitment from the industrial sec­ tor to use U.S.-flagships in a reasonable measure, we arc not going to have an adequate United States merchant ma­ rine." The SIU president was among a panel of speakers who addressed the conference's theme: "Maritime Strength: Our Cornerstone for Eco­ nomic Survival." Other panelists in­ cluded Dr. E. B. Potter, professor of history at the U.S. Naval Academy; Vice Adm. Ellis Perry of the U.S. Coast Guard, and W. J. Amoss, Jr., president of Lykes Bros. Steamship Co. 100 New ContractSf4J00 New Members Focus of UlVf Convention Progress in contracts and growth through organizing were the overriding themes of the 5th Quadrennial Conven­ tion of the United Industrial Workers of North America. The convention was held in the middle of last month at a New York area Hotel. The UIW is one of 29 aflSliates of the SIUNA. It's membership includes ship­ yard and other industrial workers. SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak, who is national director of the UIW, said that in the four years since the UIW's last convention, the Union had won 100 new contracts. He said that the UIW "has been able to provide our membership with real wage in­ creases, with improved vacation and more paid holidays, and with increased health, welfare and pension benefits." Drozak, who was unanimously re­ elected national director by the conven­ tion, also talked about the growth of the New Tugboat Mary Moran Moran of Texas has a new tugboat in its SW-contracted fleet in Port Arthur, The Mary Moran, a new 3,300 hp,, twin screw tug, came out of the J, McDermott Shipyard of Morgan City, La, in Septem­ ber, She brings new jobs to four SIU Boatmen who will do har­ bor work in Port Arthur on the new vessel. The tug will mainly be involved in shipdocking, The Mary Moran is also certified for ocean tow­ ing. organization. He said, "everywhere within our jurisdiction, new shops, large and small, have been organized." In all, the UIW has grown from 5,800 mem­ bers four years ago to over 10,000 today. The largest area of growth for the UIW has been achieved in the U.S. Vir­ gin Islands, where the UIW has organ­ ized over 3,000 workers. Felix Francis, area director of the UIW for the Virgin Islands, said that the UIW "has won 23 of 27 NLRB INDEX Legislative News Northern tier pipeline SIU in Washington Postal rates Great Lakes bills Page 5 Page 9 Page 6 Page 15 elections in St. Thomas and St. Croix." He added that 13 of the victories in­ volved Government employees and 10 of the victories came in private industry. Francis also noted that the UIW's sincere organizing efforts in the Virgin Islands has enabled the Union "to make big progress in our relationship with the workers." In wrapping up the two-day conven­ tion, Frank Drozak said, "I believe we have really progressed in the last four years as a labor organization representTraining and Upgrading 'A' seniority upgrading .. . Page 29 HLS courses and dates . .Page 37 Towboat scholarship .... Page 11 LNG training Page 14 Lakes AB course Page 31 Towboat advisory Board .Page 10 Union News President's Report Page 2 SPAD honor roll .... Pages 38-39 Headquarters Notes Page 7 Lakes Picture Page 8 Inland Lines Page 6 At Sea-Ashore Page 17 Brotherhood in Action ... Page 34 Membership News Upgraded to inland mate .Page 34 Former scholarship winner Page 35 Studies for diesel license .. Page 6 New pensioners Page 36 Final Departures Page 32 General News National unemployment .. .Page 8 Hall speaks in Detroit Page 3 Minimum wage Page 5 Ocean '77 speech Page 11 ARC treatment Page 15 Special Features Accreditation .Special Supplement Jones Act Page 16 Shipping Mary Moran Page 3 Aries Page 4 Car ferries Page 2 Ships' Digests Page 23 In New York harbor .. Pages 25-27 Dispatchers' Reports: Great Lakes Page 15 Inland Waters Page 35 Deep Sea Page 30 Better lifeboats Page 17 Know Your Company ....Page 12 Sonny Simmons Back Page Articles of particular interest to members in each area—deep sea, inland, Lakes—can be found on the following pages: Deep Sea: 4, 6, 14, 17, 23, 25-27, 29, 30 Inland Waters: 6, 10, 12, 14, 18, 34 Great Lakes: 2, 8, 15, 31, 35 ing industrial workers." He concluded by saying, "we now have a membership that wants to aid their Union in con­ tinuing to better our organization while bettering our livelihoods." Dock Strike Hearing End As this issue of the Log went to press, the International Longshoremen's As­ sociation was on the verge of voting on proposals for a new, three-year contract which would end the union's strike. An ILA spokesman said ratification of the contract was expected. The dockworkers strike, which has kept up to 35 SlU-contracted ships idle, has been a selective strike against automated container vessels. The strike began Oct. 1. Main issues in the walk-out have been job security and guaranteed annua! in­ come provisions. These would protect the longshoremen from loss of jobs, in­ come, welfare and pension benefits caused by increased use of container vessels. The proposed master contract would increase base wages from $8 to $10.40 an hour over a three-year period. The proposal also calls for increases in em­ ployer contributions for welfare and pensions. The ILA was reported close to a vote several times during the past month but disagreements arose. The South Atlantic and Gulf employers were reluctant to agree to contract pro­ visions which would make them re­ sponsible for guaranteeing income and fringe benefits if containerization should cut employment. The vote was put off so that a uni­ fied agreement could be reached. ILA president Thomas W. Gleason was quoted as saying, "We all went out to­ gether and we'll all go back together." November 1977 / LOG / 3 I �' iiSi : .,v •-Miv:- V • 2 ^ <1.1,, A view from the bridge of the Aries' deck. Oil from St. Croix will flow through this network of pipes and ultimately reach U.S. markets on the East Coast. I Aries Cefs 1st SlU Crew I Manned by her first SIU crew, the reactivated T-2 tanker Aries sailed from Jacksonville, Fla. on Nov. 12. She is newly operated by the SlU-contracted Apex Marine Corp. to carry oil on a three year charter from St. Croix, V.I. to the U.S. East Coast. She is a 24,000 dwt tanker with a 32-ft. draft. Her length is 600 ft. and her beam measures 75 ft. The Aries spent three months in the Jacksonville Shipyard being upgraded to ABS-Class I standards. Now thoroughly up-to-date, she is bringing more jobs for Seafarers and important cargo for America's energy needs. Three members of the Aries deck department are (I to r); T. R. McDuffi, AB, Steve Grisham, AB, and Butch Yanson, OS. Saloon Messman Steve Williams had a chance to look over the Log as the Aries waited to sail. 4 / LOG / November 1977 The stack of the Aries was about to smoke as the tanker waited in the Jacksonville Shipyard for her Nov. 12 sailing. The engine department includes these three oiler-maintenance-utilitymen (I. to r.): Charles Smith; Jerry "Reverend" Donobas, and Tony Parker. The Aries Ship's Committee got together with some SIU representatives from the Jacksonville Hall. They are (I to r); Chief Steward James Gillian, secretary-reporter; Tony Parker, engine delegate; Cliff Bellamy, steward delegate; Tony Aronica, SIU patrolman; Recertified Bosun Floyd Fritz, chairman; William Morris, SIU dispatcher, and T. R. McDuffi, deck delegate. ^ �r in SlUNA Gives United Support to Northern Tier Line The SIUNA has thrown its united support behind a proposal to build a 1,500-niile all-American pipeline to carry Alaskan oil from Port Angeles, Wash, to the northern tier States of Montana, the Dakotas, Wisconsin and Minnesota. In the past, these States have relied almost entirely on imported oil from Canada which will cut off its exports by 1981. In addition, the SIUNA is opposed to an alternate project to carry Alaskan oil to these States. It would be a Cana­ dian-American effort to build a 750mile pipeline across Canada to hook up with existing Canadian lines and go into the U.S. It would be built and main­ tained by Canadian labor. • Merle Adlum, president of the SIUNA-affiliated Inland Boatmens union of the Pacific, and vice-president of the International, outlined the SIUNA's position in testimony before the House Subcommittee on Special In­ vestigations of the Committee on In­ terior and Insular Affairs. Adlum said the SIUNA supports the Northern Tier project, as opposed to the Canadian alternate, because it would create significant employment for U.S. workers. He said U.S. employment would be augmented in the following ways: • Only U.S. owned, U.S. built, U.S.manned tankers would be used to carry the oil from Valdez to Washington as mandated by the Jones Act. This means shipyard and onboard jobs would open up for many U.S. workers. • The Northern Tier project is "allAmerican." It is located entirely within the U.S. so American construction workers would be hired to build the line from scratch. It is estimated that during two years of construction, 3,500 -A" ; -- Merle Adlum to 4,000 workers will be employed. • Once in operations, the pipeline will create some 500 permanent jobs. • It will insure that refinery workers and workers in related jobs in the north­ ern tier states will be able to keep their jobs. Adlum added that the Northern Tier pipeline would "stimulate the econo­ mies of communities along the route of the line, creating new jobs there as well." Adlum said the SIUNA was opposed to the alternate route because it would "use American tax and investment dol­ lars to stimulate employment in Canada instead of the U.S." He said the alternate route would "neither aid the American unemploy­ ment problem nor the U.S. balance of payments deficit." Adlum also noted that the all-American line "would be operational sooner than its competitor." Adlum concluded that the All-American route would "raise no national se­ curity questions or any foreign rela­ tions problems. Right-of-way permits would be handled only by the U.S. gov­ ernment rather than involving the com­ plex native claims which must first be settled by Canada before construction can get underway." Carter Inks $2.65 Minimum Wage; $3.35 in '81 Thanks to the AFL-CIO's vigorous efforts, 4.5 million low-paid workers will benefit from a new minimum wage bill signed by President Carter on Nov 2. This legislation raises the wage floor by more than 45 percent over the next four years. The first increase next Jan. 1 will hike wages from the present $2.30 an hour to $2.65. Subsequent in­ creases promise $2.90 an hour in 1979, $3.10 in 1980, and $3.35 in 1981. At the signing ceremony in the White House Rose Garden, President Carter termed the bill "a step in the right di­ rection." He added, "the overall impact of this bill is good" because it will put millions of dollars into the pay envelopes of America's lowest-paid workers. This, he predicts, will have a "very beneficial" impact on the nation's economy. Carter said the new minimum wage would help provide the unskilled with the necessities of life; further the cause of more equitable income distribution; strengthen democracy, and pump the economy. AFL-CIO President George Meany was asked to conclude the signing cere­ mony. He spoke of the need for mass purchasing power to sustain America's economy. "It is not enough for the peo­ ple in the upper brackets to be prosper­ ous," he stressed. Labor Law Reform The President's signature has marked a victory for organized labor. Now the quesiton is, will the Labor Law Reform Bill also be as successful? Both labor lobbyists and the Administration, which backs the bill, say the outlook for pas­ sage is good. This legislation would amend the Na­ tional Labor Relations Act of 1935. The intention of this Act was to protect the workers' rights to organize. It would: speed up representation elections; im­ pose more effective penalties on em­ ployers who break the law, and would establish machinery for quicker resolu­ tion of unfair labor practices for em­ ployers as well as workers. Among the key provisions of the bill are the following: • An expansion of the National La­ bor Relations Board from five to seven members to improve its ability to han­ dle a soaring easeload. • A limit on the time between the filing of an election petition with the NLRB by union organizers and the date workers may vote on whether they want a union. Now some employers managed to delay such elections indefi­ nitely or long enough to defeat the union. • Protection against being discharged illegally for union organizing activities. Workers so dismissed would be entitled to double back pay and job reinstate­ ment. • Penalties for employers who vio­ late an NLRB or court order permitting unionization. Such violators could be barred from Federal contracts for three years. • A wage settlement based on pre­ vailing rates to be imposed by the NLRB if an employer refuses to bargain a first contract with a newly established union. Organized labor has long sought these provisions, but as usual business inter­ ests are putting up a tough fight. This bill has generated one of the major labor-management battles of this year or any year. But despite the pressure from busi­ ness and industry, the House of Repre­ sentatives adopted the bill last month by a strong vote of 257 to 163. The Senate is not expected to vote until early next year. The outcome will have a sub­ stantial impact on the future of Amer­ ican industrial relations. SS Delta Brasii Minutes Tell About Burial-at-Sea Service Seafarers aboard the SS Delta Brasii (Delta Lines) gathered Oct. 16 to perform a special burial-atsea ceremony for Lewis Samuels Richards. To have his ashes scattered in the Gulf Stream was one of Rich­ ards' last wishes before he died in New Orleans on Aug. 26. The crew participated in these final rites, according to the Ship's Minutes of Oct. 16, as a personal favor to Richards' only child, Mrs. Lucille Richards Lane. She is the manager of Delta Steamship Lines Public Relations and Advertising Department as well as the editor of the Deta Digest. The following, which was at­ tached to the Ship's Minutes, was written by Mrs. Lane about her father: "He was a man of many parts, above all, a man of indom­ itable spirit. He was deterred by no odds, and there was no righteous cause that he might encounter to which he did not give his heart and arm. The course of his life was guided by ideals unlimited by considerations of nationality, creed or political persuasion. 'Per­ sonal gain' was a concept that was anathema to his beliefs and yet, in giving of himself he became a man of uncountable riches. His spirit is now united with that of his wife, Evelyn, who, in life, joined with him in his crusades and all endeavours." Burial Ceremony The burial ceremony included the reading of Richards' favorite poem, "When Earth's Last Picture Is Painted," by Rudyard Kipling. A few lines of this poem are: "When Earth's last picture is painted and the tubes are twisted and dried. When the oldest colours have faded, and the youngest critic has died, We shall rest, and, faith, we shall need it—lie down for an aeon or two. Till the Master of All Good Workmen shall put us to work anew." This was followed by the Ma­ sonic Burial Service and by the Burial-At-Sea-Scrvice as written in the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer. At that time Richards' ashes were cast onto the waters of the Gulf of Mexico to be carried forward into the Gulf Stream and beyond. The service was concluded with saying aloud the Lord's Prayer. Carter Pulls U.S, Out of ILO President Carter has pulled the United Stales out of the International Labor Organization (ILO). He said he did so because of "the organization's movement away from its accepted prin­ ciples and procedures." Carter said the U.S. will use other channels to advance the "high ideals and principles" that the ILO once rep­ resented. The President's move received the "firm support" of the AFL-CIO. The American labor movement ac­ tually helped found the ILO in 1919 under the League of Nations Treaty. It later became an agency of the United Nations. The ILO was originally intended as "a vehicle for worker-employer-Government cooperation to achieve inter­ national labor standards and protect human rights." However, according to a spokesman for the AFL-CIO, "the ILO in the 1970's was used as a political pawn by a Communist-Arab voting bloc that mustered enough 'Third-World' allies to jam through resolutions attacking Israel, seat Arab terrorists as 'observ­ ers' and ignore established fact-finding procedures." The spokesman also charged that "a blind eye was turned to abuses of worker rights in one-party nations." AFL-CIO President George Meany said that the American labor movement remains "ready to cooperate and to work with the free trade union move­ ments of the world, with our Govern­ ment and with management" to help put the ILO back on course. The U.S. withdrawal from the ILO could be a financial blow to the organi­ zation. America's annual contribution was $20-million, or about one fourth of the organization's total budget. November 1977 / LOG / 5 I �Great Lakes The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded another dredging contract to an SlU-contracted company in this area. The Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. will begin dredging the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland, Ohio this month. The job will involve three digging units and two tugs. It will provide work for about 3S SIU Boatmen, in all, over a three month period. Contracts like this are par^ of the Government's increasing reliance on private industry to carry out Federal dredging projects. JSorfolk Seven SIU Boatmen in this port just crewed the brand new 2400 hp. tug Petrel. She will work eoastwise in the ocean towing division of SlU-contracted Allied Towing. A new inland contract was also recently ratified in this port. SIU Boatmen with Cape Fear Towing in Wilmington, N.C. accepted a new two-year contract last month which will bring them higher wages and bigger pension benefits. Neic Orleans The SlU-contracted Dixie Carriers of Harvey, La. added a new tugboat and acquired several other pieces of equipment this month. The new boat is the 4,000 hp. Dixie Avenger. She has all the latest technical developments in tow­ ing vessels, including hydraulic ramps to hold the vessel in the notch and an elevated pilot house. She will push barges between the Lower Mississippi River and Florida. The other additions to Dixie's fleet are three towboats and 11 barges which were acquired from a non-SlU company. The boats are the Dixie King, Dixie Queen and Dixie Prince. They will push barges on the Intracoastal Waterway and the Ouachita River. Port Arthur^ Tex. Sabine Towing, an SlU-contracted company here, built and crewed a new harbor tug for its fleet. She is the 3,200 hp. tug Titan and carries a crew of five SIU Boatmen. Baltimore The International Longshoremen's strike against containships (which may soon be settled) slowed up inland trall'ic in almost all East Coast ports. But it took a big bite out of shipdocking crews in this port. Laid-otT crews at the SlUeontraeted Curtis Bay and Baker Whitely t(.)taled 35 Boatmen at the beginning of November. Philadelphia Two crews from Curtis Bay have been laid off here due to the ILA strike. Mobile SIU representatives from this port recently signed up another dredge under the SlU-eontracted fleet of Radcliff Materials. Tiie newly acquired dredge is the vfr. She adds 27 jobs in all for the SIU membership. Postal Bill Cleared in House of Representatives Committee .•\ bill vital to the survival of the labor press was cleared by a House of Representatives Conlmittee on Oct. 18. In a 19 to 4 vote, the House Post Ottice and Civil Ser\ ice Committee appro\ed H.R. 7700, the Postal Service .Act of 1977. The bill is. in general, an attempt to sohe the financial problems of the present postal system. The key section, as far as the labor press is concerned, is Section 3. This section establishes a fair system for de­ termining postal rates. The SIU strongly supports H.R. 7700. The bill aiso has the united sup­ port of the AFL-CIO and the Interna6 / LOG / November 1977 tiona! Labor Press .Association (ILFA), whicb includes the Log. The postal system's present financial problems have required stiff rate in­ creases in past years. Without H.R. 77OO. ILP.A Secretary-Treasurer Allen Zack said, "our rates could rise even more dramatically in the future. "Non-profit mailers cannot be in­ creasingly expected to bear the losses the postal service has accumulated in previous years," Zack added.' The bill's sponsors. Democratic Reps. James Hanley of New York and Charles Wilson of California, want the full House to consider the bill in its next session. The Senate has yet to act on the proposal. Dave Gerard studying for his Chief Engineer's License for diesel engines at the MEBA District 2 School of Marine Engineering and Navigation in Brook­ lyn. N.Y. He's a Gambling Man, but Not When It Comes to His Job Dave Gerard likes to think of himself as a gambling man. He's won some and lost some in Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe, Reno and Freeport. But there's one thing Dave Gerard never gambled with, and that's his career at .sea. When he started in the merchant ma­ rine, you probably wouldn't have bet a nickel on his chances of making it to the top. He was a 17-year old high school dropout when he took his first job as wiper on an SIU ship. But today at the age of only 43, he's studying for his Chief Engineer's License for diesel powered vessels. And right now, you'd be willing to bet your paycheck that he's going to make it. Although Gerard joined the SIU in 1951, he really didn't decide until 10 years later that the sea would be his career. In between, he served for three years in the Army. There he got his high school equivalency diploma. He also worked as a bartender, a truck driver and a salesman. But, says Gerard, "when I finally decided to stick with sailing, 1 felt I had the ability to get to the top." Gerard got his first big break in 1968. He says, "the SIU helped me get into MEB.A District 2's School of Marine Engineering and Navigation in Brook­ lyn, N.Y. From there, it was just a matter of applying myself to the course material." Gerard got his Third Assistant Engi­ neer's license that year. He moved up to Second and First Assistant Engineer at approximately two-year intervals. Then he achieved his Chief Engineer's license for steam powered vessels in 1976. All he has to do now is pass one more test and he's where he wanted to be— at the top. Brother Gerard has sailed on many T-2'S and other older class ships. He has some interesting advice for young people just starting out in the modern merchant marine. He says that young people "should look to the engine room for a career. The work on the ne(v automated vessels is becoming a lot more involved. It's technical work, it's delicate work, but it's challenging work." Gerard added that if a young person decides on the engine room "it's a good idea to get diesel experience." He ex­ plains that "because of the fuel situa­ tion, more and more of the new ships have fuel efficient diesel engines rather than steam." For young people undecided on what department to choose, Gerard advises, "if you have a feeling for electronics, then the engine room should be your thing." Brother Gerard has some thoughts about education, too. He says "unless the Government changes its attitude towards maritime. I foresee a decrease in deep sea jobs. And for the jobs that are available, you will have to be highly qualified to fill them." He also said, "no matter how good you think you are at a job, there's al­ ways room for improvement. I don't care how long I may be on a ship, I learn something new every day," Gerard, originally from Philadelphia, is married and has 2 stepdaughters and three grandchildren. He gives his wife. Arlene, a lot of credit for encouraging him to better himself in the maritime industry. When he is not at sea or playing some game of chance in Vegas or "Tahoe, he is home with Arlene in—where else— Atlantic City, which is soon to be the gambling capital of the East. Good luck! Alcoholism is disi 5^,7 It can be treated. �Sabine Organizing Drive Gears Up; 3rd Election in '78 The SIU is still pursuing its effort to organize the Sabine Towing and Trans­ portation Co. Inc. Union officials are hopeful the next organizing push will come soon. The Union hopes by the end of next year to conduct the third election in 10 years at Sabine. The company is one of the few deep sea companies still nonunionized. An election held in February of 1974 was the last time a vote was taken among Sabine workers who are cur­ rently members of the Sabine Inde­ pendent Seamen's Association (SISA), a company union. The vote to decide who would repre­ sent the 173 men who crew the seven tankers that travel between ports in the continental United States was a close one—91 for SISA; 82 for the SIU. (The National Martime Union also conducted an official organizing drive and were listed on the ballot, but didn't poll any votes.) The close 91-82 vote was heartening to SIU organizers as it doubled the num­ ber of votes the Union polled in the first representation election in 1967. Filed 172 Charges After the narrow defeat in '74, the SIU filed a total of 172 charges against Sabine accusing the company of unfair labor practices during the election. The National Labor Relations Board dis­ missed all the charges except one which said that Sabine denied SIU organizers access to their vessels. The Union appealed the Board's dis­ missal of the other charges and a deci­ sion on this appeal is expected soon. Charges and countercharges; appeals and counter-appeals; filings and crossfilings have kept the last election tied up in the course and the next election from being held. No date for a new round of balloting can be set until all the charges have been settled. Lawyers for the SIU said a new elec­ tion may be held during the summer or fall of 1978. Union organizers are hop­ ing for victory at the polls on that elec­ tion day. First Aquarius Crew in States Say LNC AOK The original SIU crewmembers of the LNG Aquarius, the first American-flag LNG carrier, have completed their six month articles. Most of them are back in the States. The crew of 18 Seafarers, headed by Recertified Bosun Billy Nukols, took the vessel out of Quincy Shipyard in Massachusetts last July. Her maiden voyage consisted of a trip to England and then through the Suez Canal to pick up her first cargo of liquified natural gas in Indonesia. Since then, the vessel has been shuttling between Indonesia and Japan under a 25-year charter. The crew had taken the month-long LNG Upgrading Course at HLS before boarding the ship. This course is a pre­ requisite to getting a job on the Aquar­ ius or any other LNG vessels that will come under contract to the SIU. Upon their return to the States, the crew expressed satisfaction with the ves­ sel. They said everything went smoothly and that they were looking forward to Headquarteris going back either to the Aquarius or an­ other SIU contracted LNG carrier. The next LNG carrier, the Aries, a sistership of the Aquarius, is scheduled to take on her SIU crew sometime next month. Frank Drozak, SIU executive vice president, said "we are very proud of the way the Aquarius crew handled themselves and performed their jobs aboard the vessel. They proved they are professional seamen in every sense of the word." The original A quarius crew was made up of the following members: Recerti­ fied Bosun Billy Nukols; able-seamen Billy Mitchell, James Mullally, Joe Morrison, Gene Bousson and George Bruer; ordinary-seamen Tom Schou, Ed Sullivan and Neil McGowan; QMED's Imro Solomons, Vasco Wor­ rell and Dominick Orsini; wiper Tom Murray; steward/cook Frank Costango; baker Chris Haggerty, and utility/messmen Larry Dockwiller, Emmett Albert and Robert Gonzalez. Gets 1st Vacation Check by SIU Executive Vice President • Frank Drozak If you re a seaman or a boatman looking to move up in your career, where do you look for help? If you're a Seafarer or an SIU Boatman, you don't have to look far. The answer is right in front of you. All you have to do to take that first step toward career advancement is to read the pages of the Log. Every month the Log carries articles about up­ grading. These articles point you in the right direction toward the best job » opportunities in the maritime industry. This month is no different. I want to call your attention to two articles in this issue of the Log which tell you how to take advantage of some of the biggest trends in the industry. Seafarers should carefully read the article on page 14, "LNG—What Is It? What Does It Do?" And Boatmen should not miss the news of the Towboat Operator Scholarship on page 10. » I also strongly urge all ships' chairmen and Union delegates on tugs to read and discuss these articles at their weekly meetings. This won't be the first time you've heard about these important developments. ^ ^ The Union has been spreading the word for some time now about the growing i number of top jobs for LNG crews and for licensed towboat operators. But many Seafarers and Boatmen still have unanswered questions and • perhaps doubts, or even false ideas, about what these jobs involve. These two articles are especially important because they lay the facts on the line. The LNG article, for example, tackles the frightening rumors about LNG head on. And it explains that LNG tankers, like the Aquarius which sailed in » July and the Aries which will begin her first voyage in December, have the highest safety standards of any type of vessel. LNG ships are also extremely safe because their crews are the most highly • trained in the world. In fact, as the article points out, no one can serve aboarc one of these vessels without first going through extensive LNG training. This is the kind of training that is offered at the Harry Lundeberg School. Now is the time to sign up for one of the LNG courses at the School. The Aquarius and the Aries are only the beginning of job opportunities for Sea farers in this field. By the end of 1978, ten U.S.-flag LNG ships are expectec » to be out. It's also the time for SIU Boatmen to apply for the new Towboat Operate Scholarship offered by TI. As the article on this program explains, it offers you everything you need to know to become a licensed operator during the 12-week • HLS Towboat Operator course. The first class starts on Feb. 20 and all appli­ cations must be filed by Jan. 17. There's no question that the Coast Guard licensing exams for towboat operators are very difficult. Some Boatmen sell themselves short and never • even try for these high-paying jobs. Others who have never been to the Lundeberg School may think that you can't become a professional in your field by just spending time at School. » But the article spells out what you will learn in this course. It's not just classroom training, but equal time for actual boat operations on the HLS tug and towboat. You'll cover everything from technical wheelhousc equipment to complicated multibarge maneuvers. Licensed operators are in demand in the rapidly expanding towing industry. » That's why the Transportation Institute, which represents all SlU-contracted companies, decided to offer this scholarship. Don't let it pass you by. I feel that it's important to point out articles like these because I want all SIU members to make the most of their careers. And I want to coninue to talk to you in my upcoming columns about how you should use the Log. Our newspaper is the best device we have to communicate with our wide­ • spread membership. But to be really effective, it should not be a one-way conversation. I want to hear your reactions to my columns and to the stories in the Log. I invite you to send them to me at 2 /5 2()th St., Brooklyn, N Y. 1 1232. With your reactions, I can have a better idea of what you need to know as an SIU member. This will be for your own benefit and for the strength of the entire Union. ^ • • I I 1 I I I • • I 1 I I I I • I I I 1 I 1 1 1 • 1 • Under 65, No Taxes On $100 Disability SIU Boatman Albert Tine, Jr. (I.) plans to use his vacation check to take his wife, Vang, shown here, on a real vacation. He received his benefit this month, the first under the SIU Inland Vacation Plan from Caribe Tugboat of Jackson­ ville, Fla., from Leo Bonser, port agent there. If an employe under the age of 65 has retired because of a per­ manent, total disability, a maxi­ mum amount of $100 per week ($5,200 per year) from his disabil­ ity pension will not be taxed. All other money is taxed. After reaching the age of 65, a disabled person can no longer ex­ clude his disability retirement pay­ ments from being taxed. After age 65 all pensions—whether regular retirement or disability—are tax­ able. Keep in mind that a person is permanently and totally disabled, according to the Internal Revenue Service, only if he can prove he or she can't work because of illness or injury that Is expected to result in death or to last for a continuous period of at least 12 months. November 1977 / LOG / 7 • �The Lakes Picture The Wheel's in Good Hands Detroit The cost of living for Great Lakes seamen rose by 7 cents in October, according to figures released by the Consumer Price Index. This means that, as of Nov. I, 1977, SIU members will receive a 7 cents per hour increase in wages, bringing the total in wage increases for this year to 38 cents. The in­ creases will be added on to the seamen's regular salaries until Jan. 1. After the New Year the cost of living increases will be rolled into the regular salary. Port Agent Jack Bluitt reports that contract negotiations with the Bob-Lo Company are near completion and the crews of the company's two SlU-contracted ships will be notified by December. Bob-Lo runs two passenger ships, the Columbia, built in 1901, and the St. Clair, dating from 1910. The vessels run only between Memorial and Labor Days, ferrying passengers from Detroit and Canada to an amusement park on Bo-Lo Island. Buffalo Low sulfur coal is being used in greater and greater quantities as heating fuel to offset use of diminishing supplies of oil. While close to six million tons of coal a year are shipped from Lake Superior, there's a possibility that the amount shipped may increase to as much as 14 million tons a year. If New York's Governor Hugh L. Carey is successful in getting the necessary funds to improve the port of Buffalo, it could become "the eastern terminal for coal shipments," according to a spokesman for the International Longshoremen's Association. Diiiiitii The U.S. Steelworkers strike against ore mines continues with no end in sight. Though reports from the Lakes indicate the SIU fleet is only mildly af­ fected by the strike, the job action caused one mine to close for the winter the last week in October, with another closing scheduled for early November. These are the earliest closings of the mines, "in a very long time," SIU Duluth Port Agent Jack Allen said. Ijike Brie The J.F. Schoelkopf, owned by Erie Sand Steamship Co. & Erie Navigation received a Letter of Commendation and Special Service .Award from the Na­ tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration this past August. The awards were given in recognition of a special weather observation the SlU-contracted vessel undertook in Lake Erie which gave National Weather Service forecasters information on a storm over the Lake. Lawri^nre Seaway The St. Lawrence Seaway Authority is currently studying the possibility of using "shunters" to increase the efficiency of the Welland Canal. Shunters are 3,500 horsepower nozzle-driven and steered platforms which attach to the bow and stern of ships" passing through the locks. Shunters, the Seaway Author­ ity said, could increase the maneuverability of ships and cut transit time on the canal. The two test shunters which will measure 15 feet in length and 52 feet in width, will be tested for three years. The Seaway Authority said if the shunters are effective they could make construction of a new, parallel canal unnecessary. Presenting Fred J. Farnen (center), SIU Headquarters representative, with a ship's wheel for his long and outstanding service in the Detroit area labor movement are SIU Attorney Victor Hanson (I.) and Frank Drozak, SIU execu­ tive vice president. Farnen was honored at the Maritime Trades Department Detroit and Wayne County Port Council Annual Dinner Dance, held in Dear­ born, Mich, on Sept. 23. U.S. Jobless Hate Climbs to 7% In October, a 7-Month Level WASHINGTON, D.C The coun­ work and the 3.3-million working parttry's unemployment rate climbed from time because they can't find fulltime September's 6.9 percent to 7 percent jobs. in October. Joblessness has hovered be­ A boxscore of the unemployment tween 6.9 percent and 7.1 percent since picture reveals that in May the rate April. Experts say that this "plateau" dropped to 6.9 pereent. Then it rose to shows that our stagnant economy is not 7.1 percent in June to fall to 6.9 percent growing fast enough. They say this is ' in July and return to 7.1 percent in due to lack of investments to keep up August. with the growing labor force by provid­ Turning to the nation's teenage un­ ing more jobs. employment, the rate overall dipped Almost 6.9-million U.S. workers here slightly, by 1.1 percent, to 14.8 percent. But for black teenagers the rate sky­ were without jobs last month, 10,000 rocketed to 37.9 percent. more than in the month of September. The jobless rate for adult men went A year ago, the jobless rate was 7.9 per­ up from 4.9 percent to 5.3 percent. For cent. adult women, the rate is now 6.8 per­ Most of the unemployment jump was among adult male blacks who had cent from 7 percent. The average length of joblessness was worked in factories and steel mills. 13.8 weeks last month down from 14.2 Their unemployment rate soared from weeks in September. It was 15.3 weeks 13.1 percent to 13.9 percent in Octo­ in October 1976. However, for the ber. It was 14.5 percent in August. hard-core unemployed—those out of White workers jobless rate has stayed work 27 weeks—the length of unem­ at 6.1 percent for the last four months. ployment has risen. All hands here are looking forward The AFL-CIO holds that the "true" to next year when the Administration is national unemployment rate is nearer to 10-million jobless. They point to the supposed to do something about this lingering unemployment. 1-million too discouraged to look for Good Benefit for You, Yours niif*ago Seventy-five percent of grain shipments to the Port of Chicago were cut off when workers at four of the city's grain companies struck in September over contract disputes. * • « * « Governor James R. Thompson of Illinois signed a bill in September allowing the Port District to borrow SIO million of state funds for land purchase and the construction of container facilities for the port of Chicago. The Port Dis­ trict plans to buy 190 acres at the mouth of the Calumet River for enlargement of the port and for additional terminals. Gov. Thompson also signed a bill changing the name of Lake Calumet Harbo.-- to Se.nator Dan Dougherty Harbor. Monuments and Mementos The Seamen's Memorial Fund, a volunteer group in Superior, Wise, is raising money for a monument to seamen who have lost their lives on the Great Lakes and to those who've sailed on them. Work has begun on the 10-foot statue of a seaman which will be erected near the Meteor Maritime Museum. A lock from the second Welland Canal, dating from the mid-1 SCO's, is being recycled. Lock 25 was recently unearthed in a park in Thorold, Ontario. It will be made info a sunken pit for use as an outdoor summer theatre. 8 / LOG / November 1977 A Seafarers Welfare Plan benefits you or your dependents should take advan­ tage of is the clinic system. Here Mrs. Jose (Carmen) Ortiz (left) received free treatment recently at the New York clinic. At right, Dr. A, Koutras of the clinic puts the finishing touches on a splint for her broken finger. Mrs. Ortiz's husband sails in the engine department. �'r,. Witt Seafarers Inlernational Union of North America. AFL-CIO NOVEMBER 1977 Legislative, Administrative and Regulatory Happenings Congress Sees Need for a Stronger US Maritime Policy The day after Congress voted down the Cargo Equity Bill in the confusion of charges about political payoffs, the Chairman of the House Merchant Marine Committee com­ mented on what we've been talking about all along—the need for a co­ ordinated maritime policy in Gov­ ernment. At hearings which are continuing in the House this month, Committee Chairman John Murphy (D-N.Y.) noted that "these hearings are begin­ ning to reveal a lack of coordination within the various (Government) agencies on maritime policy." He went on to say: "We believe it is vital that the policy of the Mer­ chant Marine Act of 1936 be carried out." The hearings are being held to ex­ amine the practice of rebating by both U.S. and foreign shipping com­ panies. Federal Agencies Meetings on Maritime . . . SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA. The Subcommittee on Safety of Life at Sea, which is a part of the Shipping Coordinating Committee, will meet on Nov. 29 in Washington. On the agenda is a discussion on procedures and arrangements for the safe dis­ charge of dangerous liquid sub­ stances. ... MARINE POLLUTION. The U.S. National Committee for the Prevention of Marine Pollution will be meeting on Nov. 28. The purpose of the meeting is to present and dis­ cuss the U.S. position on prevention of ocean pollution. The results of this meeting will be presented at the eighth session of the Inter-Govemmental Maritime Consultive Organ­ ization (IMCO) which will meet in London on Dec. 5. SIU Vice Presi­ dent Earl (Bull) Shepard will attend this international maritime meeting. • • • . . . CHEMICAL VESSELS. The Subcommittee on Chemical Vessels, which is a working group of the Chemical Transportation Industry Advisory Committee will meet on Nov. 29. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss international standards for barges that carry hazardous bulk liquid cargoes. SIUNA Delegation United Behind Northern Tier Alaskan Pipeline Upgraders Hear Washington Report Ten Seniority Upgraders came to Washington this month to take a first­ hand look at the SI Id's legislative and political operations at the Trans­ portation Institute and the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. During the visit, they were briefed by Jim Fatti, Transportation Insti­ tute's legislative analyst and counsel. Meeting here with Fatti are SIU Upgraders Javan Curie, Romeo Dizon, William Edwards, Richard Gibbons, Wilbert Hyder, Michael Moore, Fridtjof Steelreath, Timothy Teague, John Widman and Samuel Witt. They were accompanied on their visit to Washington by Finey Foint Fort Agent George Costango and SIU Representative Fat Filsworth. SIUNA's delegation is united be­ hind the proposal which would route Alaskan oil through a pipeline run­ ning from the state of Washington to Minnesota. This route is known as the Ail-American Northern Tier Pipeline route. The other route under considera­ tion by the Government is the Kitimat route. This would carry excess Alaska crude through a pipeline aeross Canada to the U.S. Midwest. The House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs has reported out legislation to expedite a decision by the Carter Administration on which route will be selected to carry Alas­ kan crude oil to the lower 48 states. The importance of this legislation to us is that if the Northern Tier route is chosen, U.S.-flag tankers will carry the Alaska crude to the state of Washington. DETAILS ON PAGE FIVE. Other Happenings in Congress... Neither the House nor the Senate have been holding formal sessions since Nov. 7 in order to give Mem­ bers of Congress time to devote their full attention to the Energy Program. The Second Session of the 95th Con­ gress is expected to convene on Jan. 19. Meanwhile, a number of hearings are being held in both the House and Senate on pending legislation. • • * . . . NAVAL PETROLEUM RE­ SERVES. The wSenate Armed Serv­ ices Committee is holding hearings on the status of petroleum reserves in storage in the U.S. for the Navy. U.S.-flag ships supply the petroleum for the Navy's storage facilities. So we'll be watching developments on these hearings. * * * ... ALASKA LANDS. The Alaska Lands Subcommittee of the House Interior and Insular Affairs Commit­ tee is moving ahead on legislation setting aside certain Alaska land areas as wildlife refuges, national parks, and preserves. A hearing is scheduled on Nov. 29. This legisla­ tion is important to us because of our interest in oil and natural gas pipelines, and port facilities. SPAD is the SIU's political fund and our political arm in Washington, D.C. The SIU asks for and accepts voluntary contributions only. The Union uses the money donated to SPAD to support the election campaigns of legislators who have shown a pro-maritime or pro-labor record. SPAD enables the SIU to work effectively on the vital maritime issues in the Congress. These are issues that have a direct impact on the jobs and job security of all SIU mem­ bers, deep-sea, inland, and Lakes. The SIU urges its members to continue their fine record of support for SPAD. A member can contribute to the SPAD fund as he or she sees fit, or make no contribution at all without fear of reprisal. A copy of the SPAD report is filed with the Federal Elec­ tion Commission. It is available for purchase from the EEC In Washington^ D.C. . . . OCEANS AND ATMOS­ PHERE. The House Merchant Ma­ rine and Fisheries Committee will hold hearings on Nov. 29 relating to legislation affecting the jurisdiction of the National Oceanic and Atmos­ pheric Administration. This Federal agency is playing an increasingly im­ portant role in offshore areas affect­ ing oil and gas drilling, and fisheries. 4 Jones Act Bills Await Congress Action Four separate bills—all aimed at eliminating the Virgin Islands' ex­ emption from the Jones Act—have been introduced in Congress. The bills would close the loophole in the Jones Act which now makes it possible for Big Oil to evade the in­ tent of Congress which is to keep the transportation of Alaskan oil for U.S.-flag ships. Amerada Hess — which has the world's largest refinery located in the Virgin Islands—has been shipping Alaska crude on the foreign-flag Hercules to its refinery. The refined crude is then re-shipped—again on foreignflaggers — to East Coast storage areas. SEEPAGE 16 FOR DETAILS ON VIRGIN ISLANDS CONTRO­ VERSY. November 1977 / LOG / 9 4 Wi �Know Your Company lOT: Largest U.S. Inland-Deep Sea Fleet This story begins a regular feature on SIU'Contracted towing companies. A differ­ ent company will be featured each month. It is designed to provide SIU Boatmen with more knowledge of their industry, and to give all SIU members a closer look at the job opportunities on the inland icaterways. What company is the largest owner and oper­ ator of American-flag vessels? Would you believe a tugboat company? How about one that has a U.S. fleet of 26 tugs, six pushboats, 47 barges, nine tankers, and two Ro/Ros? The lOT Corp. started out as a small tugboat company, but now owns, operates or manages that entire fleet. Its gross registered tonnage is the largest in the country. JOT has been in business for half a century. For the last 20 years of its operation—the period of lOT's greatest growth—it's been an SlU-contracted company. More than 600 people man lOT's tug and barge fleet. For the most part, they are SIU Boatmen who are the captains, masters, mates and all un­ licensed crewmembers. Seafarers also hold the 275 unlicensed positions on lOT's U.S.-flag deep sea ships. Eiglit Divisions These Boatmen and Seafarers may not even realize that they work for the same company be- The movements of the entire lOT fleet are directed from this desk in the traffic department at Philadel­ phia headquarters. cause lOT is made up of eight different divisions, seven tug and barge operations and the deep sea fleet. In fact, the SIU has separate contracts for each of these eight lOT subsidiaries. The tug and barge operations are: Interstate and Ocean Transport, Inter-Cities Navigation, Gellenlhin Barge Lines, International Bulk Trans­ port, Interstate Barge, Mariner Towing, and Har­ bor Towing. The deep sea division is InterOcean Management. Most of these divisions are involved in oil trans­ portation. The corporate headquarters for the entire operation is based where the action is—in Philadelphia. There are seven oil refineries in the Delaware Valley which together put out 1-million barrels a day. It is the biggest oil refining center on the East Coast and second only to Houston in the country. Five Million Barrels Delivering and distributing oil to and from these refineries is big business and most of it goes to lOT tugboat companies. These companies also off load (lighter) oil from the large tankers whose draft is too deep for the Philadelphia Harbor. In this job alone, lOT tugs and barges handle an average of 5-million barrels of crude a month. But lOT is not just in Philadelphia. Harbor Towing, the corporation's newest acquisition, lighters and bunkers ships in Chesapeake Bay and distributes oil from there all along the Eastern Shore. lOT has its own electronics shop dockside in Phila­ delphia to service the fleet's communications equipment. The Massachusetts is one of three VLGGs operated by lOT's deep sea division. But lOT's reach extends even farther than that. Its tugs and barges are also in the Gulf of Mexico, where they carry oil from Louisiana and Texas refineries to Florida and other Southern ports. The barges used here are some of the biggest in the industry. The smallest have a 115,000-barrel capacity and the largest can hold up to 265,000barrels. lOT's fleet has grown tremendously to keep' on top of this kind of business. In the last 15 years, lOT has built over 20 new tugs. And two more boats will soon be added to the fleet. A new 5,600 hp. tug, the Enterprise, will enter service this month, along with a newly acquired pushboat, the 1,200 hp. Dispatcher. The 5,600 hp. Yalour is one of eight tugs used in lOT's Gulf operation. Deep Sea Division lOT has built more than 20 boats in the last 15 years. The Interstate Transporter, shown here, was the first in that period of continuing expansion. lOT's deep sea division is an even more reeent expansion. InterOcean Management was formed in 1974 when the company took over six Cities Service tankers. lOM also is the operating agent for three 265,000 dwt VLCCs, the Massachusetts, New York and Maryland, all built within the last three years. They also operate two new Ro/Ros, the Great Land and the Westward Venture. A fleet as large and varied as lOT's is a major operation. And lOT has developed the means to earry it out, from the 24-hour, 14-man Traffic De­ partment in downtown Philadelphia headquarters to their complete doekside office and shop faeilities. But the real operation is on the water, in the hands of the men who man the lOT fleet. They are the SIU members whose job opportunities have grown along with an expanding eompany and whose skills have kept pace with a dynamic in­ dustry. 10 / LOG / November 1977 SIU member Capt. Chin's Lupton, shown here on the Transporter, was in the wheelhouse of this boat when it towed the Edward L. Steininger to safety. The ship was docked on the Delaware River next to an.other tanker that exploded and burned in 1975. �3-Monfh Scholarship Pays $125 a Week Full Curriculum Provided forTowboat Program Do you know how to do Isobaric analysis? Can you use a stadimeter or an anemometer? How about a Loran interpolator? If this kind of technical mumbojumbo has kept you from taking a crack at a towboat operator's license, don't let it put you off any longer. The Towboat Operator Course at the Harry Lundeberg School can bring it all down to basics for you. And now there's another down-to-earth reason why you should give it a try. $125. a week if you do. The brand new Towboat Operator Scholarship Program will pay you this amount while you attend the 12-week Towboat Operator Course at the School in Piney Point, Md. There is a class beginning on Feb. 20 and another start­ ing on May 29. Like all HLS courses, instruction, room and board and all school supplies are provided free of charge. The scholarships are a first in the SIU and in the towing industry. They are being offered to SIU Boatmen by the Transportation Institute, a research and educational group for the maritime industry. It represents all SlU-contracted companies. These companies realize the indus­ try's growing need for licensed boat­ men. And the Lundeberg School has INLAND developed a program to meet that need. Here's what it will do for you, if you qualify. The Towboat Operator Course will teach you everything you need to know to take the licensing exams for First and Second Class Operators of Unin­ spected Towing Vessels and to become a fully qualified licensed operator. This means that your time at the School will be spent equally on important class­ room preparation and on extensive "hands-on" training aboard the HLS tug and towboat. The 24 students in each class will be split into groups of three or four for close, individual instruction in the wheelhouse. These groups will spend three to four hours a day, on a rotating schedule, aboard the CL-2, a single screw tug, and the Susan Collins, a twin screw pushboat with flanking rudders. They will get firsthand practice with all wheelhouse equipment in all aspects of boat operations. This will range from docking and undocking to complicated maneuvers with single and niultibarge tows. In the classroom, students will have more time to go over the workings of navigational, weather-reading and other technical devices. They will also gain the skills necessary to accurately read charts and predict tides and currents. Rules of the Road, safety regulation, fire-fighting and first-aid will also be included. And there will be close at­ tention paid to SIU history, contracts. Constitution and pension and welfare plans. In this way all brothers will come away with a better understanding of their Union and their industry. All this means careful textbook study. But even Boatmen who haven't opened a schoolbook in years yvon't have to worry. Study skills, such as outlining and note taking, will be covered, too. Covering all this ground means that students will spend most of their time at the School itself. But you will also have several opportunities during the cour.se to travel to other locations. In this way you will gain important train­ ing and experience. Firefighting training includes a day of firsthand practice with equipment at the firefighting school in Earle, N.J. The first-aid instruction will conclude with a trip to the Baltimore U.S. Public Health Service Hospital for a first-aid certificate exam. And there will also be trips to Wash­ ington, D.C. to tour the Transportation Institute and both Houses of Congress. Here you will have a chance to see for yourself how the SIU, along with the rest of the maritime industry, work for essential support from the Government. The Towboat Operator Course is the most thorough preparation you can find to advance in your career as an SIU Boatman. And the Towboat Operator Scholarship is a chance in a lifetime to take advantage of it. Under the Scholarship, Boatmen will be given $125 per week while they study to improve their skills and their earning capacity. All eligible- Boatmen will soon re­ ceive an application for the .scholarship in the mail. Don't delay. Fill it out and send it to: Transportation Institute Scholarship Committee c/o The Harry Lundeberg School Piney Point, Md. 20674 All application requirements must be completed and returned to the Scholar­ ship Committc by Jan. 17, 1978. If you do not receive an application, or if you need more information, con­ tact the T1 Scholarship Committee at the above address. (All eligibility re­ quirements for the scholarship were run on Page 10 of the October Log.) Drozak Urges lUPIW Confab Delegates to Take Political Action SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak urged last month's convention of the International Union of Petroleum and Industrial Workers to become deeply involved in all levels of political action. The lUPIW, headquartered in Bakersfield, Calif., represents more than 2,200 petroleum workers in the Southern California area. The lUPIW is one of 29 affiliates of the SIUNA. Drozak said, "labor has worked hard to win better jobs, better wages and bet­ ter conditions for America's workers. And we cannot expect to protect these Frank Drozak Waterman Signs Contract to Restore U.S.-Far East Service The SlU-contracted Waterman Steamship Corp. signed an agreement which will restore Federal subsidies to Waterman's U.S.-Far East service. The agreement was signed this month with the LT.S. Maritime Adniini.straiion. The agreement was announced to the public by Waterman and Marad on Nov. 22. Under its terms. Waterman will build two new LASH vessels for Far East trade routes 12 and 22. This new construction will satisfy Marad's requirements for granting op­ erating subsidies, that is. Government funds toward. Waterman's cost of gun­ ning its service on these routes.', ' The company had lost operating sub­ sidies on routes 12 and 22 in May be­ cause it could not work out plans to build the required new ships at that time. Losing these funds created finan- cial problems for Waterman. They are expected to be solved once the subsi­ dies are restored. Under the agreement. Waterman will also get construction subsidies from the Government for the new LASH ships. But the ships are being built to replace Waterman's eight outdated Mariner breakbulk ships now in service on 12 and 22. The company must eventually trade in these old vessels to the Govern­ ment's reserve fleet. They will go to­ ward the construction cost of the new ships. However, this will happen over a period of time while the new ships are being built. In the meantime. Water­ man will lease the Mariner vessels from the Government and continue to oper­ ate them. Waterman is also negotiating with Marad for continued subsidy arrange­ ments on its Near East trade route 18. This will possibly involve building two new LASH vessels for that service by 1982. gains strictly through collective bargain­ ing." Drozak affirmed that "we must in­ sure that the people who make the laws are people who have the working man's interest at heart. If we don't, there is no one to blame but ourselves when our jobs and hard-won gains start slipping through our hands." Drozak told the convention that the AFL-CIO had provided the political ap­ paratus through local central bodies and state federations to get the job done. He said, however, "it is up to each individual union to fully participate in state labor bodies to make these organ­ izations productive and effective in lo­ cal and statewide politics." Drozak also urged the lUPIW Con­ vention delegates to become involved in labor supported Voter Registration Pro­ grams. He said they should do this "to insure that all working people eligible to vote do vote for the candidates will­ ing to help labor in its efforts to achieve a better life for all the nation's workers." SAB Rules on C Classified Men Late this month, the Seafarers Ap­ peals Board ruled that effective Jan. 3, 1977, "C classllication seamen may only register and sail as entry ratings in only one department." The Board took the action to insure that the Union will be able to maintain sufficient manpower for each shipboard department. The ruling will also enable these seamen to get sufficient scatinie in one department for the purpose of upgrading to a higher rating in that department. Do You Have One of These? PASSPORT UNITED STATES AMERICA' BICENTENNIAL 1770-1976 The Seafarers Appeals Board ruled late this month that effective Jan. 3, 1977 "a requirement for shipping is that all seamen must possess a valid ijn-to-date passport," The action comes out of the fact that many foreign nations are crack­ ing down on immigration regulations requiring that all people coming into their countries must have passports. The SAB, then, took this action to insure that when there are flyout jobs, those who throw in for the jobs will be fully prepared to take them. This ruling will enable the Union to continue to meet our manpower commitments to our contracted com­ panies. November 1977 / LOG / 11 �OK New Courses, Scholarship Fund 20 Inland Companies Meet at Piney Point PINEY POINT, Twenty SW •contracted towing company representatives and SlU officials came to the Lundeberg School for two days of Advisory Board meet' ings last month. In opening the meetings, HLS President Hazel Brown said, "IFe will react to your suggestions and we will try to incorporate your needs. We ivant to graduate students who are versatile and who have learned the correct skills." SlU Vice President Paul Drozak added, "/I// the programs offered here are designed to meet the needs of our operators for trained man­ power and to provide the member­ ship with the skills to meet these needs." Following these remarks, repre­ sentatives from the School's Aca­ demic and Vocational Departments explained the courses which are of­ Towing company representatives get a tour of the Lundeberg School's galley training area from Bob Kalmus (third from right), who is director of vocational education at the School. Also in photo are, from the left: Donald Bostdorff (Caribe Tugboat): Richard Miller (National Marine); George Jordan (G&H Towing); Bobby Nicholls (National Marine); and Capt. Donald Hand and Cdr. Richard Hess of the U.S. Coast Guard. fered. All the representatives agreed that upgrading at HLS was the key to overcoming manpower shortages. The representatives from the com­ panies, HLS and the SlU then dis­ cussed current concerns in the tow­ ing industry and how they might be helped through programs at the School, Among the solutions tvhich emerged were the follotving: in­ creased emphasis on ship docking procedures and heavy chain towing in the deckhand/tankerman pro­ gram; a new engine department course designed specifically to train diesel engine troubleshooters, and revision of the tankerman course to A tour of the machine shop, where many upgrading courses take place, was a part of the Towboat Advisory meeting. Those in photo include; Don Peck (Curtis Bay); D. Buchanan (lOT); Jim Harrell (Allied Towing); Frank Vulewfcz (Curtis); Bill Thorpe (Taylor & Anderson); Larry Eaves (Moran); and SlU official Joe Sacco. include netv Coast Guard regulations currently being developed. This revision tvill take place when the regu- lations are finalized. To develop these new programs, management and Union representatives decided Company reps observe Lundeberg students during training exercise aboard the School's pushboat, Susan Collins. From the left are: Arthur Kulp (Crescent Towing); Walter Wise (Dixie Carriers); Robert Kilroy (American Commercial Barge Line); SlU New Orleans rep Jimmy Martin; Buck Lay (ACBL), and Ed Boyer, HLSS instructor. Reps of SlU-contracted towing companies and SlU officials shown during group discussion on the need for training an increased number of Boatmen for wheelhouse jobs. 12 / LOG / November 1977 to meet in committees with educa­ tors from HLS. Therefore, new courses which will result will be cer­ tain to include all the necessary job skills. An on-going concern in the tow­ ing industry is the shortage of li­ censed wheelhouse personnel. A new program to meet- this need was presented and accepted during the Advisory Board meeting. Under this program, the Transportation Institute, a non-profit organization., operated by approximately 150 member companies which are en­ gaged in every facet of maritime transportation, has established a scholarship fund to €fssist Boatmen in obtaining a license as Totvhoat Operator or Second Class Towboat Operator. Twenty-four Boatmen will be selected for the first scholarships. They will attend a 12-week course at HLS which will consist of an equal amount of class time and practical boat-handling experience. The first course will begin on Feb. 20, 1978 and is scheduled for completion on May 12, 1978. In discussing the scholarship fund. Miss Brown noted that, program ivill bring us the best peo­ ple in the industry." Dave Carlton, vice president of Gulf Canal Lines stated, "/ think it's a great idea— the best idea I've heard to meet our needs!" �Fired Captain Awarded $1AOO in Back Pay From Company SIU member Capt. Pat Thomas was awarded $1,400 this month from the company that fired him last summer. The Union helped him win the back pay settlement in a successful arbitra­ tion case against Marine Fueling of Port Arthur, Tex, Thomas was fired when he refused to take out his boat again after putting in 20 hours piloting the boat in a 24hour period. He had been a captain with Marine Fueling for 12 years. The com pany does harbor fleeting and refueling work on the Sabine River and Intracoastal Waterway. Brother Thomas refused to continue working because he felt that he was too tired to safely navigate the boat any longer. Moreover, he was within his rights since Coast Guard regulations limit towboat operators' working time to 12 hours in a 24 hour period. He informed the SIU, and Port Ar­ thur Port Agent Don Anderson filed a grievance. On Sept. 28, a Port Arthur arbitrator decided that Thomas' refusal was justified. Marine Fueling was ordered to rehire Thomas and pay him the salary he lost while he was out of work. He accepted the settlement but waived reinstatement. He had found a new job as captain through the SIU hall in Port Arthur. This was not the first time that the SIU has filed a grievance against Marine Fueling for requiring Boatmen to put in excessive overtime. Port Agent Ander­ son said that the SIU Boatmen in the company had complained about this problem to the Coast Guard in Novem­ ber, 1975. The Coast Guard repri­ manded the company at the time and ordered them not to further violate the regulations for working hours. SIU Plan Pays Retiree, Wife's 5226 Medical Bills The nation's elderly — retired people on fixed incomes — have been the group hardest hit by the rampant inflation of the 70's. Between union pensions and Social Security, most people can make it with a little left over. But the real problem for the nation's elderly is rising medical costs, which make the inflation rate look like smalltime. Medicare helps, but it doesn't nearly cover everything. And for a person on a fixed income, it is a very heavy financial burden to have to pay medical bills on top of the rising costs of other neces­ sities of life. Retired SIU members must, of course, cope with the rising cost of living. But for them at least, there is little worry about medical bills. The SIU Welfare Plan continues to cover retired members and their Ruling May Affect U.S. Seamen An expected ruling by the U.S. Im­ migration and Naturalization Service will affect job opportunities for Ameri­ can seamen. The case involves foreign crewmen aboard a Dutch-registry tank­ er which is engaged in lightering opera­ tions off the West Coast. The ship — the Docina — has been off-loading from foreign-flag supertank­ ers anchored at sea off the California coast. She has been delivering crude to Notice to UenAen On Job Call Procedure When throwing in for work dur­ ing a job call at any SIU Hiring Hall, members must produce the following: • membership certificate • registration card • clinic card • seaman's papers INLAND West Coast refineries. The Docina, which is owned by Shell Oil, then re­ turns to the mother-ship with bunker fuel. The Immigration and Naturalization Service in San Francisco has ordered the foreign crew deported. The Service contends that the Docina was engaged in "domestic enterprise" and that the foreign crewmembeis were therefore in "unauthorized employment." The case is now before the Board of Immigration Appeals in Washington, D.C. The SIU has filed to intervene in the case in support of the San Francisco decision. What will this mean to American Seafarers? C. James Patti, counsel for Transportation Institute, which has been assisting the SIU in this case, said: "If this decision is upheld, it will mean that U.S. citizen seamen must be employed aboard ships engaged in light­ ering operations off the coastlines of the United States." The Transportation Institute is a Washington, D.C.-based research and educational organization for the mari­ time industry. dependents for the same benefits as when they were working. This is an important distinction between the SIU's Welfare Plan and many other union plans. Some union plans don't cover retired members at all. And for those that do, the coverage is often very limited. One retired SIU member who has received a lot of help from our Welfare Plan is David Lewis of Cleveland, Ohio. Brother Lewis retired in 1966 on disability after working on the Great Lakes for nearly 50 years. He worked mainly in the dredging business. Since his retirement, the Plan has paid more than $22,000 in medical benefits for him and his wife, Diantha. Lewis, now 70, sailed as a deck­ hand, scowman, foreman and crane operator. He said, "living on a fixed income isn't easy, but we make it okay. The benefits from the Union help." When Lewis started sailing on the Lakes, there were no benefits at all outside of his paycheck. He started shipping on an old ore carrier in 1922. He recalls that he got his first dredge job in 1935 after joining the old International Tug and Dredgemen's Union. Brother Lewis said, "I worked six days, 12 hours a day my first week on the dredges and came home with a check for $52. Everyone went wild." Lewis continued, "times have changed on the Lakes, mostly in the area of pay and benefits, due to the unions." His son, David, Jr., followed in dad's footsteps. He is an SIU mem­ ber working the dredges. Lewis also has four daughters. We wish him well in the future. Notice to Members On Sbippmg Procedure When throwing in for work dur­ ing a Job call at any SIU Hiring Hall, members must produce the following: • membership certificate • registration card • clinic card • seaman's papers In addition, when assigning a job the dispatcher will comply with the following Section 5, Sub­ section 7 of the SIU Shipping Rules: "Within each class of seniority rating in every Department, prior­ ity for entry rating jobs shall be given to all seamen who possess Lifeboatman endorsement by the United States Coast Guard. The Seafarers Appeals Board may waive the preceding sentence when, in the sole judgment of the Board, undue hardship will result or extenuating circumstances war­ rant such waiver." Also, all entry rated members must show their last six months discharges. A MESSAGE FROM YOUR UNION THe MORAL: UUNK /s au///c AND YOU'RE BEACHED POR S/PE O o DAY /=/A/ALLY CAA/IE /^ARCOTiCS/ ''OOT OP r/JOUGJJT/ ...AND //-f WAS ALWAYS ///OR ASAK/re /dP LOST MS PAPSRS /A/ SHAMS, ... AND AOLfA/O US/A/<3 OOPS /S A/or VERY SR/ORT November 1977 / LOG / 13 �LNC-What Is if? What Does it Do? In these days of the on-going energy crisis, Liquified Natural Gas—or LNG —has captured the public imagination. Much of what has been written about LNG sounds as if this fuel were as dangerous as an atom bomb. Actually, LNG is a rather humble and naturally-occurring fuel. It is sim­ ply methane—or natural gas. The sci­ entific ability to liquify methane has existed since shortly after the turn of the century. The first LNG plant began operating in the Lf.S. in 1914. It was located in West Virginia. Perhaps the most amazing thing about LNG is that the equivalent of millions of cubic feet of methane gas can be stored or transported in the liquid state. This is a huge amount of energy confined in relatively small spaces. Today, many people—especially en­ vironmental groups—make this sound very frightening. But in the 73 years that LNG has been used by the energyconsuming public as a fuel, great prog­ ress has been made in the science and safety of LNG handling. In fact, since the early 1900's, there have been only two shoreside mishaps with LNG. The most famous LNG accident occurred in Cleveland in 1944. Wartime shortages had led to a reduction in the amount of nickel added to the steel used in constructing an LNG storage tank. Since the nickel alloy gives steel the strength to with­ stand the tremendously cold tempera­ tures of LNG, the tank developed a leak. Holding dikes to contain leaks, which are now a standing feature on all fuel tanks (not just LNG tanks), were not in use in 1944. So the LNG seeped out of the tank and into the Cleveland sewer system, causing a huge fire. Much progress has been made in the safe storage of the fuel since that time. Even more important for seafarers, there has never been a marine disaster involving LNG. And ships have been carrying LNG for 19 years. In 1958, a rebuilt cargo ship, originally launched in 1945, carried 2000 tons of LNG from Lake Charles, La. to Canvey Is­ land, in the Thames River, east of Lon­ don. Christened the Methane Pioneer, this ship was owned by an American company, flew the Panamanian flag, and made seven transatlantic crossings fully loaded with LNG. The Methane Pioneer was an experi­ mental ship. Her successful voyages led to a new era in marine transport. LNG tankers did not come off the ways im­ mediately, though. From the beginning, safety of the ship's crew and the sur­ rounding environment was of the very highest priority. Nethertheless, in 1972 there were 13 LNG tankers in opera­ tion and 20 were on order. The first U.S.-flag LNG tanker, the SlU-manned Aquarius, was launched this year. These tankers comply with safety standards that vastly exceed any stand­ ards for other types of ships. Double hulls, which may or may not be found on conventional tankers, are the rule on LNG vessels. All the metals—in­ cluding the nuts and bolts—used in these ships are cryogenically rated (de­ signed and tested to withstand the supercold). Inert gas—not air—fills all the void spaced in and around the tanks. With­ out air, the gas cannot burn. Auto­ mated systems for leak detection and shut-down monitor the vessel. These systems protect every area where a crewmember might live or work. Elab­ orate collision avoidance systems track up to 40 ships in the area of the tanker. 9 Complete LNG Program Nine Seafarers recently completed the LNG upgrading program at the Lundeberg School. They are, front row from the left: Tim Doherty, Richard Duncan, Vinnie Carrao and Dave Long. In the back row, from the left, are: Guy DeBaere, Ed Saviekas, Robert Adams, John Reed and Edward Tinsley. Six Galley Hands Six Seafarers hold galley endorsements they achieved at the Lundeberg School for assistant cook. They are, from the left: Wayne Larsen, Named All, Arthur Mitchell, Fred Stack, James Marriner and Robert Kelner. 14 / LOG / November 1977 ..iiJiSa The radar indicates all possible colli­ sions and the routes for avoiding them. These readouts are updated every few seconds. Specially designed firefighting equipment protects the entire ship. Loading and unloading operations are equally as safe. The same firefight­ ing, leak detection and inert gas systems operate shoreside. The LNG^ is never in contact with air. In the event of any pressure build up, the gas is vented into the company's gas lines and used imme­ diately by the consumers. Finally LNG crews are the most highly trained in the world. Among other things, they receive extensive training in fighting LNG fires and they learn not only shipboard cargo han­ dling and safety but also all the terminal operations as well. No one may serve aboard an LNG vessel without first receiving this training. There is a good reason for this training. The knowledge these seafarers have about their ship and its cargo means they know how to do their jobs in the safest possible way. In an emergency, they also know how to protect themselves and the ship. Be­ cause the officers and crews on LNG ships are experts, the operation of their ship is as safe as possible. In the popular imagination, the greatest concern about LNG tankers is collision. This is an easily understand­ able concern in light of the frequent collisions and sinkings involving for­ eign-flag ships in U.S. waters. In a collision, wouldn't rupture of the hull, then the tanks, then cargo spillage and finally fire result? No. Not unless the vessel was rammed broad­ side at high speed by a fully-loaded ship. And experienced seafarers know that high speed collisions are rare. Hull and tank designs of LNG tankers pre­ vent release of the cargo in a low speed collision—the tanks , are independent of, and insulated from, the hull. For them to rupture, the double walls of the hull and the double walls of the tank must be pierced. Low speed, in-port collisions don't generate this kind of impact. All the speculation about collisions is purely theoretical, though. An LNG vessel has never been involved in a collision—and they have been in serv­ ice for 19 years. The closest approximation of an LNG disaster at sea occurred a few years ago. The Japanese LPG carrier Yiiyo Marii was rammed in Tokyo Bay by a Liberian vessel. Her cargo of naphtha propane and butane burned for 19 days. Finally, the Japanese Govern­ ment decided to sink the ¥uyo Mam. But all the safety features of the special­ ized carrier made her nearly unsinkable. It took four destroyers, four fri­ gates, four anti-submarine frigates and a submarine firing 857 shells, 12 rock­ ets, depth charges and four torpedoes to sink her. The Yuyo Maru was almost as difficult to destroy as the Bismark. In addition to collision and fire, the popular press has publicized the possi­ bility of enormous LNG explosions. Well, there is no doubt that LNG will burn—but scientists are not convinced that it is possible to make LNG ex­ plode. So LNG is neither new nor exotic and its transport and storag,; is the safest in the world. What then, does all of this mean to the consumer? Well, when you turn on the gas stove at 8 in the morn­ ing or your gas furnace goes into oper­ ation at 5 in the evening, it's very pos­ sible that you're using LNG. LNG is used chiefly in the U.S. to supplement pipelines and other sources of natural gas during daily periods and yearly seasons of peak usage. Plenty of AB's A recent Able-Seaman course at the Lundeberg School was filled by 23 Sea­ farers looking to get ahead in their sailing careers. They are, kneeling from the left: Fred DeBorde, Domingo Leon, Jr., Mike Pell, Tom Quattrochi, Robert Arana, Jaime Rios, Kevin Brady and .Robert Tanner. Standing from the left are: James Porter, Mike Martin, Kevin Sutton, Mark Rizzo, Tom Johnson, Ronald Gray, Mark Darley, Bob Hoffman, Jake Karaczynski (instructor). Charles Hatton, Douglas Rodger, David Asherman, Randolph Archer, Steve Thompson, Clarence Lofton and Johnny Hagen. �At Confab^ Hibbert Notes: ANC Center Unique A growing number of labor unions across the country are supporting alco­ holism programs for their members. About 600 of the people who run those programs got together last month to discuss why and how they do it. The occasion was the sixth annual meeting of ALMACA, the Association of Labor-Management Administrators and Consultants on Alcoholism. It was held in New York City from Oct. 26-29. One of the main participants was the Seafarers Alcoholic' Rehabilitation Center. ARC Director Bill Hibbert was a featured speaker in a panel discussion on alcoholism programs supported by labor unions. Labor programs have been found to be one of the best ways to help al­ coholics, it was brought out during the discussion. They work well because of two basic reasons. First of all, the de­ sire to keep your job. This is one of the strongest motivations yet discovered to convince a person to accept help in cop­ ing with a drinking problem. Secondly, excessive drinking almost always cre­ ates job performance problems which are clearly evident to fellow union members. They in turn can persuade their brother or sister to get help under a program which protects job and se­ niority rights. Union representatives on the panel, such as the International Longshore­ men's Association and the International Association of Machinists and Aeorspace Workers, discussed their success in operating referral services for alco­ holic members. These programs gen­ erally depend on outside counseling and treatment centers. ARC Director Bill Hibbert, at podium, was one of the speakers at a New York City conference on Oct.27onalcoholism programs supported by labor unions. Other speakers included (I. to r.): Jack Hennessy of the ILA; Bill Combs, Ma­ chinists and Aerospace Workers, and Mort Aronoff and Henry Huestis of the National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians. The SIU program is unique, Hibbert have trouble with the important educa­ explained, because it offers complete tional material on alcoholism which the referral and counseling services. These Center provides. After they complete services are provided within a residence the program, many of the men stay on center run by the Seafarers Welfare to upgrade at the School. This helps Plan. their careers and provides a transition He described the Center, located in period—back into everyday life. a remodeled farmhouse in Valley Lee, Moreover, every man who goes Md., as a "therapeutic community." It through the program is assisted in get­ offers physical, emotional and intel­ ting back to work again. This helps the lectual help for the alcoholic Seafarer, alcoholic return to a secure environ­ Laker and Boatman. ment, Hibbert said. It can help prevent Hibbert stressed the "built-in re­ the danger of drifting back into the sources" in the Union that contribute non-productive life of an alcoholic. to the Center's success. Follow-up programs with Alcoholics The nearby Harry Lundeberg School, Anonymous groups in other ports are for example, offers additional help to also set up for him. alcoholic members while they are going The Center also owes its success to through the six-week recovery program. "the support that comes straight down Reading teachers from the School visit from the president of the SIU and con­ the Center. They help the men who may tinues through the rank-and-file mem­ bership," Hibbert concluded. "I was one of the most fortunate people in the field of alcoholism," he maintained. "When I became director of the ARC, I fell into a ready-made program run by people who were really willing to ac­ complish something." Jack Hennessy, director of the ILA alcoholism program and moderator of the panel, praised the SIU program. He also said that ALMACA intended to give SIU President Paul Hall an award for his dedication to helping alcoholics. Other speakers pointed out that unions are involved in alcoholism pro­ grams out of a basic concern for their fellow workers. William Combs, direc­ tor of the Machinists and Aerospace Workers Alcoholism Program, District 141 in California, said "I didn't get into this field as a do-gooder. I did it as a union man with a way to help my brothers and sisters keep their jobs." Total Involvement Another speaker on the panel, James Clarke, the labor representative of the Houston Regional Council on Alcohol­ ism, stressed labor's "total involve­ ment" in combating alcoholism. Clarke, a former ILA official, is now a repre­ sentative in the Texas Legislature. He said he was the first man representing labor to be elected to the legislature in Texas. Labor's role in alcoholism was summed up by another speaker, Donald Kapa, coordinator for Employee Alholism Seryiees for the State of New York. "Labor has an enormous poten­ tial to combat alcoholism on a national scale," he said. "It's the sleeping giant in the field." Congress Clears Some Important Great Lakes Legislation Congress recently cleared several pieces of legislation which will have a pronounced impact on the Great Lakes region. Last August, the Senate passed the Clean Water Act of 1977. This Act in­ cluded a section banning detergents containing high levels of phosphates from sale in the Great Lakes region. The phosphate regulation was initially introduced as a separate bill by Senator Gaylord Nelson (D-Wisc.). It applies to HISDitcliiirs Rmrt firMlakes OCT. 1-31, 1977 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 5 0 0 2 3 0 1 11 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 3 1 2 0 7 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 1 16 7 3 5 38 13 2 1 15 4 2 0 37 1 4 0 5 0 1 3 14 Alpena .. Buffalo . Cleveland Detroit . . Duluth . . Frankfort Chicago . Totals . . 4 3 0 22 10 2 3 44 Alpena . . Buffalo . Cleveland Detroit . . Duluth . . Frankfort Chicago . Totals . . 5 . 1 0 11 3 3 1 24 Alpena . . Buffalo . Cleveland Detroit . Duluth .. Frankfort Chicago . Totals .. Alpena .. Buffalo . Cleveland Detroit .. Duluth .. Frankfort Chicago . Totals . . TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 12 13 0 6 0 0 4 1 2 35 22 3 12 0 7 0 4 2 1 8 1 1 81 46 6 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 6 13 0 0 0 4 0 3 P 21 2 0 6 2 0 5 2 1 2 0 0 22 44 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 6 6 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 11 3 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 22 11 1 ENTRY DEPARTMENT '• .. 8 79 108 59 147 17 Totals All Departments •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registereo ror snippiiig u.c pu.i ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. seven of the eight states bordering the Great Lakes and to that part of Pennsylvania lying in Lake Erie's drainage basin. The regulation limits the amount of phosphate in household detergents so that further pollution of the Great Lakes can be prevented. ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 5 1 2 8 5 2 5 28 2 1 0 1 2 0 1 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 1 0 11 0 0 2 18 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 4 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 3 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 2 2 20 2 2 2 31 12 3 9 16 5 3 2 50 6 9 C 5 1 1 31 80 63 35 1 Basin Projects Congress also acted on proposed funds for Great Lakes basin projects. These funds were included in the House Appropriations bill for water-related public works projects. The bill was signed into law by the President last July. A total of $108.7 million was al­ lotted for construction, planning and study projects, harbor ami channel dredging. Also included was construc­ tion of diked areas in order to contain polluted sediments which are dredged to keep harbor and channel depths con­ stant. An amount totaling $ 11,548,000 will be used for navigation. Hood control and beach erosion projects in Michigan, New York, Ohio and Penn.sylvania. Some of the special projects which will receive Federal monies include: a study of a Lakes-Seaway navigation ex­ tension program; a study of wastewater management on Lake Erie, and a study of water levels on the Great Lakes. Also slated fur funding are: examin­ ations of water diversion from Lake Michigan; the Great Lakes to Hudson River waterway, and Buffalo Metro area flood control. November 1977 / LOG / 15 �The Jones Act: Still One Big Baffle: Close the ''Loophole This is the 17th in a series of articles ivhich the Log is imblishing to explain how certain organizations, programs and laws affect the jobs and job security of SIU members. This particular article is the last in a series of three articles dealing with the Jones Act, the nupst important piece of maritime legislatum on the books today. Did you know that two unmarried people of the opposite sex, alone in a room in Massachusetts, have to keep at least three feet on the floor at all times? It sounds crazy. But believe it or not, this old comical law is still on the books today and tech­ nically could be enforced. And there are a lot more like it. This may not be a proper comparison, but the U.S. maritime industry is saddled with one of these old, outdated laws, too. But it's not the least bit funny. Because this law has seriously handi­ capped greater expansion within the U.S. domestic fleet and shipbuilding industry. In maritime circles, this law is known as the Virgin Islands "loophole" in the Jones Act. The Jones Act was passed 57 years ago. It requires that only American-built, Americanmanned and American-registered vessels be used in this nation's domestic waterborne trades. That is, cargoes shipped by water from one U.S. port to another U.S. port must be American. This includes deep sea shipments as well as cargoes transported on the nation's inland waters and between U.S. ports on the Great Lakes. The Jones Act also covers waterborne cargoes moving between the U.S. and Puerto Rico and the U.S. and Guam. However, the Jones Act has never covered trade between America and the U.S. Virgin Islands, an American possession. Top Legislative Goal Closing the Virgin Islands "loophole" is one of the SIU's top legislative priorities. When the Jones Act was passed in 1920, legis­ lators exempted the U.S. Virgin Islands from its provisions. This was done because U.S.-flag ser­ vice was not readily available at the time for this trade. It was felt that this lack of service might stunt the growth of industry in the Virgin Islands. However, Congress did not intend that this exemp­ tion should last 'ad infinitum.' To say the least, the situation concerning the Virgin Islands has changed drastically. Because of tax incentives, a great deal of U.S. industry has gone to the Virgin Islands. And the U.S. domestic fleet is now more than capable of handling all the Virgin Islands trade created by that industry. However, virtually no American ships are used in this trade. The biggest abuser of the "loophole" is the Amerada Hess Corp., a multinational oil com­ pany. On the U.S. Virgin Island of St. Croix, Hess owns and operates the largest oil refinery in the world. This refinery has a recently upgraded capaeity of refining 800,000 barrels of oil per day. Virtually all this refined oil, accounting for ap­ proximately 25 sailings per week, is carried to the U.S. East Coast in foreign-Hag tankers. One Step Further This situation has existed for many years. How­ ever, Hess has gone one step further in using the Virgin Island's "loophole" to the detriment of America's domestic shipping industry. Hess is now moving Alaskan pipeline crude oil n from Valdez on a foreign-flag tanker to the Virgin Islands. The oil is refined there, and then moved to the U.S. East Coast in another foreign-flag tanker. Along with the American Maritime Association and the Shipbuilders Council of America, the SIU joined in a suit against the Hess move. They contended that the original intent of the Alaska Oil Pipeline law had been violated. However, a district court in Washington, D.C. ruled against the suit. This made it legal for Hess to continue transporting Alaskan oil on foreign ships to the U.S. Virgin Islands. The ruling has been appealed. But a decision on the appeal could take as long as six months to come through. Win or lose in court, though, this case is just one more indication that something definite must be done to settle the Virgin Islands "loophole" situation once and for all. The SIU's answer is congressional legislation that will finally bring the Virgin Islands under the jurisdiction of the Jones Act. The SIU is planning to push for this legislation in 1978. A Strong Argument The argument for closing the "loophole" is a strong one. First, it would be a big boost for the U.S. domestic fleet. TTiis boost will translate into added jobs for U.S. maritime workers on the ships themselves and in shipyards. Also, closing the "loophole" will cut down con­ siderably on the numbers of foreign-flag, foreignmanned tankers in America's coastal waters.This will have a favorable impact on the environment. The issue of the Jones Act, itself, has always been a controversial one. And over the years, the SIU has had to fight many attacks on provisions of the bill. These attacks came mainly from the oil companies. But what must be remembered about the Jones Act is that it protects the jobs of more than 185,000 U.S. workers in America's domestic waterborne trades. The SIU is prepared to do whatever is necessary to protect these jobs. The Union will also add to that figure by finally bringing the U.S. Virgin Is­ lands under the Act. Closing the Virgin Island loophole will mean fewer unsafe, unreliable foreign tankers in American waters. ' I 16 / LOG / November 1977 sem. mr- �SS John Penn LNG Aries FOWT Albert Rogers of the SS John Penn (Waterman) died aboard "while performing his duties" on Sept. 25, according to the ship's minutes. The ship was moving down the Mississippi River on the way to a port of call at Casablanca, Morocco. A Coast Guard helicopter lifted off the body of Brother Rogers at Venice, La. The 25,000 cubic meter carrier LNG Aries (Summit Marine) was floated out of her graving basin at the General Dynamics Shipyard in Quincy, Mass. She is the sistership of the SlU-contracted LNG Aquarius. She went to an outfitting berth for final construction. The 936-foot Aries was scheduled to undergo sea trials this month or next. Four LNG's are currently under construction at the yard. VLCC Maryland Odessa, USSR A 500-pound, 10-foot shark was caught in Galveston Anchorage early last month by members of the deck department of the VLCC Maryland (Inter Ocean Mgt.). Helping out was Chief Steward Gilbert Murray. The situation with shore leaves in ports in the USSR has been eased for U.S. seafarers, it was announced early this month by the Maritime Administration. In line with a recent agreement between the U.S. and the USSR, the Russian Embassy in Washington, D.C. will telegraph crew list visas to their ports. That "should enable U.S.-flag ships' crews to get ashore promptly when their ships arrive in Soviet ports," says U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs Robert J. Blackwell. He adds that the telegraphed visas are ". . . temporary replacements until the (real) visas arrive." ST Zapata Patriot, Rover, Courier As part of the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve Program, the ST Zapata Patriot moved 35,000-tons of crude from Puerto Mexico, Mexico to Sunshine-Baton Rouge, La. on Nov. 4. The fuel was to be stored in the Bayou Chocktaw Salt Dome. Also chartered were the ST Zapata Rover and the ST Zapata Courier. They pumped 68,000-tons of North Sea crude from the BP Terminal in the Netherland Antilles in the Caribbean. The cargo was discharged at Seaway Terminal, Freeport, Tex. Barges then moved the oil for storage in the Bryan Salt Mound, Brazoria County, Tex. OBO Ultramar Near the end of a voyage early last month in the port of New Orleans, Capt. B. J. Howard of the OBO Ultramar (Westchester Marine) wrote: "To the licensed and unlicensed members of the crew—The master offers to each and every man of the crew his appreciation and gratitude for your sobriety and devotion to duty throughout this extended and tiring voyage. "The vessel called at some of the very worst ports of call and even though short-handed, the breach was filled by able and willing hands without a single complaint to the master. "To those of you departing at payoff, may I wish you the very best of luck and good sailing in the future. It has been a pleasure to have gone down to the sea in a ship with all of you; and to those remaining for another tour, I'll say, 'Welcome aboard.' It is always a good feeling to be with men of your stamina and character." In response, "The crow agreed that Capt. Howard was a standup skipper and a fine man." Part of the crew were Recertified Bosun Norman F. Beavers, Chief Steward E. W. Lambe, Chief Pumpman George Thompson, AB Frank Compabasso, QMED Kenneth F. Linel and Cook Tony Rabago. Houston — Corpus Christi The Seadock Superport Project here has extended its deadline to oil companies wanting to join the venture to Apr. 20. At that time, the now six-company group will have to decide whether to accept or reject the U.S. Government's construction guidelines. The project will consist of building a $700-million monobuoy crude terminal 27 miles out in the Gulf off Freeport, Tex. At Corpus Christi in Ingleside, construction of a LNG terminal and a temporary i^PG terminal nearby is awaiting Federal approval. Later on, the LPG terminal would perhaps settle permanently south of Port Arthur on the Sabine River. A second LNG terminal would be built by the El Paso Co. on Matagorda Bay near Port O'Connor, Tex. Governors Island, N.Y. More than 60 shipping companies in N.Y. Harbor got Automated MutualAssistance Vessel Rescue System Awards from the Coast Guard early this month. The global, computerized vessel plotting system provides information for co­ ordinated search and rescue efforts at sea. Some 2,200 merchant ships radio sailing and position plans for at least 128 days a year to the Coast Guard. At the first SOS on the high seas, the computer picks out the nearest vessel to the stricken ship to send to her aid. Many have been saved in ship fires and sinkings, man overboard incidents, and medical emer­ gencies. U.S. Safety Board Bids for Firesafe Lifeboats for Tankers When the U.S. tanker Edgar M. Queeny and the Liberian tanker Corinthos collided in 1975, 26 crewmen were killed and 11 injured. The lifeboats of the Corinthos were rendered useless as flames danced on the deck below them and covered the oil-slicked water around the vessel. This accident and others like it prompted the National Transportation Safety Board to make a recommenda­ tion on lifeboats. In a report to the Coast Guard, the Board recommended development of "enclosed, firesafe, selfcontained lifeboats," for all large U.S. ships. If adopted, the recommendation will apply primarily to large oil tankers. It is on these tankers that the risks of oil fires are high. The lifeboat the safety Board has in mind will be made of incombustible ma­ terial, such as steel. This would enable the lifeboat to withstand the intense heat caused by fire. The firesafe lifeboats would have steel covers and self-contained air sup­ plies. These air supplies would last for a period of about 10 minutes. These lifeboats could be lowered right onto flame-engulfed water and ride clear of the fire while those inside are protected and provided with oxygen. The boat's steel cover has its own spray system to keep the metal cool. Capt. Colucciello, chief of the NTSB's Marine Accident Division, said such lifeboats are "not that new an idea." They are being used by Norwegian and British vessels. They are also used on offshore oil drilling rigs. On these rigs, the NTSB report said, they "have been used successfully in evacuations during fire and other casualties." The safety Board's recommendations resulted from its investigation of the Corinthos-Queeny collision on Jan. 31, 1975 at Marcus Hook, Pa. The Queeny's pilot was attempting a 180 degree turn on the Delaware River after leaving a dock. She hit the stern of the Liberian tanker which was unloading a cargo of crude oil. The British Petroleum Co. Dock, where the Corinthos was unloading, burst into flames. In addition to the 26 fatal casualties, property and pollution damages on the Delaware ran over $20 million. Damage to the Queeny was minor but the Corinthos was destroyed. The Board found that the Queeny crew's firefighting training was an im­ portant factor in minimizing "the amount of ship damage and number of personal injuries aboard their ship." This prompted another safety rec­ ommendation: that the U.S. Maritime Administration speed completion of its firefighting training curriculum and pro­ gram for merchant marine officers and seamen. The case of the Corinthos-Queeny collision is not the first in which lives could have been saved if fire-resistant lifeboats had been aboard ship. Capt. Coluceiello said, "I've seen enough instances where there's a need for these boats for better protection of crews on tankers." Seattle Committee In the messroom of the SS Seattle (Sea-Land) at a payoff in Port Elizabeth, N. J. recently is the containership's Ship's Committee. From left are: Chief Steward Vernon Douglas, secretary-reporter; Steward Delegate Stonewall Jackson; Deck Delegate Richard Hunt, and Recertified Bosun Esteban Morales, ship's chairman. November 1977 / LOG / 17 �8B Safety Demands Tankerman's Skills on Dangerous Tows Requiring the towboat operator, whose main job is safe navigation of the vessel, to take on the duties of the tankerman would be a serious mis­ take. And in the long run, such a move could only increase the likeli­ hood of spills or even more disastrous marine accidents. For the past few years, the Coast Guard has been shuffling around with a very serious problem involving safety. It concerns the safe operation of tank and chemical barges carrying noxious or flammable cargoes, and the safety of the people that man this equipment. It also concerns the en­ vironmental safety of our coastal and inland waters. Before going any further, we feel a little background on this issue is in order. In recent years, there has been a tremendous increase in the amount of oil and other dangerous fuels and chemicals transported by barge in American waters. With increased traffic has come an increased number of polluting spills. According to the Coast Guard publication, Proceedings of the Ma­ rine Safety Council, 85 percent of all marine accidents, such as spills, are caused by human error. The Coast Guard said some of the errors in­ clude, "allowing tank overflow, im­ proper valve handling and improper hose connections." The Coast Guard concludes that to cut down on these incidents, the training and qualifications for the job of tankerman—the person re­ sponsible for the handling of these cargoes—should be upgraded. In ad­ dition, the Coast Guard has come out with a new set of proposals concern­ ing qualifications for the tankerman's job. On the issue of increased training, we agree with the Coast Guard. We believe that the job of tankerman is an extremely important one. And we recognize that with the technological advances in tank and chemical barges, coupled with increased ma­ rine traffic, the job of tankerman is a much more difficult one now than in the past. In fact, the SIU's Harry Lundeberg School conducts regular training programs for tankerman training. Among other things, this training in­ cludes a comprehensive firefighting November, 1977 The SIU is ready and able through the Lundeberg School to meet any new training requirements for the job of tankerman. But we are prepared to fight any proposal that would re­ move the skills of a full-time tanker­ man from boats towing dangerous liquid cargoes. The Coast Guard appears to be sincere in their efforts to cut down on marine accidents. However, the removal of a tankerman from tows underway will do absolutely nothing to enhance this goal. We urge the Coast Guard to take a closer look at this particular proposal and the problems it will most defi­ nitely create. CONTRADICTION program We believe firefighting is essential to any course involving the tankerman. Overall, the Lundeberg School's efforts have given the Union a pool of qualified people to fill the tankerman's job on SlU-contracted vessels. However, we can't comprehend the intent behind at least one of the Coast Guard's new proposals con­ cerning the tankerman. This proposal calls for the towboat operator or pilot to perform the tankerman's duties while the tow is underway. The net result of this proposal would be the removal of a skilled person from dangerous tows. The SIU has nothing against re­ quiring pilots or towboat operators to have a tankerman's endorsement. It is an important skill for any towboatman to have. LOG Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO Vol. 39, No. 11 Executive Board Paul Hall President Frank Drozak Joe DiGiorgio Executive Vice President Secretary-T reasurer Vice President Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Paul Drozak Vice President Vice President Cal Tanner But the tankerman's job is a fulltime job. And it requires the full-time attention of at least one person whether the vessel is discharging in port or underway. If they do take a closer look, we believe that common sense will pre­ vail and the the Coast Guard will re­ verse their position on this issue. We also believe that the goals of envi­ ronmental safety, navigational safety and the personal safety of America's boatmen demand such a reversal. 'Send Me to Caesar's Palace' The cost of a room at Caesar's Palace, the most expensive and luxur­ ious hotel in Las Vegas, is about $60 a day. There's a TV in every room. The cost of a semi-private room in just about any hospital in America amounts to $100 to $150 per day. If you want a TV, add on another few bucks a day. So, you say, "the next time I get sick, send me to Caesar's Palace." This comparison may be comical. But the skyrocketing costs of getting well in this country is no laughing matter. The simple fact is that the cost of medical care in America has gone so far out of sight, that most health insur­ ance plans are finding it very difficult to meet the growing financial burden. The end result is that Americans today can neither afford to get sick nor can they afford to get well. As we see it, the only real answer to this problem is the development of a strong national health insurance pro­ gram. It has to be a program that will cover all Americans for all their med­ ical needs. This should include doctor's care and in-and-out-patient hospital services. During his campaign. President Car­ ter promised such a national health program. We understand that his staff is preparing a program for presentation to Congress early next year. The SIU, and the labor movement in general, is looking forward to work­ ing with the President to get a national health program through Congress The American Medical Association, the lobbying group for the medical in­ dustry, will no doubt be doing its best to water down, or defeat outright any national health bill. And why shouldn't they. The average annual income for a doctor in America today exceeds $60,000. And its going up all the time. A strong national health bill, among other things, would put a lid on the up­ ward movement of doctors' incomes. We feel that America's working peo­ ple have been raped by the medical in­ dustry for too long. Every American deserves the chance for good health and long life. No one should be denied their health because it costs too much. Again, the only viable answer to this very serious problem is a strong na­ tional health program. The SIU sup­ ports such a program, and will be working with the rest of the labor move­ ment to see that it is enacted. Vice President In His First Semester • .llllinilte. Marietta Homayonpour Editor-in-Chief '!iIc 11Hi*- 389 James Gannon Managing Editor Ray Bourdius Marcia Reiss Edra Ziesk Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Dennis Lundy Chief Photographer Marie Kosciusko Associate Photographer _ George J. Vana Administrative Assistant Production/Art Director Published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Di.'iir ict, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. 18 / LOG / November 1977 I am one of the 1977 recipients of a $i0,000.00 scholarship which is grant^| by the Seafarer's Union. I am very grateful to the SIU for providing me^such ! an opportunity to proceed with my college plans. Right now-1 attend the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus. This is my first semester and I hope to become a doctor in the future years in order to help my community and my country. I want to get to the top, and with the scholarship, my efforts and my enthusiasm I will do it. Thanks again to the SIU for giving me the opportunity of being one of the scholarship winners. , Sincerely yours, 3 3 OsVal^Rios.Aloii^o �We've Come A Long Way.... Several years ago, there were people who asked, "what does a seafarer out chipping paint on a ship need a high school diploma for?" The crazy idea behind this kind of question was that seafaring was a job for people who were ignorant—a simple job for simple people. But we knew better. We knew our industry was changing. We knew our jobs were hard and getting harder. We knew we needed new skills. And we knew that education was the answer. So, in 1967, the SlU founded the Harry Lundeberg School—our own school—where we could go to learn skills and keep pace with our industry. That was ten years ago. During that time, we worked and we built and we learned and our school grew. This month, a national team of experts in education from the American Council on Education approved nine upgrading courses at IILS for college credit. This means that if you graduate from one of these courses at the Harry Lundeberg School and then you enroll in a college, your course from HLS counts towards a degree just like a class you would take right there on the college campus. In 10 years our school has come this far! In 1967, we were moving mud and building school rooms. Soon, the school was helping our SlU brothers get lifeboat endorsements, training young men to be seafarers, and find jobs for them aboard SlU ships. But we had to do more, and so we did. We expanded the upgrading programs to include the skilled ratings. We began a reading program so that our brothers who lacked reading skills could get them and get ahead in their jobs. Then came the GED program, the basic vocational program for deckhands on the waterways, licensing courses and specialized atlvanced courses—^and now, college-level credits for some of our upgrading courses. This growth wasn't easy. For a long time, most people didn't believe that we could do it—or that we should do it. Some educators didn't think that workers like ourselves had any business building a school. "Leave the education to us," they said. But we knew that we had to have education to survive in our industry. The dedicated staff at the Lundeberg School knew it too. Even more important, these people believed that we deserved education—just because we are people and deserved a chance to grow and to learn. And we did grow. And we did learn. Education opened the doors to better pay, better jobs, better lives for us. Now, another door is open—the door to a college degree in some area of marine science. For this degree, our work experience and our study at HLS will be just as valuable as our work and study on the college campus. Some of us may find this regard for our work surprising. It's not. Almost all of us are now familiar with automated cargo handling, automated bridge and engine room consoles, microwave ovens and portion:ontrol galley systems, anti-pollution regulations, LNG, Lash vessels and Ro Ro's The list of the new developments in maritime is huge. How many of these developments were part of our seafaring knowledge 10 years ago? ^ So no seafarer should be surprised that educators are impressed with the knovyledge we need in our profession. Our work and the educational • institution we have built are impressive. We have progressed so fast that we didn't realize how far we had come. Now we can look back to where we came from, and we can all be very proud. November 1977 / LOG / 19 �p!r»^:?ij-«-JK3»a«=f -•rsa!a6r»>»u^s?*«'.TOiwstir —*r.—r-,*.cfe'~ • 'Developing the Whole Man'— New Horizons for Every Seafarer .V V 1974 1967 Every Seafarer who ever came to HLS is a unique person. The school has no minimum edu­ cation requirements, so every stu­ dent has a different level of achieve­ ment. Some of us have been to college. Some of us have not finished grade school. We come from every state in the U.S. and from other coun­ tries, too. Some of us are young; some are old. We are all Seafarers— but we each have different needs. When we began building HLS ten years ago, we realized that we had to develop a program that would meet every Seafarer's individual needs. If we didn't, our school wouldn't work. Some of these needs were related to our jobs—we needed to learn new skills and to pass Coast Guard exams for higher ratings. We also needed to be able to read our text books, understand the exam questions and write the answers. It was hard to figure out how to handle all these problems at one time. Fortunately, we had the help and guidance of a professional edu­ cator who understood our problems. Miss Hazel Brown saw our needs and saw a way to meet them. She knew that, as we learned new job skills, we had to learn reading and writing and study skills, too. We needed voca­ tional and academic training com­ bined into one educational program. Miss Brown- called this new idea "Developing the Whole Man." This idea really worked for us! Soon we were learning to read and HLSS begins operations. Seafarers and trainees train for the libeboatman endorsement as construction progresses everywhere on the campus. 1970 The Reading Lab opens aboard the schoolship Zimmerman. The first Seafarers and trainees earn high school diplomas through the GED program. Vocational classes are centralized aboard the Claude "Sonny" Simmons, and the HLS library opens to provide support for the growing academic pro­ grams. ' "" "jit to write; we were passing Coast Guard exams; we were getting ahead and moving up! But more than that we were chang­ ing as people. When we became skilled workers and successful stu­ dents, we began to feel better about ourselves. While we learned, we de­ veloped self-confidence—we really believed that we could set goals and that we could reach them if we worked hard. So we set some goals. We wanted more and better vocational courses that would help us keep up with our industry. And we thought that, if wc could learn to read and write, why couldn't we finish high school, too? A dedicated and talented st^ff of teachers and instructors worked hard to help us reach these goals. The up­ grading program grew and soon many, many seafarers from every de­ partment on the lakes, oceans, and inland waters were learning new job skills. Being approved as an accredited GED test Center took a lot of time and effort, too. We met a lot of re­ sistance from a lot of people. But Miss Brown really believed that "De­ veloping the Whole Man" meant we deserved a chance to get a high school diploma. She and her staff kept working. Over the years our problems were resolved. We got our GED program. Our vo­ cational courses grew beyond just Coast Guard ratings to include spe­ cial skills like welding and shipboard refrigeration. An outstanding library was developed at the School to sup­ port the academic and vocational programs, to provide us with recrea­ tional reading and to preserve our heritage as seafarers and trade union­ ists. Today, every seafarer who comes to HLS gets the individual attention he deserves. He is evaluated by the skilled academic and vocational teachers. He studies courses pre­ pared just for him. He progresses at his own rate. HLS also provides each seafarer with a complete learning environ­ ment where he can pursue his indi­ vidual interests. The School has a hobby shop, a music program, a counseling program. All of this pro­ vides ways for each seafarer to de­ velop his individual talents and per­ sonality. As HLS has grown in the ways it helps and teaches seafarers, so we have grown as whole men with job skills, academic skills and social skills. The Vocational Depart­ ment instituted advanced courses to teach seafarers specialized shipboard skills. The basic training program for the water­ ways grows to 12 weeks in length, reflecting the growth of the domestic shipping industry. Now out school has reached a new goal—college-level recognition of some of our vocational courses. This means recognition of our growth as seafarers, too. It means that our school has helped us to acquire basic academic skills and to become highly-trained, experienced workers. It means that we are ready to take our next big step in education—we are ready for college. & Today... ifff n \ •^s \l -- ZT'. The trainee program expands to offer young men career oppor­ tunities on the waterways. The Towboat Advisory Board meets and approves an upgrading pro­ gram for boatmen. A barge is re­ furbished and vocational courses are centralized aboard the new upgrading center. 'V : f ;Y •r'ltj S&' J h- 20 / LOG / November 1977 1972 A group of educators from across the nation visit HLS and approve the school as a GED test center. An ex­ panded upgrading program begins to help experienced seafarers ad­ vance on the job. UPGRADING CENTER .A Almost 1,000 students have achieved high school diplomas through the GED program. A new Vocational building houses classrooms and training aids for the extensive educa­ tional programs at HLS. A scholarship program for Towboat Operators is ^ beginning—the course will use the vessels of the Lundeberg Fleet for training. A team of educators ex­ amines the vocational courses and training aids and approves nine courses for college credit. sm ISA ceo Old-'"'* -i » I u -^1 r 1973 November 1977 / LOG / 21 �Courses and Credits—What Counts? What Doesn't? 1. How did HLS get these courses approved? The educators at the Harry Lundeberg School asked the American Council on Education to examine the courses at HLS and decide if they were good enough to count for col­ lege credits. The American Council on Educa- FOWT 6 credits Lifeboat/Able Seaman 9 credits tion is a group of college professors and other educators who examine courses at all kinds of schools and colleges. They make recommenda­ tions on giving credit for the courses at these schools. The council sent a team of profes­ sors and other experts in marine sci­ ence to HLS. These experts studied the courses at the school and de­ cided they were good enough to recommend for credit. In fact, they thought the courses were so good, that they approved the maximum amount of credits for each one. The American Council on Educa­ tion is also the group that approves GED programs all over the country. Several years ago, when they ap­ proved the GED program at HLS, they sent professional academic teachers to examine those courses. So, whenever the council approves any kind of course, they get exports in that course to study it and see how good it is. 2. What Upgrading Courses have been approved for recommended college credit? So far, nine of the vocational courses at HLS have been approved —Maintenance of Shipboard Refrig­ eration, Marine Electrical Mainte­ nance, Diesel Engineer, QMED, FOWT, Towboat Operator—Inland, Quartermaster 6 credits Tow boat OperatorWestern Rivers 5 credits QMED 18 credits Marine Electrical Maintenance 8 credits Towboat Operator—Inland 8 credits Maintenance of Shipboard Refrigeration 10 credits Diesel Engineer 8 credits Towboat Operator—Western Rivers, Quartermaster, Lifeboat/Able Sea­ man. 3. Does this mean that every seafarer who graduated from one of these courses now has some college credits? No. These courses will count as college credits IF you decide to en­ roll in a college or technical school. 4. Does any Seafarer who has a Coast Guard license or rating get college credit for it? No. The credit recommendations are for the courses at the Harry Lundeberg School. To get credit, you must have completed the course at HIS. If you got a rating or license without attending the school, it does not count for college credit. 5. Right now, nine courses are ap­ proved for credit. Are any more courses at HLS going to be approved for credit? HLS is going to try to get as fnany courses as possible approved for col­ lege credit. Soon, the school will be asking the Council to approve the Steward Department courses for credit. And we're not going to stop there. Someday, we hope to get the Harry Lundeberg School itself ac­ credited as a post-secondary school. HLS would then be very much like a two-year community college. We could offer minors in engineering, deck seamanship and steward. We could offer college-level history and English courses. Of course, this is a really high goal for seafarers, our union and our school. But if we work hard, there's , no reason why we can't reach it someday. We have a dedicated and professional staff at our school who could teach these kinds of courses. And our educational programs have improved so much in the last 10 years that every seafarer can look for­ ward to this next level of achieve­ ment for himself and for our union. 6. How many Seafarers bave completed courses that are recom­ mended for credit? Almost 3,000 seafarers have suc­ cessfully completed upgrading courses which are eligible for college credit. As soon as more of the courses .5re examined and approved, even more seafarers will be able to use their up­ grading courses to earn college credits. How to Get College Credit for the Courses You Took at HLS How to get College Credit for the Courses you took at HLS. • First of all, contact the admissions offices at all the colleges that in­ terest you. Find out which ones accept courses that are recom­ mended for credit by the Ameri­ can Council on Education. These are the only colleges that will give you credit for your HLS courses. • Contact the Harry Lundeberg School and ask for an official rec­ ord that tells the courses you took and when you completed them. HLS will be happy to send you this record. You will need it when you apply to a college for credit. The record is also important because some of the courses (like FOWT 22 / LOG / November 1977 and QMED) were shorter several years ago than they are now. The longer courses have been recom­ mended for more credits than the shorter ones. The amount of cred­ its you get depends on when you took a course and how long the course was at that time. Your of­ ficial record from HLS will show this information. Apply for admission to the col­ lege you want to attend. Generally, you would apply for credit for your HLS courses when you apply for admission. Check with the admis­ sions office to be sure this is what your school wants you to do. When you apply for credit, you must have the official record of your courses that you got from HLS so that the college can ex­ amine it. REMEMBER: The number of credits for your courses at HLS is recom­ mended by the American Council on Education. But the college you at­ tend makes the final decision. Your college may give you more credits or less credits than the recom­ mended number. The Vocational Educational De­ partment at the Harry Lundeberg School has much more information about the courses, the credits, and how to use them. To get this informa­ tion, contact: Harry Lundeberg School Vocational Education Department Piney Point, Maryland 20674 Phone: 301-994-0010 �JOHN TYLER (Waterman Steam­ ship), September 18—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Donald Pool; Secretary J. Moody; Educational Director Divane. $19.30 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. Chairman reported that all crewmembers who have enough seatime should go to upgrading school at Piney Point. Also discussed the im­ portance of donating to SPAD. Secre­ tary reported that several repairs have been on the repair list for a couple of trips. These repairs have to be done in port so the captain will send in a special list to the company from Bremerhaven. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Bremerhaven. SEA-LAND VENTURE (SeaLand), September 11—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun B. Butts; Secretary Roy R. Thomas; Educational Director Sam Hacker; Engine Delegate Gary Doyen. No disputed OT. Chairman held a dis­ cussion on the articles in the Log and the importance of donating to SPAD. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. MOUNT EXPLORER (Cove Ship­ ping), September 4—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Pete Garza; Secretary A. Salem; Educational Director Fred Harris; Deck Delegate Frank R. Schwarz; Engine Delegate Emil H. Nordstrom; Steward Delegate Charles Hall. No disputed OT. Chairman held a discussion about the merger of the SIU and NMU unions. Everyone agreed that it would be for the best in­ terest of all American seamen to have one union. Secretary reported on the many important issues in the Log. The following one, for example: "For every ship that sails short, the Union loses money, or to be more accurate you as an SIU member lose the money that would have been paid by the operator into the Union's Welfare, Pension and Vacation Plans for every day the miss­ ing SIU member should have been on the job." Also, that among the early signs of alcoholism are: making pro­ mises about how much one will drink, and then lying about it, even to one­ self; gulping drinks; having a drink be­ fore an appointment; getting in the habit of having drinks at a certain time each day; necessity of using alcohol to ease tired nerves or soothe worries. These are the signs that alcohol is well on the way to becoming an integral part of a person's life—an addiction. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job v/ell done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Next port, Texas City. TRANSINDIANA (Hudson Water­ ways), September 13—Chairman, Recertifi^;d Bosun J. Delgado; Secretaiy W. Fitch; Educational Director G. Payne. $11.47 in ship's fund. Some dis­ puted OT in engine department. Chair­ man advised all members to read the Log so that they will have a better understanding of what is going on in the Union and the maritime industry. Also discussed the importance of do­ nating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. DELTA SUD (Delta Steamship), September 10—Chairman, Recertified Bosun C. A. Bankston; Secretary E. Vieira; Educational Director U.S. Weems. $56 in ship's fund. No dis­ puted OT. The captain commented on and was pleased about the fine safety record we have had this trip. Every­ thing running smoothly. » '• I L PORT (Asbury Steamship), Septem­ ber A—Chairman J. C. Northcott; Sec­ retary Don Collins; Educational Direc­ tor R. Davis; Deck Delegate C. J. Ma­ rino; Engine Delegate C. W. Cunning­ ham; Steward Delegate H. A. Evans. Some disputed OT in deck department. Secretary pointed out articles in the July issue of the Log and noted that there was very good reading in this is­ sue. Requested that the crewmembers pass the Log around when they have finished reading it. Educational direc­ tor advised all members that the school at Piney Point is available for all to upgrade themselves. It was also sug­ gested that all members'should have a knowledge of LNG tankers whether they ride them or not. A vote of thanks to the steward department for fine foods and menus. ZAPATA ROVER (Zapata Trans­ port), September 18—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Robert F. Mackert; Secretary David Eby; Educational Di­ rector Darry Sanders; Deck Delegate A. Hanna; Engine Delegate D. Murphy; Steward Delegate M. Thomas. No dis­ puted OT. Chairman reported that the Logs were received and passed out to the crew. Requested members to pass the Log around and not to keep it in your room v,'hen you are finished. Edu­ cational director spoke on article from August Log about leaving ship and re­ placement. Next port, Aruba. SEA-LAND FINANCE (Sea-Land), September 25—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. Pulliam; Secretary Fletcher; Deck Delegate J. Long; Engine Dele­ gate S. Mooney; Steward Delegate E. Cullerton. No disputed OT. Chairman reported that the August issue of the Log was received in Yokohama and he suggested that all members read the Log and then pass it on. Report to the Log: "Is it possible to do away with the power pac and put more outlets on deck? Could mooring winches be put on these ships?" Next port, Oakland. PONCE (Sea-Land), September 11 -Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. San Filippo; Secretary Duke Hall; Educa­ tional Director H. Ulrich. $90 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck de­ partment. Chairman advised all mem­ bers that all communications are in the Log and all members should read the Log from front to back of each issue. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port. Hong Kong. OVERSEAS ARCTIC (Maritime Overseas), September 18—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Eligio La Soya; Sec­ retary C. Shirah; Educational Director L. Phillips; Deck Delegate L. Talarico; Engine Delegate Jammie R. Graydon; Steward Delegate James Juzang. $6 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck, engine and steward department. Chair­ man read several articles from the August Log to crewmembers. Also sent a letter to Headquarters and received answers to several inquiries. It was also noted that the Log is received regu­ larly. Crewmembers were asked to write to their senators and congress­ men to ask them to support the oil preference bill. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next port. Long Beach. DELSOL AFOUNDRIA BALTIMORE MOHAWK DELTA MAR BORINQUEN PISCES , ,Vv' . SEA-LAND GALLOWAY HOUSTON- • • - •• , , , GALVESTON (Sea-Land), Septem­ ber 11—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Denis Manning; Secretary Gus Skendelas; Educational Director Gary Fairall; Engine Delegate Arthur G. Ander­ sen. No disputed OT. Chairman reports crewmembers all agree that the stories in the Log contain many interesting facts. All members should read the Log and pay close attention to what is going on in the LTnion and what our President Paul Hall is trying to do for the mem­ bers. Discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. Next port. Anchorage. BAYAMON (Puerto Rico Marine Mgt.), September 11—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Calixto Gonzales; Sec­ retary J. Ross; Educational Director Stanley Gondzar. $40 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman held a dis­ cussion for all crewmembers on the topic "Your Union Officers and Your Union and What It Means to You." He requested the crew to read the Log to keep up with what is going on in the Union. Also discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. ULTRASEA (Westchester Marine), September 25—Chairman, Recertified Bosun C. Frey; Secretary T. Kirby; Educational Director H. Green; Deck PANAMA (Sea-Land), September Delegate A. Myrex; Engine Delegate G. Hart; Steward Delegate R. Spencer. 4—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Enos No disputed OT. Chairman held a very Allen; Secretary A. Reasko; Educa­ lively discussion on various articles in tional Director Kelly. $13.20 in ship's the newly received Log. Educational fund. No disputed C)T. Chairman gave director discussed the importance of a talk about the SIU and NMU merg­ donating to SPAD. The entire ship's ing together. Suggested that all mem­ company gave a resounding vote of bers read the latest Log. Also discussed thanks to the galley gang headed up the importance of donating to SPAD. by Tom Kirby for fine menus and well Steward gave a vote of thanks to all prepared food. Observed one minute members for keeping the recreation of silence in memory of our departed room clean at all times. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ brothers. Next port, Rotterdam. parted brothers. Official ship's minutes were also received from the following vessels: ACHILLES ROBERT E. LEE PITTSBURGH OVERSEAS JOYCE NEWARK MARY MASSACHUSETTS - t LONG BEACH SEA-LAND MARKET ^ E TAMPA MERRIMAC AGUADILLA v^ NEW YORK • • :.;^t^C:•-:•"-^' ERNA ELIZABETH VIRGO • \ BANNER HUMACAO MARYLAND GUAYAMA (Puerto Rico Marine Mgt.), September 23—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun W. Velazquez; Secre­ tary A. Aragones; Educational Direc­ tor Paul R. Smith; Engine Delegate H. F. Welch; Steward Delegate D. Herrera. Some disputed OT in deck department. The deepest sympathy of the crew was extended to Brother Horace McCurdy upon the death of his mother. Chairman asked all crew­ members to write to their congress­ man and request backing on Bill No. H.R. 1037. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port, Jacksonville. OVERSEAS ALASKA MOUNT VERNON VICTORY COVE TRADER MOUNT NAVIGATOR NECHES SEA-LAND MCLEAN SEA-LAND TRADE JOSEPH HEWES DELTA NORTE OGDEN CHAMPION OVERSEAS VIVIAN PHILADELPHIA CONNECTICUT JAMES DELTA URUGUAY BRADFORD ISLAND ZAPATA RANGER COLUMBIA MOUNT WASHINGTON SEA-LAND COMMERCE OVERSEAS VALDEZ SEA-LAND PRODUCER JACKSONVILLE JOHN TYLER OVERSEAS ALASKA ANCHORAGE SEA-LAND CONSUMER (Sea- ' Land), September 25—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun F. A. Pehler; Secretary M. Deloatch; Educational Director K. L. Hart; Steward Delegate M. P. Cox. No disputed OT. Chairman advised all crewmembers to take advantage of the upgrading program at Piney Point. This could mean better pay. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our de­ parted brothers. Next port, Rotterdam. JOHN PENN (Waterman Steam­ ship), September 25—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Edward Morris, Jr.; Secretary Paul L. Hunt; Educational Director Russel W. Zeller; Steward Delegate John Robinson. Some dis­ puted OT in engine department. Chair­ man gave the following report: "Albert Rogers, Book No. R-21, pas.sed away while enroute down the Mississippi River. The time of death was about 1630. He was removed from the ship at 1817 hours by a United States Coast Guard helicopter. A radiogram was sent to the Union notifying them of his death." Next port, Casablanca. November 1977 / LOG / 23 �»•- , HARRY LUNDEBERG SHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES DECEMBER 31, 1976 BEGINNING OF YEAR END OF YEAR ASSETS NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS Net Assets At Beginning of Year Net Assets At End of Year Cash Receivables Buildings and Other Depreciable Properties (Net) • Other Assets .. $ 5,601,945 1,778,837 6,246,427 27,280 TOTAL ASSETS CURRENT VALUE 13,654,489 Total Assets Book Value 13,654,489 .... $ 6,367,472 1,919,314 7,109,570 15,468 15,411,824 15,411,824 LIABILITIES Payables Acquisition Indebtedness Other Liabilities TOTAL LIABILITIES NET ASSETS 67,368 54,421 18,520 235,760 28,916 140,309 264,676 $13,514,180 $15,147,148 1,632,968 13,514,180 - $15,147,148 Establishment and Purpose of Trust The Harry Lundeberg School of Seaf»anship, a joint union employer-trust, was estab­ lished under an Agreement and Declaration of Trust, dated September 30, 1965, be­ tween the employer trustees of various employers having collective bargaining agree­ ments with Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, and the Union trustees. Under the terms of the Agreement, the Trust will terminate on October 1, 1986, or when there is no longer in effect for a period of 90 days or more a collective bargaining agreement providing foi payments to this Trust. Significant Accounting Policies The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on the accural basis of accounting and accordingly reflect all material assets and liabilities as of the end of the year. STATEMENT OF INCOME, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FOR PLAN YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1977 Depreciation is computed on the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the property and amounted to $9,506.57 for the year ended September 30, 1976, and to $7,233.50 for the prior fiscal year. INCOME Cash Contributions Earnings From Investments Other Income $ 6,650,758 353,007 92 TOTAL INCOME 7,003,857 EXPENSES Benefit Payments Directly To Participants Or Their Beneficiaries . Payments To Other Organizations Or Individuals Providing Welfare Benefits Interest Expense Fees and Commissions Insurance Premiums For Fiduciary Insurance Other Than Bonding Salaries and Other Administrative Expenses Other Expenses TOTAL EXPENSES KNOW YOUR RIGHTS NOTICE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS OF THE HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP 203,915 4,303,272 2,555 13,371 7,304 281,407 559,065 5,370,889 Plan participants may obtain copies of the more detailed annual report for a reasonable charge, or may inspect it at the Plan Office without charge. The latest full annual report includes a list of the assets held for investment and all other relevant financial informa­ tion. To obtain a copy of the annual report, write to the Administrator asking for what you want. The Administrator will state the charge for specific documents so that you can find out the cost before ordering. The full report can be examined at the Plan Office during normal business hours. If you seek additional information write to: Administrator Harry Lundebei^ School of Seamanship 275 20th Street Brooklyn, New York 11215 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SlU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records arc available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SliiPPiNG kiGH IS. Your shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union ami the shipowners. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the shipowners, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. I he proper address for this is: Frank Dro/uk, Cliairnian, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or lo the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail­ able in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard ship. Know your contract rights, as well as your obliga­ tions, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in 24 / LOG / November 1977 the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY— SEAFARERS LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any ar­ ticle serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board ot the Union, ihe Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any ollicial capacity in the SIU unless an ofiicial Union receipt is given for same. Under no circum­ stances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone at­ tempts to require any such payment be made without sup­ plying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to headquarters. • r: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All Seafarers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights arc clearly set forth in the SIU constitution aiicl in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no Seafarer may be discrimi­ nated against because of race, creed, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION —SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro­ ceeds are used to further its objects and purposes includ­ ing but not limited to furthering the political, social and economic interests of Seafarer seamen, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are vol­ untary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job di.scrimination, financial repri.sal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Sea­ farers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, American trade union concepts and Seafarer .seamen. if at any time a Seafarer feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or infor­ mation, he should immediately notify SIU President Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. �November 1977 / LOG / 25 �After sailing with the SlU's steward department since f947, Seafarer P. Mena (1.) is proud to have his son, Gerald, following in his path. Gerald Mena graduated from HLS this past summer and just completed his first trip as a wiper aboard the containership Sea-Land Galloway. Two other Mena iDoys, Jeff and Ronald, will be graduating from the School in the near future. Welcome aboard! New York Harbor: It's become a very fashionable thing of late to malign New York City. Indeed, some of the charm that was old New York is of a long gone Recertified Bosun George Burke se­ cures lifeboat after fire and boat drill on board the SlU-contracted SeaLand Galloway last month in Port Elizabeth, N.J. •» . era. But one thing remains constant —New York is among the most important and active seaports in the entire world. New York Dock Co.'s SlU-contracted tug Brooklyn ties up to a railroad barge in the borough of Brooklyn, N.Y. The barge will be towed across the Hudson River to a pier in New Jersey. te-'i The crew of SlU-contracted tug Mariner (Interstate Oil) posed for this photograph while they were in Tremely Point, N.J. last month. They are (I. to r.); Steve Welch, utility; George Ullyot, AB; Jeff Eldredge, mate; Mike Harat, AB; George Kimmel, captain, and Joe L. Blalock, cook. 26 / LOG / November 1977 The port of New York boasts one of the finest and largest natural har­ bors in the world with many miles of coastline. Manhattan itself is com­ pletely surrounded by water. New York City is easily accessible to the many tankers, cargo ships, and tug­ boats which can he seen traveling its rivers daily. In a metropolitan area with a pop- Boatman Mike Harat reels in a hose as he prepares to wash down the deck of the Mariner. �Crewmembers of ttie SlU-contracted tugboat Traveller (Interstate Oil) gathered in the galley for this photo while In the port of New York. The smiling brothers ard (I. to r.): Fred Gladstone, cook; MEBA District 2 member Bill Trimble, engineer; Harry Faust, trainee mate; Rich Kulakowski, AB; Noah Foreman, mate, and Bob Hearn, captain. Recertified Bosun Joe Donovan (I.) and New York SlU Patrolman Ted Babkowski discussed the bene­ fits of SPAD when the tanker Virgo (Westchester Marine) paid off in Carteret, N.J. last month. Still One of the World's Best ulation of 18 million people, the needs are as great and diversified as the ethnic backgrounds. Waterbome cargo is an important means of ful­ filling those needs. This could he oil brought in by tankers and barges to heat thousands of homes and apart­ ment houses. Or it could be drygoods carried on bulk freighters and containerships. A leading U.S. industrial center, the port of New York exports many manufactured goods both abroad and to other domestic ports. Included are goods such as clothing, furs, leather, jewelry, millinery, food products, machinery, precision instruments, and metal products. INLAND It may not be true that "every street's a boulevard in old New York." But many of those streets lead directly to the wharf where those new boots from Alaska may just be coming in on a freighter right now. M M. Deckhand Frank McGraw of the tug Brooklyn ties a stern line to an await­ ing railroad barge in Brooklyn's Erie Basin. Afterwards, Mate H. A. Magnussen takes a glance shoreward as the barge begins its journey across the river. Members of the tanker Cove Communicator'a (Cove Tankers Inc.) steward department prepare to serve noon meal. They are (I. to r.): Dewey Olds, third cook; Louis Gracia, cook and baker; Billy Mitchell, saloon messman; H. Miranda, crew messman, and C. M. Modellas, chief steward. The ship was paying off in Perth Amboy, N.J. Pictured here is Brother F. L. Durocher who is a floatman for the New York Dock Co. Ship's Committee members of the SlU-contracted USNS Hudson (Mount Ship­ ping) were serviced by Headquarters Patrolman George Ripoll (seated center) at a recent payoff in the port of New York. The delegates are: seated left. Re­ certified Bosun D. C. LaFrance; standing (I. to r.): Engine Delegate Michael Bacha; Deck Delegate Bill Dickey, and Educational Director Philip L. Huss. Seated on the right is Steward Delegate Jesse Winfield. November 1977 7 LOG / 27 �GREAT LAKES TUG AND DREDGE PENSION PLAN SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES DECEMBER 31, 1976 ASSETS ,, , ^ Receivables General Investments Other Assets BEGINNING END OF OF YEAR YEAR ^ * ' 79,692 2,791,674 3,600 TOTAL ASSETS CURRENT VALUE Total Assets Book Value LIABILITIES Pavables TOTAL LIABILITIES NET ASSETS ' 71,217 3,017,635 10,095 jjjg Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Plan, which provides for the establishment of the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Fund, was established under the provisions of the Agreement and Declaration of Pension Plan made as of April 1, 1961, as amended, between various signatory employers of the Great Lakes and the Great Lakes Dredge Region, Inland Boatmen's Union of (now merged with) the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO. 3,455,063 3,468,508 The Pension Plan provides for the adoption of a pension program for the exclusive of employees. — 26,351 $3,428,712 Change in Fiscal Year End of January 18, 1977, the Trustees agreed to change the reporting year of the Fund from a fiscal year ending March 31, to a calendar year ending December 31. This report, therefore, covers the short period from April 1, 1976 to December 31, '976. * 3,112,188 3,197,951 R fiRn 1 8,680 $3,103,508 Significant Accounting Policies The statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting and accordingly reflect all material assets and liabilities. Investments are stated at cost. Gains and losses are recognized upon disposition. STATEMENT OF INCOME, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS Actuarial Report FOR PLAN YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1977 The consulting actuary, in his most recent report, estimated the total accrued liability of the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Fund as of December 31, 1974, to be $4,687,247 and its annual current normal cost to be $172,876. INCOME Cash Contributions By Employers Cash Contributions By Employees Earnings From Investments Net Realized Gain On Sale Or Exchange of Assets TOTAL INCOME $ 201,546 72,339 135,219 9,768 418,872 EXPENSES Benefit Payments Directly To Participants Or Their Beneficiaries .... Fees and Commissions and Insurance Premiums For Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Insurance Premiums For Fiduciary Insurance Other Than Bonding . . o I • J /-..u A J • . rSalaries and Other Administrative Expenses TOTAL EXPENSES NET INCOME Unrealized Appreciation of Assets Net Increase On Assets Net Assets At Beginning of Year Net Assets At End of Year Establishment and Purpose of Fund 102,492 14,136 1,399 A-i ^^,959 165,986 252,886 72,318 325,204 3,103,508 $3,428,712 The actuary indicated that the unfunded accrued liability of $1,922,711 is being amortized over the 36-year period from December 31, 1974, and that the Pension Fund has income which exceeds the annual normal cost and 36-year amortization of the unaccrued liability. These calculations are based upon the Pension Regulations in effect prior to the amendments required by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), which were adopted effective April 1, 1976. NOTICE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS OF THE GREAT LAKES TUG AND DREDGE PENSION PLAN participants may obtain copies of the more detailed annual report for a reasonable charge, or may inspect it at the Plan Office without charge. The latest full annual report ^ 3,,^ tion. To obtain a copy of the annual report, write to the Administrator asking for what you want. The Administrator will state the charge for specific documents so that you can find out the cost before ordering. The full report can be examined at the Plan Office during normal business hours. If you seek additional information write to: ^ r* ^ P • PI Brooklyn, N'^BW York 11215 Working on theRailroad The history of the Brotherhood of Mainte­ nance of Way Employes is tied up in that of the railroads of North America. Its develop­ ment is largely inseparable from the advance and growth of the railroad itself. It is an episode in the saga of man's restless urge to explore and to move on. As the rail lines were established, rail con­ struction men quit moving and settled down. The forerunners of today's railroad mainte­ nance of way men, they became established members of their communities. And they be­ gan to organize collectively to protect their common interests as railroad workers. It was out of such beginnings that the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Emploves was born and grew. The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes . . . the BMWE ... is a major inter­ national labor union, with nearly 150,000 members. The BMWE represents workers who built and maintain the tracks, bridges, build­ ings and other structures on the railroads of the United States and Canada. The BMWE member is the railroad track 28 / LOG / November 1977 worker, the bridge and building man, the railway maintenance employe. You'll see the maintenance of way man guarding the tracks where they cross public streets, protecting lives and property at these crossings. You'll see the maintenance of way man re­ placing rail, renewing crossties, inspecting and repairing right of way. You'll see the mainte­ nance of way man along the railroad, operat­ ing cranes, bulldozers or large, complex track maintenance equipment. You'll see the main­ tenance of way man using the smaller power tools of his trade. You'll see the maintenance of way man working with the traditional hand a UNION LABEL feature tools of his craft, whether he is a trackman, bridge mechanic, carpenter, painter, plumber, mason or other worker in a railroad mainte­ nance of way department. Railroad maintenance of way work requires great skill and care. The safety of the travel­ ing and shipping public depends on it. Maintenance of way workers on all major railways and on nearly all smaller lines in the United States and Canada are represented by the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes. Since it was founded in 1887, the BMWE has established an imposing record of service to its members. It has done an outstanding job of protecting the interests and advancing the welfare of railroad maintenance of way workers and their families. Dramatic new developments, challenges and changes can be anticipated in railroading's new future. BMWE is geared to deal with tomorrow constructively, in keeping with the best interests of the railroad industry, the public and the maintenance of way employes it represents. �Edward C. Adcinson, 66, joined the Union in the port of Cleveland in 1952 sailing as an AB for the Tomlinson Fleet Corp. in 1961, Browning Lines in 1962 and the Erie Navigation Co. in 1963. Brother Atkinson is a World War 11 veteran of the U.S. Army. He was born in Duquesne, Pa. and is a resident of Brooksville, Fla. WEHSIOHtRS Ralph Di Paola, 73, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Philadel­ phia sailing as a cook. Brother Di Paola sailed 33 years. He walked the picket line in the 1965 District Council 37 beef. Seafarer Di Paola is a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army. Born in Philadelphia, he is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Fred A. Taylor, 73, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1959 sailing in the steward department. Brother Taylor first sailed in 1924 for the "Poker Fleet." He also sailed for the Sullivan Co., Bob-Lo Co. and the American Steamship Co. Born in Pierce County, Wise., he is a resident of Bronson, Mich. Laker Taylor now intends to voyage to "Florida, Idaho, and Springs, Colo, to enjoy living and retirement." .i%!i John Fediow, 65, joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of New York and sailed as a bosun. He also served as deck delegate. Brother Fediow sailed 48 years. He hit the bricks in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike, 1962 Robin Line beef, and the 1965 Chicago beef, Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., he is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Arthur J. Baum, Sr., 66, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1958 and sailed as a diesel second engineer, relief chief, and deckhand. Brother Baum was born in North Carolina and is a resident of Norfolk. Alfred R. Fry, 63, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York and sailed as a deck engineer and engine room delegate. Brother Fry sailed 34 years and during the Vietnam War in 1969. He was on the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor beef. Sea­ farer Fry is also a machinist. A na­ tive of Winston-Salem, N.C., he is a resident of Sarasota, Fla. Arthur W. Campbell, 65, joined the Union in Port Arthur in 1963 and sailed as a chief steward for the Socony Vacuum Co. from 1952 to 1954 and as a cook on the Tug Herc­ ules (Sabine Towing) from 1954 to 1977. Brother Campbell was born in Deridder, La. and is a resident of Beaumont, Tex. Luigi Gallo, 63, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of New York and sailed as a bosun. Brother Gallo was born in Portland, Me., and is a resi­ dent of Chickasaw, Ala. Bernard A. Davis, 64, joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1963 and sailed as a captain and first mate for the Hawkins Towing and Barge Co. from 1960 to 1962, Federal Barge Lines and the Gulf Canal Co. from 1961 to 1977. Brother Davis was born in St. Elmo, Ala. and is a resident of Kemah, Tex. Melvin H. Jone.s, 55, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. Brother Jones sailed 39 years and during the Korean War. He was born in North Carolina and is a resident of Dur­ ham, N.C. Walter F. Russell, Sr., 61, joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1957 sailing as an AB for the Gal­ veston and Houston Towing Co. from 1956 to 1977. Brother Russell is a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. A native of Chicago, 111., he is a resident of Houston, Tex. Frank T. Caccam, 72, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1962 and sailed as a third cook, OS and wiper for 24 years. Brother Caccam also sailed for the MSTS. He was born in the Philippines and is a resi­ dent of Seattle. Curtis Clark, 69, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1968 and sailed as a chief steward. Brother Clark sailed 24 years, part of that time on the Lakes. He was born in Germany and is a resident of Chicago, 111. Stephen T. Dent, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1956 and sailed as a chief steward. Brother Dent sailed 26 years. He was born in Mississippi and is a resi­ dent of Mandeville, La. Melvin C. Eickmeier, 69, joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1964 and sailed as a deck engineer. Brother Eickmeier sailed 21 years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force in World War II. A native of Buffalo, he's a resident of Mobile. Krlstian Korneliusen, 76, joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of New York and sailed as a bosun. Brother Korneliusen sailed 57 years. He was born in Norway and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. Seafarer Korneliusen is a resident of New Orleans. ' ''*• r' Charles F. Long, 64, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1963 sailing as a wiper and BR. Brother Long also attended the HLSS in Piney Point, Md. He was an aircraft finisher in the U.S. Army Air Corps before World War II. Born in Mon­ tana, he is a resident of Jacksonville, Fla. John L. Munnerlyn, 78, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1958 and sailed as a chief steward. Brother Munnerlyn sailed 30 years. He is a World War I veteran of the U.S. Army. Born in Lottie, Ala., he is a resident of Stockston, Ala. Charles O'Donnell, 60, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1955 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother O'Donnell sailed 24 years. He was born in Ireland and is a resident of Seattle. Pedro T. Paderes, 67, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1961 sailing as a cook. Brother Paderes sailed 32 years. He is a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army. Born in the Philippine Islands, he is a na­ turalized U.S. citizen and is a resi­ dent of Seattle. Jaime Pantoja, 62, joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York and sailed as a chief electrician. Brother Pantoja was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Levittown, Catano, Puerto Rico. John Sansone, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1957 sailing as a cook. Brother Sansone sailed 22 years. He is a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army. Sea­ farer Sansone was born in Louisiana and is a resident of Metairie, La. Glcason J. St. Germain, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1957 sailing as a cook. Brother St. Germain sailed 26 years. He is a World War IT veteran of the U.S. Army. A native of Morgan City, La., he is a resident of Weslwego, La. Felix Tale, 69, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Mobile and sailed as a chief cook. Brother Tate sailed 33 years. He was born in Ala­ bama and is a resident of Mobile. Wilson G. Thomas, 49, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York and sailed as an AB. Brother Thomas is a Korean War veteran of the U.S. Army. Born in Virginia, he is a resident of Slidell, La. Charles W. Thompson, 60 joined' the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York and sailed as a fircmanwatertcnder. He also served as ship's delegate. Brother Thompson sailed 35 years. He is a World War II vet­ eran of the U.S. Army. Seafarer Thompson was born in Mississippi and is a resident of Jacksonville, Fla. Jose G. Madrid, 68, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1957 sailing as an AB. Brother Madrid sailed 25 years. He is a vet­ eran of the U.S. Army in World War II. A native of Silver City, N.M., he is a resident of Sylmar, Calif. Vassili Toomson, 67, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1959 sailing as a fireman-watertender. Brother Toomson sailed 49 years. He was born in Estonia, USSR and is a resident of New York City. Carlton E. Moore, 48, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Philadel­ phia and sailed as a bosun. Brother Moore attended a HLSS educa­ tional conference. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army. Seafarer Moore was born in North Carolina and is a resi­ dent of Portsmouth, Va. Ira Wesley Wright, 60, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1959 and sailed as an electrician and pumpman. Brother Wright sailed 23 years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Seafarer Wright is also a boilermaker. Born in Arkansas, he is a resident of Houston, Tex. November 1977 / LOG / 29 �SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters United Industrial Workers of North America PRESIDENT Paul HaU SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Frank Drozak VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Cal Tanner Paul Drozak HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALPENA, Mich 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.V 290 Franklin St. 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, ILL.. 9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 OCT. 1-31, 1977 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 2 1 2 6 1 0 5 3 0 2 3 0 9 0 0 34 9 210 26 59 18 13 36 126 61 62 28 78 46 132 0 1 905 3 13 3 2 9 1 2 16 4 4 1 5 2 13 3 0 81 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 2 0 2 1 0 11 5 176 14 33 22 10 22 99 45 63 17 46 35 86 0 2 675 3 43 3 12 5 2 4 17 15 11 11 6 2 18 0 0 152 21 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 3 3 4 0 32 18 0 6 7 3 2 7 0 9 4 0 0 3 0 3 10 0 12 41 0 13 5 3 5 18 5 3 4 30 3 8 0 0 3 0 42 11 0 0 14 0 0 0 20 215 99 3 88 8 28 12 6 23 57 33 44 6 23 22 53 0 0 406 1 10 3 7 2 0 0 7 2 6 1 4 0 4 0 0 47 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 74 8 36 6 4 18 52 22 44 3 16 36 25 0 0 344 6 127 20 29 17 4 18 54 26 27 8 17 34 36 1 1 425 6 129 1 18 8 1 2 14 9 14 5 10 2 27 0 0 246 1,624 584 146 Totals All Departments . . . . 861 350 56 2,330 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 705 305 Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals 153 19 36 27 70 47 30 1 9 1 2 3 2 1 8 3 8 3 3 2 10 4 0 60 0 3 0 1 4 0 0 3 1 0 2 4 0 3 0 0 21 2 33 1 8 5 2 2 8 14 8 8 5 2 12 1 0 111 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 2 0 0 10 Port 68 6 1 5 2 6 1 0 0 4 0 3 0 4 1 1 0 0 28 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 4 5 90 18 25 16 7 18 32 28 24 12 18 31 31 30 0 385 sr Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals 30 / LOG / November 1977 0 3 0 2 2 0 0 2 0 1 1 10 0 3 1 0 25 2 21 8 6 3 4 7 20 9 11 6 11 0 24 11 0 143 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals 3 58 12 10 15 6 22 60 15 19 28 40 2 72 1 2 365 1 45 6 10 9 2 9 51 20 27 21 30 1 48 1 0 281 2 19 4 5 4 1 4 16 9 8 4 11 2 10 9 0 108 3 5 0 1 1 0 0 1 3 1 0 1 1 4 0 d ENTRY DEPARTMENT 1 55 8 21 5 3 11 31 31 7 22 27 18 1 0 260 47 0 10 4 0 1 7 4 4 5 14 1 7 2 0 111 % CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA I-S4S0 DETROIT, Mich. 10225 W. Jefferson Ave. 48218 (313) VI 3-4741 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 58806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616) 352-4441 HOUSTON, Tex 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala IS. Lavrrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. .2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex. . .534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 1311 Mission St. 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P. R. 1313 Fernandez, Jnncos, Stop 20 00909 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo. . .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla. 2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio ... .935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 Shipping remained good at ^ deep sea ports last month despite the dock strike by the ILA. A total of 1,267 deep sea members shipped out on SlU-contracted vessels. Shipping for the month of November and Decem­ ber should be good to excellent hecause of an accord that was expected to be reached in the dock strike this month. �Vothing moves on the Lakes in winter... . So January is a great time for Lakers to upgrade at HLS The Lundeberg School is offering a special course just for* Lakers who want to earn the able seaman endorsement. There's no better way for a Laker to get this endorsement and get ahead than by coming to the Lunde­ berg School. • You'll be in a class with other Lakers just like yourself. And the HLS instructors will give you all the personal, individual help you need to get ready for the Coast Guard exam. • Rooms, hooks and meals are free. Tiiere are no tuition charges or fees at HLS. • 90 percent of all students who come to HLS pass the Coast Guard exam ihe first time they try. The odds for succeeding are in your favor! So take advantage of the winter freeze! LJpgrade now, and the spring thaw will mean a better job and more pay for you. The special AB course for Lakers starts in January. Contact the Lunde­ berg School and enroll now: Vocational Education Department Harry Lundeberg School Piney Point, Md. 20674 (301) 994-0010 REMEMBER! The Coast Guard requires that all AB's have a lifel)oal endorsement. If you need your lifeboat ticket, you should sign up for the Lifei)oat course at IILS wium you eiiioli in the AB course. 10 Taking Towboat Course at HLS Ten Boatmen are currently attend­ ing classes at the Lundeberg School to prepare for their licenses as Towboat Operators. These men, who come from eight different ports, are receiving in­ dividualized help in the areas for which they seek licensing. Their work at the School covers a wide range of skills and builds on the experience they have already acquired during their years of work on the waterways. In domestic shipping today, qualified Towboat Operators are needed every­ where. The best way to earn this license and move up to the wheelhoiise and to higher pay is to come to HLS. HLS has the qualified teachers and the boat han­ dling equipment to help you learn the classroom information and the on-thejob skills you need to get ahead in the towing industry today. Boatmen Mike Sanders (I.) and Ken Rickley work with mag­ netic compass. Boatman Jim Larkin (I.) and Instructor Paul Allman go over charts during classroom instruction of Towboat Operator Course. Boatmen Jim Livingston, George Livingston and Instructor Paul Allman (I. to r.) discuss phases of the moon and their effects on tides. November 1977 / LOG / 31 �^^ j Pensioner Elmer D. Gallagher, 73, died of peritonitis in the Cleveland, Ohio Clinic Hospital on Sept. 9. Brother Gal­ lagher joined the Union in the port of Cleveland in 1961 sailing as an oiler, scowman and deck­ hand for the Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. from 1924 to 1943 and from 1961 to 1969. He also worked as a pipefitter and stationary engineer for the L.A. Wells Construction Co. from 1943 to 1961. Laker Gallagher was born in Cleveland and was a resident there. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Cleveland. Surviving are his widow, Anne; two sons, William and Dale; three daughters, Mrs. Gloria M. Swartz of Avon Lake, Ohio, Eleanor and Margaret; a brother, Donald of Cleve­ land, and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Marion Swartz. Pensioner An­ thony S. Vardlan, 67, died of pneumonia in St. Francis Hospital, Escanaba, Mich, on July 9. Brother Vardian joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a gateman and conveyorman. Brother Vardian sailed 37 years. He was born in Wells, Mich, and was a resident of Escanaba. Interment was in Fernwood Cemetery, Gladstone, Mich. Surviving are his widow, Fannie; two sons, David and Joseph, and a daughter, Rosemary. Edwin B. Walton, „ 44, died on Oct. 7. i Brother Walton join^ ^ ed the Union in the ' port of Detroit in ^ ---1964 sailing as a baker and QMED. Laker Walton sailed BBIk as a fireman-watertender for the U.S. Army Corps of En­ gineers from 1949 to 1953. He was born in East Liverpool, Ohio and was a resident of Detroit. Surviving are a brother, Terry of Big Springs, Tex=; a sister, Mrs. Alores Thoma, and a bro­ ther-in-law, Fred Thoma, both of Leavittsburg, Ohio. Pensioner Robert Andersen, 75, died of lung failure in St. Mary's Hospital, Port Arthur on Oct. 2. Brother Andersen joined the Union in Port Arthur in 1963 sailing as a fireman. He had sailed for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers aboard the USS Sam Hou­ ston from 1936 to 1942. Also he was a deckhand, wiper and tankerman for the Sabine Towing and Transportation Co. in Port Arthur. He was born in New Brooklyn, S.C. and was a resident of Port Arthur. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Port Arthur. Surviving are his widow, Emma; and a sister, Mrs. G. W. Vinson of Port Arthur. 32 / LOG / November 1977 Edward F. Carroll, 67, died on June 9. Brother Carroll joinP ed the Union in the % port of New York in P 1963 sailing as a ' deckhand for the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad for 45 years. In 1927, he sailed on the Tugs Buffalo and Syracuse for the line. In­ land Boatman Carroll's son, Bruce, a 1963 SIU scholarship winner, now teaches math and physics at the Glenwood Springs, Colo. Community Col­ lege. The Boatman was born in the Bronx, N.Y. and was a resident of Jersey City, N. J. Surviving are his widow. Vera; another son, Dennis, and a daughter, Jayne. Daniel J. Mc­ Carthy, 60, died on Oct. 19. Brother Mc­ Carthy joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a deckhand, floatman and mate for the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad from 1956 to 1969. He sailed on the Tugs Transfer 23 and Lacy 1 from 1966 to 1967 and on the Tug Borin (Puerto Rican Marine) from 1976 to 1977. Boatman McCarthy also worked for the Brooklyn N.Y. Eastern District Terminal from 1975 to 1977. Born in New York City, he was a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. Surviving are his wid­ ow, Emma; two sons, Daniel and George; a daughter, Mrs. Patricia Col­ lins, and a sister, Mrs. Annabelle Dye of the Bronx. Pensioner Barney O. Neal, 64, died on Sept. 27. Brother Neal joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1957 sailing as an assist^t engineer for the G & H Towing Co. from 1946 to 1974. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Field Artillery in World War II. Boatman Neal was born in Buf­ falo, Tex. and was a resident of Mont­ gomery, Tex. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Flossie F. Walker of Harris, Tex., and a sister, Mrs. Mildred Fick of Baytown, Tex. Pensioner Elwood M. Orcutt, 66, died of arteriosclerosis in Kingsville, Tex. on Oct. 1. Brother Or­ cutt joined the Union in the port of Hou­ ston in 1957 sailing as a cook for the G & H Towing Co. from 1955 to 1973. He was a cook for the Hangout Cafe, Houston from 1953 to 1955. Boatman Orcutt was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army. Born in West Virginia, he was a resident of Kingsville. Burial was in Resthaven Cemetery, Kingsville. Surviving are his widow, Delphine; two sons, Donald and Wilber; five daugh­ ters, Sheree, Tina, Shirley, Pamela and Ruth, and a brother, Ross. Manuel A. Lopez, 54, died on May 12. Brother Lopez joined the Union in the port of Chicago in 1964 sailing as an oiler and deckhand. He was bom in Chicago and was a resident of Chicago Heights, 111. Surviving are his widow, Shirlee; two sons, Guy and Gilbert; two daughters, Gayle and Greer, and a sis­ ter, Mrs. Laura Harris of Norridge, 111. Louis M. SandojgHlv menlco, 57, died on f^ \ Oct. 17. Brother '— ' Sandomenico joined the Union in the port of New York in 1963 sailing as a deckhand for the Erie-Lackai vvanna Railroad from 1945 to 1977. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army. A native of Jersey City, he was a resident there. Surviving are his widow, Frances; six sons, Louis, Patrick, Rocco, Ernest, Richard and Peter, and a daughter-inlaw, Mrs. Betty Sandomenico. • ri Pensioner Joseph ygmHk % A. Barone, 73, passf fed away from a ioi c. % -I stroke in the Mobile, Infirmary on f Sept. 14. Brother I Barone joined the I SIU in 1939 in the port of Philadelphia and sailed as a bosun. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Seafarer Barone was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. and was a resi­ dent of Mobile. Burial was in Catholic Cemetery, Mobile. Surviving are a brother. Matt and a sister, Angeline, both of Pittsburgh. Barney C. Bumette, 52, died at sea on June 20. Brother Burnette joined the SIU in the port of Wilmington in 1970 and sailed as a chief steward. He upgrad­ ed at the HLSS in 1974 and completed the LNG Course there in 1976. Seafarer Burnette also studied mechanical engineering at the University of Tennessee Extension in Memphis. He was a World War II vet­ eran of the U.S. Army. Born in Arkan­ sas, he was a resident of Harbor City, Calif. Burial was at sea on June 22 off the M/V Sugar Islander (Pacific Gulf Marine). Surviving are his widow, Mildred, and a daughter, Doris, both of Mc Crory, Ark. Pensioner Henry ; L. Lowery, 67, died of heart failure in the Niceville-V alpariso, Fla. Hospital on June 22. Brother Lowery joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Norfolk sail­ ing as a cook. He sailed for 19 years. Seafarer Lowery was born in Alabama and was a resident of Niceville. Burial was in Beda Cemetery, Wing, Ala. Sur­ viving is his widow,-Vivian. Pensioner John G. Delllnger, 65, died of lung failure in the Norfolk USPHS Hos­ pital on Aug. 27. Brother Dellinger joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Savannah and sailed as a fireman-watertender and engine room delegate. He sailed 26 years. A native of Lincolnton, N.C. he was a resident of Mooresville, N.C. Interment ; was in Carolina Memorial Park Ceme­ tery, Concord, N.C. Surviving are two sons, Gerald of Mooresville and Ken­ neth of Washington, N.C., and a brother. Jack of Lincolnton. Calvin E. William­ son, 51, was found dead on Oct. 10. Brother Williamson joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1956 sailing as an OS, wiper and in the steward department. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in both World War II and the Korean War. Seafarer Williamson was formerly an embalmer in Miami, Fla. A native of North Carolina, he was a resident of Nakina, N.C. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Williamson of Nakina; and two brothers, John of Na­ kina and Aaron of Redcliff, Ky., and three sisters, Mrs. Norman Early of New Orleans, Mrs. Loueda P. Stotts, also of New Orleans, and Alice of Fort Knox, Ky. Erling Olson, 68, died on Mar. 9. Brother Olson joined the Union in 1939 in the port of Detroit sailing as a fireman-watertender. He was born in Michigan and was a resident of River Rouge, Mich. Harold G. Wentworth, 92, passed away on Aug. 27. Brother Wentworth was a resident of Detroit. He is sur­ vived by a son, Malcolm of Baltimore. Pensioner Luby O'Neal, 85, passed away from heart fail­ ure in the Beaufort County Hospital in Washington, N.C. on Sept. 17. Brother 'WSF/ ^ O'Neal joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Norfolk and sailed as a deck en­ gineer; He sailed 47 years. Seafarer O'Neal was also a machinist and me­ chanic. Born in North Carolina, he was a resident of Belhaven, N.C. Interment was in the Community Cemetery, Belhaven. Surviving are his widow, Caddie, and a daughter, Mrs. Irene Roberts of Belhaven. r Albert Rogers, 56, died on the SS John Penn (Waterman) while coming down the Mississippi River on Sept. 24 off Venice, La. Brother Rogers joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a fire­ man-watertender and ship's delegate. He was awarded a Union Personal Safety prize in 1960 for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS Alcoa Roamer. Seafarer Rogers was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Born in Joyce, La., he was a resident of Oil City, La. A Coast Guard copter trans­ ported the deceased off the ship to the next river port of call. Surviving are his motlier, Lillie of Oil City, and a brother. Pensioner Newton A. Huff, Jr., 58 died of a heart attack in the Gulf Coast Com­ munity Hospital, Biloxi, Miss, on Aug. 30. Brother Huff joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of New Orleans and sailed as a bosun and ship's delegate. He sailed 37 years. Sea­ farer Huff was born in Mississippi and was a resident of Gulfport, Miss. Burial was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Gulfport. Surviving are his widow, Shirley; two sons, Kenneth and Her­ man, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Newton A. and Minnie Huff, Sr. of Gulfport. �Legal Aid In the event that any SIU members lhave legal problems in the various \ports, a list of attorneys whom they can \consult is being published. The mem]ber need not choose the recommended \ attorneys and this list is intended only 1 for informational purposes: The following is a list of recom­ mended attorneys throughout the United States: NEW YORK, N.Y.—Schulman, Abarbanel & Schlcsingcr 350 Fifth Avenue New York.N.Y. 10001 Tele. #(212)279-9200 BALTIMORE^ MD.—Kaplan, Heyman, Greenberg, Engclman & Belgrad Sun Life Building Charles & Redwood Streets Baltimore, Maryland 21201 Tele. #(301)539-6967 HOUSTON, TEX.—Combs, Archer & Peterson Americana Building 811 Dallas Street Houston, Texas 77002 Tele. #(713)659-4455 TAMPA, FLA.—Hamilton, Douglas & Bennett 101 East Kennedy Boulevard Tampa, Florida 33602 Tele. #(813) 223-3991 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.— Henning & Walsh Shell Building 100 Bush St. San Francisco, Calif. 94104 Tel. #(415) 981-4400 ST. LOUIS, MO.—Gruenberg & Sounders 721 Olive Street St. Louis, Missouri 63101 Tele. #(314)231-7440 NMC Ads Promote U.S. Merchant Fleet Below is one of the many ads that the National Maritime Council is running in the national news media. To encour­ age support for a strong U.S. merchant marine, the NMC is running these ads in some of the mafor news publications, such as. Time and Newsweek. The Council wants to encourage American business to ship on U.S.-flagships. So the nds are also running in business oriented publications like the Wall St. Journal. The National Maritime Council is composed of government, company and union representatives who are interested in promoting a viable U.S. merchant marine. Almost every ship in the worid carries American cargo. Itfs too bad more of them don't carry the American flag. It's more than "tcx) bad"...it should frighten you when you think of the future well-being of the country. Since World War II, the fleet of (J.S. flag merchant ships has dwindled from over 4800 to 577. In that same period, the number of Russian ships has expanded to four times the number of ours. Today, while other major nations have about 5(D% of their foreign trade carried on their own cargo ships, the U.S. has less than 6%. How does this low level of participation affect our future well-being? As our merchant fleet loses strength, we lose stat­ ure in the international trade community, lose leverage in the discussion of international freight rates, \^fe lose a vital defense arm in case of emer­ gency. Ws lose economically. too, in our balance of payments, in number of Jobs, and in taxes tliat a strongei' merchant marine would generate. There's no neod to lose. To­ day U.S. cargo ships offer labor stability and efficient service, backed by highly trained crews and technological innovations and, as general cargo shippers know, at rates competitive with most foreign flag ships. What we need to do is utilize these modernday advantages of the U.S. merchant fleet and rebuild it to its rightful position among world fleets. Talk to your Con­ gressmen. If you'd like to know more, send for our booklet on U.S. Rag Shipping. Write National Maritime Council, Box 7345, Washington, D.C. 20044. National Marittme Council Management, labor and government working together for a strong, stable U.S. flag shipping industry. NEW ORLEANS, LA.—Dodd, Barker, Boudreaux, Lamy & Gardner 1400 Richards Building 837 Gravier Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70112 Tele. #(504) 586-9395 LOS ANGELES, CALIF.—Bodle, Fogel, Julber, Reinhardt & Rothschild 5900 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, Calif. 90036 Tele. #(213) 937-6250 MOBILE, ALA.—Simon & Wood 1010 Van Antwerp Building Mobile, Alabama 36602 Tele. #(205) 433-4904 DETROIT, MiriL—Victor G. Hanson 19268 Grand River Avenue Detroit, Michigan 48822 Tele. #(313) 532-1220 FALL RIVER, MASS.—Patrfcx H. Harrington 56 N. Main Street, Bennett BIdg. Fall River, Mass. 02720 Tele. #(617) 676-8206 SEATTLE, WASH.—Vance, Davies, Roberts, Reid & Anderson 100 West Harrison Plaza Seattle,, Washington 98119 Tele. #(206) 285-3610 CHICAGO, ILL.- -Katz & Friedman 7 South Dearborn Street Chicago, 111. 60603 Tele. #(312)263-6330 -.a DONT GIVE UP THE SHIPS In Emergenqf Notify USPHS by Telegram Any Seafarer or Boatman who is taken to a hospital other than a USPHS facility for emergency treatment, must notify the nearest USPHS hospital of his situation within 48 hours, and it is suggested that the notification be made by telegram. In the past, many of our mem­ bers have made it a practice to notify USPHS by phone. Unfortu­ nately, when it comes time to pay the bill, there have been cases when USPHS has refused .'i pick up the tab claiming they have no record of the telephone call. How­ ever, by using telegrams you will have permanent proof that you ac­ tually notified USPHS within the prescribed period and at the same time you will eliminate any confu­ sion dealing wifli phone calls. If you haveno recourse, though, but to use the phone, you should make it a point to get the name, title and department of the person who handled your call. November 1977 / LOG / 33 �mm KtIMB/,, Brotherhood m Actlofv I jS»X ...for SlU members with Alcohol problem Seafarers and Boatmen of every age and with all kinds of experience come to the Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and find a new life. One such person is Lawrence "Hap" Haun. Brother Haun made his first trip in 1925. He was 18 years of age then and had dreams of leav­ ing his Southern home and doing some travelling. The big iron ore car­ riers of the Great Lakes seemed ex­ citing—an exotic way to travel and to earn money. Because of his young age, Haun's father had to give written permission for him to sign on his first job in the engine room. Seafarer Haun says that being a member of the black gang in his time was much different than it is today. "When I first started to sail in the engine department, we really worked. I had the job of passing coal. Nowa­ days, everything is modern. A man simply pushes a button." Before coming to the Seafarers ARC, alcoholism was not a word in Haun's vocabulary. "Drinking was the thing to do and everything that went along with drinking was nor­ mal—things like car wrecks, getting arrested." For Haun, drinking was a part of his life for as long as he can remember. "I guess I have been drinking since I was young—maybe 60 years or more." He celebrated his 69th birthday this year. During his drinking days Brother Haun recalls "being thrown into jail almost every weekend or at least once a week for being drunk." Last year, July 17, 1976, Haun's sister and brother-in-law brought him to the Center for help. "They got me here somehow." Thinking back, Seafarer Haun re­ calls that "those first few days at the Center were the hardest." But he made it through those days and the whole program, too. He has now been a recovering alcoholic for more than a year. Brother Haun has retired, but he still has his first Union book. He was one of the very first Lakers to join the SIU. "I've been in the SIU since there was an SIU." He added, "I know I could have sailed a few more years if I hadn't gotten drunk so much. But I did get drunk. Still, I look back and I'm grateful that I had the oppor­ tunity to work on the Great Lakes and that I had the opportunity to come to the Center and get sober." Brother Haun sums up his feelings about sobriety saying, 'Tm happier than ever before." Every Seafarer and Boatman who feels he has a problem with alcohol can find the same help that Brother Haun did at the ARC in Valley Lee, Md. It's iievef too late to start a new way of life through sobriety. For help with a drinking problem, call the ARC anytime at 301-9940010 and ask for "The Center," or contact your SIU representative. Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center I am interested in attending a six-week program at the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. 1 understand that all my mctlical and ci>imsermg records will be kept sIricUy coiifidcntial. and that they will mn be kept an\ where except at The Center. Name Book No. I I j Address I (Street or RFD) (City) (Slate) (Zip) Telephone No Mail to: THE CENTER Sfar Roiife Box 153-A Valley Lee, Md. 20692 or call, 24 hoiirs-a-day, (301) 904-0010 Ex- Boatman Salazar Says License Gets Good Jobs "Licensed Boatmen have the best shot at good jobs in the industry." SIU Boatman Ruben Salazar said he found this out shortly after he started working on tugs in 1975. And as an ex-prizefighter, Salazar wasn't going to pass up a chance to take his best shot. Brother Salazar took the Mate and Masters Course at the Harry Lundeberg School in 1976, and then he passed the mate's licensing exam. Since that time he has been making top wages as a licensed mate with G & H Towing in the port of Houston. Salazar had 10 years as a professional boxer under his belt and close to 10 more years sailing with the SIU when he decided to take the HLS course. But he also only had an eighth grade edu­ cation. Yet he was able to complete the mate's course and pass the difficult Coast Guard licensing exam. The ex­ cellent instruction offered at the Lunde­ berg School made all the difference. "People like me without much edu­ cation shouldn't be afraid to take a shot at a license," he said. "If you have trouble with reading or math, extra courses are available at the School to help you out." "The mate's course includes some difficult mathematics," he explained. "I never even had geometry in school, but I learned enough basic trigonometry at HLS to master the requirement for celestial navigation. "It's natural to hesitate when you approach the unfamiliar," he said. But he advised all members thinking of up­ grading to "risk that forward step into a new horizon. The course is well charted." "And don't let your age stop you," he added. "I'm 45 and a lot of people said I was too old to go for a license. But I guess I proved them wrong." Newark Committee t v' ' \hi-% ' ' '3 At a payoff in the state of Washington recently, the Ship's Committee of the SS Newark (Sea-Land) and a member of the crew posed for a photo. They are (seated I. to r.): Bosun Tony Villanova, ship's chairman; Chief Steward Larry Crane, secretary-reporter, and Steward Delegate Harry Huffman. Standing (I. to r.) are: Messman Steve Carey, Deck Delegate Joseph Schoell, and En­ gine Delegate Peter Anderson. 34 / LOG / November 1977 Both classroom and boat training at the Lundeberg School prepared Ruben Salazar for the Mate's licensing exam. He is shown here learning how to operate the radio detection finder during the Mate and Master course he took last year. Salazar was only 17-years-old when Center Reunion last August in Piney he became a professional fighter. He Point, Md. While there he urged his was a 10-round boxer in Los Angeles alcoholic brothers to continue their from 1950 to 1959. In 1956 he defeated sobriety and reach new goals in life. the lightweight world champion at the (See October issue of the Log, Page time, Lauro Salas. It wasn't a fight for 18). the title, but Salazar went the distance Salazar's new job as a licensed mate with Salas and won the decision. brought not only a higher rating and Salazar had an even tougher fight to a higher paid job, but also a higher level win before he changed from profes­ of self-esteem, he said. He also praised sional boxer to professional boatman the "real unity" he felt while at the and earned the title of licensed mate. Lundeberg Sehool. "You really feel the In 1961 he joined the SIU as a deep strength of the Union there." sea member. His drinking got progres­ "As Union members, we've earned sively worse over the years until he the chance the School provides and had to quit because of alcoholism in we really should take advantage of it," 1969. Through Alcoholics Anonymous, he stressed. he had another chance to lead a pro­ He is very proud of his stepson, Allan ductive life and started sailing again in Stevenson, who is now an HLS trainee. 1974. He has completed three years of Salazar's older stepson, James Fred sobriety. Stevenson, was also an HLS trainee and Guest Speaker is now his brother Boatman at G & H Towing. Just as Salazar encourages other Boatmen to reach for the goal of a Salazar lives with his wife and family license, he shares his experience as a in Houston, where he was born and recovering alcoholic with other SIU raised. "It was a long time coming," members. He was a guest speaker at he said, "but now with my family and the Seafarers Alcoholic Rehabilitation career, I feel like I really belong here." �1964 Scholarship Winner Is Now College Teacher Bruce Carroll, who won the SIU four-year college scholarship in 1964, comes from a long line of Seafarers, His father, recently deceased Boatman Ed­ ward F. Carroll, sailed as a deckhand on the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad tugs. His grandfather was a tugboat captain and his mother's stepfather worked on the Erie Canal. So what's Bruce Carroll doing in land-locked Colorado? He's teaching courses in math, physics, general sci­ ence and computers at Colorado Moun­ tain College in Glenwood Springs. Math and science have always been Carroll's strengths and interests. He says, "I have an analytic mind. I look at things scientifically." When he won his SIU college scholar­ ship, he used it to finance studies at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, N.J. He got a B.S. degree in "unified science"—a combination of different science and math curricula. After graduation, Carroll moved to Illinois where he got a Master's degree in math. He also worked as a teaching assistant and an academic adviser in the General Curriculum Center at the Uni­ versity of Illinois between 1968 and 1976. Right now, Carroll is two courses and a thesis away from his second Master's —this time in Electrical Engineering. The switch in fields came because he wanted to concentrate on science more than math. He also felt engineering would be more applicable to teaching. Carroll hopes to continue teaching at the community college level because he finds it very challenging. "It's excit­ ing to overcome a block some students have had about math," he says. "It's very satisfying to make people realize they have the talent and capacity to do things." The special talents Bruce Carroll hopes to encourage in his students are in the new fields of microprocesses and control theory. These are areas he de­ scribes as "the next step from com­ puters and electronics." Microprocessors are being developed in energy-conscious Colorado for use in houses to cut down on energy waste. For example, if an air conditioner is turned on, the microprocessor turns the TV set off. Carroll feels this will become a big field in a few years and says, "I want to be part of it and be able to teach it." Bruce Carroll spent the first 21 years He's especially interested in the prob­ lems of mass transportation, perhaps, he muses, because his Dad worked on the railroad. Many Fond Memories Carroll has many fond memories of his father, Edward F. Carroll, who sailed for 42 years before retiring in 1962. Carroll said his father taught him quite a lot about safety and how to avoid accidents. These were common-sense measures the elder Carroll used on tugs. Interested in sports, Carroll calls himself a "nostalgic baseball fan." He has a collection of baseball picture cards. They include a set from 1957— the last year the Dodgers called Brook­ lyn home. Bruce Carroll of his life in New Jersey where his mother and brothers still live. He says he misses the ocean, shade trees, and "being near the centers of public in­ formation," such as New York City. He has The New York Times delivered to him in Colorado. Date New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Detroit Houston New Orleans Mobile San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Piney Point San Juan Columbus Chicago Port Arthur Buffalo St. Louis Cleveland Dec. 5 Dec. 6 Dec. 7 Dec. 8 Dec. 8 Dec. 9 Dec. 12 Dec. 13 Dec. 14 Dec. 15 Dec. 19 Dec. 23 Dec. 10 Dec. 8 Dec. 17 Dec. 13 Dec. 13 Dec. 14 Dec. 16 Dec. 15 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 9:30 a.m 2:00 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 10:30 a.m 2:30 p.m — — 2:30 p.m — 2:30 p.m — Seafarer Robert Allen of Toledo, Ohio recently completed the high school equivalency program at the Lundeberg School. Brother Allen, who is 24 years old, ships on the Great Lakes and has been a member of the SIU for seven years. He dropped out of school in the tenth grade and said that the decision to stop work and re­ turn to school was difficult because "on the outside there are surviving pres­ sures." Brother Allen feels that "HLS is a very good school. The teachers really try and make an extra effort for each student." UIW 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. — — 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. — — — — — — 1:00 p.m. — — — — — The high school equivalency pro­ gram is very concentrated and indi­ vidualized. Seafarer Allen commented that "he learned a lot in a short amount of time." When asked if his work as a Seafarer had beneliied his learning, he stated, "with a lot of lime on a vessel, reading has bect)me a hobby of mine. 1 think that reading has helped me to Shipping Report for Inland Waters FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 1977 TOTAL MEN REGISTERED TOTAL JOBS SHIPPED Class A Class 8 BALTIMORE . . . . BOSTON HOUSTON JACKSONVILLE . . NEW YORK MOBILE NORFOLK NEW ORLEANS . . PADUCAH PHILADELPHIA . . PINEY POINT . . PORT ARTHUR . . PUERTO RICO . . . RIVER ROUGE . . . ST. LOUIS TAMPA 0 0 5 2 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 10 0 9 7 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 TOTAL ALL PORTS 37 13 ON BEACH Relief Jobs Permanent Jobs Class C Class A Class Class A Class B 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 10 6 0 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 77 5 0 1 85 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 10 3 0 4 49 1 2 142 0 8 1 11 10 0 0 0 5 3 0 2 0 0 0 80 0 3 0 0 8 0 52 168 42 13 248 101 Class C To Bruce Carroll, winning the SIU college scholarship was a "really fan­ tastic" opportunity. To his father, Car­ roll said, the event was "the most im­ portant thing in his life." 24-Year-Old Laker Gets His H.5. Diploma at HLSS MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS' SCHEDULE Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters Carroll plans to stay in Colorado at least for awhile. His wife, a librarian, and their seven-year old daughter will join him there this January. Robert Allen better understand my courses." In his plans for the future,. Brother.^ Allen hopes to achieve an F.ngineering Degree. He now holds an AB ticket on the Lakes and would like to advance his position to Pilot. Seafarer Allen recommends the high school equivalency program to his fel­ low seafarers. "If a person really tries and manages to throw his pride away and admits that he wants to learn, he can succeed in the GEO program. That is what I did." Brother Allen is now the 921 St person to achieve his high school diploma at HLS. If you arc interested in attending the Lundeberg School to study for your high school equivalency diploma, con­ tact the SIU representative in your port or write to die following address: Harry Lundeberg School Academic Education Department Piney Point, Md. 20674 A pre-test and information will be sent to you. November 1977 / LOG / 35 �r r wr' David Garoutte Clay Lisenby Seafarer David Garoutte, 24, first sailed with the SIU in 1972. The next year he graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School Trainee Program. This year he up­ graded there to A B. He also earned his firefighting, lifeboat and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation tickets there. Brother Garoutte was born, lives, and ships out of the port of Seattle. Seafarer Clay Li­ senby, 24, has been an SIU member since 1972, the year he graduated from the HLS Trainee Program. In 1975, he upgraded to AB there. He also has his lifeboat, fire­ fighting and cardio-pulmonary resusci­ tation tickets. Brother Lisenby was born in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and lives in Florida. He .ships out of the port of San Francisco. John Bishop Ramon Camacho Paul North Seafarer Paul North, 23, has been a member of the SIU since he grad­ uated from the HLS Trainee Program in 1975. He now sails as third cook. Bro­ ther North has the firefighting, lifeboat and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation endorsements. He was born in Chicago, III. and lives in Herniosa Beach, Calif. Upgrader North ships out of the port of Wilmington, Calif. Seafarer Ramon Camacho, 45, has been a member of the SIU since 1959, the same year his younger brother, William, joined the Union. William Camacho went on to become a chief engineer. Ramon Camacho got his QMFD rating at Piney Point in 1974. He also holds firefighting, lifeboat, LNG, and cardio-pulmonary resu.scitation endorsements. Brother Camacho was born in Puerto Rico and is a resi­ dent of Philadelphia. He ships out of the port of New York. William Theodore Seafarer William Theodore, 49, be­ gan his sailing ca­ reer with the SIU in 1968. In 1976, he upgraded to chief cook at the Lundeberg School. He has the firefighting, life­ boat and cardio­ pulmonary resuscitation cards. Brother Theodore sailed on the Lakes in 1944 and vim in the U.S. Navy during World War 11. He was born in Michigan and lives in Seattle. Upgrader Theodore ships out of that port. Miehael Phillips Seafarer Michael Phillips, 22, started sailing with the SIU in 1974 following his graduation from the HLS Trainee Program. In 1977, he upgraded to fireman-watertender at the School. He also earned his lifeboat, firefighting and car­ dio-pulmonary resuscitation tickets there. Brother Phillips is a native of Texas and lives and ships out of the port of Houston. Seafarer Steve Bower, 22, first .set .sail with the SIU in 1974 when he grad­ uated from the HLS T rainee Program. In 1977, he up­ graded to firemanwatertender. He has pumpman, welding, firefighting, lifeboat and cardio-pul­ monary resuscitation cards. Brother Bower um born in Kalmath Falls, Ida. and lives in Lake City, Calif. He ships out of the port of San Franci.sco. Anthony Bulfa Seafarer Anthony Buffa, 26, started sailing with the SIU after his graduation from the Lundeberg School Trainee Pro­ gram in 1972. In 1974, he upgraded to AB there. He has ,. '"N-* the lifeboat, fire­ fighting and cario-pulmonary endorse­ ments. Brother Buffa was born in Cali­ fornia and lives there. He ships out of the port of San Franci.sco and ports in the Gulf. Seafarer Gary Hughes, 23, began .sailing with the SIU in 1974 when he graduated from the HLS Trainee Pro­ gram. This year he upgraded to fireman-watertender there. In 1974, he picked up his firefighting and lifeboat cards. Also this year, he got his cardio-pulmonary resuscitation card. Brother Hughes was born in Phil­ adelphia and lives in Glenside, Pa. He .ships out of the port of New York. Seafarer Philip Decker, 21, began shipping out with the SIU in 1973. He graduated that year from the HLS T rainee Program. Last year he up­ graded to firemanwatertender there. He holds the firefighting, lifeboat and cardio-pulmonary re.su.scitation en­ dorsements. Brother Decker was born in Oshkosh, Wise, and lives in Tampa, Fla. He ships out of the port of Jackson­ ville, Fla. James McNeely PaulKlick Seafarer Paul KUck, 27, started to sail with the SIU in 1975 after he grad­ uated from the HLS Trainee Program. He upgraded to oiler there in 1977. Brother Klick has the firefighting, life­ boat and cardio-pulmonary resuscita­ tion endorsements. He was horn in Fort Worth, Tex. and is a resident of Bethe.sda, Md. Upgrader Klick ships out of the ports of New York and San Francisco. 36 / LOG / November 1977 Dean Prindle Seafarer Dean Prindle, 52, has been shipping with the SIU since 1965 and sailing as an AB. Recently he returned to the HLS in Piney Point. W Md. to upgrade to quartermaster. He also has lifeboat, firefighting and car­ dio-pulmonary resu.scitation endorse­ ments. Brother Prindle was born in Cal­ ifornia and lives in New Hampshire. He ships out of all SIU ports. Seafarer Virgilio Rivera, 40, sails as a third cook, a rating he attained at the HLS in 1977. He joined the SIU in 1972. Brother Ri­ vera has his fire­ fighting, lifeboat and cardio-pul­ monary resuscitation cards. He was born in Puerto Rico and lives in the Bronx, N.Y. Upgrader Rivera ships out of the port of New York. Seafarer John Bishop, 35, has .shipped with the SIU on the Lakes Louis Diagostino and deep sea since 1968. In 1975, he Seafarer Louis upgraded to QMED Diagostino, at the Lundeberg 21, graduated from School. He has his the HLS Trainee :: Y firefighting card, Program in 1975. got the lifeboat endorsement last year Then he began .sail­ and cardio-pulmonary resu.sciation ing with the SIU. ticket this year. Brother Bishop was • Now he sails as an born outside of London, England and oiler. He has fire­ now lives in Livonia, Mich. He ships fighting, lifeboat out of the ports of New York and and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation Detroit. cards. Brother Diagostino was born, lives and ships out of the port of Phila­ Gary Hughes delphia. Philip Decker Steve Bower Virgilio Rivera Seafarer James McNeely, 23, whose father is a longtime member of the SIU, first started sailing with the SIU in 1974 following his graduation from the Lundeberg School Trainee Program. In 1977, he upgraded to fireman-watertender there. He has his firefighting, lifeboat and cardio-pulmonary re.'iu.scitation cards. Brother McNeely was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. and is a resi­ dent of Long Island, N.Y. He ships out of the port of New York. Personals Russell Doyle Haynes Your grandfather, Milton Russell, asks that you contact him at P.O. Box 147, New Baden, Tex. 77870. He has moved to Camp Creek Lake in Robert­ son County. Eugene Wayland Carpenter Your daughter, Candace, would like you to get in touch with her. "Long time no sec." Call 201-634-1203 or write her at 35 Crampton Ave., Woodbridge, N.J. 07095. Clifford A. Sewell Your sister, Mrs. Theta Barnefske, asks that you call her at 313-234-0859 or write 3010 Montana, Flint, Mich. 48506. Paul McCouncll Your sister-in-law, Mrs. Henry McConnell, asks that you call her at 501758-0021 or write her at 207 West Mil­ itary Dr., Little Rock, Ark. Rayniund Guevara Josue German Chavez asks that you write him at 123-23 82nd Ave., Kew Gardens, N.Y. 11415 or call 212-8359800. You can also reach him at Box 10, Richmond Hill, N.Y. 11419, tele­ phone: 212-544-5328. Rufino Rivera Santiago Your family asks that you contact them. George R. Shiflett Please call the editor of the Log col­ lect at 212-499-6600, ext. 242. George L. Cruz Please call the editor of the Log col­ lect at 212-499-6600, ext. 242. �Lundeberg Upgrading Schedule Thru 1978 Below is a complete list of all upgrading courses, deep-sea, inland, and Great Lakes, offered at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md, Also included is the starting dates for these courses for the remainder of 1977 and all of 1978. SIU members should be aware that certain courses may be added or dropped from the schedule as the need arises. However, the Log will publish in advance any such changes. Deck Department Courses Course Name Starting Dates Jan. 19, 1978 March 2, 1978 April 17, 1978 May 25, 1978 July 6, 1978 Aug. 17, 1978 ABLE SEAMAN QUARTERMASTER None Presently Scheduled TOWBOAT OPERATOR (Western Rivers) Feh. 20, 1978 March 10, 1978 May 29, 1978 June 16, 1978 TOWBOAT OPERATOR (Inland Waters) March 20, 1978 April 28, 1978 June 26, 1978 August 4, 1978 TOWBOAT OPERATOR (Not More than 200 Miles Offshore) March 20, 1978 May 5, 1978 June 26, 1978 August 11, 1978 MATE & MASTER Sept. 4, 1978 FIRST CLASS PILOT None Presently Scheduled LIFEBOATMAN Starting Sept. 1, 1977, Lifehoatnian classes will begin every two weeks right through Dec. 21, 1978. Steward Department Courses Course Name Starting Dates CHIEF STEWARD Dec. 22, 1977 Feb. 7, 1978 March 23, 1978 May 4, 1978 June 15, 1978 July 27, 1978 Sept. 7, 1978 CHIEF COOK/TOWBOAT COOK Jan. 12, 1978 Feb. 23, 1978 April 6, 1978 May 18, 1978 June 29, 1978 Aug. 10, 1978 Sept. 21, 1978 COOK & BAKER Starling Sept. 15, 1977, Cook and Baker classes will begin every two weeks until Jan. 19, 1978. Then starting Jan. 26, 1978, the classes will begin every two weeks running right through to Oct. 5, 1978 ASSISTANT COOK Dec. 8, 1977 Jan. 26, 1978 March 9, 1978 April 20, 1978 June 1, 1978 July 13, 1978 Aug. 24, 1978 Starling Sept. 1, 1977, Tankernian classes will begin every two weeks right through Dec. 21, 1978. TANKERMAN Engine Department Courses Course Name Starting Dates FIREMAN, OILER, Jan. 5, 1978 WATERTENDER (FOWT) April 13, 1978 June 22, 1978 July 20, 1978 Oct. 2, 1978 LIQUIFIED NATURAL GAS (LNG) Feb. 6, 1978 May 15, 1978 Aug. 21, 1978 MARINE ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE April 10, 1978 PUMPROOM OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Aug. 28, 1978 AUTOMATION March 6, 1978 WELDING Dec. 27, 1977 Feh. 6, 1978 March 6, 1978 April 17, 1978 May 15, 1978 June 12, 1978 July 24, 1978 Aug. 21, 1978 Sept. 18, 1978 Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED) Jan. 2, 1978 May 22, 1978 DIESEL ENGINEER Jan, 16, 1978 July 24, 1978 MAINTENANCE OF SHIPBOARD REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS May 22, 1978 For further information regarding the courses offered at the Lundeberg School, members should contact their local SIU rep­ resentative, or write to the Lundeberg School Vocational Education Department^ Piney Point, Md. 20674. November 1977 / LOG / 37 �(l»32 Have Hoiiatcil $100 or Alorc To SPAII Siiiicc Bc<|iiiiiiiij| of '77 The following Seafarers and other concerned individuals, 652 in all, have demonstrated an active interest in participating in political and legislative activities which are vital to both our job security and our social and economic welfare, by voluntarily donating $100 or more to the Seafarers Political Activities Donation (SFAD) fund since the beginning of 1977. (The law prohibits the use of any union money, such as dues, initiation fees, etc., for political activities. The most effective way the trade unionist can take part in politics is through voluntary political contributions. SPA D is the Union's separate segregated political fund. It solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions. It engages in political activities and makes contributions to candidates. A member may voluntarily contribute as he sees fit or make no contribution without fear of reprisal.) Twenty-t wo who have realized how important it is to let the SIU's voice be heard in the Halls of Congress have contributed $200, nine have contributed $300, one has given $400, and two $600. For the rest of the year the LOG will be running the SPAD Honor Rolls because the Union feels that in the upcoming months our political role must be maintained if the livelihoods of Seafarers are to be protected. (A copy of our report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Washington; B.C.) NOTE: Each month's SPAD Honor Roll contains the narfies of those individuals who have given $100 or more as of the last Friday of the previous month. Abadi, H. Abobaker, F. Acord, F. Adams, P. Adams, W. Adamsnn, R. R. Adium, M. Air, R. N. Aldcrson, S. Algina, J. Ali, A. Allen, J. Alhaj, Y. Almufilchi, A. Alradi, M. Alvarez, P. Anders, T. Anderson, A. Anderson, A. Anderson, R. Antici, M. Aquiar, J. Aquino, G. Arle, J. Aspseter, H. Aumiller, R. Avery, R. Babkowski, T. Badgett, J. Bakarich, P. Barroga, A. Barry, J. Bartlett,J. Bartlett, J. Bartlinski, J. Bauer, C. Baum, A. Beeching, M. Bellinger, W. Bennett, J. Benoit, C. Bensman, D. Bentz,H. Bergeria, J. Berglond, B. Berlin, R. Bigelow, S. Bishop, S. Blair, B. Blanco, M. Bland, P. Bland, W. Bluitt, J. Bobalek,W. Boland, J. Bonser, L. Booker, M. Borucki, J. Botana, J. Boudreaux, C. Bourgois, M. Boyle, D. Boyne, D. Bradley, E. Brongh, E. Brown, G. Brown, 1. Brown, S. Browne, G. Browning, R. Bryan, E. Bryant, B. Bryant, T. Bucci, P. $600 Honor Roll LUIedalil,H. Pomerlane, R. $400 Honor Roll Manuel, R. $300 Honor Roll Andersen, R. Brooks, T. Curtis, T. Frounfelter, D. Romolo, V. Hall,?. Quinfer, J. Weaver, A. Richburg, J. $200 Honor Roll Abas, I. Aronlca, A. Bailey, J. Bernstein, A. Brand, H. Combs, W. Drozak, F. Ellis, P. Filippitti, L. Gard, C. Haggagi, A. Buczynski, J. Bulfa, A. Bullock, R. Burke, T. Burnette, P. Bursey, H. Butts, B. Byrd, J. Caffey, J. Caga, L. Calefato, W. Callahan, J. Kerngood, M. Kozicki, R. McFarland, D. Moore, A. Pow, J. Sanchez, R. Camaian, A. Camarillo, F. Campbell, A. CampbeD, A. Campbell, A. Campbell, A. Campbell, J. Campbell, W. Carbone, V. Castro, C. Cataldo, J. Cavanaugh, J. Celgina, J. Seibcl, E. Shields,!. Sholar, E. Stephens, C. Stewart, E. Cheshire, J. Cinquemano, A. Cisiecki, J. Clark, R. Coamer, M. Cofone, W. Colier,L., HI Conklin, K. Conklin, K. Conning, E. Conway, F. Cookmans, R. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION (SPADI 675 FOURTH AVENUE Date. BROOKLYN, N.Y. 11232 S.S. No.. Contributor's Name. .Book No. Address. .State City .Zip Code I acknowledge and understand that SPAD is a separate segregated fund established and administered by my Union to engage in political activities and to make contributions and expenditures for candidates seeking political office and solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions, and I have the right to refuse to make any contribution without fear of reprisal, I may contribute such amount as I may volun­ tarily determine and I herewith contribute the sum of $ . This contribution constitutes my voluntary act and I am to to receive a copy of this receipt showing the amount of my contribution. A copy of SPAD's report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission. Washington, D.C. Signature of Solicitor Solicitor's No. 38 / LOG / November 1977 1977 Port A'-.' / Cortez, E. Costa, F. Costango, G. Cousins, W. Cowan, T. Coyle, P. Cresci, M. Cross, M. Cruz, A. Cruz, F. Cunningham, W. Curry, M. Da Silva, M. Dalman, G. Dammeyer, C. Danzey, T. Daradise, R. Darden, J. Dauocol, F. Daves, C. Davidson, W. Davies, R. Davis, F. Davis, J. Davis, J. Davis, L. Davis, S. Davison, J. Debarrios, M. Dechanip, A. Delaney, D. Delgado, J. Delrio, J. Demetrios, J. Dembach, J. Deymain, S. Diaz,R. Dickey, K. Diercks, J. DiGioi^o, J. Dillings, L. DiPreta, J. Dixon,!. Doak, W. Dolgen, D. Domenico,!. Domingo, G. Donovan, P. Downon, P. Drebin, L. Drozak, P. Drury,C. Diyden,!. Ducote, A. Ducote, C. Dudley, K. Dukel,P. Durden, D. Dwyer,!. Dyer, A. Edmon, F. Edmonds, F. EUis,F. Eschukor, W. Escobar, C. Evans, M. Fagan, W. Fain, G. Falcon, A. Fanning, R. Famen, F. Farrell, C. Faust,!. Fay,!. Ferguen, M. Fergus, S. Fester, M. Fgrshee, R. Firshing,W. Fischer, H. Fiune,V. Fletcher, B. Fletcher, F. Florous, C. Foley, P. Forgeron, L. Fosberg, W. Fox, P. Frances, H. Franco, P. Francum, C. Frank, S.,!r. Frederickson, E. Fuller, G. Furr,!. Furukawa, H. Gallagher, C. Gallagher, L. Gallegos, P. Galliam, R. Ganthier, C. Garcia, R. Gardner, E. Gaston, T. Gavin,!. Gentile, C. Gimhert, R. Glidewell, T. Goff, W. Goldberg,!. Golder,!. Gonzalez,!. Gooding, H. Goodspeed,!. Gorbea, R. Gosse, F. Graham, E. Graham, R. Green, A. Greene, H. Grepo, P. Grima, V. Gross, G. Guarino, L. Guillen, A. Hackenberg, D. Hagerty, C. Hale, E. Hall, K. Hall, L. Hall,M. Hall,W. Hannibal, R. Harildstad,V. Hart, R. Hanis, E. Hairris, W. Harris, W. Haskins, A. Hatton, M. Hauf,M. Haynes, B. Heimal, W. Hendricks, C. Heniken, E. Heroux, A. Hersey, G. Hess, R. Hidalgo, M. HiU, G. Hines, L. Hines, T. Holmes, W. Homas, D. Homayonpour, M. Hooker, G. Horn, F. Howse, A. Hunter, W. Hurley, M. Hussain, A. lovino, L. Iverson,!. Iwaski, M. !acobs, R. !ackson,!. Jansson, S. Japper, J. !aslin, L. !imeny, C. !obnson, C. !obnson, D. !ohnson, R. Johnson, R. Johnsted, R., Jr. Jones, C. Jones, R. Jones, T. Jones, W. Jorge, J. Juhasz, S. Kabllo, R. Kariak,W. Kastina, T. Kauffman, R. Keller, D. �5PAD Honor Roll KeUey, E. Kendricks, D. Kenny, L. Keough, J. Kerr, R. Ketchbad, D. Kimbrough, W. Kingsley, J. Kirsch, J. Kitchens, B. Kizzire, C. Klavand, S. Klein, A. Knutsen, E. Koflowitch, W. Kouvardas, J. Kramer, M. Kudults, K. Kwiatek, G. Kydd, D. Lambert, H. Lang, R. Lankford, J. Larkin, J. Lawrence, L. Lawrence, R. Lawrence, W. Lee, H. Lee, K. Legg,J. Leionek, L. Lennon, J. Lent, D. Lesnansky, A. Lewis, L. Libby, H. Liles, T. Lindsay, G. Lindsey, H. Logue, J. Loleas, P. Lomas, A. Lombardo, J. Long, F. Lundberg, J. Lynch, C. Lyness, J. MacFadden, M. Maclnnes, K. Magruder, W. Maldonado, M. Malesskey, G. Mana, A. Manafe, D. Manen, J. Manry, L. Mansoob, A. Marchaj, R. Martin, T= Martinez, L. Martinussen, C. Mattioli, G. Maxnell, B. McAvay, J. McCarthy, L. McCartney, G. McCartney, K. McCaskey, E. McCIinton, J. McCorvey, D. McCuUough, L. McEiroy, E. McGeoi^hegan, F. Mcllearney, B. McKay, D. McMahon, T. McMiliion, W. McNabb.J. McNally, M. McNeely, J. Meaden, G. Mehert, R. Mesford, H. Mielsem, K. Miller, D. MoUard, C. Mongelli, F. Monteton, H. Moody, O., Jr. Mooney, E. Moore, L. Morgan, J. Morris, W. Morrison, J. Mortensen, O. Mosley, W. Muniz, W. Munsie, J. Murray, G. Murray, J. Murray, M. Murray, R. Musaid, A. Mynes, A. Myrex, L. Nagib, S. Naji, A. Napoli, F. Nash, W, Nauarre, T. NefFe, J. Nielsen, R. O'Brien, E. O'Brien, T. O'Donnell, J. Olds, T. Olson, F. Omar, Y. Facheco, E. Paderes, P. Paladino, F. Papuchis, S. Paradise, L. Pamell, J. Paschal, R. Patterson, D. Patton, S. Paulovich, J. Payle, M. Pecquex, F. Penrose, K. Penry, R. Perez, J. Perez, L. Periora, J. Peth, C. Phillips, D. Picczonetti, M. Piper, K. Pollard, G. Pool, D. Porter, B. Powe, P. Praza, L. Prentice, R. Pretare, G. Prevas, P. Price, R. Primero, F. Prirette, W. Prott,T. , Pulliam, J. Purgvee, A. Quinnonez, R. Quinones, J. Quintella, J. Quirk, J. Raincri, F. Rankin, J. Rattray, W. Reck, L. Reed, A. Reinosa, J. Reiter, J. Reyes, M. Rhoades, G. Richoux, J. Riddle, D. Ries, C. Riley, E. Rios, R. Ripoll,G. Rivera, H. Roades, O. Roberts, C. Roberts, H. Roberts, J. Robertson, T. Robinson, J. Robinson, W. Rodgers, J. Rodriguez, F. Rodriguez, R. Rondo, C. Rosenthal, M. Roshid, M. Ross, J. Roubek, J. Roy, B. Royal, F. Rudnicki, A. Rush, R. Riisheed, J. Ruzyski, S. Sacco,J. Sacco, M. Saeed, S. Salanon, G. Salazar, H. Saleh, II. San Fillippo, J. Sanchez, M. Santana, E. Santos, M. Schneider, H. Schov, T. Schuffels, P. Scott, C. Scully, J. Seabron, S. Seagord, £. Selzer, R. Selzer, S. Sepulveda, P. Serall, R. Shabian, A. ShePey, S. Shellubrad, R. Shclton, J, Sigler, M. Silva, J. Silva, M. Silverstein, H. Siiiipson, S. Singleton, R. Sirignano, F. Smith, L. Smith, T. Smith, W. Sncll, F. Snellgrove, L. Snyder, J. Somerville, G. Soresi, T. Sovich, C. Spencer, G. Spencer, H. Stancaugr, R. Stankiewicz, A. Stanton, W. • Steams, B. Stevens, W. Strand, J. Stubblefield,P. Stubbletird,B. Sulaiman, A. Sullins, F. Sumroll, N. Surrick, R. Swiderski, J. Tanner, C. Taylor, F. Taylor, J. Telegadas, G. Terpe, K. Thciss, R. Thomas, J. Thompson, F. Tillman, W. Tobin, G. Tobio, J. Toluison, R. Towsigmart, A. Troy, S. Tmenski, C. Tsminrx, L. Turay, C. Turner, B. Turner, L. Tuttie, M. Ulrich,H. Underwood, G. Vanluyn, W. Vasquez, J. Velandra, D. Velazsuel, W. Velez, R. Vick,J. Viles, J. Villanova, A. Vorchak, J. Vukmir, G. Walker, F. Walker, T. Wallace, E. Washington, E. Webb, J. Weber, J. West, D. Westbrook, A. L. Westerholm, G. White, J. White, K. White, R. Whitmer, A. Whitsitt, M. Widman, J. Wilburn, R. Williams, L. Williams, R. Williams, S. Wilms, T. Wilson, C. Wilson, D. Wilson, J. Winder, R. Wingfield,P. Wolf, P. Wood, C. Woodhouse, A. Woody, J. Wooten, H. Worley, M. Worster, R. Yarmola, J. Yelland, B. Young, R. Zaiusky, S. Zalusky, T. Zeagler, S. Overseas Juneau Committee At Anacortes, Wash, recently at a payoff, Recertified Bosun Pablo Barrial, ship's chairman (seated I.) of the ST Overseas Juneau (Maritime Overseas) poses with the Ship's Committee and one of the crew. Seated right is: Chief Steward Jesus D. Reyes, secretary-reporter and standing (I. to r.) are: Engine Delegate Al Funk; QMED Perry Ellis; Deck Delegate Henry Lanier, and Stew­ ard Delegate Carrol Boudreaux. Virgo Committee Late last month at a payoff at the GATX Dock in Carteret, N. J., is the Ship's Committee of the ST Virgo (Westchester Marine). From left are: Deck Delegate Whitey Grigg; Steward Delegate Glenn Bamman (standing); Engine Delegate H. Robert Hill, and Recertified Bosun Joseph Donovan, ship chairman. Westward Venture Committee At Tacoma, Wash, recently, in the TV lounge of the new RO/RO Westward Venture (Inter Ocean Mgt.) is the Ship's Committee. Sitting (I. to r.) are: smilin' Deck Delegate Ken Richardson; Engine Delegate Charles L. Gard with the sombrero; Recertified Bosun Tom "Frenchy" Martineau, ship's chairman, and Steward Delegate James Woods. Standing are (I. to r.): Chief Electrician John Ross, educational director, and Chief Steward George Pretare, secretaryreporter. November 1977 / LOG / 39 �LOG "Sonny" Simmons: He's One of the Men Who Builf This Union Some people considered them a bunch of young turks. Most people didn't give them much chance for survival. They were the 2,000 or so orig­ inal members who formed the SIU in 1938. At the time, the SIU was by far the smallest union in the entire maritime labor movement. It didn't have a tanker in its contracted fleet which included only a few passenger ships. However, one year later the SIU's membership had grown to 6,000. And although no one would have said that the fledgling Union's future would be rosy, everyone agreed at least that the SIU definitely had a future. Among those original 2,000 mem­ bers was a 19-year old kid. He had first shipped out as deckhand on a coastal freighter at the age of 15. His shipmates nicknamed him "Sonny" on that first voyage, and the name stuck. He was Claude "Sonny" Simmons, who later became one of the SIU's chief negotiators in the 50's and early. 60's. He was the first man to hold the office of SIU vice president in charge of contracts and contract en­ forcement. Oct. 30, 1977, just a few weeks ago, marked the 15th anniversary of his death. 43 Years Old To say the least. Sonny Simmons' death from cancer in 1962 was un­ timely. He was only 43 years of age. But in the time (1945-1962) that he worked for the Union, Sonny Sim­ mons left his mark on the maritime industry and the good fortunes of SIU members. His job as negotiator was an espe­ cially tough one back then. He did his bargaining at a time when man­ agement would rather accept a strike than give in to the legitimate de­ mands of the Union. Probably the best way to under­ stand what Sonny Simmons meant to the SIU is to recall what the people who sat across from him at the bar­ gaining table thought about him. Before his death, one shipowner Ufliiul PulilitJiMiii ol till- S. jljftrs InlfiM.ill.HUI Union • Aibnlic, (.nlf. L.ikcs diul InljncI Wjuns Dmncl . AFLCio )igS,"NOVEMBa 1977 The Claude "Sonny" Simmons, an ex-Great Lakes freighter, became a permanent part of the Lundeberg School's fleet in 1967. called him "a tough, shrewd" nego­ tiator. Another said he was able "to navigate through the winding clauses of a labor contract with the touch of a boatswain fathoming an unfamiliar channel." When he died, the mail and tele­ grams of regret came flooding into Headquarters. A surprising number of them came from the shipowners, his opponents across the table. An official of Calmar Lines, in a letter to SIU President Paul Hall, wrote the following about Sonny Simmons: "He won my respect as an able, conscientious and sensible ad­ versary, and I know that he will be missed by you and the other officials of your Union." Another shipowner wrote: "He was most willing to hear both sides of a discussion and to express even the most adverse demand of the Union in the most courteous terms." Still another wrote, "the death of 'Sonny' Simmons marks an irrepar­ able loss to the entire steamship in­ dustry, both management and labor." The feeling you get by looking at this old correspondence is simply that Sonny Simmons was damn good at his job, and that he had achieved the respect of the entire U.S. mari­ time industry. • j,^ .. \ •M * »t •' ; V In this photo from 1953, "Sonny" Simmons, left, Joe Algina, center, and SIU President Paul Hall are in the midst of negotiations for a new deep-sea contract. Algina is now an International representative working with the SlUNA's fishermen's affiliates in New Lngland. In the early 50's, "Sonny" Simmons was a guest on the radio talk show, "Voice of America." It's often tough to find a proper and lasting testament to men who do so much to improve an organization. But for Sonny Simmons, a guy with a quick wit and a slow Southern drawl, it was easy. The SIU named a ship after him—a ship that is a permanent part of the Harry Lunde­ berg School's fleet. The ship, now the Claude "Sonny" Simmons, is a venerable Great Lakes freighter. She was originally christ­ ened the Mackinac in 1909. For years, the vessel did a yeo­ men's job hauling freight and pas­ sengers on the Great Lakes. In later years she worked on the Chesapeake Bay. "The Lundeberg School bought the vessel in early 1967. The School then had the vessel completely overhauled. Later that year, she was rechristened the Claude "Sonny" Simmons. She is now used as a training vessel for deck skills, and lifeboat training. It's good that the memory of Sonny Simmons, just an old country boy from Brewster, Fla., is preserved in the Lundeberg School's fleet. Because it no doubt prompts young SIU mem­ bers who never knew him to ask, "who was Sonny Simmons?" The best, and really the only an­ swer to that question is simply, "he's one of the men that built this Union." Just a few years before his death, "Sonny" Simmons, left, is shown talking with some members of the Japan Seamen's Union at SIU Headquarters in New York. iiiTiiiapiir^ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource November 1977 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES ANN ARBOR RAILROAD CAR FERRIES MARK 85TH YEAR 2% COL IN DEEP-SEA CONTRACT HALL ASSAILS OIL BIGGIES AS FOES OF U.S. SEAPOWER 100 NEW CONTRACTS, 4, 100 NEW MEMBERS FOCUS OF UIW CONVENTION DOCK STRIKE NEARING END SIUNA GIVES UNITED SUPPORT TO NORTHERN TIER LINE CARTER INKS $2.65 MINIMUM WAGE; $3.35 IN ‘81 SS DELTA BRASIL MINUTES TELL ABOUT BURIAL-AT-SEA SERVICE CARTER PULLS U.S. OUT OF ILO POSTAL BILL CLEARED IN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE SABINE ORGANIZING DRIVE GEARS UP; 3RD ELECTION IN ‘78 FIRST AQUARIUS CREW IN STATES SAY LNG AOK CONGRESS SEES NEED FOR A STRONGER US MARITIME POLICY SIUNA DELEGATION UNITED BEHIND NORTHERN TIER ALASKAN PIPELINE FEDERAL AGENCIES MEETINGS ON MARITIME 4 JONES ACT BILLS AWAIT CONGRESS ACTION IOT: LARGEST U.S. INLAND-DEEP SEA FLEET FULL CURRICULUM PROVIDED FOR TOWBOAT PROGRAM DROZAK URGES IUPIW CONFAB DELEGATES TO TAKE POLITICAL ACTION WATERMAN SIGNS CONTRACT TO RESTORE U.S.- FAR EAST SERVICE 20 INLAND COMPANIES MEET AT PINEY POINT FIRED CAPTAIN AWARDED $1,400 IN BACK PAY FROM COMPANY SIU PLAN PAYS RETIREE, WIFE’S $22G MEDICAL BILLS RULING MAY AFFECT U.S. SEAMEN LNG-WHAT IS IT? WHAT DOES IT DO? AT CONFAB, HIBBERT NOTES: ARC CENTER UNIQUE CONGRESS CLEARS SOME IMPORTANT GREAT LAKES LEGISLATION THE JONES ACT: STILL ONE BIG BATTLE: CLOSE THE “LOOPHOLE” U.S. SAFETY BOARD BIDS FOR FIRESAFE LIFEBOATS FOR TANKERS SAFETY DEMANDS TANKERMAN’S SKILLS ON DANGEROUS TOWS WE’VE COME A LONG WAY …. ‘DEVELOPING THE WHOLE MAN’ – NEW HORIZON’S FOR EVERY SEAFARER NEW YORK HARBOR: STILL ONE OF THE WORLD’S BEST BOATMAN SALAZAR SAYS LICENSE GETS GOOD JOBS “SONNY” SIMMONS: HE’S ONE OF THE MEN WHO BUILT THIS UNION Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/1/1977 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 39, No. 11 1977 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/efaa8fa5d0a5a25cc9dd9754d3d11ab4.PDF 693d9fb95aedf62fa025ba7058a6f2d8 PDF Text Text •( rsf i-,. -„ • , ' •J. -w II f 'ir-. •i'- ^-.^- > : f ... :•* ,'• _ . •t t. =»•-» ' V 3 ;C. r Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union • Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District • AFL-CIO NOS?° NOVEMBER 1978 ,*1 New Tug, Sandra Smith,! SlU Crews 6fh U.S. Flag Joins SlU Inland Fleet See Page 38 I Gas Carrier, LNG Leo See Page 33 J • < 'r v; • •, i f- (. 4 Happy Thanksgiving To All SlU Members At Sea & Ashore SlUNA Convention Targets Goals for Future See Pages 19-30 ' . f • J| * SfO Cefebrotes lts"40t/i Anniversary See Pages 11-14 V V * » �-It Seamen May Be Declared Eligible for Veteran Benefits America's merchant seamen have put their lives on the line in every war the U.S. has ever fought. In World War II, 7,500 merchant mariners lost their lives in the line of duty, while 30,000 more were torpedoed. And when thousands of American POWs returned to the States after the War, 572 merchant seamen were among their ranks. The only thing, though, merchant seamen have ever gotten from the U.S. Government for their wartime actions and heroics is a pat on the back. This may all change soon, however, because Congress has created a mechan­ ism whereby seamen and other civilian groups that served in military support roles during wartime can qualify for Veterans Administration benefits. In other words, merchant seamen who served on vessels in military support roles during World War II, the Korean War or the Vietnam War may be granted veterans status, thereby becoming eligible for veterans benefits. Hundreds of SIU members—both active and retired—could come under this category. And it could mean substantial retroactive veterans benefits for those declared eligible. G.I. Improvement Bill Congress actually set the wheels in motion last year with passage of the G.I. Improvement Bill of 1977. One of the provisions of this bill empowered the Secretary of Defense to set up a Civilian/Military Review Board to determine if certain groups, such as seamen, should be given veterans status. The Review Board, itself, probably will not convene until early next year. However, the Department of Defense (DOD) has at least published its proposals in the Federal Register and has requested comments from interested groups. When the Board does convene, though, the SIU along with other maritime unions, will present a detailed, well researched application on behalf of the nation's merchant seamen. In the meantime, the SIU has already reviewed DOD's proposals concerning the Review Board. The Union has found the proposals comprehensive in all but two areas. SIU President Paul Hall, in a letter to DOD, said that the Union does not agree with DOD's plan to conduct Review Board meetings in closed executive session. Hall said that "closed sessions are inappropriate because groups under consideration apparently will have no opportunity for appeal or review of Board findings." Instead, said Hall, Review Board meetings should be open sessions at which qualified spokesmen from groups rK under consideration will have the opportunity to submit testimony. He said that the open session format would "create an atmosphere wherein the Board could maximize its efforts to gain information through personal interplay with knowledgeable wit­ nesses." President Hall also took issue with DOD's proposal that "only official documents" be presented before the Board for review. Hall said that this narrow rule "could seriously hamper the adequate presentation of group applica­ tions." Hall noted that "the type of evidence for presentation by group applicants should be widened to cover whatever gaps have occurred because of loss of official records or their formerly secret status." In wrapping up his comments. President Hall said that "the main concern of the SIU is that the Board have as complete a picture as possible in making its determinations as to the eligibility of groups. Open hearings and maximum use of available evidence and historical information appears tous to be a better format than a closed executive session with strict limitations on presentation of evidence." for merchant marine will be the U.S. Maritime Administration. In fact, MARAD has already submitted a preliminary report to DOD outlining the merchant marine's contributions to the war effort in World War II. The MARAD report proclaims that "merchant ships were crucial to the supply of the entire war effort world­ wide not only in convoys for general supply but also as integral elements in military amphibious landings . . . and merchant seamen provided critical support to the military during World War II." / The MARAD report also notes that merchant seamen in World War II received military training and partici­ pated in defense gunnery manning when no Navy crews were assigned. MARAD also pointed out the high casualty figures of merchant seamen during the War. MARAD Report As we see it, if not more that the normal amount of bureaucratic red tape holds up movement on this issue, merchant seamen should know in about six months if their service during wartime will be considered active service in the armed forces. When the Review Board finally does convene, another important spokesman The SIU will be fighting to make sure that it will. As we moved into the '50s, we weren't getting or giving as many bloody noses. But we were certainly taking our political lumps in Washington. Almost overnight, a huge segment of the American merchant fleet had been sold out from under us and converted to runaway flags. In other words, we were being legisfated off the high seas. Instead of just beefing about the plight of our industry, the SIU went to work in the new battleground—the political arena. Since then, we have built one of the best political action programs in the labor movement—a program that has enabled us to slow down the decline of our industry and begin the long haul to bring it back to a position of respect on the world's sealanes. Paul Hall 40 Years Young, Still Fighting Living in the past is for those who really don't have much of a future. But it's good to look back once in awhile to study your history and to see how far you've come. As SIU members, there is no better time than right now to reflect for a few moments on our beginnings because this month marks the 40th Anniversary of our Union. When we first started out back in 1938, most people in maritime wouldn't have given five cents for our chances of surviving one year, much less 40 years. Most of our contracted vessels were the old tramp freighters and we didn't have a tanker in the fleet. On top of this, we were the youngest and smallest Union on the waterfront and lot of people thought they were going to run us out. We had to fight on every major waterfront in the country to protect our jurisdiction. Just about every oldtimer in this Union could tell you stories about our early fights. But despite the trouble of those times, we grew larger as an or.ganization and progressed. We won drive after drive in organizing campaigns. Along the way, we cracked some of the toughest, most anti­ union companies in the business. Each victory pumped new energy into our Union and into our determination to succeed. We also began making tremendous headway in our contracts. We succeeded in negotiating new highs in our wage levels. And we led the industry in establishing formulas for welfare, vacation and pension benefits for our people. In addition to being the leaders in politics and in establishing new and expanded benefits for our members, the SIU has been a leader in providing educational opportunities for SIU people with the help of the, Lundeberg School. Not only does our School give SIU members the opportunity to learn new skills and advance their ratings. But the School is doing the indispensable job of helping us to cope with the problems and challenges of automation and advancing technology in the industry. When you look at it closely, there has been tremendous change in the last 40 years, not only in our industry, but in our Union. The only similarity between the ships of today and those of four decades ago is that they float and carry cargo. The only similarity between the SIU of today and 40 years ago is our ultimate goal—a better life for all of us. It has been an interesting 40 years, a tough 40 years and a fruitful 40 years. We started with nothing and succeeded in building a Union that has not only weathered the storms, but a Union that is in good shape and quite capable of meeting the challenges of the future. In retrospect, the real key to our success has been our ability to recognize our problems and then to do whatever had to be done to meet these problenis. Also, we never turned our back on a problem. Problems don't go away. And we never put off meeting a problem for another day simply because the longer you wait the more unmanageable it gets. For 40 years, we have fought the good fights. We won some and we lost some too. But even in losing, our opponents knew they had been in a fight. Win or lose, though, we simply kept plugging and punching in our efforts to move forward and grow. Our oldtimers—the guys who took the early licks—have a lot to be proud of today. And our younger members should be proud of what they have to protect and what they have to build on for the future. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers InternationarUnion, Atlantic, Gulf Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklvn NY 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Vol. 40, No, 11, November 1978. (ISSN #0160-2047) 2 / LOG / November 1978 �»V», it J ^ SIU Girds For Battle Over Manning • -' '- •- ' -c Union Determined to Keep Crew Sizes at Safe Levels for what promises Itingntopreparation be a crucial conference for set-, worldwide manning standards, the SIU has taken a firm position on making the size of a crew directly dependent on the safe operation of merchant vessels. In January, 1979, the Intergov­ ernmental Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO) will meet to determine the first international agreement for minimum manning levels. Since the U.S. is a major participant, IMCO's decision can have a tremendous impact on the size and responsibilities of U.S. merchant crews. But what that impact should be is a matter of debate now between the different groups which have a say in formulating U.S. manning policy. Safety should be the key issue in setting manning standards, the SlU maintained in its 27-page position paper delivered at the first of a series of meetings held to work out the U.S. proposal for the IMCO confer­ ence. The meeting took place on Nov. 8 at Coast Guard Headquar­ ters in Washington, D.C. and was attended by representatives from maritime labor, management and government. The American Institute of Mer­ chant Shipping (AIMS), a manage.ment group, said, "it is essential that the present objective should not be to expand current safe standards which do exist in advanced maritime countries, but to bring unsafe, or in some cases no standards up to a safe level." SIU Differs with AIMS However, the SIU provided ample evidence, backed up by the other maritime unions at the meet­ ing, that there is a great need for improvement even in "advanced" maritime countries like the U.S. The other unions were the National Maritime Union, Maritime Engi­ neers Beneficial Association and the Masters, Mates and Pilots union. The SIU pointed out that "mini­ mum manning as it is construed today all too often means the lowest manning the operator is permitted by law on a ship, it is viewed only as how few ratings will suffice to get the job done." The SIU report gets to the heart of the manning issue by setting forth a Legislative News GAO Report on Navy Page 5 SIU in Washington ... Pages 9-10 Union News * IMCO Manning Scales Page 3 Scholarships Page 15 President's Report Page 2 Headquarters Notes Page 7 LNG Leo Page 33 Broth_erhood in Action ... Page 44 At Sea-Ashore Page 18 SPAD Checkoff Back Page V.A. Benefits For Seamen Page 17 Great Lakes Picture Page 8 Inland Lines Page 6 SPAD Honor Roll.... Pages 46-47 SlUNA Convention .. Pages 19-30 2,500th Inland Check .... Page 44 number of fundamental safety and health principles which must be carried out in deciding crew size. These require that all crews be large enough to do the following: • To insure the safe navigation of the vessel in all conditions, which includes important watch standing duties. • To perform routine mainte­ nance and repairs. • To monitor the ship's equip­ ment at all times as well as be able to meet personnel prob­ lems caused by illness, injury or death. • To include a steward depart­ ment capable of preparing wholesome meals .as well as maintaining proper hygiene. (At present, IMCO's confer­ ence agenda does not include manning for the steward de­ partment. • To provide a blend of ratings from the highest to the lowfest so that the career progression chain is maintained. • To avoid excessive overtime. • To meet the demands of spe­ cialized ships and equipment; of weather and trade routes; and of living conditions and the age of the vessel. The SIU also stated that con­ siderations of occupational safety and health must be applied to shipping, which is not done now in the U.S. "The Coast Guard views safe navigation as its responsibility but neglects the safety and wellbeing of the crew. IMCO must insure that the workplace aboard ship is safe and healthful for seamen." Crews Overworked The Union report points out the serious problems that already exist on U.S.-flag vessels because these basic safety concerns have not been tied to manning. For example, rested personnel often are not available in the unlicensed deck department to stand watch. "On tankships, where the tanks must be cleaned between ports, the deck crew must often work around the clock cleaning tanks and then stand watch without getting any rest. Sleeplessness, combined with exposure to toxic fumes, results in INDEX General News National unemployment.. Page 33 31 Dead on Panamanian Page 33 Tanker Page 31 Ship's Digests Dispatcher's Reports: Page 36 Great Lakes Page 32 Inland Waters Page 34 Deep Sea . Page 5 5 New Bulk Ships Training Upgrading 'A' seniority upgrading ... page 45 Piney Point Grads Page 37 At Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington earlier this month, the SlU's delegation for input into the U.S. position on manning for upcoming IfVICO conference listens to management viewpoint as noted byAIMS spokesman.The SIU people from the left are: Charles Nalen, director of vocational education at the Lundeberg School; Red Campbell, SIU representative from Headquarters: John Fay, Philadelphia agent, and SIU Vice President Earl Shepard, fatigue, creating a great potential for a casualty. Without some crew flexibility the stress on the crew in this situation is great." This situation is not only a hazard to safe navigation, but also carries over to "critical maintenance tasks, which are often ignored when the vessel is undermanned and tank cleaning and watchstanding absorb all of the seaman's time." Insufficient Manning Insufficient personnel is also a problem in the engine and steward departments where automation has reduced manpower, but has not fully covered the workload. Skilled crewmen must still monitor. Control and repair equipment in the engine room to keep it free from fire and safety hazards, the report explained. Automated alarm systems are not an excuse for unattended engine rooms. "An unlicensed engine room rating on duty at all times can see, feel, smell or hear a potential mechanical problem long before an automated system may detect it." In the steward department, the advent of portion-controlled serv­ ings and other time-saving devices have not filled the need for skilled Membership News New Pensioners Page 43 Final Departures .... Pages 40-41 Sugar Islander Page 39 Sandra Smith Page 38 Special Features SlU's 401h Anniversary Pages 11-14 Happy Thanksgiving personnel. "Ready-made airline type meals are unpalatable to the crew on long voyages." Moreover, these are often not available in foreign ports and the steward must then prepare food from scratch. "When sufficient cooks and bakers are not available, poor food and steadily declining sanitary condi­ tions affect the well-being of the entire crew." Minimum Crew—Maximum Work These examples and many others provided in the report illustrate the fact that a minimum crew always carries a maximum work load. "As long as the competition of the shipping marketplace makes the minimum legal crew in effect the maximum, the authorities setting manning must build in a maximum work allowance for crewmembers to insure that fatigue and other pro­ blems are not a constant danger." The SlU's report performs an important service by describing in detail the full workload of unli­ censed personnel in all departments and relating it to the safe operation of the vessel and the well-being of the entire crew. "Even in the U.S., there is little research or data on minimum crew levels, much less the responsibilities and duties that go into the development of such concepts." The SlU's position will be taken up again at two more meetings prior to the IMCO conference, on No­ vember 28 and December 19, when the U.S. proposal is expected to be finalized. The following SIU offi­ cials and staff members will repre­ sent the Union, as they have since the start of the preliminary work for the conference: Earl Shephard, SIU vice-president and representative to IMCO; John Fay, Philadelphia port agent; Red Campbell, New York representative, and Charles Nalen, director of vocational education at the Harry Lundeberg School. November 1978 / LOG / 3 •I: X K t '•i -J •,' 'i: �iiii ' * - • AFL-CIO Says Anti-Inflation Plan Keys Too Much on Wage Controls Inflation. It's on the minds of most Americans these days, and that's putting it mildly. Because, thanks to inflation, it's simply getting more and more difficult for the average American family to make ends meet. The plague of inflation, and how our leaders go about fighting it, is going to effect us for a long time to come. Their decisions and actions will effect our jobs, how far our paychecks will go in providing us with the basic necessities, and what the actual quality of life will be for us in the future. These thoughts were very much on the minds of the AFL-CIO's Executive Council late last month when it met, among other things, to respond to President Carter's October 24 address on inflation. SIU President Paul Hall is Senior Vice President of the Council. Just about the-only thing the AFLCIO and the Carter Administration agree on, as far as inflation control is concerned, is that something needs to be done about it—and that austerity and sacrifice is going to figure into whatever plan we come up with. How the Carter Administration plans to go about controlling inflation—and on whom the burden of sacrifice would seem to fall most heavily—is what the AFL-CIO takes strong issue with. "Unfair, Inequitable" Because of the Carter plan's emphasis on controlling wages, rather than prices, the AFL-CIO Executive Council's statement, issued on October 31, called the plan, "unfair and inequitable." The Carter anti-inflation plan in­ cludes provisions for inflexible and non­ voluntary wage controls, while its price control guidelines are flexible and without effective enforcement. At the same time, there are no provisions for the control of profits or interest rates, nor does it provide for effective control of professional fees. The AFL-CIO Executive Board meets in special session late last month to discuss President Carter's anti-inflation program. SIU President Paul Hall, who serves as Senior Vice President on the Executive Board can be seen at the head of the table. According to AFL-CIO President George Meany, Carter's plan "attempts to control wages and keep down wages. It controls nothing else, nothing else. That docs not attack the problem of inflation." What the AFL-CIO calls for, as opposed to the Carter plan, is a "full, fair" system of controls which would be legislated by Congress. Speaking of this system of controls, Meany said, "we are ready to have wages controlled by an act of Congress. But we want dividends controlled. We want the middle man controlled. We want insurance rates controlled. We want housing con- Alaska Wants U.S. to Export North Slope Oil The oil companies tried everything state and the companies blame U.S.-flag short of blackmail earlier this year to tankers, now the only way to market the convince the government to export oil on the East Coast, as the immediate Alaskan oil to .lapan. Now it appears cause of their economic woes. And both the State of Alaska is pulling the same want a Federal okay to get around tactics. American shipping. State officials are trying a force play The export plan is really a swap as the latest attempt to ship America's scheme which would trade-off ILS.-flag black gold out of the country. They have threatened to put off all state oil lease vessels on both ends. Alaskan oil would sales and possibly limit production on be shipped to Japan in exchange for already leased fields until the govern­ Middle Last oil to go to the U.S. East ment allows exports of Alaskan crude. Coast. Since the Jones Act would no "The state will sit on the oil until it's longer apply, foreign flag tankers would economical to produce it." Alaska he used for both voyages. Commissioner of Revenue Sterling But American maritime labor would Gallagher crowed last month. Curtail­ not be the only losers in the bargain. ing current production may be illegal. Although Alaska and the oil companies But holding up future onshore and both complain that they aren't making offshore development means that the enough money, neither one is appar­ state would be sitting on an estimated 40 ently concerned about the losses that the percent of America's oil and gas nation as a whole would sustain in the potential. swap deal. The economic problem, according to Increasing the use of foreign-flag Alaska Gov, ,Jay Hammond, is that the tankers and foreign oil would trade off surplus buildup of North Slope crude environmental security and energy selfhas stopped the "massive amounts" of reliance for the country, which the oil revenues predicted for the state. West Alaska pipeline legislation was passed Coast refineries can't handle the high to protect. Moreover, shipping the oil to sulphur Alaskan oil and the oil com­ Japan would discourage efforts to panies have done nothing to retrofit retrofit the West Coast refineries and these plants, or to build pipelines to build the pipelines to the South and the carry the oil to the South and Midwest. Midwest, which are the only lasting solutions to the economic problems Both of these steps had been planned caused by the surplus. along with the pipeline. But now the oil companies arc blaming high state taxes The SIU fought the export of Alaskan and Federal regulations as costly oil before and will fight agaii| to stop L roadblocks to additional domestic this attempt to raise profits now and investment. In the meantime, both the shortchange the country in the long run. 4 / LOG / November 1978 trolled. We want everything that goes into the cost controlled, and then maybe we will get a handle on this inflation, and when we do we can remove the controls and get back to normal." Lesser of 2 Evils Although the AFL-CIO Executive Council has called for "mandatory, legislated, economic controls", it sees controls as the necessary lesser of two evils. According to its October 31 statement, "we do not like controls. We do not welcome governmental opera­ tion of the market place. But recession is worse; runaway inflation is worse; the discriminatory application of wage controls is worse." If the Carter plan were to be implemented, says Meany, it could well lead to, "another recession, with mass unemployment." What is needed—and this was the central theme of the AFL-CIO's stater ment—is a plan whereby the burden of responsibility and sacrifice will be equally and fairly distributed; where we will be "equal partners in austerity." The AB's Job has changed a lot over the years. . So learn to do it right! Enroll In the AB Course at HLS. Learn the skills you need aboard modern U.S. ships. Earn the rating that means job security and good pay for you. Course is four yveeks long and starts January 4. To enroll, see your SIU Representative or write to: Harry Lundeberg School Vocational Department Piney Point, Maryland 20674 �OAO Says Navy Should Use Merclianf S/iips, fugs A recent report from the U.S. General Accounting Office has confirmed a long-standing SIU claim that the Navy couU save millions of dollars by relying more on the merchant marine instead of continually building up their fleet of non-combat ships and tugs. The GAG report urged the Navy to reconsider its plans to build two new fleet oilers and three new tugs in view of the substantial number of commercial vessels available to do the job. The two new oilers, approved this year, would cost about $323 million. Construction of the new tugs is esti­ mated at $53 million. The report also criticized construc­ tion already under way of four Navy tugs for $55 million and three fleet oilers for $342 million. The GAG findings back up what the SIU has been saying for years. While the merchant fleet stands ready to provide military support services, the Navy continues to duplicate this role with its own vessels—at tremendous cost to the government. The report criticized the Navy's tug construction program on several counts. In planning the replacement of its aging tug fleet, the Navy "did not give sufficient consideration to the substan­ tial U.S. merchant marine, did not adequately determine wartime require­ ments and overstated peacetime re­ quirements." The GAG agreed that the Navy must maintain a "nucleus" of fleet ocean tugs in the event of war, but said the size of that nucleus is "questionable." The report concluded that "without ade­ quate evaluation of peacetime and wartime needs and without maximum use of commercial assets, the Navy cannot justify additional construction of new fleet ocean tugs." If the three tugs are not built, the savings would include the $53 million in construction costs, plus the recurring annual expense of $3 million to operate the new vessels. The GAG objected to the Navy's fleet oiler construction program because the costly vessels won't be able to do the job required. Oilers function primarily as shuttle ships and are also used as backup station ships to supply combat forces. But the GAG found that the three oilers under construction "are less than adequate as backup station ships and productively inefficient as shuttle ships," The Navy went ahead with this construction as well as plans to build two more additional oilers even though cost saving alternatives were presented to use merchant ships instead. "Com­ mercial tankers are currently capable of providing peacetime support and limited support of the Navy in wartime," the report determined, "but much more could be done (at minimum cost) to increa-se merchant tankers' capabilitiesr The GAG recommended that the Secretary of Defense direct the Secre­ tary of the Navy to defer construction of additional vessels, to maximize peace­ time use of tugs and to plan for increased use of commercial vessels as wartime support services. SIU to Man 5 New Dry Bulk Carriers The dwindling U.S. dry bulk fleet will get a shot in the arm through construc­ tion of five new bulk carriers over the next two years. The new ships, which will be manned by the SIU, are the first of their kind to be built with government subsidies since the entire maritime subsidy program was greatly extended under the Mer­ chant Marine Act of 1970. Robert Blackwell, assistant secretary of commerce for maritime affairs, called the project "a significant first step in revitalizing the U.S.-flag dry bulk fleet which now consists of only 19 vessels." The five 36,414 dwt bulkers will be built by Levingston Shipbuilding Company of Grange, Tex. for slightly over $200 million. The construction subsidy, paid to the shipyard to offset lower foreign shipbuilding rates, will cover nearly half of the cost, 49.05 percent. In addition, the Government will pay $37,000 per vessel for the installation of national defense features. Upon completion, the ships will be purchased by Levingston Falcon I Shipping Company and then bareboat chartered for 20 years to an SIUcontracted company, which will receive operating subsidy. The 616 foot vessels will be capable of 16.4 knot speeds. The first ship is scheduled for delivery Dec. 31, 1980, with others to follow at six month intervals. The project is good news, not for Seafarers alone, but for other sectors of maritime labor. Blackwell pointed out that it will generate some 6,000 man years of work for American workers in the shipyard and related marine in­ dustries. "This is a significant develop­ ment at a time when shipbuilding is in a worldwide decline," he said. It is the first subsidized shipbuilding contract of calendar year 1978, compared with five during 1977 for 10 ships in all. Those had a total value of about $525 million. Gverall, the project is the first bright outlook in years for the U.S. dry bulk fleet. The current 19 vessel fleet, made up of 17 straight bulkers and two combination ore/oilers, totals only 556,000 dwts. The two combination vessels were built in 1974, but 13 of the remaining pure bulkers were built during World War II. At this time, U.S. foreign bulk trade amounts to a massive 300 million tons a year. The U.S. fleet carries only one percent of this cargo. In addition to the five new ships, a maritime aids program for the dry-bulk industry is under review by the Mari­ time Administration, which "should be of further help in upgrading U.S.-flag dry bulk shipping capacity," Blackwell said. The new ships will trade worldwide, most likely hauling grain from U.S. Gulf ports to the Far East and returning with sugar from the Philippines and wood and iron products from Taiwan. tuning tnp pap can be safe ant simple as pushing a batten,.. -• Minimum Wage Law Hits 40 Like the SIU, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this month, the U.S. Minimum Wage Law, formally called the Fair Labor Standards Act, marks its four decades of existence as well. The historic act, spearheaded by the American labor movement, was signed into law in 1938 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt covering 15-million workers (8-million then unemployed). It established a nationwide minimum wage, overtime pay and child labor protection. Roosevelt called it"... except for the Social Security Act ... the most farreaching, far-sighted program ever adopted here or in any other country." Today, the minimum wage law covers 5()-million workers engaged in interstate commerce or producing goods for it, giving them a minimum wage of $2.65 an hour now and $3.35 an hour by Jan. 1, 1981. The law was changed by Congress six times from 1961 to 1977 to hike the minimum wage ceiling for millions more workers due to the backing and unstint­ ing efforts of the AFL-CIG to get the amended legislation passed. At its inception, the act gave people with ". . .jobs who frequently worked long hours at low wages and lived in daily fear of wage cuts" a minimum pay scale of .25 cents an hour and a maximum work-week of 44 hours. After 44 hours, they would get required time and one-half overtime pay. To enforce the lav/, the U.S. Labor Department's Wage and Hour Division was set up in 1938. Since then it has disclosed minimum wage violations and unpaid overtime compensation amount­ ing to more than $1.6 billion with $844million recovered from employers and repaid to 9 million workers. In the past 12 months, more than a half million workers were cheated out of $40-million in minimum wage payments and $51.7-million in overtime pay. A construction worker in his 50s remembers that "when I first started out as an apprentice, I think I remember that the minimum wage was .75 cents or a dollar an hour. It wasn't much in itself, but the important thing is that it was there. It gave us confidence, gave us support." Another worker in his late 30s says that "my father still talks about it. He worked in a textile mill. He says he'll always remember when it was passed, that the law and the union movement were the most significant things that put American workers where they are today." The minimum wage push began at the start of this century. In 1923, 17 states had it on their legislative books. It was stymied that year, though, when the U.S. Supreme Court declared it uncon­ stitutional. The Court reversed itself in 1937. By 1939, the minimum wage went up to .30 cents an hour with a 42-hour maximum workweek. In 1940 it went to a 40-hour week and in 1945 the minimum wage was raised to .40 cents an hour. In 1961, a $1. an hour minimum wage was set for certain large retail and service trades employees. By 1965, it was $1.25 an hour. /J i; •V .1 . 'ih j but peu've get te bnew what batten te push. Crew training and advanced technology are the reasons U.S.-flag LNG ships are so safe. These new vessels are so automated they're practically push-button controlled. But you've got to understand LNG and automation before you can work aboard one. The LNG course at HLS qualifies you to work aboard these vessels—so you quc.fify for the top pay LNG crews earn, too. Cme N HLS Me tke IHC Course l¥erS eheerd e skip of the Mure—teSey Course Starts January 8 To enroll, See Your SIU Representative or contact: Vocational Education Deportment Harry Lundeberg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 Phone: (301) 994-0010 November 1978 / LOG / 5 �SIC/ Hails Carter on Signing of Russian Rate Bill New York Things are looking up for the New York Dock Railway which once provided a vital link between rail and water shipments in the Port of New York. Three SlU-contracted tugs operated by the Railway now tow railroad cars on long barges from the New Jersey yards to the Brooklyn waterfront. But they are a fraction of the car float service provided before the railroads went bankrupt in this port. The bright outlook, the first in years, opened up last Spring when New York State signed a $9.9 million contract with the New York Dock Railway to upgrade its rail facilities in Brooklyn. Construction is underway to connect the dockside tracks to an overland route. And other plans are being worked out to feed rail freight into the piers. Without direct rail access. New York shipping has had to rely on costly truck service. This has been a major cause of the fact that the number one port in the nation now has only a shaky hold on its competitive lead. It's too early to count the number of jobs the New York Dock Railway project will create for SIU Boatmen. But the improvements hold the promise of more port activity and could lead to expanded job opportunities. Mississippi River System River traffic on the Illinois Waterway is back to normal after a 60-day shutdown for major lock repairs. The Waterway, which handles 50 million tons a year, closed on Aug. 1 and reopened the first week in October. The locks at Dresden Island, Marseilles and Starved Rock, 111. were renovated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and private contractors at a cost of over $10 million. » » * The opening of the Illinois Waterway was just in time for a new SIUcontracted towboat, built to ply its waters. Southern Ohio Towing, Inc. christened and crewed the Boh Koch on Oct. 28 in Jeffersonville, Ind. The 4,200 hp boat has a heavy duty hull and double bottomed engine room to protect her during the icy winters in northern Illinois. Great Lakes SlU-contracted Hannah Inland Waterways is expanding its oil/chemical transport service on the Lakes with two bigger and better barges. Hannah has shipyard orders for a 40,000 barrel barge to be delivered in 1979 and for another with a 57,000 barrel capacity to be delivered late that year. * * » Lakes Boatmen and Dredgemen with Luedtke Engineering have started a $2 million job repairing the Cleveland breakwater wall. The work will take about two to three months. Norfolk Negotiations are in progress for new contracts with two pilot boat services in this port. The Association of Maryland Pilots and the Virginia Pilots Association each operate one boat anchored in the Chesapeake Bay as stations for the pilot who guide the ships in and out of Norfolk harbor. Each boat provides about 25 jobs for SIU Boatmen. All Ports "Few people on the street realize the importance of water resources programs to the U.S. economy, our daily livelihoods or even our standard of living." Harry N. Cook, the new president of the National Waterways Conference, Inc. said that his organization and others which promote the waterways have to do something to change this situation. Setbacks for the waterways industry in the 95th Congress, such as passage of the user charge bill, mean that "we have to do a better job of selling the benefits of water resource programs," he maintained. Speaking before the Rivers and Harbors Association of Mississippi last month. Cook said waterways organizations have to use the mass media to convince people at the grassroots cvel that "they all have a big stake in what happens—or does not happen—on the rivers." Notke to Members On Job Call Protednre When throwing in for work dur­ ing a job call at any SIU Hiring Hall, members must produce the following: • membership certificate • registration card 6 / LOG / November 1978 • clinic card • seaman's papers IIMLAND President Carter paid a fitting tribute to maritime at a fitting moment when he signed into law the SlU-backed Con­ trolled Carrier Bill while the SIUNA's 1978 Triennial Convention was still in session last month. News of the President's action on the legislation, which is aimed at harnessing the unfair, rate-slashing practices of the Soviet fleet, reached Convention dele­ gates while they were meeting in the nation's capital. SIUNA President Paul Hall praised Carter for signing the bill, which he called "a significant breakthrough in our efforts to secure fair and equal treatment for the U.S. merchant marine." Up until now, there has been no law to prevent the Russians from undercutting U.S. operator's bids on cargo in the key Atlantic and Pacific trade routes. But the Controlled Carrier Bill, which has had the support of the Administration as well as the Union since it was introduced in Congress, makes it illegal for the Russians to offer bids for cargoes in the U.S. foreign liner trade which are too low for U.S. operators to match. By empowering the Federal Maritime Commission to alter or suspend ship­ ping rates which fall too far below conference rates in a particular trade, the legislation is a step towards restoring free trade and competition in the U.S. liner trades. Since 1971, when American ports were first re-opened to the Soviet fleet, the Russians have been siphoning off increasing shares of U.S. cargoes by offering cut-rate prices for the com­ merce they want, leaving less desirable trade to other operators. Through selective rate-slashing the Russians have succeeded in winning a larger portion of U.S. liner cargoes than the American flag fleet now carries and have built their fleet from relative insignificance to one of the largest in the world, outnumbering the U.S. fleet 4-to-l. Allowed to continue unfair ratecutting practices unchecked by U.S. law, the percentage of U.S. liner ocean borne foreign trade carried on Russian ships jumped from. 160,000 tons in 1971 to 1,434,000 in 1976. The Soviets have been able to dramatically undercut U.S. operators cargo bids because the Russian eco­ nomic system isn't based on competition like the American economy. Fully subsidized by the government, the Russian fleet doesn't need to'make a profit to survive. But U.S. shipping concerns need to operate profitably in order to restore and maintain their vessels. As Congress­ man John Murphy, chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee and a sponsor of the Controlled Carrier Bill said: "Cargo is the name of the game, and there was nothing to prevent the Soviets from cutting rates up to 50 percent in order to get the cargo." It was the responsibility of the Congress, Murphy noted, to control the Russian's predatory rate-cutting. Once Congress had acted by passing the Controlled Carrier legislation, it was up to the President to make it binding. By signing the bill into law. Carter has given a much-needed boost to the U.S merchant fleet. Growth Picture of Russian Fleet Between 1965 and the end of 1975 the Soviet merchant fleet grew from 990 vessels of 8 million dwt to 1,655 vessels of 15,107,100 dwt, representing a 67 percent increase in the number of vessels and a 92 percent increase in tonnage^ Much of this growth can be attributed to Russian ships capturing U.S. cargoes, through Selective Rate Slashing. Recent figures released by the U.S. Maritime Administration reflect the ongoing phenomenal growth of the Soviet fleet. As of June 30, 1978, the U.S.S.R. oceangoing merchant fleet numbered 2,439 vessels (1,000 tons or over) consisting of 19,754,000 dwt, as follows: VESSEL TYPE NO, DWT Combination 91 233,000 Freighters 1,717 10,670,000 Dry Bulk Carriers 163 2,042,000 Tankers 468 6,809,000 . During the 18-month period between January 1, 1976, and June 30,1978, the U.S.S.R. merchant fleet increased both in number and tonnage, an additional 784 vessels—4,646,900 dwt. HURRY! The TI Scholarships for Towboat Operator will be awarded soon Apply Now See Your SIU Representative for details and applications. Applications must be received by Decembei" 17 �*• • ..Vr- NLRB Reports Record Caseload With Fewer Judges The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) reported last month that it handled a record number of cases— 14,269—from April through June. It was done with eight fewer administra­ tive law judges to review the cases than 10 years ago when the caseload was half as much. This caseload filed by workers, unions and employers was 4.3 percent more than filed in the same months in 1977, the board said. Only last Aug. 14, the NLRB ap­ pointed five new labor relations lawyers as judges to bring the number of judges up to ICQ. And only last month, a Senate filibuster shot down the Labor Law Reform Bill which would have strengthened and speeded up the NLRB, reforms long overdue. Under the National Labor Relations Act of 1935, the board regulates labor and management.. If a worker, employer or union thinks he, she or it has been unfairly treated or discriminated against, then they can plead their case to the local office of the NLRB. Last year the overworked board had to deal with ^ 7,500 workers who had been illegally discriminated against. The April-June caseload had 10,573 charges of unfair labor practices compared to 9,810 at the same time a year earlier. Also during these three months, 3,696 petitions for union representation elections were handled compared with 3,875 in the same period in 1977. Also in this quarter, the NLRB conducted 2,004 secret ballot employee elections with 89 percent of eligible employees voting. In 48 percent of the elections, 48,288 workers chose unions as their collective bargaining repre­ sentative. Of the 7,300 charges of unfair labor practices filed against employers, 2,979 • were filed by AFL-CIO unions, 3,179 by persons, 1,126 by unaffiliated unions and four by other employers. Of the 3,273 unfair labor practices filed against unions, 525 of them were for secondary boycotts. At the end of this June, the NLRB says there were 20,526 cases (16,385 unfair practices, 3,924 elections) of all types awaiting board action. At the end of March there were 19,992 cases pending and 17,761 cases pending the end of June 1977. The previously mentioned Labor Law Reform Bill had both the backing of the Carter Administration and the AFLCIO early last year. It was passed by the House of Representatives in October 1977—but met opposition in Senate debate last May. AFL-CIO President George Meany declared at an Aug. 7 Executive Board meeting, "we were defeated by the fact that the filibuster prevented the bill from coming to the floor. We had only 59 votes and we needed 60." Meany added, "we will have to wait for a new Congress if we are going to try to pass labor law reform." The AFL-CIO Task Force on Labor Law Reform asserted "we will re­ assemble to fight again to make the 43year-old National Labor Relations Act fit worker need instead of employer greed." Lakes Members Get COLA Hike All Great Lakes Seafarers signatory to Great Lakes Association of Marine Operators (GLAMO) and Kinsman Lines contracts will receive a 12 cents per hour cost of living add-on effective Nov. 1, 1978. COLAs in the Great Lakes contract are computed on the basis of a one cent per hour increase for every .3 point jump in the Consumer Price Index. The September Index, released last month, rose to 199.1, which translates into a 12 cents adjustment for Great Lakes members for the fourth quarter of 1978. When the latest increase is added to the Feb. 1, 1978 adjustment of 7 cents, the May 1 add-on of 12 cents, and the Aug. 1 increaseof 19 cents, the result is a total 1978 cost of living adjustment of 50 cents. Effective Jan. 1, 1979, the 50 cent increase will be rolled into the hourly wage rate of Great Lakes SI U members. Overtime and vacation rates will also be adjusted to reflect the hike at that time. Coastal Kansas Committee Ili3adquart4^rj« j by SIU Exeoulive Vice President Frank Drozak Safety Is a Full Time Job Millions of workers are injured each year in accidents on the job. Millions more suffer daily exposure to toxic substances which take their toll years later in serious illness and death. Many people just shrug their shoulders when they hear statements like I these. Even the phrase used to describe job-related dangers— j "occupational hazards"—is commonly used to mean something a worker just has to accept as part of the job. If this is your way of thinking—it's time for a big change. First of all, no worker has to accept dangerous conditions as an inevitable part of the job. Your health and safety are part of your * fundamental rights as a worker. And upholding these rights is one of the » most important responsibilities a union owes its membership. | But as an individual union member, you share the responsibility for I your own safety—simply because you can do something about it. ? The SIU works with individual companies, the Coast Guard and other I government agencies to insure that regulations for ship and tug safety are ) established and enforced. But the Union's efforts are almost useless " without your willingness to carry out safety procedures on the job. There is no question that all procedures set up for the safe operation of a I vessel must be followed by all crewmembers. But I want to point out a few| simple steps toward safety which should be taken even before you begin l work. Perhaps because they are so simple, many people dismiss their ! importance. But they can save you from the daily risk of injury, illness I and death. No Seafarer or Boatman is safe from these dangers unless he uses protective clothing and equipment on the job. Hard hats, heavy duty workclothes and work shoes should be worn at all times. Accidents can happen at any time. But if you take proper precautions, there's much less of a chance that they will happen to you. In any case, this kind of protection is your best safeguard against falling objects and direct contact . with harsh chemicals. 9 But the chance of an unforeseen or occasional accident isn't the only| danger on the job. Since chemical and petroleum transport has become a| major part of the maritime industry, more and more Seafarers and J Boatmen are exposed daily to the very real menace of toxic gas fumes, f If you don't wear fresh air breathers, these can kill you outright, or | cause fatal illness in the long run. , A For example, working with benzene over a period of time has been J inked to leukemia in actual cases. And inhaling heavy concentrations of| )enzene and other toxic fumes can cause almost immediate death by| asphyxiation. Many of our members working in supposedly empty tanks have experienced the dizzy and lightheaded reactions which are the symptoms of breathing concentrations of any gas fumes. Even "empty" tanks have residual pockets of fumes which are enough to cause these ill effects and eventual unconsciousness and death. Fresh air breathers should be worn whenever you enter a tank. Don't go into a tank without one. And if they are not provided, don't do the job until they are. If you should become ill or injured on a foreign voyage, you also have he right to proper medical treatment. But your medical rights, like your ights to a safe workplace, require that you follow certain procedures which have been set up for your benefit. If you have to leave your ship to receive medical treatment in a foreign • port, you must notify the captain and request a Master's Certificate. You Iso must notify your department delegate or ship's chairman. His esponsibility is to let SIU Headquarters know immediately. If you are » physically unable to take these steps, the delegate or ship's chairman hould carry them out. » These procedures are necessary to prevent problems Seafarers may A lave getting proper treatment in a foreign port or returning to the States. J They also provide a clear record of your accident or illness for any f nsurance claim. Most people don't learn about health and safety procedures until they lave to—and then it's often too late. Prepare now, both through daily safety steps to prevent illness and ccident, and through familiarizing yourself with what to do if they lould occur on the job. This is the only way to keep occupational lazards from turning into occupational disasters. ; ^ 1.. .........V/C4V ix I- pi . " • lilt' JUU. 4 • • • • t I I ^ /J .i . I r } .V •!'.- , •J 7.' •ST t, ' • • ________________ _ • AOk \ - Here's the Ship's Committee and three crewmembers of the ST Coastal Kansas (Sequoia Tankers) at a payoff on Oct. 21 at Seawarren, N.J. They are (seated I. to r.) Chief Steward Mike Vigo, secretary-reporter; Chief Cook G. Triguero.-steward delegate and Recertified Bosun James M. Cheshire, ship s chairman. Standing (I. to r.) are AB Charles TruenskI, Deck Delegate T. J. Vain, AB Randy Dale and OS William Klefer. 1 November 1978 / LOG / 7 'r 'K �PT The Lakes Picture ; FRANKFORT • Another car ferry will soon be shuttling railroad cars between Frankfort, S Mich, and Kewanee, Wisc.TheMichigan Interstate RailwayCo.,(MIRC), which 1 operates the SlU-contracted car ferry Viking, has taken a six month lease with an • option to buy on the car ferry City of Milwaukee. • The City of Milwaukee had been operated on a Muskegon to Milwaukee run C by the Grand Trunk Western Railroad until the end of October. At that time, the J Interstate Commerce Commission ruled favorably on Grand Trunk's petition to • abandon the service. The City of Milwaukee will be brought to Frankfort and • crewed by SIU Great Lakes members by the first week in November. J Union reps report the addition to the MIRC fleet could mean anywhere from J 30 to 50 new jobs for SIU members. Because the vessel is a steamer she'll need a • larger engine room crew than the diesel-powered Viking. And since the 2 unlicensed crew of 28 will work a 20days on/ 8 days off schedule, additional men J will be needed to work the regular crew's relief time. J MI RC's operation of the City of Milwaukee may be signalling a big revival for • the port of Frankfort. When the Viking comes out of the shipyard after her five2 year check-up, the company will be running two car ferries for the first time since ; 1974. • There is also talk that the Arthur K. Atkinson, laid up for the last four years, 2 may be brought back into service soon. And the port of Manitowoc, Wise, may J be reopened for the first time since 1974. • Years ago the Michigan car ferries were owned by the Ann Arbor Railroad Co. • and as many as five of the vessels were running on Lake Michigan at any one • time. • When MIRC took over the operation in 1977, there was only one car ferry • running. But Ml RC's plans for stepped-up ferry service caused Algonac Port t Agent Jack Bluitt to comment, "it looks like they're on the way back." Chicago. The money will be used to upgrade port facilities and to construct a containerized cargo handling facility which will be called the Iroquois Landing Lakefront Terminus. * • * • Moving hazardous materials in the Great Lakes region was the subject of a conference sponsored by the Great Lakes Basin Commission in Chicago last month. GLBC members from the eight Great Lakes states and representatives of several federal agenices met to discuss the extent and types of hazardous materials moved, current policy and regulations, emergency plans, and legislation. * * tf * There's a possibility that a U.S. flag container service linking the Great Lakes and Europe may begin operating soon. The Great Lakes Atlantic Steamship Co. applied to the Maritime Administration for an operating differential subsidy to begin weekly service between Chicago, Detroit and Montreal and three European ports. CANADIAN LAKER.^ The Canadian government is planning to build an icebreaking hovercraft for use on the Great Lakes. Hovercraft are air cushion vehicles which will be used in the U.S. for the first time when the state of Alaska begins testing them soon. Canada has been using hovercraft for several years though this will be the first time one of the vessels will be built specifically for icebreaking. * * * * A strike by marine engineers and deck officers which idled most of Canada's Great Lakes fleet for eight days, was ended the last week in October when a backto-work order was issued by the Canadian government. TTie Canadian Lake Carriers Association, which operates most of Canada's Lakes fleet, had anticipated a long strike and began laying up their ships for the season. Under the government's back-to-work order, which saved the end of the shipping season for Canadian Lakers, a federally-appointed mediator will rule on the dispute following a bO-day cooling off period. The 122 ships that make up the Canadian Lake Carriers Assn. fleet are used primarily to carry grain to transshipment points and as bulk ore and coal carriers. Had the strike continued it would have left almost 100 million tons of grain stockpiled in Canada. A spokesman for the Canadian Wheat Board said about 25 percent of the 400 million tons of grain the-fleet moves every year still remained to be shipped when the strike began. • ' ST. LAWRENCE SEAWAY CHICAGO The SlU-contracted Medusa Challenger (Cement Transit Co.) is known as the • "jinx ship to Chicago's bridge tenders. As she travels between Petosky, Mich. 2 and Chicago, the 16 bridges on the Chicago River that have to be raised to allow J vessel passage often refuse to go up for the Challenger. •. Last month, the Challenger did it again. Though all the bridges went up, when r the Wabash and Michigan Bridges were lowered after the Challenger passed 2 under them, they couldn't be relocked properly in the down position. All this • happened during rush hour in Chicago and resulted in massive traffic jams which • hasn't done much to restore the Challenger's reputation. 2 Illinois' Gov. James R. Thompson recently okayed a loan of $10 million • in state funds to the Chicago Regional Port District which operates the port of Baltimore Committee Total tonnage figures for the period of April-October 1978 on the St. Lawrence Seaway system were up over last year's figures. The St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corp. said 40.3 million tons of cargo moved through the system this year eompared to 39.6 million tons last year. But the jump was entirely due to an increase in grain shipments which were up by 6.4 million tons over last year's total. The 1978 figures for general cargo, bulk and containerized shipments were all down from 1977 totals. The SLSDC also reported that vessel traffic on the Seaway was up in 1978. As of the first week in October, 3,601 ships transited the waterway, compared to 2,097 vessels during the same period last year. On the Great Lakes, figures from the port of Detroit indicate cargo tonnage was down 17.4 percent from last year while the figures for the port of Duluth/Superior were up by nearly the same percentage. The Professional Touch That's what graduates of the Marine Electrical Maintenance Course have—the professional skills to maintain electrical systems aboard ship. These are the skills that mean more money and more job security. They're the skills you get when^you take the Marine Electrical Maintenance Course. So sign up Now! See your SIU Representative or contact: Harry Lundeberg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 ' (301) 994-0010 N.Y. Patrolman Teddy Babkowski (seated) Is at a payoff aboard the SS Baltimore (Sea-Land), on Oct. 13 at Port Elizabeth, N.J. Waiting to pay their dues is a "Crewmomber and most of the Ship's Committee Qf ,(l. to r.) Recertified Bosun Jose. Gonzalez, ship's chairman; Ctiief CpoJc^.'Turkey" Jones; Steward.Delegate E. Kitchen; Deck Delegate Vinc'eht 'Vin" Ratcliff and Chief Steward George Gibbons, secretary-reporter. •\! 8 7 LOG 7 November 1978 9 Course starts January 22 • : S ; 'fov h". I ' I.' ("r ^ i '-Ju �s Witi Seafarers International Union of North America. AFL-CIO NOVEMBER 1978 Legislative, Administrative and Regulatory Happenings 15 Major Maritime Bills Passed in 95th Congress: Carter Signs 13 When Congress finally wrapped up its 95th session October 15, it sent to President Carter's desk the last of a series of major maritime bills which had high priority on the SIUs legislative agenda. Of the 15 maritime bills passed by Congress, only two were vetoed by President Carter—the "anti-rebating" bill, and the Navy I Maritime Advisory Board bill. Here is a quick rundown on the major bills which were passed during the past two years of the 95th Congress . . . and have been signed into law by President Carter: Maritime Authorizations (FY 1978) Legislation authorizing FY 1978 appropria­ tions for Maritime Administration programs was signed into law by President Carter on November 12, 1977. P. L. 95-173 authorized $135 million for the construction differential subsidy program; $372 million for the operating differential subsidy program; $20.7 million for research and development; $5.1 million for the reserve fleet and $20.5 million for the Merchant Marine Academy and State maritime schools. Maritime Authorizations (FY 1979) Outer Continental Shelf Great Lakes/Title XI Legislation to control the production and development of oil and gas on the Outer Con­ tinental Shelf was signed into law by President Carter on Sept. 18, 1978. This bill requires that equipment on the Outer Continental Shelf be documented under the laws of the United States and crewed by U.S. citizens. Equipment that is owned 50 percent or more by foreign nations must be manned American to the extent that the foreign nation favors its own workers on its Outer Continental Shelf. This legislation amends Title XI of the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 to permit Great Lakes vessels to be eligible for Federal mortgage insurance not exceeding 87'/2 percent of the cost of the vessel. Third-Flag Rates On Oct. 18, 1978, President Carter signed the Ocean Shipping Act of 1978 into law. This legislation is intended to regulate the rate-cutting practices of certain state-owned carriers operating in the U.S. trades. It provides the Federal Maritime Commission with the author­ ity to suspend "unreasonable" rates of a controlled carrier and to set interim rates. Strategic Petroleum Reserve Included in the FY 1978 Department of the Interior appropriations is $2.8 billion for the strategic petroleum reserve program. Fifty percent of oil purchased overseas for this program must be shipped in U.S.-flag vessels. This legislation was signed by President Carter on July 26, 1977. On June 26, 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed into law S. 2553, the Maritime Appropri­ ations Authorizations Act for FY 1979. This legislation authorizes the following: $157 million for construction differential subsidy; $262.8 million for operating differential subsidy; $17.2 million for research and development; $24.6 million for maritime education and training expenses and $34.8 million for the reserve fleet and for other operating expenses. The legislation also raises the Title XI Mortgage Guarantee Program from $7 billion to $10 billion. In addition, the legislation provides that no subsidy funds can be used for any vessel not offered for enrollment in the Sealifl Readiness program. President Carter has signed the FY 1979 Department of Interior appropriations bill into law. Included in this legislation is an amendment introduced by Senator J. Bennett Johnston (D-LA) relating to East Coast entitlements. This amendment will provide an incentive for oil refineries in the U.S. Virgin Islands to use U.S.flag tankers by reducing the entitlements benefit by 50 percent if foreign-flag tankers are used. PHS Hospitals (FY 1978) Dredging by Contract The FY 1978 appropriations for the Depart­ ment of Labor, HEW and related agencies included $170.5 million for the continuation and maintenance of the eight PHS hospitals and 26 clinics. The 1978 appropriations represented a $41 million increase over that which Congress authorized for FY 1977. This legislation, signed by the President on April 26, 1978, will allow the private dredging industry to competitively bid for Federal dredging work. As signed into law, this legislation directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to have dredging work done by contract if he determines that private industry has the capability to do the work at reasonable prices and in a timely manner. PHS Hospitals (FY 1979) On Oct. 18, 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed the Labor-HEW appropriations legisla­ tion for FY 1979. Included in this legislation is $172.5 million for the continuation and maintenance of the PHS hospital system. Port Safety and Tank Vessel Safety Act of 1978 On Oct. 17, 1978, President Carter signed S. 682, the Port Safety and Tank Vessel Safety Act of 1978. This legislation amends the Port and Waterways Safety Act of 1972 by providing for the full authority to establish, operate and maintain vessel traffic services; to require proper safety, navigation and communication equip­ ment; and to control vessel traffic in hazardous areas or under hazardous conditions. This Act will provide for greater supervision and control over all vessels, stringent construc­ tion and operating requirements, realistic personnel qualification and manning standards, and control over lightering operations. East Coast Entitlements Great Lakes Pilots On Oct. 13, 1978, President Carter signed H.R. 12603 into law. This legislation amends the Great Lakes Pilotage Act of 1960. It relieves the restrictive qualification standards for U.S.registered pilots on the Great Lakes by removing the prerequisite requirements for an unlimited (tonnage) master's license. Locks and Dam #26 and User Charges President Carter has signed into law legisla­ tion authorizing the replacement of Locks and Dam #26 at Alton, Illinois, and imposing a tax on diesel and other liquid fuels used by commercial cargo vessels on specified inland or intracoastal waterways of the United States. Under the terms of this legislation, the tax begins at 4 cents per gallon on Oct. 1, 1980. It increases to 6 cents per gallon on Oct. 1,1981 and to 8 cents per gallon on Oct. 1, 1983. The fuel tax rises to 10 cents per gallon on Oct. 1, 1985. Carter Vetoes Two Bills on Maritime Matters President Carter turned thumbs down on two maritime bills which had strong Congres­ sional and industry support. One bill would have prohibited rebating practices in the U.S. foreign trades. The other would have set up a Navy/Maritime advisory panel to "study, implement and develop the goals of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970." In jetoing the rebating bill. President Carter said "important discussions" were now going on with several European countries and Japan on a wide range of shipping problems, including rebating, and that he was hopeful of "coopera­ tive agreements" in these areas. However, Rep. John Murphy (D-N.Y.) chairman of the House Merchant Marine & Fisheries Committee took another view. He warned that the veto would be interpreted by those foreign nations "as a sign of weakness and indecision in American maritime policy" and could lead to even greater rebating abuses by foreign carriers to give them a still greater competitive edge over American-flag ships. Bulk Fleet Revival—Has High Priority At US, Marad "The expansion of U.S.-flag capability in bulk shipping has a high priority at the Maritime Administration," according to Robert J. Blackwell, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Maritime Affairs. In a speech to an international bulk handling conference in New York recently, Blackwell said the development of what he called a "sorely inadequate" U.S.-flag dry bulk fleet was a pet project of his. Blackwell noted that today there arc only 19 active U.S. bulkers—most of them over 30 years old—and together they carry less than two • percent of our dry bulk cargoes. "This, despite the fact that dry bulk cargoes comprise more than 40 percent of our foreign trade tonnage," he said. The volume of our dry bulk tannage is expected to more than double by the year 2000, Blackwell noted. He said that this growth "cries out" for U.S.-flag construction. In this regard, Blackwell mentioned the recent $200 million construction contract amended tor the building in the United States of five dry bulk ships. These are the first to be built in the United States since 1974, Blackwell said, and it represents "an important first step in revitalizing the U.S.-flag dry bulk fleet." SPAD is Ihc SIC'i polMical fumi and oar political arai ia Wastilafpoa. C.C. The SIL asks (or and accepts volaatar; contributioas only. The Union uses the money donated to SPAD to support the election campaigns of legblators who have shown a pro-maritinte or pro-labor record. SPAD enables the SIC to work edectivcly on Ihc vttal marhlme issues in the Coaitress. These are issues thai have a direct impact on the jobs and job security olall SIC mem­ bers, deep-sea, inland, and (.akes. The SIC argn Hs members to contlnae their line record ol support lor SPAD. A member can contribute to the •SPAD land as he or she sees Bt, or nuke no contribution at all without tear of reprisal. A copy ol the SPAD repoil is Bled with the Federal Elec­ tion Commission. It is available lor purchase from (he FEC in Washiniton,D.C. November 1978 / LOG / • a mm •I jf- /' i �9 snx m n^MWIC Marad Revives Reduced War Risk Insurance Program The U.S. Maritime Administration has revived its War Risk Insurance program with "much reduced" coverage for American-owned foreign-flag ships. Congress, during its debate this year on extending the program, made clear that while it favors this kind of standby protection for U.S.flag ships, it no longer feels it necessary to give this coverage to American-owned "flag of convenience" ships even though they may be needed in an emergency. The long-standing war-risk insurance pro­ gram expired three years ago, and at that time, all foreign flag ships were excluded from the program. Under the new modified rules, insurance guarantee coverage would be extended to American-controlled ships under the flags of Panama, Honduras or Liberia only—and then only if those vessels participated to the extent of 30 percent, on a cargo tonnage basis, in the U.S. foreign trades. The SIU, along with other maritime labor organizations, has fought to have these foreignflag ships absolutely barred from war-risk insurance—particularly those ships owned by American oil companies and under charter to OPEC nations, and ships under the Liberian flag because of Liberia's demonstrated ability to keep American-owned Liberian-flag ships out of certain war zones. This new coverage will expire Sept. 30, 1979. Industiy News Soviet Union^s Merchant Fleet in Sixth Place— and Growing The Soviet merchant shipping fleet is sixth largest in the maritime world, and is growing at the rate of about one million deadweight tons a year—according to a recent report from Tass, the official Soviet news agency. Quoting figures published by the U.S.S.R. Register of Shipping, Tass said that the Russian fleet has been greatly modernized in recent years, and that official policy has moved toward increasing specialization in the construction of merchant ships. Included among the new specialized vessels are,tankers with a load-lifting capacity of 150,000 tons in timber, ore carriers, containerships, lighters, and passenger and automobile carriers. [£:i /v. Tanker Safety Bill Is Signed by Carter President Carter signed into law a measure that will require all tankers—including the "runaways"—to comply with minimum safety standards if they want to enter U.S. waters. This was a priority item on the SIU legislative agenda. Passed unanimously by both the House and the Senate, the new law gives the Coast Guard authority to bar foreign vessels from U.S. ports or territorial waters if they have a history of pollution accidents, fail to comply with U.S. or international safety regulations, or if they illegally discharge oil during tank cleaning operations. This law will also require that new vessels be equipped with segregated ballast systems by 1983, and double bottoms. Upgraders Come to Washington For On-The-Scene Briefings Of SIU s Political Activities i MTD^s Ingrao On Panel Of Law of the Sea Jean Ingrao, administrator of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, had been appointed a member of the Public Advisory Committee of the Law of the Sea Conference. The appointment was made by Ambassador-atLarge Elliot Richardson. The Law of the Sea Conference is now getting ready to open its eighth session in Geneva next March. The world wide conference has been working for a number of years to reach agreement on a variety of political problems— including the use of the oceans' international waters, and deep seabed mining. U.S Deep Sea Tonnage Hits Record High The privately owned, deepsea fleet of the U.S. merchant marine totaled 746 vessels, comprising a record 21.6 million deadweight tons on Sept. 1, according to a just-released report from the U.S. Maritime Administration. Compared to one year ago, the number of ships in the U.S. fleet remained the same at 746 vessels, but their capacity increased by 2.3 million deadweight tons. The tonnage gain reflects the larger size of the new additions to the U.S. fleet and the smaller sizes of the older ships sold or scrapped during the past year. The MARAD report also revealed that 50 merchant ships—totaling more than 3.6 million deadweight tons—were under construction or on order in American shipyards. These new additions to the U.S.-flag fleet will include 11 tankers, 14 liquefied natural gas(LNG) carriers, 10 intermodal vessels, nine dry-bulk carriers, three cargo breakbulk vessels, and three special-type carriers. 10 / LOG / November 1978 Nine more SIU "A" Seniority Upgraders came to Washington this month for an on-the-scene briefing of their union's political and legislative activities. The program is a part of the SIU's on­ going educational program designed to keep the membership current on the many problems facing the maritime industry. During their visit, the upgrading Seafarers were told of the necessity of their own personal involvement in political action. Speaking to them at the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department were Jean Ingrao, MTD Admini­ strator, and Dan Albert, a key staff member of the AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education (COPE). Later, the SIU Upgraders met with the staff of Transportation Institute, and then toured the Capitol where they met with members of Senator Frank Church's legislative staff. Attending the education program are: Michael Peak, Alvin Barroughs, John Gallahger, Nicholas Marrone, Dewey Olds, Paul Spriglio, Keith Setino, Leo Larsen and Bernard Scott. �SlU CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY Highlights of Four Decades of Fighting for Seamen's Rights I t was 40 years ago this month that the Seafarers International Union of North America came into being to help correct a bad situation in maritime labor—to bring about change that would improve the quality of life for seamen. Men who made their living at sea in the 1930's couldn't take much for granted. You couldn't take a job for granted, or even a hiring hall where you might get a job. And on the ships you couldn't count on regular changes of linen—or even bars of soap or matches—let alone such basics as good food, decent wages, and work conditions that didn't break you before your time. It's not just for nostalgia's sake that we look back on 40 years of SIU history. Or even to honor those who have paved the way, though that's certainly part of it. When we look back at our history, we see how many times attempts have been made to take jobs and basic rights away from us. We can see it today, and we can be sure that we'll be faced with the same thing in the future. That's about the only thing we can be sure of. Looking back at our history keeps us from taking anything for granted; it keeps us from becoming complacent. Because if we become complacent, we will begin to lose ground—we will begin to die. It is with these thoughts in mind that we now celebrate 40 years of SIU history. The Early Years The I930's were hard, turbulent years for the maritime labor movement. It had been effectively crushed by anti-union efforts of the shipping companies and government-supported strikebreaking in 1921. Then, like a phoenix rising from the ashes, the movement reemerged— this time to stay—in 1934. In the bitter strikes of 1934 and 1936, men hit the bricks—literally—as hard as anyone can. And because of these strikes maritime labor gained a more solid foothold, especially on the West Coast. On the East and Gulf Coasts, however, it was a different story. What maritime labor movement there was in these areas simply did not appeal to a large segment of seamen who, nonethe­ less, recognized the need for a strong and effective union. They turned to, Harry Lundeberg, leader of the Sailors' Union of the Pacific, for help. Finally, in late 1938, a charter was issued to the Seafarers International In the early days, waterfront strikes often turned into waterfront battles. But seamen were forced into such actions to make Union of North America by the any kind of headway in achieving better wages and conditions, and simply for the right to organize into a trade union American Federation of Labor. Harry like the SIU. Lundeberg was installed as the new Beaver Street in New York City. It were many new ones to be fought ashore inlernalionars first president. for seamen's rights and security. would move once again less than seven At the same time, the foundation for a years later. Tight government control during the Every contract signed between the democratic maritime union had also More merchant seamen were lost in war years was one thing the SIU had to SIU and a shipping company brought been laid down along the Atlantic and World War II, in proportion to their contend with as soon as the war was new improvements in the living condi­ Gulf Coasts as Lundeberg issued a total numbers, than in any of the armed over. The general strike in 1946 settled charter forming the SIU A & G District. tions of seafarers. But there was a new forces. This fact was conveniently this matter once and for all, and the menace that threatened to take life itself right of free, collective bargaining in' ignored by the opponents of maritime in away from seafarers; it was brought on 2 Stone Street the post-war years. So, with the battle maritime was once again restored. by the winds of war that swept across So it was that the SIU began won on the high seas in wartime, there Europe—and out into the Atlantic—in Continued on Page 12 operating out of what has been de­ late 1939. That new menace was the scribed as, "three small, dingy and German submarine. rundown rooms", at 2 Stone Street in The SIU fought hard for war risk New York City. And it was from this insurance and war zone bonuses as soon modest headquarters that the union as war broke out in Europe. Even launched its successful organizing drives though the U.S. was not officially in the years before World War 11. involved in the war, the risk of riding merchant ships through sub-infested Before long, requests for charters bad been received from various maritime seas was there nonetheless. It v»'a.3 to be an SIU ship—the SS industries, including fishing unions Robin Moore—which would have the from, as far away as Alaska. As one union official at the time put it, "We'll .dubious distinction of being the rirstU.S. merchant ship sunk in World War II. take in everything that floats." It didn't take long for the word to The sinking of the Robin Moore, half way between the coast of Brazil and spread, however, that the SIU was Africa, came in May, 1941 almost seven interested in helping shoreside workers months before the Japanese attack on as well. Today, the SIU's affiliates Pearl Harbor. include cannery workers, cab drivers Sinkings of SIU ships came in rapid and factory workers, as well as fisher­ men, deep sea sailors and inland- succession, especially in the early months of 1942 when even U.S. coastal boatmen. waters were considered "happy hunting One early organizing victory came for the SIU in 1939 when Alcoa, with 40 grounds" by Nazi subs. Some of these ships, recognized the union as sole ships, such as the Venore, sunk off the Carolina coast in January, 1942, didn't bargaining agent for its crews. It won its even have guns to fight back. Twenty first major organizing drive along the men were lost on the Venore and, by the Gulf Coast when the P «& O Line voted time the war ended in 1945, a total of to recognize the SIU in June, 1940. This 1,500 SIU seamen had been lost in the was a-particularly sweet victory as it war effort. represented the first time the P & O Line In spite of the losses suffered by the had been organized. The year was 1944, the War years, and the SIU moved into bigger quarters for its SlUin the war,it nonetheless continued Other successful pre-war organizing Headquarters operation. Photo shows outside of N.Y. Headquarters building at 51 to grow. To accommodate the Union a drives included Calmar Lines, the Beaver St. in Manhattan. Headquarters, as it has been for more than 25 years, is new, enlarged headquarters building Baltimore Insular Line, and the Robin now located in Brooklyn. was opened in September, 1944 at 51 Line. War Years November 1978 / LOG / 11 \ M �Post War The SIU found itself engaged in difficult, drawn-out organizing drives in the late 1940's. But these fights—some of which took years to complete, paid off. And so it was that on the occasion of the Union's 10th anniversary, in 1948, such significant organizing victories as Isthmian (96 ships) and Cities Service (14 ships) could be celebrated. Almost without stopping for breath, for there was little time to rest on laurels that had been won, the SIU entered its next 10 years of operation as a strong maritime union. 1949 saw the successful negotiation of a Welfare Plan which in itself was a milestone in the long struggle to improve the quality of life for seamen. The SIU distinguished itself in the I950's when it paved the way with a number of maritime "firsts". In 1951 it became the first maritime union to win a contract specifying a 40hour work week at sea. In that same year it successfully negotiated the first Seafarers Vacation-Plan. The Educa­ tion Fund, offering scholarships for Seafarers and their children, was started in 1952; it was another first for the SIU in maritime labor. And yet another first for the union in the 1950's was the opening of the Peter Larsen Memorial Clinic, in Brooklyn, N.Y., in 1957. Others were to follow, but this was the first such medical center opened by any maritime union. Runaway Flags While the SIU was busy coming up with more benefits for its members, such as hospitalization for Seafarers' wives and children (1954), it was also speaking out on the major issues affecting the merchant marine and the labor move­ ment. One of the biggest issues of the 1950's was that of "runaways" or so-called "flag-of-convenience" ships. The SIU has fought the attitudes and legislation —or lack of it—that has kept the wind in the sails of these flag-of-convenience ships. Nothing comes easy in maritime. The SIU led the General Strike of 1946 in a successful effort to achieve significant wage boosts after the hard fought War Years in which 7,500 seamen lost their lives and 30,000 more were torpedoed. and the plague of these ships—and other persistent threats on the U.S. merchant marine—is still with us. The 1950's saw the merchant marine involved in yet another war—the "police action" in Korea. As usual, the men and the ships of the SIU were there when they were needed. While the fighting was still going on in the frozen hills of Korea, another fight was taking place in the Halls of Congress which would have far-reach­ ing implications for the merchant marine. This was the fight for the "50- 50" bill—a limited type of cargo preference mostly concerning foreign aid shipments. The SIU had been fighting for passage of this bill for seven years. The "50-50" bill was a step in the fight direction, but cargo preference legisla­ tion has a long way to go before the SIU will be able to rest on the issue. There were other successes in the 1950's—new contracts were won and successful organizing drives were concluded. All of these campaigns were waged out of the SIU's new headquar­ ters building opened at 675 4th Ave., in Brooklyn, New York, in 1951. But the union also lost one of its guiding lights in the I950's, when Harry Lundeberg died in 1957. SIU President Paul Hall said of Lundeberg at the time that his contribution to seamen was, "his leadership in winning the greatest economic benefits seamen have enjoyed anywhere and anytime." Lundeberg's fighting spirit lives on in the Union, and the democratic tradition he advocated is as much a part of it now as it was 40 years ago. - . Banners and dedicated SIU members like those shown above spurred the SIU on to victory after victory on the organizing front. The 1960's Many of the challenges of the 1950's were'to be faced by the SIU over and over again in •he 1960's. Repeated attempts to undermine the "50-50" cargo preference bill in Congress were fought back by the Union. And it fought hard to have better cargo pieference 12 / LOG / November 1978 ••J laws written—still to no avail. The problem of "runaway" shipping and foreign flag encroachment on the merchant marine also had to be confronted, all through the '60's. Most Americans remember the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, which almost got us involved in another war. A blockade of Cuba was begun in October f, Long before it was fashionable, Seafarers were picketing in protest of the invasion of foreign goods and services in the U.S. trades. This 1959 photo shows SIU President Paul Hall; center, and retired NMU President Joe Curran, right, picketing a foreign-flag vessel in port of New York. ' and, a month later, it was lifted. At that time, with the U.S. still holding a definite edge in seapower, the Russians backed down. There were other tense moments to follow, such as when an SlU-contracted ship, the Floridian, was fired on by Cuban MIG's in early 1963. Most Americans don't remember that one, hut we remember. Ships often figure into our getting involved in war. That in itself says something about our maritime heritage. It was to be an incident in the Gulf of Tonkin in 1964 which was to spark our large-scale entry in the Vietnam War. And, as is also typical with the U.S. in times of war emergency, there was a Continued on Page 13 �Continued from Page12 mad scramble for seamen and ships- -to participate in what was to become the longest sealift in U.S. history. Predictions that the airplane would make the merchant marine obsolete proved to be ludicrously false. In fact, well over 90 percent of all logistical supplies that went to Vietnam—in eight years of war—were carried in ships. And the vast majority of troops carried to the war zone went in ships. As one seaman remarked while helping to load a barge onto the deck of a Vietnam-bound ship, "I'd like to see them load one of these things onto a plane!" Though Seafarers didn't have to worry about enemy submarines on the Vietnam run, there were many other weapons which the Vietcong were known to direct, sometimes with deadly accuracy, at U.S. merchant ships. There were mines, 122-mm. rockets, 75-mm. recoilless rifles, and a variety of mortars and machineguns. And there were many times when Seafarers traversing the 44 miles of the Saigon River felt like ducks in a shooting gallery. There were also some seamen who never made it back home. Men came out of retirement to help man the ships on the Vietnam Sealift. And they rode WW Il-vintage ships, many of which were rustbuckets if there ever was one. But they got the job done—again. The SIU did more than its fair share in supplying seamen for the Vietnam Sealift. It was largely through the efforts Sii-i •- II HI'" ,r. V After initial victories in the deep-sea area, the SIU dove head first into organizing and fighting for conditions for America's tug and towboatmen. This vintage photo shows SlU's efforts on behalf of Boatmen at G&H Towing, one of the SlU's oldest contracted companies in the towing industry. of the union's fine educational facility in Piney Point, Maryland—the Harry Lundeberg School—that trained sea­ men, by the hundreds, were supplied for U.S. merchant ships, manned by American seamen were the key to success in the Vietnam War Sealift. the war effort. In this country's usual state of unpreparedness, there was an acute shortage of personnel, as well as ships, in the first years of the Sealift. The Lundeberg School, being the largest training facility for unlicensed seamen in the country—if not in the world— helped to alleviate that shortage. Young Piney Point trainees learn lifeboatmen's skills. The School's trainee program enables the SIU to give so many young men in need of an opportunity and a real career a chance to succeed. . . . , . j Aerial photo shows sprawling complex of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. Establishment of this School by the SIU in 1967 was the greatest breakthrough in education for American seamen in history. Piney Point It was in 1967 that the land was purchased for the school in Piney Point. By the end of the year, the various training facilities that the union had operated all over the country had been consolidated in the new facility. Since 1973, the school has graduated some 4,000 Seafarers through its Entry Program. And over 5,000 seamen have successfully completed upgrading courses at the school since 1972. The SIU recognized the importance of education in its early days as a union. This is one of the reasons that the union is so strong today. At the Harry Lundeberg School upgraders can receive training in the latest shipboard technology; and when new systems are introduced in the future, the SIU, through the Harry Lundeberg School, will be paving the way with its own new courses. Through the Harry Lundeberg School, a Seafarer can not only learn the skills of seamanship, but can also get a high school diploma (over 1,000 Sea­ farers have now successfully completed the school's high school equivalency program). And the Lundeberg School now has a program whereby it assists Seafarers in getting their college degree. The SlU's Harry Lundeberg School is one good reason why the U.S. merchant marine has a reputation for safe ships with well-trained crews. ® 111^? w 9 In 1968, the SIU could look back upon its first 30 years with considerable pride. It had achieved much and, in spite of a dwindling merchant marine, it had continued to grow over the years. But, as it's the seaman's way to be "fore­ handed", it is also the SlU's way to look loward the future. One of the things it had in mind in 1968, as far as the future was concerned, was a campaign pledge made by the new Administration in Washington, that it would seek, "to replace the years of drift and neglect and restore this country to a proud position in the shipping lanes of the world." By backing the Merchant Marine Act of 1970—the most significant piece of maritime legislation to come off the ways since 1936—the Administration took a big step towards making good on its pledge to revitalize the merchant marine. The SIU also fought long and hard for passage of the Act. And so it was that the Seafarers Log could announce the good news to the SIU membership in late 1970: "CONGRESS OK'S MERCHANT MARINE ACT OF 1970." This certainly looked like a good way to Start out the 1970's, as far as the SICr concerned. The new Merchant Act provided for the financmg of 300 new deep-sea s ipsover -, • Continued on Page 14 The SlU-manned LASH De/fa Mar was the first ship built under auspices of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970. The SIU spearheaded this bill through Congress. November 1978 / LOG / 13 �Continued from Page 13 period. It also provided the incentive for increased construction of tugs, towboats, and barges. There can be no denying that the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 has helped the merchant marine. Already a number of new ships and towboats have been built because of the Act. An SIUcontracted ship, the LASH-type Delta Mar. launched in 1973, was the first deepsea vessel constructed under the provisions of the Act. But the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 is still greatly limited as far as the scope of its jurisdiction and what it can do in several critical areas. Eight years have gone by since the Merchant Marine Act was passed—and the merchant marine is still hurting. All through these years the SIU has kept up the fight to bring about change in areas where the Act either doesn't address itself, or is ineffectual. For example, the SIU had fought continuously for improved cargo preference legislation. It has seen its efforts to guarantee that U.S. ships will haul more of our country's oil imports, shot down in Congress in 1972 and in 1977 and pocket vetoed in 1974. But it's an issue that is vital to the merchant marine, and one that the SIU will continue speaking out on. Right now, the U.S. hauls less than 4 percent of its own oil imports. Oil is one of the biggest issues of the 1970's, and is certain to be so again in the 1980's. When construction of the Alaska Pipeline was authorized in 1973, it seemed like it would be a boon for the merchant marine. Things did pick up after the pipeline opened in 1977, but it's still not enough. There are other issues that the SIU has been occupied with in the I970's, such as the Virgin Islands "loophole" in the Jones Act, and continued attempts to undermine the "50-50" bill. The union has also fought hard to keep the USPHS, or "marine" hospitals, from being shut down. That's a fight that has paid off, at least for the time being. Recent Mergers One of the most important develop­ ments in the history of the SlU occurred in 1976 when the membership of both the SIU and the Inland Boatmen's .Union voted in favor of the IBU's merger into the SIU. This merger immediately added to the SIU's strength, and enlarged its base of operations. By doing so, it in turn put the SIU in a better position for protecting the rights and security of both Seafarers and Boatmen. Education for Boatmen The merger of the SIU and the IBU has helped the SIU to grow, and it has made life better for Boatmen as well. It created a need to e.xpand the SIU's training programs and. as a result, several courses specifically geared to Inland Boatmen are offered at the Harry Lundeberg School. And 1977 saw the first Boatman awarded a 4-year college scholarship through the SIU's Educa­ tion Fund. The merger of the IBU into the SIU, in retrospect, was as necessary as it was important. For, as the old saying goes, "There is strength in numbers." In joining forces, we stand a better chance of winning battles we know are to come in the future. When the Marine Cooks and Stew­ ards Union merged with the SIU earlier this year, it marked another milestone in the history of the SIU. SIU President Paul Hall made a statement which speaks well for the merger and the SI U-1BU merger as well. He said, "The overwhelmingly favor­ able vote is an indication that both our membership and the MCS membership realize that the maritime industry is confronted with many difficult prob­ lems. And they realize that if maritime labor is going to overcome these problems, there has to be a consolida­ tion of efforts." 1978 was a year of growth for the SIU. And even though there were defeats in 1978, there were also victories. Big ones. 1978 will be remembered, among other things, as the year the Outer Continental Shelf Act was passed. The SIU fought long and hard for the passage of the OCS bill. Offshore operations will be growing by leaps and bounds as our country, and others, seek new energy sources. With the passage of the OCS bill, with its "hire American" provisions, this will mean thousands of good new jobs for Seafarers in the years to come. It was a sweet victory for maritime labor, and for the country— and for the SIU which fought so hard for it. When you consider that 1978 also saw the passage of the Maritime Authoriza­ tion Bill for Fiscal Year 1979—another thing the SIU fought hard for—all in all it wasn't such a bad year. We also had the satisfaction of seeing a number of maritime advocates elected, or re­ elected, to office in 1978. 14 / LOG / November 1978 The SIU,year after year, becomes more and more involved In the political arena. Here, in1974 photo, SIU President Paul Hall right, testifies in favor of Oil Cargo Preference Bill during Senate hearings. At left is Bill Moody, former administrator of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. Moody has since retired. will be written in the year 2018 about the In any case, if the SIU always SIU's first 80 years? maintains its ability to change with the We can't conceive of some of the times, and to prepare for the future—the There will always be those who will changes to come. But we know they're reason why its so strong today—then we try to tear down the victories we have coming. Perhaps Seafarers will be can be pretty sure that those Moonwon; to further weaken our merchant making voyages to the moon then... bound freighters, and Martian canal marine, the very embodiment of much or to Mars. towboats, will be SlU-contracted. of America's heritage. There will always be those who will try to tear down maritime labor, and labor in general, things we regard as manifestations of America's very democratic spirit. There will be many fights ahead, of that we can be certain. It's good to know that we have a strong union backing us up when we go into those fights. A union that seeks positive change with fighting spirit, and which resists negative change with just as much spirit and deter­ mination. We are as mindful and respectful of tradition as anyone", but we also know that tradition cannot be put on a plate and eaten, nor worn while standing a cold bow lookout. But the history that gives rise to traditions can be useful, if ^ -r* we look at it intelligently and with open minds. It can give us strength and courage and wisdom for what is to come. And what is to come? What changes Things have certainly changed in the inland field as well. This barge, Xov^ed by will we see in the next 40 years? What SlU-manned tug, carries as many containers as a medium size container ship. The Future Times have certainly changed since 1938 when the SIU was born. Seafarers are now manning six U.S.-flag LNG vessels, the most technologically advanced ships in the world. It's an indication that the next 40 years will be as interesting as the last. �psr^ Apply Now For SlU College Scholarships The SIU is acutely aware of two very basic facts concerning education: 1.) Education is the key to career advancement. 2.) Education costs money, and lots of. it That's why the SIU—through the SIU Welfare Plan—offers $60,000 worth of college scholar­ ships to our members and their dependents each year. And that's why members and dependents eligible for these scholarships should begin sending their appli­ cations in now for the awards contest. In all the SIU offers seven college scholarships, as follows: •' Five full 4-year $10,000 scholarship awards. One of these is reserved for an active member. while four will go to dependents employment time with SIUcontracted companies, as well as of members. • Two 2-year $5,000 scholar­ one day employment in the six ship awards. These are reserved month period immediately pre­ ceding date of application and exclusively for active members. For an active member to be 125 days employment in the eligible for a scholarship, he must previous calendar year. Dependents of deceased mem­ have at least two years (730 days) bers who had met these seaemployment time with SIU con­ tracted companies. In addition, time requirements before death he must have one day of employ­ are also eligible for the scholar­ ment in the six month period ships. All scholarships are awarded immediately preceding date of application, as well as 125 days on the basis of high school grades employment in the previous and scores achieved on either the College Entrance Examination calendar year. Dependents of members ap­ Boards (SAT only) or the Ameri­ plying for the scholarships must can College Tests (ACT). Upcoming test dates for the be unmarried and under 19 years of age. In addition, he or she must SAT's are Dec. 2, 1978; Jan. 27, be the dependent of a member 1979 and March 31, 1979. For with three years (1095 days) more information on the SATs, write the College Boards at either Box 592, Princeton, N.J. 08540, or Box 1025, Berkeley, .Calif. 94701. . Upcoming test dates for the ACTS are Dec. 9, 1978; Feb. 10, 1979 and April 7, 1979. Informa­ tion and applications for these exams may be received by writing to ACT Registration Unit, P.O. Box 414, Iowa City, Iowa 52240. SIU members can pick up scholarship award applications for themselves or their depen­ dents at any SIU hall or by writing the SIU Welfare Plan, 675 4th Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 1123i SIU scholarship winners will be announced in May 1979. So try to have your applications in no later than April 15, 1979. November 1978 / LOG / 15 -I �Looking Forward to Retirement I have just received my first three months worth of pension checks from the SIU Pension Plan. I would like to express my thanks and appreciation to the Union and the staff of the Pension Plan for their kind and quick attention in this matter. We are looking forward to a long and fruitful retirement. Fraternally, Leonard Clark Bonita Springs, Fla. Mom Proud of Seafarer Son,SIU On the Death of AI Bernstein This isn't a business letter. It's a letter to say goodbye to a friend of mine and us all. A! Bernstein, SIU Welfare Director, who died last month. I used to call him "Ginsberg." Boy, would it burn him up. He was, what can I say, a prince. I liked the man very much. That's all 1 can really say. I hope Al's sisters know that there are a lot of people that are going to miss him and the work he did for us all as the good Union man that he was. That's about it because right now I have tears in my eyes thinking about Al. I just liked the guy. Fraternally, Aiitoniu Schiavone, Retired Bronx, N.Y. It is all the fine members of the SIU who have made it possible for my son, Mitchell, to complete the required courses to obtain his endorsements from the Coast Guard for Refrigeration Engineer, FOWT, Lifeboatman and Tankerman. Thank you all also for your strong support of the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point. God be with all the members of the SIU always. Sincerely, Angela Samuels Brooklyn, N.Y. Over 1,000 People Have Already Done It! Never a Dull Moment In the port of Kingston, Jamaica, crews on Sea-Land vessels are treated to the latest news in the form of daily papers brought to the foot of the gangway by a dear old lady named Mz. Bookman. The Master of our vessel, the SS Anchorage, has requested that we treat her kindly as she has been doing this for years. You can't help feeling a certain affection for her and I shared my soap to prove it. I gave her two cakes and one box of powder which she promptly stuck away in her handbag. It was then suggested that it would be a nice thing if I'd take a plate of food to her which I did because it was chow-time. After scraping up the goulash n' noodles, which she seemed to thoroughly enjoy, she returned the utensils and the plate just as the Captain said she always does. In addition to the tale of this fine lady, I thought you might like to know that Richard M. Nixon is alive and well and working as an ordinary seaman on the 8-12 watch aboard this ship. He categorically denies any involvement in Watergate and states that he had no knowledge of any tapes being erased. The nearest I've ever come across anyone whose name was this close to Nixon's was when Richard M. Dixon used to mimic the then-President on T.V. shows. 1 should make it crystal clear that at this point in time he will not run for any office, or be a candidate if drafted, or serve if elected as politicians say. 1 might add that Richard is a great sport to be the butt of so rnany Jokes and puns and still be easy to get along with. The only "tricks" he's doing these days are the ones on lookout, on standby and at the wheel—not necessarily in that order, though. Fraternally, Clarance Cousins, Able-Seaman SS Anchorage Change of Address Or New Subscriber Editor, LOG 675 Fourth Avenue Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232 I would like to receive the LOG—please put my name on your mailing list. (Print Inlormallon) loin the Crowd Get your High School Diploma through the GED program at the Lundeberg School. NAME ... ADDRESS CITY STATE .ZIP This program is custom-designed for each student who en­ rolls. Every student gets lots of individual help. SIU members please give: Soc. Sec. # /. Bk. # /- TO AVOID DUPLICATION: If you are an old subscriber and have a change of address, please give your former address below or send mailing label from last issue received. ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP Over 95% of all the students who took the GED program at HLS have gotten their diplomas. So it's a good bet that you will too. See your SIU Representative or contact the Academic De­ partment at HLS. Ask for application materials. The school will set up a program just for you. 16 / LOG / November 1978 �'Is*; Wartime Seamen Deserve More Than Pat on Back TA • • • ^ 5 - • : ^ When President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the landmark G.I. Bill into law on June 22, 1944, he made it a point to talk about merchant seamen. He said: "I trust that the Congress will also soon provide similar opportunities for post-war education and unem­ ployment insurance to members of the merchant marine, who have risked their lives time and again during this war for the welfare of their country." Eight years later. President Dwight D. Eisenhower had a few words of his own for the U.S. merchant marine. He said: "In 1944, from London, I said that when final victory is ours there is no organization that will share its credits more deservedly than the American merchant marine. Ameri­ ca's industrial propriety and military security both demand that we maintain a privately operated mer­ chant marine adequate in size and of modern design to insure that our lines of supply for either peace or war will be safe. I consider the merchant marine to be our fourth arm of defense and vital to the sta­ bility and expansion of our foreign trade." Both of these statements are very noble sentiments suitable for print­ ing, framing and hanging on the wall of every U.S. maritime institution and union hall in the nation. Unfortunately, these sentiments have never been translated into any kind of concrete benefits for those seamen who risked their lives during wartime to keep U.S. troops and allies overseas supplied. But now, 33 years after the close of World War II, it appears that something may finally be done to correct this inequity. Under the auspices of the G.I. During the Korean and Vietnam Improvement Bill of 1977, the Wars, there was not as great a Defense Department is now in the danger to U.S. merchant ships in process of setting up a military/civil­ war zones. But nonetheless, the ian Review Board to determine if merchant fleet and merchant sea­ certain civilian groups who served in men did a yeoman's job in keeping military support roles during war­ the supplies coming in to all critical time should be granted veteran areas day after day. status. The SIU, along with other U.S. Those who do earn veteran status maritime unions, is preparing a joint would then become eligible for statement for presentation to the Veterans Administration benefits. Review Board on behalf of all And for those who would be merchant seamen. declared eligible to receive them In brief the statement will say retroactively to the end of World that merchant seamen have stuck War II, these benefits could be their necks out in every war, police considerable. action or other conflict the U.S. has We feel that there is no civilian been involved in. And that seamen group more deserving to be granted deserve more than a pat on the back such status than American merchant for risking their lives in war zones. seamen. The Review Board, which will In World War II, 7,500 merchant convene late this year or early next, seamen lost their lives aboard ships will no doubt receive scores of that were little more than sitting applications from interested groups. ducks for German submarines. On a So it may be some time before they percentage basis, the merchant get to deciding about merchant marine lost more men than any seamen. branch of the U.S. Armed Services. But when they do, the SIU will be in there pitching on behalf of hundreds of still active or retired Seafarers, who because of their wartime service, could be declared eligible for veterans benefits. To many seamen, the Govern­ ment's belated move may seem to be a case of too little too late, and who needs it now. It's easy to feel that way. Because no doubt there are thousands of seamen who served their country well in wartime and who have since passed on. These are people who never received any compensation for their contribu­ tions, and for them it's too late. Ultimately, maybe only a few thousand veteran seamen will be able to reap the benefits of this long November, 1978 overdue program. But even though it has taken 33 years, it is still worth our utmost effort to fight to achieve the presentday U.S. Government's recognition that American merchant seamen and the American merchant marine are vital to the health and security of our nation. We are confident that we will be successful. LOG Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, Vol. 40, No. 11 AFL-CIO Executive Board Paul Hall President Joe DiGiorgio Frank Drozak Executive Vice President Earl Shepard Vice President Cal Tanner Secretary-T reasurer Vice President Lindsey Williams Vice President lUIOII PDlSSl 389 James Gannon Editor Ray Boiirdius Marcia Reiss Edra Ziesk Mike Gillen Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Dennis Lundy Photography Photography Marie Kosciusko George J. Vana Administrative Assistant Production/Art Director Published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 675 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. (ISSN ??0160-2047) November 1978 / LOG / 17 �At Sea if' Ashore ST Golden Endeavor From Nov. 16-30, the ST Golden Endeavor (Westchester Marine) will sail from the Gulf to Odessa, Novorossik and Ilichevsk, Russia with a cargo of66,000 tons of heavy grains in bulk. Washington, O.C President Carter signed into law the Tanker Safety Bill last month which will strictly require better construction and equipment standards for a//oil tankers in U.S. waters. The Tanker and Vessel Safety Act of 1978 was termed "a landmark piece of legislation" by Rep. John M. Murphy (D-N.Y.) whose House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee cleared the bill. He added that it will "greatly cut tanker mishaps that have in the past polluted coastal waters." The measure lays down detailed, strict tanker construction and crew training standards plus new authority for the secretary of transportation to control tanker traffic. Also a data bank of marine safety information was authorized to let the Coast Guard monitor tankers. By next June 30, tankers of 20,000 tons and more will have to be equipped with dual radar systems, a collision avoidance system, a long range navigation aid, adequate communications equipment, a fathometer, gyrocompass and up-todate charts. By 1983, such vessels will have to have segregated ballast systems, a gas inerting system, a transponder or other comparable position-fixing equipment and double bottoms if the ship has been contracted for after Jan. 1, 1978. Lightering between tankers too large to come into shore will also be covered by these requirements even though the transfer should cover 200 miles at sea. New York Jesse M. Calhoon, president of the National Marine Engineers Beneficial Assn. (MEBA), asked President Carter in a letter to the White House late last month to lay down a firm "clear cut" policy against the use of Soviet or Communist-bloc merchant ships to carry U.S. military parts and equipment or military related cargo to American or NATO forces overseas. Calhoon said his request was prompted by reports that wheels for F-16 fighter planes were carried to European assembly plants on Russian freighters. NATO headquarters officials in Brussels, Belgium denied the allegations. London, England Greek-owned 58,000 dwt tanker, the ST Christos Bitas ran onto rocks off the coast of Wales on Oct. 12 spilling almost 1-million gallons of crude oil into the Bristol Channel. Despite efforts to contain the slick, the oil fouled 100 miles of the Welsh coastline killing hundreds of birds. On Oct. 22, a salvage team pumped the last of 9.6-million gallons of oil from the tanks of the crippled vessel in the Irish Sea. Divers were sent down to inspect damage to the ship's hull. Allegiance Committee ST Cove Leader Also from Nov. 16-30, the ST Cove Leader (Cove Shipping) will carry 55,000 tons of bulk grain from the Gulf or a North Atlantic port to a Russian Black Sea or Baltic port. U.S. Maritime Administration As of Sept. 1, the privately-owned deep-draft fleet of the U.S. merchant marine totaled 746 ships of a record 21.6 million dwt. This is an increase of 2.3 million dwt over the year due to the larger size of the new ships and the smaller size of the older ships deactivated. Fifty merchant ships of 3.6 million dwt were under construction or on order in American shipyards. Included are 11 tankers, 14 LNG vessels, 10 intermodal carriers, nine dry bulk ships, three cargo break vessels and three special type ships. \ ST Potomac From a North Atlantic or Gulf port from Nov. 15-30, the ST Potomac (Hudson Waterways) will carry 23,500 tons of grains to Haifa or Ashdod, Israel. South St. Seaport, N.Y.C. The hull of a pre-American Revolutionary War cargo ship was unearthed by construction workers in the cellar of a former Fulton St. Fish Market warehouse last month and identified by South St. Seaport Museum historian Norman Brouwer. The 1836 Greek Revival building dig at 209 Water St. revealed a row of dark timbers sticking up a few inches above the murky water in the. 12-foot deep excavation. The old warehouse is being renovated by the museum for exhibits, shops and offices. Finding of an ancient British silver coin in the EasF River landfill mud by printing museum curator Roger Campbell brought City College archaeologists to the site. The diggers then found in the 15 by 25 foot hole pipe stems and pottery shards dating back to the 1790s. Brouwer says the ship had a sheating to guard against tropical West Indies ship worms. ST Columbia Breaking her moorings while docked in the port of Savannah on Oct. 8, the 23,724 dwt bulk carrier ST Columbia (Ogden Sea Transport) hauling a cargo of corn for South Korea, went aground losing her rudder and skeg. The propeller and stern area were also damaged. She was built in 1945 and converted in 1962. Baltimore On Oct. 25, two crewmembers and the Ship's Committee of the ST Allegiance (lOM) paid off at Stapleton Anchorage, 8.1., N.Y. They are (I. to r.) Saloon Messman Sangie Mohammed, Pantryman .Abdulla M. Baabbad, Engine Delegate John Kulas, Chief Steward Ray Mann, secretary-reporter; Pumpman Jim Babson, educational director; Bosun Ken Marston, ship's chairman and Deck Delegate Joseph Fruge. 18 / LOG / November 1978 Eleven Coast Guardsmen drowned and 18 more were saved when their 125foot training cutter, the Cuyahoga, was rammed and sunk by the coal carrier Santa Cruz I!(Argentine I ,ine) on Oct. 20 in Chesapeake Bay at the mouth of the Potomac River. The new, 521-foot Santa Cruz plucked the survivors who bobbed in the water for 20 minutes from the 60-foot deep and swift currents. Guardsman Timothy C. Stone of Granada Hills, Calif, was cited for "keeping the group together." The Santa Cruz was on her first visit to the port of Baltimore enroute to Buenos Aires. The 50-year-old cutter was on a training mission with 12 crewmembers and 17 officer candidate students from the Yorktown (Va.) Reserve Training Center. Rough weather had kept the Coast Guard from raising the Cuyahoga, but she was brought up. Eyewitnesses said the sea was calm with clear visibility at the time of the crash. Other survivors said the Cuyahoga was rammed by the huge Argentine freighter on her starboard side, listed, and was dragged backward almost 100 yards on her side before her stern plunged downward to sink in two minutes. At a Coast Guard inquiry late last month, the cutter's navigator testified he saw the running lights of the oncoming Argentine ship minutes before the collision, but received no warning from the lookout on the flying bridge or heard no general alarm sounded. The young lookout, serving his second day on the cutter, said he saw a series of lights on the horizon, "way out there." But, he added, he didn't think it was a ship when he first saw it. Later he reported what he saw to the bridge, which they acknowledged. Fifteen minutes passed, he continued, then the freighter was right beside them. He then said to a buddy "Maybe we should report it again as a ship." Seconds later the cutter's horn went off and the freighter hit. The navigator said the cutter was moving at full speed 11.8 knots when she sounded a short whistle blast signaling that she intended to pass on the right and that the freighter should steer clear. The freighter fired a return short blast,the Cuyahoga fired another short blast, he explained, about the same time a danger signal was sounded by the Santa Cruz. The owners of the Argentine ship filed a $300,000 lawsuit against the U.S. charging that the Cuyahoga violated the rights of sea passage. �SlUNA Targets Goals For the Future Hall Pledges Fight for Better Days in U.S. Maritime •rvrawing on the successes of the JL/ past to build for the work of the future, more than 300 delegates to the Seafarers International Union of North America's 1978 Triennial Convention met in Washington, D.C. last month to chart the International's course for the years ahead. The convention, which ran from Oct. 16-19, marked the 18th time in the history of the International that elected representatives of the SI UNA'S affiliates have convened to discuss mutual goals and problems. Setting the tone of the four-day Convention, SIUNA President Paul Hall told the delegates that there is a great deal of work to be done in the years ahead to make the organiza­ tion's goals of job security and economic security a reality for the more than 100,000 members of the International. "The next few years are going to be very exciting years," President Hall said, "because we are going to be fighting for our very survival." Insuring the International's sur­ vival goes hand-in-hand. Hall continued, with assuring "the United States of a viable commercial ocean fleet available to this nation in peace as well as in national emer­ gency." Hall Re-elected President Hall, who was unani­ mously re-elected as SIUNA Presi- SIUNA President Paul Hall, dent by the Convention along with the International's Secretary-Treas­ urer Joe DiGiorgio, pledged "to continue to do what I have been .doing in order to provide more good jobs—safe and secure jobs paying decent wages—for every member of every SIUNA affiliate." (The SrUNA's Executive Board, which is made up of the top officer or a ranking designated officialfrom each of the International's 28 affiliates, was also elected and sworn in.) The crowded Convention sched­ ule was not without personal mo­ ments. Delegates paid tjibute to SIUNA officials who have died in the years since the last Convention, noting that their efforts helped bring the International .to its present strength. xhe organization gave a vote of thanks to retiring SIUNA executive vice president Morris Weisberger, who retired as president of the SlUNA-affiliated Sailors Union of the Pacific earlier this year as weU. Convention delegates, represent­ ing a broad cross-section of workers including deep sea sailors, inland boatmen, shipyard and harbor workers, fishermen and industrial workers in the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, made it clear that the organization is strong and vital and prepared to meet the challenges ahead. Participating in special workshop sessions and listening to speeches by prominent labor and government spokesmen, including AFL-CIO President George Meany and Rep. John Murphy, Chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fish­ eries Committee, delegates zeroed in on the primary concerns of the labor movement. Translating those concerns into action, a series of resolutions came through the Convention which target the International's legislative, political and organizing goals for the next three years. Protecting Jobs Geared towards protecting the jobs, health and security of U.S. workers, the resolutions are based on recommendations contained in the reports delivered by representa­ tives of the different sectors of the International, as well as the prob­ lems keyed for attention by SIUNA President Hall. In a detailed report on the state of the maritime industry. President Hall openly discussed both the gains and the setbacks for the Interna­ tional and organized labor as a whole over the past several years. "In the deep sela segment of our industry, as well as on the Great Lakes," Hall said, "we continue to suffer from federal government policies that have allowed the U.S. Merchant Marine to fall to tenth place among the world's maritime nations." He charged the multinational oil giants with contributing to the decline of the U.S. fleet through determined efforts to "deprive the American-flag fleet of substantial cargo," and pledged that the Inter­ national will continue to fight for cargo equity and job security for U.S. merchant seamen. Hall also spoke of important gains, which he said, "indicate that there is a promise of better days ahead." "You can see breakthroughs," Hall noted, "in the bill the President signed on the matter of Russian shipping rates. You can see the breakthrough we pulled on the Outer Continental Shelf, where no one dreamed we could get legislation requiring that a certain portion of those jobs be reserved for American workers. We have seen break­ throughs in the dry bulk carrying fleet for the first time in this generation." SIUNA President Paul Hall, Secretary-Treasurer Joe DiGiorgio and the rest of the SIUNA Executive Board are sworn in after their election by the Convention to continue to serve the International's 28 affiliated unions. Special Supplement Official Publicatiun uf the Scjfireis Inlciruliuiul Union • Atijnik, Gulf, Likes iiul InUnd Wjters UisKici • Al L CKJ Hall pointed out the Interna­ tional's success on the Maritime Authorization Bill, "which provides nearly a half-billion dollars in support for our U.S. flag fleet." He also pointed to the progress made in garnering support on policies and legislation which; favor U.S.-flag shipping in the ocean mining and LNG industries; create jobs for American workers through realistic U.S. trade policies; better protect the safety of Great Lakes Seafarers through improved Coast Guard safety regulations; and moves toward the revitalization of the U.S. Public Health Service Hospitals which serve the health needs of seamen. Though there is much to do in the future. Hall stressed that the Inter­ national has come a long way. Our " NOVEMBER 1978 members "have a better position in society," he said. "We have not just improved our wages, we have improved and beigblened the \eve\ of the economic ladder upon which our kind of people stand." Praising the continued outstand­ ing contributions of the officers of the SIUNA and our affiliated unions, as well as the membership. Hall promised the International will continue in our "never-ending determination to bring a better life to all Americans through the trade union movement." In closing. Hall looked forward to the battles of the future, saying; "I am sure we will be having a good time in giving our enemies hell and fighting them all over the lot. And I am sure," he concluded, "we will be successful." The more than 300 delegates to the SlUNA's 1978 Triennial Convention pack opening day session of the four-day convention. November 1978 / LOG / 19 �H Calhoon Stresses Need "The brightest spot in the whole maritime picture over the pasMwo years," Jesse Calhoon told the partid- for Maritime Cooperation the merger of the Marine, CoX slrM«h^1 • efforts to X American maritime labor as' among the only bright spots against the otherwise dark background of setbaX AGLIWD^'"^' Singles pams of ,he SI UNA Co„ve„.i„nas of the National Marine Engineers Beneficial Associaon, also had high praise for "the diligent work that the SIU and the National Maritime Union are doing to work out a joint merger." ment in its overall effort hroavi u* to achieve 95ih'rn""''""'"""passod by the 95lh Congress as one of the greLst defeats sustained by the Labor Move- r. . . him out of work, .u therefore to increase and Xre in the 95th '^"^tinan Labor Movement ® pnngram for this Congress and they went down like little Indians in a shooting gallery, one by one - him our eeonomJTo ertatXXe'' hiiiiH f • ^ m Taiwan. To h"i'srsi'n"^?x.i-r"'^° against the American worker, to •"»« I w"" Cnngress begins, the Labor Movement will be faced with "the greatest fight since 1929," Calhoon warned. He stressed maritime labor's need to participate in the political system. "There is a feeling^amo^a seamen that their problems are on thf waterfront. I discarded that theory many years ago and I believe seamen's problems are made, created and settled the SIU work consistently in Washineton to try to improve the lot of the American seafarer," he said that there is not enough political activity as a Se by the maritime industry In closing, Calhoon promised the continued cooperation of his union in working with the SIU for the benefit of the entire U.S. maritime industry. STSKr;:."""""-"-"-" iSSHBH ,^^0 *• Scotto Pledges ILA Support to Rebuild U S nT "X-StZTAt:ftss= —-.. ~ , The SIU and the ILA together not ^ 'relieve we can move mountains." This is the way ILA leader Anthony Scotto summed up his pledge of ^renuous support, made at the SI UNA Convention, for maritime labor's battle marX '' ""'hant Vice President of the International Longshoremen s Association and presiJ Local [bldln Brooklyn, Scotto made it clear that the mX'r "I am here to assure you that the ILA until until thrn the U.S. I.S restored to its former greatness as a maritime nation " for^I'h " n A''" legislative director inri fu ^l^at the SIU and the ILA have been working side by '/nw p Congress fhP Qm f agencies. And he praised field" You should be congratulated for helping to get legislation on the books •bV y i Anthony Scotto ;* * . I. .. . izo / LOG / November 1978 that has benefitted all areas of the maritime industry." But he stressed the continuing marfne'' to merchant marine to maritime labor and the nation s economy and military security nun.r'^ r reduced Ih"^ number of sea-going jobs . . . made this nation vulnerable to economic blacksl)vLf n" particularly the nation'. • " • ^"^jeopardized this n^s capacity to meet the responsi- bihties of its own security and the defense of its allies." labor's fight to maintain its strength. Noting the We must continue to keen the recent merger of the SIU and the pressure on until we get Federal? J Marine, Cooks and Stewards Union .0 correct rhese inlol^raMcXd danand another involving his own ILA said't'he'siu"°"u" •"aintained. He aid the SIU could count on the ILA to stronger base for maritime labor to work for legislation toward this end achieve two critical goals; "to protect including a fair oil import quota bill- a national cargo preference policy and our members jobs and to fight for .preservation of the Jones Act programs and policies that will turn our mdustry around and bring it back to its Scotto also discussed the importance former greatness." " �-rtf - (.w.aTt^wr-r;,^—J - George Meany Keynotes SlUNA Convention 'The SIU is a fighting organization with deep roots and traditions that reach to the heart of the American trade union movement. Every member of this Union should be proud of its history and of its reputation for militant and unhesitating support for every area of trade union activity." ooking and sounding a great deal younger than his 84 years, George Meany, the grand old captain of America's trade union movement delivered the keynote address of the SIUNA's 1978 Trien­ nial Convention. With some barbed words spoken in his unmistakeable New Yorkese, Meany expressed his disappoint­ ment in the "failures" of the recently adjourned 95th Congress, as well as his displeasure with the Administra­ tion's "voluntary wage-price con­ trols" program. But before he got into the meat of his address, the venerable presi­ dent of-the AFL-CIO paid the SIU the ultimate compliment. He said: "The SIU is a fighting organization with deep roots and traditions that reach to the heart of the American trade union move­ ment. "Every member of this Union should be proud of its history and of its reputation for militant and unhesitating support for every area of trade union activity. "In organizing and collective L bargaining, in recru" iient and training of young workers, in taking care of your retirees, this Union stands at the head of the class. In living up to the ideals of Union brotherhood, in pitching in and helping out on the other fellow's picketline, this Union is second to none. "In social action, political action, legislative action; in fighting for the rights and welfare of everybody— young and old, black and white, male and female—both at home and throughout the world, this organiza­ tion sets an example and exerts leadership that is far out of propor­ tion to its size.'.' The AFL-CIO chief also had words of praise for SIU President Paul Hall, who has worked closely with Meany for many years in his capacity as Senior Vice-President of the AFL-CIO. Meany said: "AFL-CIO officers are elected not to represent their own unions but to represent all of the unions, all of the workers and the entire trade union movement in the United States. Paul Hall has done that with rare distinction.' After his opening remarks, Meany attacked the 95th Congress for "failing to enact a wide range of essential legislation including tax justice, labor law reform and the oil cargo preference bill." Meany asserted that "time after time, when the chips were down, our friends in Congress deserted us." He charged that many of those who asked for and received labor's help in their election campaigns "sat on their hands or switched their votes when big business and right-wing extremists turned up the heat." The AFL-CIO president pledged, however, that "the labor movement is not going to fold up and blow away." He said that labor "will be back on Capitol Hill next year to convince Congress that America is more than balance sheets and profit statements, big business and big money." Wage-Price Guidelines In reference to the Administration's "voluntary" wage-price standards, Meany charged that the new program unfairly pinpoints higher wages as the main cause of inflation. He said, "wage increases are a response to inflation; they are not its cause. They are an attempt on the part of workers just to catch up and stay even." Meany pointed out that while Ameri­ can workers took a 2 percent loss in purchasing power over the last year, business profits, after tax, surged by 12 percent in the first half of 1978 alone. Meany attacked the banks and rising interest rates as a major cause of the nation's inflation woes. He noted that in 1978, Chase-Manhattan has raised its interest rates on nine occasions. Their rate went from 7% percent to 10 percent—a hefty 29 percent increase. "When a Union signs a contract for 21 percent or 24 percent over three years, said Meany "there are screams from the White House." But nothing happens when the banks raise their profits 29 percent in a little less than a year." The AFL-CIO President told the Convention that while the overall inflation rate is 8 percent, "the cost of things that people must have—food, fuel, health care—are up close to 15 percent." Meany said that U.S. labor unions— with the support of the Federation—will continue to seek wage increases "that will enable workers to meet the price increases that have taken place—price increases that workers have been absorbing since their last contract was signed." In offering a solution to the economic crisis, Meany said that any realistic attack on inflation has to concentrate on first achieving full employment. He asserted that "nothing short of full employment could contribute more toward creating a balanced economy, reducing inflationary pressures and overcoming the waste and inefficiencies and high costs that stem from underused plants and underemployed workers." Pledges Support for Maritime AFL-CIO President George Meany delivers keynote speech to SlUNA Convention in Washington last month. At the dais, from the right, are SlUNA President Paul Hall; SlUNA Vice President John Yarmola; SlUNA Exec. Vice President Morris Weisberger and SlUNA Secretary-Treasurer Joe DiGiorgio. President Meany made it a point to reaffirm labor's support in the SIU's battle to restore America to its former stature as a maritime power. Focusing on the threat of Russia's expanding merchant marine, Meany said that "America faces a threat and a challenge by totalitarian countries that is fully as dangerous as our dependence on the Arab oil moguls." Meany blasted the fact that 42 American ports are open to Soviet ships while only three Soviet ports are open to American vessels. Meany lauded the SIU's efforts to bolster U.S. maritime, pledging that "the AFL-CIO will be at the SIU's side in the struggle to awaken the Congress and the American people to the dangers we face at sea." Novembef 197a / LOG / ft �SlUNA Has Spurred Advances in Inland Industry undermine the three-watch system on inland waterways; Coast Guard efforts to eliminate tankermen from tows while underway; and also Coast Guard manning standards on Integrated Tug Barges (Coast Guard inspections on ITB's have been called "haphazard"). Boatmen will also be watching developments in the Virgin Islands with regard to the hauling of residual oil from there to the U.S. mainland. Efforts are underway to increase the number of U.S.-flag ships on this run which, in turn, would further open up opportuni­ ties for boatmen in this area. Inland Boatmen's Organizational And Grievance Committee Special Report Much progress has been made in the towboat industry in the last three years. But there are many problems still confronting the industr>- which con­ tinually threaten to undermine it. This was the message delivered at the SIUNA's 1978 Convention late last month in the report of the Inland Boatmen's Organizational and Grie­ vance Committee. The Committee's report explained how the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 has spurred construction in the towboat industry. It noted that some 318 new self-propelled vessels and 1,776 new barges have been launched since the Act was passed. It went on to mention the successful organizing drives and renewed, improved contracts won by boatmen over the last three years, without which the construction of new vessels wouldn't mean much. Taken together, they mean more jobs and greater security for boatmen. What are the present-day problems and future challenges that lie ahead for the towboat industry? The Boatmen's report indicated that there are a number of them. User Charges In the closing hours of the 95th Congress a "user charge" bill was passed that could have long-range effects on the towboat industry. Because of this legislation, commercial towboat opera­ tors on the inland waterways will begin paying a 4 cent tax on every gallon of fuel consumed by their boats as early as Merle Adium, (head of table), president of the Inland Boatmen's Union of the Pacific, chairs the Inland Boatmen's Organizational and Grievance Committee. This committee drew up a set of objectives concerning the U.S. inland industry for the International to work toward in the next three years. Oct. I, 1980. The tax, which is intended to provide for badly needed lock reconstruction on the inland waterways, would be gradually increased to a maximum of 10 cents per gallon by 1985. The long-range effects of such a fuel tax are difficult to determine, but it could have an effect not only on shipping costs, but also on Federal funding of waterways maintenance in the future. In any case, it will be something to keep an eye on in the months and years to come. Another problem confronting the towboat industry, noted in the Boat­ men's report, is the competition the industry faces from Army Corps of Engineers dredges and from Navy tugs. While some good progress has been made in limiting the use of Corps of Engineer dredges on the inland waterways (allowing for increased opportunities in the private sector), the use of a large fleet of tugs by the Navy remains undiminished. It has been shown that private operators could fulfill many of the Navy towing support tasks at a substantial savings to the government—and tax­ payers. So far, however, the Navy has refused to budge in allowing private operators to take on a greater share of this kind of work. If progress can be made in this area in the future, quite obviously it will mean increased oppor­ tunities for boatmen. Another potentially major threat to the towboat industry are the proposed coal slurry pipelines. With the search on for more energy sources, boatmen are being called upon to haul more and more coal. The pipeline system of moving coal would, if it were to be given the go-ahead, be a serious setback to the towboat industry. Fortunately, propipeline legislation was narrowly defeated in the 95th Congress. But it is bound to surface again. Other problems facing the towboat industry, noted in the Boatmen's report, include the repeated attempts to SIU-IBU Merger The Boatmen's report spoke highly of the 1976 merger of the SIU-AGLIWD saying, "the short record since such merger demonstrates that this has afforded that former inland affiliate with greater resources and organiza­ tional strength." It went on to praise the expanding training facilities made available to boatmen since the merger noting that it, "has afforded greater opportunities for our members to acquire increased skills, earn greater wages and enabled our contracted employers to increase their operations affording greater job oppor­ tunities to our members." The last few years have been years of growth for the towboat industry, in spite of the obstacles it has been confronted with. And, as the report of the Inland Boatmen's Organizational and Griev­ ance Committee to the SIUNA's 1978 Convention noted, the future also looks promising for the industry—traffic on the inland waterways of the U.S. is expected to double by the year 2000. Boatmen of the SIUNA plan to figure prominently in that increased water­ way traffic, come hell or high water. Future Looks Good for Great Lakes Shipping Great Lakes Organizational And Grievance Committee Special Report Portraying the Great Lakes as a vital sector of the maritime industry which has truly become "our nation's Fourth Seacoast" in the last few years, the Great Lakes Organizational and Grievance Committee reported on the state of the Great Lakes fleet to delegates attending the SIUNA's 1978 Triennial Conven­ tion. Made up of 17 delegates, the Commit­ tee's report was unanimously adopted by the Convention. In addition to outlining the general state of shipping in the Great Lakes area, the report made recommendations on actions the Inter­ national should take in the years ahead to "reverse practices which have . . . worked against the full growth and development of the Great Lakes." In the future, the International, using the Committee's recommendations as guidelines, will back Congressional legislation and government and indus­ try programs which benefit the Great Lakes area membership. During the just-adjourned 95th session of Congress, the SIUNA sup­ ported a bill aimed at curbing ratesetting practices which discriminate against Great Lakes ports. The Union-supported bill would have closed a loophole in the Shipping Act of 1916 which allows cargoes coming from or destined for overseas ports to be shipped through Canada or Mexico at 22 / LOG / November 1978 rates way below those charged for direct service to or from a U.S. port. Carriers transporting cargoes via foreign ports don't have to file their rates with the Federal Maritime Com­ mission so there is no way to regulate those rates. This situation, the Com­ mittee's report says, "affects the competitive position of the Great Lakes fleet." The bill didn't make it to the Senate floor for a vote before Congress adjourned, but the SIUNA will work to have it enacted during the next session of Congress. 3rd Flags Hurting Lakes Another problem affecting the Great Lakes fleet is the increasing number of third flag vessels which have been winning more and more cargo in the U.S.-Canadian trade at the cost of jobs for both American and Canadian seamen. Right now, the U.S. fleet's share of these cargoes is only 7 per­ cent. The SIUNA will continue the work already begun to establish a bilateral trade agreement between the U.S. and Canada,, reserving these nation's car­ goes to both fleets and excluding third flag vessels from inter-Lakes and Canadian-U.S. coastwise commerce. In addition, the Committee proposed working for increased government aid in the form of operating and construc­ tion subsidies for Great Lakes operators as a means of securing a larger share of international cargo for the U.S. fleet. More cargoes on U.S. ships would translate into more job opportunities fpr seamen. Expanded job opportuni­ ties would also be an end-product of an extended shipping season on the Lakes. The regular shipping season, running from April through November, idles men, equipment and facilities for three to four months annually. A longer navigation season would be prqfitable to both industry and Union members and the International will continue to support the Congressionally approved Season Extension Navigation Program which is studying ways to make year-round shipping on the Lakes possible. A final area targeted for SIUNA action in the years ahead will be efforts to ensure that no further increases in St. Lawrence Seaway tolls are imposed. The Committee's report pointed out that toll increases on the Seaway, which became effective this year, "create an unfair competitive disadvantage to users of the Seaway." Lakes as an equal of the other tidewater ports . . . making our problems readily apparent and our ability to overcome them easier." Pressure from the International on Congress got the Great Lakes Vessel Financing bill, which guarantees maxi­ mum construction rebates and mort­ gage insurance for Great Lakes vessels, passed and signed into law by the President. And years worth of pressure from the SIUNA on the Coast Guard finally resulted in a Coast Guard regulation requiring safer boarding ladders on Lakes ships. Commending Great Lakes members for continuing to upgrade "to meet the needs of the industry," the Committee wrapped up its report by stating, "notwithstanding some problems, we see a promising future for the Great Lakes fleet." Goals Attainable Though there is work to be done towards realizing the full potential of Great Lakes shipping and towards maximizing job security for Union members in that area, the Committee's report made it clear that the goals mapped for the future are attainable by pointing out the progress made in the last few years. Since the last SIUNA Convention, the Union's efforts to get the Federal Maritime Commission to open a regional office for the Great l.akes have paid off. The presence of the FMC, along with the Maritime Administra­ tion's Regional Office, "recognizes the SlU Algonac Port Agent Jack Bluitt helped draw up Great Lakes Commit­ tee report. �iSz*e»A,r,jawget2^* Peep Seer Goining, But the Road Ahead Is Rough Seamen's Organizational And Grievance Committee Special report The Seamen's Organizational and Grievance Committee included 39 delegates representing deep sea sailors from both coasts, under the cochairmanship of SIU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak and SUP President Paul Dempster. The report of the Committee, unani­ mously adopted by the delegates, addressed the advancements, the set­ backs and the future goals of the U.S. fleet. Noting that the U.S. fleet is now "at its largest size since the 1950's," with U.S. shipyard order books the second largest in the world, the Committee pointed out several reasons for this growth, inclu­ ding: • Expansion of the U.S. LNG fleet to the largest fleet of its kind in the world; • Growth in the U.S. liner industry through consolidation of liner com­ panies. In addition, passage of the Controlled Carrier Bill, which will put an end to the unfair rate-slashing practices of the Soviet fleet, should ensure more cargoes for American flag ships in the U.S. liner trades; • Owing to the Alaska oil trade and strategic petroleum reserve shipping, the U.S. tanker fleet is now fully employed with more tankers on order; • The U.S. bulk fleet, the oldest and least active segment of the American merchant fleet, is beginning to revive. Several new dry bulk carriers, the first in years, were recently ordered from a U.S. yard and will be used to carry coal and other bulk commodities in the U.S. foreign trades; • More and more highly technolog­ ical, specialized vessels continue to join the U.S. fleet. New tug-barges, built to serve U.S. commerce, are manned by American crews of 16. U.S. heavy lift, ocean mining and pipelaying vessels, some of which require lOO-man crews, are being built for U.S. trade and CoLpn^nn TLrommft Committee meets to formulate their report and recommendations to the f^^head n? tIhipP?Z^rI®® co-chaired by SUP President Paul Dempster and SIU Executive Vice-President Frank Drozak (at head of table). Others on.committee included representatives from all SlUNA deep-sea affiliated unions "provide great promise of maritime flag ships, was defeated in Congress. Cautioning that "gaining new ships employment." Another important bill, which in­ will not help us if the unlicensed crew is The Committee's report pointed out cluded riders creating and protecting wiped out," the Committee stressed the that the hard work of maritime labor jobs for American seamen in the infant importance of having Union representa­ had made the growth and advancement ocean mining industry, never made it to tion acquaint IMCO with the "responsi­ of the U.S. fleet possible. the Senate floor for a vote. Ocean bilities and duties of the unlicensed crew However, setbacks and problem areas mining legislation will be a top priority in maintaining a safe and efficient ship," have also occurred in the past few years of the International when Congress in order to influence the Conferees which, the Committee noted, "have hurt reconvenes next year. decision on manning standards. employment opportunities for seamen." Other areas targeted by the Com­ One of the most costly defeats for Manning Scales mittee for the attention and action of the seamen was the loss of a U.S. passenger International in the years ahead include: Another SIUNA goal for the future is ship on the West Coast this year, to continue the battle with the Coast marking the end of the U.S. passenger • wrapping up bilateral trade agree­ cruise business. The SIUNA will be Guard on the issue of unlicensed crews. ments between the U.S., Mexico and "The Coast Guard," the Committee backing Congressional legislation Canada; said, "continues to erode the unlicensed aimed at bringing back the U.S. • extension of the Jones Act to cover passenger fleet. seamen's standing aboard ship by the the U.S. Virgin Islands so that Alaskan rules it adopts that limit the application The future of many U.S. shipping oil moving to the Islands would be of the three-watch system and reduce companies, and the jobs of the seamen carried on U.S. vessels; crews below a safe level." who crew their vessels is also threatened • assurances that Alaskan oil and as American-flag operators continue Manning levels will also be threat­ any future U.S. oil deposits slated for losing cargo to foreign competitors. ened with reduction when the Intergov­ export be moved U.S. tankers; Unless adequate cargoes can be secured ernmental Maritime Consultative • strengthening of U.S. immigration for the U.S. fleet, shipping companies Organization (IMCO) meets in January laws "to prevent foreign crews from will be forced to fold. to set minimum manning standards for engaging in U.S. commerce and lighter­ The maritime industry worked hard the deck and engine departments. ing oil off the U.S." during the last session of Congress to The manning levels arrived at by Saying that "there is much to be remedy cargo inequities. Because the oil IMCO will become law for ail maritime done" in the future towards improving companies launched heavily financed nations. The Committee report noted the job security of American seamen the lobbying campaigns, the crucial Cargo that "European nations will try to Committee called on the International Preference Bill, which would have reduce crew sizes down to the 10 men and all merchant seamen "to provide the guaranteed carriage of 9.5 percent of that some European ships now have in direction and support necessary" to the nation's oil imports for American the crew." accomplish the work ahead. Murphy Pledges New Wave of Maritime Legislation Pledging to do everything in his power to promote a strong U.S. maritime industry. Rep. John M. Murphy (D-N.Y.) told delegates to the SIUNA's 1978 Triennial Convention that he will return to Congress in January with an "overall comprehensive package of legislation to bolster the merchant fleet." The chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, a long-standing friend of maritime, was a key speaker at the four-day Convention in Washington last month. Pinpointing lack of cargoes as the prime reason for the decline of both the U.S.-flag merchant fleet and the American shipbuilding industry. Murphy said he plans to sponsor legislation calling for a national cargo policy which would supply the U.S. fleet with a fair share of needed cargoes. The New York Congressman assured Convention delegates that his maritime package would "take in provisions to guarantee U.S.-flag ships equal access to the carriage of freight between this country and its trading partners." He also spoke of the continuing efforts of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee to achieve a "rational liner shipping policy." These efforts include legislation which would "permit closed conferences and ship­ pers' councils . . . facilitate equal access and pooling agreements... and improve the regulatory efficiency of the Federal Maritime Commission." Looking back on the just-concluded 95th Congress, Murphy hailed a "break­ through" bill which will halt the unfair rate-slashing practices of the Soviet fleet in U.S. liner trades as the legislative highlight for maritime interests. The Controlled Carrier Bill, sponsored by Murphy, passed both Houses of Con­ gress and was recently signed into law by the President. Other gains for maritime included the Congressman's success on the Maritime Authorizations Bill for fiscal year 1979 which will bring more money to the Maritime Administration's operational and construction subsidy programs. In addition, legislation permitting the Federal Maritime Commission to effectively carry out its regulatory procedures to deter the rebating prac­ tices of foreign-flag operators will. Murphy said, "shortly be pnacted into law." But Murphy noted that the maritime industry had also suffered setbacks during the last year. He blasted the multinational oil companies for the "smear campaign" they conducted against the oil cargo preference bill which would have guaranteed carriage of 9.5 percent of U.S. oil imports to American-flag vessels. Though express­ ing doubt that "the Carter Administra­ tion will again support any such cargo preferente legislation," Murphy indi­ cated he may sponsor a bill including oil cargo preference in any case. Rep. John M. Murphy (D-N.Y.) Murphy's criticism was not reserved for the oil companies alone. He attacked the U.S. departments of Justice, Defense and State for failing to "imple­ ment the maritime policy of the U.S. that is set forth in the Merchant Marine Act of 1936." That act makes it very clear, he said, that the U.S. needs a strong merchant marine capable of carrying a "substan­ tial portion" of our foreign commerce and of serving as a military auxiliary in times of national emergency. "This great nation of ours," the Congressman told delegates, "des­ perately needs our entire maritime industry—in both peacetime and during national emergencies." Murphy wrapped up his remarks by telling the delegates that he is sched­ uled to meet with the President at the end of November to discuss ways of correcting the problems of the U.S. maritime industry. "I would welcome the opportunity to further the efforts of President Carter to provide a strong U.S.-flag merchant marine," Murphy said, adding that if "Administration proposals fall short of what is required ... I will do my utmost to legislate that which is required." November 1978 / LOG / 23 �T=-i •war.-r-'.- •. rr -.i - i.mm f- afterS'^wSJrshoD^sliUton^"'^ Merle Adium, president of the Inlandboalmen's Union of the Pacific. Henry "Whitey" Disley, president of the Marine fylarine Firemen's Union. EdAllensworth president of the T,=,nr tation and Aiiie'd Workers of California"" r®"® Pacific^ P^.^^'dent ot the United Industrial Workers of the -' ->--! -_ SiU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak, right, and Roman Gralewicz, president OT In© olU Ot 030303. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SlUNA 1978 TRIENNIAL CONVENTION, WASHINGTON, D C niii i i m • :/S' ":M ® :Ss4 ' vr W' ^ 1#^ m mm -m Carolyn Gentile, administrator of all the SlU's benefit Plans. Lindsey Williams, SIU Vice President. Ralph Quioonnez, Atlantic Coast Director of the United Industrial Workers Union. . qtpff Staff Officers Association of America. "Buck" Mercer, secretary-treasurer of the Military Sea Transport Union. Paul Dempster, president of the Sailors Union of the Pacific. m-r>: ...T'\.I £ ^7 I. 'r '' . !Lrfr-? V- SIU President Paul Hall addresses session of the 1978 Triennial (Convention. •<^4, .t OrganTz[ng"commitTel?o2al7^^^^ .w!VHy«K. HBHBHBHIilHHHBIMIPHBHHMHil I'lT America, Pacific and Caribbean October 16-19, 1978 Jean ingrao, administrator ot the AFL-CiO Maritime Trades Departtrient. ^ ^ , ' Howard Schulman.SIUgeneral counsel. Marylou Sanchez of the SIU of Puerto Rjco. Ed Turner, senior SIU West Coast rep and head of the recently merged Marine Cooks and Stewards Union. rr Bfr • ....Ml'" Iv f;." > . -m 1 . ...3i .7. M .y . .1 Mi'.J V'r- r 'J ' igt^.^ John Yarmola, SlUNA vice-president. 24 / LOG / November 1978 Kenneth Olsen, secretary-treasurer of Larry Parks, of the Brotherhood of the Alaska Fishermen's Union. Brewery Workers. , vote'^oMhankrior a^ioh Weisberger upon anniuhcemen?o? retiret^S Weisberger upon announcement of his his retirement. «ai - W^^B^T^WiiWOMilSII^^^II Mike Sacco, vice president of the Harry Lundeberg School and SIU Headquarter of the United Industrial Workers Union. Representative. Leon Hall, SIU headquarters representa­ tive. November 1978 / LOG / 25 �ar.:-^^ Shipping Needs Closed Conferences, Bilateral Trade STATE OF INDUSTRY Workshop . When it comes to bargaining for increased wages and benefits, the SIU and management will always be on opposite ends of the table. But when it comes to promoting the U.S. maritime industry, the SIU has always tried to cooperate with manage­ ment for the betterment of the industry and those who work in it. It was with this in mind, that the SI UNA Convention invited two top spokesmen from the U.S. maritime management sector to conduct a workshop on "The State of the In­ dustry." The two spokesmen were Herb Brand, president of the Transportation Institute, a Washington-based maritime research and promotional organiza­ tion, and Paul Richardson, a private consultant, formerly the vice-chairman of the board of Sea-Land Service. As noted by both Brand and Richard­ son, one of the big problems manage­ ments face today is an overabundance of government interference and regula­ tion. Richardson pointed out that the U.S. is the last major trading nation on earth to hold on to the so-called "free trade" policy. As far as U.S. shipping is con- Herb Brand cerned, "free trade" means that any shipping line from any nation can enter U.S. shipping conferences and take cargo away from U.S. operators- by cutting rates. U.S. operators want closed confer­ ences to keep the cut rate operators out of the U.S. trades so that U.S. shipping lines can compete on an equitable basis with each other and with the shipping lines of our trading partners. So far, the U.S. government, especially the Justice Department, has opposed such a move. Herb Brand added that the Justice Department is also opposed to cargo pooling arrangements among confer­ ence members and bilateral trade agree­ ments between the U.S. and its trading partners. Brand said that the needs of the U.S. maritime industry are "legitimate needs." He said, "we in the industry are seeking stability through such means as cargo sharing, bilateral trade and closed conferences. But so far we have not been able to achieve this stability mostly because of intervention from the Department of Justice." Brand also said, "we in the U.S. maritime industry—management and labor—only have ourselves to depend on, and this is the main reason for our intense activities in Washington." Paul Richardson said that he was optimistic about the future for U.S. shipping despite the problems facing the Paul Richardson industry at the present time. remain competitive on the high seas as He said, "the climate in-both Con­ long as we continue to pursue advanced gress and the Administration appears to technology and new ideas in shipping." be to encourage the growth of our in­ After Brand and Richardson con­ dustry." He added that American cluded their presentation, SIUNA technology is the industry's strong suit President Paul Hall pledged the Inter­ and that it has helped to keep U.S. national's complete support in promot­ shipping competitive with the foreigners. ing the U.S. maritime industry for the purpose of promoting jobs for Ameri­ Richardson, himself a pioneer of can seamen. containerization, predicted, "we will Big Business Out to Destroy Labor Union Gains POLITICAL ACTION Workshop Warning that multinational com­ panies are pouring millions of dollars into lobbying efforts to destroy organ­ ized labor, Dave Dolgen, the SIU's director of Legislative and Political activities led delegates attending the SIUNA Convention's workshop on political action in a discussion on how the International can counter the union busting efforts of big business in the political and legislative arena. Pointing out example after example of how big business has succeeded in defeating key labor-supported Con­ gressional ' " '-*'on and pro-labor candidates, Dolgen targeted continuing efforts to educate the members of every SIUNA affiliate on the importance of political activity as one of the Interna­ tional's prime objectives in the future. "Never in recent history," Dolgen said, "has the modern labor movement been so under attack. Never before have we had the need to use every resource at our union's disposal in our own organi­ zation. Our membership has to be educated. They have to be asked to write letters to the Congressmen and the Senators. They have to protect them­ selves." Stepping up support for candidates across the country who fight for the issues of greatest concern to organized labor is also critically important in the years ahead. Civil Rights Committee The ability to back pro-labor candi­ dates and campaign to defeat those who don't support working people in the U.S., comes from the voluntary con­ tributions of union members to their union's political activity funds. And labor's support of those on Capitol Hill who have proven themselves friends of working people is more crucial now than ever before. Patterning themselves on the political action funds of unions, big business has begun to organize political action committees of their own. The corpora­ tions have found these committees such an effective way of channeling money to anti-labor candidates that they are creating more than 20 new political action committees every month. Dolgen pointed out that although organized labor had succeeded in raising $8 million for political activity, the well-financed political action com­ mittees of big business out-spent labor by nearly 4-to-I. Not subject to the same full dis­ closure laws union political activity groups have to comply with, big business is able to pump big money into a broad range of anti-labor campaigns. Because of attacks launched by big business against members of Congress who stood up for labor, many pro-labor candidates were not returned to Con­ gress when they ran for re-election this month. activity is for the SIUNA and for organized labor as a whole. Working in conjunction with the Port Councilsof theMaritimeTrades Depart­ ment and the Central Labor Councils of the National and State AFL-CIO, delegates reported on their progress in educating members of their affiliates on important political issues and in establishing working relationships with political candidates in their areas. Under the guidance of the Interna­ tional, the union representatives talked about the importance of backing the International's political and legislative campaigns with contributions and with manpower. One delegate expressed the feelings of all the workshop participants when he said, "Politics isn't just the Interna­ tional's fight. It's all of our fight." The fight to insure the well-being and the job security of all American workers being waged by organized labor will, continue. "The problems are big," Dolgen said, "but we are trying to solve them. The challenges are great, but we are going to overcome them." "Big business corporate political action committees and the right wing have attacked these Congressmen," Dolgen charged, "because they sup­ ported the labor movement in cargo preference, in labor law reform, on minimum wage changes, and now they are suffering because they supported us." Chaired by Ed Turner, the Civil Rights Committee pledged the SlUNA's 'con­ tinued efforts to eliminate discrimination and segregation from all aspects of American life.' -1 p.-. 26 / LOG / November 1978' In the question and answer period following the workshop's discussion, many delegates representing affiliates of the International expressed their reali­ zation of how important political Dave Dolgen �Seafaring Today Is a Whole New Way of Life cate with other crewmembers aboard ship is to make prior arrangements to meet somebody. "Ships have gotten larger," she said, "for the company to haul more cargo. But for the individual man I think they have gotten smaller. It is now down to his small, individual room." Coping with these and other prob­ lems unique to the increasingly auto­ mated, modern maritime industry is the thrust of a study, now in its planning stages, in which the SIU along with several other maritime unions will be participating. HUMAN RESOURCES Workshop Working aboard the most modern vessels in the world, complete with their complicated, automated equipment has become a way of life to Seafarers. Ultramodern LNG carriers, LASH vessels, integrated tug-barges or any of the other newcomers to the maritime industry have opened up challenging career opportunities for Seafarers. But they have also created a unique set of problems in the quality of life of the men who crew the newest ships afloat. Pinpointing the special problems of seamen in the changing maritime industry, with an eye towards finding solutions to those problems, was the theme of a featured workshop session at the SIUNA's 1978 Triennial Conven­ tion last month. It was led by Hazel Brown, president of the Harry Lundeberg School, and SIU Inland Coordinator Chuck Mollard. Convention delegates who partici­ pated in the workshop (entitled "The Seafarer in a Changing Industry,") watched a slide show and listened to a 'MW Marad Funding Chuck Mollard discussion focusing on the changes in working and living conditions aboard modern vessels. "The technological advances which have taken place in our maritime industry," Hazel Brown said, "have changed the roles of the Seafarers so drastically that it really has affected their entire way of life." Hazel Brown New loading and unloading equip­ ment has meant cargo can be handled more efficiently now than in the past. But this new equipment, while saving time and money for ship operators, ha? caused fast turn-around. These new ships are spending less time in port and, often. Seafarers don't have the chance to get off their vessel at all. Committee on Legislation & Gov't Agencies New Ships, New Skills Chaired by SIU Vice President Lindsey Williams, the Committee on Legislation and Government Agencies urged that "each of the International's affiliates participate in political action through their own organizations, the MTD Port Councils and AFL-CIO State and Local Central Bodies." Highly technological, modern ships require special skills of the seamen who crew them. While training for the newest ships is vital in order to keep pace with the industry, the training itself creates the problem of a highly specialized workforce. Specialization means a reduction in turnover and a reduction in the mobility of the crew because, as HLS President Brown pointed out, "once you spend a lot of time training yourself for a special vessel, you are not going to be switching as frequently to other types of vessels." The most modern ships today have living quarters and recreational areas which are certainly more comfortable and less cramped than on older vessels. But while each man has more privacy aboard today's ships, the incredible size of modern-day vessels emphasizes loneliness for many seamen. Hazel Brown noted that she had heard many seamen complain about the awesome size of some ships and about the fact that the only way to communi­ Fishermen & Cannery Workers Committee The Fishermen's and Cannery Workers Organizational And Grievance Committee is shown here at work. Committee was chaired by Steve Edney, president of the United Cannery and Industrial Workers Union. The Committee praised the SlUNA for its support in passing the 200-mile Fishing Zone Limit legislation. But the Chajrman noted that much work had to be done to get government off their backs in the area of restricted fish catches. They are facing stiff competition from the foreigners. Funded by the Maritime Administra­ tion, the five-year research project will study how seafarers interact with all the different elements in their environment, including the structure of the crew, the type of work performed onboard, the degree of satisfaction derived from different jobs and shipboard living conditions, among other things. Qualified seamen will ride the new ships, acting as observers and will also talk to the crew to determine indi­ vidual's reactions to life onboard. Several studies have already been concluded in European countries which focus on specific conditions aboard ship. A Swedish research project investi­ gated the relationship between safety regulations and ship's design; in Poland they've been looking at the hazards to health and safety certain types of cargoes pose. Some of the findings of the European studies are significant for American Seamen. But the U.S. study won't duplicate the European projects because the U.S. merchant marine differs in its structure and its problems from the fleets of other countries. Improving the working, living and recreational environment aboard ship are the goals of the U.S. study. Through participation of all Seafarers with the people assigned to ride their vessels, the Union is confident that these goals can be achieved. Wrapping up the workshop discii.ssion Hazel Brown told participants that the study "will bring up significant information that wc can then use to make a change in the lifestyle of the seafarer for the next 20 or 50 years." International Affairs Committee The International Affairs Committee keyed on what could be one of the most crucial international conferences ever held concerning seamen, the upcoming IMCO Conference in London. As noted by Committee Chairman Earl Shepard, this conference is expected to set world standards for manning on all seagoing vessels. The SlUNA is ready for the Conference and will be fighting to see that manning ' scales are not set below a level providing for safe navigation and maintenance of the vessel at sea. November 1978 / LOG / 27 �Sf UNA Convention P/edges toWork For Wide Delegates at the SIUNA's 1978 Trien­ nial Convention on Oct. 16-19 in Washington, D.C. passed a wide range of resolutions dealing with all segments of the U.S. maritime industry, and on varied subjects vital to the entire American labor movement. The main maritime resolutions passed ranged from National Cargo Policy to user charges on the inland waterways. The resolutions which were passed by the delegates, included: National Cargo Policy Today U.S. flagships carry only 5 percent of the country's exports and imports compared to 58 percent in 1947. Russia and Japan carry 50 percent of their cargoes and Great Britain, West Germany and France carry 30 percent of theirs. The development of a U.S. National Cargo Policy, however, would assure the U.S. fleet a substantial share of U.S. cargoes in all the trade routes of the world. This could be achieved through cargo preference requirements, bilateral shipping arrangements and other cargo sharing procedures. Also the SI UNA urged the clarifica­ tion and improved administration of existing cargo preference laws. National Maritime Council The National Maritime Council— composed of representatives of mari­ time labor and management was formed in 1971 to get more cargo for America's merchant marine. It has been successful. But this year the Department of Commerce's representatives had to drop out of the Council due to pressure from the foes of maritime. However, the council has pledged to continue and expand its program to promote cargo for the U.S.-flag mer­ chant fleet. The SIUNA Convention delegates resolved to continue its full cooperation and support of the National Maritime Council in its efforts to promote a strong, balanced and competitive U.S. merchant marine. Jones Act For America's security and economic welfare. Section 27 of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, or the Jones Act, reserves U.S. domestic trade among all 50 states and territories for American flag ships, manned and operated by U.S. seamen. But the act has two loopholes in it that exempt the Virgin Islands from its coverage and allow companies to request waivers of the act from the U.S. Secretary of Defense. The SIUNA supports immediate passage of legislation in Congress to include the Virgin Islands under the provisions of the Jones Act and the repeal of the 1950 amendment which permits waivers of the Jones Act. LNG Imports Since increased importation of liquified natural gas (LNG) would help to build more U.S. LNG tankers and give more jobs to Seafarers and shoreside maritime workers, the SIUNA urges the Government to act quickly and favorably on pending LNG import applications and to implement a comprehensive policy allowing LNG imports. Also the SIUNA favors rolled-in prices for both existing and future LNG imports as a means to insure the viability of the projects to equally distribute the cost of this and other new energy sources among consumers in all areas of the country. Alaska Oil Exports Because multinational oil companies claim we have a shortage of tankers, they want to move the North Slope crude coming out of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline to Japan thus depriving Seafarers manning U.S. tankers of jobs. The SIUNA calls upon the Govern­ ment to reject all proposals for the export or foreign exchange of Alaska North Slope crude oil and instead to develop and implement an integrated plan for distributing this oil to domestic markets. Economic problems in the future for the nation's shipyards will cause loss of jobs for SIUNA affiliated shipbuilders and related maritime industry workers. In answer, delegates urged the formula­ tion of a bulk shipping policy and program through U.S. support of bilateral shipping arrangements to put at least a portion of U.S. bulk exports and imports on U.S. vessels, which holds the potential of construction of approximately 20-25 bulk carrier vessels. The Convention also urged a policy to import liquified natural gas which would spur LNG ship construc­ Despite the fact that the Great Lakes extend over 2,300 miles into the heartland of North America with low transportation costs, only 4 percent of the U.S. overseas commerce emanates from the Lakes. To encourage increased use of the Lakes, the SIUNA urges a progressively longer navigation season leading to year-round use, and increased operating and construction subsidies. SIUNA also opposes any further toll increase on the St. Lawrence Seaway. It also backs steps which would put Great Lakes ports on a rate parity basis with the tidewater ports by eliminating the present inland freight rate discrimina­ tion practiced by railroads. U.S. Public Health Service Hospitals and National Health Care The SIUNA's long fight to keep open the eight remaining USPHS Hospitals has for now at least resulted in an end to the Administration's plans to close the system. So the SIUNA urges that the Public Health Service continue to be operated, modernized and expanded. The SIUNA will continue its opposition to any future plans to close or transfer PHS Hospitals, and until a National Health Care Insurance Plan is instituted, which we support, the PHS should continue to provide health care to seamen and stand as a model for a comprehensive National Health Care System. U.S.-Canadian Bilateral Shipping Agreement Since our merchant marine carries only 7 percent of the commerce between the U.S. and Canada, SIUNA urges the adoption of a bilateral Great Lakes and coastal shipping agreement between the U.S. and Canada restricting their commerce to American and Canadian ships. Omnibus on the Inland Waterways The SIUNA strongly opposes the efforts within Congress and the Admin­ istration to impose a user charge upon inland waterway transportation and points out the dangerous precedent that even a minimal user charge would establish. We urge the immediate reconstruc­ tion of Locks and Dam No. 26 at Alton, 111. And we oppose the Navy's continued operation of commercial type tugs when privately-owned vessels are available for charter. Uninspected Towing Vessels Shipbuilding Omnibus on the Great Lakes tion. And it urged vigorous implementa­ tion and continuance of construction subsidy programs and the formulation of a clear, cohesive and coordinated national policy for both Naval and commercial shipbuilding. Recent Coast Guard figures show that higher inland accidents occur on uninspected vessels. This resolution indicates that the current vessel inspection and certifica­ tion laws are inadequate because they do not apply to diesel powered towing vessels and demonstrates that continu­ ing this situation only serves to maintain an unsafe environment upon the inland waterways. The SIUNA calls upon the Congress to enact the necessary legislative amendments to bring all towing vessels under the jurisdiction of our vessel inspection and certification laws. Trade and the Service Industries Though service industries, like mari­ time, account for two-thirds of U.S. output and consumption, U.S. law does not give them the same protection against unfair foreign trade practices, like dumping, that it gives goodsproducing industries. So the SIUNA believes that shipping and all of the other service trades should be given equal treatment as the goodsproducing industries under the Trade Reform Act of 1974. War Risk Insurance U.S. War Risk Insurance insures ships from the outbreak of war until wartime insurance starts. These ships are commited to serve the U.S. in a war or other emergency. SIUNA recommends that the War Risk Insurance Program should be limited only to U.S. vessels and that the coverage of foreign vessels should not be renewed. ^^ "• • " * ^ . . . >... - 7'v " I f .-X • - if- -vf •'I -54 » ->1, f ^ !: SIUNA Passed Resolution to Spur Construction of LNG Vessels. / LOG / November t978 :X * / tf.. ' JG IV..)'• a �Range of PrO'Maritime, Pro-Worker Bills Multinational Oil Companies Competition and free enterprise have been eroded through the concentration of economic power in the hands of multinational oil companies. The petroleum industry, the U.S.'s top source of raw energy, is ruled by major oil companies which have acted contrary to the nation's goal of a strong domestic oil industry. SIUNA urges Congress to enact divorcement-of-operations legislation to break the monopolistic hold the multinational oil companies have over America's energy industry. Also to review the performance of America's oil industry in meeting its obligations to supply the energy needs of the American people at reasonable and competitive price levels. And to determine whether the oil industry is not a public utility subject to interstate regulation by the Federal Government. Educating the Unorganized Worker In the last Congress, Big Business fought against the Minimum Wage Bill, Labor Law Reform and a National Health Care Program hurting millions of both unorganized and organized workers. So SIUNA supports an immediate campaign by organized labor to educate the workers of this country—both organized and unorganized—to the great stake they have in the programs of economic, health and social reform being pursued by the international unions of the AFL-CIO. Voting Representation for the District of Columbia In 1973 and 1975, the SIUNA Conventions called on Congress—via constitutional amendment—for full Congressional representation for resi­ dents of the District of Columbia with two senators and representatives. SIUNA Passed Resolution Calling for National Policy on Shipbuilding. Organizing the Unorganized Because the labor movement needs the strength and support of workers throughout the U.S. to counter unionbusting efforts of business and to work effectively for the well-being of Ameri­ can workers, a resolution was passed naming "organizing the unorganized"as the number one challenge facing America's labor movement. Repeal of 14(B) Congress was urged to repeal imme­ diately Section 14(B) of the TaftHartley Act which has allowed the legislatures of 20 states to outlaw the union shop, forcing workers in these states to accept low wages and sub­ standard conditions and denying them the benefits and protection of collective bargaining agreements. User Charges The International reaffirmed its strong opposition to the imposition of any tax, toll or user charge on commerce or fuel for inland water transportation. Such user charges would disrupt cargo movement as well as set a precedent which would make it easier to impose similar fees on coastal, deep sea and Great Lakes commerce. Appreciation and Support of AFL-CIO President George Meany The SIUNA expressed its whole­ hearted appreciation for the efforts of AFL-CIO President George Meany to bring decency, respect and justice to all workers throughout the free world and for his continued support in the legislative battles waged by this Union to insure the welfare of maritime workers. Dumping Tax boats crewed by SlUNA-affiliatcd Fishermen's Union of America mem­ bers to pare down their crews or go non-union, wiping out Union benefits and protection for these fishermen. The SIUNA urged a return to the standard of crews of less than six for determining whether a fisherman is selfemployed to protect unionism in our fishing fleet. Mainland soft drink bottlers are selling their products to stores on Puerto Rico at prices below those charged by local producers. Because Puerto Rican-based bottling com­ panies, where many SIUNA-affiliaied workers are employed, can't match these cut-rate prices, they have begun laying off workers. TTie Convention passed a resolution urging the federal government to impose a tax on products being dumped in Puerto Rico at unfair prices. Puerto Rico Maritime Shipping Authority The Puerto Rico Maritime Shipping Authority, which has 11 ships covered by SlU-AGLIWD contract, is a public corporation created to keep shipping Certain municipalities in Puerto rates between Puerto Rico and main­ Rico, where workers are now repre­ land ports as low as possible. sented or being organized by the This resolution opposes the proposed SlUNA-affiliated SlU of Puerto Rico, sale of the Shipping Authority to private are facing budget problems. hands which would cause increased A resolution was passed pledging the shipping rates and a higher cost of living Convention to contact Puerto Rico's for Puerto Rico's workers. commissioner in Washington to speed up requests for federal funds to these Labor Education Institute of municipalities. Funding for MunicipaJities of Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Taxation of Fishermen Due to a recent amendment to the tax laws, fishermen working on boats with crews of 10 men or less were designated "self-employed" which is a change from the "less than six man" crew classifica­ tion which had been, the standard. This change could cause the owners of Currently, only 13 percent of the labor force in Puerto Rico is organized because miost of the Island's workers are uneducated about the role of unions. The SIUNA pledged to support the funding of a labor education institute in Puerto Rico which will benefit the labor movement at all levels. AFL-CIO Unions In Puerto Rico The SIUNA pledged to urge the AFL-CIO to encourage all Interna­ tional unions in Puerto Rico to form a united front through the Central Labor Council in order to fight the movement aimed at destroying International unions on Puerto Rico. i Appreciation for the Support of The AFL-CIO and Its Staff The Convention adopted a resolution expressing the International's deep appreciation for the assistance and cooperation which has always been willingly provided to the SIUNA by the headquarters staff, the Departments and all other segments of the AFL-CIO. November 1978 / LOG / 29 a. • �Hard Work Resulted in Major Gains Ail Around SlU'AGLIWD Report to Convention $450 a month as of June 16, 1980. U.S. manning and crewing provision Eligible seamen, under the Pension enacted in the Outer Continental Shelf Increment provision, can receive as (DCS) Bill, which passed both Houses ''^he Seafarers International Union- much as $625 a month as their pension and was signed into law by the President. AGLIWD wishes to extend fra­ benefit. Welfare benefits have been improved Our union has maintained an effecternal greetings to all the delegates and officers of this 1978 Triennial Conven­ for the seamen and their dependents. A tive political action apparatus with the tion of the Seafarers International Major Medical program has been added membership's support of SPAD. It has Union of North America. We are to cover medical, surgical and hospital also worked closely with other unions through various AFL-CIO political pleased to submit this report to the expenses above the basic plan. Because of the merger of IBU and action organizations. delegates assembled. This report will SIU-A&G, boatmen are now sharing in Our union took another positive step highlight the achievements and illu­ strate the progress our union has made the benefits under the SIU Pension and toward greater participation in the Welfare Plans and for the first time, legislative arena when it recently during the past three years. contracts covering boatmen will enable negotiated a political check-off of 30 GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT them to become eligible for Early cents per man-day worked, or a total of OF THE UNION Normal Retirement Benefits. Now, $109.50 per year, per member. boatmen will be eligible for the $20,000 The District has continued its drive to In the area of organizational growth death benefit, as well. Eligible Inland get the U.S. Coast Guard to enforce and and development of our union, two members will also have their pension improve safety regulations for all significant events occurred. The first is the merger of our Inland Boatmen's benefits increased up to $440 a month. shipping. It has also geared-up for ah all-out fight to protect jobs for U.S. division with SIU-A&G in 1976. The POLITICAL ACTION workers in the developing ocean mining .second is the merger of the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union with the During the past three years. Congress industry. We are fighting to secure SlU-A&G. has considered and passed important passage of legislation which would The IBU-SIU merger has resulted in legislation affeeting the maritime regulate the rates and charges of statethe strengtTiening of both component industryrfhere are m°any'i'n Congress' 0^"^^ carriers, primarily those of the organizations and the growth in the and elsewhere, who have attempted to Soviet-bloc nations. Our union has unionization of the Inland sector of our undercut the continued existence of continued to press for the closing of the ndustry. The Inland division has American-flag shipping. SIU-A&G is "Virgin Islands" loophole in the Jones brought numerous companies under proud of its role and of its efforts in Act. And finally, we will continue to contract since 1975. It now represents securing passage of the Maritime seek fair and equitable "cargo-prefer­ employees of 104 inland companies. Authorization Bill of 1979 without the ence" legislation from our national law­ This merger has not only resulted in damaging amendments proposed by the makers. improving our ability to organize many enemies of the American Merchant UNION ADMINISTRATION, non-union companies in this industry, Marine. The 1979 Bill included major FINANCES AND SERVICES but it has strengthened our position at improvements over the previously the bargaining table and has enabled us passed legislation and continues to We have continued to grow and to bring to our Inland members vast encourage and protect U.S.-flag ship­ develop our financial and physical improvements in their collective bar­ ping and the jobs and opportunities of resources to better serve our mem­ gaining agreements. American seamen, and those who work bership. The impact of the merger on collec­ in shipping-related industries. Financially, SIU-A&G and its subortive bargaining for our Inland members In the field of Offshore Oil Drilling dinate bodies are strong and solvent, is shown in the Collective Bargaining and Exploration, our union, along with portion is expected to be mainsection of this report. others, was successful in getting a 100% tained and improved upon in the future. The merger of MCS and SIU-A&G is now being finalized. The work in this matter has gone smoothly. With our 4 new and larger merged union, we are 4 confident that we will be in excellent position to meet future challenges. New offices and union halls have been constructed under the union's ongoing program to provide the membership with better facilites. Plans to buy and build new properties to insure the continued availability of improved facilities for our members are being formulated. T COLLECTIVE BARGAINING Our new three-year deep-sea contract includes an across-the-board wage increase in the monthly base wages in excess of 24% over the three-year period. Similar increases apply to overtime, penalty and premium rates, across the board. There were also substantial increases in the vacation benefits and major improvements in the benefits available to our members through the Seafarers Pension and Welfare Plans. Under the new agreement, the death benefit for active seamen can reach a high of $20,000. Pension benefits have been increased from $350 to $400 a month, effective January 1, 1979 and to i • 4 t 4 > i EDUCATION AND TRAINING » > The Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship has continued to rank as a major training center for maritime labor. SIU-A&G is making certain that its members will be educated and trained in preparation for the future of the maritime industry. Because our members have received advanced training at HLSS, we have increased the number of jobs in the deep-sea sector by hundreds over the past three years. The net number of SlU-contracted deep-sea vessels has increased by 45 ships. In the Great Lakes area, the number of jobs and vessels under SlU-A&G contract has remained stable, with a number of new ships entering the trade. The Harry Lundeberg School has continued to expand and improve the upgrading and entry-level training programs. New courses and advanced training methods have been introduced so that the union will be ready to supply highly qualified personnel to meet the demands of the industry. Education and the personal growth and development of our members is extremely important to our future. Over 1,000 seamen and boatmen have suc­ cessfully completed their high school education and qualified for a high school diploma through the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Aca­ demic Department. Recently, the American Council on Education certified nine HLSS courses for which college credit may be given. SIU-A&G also provides college and university scholarships for its members and their dependents. Another new development in training is the Towboat Operators Scholarship Program. This program was established to meet the growing need for highly trained and skilled boatmen. In order to insure that the training requirements of the Inland sector of the industry will be met, the Harry Lundeberg School has prepared a special curriculum and has increased the number of training programs for upgrading our inland members. An important program at HLS is the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Program which provides psychological counsel­ ing and rehabilitation for members with drinking problems. This program has proven successful because it provides complete physical, emotional and intellectual help for its participants. From the left are five of the SiU-AGLIWD's delegation to the SlUNA Convention. They are; Joe Sacco, Houston agent; Mike Worley, St. Louis agent; Red Campbell, SIU N.Y. representative; Jack Caffey, New York agent, and Gerry-Brown, Mobile' agent. 30 / LOG / November 1978 �•w" ©0®©®® ©if ©Oy • -'Ai v.- [Mi©lJiD©-- SEA-LAND VENTURE (Sea-Land Service), September 17—Chairman, Recertified Bosun A. Caldeira; Secre­ tary Roy R. Thomas; Educational Director R. Henley. $26 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Repair sheets were passed out and the chairman gave a discussion on the articles that appeared in the Log. Also on the importance of donating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port New Orleans. ULTRAMAR (Apex Marine), Sep­ tember 24—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Joseph Zeloy; Secretary Robert Wells; Educational Director William Kenney. Some disputed OT in deck department. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Report to the Log: "A basketball game between members of the SS Ultramar and the SS Golden Endeavor and the Plyichevsk, USSR Seaman's Club ended in the honorable score of 90-78 in favor of the Russians." ALLEGIANCE (Interocean Mgt.), September 29—Chairman, K. R. Marston; Secretary R. H. Mann; Engine Delegate John J. Kulos; Steward Delegate H. W. Roberts. $5.84 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck, engine and steward departments. Chairman suggested that the crew take up a collection for the steward who got off the ship due to a heart attack and who was to have open heart surgery. The Log and the new contracts were received, read and posted. Next port Boston. ANCHORAGE (Sea-Land Service), September 24— Chairman, Recertified Bosun O. R. Rodriguez; Secretary Claude Garnett; Educational Director D. Papageorgiou. $20 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Educational Director advised crewmembers who are in need of upgrading to enroll in the Harry Lundeberg School at Piney Point when possible, that upgrading is a necessity. Report to the Log: "Nothing can be achieved if there is no will for success. Only contributing to SPAD will bring us an easy way for success." Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. SEA-LAND GALLOWAY (SeaLand Service), September 17—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun George Burke; Secretary A. Seda; Deck Delegate E. Bales; Engine Delegate William Foley. Some disputed OT in engine and steward departments. Chairman held a discussion at the safety meeting and advised the crew again that no one should smoke on open deck when we are carrying dangerous cargo. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Elizabeth. MOUNT WASHINGTON (Victory Carriers), September 12—Chairman, Jose A. Ruiz; Secretary B. Guarino; Educational Director Oscar Cooper; Engine Delegate J. Caldwell. No disputed OT. Chairman gave a talk on why all crewmembers should go to Piney Point for upgrading. Also discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. All communications were read and posted. One minute of silence was held in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Panama Canal. TRANSCOLORADO (Hudson Wa­ terways), September 10—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Richard Kidd; Secretary T. Ulisse; Educational Direc­ tor C. E. Connel; Deck Delegate Mark L. Lamar; Engine Delegate Lester A. Borges; Steward Delegate John G. Shaw. Some disputed OT in deck and engine departments. All communica­ tions received were read to the member­ ship and posted on the board. Report to the Log: "This voyage of sixty days has taken us to the ports of Halifax, N.S., Cagliari, Sardinia, Iskendrun, Turkey, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Hodeidah, North Yemen, Livornio, Italy, Rota, Spain, Lisbon, Portugal and Bayonne, N.J." Next port Bayonne. BALTIMORE (Sea-Land Service), Chairman, Recertified Bosun Jose L. Gonzalez; Secretary George W. Gib­ bons; Educational Director W. J. Dunnigan; Deck Delegate V. Ratcliff. $15.25 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman reported that the Logs were received and distributed to each depart­ ment. Discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. Secretary noted that if there are any repairs to be made they should be reported right away. The educational director advised that he is available to give help to anyone who needs it. A vote of thanks to all departments for fine cooperation and a job well done. THOMPSON PASS (Interocean Mgt.), September 24—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Michael Casanueva; Secretary D. L. Knapp; Educational Director E. Washington; Deck Delegate Robert A. Christensen. Chairman would like to thank everyone for working together and making this a smooth voyage. Also discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. No disputed OT. Educational Director advised that the best information one can get on shipping and ships is in the Log. Suggest that everyone get a copy of the Log and read it. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Long Beach. MARYLAND (Interocean Mgt.), September 17—Chairman, N. A. Nagy; Secretary L. H. Waldrop; Steward Delegate Willie J. Smith; Deck Delegate Thomas J. Brand. $2 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. The chairman read and discussed the President's Report, Headquarters Notes and the SlU in Washington that appeared in the iMg. Also the new contract and the impor­ tance of donating to SPAD was discussed. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done and to all department delegates for their cooperation. Next port Long Beach. BANNER (Interocean Mgt.), Sep­ tember 9—Chairman J. Higgins; Secre­ tary F. Gissuebel; Steward Delegate Joseph Simpson. $16.49 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in deck department. Crewmembers were advised about the merits of the Lundeberg School in Piney Point with regards to upgrading for better jobs and security. Members were also a'dvised to give sufficient notice prior to getting off the vessel and if possible to inform the Union the trip prior in order to guarantee replacements upon arrival. Next port Linden, N.J. OVERSEAS ANCHORAGE (Mari­ time Overseas), September 10—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun Jack Nelson; Secretary P. L. Hunt; Deck Delegate Allan E. Lewis; Engine Delegate Paul G. Dowe; Steward Delegate Franklin N. Cain. No disputed OT. It was requested that the men watch smoking while on deck. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for the great improvement in the food and service. Report to the Log; "Report from Paul L. Hunt—1 would like to commend the work being done by Viviano Erazo, Rashid Ali and Jo.se Santiogo. Viviano and Rashid are new men and hopefully they will become a permanent part of our Union." PUERTO RICO (Puerto Rico Marine Mgt.), September 10—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun Barney E. Swearingen; Secretary T. Jackson; Educational Director H. P. Calloe; Deck Delegate Charles H. Fox; Steward Delegate Eddie Villasol. No disputed OT. Chairman's report: "Last month another LNG tanker was crewed. This ship and others like it mean many new jobs. However, we have to be ready for the new ships and the only way we can prepare ourselves and get the skills that we need is to upgrade." A vote of thanks to the crew for keeping the messroom clean. Next port San Juan. M OVERSEAS ARCTIC (Maritime Overseas), September 14—Chairman, Recertified Bosun M.M. Cross; Secre­ tary R. De Boissiere; Educational Director J. P. Chancey; Deck Delegate R. C. Munro; Engine Delegate W. E. Walker; Steward Delegate John Lynch. $21 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman advised that better launch service is needed in Panama. Also read article in the Log on Flags-of-Convenience to crew and noted that it is a fight for survival and jobs. Discussed the importance of donating to SPAD. A vote of thanks to all department delegates for their cooperation and for a job well done. Report to Log: "A hail and farewell to the "Old Man of the Sea" Bosun M.M. Cross. This is his last voyage. He has been with us for many years and fought the battles for the benefits which we all enjoy today. Thank God for men like him and the Union, for without them, we would have nothing today. God Bless and keep you." Next port Stapleton. DELTA MAR (Delta Steamship), September 3—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Paul R. Turner; Secretary Mike Dunn; Educational Director Edward Synan. $894.60 in ship's movie fund. Some disputed OT in deck, engine and steward departments. Chairman reported that so far it has been a fine trip, no accidents and finally a full crew. Report to the Log: "Thanks to the steward department for a job well done. French bread, french rolls and various assorted pies have been baked and served professionally." Next port New Orleans. WORTH (Apex Shipping), Septem­ ber 3—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Anthony Hanna. No disputed OT, Chairman advised younger members to take advantage of the upgrading programs at Piney Point. Educational Director held several discussions about the Alcoholic Rehabilitation program. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. GOLDEN MONARCH (Apex Ma­ rine), September 10—Chairman, Recer­ tified Bosun A. T. Ruiz; Secretary R. Clarke; Educational Director R. Hardy; Deck Delegate S. Furtado; Engine Delegate D. Morgan; Steward Delegate L. Rinaldi. No disputed OT. Chairman noted that most of the needed repairs have been done, except for repair of the wire winch for the wire spring on the starboard side. Handrails to be put up on the bow near the anchor hose pipe and doors on B deck. A vote of thanks to the steward department. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port St. Croix. Official ship's minutes were also received from the following vessels: MOHAWK SANTA MARIA SEA-LAND COMMERCE SANTA MARIANA ARTHUR MIDDLETON SEA-LAND CONSUMER JOHN B. WATERMAN COUNCIL GROVE DELTA SUD COLUMBIA PISCES SEA-LAND FINANCE AQUADILLA OVERSEAS WASHINGTON CAROLINA DELTA COLOMBIA MAYAGUEZ MOUNT WASHINGTON OVERSEAS ALICE OVERSEAS CHICAGO PENNY HOUSTON STUYVESANT ARIES SEA-LAND MC LEAN SANTA MERCEDES SEA-LAND PRODUCER PORT DELTA URUGUAY BRADFORD ISLAND SEATTLE COVE COMMUNICATOR OVERSEAS YALDEZ OVERSEAS OHIO CHARLESTON AMERICAN HERITAGE OVERSEAS VIVIAN MARY DELTA NORTE ACHILLES MOUNT VERNON VICTORY NATALIE OGDEN CHALLENGER ERNA ELIZABETH ZAPATA PATRIOT CAPRICORN OGDEN WILLAMETTE TAMARA GUILDEN OVERSEAS ALEUTIAN JACKSONVILLE NEW YORK OGDEN WABASH BOSTON LONG LINES DELTA PANAMA DELTA VENEZUELA POINT SUSAN OGDEN TRAVELER DELTA ORO SEA-LAND TRADE November 1978 / LOG / 31 �Personals INLAND Henry Durham, Clavin Troxclair, Ronald Dawsey and J. Nelson Dispatchers Report for Inland Waters OCTOBER 1-31,1978 •TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile ' New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Port Arthur Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Paducah Totals 0 0 0 2 0 2 3 6 0 0 1 0 0 5 5 0 2 1 2 29 0 0 0 6 0 1 0 2 1 0 2 0 0 12 8 0 13 36 1 82 2 0 0 3 0 1 0 15 3 0 3 0 7 6 56 0 15 0 67 178 Port 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 1 1 3 15 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 6 4 0 9 35 1 60 0 0 0 3 0 1 1 10 0 0 0 0 0 3 26 0 12 0 38 91 0 0 0 7 0 6 11 9 0 0 2 0 0 15 6 0 11 0 1 68 0 0 0 6 0 3 0 9 1 0 4 0 0 11 7 0 12 7 0 60 2 0 0 6 0 3 0 28 5 0 12 0 15 13 123 0 13 0 78 298 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Port Arthur Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Paducah Totals '. 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Port 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 8 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Boston New York Philadelphia .. Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans ., Jacksonville .. San Francisco. Wilmington ... Seattle Puerto Rico ... Houston Port Arthur Algonac St. Louis PineyPoint ... Paducah Totals Totals All Departments. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 9 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 7 13 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 3 7 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 4 1 1 0 1 0 15 26 34 87 194 16 69 106 77 68 332 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Mr. Silverman of Point Shipping Corp, would like you to contact him, regarding monies due you, at 545 Madison Ave. New York, N.Y. 10017. Robert Byron Byrne Your sister, Mrs. Madeline AlMalky, would like you to contact her at 24 Lome Ave., Dartmouth, N.S., Canada, B24 3E5. George R. Neumann Cathy Huang would like you to contact her at 6200 Marinette #120, Houston, Tex. 77036. Ubie Nolan Mrs. Nolan would like you to contact her at 8255 Rudder Road, Mobile, Ala. as soon as possible. James Reeves, Jr. Your sister and brother would like you to contact them at one of the following telephone numbers; (713) 9943472, (318) 754-7383 or (504) 277-2112. Doug L. Salair Irene Kessler would like you to contact her at 45 California Ave., Reno, Nev. 89509. David Stambul Robert E. Maher, of the Seamen's Bank for Savings, 30 Wall St., New York, N.Y. would like you to contact him regarding your unclaimed account. Tel: (212) 797-3244. Ernest A. Valdes Your daughter, Diana Valdes, would like you to contact her at 15201 Memorial Hwy., Apt. 101, N. Miami, Fla. 33169. Paul V. Ward Your daughter, Mildred, would like you to contact her at 304 Bynum Ridge Rd., Forest Hill, Md. 21050, Tel.: (301) 879-7838. Ale oPioiism i disease. miiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii it can tie treated. A MESSAGE FROM YOUR UNION / CM /ri NAKCOTia ARE FOR LO^ER^ a IF CAU6FT you LOf0 YOUR PAPERS FOR 1/00/ D THINK ABOUT/rF 32 / LOG / November 1978 .12 �•tfdlft Leo, 6th SlU-Manned LNG Ship, is Crewed eafarers are set to crew a lion of a ship this month, the Leo, the sixth SlU-contracted LNG vessel completed so far. An imposing vessel worthy of her Zodiac namesake, she is 936 ft. long and shoulders five 40 ft. high yellow cargo tanks across her 143 ft. wide orange deck. But the Leo's significance goes beyond her imposing size and capabilities. When she sails from the General Dynamics Shipyard in Quincy, Mass., she will be another link in the growing chain of LNG vessels which have greatly extended America's ability to transport energy. S f The Leo is the fifth LNG vessel built by Energy Transport Corp. A sixth SlU-contracted LNG ship is the El Paso Southern, (El Paso Gas), now bringing LNG to the U.S. East Coast from Algeria. Like her four sisterships, the Leo will load LNG in Indonesia and discharge at points in Japan. Each leg of the voyage takes about five days and each ship can carry 125,000 cubic meters of LNG. Loading and discharging takes only 12 hours at each end. Right now the Energy vessels comprise the largest single LNG project in the world. The four ships now in service deliver about 200,000 cubic meters of LNG weekly to Japan. But this is only the begin­ ning. Energy is building three additional LNG vessels and when the full fleet is in operation in 1980, these ships will be carrying 7.5 million tons of LNG a year. SlU-contracted El Paso Co. is also expanding its LNG fleet with five new ships being built now and more planned for the future. In little over one year, U.S.-flag LNG carriers have carved a place for themselves in maritime energy transport. Seafarers manning the six U.S.-flag LNG vessels now sailing have helped to set the record for safe, reliable marine transport of an important new energy source. A major part of this achievement has been the preparation each Seafarer received in the LNG course at the Harry Lundeberg School, which is a requirement for every SI U crewmember working an LNG ship. The skills and safety procedures taught in this course enable Sea­ farers to meet the challenge pre­ sented by these technologic advancements of the industry. LNG ships offer an important area of job expansion for SlU members. And Seafarers hoping to take advantage of these new jobs would be wise to get their LNG training as soon as possible. 31 Dead in Panamanian Tanker Blast; 2 Runaways Crash Headon! •mi fi-'-W An empty Panamanian oil tanker deafening. Black smoke rose about 1,000 feet above the ship immediately blew up and sank in flames in Manila Bay, P.I. killing 31 persons, many after the explosion." Reported missing are 20 of the trapped inside the ship's stern, on Nov. 8 On the very next day on the other side tanker's crew of 42. Six were Chinese, 12 Indonesians and two of British nation­ of the world, a Liberian tanker and a ality of Chinese descent. Also missing Panamanian bulk carrier, both run­ are a Japanese technician who was aways, crashed headon in fog on the Mississippi River two miles from a New inspecting recent damage to the ship Orleans ferry crossing, dumping 2,000 when she arrived inPhillipine waters and gallons of crude into the water. No fire nine Filipino security guards and or injuries were reported. But the U.S. boatmen ferrying supplies to the vessel. Twenty-two other crewmembers were Coast Guard said neither vessel's pilot either fished out of the drink to be nor master had checked in with their Voluntary Vessel Traffic System (VTS) hospitalized with burns or injuries or were not aboard the tanker when she right before the collision. These incidents are two more tragic blew. Also saved was a woman visitor to and vivid indications of the hazards the vessel. The tanker's Chinese skipper, unsafe, improperly manned flag-of- Capt. Ng Wing Sum and four or five convenience ships pose to life at sea. other crewmembers were ashore at the time of the blast. In Manila, the Philippine Coast Official sources said the missing Guard said the powerful explosion, apparently caused by a spark which seamen were believed trapped six ignited chemical fumes in the 20,000 dwt fathoms deep in different cabins of the tanker and some were thought to be tanker, the ST Feoso Sun. killed six pinned down in the engine room. crewmembers outright. The body of a However, the next day frogmen with Filipino Security guard near the flagof-convenience tanker was found that cutting torches could not reach them evening. Of the 56 or 57 aboard the because the doors below were locked. "If they are all there inside, they must tanker, 13 were rescued, but five died be dead by now," commented the head later of injuries in a hospital. of the Phillipine Coast Guard. The blast ripped the Feoso Sun A high placed spokesman said that almost in two at midsection a mile from the rescuers would cut off the stern of Limay where the World War 11 Battle of the tanker to gain entry into the engine Bataan was fought, 25 miles west of room. Manila. A refining company official at the In the headon collision of the two disaster scene said "the explosion was flag-of-convenience ships near New Orleans, the spilled oil came from a gapping hole in the bow of the south bound Liberian tanker, the ST Irene l^rnos. The northbound Panamanian bulk carrier, the SS Maritime Justice carrying a cargo of Japanese steel, also sustained extensive bow damage and ran aground. The crash happened downstream from the Belle Chase Ferry Landing used by suburban New Orleans com­ muters. River traffic was stopped, but no jams ensued as containment booms were placed around the oil spill. The year-old VTS System asks ships to call their Coast Guard Center on special Frequencies at specific points and when underway giving speed, cargo, location, destination and other data. That info is fed into a computer to tell vessels on the river what ships are in their area. The system has no radar or visual detection devices. The Coast Guard said the Irene Lemos had called them while at anchor but had not told them of her departure. The VTS Center tracked the Maritime Justice through monitoring of bridgeto-bridge talk on the air and through other vessel reports. But the ship failed to use the VTS sector channel or call the Coast Guard at all, they said. Take One Giant Step Toward Building a Better Future Upgrade at HLS Jobless Drop to 5,8 Percent, But Economy Seen Slowing M The nation's jobless rate dropped from 6 percent to 5.8 percent last month. Some economists, however, see this apparent "improvement" in unemploy­ ment as misleading, rather than as a real sign that the economy is recovering. Leading economists have warned that unemployment could begin escalat­ ing again as the economy continues to show signs of slowing down. The Federal Reserve Board's recent increase in interest rates is one reason why they fear a further slowdown of the economy. As much as the 5.8 percent figure indicates an improvement, it is still far higher than the 4.6 percent figure of five years ago. The number of unemployed workers in October dropped by 324,000. One factor contributing to the decline in unemployment was the drop in female joblessness from 6 percent to 5.6 percent (the lowest rate for females since August 1974). While male joblessness, in general, remained at 4 percent, unemployment among blacks rose from 11.2 percent to 11.4 percent. Employment in the teenage population dropped from 16.6 percent to 16.3 percent. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, October saw a sharp increase in non-farm worker employment to 86.6 million—up by 430,000. Joblessness among full-time workers declined from 5.5 percent to 5.3 percent. Tliere is considerable concern as to what direction the economy will be heading in, especially if the Carter Administration's recently.proposed anti-inflation plan is implemented. Many of the nation's labor leaders, including AFL-CIO President George Meany, feel that the Carter plan would probably effect the unemployment rate adversely. The most recent unemployment figures, released by the Department of Labor, are looked upon by some optimistic economisits as "encourag­ ing." We'll just have to wait and see whether or not this optimism is justified. As much we would like to believe that it is, there are ominous signs that lead us to believe it's not worth betting on. These Courses Starting Soon LNG January 8 QMED January 22 FOWT January 4 January 22 Marine Electrical Maintenance Diesel Engines for QMED's January 8 Towboat Operator Scholarship January 8 Program (Applications must be received by December 17.) January 4 Able Seaman January 15 Celestial Navigation January 4, 18 IJfeboat January 8 Diesel Licensing January 4, 18 Tankerman To enroll contact HLS or your SIU Representative Sign Up Now! Upgrading Pays Off When It's Time to Pay Off November 1978 / LOG / 33 �... .ijiAteeBaa f SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters United Industrial Workers of North America PRESIDENT Paul Hail SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGicrgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Frank Drozak VICE PRESIDENTS Earl Shepard Lindsey Williams Cal Tanner HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-9375 ALPENA, Mich Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea OCTOBER 1-31, 1978 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals 8 114 8 26 15 10 19 98 62 39 18 35 17 78 0 1 548 1 34 4 9 3 5 5 14 7 5 4 1 0 18 6 0 116 1 11 0 1 10 0 0 4 5 5 7 12 2 8 0 1 67 Port 2 102 6 32 9 9 14 78 53 30 21 27 27 80 0 3 493 5 54 1 11 4 4 5 31 13 15 9 6 1 36 18 0 213 1 25 0 2 9 3 1 3 2 4 6 10 7 11 0 0 84 11 128 16 42 20 9 35 130 59 67 26 55 19 110 0 3 730 1 35 9 14 2 3 6 19 10 11 7 5 2 15 0 0 139 2 10 0 5 4 0 0 7 5 2 9 7 1 5 0 1 58 4 116 19 54 20 8 18 93 36 44 24 35 13 80 0 1 565 5 65 6 9 5 6 11 24 17 10 5 9 0 21 0 0 193 0 12 0 3 0 1 1 3 4 3 5 2 0 8 0 0 42 2 63 8 19 11 0 22 47 41 31 15 17 7 56 0 0 339 2 19 2 7 1 0 4 6 7 3 3 2 2 7 0 0 65 0 6 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 14 7 7 2 3 0 0 43 8 132 24 36 11 4 20 55 50 27 25 19 18 52 1 1 483 7 192 14 39 10 0 6 19 13 29 68 33 9 67 0 0 506 880 649 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals 4 101 12 27 10 4 11 70 24 32 15 31 12 54 0 1 408 3 37 3 6 7 5 7 21 6 12 1 8 2 15 2 1 136 0 6 0 1 1 1 1 4 4 2 0 8 0 0 30 Port 0 86 3 19 6 3 21 45 24 36 11 23 13 54 0 0 344 1 37 1 15 7 2 2 25 10 10 7 9 4 23 14 1 183 0 10 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 2 1 1 1 3 0 0 21 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Boston New York . Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile NewQrIeans Jacksonville San Fr^-ncisco Wilniiiigton Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals 1 45 3 6 7 0 28 30 14 10 12 7 36 0 0 214 0 14 1 4 1 0 2 8 4 0 2 1 1 4 3 0 45 0 4 0 1 -0 0 0 1 0 21 2 2 0 1 0 0 32 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 1 57 0 15 9 0 14 37 22 22 10 19 10 31 0 0 247 2 29 0 3 3 0 3 25 16 2 1 3 4 15 28 1 135 0 28 0 5 5 0 1 1 2 37 10 2 1 10 0 0 102 ENTRY DEPARTMENT — Totals All Departments 1 33 4 16 3 1 3 35 16 9 5 10 9 23 0 0 168 1338 5 100 8 24 2 8 41 38 16 13 12 11 44 46 0 374 4 100 6 16 10 2 5 6 10 27 35 16 7 41 0 0 285 0 0 0 5 39 9 26 6 2 14 45 21 25 6 7 15 26 0 1 247 671 414 1084 531 207 1881 X 6 *"Total Registered" means the number of imen who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 34 / LOG / November 1978 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFAI.O, N.Y 290 Franklin St. 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHICAGO, ILL. .9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DULUTH, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 58806 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616) 352-4441 HOUSTON, Tex 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala IS. Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. . .2604 S. 4 St, 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex 534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif 1311 Mission St. 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P. R. . 1313 Fernandez, Jnncos, Stop 20 00909 (809) 724-2848 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo. . .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla. 2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad St. 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan . P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 West Coast Stewards Halls HONOLULU, Hawaii ... 707 Alakea St. 96813 (808) 537-5714 PORTLAND, Or 421 S.W. 5th Ave. 97204 (503) 227-7993 WILMINGTON, Ca. . .408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 (213) 834-85.38 SAN FRANCISCO, Ca. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (4L5) 54.V5855 �Still Getting A's, Scholarship Winner Looks to Politics ' Still getting A's as a sophomore at the University of Alabama is former SIU scholarship winner, Vincent Craig "Bubba" Cantrell, 19, of Whistler, Ala. who says .. One of my dreams is to go into politics after graduating from law school. I am sure that being a politician will keep me busy." Young Cantrell maintained a straight A average record for four years at Murphy High School, Mobile where he ranked third in a graduating class of 550. He was voted by the faculty as the "Most Outstanding Senior" and was a member of the National Honor Society and Quill and Scroll. He is the son of Seafarer John D. Cantrell Jr. who joined the Union in 1944 and ships out as a chief electrician from the port of Mobile. His son was one of the four scholarship winners selected from hundreds of applicants by a panel of educators in nationwide competition. Explaining his interest in keeping busy, Vince told "the Mobile Press Register late last month, "It isn't that 1 am an overachiever, but that I just can't stand to be idle." His high school principal added that he was "involved in more worthwhile extracurricular activities than any student who has attended the school in the past 10 years. They included class valedictorian, literary editor of the yearbook and high school columnist for the Press Register. He was president of the Key and Paramount Clubs and the Band Council. He is listed in "Who's Who Among High School Students." Vincent's ambition to be in politics is a view his mother, Marvell, a registered nurse shares with mixed emotions. She said: "I feel he would have great potential as an educator. But his dream has always been to be a politician.." "I guess he does have the personality for such. He will talk to anyone. And if he decides he is right about a subject, he will drive you out of your mind stating his views." Vincent C. Cantrell She pointed out that her son was a mature person and believes he will realize when he has reached his limit in the number of activities he is able to handle. "He requires very little sleep and seems to have an inexhaustable supply of energy and this is to his advantage." Cantrell says, "Learning has always come easily to me, so my extracurricular involvement helped fill up my time and fill out my total learning experience." Entering the university to major in English in the fall of 1977, he decided to get "caught up" in the whirl of activities college offers. , "I knew just going to class wouldn't be enough to keep me busy, so at the first opportunity I joined in." Old school friends there were minoring in Russian, so Cantrell thought he'd give it a try. "I had never taken a foreign language before and naturally was a little leery," he said, "but I consider taking Russian one of the best decisions of my life since I plan to study international law." From this hejoined the Russian Club, works at the Ferguson Student Union information desk and chairs the Student Government Assn. (SGA) Executive Publicity Committee and Campus Liaison Board. "I really enjoy working with the SGA, since I am politically oriented," he continued. Politics, knowledge and college activities are not Cantrell's only loves. Music and animals are, too. "I had taken piano lessons as a kid and didn't like them at all," he remem­ bered. "Then in junior high school some friends and I took band class as an experiment. I soon learned to play the trombone and fell in love with music." His mother recalled his dislike of practicing on the piano."He fell in love with playing the trombone ... so much so that he refused to wear braces on his teeth because it interfered with his playing." At Murphy High, Cantrell was named to the All-State Band for two years, played with the Mobile All-Star Jazz Band, student symphony as well as the school's honor, bicentennial and marching bands. "I learned to play a wide range of music from my participation in those bands," he remarked, "from jazz to classical to popular to Sousa." As for his second love, animals, Mrs. Cantrell says "... along with everything else his zoo was always underfoot. He loved animals, still does in fact, so there were always dogs and cats around. I'm tending a dog, a cat and a 50-gallon aquarium while he's away at school." He was always a good student, his mother said. She said, too, that any school project always had to be perfect before it left home. "... From the time he was old enough to ask questions, he did. His questioning never ceased . . ." Vincent became an avid reader very early in life. Mrs. Cantrell says she began reading to him and his sister, Nonie when they were very young. "He read the newspaper from front to back, all types of children's books and even the Reader's Digest. He didn't care much for comic books as I remember, but 1 subscribed to anything I thought would interest them . . . ". . . Anytime there were events 1 thought would be fun or educational, we went." she said. It had always been in the back of her mind that her son would receive this scholarship. When Stars Come Out at Night, ¥ Your Pay Goes Up! J Notice to Members On Job Call Procedure When throwing in for work dur­ ing a job call at any SIU Hiring HaU, members must produce the following: • membership certificate • registration card • clinic card • seaman's papers INLAND Monticelio Victory Committee * N-You're skilled in Celestial Navigation, if ^So enroll in the Celestial Navigation course at HLS. It'll help^ T-you learn what you need to know to earn the Ocean Operator^ ^Over 200 Miles License. And that means a better job and more^ ^money! ^ ^ ^ ^ ^Contact the Lundeberg School or your SIU Representative^ J^to enroll. Course starts January 15. At Stapleton Anchorage, S.I., N.Y. on Oct. 5, SIU Representative Darry Sanders (seat<ed center) makes out his report at a payoff on the ST Monticelio Victory (Victory Carriers). With him are a crewmember and part of the Ship's Committee of (seated i. to r.) Engine Delegate Mike Levan and Recertified Bosun Gregory Troche, ship's chairman. Standing (i. to r.) are Wiper Butch Vane, Steward Delegate Edward Williams and Chief Steward Duke Hall, secretary-reporter. ^The teachers at HLS give ev^y student all the individual help^ J^he needs to succeed. So HLS is the place to learn celestial navi-^ gation. The staff is there to help^ you get ahead. ^ ^ ^ ^ November 1978 / LOG / 35 �9 Heroic Mayaguez Crew Saves 15 Taiwan Fishermen in Heavy Seas "Fishing Boat Riding Big Winds Meets Great Waves, Loong Hsiang No. 11 Swallowed by Waves: 15 Seamen Saved From the Ocean, Yesterday Returned Alive to Kaohsiung Harbor" The above headline was translated from the Taiwan newspaper, Chinese Times of Oct. 12 three days after the containership, SS Mayaguez (SeaLand), which ironically was captured by the Cambodians on the high seas in the famous 1975 incident, plucked 15 Taiwanese fishermen out of the sea after their boat had sunk. Chief Steward Charles E. Bell of the Mayaguez sent the LOG the translated news story from the paper: "The Loong Hsiang No. 11 fishing boat near the northeast Philippine Seas, sunk by great winds and waves. 15 seamen were in the ocean. They were saved by one of Sea-Land Service, Inc. ships, the 55' Mayaguez which arrived in Kaohsiung yesterday (Oct. 11.) "A 114-ton seiner fishing boat, Loong Hsiang No. 11 sailed from Kaohsiung Harbor Oct. 6 for Samoa for two years. "On the 9th of October at Latitude 2052 N., Longitude 119-50 E. met great winds and waves and was sinking. Deck Delegate AB Melvin Fergusen; Engine Delegate Carl G. Madsen and Steward Delegate Alfred W. Flatts. In a letter of thanks to the Mayaguez from the entire crew of the Taiwanese seiner they said: "Loong Hsiang No. 11 on Oct. 9 in distress in Philippine waters. The 55 Mayaguez saved 15 crewmembers. We "The 55 Mayaguez owned by SeaLand Service Inc. was in the vicinity and saved all 15 of them. "Yesterday the ship arrived at Pier 68 container wharf. "Capt. Chien Sai Der said the crew of the55A/a^agi/ez were very courageous. Expressing his gratitude he said in the boundless ocean they expected to die but due to Capt. Stanley Malewski of the SS Mayaguez we were rescued from the elements. On board ship, we were treated very good and my crew is very grateful and thank them." In the Ship's Minutes' report to the LOG the secretary-reporter wrote: "On 10/9/78 at 14:58 enroute to Kaohsiung from Manila, the Mayaguez happened on the stricken vessel Loong Hsiang floundering in heavy seas with 15 Taiwan seamen. Capt. Stanley Malewski skillfully maneuvered the Mayaguez into position and the deckgang led by Bosun John J. Meyerchak had all 15 survivors aboard within minutes. Hot food, tea, blankets, etc., were furnished by the steward depart­ ment. A great amount of professional­ ism was shown by the entire crew." Others in the Mayaguez crew were Chief Officer Newman; 2nd Mate Dunn: Chief Electrician John Darby; will not forget your help in our distress. "This special notice to express our thanks. "The entire staff of Loon You Fishing Co. respectfully inform you." The Mayaguez left Taiwan near the end of last month for a port of call in Manila early this month! She is headed for layup the first part of February. Why is this FOWT smiling? Deposit in the SIU Blood BankIt's Your Life r I I I I EUgibility Rules For Benefits "j I Changed to 125 Days I All Seafarers and Boatmen should be aware that as part of the changes in the Seafarers Va­ cation, Welfare and Pension Plans made to improve benefits resulting from our recent con­ tract negotiations, the Trustees have changed the eligibility rules. Now, to be eligible for benefits under the Seafarers Welfare Plan, a Seafarer or Boatman must accumulate at least 125 days seatime or boat-time in the previ­ ous calendar year and one day seatime or boat-time in the six month period immediately pre- ceding the date of claim. Under the Vacation Plan, a Seafarer or Boatman must now accumulate 125 days seatime or boat-time before filing for vaca­ tion benefits. In addition, to be eligible for the Early Normal Pension (20 years seatime at 55 years of age. Seafarers only), or the Disability Pension (12 years service at any age), an eligible employee must accumulate 125 days seatime or boat-time in the calendar year immediately preceding his pen­ sion application. Because he's working. The best bet for wipers who want to improve their job security is getting an FOWT ticket at HLS. Job opportuni­ ties for FOWT's have never been better. So. enroll now in the FOWT course at HLS. Course begins January 4, To enroll, see your SIU Representative or contact: Vocational Education Department Harry Lundeberg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 Gives $100 to SPAD DImtdiiirs Rtiort Iv Greit Lakes OCTOBER 1-31, 1978 •TOTAL REGISTERED TOTALSHIPPED ••REGISTEREDON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C All Groups Class A Class B Class C All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Algonac (Hdqrs.) 63 22 9 64 85 5 26 7 9 2 26 8 3 0 8 6 3 0 30 65 83 Totals All Departments 147 142 40 131 121 7 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at.the end of last month. 90 86 98 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Algonac (Hdqrs.) 33 16 3 40 27 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Algonac (Hdqrs.) 114 3 27 9 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Algonac (Hdqrs.) 36 / LOG / November 1978 40 100 25 0 0 Jacksonville Patrolman Red Wilson, left, thanks Seafarer J, Zimmerman, sailing deck maintenance on the SlU-manned Mohawk, for supporting the Union's political action fund with a $100 donation to SPAD. �3 Lifeboat Grads L Three more Lifeboat Course graduates at the HLS are (I. to r.) Jimmy Sabga, Michael Cramer and Charles Thomas. The Harrv Liindeht >• Tankermao's T(h)anks Now a tankerman is Jon Snyder at Piney Point graduation. r School of Seamanship a better jot) today, and job security tomorroiv." •ii-' • Cook-Baker He Is iiiiiiiifii LNGer's Ready and Able Hats Off ijiiiiiiieiiifiiiitii Rarin' to go are 13 LNG graduates (front I. to r.) J. Catania, B. Hager, C. Boles, Michael De Nardo, Charlie Perryman and James W. Badgett. In back (I. to r.) are Instructor Bill Eglington, Peter Goodzuk, Jim McCrary, A. P. Clark, J. R. Von Holden, Frank Byers, L. Shaw Jr. and W. Kosicki. An All LNG Team A high achiever is John Mortinger, a young cook and baker grau at the HLS. Lining up like a team they are, (I. to r.) LNG graduates Owen Herrins, Romeo Dizon, Clifford Hall, Bill Joyner and Stanley Krawczynski. In the back (I. to r.) are J. Bowman, W. Jefferson, C. Dockrey, O. Sessions and R. Robertson. Seafarer Rudolph Williams sports his HLSS assistant cook diploma. November 1978./ LOG / 37 �Sandra Smith Joins SlU Fleet Crescent Towing of New Orleans has added another tug to its expanding shipdocking fleet. The Sandra Smith, a rebuilt and repowered railroad tug, was recently crewed by SIU Boatmen and is now working between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, La. The boat is 102 ft. x 25 ft. and has a 12 cylinder 2,400 hp diesel engine. She was remodeled at Main Iron Works in Houma, La. where two other Crescent tugs are currently being overhauled. The three additions to the fleet are expected to create a total of almost 40 new jobs for SIU Boatmen. leiBERSMPMETIIBir SCHEDULE Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Algonac Houston New Orleans Mobile San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Piney Point San Juan Columbus Chicago Port Arthur Buffalo St. Louis Cleveland Date Dec. 4 Dec. 5 Dec. 6 Dec. 7 Dec. 7 Dec. 8 Dec. 11 Dec. 12 Dec. 13 Dec. 14 Dec. 18 Dec. 22 Dec. 9 Dec. 7 Dec. 16 Dec. 12 Dec, 12 Dec. 13 Dec. 15 Dec. 14 Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters 2:30p.m. 2:30p.m. 2:30p.m. 9:30a.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:30p.m. 2:30p.m. 2:30p.m. 2:30p.m. 2;30p.m. 2:30p.m. 2:30p.m. 10:30a.m. 2:30p.m. — — 2:30p.m. — 2:30p.m. — UIW All the time in the world 7:00p.m. 7:00p.m. 7:00p.m. 7:00p.m. A 7:00p.m. 7:00 p.m. isn't worth a dime 1:00p.m. r.i Viva Camacho, $200 to SPAD unless you make it work for you. Make your time in the engineroom pay Take the Diesel Engineer's Course at HLS Course begins January 8 To enroll, see your SIU Representative or contact: Vocational Education Department Harry Lundeberg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 Phone: (301) 994-0010 Seafarer Ramon Camacho, right, says he believes in the SlU's fight oathe political front. But he did more than talk. He donated $200 to SPAD earlier this month. SIU N.Y. representative John Dwyer holds up a couple o' hundred dollar bills as proof. Brother Camacho sails as QMED. With a Diesel Engineer's License, Time Is Money 38 / LOG / November 1978 k-.. i �H SlU Crew Says Sugar Islander Is a Heal Honey i Her name is the Sugar Islander, but these days the name is a bit deceiving. Originally designed for carrying sugar, in bulk, from the Hawaiian Islands, the SlU-contracted MV Sugar Islander has actually been hauling grain since 1976. Her principal run doesn't even come close to the warm waters of the Pacific Isles. The Islander spends most of her time running between New Orleans and other Gulf ports and Israel. When the Islander made a rare appearance in New York harbor earlier this month after a 10-day layup in Newport News, the Log made a point of going over to Brooklyn's Bush Terminal to check her out. We soon learned from the crew that, despite the fact she's not hauliitg the sweetnin', she is nonetheless a real honey. Built five years ago by the Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Co., in Seattle, Wash., the 641-foot Sugar Islander is truly a modern shipdesigned for living as well as for getting the job done. Members of the ship's steward department sang songs of praise over the Islander as we toured the wellequipped galley. Chief steward John Samuels, 48, told us, "I've never been in a ship comparing with this one... this is Wiper Edmund Bernette shows off some of the souvenirs he picked up in the Med on his first trip on the Islander. He holds a silver-covered Bible while sitting next to a marble ash religious sculpture. the finest ship I've been on. I fell in love private, air-conditioned quarters. Or with this ship." And Samuels has been that crew members are treated to regular on plenty of other ships to compare with full-length movies on their voyages. Far the Islander. He's been sailing with the from it. The ship has other things that SIU for 24 years. It just goes to show set her apart from most other ships, such you—the ships might change, but not as an excellent library containing more the sentiments. than 1,600 volumes, and an "exercise It isn't just that the Sugar Islander is room" equipped with rowing and considered to be a good feeder—which peddling machines, and a treadmill for she is—or that crew members have those inclined to do some jogging. Members of the Islander's steward department, proud of the good food they serve from the ship's modern galley, include, I. to r., Travis Mainers, cook and baker; Chief Steward John Samuels; James Buggs, steward utility; and Utility Messman Robert Hendrix. Several crew members have found it difficult to leave the Sugar Islander, and it's no wonder. Cook and baker Travis Mainers, 57, has been on the ship for a year. She's a far cry from his first ship— a rusty old tanker he rode to Cuba in 1945. Since Mainers has been on the Islander, he and other crew members have had a chance to see the sights in Israel. Recalling one excursion to Jerusalem, he said, "We saw a lot of wrecked vehicles alongside the road... they leave them there as a war memorial and put flowers on them every year." Israel, in general, left an impression on Mainers. As he put it, "The way the Israelis built it up out of the desert is really remarkable." He also enjoyed visiting several of the holy places while in Jerusalem. From New Vprk City the Sugar Islander made her way up the Hudson River to Albany, where she took on another load of grain. From there it was out through The Narrows, and past Ambrose Light for another transAtlantic run. As all seamen know, going to sea is a seven-day-a-week occupation. So hav­ ing a ship that you feel right about working and living on is really the important thing. The crew of the Sugar Islander have got just such a ship. Adding to the already good atmosphere on the Islander. AB Patrick "Pat" Wright (MLS graduate, 1975) makes his own music when off watch. November 1978 / LOG / 39 �jTnuil # 11 r.,! Alfred J. Lord, 52, died in July in New Brunswick, Canada. Brother Lord joined the SlUin 1944 in the port of Boston sailing as a bosun. He sailed 17 years. Seafarer Lord was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Born in Palmer, Mass., he was a resident of Westfield, Mass. Surviving are his widow, Mil­ dred; three sons, Allen of Agawam, Mass., Richard of Springfield, Mass. and Nelson of Westfield. Pensioner Clif­ ton H. Jackson, 66, died on Oct. 8. Brother Jackson joined the SIU in the port of Balti­ more in 1955 sail­ ing as a firemanwatertender and deck engineer. He sailed 31 years. Seafarer Jackson helped to organize the Cities Service fleet and walked the picketline in the Isthmian Line beef. He also attended the 1970 Piney Point Crew Conference No. 3. Born in Deltaville, Va., he was a resident there. Surviving are nis widow, Thelma; his mother, Lydia of Deltaville; three sons, Arthur of Deltaville, Gary and Clifton and four daughter*-. Cheryl, Marie, Margaret and Shirley Ann. Pensioner James A. McConathy, 51, died on Sept. 18. Brother McConathy joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Mobile sailing as a fireman-watertender. He sailed 16 years. Seafarer McConathy was on the picketline in the 1962 Robin Line beef. He was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard after World War II. Born in Mobile, he was a resident of Chattanooga, Tenn. Survi­ ving are his widow, Barbara; his parents, the Rev. James H. and Mrs. Laura Bell McConathy of Chattanooga; a brother, William; a sister, Mrs. Gladys A. Lamb of Chattanooga; a stepson, Edward L. Johns and a stepdaughter, Vickie D. Johns. Albert D. Nash, 55, died on the SS Long Beach (Sea-Land)in Leghorn, Italy on Aug. 17. Brother Nash joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1959 sailing as a chief cook. He sailed 33 years. Seafarer Nash walked the picketlines in the Baltimore garment workers strike and the 1955 Longshoremen's beef. He was on the SS Samuel Tilden when she was bombed in the harbor of Bari, Italy during World War H. Born in New Haven, Conn., he was a resident of Barnesville, Pa. Cremation took place in Reading, Pa. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Faye Gierlach of Columbia Station, Mo. William Ivan Theodore, 49 died of a heart attack in the San Pedro, Calif. Hospital on Sept. 16. Brother Theodore joined the SIU in the port of Wilmington, Calif, in 1970 sailing as a chief cook. He sailed 10 years. Seafarer Theodore was a former member of the SUP and the Teamsters Union. He upgraded to cook and baker at Piney Point in 1976. Also, he was a veteran of the post-World War II U.S. Navy. A native of Flint, Mich., he was a resident of Bakersfield, Calif. Interment was in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Bakersfield. Surviving are his widow, Alice; two sons, John and Robert; a daughter, Patricia and a niece, Terry Waters. Pensioner Mo­ desto Velez, 68, died of heart fail­ ure on Sept. 18. Brother Velez joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief cook. He sailed 46 years and on the Bull Line and the Robin Line. Seafarer Velez was on the picketline in the District Council 37 beef. Born in St. German, P.R., he was a resident of Ponce, P.R. Surviving are a son, Jose of Ponce; a daughter, C.J. Velez and three brothers, Jose, Epfanio of Ponce and Carlos of the Bronx, N.Y. Bernard J. Zawacki, 55, died on Oct. 16. Brother Zawacki joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1952 sailing in the steward depart­ ment. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. Seafarer Zawacki was born in Baltimore and was a resident there. Surviving are three sons, Bernard, John and Joseph; his mother, Mary of Baltimore and a sister. Pensioner Car­ los Casanova Mor­ ales, 74, died in Hospital Pavia, Bayamon, P.R. on Aug. 1. Brother Morales joined the SIU in 1939 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun and deck maintenance. He sailed 45 years. Seafarer Morales was on the picketline in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor beef and the 1962 Robin Line strike. He was born in Humacao, P.R. and was a resident of Bayamon. Burial was in Puerto Rico. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Miriam C. Velarde of Walkersville, Md. Pensioner John H. Knighton, 73, died of heart-lung failure in the Church Home Hospital, Baltimore City, Md. on Sept. 2. Brother Knighton joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1956 .sailing as a watchman and firemanwatertender. He was born in Virginia and was a resident of Baltimore. Interment was in Tuscarora Cemetery, Berkeley, W. Va. Surviving is his widow, Catherine. John White, 76, passed away in St. John's Hospital, Detroit on July 22. Brother White sailed as a cook for 40 years. Interment was in Detroit. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Gertrude and a daughter of Grosse Point Farms, Mich. Rufus D. Pridgen, 59, died on Sept. 4. Brother Pridgen joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1977 sailing for the NBC Line from 1977 to 1978. He was a resident of Kaneohe, Hawaii. Surviving is his widow, Olive. m t LOG / November 1978 Pensioner Rob­ ert M. Douglas, Sr., 55, died of natural causes in the Staten Island USPHS Hospital on July 4. Brother Douglas joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1962 sailing as a cook for McAllister Brothers from 1963 to 1978. Brother Douglas was also a relief cook for the Independent Pier Co., Philadelphia from 1962 to 1963. He also sailed deep sea with the SIU from 1946 to 1961. Boatman Douglas was born in Linwood, Pa. and was a resident of Pennsauken, N.J. Burial was in Arling­ ton Cemetery, Pennsauken. Surviving is his widow, Diane; a son, Robert Jr. and a daughter, Catherine of Newfield, Nova Scotia, Canada. Pensioner Charles F . Browne Jr., 58, died on Oct. 10. Brother Browne joined the Union in the port of Phil­ adelphia in I960 sailing as a deck­ hand, mate, captain and pilot for the Curtis Bay Towing Co. from 1951 to 1976, for Taylor and Anderson and for the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers from 1936 to 1942. He sailed 36 years. Boatman Browne was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II serving as a seaman 1st class in the South Pacific Solomon Is. campaign. Born in Claymount, Del., he was a resident of Chesapeake City, Md. Surviving are his widow; Elizabeth; his mother, Kathryn of Selbyville, Del.; eight sons, Charles III, James, David, Lawrence, John, Kevin, Donald and Ronald and three daughters, Virginia, Barbara and Elizabeth. Pensioner Thomas K. Hol­ land, 70, passed away on Oct. 15. Brother Holland joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sail­ ing as a deckhand for the Penn Central Railroad at the Greenville Piers from 1929 to 1973. He was also a member of the Masters, Mates and Pilots Union. Boatman Holland was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. A native of Rahway, N.J., he was a resident there. Surviving is his widow, Alice. Pensioner John J. Miller, 78, died of natural causes in the Community Hospital of Brooklyn, N.Y. on Sept. 3. Brother Miller joined the Union in the port of New York in I960 sailing as a deckhand on Tug 18 for the N.Y. Central Railroad from 1943 to 1965. He sailed 48 years. Boatman Miller was born in New York City and was a resident of Brooklyn. Burial was in Long Island National Cemetery^ Suf­ folk County, N.Y. Surviving is his widow, Eleanor. Willard F. Robins Jr., 48, died on June 3. Brother Robins joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1975 sailing as a 2nd mate for the Assn. of Maryland Pilots from 1972 to 1978. He was a veteran of the post-World War II U.S. Navy. Boatman Robins was born in Newport News, Va. and was a resident there. Surviving are his widow, Dorothy and a daughter, Cynthia. Pensioner Ivan Constantine Buckley, 64, died of natural causes in the Staten Is. (N.Y.) USPHS Hospital on Sept. 16. Brother Buckley joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1952 sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 38 years and on Sea-Land S-L 7 ships. Seafarer Buckley upgraded at Piney Point in 1973. He hit the bricks in the Isthmian Line beef in 1961. Born in Jamaica, B.W.I., he was a naturalized U.S. citi­ zen and was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Winnifred M. Baugh of Willowdale, Toronto, Canada. William J. Burke, Jr., 31, died on Sept. 10 in Athens, Greece. Brother Burke joined the SIU after graduating from the HLS in the port of New Orleans in 1968 sailing as a wiper then. He upgraded to fireman-watertender in 1969. Seafarer Burke was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps during the Viet­ nam War. A native of Chicago, 111., he was a resident there. Surviving are his mother, Rebecca of Chicago, and his father, John, of Mobile. Pensioner John Cabral, 56, was dead on arrival of heart-lung failure at the Rhode Is­ land Hospital, Providence on Sept. 9. Brother Cabral joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. He sailed 37 years. Seafarer Cabral also sailed on the Bull Line and walked the picketlines in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike and the 1962 Robin Line beef. Born in Bristol, R.L, he was a resident there. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Bristol. Surviving are his widow, Jo Anne; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph and Mary Cabral of Providence; four sons, John, James, Edward and Joseph and five daughters, Joanne, Hope, Mary, Amy and Suzanne. Pensioner Ed­ ward K. Dooley, 54, died on Sept. 21. Brother Dooley joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk in 1955 sailing as a bosun and 2nd engineer. He sailed for 25 years and during the Vietnam War. Seafarer Dooley was on the picketline in the 1962 Robin Line' strike and the Philadelphia and Chicago beefs. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps in World War H. Born in Hartford, Conn., he was a resident of Miami, Fla. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Kathleen Compton of Miami. Pensioner George Black, 80, suc­ cumbed to cancer in the Galveston County Memorial Hospital on June 24. Brother Black joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1957 sailing as an oiler and engineer for the G & H Towing Co. from 1947 to 1963. He was also a boilermaker for the Todd Drydock Co. from 1939 to 1946. Boatman Black was a union member since 1940. Born in Atmore, Ala., he was a resident of La Marque, Tex. Burial was in the Forest Park East Cemetery, League, Tex. Surviving are his widow, Mary and his daughter, Mary. �Pensioner Ern­ est J, Crane, 65, died of natural causes in the Staten Island (N.Y.) USPHS Hospital on Aug. 7. Brother Crane joined the Union in the port of New York in 1963 sailing as a tug deckhand for the Erie-Lacka­ wanna Railroad from 1941 to 1971. Boatman Crane was born in Jersey City, N.J. and was a resident there. Burial was in Hillside Cemetery, East Rutherford, N.J. Surviving are his widow, Marie; a son, Ernest and two daughters, Mrs. Judith Gangemi of Jersey City and Nancy. Charles F. Ed­ wards, 47, drown­ ed at sea off a tug on Aug. 29. Broth­ er Edwards joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1970 sailing as an AB and tankerman for the Marine Towing Co., Philadelphia from 1975 to 1978, Bayside Towing in 1974, and Steuart Transportation Co., Piney Point, Md. from 1969 to 1974. He was also a welder. Boatman Edwards was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Born in Madison, Va., he was a resident of Daisytown. Pa. Surviving are his widow, Anna Marie of Unionville. Va. and two sons, Charles and Robert. i I? Phylander W. Jones, 50, died of lung cancer in the Galveston USPHS Hospi­ tal on June 15. Brother Jones joined the Union in the port of Port Arthur in 1972 sailing as a tankerman-machinist and deckhand for the Sabine Towing and Transportation Co. from 1974 to 1978, Slade Towing from 1973 to 1974, National Marine Service and Dixie Carriers. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Boatman Jones was born in Middletown, Ohio and was a resident of Groves, Tex. Burial was in Jefferson Barracks, Mo. National Cemetery. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Shirley M. Palmer of St. Louis. Pensioner Thomas F. Langan, 72, passed away on Aug. 15. Brother Langan joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a deckhand for the New York, New Haven, Hart­ ford-Central Railroad from 1941 to 1970. He was a former member of the Masters, Mates and Pilots of America Union from 1948 to 1960. Boatman Langan was born in New York City and was a resident of Fair Lawn, N.J. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Ann P. Casper of the Bronx, N.Y. f Warren D. Thomas Sr., 50, died of heart failure at home in Baltimore on June 6. Brother Thomas joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1956 sailing as a deckhand, mate, pilot and captain on the tug H. H. Charles from 1973 to 1976 and for the Charles H. Harper Towing Co. from 1952 to 1978. He was also a longshoreman. Boatman Thomas was born in Baltimore. Inter­ ment was in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving are his widow, Thelma; a son. Warren and a daughter, Marcell. Pensioner William J. Vaught Sr., 64, died on Aug 26. Brother Vaught joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1962 sailing as a deckhand for the Cape Fear Towing Co. from 1953 to 1973. He was born in Charlotte, ,N.C. and was a resident of Wilmington, N.C. Surviving are his widow, Beulab and a.son, William of Wilmington. Pensioner Wilbur L. Everett, 68, B on Sept. 23. Brother Everett joined the SlU in the port of Seattle in 1956 sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 28 years. Seafarer Everett was born in Idaho and was a resident of Seattle. Surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Betty Lee Shenberger of Beavcrton, Ore. r __ Gorman B. Marshall, 60, died on Sept. 1. Broth­ er Marshall joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1963 sailing as a barge captain and tankerman for the Harbor Towing Co. from 1961 to 1978. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. Boatman Marshall was born on Smith Is., Taylertown. Md. and was a resident of Marion Station, Md. Surviving are his widow, Catherine; a son, Raymond and three daughters, Catherine, Jane and Edna. Pensioner Edmund F. Glowc/ak, 73, succumbed to acute bronchopneumonia in the Millard Filmore Hospital. Buf­ falo, N.Y. on July 31. Brother Glowczak joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing in the steward depart­ ment for the Pioneer Steamship Co. He was born in Buffalo and was a resident there. Burial was in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cheektowaga, N.Y. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Annette and a son, Edmund, also of Buffalo. Rodney J. Dellenbach, 25, was dead on arrival at the Alpena (Mich.) General Hospital on July 7 from head injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident at Presque Is, County, Mich. Brother Dellenbach joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1972 sailing as an AB for the Reiss Steamship Co. in 1970 and for the American Steamship Co. He was born in Michigan and was a resident of Swartz Creek, Mich. Interment was in Entrician Cemetery, Montcalm County, Mich. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald and Coleen Dellen­ bach of Swartz Creek. Arthur A Wigley Jr., 48, died on the way to the St. Mary's Hospital, Port Arthur on June 18. Brother Wigley joined the Union in the port of Port Arthur in 1975 sailing as a lead deckhand, captain and engineer for Moran Towing of Texas in 1975, and on the tug Defender (Caribe Towing) from 1976 to 1977 and for the Sabine Towing and Transportation Co. from 1977 to 1978. He was a veteran of the U.S. Armed Services during the Korean War. Boatman Wigley was born in Texas and was a resident of Sabine Pass, Tex. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Port Arthur. Surviving are his widow, Florence and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur B. and Lois W. Wigley of Sabine Pass. Pensioner Francis J. Murray, 68, died of a heart attack in the Parma (Ohio) General Hospital on June 21. Brother Murray joined the Union in the port of Cleveland in 1961 sailing as a tug deckhand and lineman for the Great Lakes Towing Co. from 1940 to 1976. He was also a pipefitter from 1949 to 1961. Boatman Murray was born in Cleveland and was a resident of Parma. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, Cleveland. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Kathleen Lucia of Kirtland, Ohio and Mrs. Patricia J. DiSantis of Parma Heights, Ohio. , William T. "Bill" Ray, 50, died on July 5. Brother Ray join­ ed the SlU in 1956 in the port of New York sailing as a chief cook during the Vietnam War. He was also a member of the SUP in 1947 in the port of San Francisco and knew the late SUP President Harry Lundeberg. Seafarer Ray was a veteran of the post-World War II U.S. Army. Born in Gadsen, Ala., he was a resident of Haywood, Calif. Surviving is his father, Francis of San Francisco. Pensioner An­ tonio Treyes, 76, passed away in Philadelphia on Aug. 15. Brother Treyes joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1960 sailing as a cook for the Taylor and Anderson Tow­ ing and Lighterage Co. from 1958 to 1967. He was born in Negros, P.l. and was a resident of Philadelphia. Inter­ ment was in Northwood Cemetery, F^hiladelphia. Surviving arc his widow, Lillian and a son, Donald. Gary E. Nich­ ols, 22. died on Sept. 4 from in­ juries sustained in a car crash on Sept. 2. Brother Nichols joined the Union in 1978 fol­ lowing his gradua­ tion from the Lundeberg School. He sailed as a deckhand for National Ma­ rine Service this year. Boatman Nichols was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Born in Denison, Tex., he was a resident of Deer Park, Tex. Surviving is his mother, Mary Ann of Deer Park. Robert S. Chitty Jr., 50, was lost off a tug and drowned near Fisherman Island, Virginia Beach on July 14. Chit­ ty joined the Union in the port of Nor­ folk in 1972 sailing as an assistant engi­ neer on the tug Sugar Daddy (Allied Towing). He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. Boatman Chitty was born in Norfolk and was a resident there. Burial was in Forest Lawn Ceme­ tery, Norfolk. Surviving are his father, Robert of West Columbia, S.C. and a brother, Edward. Leon E. Furman, 64, died in September 1977. Brother Furman joined the Union in 1947 in the port of Buffalo, N.Y. sailing as an AB and in the steward department for the Erie Sand Co. and the American Steamship Co. Laker Furman was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force in World War 11. He was born in New York and was a resident of Selma, N.C. Surviving is his widow, Thora. Pensioner Martin L. G. Gibas, 67, died of a heart attack in the Baltimore USPHS Hospital on July 13. Brother Gibas joined the Union in the port of Duluth in 1958 sailing as an oiler on the SS George Steinhrenner (American Steamship) from 1970 to 1974. He was born in Ohio and was a resident of Cleveland. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery, Cleveland. Surviving is a brother, Andrew of Cleveland. Donald F. St. (ieorgc Jr., 54, died of a heart attack in the North Carolina Memorial Hospital. Chapel Hill, N.C. on June 6. Brother St. Georgcjoined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1970 sailing as a pilot on the Cape Fear River, for Stone Towing Lines in 1970 and for the Cape Fear fowing Co. from 1973 to 1978. He was a veteran of the U .S. Coast Guard in World War 11. Boatman St. George was born in Southport, N.C. and was a lesiJeut (iieie. Burial was in Northwood Cemetery, Southport. Surviving are his widow, Catherine; a daughter, Julie and a grandson, John F. St. George. Pensioner James W. Miles, 63, died of a heart attack in Riverside Hospital, Newport News, Va. on Sept. 9. Brother Miles joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1959 sailing as a captain for the Virginia Pilots Assn. He was born in Norfolk and was a resident of Newport News. Burial was in Dowings Cemetery, Oak Hall, Va. Surviving is his widow, Annie l^urie. ^ARITIV^^- Seventy-one cents of every dollar spent in shipping on .\mencan-flag vessels remains in this country, making a very substantial contribution to the national balance of payments and to the nation's economy. Use U.S.-flag ships. It's good for the American maritime industry, the Ameri­ can shipper, and America. November 1978 / LOG / 41 �Boatman Ratify New Pact With Moran of Texas SIU Boatmen with Moran of Texas have ratified a new three year contract. It marks another step forward in the recent landmark collective bargaining gains achieved by the SIU for its inland membership. The new agreement, effective October 17, covers close to 50 SIU Boatmen with the Port Arthur-based shipdocking operation. It includes substantial wage gains, increased overtime provisions and improved working conditions. The new pension, welfare and vaca­ tion benefits follow the pattern of major gains set earlier this year by Boatmen on the East Coast and in the Gulf. These include: • A $100 jump in the monthly pension benefit. • A new program of Major Medical coverage for Boatmen's dependents. This greatly extends coverage already FLAG provided by the basic provisions of the Seafarers Welfare Plan. • Increases in hospital extras, emer­ gency treatment and student coverage for dependents, along with a raise in the optical benefits for both Boatmen and their dependents. • A tremendous increase in death benefits, reaching up to $20,000 for beneficiaries of active Boatmen. This is a jump from the previous maximum of $5,000. • Bigger and better vacation benefits through establishment of the SIU Industry-Wide Inland Vacation Plan. The benefits are based on the amount of days worked and can be collected after every 15 days of employment. Deposit in the SIU Blood BankIt's Your Life Retires from 25-Year Career Seventy-one cents of every dollar .spent in shipping on American-flag vessels - remains in this country, making a vers' substantial contribution to the national balance of payments and to the nation's economs. Use U.S.-flag ships. It's good for the American maritime industry, the Ameri­ can shipper, and America. ... 1^. Brotherhood m ..for SIU members with an alcohol problem Seafarer Bill Barrineau is currently enrolled in the Marine Electrical Maintenance Course at the Harry Lundeberg School. He has plans to acquire his QMED endorsement soon and is looking forward to attending the LNG course. Brother Barrineau feels that "I am now able to come to the school because of the help 1 got from the Seafarers Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. I could not have done this without being sober." Last year. Seafarer Barrineau realized that he had a problem with alcohol. He had been a member of AA for two years but started drinking again. He said, "My drinking was so bad last year that I had to be hospitalized. I decided that something had to change and I thought about our Center. 1 called Ed Morris (SIU rep in San Francisco) and he helped me get to the Center." Brother Barrineau was very im­ pressed with the programs at the ARC. "It is a very good program for seamen," he commented. "The counselors are good and they really help you learn about yourself." He thinks that in order for the Center to help a person, "the guy has to want to get sober, learn how to cope with himself and his problem, be willing to change his attitudes about life and always try to listen with an open mind." Since he has been sober. Seafarer Barrineau has been living each day with a new outlook on life. "When I first went to the Center, 1 thought I knew all about alcohol and how it affects the body, but I really did not know anything," he commented. "If I could go back in time, I know that I would go to the Center for help. I actually should have gone before I did." Seafarer Barrineau encourages his brothers to come to the Center. He said, "If you even think that you may have a problem with alcohol, you should come to the Center. They can help." I am interested in attending a six-v/eek program at the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that all my medical and counseling records will be kept strictly confidential, and that they will not be kept anywhere except at Tlie Center. for bis skip to eoote to* Book No. Address (Street or RED) (City) (State) Telephone No. . Mail to: THE CENTER Star Rente Box 153-A Valley Lee, Md. 20692 or call, 24 hours-a-day, (301) 994-0010 A (kMiP who Aoesa't know kow to work 00 dieset eogioes eootd bo woitiog o hog t/oie... I Alcoholic Rehabilitotion Center Name Brother Joe LaBlanc, left, a 25-year veteran of Great Lakes seafaring, picked up his first pension check recently at the SIU hall in Algonac, Mich. Giving Brother LaBlanc his check is dispatcher Tom Bluitt. Joe's last ship was the M/V Niagara, operated by the Erie Sand Steamship Co. (Zip) I I I I I So /earn diesel s/di/s—you'd be ready to wotie aboard any of the new tankers, ore carriers and containers/tips. Take tke Oiesei iafiaes Course at HIS, It's just for QMfP's and it wiii mean better Job opportunities and job security for you. Course Starts January 8 To enroii, see yourSiU Representative or contact HiS 42 / LOG / November 1978 P �Walter L. House, 64, joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1957 sailing as a chief engineer for the Gulf Canal Lines from 1954 to 1978 on the MjV Dixieland in 1972 and the David C. Bentleff in 1962. Brother House also sailed for the Hyer Towing Co. from 1942 to 1954. He was born in Louisbourg, N.C. and is a resident of Caden, Ala. Roy G. Howell, 59, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing as a mate for McAllister Brothers from 1952 to 1978 and on their tug Joan McAllister. Brother Howell is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in Georgia and is a resident of Virginia Beach, Va. Robert N. Morse Jr., 66, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1960 sailing as a captain on the NBC Line's boats Maryland and Carolina. Brother Morse also sailed for the Allied Towing Co. and the Davis Transportation Co. from 1959 to 1960. He was born in Currituck County, N.C. and is a resident of Swanquarter, N.C. Edward J. Leathem Jr., 47, joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1956 sailing as a deckhand, tankerman and cook for Dixie Carriers. Brother Leathem is a veteran of the U.S. Air Forces during the Korean War. He was bornin.New Orleans and is a resident of Avondale, La. Recertified Bosun Ernest P. Mladonich, 52, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Mobile sailing for Delta Line, Waterman Steamship Co. and the Isthmian Line. Brother Mladonich graduated from the Union's Recertified Bosuns Program in February 1975. He was a member of the SIU Fishermen's District in 1947. Seafarer Mladonich is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War H. Born in Biloxi, Miss., he is a resident there. Alesander Villem Tuum, 65, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. Brother Tuum sailed 43 years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Armed Services. Seafarer Tuum was born in Estonia, U.S.S.R. He is a naturalized U.S. citizen and a resident of Milbourne, Upper Darby, Pa. George M. Dacken, 72, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. Brother Dacken last worked for the Puerto Rico Merchant Marine Shoregang from 1973 to 1978. He sailed 34 years and worked as a shipyard machinist. Seafarer Dacken was elected a delegate to the Union's 12th Biennial Convention in Washington, D.C. in 1965. He was also on the picketline in the 1962 Robin Line strike. Born in Dama.scus, Syria, he is a naturalized U.S. citizen and a resident of Brooklyn, N.V. Edward J. Misakian, 51, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1952 sailing as a bosun. Brother Misakian was born in the Bronx, N.V. and is a resident of Chesapeake, Md. Marion Mllburn Martin, 53, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Martin sailed 35 years and on the Delta Line. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in V/orld War II. Seafarer Martin was born in Virginia and is a resident of Slidell, La. Charles A. Centala, 65, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1960 sailing as a stokeman and as a fireman-watertender. Brother Cen­ tala sailed 22 years and was a commercial fisherman. He was born in Rogers City, Mich, and is a resident there. John W. Doyle, 63, joined the Union in the port of Chicago in 1965 sailing as a deckhand and lineman from 1965 to 1978. Brother Doyle was also a commercial fisherman and a former member of the NMU. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. Laker Doyle was born in Grand Marais, Mich, and is a resident of Zion, 111. Edward H. Going, 63 joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a fireman-watertender and electrician. Brother Going sailed 41 years. He hit the bricks in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor strike, 1962 Robin Line beef and the 1965 District Council 37 strike. Seafarer Going is also a stcamfitter. Born in New Hampshire, he is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Terence Allan McNee, 58, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of Baltimore sailing as QMED, 2nd electrician and bosun. Brother McNee sailed 37 years. He was the Baltimore delegate to the Union Pension Committee in 1969 and 1970. Seafarer McNee was born in England and is a resident of Balt­ imore. Randall E. Lawson, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1961 sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Lawson sailed for 19 years for Delta Line and the Isthmian Line. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. Seafarer Lawson was born in San Francisco and is a resident of New Orleans. Robbie Dell Hayeslip, 72, joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1969 sailing as a cook for the Orgulf Transportation Co. from 1967 to 1978. Sister Hayeslip also sailed with the Wisconsin Barge Line in 1967 and for the Brooks Liquid Co. from 1965 to 1966. Born in Fitzhugh, Miss., she is a resident of Memphis, Tenn. Wilson McAvoy, 60, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a chief cook. Brother McAvoy sailed 30 years. He hit the bricks in the 1962 Robin Line beef and was a 1960 Union Personal Safety Award winner for sailing aboard an accident-free ship the 55" Antinous. Seafarer McAvoy is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Ireland, he is a resident of Westbury, L.I., N.Y. Eaden E. King, 65, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New Orleans sailing as an AB. Brother King sailed 37 years. He was born in St. Vincent, B. W.I. and is a resident of Chalmette, La. John Unitus, 66, joined the Union in the port of Frankfort, Mich, in 1953 sailing as an A B and watchman for the Huron Cement Co. He alsd worked for the Ann Arbor Railroad Car Ferries from 1959 to 1964. Brother Unitus sailed 32 years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. Born in Canada, he is a naturalized U.S. citizen. Laker Unitus is a resident of Benzonia, Mich. Curtis P. Primeaux, 49, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1953 sailing as an AB. Brother Primeaux is a veteran of the post-World War H U.S. Navy. He was born in Abbeville-Leroy, Venm Parish, La. and is a resident of Kaplan, La. John J. Winn, 65, joined the SI U in the port of New York in 1950 sailing as a bosun. Brother Winn sailed 31 years. He was also a ship construc­ tion planner and estimator. Seafarer . Winn was born in New Jersey and is a \ resident of West New York, N.J. Stanley C. Fauntleroy, 57, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a cook. Brother Fauntleroy sailed for 31 years. He was born in Baltimore and is a resident there. Harold O. Keith, 62, joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1955 sailing as a chief pumpman and fireman-watertender. He sailed for 27 years. Brother Keith is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. Seafarer Keith was born in Mobile , and is a resident of Eight Mile, .Ala. Calling It a Day William F. Buckley, 58, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1959 sailing as a conveyorman for 28 years. Brother Buckley was born in i Emmett, Mich, and is a resident of West Palm Beach, Fla. James V. McClantoc, 56, joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1951 sailing as an AB for Falcon Carriers and Cities Service. Brother Mc­ Clantoc sailed 32 years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War H. Seafarer McClantoc was born in Magnolia Springs, Ala. and is a resident of Foley, Ala. Paul J. Capo, 55, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New Orleans sailing as an assistant steward for the Delta Line. Brother Capo is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. He was born in New Orleans and is a resident of Metairie, La. Veteran Seafarer Jack Wynn picked up his first pension cfieck at tfie New York membership meeting earlier this month. Brother Wynn is shown here giving a few words of farewell to the New York membership. November 1978 / LOG / 43 �2,500th Check Sgnals Swiff Growth for Inland Vacation Plan When Gary Lavender graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1976, the SIU had just taken the first step in establishing an Industry-Wide Vacation Plan for SIU Boatmen. But now, only two years later. Boatman Lavender who received his vacation check this month, said "there's no doubt that the Industry Wide Plan is living up to its name," SIU Boatman Gary Lavender, left, gets his Vacation check from Baltimore Agent George Costango. It was the 2,500th check issued to SIU Boatmen since establishment of the SIU Industry Wide Inland Vacation Plan in 1976. Carter Signs Bill Boosting Great Lakes Shipbuilding President Carter threw a lifeline to the declining U.S. Great Lakes fleet when he signed H.R. II658, known as the Great Lakes Vessel Financing Bill, last month. By amending the 1936 Merchant Marine Act's Title XI funding program, the bill makes Great Lakes and inland vessel operators eligible for construc­ tion rebates and mortgage guarantees on the same basis as deep sea operators. Rep. John Murphy (D-N.Y.), chair­ man of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee and a sponsor of the measure. Joined labor and industry spokesmen in hailing the President's action on the bill. "1 commend the President for his timely signature putting this program into immediate action," Murphy said. Under Title XI, the government issues loans and mortgage guarantees for up to 87'/^ percent of construction costs on a new vessel, if the ship has a sustained speed of 14 knots. That speed specification kept most Great Lakes ship operators from receiving the maximum subsidies. Lakers have neither the opportunity nor the power to travel that fast. Reducing the Title XI speed require­ ment from 14 to 10 knots is a realistic move, reflecting the actual speeds at which Lakers travel. The 14 knot specification, based on World War II convoy speeds, bore no relationship, said Lakes Carriers Association Presi­ dent Paul E. Trimble, "to wartime or peacetime Great Lakes operations." Narrow channels and rivers on the Great Lakes waterways are one reason why high speeds are impractical for Lakes vessels. But studies have found that maintaining speeds as high as 14 knots on the Lakes also causes wasteful, inefficient use of fuel. Rep. Murphy pointed out that "a Great Lakes vessel moving at the economical speed of 12.8 knots can transport one long ton of cargo 607 rhiles for every gallon of fuel burned. At the 14 knot requirement," Murphy continued, "it would transport the same ton only 503 miles." The Great Lakes funding measure is expected to give a boost to the troubled U.S. shipbuilding industry, spurring as much as $35 million in new vessel construction, according to some estimates. Raising the ceiling on subsidies for Great Lakes operators will also allow the U.S. flag Lakes fleet to compete more effectively with Canadian and Russian carriers that now dominate the Lakes trade. "Because third flag countries rou­ tinely subsidize their fleets, it's been tough for Great Lakes operators to compete without government aid," commented Algonac Port Agent Jack Bluitt. "The Lakes financing bill is a step towards evening out the imbalance," Bluitt added, "and the President acted in the interest of U.S. maritime when he signed it." 44 / LOG / November 1978 «<fiaM,t89Sac-«.;'nae«usR»^-vw» Lavender's check is the 2,500th issued since the Plaa started. In two short years, it has been extended to an increasing number of contracted com­ panies and a significant portion of the SIU's inland membership. Vacation checks like this one are reaching more and more Boatmen, bringing first-time vacation benefits to some and greatly improved benefits to others. As Lavender said when he received his check in the Baltimore Hall this month, "it's a better deal all around." This is what the Plan has achieved for SIU Boatmen so far. Lavender was fortunate enough to start working for a company which already had the SIU Plan in effect. In fact, Steuart Transport of Piney Point, Md., where he now works as assistant engineer, was the first company to accept the Plan. Before that time, many Boatmen, like those from some companies on the Rivers and the Gulf, had no vacation benefit at all. Those who did receive some form of company benefit, usually had to take a lot of drawbacks along with it. For example, they generally had to work at least a year to be eligible for the benefit and could collect only once a year after that. If they left the company, they lost the benefit and had to start from scratch building up eligibility at another company. The SIU Plan has turned these drawbacks into major advances. First of all, the money is there when you need it. Instead of waiting a year. Boatmen covered by the Plan can collect their benefits after every 125 days of employ­ ment. This means a lot to Lavender right now since he plans to use his check to pay for Christmas presents. The Plan also offers built in benefit protection through its industry-wide feature. If a Boatman leaves one SIUcontracted company and goes to work for another that has the Plan, he is still assured of its benefits. The growing number of SIU-contracted inland companies that have the Plan is extending that important protection. But the advantages of early collection i' and industry-wide protection are only part of the better deal, which really boils down to more money all around. This is possible because of the way the Plan is set up. It is based on a trust fund and the companies pay a certain amount into it for each day that each Boatman works. The amount of the vacation benefit is determined by the Boatman's rating and increases each year that the plan is in effect under the contract. In other words, the more you work, the more vacation benefits you get. And that's not all. Boatmen who were eligible for a company benefit before the Plan started, get even more money. They get both benefits in order to make sure that no one loses any benefits previously in effect. The company benefit stays the same, but the trust fund benefit grows in each year of the Plan. The Plan has proved itself 2500 times over providing bigger and better benefits like these. But it won't stop there. The SIU's goal is to make the Industry Wide Inland Vacation Plan truly worthy of its name by extending its benefits to the entire inland mem­ bership. Motke to MemboK OH Sh^pHHi Protethre The Transportation Instityte's Towboat Operator Schol­ arship Program provides you with everything you neetl to earn your license—a special tuition-free program at HLS, room, board and books free, and a weekly stipend to help cover your expenses while you're away from home. APPLY TODAY SEE YOUR SIU REPRESENTATIVE ppiicotions must be receive* by December 17. When throwing in for work dur­ ing a job call at any SIU Hiring Hall, members must produce the following: • membership certificate • registration card • clinic card • seaman's papers • valid, up-to-date passport In addition, when assigning a job the dispatcher will comply with the following Section 5, Sub­ section 7 of the SIU Shipping Rules: "Within each class of seniority rating in every Department, prior­ ity for entry rating jobs shall be given to all seamen who po.ssess Lifeboatman endorsement by the United States Coast Guard. The Seafarers Appeals Board may waive the preceding sentence when, in the sole judgment of the Board, undue hardship will result or extenuating circumstances war­ rant such waiver." Also, all entry rated members must show their last six months discharges. Further, the Seafarers Appeals Board has ruled that "C classifica­ tion seamen may only register and sail as entry ratings in only one department" �Robert Johnstone Glen Hutton Joe Hancock Seafarer Robert John­ stone, 24, grad­ uated from the HLS Entry Pro­ gram in 1977. He sails as an A B. Brother : Johnstone has y firefighting, life­ boat and cardio-pulmonary tickets. A native of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., he lives and ships out of the port of Seattle. Seafarer Glen Hutton, 21, graduated from Piney Point in 1976. He upgraded to firemanwatertender there in 1977. Brother Hutton has his firefighting, lifeboat and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation tickets. Born in New York City, he is a resident of the Philippines and ships out of the port of New York. Seafar e r Joe Hancock, 23, graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1974. Brother HanI cock upgraded to 3rd cook there the same year. He holds firefighting. lifeboat and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation tickets. Born in Minneapolis. Minn., he lives in Seattle and ships out of that port. Josefino Casugay Rick Gautier Seafarer Jose­ fino Casugay, 32, graduated from the Harry Lundeberg School in 1968. He upgraded to AB in 1977 at Piney Point. Md. Brother Casugay has his firefighting, lifeboat and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation tickets. A native of the Phillipine Islands, he lives and .ships out of the port of San Francisco. Sea far e r Rick Gautier, 22, graduated from the HLS in 1975. Brother Gautier up­ graded to FOWT there in 1978. He has his \ firefighting. life­ boat and cardio-pulmonary resusci­ tation tickets. A native of Sacra­ mento, Calif, he resides there and ships out of the port of San Francisco. John Williamson Mark Freeman Seafarer Mark Freeman, 27, graduated from the H L S S Trainee Pro­ gram in 1976. He upgraded there to fire­ man-watertender in 1977. Brother Freeman holds firefighting, lifeboat and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation tickets. He spent fourand-a-halfyears in the U.S. Navy at­ tending submarine school and serving as a 2nd class machinist mate aboard the Pensacola. Born in Tucson, Ariz., he resides in Panama City, Fla. and ships out of the Gulf and East Coast. Seafarer John William­ son, 24, joined the SlU in 1971 when he gradu­ ated from the Piney Point En­ try Trainee Pro­ gram. Brother Williamson upgraded to A B there in 1977. He holds his firefighting, lifeboat and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation tickets. Born in Boston, Mass.. he lives there and ships out of that port and the port of New York. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS Deposit in the SIU Blood Bank— J;- It's Your Life KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSrnUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify heaifqiiarters. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and .separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge oi these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board hy Certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this is: Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to arc available to you aCtill times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail­ able in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard, your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU KNOW YOUR RIGHTS EQUAL RICiil LS. All memliers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts uhich the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discrimi­ nated against liecaiise of race, ciced, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights tt) uhich lie is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. patrolman or other Union ollicial, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY —THE LOG. The Log has t.riiditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purpo.ses of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaflirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any oflicial capacity in the SIU unle.ss an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no cireumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official, receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POIJI K AL AC IlVIi Y DONAIION —SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro­ ceeds are useil to further its objects and purposes includ­ ing. but not limited to, furthering the political, .social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a con­ dition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Sup­ port SPAD to protect and further your economic, poli­ tical and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or tbat he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or infor­ mation, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 675 - 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y.11232. November 1978 / LOG / 45 �570 Have Donated $100 or More To SPAD Since Beg'inning of 1978 f / < The following SIU members and other concerned individuals, 570 in all, have demonstrated an active interest in participating in political and legislative activities which are vital to both our job security and our social and economic welfare, by voluntarily donating $100 or more to the Seafarers Political Activities Donation (SPAD) fund since the beginning of 1978. (The law prohibits the use of any union money, such as dues, initiation fees, etc., for political activities. The most effective way the trade unionist can take part in politics is through voluntary political contributions. SPAD is the Union's separate segregated political fund. It solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions. It engages in political activities and makes contributions to candidates. A member may voluntarily contribute as he sees fit or make no contribution without fear of reprisal.) Twenty-one who have realized how important it is to let the SIU's voice be heard in the Halls of Congress have contributed $200, eight have contributed $300, one has given $400, one has given $500, and one $600. The Log runs the SPAD Honor Rolls because the Union feels that our political role must be maintained if the livelihoods of maritime workers are to be protected. (A copy of our report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Washington, D.C.) NOTE: Each month's SPAD Honor Roll contains the names of those individuals who have given $100 or more as of the last Friday of the previous month. ^ ^ -- Adams, E. Adams, P. Adams, P. Adams, \V. Adamson, R. Adcock, J. Agugussa, A. Aguiar, J. Air, R. Alcarin, G. Aldgin, A. Alexikis, A. Algina, J. Ali, D. Allen, E. Allen, J. Alvarez, P. Amat, K. Ammann, W. Andersson, A. Anderson, D. Anderson, E. Anderson, R, Antici, M. Antone, F. Appleby, D. Apuzzo, W. Aquino, G. Arampazis, T. Arias, F. Aronica, A. Aruz, A. Atkinson, D. Aumiller, R. Avery, R. Babkowski, T. Balaga, C. Barnes, D. Barry, J. Batchelor, A. Bartlett, J. Bauer, C. Baum, N. Beeching, M, Beeman, D. Bellinger, W. Benedict, J. Berglond, B. Bjornsson, A. Blackwell, J. Bluitt, J. Bluitt, T. Bobaiek, W. Boehm, B. Bonser, L. Bourgeois, J. L. Bowker, A. Boyne, D. Bradley, E. Brady, J. Braggs, W. Bronnlee, R. Brooker, A. Brown, G. Brown, I. Brown, 1. Bruce, C. Bryant, B. Bryant, N. Bucci, P. Bullock, R. Buffinton, O. Burgo, C. Butch, R. Butler, H. Butts, B. Byrd, J. Cafefato, W. Caffey, J. Cahill, C. Cahill, J. Cain, R. Calogeros, D. Campbell, A. Carey, W. Carr, J. Carter, R. Castel, B. Caswell, J. Carroll, J. Cavalcanti, R. Cherup, N. Chilinski, T. Cinquemano, A. Cirignano, L. Clark, J. Cline, L. Cofone, W. Colier III, J. Colon, E. Comstock, P. Cotikliii, K. Connolly, W. Conolly, R. Cook, H. Cooper, J. Corder, J. Cortez, J. Costa, F. Costango, F. Costango, G. Costango, J. Costello, A. Cousir?, W. Craig, J. Cross, M. Cruz, A. Curtis, T. Czerwinski, J. Dallas, C. Dalman, G. Darley, B. Davis, J. Davis, J. Davis, J. Davis, S. Debarrios, M. DeChamp, A. Deldaeh, T. Delea, G. Dell, R. Del Moral, A. Demetrios, J. Dengate, H. Der, D. Di Domenico, J. Diaz, R. Diercks, J. DiGiorgio, J. Dillings, L. Doak, W. Dobbins, D. Dockwiller, L. Doherty, W. Dolan, J. Dolgen, D. Donnelly, M. Donovan, P. Domes, R. Driggers, T. Ducote, C. Dudan, M. Dudley, K. Duffy, J. Dupuis, M. Durden, W. Dwyer, J. Dyer, A. Eckert, B. Edwards, W. Elzahri, A. Ervin, B. Eschukor, W. Evans, J. Evans, M. Fagan, W. Faitz, F. Fanning, R. Fay, J. Ferebee, R. Fergus, S. Filer, W. Flade, L. Fletcher, B. Flores, J. Florous, C. Foley, P. Franco, P. Francum, C. Frank, S. Frazier, J. Frey, C. Frounfelter, D. Fuller, E. Fuller, G. Furukawa, H. Gallagher, L. Gallier, M. Gann, T. Gard, C. A MESSAGE FROM YOUR UNION 46 / LOG / November 1978 :KVI* Gavin, J. Gentile, C. George, J. Gilliam, R. Gimbert, R. Givens, J. Glenn, J. Glenn, J., Jr. Glidewell, T. Gobrukouich, S. Goeltz, W. Golder, J. Gooding, H. Goren, J. Gosse, F. Graham, E. Grant, W. Greene, M. Grepo, P. Guevara, D. Guillen, A. Hager, B. Hall, C. Hall, E. Hall, J. Hall, L. Hall, W. Hamblet, A. Hamilton, G. Hampton, D. Haney, L. Hansen, H. Hant, K. Harris, N. Harris, W. Hauf, M. Haykes, F. Heacox, E. Heifer, J. Heniken, E. Hernandez, J. Higgins, J. Horn, F. Home, H. Houlihan, M. Houston, H. Hunter, W. Hurley, M. Huss, P. Hussain, A. Hussain, T. Hutton, G. iovino, L. Ipsen, L. Irizarri, V. Jacobs, R. Jappcr, J. Johnson, C. Johnson, R. Johnson, S. Johnston, C. Johnston, R. Jolley, R. Jones, C. Jones, R. Jordan, A. Joseph, E. Karlak, W. Kastina, T. Kauffman, R. Kelley, E. Kelly, W. Kenny, L. Kerr, R. Kilford Kirby, J. Kirby, M. Kirk, J. Kitchens, B. Kizzire, C. �~ % -;v 'M I 'i Knoff, J. Koflowich, W. Kool, L. Kowalski, A. Kramer, M. Krittiansen, J. Lamb, J. Lambert, H. Lance, W. Lanczky, W. Lankford, J. Lay, M. Lee, E. Lee, K. Lee, W. Legg, J. Leionek, L. Leonard,W. Lescouich, W. Lesnansky, A. Lewin, A. Lewis, J. Llbby, H. Lindsey, H. Lively, H. Logue, J. Loleas, P. Long, L. Lorman, S. Loveland, C. Lunsford, J. Lusk, J. Macmberg, D. Madajewski, M. Mainers, T. MalDonado, B. Malesskey, G. Mallory, A. Manafe, D. Mandene, S. Mann, C. Mann, J. Marchaj, R. Martin, T. Martinez, Q. Mason, R. Mathil, M. McCarthy, J. McCarthy, L. McCartney, G. McCorvey,D. McCoy, D. McDuffie, J. McEIroy, E. McFarland, D. McFarland, J. McGinnis, A. McGregor, K. McKay, M. McKay, R. McKay, R. McNeely, J. Meacham, H. Meeder, H. Meffert, R. Mesford, H. Miller, D. Miller, R. Mintz, L. Mize, C. Mobley, R. Mollard, C. Mongelli, F. Moore, G. Moore, J. Moore, J. Morris, A. Morris, W. Morrison, J. Mull, C. Murray, C. Murray, R. Musciato, M. Myers, H. Myrex, L. Nash, W. Neff, J. Nelson, D. Nelson, J. Newberry, H. Nezaro, S. Nihem, W. Nobles, E. Novak, A. Nuckols, B. O'Brien, E, O'Hara, M. Oldakowski, E. Olds, T. Olivera, W. Olson, F. Orn, L. Orsini, D. Ortiz, F. Ortiz, F. Paczkowski, S. Pagano, J. Papuchis, S. Paradise, L. Parnell, J. Passapera, F. Paulovich, J. Payne, D. Pecquex, F. Pelfrey, M. Perez, J. Petak, P. Phillips, R. Pillsworth, P. Pivik, F. Poer, G. Pollack, A. Continued from preceding page Powell, B. Powell, S. Prentice, R. Pretare, G. Prevas, P. Priess, E. Prims, J. Pulliam, J. Quinter, J. Raines, R. Ramage, R. Randall, L. Randazza, L. Ratcliffe, C. Reck, L. Regan, F. Reinosa, J. Reza, O. Richardson, J. Richoux, J, Ries, J. Rings, E. Ripoll, G. Rivera, L. Roades, O. Roberts, J. Rodriguez, R. Rondo, C. Rosete, R. Royal, F. Rung, J. Ruzyski, S. Ryan, T. Sacco, J. Sacco, M. Salazar, H. Saleh, M. Sanchez, M. Sanders, D. SanFillippo, J. Sapp, C. Sapp, G. Schabland, J. Schatz, G. Scheard, H. Schwartz, A. Schwarz, R. Schwabland, J. Scott, C. Scott, J., II Scully, J. Seager, T. Seagord, E. Selzer, R. Selzer, S. Serrano, A. Shappo, M. Sharp, W. Shaw, L. Shelley, S. Shopatt, 11. Sigler, M. Sigley, R. Silva, M. Sims, E. Skala, T. Smith, B. Smith, J. Smith, L. Smith, R. Smith, S. Smith, W. Snellgrove, L. Sorenson, W. Soresi, T. South, R. Spady, J. Speller, J. Spencer, G. Stalgy, R. Stankiewicz, A. Stearns, B. Steinberg, J. Stephens, C. Stevens, W. Stockman, B. Stover, M. Stravers, L. Sulentic, S. Surrick, R. Swain, C. Swanson, R. Sweeney J. Szupp, B. Tanner, C. Tanner, R. Taylor, F, Terpe, K. Terry, D. Thaxton, A. Thayer, D., Jr. Theiss, R. Thomas, F. Thomas, J. Thomas, T. Thorbjorsen, S. Tiley J. Tillman, W. Todd, R. Trotman, R. Troy, S. Turner, B. Ulrich, H. Uusciato, J. Vahey, R. Van Horn, D. Vanvoorhees, C. Velandra, D. Velasquez, W. Velez, R. Vukmir, G. Walker, T. I Wingfield, P. Wipmer, R. Wolf, P. Wood, C. Worley, M. Wright, A. Wright, F. Wright, N. Wydra, R. Yarmola, J. Yates, J. Yelland, B. Young, E. Zai, C. Zeloy, J. Zimmerman, J. Wallace, R. Wallace, S. Ward, M. Weaver, A. Webb, J. Weidie, J. Whererlunce, C. Whitmer, A. Whitsitt, M. Wierschem, D. Wilhelmsen, B. Williams, A. Williams L. Williams, R. Wilson, B. Wilson, C. $600 Honor Roll Pomeriane, R. $500 Honor Roll Antich, J. $400 Honor Roll Lilledahl, H. $300 Honor Roll Andersen, R. Chartier, W. Curtis, T. Forshee, R. Hall, P. Harcrow, C. Larkin, J. Nasser, A. $200 Honor Roll Ahmed, F. Bernstein, A. Brand, H. Cookmans, R. Crocco, G. Drozak, F. Dryden, J. Ellis, P. Firth, R. Gilbo, T. Grima, V. Hagerty, C. Kerngood, M. Kingsley, J. Lombardo, J. McCullough, L. Pow, J. Reck, L. Redgate, J. Somerville, G. Turner, E. Turner, T. i November 1978 / LOG / 47 •W �Cash in on Job Security For 30 Cents a Day LOG ; Laknand Inland Watm District • AFL-CIO Official Publication of the SeafarersJ SD'TI NOVEMBER 1978 The best way for SIU members to cash in on economic security and job security is to make sure the Union's voice is heard in Washington when Congress debates bills that impact on maritime and on labor as a whole. The best way for the Union to ring up support for the legislative battles fought on Capitol Hill is through contributions to SPA D. And now, through our new, voluntary program. Seafarers can increase the Union's role in political decision-making for the cutrate price of 30 cents a day. SIU members can sign a form like the one printed below authorizing the Seafarers Vacation Plan to deduct 30 cents a day from their vacation benefits. The 30 cents check-off will be channeled into the Union's separate political fund where it will be used, like any other voluntary SPAD contribution, to finance the Union's work on behalf of the membership in Washington. Letting Congress know now and throughout the year that the SIU is determined to fight for the survival of the maritime industry and the security of its membership is critically important. And if every SIU member opts to donate that 30 cents a day to SPAD, the strength we have to keep fighting for those goals could double. When you think about it, 30 cents today won't even get you a slice ofpie in a restaurant. But 30 cents a day from SIU members can get the Union a piece of the political pie. There aren't many bargains like that around these days. ASSIGNMENT FOR SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION (SPAD) TO; DATE Seafarers Vacation Plan 275 20th Street Brookiyn, N.Y. 11215 A Effective from this date, I hereby assign, direct and authorize you to deduct from payments required to be made by you to me for vacation benefits and at the time of such payments, a sum equal to thirty cents per day for which I am entitled to vacation benefit payments and to pay and transfer such amounts to SPAD, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. This authorization shall remain in full force and effect unless written notice by certified mail is given by me to you of revocation of this authorization, in which event the revocation shall be effective as of the date you receive it and applicable only to vacation benefits both earned and payable to me thereafter. I acknowledge advice and understand that SPAD is a separate segregated fund established and administered by my union to engage in political activities and to make contributions and expenditures for candidates seekin*0 political office and solicits and accepts only voluntary contributions and I have the right to refuse to make any contributions, including this authorization without fear of reprisal. I may contribute directly to SPAD such amount as I may voluntarily determine in lieu of signing this authorization and that the specified amount herein provided is to minimize administrative responsibilities and costs consistent with the facilitation for the making of voluntary con­ tributions. And this authorization for contributions, constitutes my voluntary act. A copy of SPAD's report is filed with the Federal Election Commission and is available for purchase from the Federal Election Commission, Wash­ ington, D.C. This authorization has been executed in triplicate, the original for you, copy to SPAD and copy to me. Member's name (Print) Me|;nber's Signature 1/ Social Security Number Memfc^rs Home Address City Book Number '/ KO^Port OFFICE COPY r\ J- State IH Zip LA 388 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource November 1978 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SEAMEN MAY BE DECLARED ELIGIBILTY FOR VETERAN BENEFITS SIU GIRDS FOR BATTLE OVER MANNING UNION DETERMINED TO KEEP CREW SIZES AT SAFE LEVELS AFL-CIO SAY ANTI-INFLATION PLAN KEYS TOO MUCH ON WAGE CONTROLS ALASKA WANTS U.S. TO EXPORT NORTH SLOPE OIL GAO SAYS NAVY SHOULD USE MERCHANT SHIPS, TUGS SIU TO MAN 5 NEW DRY BULK CARRIERS MINIMUM WAGE LAW HITS 40 SIU HAILS CARTER ON SIGNING OF RUSSIAN RATE BILL NLRB RECORD CASELOAD WITH FEWER JUDGES LAKES MEMBERS GET COLA HIKE 15 MAJOR MARITIME BILLS PASSED IN 95TH CONGRESS: CARTER SIGNS 13 MARAD REVIVES REDUCED WAR RISK INSURANCE PROGRAM SOVIET UNION’S MERCHANT FLEET IN SIXTH PLACE-AND GROWING TANKER SAFETY BILL IS SIGNED BY CARTER MTD’S INGRAO ON PANEL OF LAW OF THE SEA U.S. DEEP SEA TONNAGE HITS RECORD HIGH SIU CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY HIGHLIGHTS OF FOUR DECADES OF FIGHTING FOR SEAMEN’S RIGHTS WARTIME SEAMEN DESERVE MORE THAN PAT ON BACK SIUNA TARGETS GOALS FOR THE FUTURE HALL PLEDGES FIGHT FOR BETTER DAYS IN U.S. MARITIME CALHOON STRESSES NEED FOR MARITIME COOPERATION SCOTTO PLEDGES ILA SUPPORT TO REBUILD U.S. MARITIME GEORGE MEANY KEYNOTES SIUNA CONVENTION SIUNA HAS SPURRED ADVANCES IN INLAND INDUSTRY FUTURE LOOKS GOOD FOR GREAT LAKES SHIPPING DEEP SEA GAINING, BUT THE ROAD AHEAD IS ROUGH MURPHY PLEDGES NEW WAVE OF MARITIME LEGISLATION SHIPPING NEEDS CLOSED CONFERENCES, BILATERAL TRADE BIG BUSINESS OUT TO DESTROY LABOR UNION GAINS SEAFARING TODAY IS A WHOLE NEW WAY OF LIFE SIUNA CONVENTION PLEDGES TO WORK FOR WIDE RANGE OF PRO-MARITIME, PRO-WORKER BILLS HARD WORK RESULTED IN MAJOR GAINS ALL AROUND LEO, 6TH SIU-MANNED LNG SHIP, IS CREWED 31 DEAD IN PANAMANIAN TANKER BLAST; 2 RUNAWAYS CRASH HEADON! JOBLESS DROP TO 5.8 PERCENT BUT ECONOMY SEEN SLOWING HEROIC MAYAGUEZ CREW SAVES 15 TAIWAN FISHERMEN IN HEAVY SEAS SIU CREW SAYS SUGAR ISLANDER IS A REAL HONEY BOATMEN RATIFY NEW PACT WITH MORAN OF TEXAS 2,500TH CHECK SIGNALS SWIFT GROWTH FOR INLAND VACATION PLAN CARTER SIGNS BILL BOOSTING GREAT LAKES SHIPBUILDING Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/1/1978 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 40, No. 11 1978 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/efb0ff16f4094bdbc59167261ff63066.PDF 59cea6129443b5c6413549cca9650d48 PDF Text Text M Trustees Make Use of USPHS Optional Official Publication of the Seafarers international Union • Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District • AFL-CIO iV page 3 NOVEMBER 1979 Meany Passes the Gavel to Kirkiand Page 5 AFr'Z>>(.CIO! MTD Biennial Convention special supplement pages 17-24 Passenger Ship Bill Becomes Law page 7 Carter Signs Maritime Authorizations Bill page 2 Liberian Flaggers Collide, Burn off Galveston page 8 �Carter Inks Maritime Appropriations Bill A Congressional bill that is vital to the survival of the U.S. merchant marine has been signed into law by President Carter. The legislation, which Rep. Paul McCloskey (R-Calif.) had tried to sabotage is the Maritime Appropriations Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1980. In early November the House and Senate passed the conference committee report on the bill. In the conference committee meet­ ing, held in mid October, two damaging McCloskey amend­ ments had been defeated. The first would have required that manning scales on ships built with subsidy be within 50 percent of the minimum levels demanded by the Coast Guard. However, the Coast Guard does not recog­ nize the steward department's role in the safe operation of the ship. The "lobbying" amendment would not allow subsidized operators to consider as part of [i: their costs the monies given to contractually established mari­ time research organizations. Both these damaging amend­ ments had been passed when the full bill was voted on in the House of Representatives at the end of July. They were not part of the Senate version of the bill which had been passed in late May. Because of these amendments and other differences in the House and Senate bills, a con­ ference committee met to resolve the variations. Happily, the maritime experi­ ence of two legislators prevailed in the conference committee and the amendments were defeated. The two. Rep. John Murphy, (D-N.Y.) and Senator Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii), are long time supporters of a strong U.S. merchant marine. The maritime appropriations bill, which must be voted upon every year, authorizes money for the maritime industry as part of the Merchant Marine Act. ru [p[fSii3lE) 0X0, u Paul Hall LJ Must Take Our Best Shot ^HE worst thing you can do in this business of ours is to sit around and watch the world go by. The maritime busi­ ness is too hard, too tough, too competitive for idleness. Hesitant people and complacent organizations in our world get pushed around and finally shuffled out the door. It has always been my belief that to be successful in mari­ time you have to look aggressively at the future. And most importantly, you have to gamble. When I say gamble, I don't mean pulling to an inside straight. You take each issue as it comes, look at it intelligently and then take your best shot. We've done a lot of this kind of smart gambling in the history of our Union. And although we've probably lost as many as we've won, the victories we have pulled out have built us a strong, sound, secure organization. Most importantly, the ones we lost have not hurt us. Quite the opposite. We are a better organization for these losses because we have learned from them. And we are a prouder organization because win, lose, or draw, we tried. The most concrete example of a gamble that has paid off for us recently is our LNG fleet. SIU members are presently manning ten LNG vessels. These ten ships represent the entire American-flag LNG fleet. No one should be naive enough to think that we were lucky to get these ships. T The appropriations for 1980 include the following: • $101 million for the con­ struction differential subsidy (CDS) program; • $256 million for the opera­ tional differential subsidy (ODS) program; • $16 million for maritime research and development; • $31 million for maritime education and training. On the House floor, McClos­ key had introduced an amend­ ment that would have cut the CDS appropriation by $69 mil­ lion. His amendment was de­ feated. McCloskey was also defeated on an amendment that would have allowed foreign-built vessels to receive ODS funds and prefer­ ence cargoes now reserved ex­ clusively for U.S.-built vessels. Lakes Seafarers Get COLA Hike Great Lakes SIU members working under contracts with the Great Lakes Assn. of Marine Operators (GLAMO) and Kinsman Lines received a 23 cents per hour cost of living increase effective Nov. 1, 1979. This is the fourth and final COLA for 1979. Coupled with the previous wage adjustments of 13 cents in March, 21 cents in May and 25 cents in August, COLAs for Great Lakes Seafarers totalled 82 cents per hour for the 1979 calendar year. Under the terms of the SIU's collective bargaining agreements with GLAMO and Kinsman, as of Jan. 1, 1980, the 82 cent add-on will be rolled in and included in wage rates effective at the New Year. COLAs are based on increases in the Consumer Price Index, which is published quarterly. For each .3 point rise in the Index, Great Lakes Seafarers receive a one cent per hour add-on. The CPI for September rose to 223.7. The next adjustment date will be Jan. 1, 1980. The fact is that years before any American company had firmed up a program to build LNG ships, we were preparing ourselves for the era of LNG—if it came to pass. We invested a good deal of time, effort and money into developing an educational program in Piney Point to turn out qualified manpower for LNG ships. We had this program ready and operational several years before the keel of an LNG ship was laid in an American yard. It was a calculated risk on our part. But it paid off for us in a big way. We're already aboard 10 LNG's today. By 1990, we may be aboard 40, 50 or even 60 of these vessels. The LNG's were a tremendous breakthrough for us. But in many other areas, the fights go on. For instance, we've invested a lot of time and effort to win a fair oil cargo preference bill for the U.S. merchant marine. We've been fighting for this for 20 years. In 1974, we got the bill as far as the President's desk. But v^'e were turned back by a veto. In another round on oil cargo preference in 1977, the bill was defeated in the House of Representatives. You can be sure of one thing, we won't stop fighting until we have finally brought it home. The important thing to remember is that our setbacks on cargo preference haven't hurt us as an organization. In fact, they have helped us because they have made us more determined than ever in our efforts in the area of political action. This determination has helped us win many other legislative battles we might otherwise have lost. My point simply is that we have fought a lot of fights and taken a lot of gambles. As an organization, we have never lost a fight that we couldn't afford to lose. At the same time, our victories have made us a strong progressive Union—a Union with a real future, a Union that the SIU membership can rely on and depend on. It really all comes down to the willingness to work hard and to commit your resources to viable, achievable goals. We have always done this in the SIU. We've won some fights and we've lost some too. But the bottom line is that we wouldn't have achieved a thing unless we had tried. Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union. Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO 675 Fourth Ave 11232. Published monthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Vol. 41, No. 11, November 1979. (ISSN #0160-2047) 2 / LOG / November 1979 Brooklvn N Y orooKiyn, IN.T. �Major Breakthrough in Medical Benefits T HE Board of Trustees of the Seafarers Welfare Plan has voted a rule change that establishes one of the most important new benefits ever implemented for Sea­ farers and Boatmen repre­ sented by the SIU. The Board ruled that as of Dec. 1, 1979, Seafarers and Boatmen will have the op­ tion of using either a USPHS hospital or a private facility for medical care. The Trustees issued this ruling at a meeting in New York on Nov. 7, 1979. Top quality health care for those we represent has always been a number one priority of the SIU. The Union has consis­ tently monitored the quality of care and availability of services of USPHS hospi­ tals. As a result of these regylar surveys, the Union found that more and more Sea­ farers and Boatmen lived in areas removed from USPHS facilities. A number of months ago, the Union embarked on a complete and detailed study of the situation. INDEX Legislative News Carter Signs Marad • Authorizations Bill. ....Page 2 SIU in Washington ... Pages 9-10 Page 7 Passenger Ship Bill .. Union News^. Kirkland New AFL-CIO Page 5 Head President's Report ... Headquarters Notes.. .. ..Page 7 Letters to Editor Brotherhood in Action ...Page 36 ...Page 16 At Sea-Ashore Back Page SPAD Checkoff AFL-CIO Vows Action Page 6 on Maritime ...Page 27 Great Lakes Picture .. Inland Lines Sea/orers, Boafmen Can Now Use Either a USPHS Hospital Or a Private Hospital Rule Change Goes Into Effect Dec. 1, 1979 When Using a Private Hospital Members Will Receive Same Coverage as Their Dependents Now Get Under Seafarers Welfare Plan This study showed conclu­ sively that USPHS hospitals alone are not adequate to provide readily available health care to our people. The Union therefore rec­ ommended to the Trustees that the individual have a choice to use either a USPHS hospital or a private hospital of their own choos­ ing. At their Nov. 7 meeting, the Trustees concurred with the Union's recommenda­ tion. The complete care Sea­ farers and Boatmen now are eligible for at every USPHS hospital and clinic remains the same. If, however, you choose to use a private facility instead of USPHS, you will be entitled to exactly the same coverage your dependents now receive under the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan. Any charges the Seafarers Welfare Plan does not cover are out-of-pocket expenses which the individual who uses a private hospital is responsible for. Because of the Trustees ruling, you can now use a private hospital of your choice closer to your home, if you want to. If you do decide to use a nearby private hospital you receive exactly the same coverage your dependents now receive under the Sea­ farers Welfare Plan. Any charges above the maximum allowable benefit, that is, charges higher than the amount paid by the Plan, must he paid by you. The Seafarers Welfare Plan provides excellent, and wideranging coverage. How­ ever there will be some instances when the Plan does not cover all costs. So, when using a private hospital or clinic instead of a USPHS facility, all members are advised to check the A Memorial to Seamen at USPHS General News Ship's Digest Dispatcher's Reports; ,, Page 28 Great Lakes Page 31 Inland Waters Deep Sea Training-Upgrading "A" Seniority Upgrading .Page 26 Piney Point Grads — ...Page 38 Upgrading Schedule.. ...Page 12 Membership News Page 32 New Pensioners Page 37 Final Departures Steward Recertification..Page 13 Bulk Fleet Shrinking .....Page 15 Special Features MTD 1979 Convention Pages 17-24 SIU Rep Johnny Dwyer (front left) is in back of a memorial dedicated to departed American seamen on a visit to the Staten Island (N.Y.) USPHS Hospital with part of a recent graduating Recertified Bosuns Program class. They are (front I. to r.) Ruel Lawrence, Gary L Hoover and Freddie Goethe. Standing (I. to r.) are Vic Ardowski. Jose A. Martinez. Richard Daly. William Davis. Dutch Keeffer and Doyle Ellette. The memorial was dedicated recently as a tribute to America's merchant seamen and boatmen. - Seafarers Welfare Plan booklet under Dependent's Coverage to determine the maximum allowable benefit. In their ruling, the Board of Trustees noted that the greatly extended medical coverage will be a major cost item for the Seafarers Wel­ fare Plan. Therefore, as each new SIU contract comes up, the Union will be negotiating with the employer for an increased contribution rate to the Seafarers Welfare Plan. The increased em­ ployer contributions to the Welfare plan will fund the broadened medical benefits. By giving Seafarers and Boatmen the option of using either a USPHS facility or a private facility, the Union is making sure that those it represents can get the medi­ cal care they need no matter where they live. But the SIU encourages all Seafarers and Boatmen to continue using USPHS hospitals and clinics when­ ever possible. As they have in the psist, the USPHS network of health care facilities will continue tp provide eligible em­ ployees with good medical care, as well as complete and total health coverage. A New Dental Clinic In San Francisco Is Open for Seafarers A new USPHS Hospital dental clinic for seamen was opened last month in San Francisco at the SIU Medical Center, 40 Lansing St. close to the Embarcadero and the former MC&S hall at 350 Fremont St. The improved dental services would aid seafarers sailing on today's fast turnaround ships get quicker dental treatment than has been possible in the past. The clinic is staffed by a fulltime USPHS Hospital dentist and dental assistant from the facility's dental department at 15th Avenue and Lake Street. It came about through recom­ mendations of the year-old Seafar­ ers Health Improvement Program (SHIP) started by the USPHS' Bureau of Medical Services and participation of maritime unions, employers and others responsible for the health of Seafarers. November 1979 / LOG / 3 �AFL-CIO Vows Action to Bolster US. Maritime WASHINGTON, D.C.—At its 13th Constitutional Conven­ tion this month, the AFL-CIO acted on more than 300 resolu­ tions. Included were resolutions supporting a strong U.S. mer­ chant marine. The main maritime resolution passed by the delegates was submitted by the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. Noting that "the American merchant marine is vital to our nation's economic and military security," the resolution pointed out that "the maritime industry stands today in the greatest danger." It noted that American-flag vessels carry only five percent of U.S. imports and exports. Also, U.S. ships "carry less than two percent of our critical bulk trade." Furthermore, the resolution pointed out the plight of Ameri­ can shipyards. Unless some action is taken, it is likely that America's "26 shipyards will be tional energy and minerals policy would be a case where the U.S. that would include the U.S. has a treaty obligation. decimated in the next five years and will number only eight or merchant marine as an essential The energy resolution also component. nine by 1984." called for "greater shipment of • A reaffirmation and imple­ domestic and foreign oil in U.S.The resolution stated that the MTD "believes that the Admin­ mentation of the maritime pro­ flag tankers, which have a proven istration's appointment of the gram outlined by President safety record," and "would U.S. Maritime Administration as Carter in 1976. This would minimize losses due to accidents." the chief spokesman for maritime include a national cargo policy to The Executive Council's reso­ affairs will have a significant assure the U.S.-flag merchant impact on efforts to fully enforce marine a fair share of all types of lution on transportation further called for American-flag vessels existing laws aimed at supporting cargo. • Revitalization of U.S.-flag to be the sole carriers of oil from our maritime industry." offshore transshippment vessels It noted, however, that new passenger vessel service. Other resolutions passed by to the U.S. mainland. initiatives are necessary for the revitalization of the U.S. mer­ the delegates contained sections It also pointed out that U.S. chant marine. Among them are: on the maritime industry. These shipping is not receiving the • Promotion of bilateral ship­ sections included many of the proper protection provided to ping agreements with America's points mentioned above. They other industries under the Trade also included some other pro­ Act of 1974. "The anti-dumping trading partners. • Maintenance of a strong visions. protection afforded to goodsFor instance, the AFL-CIO producers must be extended to U.S. shipbuilding industry. Executive Council's resolution the maritime industry," the • Elimination of the Virgin Island's loophole in the Jones on energy calls for opposition to resolution stated. any sale of Alaskan oil to foreign Act. Further, the resolution said • Initiation of incentives to nations. It also opposes any rebuild the U.S.-flag dry-bulk barter agreements to exchange that merchant seamen should be Alaskan oil for oil from a third covered by trade adjustment fleet. • Implementation of a na­ country. The only exception assistance. Carter to AFL-CIO: Iran Will Be Held Responsible WASHINGTON, D.C.—Pres­ ident Jimmy Carter addressed the AFL-CIO Convention on Nov. 15 and the Iran crisis was the main thing on his mind. In his first major public speech on the crisis. President Carter said "the Iranian government and its headquarters are fully respon­ sible for the safety and well-being of our representatives in Iran and Tehran and they will be held aecountable for that responsi­ bility." Carter also diseussed the energy crunch and outlined past achievements of his administra­ tion as well as future goals. Moreover, President Carter paid tribute to George Meany who, at 85, retired as president of the AFL-CIO. Talking about the man who has headed the labor federation since 1955, President Carter said, "No American has fought harder for economic justice for union members and also for millions who have never carried a union card than your leader, George Meany." During Mr. Carter's tribute to Meany and at the end, the delegates rose for standing ova­ tions. When he spoke about the crisis in Iran where Americans were being held hostage. President Carter's speech was frequently interrupted by applause. At the end of Carter's speech. President Meany said, "I want to say to you, Mr. President, every 4 / LOG / November 1979 President Carter addresses the delegates on the first day of the AFL-CIO Convention. step you have 'taken on this matter [Iran] to date deserves the full approval of the American people, and I am sure from the response you got here this after­ noon, without question your actions on this matter have the full approval of the American trade union movement as repre­ sented in this hall " Talking about energy. Presi­ dent Carter said that the crisis in Iran points out how dangerous "excessive dependence"^on for­ eign oil can be. He said "as a nation we have become depen­ dent on the undependable and addicted to the unaffordable." The President said that be­ cause of this danger he wants phased decontrol of oil prices. In this way he hop^s "to make conservation pay, and to stimu­ late domestic energy sources." Carter pointed out that some of the billions of dollars that pay for foreign oil could be used in the U.S. "to promote American energy that Americans own and control." He noted that this could involve "hundreds of thousands of jobs." When President Carter entered the Convention hall he was given a standing ovation. He addressed the delegates as "men and women . of the greatest labor movement in the world." In outlining some of the accomplishments of his admin­ istration, Carter pointed out, among other things, "a dramatic breakthrough in minimum wage law legislation." He also noted that "we now have the greatest number of our citizens employed and the greatest percentage of our labor force employed than ever before in the history of the United States." Carter further pointed out that there are things he still wants to accomplish for workers, such as labor law reform. �George Meany Passes the Gavel to Kirkiand Retiring AFL-CIO President George Meany raises his arms as the delegates give him a standing ovation at the Federation's Convention. A MID a deeply emo­ tional ovation, George Meany passed the gavel he has wielded as AFL-CIO president for the past quar­ ter century to the new president of the Federation, Lane Kirkiand. Delegates to the I3th Biennial AFL-CIO Conven­ tion rose to their feet in a boisterous tribute as Meany took the chair for the last time on the morning of Nov. 19 and placed Kirkland's name in nomination for AFL-CIO president. "Lane has a tremendous wealth of experience in the trade union movement," Meany said, noting that Kirkiand had served in the "top structure of the AFLCIO for the last 19 years. "He is thoroughly dedi­ cated to labor," Meany continued, "he is a man of great integrity. He has the motivation and he has the dedication. It is with great personal pride that I place him in nomination for The Log will carry a spec/a/ tribute to George Meany in our December issue. President of the AFL-CIO." Kirkiand, who had been the AFL-CIO's SecretaryTreasurer since 1969, was unanimously elected to the Federation presidency. He will serve a two-year term, as will the newly-elected Secretary - Treasurer Thomas R. Donahue and the 33 AFL-CIO vice presidents who make up the Federation's Executive Council. Following his election, Kirkiand paid an eloquent tribute to his predecessor. "I cannot promise to match, or even approxi­ mate the record of achieve­ ment of George Meany," Kirkiand told the delegates. "But I am reassured by the certain knowledge that neither could anyone else in our time." 'H can promise," he pledged in a strong, clear voice, "that I will give you and the cause we share all that I've got." Kirkiand, whose nomina­ tion was seconded by Teddy Gleason, president of the International Longshore­ men's Assn., and by Robert Lowen, president of Kirk­ land's union, the Masters, Mates & Pilots, said that his abilities had been "enriched by close association with... many great figures of the labor movement." iand opened the Convention floor to nominations for the AFL-CIO's number two spot, the Secretary-Trea­ Singles Out Paul Hall surer's job. In addition to George Meany, Thomas Reilly Donahue, "one person in particular George Meany's executive that I want to single out assistant since 1973, was for special thanks is Paul unanimously elected to the Hall, our senior Vice Pres­ ident," Kirkiand said. In brief remarks, Kirkiand spelled out his personal philosophy and clearly indicated the direction he planned to travel as head of the 13.6 million member Federation. "All sinners belong in the .church," he said. "All citizens owe fealty to their country; all workers belong in the unions of their trade or industry; and all true unions belong in the AFL-CIO. "It is a high privilege," he added simply, "to be one of this band of brothers and sisters and to take over the watch in your service." Kirkiand wrapped up his election acceptance speech by charting the future course of the AFL-CIO. *'Full ahead," he said, borrowing the lingo from his early seafaring days. "Steady as she goes." In his first action as Federation President Kirk­ post. Donahue, 51, was nomi­ nated by George Hardy, president of the Service Employees International Union and his nomination was seconded by Harry Van Arsdale of the New York Central Labor Council. For most of his 30 years in the labor movement Dona­ hue has worked in various capacities in the Service Employees union, first in Local 32B, later as executive secretary and first vice presi­ dent of the International union. In 1967, Donahue served a two-year term as U.S. Assistant Secretary of Labor for Labor Management Re­ lations appointed by Presi­ dent Lyndon B. Johnson. Born in George Meany's old stomping grounds of the Bronx, N.Y., Donahue lives in Washington, D.C., with his wife Rachelle. He has a son and a daughter from a previous marriage. November 1979 / LOG / 5 �p ~ T- < - # " ->• -r fli » % T W ' r, ». * •• H r» ». w» ^ M. -v - M, ^ - . . _ _ - Labor's New Top Man Started as a Seaman L ane Kirkland, who became the second AFL-CIO presi­ dent in the Federation's history this month, has spent most of his working life in organized labor. George Meany's right-hand man for the last 20 years and AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer for the past ten, Kirkland will follow the course of his prede­ cessor. In fact, when asked recently by a reporter what changes he would make as AFL-CIO president, Kirkland said bluntly: "I'm no stranger coming into this house. I've been here for quite awhile and I've been a part of the policy making structure." "It would come with very little grace from me," Kirkland con­ tinued, "to suggest that I'm going to have some ideas of throwing over vast areas of policy or programs that I was partly responsible for." Kirkland, who's 57, is well acquainted with the problems confronting organized labor today, noting that they are "reflections of problems of society." He pinpoints energy, full employment and national health as among the issues of key concern to American working people. He adds to the list the growing trends of imported foreign goods to the U.S. and exported American jobs. While Kirkland's battle plan to combat those problems is closely akirL-to Meany's, their styles are their own. Meany has always been the rough and tumble Bronx plumber, Kirkland the eventempered Southern gentleman. Joseph Lane Kirkland was born on March 12, 1922 in Camden, S.C., into a family of cotton growers whose roots date back to the American Revolu­ tion. Shipped During War In 1942, he graduated with the first class of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point and began sailing as a member of the Masters, Mates & Pilots on ships carrying ammunition and tanks to all major battle zones. At the end of World War H, Kirkland got his Masters license but he never shipped as a captain, deciding to go to college instead. He is still a dues paying MM&P member. He attended Georgetown University, training for a diplo­ matic career. But when he graduated in 1948 he accepted a job as a researcher with the AF of L and has been working in organized labor ever since. He served a stint as Director of Research & Education for the International Union of Operat­ ing Engineers, leaving in 1960 when Meany named him as his Executive Assistant. Kirkland was elected AFL-CIO SecretaryTreasurer nine years later. Living in a Washington, D.C. suburb with his second wife, Irena, Kirkland is the father of five daughters from an earlier marriage. Kirkland, whose FDR-style cigarette holder is as much a trademark as Meany's everpresent cigar, commands respect both inside and outside organ­ ized labor. He is considered one of the best speeehwriters in the Federation, a view which was shared by Adlai Stevenson who Lane Kirkland Profile drafted Kirkland as a speechwriter for both'his Presidential campaigns. Kirkland's skills as an able negotiator are also well known. During recent talks with the Carter Administration he with­ held organized labor's support for the Administration's pay restraint policy until he received assurances that beefed up jobs programs for American workers would be forthcoming. Like Meany, Kirkland's funda­ mental commitment is to better the lives of American working people. He believes profoundly that the AFL-CIO "represents the best aspirations of the working people of America." "We are blessed," Kirkland said, "and strengthened by one piece of sure and certain knowl­ edge: that there are no lost causes for us; that the fight is never over; that as long as we stand together and the blood is in us, there can be no final defeat on any battleground." The battleground for AFLCIO President Lane Kirkland is different than the one on which George Meany fought when he became AFL-CIO President in 1954. "Things are changing," said SIU President Paul Hall, "and they're going to change even more. From the standpoint of organized labor, we're going to need all the intelligence and common .sense we can get." Senate's Windfall Profits Tax a Windfall for Big Oil WINDFALL profits tax con­ taining a number of highly controversial loopholes has been re­ ported out of the Senate Finance Committee. If enacted, the bill would further confuse this country's already muddled national energy policy. It would also enable the major oil companies to reduce their projected tax load by as much as $375 billion over the next ten years. The Senate action comes in the aftermath of a decision by the Administration to press for the decontrol of oil. The Administration had come to believe that decontrol was essential if any progress was to be made towards decreasing Ameri­ can dependence on foreign sources of energy. The Administration's position on oil decontrol has been opposed by a number of labor and consumer groups, including the AFL-CIO, on the grounds that the average Ameri­ can worker would be unfairly burdened by the all but certain price increase that would accompany such a move. The Administration had hoped to A 6 / LOG / November 1979 pacify its critics by coupling decon­ trol with the passage of an equitable windfall profits tax. The bill that was reported out of the Finance Committee puts that strategy in question. Under the provisions of the Senate bill, the oil companies would pay only $138 billion in taxes as compared to the $277 billion they would pay if a recently passed House windfall profits tax bill is adopted. That represents a 50 percent savings for the oil companies at a time when they stand to reap as much as one trillion dollars as a result of deregu­ lation. Not surprisingly, the Senate action has been widely denounced, especially by President Carter, who has described it as amounting to a "give-away" of public funds. The Senate action represents a major victory for the oil companies. That victory can be traced to just one thing: the extensive presence that the oil industry maintains in Washington. A total of 350 companies of varying sizes have created the American Petroleum Institute, a mammoth trade organization which represents the interests of big, medium and small oil on Capitol Hill. The API has an annual budget of $32 million which enables it to employ over 400 people in the Washington area alone. The organi­ zation is just the tip of the iceberg. Individual oil companies maintain their own private legislative depart­ ments which augment the political activities of API. Given the API budget, it is no wonder that oil lobbyists are a highly visible part of Washington life, like the Washington Monu­ ment. The Institute employs more than ten full-time lobbyists who constantly canvass the House and Senate. They are backed by an army of analysts and researchers who draw up highly convincing, if biased and self-serving, position papers which somehow manage to capture the fancy of Senators enamored with the political activity fund that the oil industry has at its disposal. While the windfall profits bill is not specifically a maritime issue, it does merit attention, if only because it serves as such a good example of how the legislative process works. Nothing is more important for a Union or an industry than maintain­ ing an effective political presence on Capitol Hill. There is only one reason why the windfall profits tax bill was reported out of the Senate Finance Committee. And that was because the oil companies had the wherewithall to make the Senators on the Committee take notice of their wishes. For too many years we seamen have relied on some vague belief that justice inevitably triumphs. That is true only on Sunday afternoons when local t.v. stations rerun thirty year old Westerns. Unfortunately, justice has nothing to do with how things get done on Capitol Hill. If it were otherwise, the windfall profits tax would never have been reported out of the Senate Finance Commit­ tee; if it were otherwise, this country's merchant marine would not have been allowed to deteriorate so badly over the past thirty years. �Hoadq uar1 4 by SIU Executive \ ice President Frank Drozak I ''HE ever-developing energy crisis seems to be getting uglier X as time goes on. And the game-playing by some of the world's oil suppliers has dangerous implications, both for the U.S. and the entire world as well. At the very least, rapidly escalating oil and energy costs, and the uncertainty of future availability of energy supplies, has put new demands on our nation. The U.S. maritime industry feels the crunch as much as anyone else, and is presently undergoing a major transformation as a result. Seamen, forever the unsung heroes on the front lines, cannot escape the new demands put on them—especially the demand to learn new skills. Consider, for example, the increased demand for liquified natural gas (LNG) and LNG carriers. Just three years ago there were no U.S.-flag LNG carriers in operation. Now there are ten U.S.-flag LNG carriers. And that number will continue to grow. For Seafarers, this sudden emergence of the LNG carrier has special meaning: all of these ships are crewed by members of the SIU. With additional LNG ships planned, and no end in sight to the - ultimate number of these ships that will fly the American flag, this makes the time for LNG training and upgrading now. But the demand for seamen with LNG training (that is, those who have taken the course at the Harry Lundeberg School), is only part of the great transformation taking place in our merchant marine. Of probably greater impact, as far as numbers of ships is concerned, is the switch to diesel power. This is one very real way for the shipping companies to combat the rising cost of fuel. And the comp '.nies are wasting no time doing it, either. In fact, one well-known line of fast cargo ships is already being referred to as outdated, not for their speed or hauling capacity, but for the simple fact that they are not diesel powered. Call it a transformation, a revolution, or whatever you want. The reality of the situation is that seamen with diesel training are much in demand these days. And will be for some time to come. So, too, are seamen with the skills to handle the new VLCC's and ULCC's, and other types of modern vessels, in demand. Seafarers will go abroad the new 390,000 dwt. ULCC UST Pacific next month. And only those who have training and experience in automation and pumproom maintenance and operation will get the cargo handling jobs on the ship. Such was the case, as well, on the previously launched VST Atlantic, and many other ships. As the outmoded ships disappear from the seas, more and more seamen with upgrading courses under their belts will be getting the nod to go aboard the ships that take their place. And, by the same token, those who do not upgrade and keep upgrading—will find it more and more difficult to get beyond the end of the pier. . The Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. is already drawing up the upgrading course schedule for next year. All the courses you will need to get for jobs on the new ships will be offered. So remember, brothers: the time to get in line for those LNG, diesel, automation and other specialized upgrading courses, isA76>H'. Bill Clears Way for Passenger Ship Revival It's all over but the shouting. The Senate, by voice vote, adopted the House version of a bill that would permit five passenger ships to return to active U.S. flag service by clarify­ ing and waiving certain provi­ sions in the Merchant Marine Acts of 1920 and 1936. The legislation now goes to the desk of President Carter, who is expected to sign it into law. The vote follows several months of intense work in Washington by nearly every segment of the maritimeindustry. The Professional Touch That's what graduates of the Marine Electrical Maintenance Course have—the professional skills to maintain electrical systems aboard ship. These are the skills that mean more money and more job security. They're the skills you get when you take the Marine Electrical Maintenance Course. So sign up no\v] Fill in the Application in this issue of the Log or contact: Harry Lundeberg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 (301) 994-0010 Course starts January 7 Few bills have enjoyed such a broad range of support as this one. Not one Senator or Congressman voted against the legislation in its final form. The five ships affected by the legislation are the Santa Rosa, the Independence, the United States, the Mariposa, and the Monterey. The original Senate version of the bill failed to make mention of either the Mariposa or the Monterey. Apparently, however, the Senate re-evaluated its position after the House of Representatives voted 405-0 on \eg\s\ation whvcVv iticVuded iHosc two ships. The legislation is expected to provide badly needed jobs for American workers employed in the various segments of the maritime industry: at sea, in the shipyards, and in allied and supportive industries. Moreover, it will hopefully lead to the revival of a grand old American tradition, the pleasure cruise industry, which had fallen on hard times. Notice to Members On Shipping Procedure When throwing in for work dur­ ing a job call at any SIU Hiring Hall, members must produce the following: • membership certificate • registration card • clinic card • seaman's papers • valid, up-to-date passport In addition, when assigning a job the dispatcher will comply with the following Section 5, Sub­ section 7 of the SIU Shipping Rules: "Within each class of seniority rating in every Department, prior­ ity for entry rating jobs shall be given to all seamen who possess Lifeboatman endorsement by the United States Coast Guard. The Seafarers Appeals Board may waive the preceding sentence when, in the sole judgment of the Board, undue hardship will result or extenuating circumstances war­ rant such waiver." Also, all entry rated members must show their last six months discharges. Further, the Seafarers Appeals Board has ruled that "C classifica­ tion seamen may only register and sail as entry ratings in only one department." November 1979 / LOG / 7 <•3 �Liberian Freighter Rams Liberian Tanker off Texas More than 30 seamen were believed dead and 120 miles of Texas coastline was scarred by oil which drifted shoreward after a Liberian-registered freighter col­ lided with a Liberian tanker in the pre-dawn hours of Nov, 1. The Burmah Agate, laden with 16.8 million gallons of light crude was rammed in her midsection by the freighter Mimosa as the tanker lay at anchor four miles outside the entrance to the Bay of Galveston. All but four of the tanker's crew were missing and presumed dead. The 27 man crew of the Mimosa was helicoptered to safety. The Burmah Agate burst into flames on impact and a score of Coast Guard and commercial fireboats were unable to control the blaze which was visible in Houston, 50 miles away. Ten days after the accident the tanker was still burning and still spewing oil into the Gulf threatening offshore oil rigs. J When the Mimosa i'lmWy of Mexico. A series of explosions and the intensity of the fire stopped after her screws got hampered efforts to extinguish tangled up in a line, the Coast the blaze as well as the search for Guard was able to land a heli­ copter on her deck and extin­ the missing crewmen. Firefighters said they planned guish the fire on her bridge. Despite heavy seas on the to let the blaze burn itself out, a process which could take until morning of Nov. I, the National Weather Center in Galveston mid-December. The collision is being called the reported clear weather and the worst tanker accident since 83 Coast Guard was unable to pinpoint a reason for the acci­ were lost when a Liberian tanker dent. Since the collision occurred and a British cargo ship collided off Buenos Aries in 1972. But as outside the three-mile territorial bad as it was, the Burmah limit of the U.S., the agency has no authority to investigate the Agate I Mimosa accident could collision. have been worse. But the incident is another After the two vessels collided, the Mimosa's Taiwanese crew . tragic reminder of the threat to abandoned the freighter, which life and the environment posed by unsafe, unreliable "flag-ofwas outbound from Houston, and she ran out of control for 24 convenience" vessels manned by hours. The vessel careened in a circle around a Gulf of Mexico oilfield at full right rudder. improperly trained crews. In addition to the loss of life the collision made a major clean­ up operation on Texas beaches necessary and threatened off­ shore marine life in the area. The incident also fueled the fears of many Galveston-area residents over a proposal to build a deepwater oil terminal on nearby Pelican Island. A spokesman for a group called "Stop Terminal on Pelican" (STOP) which has been lobbying against construction of the multimillion dollar superport said "the explosion of a supertanker would pose an infinitely worse disaster," than the Burmah Agate had caused. Galveston residents will decide whether to green-light the project in an upcoming referendum. it Ain't the Same Old Job "I he Liberian \anke^ Burmah Agata smolders after her collision with the Liberian freighter Mimosa five miles outside of Galveston Bay. So the Same Old Skills Won't do Get the skills to get ahead in today's merchant marine. Get your AB Ticket at HLS. Contact HLS or fill out the application in this issue of the Log. Course starts January 3 8 / LOG / November 1979 SlU Opposed to Cool Slurry Pipeline Bill Legislation authorizing construc­ tion of coal slurry pipelines has been passed by the Interior Committee of the House of Representatives. Called the Coal Pipeline Act, the bill has been numbered H.R. 4370. As with the Coal Slurry Pipeline bill that was defeated in the last Congress a year ago, the SIU is opposed to this current legislation. The Union feels that existing modes of transportation, particu­ larly towboats and barges, are the best way to move the coal. There are provisions in the present bill, however, that concern competing modes of transportation. These provisions would supposedly protect other means of transporta­ tion from the adverse effects of pipeline competition. The bill was passed by the Interior Committee by a vote of 24 to 14. It must now go to the House Public Works Committee. �ttl ni Sc;ifarcrs International Union of North America. AFL-CIO November 1979 i^'gislative. Atlministrative and Regiilatorv Happenings MARAD Authorization; Passenger Ship Bills Signed by President Two important maritime bills were signed this month by President Carter after being passed by both houses of Congress. Passenger Ships (PL 96-111) The Senate by a voice vote on November 1 agreed to the House amendments to S. 1281 which provides for the operation of five U.S.-flag ships in the domestic cruise and passenger service of the United States. The five ships are: S.S. United States; S.S. Oceanic Independence; S.S. Santa Rosa; S.S. Monterey; and S.S. Mariposa. The House had passed the passenger ship legislation on October 30 by a vote of 405-0. President Carter put his signature to the bill on November 15, and thereby opened the way for what is hoped will be the revitalization of the U.S.-flag passenger .service throughout the world. Maritime Appropriations (PL 96-112) On November 16, President Carter signed the Maritime Appropriations Authorization Act for 1980. It was a long struggle to get this important enabling legislation through the House. A number of potentially crippling amendments which were sponsored by opponents of a strong U.S.-flag merchant fleet had to be beaten down before an Russia Expected To Buy A Record U.S. Grain Import The U.S. Department of Agriculture has authorized the purchase by the Soviet Union of up to 25 million tons of grain this year. The Soviets, facing an extremely poor harvest, are expected to purchase between 20 and 22 million tons. Last year, during a bumper grain harvest, the Soviets imported more than 15 million tons of grain from the United States. The Agriculture Department in announcing this new supply level has stated that the 25 million tons take into account current U.S. supplies and export availabilities. Under the terms of the bilateral trade agreement negotiated with the Soviets four years ago, one-third of the grain cargo is reserved for carriage aboard U.S.-flag ships. This year is the fourth of a five-year bilateral agreement. The Soviets must purchase a minimum of six millions tons— half wheat, half corn - of grain annually. In October, the United States and the Soviet Union agreed to a new freight rate formula for U.S.-flag vessels carrying grain to the Soviet Union. Under the new formula, the U.S.-flag charter rate will be determined by applying an agreed upon index ratio to the monthly average charter rate for the U.S. Gulf to Holland—Belgium grain trade published in the Daily Freight Register, a British publication. The United States and the Soviet Union also agreed to set minimum charter rates for U.S.-flag vessels at $25 per ton. Tbis formula will be in effect during calendar year 1980. acceptable authorization bill could be adopted. The House finally, on November 2, agreed to the compromise which had been reached in conference with the Senate Merchant Marine Committee. The Senate also approved the conference report on Novem­ ber 5. During the House/Senate conference, this is what took place in part: 1. House conference voted to strike from the bill an amendment which would have prohibited construction differen­ tial subsidy funds for vessels having a subsidized manning level 50 percent greater than that deemed necessary by the Coast Guard for the safe operation of the vessel. 2. House conference agreed to strike from the bill an amendment which would have prohibited the payment of operating differential subsidy funds to an operator for costs associated with contributions to organizations en­ gaged in legislative activities. 3. Senate conferees agreed to an amend­ ment which would allow an operator to utilize its own foreign-built U.S.-flag vessels to transport merchandise in containers between points within the coastwise laws as part of a foreign trade movement. As agreed to by the conferees, the legislation authorizes: $101 million for the construction differential subsidy program; $256.2 million for the operating differential subsidy program; $16.3 million for research and development; $25.6 million for mari­ time education and training expen.ses and $35.5 million for Maritime Administration operating expenses. Alaska Lands Bill Wins Committee Approval On October 30, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee moved the Alaska lands bill closer to enactment with the approval of compromise language more favorable to land development. Earlier this year, the House of Representatives by a vote of 268 to 157 approved a bill setting aside 67 million acres of land as wilderness which would be closed to development. The Senate bill would change the boundaries of the protected area in the Misty Fiords to permit the mining of a large molybdenum deposit. The issue is important to mining interests in the State of Alaska as it would represent the first case of the lands bill forbidding a mining operation. The Senate bill also would permit a fiveyear study period to determine whether there are large oil and gas deposits in the Arctic Wildlife Range. After the study, the Congress would then make the final decision on whether to go ahead with development. The Senate bill must now be considered on the Senate floor. SIU Bosuns Come to Washington For Maritime Legislation View The SIU Bosun is a key man aboard ship in more ways than one In addition to being tho most expcrioncod sealaror, ho is also tho Union's chief roprosontativo at sea For this reason, it is imperative that he be as woll-informod on all matters affecting tho membership as is possible As a part of the vSIU's on-going educational progiaiTis. groups of SIU bosuns come to Washing­ ton for briefings on their Union'o legislative and political action programs. By coming to where the action IS, and meeting with the SIU representalives who deal with Congress and tho Federal agencies on a daily basis, our Union members get a first-hand look at their Union at work in Washington. Earlier this month. 14 more SIU bosuns came to Washington where they met with officials of the Transportation Institute, tho AFL-CIO fvlaritime Trades Department, and tho SIU Legislative and Political Action Department, They also toured the Capitol whore they fiad their photos taken. With them on their tour were Betty Rocker, SIU Washington representative, and Joe Wall. Lundeberg School Industrial Relations Department instructor. Seen here on the steps of the Capitol are James Todd. Frank Bona. Gerald Corelli. Aden Ezell Jr.. James Camp. William J Smith. Romolo DeVirgileo. Orlando Hernandez, B R. Kitchens, John P, Chermesino. Patrick tvl. Hawker. Marvin McDuffie. Richard Gibbons and Joe Morrison, along with Ms. Rocker and Joe Wall. November 1979 / LOG / 9 �Maritime Industry News (El)c 5U\ in Uinsljimiton J Ocean Mining Bill Stalled in House Legislation which would promote a new and economically valuable industry is stalled in Congress because of the narrow view of the U.S. State Department. The bill which would provide the incentives necessary for American industry to invest in ocean mining ventures- has already been endorsed by a number of committees in both the House and Senate. Earlier this month. Si UNA Vice Presi­ dent John Yarmola testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee to urge affirmative action on the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act. The legislation had already been given approval by the House Merchant Marine & Fisheries Committee, the House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee, and the House Ways and Means Committee. As it now stands, the bill would require that: • Ocean mining and processing vessels be documented under the laws of the United States and • At least one ore transport vessel per mining site be documented under the laws of the United Slates. On the Agenda in Congress... The countdown toward the end of this first session of the 96th Congress continues while a number of maritime-related bills are still unresolved. Here is a rundown on what is still in the legislative hopper up on Capitol hill. • Omnibus Maritime Bill. The Merchant Marine committee in the House is continu­ ing hearings on H.R. 4769, the so-called Om.nibus Maritime Bill. This legislation was introduced some months back as a joint effort by the Committee Chairman, Rep. John Murphy (D-NY), and the Committee Minority Leader, Rep. Paul McCloskey(RCA), to rewrite and update U.S. laws regulating the maritime industry. Earlier this month, hearings were held in New York. Other hearings have taken place in San Francisco. It is expected that hearings on this legislation will continue well into 1980 before consensus among the many and varied economic interests is reached, and a final language is framed to include the needs of these varied interests. • Railroad Deregulation. This legislation has slowed down. A hearing was held earlier this month before the Senate Commerce Science and Transportation Committee. The maritime industry is opposing any unrestricted deregulation of the railroads because of their history of misusing their economic leverage to the detriment of the inland waterways industry. SlUNA Vice President John Yarmola testifies at hearings on ocean mining legislation, According to Yarmola. these U.S.-flag provisions would: Permit U.S. enforcement of environ­ mental and safety standards during exploration and reco\ery operations. Reduce U.S. dependence on foreignHag vessels for the transportation of strategic materials essential to the nation's industrial growth and defense requirements. Stimulate the growth (d" U.S.-flag dry Committee is continuing hearings on two bills proposing construction of coal slurry pipelines. The two bills are H.R. 4370 and H.R. 4632. • Maritime Education. The Merchant Marine & Fisheries Committee set up an Ad Hoc Committee on Maritime Education and Training last year to take an overall look at the strengths and weaknesses of various training programs for the men and women in the U.S. merchant marine. In addition to the U.S. Maritime Academy at Kings Point, and the several state-run maritime academies, the House Committee is also examining the programs of the various maritime unions. Two more hearings by this committee are now scheduled for Dec. 6 and 11. Hazel Brown, president of the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point will testify at the hearing on Dec. 11. • Refinery Development. The Energy bulk fleet. In his concluding remarks, Yarmola noted that theSenateCommittees on Energy and Natural Resources, Commerce, Science and Transportation, Foreign Relations, Environment and Public Works, and Finance, which reported ocean mining legislation favorably, "all demonstrated strong support of U.S. documentation provisions, concluding that such require­ ments are clearlv in the national interest." Regulation Subcommittee of the Senate Natural Resources Committee is continuing hearings on S. 1684, the Domestic Refinery Development and Improvement Act. Sen. J. Bennett Johnston (D-LA) is chairman of the committee. •"'1 • Shipping Act Amendments. The Merchant Marine and Tourism Subcom­ mittee of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee will continue hearings on legislation which would amend the Shipping Act. Three bills are being considered by the Senate committee: S. 1460 which would establish a cooperative shippers' council; S. 1462 which would regulate certain shippers' agreements as they relate to U.S. foreign commerce; and S. 1463 which would extend anti-trust exemption to include intermediate transport agreements. The hearings are being conducted by Sen. Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii). SPAD is the SIU's political fund and our political arm in Washington, D.C. The SIU asks for and acccpta voluntary contributions only. The Union uses the money donated to SFAD to support the election campaigns of legislators who have shown a pro-maritime or pro-labor record. SPAD enables the SIU to work effectively on the vital maritime issues in the Congress. T hese are issues that have a direct impact on the jobs and job security of all SIU mem­ bers, deep-sea, inland, and Lakes. The SIU urges its members to continue their fine record of support for SPAD. A member can contribute to the SPAD fund as he or she sees fit, or make no contribution at all w ithout fear of reprisal. A copy of the SPAD report is filed with the Federal Elec­ tion Commission. It is available for purcha.se from the EEC in Washington, D.C. • Coal Slurry Pipelines. The Surface Transportation Subcommittee of the House Public Works and Transportation 10 / LOG / November 1979 • �Theodore R. Goodmen Bobbie W. Stearns, Jr. Frank S. Paylor Marvin E. Garrison Baker's Dozen (-1) in Steward Recert Class T . Howard F. Clark f1 0'' liVf-'" HE SIU realizes the utmost importance of the steward department. That's why the Union initiated the Steward Recertification Program. That's also why we are preparing and will soon be announcing a new program for the entire depart­ ment. The SIU wants to encourage more Seafarers to make their careers in the steward depart­ ment. There are more and more shipping opportunities opening up in the Union. But not enough Seafarers are filling the steward department slots. Henry Jones, Jr. Twelve Seafarers who are taking advantage of expanded opportunities are currently at the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. They are participating in the second class of the Steward Recertification Program. This two-month Pro­ gram was started on Sept. 3 and the first class graduated at the November membership meeting in New York. The Program consists of six weeks at HLS and two weeks at Union Head­ quarters. During 1980 there will be a minimum of six classes and there may be as many as eight. While at HLS the stewards learn to sharpen their consider­ able skills. They receive training in such things as typing and planning balanced menus. They also receive first aid training. At Headquarters they learn about the various departments, such as, contract, welfare, and pension. This knowledge will help them in today's maritime world. It will help them deal with the tech­ nology aboard our modern ships and it will give them a better understanding of their Union and their benefit plans. This type of knowledge can be passed on to other Union brothers. .Any eligible steward who has not already done so, should apply for this Program as soon as possible. X Hernelf E. Edwards Sherman L. Jarman f.v • Michael Haukland Stig Ehrnlund Don Collins t " Charlie Shirah November 1979 / LOG / 11 �N,Y. Port Council Opposes Bill Reducing Crew Standards in Offshore Work The Maritime Port Council of Greater New York and Vicinity voted unanimously to pass a resolu­ tion opposing the provisions of HR 5164 that would "reduce the compe­ tence and experience required on U.S. flag tugs and offshore supply boats." The New York Port Council, one of 29 such councils under the umbrella of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, took this action on Oct. 26, 1979. Frank Drozak, Vice President of SlU Exec. Vice President Frank Drozak serves as vice president of the Greater now York Port Council of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department, the New York Port Council and executive vice president of the SIU along with SIU New York Port Agent Jack Caffey introduced the resolution on H.R. 5164. If passed, the bill would have a detrimental effect on the safe operation of tugs and other small vessels. The proposed manning require­ ments in H.R. 5164 stem from the greed of the offshore oil and gas industry based in the Gulf of Mexico. This industry is already operating under Coast Guard in­ spection and manning requirements that are substandard to the rest of the U.S. maritime industry. Poor working conditions, inade­ quate compensation and lack of advancement opportunities have created a manpower shortage in the offshore field in the Gulf. Represen­ tatives of the industry have pro­ posed reductions in service require­ ments for crew ratings and the elimination of some skilled members of the crew. The New York Port Council, in condemning these proposals, charged H.R. 5164 as "special in­ terest legislation that would wipe out effective manning requirements for the offshore oil and gas industry. It would reduce the level of profes­ sionalism on all small U.S. vessels and raise the dangers of accidents and injuries" in all U.S. ports. Jobless Rate Climbs to 6% In Weakening Economy WASHINGTON, D.C.—The na­ tion's unemployment rate last month rose to 6 percent from Sep­ tember's 5.8 percent reflecting a decline in the number of Jobs available. Job losses among indus­ trial workers, particularly black workers and adult women workers produced the increase in the job­ less rate. U.S. Commerce Department economist William Cox said en­ trants into the country's labor force have had good luck finding service sector jobs in the wholesale and retail trades in the last six months. The transportation industry also posted job gains. However, two indicators of future job market trends, factory hours and overtime, remained unchanged. Overall, as the job market sent out mixed signals in October, BrooJcings Insth'''"on economist Arthur M. Okun said that the latest employ­ ment and unemployment figures suggest that the economy was still not in the expected recession. The U.S. Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Commissioner Janet 1.. Norwood told the Joint Economics Commit­ tee Congress that while the jobless 12 / LOG / November 1979 rate has held at between 5.6 percent to 6 percent for the past 14 months, the data on unemployment "reflect a clear slowdown in the rate of employment growth." BLS reported that total employ­ ment slipped down by 220,000 last month to 97.3 million employed out of a workforce of 103.5 million. Those unemployed rose by 197,000 to 6.2 million not working in October. AFL-CIO Research Director Rudy Oswald also suggested that the unemployment conditions would get steadily worse. He said that different BLS employment figures from two surveys indicated that many more workers were holding down a second job to cope with inflation and the zooming cost of living. Most of the jump in joblessness occurred among persons who had lost their jobs rather than those newly entering the labor market. Black joblessness rose sharply last month to 11.7 percent from Septem­ ber's 10.6 percent. Women's jobless rate went up to 5.8 percent from 5.5 percent. Adult men's unemployment went up to 4.3 percent from 4.2 percent. ADING It builds your future It builds your security LNG—January 7 QMED—January 3 FOWT-January 17 Marine Electrical Maintenance—January 7 Diesel Engines—January 7 Towboat Operator—January 21 AB—January 3 Lifeboatman—January 3, 17, 31 Tankerman—January 3, 17, 31 T! Tovvbcat Operator Scholarship—January 7 Assistant Cook—throughout January Cook and Baker—throughout January Chief Cook—throughout January Steward—throughout January To enroll, contact: Vocational Education Department Harry Lundeberg School Piney Point, Maryland 20674 Phone: (301)994-0010 (An upgrading application is in this issue of the Log. Fill it out and mail it today!) UPGRADING It pnys Do It Now! �HISS Launches Correspondence Course for Math Attention Seafarers and Boat­ The study materials and work If you are interested in im­ Academic Education men; The* staff at HLS has sheets make fractions and deci­ proving your skills in the area of Department developed a new program just for mals very simple. You can im­ fractions and decimals, write to Attention: Math Department you. The course is set up so that prove your skills and learn how the following address and tell Harry Lundeberg School you can work on the materials to put fractions and decimals to them what program you want to Piney Point, Maryland 20674 while you are aboard a vessel. your best everyday use. take. Fractions or Decimals. The clas^ is a correspondence course. You can write to the Lundeberg School and get all the ^ Cleveland Port Agent George deep sea voyages on two tankers, the items you need to begin. You can Telegadas, 47, retired from the SIU SS Titan and the SS Mount work at your own speed and do as recently due to poor health. Whitney. much as you want at any one Brother Telegadas joined the Telegadas is a veteran of the U.S. time. Union in 1960 in the port of Detroit Coast Guard from 1952 to 1956. He sailing as a deckhand for the Boland was born in Detroit, where he was as; The topics of the correspon­ and Cornelius Steamship Co. from grocery clerk and bank teller, and is dence courses that have been 1960 to 1964. He first shipped out as a resident of Medina, Ohio, with his made are Fractions and Deci­ a cook in 1960 aboard the tug Jesse wife, Anita and two children, mals. These are math functions James. He became Cleveland port Francis and Marlene. Out of three that each of us use every day. As agent in 1976. In 1964, he worked as grownup offspring out on their own, an example, the steward mea­ the port of Detroit dispatcher and Pamela, Vicki and Nicholas, two are sures fractions of a cup for handled the Welfare Plan work married. ingredients in a recipe. The there until 1972. Since retiring, George has been engine department members are Agent Telegadas last shipped on "relaxing." He said he "wants to do the Lakes as a deckhand on the bulk some traveling." He's looking using fractions and decimals to carrier Alpena, a self-unloader forward to moving to Florida when measure fuel consumption and which hauled stone. He did four his children are out of school. general engine performance. The George Telegadas deck department would use fractions and decimals to plot the Seafarer's Walking Habit Saves Sailor in Wafer Over 38 Hours course. And of course, all of us Wherever he is today, we'll bet no For it was the walking-on-deck the USS Virginia near the port of use decimals when we are work­ one can convince a U.S. Navy sailor habit of Seafarer Lester Sigler on Norfolk. rescued from the briny deep that Friday the 13th of July on the 13th ing with money. "Bdng in the right spot at the right "Friday the 13th is a bad luck day!" voyage of the MV Overseas Har- time," writes the ship's Chief Or that 13 is an unlucky number! riette (Maritime Overseas) which Steward Floyd Mitchell Jr., "Lester CS Long Lines Set To Or that walking on a ship's deck is "saved the life of an American was (walking) on deck and heard a bad exercise! Navy man" overboard 38 hours off faint cry (out in the ocean) of Lay Guam-Taiwan, someone: 'Help me, please.'" Transatlantic Cables At this time, the steward added, the "Overseas Harriette was some The Long Unes (AT&T) will hours out (from) Norfolk enroute Start laying an underwater commun­ from Rotterdam. ications cable between the Pacific "Even though Lester didn't see the islands of Guam and Taiwan in man (in the water) he came inside August 1981 with completion set for and gave the man overboard alarm the end of the latter part of 1982. to someone in the recreation room The Long Lines will also lay a who carried the message to the seventh transatlantic cable to be bridge where immediate action was finished by mid-1983. It will cost put in force by those in command. about $200 million and provide "Meanwhile, Lester returned out­ 4,200 two-way voice-grade circuits side trying to see if he was hearing between Tuckerton, N.J. and Land's things. After a while, lo and behold, End, England. About 80 percent of there was this sailor surviving in the the cable's capacity is expected to be water." in use by 1985. Giving "credit where credit is Beside AT&T, in the project are On Oct. 18, the Ship's ComnnittGe and crew of the SS Thomas Jefferson IT&T, RCA, Western Union, the (Waterman) paid off at Pier 7, Brooklyn, N.Y, They are (I. to r.) Bosun Raoul Lopez, due," Ship's Reporter Mitchell French Telegraph Cable Co. and ship's chairman; AB Ken Howland, deck delegate; OS James Redgaje, wrote, "so others can share it": "Thanks again, Lester for your Educational Director Clyde Luse and AB A. Danilok. TRT Telecommunications Corp. alertness. It saved a man's life." Cleveland Port Agent G. Telegadas Retires Thomas Jefferson Committee Personals Dispilckers Repirt for Greit Liliis Glen D. Burke Please contact, Gail, Tel. 301862-2483, as soon as possible. James Larkin Sanders Please contact, Jerri Lee (your daughter), at 2942 Constitution Rd., Camden, N.J. 08104, Tel. 609-962-8579 or Carol Reed, Tel. 609-456-6585. Max Lund Whitney Please contact, your sister, Nancy Lillian Whitney Scharman, 2061 Wil­ mington Ave., Salt Lake City, Utah, 84109. Ross A. Hardy Please contact, service counter at headquarters regarding a check. OCT. 1-31, 1979 nOTAL REGISTERED TOTALSHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Algonac (Hdqs.) 46 30 5 61 116 3 19 18 9 ENGINE DEPARTMENT' Algonac (Hdqs.) Algonac (Hdqs.) — 30 27 5 42 55 2 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 27 19 12 7 4 3 28 24 2 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 11 2 1 « 0 25 64 Totals All Departments 110 170 31 131 195 7 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 82 103 Algonac (Hdqs.) 27 109 18 0 0 64 86 November 1979 / LOG / 13 �SlU Crew Showed True Colors SlU's Support of J.P. Stevens Boycott Helped On behalf of the J.P. Stevens workers and the officers and staff at ACTWU, we want to thank the SIU for its tremendous support of the "Mile-Long Human Billboard For Justice" on October 11th. (Story page 6 Oct. Log.) The demonstration was highly successful in alerting large segments of the New York public to the relationship between J.P. Stevens and The Seamen's Bank for Savings. Consequently, the action increased the pressure on Virgil Conway in his dual role as a chief policymaker and defender of J. P. Stevens and Chairman and President of the Seamen's Bank for Savings. We plan to keep the heat on Mr. Conway until the Stevens workers gain the protection of a union contract or Mr. Conway resigns from one board or the other. The demonstration also served as a continued warning to the corporate and financial community that anyone heavily tied in with Stevens' interests will be held accountable by growing segments of the labor movement and the public for the unlawful anti-union, anti-human rights policies and actions of that company. Again, on behalf of the Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union and thousands of J.P. Stevens workers, we thank the SIU for its continued help. Fraternally, Edward R. Allen Associate Director J.P. Stevens Boycott Committee On Sept. 27, 1979, the SS Sea-Land Finance under the command of Capt. Robert J. Sutter, effected the rescue of 23 South Korean seamen under "extremely adverse weather conditions. A story on page 13 of the Oct. Log recaps the rescue. The excellent seamanship of Korean nationals in launching and handling their lifeboat, and the professionalism of the SIU crew in preparing for and retrieving the survivors, allowed for the rescue of the entire crew of the Af/ V Genciano without a single injury or mishap. The deck gangundertheableleadershipof Bosun James Pulliam Jr. rigged for and retrieved the crew with skill and expediency. The entire steward department, organized by Chief Steward Gus Skendelas did a great job of quartering and feeding the extra men as the vessel rolled heavily. Chief Electrician Sam Hacker and the black gang helped prepare storm oil dispersal and assisted in the critical manuevering alongside the stricken log ship. The entire crew takes pride in this ship. It is the cleanest and best run ship I've had the pleasure of working on. But the SIU crew showed their true colors when it came time to help fellow seafarers in need. It is a pleasure to be associated with such a fine crew. Sincerely, Donald S. Moir Chief Officer Sea-Land Finance J. Pension Fishin' ^fir/fig Back U.S. Flag Passenger Ships' As 1 received my copy of the August Log today 1 suppose any comment of mine now on the return of the American Flag to the passenger service would be, "old hat," but don't blame me for trying. ^ As a boy of ten, 1 earned my first money smashing baggage off the passenger ships arriving in the Port of Duluth. This was before I went out as a messman when 1 was 14, in 1923. My first ship, the Laugell Boys, was a small lumber-hooker, of which there were many plying the "Lakes" then. For 15 years, through a^column 1 maintain in the local paper, 1 have warned senior citizens like myself (70), to stay off the "monkey flag" passenger vessels sailing out of Miami. In doing so, 1 have incurred the enmity of all the tour bookers in the area. As you are well aware from statistics on fire, breakdowns etc. my warnings are well justified. As an SIU member 1 sailed on this run aboard the S.S. Florida, Miami to Havana, in 1952. And as old as the Florida was then, we had no incidents similar to what we read almost weekly concerning the foreigners. As the senior citizen age group is increasing yearly, and as many are reluctant to travel by air, I can think of no time better, to revive the American passenger ship service to accommodate them. Whether by federal subsidy or private enterprise we need to put the American flag afloat again on some crack passenger vessels. Fraternally yours, Bud Knuckey Knuckey Road Brooksville, Fl. 33512 14 / LOG / November 1979 Happy on Here's a recent pix of SIU Pensioner Reino Pelaso with his catch of the day. three salmon. Hello to all my old shipmates. I want everyone to know that fishing is real good outside the Golden Gate Bridge. I just caught three beautiful salmon recently, 21 lbs., 12 lbs. and 6 lbs. Time goes by fast on pension when you're a fisherman. Again, 1 miss my old shipmates but it's good being on pension. Fraternally, Reino Pelaso 117 Sonora Pass Rd. Vallejo, Calif. 94590 Appreciates Union's Testimony As Chairman of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Naviga­ tion of the House Merchant Marine, 1 would like to express my sincere appreciation for the SIU's suggestions and thoughtful testimony at the hearings on the inspection and manning of small commercial vessels (H.R. 5164). To have an effective legislative process it is imperative that every segment of our society be provided a forum to express their views and to have their impact felt. Testimony such as yours has proven invaluable to the Subcommittee in understanding and addressing all the issues in this important legislation. Without comments from the federal, state and local levels of government, from private industry, private individuals, and public interest groups, the scope of our legislation would be myopic. Thanks to the Union for testifying at the hearing on Tuesday, September 18, 1979. I can assure you that the SIU's recommenda­ tions will receive the deliberate attention of this Subcommittee. Sincerely, Rep. Mario Biaggi, Chairman Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation �American Dry Bulk Fleet Shrinking Almost out of Sight T HE United States is both the largest exporting and the largest importing nation in the world. Our fields and orchards keep millions of people throughout the world from going hungry. Our manufactured goods and our technology supply markets and power industry worldwide. On the other side of the coin, U.S. industry would not survive without imported raw materials. Our country yields only scant traces of more than 40 natural resources which are vital for our manufacturing and national defense needs. As a result of the over­ abundance of our farmlands and the poverty of our mineral de­ posits, U.S. foreign trade totals are hefty. In 1976, American imports and exports totalled $244.6 billion—between two and three times as much as any other major trading nation. Food, minerals and manu­ factured goods are dry bulk cargoes and they account for 40 percent of all incoming and outgoing American trade. Yet the United States has a dry bulk fleet that could fit in a bathtub. Since 1973, the U.S. bulk fleet has dipped from 32 vessels to the 19 that make up our fleet today. And 13 of those 19 ships are over 25 years old. Running parallel to the decline attention to restoring the U.S.in the size of the dry bulk fleet is flag dry bulk fleet to a position of the decline in the percentage of strength. Part of the reason for our cargo we carry: 20 percent of our own bulk trade in 1950, com­ efforts is, of course, because the pared to less than two percent Jobs and job security of Seafarers today. The rest is carried by is at stake. But the issue of a revitalized foreign flag vessels. The SIU has been fighting for U.S.-flag dry bulk fleet is by no years to turn the government's means solely a maritime issue. LOG OlHcial Publication of the Seaforori Inlefiiatjonol Union u' North Americo. Atlantic. Gulf. Lokes end Inland Waters District, AFl-CIO November, 1979 Vol 41, No. I 1 Executive Board Paul Hall President Frank Drozak Executive Vice President Cal Tanner Joe DiGiorgio Vice President Secretary- Treasurer lulM NESj 389 James Gannon Editor Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Mike Gillen Assistant Editor Don Rotan Marietta Homayonpour Max Siegel Hall Ray Bourdius West Coast Associate Editor iidra Ziesk Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Assistant Editor Dennis Lundy Writer! Photographer Photography Marie Kosciusko George Vana Adtninistrative Assistant Production! Art Director Published monthlv by Seafarers international Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters DSIS AFGCIO, hi Fourth Ave Brooklyn, N Y 11232 Tel. 4^^^ Second class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. (ISSN #0160-204/; It's a critical national issue. Because if the decline of that fleet is not reversed, the consequences for the nation could be severe. It isn't only Seafarers who make their living through the nation's dry bulk fleet. Thou­ sands upon thousands of Ameri­ cans are employed in U.S. shipyards and related shoreside industries. And millions earn their paychecks, directly or indirectly, through the U.S. twoway dry bulk trade. In addition, the more de­ pendent the U.S. becomes on foreign flag ships for carriage of our dry bulk trade, the more vulnerable we are to economic disruptions and political threats. We have no choice but to rely on foreign suppliers for the resources we need. But we do have a choice of whether tc rely on foreign-flag ships—with foreign crews—to move those resources. And the SIU thinks the U.S. government had better take a good look at that choice. Legislation has been intro­ duced into both houses of Congress which opts for the national and economic security of a beefed-up \J,S. fleet over the risks of over-dependence on foreign-flag vessels. Included are a pair of bills cosponsored by Reps. Lindy Boggs (D-LA) and Paul Trible (D-VA). The Maritime Bulk Trade Act and the Merchant Marine Act Bulk Shipping Amendments would go hand-in-hand towards strengthening the dry bulk fleet by spurring dry bulk ship building and increasing the percentage of cargo carried. "This will be accomplished," Congresswoman Boggs ex­ plained, "through the negotiation of international maritime agreements with our bulk trading partners which will reserve at least 40 percent of the bilateral bulk trade to the vessels of each nation." These two House bills, as well „as dry bulk legislation which has been introduced in the Senate, are far from home free. But they are important because they represent a first step towards revitalizing the U.S. dry bulk fleet. And that's a first step towards a strong U.S. maritime policy, a strong national econ­ omy and a strong America. November 1979 / LOG / 15 �Washington, D.C. At Sea if Ashore SS Delta Mexico On the Gulf from Dec. I to 10, the ,^5" Delta Mexico (Delta Line) will carry 5.250 metric tons of bagged rice for eventual delivery to Matadi, Zaire, formerly the Belgian Congo. Mobile The keels for the first of two Waterman Steamship Co. 890 foot LASH container ships, were laid. She will be the .S'.S' Deiijanun Harrison with a delivery date of June 1980. The SS Edward RutiedgeyNxW follow in August. Ocean and river cruises on U.S. vessels are the prizes for American high school winners and cash for college winners in this year's 45th annual National Maritime Essay Contests of the Propeller Club of the U.S. High schoolers can win ocean voyages to the Med, South Africa, Europe, the Orient, Caribbean and South America and coastal and river crui.ses on the Atlantic, Gulf, Pacific, Great Lakes, Mississippi and Ohio. College students can win prizes of $500, $400, $300 and $200 The theme of the high school contest is "Our Merchant Marine, Ocean, Great Lakes and Rivers Vessels—for Energy and Trade." Collegians may pick a theme based on merchant marine or maritime topics outlined by the club. Contest deadlines are Mar. 1, 1980. Winners will be announced on National Maritime Day, May 22, 1980. For details, write you local Propeller Club or 1730 M St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036. Last year 19 high school students won trips, two won cash and two honorable mentions. Four collegians won cash and six won honorable mentions. SS Tex West Coast From a North Pacific port on Dec. I to 10, the bulk carrier SS Tex (Alton Steamship) will haul 20,500 metric tons of bulk wheat to a port in Indonesia. SlU stewards will be sailing on the Matson Line's new containership the SS Kauai next March. She was christened Nov. 12 in ceremonies at the Sun Shipyard, Chester, Pa. The $70 milion ship will be able to carry 1,200 24-foot containers to Hawaii. She's the sistership of the SS Maui (1978), Manukai and Manulani (both 1970). Indonesia More American ships will carry this year half of the $50.27 million worth of U.S. wheat and rice sold recently to Indonesia under U.S. Public Law 480. Our ships will carry 52,000 metric tons of wheat and 120,000 metric tons of rice worth $40.8 million to Indonesia. ST Point Judy From Dec. 15 to 25 from the port of Albany, N.Y., the ST Point Judy (Birch Steamship) will sail to the ports of Alexandria or Port Said, Egypt with a cargo of 19,500 metric tons of bulk wheat. M/V Lionheart The Coast Guard has extended the use of the SlU-manned M/V Lionheart (Coordinated Caribbean Transport) as a temporary U.S. flag vessel on voyages to Ecuador until Sept. 30, 1980 or until a replacement vessel can be built. The ex-Norwegian dagger, engaged in 50-50 bilateral trade with Ecuatloi will be replaced by a R/O R/O ship under eonstruction in West Germany with delivery on Sept. 1, 1980. American President Lines SlU stewards will have larger ships to sail on in the future as the company has placed orders for three new 860-foot containerships worth $165 million at Avondale Shipyards, New Orleans. They'll have a serviee speed of 25 knots and displacement of 49,360 tons. Lebanon Lebanon late last month assigned two of her four naval vessels to battle widespread piracy and smuggling along her coast. Pirates seized Saudi Arabian and Iraqui cargoes in the last two months and more than 50 ships have vanished or had their cargoes stolen in the eastern Med since 1977. Saudi Arabia has banned goods passing through Lebanese ports.The ban was in retaliation for the highjacking in September of a freighter carrying Saudi goods. Lebannon took the matter recently to the UN's IMCO meeting in London. m Q Newark Committee Recertified Bosun Clarence Owens (seated center) ship's chairman of the SS Newark (Sea-Land) leads the Ship's Committee and a crewmember at a payoff in the port of Seattle last month. They are (standing I. to r.) Chief Steward C. IVIodellus, secretary-reporter: Chief Cook Sammy Kinanahan, Steward Delegate Jake Arshon and Engine Delegate Andy Anderson. 16 / LOG / November 1979 ... Accept the challenge! The new American LNG tankers ... they're the best. That's why they're manned by the SIU. Were the best — the best trained seafarers in the world. Accept the challenge ol being the best. Train now to serve aboard the finest, safest ships built. An LNG Gourse is beginning at the Lundeberg School on January 7. Sign up today! Write or Gall: Harry Lundeberg School Vocational Education Department Piney Point, Maryland 20674 Phone: (301) 994-0010 You're one of the best... Accept the challenge! �m an organization on the move 1979 Convention of the AFL-CiO Maritime Trades Department T HE AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department is an organization on the move. It is an organization that has a profound impact on the U.S. maritime industry and on the lives and , security of every individual SIU member. Under the leadership of Paul Hall for nearly a quarter of a century, the Maritime Trades Depart­ ment has grown in size and in influence on the all important political scene in Washington, D.C. Every piece of beneficial maritime legislation passed in the last 20 years has the MTD stamp of support on it. And in so many cases, the MTD's hardnosed support of an important bill has made the difference between success and failure. At the present time, the MTD is made up of 42 national and international unions with a combined membership of nearly eight million American workers. The SIU is a charter member union of the Mari­ time Trades Department. SIU President Paul Hall has been president of the MTD for nearly 25 years. To complement the MTD's active role on the national political scene in Washington, the MTD has a supporting cast of 29 Port Maritime Councils. These councils are located in major port cities throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. These Councils, made up of hundreds of local affil­ iated unions, provides the MTD with the grass roots, at home, political support it needs to win the really tough fights. A politically active organ­ ization needs this kind of grass roots support. And the MTD places a tremendous amount of importance on the activities of its 29 Port Councils. SIU members should be proud that our Unibn participates fully in each and every MTD Port Council from coast to coast. Earlier this month, the Maritime Trades Depart­ ment wrapped up its 1979 Biennial Convention in the nation's capital. As in the past, the Convention delegates from the MTD's 42 affiliates and 29 Port Maritime Councils , established an aggressive platform of political action over the next two years. (An outline of this program can be found on pages 22-23.) The Convention also elected its top officers for the next two years. SIU Presi­ dent Paul Hall was unani­ mously reelected as presi­ dent of the MTD. Steve Leslie of the Operating Engineers was elected MTD Vice President, and Mrs. Jean Ingrao of the Office and Professional Employ­ ees, was elected MTD Executive Secretary Trea­ surer. (More on the elections of MTD officers on page 24.) The two-day Convention was highlighted with ad­ dresses by five of the nation's best known personalities. Retiring AFL-CIO Presi­ dent George Meany deliv­ ered an emotional keynote address. Lane Kirkland, new president of the AFL-CIO, also spoke at the Conven­ tion. The other speakers were: Sen. Daniel Inouye (DHawaii); Rep. John Murphy (D-N.Y.), and Secretary of Labor Ray Marshall. (A rundown on the speakers' remarks can be found on pages 18-19.) Protecting the interests of America's maritim.e work­ ers, while at the same time trying to improve the overall picture of the U.S. maritime industry is a tough, never ending job. The Maritime Trades Department does more than its share toward achieving these goals. November 1979 / LOG / 17 �speakers**. at the mtd convention ...senator daniel inouye, a believer in a strong merchant marine NE of the most decorated regi­ percent; Norway and Spain, 37 ments in World War II was the percent; England, 34 percent; West famous 442 Infantry, made up solely Germany and France, 30 percent. of patriotic Japanese-Americans. The Senator said that America's Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) merchant fleet has plummeted from was a part of that regiment and he first to tenth in world merchant lost an arm in battle. tonnage since World War II. At the His experiences in World War II same time,he said, the Russians have imprinted in him the absolute climbed from virtually nowhere to necessity of a strong national third and still moving. defense. And because of this. Sen. He stated that "most Americans Inouye has emerged as the most don't realize that in many cases vocal supporter of a strong Ameri­ Russian ships are carrying more can-flag merchant marine in the American cargo than American United States Senate. ships." But as he told the 1979 Biennial Inouye emphasized the danger of Convention of the Maritime Trades an inadequate merchant marine by Department on Nov. 12, the U.S. bringing up a little publicized event merchant fleet falls far below even during the '73-74 Yom Kippur War the bare minimum requirements of between Egypt and Israel. what could be called an adequate He recalled that Israel was not merchant marine. prepared for the sudden onslaught Inouye noted that American and "frantically called upon the ships now carry a pitiful 4 percent of United States for a replenishment of the nation's foreign commerce. war materials." Compare this, he said, to Russia, Unfortunately, all U.S. flag ships which carries 50 percent of their were either on the high seas or being country's commerce; Japan, 40 loaded. The government called upon O the so-called "effective control" fleet. That is, ships owned by American citizens or American companies, but registered in Liberia, Panama and other developing nations and manned by foreign crews. Inouye said that to the shock and dismay of the American govern­ ment, "not one of these ships re­ sponded to our call." The Senator from Hawaii then brought it home. He said, "if that could have happened in the Yom Kippur War, imagine some day when we are number 16 among maritime powers and the Soviets are number one. Most experts feel that in three years, they are going to be number one." He predicted that if this comes to pass, the Russians could very easily cripple the American economy with a very effective shipping embargo. He warned, "if you think the '74 oil embargo, with the gas lines and resulting shortages was bad, just imagine what a total shipping embargo would be like." Sen. Daniel inouye (D-Hawaii), knows the meaning of national defense. Inouye insisted that he was "not waving the flag. I am just concerned about our economy, our jobs, our future." In closing. Sen. Inouye said that the American people must know and realize how important a strong merchant marine is to the nation's security. And he called on the AFLCIO Maritime Trades Department to continue to assist him in getting this job done. ray marshall, secretary of labor: we want input from workers... u inflation is brought under control—very soon— the United States will sink into another recession. That's the way Secretary of Labor Ray Marshall sees it. And hetold the 1979 Biennial Convention of the AFL-CIO Mari­ time Trades Department that the Carter Administration needs the support of the labor movement to ward off economic catastrophe. Marshall said* that the first big step toward beating inflation had been taken with the development of the so-called "national accord" between the AFL-CIO and the Carter Administration. This "national accord," signed in late September, is designed to give the labor movement a strong voice in the development of all the nation's economic policies. Marshall cautioned that inflation is going to be a tough nui to crack. But he said that the cooperation of labor, within the framework of the "national accord," would provide indispensable help in getting the job done. Labor Secretary Marshall also took the opportunity of the MTD forum to highlight the Carter Administration's record on jobs and labor-backed legislation. He said that this Administration has created "nine million new jobs in the American labor market." But he said "we still need more and better jobs and the Administration will be working to implement the terms of the Humphrey-Hawkins Full Em­ ployment bill." Another accomplishment of the Carter Administration, said Marsh­ all, was passage of "the best mini­ mum wage law in history." The Sec. of Labor Ray Marshall warned of a national recession. minimum wage bill, spearheaded through Congress by the labor movement, establishes regular in­ creases in the minimum wage. Marshall also said that the Carter Administration had strengthened the Occupational Safety and Health Act, while at the same time improv­ ing its administration. Marshall noted however, none of these things could have been ac­ complished without the help of the AFL-CIO and the Maritime Trades Department. The big announcement concern­ ing labor oriented legislation con­ cerned Labor Law Reform. This bill is aimed at reforming the National Labor Relations Act. It was success­ fully killed by an anti-labor fili­ buster in the Senate at the end of 1978. However, Marshall pledged that the Carter Administration is ready to renew the fight for Labor Law Reform as soon as the AFL-CIO regroups its political forces for the Congress^^onal battle. It appears at this time that the next round in the fight for Labor Law Reform will come in 1980. congressman john murphy: ^^guaranteed cargo for our ships" R Rep. John Murphy (D-N.Y.) want? a guarantee of 40 percent of U.S. foreign commerce for U.S. ships. 18 / LOG / November 1979 EP. John M. Murphy (D-N.Y.), chairman of the House Merchant Marine & Fish,eries Committee, spoke before the 1979 Biennial Convention of the Maritime Trades Department on Nov.' 13. He talked about the problems faced by the U.S. maritime industry and offered some alterna­ tives for the future. Rep. Murphy's remarks stressed the need for a "viable shipbuilding program" in the United States. He pointed to America's nearly nonexistant dry bulk fleet. He noted that; "At this time, there are only 19 bulk vessels in the U.S. flag fleet, capable of carrying only two percent of the nation's bulk cargo and these vessels average nearly 25 years of age." Murphy also spoke about .the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, calling the bill a step in the right direction. But, as he explained, the act represented "only half a bill." "Although the 1970 act "provided for the building of 30 ships a year for ten years," Murphy stated, "only about 100 ships have been constructed." The problem was that the bill provided subsidies for ship con­ struction, but made no guarantee there would be any cargo to carry on those ships. Murphy then^ called for a guaran­ teed percentage of U.S. cargo for U.S. ships. "No shipper is going to invest his money in shipbuilding without cargo to transport," he explained. Murphy's goal is "to have an American-flag merchant marine large enough and diversified enough to carry not less than 40% of the nation's foreign commerce." Right now only four to five percent of this cargo is carried in U.S. bottoms. In addition we carry only two percent of all our strategic oil and only one percent of all our strategic ores such as copper and magnesium. - �speakers... at the mtd convention GEORGE MEANY: "we have to take care of the people who work for wages" G EORGE Meany was never known to be an emotional man. The media always painted him a gruff, tough, cigar chomping battler. And they were right. But when George Meany made his first public appearance in months at the opening session of the 1979 Biennial Convention of the A'FLCIO Maritime Trades Department, he couldn't hold back. Tears began welling in his eyes as his "old friends from the maritime trades" stood and applauded and applauded labor's living legend. Then Meany showed how he earned his reputation as a dogfighter. He bit into the problems of Keynote Address America's workers, saying, "I'm not going to spend a lot of time going over past memories, because that doesn't get you anywhere. I'm looking at today, and today the trade union movement has got its work cut out for it." He said that inflation was cutting the heart out of workers' buying power. And he declared that labor was willing to do its share to control inflation, "but not more than our share." Meany charged that the Admini­ stration "is still shying away from the only fair way to control infla­ tion, and that's to control everything ...controls on dividends, controls George Meany delivered keynote address to the MDT Convention. on interest rates, controls on profits, controls on everything that is an expense in our society and controls on wages too." He further charged that workers were bearing the brunt of inflation and making all the sacrifices. But, he said, "I don't see any sign of the big corporations suffering. I don't see any sign of the oil companies suffering. I don't see any sign of the banks suffering." Meany reiterated his belief in controlling everything to control inflation, and stated that "the idea that they're going to control this inflation by controlling a little bit of it here and a little bit of it there is complete nonsense." Meany then turned to the inter­ national scene, where he blasted the actions of Iran in holding American embassy workers hostage in Tehran as ransom for the return of the Shah, who is in a hospital in New York. He said he supported President Carter's actions in dealing with the crisis. He also said that "the Shah robbed his people blind and de­ stroyed all their individual liberties." But he stated that what the Shah is or was is not relevant. "We have certain standards in this country, standards of freedom that we live up to," he said. "And under those standards the Shah has a right to stay in the U.S. for medical treat­ ment." George Meany, though, has never forgotten who he is, nor has he ever mixed up his priorities. So as he wrapped up his keynote address to the MTD Convention, he came back to the problems of workers. Meany told the Convention delegates that "we've got a jobtodo. And that job is to protect the destiny, the welfare of those who work for wages to get a fair share of the wealth we produce, for the fellow who produces it at the work bench as well as the fellow who produces up in the board room of the large corporations." George Meany's messagewas well received by his "old friends from the maritime trades." The delegates stood and ap­ plauded and applauded again. Emotion once again filled Meany's eyes. There wasn't a dry eye in the house. lane kirkland: maritime is bleeding from corporate greed, gov't neglect A N ex-seafarer, new AFL-CIO President Joseph Lane Kirk­ land, who took over the helm this month from U.S. labor's patriarch, George Meany, declared to the hundreds of 1979 Maritime Trades Convention delegates that, "...the anemic state of the maritime in­ dustry... makes the construction industry, which is collapsing before your eyes under the pressure of 15 percent plus interest rates, seem like boom times by comparison." Kirkland said, the maritime industry "has been bleeding to death for 30 years because of two things; corporate greed and Government neglect." Kirkland added "...we have been watching American shippers and shipowners running away from America, building ships in foreign yards, manning them with foreign crews, running up foreign flags... to escape American wages, prices and taxes and American working condi­ tions, safety regulations and training standards." Their goal, he said, is to cut overhead and increase profit. "Cost efficiency is their only guide, with no thought of the loss to U.S. seamen, shipbuilders, taxpayers, the econ­ omy and defense, the ocean environ­ ment and the safety of the crews," he continued. "America's maritime policy is just about that suicidal," Kirkland averred. Citing the fiery collision 5 miles off Galveston Roads on Nov. 1 of the Liberian tanker ST Burmah Agate and the Liberian freighter 5'5' Mimosa in open water and clear (daylight) weather which killed 32, he said was a product of the "costaccountant." He then pointed out that it was "poor management" to put an investment in the hands of crews who abandon ship (the Mimosa) without shutting down engines to let the vessel steam out of control, endangering others. It's "uneco­ nomical," he said, to cut corners on operating costs to "send your Lane Kirkland, new AFL-CIO President, addresses the Convention^ investment to the bottom of the sea." Kirkland didn't blame the "unseamanlike"crews. They worked "cheap." He blames the companies and the country which "prostituted" her flag. The shippers and insurance underwriters are also to blame, he added. Use of foreign flags in a crisis is "not worth considering," said he. He said the U.S. Government "is a party to this" for "dismantling" our // merchant marine and letting our sealift capacity "fall into irrespon­ sible hands." Congress has "abdicated their responsibility" for the general defense and general welfare, he charged. The so-called cost of maintaining the U.S. fleet is small, Kirkland maintained, when American seamen and shipowners spend their wages and profits and pay taxes here to help ease the balance of payments. Cargo preference would lead to national security, he said. Money spent on foreign-flags and "forced tribute to the oil shieks" is lost forever, the labor leader added. He termed the present maritime debacle "absolute madness." Kirkland said the oil lobby has been able to "lull Congress back to sleep." But that the AFL-CIO will persuade the Congress that the "national interest should outweigh the balance sheets of the oil com­ panies." They have "more than enough profits," he said. November 1979 / LOG / 19 �A ship's wheel for a job well done is presented to retiring MTD Vice President Jack McDonald (r.) by MTD Executive Secretary-Treasurer Jean Ingrao and Frank Drozak. Executive Vice President of the SlU Top officers of theMarineEngineers Beneficial Association smile forthe camera.On the left is Jesse M. Calhoon. president of National MEBA and on the right is Ray McKay, president of District 2 of the MEBA. From the Pacific Coast District of the SlUNA are. from the left: Morris Weisberger. who is . theWesternAreaExecutiveBoardmemberoftheMTDiPaulDempster. presidentofthe The new vice president of the MTD. Steve Leslie (I.) talks with J. C. Turner, president Sailors Union of the Pacific: Flenry "Whitey" Disley. president of the Marine Firemen's of the International Union of Operating Engineers. Union, and Jim Dooley. port agent in Portland Ore for the SUP Biennial Convention, AFL-CiO Maritime Trades Department, Nov. 12-13,1979,Washington,D.C. MTD General Counsel Floward Schulman The report of the Committee on Shipbuilding was given by Pago Groton. assistant to the international president of the Boilermakers Union. 20 / LCG / November 1979 MTD Executive Board member Wayne Glenn, president of the United Paperworkers Inter­ national Union. George Poulin of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. SlU Executive Vice President Frank Drozak. The MTD's Eastern Area Executive Board member is Roman Gralewicz. head of theSIU of Canada. of the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industrv. Giving the report of the Trustees Committee is Juel Drake of the International Association of Ironworkers. Frank Martino. president of the International Chemical Workers Union, gives the report of the Constitution Committee. Charles Fl. Pillard. president of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers^ speaks out in support of a resolution on nuclear power. Leon Schacter. MTD Executive Board member. is vice president of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union. Reading the report of the Resolutions Committee is Dominic Carnevale of the Plumbers union. Giving the report of the Committee on Rules and Order of Business Crder Businesj is John J. McNamara. president of the International Brotherhood of Inl Firemen and Cilers. Peter Bommarito. president of the United Rubber. Cork. Linoleum and Plastic Workers, delivers the Statement of the Committee on Executive Cfficers' Report. November 1979 / LOG / 21 �MTD Charts Aggressive Plan of Action In The Maritime Trades Department is in the vanguard of the fight to strengthen and revitalize all segments of the U.S. maritime industry. Legislation to beef up the American-flag merchant fleet, to boost U. S. shipbuilding and to protect the job security of American workers in shipboard andshoreside maritime jobs is the focus of the MTD's energies. Delegates to the MTD Convention, held in Washing­ ton, D.C. on Nov. 12 and 13, mapped out the Department's plan of action for the years ahead by passing a series of resolutions. Following is a summary of the key resolutions passed by the MTD: U.S. Maritime Industry The delegates called for: • bilateral shipping agreements with America's trading partners which means more jobs for seafarers. • maintaining a strong U.S. shipbuilding industry • utilizing the U.S. merchant marine as a military auxiliary fleet • eliminating the Virgin Islands loophole in the Jones Act • initiating incentives to rebuild the U.S. dry bulk fleet • implementation of a national energy and seabed mining policy to cut dependence on foreign flags and revitalize the U.S. merchant marine and the American shipbuilding industry International Trade Policies The MTD recommended imposition of import quotas when Americans lose jobs to imports. The delegates also supported improving Trade Adjustment Assistance for workers who lose their jobs due to imports. On U.S.-China trade: treaties should defend American economic growth and a bilateral shipping agreement be negotiated. On U.S.-Great Lakes trade: encourage new U.S. flags to enter Great Lakes overseas trade and Seaway bulk cargo trade and negotiate a treaty to share all cargoes equally. Energy On energy, the delegates asked that Congress roll back energy prices by reimposing price controls on crude oil. The MTD wants the Federal Government to retain ceilings on gasoline retail prices, promote conservation, develop other energy sources (such as LNG) build more refineries and pipelines and establish an American Energy Corp. to find, produce and distribute energy sources found on U.S. lands. Social Security at 60 The delegates urged Congress to reduce the retirement age of working men and women to 60 years for Social Security benefits. Nuclear Power Plants and Nuclear Energy The majority of the delegates supported designs to streamline the licensing for construction of nuclear power plants. They also urged the further development of nuclear power by building of more nuclear power plants. However, they insisted that the Government insure the safety of nuclear power and provide for adequate nuclear waste disposal. About seven delegates dissented on the measure. George Poulin of the Machinists Union was one of them. He called for more study on radiation and nuclear waste disposal, he remarked, "3-Mile Island gave us a second look." Speaking for the measure President Charles H. Pillard of the Electrical Workers said nuclear power's safety record "was good" and that the opposition arguments were "irrational." President Martin J. Ward of the Plumbers Union backed the safety record of nuclear power also and said nuclear electricity saved frozen Chicago last year from a catastrophe. United Rubber Workers chief Peter Bommarito also supported the issue. President Jesse M. Calhoon of MEBA's District 2 supporting nuclear power, said since the 1973 oil embargo economic warfare "we have lost every battle with (Big) oil." From today's $27 for a barrel of oil, he sees a $100 price for a barrel of crude by 198.5. He added that we had no new coal or LNG plants in sight. A "do nothing" economic policy, he noted. Ports, Harbors and Navigable Waters The delegates urged the Congress to enforce Federal policy to assume full responsibility for the proper operation and maintenance of our ports, harbors and navigable waterways. They also urged Congress to reject the cost recovery and cost sharing concepts as inimical to our economic well being. The MTD requested Congress' Public Works Committees to insure that the Corps of Engineers promptly comply with the law which requires it to decrease the size of its dredge fleet, thus decreasing competition with the private sector. 22 / LOG / November 1979 •eapoi,:. �Support of Maritime, Pro-Labor Legislation Labor Law Reform The delegates went on record favoring enactment of Labor Law Reform so workers' rights to self-organize are protected. And they urged support of this by the Congress. U.S. Ship Construction The MTD urged the Government to stop the dumping of ships here built by foreign shipyards. Also the goals of the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 must be pursued by Congress. Plus the Jones Act should be strictly enforced and all Government agencies should use American vessels. They also asked the Government to develop and implement a national maritime policy including a ship construction program. Shipyard Safety The MTD urged the Secretary of Labor to reestablish a Maritime Operating Division in his department to insure marine work safety. Congress should also be asked for support on this. National Deep Sea Fleets Since foreign flags have been a problem since the early 1930's, we urge Government agencies to adopt the UNCTAD agreement of 40-40-20 bilateral trade agreements to develop national deep sea fleets. Support of the Cross-Florida Barge Canal The Cross-Florida Barge Canal should be completed as coal from the St. John's River mines is needed to fuel electric generating plants in North Florida. Virgin Islands Tax Haven Congress is urged to pass legislatiom which would end the Jones Act exemption for the Virgin Islands. Fuel Allocation A National Contingency Plan is needed for the distribution of fuel to the transportation industry in tight supply times. The U.S. Department of energy should see to it that waterborne transportation get 100 percent of their required supply. National Health Insurance Program As the U.S. is the only industrialized nation that doesn't provide comprehensive health care to its citizens, we urge the Congress to pass a National Health Care Program in its next session. Hospital Cost Containment The MTD backs President Carter's Hospital Cost Containment Bill as it protects non-supervisory hospital workers whose low wages don't contribute to hospitals' high costs and it holds down hospital costs. Congress should institute mandatory cost controls on hospitals. Extended Navigational Season on the Great Lakes iBigger icebreakers should be built and used to extend the winter navigational season on all the Great Lakes and on the St. Lawrence Seaway. Monitoring of this action should be done to measure its environmental effects. Great Lakes Shipboard Safety The Great Lakes shipping industry and the U.S. Coast Guard don't give proper non-economic consideration to shipboard safety and survival in the design and operation of its vessels. The Coast Guard should rescind the 1969, 1971 and 1973 load-line amendments for bulk carriers. Also watertight bulkheads should be installed on all new Great Lakes vessel construction and such bulkheads should be installed, if possible, on existing vessels. Seaway Toll and User Fees The MTD opposed additional Seaway toll increases and the planned imposition of user charges on Seaway vessels. Union Busting The MTD will concentrate on political activity in the 1980 national election campaign to elect an Administra­ tion and Congress committed to a revision of U.S. labor laws under the provisions of the Labor Law Reform Bill of 1977—which failed due to a Senate filibuster. Afso beef up the AFL-CIO National Organizing Coordinating Committee so it can more effectively collect, store and disseminate information about union-busting "con­ sultants", their backers and tactics. The MTD will immediately prepare materials, develop programs and exchange information among the MTD affiliates to more effectively train our staff and organizers to cope with the methods of such "consultants." "Right-to-Work (for Less)' The MTD will use its resources and energy to remove from the books "right-to-work" laws and defeat such laws in any state to be proposed now or in the future. Common Situs Picketing Legislation should be passed which gives equal treatment to craft and industrial workers and building trades unions in the right to peacefully picket at their employment site. Legislative, educational or political support will be given to candidates for office who back such legislation. Davis-Bacon Act Oppose any repeal or crippling amendments to the Davis-Bacon Act at the Federal or State level. The Act provides Federal prevailing wage rates for construction workers on projects using more than $2,000 of U.S. monies. Entry-level women and minorities' building workers on smaller jobs are covered. Reorganization Plan No. 14 should be repealed as it gives Davis-Bacon enforcement authority to various Government agencies. All enforcement should be handled by the U.S. Labor Department. Filibuster Obstructionist and delaying tactics of a minority of the U.S. Senate has resulted in minority rule there holding up legislation through the use of the filibuster. Legislation should prohibit the use of it. November 1979 / LOG / 23 �Hall,Leslie, Ingrao Elected toMTD'sTop Posts P AUL Hall, Steve Leslie and Jean Ingrao were unani­ mously elected to serve the next two years as the ALL-CIO Maritime Trades Department's highest ranking officers. They were honored by an enthusiastic crowd at the occasion of the M I D'S ITcnnial Convention in Washington, D.C., Nov. 12-13, 1979. i\iul Hall's name was placed in nomination for president of the MHO by Morris Weisberger of the M I D'S Western Area Lxecutive Board. In placing Hall's name before the convention Weisberger, who retired last vcar as president of the Sailors Union of the Pacific, said, "... this is not the first time and I don't expect it will be the last time I will have the pleasure of nominating my friend Paul Hall." SIU President Hall has been the M TD's President for nearly a quarter of a century. He is also senior vice president of the AFLCIO. Another who has served long and well for the Maritime Trades Department is retiring Vice President Jack McDonald. McDonald, a former vice president of the International Union of Operating Engineers, stepped down after 27 years of dedicated leadership with the MTD. Before leaving the position however, McDonald honored a brother Operating Engineer by nominating lUOE Vice President Steve Leslie to be his successor. Jack McDonald's last official act as MTD Vice President was a popular one as Leslie was unani­ mously accepted by the Conven­ tion delegates to succeed him. Steve Leslie, of course, is no stranger to the MTD. He, along with McDonald and MTD Presi­ dent Hall, was one of the original members of the Department's Steve Leslie of the Operating Engi­ neers was elected by the Convention to be MTD Vice President, replacing retiring vice president Jack McDonald. Mrs. Jean Ingrao was elected to serve as Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the MTD. She is the highest ranking woman in the AFL-CIO. Executive Board. Leslie is also Mrs. Ingrao admits to being a President of Local 25 of the "workaholic" and has labored Operating Engineers. And for the diligently in service to the MTD past three years, he has been for the past 18 years. She came to President of the North Eastern the MTD in 1961, working as States Conference of Operating administrative assistant to then Engineers, which represents Secretary Treasurer Peter 80,000 members from 31 affili­ McGavin until his death in 1975. ated local unions. Prior to that, Mrs. Ingrao In accepting his new role as worked on the staff of George Vice-President of the Maritime Meany when he became AF of L Trades Department, Steve Leslie president in 1952. reminded the delegates that he Before the official vote took and Paul Hail "... once sailed on place at the Convention, Jean several ships together." Both men Ingrao had been elected* Execu­ began their maritime careers tive Secretary-Treasurer by the while sailing in the blackgang on MTD's Executive Board back in U.S. ships back in the 1930's. February of this year. At that Now, Leslie was happy to time MTD President Paul Hall conclude, "Paul is the Captain said of her; "Jean is hard work­ and I'm proud to be his first ing, knowledgeable and coopera­ mate... on the good ship MTD." tive. These qualities have enabled The next order of business on her to gain the confidence of all the Convention's agenda was to the affiliates of the MTD. She is elect an Executive Secretary- going to do an outstanding job." Treasurer. Mrs. Ingrao acknowledged the Page Groton, assistant to the delegates for "the confidence International President of the you've all had in me" and showed International Brotherhood of she has a great deal of confidence Boilermakers, placed the name of in herself when she added: "I Jean Ingrao in nomination. know I'm going to do a good Groton was quite accurate in his job." description of Mrs. Ingrao when The new MTD exeeutive secre­ he described the 27 year veteran tary-treasurer closed her warm­ of the American labor movement hearted acceptance address by as "a trade unioaist through and reminding the gathered affiliates through." that they' could call on her "anytime and for any reason... even if it's just to find a hotel room," and she "would be glad to help." By the sound of the delegates ovation it was obvious they knew Jean Ingrao was not kidding. SIU Prcsidonl Paul I lall was roeloctod president of tho Maritime Trades Departrn(;nl He has held this important post for nearly 25 years. MTD Has 42 Affiliates, 8 Million Workers • American Guild of Variety Artists. • The Journeymen Barbers. Hair­ dressers. and Cosmetologists' International Union ot America • international Chemical Workers Union. • International Brotherhood ot Boiler­ makers. Iron Ship Builders. Blacksmiths. Forgers and Helpers. • International Union ot Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen. • United Brotherhood ot Carpenters and Joiners of America • United Cement. Lime and Cypsum Workers International Union. • Communications Workers ot America. • Distillery. Wine and Allied Workers International Union. • International Union ot Allied Novelty and Production Workers. • International Brotherhood ot Electrical Workers. 24 / LOG / November 1979 • International Union ot Elevator Con­ structors • International Union ot Operating Engineers. • International Association ot Eire Eighters. • International Brotherhood ot Firemen and Oilers. • Class Bottle Blowers' Association ot the United States and Canada. • American Federation ot Grain IVIillers. • Graphic Arts International Unfon. • Hotel and Restaurant Employees and Bartenders International Union. • International Association ot Bridge. Structuraland Ornamental Iron Workers. • Laborers International Union of North America. • AEL-CIO Laundry and Dry Cleaning International Union. • International Leather Goods. Plastics and Novelty Workers Union. • International Association ot Machin­ ists and Aerospace Workers. • Industrial Union ot Marine and Ship­ building Workers ot Amenca. • National Marine Enoincers Beneficial Association. • United Eood,& Commercial Workers International Union • Office and Professional Employees International Union. • Oil. Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union. • International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades. • Upited Paperworkers International Union. • Operative Plasterers' and Cement Masons' International Association ot the United States and Canada. • United Association ot Journeymen and Apprentices ot the Plumbing and Pipe , Pitting Industry ot the United States and Canada. • International Brotherhood of Pottery and Allied Workers. • Brotherhood ot Railway. Airline and Steamship Clerks. Ereight Handlers. Ex­ press and Station Employees. • Retail. Wholesale and Department Store Union. • United Rubber. Cork. Linoleum and Plastic Workers ot America. • Seafarers International Union ot North America. • Sheet Metal Workers International Association. • American Eederation ot State. County, and Municipal Employees. • United Telegraph Workers. • United Textile Workers ot America. �SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters United Industrial Workers of North America PRESIDENT Paul Hall SECRETARY-TREASURER Joe DiGiorgio EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Frank Drozak VICE PRESIDENT Cal Tanner OCT. 1-31, 1979 *TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Boston 6 107 15 22 17 14 17 82 46 67 21 40 13 96 4 0 567 4 36 7 8 4 4 6 22 11 12 15 11 2 27 0 1 170 2 13 2 5 8 3 0 3 1 3 6 9 0 14 0 0 69 Port 2 120 6 21 14 5 19 53 26 44 6 31 9 54 8 0 418 0 47 4 7 3 3 8 18 12 12 6 3 2 15 0 0 140 0 8 1 1 2 0 0 4 3 1 1 3 2 6 0 0 32 Port Totals Totals Totals All Departments 11 3 48 9 3 10 6 12 38 16 33 16 36 12 37 15 0 302 5 2 2 7 3 0 6 2 13 1 23 3 11 0 0 86 8 146 17 33 21 11 25 105 55 79 27 51 14 121 0 1 714 3 41 7 11 7 4 4 22 16 11 16 10 1 34 0 1 188 5 17 18 0 10 0 0 103 3 70 4 13 5 4 10 31 15 14 10 8 2 18 0 1 208 0 17 2 1 4 1 1 5 5 4 3 7 3 10 0 0 63 1 61 6 13 10 7 23 47 20 32 15 24 11 55 0 0 325 3 32 1 6 3 1 3 2 5 9 4 5 2 5 0 . 1 82 0 9 0 0 3 0 0 3. 0 5 10 14 1 1 0 0 46 5 30 21 6 2 13 35 14 23 11 14 12 21 0 0 216 15 202 34 37 21 12 15 46 49 27 38 32 22 86 0 0 636 5 157 11 28 26 7 4 37 24 22 114 52 12 67 0 .0 566 1,823 1,114 778 3 15 1 7 9 6 0 8 1 4 85 6 10 13 5 20 47 22 47 6 26 11 51 9 0 362 4 54 5 6 9 9 7 25 5 19 5 8 6 26 8 0 196 0 2 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 6 0 2 0 0 0 0 14 2 159 11 28 20 6 22 93 34 50 17 39 10 77 0 0 568 STEWARD DEPARTMENT — 0 57 3 9 8 5 12 24 16 19 4 16 7 27 4 0 211 4 23 2 5 0 1 0 3 5 5 3 3 2 2 2 1 61 0 6 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 9 3 6 1 1 0 0 30 Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama 9 103 9 20 17 9 26 76 . 31 70 23 66 14 47 5 1 526 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama ^^REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals .1 All Groups Class A Class B Class C 1 59 1 17 8 2 6 32 13 21 7 16 12 28 6 0 229 3 62 4 5 9 1 3 23 14 10 1 10 6 17 47 0 215 1 4 0 0 5 2 0 3 1 15 6 3 0 4 0 0 44 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 1 28 3 16 6 1 7 26 12 20 6 14 13 11 3 0 9 137 19 17 13 13 12 52 33 23 17 26 16 63 67 0 3 66 4 12 9 4 4 18 17 29 45 39 3 36 0 0 167 517 289 1,363 888 420 Q 1,117 713 144 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. HKADQl'ARTKRS 675 4 Ave., Bklvn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-9375 ALPENA, Mich 800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (517) EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOS I ON, Mass 215 Essex St. 02111 (617) 482-4716 BUFFALO, N.Y 290 Franklin St. 14202 (716) TL 3-9259 CHlCAtJO. ILL. 9383 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND. Ohio 1290 Old River Rd.44113 (216) MA 1-5450 DULUTIl, Minn 2014 W. 3 St. 58806 Medical Arts Building 324 W. Superior St. 55802 (218) RA 2-4110 I RANKEORT, Mich HOUS rON, l ex .lACKSONVlLLE, I la. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 .lERSEY CITY, N J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala IS. Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. .2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT ARIHUR, lex. . . .534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif 1311 Mission St. 94103 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P. R. . 1313 Fernandez, Jimcos, Stop 20 00909 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE, Wash 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo. . .4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA, Fla. 2610 W, Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 WILMING TON, Calif. 408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 YOKOHAMA, Japan Yokohama Port P.O. (213) 549-4000 P.O. Box 429 5-6 Nihon Ohdori Naka-Ku 231-91 201-7935 West Coast Stewards Halls HONOLl'LU. Hawaii ... 707 Alakea St. 96813 (808) 537-5714 PORTLAND, Or The month of October was an excellent one for deep sea shipping. During this month, a total of 1,974 deep sea jobs were shipped through the SIU's network of hiring halls. A demonstration of how good shipping really is can be seen by the fact that of the total 1,974 jobs shipped, only 1,117 were taken by "A" seniority members. The remaining 857 jobs were filled by either "B" or "C" seniority people. P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616) 352-4441 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 421 S.W. 5th Ave. 97204 (503) 227-7993 WILMINGTON, Ca. .. 408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 (213) 549-40UU SAN FRANC ISCO, Ca. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 543-5855 November 1979 / LOG / 25 �Andres Suarez James Powell Jerry Jones Seafarer Andres Suarez, 38, began sailing with the SIU in 1969. Last year he upgraded to assistant cook at the Point. Bro­ ther Suarez has his lifeboat, firefighting and CPR tickets. He was born in Puerto Rico and lives and ships from the port of New York. Seafarer James Powell, 22, is a 1977 graduate of the HLS Entry Trainee Pro­ gram. In 1978, he upgraded to AB there. Brother Powell received the joint 1979 Mariners Rosette Award as a crewmember of the SS LNG Aries (Energy Transport) for the rescue at sea of the crew of a Panamanian freighter. He has the LNG safety, lifeboat, firefighting and CPR tickets. Born in Pitts­ burgh, Pa., he lives there and ships out of the port of New York. Seafarer Jerry Jones, 26, grad­ uated from the Harry Lundeberg School (HLS) Entry Trainee Pro­ gram, Piney Point, Md. in 1974. He up­ graded to AB there in September. Brother Jones plans to take the LNG course at the HLS next year and attend college. He has his firefighting, lifeboat and cardio­ pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) endorsements. Born and raised in the port of Mobile, he lives and ships out of that port city. Luis Morales David Manson S e a 1" a r e r David Manson, 40, started sail­ ing with the SIU in 1968. from the port of New York. Actually, Brother Manson began sailing in 1959, steadily Irom 1962 to 1964 when he was drafted into the U.S. Army for two years. Now he has his AB ticket and the lifeboat, firefighting and CI'R endorsements. Born in Winthrop, Me., he lives and ships from the port of New York. Jose A. Torres Seafarer Jose A. Torres, 40, started sailing with the SIU in 1963 as a saloon messman from the port of New York. I.ast year he upgraded to cook and baker at the Point. This year he earned his CPR, firefighting and lifeboat tickets. Brother Torres is a native of Puerto Rico. He lives in Luquillo, P.R. with his wife, Juanita and daughter, Ines and ships from the port of New York. John "Ace" Kgan Seafarer John "Ace" Fgan, 22, graduated from the HPS in 1976 where he "was considered an outstanding stu­ dent." In 1979, he upgraded to FOWr there. Brother Egan has his firefighting, lifeboat and CPR tickets. He is studying to become a marine chem­ ist. Born in the port of Philadelphia, he lives in Upper Darby, Pa. and ships from the port of New York. Deposit in the SIU ^Blood Bank— It's Your Life 26 / LOG / November 1979 Seafarer Luis Morales, 21, graduated from Piney Point in 1975. He up­ graded to AB there in 1977. Brother Morales has his fire­ fighting, life­ boat and CPR endorsements. A native and resident of Brooklyn, N. Y., he ships from the port of New York. Michael Ingram Seafarer Michael Ingram, 24, is a 1973 graduate of the HLS Trainee Program. Bro­ ther Ingram upgraded to AB there this year. He has the fire­ fighting, lifeboat and CPR endorse­ ments. Born in the port of Seattle, he lives there and ships out from that port. Daniel M. Penrose Seafarer Dan­ iel M. "Two Dogs" Penrose, 26, graduated from the HLS in 1977. He up­ graded to AB there in 1979. Brother Penrose is returning to the Point this month to get married. He has the lifeboat, CPR and firefighting endorsements. A nativc of Caiskill, N.Y.. he lives in Plant City, Fla. and ships out from the port of famna. Roy T. Delay Seafarer Roy T. Delay, 33, graduated in 1969 from the HLS Entry Pro­ gram. In 1971, he upgraded to AB in the port of New York. He has the CPR, firefighting and lifeboat tickets. Brother Delay studied geology in college and has boatbuilding and welding training. A native of the port of Boston, he lives in Bellingham. Wash, and ships out of the port of Seattle. It's The Annual Super Big Onlg-Time-This-Year ^ Pick Your License Towboat Operator Conrse! Check the Schedule: Western Rivers, Inland Waters, Oceans Less than 200 miles. Oceans over 200 miles These courses start January 21 So Pick Your License and Enroll Now! Contact HLS or fill out the application in this issue of the Log. Anchorage Committee Making out a dues receipt on Nov. 15 for Chief Steward Joe Speller (standing right) secretary-reporter for the SS Anchorage (Sea-Land) is N.Y. Patrolman Teddy Babkowski (seated right). Standing (I. to r.) is the rest of the Ship's Committee of AB Osman Malip, deck delegate: Recertified Bosun George Burke, ship's chairman and Engine Delegate Raymond Collazo. The ship paid off at Port Elizabeth, N.J. �The Lakes Picture Cleveland President Carter signed an energy and water projects appropriations bill last month which tags over $13 million in federal funds for Cleveland for harbor improvements. The appropriation will be used to finance modernization and maintenance of harbor facilities in 1980 and to fund studies fof future work such as deepening the harbor's east basin to accommodate 1,000 foot vessels. Tonnage Figures The Lakes Carriers Assn. released the most recent figures on Great Lakes bulk commodity shipments. Shipment totals for iron ore for this year to Sept. 1 were the best since 1973 and the volume of coal moved was the highest since 1971. Grain carriage was off somewhat over last year's record cargoes. Total volume of bulk commodity shipments for the year up to Sept. 1, 1979 were the best reported since 1973. Seamen^s Library Great Lakes seamen may not know about it but there's a branch of the American Merchant Marine Library Assn. right in their backyard. The library, located in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., is one of six in the U.S. and the only one on the Great Lakes. It was first established in 1915 and it's been providing services to seamen ever since. The Sault Ste. Marie building, which has a TV lounge as well as plenty of reading material, is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Cartons of books are provided to many Great Lakes vessels and they're periodically swapped for different volumes. On thousand footers, the two cartons of books brought aboard are divided between the forward and after ends of the ship. The library is run by Nancyann Sillers and three assistants. And providing books is only part of the program. "We have helped boys finish high school and we have a program for alcoholics," Mrs. Sillers said. Algonac A winter shipping season on the Great Lakes is still up in the air this year for several reasons. First, Congress hasn't acted yet on whether or not to approve money to fund the season extension. If the necessary funding dosen't come through. Great Lakes vessels will probably be laying up earlier than usual. A second factor is that several Great Lakes operators usually run their vessels in the winter months to complete ore deliveries. In years past, strikes and early frosts have slowed ore shipments. But this year most of the ore is already in. The general economic downturn may also have an impact on the number of Great Lakes ships running this winter. SlU-contracted Huron Cement Co., which runs a fleet of cement carriers, has informed the Union it plans to run only one ship this winter, instead of three it used last year. Observers speculate that the ailing construction industry may need less cement this year than previously and Huron expects one cement carrier to be able to accommodate the demand. In addition to the cement vessel. Union reps have received notification that only one other SlU-manned Laker will be making a winter run. She's the thousand-foot ore carrier Presque Isle (Litton Great Lakes Corp.) St. Lawrence Seaway The St. Lawrence Seaway shipping season has been extended for three days, from Dec. 15 to Dec. 18. Announcement of the extension was made jointly by the U.S. and Canadian agencies that administer the Seaway. U.S. operators had been pressing for a 10-day extension to allow time to clear the backlog of grain awaiting shipment from Duluth. But they will now have to clear their vessels from the Montreal/Lake Ontario section of the waterway by midnight Dec. 18 or face stiff penalties. Duluth Though the grain millers strike is over, the port of Duluth is still backed up. Grain is being trucked into Duluth daily but the grain elevators are already so full, there's no place to store the new shipments. There is reportedly four days worth of grain waiting to be unloaded. Bad weather and the fact that this year's crop of sunflower seeds is also being trucked into the port has added to the backlog. Frankfort The carferry C/7y of Milwaukee (Michigan Interstate Railway Co.) is scheduled to enter the shipyard for her annual inspection in midNovember. The Arthur K. Atkinson may enter the shipyard for her renovation work next month, pending okay of a funding revision. The restoration of the Atkinson is being jointly funded by the states of Michigan and Wisconsin and both states have to approve cost items. Michigan has approved the revised funding request and while Wisconsin hasn't yet taken action, their approval is also expected. This delay has pushed back the date when the Atkinson is expected to return to service in February or March of 1980. While the Atkinson is undergoing repairs the company may lease the carferry Spartan as a temporary replacement. The Spartan, owned by the C&O Railroad, will be crewed by SIU members. Toledo The U.S. Maritime Administration and the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority have reached agreement on the provisions of a lease for a Toledo site which will be used as a marine firefighting facility. The school will be located next to the Toledo Express Airport and is expected to be fully operational by the summer of 1980. Renovation of existing structures and installation of firefighting simulation modules necessary to make the facility operational will cost about $400,000. The marine firefighting school is a cooperative effort by Marad and the joint Great Lakes labor-industry firefighting committee. A MESSAGE FROM YOUR UNION NASCOT ICS WILL EAT YOU UP AND YOU'LL LOIE YOUR PAPERS FOR LIFE.' November 1979 / LOG / 27 �«t Summary Report for Stewards Training and Recreation Inc This is a summary of the annual report of Stewards Training and Recreation, Incorporated, 94-1344426, for July 1, 1978 to March 31, 1979. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Basic Financial Statement The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $1,558,569 as of March 31, 1979, compared to $1,804,97! as of July I, 1979. During the plan Sea-Land Galloway Committee Recertified Bosun Clayton L. Engelund (standing center) ship's chairman of the SS Sea-LandGalloway is with the Ship's Committee on Oct. 17 at a payoff at Port Elizabeth, N.J. At (left) is Chief Steward James Keno, secretary-reporter and (right) AB C. Nealis, deck delegate. In front, (I. to r.) are Steward Delegate Richard Williams and Educational Director Bob Harris. Personals Eugene Vargas Your brother, Rafael Vargas, would like you to get in touch with him as soon as possible, Te. (212)-335-6323. John F. Bradley Contact Mr. Larive of Zapata Tankships, Inc., Zapata Tower, P.O. Box 4240, Houston, Texas 77001, relative to unclaimed wages. year the plan experienced a decrease in its net assets of $246,402. This included unrealized appreciation and depreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of the plan's assets at the end of the year and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired. during the year. During the plan year, the plan had total inconie of 5333,743 including employer contributions of $1,388 and earnings from investments of $43,499. Plan expenses were $504,379. These expenses included $129,897 in administrative expenses and $374,482 in other expenses. Your Rights to Additional Information You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An accountant's report 2. Assets held for investment To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. A1 Jensen, 675 Fojurth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232. The charge to cover copying costs w^ll be $1.00 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also "have the right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan, 675 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11232, and at the U.S. department of Labor in Washington, D.C., or to obtain'a copy from the U.S. Department of l.abor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to Public Disclosure Room, N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20216. No Licensing Course For Boatmen In The Country Stacks Up To The Transportation Institute Towboat Operator Scholarship Program "Little Joe" Destacomento Please call Sonny and Tony at (212)245-4685. Re: S/S DIXIE Any survivors of the Labor Day hurricane in 1935 are requested to contact: Mr. Michael Boland, 283 Caryl Drive, Lawrence, N.Y. 11559. Candelano Ramos Please contact your son at: 403 fc^ast 5th Street, Apartment 205, Los Angeles, Calif. 90013. Special curriculum offered only at HLS Room, board and books free Tuition Free Weekly stipend of $125 Time spent in on-the-job training counts as the equiv­ alent of wheelhouse time Day-for-day work time credit for HLS entry graduates Stewart Lofton Please contact your father, Archie Lofton. Tel. (713^734-4308. George P. Sires Please contact, Don Roman, Roman Packing Co., P.O. Box 702, Norfolk, Nebraska 68701. To apply, contact the Harry Lundeberg School. Hubert H. Johnson Ex Chief Electrician SS Thomas Nelson Please contact, Mrs. R.P. Christian, Thomas Berry's mother, 2021-lOth Avenue, South, Apt. 116, Birmingham, Ala. 28 / LOG / November 1979 Program starts January 7 �QMED to J.D. Thanks to $10,000 Scholarship T HE call of the sea reached Danny Lee McDonald in land­ locked Cedar Rapids, Iowa. And since 1966, the year he first started shipping with the SIU, Seafarer McDonald has set foot in just about every port in the world. He's a qualified pumpman, an electrician and a reefer engineer. Right now, he's shipping as a fireman aboard the SlU-contracted Alex Stephens (Waterman), bound for Sri Lanka. When he's in port McDonald practices his "number one hobby," photographing interesting out-ofthe-way sights. But when he's got free time aboard ship, he buckles down with his books. Because Seafarer McDonald has one more year of Law School to complete before he earns his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Iowa. The trip from the engine room to a court of law may seem like an unusual one. But McDonald, who won the SIU's four year, $10,000 college scholarship in 1975, says it's not all that uncommon. "A lot of people like me come out of the foc'sle and they want to be lawyers," he said adding, "their experiences as seamen make them choose law." McDonald decided to go to law school in 1974. But first, he had to go to college. "I did finally get accepted to college," MeDonald said. "But it took a lot of doing sinee I hadn't graduated from high school." Brother McDonald took a battery of tests which qualified him for college entry. "I also did an enor­ mous amount of reading aboard ship," he said, adding "that prepared me pretty well for college." Best Thing Ever After being accepted to the University of Iowa, SIU member McDonald applied for and received the Union's $10,000 college scholar­ ship. "That was the best thing that ever happened to me," he said with enthusiasm. "And 1 think there area lot of Union members who should apply if they have the inclination to go to college. There are many personal rewards," he said, "it can make your life richer in many ways." Once he'd been accepted, Dan worked hard, finishing the Uni­ versity's pre-Law program in three years, instead of four, and earning University honors along the way. His top-notch grades got him into Seafarer Danny McDonald the University's Law School and he used the last of his SIU college scholarship money to begin the law program. Brother McDonald's shipping out this year to finance his last year in Law School. Next year he plans to start job hunting in "port cities like Notke to Members On Job Call l^ocedure When throwing in for work dur­ ing a job call at any SIU Hiring Hail, members must produce the following: • membership certificate • registration card KNOW YOUR RIGHTS clinic card seaman's papers INLAND KNOW YOUR RIGHTS FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ ity arc protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this is; Frank Drozak, Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 275 - 20th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11215 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail­ able in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU Duluth, Mobile or San Francisco for an opening at a maritime law firm." Brother McDonald chose mari­ time or Admiralty law becau.se he's interested in helping "seamen who get hurt aboard ship or who need legal advice." But Admiralty law isn't a wideopen field these days and McDonald says "there aren't that many jobs available." So he's thinking about hospital administration and two more years of school -as an al­ ternative. "More and more people are going into Public Health after law school." McDonald explained. "Many hos­ pitals prefer someone trained in law and able to deal with federal, state and local agency regulation." Whatever he chooses, Danny McDonald's sure to succeed. Be­ cause he knows the formula for success is hard work plus taking advantage of the opportunities available to you. Dan took advantage of the SIU's upgrading programs so he could move ahead in the Engine Dept. And he took advantage of the Union's college scholarship pro­ gram when he was ready to change his career focus. Winning the Union's scholarship "was like a miracle," McDonald said. But making the "miracle" pay off was up to McDonald himself. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RHJHTS AND OBITGATIONS. Copies of the SIU eonstilulion are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or oflicer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RKilUS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights arc clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Con.sequently, no member may be discrimi­ nated against because of race, creed, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. patrolman or other Union ofiicial, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY —THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circum­ stances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt; or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL AC TIVITY DONATION —SPAD. SPAD is a .separate segregated fund. Its pro­ ceeds are used to further its objects and purposes includ­ ing, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for .seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a con­ dition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notif y the Seaf arers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Sup­ port SPAD to protect and further your economic, poli­ tical and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of acce.ss to Union records or infor­ mation, he should immediately notify SIU President Paul Hall at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 675 • 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. November 1979 / LOG / 29 �Mobile Crescent Towing Co. started harbor shipdocking operations here on Nov. 15 with the 2,400 diesel hp tug Marion Smith and the 2,050 diesel hp tug Elizabeth Smith, the former tug Harrisburg. The company's new operation in this port is expected to expand her inland fleet in this port soon. Norfolk The strike at the Stone Towing Co. of Wilmington, N.C. has been settled. And contract negotiations at the Allied Inland and Coastal Co. have begun. Houston The Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) clause in the contract with the Higman Towing Co. here has been okayed. built about two miles below the old facility on the Mississippi at Alton, 111. It's scheduled for completion in 1987 at a cost of $500 million. The judge said that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had adequately complied with Federal law in judging the environmental consequences of building the project. Although he did say that the Corps should have held a public hearing on the project after it was approved by the U.S. Congress last year. Twenty-one Midwest railroads and three environmental groups had blocked construction of the lock and dam for five years through court suits and appeals to their elected representatives in the Congress. On Nov. 8, the Corps let bids worth $ 10 million for the construction of the first of three cofferdams to provide a dry riverbed for the work. On Oct. 25, a $7.3 million contract was let for bank protection work on the Illinois side of the river below Alton. St. Louis Boatmen aboard the towboat National Hero (National Marine) early last month rescued the crew of the blazing towboat Alana M. Burns off her disconnected loaded barge which was towed to safety three miles east of Freeport, Tex. in the Gulf Intercoastal Waterway. Jeffersonville, Ind. New Orleans Whiteman Towing has sold their diesel tug A. W. Whiteman to Crescent Towing. Curtis Bay Towing owned her first as the 285-ton steam tug Lucidington Patton. Later she was the tug Bouker No. 6 hauling rock on New York's Hudson River. Before working in this port, she saw service in the Panama Canal with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Crescent Towing has recently improved their inland fleet through the conversion of several N.Y. Harbor tugs, one purchased from the ErieLackawanna Railroad. Their tug Horned was renamed the tug Sandra Smith. The U.S.E.D. tug San Luis is now the tug Terence Smith and the former Meckling Barge Line tug Margaret C. has the new name of the tug Ja.son Smith replacing one of the same name sold to the Sun Oil Co. A temporary Union Hall was set up here earlier this month to further .service Boatmen working on the Ohio River. Louisville, Ky. On Aug. 22, Kentucky Gov. Julian Carroll broke ground here for a $12 million, 1,623 acre, 7-mile long Ohio River bargeport, duty-free storage warehouse complex and industrial park. This is the first such complex to be built in the Ohio River Valley. Completion is set for next April. It will engender 8,400 new jobs with a payroll of$90 million and gener­ ate $255 million in new taxes. New Orleans Port Agent .Jerry Brown received a Certificate of Merit from Ala­ bama's State Labor Federation for his achievements while agent for the port of Mobile. Lock and Dam 26 U.S. District Court Judge Charles R. Richey ruled in Washington, D.C. late last month that the new 1,200 foot Lock and Dam 26 could be Dixie Carriers has the new 150-foot ocean-going tug Vigilant, with Chief Cook Duncan "Pat" Patterson aboard, and the new tug Reliance on the rejuvenated run from Davant, La. across the Gulf to the Florida Electric Power Co. plant in Crystal River. Then they head down to the port of Tampa for a load of phosphate for the return voyage to Davant. lOT's Mariner fleet is awaiting two big coastwise tugs abuilding at the Main Iron Works, Houma, La. You Have to Be Sharp to Handle River Tows; Jesse Green Is Boatman Jesse Green handles tows of up to 15 barges. Each barge weighs 1400 tons. It takes a mile to a mile-and-a-half to stop that kind of tow. In his job as steersman. Green has to be competent. And part of his expertise was gained through the Transportation Institute (T. 1.) Towboat Operator Scholarship Program. Green was a deckhand for Amer­ ican Commercial Barge Lines (ACBL) when he entered the third Monthly Membership Meetings Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Algonac Houston New Orleans Mobile San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Piney Point San Juan Columbus Chicago Port Arthur Buffalo St. Louis Cleveland Date Dec. 3 Dec. 4 Dec. 5 Dec. 6 Dec. 6 Dec. 7 Dec. 10 Dec. 11 Dec. 12 Dec. 13 Dec. 13 Dec. 21 Dec. 8 Dec. 6 ...; Dec. 15 Dec. II Dec. 11 Dec. 12 Dec. 14 Dec. 13 Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters UIW 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 9:.30a.m 2:00 p.m 7:00p.m. — 2:.30p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m 2:30p.m 2:30p.m 2:30p.m 2:30 p.m I0:30a.m 2:30 p.m — — 2:30 p.m 2:30 p.m — class of the Scholarship Program. Now he's a steersman aboard the company's boat D. Ray Miller which works on the Ohio River, the Upper Mississippi, and the Illinois River. "Each river is different and you have to know your stuff," says Green. And helping him to know these rivers a little better is Captain Robert L. Shelton. Says Brother Green, "he's tops in my book." 7:00p.m. 7:00 p.m. — — — — — 1:00p.m. — — — Boatman Jesse Green 30 / LOG / November 1979 Brother Green went on to talk about the Harry Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. where the Scholarship Program is held. "The instructors are the best and the courses are excellent. 1 don't think they could be better." He added that, without the School, "1 probably wouldn't have gotten my license." T.l. began the Scholarship Pro­ gram a year-and-a-half ago to provide sufficient qualified mates and pilots for the equipment of member companies. It offers the scholarship in cooperation with the SlU and the Lundeberg School. T.L is a WashingLOii, D.C.-based educational and research organiza­ tion for the maritime industry. It consists of 174 companies involved in harbor, inland, and deep sea operations. The Scholarship Program that the Institute offers provides a $125 weekly stipend to each winner, as well as free tuition, room and board, and books. If you are interested, contact your nearest SlU rep or write to; Towboat Operator Scholarship Committee Harry Lundeberg School Piney Point, Md. 20674 �Legal Aid In the event that any SIU members have legal problems in the various ports, a list of attorneys whom they can consult is being published. The mem­ ber need not choose the recommended attorneys and this list is intended only for informational purposes: NEW YORK, N.Y. Schulman & Abarbanel 350 Fifth Avenue New York, N.Y. 10001 Tele. #(212) 279-9200 BALTIMORE, MD. Kaplan, Heyman, Greenberg, Engelman & Belgrad Sun Life Building Charles & Redwood Streets Baltimore, Maryland 21201 Tele. #(301) 539-6967 HOUSTON, TEX. Archer & Peterson Americana Building 811 Dallas Street Houston, Texas 77002 Tele. #(713) 659-4455 TAMPA, FLA. Hamilton & Douglas, P.A. 2620 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, Florida 33609 Tele. #(813) 879-9482 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. John Paul Jennings, Henning and Wash 100 Bush Street, Suite 1403 San Francisco, California 94104 Tele. #(415) 981-4400 Court OIC's Construction of New Lock & Dam 26 Boatmen who have waited for hours, often days, at Lock and Dam 26 at Alton, 111. on the Mississippi, will be happy about a court decision handed down late last month. After five years of litigation, a U.S. District Court Judge has okayed construction of a replace­ ment for Lock and Dam 26. The suit against construction had been brought by three environmental groups and 18 western railroads. The ruling by Judge Charles Richey came exactly one year after President Carter signed H.R. 5833 which became Public Law 95-502. This law authorized $430 million for the construction of a new lock and dam. It also imposed a user charge on the inland waterways for the first time in the nation's history. The court battle over Lock and Dam 26 has been going on since 1974 when environmentalists and western railroads filed suit against construction. Over the years, they have claimed that an environmental impact study done by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is insufficient. The Army Corps of Engineers will be handling the construction. However, Judge Richey ruled that the Corps "gave sufficient weight" to environmental values. This ruling, though, does not mean that a new Lock and Dam 26 will be in operation soon. First of all, the groups who oppose construction may appeal in the courts. Second, the Corps may still hold a public hearing. In his decision. Judge Richey said the Corps did violate its own regulations in not holding a public meeting on the construction. The Corps had held public hearings when it was plan­ ing to build double locks. But that type of construction was barred by the courts in 1974. The law signed by the President last year allows the construction of one 1,200-foot lock at a new facility two miles below the ST. LOUIS, MO. Gruenberg & Sounders 721 Olive Street St. Louis, Missouri 63101 Tele. #(314) 231-7440 NEW ORLEANS, LA. Barker, Boudreaux, Lamy, Gardner & Foley 1400 Richards Building 837 Gravier Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70112 Tele. #(504) 586-9395 LOS ANGELES, CALIF. Fogel, Julber, Reinhardt & Rothschild 5900 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90036 Tele. #(213) 937-6250 MOBILE, ALA. Simon & Wood 1010 Van Antwerp Building Mobile, Alabama 36602 Tele. #(205) 433-4904 DETROIT, MICH. Victor G. Hanson 19268 Grand River Avenue Detroit, Michigan 48822 Tele. #(313) 532-1220 BOSTON, MASS. Joseph M. Orlando 95 Commercial Wharf Boston, Massachusetts 02110 Tele. #(617) 523-1000 SEATTLE, WASH. Vance, Davies, Roberts, Reid & Anderson 100 West Harrison Plaza Seattle, Washington 98119 Tele. #(206) 285-3610 CHICAGO, ILL. Katz & Friedman 7 South Dearborn Street Chicago, Illinois 60603 Tele. #(312) 263-6330 Send Pix to Log Do you have a photo of your new­ born child, or any other human interest shots? Then send them to the Log. The Log welcomes photos of Seafarers and Boatmen and their families. Black and white photos reproduce better than color photos in the Log. And, of course, the pictures should be as sharp and clear as possible. Dispatchers Report for Inland Waters OCT. 1-31,1979 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Philip Weltin, Esq. Weltin & Van Dam No. 1 Ecker Bid. San Francisco, Calif. 94105 Tele.#(415) 777-4500 current one at Alton. Third, the approaching winter could significantly delay construc­ tion. Moreover, once construction begins, it's estimated that eight years will be needed for completion. 0 0 0 5 0 2 11 1 2 0 3 0 0 6 9 0 24 1 7 71 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 6 4 0 9 42 6 75 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 5 1 0 5 0 4 9 20 0 7 5 45 103 Port Totals All Departments 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 9 0 7 1 4 26 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 3 0 5 47 4 64 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 4 0 0 5 0 2 5 21 0 1 0 1 44 0 0 0 9 0 3 16 4 4 0 7 0 0 4 5 0 26 0 7 85 0 0 0 17 0 3 1 2 3 0 7 0 0 12 1 0 24 0 18 88 0 0 0 0 4 0 12 2 0 8 0 4 13 14 0 21 0 141 222 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 7 3 ENGINE DEPARTMENT J" 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 4 0 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 4 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Port Arthur Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Paducah Totals ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Port Arthur Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Paducah Totals Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Port Arthur Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Paducah Totals TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class 8 Class C 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 4 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 13 19 75 83 112 30 75 47 94 99 248 •"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. November 1979 / LOG / 31 �iiiiiii A / Stephen N. Carey Jr., 65, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1967 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Carey sailed 22 years and on the CIS Long Lines (AT&T). He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Seafarer Carey was born in Olympia, Wash, and is a resident of San Francisco. Roger S. Cowperthwaite, 56, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a FOWT. Brother Cowperthwaite was born in Dry Branch, W. Va. and is a resident of Seattle. Frederick John Dunn, 66, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Boston sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Dunn sailed 43 years. He was on the Sea-Land Shoregang from 1967 to 1979. Seafarer Dunn hit the bricks in the 1965 District Council 37 beef and the 1962 Robin Line strike. Born in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, he is a naturalized U.S. citizen and a resident of Lakewood, N.J. Stanley Gelak, 65, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of Philadelphia sailing in the steward department for 38 years. Brother Gelak was born in New York and is a resident of San Francisco. Roy Ferdinand f.umberg, 65, joined the Union in the port of Dulutli in 1960 sailing as a firemanwatertender. He is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps in World War 11. Brother Lumberg was born in Barksdale, Wise, and is a resident of Ashland, Wise. Arvo Oliver Lintula, 65, Joined the Union in the port of Frankfort, Mich, in 1956 .sailing as an oiler. Brother Lintula is a wounded veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in the Pacific Theater during World War 11. He was born in Wi.sconsin and is a resident of Kaleva, Mich. Edward Holt, 62, joined the Union in the port of St. Louis in 1968 sailing as a deckhand for Inland Tugs from 1965 to 1969; the Alton Transporta­ tion Co. from 1969 to 1979; on the Mj V Robert N. Stout (OrgulO from 1976 to 1977 and for the Eagle Marine Co., St. Louis. Brother Holt was born in Tennessee and is a resident of Granite City, 111. William Howard "Scotty Bill" IVIiller, 67. joined the Union in the port of Toledo. Ohio in 1960 sailing as an assistant conveyorman. tunnelman and 3rd mate for the American and Reiss Steamship Cos. Brother Miller sailed 22 years. He helped in organizing in the port of Duluth. Minn, in 1959. Laker Millerwas born in North Carolina and is a resident of Marshall. N.C. TTrain Rosario, 54, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1962 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Rosario sailed 24 years. He helped to organize the General Marine Corp. in the Tideland organizing drive in 1955-6 for New Orleans offshore drilling rigs. Born in Puerto Rico, he is a resident of New Orleans. 32 / LOG / November 1979 George Camille Hoffman, 62, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a deck maintenance. Brother Hoffman is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps before World War 11. He was born in New Orleans and is a resident there. Guadalupe Molina joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1962sailing as a steward utility. Brother Molina sailed 27 years. He is also a musician. Seafarer Molina was born in Sinton, Tex. and is a resident of^Galveston. James Reuben Prestwood, 62, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Mobile .sailing as a chief steward (33 years) and ship's chairman. Brother Prestwood .sailed 38 years. He was the port of New Orleans delegate to the Workshop No. 4 Conference in 1971 at the Harry Lundeberg School (TILS) Piney Point. Md. Seafarer Prestwood was born in Alabama and is a resident of Mobile. Jack Earl Wheelcs, 57. joined the SIU in the port of Savannah in 1952 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Wheeles upgraded to cook and baker in 1976 at the HLS. He is also a carpenter. Seafarer Wheeles was born in Osierfield, Ga. and is a resident of Savannah. Joseph Andrew Yanik, 66, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a FOWT. Brother Yanik walked the picketline in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor beef. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. Seafarer Yanik was born in Coplay, Pa. and is a resident of Northampton, Pa. Vernon Lee Hopkins, 65. joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1956 sailing as a bosun. Brother Hopkins sailed 46 years. Seafarer Hopkins is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard in World War 11. He was born in South Creek. N.C. and is a resident of Chesapeake. Va. Henry Martin Murranka, 62. joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Galveston sailing as a bosun. Brother Murranka sailed 39 years. He was a bosun on the famed research ship RjV Anton Bniun. .A native of Trenton. N.J.. he is a resident of Eugene. Ore. Juan Sanchez, 63. joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a chief cook. Brother Sanchez won a Union Personal Safety Award in 1960 for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS Frances. He was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Carolina. P.R. Fred Frixo Vrocher, 62, joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1956 sailing as a chief engineer for the Mobile Towing Co. from 1946 to 1979. Brother Vrocher is a former member of MEBA. He was born in New Orleans and is a resident of Theodore, Ala. Walter Hammond Sibley, 65, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a quartermaster and bosun. Brother Sibley is a veteran of the U.S. Navy before World War H. He was born in Alabama and is a resident of San Francisco. Jack William Arellanes, 52, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a bosun. Brother Arellanes sailed 35 years. He is a wounded veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War 11. And he is also a radio technician. Seafarer Arellanes was born in San Francisco and is a resident of Sonoma, Calif. Joseph Badyk, 67, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1959 sailing as an AB. Brother Badyk sailed 28 years. He hit the bricks in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor beef. Seafarer Badyk was born in Poland and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. He resides in Union City, N.J. Frank John Hall, 62, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Norfolk sailing as a chief steward. Brother Hall sailed 41 years and during World War II and the Vietnam War. He has also studied accounting. Seafarer Hall was born in Ohio and is a resident of San Francisco. Recertified Bosun Irwin Sydney Moen, 56, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Moen graduated form the 18th class of the Recertified Bosuns Program in November 1974. He is also a wood patternmaker. Seafarer Moen was born in St. Paul, Minn, and is a I resident of Delta, Pa. William Lee "Bill" Warenton, 53, joined the Union in the port of Ashtabula, Ohio in 1954. Brother Warenton sailed as an AB. He is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps in World War 11. Born in Alabama, he is a resident of Ethelsville. Ala. Marvin Frank Kramer, 56, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a bosun and deck delegate. Brother Kramer sailed 29 years and during the Vietnam War. He also organized the Atlantic Coast for the Union. Seafarer Kramer is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. Born in Watkins. Minn., heis a resident there. Woodrow Wilson Parrish, 62, joined the Union in the port of St. Louis in 1962 sailing as a deckhand , for Inland Tugs. Brother Parrish is a I ?' former member of the NMU. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War H. Boatman Parrish was born in Farrenburg. Mo. and is a resident of New Madrid, Mo. Alcohol! m IS a dise It can he treated. �^Ugly Duckling' Jeremiah O'Brien to Be a Museum The Jeremiah O'Brien was moved to her new berth with the able seamanship ot numerous people Including some of the SlU's own. Three of them were (I. to r.): Brian Trujillo, able seaman; Ed Turner, (who is SlU senior West Coast representative) sailing bosun, and SlU representative George IVlcCartney, who did the honors as oiler. t At 11:15 AM, on Saturday, Oct. 6,1979, more than 500 friends of the maritime industry were thrilled at the announcement over a public address system, "The SS Jeremiah O'Bften is underway, under her own power, for the first time in 33 years." The crowd had gathered aboard the rusted old Liberty ship for a festive ride from the government layup anchorage in Suisun Bay, Calif., to the Bethlehem shipyard in San Francisco, 40 miles away. The O'Brien is the last of 2,750 such ships, the "Ugly Ducklings" of World War II, that was never converted to any special use. The ship the happy crowd boarded that day was exactly as it looked when it went on its maiden voyage in late June, 1943. It was, however, con­ siderably worse for the wear and ravages of time. Now, it is in the shipyard, where it is undergoing a thorough beauty treatment, restoring her to first class condition. Next May, some 37 years after her keel was laid in Portland, Me., the O'Brien will steam to Ft. Mason, in San Francisco, in time for National Maritime Day. There she will become a floating maritime Jim Shorten takes a turn at the wheel of the Jeremiah O'Brien. museum, a tribute tothe nation's seafarers. The people who made the sixhour voyage included representa­ tives of all the maritime unions, government agencies and various steamship companies. Also among the throng, were about 100 present and former seamen who sailed on Liberty ships during the war. Included among them were sev­ eral men who had actually sailed on the O'Brien between 1943 and 1946, Delta Brasii Committee Here's the Ship's Committee of theS.S De//aeras/7(Delta Line) at a payoff recently at the 39th St. Pier. Brooklyn, N.Y. they were (I. to r.) OMU Joe Logan, engine delegate; Cook and .Baker Pedro Laboy, steward delegate; Recertified Bosun Robert F. r\/lackert, ship's chairman; Chief Steward Juan Oquendo, secretaryreporter and AB Victor De Jesus, deck delegate. The SS Jeremiah O'Brien lies at anchor in the government reserve fleet at Suisun Bay, California, where she has been for 33 years. when she joined the mothball fleet. And most of them brought along members of their families to become part of the historic occasion. The coming restoration of the O'Brien is a particular tribute to Thomas Patterson, Western Region Director of the U.S. Maritime Administration. Patterson spear­ headed the drive to have the ship placed on the National Register as a historical object and declared a national monument. He has been aided by Thomas B. Crowley, chairman of the National Liberty Ship Memorial Committee. $436,000 grant from U.S. Depart­ ment of the Interior's Heritage Conservation and Recreation Serv­ ice Historic Preservation Fund, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Last summer, the first of scores of volunteers from the various mari­ time unions and ship repair services began working on the ship, prepar­ ing her for the trip. Every one of the maritime unions contributed to the effort, with SlU members in the deck, engine and steward depart­ ments all giving a helping hand as needed. Contributions came from all segments of the maritime industry, including the labor unions, as well as thousands of individuals. Over half a million dollars were raised for the project, and then matched by a Among SlU officials who rode the ship on her memorable trip were George McCartney (Honorary Oiler), EdTurner(Honorary Bosun) and Don Rotan, (Honorary Chief Steward). Getting to the top doesn't have to be a long haul. We'll help you get there fast— Move up in the Engine Department. Take the FOWT Course at HLS. it's your first step up the career ladder. It starts January 17. To enroll, contact the Harry Lundeberg School or mail the application in this issue of the Log. November 1979 / LOG / 33 �OGDEN CHALLENGER (Ogden ^ Marine), September 16—Chairman, Recertified Bosun P. Burnette; Secre­ tary R. De Boissiere; Educational Director R. Bizeeden; Engine Delegate A. Amat; Steward Delegate Emanuel Lowe. No disputed OT. Chairman reports that this has been a smooth trip and we are heading to Houston, Texas for payoff. Also noted that it is important for all shot cards to be brought up to date and those who don't have passports to get them. Told the crew that it was the best he had ever sailed with. A special vote of thanks to all department delegates for a job well done in helping to make this a good trip. Report to the L(\^: "Ogden Challenger was the first ship through the Panama Canal with a Panama pilot aboard on . September 16, 1979, Sunday. Japanese television recorded the voyage through­ out the entire passage. This SHJ crew is the finest in the world." Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Houston, Texas. LNG LEO (Energy Transportation), September 9 -Chairman, Recertified Bosun C. F. Boyies; Secretary A. Dechamp; Educational Director R. W. Nurmi; Engine Delegate Patrick Dono­ van; Steward Delegate Lawrence ConIon. Chairman reported that GSU John Dziuban was .seriously injured in an accident while ashore in Bontang, Indonesia. Blood was needed and six of his shipmates from the SS LNG Leo quickly volunteered and donated blood at 2:00 A.M. that morning. Special thanks to Chief Mate, G. Tarver, 3rd A/E, M. Kellner, Radio Officer, J. . Warren and Pat Donovan, QM ED. The two other men who went forward but their blood was not the right type were 3rd Mate, M. Falitz and Steward, Baker, A. Dechamp. SHJ representative Frank Boyne has been aboard ship. OVERSEAS VIVIAN (Maritime Overseas), September 23 —Chairman, Jorge Castillo; Secretary Henry W. Roberts; Educational Director Carlos 1. Coello; Deck Delegate Robert E. Allen; Steward Delegate A. Z. Deheza. No disputed OT. Educational Director advised all crewmembers to attend some upgrading classes at Piney Point if they have not already done so. It is there for everyone to better themselves and to ' make the Union stronger. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Panama Canal Zone. AMERICAN HERITAGE (Apex Marine), September 24—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Leo Paradise; Secre­ tary M. Detoatch; Educational Director E. Sholar; Steward Delegate Teddy E. Aldridge. $35 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman held a discus­ sion on the importance of young men upgrading themselves at Piney Point that everyone who is eligible should take advantage of it. Also more members should apply for the LNG course as it offers a better opportunity for more jobs and better pay. The crew agreed that this is the best feeding ship that they have ever sailed. The Steward Marvin Deloatch puts out the best menus, and when the plates are served by the Chief Cook Teddy Aldridge they are always garnished nice and very appetizing. The crew extended special thanks to Captain Nooman and Chief Engineer Arnoldo for buying lobsters for the crew. Next port Riverhead. 34 / LOG / November 1979 EL PASO ARZEW (El Paso Ma­ rine), September 23—Chairman. Re­ certified Bosun E. Anderson. No disputed OT. Chairman spoke to captain about transportation and lodging and was informed that it would be taken care of at payoff. Everything is running smooth in each department. Report to the Log: "My first trip on the Anew in the steward department was a good learning experience and a very worthwhile trip. I hope that -more women can share this opportunity in the future.—Debbie Phillips." Next port Savannah. COUNCIL GROVE (Interocean Mgt.), September 12—Chairman L. Rich; E. A. Kirchharr; Deck Delegate Robert Myer. $100 in ship's furfd. No disputed OT. Chairman reports that burial services were held on fantail for 3rd Mate William Vance at 1830 hours on September 10, 1979 by Captain and Chief Mate and crew. A wreath was thrown overboard at the spot of the accident. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Charleston. ©DP ©l}iiB[p)©° [M©©SBinii© J i -a, -f* JL MARYLAND (Interocean Trans­ port), September 30—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Ben Mignano; Secretary R. F. Frazier; Educational Director G. Dickens; Engine Delegate Barry Harris; Deck Delegate Larry Thompson. Chair­ man held a discussion on the import­ ance of donating to SPAD and gave a vote of thanks to Executive Vice President, Frank Drozak, for his quick reply to a recent beef. Secretary reported that everyone with enough time accumulated in their respective departments should upgrade at Piney Point for more money and job security. $28.84 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Panama. I DELTA AFRICA (Delta Steam­ ship), September 27—Chairman, Re­ certified Bosun Peter Loik; Secretary W. Wroten; Educational Director D. Papegeorgiou; Deck Delegate Jack Taylor; Engine Delegate Hector Duarte; Steward Delegate James Miller. No disputed OT. Message received from the Welfare Department concerning changes in Welfare Plan were read and discussed. Educational Director urged all members who qualify to upgrade at Piney Point at the first opportunity. A. vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment and a special vote of praise for 3rd Cook, Carolyn Pendergrass, for excel­ lent sandwiches, cold plate and vege­ table preparation. Next port Baltimore. DELTA MEXICO (Delta Line) September 2—Chairman, Recerified Bosun George A. Burch; Secretary Paul U. Hunt; Educational Director B. E. Cooley; Deck Delegate Joseph D. Blanchard; Engine Delegate Paul Thomas. $55 in ship's fund. Nodisputed OT. Chairman thanked the crew for everyone getting along so well and cooperating to make this a Smooth trip. A special vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Houston. MERRIMAC (Ogden Marine), Sep­ tember 2—Chairman H. MenicdU; Secretary John C. Reed; Deck Delejate R. Rodriguez. Some disputed OT in deck and steward departments. Chair­ man thanked the crew and the delegates of each department for their coopera­ tion. The Logs were received and passed out for all to read. Next port Corpus Christi, Tex. OVERSEAS ALASKA (Maritime Overseas), September 21—Chairman, Recertified Bosun W. L. Osborne; Secretary George L. Vourloumis; Educational Director Emerson Ness; Deck Delegate Edward Lindberg; Engine Delegate Robert Kwiatkowski; Steward Delegate Sam Morris. $3 in ship's fund. Some disputed OT in steward department. Educational di­ rector advised all members to take advantage of upgrading facilities at Piney Point. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. EL PASO HOWARD BOYD (El Paso Tanker), September 16—Chair­ man, Recertified Bosun David LaFrance; Secretary R. M. Boyd; Deck Delegate Arthur Mallory; Engine Delegate Charles Clausen; Steward Delegate Games Morgan. No disputed OT. Communications that were re­ ceived were posted. Received a reply from Executive Vice President Frank Drozak on the pay raise and wish to thank him for keeping the members well informed. Crewmembers are requested to keep the fire screens closed at all times and to wear shirts at all times while working on deck. The steward thanked the crew for helping to keep the messhall clean at all times. The swimming pool will be filled and music tapes will be available when we arrive back at Cove Point. COVE RANGER (Cove Shipping), September 9—Chairman F.R. Schwarz; Secretary F. Paylor; Educational Director H. Smith, Jr. No disputed OT. Chairman discussed the idea of upgrad­ ing and the advantages of same. Educational director advised all those who haven't had a high school educa­ tion can take the. GED Course at Piney Point and get their diplomas. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. GUAYAMA (Puerto Rico Marine), September 9—Chairman, Recertified Bosun S. Kadziola; Secretary R. A. Cobb; Educational Director R. F. Dearie. No disputed OT. Chairman gave a brief lecture on the importance of donating to SPAD and pointed out safety habits aboard ship. Also talked about helping those who want to go to Pine^ Point and the importance of upgrading. Encouraged all crewmem­ bers to be back on board one hour before sailing time. A vote of thanks to the steward department. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. Next port Elizabeth. Official ship's minutes were also received from the following vessels: WESTWARD VENTURE BROOKLYN STONEWALL JACKSON OVERSEAS NATALIE EL PASO SOUTHERN MAYAGUEZ DELTA BRASIL OVERSEAS ALEUTIAN JEFF DAVIS INTREPID LONG BEACH SEA-LAND PRODUCER SEA-LAND FINANCE SEA-LAND MC LEAN TAURUS OAKLAND SAMUEL CHASE DELTA PARAGUAY CAPRICORN ZAPATA ROVER DELTA NORTE BRADFORD ISLAND DELTA MAR HUMACAO COVE EXPLORER TRANSCOLUMBIA HOUSTON SEA-LAND GALLOWAY DELTA ARGENTINA SEATTLE GREAT LAND ALEUTIAN DEVELOPER JOHN PENN JACKSONVILLE OVERSEAS ARCTIC LNG ARIES SEA-LAND CONSUMER DELTA URUGUAY BALTIMORE OVERSEAS NATALIE GALVESTON CAROLINA WORTH GOLDEN DOLPHIN GEORGE WALTON TAMPA DEL RIO OVERSEAS HARRIETTE ARECIBO GOLDEN MONARCH DELTA ECUADOR SEA-LAND COMMERCE DELTA COLUMBIA DELTA SUD (Delta Steaniship), September 23—Chairman, Recertified Bosun R. Lambert; Secretary E. Vieira; Educational Director J. C. Dial; Engine Delegate E. M. Welch. Nodisputed OT. Chairman reported that we are sched­ uled to pull into Maracaibo. However, if we bypass that port we could be in New Orleans at about 6:00 A.M. Monday morning or Monday night and payoff sometime Tuesday. This has been a very good trip with all things considered going along pretty well. We also have had another accident free trip. Be sure to keep in touch with the office as to the sailing time of the vessel. As you know from experience the sailing time is subject to change from one hour to another. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. VIRGO (Apex Marine), September 10—Chairman, Recertified Bosun W. Robinson; Secretary Fred R. Hicks; Educational Director Jerry L. Boyee; Deck Delegate Charles Connell; Engine Delegate Frank Overstreet; Steward Delegate Sovandus Sessoms. Some disputed OT in deek and engine departments. Report to Log: "The erew was sorry to see the Baker, Jerry E. Wood, have to leave the ship due to a freak hand injury and we wish him a speedy reeovery. The vessel is running the U.S. East Coast ports and thence to St. Croix, V.l. Most of our brothers have been spending many memorable hours there in some of the fabulous plaees to relax in. Several brothers passed birthdays on board and spent their happy hours in St. Croix celebrat­ ing them." Next port New York. �Apply for SiU College I PS not too early to start applying for the yearly SIU six month period immediately preceding date of application college scholarships offered to members and their and 125 days employment in the previous calendar year. dependents. Dependents of pensioners or deceased members who had Entitled the "Charlie Logan Scholarship Program, met these seatime requirements before death or retirement seven college scholarships, worth $60,000, are offered are also eligible for the scholarships. through the Seafarers Welfare Plan annually. All scholarships are awarded on the basis of high school Five of the scholarships are four-year $10,000 awards. grades and scores achieved on either the College Entrance One of these goes to an active member while four go to Examination Boards (SAT only) or the American College dependents of members. Tests (ACT). Two of the scholarships are two-year grants worth $5,000 Upcoming test dates for the SATs are: Nov. 3; Dec. 1, and each. These are exclusively for active members. For an active member to be eligible for a scholarship, he Jan. 26. For more information on the SATs, write the must have at least two years (730 days) employment time College Entrance Examination Board at either Box 592, with SIU contracted companies. In addition, he must have Princeton, N.J. 08540, or Box 1025, Berkeley, Calif. 94701. one day of employment in the six month period (Write to the office located closest to your mailing address.) Upcoming test dates for the ACTs are: Dec. 8, and Feb. immediately preceding date of application, as well as 125 16. Information and applications for these exams may be days employment in the previous calendar year. Members' dependents applying for the scholarships must received by writing to ACT Registration Unit, P.O. Box be unmarried and under 19 years of age. [However, 414, Iowa City, Iowa 52240. SIU members can pick up Scholarship award applica­ unmarried children who are eligible for benefits under Plan #I Major Medical can apply for a dependent's scholarship tions for themselves or their dependents at any SIU Hall or by writing the SIU Welfare Plan, 275 20th St., Brooklyn, up to the age of 25.] An applicant must be the dependent of a member with N.Y. 11215. Scholarship winners will be announced in May 1980. three years (1,095 days) employment time with SIU contracted companies, as well as one day employment in the Applications should be in no later than Apr. 15, 1980. 99 November 1979 / LOG / 35 �Help A Friend Deal With Alcoholism Alcoholics don't have friends. Because a friend wouldn't let another man blindly travel a course that has to lead to the destruction of his health, his job and his family. And that's where an alcoholic is headed. Helping a fellow Seafarer who has a drinking problem is Just as easy—and just as important—as steering a blind man across a street. All you have to do is take that Seafarer by the arm and guide him to the Union's Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center in Valley Lee, Md. Once he's there, an alcoholic SIU member will receive the care and counseling he needs. And he'll get the support of brother SIU members who are fighting the same tough battle he is back to a healthy, productive alcohol-free life. The road back to sobriety is a long one for an alcoholic. But because of ARC, an alcoholic SIU member doesn't have to travel the distance alone. And by guiding a brother Seafarer in the direction of the Rehab Center, you'll be showing him that the first step back to recovery is only an arm's length away. 36 / LOG / November 1979 Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center I am interested in attending a six-week program at the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that all my medical and counseling records will be kept strictly confidential, and that they will not be kept anywhere except at The Center. Name Book No. Address (Street or RFD) (City) (State) Telephone No. . . . , Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Box 153-A Valley Lee, Md. 20692 or call, 24 hours-a-day, (301) 994-0010 (Zip) �Pensioner Ah Sang Ling, 75, died of a heart attack in the St. Francis Hospital, San Francisco on June 25. Brother Ling joined the Union on the West Coast sailing as a cook. He sailed 25 years. Seafarer Ling was bom in China and was a resident of San Francisco. Interment was in the Olivet Cemetery, Colma, Calif. Surviving is a cousin, James Ling of San Francisco. Pensioner Edward "Eddie" Reyna Maul Jr., 66, died of injuries sustained in a fall on Aug. 4 at the Harborview Medical Center, Seattle. Brother Maul joined the Union on the West Coast sailing as a chief cook and chief butcher from 1946 to 1975. He sailed 19 years on the President Cleveland (APL). Sea­ farer Maul graduated from the Marine Cooks & Stewards Union Training and Recreation School, San Francisco in 1961 and the Training School, Santa Rosa, Calif, in 1970. Hewasa woundedin-action master-sergeant veteran of 2nd U.S. Marine Corps Division, Wellington, New Zealand in World War II. And he was born in Santa Clara-San Jose, Calif, and was a resident of Valley Springs, Calif. Interment was in the Peoples Cemetery, San Andreas, Calif. Surviving are his widow, Amanda; a son, Richard of Oroville, Ga. and a daughter, Mrs. Pamela Ann Rutherford of Valley Springs. Samuel James Davis, 55, died of cancer in the U.S. Navy Medical Center, Portsmouth, Va. on July 14. Brother Davis joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1975 sailing as a cook on the Tug Falcon (Allied Towing) from 1973 to 1977. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Boatman Davis was born in Rolland, N.C. and was a resident of Moyock, N.C. Burial was in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Elizabeth City, N.C. Surviving are his widow, Jonnie; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James and Rose Davis and a sister Mrs. Lilly Taylor. Pensioner Joseph Lawrence Molica, 72, passed away from lung failure in the San Francisco USPHS Hospital on June 24. Brother Molica joined the Union on the West Coast sailing as a waiter and room steward. He sailed 43 years. From 1958 to 1968, he sailed on the SS President Cleveland (A PL). From 1939 to 1946, he sailed on the SS Lurline (Matson). Seafarer Moliea was born in California and was a resident of San Francisco. Cremation took place in the Woodlav-n Memorial Cemetery, Colma, Calif. His ashes were buried at sea. Surviving are a brother, Anthony of Freernont, Calif.; a sister. Rose of San Jose, Calif.; a nephew , Samuel Molica of Freemont; a greatnephew, Anthony Molica and a greatniece, Christine L. Molica, both of San Jose. Pensioner Stanley August Bauers, 78, died of a heart attack on arrival at the Community Memorial Hospital, Cheboygen, Mich, on Aug. 23. Brother Bauers joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing as an AB and wheelsman on the hakcs'CarFerry Chief Wawatam (Straits Co.). He was born in Missouri and was a resident of Mack­ inaw City, Mich. Burial was in Lakevicw Cemetery, Mackinaw City. Surviving are his widow. Rose; a son, Raymond of Stanford, Mich.; a daughter, Jerilu and a sister. Aria of Emmet, Mich. John Ryland Shannon, 62, died of heart-lung fail­ ure in the Pennsyl|i vania Hospital, Philadelphia on June 22. Brother Shannon joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1969 sailing as an AB, oiler and coal barge captain for Taylor and Anderson. He sailed deep sea with the SIU in 1947 and 1951 out of the port of New York.-Bom in Brownwood, Tex., he was a resident of Philadelphia. Surviving are his widow, Lillian; two sons, Bruce and Michael and a daughter, Bonnie. Pensioner Charles "Chick" Malley, 73, died of lung disease in Holy Name Hos­ pital, Teaneck, ^ N.J. on July 7. Brother Malley Joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a bridge operator for the N. Y. Central Railroad, West Shore Division, Weehawken, N.J. from 1927 to 1967. He was a union member since 1949. Boatman Malley was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Union City, N.J., he was a resident of Ridgefield Park, N.J. Burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Hackensack, N.J. Surviving is his widow, Johanna. William John Otis, 63, died of heart failure in the John Sealy Hospi­ tal, Galveston on Feb. 27. Brother Otis joined the Union in the port of Houston sailing as a chief engineer for Brown and Root from 1952 to 1964 and for the G & H Towing Co. from 1964 to 1979. He was a former member of MEBA. And he was born in Antigua, B.W.I, and he was a resident of Blessing and Galveston, Tex. Interment was in Calvary Cemetery, Galveston. Surviving is his widow. Beryl. Pensioner James Lewis, 72, passed away from emphysema in the San Francisco USPHS Hospital on Aug. 2. Brother Lewis joined the Union on the West Coast sailing as a room steward. He sailed for 46 years. Seafarer Lewis sailed during World War 11 and on the SS President Pierce (APL). He was born in Hawaii and was a resident of San Francisco. Burial was in the Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma, Calif. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Madonna; a nephew, Alexander Barboza of Long Beach, Calif, and a niece, Jacqueline Desormeaux of San Francisco. Pensioner Herman Carl Helm, 72, succumbed to a heart attack in the San Francisco USPHS Hospital on Sept. 4. Brother Helm joined the Union on the West Coast sailing as a chief steward. He sailed for 40 years. Seafarer Helm was born in North Carolina and was a resident of San Francisco. Burial was in the Woodlawn Memorial Park Cem­ etery, Colma, Calif. Surviving are a stepson, James L. Kelper of San Francisco; a sister, Beatrice and a niece, Mrs. Peggy Hawley, both of Salem, N.C. Pensioner Kenyon Floyd "Ken" Parks, 73, died of heart disease in San Joaquin Hospital, French Camp, Calif, on Aug. 30. Brother Parks joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans sailing as a waiter-steward and passenger BR on the SS Delta Mar, Del Mundo, Del Norte and Del Sud (Delta Line) for 14 years. He was born in Wadina, Minn, and was a resident of Stockton, Calif. Burial was in Farmington (Calif.) Memorial Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Maria of Stockton; two daugh­ ters, Renee of Stockton and Mrs. (Katherine) R. Ellis Gardiner of Lathrop, Calif.; his mother, Mrs. Gertrude H.T. Donaldson of Stockton and two sisters, Mrs. Grace Jones of Stockton, and Mrs. Margaret Shugart. Pensioner Gaudenicio Torrefiel Tiflis, 77, passed away at home in Manila, P.l. on Aug. 16. Brother Tiflis joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1951 sailing as a fireman-watertender. He sailed 36 years. Seafarer Tiflis was born in the Philippines. Surviving are his widow, Tiburcia of Manila and a son, Benjamin of Baltimore. Pensioner Lennot Wilfert Sr., 68, died of lung fail­ ure in the Savoy Memorial Hospi­ tal, Mamou, La. on June 30. Broth­ er Wilfert joined the SIU in the port of Lake Charles, La. in 1957. He sailed as a pumpman for 25 years. Seafarer Wilfert was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World Warll. Born in Eunice, La., he was a resident there. Burial was in St. Paul's Cemetery, Eunice. Surviving is his widow, Zora. Carl Johnsson, 65, passed away in 1972. Brother Johnsson sailed in the engine depart­ ment with the Union from 1951 to 1967. He was a graduate of the SlU-MEBA District 2 School of Marine Engineering, Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1967. From f967 ta 1972, he sailed with MEBA. Seafarer Johnsson was a resident of Brooklyn. Surviving are his widow, Elizabeth and a brother-in-law. Eugene Edward Hill, 54, died of a heart attack on a I * ship in Lake Mich­ igan off Gary, Ind. on Aug. 28. Broth­ er Hill joined the Union in the port of Duluth, Minn, in 1973 sailing as a fireman-watcrtender for Kinsman Marine. He was born in Minnesota and was a resident of Duluth. Burial was in Bassett Cemetery, Duluth. Surviving are his daughter, Mrs. Barbara Anderson of Duluth and his father, Eno. Pensioner Er­ nest C. Baker, 82, passed away from heart disease in the Lower Bucks County Hospital, Falsington Twsp., Pa. on Aug. 2. Brother Baker joined the Union in the port of Phil­ adelphia in 1960 sailing as a pilot and mate for Independent Towing and lOT. A native of Maryland, he was a resident of Philadelphia. Burial was in the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Cheltenham Twsp., Montgomery County, Pa. Surviving are his widow, Margaret and a daughter, Eileen. Pensioner James Brown, 80, succumbed to can­ cer in the West Jersey Hospital, Burlington Coun­ ty, N.J. on Aug. 18. Brother Brown joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a 1st deckhand for the N.Y. Central Railroad Marine Division from 1928 to 1963. He was a former member of the Associated Maritime Workers Union (AFL) and Local 1 of the International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots. Boatman Brown was born in New York and was a resident of Marlton, N..L Interment was in Flush­ ing Cemetery, Queens, N.Y.C. Surviv­ ing is his widow Emma. Pensioner James Mayo Tay­ lor, 68, died of a heart attack in Beaufort County (N.C.) Hospital on July 3. Brother Taylor joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1960 sailing as a deckhand for Southern Materials Co. from, 1952 to 1956 and for GATCO from 1958 to 1972. He was a member of UMA from 1956 to 1960. Brother Taylor was born in Bath, B.C. and was a resident there. Burial was in Pamlico Mcniorial Gardens Cemetery, Washington, D.C. Surviving are his widow, Retha; two sons, Carl and James and a daughter, Dianna. Pensioner Vernon Robert "Buzz" Lee, 76, passed away from pneumonia in the Kaiser Foundation Hospital, San Rafael, Calif, on Aug. 12. Brother Lee joined the Union on the West Coast sailing as a bartender and smoking room steward. He sailed for 26 years. From 1957 to 1963, he sailed on the President Johnson and Wilson (APL). Seaferer Lee was born in South Dakota and was a resident of Sonona and Santa Clara, Calif. Interment was in the Mission City Memorial Park Cemetery, Santa Clara. Surviving are his widow, Mabel of Cloverdale, Calif, and two daughters, Mrs. Eugene (Sally) Pelle­ grini of Santa Clara and Mrs. Charmaine O'Leyar of Moundview, Minn. November 1979 / LOG / 37 �AB Course Instructor H. Coylo (standing left) is with graduates in (silling) first rowof (I. to r.) G. Savard. J. Gallant. P. Alma, G. Cino. W. C, trfall, R. D. Wiley. R. Neveau. C. Hunt. J. Schamanski. T. Ross. J. Watson! D. Miller and D. Barnay. In the second row sitting are (I. to r.) H. Dennis. S. Ramsey. J. Gardner. J. Smilari. D. McKee. A. Laird. S. Barron. J. Kirsch. F. Goodin and A. Chekov. Standing in the first rowil. to r.) are J. Gomez. 8 Hudson. S.^eiler. R. Pence. P. Tracy. E. J. Parker, L. Hensley.F. Coyle. J. Ellias. M. Vanderhorst. R. Casloire. A. Johnson. J. "Eyeball" Landry and R. Smith. Way in the back row standing (I. to r.) are M. Bailey. J, Byrne. M. Ingram, T. Keenan. T. Sacco, T. Schultz, J. Jones. J. Brown. W. HausenbauerandD L. Hutch. LNGers AH Ready to Sail Man Those Oars Men 1 Here's a recent graduating class of the LNG Course at the Point. In front (I. to r.) are K. Quinn. A. Caulder. K. Park and J. Dernbach. The middle row (I. to r.) has F. Pehler. K. Maclnnes. M. Pereira and A. Derosier. Bringing up the rear (I. to r.) are R. Schwonder. Mike Delaney. L. Garcia. J. Haight and L. Cook. In front of Pier 45 at Piney Point are graduates of a Lifeboat Course, They include (front I. to r.) J. Gallant. P. Alma. J. Watson. W, C. Hall. C. Hunt and A. F. Johnson. In the back are (I. to r.) Instructor H. Coyle. J. Hughes. D. Barney. J. "Eyeball" Landry, E. J. Parker. T. Simmons. W. Hausenbauer. H. Dennis. J. Gardner and S. Parrish. All Kinds of Cooks Cook Congrats Cook Displaying their diplomas are new additions to the SlU Steward Department (I. to r.) Chief Cook Tom McQuay. Cooks and Bakers Robert Fitzgibbon and Earl Feltus and Towboat Cook Charles Di Meglio. Newly graduated HLS Cook and Baker Eric Parker (ri^ht) gets handshake and diploma from Instructor L. Tucker. 38 / LOG / November 1979 �Why Not Apply for an HLS Upgrading Course Nowlj HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL UPGRADING APPLICATION (Please Print) Name. Date of Birth _ (Last) (First) Mo./Day'Yeer (Middle) Address. (Street) Telephone. (City) (State) (Zip Code) Deepsea Member • inland Waters Member • Book Number Port Presently Registered ln_ Port Issued Endorsement(s) or License Now Held Social Security #. Entry Program: From, Lakes Member • , Seniority. Date Book Was Issued. Piney Point Graduate: • Yes (Area Code'i No • (if yes, fill in below) to (dates attended) Upgrading Program: From Endorsement(s) or License Received . to. (dates attended) Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: Yes No Q Firefighting: Yes No Dates Available for Training Am Interested in the Following Course(s). DECK • Tankerman 1 1 AB 12 Months AB Unlimited 1 1 AB Tugs & Tows • AB Great Lakes Quartermaster Towboat Operator Western Rivers Towboat Operator Inland Towboat Operator Not More than 200 Miles Towboat Operator (Over 200 Miles) • Mate • Master Pilot • u u n n u n ENGINE U FWT • Oiler QMED - Any Rating • Others • Marine Electrical Maintenance n Pumproom Maintenance and Q Operation • Automation Maintenance of Shipboard Refrigeration Systems • Diesel Engines • Assistant Engineer (Uninspected Motor Vessel) • Chief Engineer (Uninspected Motor Vessel) STLWARD • 1 1 • • • Assistant Cook Cook & Baker Chief Cook Steward Towboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS • 1 1 1_J • • LNG LNG Safety Welding Lifeboatman Fire Fighting RECORD OF EMPLOYMENT TIME — (Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating noted above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) VESSEL SIGNATURE RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE DATE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: LUNDEBERG UPGRADING CENTER, PINEY POINT, MD. 20674 November 1979 / LOG / 39 �r WASHINGTON 30<D A DAY IS ALL IT TAKES Sign the SPAD check-off today � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1970-1979 Description An account of the resource Volumes XXXII-XLI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource November 1979 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES CARTER INKS MARITIME APPROPRIATIONS BILL LAKES SEAFARERS GET COLA HIKE MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH IN MEDICAL BENEFITS SEAFARERS, BOATMEN CAN NOW USE EITHER A USPHS HOSPITAL OR A PRIVATE HOSPITAL AFL-CIO VOWS ACTION TO BOLSTER U.S. MARITIME CARTER TO AFL-CIO: IRAN WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE GEORGE MEANY PASSES THE GAVEL TO KIRKLAND LABOR’S NEW TOP MAN STARTED AS A SEAMAN SENATE’S WINDFALL PROFITS TAX A WINDFALL FOR BIG OIL BILL CLEAR WAY FOR PASSENGER SHIP REVIVAL LIBERIAN FREIGHTER RAMS LIBERIAN TANKER OFF TEXAS MARAD AUTHORIZATION; PASSENGER SHIP BILLS SIGNED BY PRESIDENT RUSSIA EXPECTED TO BUY A RECORD U.S. GRAIN IMPORT ALASKA LANDS BILL WINS COMMITTEE APPROVAL SIU BOSUNS COME TO WASHINGTON FOR MARITIME LEGISLATION VIEW OCEAN MINING BILL STALLED IN HOUSE N.Y. PORT COUNCIL OPPOSES BILL REDUCING CREW STANDARDS IN OFFSHORE WORK HLSS LAUNCHES CORRESPONDENCE COURSE FOR MATH CLEVELAND PORT AGENT G. TELEGADOS RETIRES SEAFARER’S WALKING HAVIT SAVES SAILOR IN WATER OVER 38 HOURS CS LONG LINES SET TO LAY GUAM-TAIWAN, TRANSATLANTIC CABLES AMERICAN DRY BULK FLEET SHRINKING ALMOST OUT OF SIGHT MTD AN ORGANIZATION ON THE MOVE 1979 CONVENTIONOF THE AFL-CIO MARITIME TRADES DEPARTMENT SPEAKERS… AT THE MTD CONVENTION … SENATOR DANIEL INOUYE, A BELIEVER IN A STRONG MERCHANT MARINE RAY MARSHALL, SECRETARY OF LABOR: WE WANT INPUT FROM WORKERS CONGRESSMAN JOHN MURPHY: “GUARENTEED CARGO FOR OUR SHIPS” GEORGE MEANY: “WE HAVE TO TAKE CARE OF THE PEOPLE WHO WORK FOR WAGES” LANE KIRKLAND: “MARITIME IS BLEEDING FROM CORPORATE GREED, GOV’T NEGLECT” MTD CHARTS AGGRESSIVE PLAN OF ACTION IN SUPPORT OF MARITIME, PRO-LABOR LEGISLATION HALL, LESLIE, INGRAO ELECTED TO MTD’S TOP POSTS COURT OK’S CONSTRUCTION OF NEW LOCK & DAM 26 ‘UGLY DUCKLING’ JEREMIAH O’BRIEND TO BE A MUSEUM Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/1/1979 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 41, No. 11 1979 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/7b17e7fe35465fc41aad8cdd23782dee.PDF fbd3ef56e55200227cd89832867b1ce2 PDF Text Text ., •• i • A-r • • • • . -"•. . • V-,-" U .-,-• L '-..•j^'-'-}'.y' -r--. - ' -^•. l=-':r^-'-i: .A • " ••• V, lyjj : : MM -• -.Zi: 'Li • Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union • Atlantic, Gulf, Lakesand , ^••"AM N 01_i 3.35 _S N 011 SI n o 0 V ;MBER 1980 IMVy. II T?: -i ^P-9, •->SS Poet 8-® > •; . ':,; • ...' ^r-T r li.. - • --• "j. M • • i'' Mi Mz; li •M M m-H page 3 y jAf I ; - ^ •;A n- -•/M' .• "'i-.-?';':- •; New Jobs for •:5;.. ••iy M''*.~^' ''•''V,-' V" ^ **' '• ' ' '*f - • ^•.- rMzm 1 - My • r - ' T r, "; »' ' M. |. . . I.y ' 1^.- UT'. r«.,-4®T f,- '-•• .K••''•'• •'^i';- My- yM I '-K' : G&H Tug Eva Joins SI U's Texas Fleet y/y --. SlU on LASH Button Gwinnett page 15 SI U's New Program to Increase Services for Members, Pensioners Underway pages 6-7 .. .- -j.w'-j- • H--. M'-'- '-;.;".T?---f^-^ - - - '>•, ...£' ... . .. • MfM ; Atlantic With Crew of 34 "-A' 'M)"... • • 3- r'i 1 Alfssmg in 8v '•> y' t "' 1. �Too Much Gov't Holds Back Maritiiifie Progress More Than 70 Fed Agencies Controi Maritime: Shoujd Hove One T -1 HE competitiveness of the American flag Merchant Marine is being whittled away by an overwhelming maze of governmental red-tape. More than 70 different Federal agencies are involved in the regulation of the maritime industry. More often than not, four or five different agencies have jurisdiction over the same matter. Take a simple dredging permit. Present Corps of Engineers regulations require that the average processing time for dredging applications not exceed three and a half months. The actual processing time, however, is between four and 10 months. According to a recent study conducted by the General Accounting Office, it is not uncomon for projects to be delayed two years or more while several different government agencies review the same application. The cost of these delays have been known to top $20 million. The GAG study makes the following conclusion. It is difficult, if not impossible, to coordinate the actions of four or five separate government agen­ cies, all of which are subject to bureacratic infighting, conflict­ ing policy objectives and limited yet overlapping spheres of jurisdiction. The one thing these agencies have in common is the ability to hold up a permit and make it a pawn in a bureacratic power struggle. The problems caused by allowing different federal agencies to have overlapping spheres of jurisdiction are becoming more serious every day. Many American industries are being done in, not by foreign competitors, but by their own government. Many potential American flag vessels are never constructed because prospective owners are scared off by the repeated delays involved in securing approval for operating and construction differential subsidies. There.is no one place where representatives of the maritime industry can go to discuss the problems facing their industry. Officials at the Maritime Administration blame officials at the Coast Guard who blame officials at the Justice Depart­ ment who blame officials at the State Department who blame officials at the Maritime Admini­ stration. \ The bottom line is this: there is no accountability. Clearly, some reorganization of the Federal agencies is in order. Something must be done to make our government officials accountable for prevailing conditions. Nothing could help the maritime industry more than if the various maritime programs were put under the Jurlsdictipn of one particular departments Much has been made about increasing the productivity of private sector workers. Well, the same is equally true of govern­ ment. Unless government gets its house in Order, American industry will continue to decline. MTD Pressing Action on Fish Bi/f, Fed Agencies Use of US, Flag WASHINGTON, D.C.—The >FL-CIO Maritime Trades Department (MTD) is an eightmillion member organization consisting of 43 affiliated unions. One of those unions is the SIUNA whose president, Frank Drozak, is also president of the MTD. The MTD takes an active role in helping member unions achieve their goals and uses its collective strength to back many labor causes. For instance, to help U.S. fishermen, the MTD is pressing for final action on the American Fisheries Promotion Act. This bill could bring full development of U.S. fishing resources. Also, the Department is opposing certification by the Federal Aviation Administration of three new aircraft whose flight crews would consist of less than three people. In a letter to President Carter on the issue, Drozak wrote, "Certification of a smaller flight crew [than three] is considered unwise in light of National Transportation Safety Board and Civil Aeronautics Board studies which pinpoint a direct relation­ ship between crew sizes and airline accidents." Concerning the carriage of government cargoes on Ameri­ can-flag ships, the MTD told the White House recently that "a growing number of Federal agencies have been working with increasing frequency to under­ mine the cargo preference laws of the United States." The Department urged Presi­ dent Carter to issue a directive to Federal agencies instructing them to ship at least 50 percent of the cargo under .their control in U.S.-flag ships. In another matter, the Department actively supported a bill, recently signed by President Carter, that prohibits the regulation of collective bargain­ ing agreements by the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). In a letter to President Carter, Drozak had said that the Department, together with the rest of the American labor movement, holds that "there is no justifiable place for government intrusion in the free and unfettered collective bargaining process." The above examples represent only a small fraction of the many issues for which the MTD fought in recent months. The Depart­ ment is constantly involved in trying to better the livelihoods and the quality of life for American workers. SIU-Backed Bill Enacted to Improve Towing Safety -f RESIDENT Carter has . signed into law, H.R. 6242, a bill that calls for the creation of a 16-member Towing Safety Advisory Committee. The SIU supported the bill and urged President Carter to sign it. The committee is expected to work closely with the Coast Guard on matters relating to the safe operation of towing vessels and barges'pn inland and coastal waterways. Committee members will be consulted prior to the publication of any official regulation that could conceivably affect the towing industry. These commit­ tee members will be on hand to offer advice to the Coast Guard, as well as to represent the views of the towing industry as a whole. The creation of a Towing Safety Advisory Committee will go a long way towards improving relations between the Coast Guard and the towing industry,which have been badly strained sfnce the Towing Advisory Committee was dismantled in 1977. The committee had been an important channel pf communi­ cations between the industry and the government. It is expected that the new Advisory Commit­ tee will re-open those channels. Repeatedly over the past three years, needless misunderstand­ ings have arisen that could have been avoided had only the Coast Guard taken the time to solicit the industry's opinions. Hope­ fully, all that will change. Membership on the Commit­ tee will consist of the following: seven members from the barge and towing industry; one member from the offshore mineral and oil supply vessel industry; two members from port districts, authorities or terminal operators; two members from maritime labor; two members from shippers; and two members from the general public. He Learns Tax Lesson, The Hard Way Seafarer Norman Dubois learned a lesson about taxes the hard way, and it cost him over a hundred bucks. Dubois was always under the impression that if you are at sea during the required filing period for Federal taxes (Jan.1-Apr. 15), there was no penalty for filing late. Not so, said IRS. Dubois was told that tax returns had to be filed during the prescribed period, unless of course, the taxpayer files for an extension. No other excuses accepted! So here's the bottorn line. If you are going to be at sea during the filing period, have someone file for you or file an extension for you. Dubois said that there is a lot of seamen who thought, like him, that there was no penalty for filing late for a seaman. With his pockets considerably lighter because of his experience, Brother Dubois offers the following advice; "File early." Change of address cards on Form 3579 should be sent to Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District AFL-CIO 67«i Fourth AUP Brooklyn N.Y. 11232. Published rnonthly. Second Class postage paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. Vol. 42, No. 11, November 1980. (ISSN #0160-2047) AI-L LIU, b/b Fourth Ave., BrooKiyn, . 2 y LOG / November 1980 �•,='- (V I;.." •'f'f;- - I- •'•"• I S5 Poet Missing in Atlantic With Crew of 34 ... A S the LOG prepares to go to press, U.S. Coast Guard and Air Force search planes and sea rescue ships were combing the Atlantic Ocean for the missing 11,241 ton bulk carrier SS Poet (Hawaiian Eugenia) with a crew of 34—24 of them Seafarers. On Nov. 10, the 500-foot freighter was six days overdue for a landfall at the Straits of Gibraltar. The 9,000 hp ship had left the port of Philadelphia on Oct. 24 with a cargo of corn bound for Port Said, Egypt. The ship was due to pass Gibraltar on Nov. 4 and was scheduled to arrive at Port Said on Nov. 9, 1980. The United States Coast Guard conducted an exhaustive air search from high altitude for the missing ship over a 100,000 square mile area ranging from the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf to 1,000 miles out to sea. After the high altitude search, the Coast Guard began the very difficult task of fine-tooth combing the same area from a much lower altitude flying in formation. Another Coast Guard plane out of the Azores is tracking the scheduled course of the Poet all the way to Gibraltar. Upon notification from the Coast Guard that the ship was missing, the SlU imitiediately contacted the families of the Seafarers aboard the Poet by telegram, asking them to get in touch with SlU Headquarters. . At this time, there are absolutely no clues concerning the fate of the vessel. Coast Guard people speculated that the ship'could still very well be safe, but unable to send out signals due to radio problems. However, the general attitude of the Coast Guard was one of pessimism. Complete details on the Poet will be carried in the December Log. The vessel was built in 1944 by the Kaiser Shipbuilding Co., Richmorid, Calif. In 1965, she was converted to the troopship, SS Gen. Omar Bundy. And in 1976, she was renamed the 55 Portmar (Calmer Line) and more recently the 55 Poet. The overdue Seafarers are: Bosun Edward D. Adams AB Rickey A. Saliee AB Mosel Myers ' AB Roland H. Coufter AB Hans P. Zukier AB Carl L. Goff AB Shawn T. Gooden OS Alfred Schmidt OS Edward E. Bradley Deck/Eng. Utility Frank E. Holland Oiler Walter M. Mitchell Oiler Claude D. Berry Oiler Otis R. Hunter FOWT Calvin E. Bet hard 'FOWT Abraham G. Murillo, FOWT George E. Ward Wiper Thaddeus M. Simmons Chief Steward Eddie Sylvester Chief Cook Carl Jackson -1.; Mx^oi u/ Cook/Baker Noel W. McLaughlin Messman Tracy R. Walker Messman Jerry Batchler Steward Utility Earl K. Whatley The missing officers are: Capt. Leroy A. Warren Chief Mate Norman. H. Currier 2nd Mate William A. King Members voting in Piney Point. Port Agent Terry Bader. left, mans the counter. Voting is presently being conducted in 31 ports for the election of SIU, AGLIWD officers for the term 1981-1984. Seafarers may pick up their ballots and mailing envelopes from 9 a.m. until noon, Mondays through Saturdays, except on legal holidays, from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31, 1980. Carter Will Leave T : I: SlU General Proceeding Reagan, HE long hard presidential four years. This has always been our campaign ended dramati­ cally on Nov. 4, 1980 with an political philosophy. We support unexpected landslide victory for those who have supported us. Ronald Reagan and the Republi­ We never turn our backs on our friends. And Carter was certainly can Party. The SlU offers its congratula­ a friend to maritime. President Carter's impressive tions to President-elect Reagan on his victory. We are prepared to record on maritime includes; cooperate with the Reagan Ad­ • Passage of the Ocean Mining ministration fully on matters of bill, which will mean thousands importance to the U.S. mari­ of American maritime jobs in the future in this brand new industry. time industry and the nation. As reported in recent issues of • The recent Bilateral Trade the Log, the SlU supported Agreement with China reserving President Carter in this cam­ one third of all cargoes shipped paign. The Carter Administra­ between the two nations for U.S. tion delivered some extremely flag ships. important new programs for • Passage of the Passenger Ship maritime. We based our support Bill, which fostered the rebirth of for Carter, not only on his the all-but-dead U.S.-flag maritime record in the past four passenger liner industry. years but on what Carter had • The Alaska Oil bill, which planned for maritime for the next reserved Alaska crude for^U.S. "^rH Mate Robert W. Gove 3rd Radio Officer Joseph Vyhnak Chief Engineer Lloyd G. Thayer 1st Asst. Engineer Michael S. Canfield 2nd Asst. Engineer Christopher Carrino 3rd Asst. Engineer Mark S. Henthorne 3rd Asst. Engineer Anthony J. Bourbonnais •t'. use alone and guaranteed that the oil would be carried by American ships. • The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act was passed in 1978 and it reserved all Jobs in drilling on the U.S. outer continental shelf for American workers. These are just a few of the more important things concern­ ing maritime that can be credited to the Carter Administration. Carter also had an excellent record on labor supported issues in general, from enactment of a new formula for graduated increases in the minimum wage to increases in social security. In fact. President Carter signed more bills into law in one term than any president since FDR. As the Reagan team prepares to take power on Jan. 20, 1981, the SIU foresees little problem For a detailed report on the election procedures, including addresses of the 31 ports, see the special supplement in the October Log. . All full book mfemhers in good standing are urged to cast their vote in the election for officers of their union. with working with Reagap on a maritime program. During his campaign, Reagan on several occasions, expressed interest in a strong U.S. flag merchant marine. The SlU's ultimate goal, of course, remains the same. We want to return the American merchant marine to its once preeminent state on the world's sealanes. We feel that this nation cannot maintain a strong economy or a strong national security without a healthy, competitive merchant marine. Of course, a lot of work has to be done to help the U.S. maritime industry, which is facing many serious problems. We made good headway during the Carter Administration. We hope to continue this effort during the Reagan Administra­ tion. November 1980 / LOG / 3 •I , =.vi • . �.) use to Establish Paul Hall Chair In Marine Transportation Frank Drozak, Herb Brand Will Co-Sponsor Fund Drive T •V RIBUTES are still being paid to the memory of Paul Hall, who was president of the SlU for nearly twenty-three years until his death June 22, 1980. Those who knew Paul Hall would agree that none of the tributes being paid to his memory would have pleased him as much as the recent decision by the University of Southern Cali­ fornia to establish a Paul Hall Chair in Marine Transportation Studies. The drive to fund the Paul Hall Chair at USC is being sponsored by two close friends of the late SIU President; Herb Brand, Chairman of the Transportation Institute, a non-profit organiza­ tion aimed at promoting maritime research and develop­ ment, and Frank Drozak, the pian who succeeded Paul Hall as President of the SIU. The following prominent Americans have pledged their support to establish an endow­ ment for the Paul Hall Chair: Lane AFL-CIO President; Rep. Thomas P. O'Neill, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives; George Shultz, former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury and now Vice Chairman of Bechtel Corp.; Jerry Wurf, president of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees; Jesse Calhoun, President of the Marine Engi­ neers Beneficial Association; U.S. Senators Warren Magnuson of Washington, Ernest F. Hoilings of South Carolina, Ted Stevens of Alaska, Daniel K. Inouye of Hawaii, and Bob Packwood of Oregon; and William J. Baroody, Jr., president of the American „ ' , - • •!•-•{ f.. , <r Institute for Public Policy Research. Paul Hall was one of the giants of the modern maritime industry. He is best remembered for his allconsuming interest in education. He was fond of saying that the maritime industry had to reach out to the American people and communicate to them how important it was for this country to have a strong Merchant Marine In other words, he sought to educate the American people. He was also instrumental in establishing one of the most successful maritime trailing centers in the country, the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Not only does the SHLSS provide its graduates with a strong back­ ground in basic seafaring skills, it also seeks to improve the quality of their lives. It does this by making available a number of USC's Institute for Marine and important educational tools: an Coastal Studies, which since its alcoholic rehabilitation center, a Establishment five years ago has high school equivalency pro­ becdme a national focal point for gram, top-notch educational the study of oceanography, ocean facilities that can be used towards engineering add marine policy. obtaining an associate's degree in The Institute offers eighty-six marine studies. courses in twelve academic The newly established Center departments. It operates a for Marine Transportation at the number of coastal research University of Southern Cali­ laboratories. fornia is expected to fill an When asked to comment on important national need, for the new department. Rose Hall, there is a lack of qualified Paul Hall's beloved widow, maritime managers in the United replied, "I can't think of a more States. A rigorous graduate level appropriate honor to pay Paul. curriculum has been fashioned. He loved the Merchant Marine. An industry advisory committee And he dedicated his Whole life will ensure that the curriculum towards improving the quality of meets the needs of shipyards, educational facilities within the shipping companies, maritime maritime industry. Look at the labor unions, shippers, port ^nd Harry Lundeberg School of terminal operators, and govern­ Seamanship. Thanks to his ment agencies. efforts, it has become the finest The Center for Marine maritime training center in the Transportation will be part of country." Carter Signs Bill Giving US, CoaF Ships Preference to Unload J. I . i" . WASHINGTON, D.C.—A bill that will aid American-flag coal carriers was signed into law last month by President Carter. Numbered S. 1442, the bill has an amendment that grants priority berthing privileges to U.S.-flag coal carriers engaged in the coastwise trade of this country. The legislation actually puts into law a tradition that had recently come under attack. It had been^ a widespread custom for port officials to allow American-flag vessels sailing in the coastal trade "to go to the head of the line." Because of inadequate storage aiid port facilities, vessels carrying coal have had to endure port delays of thirty days and more while they wait in line to be loaded. One of the reasons for allowing U.S.-flag coastal ships "to go to the head of the line" was the importance of coal as an energy source in this country. Efforts - to increase domestic consumption of coal would suffer a severe setback if shipments were delayed an average of 30 days and more. However, recently exporters of coaL threatened to bring suit against ports and coal compa­ nies that gave "head of line preference" to American-flag vessels. They were annoyed at the delay that their vessels had to experience while loading at outdated port facilities. Unsure of the outcome of such a suit, the coal companies and ports had decided to rescind the preference they had given the American ships. But Congress and President Carter realized how important the encouragement of domestic coal consumption is to this country. Through S. 1442 they therefore made "head of line" privilege a law. The SIU fully supports that decision. 4 / LOG / November 1980 • r- �fs I Republicans Gain Control of the Senate Republicans ih line for major shift of power oc­ curred on Capitol Hill, Chairmanships, which are where as a result of the 1980 usually determined on a basis of elections. Republicans captured seniority, include: Jesse Helms of control of the Senate for the first N.C., Agriculture; John Tower of Texas, Armed Services; Peter time since 1954. The effects of Ronald Reagan's Domenici of New Mexico, stunning victory filtered down to Budget; Bob Packwood of the Senate races, where Republi­ Oregon, Commerce; Mark cans gained 12 seats. They now Hatfield of Oregon, Appropria­ control 53 seats. The Democrats tions; James McClure of Idaho, control 46. Energy; Bob Dole of Kansas, Among the losers were a Finance; Charles Percy of number of Senators who had Illinois, Foreign Relations; been strong advocates of a re­ Robert Stafford of Vermont, vitalized American flag merchant Public Works or Labor; Lowell marine. That includes men such Weicker of Connecticut, Small as Warren Magnuson (D-Wash) Business; Jake Gam of Utah, Banking; Barry Goldwater of and Birch Bayh (D-Ind.) Republican control of the Arizona, Intelligence; Strom Senate means that 'Republicans Thurmond of South Carolina, will assume control of the presti­ Judiciary. Previously, many of these gious, and powerful. Committee chairmanships had been held by Chairmanships. A men who were sensitive to the needs of the American flag Merchant Marine: Daniel Inouye of Hawaii, Commerce; Henry Jackson of Washington, Energy; Russell Long of La., Finance; Warren Magnuson of Washing­ ton, Appropriations. Also scheduled to change hand's are the chairmanships of the vitally important subcommit­ tees, as well as the staffs of all standing committees and sub­ committees, which are usually determined on the basis of party affiliation. Among the new Republican Chafimen and Subcommittee Chairmen are a number of Senators who understand the importance of maintaining a strong American flag Merchant Marine, men such as Senator John Warner of Virginia who was instrumental in securing "head-of-the-line" privileges for U.S. flag bulk carriers. The intricate structure of the American political system makes it impossible to predict the consequences of this shift in power. The support or opposition of a Committee Chairman can determine the fate of a proposed piece of legislation. Access to Committee Chair­ men is often determined by the whims and preconceptions of Committee staff members. * The unexpected election results underscore the following fact: an organization such as the SIU must place a high impor­ tance on maintaining a strong Washington presence if it is ta protect the interests of its members. I .I':-' 1 . pi . F • L A. l!' n House of Representalives Will Have Many New Faces rn he changes in the U.S. House First of all, labor and the lost out in their reelection bids In a major upset, powerful of Representatives following indijstry lost some strong sup­ were: Michael Myers (D-Pa.); House Ways and Means Commit­ T the national elections may not be porters. Second, coming into the as radical as in the Senate, but they are still very significant. To go along with Ronald Reagan's victory, there was an upsurge in Republican Party support. In the House of Repre­ sentatives the Republicans picked up 33 seats. The composition of the new House, which will meet after the first of the year, will be 243 Democrats and 192 Republicans. (The current House has 276 Democrats and 159 Republicans.) For the maritime industry in general and maritime labor in particular this change is very important. House for the first time are a lot of new people who are not familiar with the maritime industry. Some of the biggest changes in the House came in a crucial Committee for maritime—the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. Among those defeated was John Murphy (D-N.Y.) who for many years has been a staunch supporter of a strong U.S. merchant fleet. Also defeated was Thomas Ashley (D-Ohio), the temporary chairman of the committee. Others on the committee who Edward Stack (D-Al.); Robert Bauman (R-Md.), and Melvin Evans (R-V.I.). Also, Joe Wyatt (D-Tex.) retired. Whatever Party is in the majority in either the House or Senate gets the chairmanships of the Comrriittees. Therefore, after Ashley and Murphy, John Dingell (Mich.) is next in ranking to be chairman. However, he is expected to become chairman of the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Corrimittee. The next two ranking members are Walter Jones (N.C.), and Mario Biaggi (N.Y.), both of whom have expressed interest in the chairmanship. Lt •/I V,. tee Chairman A1 Ullman (Ore.) lost his bid for reelection. Also, Frank Thompson (N.Y.), who was chairman of the House Adminis­ tration Committee was defeated. In addition, three chairmen retired: Robert Giaimo (Conn.) Budget; Harley Staggers (W.V.) Interstate and Foreign Com­ merce, and Ray Roberts (Tex.) Veterans Affairs. The SIU, of course, will be working with this new Congress, with our old friends and with the freshmen members. We will be working to insure that the voice of maritime labor is heard loud and clear. •>r •W y- I M I ti h AFL-CIO Pres. Kirkland 'Ready to Cooperate' With New Administration AFL-CIO President Lane Kirk­ land made the following .statement on the election of Ronald Reagan as President. Kirkland, who has the complete support of the SIU, stated: "The nation faces many serious problems that will challenge all of our energies. The AFL-CIO stands ready to cooperate with the new Administration in constructive ef­ forts to solve those problems in the best interests of our country." "The election results show that unemployment and inflation weighed most heavily on the minds of working people and their families. Americans expressed a desire for a change in their circumstances and prospects, for revival of the national economy, and for an improvement in America's standing on the world scene. We shall carefully weigh such proposals as President-elect Reagan may advance to rebuild the nation's industrial base, and will do our best to assure fairness and equity for American workers." "In rebuilding the economy, we continue to believe there is a need for cooperation between business, labor and government, and we stand ready to play a constructive role in such an effort. As always, we shall vigor­ ously pursue our responsibility to serve as the aggressive advocates of workers and their interests." "The new Administration will benefit from the achievements of President Carter, particularly in the area of energy policy which offers hope to the nation that the strangle­ hold on the American economy resulting from a dependence on imported oil will be broken." "Finally, 1 want to express my personal appreciation for the thou­ sands of union members who vol­ unteered their time and energies to work in this campaign. While the results are disappointing, anyone who believes as strongly as we do in the democratic process will accept, in good spirit, the verdict of the American people." Lakes Seafarers Get COLA Hike -k As of Nov. 1, 1980, Great Lakes 1980 add-ons will he rolled into the SIU members working under con­ base hourly rates effective Jan. 1, tracts with the Great Lakes Associa­ 1981. The next cost of living adjustment tion of Marine Operators, Kinsman Lines and Boh Lo Co., received a date is Feb. I, 1981. Cost of Living increase of 14 cents per hour. Special Notice COLA'S are computed quarterly, To avoid any problems ar.j based on increases in the Consumer Price Increase. The Great Lakes cost Relays when being flown from of living adjustment is one cent per U.S. ports to foreign countries, hour for every .3 point rise in the please carry on your person the following documents: CPI. The November COLA, which is Passport the final adjustment for 1980, brings Union Book the total cost-of-living add-ons for Clearance Slips the year to 94 cents per hour. Under Vaccination Card the terms of the SIU's contracts with Seamans Papers GLAMO, Kinsman and Boh Lo, the November 1980 , LOG I 11 f. iF •T 5 ' 'I/.' J-/ �Increai^ Political Action & Improved Services to Members, T HE number one job of any union is making life better for its membership. That means good job security. Top-notch benefits. A decent pension. But the SIU has taken the job of making life better for its people one step further. Because the SIU knows that Seafarers and Boatmen are not only members The Field Representative assigned to the port of Boston is Joe Corrigan (2nd left). Here, he meets with some SIU members at the Union hall, including (l-r) Phillip Neergaard. Ed O'Connell, Sal Fiore and Alton Hamety. It's part ot every FieldRep's job to get involved in the community and that's just what Jacksonville Field Rep Bill Hodges is doing as he checks out a local bazaar with Lucy Giardino. of the seafaring community. They and their families are also members of communities throughout the United States. In order to make the benefits of Explaining the SlU's landmark Political Social and Welfare Program is the programs National Coordinator, Mariann Rogers, who will be working out of Washinoton, D.C. their communities more readily available to active SIU members, to pensioners and to their families, the Union has kicked off the National Political Social and Welfare Training Program. The National Political, Social and Welfare Training Program was created, SIU President Frank Drozak said, "to provide better, faster and more effective services to SIU members, retirees and their families." The goal of this brand-new, landmark program can be summed up in one word— SERVICE. Service to Seafarers and Boatmen, retirees and dependents, whatever their needs are, wherever they happen to be. When it's in full-swing, the new program will be operated out of 20 SIU ports by a specially trained Field Representative. So far, 13 Field Representatives have been assigned. These Field Representatives have extremely important duties—to help SIU members, pensioners and their families with a wide variety of problems, ranging from Union business to Federal agencies. The Field Representative will know how to cut through the red tape which may be holding up your claim from Social Security, Unemployment, Public Health or any other state or local agency. If you have a question about what benefits you're entitled to from the Federal government as a Cleveland-area Field Rep Martin VlttardI reveiws SIU vacation applications with Union members Terrence De Mentor, deckhand, and Richard Stropich, tug captain, of the tug Olive Moore (Lakes Trans. Co.) Senator John Glenn (D-Ohio) center, looking over a recent issue of theLog with Cleveland Port Agent Mark Trepp (I) and Field Rep Martin Vittardi (r). One aspect of the Field Representative's job is to work in the area of politics. Here, Secretary of Labor Ray Marshall (I) and New Jersey Field Rep James Ward get together for a chat. 6 / LOG / November 1980 -- �-r-'- J. / r Pensioners Goal of New SIU Program retired or a disabled seaman, for example, the Field Rep will make a thorough check on your behalf. And if there'sja special program in your area which may be beneficial to you, such as a Senior Citizens program or a child care facility, your Field Rep will know about it, or find out about it, and explain how you can take advantage of it. But that's just the beginning of the field Representative's duties. Any problems you—or your family—may have concerning a Union welfare claim will be promptly handled by the Field Rep in your port. And if you're at sea, the Field Rep will be available to help your wife or a dependent with any problems concerning the SIU Welfare, Vacation and Pension Plans. Finally, the Field Reps duties will include participation in the SlU's grassroots political effort. The Field Representatives will get to know, and work with, state and local politicians where it counts the most—in their congressional districts, their assembly districts, their precincts back home. This kind of contact with elected officials will give the SIU' and SIU members broader recognition and better service from politicians. By the end of this year, all 20 Field Representatives will be working out of every SIU port on the East, West and Gulf Coast, the Great Lakes and the Rivers. So far. Field Reps have been assigned to Brooklyn, N.Y., Algonac, Mich., Baltimore, Boston, Duluth, Houston, Jacksonville, Jersey City, Norfolk, San Francisco, Seattle and The National Coordinator of the new program is Ms. Mariann . :• I • Vi Rogers, who will be working out of Washington, D.C. • :l Shortly after the New Year, all 20 Field Reps will spend two months at Piney Point where they will go through an indepth education program. i • ••i. /V -[•'si f?;'! •:..T ••-Ft Who do you go to If you're an SIU Pensioner with a question about a claim? If you're in Boston, you go to Field Rep Joe Corrrgan, as SIU Pensioner Garret Wile ' • 1 '..i L There will soon be Field Representatives in all 20 SIU ports meeting with and assisting Union members and their families with any problems they may have. Here Norfolk Field Rep Bill Hutchens, (I) talks with Seafarers Brad Bradshaw (stancting) and John Thomas Short. At a local labor meeting in the Baltimore Union Hall, Field Rep Bob Anton (I), meets with (l-r); Kevin Kissler. National COPE: Ed Lamont, COPE Director for Maryland and Washington. D.C.: Steve Jackson, Carter Campaign Coordinator: Joe Townsley, Teamsters Joint Council President and Pres. of the Baltimore Maritime Port Council: and George Bowen and Jim Tallent, both of the UAW. 4. New York Field Rep Tom Messana (I) helps Seafarer Jack Marcario. who ships Chief Electrician fill out-a benefit form. Greeting President Carter is Philip R. Piccigallo who. as Northeast Area Director of the SlU s National Political. Social and Welfare Program, coordinates the Field Representatives and activities in his area. November 1980 / LOG / 7 �SlU Wins Case Vs. USCG on Yellowstone Loss a recent U.S. District T T Court ruling as the solid groundwork, the SIU will now be able to more fully protect the interests of Seafarers during Coast Guard inquiries. Th'e court ruling, handed down Oct. 14 by U.S. District Judge Mary Johnson Lowe, capped a lawsuit initiated two years ago by the Union against the Coast Guard. The Union's suit was filed on Nov. 24, 1978. five months after the Coast Guard and the National Transportation Safety Board convened a joint inquiry into the collision of the SIUcontracted SS fellowstone (Ogden Marine) and the Alger­ ian-registered Ibn Batouta. At least five crewmen were killed and several others injured when the Algerian freighter rammed into the portside of the Yellowstone in the Straits of Gibraltar on the afternoon of June 12. The hearing's dual purpose was (1) to determine the cause of the accident and (2) to make recommendations relative to ship construction, manning, etc., to prevent similar accidents from occurring in the future. When the hearing began, the law firm of Schulman & Abarbanel appeared as legal representative for the Union and ' i.-.' " r.'j'. • • :/- Here's the first insttdbnent of a When you work in retirement, new Log column dealing with your earnings may affect your Social Security. We wUl try to own and your dependents' bene­ keep you informed qf rules and fits. If a dependent works, his regulations, changes in the law, earnings will affect only his and of course your benefits under benefits. If your earnings in the Social Security Admini­ retirement would result in higher stration.'We hope you etijoy the benefits, your benefits will be column. If you have any sug­ automatically recomputed each gestions concerning this column year and you will receive the please drop us a line. increase without further appli­ cation. Work After Retirement NOTE: The earnings limit There is a limit on how much after age 65 will be raised to you can earn and still collect Social Security benefits. For $5,500 in 1981, and to $6,000 in 1980, if you're 65 or over, $1 in 1982. benefits is withheld for each $2 After that the limit will be tied you earn above $5,000. to average wages of employees Exception: If 1980 is your first covered by Social Security. retirement'year, you'll get your The earnings limit for people full monthly check for each under 65 also will increase to month in which you neither (1) keep pace with increases in work as an employee for more annual covered wages. than $416.67, nor (2) perform "substantial services in selfemployment," regardless of your total earnings for the year. If you're under 65, the annual earnings ceiling is $3,720; the SEPT. 1-30,1980 monthly ceiling is $310. After you reach 72(70, starting in 1982), you can make any , Algonac (Hdqs.) .1..... amount and still draw your full Social Security. Algonac (Hdqs.) ,. Algonac (Hdqs.) HflHfcbcR Rmri fir Gmiliin *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B CI^C Totals All Departments..... 3 • 53 16 77 57 November 1980 ' i . /T Class A Class B Class C 0 58 16 11 1 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 55 20 1 43 20 5 7 7 3 ,0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 16 11 0 ^ 155 57 su 90 10 14 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 143 Registered on the Beach means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 6 ' LOG **REGISTEREDON BEACH All Groups DECK DEPARTMENT - Algonac (Hdqs.) - .• • for Seafarer David Beck who had there are not enough men, this been the wheelsman on the may very well cause extreme dan­ Yellowstone at the time of the ger to the seamen's working crash. conditions." Since both Brother Beck and The Court upheldThe Union's the Union had a vital interest in position on all key points. the outcdme of the hearing, the "Where a union is the representa­ lawyers asked the Coast Guard to tive of seamen aboard a vessel name them "parties in interest." involved in a marine casualty," A "party in interest," explained said the Court's Memorandum of Howard Schulman, has the right Opinion, "it,, under... Federal to fully participate in a hearing, law, is a party in interest.. examining and cross-examining "The union participates in witnesses and doing "whatever is training and apprenticeship appropriate on behalf of the schools for the promotion of client so that all facts are known safety conditions aboard U.S. and an appropriate record made, vessels," the Court pointed out. from which proper findings and "...its members live and work conclusions could be drawn." aboard those vessels in the same But the Coast Guard refused to manner as the Yellowstone," and designate the Union a "party in the union has a "vital and critical interest." Using their own narrow interest in the safety and working interpretation of the law, the conditions of-their members Coast Guard said the only role aboard such vessels." In addition, the Court ruled the Union could play in the hearings was to develop ques­ that the Coast Guard "impermis­ tions and give them to the sibly narrowed the statutory examining officers who would grant of participatory rights... decide whether or not they by giving a more restrictive meaning to the term 'parties in should be asked. With their hands tied by the interest' than set forth" by the Coast Guard, the Union took the law. While the SIU's lawsuit was issue to the Federal Court, pending in the courts the Coast Southern District, N.Y. In a clear and well-docu­ Guard and the NTSB concjuded mented suit the Union argued their investigations and pub­ that "part of the hearing is to lished their findings and recom­ determine safe working condi­ mendations. tions and appropriate" manning However, by ruling in favor of to ensure those safe conditions the Union's position, the Court and that the Union has a "vital set an important precedent which and critical interest in the safety can be drawn upon in the event of and working conditions of its any other marine casualty members" aboard ship. investigation.- involving an SIU Howard Schulman under­ crew. scored the importance of the The Court clearly backed up SIU's participation in a hearing the Union's right to participate which could have a direct impact fully in any inquiry which directly on shipboard manning scales. affects the welfare of SIU "Manning," he said, "is a vital members. And the Union will issue as to whether or not there rely on this Judgement in order to are proper working and safety defend the interests of the SIU conditions because if it is found membership in the future. 45 3 - 2 89 34 128 52 �•^'V. •i i I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ttt ill toa^liiiigtiii - i" I ;' •«- ) , "L,- 1 • " Seafarers International Union of Nortii America. AFL-CH) November 1980 President Carter has signed into law the Maritime Appropriation Authorization Bill for Fiscal Year 1981. Authorizations for the maritime industry, like bther federal appropriations, must be approved each fiscal year. The annual authorizations bill is perhaps the single most important piece of legislation to affect the maritime industry. Among other things, it establishes levels of federal support for the construction and operating differential subsidy programs that form the basis of this country's maritime program. Were these subsidy prograrris discontinued, the jobs of most American seamen woTild be jeopardized, and the continued existence of the American flag Merchant Marine would be put into question. The bill allots the following federal monies: $135 million for the construction • differential subsid)^program; $346.7 million for the operating differential subsidy program; $17.1 million for research and develop activities within the maritime industry; $32.5 million for maritime education and training expenses; $38.8 million for Maritime Administration Operating expenses; and a supplemental authorization of $44.3 million for the operating differential subsidy program in the Fiscal Year 1980 Appropriations Bill. regulations. The Conference Report that accompanies the bill explicitly states that the legislation is not intended to signal the beginning of a rate war between railroads and inland water carriers. the Conference ^ -In the- words of— — A .-;X "'• • ',>1 •• ™ Marad Sees Need to Beef Up Bulk Fleet. Speaking before an audience filled with representatives of the maritime industry, XSamuel B. Nemirow, assistant secretary of. Commerce for Maritime Affairs, discussed a number of issues facing the American flag Merchant Marine. Noting the depressed state of the dry-bulk sector of the American flag Merchant Marine, Nemirow called the development of an adequate dry-bulk fleet a pressing national need. He urged Congress to re­ introduce and adopt the Administration's long ignored dry-bulk subsidy program, which had been submitted to Congress some . fifteen years ago. The President's dry-bulk proposals, Nemirow explained, are designed to "remove built-in constraints in existing maritime laws that have inhibited invest- ment in this type of carriage." Nemirow also assured his audience that a new awareness of national security consid­ erations will lead to a greater emphasis being placed on the development of a strenghtened American flag Merchant Marine. He cited increasing concern over this country's Sealift Capability and recent bilateral maritime trade agreements between the United States and China as being two examples of this trend. most dynamic aspect of the American flag merchant marine. However, the Marad report conclusively shows that it gets tougher and tougher all the time for American ships to compete with the foreigners. This once again brings up the SIU's • Ti' , • • J. •rff. • • "T I'., ' Report: "Railroad rates and practices that affect rail-water competition that are unfair, destructive, predatory or otherwise under­ mine competition and that were unlawful immediately prior to enactment of this Act shall continue to be prohibited. 1'" In the past, graduates of Federal and state maritime academies often failed to sail in the American flag Merchant Marine, despite the 'fact that they had received a, federally financed maritime education and/or gener­ ous federal subsidies. The SIU and other maritime unions have long been critical of this occurence, for it was a waste of valuable limited resources that could have been used to better advantage elsewhere. SPAD is the SlU*s political fund and our political arm in Washington, D.C. The SIU asks for and accepts voluntary contributions only. The Union uses the money donated to SPAD to support the election campaigns of legislators who have shown a pro-maritime or pro-labor record. SPAD enables the SIU to work effectively on the vital maritime issues in the Congress. These are issues that have a direct impact on the jobs and job security of all SIU mem­ bers, deep-sea, inland, and Lakes. The SIU urges its members to continue their fine record of support for SPAD. A member can contribute to the SPAD fund as he or she sees fit, or make no contribution at all without fear of reprisal. A copy of the SPAD report is filed with the Federal Elec­ tion Commission. It is available for purchase from the EEC in Washiogton, D.C. November 1980 / LOG / 9 J'-' .j.%! . 'i position that the U.S. must look toward bilateral shipping agreements and other such cargo sharing arrangements with our major trading partners. The economy and security of this nation, and the viability of the U.S. flag merchant marine, demands it. The Maritime Education and Training Act imposes legal sea-duty obligations on graduates of federal academies. Graduates must spend five years at sea, or else face mandatory military service. Graduates of the six state maritime academies are required to spend three years at sea. U.S. Representative Les AuCoin, D-Ore., Chairman of the House Select Committee on Maritime Education and Training that authored the bill, has said that "the bill's practical result will be better trained officers for our U.S. Merchant vessels at a time when demand for licensed officers exceeds supply." ( •-'J - ^ • ''i-- ii-i.. ' . - i-.l; . Carter Signs Maritime Ed Bill President Carter has signed into law the Maritime Education and Training Act, a bill that seeks to redress imbalances in the federal system of maritime education. . 11 •1 >4. Report Shows Decline in U.S. Flag Share Of Containerized Cargo statistical report by the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has pointed up a "steady decline" in the amount of containerized cargo Carried by American flag ships. The report shows that U.S. flag participation fell "from 34.8 percent during 1977 to 31.4 percent for 1978." The report also stated that during 1978', the U.S. fleet "transported 9.3 million long tons, a decline of nearly eight percent from 1977." The U.S. intermodal fleet is by far the •'•1'T • Railroad Deregulation Becomes Law: Will Not Hurt Tow Industry The Railroad Deregulation Act has been signed into law. The bill's provisions are in keeping with the present Administration's overall policy objective of deregulating industries that have been overly burdened with unneeded and cumbersome federal _ -i " . r :• A' -Legislative. Administr.itive and Regulatorv Happenings 1981 Maritime Subsidy Bill Signed Into Law u I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I •I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I • • ft -j fi-' 4." J. . i -V : -r-A T ' . -7 '-•i .•i •A --it-"' -t ^ �....Sr'iUt-- What a Crew: Save Boat People, Deliver Baby "It was an unusual two days for the SIU crewedLNG Aries." So wrote Ordinary Seaman David Hecht. He was describing the events that led to the rescue of a small fishing vessel containing 21 Vietnamese refugees, includ­ ing one woman who promptly went into labor after boarding the Aries. The LNG Aries had been underway in the South China Sea * ¥ , -r LNG Aries . ;-"•.'PI;'- .,• .-;,• :^. • • en route from Tobata to Arun. The deck and engine gangs had just knocked off for-funch when a call from the . bridge notified Bosun Fred Pehler that a small fishing boat had been sighted. As Brother Hecht writes: "It was a well co-ordinated rescue effort by the SIU crew. While the deck department was lowering the gangway and preparing to tie the fishing boat to the ship, the engine department was slowing engines down. As this was going on Chief Steward Joseph Kundrat was busy setting up an emergency station on deck while Chief Cook George Taylor Jr. was preparing sandwiches for the travel weary guests. "Things were just returning Here's some of the hero LNG Aries crew. They are. kneeling left to right; Cargo Engineer Skip Doty, Bosun Fred Pehler and AB Mike Wiley. Back row from left to right are: 3rd Mate John Whitely, OS Christian Werner, AB Bob Smith, OS Tom Cuddihy OMED John Ponti, AB Jerry Lopez, Wiper Charlie Brown, 3rd Engineer Pete Schadel, AB Ernie Ford, AB George Holland, Chief Mate William Gatchell, 2nd Mate Jon Anderson. SIU crew members missing from photo are:.AB Howard Knox, OS David Hecht, OMED Ray Nugent, OMED Olie Mortensen, Chief Steward Joseph Kundrat, Chief Cook George Taylor Jr GSU's Everett Rice, Martin Buck, Jeff Franco. —' - to normal when AB Bob Smith notified the bridge that Ngoyen Thi Bich Phoong was beginning labor. She was immediately taken up to the ship's hospital where prepara­ tions were made to deliver the first child born on an SIU LNG carrier." Chief Mate William Gatchel and Cargo Engineer Skip Doty delivered the child, a healthy baby girl. They were assisted by Second Mate Jon Anderson. After the delivery Chief Mate , William Gatchell commented that "the feeling was indescrib­ able." Cargo Engineer Doty quipped, "I've made many deliveries aboard the Aries, but none quite like this one." It's Official; Deck Depf/s Can Cany 50% Blue Tkkets E • ^. ^•\t Ws.. 'w.' • xpanded job openings for blue ticket AB's is one of the plusses of legislation signed into law by Pres. Carter last month. Under a provision of the Small Vessel Inspection & Manning bill, 50 percent of the AB comple­ ment aboard deep sea vessels can now be bluejicket AB's. Previ­ ously 65 percent of the AB's aboard deep sea ships had to have green tickets. The SIU supported adoption of the 50 percent blue ticket provision to open up job oppor­ tunities for the growing number of blue ticket AB's who are registered for shipping. (To earn a blue ticket, a seaman needs 12 months wa^chstandrng time as an OS. Green ticket AB's must have 36 months on-deck watchstanding time.) Another provision of the multi-part measure which had the support of the SI U calls for an end to bare-boat chartering of vessels. Through bare-boat char­ ters, companies have been able to skirt some U.S. inspection and manning requirements. The Union also endorsed parts of the bill which: reduce the minimum age requirement for an AB from 19 to 18 years of age; maintain the sea service require­ ment for AB 'Unlimited' at three years; increase vessel inspection violation fines from $100 to $500 a day for each day of inspection; and count time spent in approved training programs as seatime. But in spite of the successful passage of the 50 percent blue ticket provision and some of the bill's other beneficial sections, the Small Vessel Inspection & Man­ ning bill did not have the blanket approval of the SIU. The bill contains sections which the Union and the AFLCIO vigorously opposed on the grounds that they would jeopar­ dize crew and vessel safety, if adopted. The detrimental aspects of the measure include: • reduction of the percen­ tage of AB's on vessels with a two-watch system from 65 to 50 percent of the crew complement. • creation of a six-month AB 'Special' in the offshore mineral and oil industry. • changing offshore supply vessels to a two-watch standard. Under this provision the work­ day of seamen aboard offshore supply vessels can be upped from eight hours to 12 hours. • reduction of seatime require­ ments for AB's on seagoing tugs and towboats from 18 to 12 months. In a letter sent to Congressmen prior to the final vote on the Small Vessel Inspection & Man­ ning bill, SIU President Frank Drozak was sharply critical of those parts of the measure which downgrade minimum service requirements or lengthen the shipboard workday. ^ Both the lack of adequate experience on the part of seamen and the lack of sufficient rest time sanctioned by this bill will "jeopardize the lives of the human beings involved and at the same time, our nation's environ­ ment," Drozak warned. Notice On Shipping Procedures (Deep Sea) WiMn throwing in for work during a job ^il at any SIU Hiring Haii, soamon muat produco tho foiiowing: • momborship cortificato (whora poasossod) • rogistration card • clinic card • soaman'a papers • vrdd, up4o-dato passport In addition, whan assigning a Job tho dispatchor will com­ ply with tho fallowing Section 5, Subsection 7 of tho SIU Shipping Ruioss i. « ity rating in every Depart- men who possess Lifeboatman ondorsemont by the United States Coast Guard. The Seafarers Appeals Board may waive the preceding sen­ tence when, in the sole Judg­ ment of the Board, undue hardship will result or extenu­ ating cii^cumatances warrant such waiver." Also, ail entry rated mem­ bers must show their last six months discharges. Further, the Seafarers Ap­ peals Board has ruled that "C classificatien seamen may only register and sail as entry ratings in only one departmenL" Jebe shall be given to ail sea- 10 / LOG / November 1980., •. . -• •If- - .. . .i)'' • .. '>*; �N.Y. Port Council Institutes Paul Hall Memorial Award: Sea-Land's Hiltzheimer 1st Recipient New York, N.Y.—Hundreds of members and friends of the Miaritime Port Council of Greater New York & Vicinity gathered in the Sheraton Centre here on Oct. 18, to honor SeaLand's Charles 1. Hiltzheimer as the recipient of the MFC's first annual Paul Hall Memorial Service Award. The significance of the award, which will be presented annually in the name of the late SIU President Paul Hall was ex­ plained by N.Y. MFC President Anthony Scotto. "Tonight," Scotto said, "we are initiating the Paul Hall Memorial Service Award—keeping his spirit alive ^ by honoring those individuals v^o continue to work for the embodiment of his ideals." Scotto, who acted as chairman of the evening, spoke fondly of Hall, recalling "those qualities which define the man as a leader. His tireless efforts earned him the distinction of being called/the father of the modern American merchant marine.^', Following his remarks, Scotto introduced SIU President Frank Drozak as the first speaker of tiie evening. Calling Hall "one of the greatest men I ever had the opportunity of working with" Drozak said that Hiltzheimer, Sea-Land's chairman, chief executive officer jsnd president, was a deserving recipient of the first MFC Paul Hall Award. "Sea-Land pioneered con­ tainer shipping," said Drozak. The first annual Paul Hall Memorial Award given by the New York Port Maritime Council is displayed by its recipient Charles Hiltzheimer, president and chief executive officer of Sea-Land Service, after it was presented to him by Rose Hall, widow of the late SIU president. Standing at right is SIU President Frank Drozak and at left is Port Maritime Council President Anthony Scotto. "They established routes throughout the world to make this country competitive." Hiltzheimer, who joined SeaLand in 1962, had a lot to do with the development oF the company's container operations. The MFC's choice of Hiltzheimer as their . 1980 awardee is a dis­ tinction, Drozak said, "I think Paul would have liked to see himself." Presented by Rose Hall The presentation of the plaque to Hiltzheimer was made by Mrs. Rose Hall, Paul's widow. When she stepped to the podium, Mrs. Hall was given a bouquet of roses and a standing ovation. "The first annual Paul Hall Man of the Year Award," Hall said, "is for an individual the Maritime Port Council feels has done the most for the maritime industry.' Hiltzheimer is an appropriate choice for this award, she continued, reminding the audience that Paul often said "management, labor and govern­ ment must work together if the American flag merchant marine is going to survive. "Paul called Charles Hiltzhei­ mer a 'good operator,"' Mrs. Hall said, adding that "it was his highest compliment.' The inscription On the plaque which Mrs. Hall handed to Hiltzheimer said the Sea-Land president "shared with Paul Hall a long and close relationship in the crucial area of maritime relations." It was signed by N.Y. MFC President Scotto; Jack Caffey, vice president of the MFC and SIU N.Y. port agent and; MFC Secretary-Treasurer Sidney Heller, on behalf of the 36 N.Y.-area unions which are MFC affiliates. In accepting the award, Hiltzheimer said it is ''especially meaningful to me because it is given in rememberance of a great American, a dynamic labor leader and a friend." Hiltzheimer noted that "Paul used to say 'seapower is the symbol of a great nation' and he was right." This nation, he added, "has the largest world trade. Why," he asked, "shouldn't we have the largest merchant fleet." "Paul believed," Hiltzheimer went on, "in all of us working together as Americans. We're all in the same boat," he added, "and it doesn't matter much which section of the industry we represent." We must all work together, Hiltzheimer said, because "our merchant marine must regain its competitive posture." Attending the annual MFC banquet'were many N.Y.-area maritime labor leaders as well as elected representatives from New York and New Jersey. SIU Wins 50% SPR Cargo Guarantee for U.S. Ships A FTER strong protests by the I SIU and the Transporta­ tion Institute, the Department of Energy (DOE) has agreed that cargo preference laws apply to this country's Stategic Petrolem Reserve (SPR) Program. New contracts for shipment of oil under the SPR Program had recently been signed after a year's lull in deliveries. These contracts were assigned over­ whelmingly to foreign-flag shipsIn a strongly worded telegram to the White House on Oct. 9, SIU President Frank Drozak said that this action "violates the intent of the law which calls for a minimum of 50 percent up to the maximum of 100 percent of these cargoes to be carried on Ameri­ can vessels..." A telegram protesting the action was also sent to the White House by Peter Luciano, execu­ tive director of the Washington, D.C.-based Transportation Insti­ tute (TI). "This situation poses a serious threat to American ship­ ping interests." TI is an educa­ tional and research organization for the maritime industry. A meeting on the issue was held at the DOE in mid October. Present at the meeting with the DOE representatives were of­ ficials from the White House, and labor leaders, including Drozak. At this meeting the DOE agreed to four points; 1) the applicability of cargo preference laws to the transport of the SPR; 2) renegotiation of the ship­ ping contracts for the 24 million barrels of oil that have already been awarded for this fiscal year; 3) if some of the llYz million barrels to still be awarded in this fiscal year come from Alaska, those shipments would not be included in the overall percentage figure for shipments allrited to American-flag vessels. (Under the Jones Act, any shipments between U.S. ports have to go on American-flag ships.) 4) if the above measures still result in a shortfall for U.S.-flag vessels in this fiscal year, the difference will be made up in the next fiscal year. The SPR Program was estab­ lished under the 1975 Energy Policy and Conservation Act. Its purpose is to buy and store oil for use in case of national emergencies or a cutoff of imported oil supplies. The goal under the act was one billion barrels. Ninety-two million barrels, or a supply of 12 to 13 days, had been stored when shipments were stopped about a year ago. Congress has mandated that the President fill the oil reserve with at least 100,000 barrels per day. Of the 36.5 million barrels slated to be purchased and stored in this fiscal year, contracts for the purchase of 24 million barrels had already been signed. The petroleum is stored in salt domes in Texas and Louisiana. In his telegram to the White House, Drozak pointed out that the use of U.S.-flag ships should "be spread evenly over the fill period so that American shipping can plan appropriately. If the maximum is allowed American shipping, it would serve as an inducement to build-perhaps at least 20 new ships during the course of the SPR Program." fl-'r.. November1980 / LOG / 11 '1 •J • ;• T f •» i .;.r_ J • \ ;; I ^.. • " .. --6f. 'v- • �t' • Forgotten By History, Button Gwinnett Lives Again o ''Tlie name-^//o« Gwinnett, L although not exactly a household word, does appear in two very noteworthy places. The first is on the Declaration of Independence which Gwin­ nett signed in 1776 as the head of the Georgia delegation to the Continental Congress. Until recently, that was But­ ton Gwinnett's big claim to fame, mainly because he didn't live long enough to accomplish any other great things. A year after the signing of the Declara­ tion, Gwinnett came to an un­ timely end when he lost a duel with General Lachlan Mcintosh which capped their rivalry over the post of Brigader General of troops raised in Georgia. But the name Button Gwinnett liyes on. It is now proudly borne by an SlU-contracted LASH vessel. J 'New' Waterman LASH Carries His Name The latest addition to Waterman Steamship's growing fleet, the Button Gwinnett took on her SIU crew in the port of New Orleans on Sept. 27 and set off on her maiden run to the Far East Oct 8. She returned to Long Beach, Ca., via the Panama Canal on Nov. 3. A spokesman for Waterman said the S93-foot Button Gwin­ nett "will be engaged in worldwide trade." She'll be running alternately to the Far East and Indonesia and to the Mid-East. The^ Button Gwinnett is the third of three LASH ships Water­ man took over from Central Gulf Co. Ail three of the sisterships were built in 1974 and all were rechristened by Waterman for Southern signers of the Declara­ tion of Independence. (One was named for William Hooper who headed the North Carolina dele­ gation to the Continental Con­ gress, the other for George Wythe, whose name tops the list of signers from Virginia.) Button Gwinnett, the LASH vessel, was originally christened the Green Valley. Button Gwinnett, the man, was christened Button for his god­ mother, Barbara Button, in Gloucestershire, England, where he was born in 1735. He moved to the New World, settling first in South Carolina and later moving to Georgia where he was a merchant and a plantation owner. An interesting footnote to the saga of Button Gwinnett: though he affixed his "John Hancock" to the Declaration of Independence, Gwinnett apparently signed signe very little else. According to antique dealers, if you can find an authen­ tic Button Gwinnett signature, it could net you as much as $100,000! ''Cutting some tasty looking cream pie is John Buckley (right).a saloon messman . Beside him is Crewmessman Ernest Ponson. <- • u - SIU Representative Ted Babkowski (left) discusses a matter with Chief Steward Vic Romolo who was a former Delta Line passenger steward. Brother Romolo has been with the Union for 36 years. Getting ready for his trip overseas by getting a shot.from Dr. Alverez, is Seafarer Joe-A. Osorio, AB. McCartney Blasts Feds for Skirting U.S. Flag Ships STRONG criticism of the treatment that the U.S. maritime industry has received from some Federal agencies was delivered by the SIU last month in Seattle, Wash. The occasion was the Propeller Club convention and the speaker was SIU West Coast Representa­ tive George McCartney. Referring to the maritime industry, he said that the Federal bureaucracy "is slowly cutting our collective throats and appears to be intent on watching us bleed to death." The Propeller Club is made up primarily of managment people of U.S. maritime companies from shipbuilding outfits to ship owners and ship operators. The Club's purpose is "to promote, further and support an American merchant marine..." A McCartney also talked about the Omnibus Maritime bill that was debated in Congress this year. "Instead of uniting the industry, the bill really did an effective job of splitting it in such a way that a unified approach became impossible, as events showed." He pointed out that the bill contained many sections that the SIU found very unsatisfactory. In fact many segments of the maritime industry had serious questions about various parts of the bill. But "as the splits in attitude began to develop" there was no real attempt to get together and resolve the differences. As McCartney said, "that was one problem we did not deal with intelligently...There are other problems of a very critical nature that we are going to have to deal with, and deal with firmly, if we are going to advance this industry." Among those problems is the Federal bureaucracy which he says "refuses to commit to carrying out the spirit and intent of the laws of our' land with respect to U.S.-flag marine transportation." McCartney cited the Depart­ ment of Agriculture, the Agency for International Development, the Transportation Department, the State Department, and the Navy's Military Sealift Com­ mand for their negative attitudes toward the U.S. merchant marine. For instance, he said that the Department of Agriculture "is absolutely intent on using every flimsy excuse to erode American shipping out of its. lawful participation in the carriage of grain cargo." Speaking about the Military Sealift Command, McCartney said the agency operates "a government business in direct competition with the private shipping industry." However, the SIU representa­ tive reiterated the Union's strong support of the armed services "including the U.S. Navy and its legitimate objectives." In his concluding remarks, McCartney urged all segments of the maritime industry to work together. "What this industry must do is strengthen its col­ lective efforts; it must concen­ trate its abilities on speaking with a strong voice on those matters on which we have fundamental agreement.' -12 / LOG / November 1980 M • .»• �»*C3'"iilR.KH-MyiMil ! ' -.. '-X' •• (.•:' '1^ ,^ •..._ •'li,':: Retiree, 92, - •• of Proud SiU Family Seafarer Frederick Reyes Jr. was in New York recently finishing his training for his "A" Book in the SIU. While Freddie was here he had occasion to stop by the LOG Office once or twice to pay the staff a visit. Being a rather friendly sort, Freddie is easy to engage in conversation. During one of the chats we had with him, Freddie got on the subject of his grandfather who he spoke of with the admiration that only a grandson can have for his grandpa. Luckily, we caught the sparkle in Freddie's eyes and couldn't pass up the opportunity Heres a proud SIU family, headed up by 92-year old Pensioner Francisco to meet the elder statesman of Morciglio, center. Other family members are, from the left Seafarer Frank Mordgiio; Mrs. Mercedes Morciglio; Beatrice Reyes and Seafarer Fred Reyes. this seafaring family. cliffs firing down at the U.S. "all seamen" living under the RANCISCO Mordgiio was armada with muskets," he recalls. same conditions, wages were low born in the town of Guanica, "We were all laughing and having and hours were long and hard Puerto Rico on January 29,1888. a good time watching the battle but, they shared the "comradery His grandparents, who were of take place," he said. However, as of the sea." Mates and captains Italian and French descent had the U.S. ships drew closer they alike were happy to teach come to the island in the early began to open firewith their huge Francisco their skills and he 1800's. Francisco's grandfather cannons and "the Spaniards ran learned them quickly and well. was of course, a sailor. into the mountains with their Soon he was sailing AB and not Before the turn of Jhe century, tails between their legs." Seeing long afterward Quartermaster Puerto Rico was still under the that this was no laughing matter and Bos'n. Francisco may not rule of Spain and Spanish Francisco and the others who have been the fastest learner on merchant vessels laden with were watching also "headed for his schooner however, because he goods from the old world were the hills." The Spanish-American remembers a friend of his who a common sight in the harbor. War was on and by its end the "over a period of ten years, Morciglio's father and uncle were island of Puerto Rico would be worked his way up until he was both harbor pilots in Guanica United States territory. the ship's captain." and young Francisco liked to By the age of 1^, Francisco Eventually, his sailing took stroll down to the wharf and Morciglio had begun a sailing him into the U.S. coastwise trade watch them guide the vessels into career of his own. A friend told betwgen Baltimore and Puerto* port. It was on one of these him of a job on a schooner and Rico. It was during this period, occasions in 1898, when at the the eager boy started out sailing while working for Bull Lines, that age of ten (and while playing around the island in the merchant he Joined the SIU as a charter hookey from school) lie got his ship as an ordinary seaman. member in 1938. He and his first glimpse of the naval forces of On the schooner "there was shipmates "voted overwhelm­ the United States. little difference between the ingly" to join the fledgling union. "The Spaniards were on the officers and the crew." They were He j:emembers, "it was an easy F choice to make. Before the union xwe had no benefits at all. Maybe, if you worked a ship steady for a year they would give you one week's pay—about $12." Luckily, men like Harry Lundeberg and Paul Hall came along and things changed. Morciglio recalls that "he once shipped with Paul Hall on the S.S. AmeliafBuW Lines) while he (Paul) was still a messman." It was on this same ship that his son Francisco Jr. also began his SIU career in 1940. The senior Morciglio remem­ bers a few close calls he had while shipping during World War II. "There was one time while sailing in a convoy when a couple of the ships were torpedoed." But, perhaps the worst thing, or maybe it was the luckiest as things turned out, was the time he and a shipmate had just gotten off the S.S. Barbara in Puerto Rico, having decided to stay home for one trip. The ship was blown up "just out of the harbor" and he "lost quite a few of my buddies." * Francisco ended his sailing days at the age of 66, in 1953. That was t,he same year his grandson Frederick Reyes was born. Frederick along with his uncle Francisco Morciglio Jr., carries on the fine family tradition of sailing for the SIU. Freddie says "guys like my grandfather and my Uncle made it easy for me to sail. They laid the groundwork so that the seamen of today could make a really fine living onboard a ship." TJ. WanH Proposed Air Quality Regs Re-evaluated WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Transportation Institute (TI) is fighting against the possibility of enactment of confusing and con­ flicting pollution proposals that could detrimentally affect ships entering U.S. ports. New Federal and state regula­ tions have been proposed concern­ ing air pollution controls on ships and in port terminals. TI wants the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) to "take an actiye role" in these proposals in order to assure "that vessels may operate in U.S. waters and use U.S. ports without facing a bewildering array of complex and unnecessary regulations." The request was made in a letter to MARAD chief Samuel Nemirow by Herbert Brand, chairman of the board of TI. The Institute, which represents 174 shipping companies, is a private, non-profit research and education organization based in Washington, D.C. Its member companies operate U.S. - flag vessels in the nation's foreign and domestic shipping trades, includ­ ing the inland waterways and Great Lakes. , The Federal regulations have been issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to control air pollution at new or modified port terminals. A meas­ ure of the air pollution caused by ships while in of near the port is included in these regulations. Brand said the EPA regulations leave many questions unanswered, and he appealed to MARAD to seek those answers. TI is also concerned about a study being done in California which was mandated by the legislature there. The study is should be developed by the appro­ supposed to examine attempts by priate Federal authority and pro­ local agencies within the state to posed as international standards, monitor air pollution caused'by with the cooperatioif of theshiping ships. industry." Brand said that although the In his letter. Brand cited a 1979 legislature directed the State Air MARAD study of air pollution Board to consult the maritime rules at 17 port areas. That study industry in the study, "we know of concluded that such controls were no contact within the maritime costly, would result in little benefit industry since the state law was to air quality and were of question­ enacted." able technical feasibility. He called upon MARAD to The study further recommended help ensure that the industry that a Federal agency replace state "participates fully" in the develop­ and local control and, with inter­ ment pf recommendations in national concurrence,,develop California. _ national standards for vessel He also pointed out that since emission control. shipping is an international activ­ Brand said that actions of the ity, a one-sided approach by the State of California and the EPA U.S. is unadvisable. "fly in the face" of those recom­ "To the extent air pollution mendations and "may result in emission controls for vessels are costly and inconsistent air pollu­ necessary," Brand wrote, "they tion restrictions on vessels." November 1980 / LOG sI • J io;VivW'y ys 13 a. - \ '-y �> Texas Port Council Names SIU's Joe Sacco *Man of Year' H OUSTON, Texas may be one of the biggest cities in the country, but on the evening of Oct. 25, it felt like a small, neighborly town. Representatives from state and local government, from Hous­ ton-area labor unions and from many shipping and towing com­ panies turned out for the annual Maritime Port Council Dinner, and to salute Joe Sacco, SIU vice president in charge of the Gulf. Sacco was honored as the Man of the Year at the 16th Annual Dinner Dance of the Maritime Trades Department's West Gulf Ports Council. The award was presented to Joe Sacco, who also serves as executive secretary of the West Gulf Ports Council, as a tribute to "a labor leader whose career includes service on behalf of thousands of working men and women from Coast to Coast." Sacco described himself as "elated" by the award and by the reception of the hundreds of friends and associates who gathered at the Houston Mar­ riott in his honor. "Everybody was very warm, very receptive. I felt like I was at t> - %c. •mJV- home," said the Brooklyn-born Sacco, who added that he was voted an "honorary Texan" by the audience. Presenting JOe with the West Gulf Ports Council award, as well as with a special plaque from the International Longshoremen's Assn., was J. H. "Buddy" Raspberry, president of the South Just presented the Key to the City of Houston at the West Gulf Ports Council 16th Annual Dinner and Dance is Joe Sacco (second from left), SIU vice president and executive secretary of the Council. Giving him the key at the dinner held in Houston, Tex. is Jim McConn (left), mayor of the city. Also at the podium are Harry Hubbard (second from fight), president of the Texas AFL-CIO, and Gordon Hyatt, president of the West Gulf Ports Council. Sacco also received the Council's award as "Man of the Year." Atlantic & Gulf Coast ILA. The ILA award came as a surprise to Joe Sacco, as did the presentation to him of a key to the city, along with words of praise from Houston Mayor Jim McConn. In addition to Mayor Mc­ Conn, speakers at the awards dinner included U.S. Rep. Bob Eckhardt, MTD Executive Secretary-T reasurer Jean Ingrao and John White, chairman of the Democratic National Commit­ tee. Harry Hubbard, president of the Texas AFL-CIO and Gordon Hyatt, West Gulf Ports Council president, gave welcoming re­ marks. Commenting on the turn-out of what he called a "nice segment of the entire community in Texas," Sacco said it showed "a commitment on the part of labor, management and government that we have to work together closely to solve the common problems of all working people in the state of Texas." The West Gulf Ports Council includes unions in the Houston vicinity with locals in maritime, 'waterfront or related areas, rep­ resenting more than 40,000 union members. SIU Could Be Crewing 6 More Brand New LNG's By 1985 T ' HE role of Seafarers in the hauling of liquified natural gas (LNG) is likely to grow in the early I980's, especially if certain obstacles .are overcome'in the construction of six new LNG tankers now on order at the General Dynamics Shipyard in Quincy, Mass. Three of the 125,000 cubicmeter LNG tankers were ordered by Zapata Western LNG, Inc., a subsidiary of Zapata Tankships, Inc., in early September. Three additional tankers were placed on order recently by Ogden Marine of Indonesia, a subsi­ diary of Ogden Corp. Zapata and Ogden are SIU companies. If all goes well, those jobs could be ready for filling late in 1985, the projected completion date for the ships. Actual construction of the new LNG ships will have to '^ait, however, until after approval by the Maritime Administration of construction subsidies and financing through long-term bonds, as applied for by Zapata and Ogden. Two other factors could also influence the construction schedule of the six ships, namely, the negotiation of pricing agreements with foreign LNG suppliers, and review of seismic studies relating to the site of a proposed LNG receiving ter­ minal at Point Conception, Calif. That review is now being conducted by the California Public Utilities Commission. All these stumbling blocks appear to be surmountable. It's expected that all six LNG ships will be plying the seas between SIU's Abarbanel Finishes Another Marathon I.;i- Gliding in under the wire of the grueling 26-niile New York City Mara­ thon with a finishing time of3:54:50 was the SIU's intrepid legal counselor, Arthur Abarhanel. Abarbanel, of the Union's law firm Schulman & Abar­ hanel, finished 7,893rd out of a field of more than 16,000 starters who negoti­ ated sharp turns, steep hills and four bridges that took them through all five of New York's boroughs. .'. 14 / LOG / November 1980 c,. •.V/, y*; When he crossed the finish line of his sixth completed marathon Abarbanel, 57, reported he "felt fine. This was one of my better marathons," he said, adding, "I didn't feel exhausted or tired." When asked if he'd enter marathons in the future, Abarbanel answered like the lawyer he is. "111 play it by ear," he said. "I'm not saying no and I'm not saying yes." the U.S. West Coast and Indonesia—with Seafarers aboard—by 1985. Once again, the SIU's pioneer­ ing efforts in LNG, safety training, will mean added job security for Seafarers in the years to come. What'& Wrong? If you can find out and fix. it, you've got great job security and good pay. So tcdce the Marine Electrical Maintenance Course, It starts Jan. 5 and continues through Feb. 12 Fill out the application in this issue of the Log or contact the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship to enroll. �U^VT.! i.l.lT.'--'! ••. }• . . •. r ! Taking five aboard the Sea-Land Independence are crewmen Walter Chanev QMED; Jack-DeCulty.AB: and C.B.Bu^tts wiper ^wmen waiter Uhaney. . • ^ / /!,wo?oow^ ^ Everglades, Fla,, part ot the SlU crew on the SeaEand/ndeper7dence posed tor this photo. They are (l-r); Tom Gallo.QMED; Grant 3rd Mate; E.Szydlowski. Wiper: Andrew Hudimec, Bosun. SeaThe Sea-Land Independence, ^ another part of Sea-Land ^ Services' new D-9 program, was captured live by the Log as she steamed^ oops, that is dieseled her way into Port Everglades on Oct. 10. It was the maiden voyage to Florida's East Coast for the brand new containership. Everyone on board was extemely pleased with the vessel's performance, as well as the general ambience of the ship. Not only is the Sea-Land Indepen­ dence, a good looking ship, she is 5 also a very comfortable one. All ' crewmembers have their own rooms with toilet and shower. Also the ship is equipped with an exercise room complete with sauna. The Sea-Land Independence along with her 11 diesel-powered sisters is expected to save the company a tidy sum in fuel bills over the years. Next stop is New QMED Isaias Cambronero prepared himself tor the job on the Standing a gangway watcti on the Independence is AB John Orleans where the D-9 will Independence by taking special training courses in diesel Gardner. payoff. engines at the Lundeberg School. The D-9 vessel has the capacity to handle 839 40foot containers in addition to 35-footers. Part of the steward department aboard the Independence are Messmen Del Loder (I) and Lou Spatora. .• ..i * , I • i:-. The 745-toot Sea-LandIndependence underway on her maiden run. G&H Puts 7th Brand New Tug Into Service: More Jobs for Boatmen The last of a series of seven new tugs built by G&H Towing of Texas has entered the SIUcontracted fleet of boats. She's the 88-foot long Eva. Like the six sister boats that preceded her, the Eva will do power of 3,000. Built at the shipdocking and other harbor McDermott Shipyard in Morgan work in the Galveston-Texas City, La., the boat weighs 178 City area, gross tons. The Eva has a beam of 32 feet,* Her sister boats are: Titan; a draft of 16 feet, and a horse- Laura Haden; Denia; Barbara Neuham; Mark K, and W.D. Haden, 11. Along with the Eva, these boats represent increased job opportunities for SIIJ Boatmen. . November 1980 / LOG / 15 ... .=«*^ �•f i: 1 i'l • I. ^SiU Saved Day for Lakes Seamen' Scholarship Winning Seafarer Likes College I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude for the Seafarers International Union's Charlie Logan Scholarship which I was awarded in 1979. After my first year of college on the scholarship I can now fully understand how such a chance to enhance my education will affect my life without changing the occupation which I have -come to enjoy. I have been using the scholarship to study Architecture at the University of Washington, a program that is not completely centered around the concept of Architecture solely as a means to build a building. Along with the technology of design and construction, a major emphasis is placed on the behavioral influences of one's environment. This knowledge has helped me to better understand and live with many of the day-to-day problems of ship-board life. For instance, knowing how the general lighting quality of a place so confined as an engine room can determine one's attitude toward working in that engine room, or the different effects of colors and variations of colors used in a daily living environment with regards to basic environmental satisfaction, has produced in me a greater concern for living Conditions aboard ships. The improvements in these and other environmental conditions can be seen every time a new ship rolls off the ways. I believe the SIU can and should continue in its fight to constantly imprpve the quality of life aboard American vessels, and the Charlie Logan Scholarship has helped me in not only seeing how but why these improvements must be made. For this, and much more, 1 thank you. Fraternally yours, Gary J. Westerholm Book#W-1095 Seattle, Wash. «• «• i. i i: ICW Struggle Contim/es 1 read with deep interest the full page story about our union's (International Chemical Workers) struggle in Laurel, Miss, which appeared in the September issue of the Log. 1 wish to thank you on behalf of all our members in general and those of our Local Union 882 in particular for bringing to your members news of the terrible injustices Sanderson Farms is inflicting on the strikers. As you may know, we have stepped up our boycott of Sanderson products by recently seeking the help of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, the lUD and the AFL-CIO, which has endorsed the boycott. Publicity such as yodr union has given our cause in Laurel cannot do anything but help buoy the spirits of the strikers. They are a courageous and dedicated group and will be pleased to learn that your union has given their struggle not only nationwide, but also worldwide publicity in the pages of your fine publication. Further, your union's participation in our May 17 "March for Dignity." as well as all the other groups who helped us, will show those anti-union forces that the Labor Movement is truly united for the benefit of the American worker. Again, thank you for the fine story and pictures and if the ICWU can help the SIU in the future, please do not hesitate to call upon us. Sincerely and Fraternally, Frank D. Martino, President International Chemical Workers Union i t I •4 •t ,1 % 1 f •V i 1 16 / LOG / November 1980 •: i.-- Reading in the Log that Lakes Seamen have received 94-centsan-hour cost of living increase during the 1980 season tells me how lucky they are to have the SIU to go to bat for them. On the Lakes myself (1923-55), with the SIU to protect me only from '53'-'55,1 would like to give the kids today a run-down on wages prior to World War 11 on the Lakes. Of course this will sound like ancient history to today's Lakes Seamen going back to before the War, but our trials trying to survive then are stillgraphically engraved on my memory. Perhaps it was my decision to marry my Ashtabula sweetheart when 1 was only 20, that was 1930, that lead to my hardships of trying to survive on the Lakes' wages of that period. Briefly Brothers we entered the Depression years with our $105.00 a month for Wheelsmen. Remember, this was for 12 hours a day, six on, six off.Then as the Depression deepened in 1934, the year Uncle Sam (Franklin Delano Roosevelt) recognized that Lakers were also seamen covered by the seamen's act of 8 hour days, U.S. Steel, backed by Pickands Mather, and don't forget The Lake Carriers Association, the Fink outfit handling the hiring, cut our wages to $84.00 a month. Now kids here is my point for this complete dissertation. At $84.00 a month a Lake Wheelsman's hourly rate was 35(E, an increase of six cents an hour over 1933 but a loss of $21.00 a month on the old rate of $ 105.00 and 12 hours a day. So, count your blessings that today's Laker, with a full season under your belt, can survive the cruel winters that we suffered through. Bud Knuckey Knuckey Road Brooksvill, Fl. fSr Local Will Always Remember Paul Hall We want to extend our thanks for your acknowledgment of this Local's contribution to the Cancer Research Fund of New York University's School of Medicine, as reported in the Seafarers' Log. We are not the only Union which owes a large measure of gratitude to the late Seafarers International Union President Paul Hall and in the name of these many beneficiaries of Paul's many favors, we propose that a committee be created to commemorate the memory of Paul Hall and to raise an annual fund for cancer research. We will gladly support such an undertaking as I know will many other unions. Fraternally yours, Dennis M. Silverman President, Local 810 International Brotherhood of Teamsters Crackerjack Steward Department 1 would like to extend my vote of thanks through the Log to the Steward Department aboard the S.S. Mount Washington for their cooperation to me and for a job well done. Especially to Mr. Edward Fuller, Chief Cook, Mr. Edwin Felker, Baker, and Mr. John "Champ" Silva for the extra time and effort put forth by them to put extra dishes out such as Chateau Briand, Veal Parmesian, Veal Cordon Bleu, Oysters Rockefeller, Eggplant Parmesian, Chicken Garienne, Ham and Broccoli Cream Sauce, a good assortment of dinner rolls, pastry, and vegetables. These men are extra conscientious as well as good shipmates and a credit to our union. Sincerely, Paul Cox, Steward S.S. Mount Washington �• , ' /• SIU Will Continue to Fill T- - ..,.f ' .<. ;W r • .;. ;-..Vf4'j:;-; T HE elections are over. The U.S. ship of state has a new master. He may alter his ship's course. He'll certainly change her crew. But like the captain of any ship, he is pledged to keep his vessel running smooth, to sail her true and steady. No matter who skippers a vessel, a seaman has a job to do and that job is the same regardless of who's in charge. , It's the same with maritime. The merchant marine isn't Republican or Democratic. It's American. Without a strong, stable U.S. merchant fleet capable of carrying a substantial portion of U.S. trade our nation's economy cannot prosper. Without an adequate number of ships flying the U.S. flag, ships capable of fulfilling a key military support function, our nation's security is not wholly protected. The United States would not have become a free and independent _ nation or a major world economic power without a strong national fleet. And we cannot maintain either our economic status or our freedom without one. The importance of a U.S. fleet to ^ this nation's economy and security has not altered because the leader­ ship of the country has changed . hands. And the work of this Union— the drive to upgrade the size and quality of our national fleet; to guarantee our ships a fair share of U.S. cargoes—has not changed either. In the wake of this month's elections there have, however, been profound changes on Capitol Hill. The new Republican majority in the Senate means a 100 percent turnover Our job in the months ahead is a in committee chairmanships. big one. But our- course is crystal There have also been many clear. The SIU will press on in the changes in the House of Representa­ future as we have in the past, tives, most notably on the all- providing strongand able leadership important House Merchant Marine toward the goal of a strong and & Fisheries Committee. And a capable U.S. merchant marine. change in the Administration means Washington will be full of new a top-to-bottom change in all federal faces come January. New congress­ agencies, which directly or indirectly men, new senators, new Cabinet influence U.S. maritime policy. secretaries, new administrators. Official Publication of the Seoforers Interootionol Union of North Americo, Atlantic. Gulf, lakes end Inbnd Waters District, AFl-CIO November, 1980 Many of them, like the vast majority of their constituents, have only a limited understanding of the mari­ time industry or of its problems! These people need to be educated about the U.S. merchant marine. They need to know how vital it is that the United States free herself from dependence on the unstable, unreliable third world nations that carry most of our foreign trade. They need to be informed that the success of any U.S. military mission depends directly on the strength of the U.S.-flag fleet; that right now, the U.S. fleet is not strong enough or large enough to undertake an emergency military sealift. And it is up to us to tell them. The American people spoke on November 4, exercising the most basic of all their rights—to change Vol. 42. h4o. 11 Executive Board Frank Drozak President Leon Hail •Joe DiGiorgio Secretary- Treasurer Vice President Angus "Red" Campbell Mike Sacco Vice President Joe Sacco Vice President Editor Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Mike Gillen Assistant Editor Don Rotan Marietta Homayonpour Max Siege) Hail West Coast Associate Editor Assistant Editor Frank Cianciotti Director of Photographyj Writer Marie Kosciusko 389 A dministratiut* A ssistant Voting Is presently being conducted in 31 ports for the election of SIU, AGO WD officers for the term 1981-1984. Seafarers may pick up their ballots and mailing envelopes from 9 a.m. until noon, Mondays through Saturdays, except on legal holidays, from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31, 1980. M Edra Ziesk ••"-891 . WJ Qeneral Ek Vice President James Gannon Ray Bourdius their leaders. But the democratic process does not end at the ballot box. If we expect our legislators, our congress­ men, our senators, our President to govern us well we must let them know what our concerns are. We have to spell out our needs and suggest solutions to our problems. We cannot expect a firm commit­ ment to the U.S. merchant marine from a single elected or appointed leader, be he Republican or Demo­ crat, unless he knows what's at stake. It is up to us to tell him. Targeting our objectives does not mean that success will come easy. It will not. But our purpose is clear. Our cbmmitment is total. Our aim is unalterable—to ensure the survival and the growth of the U.S. merchant marine. Assistant Editor Dennis Lundy Photography George J. Vana Production!Art Director Pubhshed monthly by Seafarers International Union. Atlantic, Gulf. LaKes and Inland Waters District. AFL-CIO. 675 Fourth Ave.. Brooklyn. N.Y. 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second class postage paid at Brooklyn. N.Y. (ISSN #0160-2047) ^ For a detailed report oiilhe election procedures, including^ addresses of the 31 ports, see the special supplement in the October Log. ,• _ All full hook members in good standing are urged to cast their vote in the election for officers of their union. N ovember 1980 , , LOG T Ut i ..J• 1--' \ ten T^ihl \ 17 ; a; • •-'ri'T. •r �•ffeSsi prsfrrm* .^1 n. m II 2'^- Srson' 'f the starboard the aircraft ,Joard quarter of or me carrier Saratoga. i#-: various companies in the Philadelphia harbor ease the _ her drydock. Oh the tug Defender (iOT) SlU Boat­ man Willie Williford, deckhand, flexes his muscles as* he sands down the deck. ^ 1^ 1 10 SIU Boats Escort Samoga on Date^for 'i i( •* O 'it. " ^ V-'- ' • Ir.- • •'il.-'-?! • CTOBER 8 was a big day for Philadelphia and a big .r:rn. , -4day for SIU Boatmen in the Philadelphia area. On that Wednesday afternoon no fewer than 10 SlU-contracted tugs helped guide the huge Navy aircraft carrier USS Saratoga on the last leg of her journey to Sun Shipyard in Chester, Pa. The Saratoga is slated for a major overhaul at the Shipyard , a refurbishing that will cost at least Framed by the porthole is Boatman ^ takes care of some Union business with the I? _ fi in T snH /i a half billion dollars. Tom ^Breslin. cook on the tug T and A Hundreds of shipyard workers ^ ^ are expected to be employed over Morgan, captain of barge 48, and Greg l^oore. cook. the two years the Saratoga will remain in drydock at Sun. And many times that number of jobs will be created in related shoreside industries, providing a badly-needed boost to employ­ ment in'the hard-pressed City of Brotherly Love. As the Saratoga made her way from Philadelphia's Navy yard to Sun Shipyard, the harbor bustled ..ft: ;v«with activity. Three Union-contracted towing companies sent delega­ tions of SlU-crewed tugs to assist in the escort of the Saratoga. The engineer; Tom Bethal, oiler, and Ed Duane Bethal. captaig ^ main contract for the Saratoga job had been awarded to Taylor " ^ ' m TV. & Anderson. SIU Boatmen crewing four T&A tugs guided the Navy vessel to her berth at the shipyard, completing a trip which began at Jacksonville, Fla.'s Mayport Navy Base. Assisting the T&A boats were three SlU-crewed Curtis Bay tugs, the H.C. Jefferson. Cavalier and Labert Point. Also helping out on the big towing job were three SlU-contracted McAllister boats, the Muriel McAllister, the J.P. McAllister and the Triton. Two Navy tugs rounded out SIU Holding a meeting with crewmembers aboard the AB; the complement of 12 boats Representative Joe Air (second from right). From the left are. Rich which brought the Saratoga to Deckhand Joe Chuyska'heaves up the Travis Williams, mate: David Lopton, AB; Ralph Gardener, captain. her temporary home at Sun line from, the 7 and A 11 to the Caputo. cooK. starboard quarter of the Saratoga. Shipyard. it -•|t^ IP• it- 1, .;i 'it % •' - 'ili" iA ^ri - -. • i h' «t# t. i e- 18 / LOG / November 1980 , V'-:- �I UAO^,,.,..., _ HARRY LONDEBERG SCHOOL : 'i«'l ;1 SEAMANSHIP There's More to It Than Just QMED: Piney Point Maryland I .4- Specialty Engine Courses Available To IncreaseYour Skills—Earnings M Im : OST Sepfarpr« thinly OST Seafarers think fKA the r • electonics, refrigeration and air this equipment will always be in FOWT or the QMED conditioning, automated control program when they talk of systems, steam plants, machine demand. This course will prepare upgrading. No question but that work, and many others. Time is you to operate, repair and maintain just about every piece of these are necessary endorsements just too short to cram it all in refrigeration and air condition­ on the upgrading ladder. But, during the regular QMED ing equipment that will be found let's face it: no one is going to schedule. aboard any SlU-contracted learn all there is to know about So, there are specialty courses vessel. some important shipboard at the Seafarers Harry Lunde­ The course begins with the systems as diesel engines, marine berg School of Seamanshipmaintenance and operation of courses that will increase your small refrigeration units such as skills and raise your earning refrigerators, freezers, water power. There are a number of coolers and ice makers. You will such courses available where put together a small refrigeration jou can devote your full system. You will learn to attention to learning whatever evacuate, check for leaks, charge skill you need. and adjust the unit. All of the courses are specially Next, refrigerated container prepared by Seafarers engine units are examined. Here, both department instuctors to fit the electric and diesel refrigeration needs of our own SIU member­ units are covered. Maintenance ship. To help you select the of both the electrical and course which would be most mechanical equipment is stres­ helpful to you, we will describe sed. The use of electrical wiring the various specialty courses in schematics is taught, andtroublethe LOG. shooting methods are examined. Let's start with the "Mainte­ -Finally, centrifugal systems for nance and Operation of Ship­ large ships carrying fruits and board Refrigeration Systems." vegetables are examined. During • The shipboard refrigeration course at The maintenance of shipboard this part of the course, you will go the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School refrigeration systems is an aboard one of the big reefer ships of Seamanship is the best anywhere. increasingly important skill, and and go through their entire Just-ask QMED Seafarer Julius John­ the Seafarers who are qualified to system. son, shown here who recently com­ pleted the course. operate and efficiently maintain The course is six weeks. O Previous experience with refrigeration and electrical equipment is helpful—but is not necessary. So, begin now to take advantage of the many specialty engine courses available at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. It's your future—make it worth while! .••I' ,v,™.v. Learning Marine Electronics Seafarer John Speer works on a "Thermo-King" unit as part of the hands-on training for the maintenance and operation of shipboard refrigeration systems. Diesel Engine Class Graduates ..•rp Seafarer Victor Palumbo works at a schematic board with SHLSS Instructor Terry Connors as he learns the intricasies of Marine Electronics. Brother Palumbo sails out of the Port of New Orleans. V: — November 1980 / L0G7 19 «vp- ; ' �-J-- High School Plan Features 'Flexibility': Academic Staff Is Developing An Independent Study Program "'HE SIU has always been committed to the education of its membership. This concern fpr education is shown not only in the vocational training but also in the academic" areas. The Academic Department at the Seafarer's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship continues to develop new programs to help SIU members meet their educational goals. This commit­ ment is shown through the GED and Reading programs, the Charlie Logan Scholarship, and Charles County Community College courses. These are just a few of the ways that the Seafarers School is striving to meet the members' needs. " Now, the teachers iri the GED T w;. • Going Back Some 50 Years &- "Seafarer Eugene Sieradzki is going to high school at the age of 67. "It's like dusting away the cobwebs of some 50 years," he says. Brother Sieradzki is enrolled in the High School Equivalency (GED) Program at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. How's he doing? "Just great!" says his teacher Mary Cole. M-" , Seafarer McQuay Is GED Achiever Seafarer Thomas McQuay was misquoted when he talked about how he dropped out of school. In the last issue of the LOG he said nobody cared whether he stayed in school. "The truth is that my mother and a lot of other people did care, but things just happened," he explained. Anyway, McQuay is a GED achiever, and he. his mother and a lot o1 his friends are mighty proud of that. An Interested Visitor From Down Uiider • : When the Australian Government decided to put together a comprehensive maritime training program, one of the places they wanted to take a close look at was the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point. Mictiael Saint, seen here, is the chief executive officer of the Australian National Maritime Industry Training Committee. I came to the Lundeberg School. " he explained, "because your reputation for the quality of your maritime training has travelled around the world." During his day-long visit to the Lundeberg School, Mr. Saint met with the vocation training staff and later with the SHLSS academic department. Here he learns about various study programs from Sandy Schroeder and Patty Trosbach. . Ji f • .,5 . .,'0-, f - , .v.?. program are busy at work developing an Independent Study GED Program. This program is being developed so that SIU members can work toward earning their high school diplomat while upgrading in their particular department. The program will be set up in conjunction with our library so that students can use the materials written by the GED Staff along with films, filmstrips, cassettes, video tapes and other resources. This program is being devel­ oped because many upgraders find it financially difficult to come to Piney Point for the GED program. With the new program, a motivated upgrader can study GED in his spare time while taking other upgrading pro­ grams. The GED exam is a five-part exam in the areas of Math, Science, Social Studies, English and Reading. The Independent Study Program is set up on an individualized basis, helping students with their strengths and weaknesses. For example: If Joe Seafarer is a good reader aind a Social Studies buff, he may want to take these sections of the course as an independent study. If his Math, English and Science skills are a little weak, he may take those subjects in a classroom situation working daily with the heljp of a teacher. As in all the academic areas, the program is designed with the individual's needs and skills in mind. How can you get into the independent study program? There are a series of tests in the GED subject areas. After you take the tests, a teacher will sit down with you and recommend which program will best suit your skills and academic goals. Flexibility is the key word. The GED staff wants to help you. With the many types of program offered, there is one that will fill your needs. To many Seafarers, earning a high school diploma has been an important goal. It is a matter of deep personal pride as well as an excellent way to increase your knowledge and further your educational goals. Skills learned in GED classes can be applied to both your job and personal life. So the next time you are in Piney Point to upgrade in the vocational department, make sure that you stop in the academic department to see what we can do to help you. Members of the' SHLSf materials as they finalize i program. From left are Academic Director Jac Aumann. Congressionai ')ec Former Maryland Congr with Frank Mongelli, v' Lundeberg School of S : director of Vocational Ed to the school. The Cong Merchant Marine and Fii 1973. Throughout his Garmatz was a stand-u industry. The September class , large one-and al P Diamond, ^''^'^^cHouard Robert Burgess. Ejja Danyliw. In front froth Bertsch and John O N nan )resi nans tion; imar ies( ingrr end �IIS •. ,1 . For the SIU Boatman,..and the Industry: •- J Towboat Scholarship Program Will Help You Get Ahead H academic staff pore over study lew tiigh sctiool independent study ols Knowles, Sandy Schroeder, jeline G. Knoetgen, and Tracy L/ PT M 0111" T r I member­ ELPING ourSIU ship move up to more responsible jobs—with better pay and job security is what upgrading is'all about. In the Inland Waterways industry/there are a number of opportunities provided for SIU members to help them improve their jobs and the quality of their lives. One of these opportunities is the TI/SIU Towboat Operator _ _ . . »-•-« 1 • ' Scholarship Program. This program—funded by the Trans­ portation Institute, sponsored by the Seafarers International Union, and specially designed by the professional staff at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship—is the ' finest in the towboat industry. ' It is a "hands-on" program to help , career-oriented boatmen jnove up to the wheelhouse. Onthe-job training together with « - useful classroom instruction equips the graduates to operate all kinds of towboat equipment safely and expertly. The TI/SIU Scholarship Program is a very real oppor­ tunity for the boatman who is serious about his career to start moving up the ladder. If you are interested, send for your application kit by writing to the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. •m f: • em Visits SHLSS lan Edward Garmatz (right) chats )resident of the Seafarers Harry lanship (left), and John Mason, Ition at SHLSS, during a recent visit iman was chairman of the House ries Committee from 1965 through ingressional career, Chairman lend of the SlU and the. maritiitie Moving tank barges with the towboat Susan Collins gives the TI/SIU Towboat Scholarship participants real experience in the wheelhouse. Boat­ man Terry Kittle who works for Heart­ land Transportation out of Paducah, Ky., is gaining confidence as well as , experience. Boatman Max Fischer takes the wheel of the towboat CL 2 as part of the onthe-job training offered through the TI/SIU Towboat Operator Scholarship program. Max works for National Marine out of Houston. Boatman Joseph Hayes does his chart work as he prepares for his Towboat Operator's license. Brother Hayes works for Allied Towing out of Norfolk, Va. fi \ imHler/ Watertender Class Graduates LAfSeafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship was a Ir ^"^9 Colors. Standing from left are Instructor Bill Foley, David imfipln^ ^oazzo, James Hoffman, Steven Walters. Steven Saari, g y , ^ohn Twomey, Lawrence Rodal. Michael Minix and Robert ® Sundling, Ronald Koski, John Briggs. John Bates. Dennis - Graduates Earn Able Seamen Endorsements They completed four tough weeks of classroom and on-the-job training; then they sat for a thorough examination before U.S. Coast Guard examiners. When it was all over, tSjs happy group of Seafarers had earned endorsements as Able Seamen. In the top row. (l-r) are Ed Burke. Keith Kincaide, Chris Guttierrez, Mike Hunter, Dave Emis, George Tricker, Pam Monaco, Dwain Wynn. Frank Schliep, Jon Bailey and Mike Dorness. In the middle row are (l-r) SHLSS Instructor Harry Coyle. Robert Lynch, Lori Frandino, Robert Welles, John Callan, Rusty Harris. Maanor Mia. Steve Kastel. Edward Dials and Scotty Boatright. Kneeling are Scott Trester, Bill Bell. Sam Bennett and Ronald Mena. �I SlU Laker Gus Kuhlkeeps close watch over his rolls. Brother Kuhl, whose horrie Is Cleveland. Ohio recently completed the Cook and Baker program. Mary Warriner went from the Trainee program right into the Third Cook program. During her training sft,e worked under the supervision of experienced Steward Department Seafarers like Chief Steward Gossie McKee. Sister Warriner is now sailing as Third Cook on the LNG Carrier Libra. SHLSS Offers Career Opportunities In Maritime Food Service Ia& Seafarer Dave Fuller worked hard during his upgrading.tour, and he said he enjoyed every minute of it. Brother Fuller, who ships out of the Port of Wilmington. Calif., successfully completed the Cook and Baker program at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Raymond Anthony (left) learns the fine art of menu planning from veteran SlU Chief Steward Frank Costango. Seafarer Anthony recently completed the Cook and Baker program and plans to work aboard SlU-contracted towboats in the New York area. The Seafarers Harry Lunde­ berg School of Seamanship at Piney Point offers complete , career training in the steward department—from entry-rated General Utility all the way up to Chief Steward. There's no limit to the career opportunities, and there are substantial pay increases at every step of the way. Experienced food service instructors—many with long­ time seagoing experience—are hctre to help you. Age is no barrier to upgrading, nor is a lack of formal education. Teachers and instructors will help you make up the difference. The only limit is the limit of your own ambition. f V —* ' ^ V jf .VV-v' -i.- • -T' - -V'' Enrico Hernandez took full advantage of the Seafarers steward department upgrading program and is now qualified to sail as Chief Cook. Brother Hernandez ships out of the Port of Baltimore. Chief Steward Willie Wilson really enjoys his work—and that's good because he has been going to sea for more than 40 years. Seafarer Wilson, Who ships out of the Port of New Orleans, recently completed the Steward Recertification ^program. • - 22 / LOG / November 1980 rY r-. yyy,. .vwv, , ^ ,-1,, , :y:yy; , y, V, yyi, ..^y - ,,..y •^-'sy.y , - Vy'-,Yy-r,,.-' �-r'^ . j;. . ^ „. . !i rviC • .•• . ;•: N-- SEA-LAND LIBERATOR^Sea- r—'&S4mam= man, Recettm™ Delegate J. Sh^;°En?-Wega.^„2r^; Srirld M^W NO dlsp^ wets Reived from headquarters the letters I concerning ""^rc O L A.'Arrival wiU he in pension . • ^ morning. •''^'''"®'Tmln4h»rd the ship in The provided agreemen CAPRICORN raoS^ M- V Delegate John Cooper; Engine ,eck Delega Delegate ^'^'fRak^ No disputed OT. Chair>pa that the repairs from the last nan care of and both neetmg ^re working propivashing thanks for ,,ly. Chairman thanks everyone e y^ Yoko ^ . Yokohama, Hong vrnTg Kl and Long Beach. The oounmrs and cabinets in the crew lounge ^ department is not medicine ehest be necessary items as riFTTA SUD (Delta Steamship), ^""'^JminAer^Smeht he placed SeptX fd-Chairnran Ree^W Bosun A. Lasnansky; Secretary • 'nX chest It is impossible to get evena Vieira- Educational Director U. S. Weems; Steward Delegate Stanley Trusinski. No disputed ® appreciated Brother Steve Troy s fund. Chairman reported that there h?ve been no beefs or problems brougM e^^umentir.^ ^4 attention. All ie going Mong weU „_j there has been no lost time accidents Request that the men who are I'minmnisiienee in memory of our helping °";j^f,ipXctionsforaTV Delegatestotakeupc^ wire and a new booster thanks to the steward '"^'""^;otkruts The crew enjoys them and e«e„d. their ap"TNG LIBRA (Energy SrS ^r, of our departed WA-LAND PANAMA (Sea-Land SEALAWW I4__chairman, :ptember '^'^''^teWard =s«r-si:r.: A". .ill -'S ^e^Sr Wiiiiam R. Th^^^ Delegate Alton O'f/ Jn of our departed brothers. requested that all yoUTO q„al.fyh™ld^g,^n „eeds rated mei. in r^partnrents. Dis^ssod the nn. k:Tv:re:~-^-» >"<• ""wUXIAM HOOPER (Waterman St:S).Sep.emhe'2^^^™Recertified Bosun E. A. Ri &iins;Educa.io«MDue«or^A. B„rkette;DeekDel^«W^Hg^°. net! Engiue ?eRg«e M. J- the •disputed OT. Chairman reports t^^^^ '4yc4^andtherest^|^^;-^^ not ''•^""^'SSve been no beefs. r^ri^s'hXfothe . . frtr vour generous dona- aail with you many more trip roMo"'2;r:"'^«^ lata. Tobata. Stary remmdrf Sard deparonentforajob well done. Next CA.I port Dubai. —LNG VIRGO f 'Septeml^r Bosun ®dly K- N ^ Robert F. E^azi • Chairman reported Wright, Deck basso; Engine Secretary OT. ransportation from gate to slup reus Hook. nouiL. vlarcus irDEN CHALLENGER (Ogden S Septemher 2g^« eertmedBosunCh^^ S"Manrner. Educational the individual but the ship „ was ^together and talk to man and QM . enlacing the stool on captain about^^^^^^^^^ the bridge. watch and then mantostandafourhour^^^ ^ be expected to tu ^ Jobworkmgovertnn department. ShSed r S--ra-S r:r4n4fordef««aP-^^ „...| ;eetor Edward Self. S""' r in deck department. C^ ported that the ship will arrive in New irk on Wednesday night pay e next day. Everything has been inning fine. A vote of thanks to the eward department. Observed oj^ linute of silence in memory eparted brothers. TRANSCOLORADO (Hudson September V. Ardowski; Secretary R Ferrandiz; Educational Dirwtor ; Praino; Deek Engine Delegate Troy Smith, Etewara Delegate J. Shaw. No disputed Ol^ $73.34.in ship's fund, thanked the crew for being a go cooperative group of men. *t ^ able free voyage. A vote of thanks whole steward department for a joo 11 done. Next port San Francisco. B Norman; _ . _ w piatts. No J- ^tSWlPBi. Rose City Robert E. Lee ^ TTttobrthelteward, baker 3-.- „esday 0^"^„d''SinC Also rain, Subic Bay . ^ needed for requested ^^ deck all others to refuelmg^^d showing movies S:"o'hoxes'wherethe,he,ong dinner. •' :: byr the radio rauiu shack. — SEA-LAND MARKET^(^;;;^.:f William Kleimola; Recertified Engme Educational Delegate Delegate Dan DeMar ' ^ . QJ, John that the usual safety Chairman reported. that ttieu meetings were held. »,ll Neat port Arum Official ship's minutes Mayaguez Achilles Pisces Sea-Land Patriot Sea-Land Trade Sea-Land Express Sea-Land Producer WUIiamsburgh DelMundo Thompson P«® Point Revere LNG Leo Houston Charleston advantage of U. Aiso depattment who handira AMERICAN HRRITA_«^ jSn_ SS Sun Uo paradise; Se^ CMcCurdy.Nodwpu^ OX ^ ^^r^ary rr°ge'°W. Gihh°onsT EdueaUonai reTo.^'n:i::»t=cJln:e.nor, JuTto remind everyone it ts on the 03 office after showings instead of, (Sea-lnnd Septemi«r i h refpay Educational Director Xranscolumhia Golden Endeavor Del Ore LNG Aquarius Cove Navigator Brooklyn Worth ^ Sea-Land Developer Sea-Land Pacer Dei Campo Overseas Valdez Mount Washington Point Judy Sea-Land Galloway ^Xnd Defender Overseas New York Tampa Sea-Land Leader Ogden Leader Inger, Del Viento Jacksonville Golden Monarch El Paso Anew Columbia Howard Boyd Boston Sea-Land Resource Cove Explorer Point Susan Sea-Land Pioneer Santa M«rian» Santa Eleng Tttmara Guilden Shirah;Mucatmnal J62 in shrp's ,, 14, a smooth Chairman noKd tha^^^^^^^^^^^^^j,, running ship a ^ meet the sh p lounge. A were received an P importance discussion h f thanks poolside parties. OVERSEAS VIVIANJMarmm^ ii?c4man noted that the Carlos Caeno. Cha,™a^n Panama on Ship was due ^^wSaturday the 2fin. . Q to go to members who have ;;;°4„er SSeWrv:°hrrhe opportunity a job well done. Novembetl980 /LOG/» �Algonac Luedtke Engineering Co. is on a new job in the twin ports of Duluth, Minn, and Superior, Wise, removing the old bridge between the ports to make way for the new Arrowhead Bridge. It is expected to be completed by 1981 with work shutting down for the winter. • ^. ^" Mobile Groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Union Hall here were held on Nov. 12 in conjunction with the Membership Meeting Day. In attendance with the members were SIU President Frank Drozak and Port Agent Tom Glidewell. "•?.' •^• : /. i> -V'-> i.: ^ 'if •> Radcliffe Materials is abuilding 20 200-foot steel deck barges and three twin-screw towboats at the Twin City Shipyard, St. Paul, Minn. " Delivery is expected next January. The construction will cost $8million. f 'S- Port Arthur Second year wage increases of 13.4 percent were gained by the Boatmen of Higman Towing. Incidentally, President Carter got 80 percent of the East Texas vote. Norfolk Contract negotiations are about to start at some of the inland companies at this' port. Tenn-Tom Waterway The U.S. Supreme Court late last nfionth upheld a lower court ruling by refusing to halt construction of the Tenn-Tombigee Waterway. The justices left intact rulings that the Environmental Defense Fund, the National Audubon and Birminghami (Ala.) Audubon Societies and the Alabama Conservancy waited too long before challenging the project in a 1976 suit. Now you can improve your math skills In Your Spare Time! HOW? The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship has courses for you in fractions, decimals, algebra and geometry. These are self-study courses. We will send them to you and you can study them while you're aboard your ship or boat. ^ Vou can use these courses: • in your job; • to improve your math skills for upgrading; • to review old math skills or learn new ones; and • • • to earn credits for your college degree. ^nd for the course you want today! Just fill in and mail the coupon below. • '• V, ;/ 't'--/- ?«•:- :• I am an SIU member. Yes • My Book Number is. I joined the SIU in 19. Please send rne the course(s) checked below. ( ( ( ( ( »• Hannah Marine's tug Mary E. Hannah arrived at the Bay Shipbuilding Yard, Sturgeon Bay, Wise, recently for "sight and survey" work. Hannah also plans to build three tank barges of 63,000 barrels, 40,000 barrels and 30,000 barrels capacity. Delivery is expected by next year. Building cost is $16-million. Houston Western Towing contract negotiations are now under way here. Also, negotiations for COLA agreements were successfully completed at G & H Towing, Higman Towing and Moran Towing. New Orleans The paddlewheeler Mississippi Queen (Delta Queen Steamship) with a redesigned paddle wheel to overcome the Upper River's swift currents has been able to return to her home port of Cincinnati six times in the last two years. And she made a quarterly profit of $214,000. Lake Charles, La. Our inimitable Cook D. V. "Pat" Patterson reports he's "still going strong." On Nov. 6 he left Port Arthur to join the Tug Warrior (Crowley. Marine) here. Pat said on a recent trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico and Port au Prince, Haiti the crew was "happy" with barbecued spareribs, stuffed pork chops. Chili Mac and ear corn despite the rough, overcast weather with 2 to 4-foot seas. Pat enjoyed the Miller time and famous Haitian Barbancourt rum shpreside at the factory. He also got some beautiful, handcarved wooden statues there. A dark cloud on the horizon appeared after the Warrior passed the Dry Tortugas of the Florida Keys as Castro kept an eye on them from the hills of Cuba. On one voyage, a Cuban gunboat circled the tug for a couple of hours. Another time, a small, ragged sailboat loaded with Haitians went by headed for the U.S.A. Pat adds that Capt. Walt Rfeimer of Crystal River, Fla. is commanding the tug. Tampa The recently damaged southbound span of the Sunshine Bridge here which spans the Tampa Bay Channel most likely will be rebuilt says Federal and State highway officials. Previous plans had the span, which was hit by a ship, being replaced with a $100-million superbridge (like the Dames Pt. Bridge, Jacksonville) of six lanes supported by cables spanning the 1,300 foot channel. There are no protective concrete dolphins or buffers around the bridge's piers or reflective devices on the span which could pick up radar. SIU Tug Copt. Chamberlain Retires No • ) Fractions )Decimals )Percents )Algebra )Geometry NOTE: Complete all five courses and earn four college credits. Send my course(s) to me at this address: I f •;•. •. Name : Street. \• : City. .State. J^ipCode Cut out this coupon and mail it to this address: Academic Education Department Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Piney Point, MD. 20674 ATTN: Lois Knowles, Mathematics Department 24 / LOG / November 1980 -• .• • • -W - Picking up his first SIU pension check at the August membership meeting in the port of Philadelphia is Capt. Curtis Chamberlain, shown receiving his check fromPhiladelphia Port Agent Joe Air. Seafarer Chamberlain retired from Taylor & Anderson on July 1. Plans for the future? "I'm just going to relax for awhile, without worrying about midnight or weekend orders!" he said. Another thing Boatman Chamberlain doesn't have to worry about is hospital and medical coverage. As an SIU pensioner he still receives the top-notch benefits of the Union's Welfare Plan. "The SlU's Pension and Welfare Plans are real security, said new Pensioner Curtis Chamberlain. "•ft �Clothing Workers Win 17-Year Stevens Battle Roanoke Rapids, N.C.— Amid shouts of joy and triumph, textile workers from seven J.P. Stevens plants here voted unanimously to ratify their first union contract ever with the nation's most notorious anti­ union company. The Oct. 19 vote capped a bitter 17-year struggle to get J.P. Stevens, the second largest textile manufacturer in the U.S., to recognize the Amalgamated Clothing & Textile Workers Union (ACTWU) as the legally elected bargaining agent for its emloyees in Roanoke Rapids. A statement issued by the ACTWU in New York called the agreement "a turning point in our 17-year struggle with a company that has long been the symbol of militant resistance to workplace rights, human dignity, and the improved standard of living which flows from union contracts and a collective bargaining relationship of mutual respect." Speaking on the eve of the contract ratification vote, AFLClO President Lane Kirkland hailed the agreement as "a major victory for all the working people of America. It is a tremendous forward step for the textile and apparel workers of the south," Kirkland added. He praised ACTWU and its mem­ bers who "through 17 long years stood up to an anti-union management, held their ranks together and...persevered." Included in the historic V/i year pact which covers some 3,200 workers at seven Stevens plants in Roanoke Rapids and High Point, N.C., Allendale, S.C., and West Boylston, Ala., are immediate wage and benefit hikes totalling almost 20 percent. Part of that total covers two wage hikes which workers at Stevens 70 non-union southern plants received in the past two years. The union workers at Stevens will receive those raises retroactively, a settlement which will average about $1300 per person. Other provisions of the ACTWU's collective bargaining agreement with Stevens were made public by the union's Executive Vice President Scott M. Hoyman. "The contract," Hoyman said, "regulates work­ loads and provides the security of a seniority system for job changes and promotions." Also included are dues checkoff provisions and pension and other benefits. The key clau.se in the new contract is inclusion of binding arbitration rules. Resolution of that clause, Hoyman said, "was probably the single most important factor impeding our negotiations for more than six years." It was six years ago that the ACTWU was certified as the collective bargaining rep for workers in Stevens Roanoke Rapids plants by the National Labor Relations Board. The long, tough organizing drive which preceeded the election began in 1963. But in spite of the outcome of the union election, J.P. Stevens repeatedly refused to recognize the union. Cited no fewer than 22 times by the NLRB for flagrant labor law violations, Stevens still refused to bargain in good faith with the ACTWU. The tide began to turn, however, when the ACTWU launched a massive "corporate campaign" and a nationwide •M , J.P. Stevens Workers at Roanoke Rapids. N.C.. cheer and applaud their approval of the first contract between the company and the Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers: The agreement ended a bitter 17-year struggle by the workers. boycott against Stevens. The corporate campaign put pressure on companies to terminate their business dealings with Stevens or to. oust Stevens' corporate directors who sat on their boards. With the solid support of many AFL-CIO unions, includ­ ing the SIU, the ACTWU began holding demonstrations at companies which had business connections with Stevens. ® Two years ago, the union's pressure forced James D. Finley, then Stevens'chairman, to resign from the boards of New York Life and Manufacturers Han­ over Trust, and on Jan. 1 of this year, Finley resigned as Stevens' chairman. When Whitney Stevens stepped in as chairman of the company, contract talks wih the ALCTWU reportedly began in earnest. The impact of the union's campaign was clearly under­ scored by the demands Stevens made on the ACTWU before agreeing to the settlement. The union agreed to call off its fouryear boycott of Stevens' products; to refrain from work­ ing to remove directors from the Stevens' board and to halt attempts to restrict "the availability of financial or credit accomodations to Stevens." In addition, the ACTWU had to agree to give up for l'/4 years its court-ordered right to use certain areas of Stevens' plants for organizing drives. However, buoyed by the successfiil conclusion of the struggle in Roanoke Rapids, the ACTWU has pledged "to continue a dynamic organizing campaign-in the presently non­ union Stevens plants. The ACTWU is determined,"a union statement said, "to use the momentum that this settlement produces to accelerate and broaden our southern organizing program." The ACTWU isn't expecting future organizing drives to, come easy. Stevens spokesmen have stated repeatedly since the settlement was reached that "the company continues to be openly and strongly opposed to unions in its non-union plants." (About 90% of Stevens' workforce is still non-unionized.) But for the workers in Roanoke Rapids, their union contract was worth the fight. "I think," said one 40-year Stevens' employee, "things are going to get better now." A MESSAGE FROM YOUR UNION NARCOTICS WILL YOU UP AND YOU'LL LO/E YOUR PAPERS FOR LIFE.' November 1980 / LOG / 25 ' �*-N. CHICAGO The Lakes Picture ALGONAC Things are looking up a bit for Great Lakes shipping for the first time in months. During the last month three American Steamship Co. vessels fit out and are now running. They are the John A. Kling. theJohnJ. Boland and the Roger M. Kyes. The first independently operated port agency to be established in Michigan set up for business this month. The five-member DetroitWayne County Port Authority was created by a law signed by Mich. Gov. Milliken in Jan., 1979. It replaces the Detroit-Wayne County Port Commission, a division of Wayne County Inter-Governmental Affairs & Management. In late September, the Michigan Transportation Commission voted unanimously to discountinue the subsidies which have kept the Chessie System Carferries sputtering along. Discontinuation of the subsidy, which created a lot of controversy when it was made last summer, was recommended by the state Dept. of Transportation. The final run between Ludington, Mich., and Milwaukee, Wise., was reportedly made on Oct. 4. A Chessie spokesman said the Ludington-to-Manitowc run will be abandoned by next summer. CLEVELAND Mark Trepp is the new SIU, port agent here. He reports shipping out of Cleveland is good and interior renovations on the Union Hall are progressing. DOUBLE FEATURE Mackinac Island, the popular summer community on Michigan's Upper Peninsula which can be reached only by SlU-contracted car ferry, is now a star of the silver screen. A new movie, titled "Somewhere in Time" which is billed as a romance and stars Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour, was filmed largely on Mackinac Island and its famous Grand Hotel. The film, a sort of time travel love story, didn't get very good reviews. But Mackinac Island got raves. One reviewer said "the hotel and Mackinac are spectacularly lovely..." Well, when you got it, you got it! Well-known oceanographer Jacques Cousteau sailed his research vessel Calypso into Lake Superior to film above and below the water this fall. In mid-Septermber Cousteau filmed the Superior Shoals off the Keweenaw Peninsula and the area along the Pictured Rocks National Seashore and Whitefish Bay. Next the research team checked out the wreck of the steam yacht Gunilda, which went down in Lake Superior in 1911. Divers off the Calypso confirmed reports that the vessel is in "picture perfect" condition with her mast still upright and her rigging intact. Finally, thanks to favorable weather conditions. Calypso divers launched a mini-submarine and spent 30 minutes filming the Edmund Fitzgerald. Cousteau's project, part of a four-month joint venture with the Canadian Film Board, also calls for visits to Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. At the latter, the team will investigate the wrecks of the American warships Hamilton and Scourge which went down during a storm 167 years ago. To cap off the documentary, Cousteau will re-visit Lake Superior in December to film under the ice. Participants at a recent meeting of the Great Lakes Commission heard a forecast that the future of Great Lakes shipping lies with bulk commodities not container cargo. The forecaster, Peter Jones, who is vice president of Federal Commerce and Navigation, Ltd., of Montreal, stated that grain, coal and other bulk freight showed considerable growth potential for the future. "Grain is king," he said, "and shows all signs of remaining so over the foreseeable future and coal is a comer." However, Jones told the Great Lakes Commission that they should stop "banging the drum" for container shipping on the Lakes because "direct container service to and from the Lakes...is not economically viable in comparison to other routes." While on a six-port Great Lakes tour last month U.S. Commerce Secretary Philip M. Klutznick was approached by a joint labormanagement group with the request that the Federal Government subsidize a U.S.-flag Great Lakes service. The group petitioning Secretary Klutznick included representatives from the ILA, stevedoring companies and port authorities. Though assuring the group that Commerce Dept. would look into their request to give the U.S.-flag Great Lakes fleet a much-needed boost, Klutznick was reportedly cool on the idea. TONNAGE FIGURES Figures from the Lake Carriers' Assn., for bulk commodity shipments on the Great Lakes for the year to Sept. 1 showed some good news and some bad news. The bad news was the predictable slump in iron ore shipments coupled with a downturn in coal cargoes. Iron ore shipments through Sept. 1, 1980 were 44,724,870 gross tons, compared to 55,362,058 gt for the same period in 1979. The dramatic downturn in iron ore totals is due to the depressed U.S. auto industry. A smaller decline in coal shipments was posted this year. A total 25,695,468 net tons of coal moved on the Great Lakes through Sept. 1, compared to 26,231,472 tons for the same period last year. The good news was the tonnage totals for grain—18,221,601.net tons this year, compared to 15,642,122 last year. But even with the surge in grain movement, bulk freight shipments were down almost 10 million net tons over last year's totals. CHINA'S FORTUNES The new U.S.-China trade pact, signed in Washington last month by President Carter and a representative of the People's Republic of China includes cargo sharing and port access provisions. Most major U.S. ports were opened to PRC-flag vessels under the terms of the agreement, including eight on the Great Lakes. The ports are: Erie, Pa.; Cleveland and Toledo, Ohio; Bay City, Mich.; Chicago, 111.; Kenosha and Milwaukee, Wise.; and Duluth-Superior. A-^sistant Secretary of Commerce Samuel Nemirow said the Chinese have vessels which are suitably sized to call at these ports and they also want to be near the production points for the grain and machinery they want to export. CLEAN WATERS Though Lake Erie's beaches were crowded last summer and fishing was better than its been in years, researchers at Ohio State University's Center for Lake Erie Area Research (CLEAR) find that noit all is copacetic. While there has been a reduction in the amount of pollutants entering the Lake, there has been no reduction in the level of toxic substances actually in the Lake. Progress has been made in reducing the amount of nutrient pollutants, such as phosphorous, entering Lake Erie through its tributaries. (Nutrient pollutants are those which promote the growth of algae which are consumed by bacteria when they die. In the process, the bacteria uses up the oxygen needed by fish and other forms of life.) Over the past 10 years, the research group says, clean-up efforts have focused on limiting phosphorous from entering the Lake through traditional sources, such as cities. But recently scientists began to realize that phosphorous also enter the Lakes from alternative sources, like acid rain, dust particles and farmland fertilizer washing into the Lake. Also, over the past decade, new types of pollutants, like PCB's, PBB's, heavy metals and pesticides have been building up in the Lake. "They invent new toxins quicker than you can test them," said one scientist. Deposit in the SIU Blood Bank— Ifs Your Life 26 / LOG / November 1980 �'-i. .. Clyde Smith Tom Lasater L- • .,,, -.r • . ;, • -• r- ' R. Kevin Cunningham > •" M.C. Cooper Jerry McLean Rune Olsson Norman Dubois Charies Todora • ' • • "' J.D. Foster Salvatore Frank, Jr. John Bertolino '•••'>.••'"" y^Angelo Urti 12 More Complete Bosun Recertificotion T HE SIU'S commitment to protecting the rights of its members was underscored when the latest class of Recertified Bosuns received their diplomas at the October membership meeting in New York. The Union established the Bosun Recertification Program as part of its continuing effort to ensure that the men and women sailing SIU ships maintain the highest standards of excellence. One of the goals of the programs has been to pinpoint the issues facing the maritime industry, so that the Bosuns taking the course can understand them. Bosuns have always played a pivotal role onboard ships. His­ torically, they have been inter­ mediaries between the licensed officers and the members of the crew. Because of this fact, it is important that they understand the rights and duties of their fellow shipmates. The Bosuns who successfully completed the program were involved in a vigorous twomonth internship. They divided their time between the Harry Lundeberg School Seamanship and the Union Headquarters in New York City. Among other things, the Bo­ suns studied the various benefit plans available to members of this union. When they go back to their ships, the Bosuns will be better equipped to help their crew-members understand their contractual rights, welfare bene­ fits and pension eligibility re­ quirements. The Bosuns were also exposed to the union's Washington Op­ erations in a one day visit to the nation's capitol. During their visit to Washing­ ton D.C., the Bosuns visited the Transportation Institute, a non­ profit organization aimed at promoting maritime research and development, and the AFLCIO Maritime Trades Departnjent, where they were given an in-depth briefing on the SIU's legislative activities. The Bosuns also spent some time visiting Capitol Hill, where they observed this nation's law­ makers in their natural habitat. Dates for the next Bosun Recertification Program have not yet been set. If U.S. Sends Oil to Israel, U.S. Flag Will Carry Percentage WASHINGTON, D C.— Arrangements were finalized here last month in the oil agreement between the U.S. and Israel. If the oil agreement ever has to be implemented, the arrange­ ments include a clause that calls "for appropriate participation of United States flag carriers in the transportation of oil from the United States...." The agreement on oil supply, concluded by the U.S. and Israel on June 22, 1979, was part of the process resulting in the conclusion of the Treaty of Peace between Egypt and Israel. As part of that treaty, Israel agreed to give back to Egypt oil ^ Deposit in the SIU Blood Bank— It's Your Life fields in the Gulf of Suez. The oil agreement contains a commit­ ment by the U.S. to make oil available for purchase by Israel if she could not find enough on her own to meet her domestic requirements. The agreement of June, 1979 provided that the U.S. and Israel should meet to develop contin­ gency implementing arrange­ ments. There have been five meetings _ over the course • • of the u past year resulting in the arrangements signed last month, If the oil supply agreement « ever activated, the U.S. would first try to find foreign oil for Israel. If that proves inadequate, the U.S. would sell domestic oil. The implementing arrange­ ments will apply for an initial period of five years and additional periods of three years for the duration of the oil supply agreement, which is 1994. Israel's oil consumption is currently about 160,000 barrels per day, less than one percent of U.S. consumption. .. Accept the challenge! The new American LNG tankers...they're the best. That's why they're manned by the SIU. We're the best—the best trained seafarers in the world. Ac­ cept the challenge of being the best. Train now to serve aboard the finest, safest ships built. An LNG course is beginning at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School on Jan. 5 and continues through Jan. 29. I Sign up today! Write or call: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Office of Admissions Piney Point, Maryland 20674 Phone: (301) 994-0010 ou're tha b—t...Accept the chaUeng November 1980 / LOG / 27 r '• -M �^ -'-".'/ ,r< /^/Tv- . Directory • -' T ' . ' ..fK' '• SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes & Inland Waters United Industrial Workers of North America • -"" , Frank Drozak, president Joe DiGiqrgio, secretary-treasurer Leon Hail, vice president Angus "Red" Campbell, vice president Mike Sacco, vice president Joe Sacco, vice president V '' ' i* • • V . (/• | ]# - • r SEPT. 1-30,1980 •TOTAL REGISTERED AH Groups dassA dassB CiastC 8 115 10 23 18 14 18 79 23 38 27 32 15 75 1 0 496 Boston New York Philadelphia .. Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans .. Jacksonville .. San Francisco. Wilmington ... Seattle Puerto Rico ... Houston PineyPoint ... Yokohama — Totals ... 6 45 1 7 12 8 4 35 8 14 15 12 1 21 3 1 193 2 6 1 7 6 6 0 5 ' 2 8 7 8 0 7 0 0 65 4 112 4, - 20 19 16 8 70 26 27 10 73 20 65 1 0 475 0 3 1 3 0. 1 0 6 0 3 5 5 0 1 0 1 29 1 60 4 11 17 18 2 31 8 18 19 35 2 21 10 0 257 15 170 16 37 25 20 39 124 55 74 43 50 23 124 0 0 815 3 8' 73 16 5 2 10 17 13 15 9 9 9 0 36 3 22 7 9 15 22 13 15 8 1 1 40 15 2 0 1 0 288 111 Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Tampa .......—• Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco.. Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals —.— 1 81 12 23 10 7 11 62 23 "28 11 21 8 49 2 1 350 2 39 4 9 9 13 2 16 7 16 8 7 4 16 0 0 152 0 2 2 1 0 3 0 • 3 0 2 3 6 0 1 0 1 24 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 3 1 4 0 f 0 1 0 0 11 0 41 3 9 10 10 1 18 5 21 3 16 4 5 3 0 149 1 56 4 18 11 7 6 60 15 28 7 38 13 40 2 0 306 5 149* 16 33 24 9 31 98 32 46 22 40 12 100 0 1 618- 6 80 8 17 12 12 14 28 11 19 18 15 4 28 2 0 274 0 9 1 3 3 3 0 5 2 2 4 9 0 3 0 1 45 3 79 3 20 17 4 16 59 20 31 16 27 9 61 0 .0 365 6 37 5 11 4 4 0 8 4 16 10 5 5 10 10 0 135 0 4 0 1 1 1 1 2 1 17 6 8 0 0 0 1 43 3 54 5 21 4 3 8 32 18 34 11 14 11 21 0 1 240 19 251 44 55 40 19 37 89 65 74 43 42 35 85 66 1 965 7 155 6 27 22 10 7 30 14 71 103 34, 10^ 53 0 0 549 2,038 1,662 748 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port Boston New York Philadelphia ... Baltimore Norfolk... Tampa Mobile New Orleans ... Jacksonville ... San Francisco.. Wilmington — Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Piney Point Yokohama Totals 1 53 1 14 13 7 10 27 18 11 8 19 5 26 0 0 213 4 21 3 6 2 3 0 3 1 * 6 5 4 0 9 2 0 69 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 6 3 3 0 0 0 1 17 2 54 3 12 6 7 10 30 16 19 1 30 6 19 0 0 215 0 44 2 7 25 8 3 19 7 12 4 26 3 . 15 34 0 209 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 3 3 1 V 0 0 0 0 11 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port Boston " New York ; Philadelphia — ;..... Baltimore Norfolk .................................... T3mp3 Mobile ^ New Orleans ........................i.. Jacksonville '— San Francisco Wilmington ; Seattle Puerto Rico ..' Houston Piney Point .* Yokohama Totals' Totals AllDapartmanU. 0 0 167 7 87 16 33 21 17 19 48 31 38 21 33 18 57 41 1 488 2 51 1 109 6 0 11 4 27 36 22 2 22 0 1 204 1,226 902 310 2 33 2 . 16 - 7 4 3 23 14 21 5 10 10 - .r V. : X,.. 996 •- / • 615 51 •'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month of Aiigust was good in most A&G deepsea ports, as it has been for the last several years. A total of 1,662 jobs were shipped last month to SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of these only 996 or slightly more than half, were taken by "A** seniority members. The rest were filled by **8" and "C" seniority people. Shipping is expected to remain good for the foreseeable future. 28 / LOG / November 1980 •i- ' • (617)482-4716 CHICAGO, ILL. 9402 S. Ewing Ave. 60617 (312) SA 1-0733 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) MA.1-5450 COLUMBUS, Ohio 4937 West Broad St. 43228 (614)870-6161 DULUTH, Minn. 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (218) RA 2-4110 FRANKFORT, Mich. P.O. Box D 415 Main St. 49635 (616) 352-4441 GLOUCESTER, Mass. ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port 7: ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups dawA ClwsB ClwsC DECK DEPARTMENT Port •:> TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups daw A dawB dawC HEADQUARTERS 675 4 Ave., Bklyn. 11232 (212) HY 9-6600 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-9375 ALPENA, Mich. ... ,800 N. 2 Ave. 49707 (51^ EL 4-3616 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) EA 7-4900 BOSTON, Mass. .... 215 Essex St. 02111 63 Rogers St.01903 (617) 283-1167 HONOLULU, Hawaii 707 Alakea St. 96813 (808) 537-5714 HOUSTON, Tex.... 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, NJ. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) HE 5-9424 MOBILE, Ala..^. 1 S. Lawrence St. 36602 (205) HE 2-1754 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PORTLAND, Or. / 421 S.W. 5th Ave. 97204 (503) 227-7993 PADUCAH, Ky. 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) DE 6-3818 PINEY POINT, Md.' St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT ARTHUR, Tex. .534 9 Ave. 77640 (713) 983-1679 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 626-6793 SANTURCE, P.R. 1313 Fernandez, Juncos, Stop 20 00909 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE, Wash. ^".^.2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) MA 3-4334 ST. LOUIS, MO. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 TAMPA. Fla. 2610 W. Kennedy Blvd. 33609 (813) 870-1601 TOLEDO. Ohio ... 635 Summit St. 43604 (419) 24»-3691 WILMINGTON, Calif. 408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 (213) 549-4000 YOKOHAMA, Japan ...... P.O. Box 429 Yokohama Port P.O. 5-6 Nihon Ohdori lS.aka-Ku 231-91 ' 201-7935 �' '•" • • VV-; ;•' SffiSt >^'- 'k. .-I-'' W'(^' Y -^X-- r "" •: • •' • At Sea '•- . SS Santa Magdalena Ashore Seafarers and officers aboard the SS Santa Magdalena (Delta Line) gave $590. last month in memory of their departed shipmates. Engineers Ethan Hett and Bob Eaton, who died in a tragic accident aboard ship last ST Point Susan From now until Nov. 25, the ST Point Susan (Point Shipping) will carry from a Gulf or Atlantic port to Haifa or Ashdod, Israel, 23,000 long tons of corn, soybeans or sorghum wheat and 25,000 more long tons of the same cargo. Sea-Land Service Early last month, two of the 12 new Sea-Land D-9s diesel-powered containerships were christened in ceremonies at the Hyundai Heavy Industries Shipyard, Ulsan, South Korea. They were the 10th and 11th Sea-Land Endurance and the Sea-LandInnovator. The last D-9 to be christened this month is the Sea-Land Freedom. All of the 12 D-9s will be in operation by the end of this year. A4/ V Lionheart The Coast Guard last month granted a waiver extension to the M/ V Uonheart (Coordinated Caribbean Transport) on navigation and vessel inspection regulations until Dec. 31 or "until a replacement ship" is available. This enables the SlU-crewed Lionheart to remain in service The replacement, a R/O R/O vessel, is being built in West Germany! Also, a Artubar barge for the R/O R/O will not be completed until 1981. Hampton Roads Hatbor Sen. John Warner (R-Va.) expects Congress will OK funding for the deepening of the harbor here to increase the port's coal export potential. He expects action within about six or eight months^n the dredging. Congress was back in action on Nov. 12. Ninety ships this month were waiting here to load on coal. The port exports 80 percent of U.S. coal production. THE TANKERMAN TEAM The monies will be used "to improve midshipman quarters aboard the California Maritime Academy's training ship, the Golden Bear with an appropriate plaque put on board in their honor. The engineers respectively were 1963 and 1972 Academy graduates. SS Santa Isabel N.J. Assemblyman William J. Maguire (R-22nd Dist.) and his wife Doris were two of the 12 passengers who sailed on the SS Santa Isabel (Delta Line) recently from Port Newark, N.J. through the Panama Canal. They called their 14-day cruise on the 21,000 ton freighter the "best ever." The Maguires, who live in Clark, N.J., said the passengers had thenown lounge, with a small refrigerator stocked with cold cuts, fresh fruits, juice and bread. Hot coffee was available anytime, they added. Their cabin, they said, with bath and shower, was twice the size of cruise ship cabins. A washer and dryer, ice maker and hair dryer were other bonuses. Their fare, they estimated, was 30 percent cheaper. "I found very few barriers to spending time with the crew and never missed a morning and afternoon coffee break with them," Maguire commented. Capt. Emidio Calabrese of Fair Lawn, N.J., a World War II vet, showed them the bridge. "The purser and chief steward put on a cocktail hour... that blew our socks off," the assemblyman crowed. "First a heaping platter of shrimp, all washed down with Peruvian piscos," he continued. One passenger after downing a few piscos said he was ready to swim the Canal—he didn't need a ship! The Maguires even liked the jungle birds singing for six hours as they sailed through the Canal. • V • '. . SS Del Sol Fom Nov. 23 to Nov. 28, the SS Del Sol (Delta Line) will haul from a Gulf port to Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa, 630 metric tons of bulk corn and 1,375 metric tons of bulk wheat. Baltimore Committee .1- Well eii irainea trained Seafarers c>eararers acceptinq acc^tinq the challenge ... To Be The Best.^ To get the Job donel A skilled tankerman is necessary to move liquid cargoes, maintain pollution control and prepare the vessel for OSCG inspection. Safety and firefighting are also taught. A Tankerman Course starts every two weeks beginning Dec. 18. • .,• The crew and the Ship's Comrpittee of theSS i3a////77ore{Sea-.Land) got paid off on Sept. 18 at Port Elizabeth, N.J. The Ship's Committee consisted of (I. to r.) Chief Steward George W. Gibbon, secretary-reporter; 3rd Cook Edgar Vasquez, steward delegate; Crew Messman Sambo Sotomayor, Recertified Bosun Jose Gonzalez, ship's chairman and AS Joe Pozzuoli, deck delegate. Pcmonals Robert T. Taylor Please contact, Wesley Daniels.. Andus Andugar Please contact, editor of the Log. Tel. (212) 499-6600 Ext. 242. Bill Thompson Please contact, sister B£tty, as soon as possible. James Aherns Please contact, Walter H. Stovall, 4635 Oakley Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, 44102. Tel. 1-216-631-7476. Would like very much to have you come live with him, free of charge. Needs your company! Bruce Mesger You and I have been evicted. Personal possessions at our parents houses. Moving to Berkeley 9/25/80. Contact me, c/o Gaylen Dedrick Deidre Dunphy, 1543 Fairview, Berkeley, Cal. 94703. Tel. (415) 658-7019. Grant Withers. John Kucharski Please contact, your sister Bernice at . 7525 Durwood Road, Baltimore, Md. 21222. Ted Katros Please contact, your old buddy Raoul (Ralph) Caherra, 4221 Palmetto St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19124. Tel. (1-215) JE 3-2954. I would like very much to hear from you. November 1980 LOG 29 . �Zy :• t '-'\. Pensioner Antonio Gonzalez Palmes, 71, passed away from heartlung failure in Franklin Sq. Hos­ pital, Baltimoreon May 30. Brother Palmes joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a chief electrician. He sailed 16 years. Seafarer Palmes was a veteran of the Spanish Army before World War If. Born in Spain,-he was a naturalized U.S. citizen and was a resident of Baltimore. Interment was in P^rk Lawn Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving are his widow, Concepcion and a son, Juan of Essex, Md. Pensioner Ange-Michel ^'Mike" Panagopoulos, 49, died of a heart attack in Greenport (L.I.) Hospital on May 11. Brother Panagopoulos joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1959 sailing as a recertified chief steward. He sailed 28 years. Seafarer Panagopqulos attended a Piney Point Educational Conference in 1972. He also attended the Cooks and Stewards School, the Netherlands and the Ecole des Cusinier and Hotelier, Lausanne, Switzerland. A native of Alexandria, Egypt, he was a resident of East Marion, L.I. Burial was in Sterling Cemetery, Greenport. Surviving are his widow, Luise; a son, Theodore; a daughter, Georgia Frances and his mother, Georgia. , ^'k". • fc'.- |;:,i/i. ' W M vV. •• Pensioner Andreas Platis, 80, passed away from cancer in Piraeus, Greeceon May 25. Brother Platis joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a FOWT. He sailed 42 years. Seafarer Platis was on the picketline in the 1965 District Council 37 beef. And he attended the 1970 Piney Point Pensioners Conference No. 9. Born in Marketouce Prika, Greece, he was a naturalized U.S. citizen and he was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Surviving are his widow, Mary; a son, Mano; a sister, Angela and a son-in-law, Feliz Plocharczyk of Passaic, N.J. i:- •? f .' '. ••tr,'-;! •. • Pensioner Joseph Anthony Walsh, 70, passed away from natural causes in the Staten Is. (N.Y.) USPHS Hospital on June 3. Brother Walsh joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Boston. He w^s bom in Witless Bay, Newfound­ land, Canada and was a resident of Broolyn, N.Y. Interment was in Green­ wood Cemetery, Brooklyn. Surviving is his sister, Mrs. Mary Lundrigan of Witless Bay. Richard Bar­ tholomew Marchand, 38 died of heart disease at t he Mercy Hospital, New Orleans on May 20. Brother Marchand joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1977 sailing as a saloon messman. He was a former member of the NMU. And a Vietnam War veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Seafarer Marchand was bom in New Orleans and was a resident of Kenner, La. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, New Orleans. Surviving are his father, Paul and ,his mother, Mrs. Kathryn Falcon of Kenner. 1 Pensioner WII-° i llam Joseph "the ^Admiral" McKeon, 79, passed away from heart failure in the Boston USPHS :Hospital on May 24. Brother McKeon joined the SIU iii 1943 in the port of Boston sailing as a cook. He sailed 31 years. Seafarer McKeon was born in Massachusetts and was a resident of Boston. Interment was In Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington, Mass. Surviving is his sister. Rose M. Bowler of Arlington. Pensioner James Bernard Morton, 64, suc­ cumbed to cancer in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on May 28. Bro­ ther Morton joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief steward for Sea-Land and the Delta and Robin Lines. He sailed 42 years. Seafarer Morton was born in Poley, Ala. and was a resident of Mobile. Burial was in Whistler-Ceme­ tery, New Orleans. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Patricia M. King of Ponchatoula, La.; his father James of Pritchard, Ala.; a sister, Mrs. Edwina Strickhausen of 8 Mile, Ala. and two granddaughters, Theresa and Pamela Richardson. Robert Hunter Mullen, 54, died of arteriosclerosis on May 5. Brother Mullen joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk in 1970 sailing as a bosun. He sailed 18 years. Seafarer Mullen was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II and the Korean War. A native of Houston,^ he was a resident there. Interment was in Houston National Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Audrey and a son, Steve of Jacksonville. Pensioner Michael Karl Burhart Sr., 67, died of natural causes in'the Staten Island (N.Y.) USPHS Hospital on Oct. 2. 1979. Brother Burhart joined the Union in the port of New York in 1961 sailing as a deckhand for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad from 1961 to 1974. He was born in Massachusetts and was a resident of Staten Island. Burial was in Ocean View. Staten Island. Surviving are two sons. Michael Karl Jr. and John. • 30 / LOG / November 1980 vmm Pensioner Florenclo Sanchez Omega Sr., 79, passed away from cancer in St. Patrick Hospital, Batangas City, P.I. on Feb. 4 Brother Omega joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1956 sailing as a yeoman and waiter for the Isthmian Line. He sailed with the SUP in 1953 out of the port of San Francisco and for the U.S. Army Transportation ^Service, Fort Mason, San Francisco from 1945 to 1949. Seafarer Omega was born in Palompon, Leyte, P.|. and was a resident of Batangas City. Burial was in Floral Garden Cemetery, Batangas City. Surviving are his widow, Natividad; two sons, Florencio Jr. of Union City, Calif, and Arturo; two daughters, Violeta and Adoracuier of San Fran­ cisco and a sister-in-law, EliSa Ituralde of Batangas City. HQlllsHiifr,67, died of pneumonia in New Orleans on Apr. 4. Brother Huff joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk in 1955 sailing as a chief cook, baker and butcher for 30 years. He also rode the Delta Line. Seafarer Huff was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. Bom in Mississippi, he was a resident of Seattle. Interment was in Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Meadville, Miss. Surviving are his mother, Laura and a sister, Mrs. Claudia Murray of Meadville. Merrill Floyd Hummel, 62, died of a heart attack in Reading, Pa. on I July 24. Brother Hummel joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Balti­ more sailing as a cook. He sailed 30 years, for Cities Service and as a waiter for the MSTS in 1955. Bom in Reading, he wasa resident there. Surviving are a son, Arthur; a daughter, Lorraine and his mother, Elsie of Reading. Pensioner Rob­ ert Lee Kelly, 74, died of cancer in Doctors Hospital, Mobile on May31. Brother Kelly joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun and cargo engineer. He also rode the Alcoa Steamship Co. and American Coal Co. Seafarer Kelly received a 1960 Union Personal Safety Award for sailing aboard an accidentfree ship, the SS Alcoa Roamer. He sailed 55 years and was a boilermaker. Kelly was born in Virginia and was a resident of Mobile. Burial was in Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile. Surviving is his widow, Ida. Pensioner Joseph Alphonse Lavardln, 53, succumbed to heart-lung failure in U.S. Veterans Administration Medi­ cal Center, New Orleans on Mar. 21. Brother Lavardin joined the MC&SU in the port of San Francisco in 1950 sailing as a 2nd cook. Burial was in the St. Louis Cemetery No. 2, New Orleans. Surviving is his widow, Lena Mae. '' Albert Raymoind Kennedy, 28, died on June 29. Brother Ken­ nedy joined the SIU following his graduation from the Harry Lundeberg School Entry Trainee Program, Piney Point, Md. in 1969. He sailed as an AB and QMED out of the port of New Orleans last on the Alaskan oil run in 1979. Seafarer Kennedy was bom in Bogulusa, La. and was a resident of Pearl River, La. Surviving are, his widow, Denise; two sons, Albert Jr. and James; a daughter, Brandie and his father, Luther of Pearl River. William "BHP Waters Kingsbury, 63, succumbed tq cancer on May 12. Brother Kings­ bury joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1969 . sailing as an AB. He sailed 37 years and rode the Robin Line. Seafarer Kingsbury upgraded to quartermaster at Piney Point in 1976. He retired from the SUP in 1948 sailing with the Standard Oil Co. from 1935 to World War 11. From 1948 to 1967, he was a millwright and iron worker. In 1969, he retired from the Teamsters Union Local 559. Bom in New York City, he was a resident of Old Saybrook, Conn. Burial was in Cedar Hill Ceme­ tery, Hartford, Conn. Surviving are his widow. Vera; his son. Seafarer William "Bill" W. Kingsbury Jr.—a Piney Point graduate—and a brother, Joseph of Old Saybrook, Anthony John Marano, 53, died of cancer in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on Feb. 1.1, 1972. Brother Marano joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1956 sailing as a FOWT for the Delta Line. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Seafarer Marano was also a pipefitter. A native of New York City, he was a resident of New Orleans. His remains went to medical science at Louisiana State University, New Orleans Anatomical Board. Surviving are his widow, Earlene of Metairie, La.; three sons, Anthony Jr., John Jr. of Metairie and Dominick; three daughters. Vita of Metairie, Ciro and Catherine and a stepson, William A. Hillerman. G. Modica, 59, succumbed to heart-lung failure In the Providence Medical Center, Seattle on Apr. 6. Brother Modica joined the Union (MC&S) in. the port of Seattle in 1978 sailing as a chief cook for the Matson Line and for PMA from 1968 to 1978. He first sailed from the West Coast in 1946. Modica was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. A native of Louisiana, he was a resident of Seattle. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery, Seattle. Surviving are his widow, Clara, and a son, Thomas of Seattle. �• ;4'S- ;• \• " Pensioner Miguel Burgos Salcedo, 61, died of pneumonia on June 1. Brother Salcedo joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New York sailing as a FOWT I for Puerto Rico Marine and Sea-Land. Seafarer Salcedo sailed 44 years. He [walked the picketline in the 1961 N.Y. [Harbor beef and the 1965 District Council 37 strike. In 1960, he received a Union Personal Safety Award for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS Seatrain New Jersey. Born in Naguabo, P.R., he was a resident of Catano, P.R. Surviving are his widow, Marcelina; three sons, Rafael, Roberto and Raymondo and two daughters, Julia and Mrs. Carmen Parrucci of Babylon, L.I., N. Y. Manuel Lagula Salvador, 40, died of heart-lung faily urein Bay General Community Hos-, pital, Chula Vista, Calif, on Oct. 21, 1979. Brother Salvador joined the SIU in the port of Wilmington in 1978 sailing as a cook. He was born in Cavite City, P.l. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, San Diego. Surviving are his widow, Sylvia of National City, Calif.; two sons, Jericho and Noah; his mother, Timotea of San Diego and his father, Edilberto, also of Sah Diego. Pensioner An­ tonio Santiago, 70, succumbed to a lung clot in the N ew Orleans USPHS Hospital on June 3. Brother Santiago joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward. He sailed 33 years. Seafarer Santiago was born in Puerto Rico and was a resident of Pearlington, Miss. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery, New Orleans. Surviving is his widow, Dolores. Pensioner Miguel Angelio Viera, 62, died of heart failure at home in Baltimore on May 26. Bro­ ther Viera joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Phila­ delphia sailing as a cook. He sailed 35 years. Seafarer Viera attended Piney Point Crews Conference No. 5. He was born in Puerto Rico. Burial was in Baltimore Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Thelmita and two daughters, Arnetta and Augestina. Pensioner Pete Leon, 79. passed away from a heart attack in the Quelpue Hospital. Bilbao. Chile on July 20.1979. Brother Uon joined the MC&SU in the port of San Francisco. He started sailing 'n 1935. During World War II, he Worked for the U-S. Government. Bom in Chile, he was a resident of Valparaiso. Chile. Surviving are his widow. Nora; a son. Anthony; two daughters. Angelina and Mrs. Petronila Leo ofClvalle. Chile; a stepson, Herman of San Francisco, and a sister. Francesca. also of San Francisco. Pensioner Les­ ter Joseph Mahaffey 70, died of heart failure in the New Orleans USPHS Hospital on May 7. Brother Mahaffey joined the SIU in 1943 in the port Of Norfolk sailing as a chief steward. He also rode the Isthmian Line. Seafarer Mahaffey sailed 51 years. Born in New Orleans, he was a resident there. Interment was in St. Bernard Memorial Park Cemetery, Chajmette, La. Surviving are a brother, Huey of New Orleans and a stepdaughter, Mrs. Shirley M. Taledo, also of New Orleans. Ching Fook Wing, 54, died of heart failure in the • San Francisco USPHS Hospital on Dec. 30, 1979. Brother Wing joined the SlU in the port of San Francisco in 1968 sailing as a chief steward. Seafarer Wing sailed 51 years. Pensioner EvaHe was born in China, was a naturalized risto V. AldahonU.S. citizen and was a resident of San do, 68, died of Francisco. Also he was a veteran of the natural causes in U.S. Coast Guard in World War 11. Long Island Col­ Cremation took place in the Pleasant lege Hospital, Hill Crematory, Sebastopol, Calif. His Brooklyn, N.Y. on ashes were flown to Japan for burial. July 22. Brother Surviving are his widow, Eiko KakiAldahondo joined Pensioner Roy J. moto of Sasebo Shi, Japan; a son, Glenn the SIU in 1941 in the port of Boston Thomas Boyd, 65, and his father, Chin Yum Woo. sailing as a bosun. He sailed 38 years, died of natural during the Korean War and rode the Pensioner Ar­ causes in WoodBull and Robin Lines. Seafarer Alda­ thur P. Ceto, 62, ville, Tex. on May hondo hit the bricks in the 1961 Greater died of natural 3. Brother Boyd N.Y. Harbor beef. Born in Puerto Rico, causes in the joined the SIU in he was a resident of Brooklyn. Burial Staten Is., N.Y. 1946 in the port of was in Evergreen Cemetery, Brooklyn. USPHS Hospital Baltimore sailing on July 5. Brother Surviving are his widow, Virginia and a as a chief steward. He was a veteran of Ceto joined the son, Evaristo Jr. ' the U.S. Army in World War II. Union (MC&S) in Seafarer Boyd was born in Georgia and Pensioner Wil­ the port of New York in 1958 sailing as was a resident of Woodville. Cremation liam Boleslaw an assistant cook. He also sailed on the took place in the Brookside Crematory, Rutkowski, 75. SS President Cleveland (APL). Born in Houston. Surviving are his widow, died of heart Belize City, British Honduras, Central Jacqueline and his mother. Ruby of failure in the_ Arrierica, he was a resident of New York Abbeville, ^.C. Contra Costa City. And he was a naturalized U.S. County Health Pensioner Wil­ citizen. Burial was in Fair Lawn (N.J.) Services Medical' liam "Bill" Patrick Cemetery. Surviving are a daughter, Center, Martinez, Connerty, 63, suc­ Geraldine Roland of the Bronx, N.Y. cumbed to heart and a brother, Emile Bailey, also of the Calif, on July 25. Brother Rutkowski joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of disease in SomerBronx. New York sailing as a bosun. He sailed ville (Mass.) Hos­ Pensioner for 45 years. Seafarer Rutkowski hit the pital on May 17. Pedro Villa Reyes, bricks in both the 1961 N.Y. Harbor Brother Connerty 86, passed away beef and the 1962 Robin Line strike. He joined the SIU in from heart-lung was born in Poland, was a naturalized the port of New York sailing as a FOWT failure in the San U.S. citizen and was a resident of and engine room delegate. Seafarer Francisco General Walnut Creek, Calif. Interment was in Connerty was an ex-prizefighter. He on Apr. Hospital Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Lafayette, was born in Cambridge, Mass. and was 13. Brother Reyes Calif. Surviving are his widow, Maria a resident of Somerville. Interment was i joined the SIU in and a daughter, Elizofia. in Cambridge Cemetery. Surviving are a 1948 in the port of New York sailing for son, Robert; four daughters, Mrs. Carol Judson Powell Lanile Lamb, 60, died 47 years. He also rode the Isthmian Ann White of Somerville; Mrs. Walter in the USPHS Hospital, Staten Is., N.Y. Line. A native of the Philippine Islands, (Patricia) Hilliard, also of Somerville; on Feb. 10. Brother Lamb joined the he was a resident of San Francisco. Mary Jean and Ann Marie and a sister, SIU in the port of Houston in 1955 Burial was in Olivet Memorial Park Mrs. Gertrude Noone of Jamaica sailing as a chief steward. He started Cemetery, Colma, Calif. Surviving is Plains, Mass. sailing in 1937. And he sailed for Moran his widow, Josefa. Pensioner MarTowing of Texas in Port Arthur. Pensioner Lewis Robert Head, 76, Seafarer Lamb was born in Georgia and c e1 o S is o n passed away from pneumonia in the . was a resident-of Houston. Cremation M a g u a d, 7 1, Faith Medical Center Nursing Home, took place in the Rosehill Crematory, parsed away from East China Twsp., Mich, on July 12. heart failure in Linden, N.J. Surviving are his widow. Brother Head joined the Union in 1947 Anne; two stepdaughters. Melissa Manila, P.l. on in the port of Detroit. He was born in Ira June 21. Brother Dozier Jackson and Toni Jackson. Twsp.. Mich, and was a resident of Maguad joined the Pensioner Irving Oiarles Edwards, Wyandotte, Mich. Burial was in Maple SIU in the port of Grove Cemetery, Starville, Mich. 74. passed away from a lung ailment in Savannah in 1955 sailng as a chief cook. Surviving are his brother and sister-in- Cascade Valley Hospital. Arlington. He sailed 46 years. Seafarer Maguad Wash, on Mar. 24. Brother Edwards law. Mr. and Mrs. John and Irene W. was born in llo Ho, P.I. and was a first sailed on the West Coast in 1952 as Head of Fairhaven, Mich. resident of Manila. Burial was in Manila an assistant cook for Matson Line. Memorial Park Cemetery, Paranaque. Pensioner Henry Albert Koerber, 79, PEE, A PL and the American Mail Line. Surviving are his widow, Dolores; a son, passed away from heart failure on He was born in Port Jervis, N.Y. and Paul—a 1979 SIU scholarship winner— arrival at the Paul Kimball Hospital, was a resident of Arlington. Burial was and a brother. Alfredo of llo llo and San Lakewood, N.J. on Aug, 9. Brother in Arlington Cemetery. Surviving is a Francisco. Koerber joined the Union in the port of brother, Cecil of Albany, N.Y. New York in 1960 sailing as a bridge and Pensioner Arthur Herbert Hubbard, motorman for the Pennsylvania Rail­ 51. died of arteriosclerosis in the Edward Salles Rivers, 64. died of road from 1923 to 1966. He was also a General Mayer Hospital, Algiers. La. cancer in Gloucester. Mass. on May 18. carpenter and a former member of the on Dec. 23. 1979. Brother Hubbard Brother Rivers joined the merged Union MM&P Union. Boatman Koerber was a (Atlantic Fishermen's Union in 1980) in joined the MC&SU in 1950 sailing as a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps in chief cook. He was born in New Orleans the port of Boston in 1966 sailing as an World War 1. Bom in Queens, N.Y., he and was a resident there. Seafarer AB fisherman. He Was a veteran of the was a resident of Lakehurst, N.J. Hubbard was buried in the Olive Branch U.S. Navy in World War 11. Fisherman Cremation took place in the Rosehill Cemetery. New Orleans. Surviving are Rivers was born in Gloucester and was a his widow. Helen; a son. Verdell of New (N.J.) Crematory. Surviving are his resident there. Burial was in Calvary widow, Margaret and a daughter, Cemetery, Gloucester. Surviving is his Orleans; a daughter. Beverly and a Gloria. widow, Angela. sister. Mrs. Betty Cemp of New Orleans. November 1980 / LOG / 31 T; V-V' ( • .% 'imi .••V f • •g,: - 'l �3 '00.: Daniel Joseph McMullen, 60, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1956 sailing as an AB. Brother McMullen sailed 33 years and during the Vietnam War. He hit the bricks in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor beef, attended a 1972 Piney Point Educational Conference and upgraded to quartermaster there in 1975. Seafarer McMullen is a wounded veteran of the U.S; Army in World War II. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., he is a resident of Reading, Pa. Calvin Boyer Stewart, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Boston m 1969 sailing as a QMED. Brother Stewart attended the 1970 Piney Point Crews Conference. He was born in Prince Edward Is., Canada and is a resident of Lisbon Falls, Me. Oscar "Al" Rpnda Vasquez, 69, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1959 sailing as a FO^T. Brother Vasquez was born in Chile and is a resident of San Francisco. Adrian Cahdelaria Torres, 65, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Torres sailed 43 years. He was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Baltimore. % ,1 Vincent Thomas Yates, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Tampa in 1959 sailing as a chief electrician and engine delegate. Brother Yates sailed 29 years. He was born in Honduras, is a naturalized U.S. citizen and is a resident of Tampa. 0^ • Saul Franco Zambrano, 68, joined the SIU in the port of New York m 1970 sailing as an AB. Brother 2^mbrano was on the picket line in the 1971 maritime beef. He was bom in Ecuador and is a naturalized U.S. citizen. Seafarer Zambrano is a resident of the Bronx, N.Y. Woodrow Wilson Ball Sr., 62, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1965 sailing as a tankerman for McAllister Brothers from 1964 to 1980. Brother Ball was born in Louisburg, N.C. and is a resident of Chesapeake, Va. r - :1k r-i William Wren Quin,60, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1955 sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Quin sailed 18 years. Healso sailed as a 3rd assistant engineer for MEBA District 2 in 1966 after he graduated from the MEBA School of Engineering, Brooklyn, N.Y. Sea­ farer Quin was a former member of the Steelworkers Union, Local 1010 and the IBEW. He is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps in World War 11. Born in Mississippi, he is a resident of New Orleans. William Ogden Boiling, ^5, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Norfolk sailing as an AB for the ^Ua Une^ Brother Boiling also worked on the Delta New Orleans Shoregang. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Seafarer Boiling was born in Norfolk, Va. and is a resident of SlidelU LaFranklin Nathaniel Cain, 69, joined the SIU in the port of N^ew Orleans in 1955 sailing as a chief steward. Brother Cain is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. He was born in Pearlington, Miss, and is -a resident of Bay St. Louis, Miss. i Anthony J. Zanca, 65, Joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1956 sailing as a waiter. Brother Zanca sailed 40 years. He speaks four languages. Seafarer Zanca was bom in Brooklyn, N.Y; and is a resident of St. Bernard, La. Evaristo R. Pantoja, 62, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a bosun. Brother Pantoja hit the bricks in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor beef. He was bom in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Catano, P.R. Richard Jackson Conner, 62, joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961 sailing as a captain for Independent Towing from 1936 to 1980. Brother Conner is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. He was borri in Conestoga, Pa. and is a resident of Buena Vista, Martin Kowalski Sr., 67, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1957 sailing as a FOWT. Brother Kowalski sailed 31 years. He was bom in Michigan and is a resident of St. Ignace, Mich. Mario P. Nolasco, 59, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1958 sailing as a cook and oiler. Brother Nolasco upgraded at the HLS, Piney Point, Md. in 1972. He was born in the Philippine Islands and is a resident of San Francisco. Colo. Elliott Stewart Gordon, 62, joined the Union in the port of St. Louis in 1962 sailing as a chief engineer for Bernhardt Brothers, Inland Tugs and ACBL He also worked for the Ashland Oil Refining Co. from 1946 to I960. Brother Gordon was a former member of the ^ Marine Engineers Beneficial Assn. (MEBA). And he is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Born in Frankfort, Ky he is a resident of Lexington, William Ronald Eden, 71, joined the Union in Pprt Arthur, Tex. in 1963 sailing as a cook for Moran Towing, Sabine Towing and D.M. Picton. Brother Eden was a former member of the NJ^U and UMB Union. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army's Military Police Corps in World War II. Boatman Eden was " born in Grand Cayman, B.W.I. and is a resident of Port Neches, Tex. Overseas Vivian CommiWee Manuel Barros Silva, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1959 sailing as an AB. Brother Silva sailed 36 years. He also sailed 10 years as a room steward for Ameri­ can President Lines. Seafarer Silva was also a member of the Teamsters Union. A native of Hawaii, he is a resident of Milledgeville, Ga. I Do You Know i 'ij I f T NO? • ; Well learn how—it only takes four weeks. That's right. In just you can learn baiic diesel theory Dane aiesei r :•tions. This Tu;.. means new iob oDOortunrlies for job opportunr^ you. Where? Aboard the d'epel-wwer^ U.S.flag ships under contract with the blU. improved their pay and job security. Learn Diesel Engineering at The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Hdqs. Patrolman Ted committee and crewmembers of theST ^ month.They are{seated 1. to a payoff at Stapleton Anc^ ^eiegate; Chief Steward Vmcent to r.)OS JoeR'vas.GSUJerryZ. • ^ ^^Hg^gjacobsen.S^ Barbbacca, deck delegate. 32 J LOG / November 1980 k ^0'^ - - :-'5^rV . .-1. •• . - k k:;-ks-,"k.---I'k'' , • �•:v Senate Conservatives to Jobless: ^Eat Cake' Exfension of Unemployment Benefits Axed A TTEMPTS to extend unem, ployment compensation benefits an extra ten weeks so that American'Workers could better cope with the effects of a lagging economy have been dealt a serious set-back by Senate conservatives. Earlier this year, in a 336-71, vote, the House of Representa­ tives passed a bill that would have extended unemployment benefits an extra ten weeks, from the present 39 weeks to 49. President Carter and the AFL-CIO are strong advocates of such a move. Senate conservatives, led by David Boren (D-Okl.), were able to attach damaging amendments to a Senate version of the bill. Rather than accept the Senate version. House members have decided to let the bill go to conference, where a joint panel of senators and members of the House of Representatives will meet and hopefully agree to a compromise concerning the proposed extension of unem­ ployment benefits. Both the Senate and'House versions of the bill call for a 10 week extension of unemploy­ ment benefits. But where the House version would leave the present structure of dispensing benefits intact, the Senate version would make permanent and farreaching changes. Unemployment benefits are , divided into two types; state compensation benefits, which account for 26 weeks, and extended federal benefits, which account for 13. Once a worker uses up his 26 weeks of state unemployment benefits, an automatic trigger goes into effect, and the worker is eligible for 13 weeks of Federal benefits. Senate conservatives would abolish the national trigger device and impose harsher Federal standards for extended Federal unemployment benefits. It is estimated that 385,000 workers would be made ineligible for continued benefits under such a move, at a time when un­ employment has become an unu­ sually severe national problem. The Senate version calls for a blanket disqualification of people who voluntarily quit their jobs, were discharged for "cause" or .who refused "suitable" employment. At the present time, the Federal government accepts KNOW YOUR RIGHTS judgements made by the state governments. The most hotly debated amendment is the one that would require a worker receiving extended Federal benefits to U.S.-Chma Ink 4-Year Grain Deal Following closely on the heels of the historic bi-Iateral trade pact signed with the People's Republic of China in September, the U.S. has once again wrapped up an agreement with the PRC that could bode well for the U.S. maritime industry. The Carter Administration announced on October 22 the signing of a four-year grain deal with China that provides for the shipment of some six to nine million tons of U.S. corn and wheat to China in each of the next four years. The pact is scheduled to go into effect on January 1, 1981. Though it's not immediately known to what extent it might effect the U.S. maritime industry, the pact will ensure a continued healthy trade relationship between the U.S. and China. According to terms of the KNOW YOUR RIGHTS SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this is: Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeab Board 27S • 20tii Street, Brooklyn, N.V. 1I2IS Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeqls Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail­ able in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages ^nd conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper '•heets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU •-. . earlier bi-lateral trade agreement, the U.S. and Chinese merchant fleets are each entitled to carry at leak a third of the ocean-borne commerce moving between the two countries. But whether or not the bi­ lateral trade agreement would have any real effect on U.S.­ China grain shipments, and the number of American ships involved in that trade, remains to be seen. U.S.-Brazfl Ink Maritime Pact for 3 More Years The U.S. and Brazil late last month signed a 10-year-dld mari­ time agreement for three more years which assures each country's na­ tional flag vessels equal access to Government-controlled cargoes of both countries, according to MARAD. o KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so aS to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SlU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are tp be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of * the various trust funds. accept any job with a take-home pay equal to the amount of his unemployment benefit, as long as it is not less than the Federal minimum wage. Many experts feel that this would deprive workers of any flexibility they presently have in finding suitable long-term jobs. mmiiiiint iiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiii patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY —THE LOG. The Log has traditionally-refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any olficial capacity in the SIU unless an otficial Union receipt is given for same. Under no circum­ stances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discrimi­ nated against because of race, creed, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels thai he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION —SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro­ ceeds are used to further its objects and purposes includ­ ing, but not limited.to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection witlr such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a con­ dition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Sup­ port SPAD to protect and further your economic, poli­ tical and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or Infor­ mation, he should Immediately notify SIU President Frank Drozak at Headquarters by certified mall, return receipt requested. The address Is 675 - 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11232. November 1980 / LOG>^33 » v.- -CI •v.,-- �T1 Seafarer Says Getting H.S. Diploma Was A Wiz ^"i - • "' '4 (1 '-•• • -Si ri:-| •X E is an excellent program for anyone. The teachers prepare a student to take the GED test and you receive personal attention," he said. The high school equivalency program is designed to help aU seafarers and boatmen get their high school diplomas. An individualized course of study is made for each person to make sure he learns all that he needs to get a diploma. Seafarer Brown said, "The indivi­ dualized program helped to stimu­ late the self-motivation in me to learn." Because of the high school equiva­ lency program at the Harry Lunde­ berg School of Seamanship, 75 seafarers and boatmen have gotten their diplomas. Brother Brown is an example of the success that any SIU member can have. And Melvin has plans to upgrade to QMED as soon as he has enough seatime. If you are interested in the high DUCATION is very important to many seafarers and their personal goals can come true through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Seafarer Melvin "Wizard" Brown of New York has taken advantage of several programs. He recently completed the high school equiva­ lency program and earned his diploma. During the two and a half years that Seafarer Brown has sailed with the SIU, te has taken the FOWT, Diesel E.igines, LNG Safety and Welding Courses at the Lundeberg School. "While taking the Vocational courses, 1 found out about the GED program and decided to take this opportunity to get my diploma," he said. Brother Brown dropped out of school in 'the tenth grade. He commented that he received a lot of help from the Academic Staff. "This y-r. •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class Class B Class C Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore......; Norfolk .....'. Tampa Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico ... Houston .... Port Arthur -. Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Paducah Totals ^. T....... .' ..X. ;................. .... " -. .i.. .: 0 0 0 4 0 1 1 1 2 0 2 0 1 3 19 0 0 2 7 43 0 0 0 3 0 1 1 6 1 0 0 0 4 3 0 , 2 3 3 29 0 0 0 2 ,0 0 1 22 0 0 •6 0 6 4 6 0 6 0 46 99 Port 0 0 0 • 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 . 1 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0" 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 Port "•i Boston New York Philadelphia - • /i - xV^- hf.. TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 18 0 1 2 1 26 0 0 0 0 0 ,0 0 4 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 1 3 1 15 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 10 0 0 1 0 1 1 2 0 1 0 0 17 0 0 0 2 2 0 3 0 4 0 1 7 51 0 5 0 13 98 .0 0 0 7 0 4 1 10 2 0 6 0 0 10 8 0 4 5 12 69 0 0 0 '5 0 3 1 19 1 0 9 0 6 10 14 0 11 2 161 242 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 4 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 7 To 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Q.X 0' 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT ; ; Baltimore Norfolk Tampa Mobile New Orleans /i INLAND ENGINE DEPARTMENT Boston .t...... New York Philadelphia : Baltimore........ ... Norfolk ... Tampa Mobile .... New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco ; Wilmington ' Seattle ; ..... Puerto Rico Houston Port Arthur. :. Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Paducah Totals .-^.v ........ - if When throwing in for work during a job call at any SIU Hiring Hall, boatmen must produce the following: • membership certificate (where possessed) • registration card • clinic card • seaman's papers DECK DEPARTMENT Boston /• •' .1 Notice On Job Call Procedure (inland) Dispatchers Report for Inland Waters SEPT. 1-30,1980 • .v:y school equivalency program, con­ tact the Academic Department, Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship, Piney Point, Maryland 20674 or call (301) 994-0010. Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Port Arthur Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Paducah Totals ..".... .; ; : Totals All Departments. ^ -. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 55 30 104 0 0 0 0 0 ,0 .0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 —0 0 1 0 4 8 32 15 18 116 o 0 0 0 0 0 0 •1 2 0 • 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 16 20 71 269 •"Total Registered" means the number ofYnen who actualiy registered for shipping at the port last month '•"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 34 / LOG / November 1980 1" V . • ,.T"- ; Legal Aid In the event that any SIU members have legal problems in the various ports, a list of attorneys whom they can consult is being published. The mem­ ber need not choose the recommended attorneys and this list is intended only for informational purposes: NEW YORK, N.V. Schulman & Abarhanel 350 Fifth Avenue ' , New York, N.Y. 10001 Tele. #(212) 279-9200 BALTIMORE, MD. Kaplan. Heyman, Greenberg, Engelman & Belgrad Sun Life Building Charles & Redwood Streets Baltimore, Maryland 21201 Tele. #(301) 539-6967 HOUSTON, TEX. Archer & Peterson ^ Americana Building 811 Dallas Street Houston, Texas 77002 Tele. #(713) 659-4455 TAMPA, FLA. Hamilton & Douglas, P.A. 2620 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, Florida 33609 Tele. #(813) 879--9482 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. ^ John Paul Jennings, Hennmg, Walsh & Ritchie 100 Bush Street, Suite 440 San Francisco. California 94104| Tele. #(415) 981-4400 Philip Weltin, Esq. Weltin & Van Dam No. I Ecker Bid. San Francisco. Calif. 94105 Tele'.#(415) 777-4500 ST. LOUIS, MO. Gruenberg & Sounders 721 Olive Street St. Louis, Missouri 63101 Tele. #(314) 231-7440 NEW ORLEANS, LA. ^ Barker, Boudreaux, Lamy, Gardner & Foley 1400 Richards Building 837 Gravier Street New Orleans, Louisiana 70112 Tele. #(504) 586-9395 LOS ANGELES, CALIF. Fogel. Julber, Reinhardt & Rothschild 5900 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90036 Tele. #(213) 937-6250 MOBILE, ALA. Simon & Wood 1010 Van Antwerp Building Mobile. Alabama 36602 Tele. #(205) 433-4904 DETROIT, MICH. Victor G. Hanson 19268 Grand River Avenue Detroit. Michigan 48822 Tele. #(313) 532-1220 GLOUCESTER, MASS. Orlando & White Two Main Street " Gloucester, Ma.ssachusetts 0193o| Tele. #(617) 283-8100 SEATTLE, WASH. Vance. Davies. Roberts. Reid & Anderson 100 West Harrison Plaza . Seattle. Washington 98119 Tele. #(206) 285-3610 CHICAGO, ILL. Katz & Friedman 7 South Dearborn Street Chicago. Illinois 60603 Tele. #(312) 263-6330 �Tug McGraw Sails in World Ghamp Philly Harbor Male Joe Worrell is all smiles as he moves the Tug McGraw into position at Philadelphia's Penn's Landing, sporting, of course, a Phillies' cap The SlU-contracted Taylor and Anderson Towing Company and the Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Club now have a common name on their respective rosters—that being "Tug McGraw" or Frank "Tug" McGraw as the case may he. In a move essentially designed to call attention to Philadelphia's Phillies' ace reliever Tug McGraw gives the thumbs up to Taylor Anderson's Tug McGraw and her SlU crew. It vyas a thumbs up day for Tug all around as Phils won the series and he recorded the save. waterfront, which is in serious need of refurbishing, Taylor and Anderson renamed their 38 yearold tugboat *T and A No. 12" to the Tug McGraw after the ace of the Phillies bullpen. The renaming ceremony, held at Penn's Landing was not only productive but also a good deal of fun as McGraw (i.e*. Unemployment Dips to 7.5% WASHINGTON, D.C.—Sep­ tember's nationwide unemployment rate dipped to 7.5 percent down from August's 7.6 percent and July's 7.8 percent. The jobless rate was the lowest since April's 7 percent. Commissioner Janet L. Norwood of the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) told a Congressional Joint EconomicComraittee hearing that the new unem­ ployment rate showed "further evidence of gradual improvement." She also told the hearing that "I think we have certainly stopped going down." And added that "unemployment rates usually con­ tinue to rise for a few months after an improvement in the economy." More than 60 percent of the 172 industries in the BLS count regis­ tered job gains in September. BLS reported that nearly 200,000 work­ ers found jobs in September mostly in the construction industry, durable goods manufacturing (100,000 more jobs since July), trades and services. This swells the employment rate to 97.2 million working; 7.8 million unemployed. Dr. Norwood further observed that since July the number of jobless here in the U.S. had decreased by about 400,000 workers. A Washington economist, Mic­ hael Evans said he thought "the (jobless) number is real" and that unemployment may stay below 7.7 percent in 1980's final quarter. The most significant gains in September occurred among women whose jobless rate declined to 6.1 percent from August's 6.5 percent. And among teenagers whose unem­ ployment rate fell to 17.5 percent from August's 19.1 percent. The unemployment rate for adult men rose to 6.7 percent in Septem­ ber from August's 6.6 percent. Though the jobless rate for whites dropped from 6.8 percent to 6.5 percent in September, joblessness for blacks and other minorities climbed to 14.2 percent from 13.6 percent in August. White collar employment fell off in August, but employment among the blue collar workers went up after eight straight months of declines. Employment among farm workers also rose. In September also, "discouraged" workers who have given up looking for work increased to 930,000 a jump of 52,000 workers since June. Although most of the "discouraged" are women and blacks, the jump happened among men and whites mostly. Those out of work for 27 weeks or more rose by 5,000 to 930,000 in September. The average length of unemployment of 8.2 weeks in­ creased for the fourth month in a row. > McGraw is the apple of a Philly fan's eye as he stands on the bow of the tug that got his name. the pitcher) vvas on hand to mug for some photographs and sign autographs for the himdreds of Phillies' fans who were on hand. The October 21st ceremony must have been an inspiration to McGraw because that very night he and his teammates went on to defeat the Kansas City Royals in the final game of the World Series and become the World Cham­ pions of Baseball for the first time in the team's history. Incidentally, Tug McGraw got the save in that game and as he struck out the last batter you could hear a steamwhistle toot on the Delaware River. Would you like to get your High School Diploma? We would like to help you. Here's ail you have to do: Come to the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship If earning your diploma is something you have been putting off, delay no more. Fill out this coupon and send for your application kit NAME ADDRESS PHONE Are you an SlU member book number Dyes Dno • Please send me an application and pretest packet. • Please send more Information on the GED program. ^ JTU m Address to: Tracy Aumann GED Department » Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship PIney Point, Maryland 20674 November 1980 LOG -is: 35 �1 i AFL-CIO Backs VA Benefits for Seamen issue ? •; t y t -< • • Xj M ARITIME labor's drive to secure veterans status and benefits for American merchant seamen who served their country during World War II won the formal support of the AFL-CIO last month. In a letter to Air Force Secretary Hans M. Mark, AFLCIO President Lane Kirkland said "American merchant mariners who served during World War II have never received the official recognition which their service, dedication and certainly their battle casualties warrant." Secretary Mark is a member of the joint Civilian/Military .Review Board named by the Secretary of Defense to consider the applications of civilian military support groups for veteran status. An application on behalf of all maritime union veterans of World War II including SIU members, was submitted to the Review Board by the Joint casualty record for the Merchant Maritime Congress in January. To date, about a dozen civilian Marine during World War II is groups who played key support direct testimony, written in flesh roles during wartime have been and blood, of the military nature awarded veterans status. While of their employment in time of the Board is reportedly close to a war or national emergency. The ruling on the maritime unions American Merchant Marine has applications, no decision has yet always responded fully to national defense needs without been issued. The AFL-CIO's strong sup­ reservation." Favorable action on the port, however, may spur the application, Kirkland added, is Board on to early action. In his appeal for a favorable "an excellent opportunity for the ruling on the merchant marine Dept. of Defense to further applicafion Kirkland pointed out strengthen the close relationship that "the personnel who man our which must exist between our ships have built a history and Merchant Marine and our tradition of solid and self- Armed Forces." The application for veterans sacrificing support for the Armed Forces in the defense of our status presented to the Board country. Unique among all early this year was filed on behalf civilian industries," he said, of 250,000 merchant seamen, the "their support takes them directly largest non-combat group to into the hazards of combat serve during World War II. Three volumes worth of during war." In his strongly-worded testa­ documentation, representing ment to the wartime contribu­ months of in-depth work, made tions of the U.S. merchant up the application which was marine, Kirkland stated "the submitted under the provisions • the group applying received military training and acquired a military capability or the services perforpied by such group were critical to the success of a military mission; • the members of the group were subject to military justice, discipline and control; • the members of the group were permitted to resign; • the members of the group were susceptible to assignment for duty in a combat zone, and; • the members of the group had reasonable expectations that their service would be considered active military service. Help Your Brother Down the Road to Sobriety ••1 eeing a blind man Walk down a street makes the rest of us thankful for our sight. Perfect strangers, as well as friends, don't hesitate to offer a guiding arm to the blind because we all thjnk it must be a terrible thing to be unable to see where you're going. An alcoholic can't see where he's going either, only alcoholics don't have friends. Because a friend wouldn't let another man blindly travel a course that has to lead to the destruction of his health, his job and his family. And that's where an alcoholic is headed. Helping a fellow Seafarer who has a drinking problem is just as easy—and just as important—as steering a blind man across a street. All you have to do is take that Seafarer by the arm and guide him to the Union's Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center in Valley Lee, Md. Once he's there, an alcoholic SIU member will receive the care and counseling he needs. And hell get the support of brother SIU members who are fighting ijj the same tough battle he is back to a healthy, productive alcohol-free life. The road back to sobriety is a long one for an alcoholic. But because of ARC, an alcoholic SIU member doesn't have to travel the distance alone. And by guiding a brother Seafarer in the direction of the Rehab Center, youH be showing him that the first step back to recovery is only an arm's length away. S • -1] J -li I I : if ' Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center i I am interested in attending a six-week program at the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that all my medical arid counseling records will be kept strictly confidential, and that they will not be kept anywhere except at The Center. 1! • • Name .} I ook No Address (Street or RFD) -r '• of Title IV of the G.I. Improve­ ment Act of 1977. Title IV includes five criteria used as the basis for determin­ ing the eligibility of the group applying fpr veterans status. While the criteria are "advisory," the maritime unions' application answered each one of them, including: (State) (Zip) I I I I Ik Telephone No, .... Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Box 153-A Valley Lee, Md. 20692 A .-i. . I or call, 24 hours-a-day, (301) 994-0010 •V 36 / LOG / November 1980 i , aWMiL'' - 'X •• > \ . - �K v" '-•L-r,:;.y:;-, A ^Seniority' Anthony Sacco Seafarer Anthony "Tony" Sacco, 20, grad­ uated from^he HLS in 1978. Brother Sacco upgraded to AB there last year. He earned the CPR, lifeboat and firefighting endorsements. Born in Brooldyn, N.Y., he lives in St. Louis, Mo. and ships out of the port of New York. John Micklos Seafarer John Mitrklos graduated from the HLS in 1977. He upgraded to AB in 1979. Brother Micklos has the LNG, CPR, firefight­ ing and lifeboat tickets. He is a U.S. Army veteran. And he ships out of the ports of^ Baltimore and New York. Victor John DeGroot Seafarer Victor John DeGroot, 21, is a 1977 HLS grad­ uate. He upgraded to FOWT. Brother DeGroot earned his CPR, life­ boat and firefighting endorsements. DeGroot 1 lives in and ships out of the port of New York. G.S. Vanover Seafarer G.S. Vanover, 25, graduated from the HLS Entry Program in 1979. Brother Vanover upgraded to LNG AB in 1980. He holds the CPR, fireI fighting and lifeboat tickets. Born in Oregon, he lives in the state of Washington and ships out of ports on the West Coast. Jeffrey Yarmola Steven Wagner Samson Orlan Sandven Seafarer Jeff r e y "Jeff" Yarmola, 19, graduated from the HLS in 1978. mf-% Brother Yar­ mola upgraded to FOWT there in 1979, QMED in 1980 and earned his high school diploma also. He rode the LNG Aquarius and Leo (Energy Transport) on her maiden voyage. Yarmola also earned the CPR, firefighting and lifeboat tickets. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he resides in Chicago, III. and ships out of the port of New York. Seafarer Steven Wagner, 25, graduated from the HLS in 1978. Brother Wagner got his training and earned his high school diploma GED the same year. He sails as assistant cook since upgrading this year and as chief cook on the LNG Leo. Wagner also sailed on the maiden voyages of the LNG Gemini and Virgo (Energy Transport). A native of Louisville, Ky., he ships out of the ports of Baltimore and New York, Seafarer Sam­ son Orlan Sand­ ven, 26, grad­ uated from the Harry Lundeberg School Entry Trainee Program, Piney Point, Md. in 1977. Brother Sandven upgraded there to firemanwatertender. He holds the firefight­ ing, lifeboat and CPR tickets. His ambition is to be an engineer. Born in New Albany, Ind., he ships out of the port of New York. Edward James Dandy Stephen Gateau Seafarer Ed­ ward James Dandy, 25, is a 1977 HLS grad­ uate. ' Brother Dandy in 1979, upgraded to FOWT. Next I year he plans to I get his QMED rating. He earned the lifeboat, firefighting and CPR endorsements. And he also earned an associate, two-year degree in Liberal Arts from the State University of N.Y. Alfred, N.Y. Dandy lives in Ogdensburg, N.Y. and ships out of the port of New York. J. L. Dunn Seafarer J.L. Dunn, 30, is a 1971 graduate of the HLS, Brook­ lyn, N.Y. Brot h e r Dunn upgraded to AB in 1977. He has the CPR, fire­ fighting and lifeboat tickets. And he has sailed on the Vietnam Sealift. Dunn is also a U.S. Army veteran. A native of California, he lives in the state of Washington and ships out of West Coast ports. Albert Caulder Seafarer AlI bert Caulder, 32, is a 1967 HLS I graduate. He was among the 1 first group of trainees at Piney Point. Brother Caulder up­ graded to AB there in 1978. He has the CPR, firefighting, LNG and lifeboat endorsements. Caulder was in the U.S. Marine Corps 10 years with the Force Recon unit doing two tours of duty in Vietnam on the frontlines. He has already applied for the proposed 3rd Mate Course at the HLS. Seafarer Stephen Gateau, 21, is a 1978 HLS graduate. Brother Gateau upgraded to AB in 1979: He holds the life­ boat, firefight­ ing and CPR tickets. Gateau ships out of various ports. John Frederick Tubman S e a f a re r John Frederick Tubman, 52, sails in the deck department as an A B and bosun. Brother Tubman started sailing with the SIU in 1965 joining the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1969. He is a graduate of the HLS, San Francisco. Tubman was a f ormer member of the SU P for five .years. Born in Secretary, Md., he is a resident of Salisbury, Md. and ships out of the port of Baltimore. David Aaron Murray S e a Ta r e r David Aaron Murray grad­ uated from the HLS Trainee Program in 1975. He also got his GED degree. Brother Murray upgraded to AB in 1978. And he holds the firefighting, CPR and lifeboat endorsements. Born in Hartford, Conn., he resides in Bethesda, Md. and ships out of the port of New York. Howard 8. Francis Seafarer Ho­ ward Francis, 59, sails in the deck department as an AB Quar­ termaster. Bro­ ther Francis has been, an SIU member 13 years. He has the cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) firefighting and lifeboat endorsements. A U.S. Navy retiree, he operates his own fishing boat when not shipping out. Francis ships out of the port of Wilmington, Calif. Monthly Membership Meetings Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Algonac Houston New Orleans ........ Mobile San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Piney Point ,....v... San Juan Columbus Chicago Port Arthur St. Louis ; Cleveland Honolulu Date Dec. 8 .,.. Dec. 9 Dec. 10 Dec. II Dec. II Dec. 12 Dec. 15 Dec. 16 Dec. 17 Dec. 18 Dec. 22 Dec. 26..... Dec. 13 Dec. II Dec. 20 — Dec. 16 Dec. 16 Dec. 19 Dec. 18 Dec. II % Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters 2:30p.m 2:30p.m 2:30p.m 9:30a.m. ,2:00p.m 2:30p.m 2:30p.m 2:30p.m. 2:30p.m. '. 2:30p.m. 2:30p.m. 2:30p.m. 10:30a.m. 2:30p.m. .^.... — — 2:30p.m. 2:30p.m. — 2:30p.m. UIW 7:00p.m. 7:00p.m. TTOOp.m. 7:00p.m. — — 7:00p.m. 7:00 p.m. • :> 1:00p.m. November 1980 / LOG / 37 . . . J, ^ I • ./ . . 1 �•I . : r -•' -ST Notice To Mariners' Upgrading Class Schedules For Jan.-June Are Announced I :,•'"• ,.J i.' . Upgrading class schedules for the first six months of 1981 are announced by the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. To register for any of the following courses, use the Upgrading Application form which is published in this issue of THE LOG. January 1981 LNG: Jan. 5-Jan. 29. QMED: Jan. 15-April 9. FOWT: Jan. 29-Feb. 26. Marine Electronics: Jan. 5-Feb. 12. Diesel (unlicensed): Jan. 5-Jan. 29. Diesel (Licensed/T.I. Scholarship): Jan. 5-Feb. 28. Conveyorman: Jan. 5-Jan. 29. ^ Towhoat Operator (T.I. Scholarship): Jan. 5-Feb. 26. Able Seaman: Jah. 5-Jan. 29. Lifeboatman: Jan. 2-Jan. 15; Jan. 15-Jan. 29, Jan. 29-Feb. 12. Tankerman: Jan. ^-Jan. 15; Jan. 15-Jan. 29; Jan. 29-Feb. 12. I- .1 /-<1 , 'i ' -• :'-f February 1981 Pumproom Maintenance & Operation: Feb. 16-M^r. 26. Lifeboatman: Feb. 12-Feb. 26; Feb. 26-Mar. 12. Tankerman: Feb. 12-Feb. 26; Feb. 26-Mar. 12. •':.' i" r May 1981 QMED: May 7-July 30. FOWT: May 21-June 18. ' r Marine Electronics: May 25-July 2. Welding: May 25-June 18. Towhoat Operator: May 11-July 2. Celestial Navigation: May 25-June 25. Able Seaman: May 22-June J8. Lifeboatman: May 7-May 21; May 21-June 4. Tankerman: May 7rMay 21; May 2Mune 4. ' 'a .i' ^ ! June 1981 XNG: June 22-July 16. Refrigeration Systems, Maintenance & Operations: June 2-July 30: Diesel (unlicensed): June 22-July 16. Diesel (Licensed/T.I. Scholarship): June 22-Aug. 13. Pumproom Maintenance & Operation: June 8-July 16. Towhoat Operator (T.I. Scholarship): June 22-Aug. 6. Quartermaster: June 19-July 16 Lifeboatman: June 4-June 18; June i8-July 2. Tankerman: June 4-June 18; June 18-July 2. Courses may be added or cancelled, and dates may be changed, depending upon the particular needs of our membership and the special requirements of the industry. March 1981 •H.. \ .•^,' : .'y" •-• 'M |1-IM LNG: Mar. 2-Mar. 26. T FOWT: Mar. 26-April 23. 'I Marine Electrical Maintenance: Mar. 2-April 23. Refrigeration Systems, Maintenance & Operation: Mar. 2-April9. Diesel (unlicensed): Mar. 20-April 23. Diesel (Licensed/T.I. Scholarship): Mar, 20-May 21. Automation: Mar. 30-April 23. Welding: Mar. 2-Mar. 26. Towhoat Operator (T.I. Scholarship): Mar. 30-May 14. Celestial Navigation: Mar. 2-April 2. Pilot: Mar. 16-May 7. Quartermaster: Mar. 2-Mar. 26. Able Seaman: Mar. 27-April 23. Lifeboatman: Mar. 12-Mar. 26; Mar. 26-April 9. Tankerman: Mar. 12-Mar. 26; Mar. 26-April 9. A April 1981 LNG: April 27-May 21. Able Seaman: April 24-May 21. Lifeboatman: April 9-April 23; April 23-May 7. Tankerman: April 9-April 23; April 23-May 7. Columbia Paying Off in Baitimore J • -if' ..|i' V I I *»• ' : .•fe:-'." Baltimore Patrolman Al Raymond andSIU Rep Roland "Snake" Williams (seated I, to r.) service part of theStiip's Committee and a crewmember of theS7 Columbia (Ogden Marine) at a payoff there on Oct. 16. They are (I. to r.) Chief Steward John "Big Train" Hunt, secretary-reporter; Recertified Bosun Walter L. Compton. ship's Qhairman; OS Clay Brown, AB David Hartman, deck delegate and 37year SlU member and 3rd Cook Ray Lawrence, steward delegate. 38 / LOG / November 1980 ...AND MAKE MONEY. The cargo doesn't move without the skill and say-so of the Chief Pump­ man. He's top man. So he earns top dollar for his skills. Get those skills Get your Chief Pumpman endorsement Take the Pumproom Maintenance and Operations course at SHLSS. It starts Feb. 16 and continues through Mar. 26. To enroll, see your SlU Representative or contact SHLSS. :^''r ; , ,v. .if- •/-rr* •. -V"-/ L. �"•»«*cw-r •. • ' ^ Apply Now for an SHLSS Upgrading Course (Please Print) (Please Print) Seafarers Harry Lundeberg SchooLof Seamanship .•'J ' ' ' r \ Upgrading Application Name. \ ^ (Middle) (First) (Last) Address. Date 6f Birth J— Mo./Dav/Yoar •M (Street) Telephone (City) (State) / (Area Coda) (Zip Code) Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member Q Deep Sea Member • •4. . Seniority. Book Number Date Book Was Issued. Port Presently Registered In. Port Issued r v. - Endorsement(s) or License Now Held. Social Security #. .X. Piney Point Graduate: • Yes No • (if yes, fill in below) Entry Program: From. to. (dates attended) Endorsement(s) or License Received . to. Upgrading Program: From . (dates attended) Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: Yes Dates Available for Training No Q Firefighting: O Yes — No • CPR O Yes No Q — — I Am Interested in the Following Course(s). ENGINE STEWARD FWT • Oiler OMED - Any Rating Others. Marine Electrical Maintenance Pumproom Maintenance and Operation Automation (• Maintenanceof Shipboard Refrigeration Systems Diesel Engines Assistant Engineer (Uninspected Motor Vessel) • Chief Bigineer (Uninspected Motor Vessel) (• Assistant Cook Q Cook & Baker • Chief Cook Steward Q Towboat Inland Cook DECir • • • • • • • • (• • • • • Tankerman AB 12 Months AB UnlimitedAB Tugs & Tows ^^ AB Great Lakes Quartermaster Towboat Operator Western Rivers Towboat Operator Inland ^ Towboat Operator Not More than 2(X) Miles Towboat Operator (Over 200 Miles) Master • Mate Pilot Third Mate • • • 1^ Q Q ALL DEPARTMENTS • • • • • B •A -.'A '• —V' • , '^TU- " LNG LNG Safety Welding Lifeboatman Fire Fighting .St if ' RECORD OF EMPLOYMBJT TIME •—(Show only amount ne^ed to upgrade in rating noted above or attach letter of service. , whichever is applicable.) VESsa ••s., •^ RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE •Mm- SIGNATURE November 1980 / LOG / 39 �. inw^aar- -•*•» V *' "i*^'-i - Keep I'ClSJ ir_M-.- V i;%y '• ; ;i.f^ . • > 'c' "' ." • -v • l'l0'"''Vllil0 1^-:: us Anchored t'.; • •T-, JKIt; •.•'J u S-' I i; .: •V i' ;• m m'. 4#\. • • J. I. 4-H •f\ ma av,->' r;'-'--?S • .••3M � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1980-1989 Description An account of the resource Volumes XLII-LI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource November 1980 Description An account of the resource Headlines: TOO MUCH GOV'T HOLDS BACK MARITIME PROGRESS MTD PRESSING ACTION ON FISH BILL, FED AGENCIES USE OF U.S. FLAG SIU-BACKED BILL ENACTED TO IMPROVE TOWING SAFETY SS POET MISSING IN ATLANTIC WITH CREW OF 34 REAGAN, REPUBLICANS WINNERS IN ELECTION USC TO ESTABLISH PAUL HALL CHAIR IN MARINE TRANSPORTATION CARTER SIGNS BILL GIVING U.S. COAL SHIPS PREFERENCE TO UNLOAD REPUBLICANS GAIN CONTROL OF THE SENATE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WILL HAVE MANY NEW FACES AFL-CIO PRES. KIRKLAND 'READY TO COOPERATE' WITH NEW ADMINISTRATION INCREASED POLITICAL ACTION & IMPROVED SERVICES TO MEMBERS, PENSIONERS GOAL OF NEW SIU PROGRAM SIU WINS CASE VS. USCG ON YELLOWSTONE LOSS WHAT A CREW: SAVE BOAT PEOPLE, DELIVER BABY IT'S OFFICIAL: DECK DEPT.'S CAN CARRY TO% BLUE TICKETS N.Y. PORT COUNCIL INSTITUTES PAUL HALL MEMORIAL AWARD: SEA-LAND'S HITLZHEIMER 1ST RECIPIENT SIU WINS 50% SPR CARGO GUARANTEE FOR U.S. SHIPS FORGOTTEN BY HISTORY, BUTTON GWINNETT LIVES AGAIN MCCARTNEY BLASTS FEDS FOR SKIRTING U.S. FLAG SHIPS RETIREE, 92, PATRIARCH OF PROUD SIU FAMILY T.I. WANTS PROPOSED AIR QUALITY REGS RE-EVALUATED SIU COULD BE CREWING 6 MORE BRAND NEW LNGS BY 1985 SIU CREWS NEW SEA-LAND D-9, INDEPENDENCE G&H PUTS 7TH BRAND NEW TUG INTO SERVICE: MORE JOBS FOR BOATMEN SIU WILL CONTINUE TO FILL LEADERSHIP ROLE 10 SIU BOATS ESCORT SARATOGA ON DATE FOR OVERHAUL ACADEMIC STAFF IS DEVELOPING AN INDEPENDENT STUDY PROGRAM TOWBOAT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WILL HELP YOU GET AHEAD SHLSS OFFERS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN MARITIME FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT CLOTHING WORKERS WIN 17-YEAR STEVENS BATTLE IF U.S. SENDS OIL TO ISRAEL, U.S. FLAG WILL CARRY PERCENTAGE SENATE CONSERVATIVES TO JOBLESS: 'EAT CAKE' U.S.-CHINA INK 4 YEAR GRAIN DEAL SEAFARER SAYS GETTING H.S. 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Title A name given to the resource November 1981 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES USPHS CLARIFIES INFO ON OBTAINING MEDICAL RECORDS CLARIFICATION ON MEDICAL BENEFITS TO PENSIONERS 65 AND STILL SAILING, MUST APPLY FOR MEDICARE UNION-MANAGEMENT COMM. STUDIES PERMANENT JOBS, UPKEEP OF ‘A’ SENIORITY DROZAK ELECTED TO AFL-CIO EXECUTIVE COUNCIL ALASKA OIL WILL NOT BE EXPORTED-FOR NOW 1 DEAD, 1 INJURED IN MISSISSIPPI RIVER BARGE MISHAP AL ZACK, VOICE OF AFL-CIO FOR 25 YEARS, DIES AT 63 FIGHTING FIRE WITH FIRE SIU PICKETS VENEZUELAN RO/RO AFTER DIMPLOMAT IS BOYCOTTED IN PUERTO CABELLO M.M. TO GET ‘LIONS SHARE’ OF $6.5B MSC BUILDUP SIU REBUFFS SENATE SNEAK ATTACK ON PL-480 IUOE’S STEVE LESLIE PRESENTED 2ND ANNUAL PAUL HALL AWARD HOUSE UNIT OKS 40% BULK SHARE FOR U.S. SHIPS LONG BATTLE STILL AHEAD TO ENACT FARTHEST REACHING CARGO BILL EVER SPICA JOINS MSC FLEET: MANNED WITH SIU CREW BILL TO PROHIBIT FOREIGN CONSTRUCTION OF NAVY SHIPS FUMIGATION DROZAK CALLS FOR NATIONAL MARITIME POLICY COALITION OF LABOR, INDUSTRY, GOV’T FORMING TO REVITALIZE AMERCA’S 4TH SEA COAST ADM. HAROLD E. SHEAR SWORN IN AS MARAD CHIEF AL BARKAN, HEAD OF AFL-CIO COPE, RETIRES AFL-CIO MARITIME TRADES DEPARTMENT 1981 BIENNIAL CONVENTION MTD SETS SIGHTS ON NEW INITIATIVE TO PUMP LIFE INTO SAGGING MARITIME INDUSTRY AFL-CIO PRESIDENT LANE KIRKLAND REP. MARIO BIAGGI SEN. CHARLES MATHIAS MARAD CHIEF HAROLD SHEAR REP. WALTER JONES SEN. DANIEL P. MOYNIHAN REP. JAMES HOWARD MTD ACTS ON KEY MARITIME RESOLUTIONS TALK IS CHEAP-AND GONNA’ GET CHEAPER-THANKS TO THE LONG LINES CHUCK JAMES ‘RAMBLED’ FROM OS TO CHIEF MATE THE 1950’S: SIU ESTABLISHES 1ST VACATION, HEALTH, TRAINING PROGRAMS; SHIPPING REVOLUTION BEGINS ANOTHER AMERICAN TRADITION GOES BY THE BOARDS SIU’S POMERLANE NAMED TO MD. BOXING HALL OF FAME FORUM TOLD REAGAN WILL ‘VIGOROUSLY’ ENFORCE CARGO LAWS LAKES FLEET, INDUSTRY- A STEPCHILD TOO LONG Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/1/1981 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 43, No. 11 1981 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/967156f39539222998b708527a6deb2f.PDF 3f9bc3c30ca38524b415c4682c942f8d PDF Text Text 2^ .J»r- �^*«*icleMfs Uei ^ reason ?We Staild™" '" ^ary to Erie ar -'^-pcbeapsieeSt'StS^ ~ —' t^u^P® me Onited States k ?, President of ag"aii"?rom^J®^^^^^ .0c:rr^' iff i; •'!:- P^ection. We we^ Past ^'ections. All n "Si'essional we/i in ,em"did guZ politic^ groundwork ?or''""® ™ jobs and ill ^"'^.Preservinn "rerebetshipof ouf Onr ,. * yur industry ic ;»•. 's a nanbim/ ""''"aritime ** "Stty and our jobs 'i- ^ """""ai security. •'"'^^rorAmer- Z2^ess v . and ShinbniiH? j^/i/pp/nn SSiSS'fcS? S?""'SS2.S" ""cnipjoy,nent rcarh; oent nationally Con sS-'-^vS . * f^opfcwanttokthr^®'' ^ fhe jobs for Aiuerifan ^^sics^ passed _ ' Boggs Bill would n«"'«JU»f grtp®^ ""Wte Kouii ®®»»'*#.mao or Tell " th^ *'® WEED a Strong u e deveJopment, the Bna require the S^ips by J ggg / Of J 5g jjg^ •neansonfS""."'® that rjty ^-^^^^ndjobsecu- ."fesrs '=' ~ needed work to enf to "or just m^mrn m^mm ./I tose' ";?Z"''« fo "bW is ,„ „,,„ „L , *. 'bis nw'coni"'"'"^''®"' friends in Pbe "quick fiv" Providing J„,/'f, ^on't work Ve bV^^^ ^Q7|TTT~^ .Sl/I Li_ , 'S Now s«fet,?r'"'^«®reo,th! ^sb/ngton ^SB'^ aasr™''-" <^0^) 899-0675 �New Agreement on Strategic Petroleum Reserves Means More Jobs for Seafarers K'i An agreement signed by the Departments of Energy and trans­ portation earlier this month will put American seamen back to work by rectifying long term abuses in the Special Petroleum Reserve Program. After much prodding from the SIU, Drew Lewis, Secretary of Transportation, and James Edwards, outgoing Secretary of Energy, agreed that the Energy Department would abide by the terms of the Cargo Preference Act of 1954. This law requires that at least 50 percent of all government generated cargo will be carried on American flag vessels. The Energy Department has consistently failed to meet those standards when filling the Special Petroleum Reserve. As a result of this and the general slump in the economy, as many as 28 SIU contracted tankers now sit idle for lack of cargo It is expected that a number of these ships will come out of layup to carry SPR oil. The Energy Department has pledged to make up ail 1981 short­ falls. It would do this by increasing /unencan-uag pan.«Hauuu u. the u.= American-flag participation in SPR trade to at least 75 percent of all SPR oU until the shortfaU is made Fteter Luciano, executive director of the Transportation Instimte, a "W - /•? ' -Si Si non-profit organization that pro- greement is settled: jobs. motes maritime research and The Department of Transportadevelopment, said that the agree- tion, reflecting the stand bemg taken ment reached by the Departments by most of the maritime industry. of Energy and Transportation would would exclude Alaskan oil from provide "badly needed employment being counted towards the 50 perfor American-flag tankers that cent mandated figure. DOT argues would otherwise lie idle." that such oil falls under the jurisIn the past, the Departments of diction of the Jones Act, and must Energy and Hansportation have had be carried in U.S. bottoms. Energy sharp disagreements on how to wants to include Alaska oil. compute the American-flag share Energy and Transportation have of the SPR trade. Seamen have an agreed to submit the matter to the important stake on how the disa- Attorney General for an inteipre- • 4.- *1, i tation of the law. ^ But evenif the Attorney Genera decides against the Department of Transportation and Ae mantime industry, this recent agreement betw^n the Departments of Ener^ and Transportation will still generate many jobs for seamen, According to Departaent of Energy proj^tions, the shortfall to be made up for calendar yew 1981 could tot^ as much as 35 ton imles if Alaskan oil is excluded, and 10 million tommies if it is not. SIU to Press for Passage of Shipboard Convention Bill Earlier this year. Rep. Frank Guarini (D-NJ) introduced a bill that would encourage organizations to hold their conventions aboard U.S.flag cruise ships. If it is passed, it would mean hundreds of new jobs for American seafarers. The bill (H.R. 3191) enjoys widespread support in Congress. Right now it is awaiting floor action in the House, and has been introduced in the Senate by Spark Mantsunaga (D-Hawaii). Yet there is a problem: time. Congress has been caught up by Election year politics and in-fighting over the budget. It will meet again for two weeks in an emergency session that is scheduled to begin on Nov. 29. The Guarini Bill stands at the top of maritime's agenda, along with the Boggs Bill. Its passage would ensure the long term viability of the American passenger vessel industry. It would also give American seamen the thing they most need: jobs and job security. The passenger vessel, industry has been one of the bright spots for the American-flag Merchant Marine. During the past two years, the industry was literally rebom with the redocumentation of two historic ships, the SS Constitution and the SS Independence, both manned by SIU crews. Hundreds of jobs have been created, and that is just a modest beginning for an industry that holds tremendous potential for the future. It is remarkable for any industry to rise from the dead. Yet the fragile renaissance of the US passenger vessel industry is even more remarkable than it seems, because it has occured in the face of intense discrimination by the Internal Revenue Service. Tourist industries, whether they are land-based or at-sea, must attract a certain level of convention business in order to survive. Yet for the past two years, the IRS has denied tax-write-offs for conventions held on US passenger vessels, and allowed them for conventions held at land-based and adhere to US safety standards. That's more than can be said for on-larid conventions held in Mexico hotels in the United States, Canada, and Canada, or at-sea conventions held aboard foreign-flag vessels and Mexico, Owners of American-flag vessels which are the principal beneficiaries employ US citizens, pay US taxes of this oversight. Drozak in Delaware "r 4 j. m n J) .--J* .If „v. •"si! _ • ./•t' A- . vA'- SIU President Frank Drozak talks with a campaign worker during an election eve swing through Delaware at the behest of the AFL-CIO. Drozak, accompanied by SIU members and SlU-manned sound trucks, visited factories and workshops around the state in support of AFL-CIO-endorsed candidates. Drozak is wearing the campaign button of Thomas Carper, the COPE-endorsed Democrat who won a resounding victory over the incumbent Republican. November 1982 ' LOG 3 >•' • Ia •' . -:l'4 A ' •'iv �7*- V-'. • Thomas HBVWWI to Swohf UJS. Farces Abroad Waterman gets Big Contract from MSG and equipment to support 20-25 that deliver supplies to U.S. Navy tankere and dry cargo ships that percent of a U.S. Marine Amphib- combat ships while underway, deliver U.S. Defense Department ious Brigade of 15,(X)0 men. oceanographic and survey ships, cargo worldwide. Maritime propositioned ships are designed to provide the capability to preposition the equipment and supplies of three Amphibious Bri­ gades in areas of potential crisis. When delivered, the 839-foot long TAKX ship will be operated for the MSG under long-term charter by a U.S. flag ship company using American merchant marine crews. The charter is for five years after delivery, with four options of five years each for a total of 25 years. The MSG is responsible for pro­ viding the necessary sealift to deploy and sustain military forces overseas, as rapidly and for as long as oper­ ations require. MSG also operates auxiliaiy ships The S.S. John B. Waterman awaits assignment to TAKX position. The U.S. Military Sealift Com­ mand (MSG) late last, month awarded a charter to convert a R/O R/O ship to Waterman steam­ ship for $108.4 million. The charter is for one auxiliary cargo ship for the U.S. Maritime Preposition, Rapid Deployment Tksk Force (TAKX). Waterman will convert one of their Roll-On/Roll-Off ships and then charter the ship to the MSG. The ship conversion will be done by National Steel and Shipbuilding Go. of San Diego, Galif., with delivery scheduled for December 1984. The ship is the SS Thomas Heyward (25,426 tons) built at Sun Shipyard, Chester, Pa. The converted Roll-On/Roll-Off ship will be capable of proposi­ tioning a balanced mix of supplies * .-.'I I:..' Vr- Congress Seeks to Close Jones Act Loophole On Ibxfc Mtete Hauling If certain amendments attached to the Senate and House versions of the Maritime Authorizations Bill are enacted into law, then vessels carrying toxic waste from American ports to dumping sites at sea will be manned by American crews. Proponents of these amendments seek to close existing loopholes in the Jones Act which protects domestic commerce and shipping from harmful foreign competition. Seafarers have a big stake in the outcome of this fight: jobs and job security. Hie at-sea toxic waste industry is a new one that holds tre­ mendous potential for the future. • » Gompany shipyard in Tacoma, Washington. Both versions of the Maritime Authorizations Bill would permit foreign-flag vessels already in operation to continue servicing the at-sea toxic waste trade. The House bill, however, would make those foreign flag vessels meet specific Goast Guard safety requirements. The Senate bill makes no menticm of specific safety standards, and could be construed to give foreignflag vessels in operation or under construction an unfair economic advantage. * SIU members have been con­ tracted to man the first Americanflag vessel incinerator. Gonstruction on this vessel is expected to begin shortly at the Tacoma Boatbuilding • * * Foreign vessels have serviced the American toxic waste industry for the past several years, thanks to an oversight in the Jones Act which did not specifically mention waste disposal. Until earlier this year, no Amer­ ican company had the ability to service the trade. But several months ago, At-Sea Incinerator, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Tacoma Boatbuilding Gompany of Hcoma, Washington, requested and received a Title XI Loan Guaranty from the Maritime Administration to build a new vessel. * • * At present, most hazardous waste is stoi^ at land sites. Recent studies conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency in conjunction with other federal agencies suggest that these land sites pose a serious Drozak Names Daschbach Aide for International Affairs WASHINGTON, D.G.—SIU Daschbach was formerly Leg­ President Frank Drozak gave a islative and Research Assistant to "welcome aboard" to his new staff U.S. Sen. Russell Long (D-La.) aide, former Federal Maritime Gommission (FMG) Ghairman Richard J. Daschbach on Oct. 26. ^ Drozak said: "In his capacity as assistant to the president, Daschbach's responsibilities will include coordinating and participating in all international affairs affecting this Union, particularly international trade and bilateral shipping agree­ ments. He will also assist in devel­ oping legislation affecting maritime matters." Rtebard J. Daschbach ,4 / LOG / November 1982 - J. He served as Maritime Gounsel to the Senate Gommittee on Gommerce. Science, and Transportation for eight years. Bom in Golumbus, Ohio in 1936, Daschbach received his B.A. from Georgetown University in 1958 and graduated from Georgetown Law Genter in 1962. He was appointed chairman of the FMG on Aug. 29, 1977. On Mar. 4, 1981 he stepped down as chairman remaining a member of the commission. Daschbach resigned from the commission Oct 25. threat to the public's welfare. These same studies show that ocean incineration offers a costeffective, environmentally safe means of disposing of this material as long as safety standards are set and enforced. Given those recom­ mendations, the SIU feels that for­ eign flag vessels "grandfathered in" should have to meet the same safety standards as American vessels. The Senate and the House have already passed their versions of the Maritime Authorizations Bill. A compromise will have to be ham­ mered out in joint conference after the lame duck session begins Nov.29. SIU Assigns Minix To Open Subic Bay SIU President Frank Drozak late last month assigned SlUNA West Goast Representative Ralph G. Minix Sr. as the SIU Far East Rep­ resentative and he will open an office in the Subic Bay, Philippine Islands area. SIU Rep. Minix left the port of San Francisco during the week of Oct. 18 for Subic Bay to handle any beefs on SIU ships undergoing annual inspections there by the U.S. Military Sealift Gommand (MSG). He then plans to visit Japan where two MSG-1 tankers and several SIU LNG ships visit regularly. Back at Subic Bay, Minix will work out of the Plaza Hotel until an office is found in Alongapo near the U.S. Naval Base. �. • ,.: ,' • • •• A,- \ ' -•: M'iMi-J •' 'A • OrbiaT^Sr^. ? -.f m^iMM ^ Reagan's Maritime Policy ^ . -1 rj- I' ki0i:Ml •I -• ".'-I r -. f :r 'f • '74 i:i : .-3-) ir*' ''V- "Reaganomics has already put mllions of Americans out of work s£.7rc:.t^ exi!i'^' n"!? economic truth expressed by Frank Dtozak pres Unkm" 'h^ Seafarers International aovem 'r''"'°™»'™cand uove™ TP""® _amaritime fiovcrnmpnt .« portand government leaders at the of Houston. Texas late last month The 'he 18th Annual Dinner of the West Gulf Ports Council held Oct. 23. ' According to Drozak the recovery Since assuming office, the Reagan Administration has cut ow.««.. t •* ,— Sr totT'programs to the the II I cl'minated funding for „e "n"ed States Public Health t"e vri^li ^'^"^"^ely destroyed vitally needed Construction Differential Subsidy Program t I I rI ispa in7r ' ® AdminisJafc^''''"'Adminstration has encouraged American nn operators e^f v to build thefr forseldnft'''^'"''''' "ew SXX"" ® Permanently the .f" grace period alWinn ^"hed Wa, a^d operators to build for to the campaign promises it made i i I AR!crotH^~t Of t^' mdustiy. ©TTTTV ^'Ss&s^ Ti Time IS running out swiftm ..,:,r . . ... W'"' 1^.' """c" represents 40,000 woikeis. woike, q. ivifli AFL'CIO ••k •"T? ' • M- o fia/i ' i"' eomingupasTfofsetir^aTd^^^ 31, 1982 -he Medicare Program wirbeTnr,:n& 'l- If thi- Dei' Z'^Z;:1:,7I:T'' T "on. emon by each year the^ fJI tf1;;];. -"h a 10 pereent pe„X foi the USPHS Hospitals^^thM9g'J''j^^^®"®™'fuiidingwas cutoff for "Ot only lost their free m^^c^ mt"","" I""' ~ fey "'"n t enroll in the Medicare Program u" "'h®" no reason '"r for them then ®'' "here mem to apply then. ' —" "i^ugn mere was ConorAcc I passing®the TM E^totfand F^fame® AT September gaves:amen:7ik7™r.rtirrD:Tf'"t^"°"'^^^^^^^^ 'O enroll in the Medical Program B irXtgSire^^.V»' •.•.ft Si-f November 1982 / LOG �Area Vice Presidents' Report East Coast, by VP Leon Hall In the port of New York, the transfer of Union Headquarters that began last month is almost complete. The Seafarers Welfare, Pension, and Vacation Plans have all been moved to the beautiful, new building in Camp Springs, Md. The address there is 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way, Prince Georges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20023. The new phone number is 301899-0675. Services to the members will be markedly improved by this move. But of course there will be a period of tran­ sition and we ask the members to be patient. Also, I want to remind our Seafarers that New York is now a port like any other port. There will still be as many SIU representatives available to service you and your families and, just as in the past, we will help you out as much as possible with any problems you have. However, since Headquarters is no longer in New York,we cannot provide one day service on vacation checks. In the political area, SlU-backed candidates did very well along the East Coast in the Nov. 2 elections. The governorship of New York went to a man who the SIU has backed for many years—Mario Cuomo. Up in Massachusetts, Senator Edward Kennedy (D) won comfortably— 63 percent to 37 percent. Incumbent Democratic Congressmen Nicholas Mavroules and Barney Frank also won easily. In Maryland we also did very well with Democratic Senator Paul Sarbanes winning with 63 percent of the votes cast. In fact the entire Congressional delegation in Maryland was retained, just as we wanted it. Among them were two strong labor supporters who are on the House Merchant Marine Committee, Barbara Mikulski and Roy Dyson. Further down south in Florida, SlU-backed candidates won major races. Governor Bob Graham is back in office and for the first time in Florida history a Lt. Governor has won reelection. He's Wayne Mixon. According to SIU Jacksonville Port Agent Edd Morris both men have said that, if given good enough reason, they would take another look at the scheduled conversion to an oil pipeline of a gas pipeline that runs from Texas to Florida. If the conversion takes place, Morris said, the line "would essentially wipe out tug and barge shipping between Texas and the rest of the Gulf." « ,"• m. Gulf Coast by VP Joe Sacco m ''''••J ' • 'Ci- ""' ".• .d?j- 'i* In two years, when the Presidential elections are held, Texas will be a key state. For one thing, it's where the Republicans wDI hold their nominating convention. That's why, for the Nov. 2 elections that just passed. President Ronald Reagan and Vice President George Bush showed up almost every other week campaigning for Republican candidates. Well, the people of Texas sent them back a message loud and clear. They are not buying Reaganomics. In a major upset, the Republican Governor BUI Clements—^who spent over $12 million on his campaign—was defeated by Democrat Mark White. A former Texas attorney general. White was vigorously supported by the SIU. Not only did White win, but labor-backed CMdidates across Texas swept the baUot for the state offices. We also picked up seats in the House with newly-elected Democratic Congressmen Mike Andrews, Solomon Ortiz, and Johnny Bryant. Reelected to Congress were our friends. Representative Jack Brooks (D) and Senator Lloyd Bentsen (D). , The election residts in Texas marked a tremendous victory for the SIU. It was a victory because of the hard work on our part and that of the AFLCIO's Central and State Labor bodies. The tremendous effort on the part of the SIU members, including the time they volun^red and the money they contributed to SPAD, played an important part in this victory. In other Gulf states, Louisiana and Alabama, our candidates also did very well. For instance, in Alabama George Wallace was elected governor and Bill Baxley lieutenant governor. Of the seven U.S. Congressmen we supported there, six were elected, and as of LOG press time, the seventh race was Great Lakes & Western Rivers by VP Mike Sacco The big news here this month, as with the rest of the country, is the Nov. 2 elections. In Missouri we retained our friends the Congress—Democratic Representatives Bill Clay, Bob Young, Dick Gephardt, Dee Skelton, and Harold Volkmer. Besides holding on to these Congressional friends, we gained someone new in Kansas City— Democrat Allen Wheat. Also we worked hard for the reelection of Democratic Senator James Sasser of Tennessee. Our big disappointment in the midwest area was the defeat of Harnett Woods in her bid to become U.S. Senator from Missouri. But she came so close to winning that her campaign sent a strong message to her opponent, Republican Senator John Danforth. It was Danforth who had introduced legislation to eleminate the 50 percent American-flag carriage requirement for government generated PL. 480 cargoes. Woods, who is a Missouri State Senator, was given little chance to win against Danforth when she began her campaign. Just six weeks ago she was 35 percentage points behind. But with the help of the SIU and other labor unions, she came within two points of beating Danforth, losing by 20,000 votes out of a total of a million and a half cast. Labor certainly let Danforth know that we're not happy with his record. In Michigan, where the unemployment rate is the highest in the country. Democrats made a clean sweep of the state. For the first time in 20 years a Democrat, Jim Blanchard, was elected governor. Some good friends of the SIU were reelected, such as. Senator Don Riegle, and Representatives David Bonior, Dennis Hertel, and Howard Wolpe. Concerning inland contracts, we've firmed up the date on the negotiations with Orgulf. They're set for Nov. 30, and Dec. I md 2. Also, the new contracts will soon be aboard all of the SlU-contracted National Marine vessels. West Coast By VP George McCartney There were some big disappoint­ ments in the November election results on the West Coast, but on the whole, candidates supported by the SIU did very well. In California, labor-backed candidate Tom Bradley, the mayor of Los Angeles, was narrowly defeated in his bid to become governor of the state. A former California Governor, Jerry Brown, also lost in his attempt to become U.S. Senator. Both of these men are still strong, viable politicians and I'm sure we'll be hearing a lot more from them in the future. In Congressional elections, labor-backed candidates in California did extremely well. In fact, one fourth of the gains made by the Democratic P^rty in the House of Representatives were made in California. Democratic Congressmen Tom Lantos, Phil Burton and Glenn Anderson were all reelected. Elected for the first time to the House were some good friends of labor. Democrats Marty Martinez and Mel Levine. In the state of Washington, Senator Henry "Scoop" Jackson (D) won with 70 percent of the vote and two strong American merchant marine supporters both won reelection—^Democrats Norm Dicks and Don Bonker. The Democrats also took over both of Washington's State Houses. One disappointment in Washington state was the defeat of Beth Bland who was running for Congress for the first time. Shipping had been pretty good in Seattle until the Teamsters went on strike against Sea-Land Service and five of their ships were laid up. However an agreement has now been reached between the company and Local 959 of the Teamsters and the work stoppage has ended. In San Francisco, the SlU-contracted Santa Magdalena (Delta), which had been laid up for a few months, crewed up in early November and had a fiill load of passengers. We also had a very successful Labor Parade in San Francisco Oct. 24 in which 7LOCK) people attended including 2(K) from the SIU. The slogan of the Parade was "Vote Labor for Jobs and Justice" 6 / LOG / November 1982 ' -----.-is.' �y.-s-.-sw1. : MV President Lincoln Sails On Inaugural Run to Asia and Far East The MV President Lincoln, \\it largest containership ever built in the United States, sailed Nov. 7 from the Port of Los Angles on her maiden voyage to the Far East. The first of three new C-9 vessels commissioned by American Presi­ dent Lines to be put into service, the President Lincoln will be manned by members of the Seafarers Intemational Union, A & G District, Sailors Union of the Pacific, and the Marine Firemen. The President Lincoln, together with the President Washington and the President Monroe, are owned by the American President Lines. The APL ships are a part of the SlU-contracted fleet of deep sea ships within the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA). The SIU A & G District represents all steward department personnel sailing aboard APL ships. The three new APL vessels have attracted widespread attention for their technological innovations and advanced design. According to W.B. Seaton, pres­ ident of American President Lines, the President Lincoln will service the Trans-Pacific route which has experienced a large increase in trade despite the worldwide recession. The decision uy by American lie UCL'iOlUII XilllWllwCUl PresX AWO promising trade partners" Seaton ^ ^ said. * American President Lines has done its share to make the President Lincoln and her two sister ships economically competitive with for­ eign-flag vessels. The ship's design includes numerous features that will cut down on the overhead. The 262 meter vessel is powered by a 4^,200 BFIP (metric) slowspeed marine diesel engine at 126 rpm. Fully loaded, she displaces 5028 metric tons. The company expects this engine to reduce energy costs by over 30 percent. The bridge design and increased below-deck storage space make it possible for the President Lincoln to carry an increased load of con­ tainers—dip to 1,250 40-foot boxes. The vessel is especially equipped to take advantage of the growing demand for refrigerated cargo.-Onethird of the President Lincoln's cargo space can be used to carry refrigerated products. The San Francisco based com­ pany's fleet includes 16 container ships, including the three new C-9 carriers, and five multi-purpose ships. The MAf President Lincoln on sea trials last month. More than $600 million is being ident Lines to put the President eastern Asian economies, and the invested by APL to upgrade and Lincoln in the Far EasFrun reflects emergence of other nations of the expand its fleet and shoreside facil"the dynamic growth of the South- Pacific and Indian Ocean regions as ities. " 9 'Merchant Marine Is Keystone of Sea Power .... "A strong merchant marine is just as essential as a strong navy in forming the basis of a nation's seapowerr extolled Vice Adm. Kent J. Carroll, head of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) at the Savannah (Ga.) Propeller Club on Oct. 21. "In fact," the admiral explained, "it's the keystone of this nation's basic military strategy. None of our nation's... plans can be carried out without adequate or reliable sealiftr Adm. Carroll emphasized in his address that "a strong and viable merchant marine remains an absolute prerequisite to the deployment of any military force outside national boundaries." He went on to say that the suc­ cessful employment and sustainability of our ground power is trans­ portation dependent and the transportation mode that must convey more than 90 percent of that life is sealift! "To airlift an armored division would take the all-out effort of the entire airlift fleet over a period of at least a month to deploy to the Persian Gulf," Carroll continued "When the first 10 cargo ships arrive in the Pfcisian Gulf, they deliver that same amount!" The MSC chief said that sealift in merchant marine vessels would bring about 95 percent of all dry cargo and more than 99 percent of fuel shipments. And that fuel shipments would outwei^ all categories of dry cargo combined,, whether delivered by sea or air. He further pointed but that "maritime prepositioning (of supply ships) provides an alternative to land based prepositioning (of men and supplies) when political consider­ ations or the need for flexibility (and speed) constrain land-based prep­ ositioning." "We've established the (originial) Near Term (Maritime) Preposi­ tioning Force (NTPF). A little over two years ago, we had no ships positioned in the Indian Ocean. Today, we have 17 on station. All of these ships are chartered merchant « 1 ..99 4.1^^ vnonviA nAW IvhllA in ships manned by civilians," the chant ' admiral said. 35 ?«««>»• Carroll added that the dry cargo we had 1 pnv^ OCTm ve^ ships needed in case of a national s^.%das emergency will he drawn from the (430). Seagomg jobs dedinrf MSC nucleus fleet, the "mothball" 18,000jobs today from 70,000 30 fleet of MARAD's National Defense years ago. Adm. Carroll concluded that in Reserve Fleet (NDRF) and the active ships of the U.S. merchant marine, 1950 the Soviet Union's merchant In 1952, the NDRF had 1,853 marine was 21st in the world with 400 ships. Now its fleet ranlcs 3rd ships. Tbday, it has 200. ^ than The U S has ^ with 2,5(X) vessels! The I " 5 p.rc«dofI*!''n ^ co^er^is carried in our mer- dropped from 1st to 1 Ithl • 'TJ .i '• t I: •:L :4 •J .J • •m • • JL .m 'B 4 SIU Contract & Board Moving to Washington D.C. Dec. 1 Because of the move of SIU Headquarters from New YDFR to Camp Springs. Md., the Seafarers Contract Department ^nd the Seafarers Appeals Board are also being relocated. Beginning Dec. 1, all inquiries to either of these departments should be addressed to SIU Vice President Angus Campbell at the Contract Department or the Seafarers Appeals Board at the foltowing address: 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20023. Deposit in the SIU Blood Bank—It's Your Life November 1982 / LOG 7 �ff: • . ..':l •ti: ;-* • :i 3 Ik. ,IS-• Bos'n. Freddie Goethe (I.) and Chief Pumpman Clarence Crowder astarboard on the Cove Mariner. Cove Tankers' Mariner at a refinery in Freeport, Te«as Cove Mariner on the Freeport-Freeport Run HE recently contracted tanker Cove Mariner (Cove Shipping) was captured by the LOG's pho­ tographer when the vessel paid-off in Freeport, Texas last month. The newly acquired tanker was pur­ chased by Cove from the Sun Oil Corp. Built at Sun Shipyard in Chester, Pa. in 1955, the 31,878 dwt tanker is 615 feet long. Under terms of an MSC charter, the Cov<? Mariner will be trans­ porting crude oil between Freeport, the Bahamas and the Texas port of the same name. T fkk W:<^: - «•:>' ii" •'' I • . ?l'. rL— ' . ' ' Here's how the Mariner's engine room looks to a cat In the rafters. Chief Cook Ed Hawkins doles out the victuals. 8 / LOG / November 1982 4^:-. 1 - - .... -gE- • �I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I.)-' I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I :.rS VAm Seafarers International Union of North America, AFL-CiO Maritime AufharizatliMMi Congress is expected to meet in an emei^ency two week session beginning Nov. 29 to tie up loose ends. Much of Congress' time is expected to be spent debating the merits of the remaining authorizations bills. The House and the Senate have already passed their versions of the Mar­ itime Authorizations Bill for Fiscal Year 1983. A compromise will have to be hammered out between Senate and House conferees. Though inadequate, the House version is far superior to its Senate counterpart. A complete description of both bills is published elsewhere in this issue of the LOG. Legislative Update Time is fast running out on several important pieces of maritime legislation. If these bills aren't passed between Nov. 29 and Dec. 13, they will die untimely deaths, victims of Congressional indifference and election year politics. High on the list of bills that the maritime industi7 would like to see passed are the fol­ lowing; • HR 6979, The Competitive Shipping and Shipbuilding Revitalization Act; • HR 3191, the Guarini Tax Conventions Bill; • HR 4374,the Regulatory Reform Bill; • HR 7038, a bill to promote maritime safety on the high seas; • Numerous port develpment bills, including S. 2857. Anti-Maritime Each session of Congress brings its fair share of bills that contain provisions unfavorable to the maritime industry. The SIU is working hard to defeat the fol­ lowing bills: • HR 1489, the Puerto Rican Pasenger Vessel Bill; • The President's Caribbean Basin Intitiative; • HR 6752,which seeks to eliminate US flag cargo preference requirements attached to the PL 480 "Food for Peace" Program; • S. 2660, the proposed revamping of the United States Coast Guard Safety Code. November 1982 J Legislative. Administrative and Regulatory Happenings Abandoned Harold Shear, MARAD Administration Chief.defended the Administration's decision to allow subsidized US flag operators to build foreign. He told the Propeller Club that the Administration's maritime policies do not reflect "an abandonment of this essential industry." David Klinges, Vice President of Bethlehem Steel Corporation's Etepartment of Ship­ building, was not so impressed when he responded, "We (the maritime industry) have got no money. But go over to the Navy. They've got a wonderful program." Klinges then discussed how America's approach to its maritime industry differed from the rest of the industrialized world. Most foreign governments he noted, subsidize their maritime and shipbuilding industries so heavily in com­ parison to the United States that there is no way that the American flag Mefchant Marine can remain competitive without government support. Hoggs Bulk Bill The Competitive Shipping and Shipbuilding Revitalization Act, better known as the Boggs Bulk Bill, is one of the most important bills to be introduced in Congress this year. If the bill is enacted, then American participation in the bulk trade would rise from 5% in 1984 to 20% by the year 2000 . The Boggs Bill is picking up steam in the House of Representatives (more than 66 Con­ gressmen have agreed to sponsor it). Guarini Ibv CmnrcntisMRuJbill Legislation that would give this nation's fledgling passenger vessel industry a big bobst is expected to be considered during the lameduck session. H.R. 3191, which was introdiiced by ftep Frank Guarini (D-f^lJ), would amend provisions in the Internal Revenue Code that discriminate against US passenger ve.ssels,. Current law allows corporate tax deductions , for expenses incurred at conventions^ held at landbased hotels in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Yet the IRS denies tax write-offs for conventions held on US flag passenger ves­ sels, even though the owners of those vessels employ US citizens, pay US taxes, and adhere to US safety standards. The Guarini Tax Convention Bill is pending floor action in the House. A similar bill has been introduced in the Senate by Senator Spark Mantsunaga (D-Hawaii). •«W.' ' California One of the few bright spots for Republicans this year was California, where Republicans picked up a Governorship and a Senate seat. Ironically, even these gains were a repudiation of Reagan's economic policies. Pete Wilson and George Dukjemian. Republican candiates for Senator and Governor, were running behind their democratic opponents until they persuaded President Reagan to stay out of California, his home state, until after the election. Bosuns Visit Washington to See SIU Political Action in Action 81U Headquarters The Seafarers International Union has moved its headquarters from Brooklyn to Camp Springs, Maryland, which is just twenty minutes from downtown Washington, D.C. The move was undertaken to streamline the union's oper­ ations so that the needs of the membership could be better served. As a result of the move, the Union will have an impressve and a highly visible presence in this nation's capitol. That's a decided plus considering the changes that have occurred during the past few years. Massive budget cuts and deepening world-wide recession have made Congress more, not less, important in deter­ mining the fate of the American flag Merchant Marine. Members of last month's bosun recertlflcatlon program were in Washington. D.C. to take in t^ ^'9!^ and to personally inspect the unlons's political operations. Accompanying them on a trip to the capitrri were SIU Wshlngton Representative Liz DeMato and James Kose)^ a union official In training. Plctur^ above are SIU Bosuns Perfecto Amper, Steven Coker, Fred Findahl, Willis Gregory, Perry Kelllkoa, Jim Spencer, Leroy Ibmple, Maurllo LIpeda, Jack Rhodea, Cesar Gutierrez, Robert Callahan, Klaus Tanksley. November 1982 / LOG 9 iiS:i - �(Lt)c SWX in Uig-sliingto^^ 'J • Mi: Unemployment As expected, the big issue in this year's elections was unemployment which hit 10.1% last month, the highest rate since the Great Depression. Americans of all types and eco' nomic backgrounds were affected by the bad news. Congress will reconvene on Nov. 29 for an emergency two-week session. It should heed the wishes of the electorate by passing two maritime bills that would create hundreds of jobs without requiring any outlay of federal monies. The two bills are the Competitive Shipping and Shipbuilding Revitalization Act of 1982^ HR 6979, and the Guarini Tax Con­ ventions Bill, HR 3191. Industry News Stewards Learn Political Recipes Let Them Eat Cake The Reagan Administration has gone on record qs opposing subsidies in any form.Yet when it comes to the comfort of its own highranking officials, it has a habit of bending its iron-clad principles. According to a story published in The New York Times, taxpayers pay nearly $2.3 million so that top government officials can dine com­ fortably at prices way below cost. The Pentagon alone operates six private dining rooms where employees can order a broiled halibut steak luncheon for $2.95. For those with a hearty appetite, there are ice-cream sundaes with all the frills for less than $1. This is the same Administration that says there is no waste in the Pentagon budget. It is also the same Administration that lobbied heavily against the vitally needed Construction. Differential Subsidy program on the grounds that Federal monies could be better used else­ where. gSf"; #1 '1 Sorely Missed 1?.\- The trade union movement suffered a tragic loss last month with the deaths of Martin Ward and David Dubinsky. Both men left lasting imprints on American society. Dubinsky, retired head of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union, put together a formidable political machine that secured many important workers' benefits now taken for granted. Ward, President of the Plumbers' Union and Chairman of the AFL-CIO's Committee on International Relations, spoke out forcefully on behalf of workers everywhere. Taken together, their careers demonstrate the scope of the modern trade union movement. Although a generation apart, both men were the epitome of labor dedication and forcefulness. They will be sorely missed. -I Twelve Recertified Stewards take time to pose on the steps oHhe moment on their trip to Washington. Accompanying them were lyier Womack,SIU official in training, and SiU Washington Representative Liz DeMato, who talked almut the union s^lslatlve l^ogram. Pictured above were the following members: Rcjert Boyd, Jwe Joseph Hicks, William HIggs, Jr., Victor Romolo, Cieo Jones, Rafael Maldorado, Edward Miller, Roosevelt Sampson, and John Samuels. a SPAD is the SIU's political fund and our political arm in Washington, D.C. The SIU asks for and accepts voluntary contributions only. The Union uses the money donated to SPAD to support the election campaigns of legislators who have shown a pro-maritime or pro-labor record. SPAD enables the SIU to work effectively on the vital maritinie issues in the Congress. These are issues that have a direct impact on the jobs and job security of all SIU mem­ bers, deep-sea, inland, and Lakes. The SIU urges its members to continue their fine record of support for SPAD. A member can contribute to the SPAD fund as he or she sees fit, or make no contribution at all without fear of reprisal. A copy of the SPAD report is filed with the Federal Elec­ tion Commission. It is available for purchase from the EEC in Washington, D.C. Don't just gripe to your shipmates! ^ • , .7-'n • HI Write Your Congressman or Senators! Teii them we NEED a strong U.S. -•4-- maritime industi> •^/rsf to / LOG / November 1982 \ t- - ivw:' �Wu,l, ,•=^3SW:•^- - " •« '"• -..'/V •' r-sCi ."SHL •.^•. ••.- .*". • 2«/.i Maritime Authorization Bills Await Action Washington, D.C.—^The Senate and the House have passed their respective versions of the Maritime Authorizations Bill for Fiscal Year 1983, and a compromise bill is expected to be passed during the two-week emergency session of Congress scheduled for November 29. The annual authorizations bills have always been important to the maritime industry. Funding for maritime programs translates directly into jobs for American seamen. Funding levels for both bills are inadequate: $572.4 million in the Senate bill, and $553.5 million in the House version. The current economic recession has made Con­ gress reluctant to embark on any new programs. tr-^'' ' Construction Subsidies Killed Both bills authorize $454 million for the Operating Differential Sub­ sidy program, a small increase over last year. Neither restores funding for the vitally important Construc­ tion Differential Subsidy program which was cut in last year's fight over the budget. While the House bill makes no mention of the Construction Dif­ ferential Subsidy program, it does take note of the problems facing the American shipbuilding industry by increasing funding levels for the Title XI Loan Guaranty program from $12 to $15 billion. * While neither bill addresses the long-term problems facing the American flag merchant marine, industry experts feel that the House bill is a much better piece of leg­ islation. According to neutral sources, such as the widely respectet^ US News and World Report, the Senate bill has the potential to do serious harm to the American shipbuilding industry. Fourteen of this nation's 26 shipyards can be expected to close down within the decade if the Senate bill is enacted in its present form. The Senate bill seeks to freeze Title XI Loan Guaranty funds at present levels, and contains lan­ guage that would actually encourage American flag operators to build their vessels in foreign shipyards. The Senate bill extends for two years, until September 30, 1984, a stop-gap provision allowing US companies receiving Operating Differential Subsidies to build overseas. It would also permit reflagged vessels to cany preference cargo immediately instead of observing the traditional three year waiting period. * * * The House bill, on the odier hand, would let lapse the one year exper­ iment allowing subsidized operators to build their vessels overseas. It would also leave unchanged the year waiting requirement on reflagged vessels The Senate bill would permit subsidized and non-subsidized US flag carriers to use Capital Con­ struction Funds to build overseas. It also subjects the FMC to annual authorizations. The House bill makes no mention of either issue. * * * Both bills seek to broaden the scope of the Jones Act to include at-sea incineration of toxic wastes, which is discussed in detail else­ where in this issue of the LOG. The budget has absorbed most of Congress' attention this year. Most other legislation has been slighted while Congressional combatants try to figure out how to slice up a shrinking Federal pie. Safety Board Revises Conclusions On Cause of S.S. Poet Si Revisions have been made in the conclusions reached last year by the National Transportation Safety Board concerning the loss in 1980 of the SlU-contracted Poet. In the tragic disappearance of the 36-year old bulk carrier owned by Hawaiian Eugenia, 34 men lost their lives—24 of them SIU members. (See LOG Nov. 1980, and fol­ lowing.) Not one trace was ever found of the 11,000-ton ship which left the port of Philadelphia on Oct. 24, 1980 headed with a cargo of com for Port Said, Egypt. Last year the National Transpor­ tation Safety Board said the ship sank due to a phenomenon known as "synchronous rolling." Now the Board has revised that conclusion because information used in a com­ puter program proved to be in error. In their original conclusions about "synchronous rolling," the Board had said that waves probably struck the Poet in such a way that they built momentum thereby moving and capsizing the ship. The situation follow-up report that errors discov­ ered in the wave-height data of the program rule out "synchronous rolling." Rules Out 'Synchronous Rolling' Another possible cause for the sinking has not been suggested by the Board. However, a similar U.S. Coast Guard report using corrected com­ puter information has suggested that the Poet may have sunk because of a hole developing in the hull. This could have caused the ship to capsize after the flooding of a hold or because of increasing instability in rough seas. In Congressional hearings held last year concerning the loss of the Poet, SIU President Frank Drozak attacked the Coast Guard's lax atti­ tude toward inspections. He also said that the vast majority of Coast Guard inspectors are not qualified for their jobs. He called for a complete This is one of the iast known photos of the S.S. Poet was compared to a riotous crowd to duplicate the weather conditions Congressional investigation of the rocking a car until it overtums. and the characteristics of the ship Coast Guard and its activities for the purpose of developing new reg­ This possibility was supported by at the time of her disappearance, computer programming that tried Now the Board contends in a ulations to protect seamen. 4.L- ^5 Congress to Consider Extension of Deep Seabed Mining The U.S. Congress next month in a lame duck session will consider the extension of the Deep Seabed Mining Law whose programs are due to expire this year. The act, before the Reagan Administration refused to sign the U.N. Conference on Law of the Sea Treaty, established a temporary system for U.S. participation in the international exploration of the seabed for hard minerals. It also set up a program to process applications for deep seabed mining by American ' companies. The continuation of the law's programs might give the companies the incentive to start up operations. The law contains the principle of substantial U.S.-flag vessel partic­ ipation in American mining oper­ ations. It requires all mining and processing vessels used in Com­ mercial recovery of deep seabed minerals to be U.Srdocumented and U.S.-manned. And that at least one ore carrier at each mining site be similarity regulated and that such vessels be eligible for both Oper­ ating Differential Subsidy (CDS) and Construction Differential Sub­ sidy (CDS). One proposal Congress will con­ sider involves 1983 appropriations for the National Oceanic and Atmosphere Administration (NOAA) which oversees , the pro­ grams, to continue its Exploration License Process-Program. Another is to expand the agency's research into the feasibility of exploiting recently discovered deposits of polymetalic sulfides on the ocean floor. November 1982 / LOG 11 I "I®- �<3 Procell Gets a $1G a Month Pension! %m If you would have told Brother Jack Procell when he began sailing in the 1940's that he'd be retiring on a $1,000 a month pension, he probably would have had a few choice words for you. The same would have been true for most of our old-time Seafarers. But now, under the wage-related pension established in 1981, Sea­ farers like Brother Procell can retire on a pension that reflects their base monthly wage. Of course if Seafarer Pifocell would have been better off under J5'V^- ifc -r'- I r' - r • ' -V: " •il- ' ch^ was \i/ac hit 'when she hit hv by aa Japanese suicide plane approximately 60 miles from Tokyo Bay" Procell fought the fire and as bosun mate he had "to put out the tow wire and tow, her out to safety at sea." That wasn't the end of his trouble. He was also aboard the Pittsburgh when a 1945 typhoon struck and "she lost approximately 120 feet of her bowr When the War ended, Procell got his AB ticket in New Orleans and went to the National Maritime Union hall there. But "no one there could speak English. So, 1 w^t next door to the Paradise Bar on Decatur Street and had a couple of beers and asked the bartender if there were any other sailors' halls around." The bartender sent Procell to the SIU Hall on Charters St. where the dispatcher was "Big" Garcia. "He said 'don't let that man get awayJ The board was full of jobs with no ABs available." Brother Procell did much more than ship out. Over the years he was a militant Union man, taking . part in SIU strikes and organizing drives. During the 1946 strike he came off the tanker Baldwin Hill to be picket captain. He went aboard five Isthmian ships to help organize the company for the SIU. "In the Canadian seamen's beef of 1949, I was aboard the Alcoa Pegasus in Montreal and Paul Hall and the gang came down and asked me and Louis O'Leary to go ashore in Montreal and Halifax to help out," Procell writes. In 1955 and then in 1963 he sei"ved on organized status aboard the Samuel F. Miller (Boston Steamship) and the Warm Springs (Columbia Steamship). Brother Procell decided to come ashore in the summer of 1971 and became bosun of the Waterman shore gang in New Orleans where he remained until his retire­ ment. But during that time the Union called on him for a special project. Farmer SIU Vice President Lindsey Williams asked Procell "to pick a crew and take them to the West standing service and very attentive Coast to make a first trip after Delta waiters. Steamship Lines acquired the Pru­ "The beautiful Hawaiian Islands dential Cruise Line passenger ships!' Brother Procell is an active and are always gliding by along with a sea filled with jumping porpoises committed Seafarer who worked and delightful (although sometimes very hard throughout his long career. wet) weather. With a different island He deserves the highest pension he waiting at the foot of the gangway can get. With the choice between each morning, it is a fascinating trip the standard pension plan and the wage-related plan he was able to for the first-time Hawaii visitor or get the best pension to make his even for a longtime fan of this trop­ voyage through his pension years ical paradise." as smooth and enjoyable as possible. . . ' L/llifliJ' the old pension system, which is still in effect, then he coj^ld have chpsen that method of calculation, But for Jack Procell, the new system gave him hundreds of dollars more per month. Also, since all of the old pension benefits are still available under the new system. Seafarer Procell got a lump sum Pension Supplement amounting to $12,000, representing 12 times his monthly pension. He was entitled to that money because he was eligible for an Early Normal Pension and decided to work at least ' Stonewall Jackson Committee 5 , }ih Ship's Committee members and a fellow crewman got together for this photo aboard the Stonewall Jackson (Waterman) in November at Pier 7 in Brooklyn, N.Y In the front row, from the left, are: Bosun Carl Lineberry, chairman; Steward A.J. Bobie, secretary-reporter; Electrician C. Hemby, educational director, and William Gonzalez, crewmessman. In the rear are AB Steve Thompson (left), deck delegate, and QMED Lex Shaw, engine delegate. ,r •5 V. • 1 two years (730 days) beyond the age of 55. The wage-related pension came out of a Crew Conference that was held in April 1981 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship in Piney Point, Md. Sixty-nine active SIU members elected by their fellow Seafarers made 20 major proposals. Among them were recommendauons for the 1981 deep sea contract negottations, including the wage-related pension proposal, The SIU negotiating tea won this proposed pension system and it went into effect 125 days after the signing of the deep sea contracts on June 16, 1981. For Seafarers like Jack Procell the wage related pension has proved to be a boon. Brother Procell writes, "after 29 plus years of actual seatime, 1 want to thank the Union officials for a. job well done." He remembers the days when the pension was $157 per month. Recounting how he came to join the SIU, Procell told the LOG about his days in the Navy during World War II when he served as a firstclass bosun mate on the cruiser Pittsburgh. He helped fuel the Third Fleet from a merchant tanker and was alongside the carrier. Franklin - A 'Fabulous Cruise' On the Independence • -iSr - • A letter to the travel editor of the San Francisco Sunday Examiner and Chronicle last month was brought to our attention. Beverly Richards of Lafayette, Calif, wrote: "My grandparents, my mother and 1 have recently returned from a fabulous cruise on the American Hawaii's ship Independence. It was suprisingly comfortable, cozy and friendly. The cruise experience of our group covers most of the other cruise lines and yet we found this 12 / LO.G / November 1982 relatively new line to be among the best. "Our room steward met us on arrival and from that point on he was at our beck and call, doing everything from folding pajamas to finding extra postcards. The food was excellent and unending, starting with breakfast on deck if you wanted to watch the sun rise to overwhelming midnight buffets. The meals themselves were a delightful experience in fine dining with out- �•- '• •• 7-' -« ''• ' V; -. -, •='iir >nr • 7;^.J'"- ;• •-> .• ' ', .•• . . - • • • ,'V 4 ' v". • •/ ' • V' "'-.v -""T^r' . r-^., '- ';^•'^ •*. - •• "V "•' ' . '*• •' • *" '." -• f "' ' • • •- • - r^- 'i-.-" 4 - •••••:^^-7^' ' ': ;*'•.••"• • ' ' •'"''' cT- .:77 " •' " . • • ' ••I-' %iiiiiiiiiiiiilliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiui^ 'I*ve had the best of care' This is a short message of appreciation. I retired in the beginning of 1979 after 43 years at sea starting in 1936 on the old City Service Oklahoma. I joined the SIU in Mobile in 1938 and received my book Jan. 1, 1939 while on the old West Madaketon the United Kingdom run. At that time our medical needs were taken care of in the Marine Hospital and later turned ^^r to Public Health. When the Public Health hospitals wire closed and their services no longer attainable it gave me great concern because I had suffered a heart attack since retiring. i-, ^ll|||IINl||||lllli||||lllll||||lllll|||||llll|||||lll||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||,|||||||^^^ 'I am deeply grateful' I am still -under doctor's care and I have to say X have had the best of care with all of my bUls paid for by the SIU Welfare Plan. •n Like many others who reached adolescence during the troubled '60s, academic achievement had been low on my list of priorities. All of us retirees that came through this period, are very fortunate to have this insurance from the SIU Welfare and I am sure that all the future SIU members -will have the same benefits and care. Respectfully, Jake Longfellow L-404 However, I applied for and received a scholarship at Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship.^I had many doubts because of my educational background as to my ability to master the subjects I would be taking. But, thanks to the patience and high caliber of the instructors and the fine atmosphere at Piney Point, I recieved a diploma from SHLSS and a Coast Guard hcense for Towboat Operator, Inland and Oceans, 200 miles offshore. I am deeply grateful for having had this opportunity to' improve myself. I intend to return for more training, and I respectfully urge others who want to improve their skills to do the same_ • Steven TL Vrants 'I will always be grateful^ I would like to thank the Seafarers Welfare Plan for the death benefit check for $5000 that received in the mail. I also want to thank the SIU for all the medical bills you paid for my late husband, Manuel SHva. We could not have made it without you. I will always be grateful to toe Seafarers for this. Sincerely, Mrs. Manuel B. SUva S. .beyond ansrtbing we bad boped for' I was glad to read in a recent SEAFARERS' LOG that brother BUI Kaiser (Steward) is stUl making waves. I've saUed with many good stewards but the outstanding one in my mind is Mr. Kaiser. I- When thinking of a ship, toe first question to come to mind, ' even before the run, was "Who is toe steward?" With brother BUI, you knew the department would be orgainized in true Union manner and that the bed and board wo-uld be excellent. Good sailing to all! .:4 -/ Gtoorge F. Johnson CBL FKO 1318 Page St. #1 San Francisco, Ca. 94417 '•f! ' :i '• i 'ITou can depend on tRe SITT Due to their help and especially toe aid of Edward X. Mooney, retired headquarters representative, I was contacted at sea on toe OS Long Lines by my family in St. Louis, Missouri. Becaiise of this I was able to direct funeral and burial sites for my father whUe at sea and to be of some comfort and assistance to my family. Editor's Note: Address has been checked and the above discrepancy resolved. •J a After more than ten years I'm stUl not sure what his motive was to recommend to me to sit for toe exam for toe Union scholarship. (I won and became a piU roUer.) "Did he think I'd be a better pUl roUer than bread maker?" I'U never really know. In toe years that I had been a member of toe SIU (33 years) I really enjoyed it. Never again can we turn toe clock back on those great times. Michael J. Dunn D-806 j X Belatedly, I would like to thank the Seafarers Intemational Union staff at headquarters in New York for their efforts on my behalf in notifying me of my father's terminal illness in AprU of this year, i Thank you all for a job well done. j He is a fair task-master and impartial friend. Behind his back, I mentally called him "Willie Sutton" because he seemed a step ahead of one. He is Union. I would like to express my sincere thanks to toe Seafarers Medical Plan. It helped my wife and I above and bsyond anything we had hoped for. TrWy it is a beautiful plan. I am now retired and enjojdng my SIU pension veiy much. I enjoy the Log very much but it seems that I received it only about once every two months. •• Note of Tbanks from a 'Pill Roller' 4 • "i I want to respectfully thank you all and let my brothers of toe sea know publicly that—when you need help—you can depend on the SIU. Fraternally yours, Timothy J. Fitsgerald F-889 November 1982 LOG 13 J:; -i' • i' �•• -•u^- • • *- ,ij .<iM 11 iiiiHifc iigij. ^ ; _ .yiyCJ.'' , -r-' - At Sea/Ashore Tamara GuHden, Delta Caribe, Pride of Texas, Off to Israel From Nov. 12 to Nov.30, sailing from a Gulf or Atlantic Coast ports, the bulk carriers SS Tamara Guilden (Transport Commercial) SS Delta Caribe (Delta Line) and the SS Pride of Texas (Titan Navigation) will each carry frorri 22,000 to 32,500 dwt of grain to the Israeli ports of •Haifa and Ashdod. Maritime Hall of Fame Museum Picks 4 "Greats", 4 Ships Four "great" American merchant marine heroes and four "great" U.S. ships were selected last month out of 72 judged for entry into the new National Maritime Hall of Fame Museum at the Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, N.Y The musuem's first inductees were; Robert Fulton (1765-1815) inventor of the first workable steamboat; Nathaniel Bowditch (17731838) father of modern navigation; Clifford Mallory (1881-1941) operator of coastal shipping and founder of Mystic (Conn.) Seaport Museum, and Capt. Alexander McDougall (1845-1923) designer of an innovative style of Great Lakes vessel. The "great ships" inducted this year were: Fulton's famous paddlewheeler, the Clermont; Walk-in-the-Water, one of the early first Great Lakes steamers; the SS Savannah, first steam vessel to cross any oceah and the Princess, an elegant sidewheeler in the Atlantic coastal trade. "The maritime industry," Curator Frank O. Braynard said, "has its great people and its great ships and the public hardly knows them. The museum is the first step in getting their contributions recognized." OBO Ultramar Back to Chhtagong % ."f • From a Gulf port from Nov. 12 to Nov. 22, the OBO Ultramar (West­ chester Marine) carried a 65,000 metric ton cargo of bulk wheat to Chittagong or Chaina, Pakistan. Delta Ships Will Bring S.A. Fruit to Philly Delta Line ships will soon bring fruit from South America to the port of Philadelphia. Laid Up Golden Endeavor to Be Ready Soon The superanker Golden Endeavor (Apex Marine) laid up with extensive water damage in the tanks since Oct. 1 in the port of Norfolk according to SlU Rep Mike Palladino, should be ready for sailing in either late this month or early December. Jacksonville to Crew-Up The SS Jacksonville (Sea-Land) laid up with extensive engine damage is expected to be ready for crewing up late this month. Kids Enact the Battle of Trafalgar Visitors to the United Kingdom National Maritime Museum were star­ tled recently by the sound of naval gunfire. It seems children who wanted to know what it was like to be a naval gunner at the Battle of Trafalgar were given the chance to find out. The gun drill of British Adm. Horatio Nelson's time was reenacted on the Half Deck, the junior center of the museum, using a half size model of a ship's cannon firing blanks. Matson Line's SS Lurline Back in Service The SS Lurline (Matson Line) is now bdck in service after being converted to a combo R/0 R/0 Lift/On Lift/Off ship. A 126 ft. 6 inch midbody was inserted into the vessel to stretch her length to 826 ft. 6 inches. Her cargo space was increased from 434 to 1178 24-ft. container equivalents. She is 38,450 tons. Don't Get Tangled Up In Shipboard Electronics Upgraders Learn About SlU in Washington j!?' •I: Every SlU ship has electronic^ar that QMED's need to know how to handle. Now you can learn how! Take the A^rine Electronics Course at SHLSS. In this six-week Lourse you'll get the skills you need to work on: ^ Electronic systems in the Engine Room • Winch controls • Anchor windlass controls • Cargo control boards SlU Legislative Representative Mark Riehl/ pictured at the upper left hand corner, takes time out from a busy schedule to expl^in\(he inner workings of Washington, . D.C. to members of the A Seniority Class. Rlefir^lked about the union's political operations and hov/ job security depends on the active participation of each member. Pictiired above on the steps of the Capitol are Walter E. Ensor, Roger Gary Griswold. Peter Lup, Dan Brown, William Burdette, Kenneth A. Hagan, Steven R. Hamilton, Timothy Lee Ellis, Robbynson H. Suy, TM. Murphy, Douglas Greiner, SlU Repre­ sentative Jim Battie, and SlU Washington Representative Liz DeMato. 14 / LOG November 1982 Sign Up Today! Course starts January 4 Contact the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship or see your SlU Field Representative for details. �V «a„ r. w <jiA tkM ® fllfei** ouTJ "" "'Oman) „ I# > '^' tt t^m^tM. <•- S?5'>.S.T\~ ^7"'S'"-^'«».. ^"-in Ybur u .%§sg #sis Jrs'^iSSK;?.! " SSSHrS? Head' '^e fioef I s£S'«Ss f of - rotating room • reduce fh jn ft, ^il it fair ®'t#es / SS^r'-S'^S'' ^^"niethazine'' ^ itself) QJ.. deepen ®'"'®''""e"?a''"'""^®^ etc'T 7 effects 7? °'' ""ff' »a:r;" ^ ^ 'a'^en one to 'J^?''"''® ®''°aW i"^ '®centjy b^n'""""®'^®' <inie csr^-'-T^Y* 5S"C7~^;^ are^-^^oafonri^^'P,? doctor. cffecfive- ft, ^cfcents -' *^escrih#>w st'."^-'^ o^fte V^"' 7>i,c ^ fc c.-^ _ Sj?"f"»*?""- 3.:rr S---'?itK"« .S=?45;'S'-£' ^ "^.£^Cr -» I '®82 / LOG « �•-.-r-"::-''«r---- ••• ' .ft« .t •• - -t-.^T •—' U SlU Crew Earns Praise For Rescue at Sea Once again SIU members showed both their skill and their camaraderie with their brothers of the sea when, in the early morning hours of Aug. 6. they rescued nine people aflrift on a liferaft. The Seafarers, who helped rescue seven Jamaican fishermen and two U.S. Air Force parachutists, were crewmembers of the SlU-contracted Ambassador (Coordinated Carib­ bean Transport). In a letter from the Master of the RO/RO trailership to his officers and crew, Captain J. E. Watson wrote, "Congratulations on a job well done. The rescue . . . was efficiently accomplished exhibiting the good seamanship skills of the Ambassador crew." He continued, "Your endeavor . 1 during the preparation, skill in the execution and obedience to the direction in the operation is a credit to you and your profession." The Captain gave particular thanks to the lifeboat crew. SIU members on board the lifeboat were: Able Seamen Robert Lewis 111, Segundo Luna, and Randy Dale, and QMED Gustavo Guerrero and Wiper William Kane. Events leading up to the rescue began late on the night of Aug. 5. The 8,995 dwi Amabssador, which was more than 600 miles from her home port of Miami and over 500 miles from her destination of Las Minas, Panama, was contacted by the Coast Guard and asked to divert from her course. Coast Guard rescue aircraft "1504" told the ship to pick up the survivors of the Jamaican fishing vessel Lady Blythe along with two U.S. Air Force rescue parachutists who had earlier jumped to assist the stricken vessel. At one o'clock on the morning of Aug. 6 the crew prepared star­ board lifeboat No. 2 and lowered the stem ramp. Within one hour after the lifeboat was lowered, the That Cargo Has Gotta Move! ...Andyou're the one who nrakes it happen Responsibility. Respect. And more money, too. These are the things you can earn when you are good at what you do.. AND THERE'S MORE — JOB SECURITY 1 . Course starts January 4 'kh. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS KNOW YOUR RIGHTS f' - • •jf 'fi'i . kf. -'• 'Mh TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this is; Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way Prince Georges County Camp Springs, Md. 20023 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of ajl SIU contracts are avail­ able in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your fjbligations. such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If. at any time, any SIU 16 / LOG / November 1982 OOJ 1^83 f •.edmj./oV! KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. Copies of" the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any cohstitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. —- Why settle for less? You're an SIU Seafarer^—the most professional maritime worker in the world. You're the best—make it pay. UPGRADE YOUR SKILLS. Sign up for the Pumproom Maintenance and Operations Course at SHLSS. To enroll, contact SHLSS or fill out the application in this issue of the Log. 11- • -— lifeboat crew, the fishermen and the paramedics were safely on board the Ambassador which then headed for Georgetown on Grand Cayman Island. By 6 a.m., the Lady Blythe sur­ vivors and the Air Force personnel had disembarked to a Cayman Island police launch and the Ambassador was moving full ahead for Las Minas. HHliHilliill patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY —THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the &ptember, i960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its rank.s, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circum­ stances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event-'anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. The.se rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discrimi­ nated against becau.se of race, creed, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION —SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro­ ceeds are used to further its objects an^ purposes includ­ ing, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects. SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a con­ dition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within .10 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Sup­ port SPAD to protect and further your economic, poli­ tical and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Frank Urozak at lleadquartes by certified mail, return receipt requested. The addre.ss is 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way, Prince Georges County,'Camp Springs, Md; 20023. �'•T^ft:^?'«''Si?'¥-'; • - \ • • , - 'i: •:'- • • ' 3- •' •••'i ":'^::T -i' ,• ; i-., M I ^eTboxesherepSred wwE^t Lol^ from San Juan to Port Elizabeth. Chief Steward Humberto Ortiz Is up to.his elbows In stores. I. Reed, ^k and baker, prepares some sandwiches In the galley. Sea-Land St. Louis on the Crescent Run EA-Land's containership St. Louis was in port Elizabeth, N.J. for a late October payoff. On hand to oversee the activity and to provide necessary services to the crew were SIU patrolmen Joe Air and George Ripoll. S The St. Louis has been carrying containers for Sea-Land on the 'Crescent Run' among the ports of New Orleans, Houston and Eliza­ beth, as well as San Juan, Puerto Rico and Kingston, Jamaica. The container vessel formerly operated in Sea-Land's European feeder service before being brought back for the coast-wise trade route. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii The SL Louis dockslde at Sea-Land's Eltzidietti, N.J. facllltj^ Fmnian Frank King (I.) and Ch. Elaelrlclan Jolm Spaar hava a chat In tha maaa hall. ABs Bill Lough (I.) and Allan Parfchurst take a coffee break. November 1982 rnmm LOG 17 ^ '' �;>ue-•r.r ,• , ,y:'r.»2. .•• •7- • ••' "• r.'j" -.1. , iT.-fi" v,,,.. r •'t^" y^. ^ "':---5^::- "• • '• ', '1":,•: . •• "•• - ,;,j....! ^;l-f'yC. ^ssssssssss Seafarers y' HARRY LUNDEBERO SCHOOL ^^ OF SEAMANSHIP vtesssssssssss^ / / y{ sssss^ Piney Point Maryland With the revival of the passenger liner trade the seaman skilled in refrigeration and air-conditioning Maintenance and Operation includes systems is becoming more and more ha„cb-on and classmom experience in operating, troubleshooting and in demand. SH^Vtrfrige^ronl^Sm: S?U contracted vessels. f ment, or equivalent Inland expe^^^^.P^TTH V Rl^nn rienee. with a QMED Any — E<:?.; Manuel Rodriguez, of New York, charges a refrigeration system using manifold gauge. , rsrr.«"rf,:.cr:r ^ rator to a compressor. 18 / LOG 7 November 1982 .-•z L= Checking the high and low side pressures onstrated by Dan Doyle of New York, and Bill Gizzo of Wilmington. ^ ^ �\ Pace with Technology The four-week Automation the students to solve and give them course at SHLSS uses a full scale experience in coping with emer­ automated engineroom simulator to gencies. The course also covers the give students classroom instruction operation and control of all engineand hands-on experience at the room components. Seafarers who hold a QMED-Any controls of the same type of equip­ ment that they will use aboard ship. Rating or equivalent Inland expe­ Using the simulator, the instructor rience may apply for enrollment in can set up problem situations for the course. Robert h/anauskas, and Prince Wescott, both from New Vbrk, are installing condensate lines on the new Automation Mimic Board. "V'" Instructor Calvin Williams demonstrates to Gene Spwkman of Seattte the operating procedures of the new Salinity Indicating System which was donated by McNab, Inc. )• .!• '} If" A diaphragm regulating valve is being placed on the Automation Mimic Board by Larry Croes, from New Vbrk. ^Welding Bonds the Future This SHLSS four-week course is covers safety, welding techniques, designed to teach you all you need rod selection, amp setting and to know about basic welding and polarities. cutting aboard ship. Classroom time Shoptime concentrates on oxy- acetylene brazing, welding and The Welding course is available cutting, and electric arc welding and ^to any engine or deck-rated seafarcL cutting in all positions on plates working Deep Sea, Great Lakes. and pipes. Braze-welding steel plates Is detnonstrated by welding instructor BiH Foley Onlookers are from lett Joseph Busalacki, from Jacksonville, Jan Thompson, from Michigan, and Eric Rossi, from New Mbrk. Monte Beck from Jacksonville and Dan FIcca from Norfolk inspect their handy work in horizontal welding. November 1982 / LOG /19 ^yt'f. �p.,- 'JL =^",1 _ . 1*1 'jif • ' •'' - 'tl •''• »"* " "''•' " ' ''C HKsJi-:. ,. 1 -r;-. " 'I* -ir/;:;- 'r* . :ll I. Familiarizing students with both high and low-speed diesel engine operations is the goal of the fourweek Diesel-Regular course at SHLSS. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to completely overhaul a diesel engine and its auxiliary equipment. The course has both classroom and shop training and covers both types of diesel engines as well as their construction and principles of operation. The operation and main­ tenance of diesel plant auxiliary systems is also taught. In addition, the student receives training in the various systems of diesel engines: fuel, air, lubrication, and exhaust. The use of guages, meters, and test instruments is cov­ ered too. This course is open to Seafarers who hold a QMED endorsement or .have six months of service in the engineroom onboard a tugboat. :>• '£/ .J':. ', •'iS.r;-? ' ' - t 'A ' •' "• • 'K Take the Di % W'':" • S •.. • -•' ', - V- ** Get Your Future Moving: »:^ .'r^r-p. ,viv.'; ;., • V .PT^ lilt •a! ••J.- vv .¥ y • . \x Trainees Perry McCall and Matthias Irving prepare the salads In the SHLSS galley. Thomas Loadln/supirties is part of trainee Bob Brown's training. Herbert (left) aixi SilvanoGiacalone.both froPTi New mcaiefuny remove a piston. ..... 'V ''.1 I i- a y f' .,,, ;,.SA; '-ii •'•if•.•.••• •":": -:V - •.Siv J "i Charles (J.R.) Onlell-Jones, from M San Francisco, demonstrates the Thomas Herbert from New Vbrk Importance of accpjracy^ he takes checks the heapJ clearance on a micrometer readpng of aioumal a rocker arm. bearing. •/: , . p ki Getting right to his work, trainee Jack Coleman mops the floor In front ?A of the SHLSS Anchor Room galley. • Trainees get on4he-iob experience In all areas of galley sanitation Including clean-up, as Delilah Forslund demonstrates. ,y r Trainees Charles Yancey and Peggie Boyle restock the table supplies In the Trainee Galley. ")• .'Jl Steward Department Trainees Get On-the-job Experience Trainees entering SHLSS have the opportunity to go into the Steward Department and take a sixweek training course that will qualify them to be Messmen, Pan­ trymen, Bedroom Stewards, Gen­ eral Steward Utilities, or Steward Assistants. At the completion of the program, they may elect to take an additional eight weeks of training in the Third Cook class. Entry into the program is restricted and ths students are eval­ uated to determine their qualifica­ tions and abilities. The course includes both class­ room and on-the-job training and concentrates on the preparation of vegetables, salads, sandwiches, breakfast foods, and night lunches. Graduates of the program are qualifed to ship out with the rating of Third Cook, a higher-paying and more responsible job. Instructor Larry Ryan (left) advises Jim VSarela from New Vbrk ori the Working together, Jay Mattingly, from PIney Point, turns the crjfik Importance of accuracy In checking the bearing clearance of a piston shaft while Charles (J.R.) Onlell-Jones removes the piston. rod. • )! il . • 1/ Ji-s. jr-,. ^ s J • ssmi', ' -i I �^^.KiSSs^SBC,-;; •*( upgrading Course Schedule Through March 1983 Progrsms Geareof to Improve Job Skills i And Promote U.S. Maritime Industry Deep Sea Deck Department Courses Course schedules for January through March 1983 ,^re announced by the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship. Once again, the course offerings are dsigned to upgrade the skills of SlU Seafarers and Boatmen, and to promote America s maritime industry by providing it with the best trained and most highly skilled workers in the maritime world. '1'- I=br convenience of the membership, the course schedule is separated into four categories: engine departinent courses; deck department courses (inland waters); deck department courses (deep sea); and steward department courses. The starting and completion dates for all courses are also listed. Inland Boatmen and deep sea Seafarers who are prepanng to upgrade are advised to enroll in the courses of their choice as early as possible. Although every effort will be made to help every member, classes will be necessarily limited in size so sign up early. u uClass schedules may be changed to reflect membership demands. ^ SlU Field Representatives in all ports will assist members in preparing applications. Engine Department Courses QMED, Any Rating Starting Date January 17 Completion Date April 7 Tankerman February 15 February 24 Diesel—Regular January 10 February 28 February 3 March 24 Diesel— Scholarship January 10 March 28 February 25 May 13 Third Assistant Engineer January 4 March 11 Marine Electrical Maintenance February 28 April 21 Marine Electronics January 4 Febru^ 10 Pumproom Maintenance & Operations January 4 March 14 Febru^ 10 April 2^ Course * jbruary 15 March 10 Refrigeration Sys­ tems, Maintenance & Operations February 15 March 28 March 24 May 5 Conveyorman January 17 February 10 Welding February 15 March 28 . March 10 April 21 Automation '\--FA : •V-\"wm • •I--:'" '"• ^23./ LOG / November 1932 - ,••• - - .-r Lifeboat January 31 March 14 February 11 March 25 Able Seaman March 28 May 6 Quartermaster February 15 March 24 Third Mate March 14 May 20 Inland Deck Department Courses \ Towboat Operator Scholarship January tO March 28 February 25 May 13 First Class Pilot January 4 February 18 Mate/Master Freight & Towing Vessels on Oceans January 17 March 11 Radar Observer February 28 March 4 Steward Department Courses The Steward Programs are open-ended on starting dates and course length. COURSE Assistant Cook Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward Towboat Cook Open-ended Open-ended Open-ended Open-ended Open-ended UpgracEng at SHLSS 1 Oxy-acetylene cutting is practiced by Jeff Yarmola of Brooklyn. '¥^v 1 -•-a?. �t. t •^-•'''. .."••,r'^o:£.>- 4' •'»' * •-';i!>.-> -H*' • •^,^ty •' . • • .>rt^ v«.fc'-i-v-—-=f a--" • . '•• i^'-:'.,;• '.•'•• ,v •'• ' . "' Apply Now for an SHLSS Upgrading Course (Please Print) | : (Please Print) S Name ! Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Upgrading Application 45= I .Jjate of Birth — ^ (Last) (Street) . Telephone I Deep Sea Member (Area Code) (^Code) (State) (City) ! Mo./Day/Year (Middle) (First) Address. ; /7^ Inland Waters Member Q Lakes Member • Q . Seniority. • Book Number ! Date Book I Was Issued Port Presently Registered In _ Port Issued Endorsement(s) or License Now Held. I I ' I Social Security H. j Piney Point Graduate; • Yes No • (if yes. fill in below) • Entry Program: From. to. (dates attended) [ Upgrading Program: From. Endorsement(s) or License Received to. (dates attended) No j Do you hold a lener of completion for U«*o.t: • Yes No • Firefighting: • Yes No • CPB • Yes ' Dates Available for Training. I Am Interested in the Following Course(s)^ • i I j STEWARD ENGINE DECK • FOWT • OMED- Any Rating • Marine Electronics • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance and • Operation • Automation •, Maintenance of Shipboard Refrigeration Systems • Diesel Engines • Assistant Engineer (Uninspected Motor Vessel) • Chief Engineer (Uninspected Motor Vessel) • Third Asst. Engineer (Motor Inspected) • Tankerman • AB Unlimited t • AB Limited • AB Speolai • Quartermaster • Towboat Operator inland • Towboat Operator Not More Than 200 Miles • Towboat Operator (Over 200 Miles) • Celestial Navigation - • Master Inspected Towing Vessel Q Mate Inspected Towing Vessel • 1st Class Pilot • Third Mate Celestial Navigation • Third Mate • • .• • • Assistant Cook Cook & Baker Chief Cook Steward Towboat Inland v.-^- CooK I ALL DEPARTMENTS • LNG ^ • LNG Safety ' • Welding • Lifeboathian • Fire Fighting • Adult Basic Education \ --i.:- , c i RECORD OF EMFLOYM0.T TIME -IShow only .moun, »e«fed » upgrade in rating nofod above or «»ch 1a«ar of sarvioa. I J whichever is applicablea) •VESSEL RATING HELD DATE SHIPPB) DATE S SIGNATURE Please Print DATE OF DISCHARGE 5? RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Seafarers Lundeberg Upgrading Center PINEY POINT. MD. 20674 November 1982 / LOG 23 -smrn- �•- • - • • •."»•»«•..-iw--S: »._ *•*.•, . •- • ••i—- - •i^ **/ •*•-;: t"'*'»*/•*'t' :-- -'. :y }) AMCO Trader on the North Atlantic Run : E ARLY in October a newly con­ tracted SIU company, American Costal Lines Joint Venture Inc., (AMCO), began operations in the U.S. East Coast to Europe trade. The company is starting out with P two ships the AA/CO 7rflf/er and the AMCO Voyager. Both of these vessels were formerly owned by the Puerto Rican Maritime Shipping Authority (PRMSA) and were known as the Mayaguez and the Aguadilla respectively. The LOG was on hand as the AMCO Trader airived in Port Newark on Nov. 1 to begin loading for its second voyage. Most of the cargo for the two ' {iC 'I e. •tr ;. •H-tfb.d * ,• •fv , -S- # -/V.';V''Ci- -T • ^'• '^. • The newly named AMCO Deder (American Coatal Lines, Joint Venture Inc.) at her first vIsH to Giobai Ibrmlnals In Newark, N.J. The vessel was formerly called S.S. Mayaguez and Iselonged to PRMSA. vessels will be generated by the Military Sealift Command (MSC). AMCO was awarded a six-month contract from the government agency as a result of its being low bidder on MSC cargo to be carried over the North Atlantic trade route. AMCO is the first newcomer to the U.S.-European route in 15 years and had to outbid two other U.S. flag companies to get the cargo. According to usual MSC policy AMCO would be carrying 60 per­ cent of the government cargo during the duration of the agreement; meanwhile, the other 40 percent would be divided between the second and third low bidders. MSC expects to save about $2 million as a result of its contract with AMCO, athough the new company will probably only be able to handle about 25 percent of the cargo. The AMCO Trader and AMCO Voyager will have bi-weekly sailings for Europe and the U.K. and Ireland. The Voyager is due in Newark around mid-November. :S Over 1,500 Seafarers HAVE DONE IT! Join the crowd and get your HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA" \ ' Tn:^ 'D'- SIU Reps Joe Alr(far left) and George RIpoll (far right) check books of the AMCO Udder's ship's committee, who are (l-r); Secrstary-Reporter Jay Edwards, steward; Educational Director John McAyoy, chief electrician;Deck Delegate VltC. Byrd, AB, and Chairman Al Whitman, Boatswain. Sff ^!.fe- m I'l' •¥ "H- ^ 1: The GEO program at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship offers small classes with lots of Individualized help from the teachers. If you are Interested In getting a Maryland State High School Diploma to fill out your life, fill out the coupon below and mail it to: Academic Department Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Piney Point, Maryland 20674 NAME ADDRESS. Street City State Zip Sill Book Number I !• Please send me a GED application kit and pretest packet. • • Please send me more Information on the GED program. Ife. i'j OMU Jerome Sumlln takes readings on the AMCO Urader. Jerome won't find any "cool brasza" In this engine room. 24 / LOG / November 1982 �' VT'Tiliirnrnr'Tr ' i' • • ' '-';-j"- - Dfrectory of Ports Frank Drozak, Pres/c/er)r Ed Turner, Exec, vice president Joe DiG\o(g\o, secretary-treasurer Leon Hall, vice president Angus "Red" Campbell, vice president Mike Sacco, vice president Joe SaccO, vice president George McCartney, vice president 1 I HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20023 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Glair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) 327-4900 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216)621-5450 COLUMBUS, Ohio Dispatchei's Report for Deep Sea OCX 1-30,1982 Port Gloucester New Mark Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston — : Piney Point Totals ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT • .. ...... ^..• Port Gloucester —.• New Nbrk — Philadelphia — ; Baltimore Norfolk • . Mobile New Orleans ..... — .. • Jacksonville. San Francisco •Wilmington •... Seattle Puerto Rico ..... Houston.. — Piney Point...'........... Totals 2 66 0 10 13 10 68 28 8 15 25 5 48 0 298 0 74 0 9 8 10 40 23 7 13 16 5 29 0 234 0 0 0 15, 0 0' 0 6 0 23 0 6 0 2 0 11 0 2 0 9 0 13 0 4 0 44 0 9 0 144 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 1 0 0 10 57 0 . 0 0 0 2 9 0 12 14 0 2 11 0 1 28 0 8 21 0 2 7 0 4 8 0 9 22 0 1 8 0 16 34. 0 5 0 0 73 219 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 32 41 0 0 0 0 3 6 0 9 13 0 6 13 0 10 22 0 8 11 0 8 5 0 6 5 0 13 11 0 4 4 0 23 38 0 21 0 0 143 169 2 68 0 9 18 21 39 17 13 12 33 7 82 0 321 2 21 0 4 12 4 16 15 5 11 7 3 23 0 123 1 27 0 0 11 '. 4r 12 8 4 7 9 2 19 1 105 Port Gloucester New tbrk Philadelphia • Baltimore . —. — — Norfolk Mobile • New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco . •— Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rjco ... t.rtr-Houston Piney Point. . Totals MOBILE, Ala. 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 774 645 ••Ttol Registeted- ™ai= the 48 709 360 17 2 72 2 16 26 16 61 21 30 14 31 9 45 0 345 4 48 2 3 11 1 12 10 41 19 12 5 6 0 174 2 43 3 14 11 4 47 17 34 3 10 14 29 0 231 20 313 5 54 51 18 104 52 131 64 -67 23 86 4 992 1,977 1.764 NEW YORK, N.Y. 675 4 Ave., Brooklyn 11232 (212)499-6600 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PADUCAH, Ky. 225 S. 7 St. 42001 (502) 443-2493 :r PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301)994-0010 238 men'SS^t tt?.u!!rey "ZSi.. Registered on the Beach" means 1 Shipping In the month of Oct^r 1,086 lobs were shipped In DULUTH, Minn. 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (218)722-4110 GLOUCESTER, Mass. 11 Rogers St. 01930 (617) 283-1167 HONOLULU, Hawaii 707 Alakea St. 96813 (808)537-5714 HOUSTON, Tex. , 1221 Pierce St. 77002^^ (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201)435-9424 Port Gloucester.N .'•• New 'ibrk Philadelphia — Baltimore Norfolk Mobile —...... — New Orleans Jacksonville... San Francisco •• Wilmington Seattle ^ Puerto Rico. .... Houston Pinw Point Totals IMalsAII Dapartments 2800 South High St., P.O. Box 0770, 43207 (614)497-2446 jobs shipped, 726 mem^s The rest were filled by "B" seniority people. ~e t^p relief program began on April 1.19B2. a total of 223 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415)^^543-5855 SANTURCE, P.R. 1057 Ffemandez, Juncos. Stop 16 00907 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) 623-4334 SI LOUIS, Mo. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314)752-6500 TOLEDO, Ohio 935 Summit St. 43604 (419) 248-3691 - "iyi- : • r'fi • . 'V ^ .'! relief jobs have been shipped. Deposit in the SIU Blood Bank WILMINGTON, Calif. 408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 (213) 549-4000 •• r-Ji November 1982 LOG 25 SSfet ledmevol'l \ OOJ • t'S mSiiiSi 4. • '''rT' ir �# . .• •» Ar- -.'^ ImiT.--* .iiKewvii'W -."•-V:- >' • •. ^t- \ . "•-' ir u il • •i ••i 'r .}. ,v T •'•f 'Cr 4^: •-? •••V- , |;v •if^':. • I .- i • :l 4' 'r *v •\\i. W .SKI. %t%. H --X. • • • .1 • • i - 4"' p. IV : H -V ' ,. r '.-, V - f. \m -fe '•*??' LNG ARIES (Energy Transport), September 19—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Pete. Water; Secretary FT. Motusi; Engine Delegate Carlos Rod­ riguez; Steward Delegate James Johnson; Deck Delegate S. Hill. $84 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman, reported: "LNG ARIES did it again — we picked up 39 refugees including one infant and all in good condition as they were only three days at sea. This was my first experience with the tx)at people and I was very proud of the whole department and for all the help that was given. The clothes the people were wearing had to be washed and the crew gave them some of their clothes to wear. They were fed and taken to a safe port." A vote of thanks was extended to the steward department for a fine poolside dinner which everyone enjoyed. DEL SOL (Delta Steamship), Sep­ tember 12—Chairman, Recertified Bosun George Annis; Secretary Bill Kaiser; Educational Director Donald Peterson; Deck Delegate George Allen; Engine Delegate John Vieira: Steward Delegate Isaiah Gray. Some disputed OT in steward department. Chairman reports that this has been a good trip and the ship is scheduled to go to New Orleans, Pensacola, Lake Charles and then to Africa from Houston. A vote of thanks to George Annis for the use of all his cassette movies. A collection was taken up for our Brother Donald Peterson as he lost all of his posses­ sions when his home bumed up a week after we sailed from the U.S.A. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port New Orleans. UITRASEA (Apex Marine), Sep­ tember 26—Chairman, Recertified Bosun William L. Robinson: Secretary John A. Darrow; Educational Director E.C. Colby: Deck Delegate Thomas Vain; Engine Delegate A. Vaughan; Steward Delegate W. Harris. Some disputed OT in steward department. The steward made note of the fact that a GSU by the name of Colon Rose was hospitalized in Ras Shukheir, Egypt for a bleeding ulcer. He had complained about this condition since the ship left Jacksonville and I told him that he should not have taken this trip but a coastwise trip if he had this problem. There are no facilities onboard to take care of this condition if an attack had taken place at sea. The chairman and secretary explained to the members present at this meeting that the best way to help certain maritime laws pass and to maintain the strength of the maritime industry is to support the pol­ iticians that support the laws to benefit the Merchant Marine. Write to your congressman, whenever possible, to let him know your feelings. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Freeport, Texas. SEA-LAND DEVELOPER (SeaLand Service), September 12— Chairman J.R. Touart; Secretary V. Dixon; Educational Director E. Money­ maker; Deck Delegate James W. Fultz; Engine Delegate George E. Renale; Steward Delegate Macario Caampued. No disputed OT. Chairman discussed the necessity to upgrade and advised that the forms for upgrading are avail­ able alx>ard ship. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port Long Beach. SEA-LAND PATRIOT (Sea-Land Service), September 26—Chairman, . Recertified Bosun J. Curlew; Secretary A. Reasko. No disputed OT $30 in ship's fund. $255 in moyie fund. Chairman reports that all repairs were handed in to the head of each department. The headquarters report was posted on the bulletin board for all hands to read. Secretary reported that the chief steward has applications for upgrading courses in Piney Point. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Obsen/ed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers. ~ SEA-LAND FREEDOM (Sea-Land Service), September 19—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Tom E. Kelsey; Sec­ retary Ray C. Agbulos; Educational Director Larry J. Harris; Deck Delegate Robert J. Trainer; Engine Delegate John P Murray: Steward Delegate Howard G. Schnieder. $55 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman reminded all members to practice all precautionary measures of safety and fire prevention throughout the ship at all times. Sec­ retary thanked the crew for making this a good trip. Next port Seattle. DEL CAMPO (Delta Steamship), September 15—Chairman B. Salierson; Secretary O. Paschal; Edu­ cational Director K. Katsalas; Deck Delegate E.J. Cokichi; Steward Dele­ gate Terry Harding. Chairman requested all members to report any conditions that they deemed were unsafe on board ship to him or the mate. There were questions asked and a discussion held concerning the change in ownership of Delta Lines and its effect on future operation. Secretary gave a talk on the importance of donating to SPAD. All officers and crew members were required to receive an innoculation as a result of the hospitalization of J. Rudolph in Cartagena. The members would like a UPH official or doctor to follow-up on the serum contained in the innoculation called Beriglobina-Gammablobulina Humana I ml. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brother and sisters. LNG GEMINI (Energy Transport), September 12—Chairman G. Miller; Secretary E. Haber. $110 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Chairman reported that two letters were sent to headquarters regarding contract questions and we are awaiting an answer. Captain advised the crew on the problems that can occur in a foreign port as far as drugs are concerned. There will be no backing from the company or the Union for those who do not comply. A vote of thanks to the steward department for doing a good job and also for the fine pool par­ ties. Report to LOG:"We picked up some Vietnamese boat people (46 of them) on August 26th and put them ashore in Singapore on August 28th. The crew provid^ them all with clothes and personal effects. They had been in the boat for fifteen days and two babies died while in the boat. Many other ships passed them by and were close enough to read the name on the ship but would not stop." Next port Arun, Indonesia. SEA-LAND CONSUMER (SeaLand Service), September 19— Chairman, Recertified Bosun V\falter Cousins; Secretary Lee de Parlier; Educational Director Robert Tompkins. No disputed OT. Chairman advised crewmembers that there was a new safety film aboard and it would be shown by the steward. He urged everyone to attend. The life you save may be your own. He further advised that this is an election year and you should check with your SlU representatives as to names of candidates that are running and go out and vote. Absentee ballots would be available for those who made out application for same. Secretary told all members to contact their nearest SlU Hall to find out the location of an SlU approved clinic for use of and by them­ selves and their families. The educa­ tional director strongly recommended that all engine ratings apply for training in diesel at SHLSS as that mode of propulsion is being used in almost all new construction. The President's report from the Log was posted for all hands to read. The entire crew extended a sincere and proud vote of congratu­ lations to the SlU rowing team that took first place in the event in New Vbrk. Next port. Port Everglades. OVERSEAS ULLA (Maritime Over­ seas), September 12—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Hubert Cain; Sec­ retary R. Liegel. No disputed OT. Chairman gave a vote of thanks to all departments for the good work they did in cleaning the ship for the shipyard. He requested all members to bring their linen up from their rooms and put all lifejackets on your door. He discussed the importance of donating to SPAD and the need for all those who qualify to upgrade at Piney Point to secure their own future and earn more pay. The steward department delegate reported that the chief missed the ship in Baytown, Texas and the crew messman Mr. Clarke said it was his pleasure to wait on the crew. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. ; (Maritime Overseas), September 12—Chairman, Recertified Bosun John Bergeria; Sec­ retary R.A. Cobb; Educational Director FG. Moseback. No disputed OT. Chairman reported that the next port would be Rotterdam. Held a question and answer period conceming anything Unions did to help its members. Also discussed safety habits aboard ship and the importance of donat ng to SPAD. The secretary welcomed all new crewmembers aboard and thanked all hands for leaving the mess area clean after each watch. The benefits to be derived from upgrading at Piney Point for a more secure future and more pay were out­ lined by the secretary. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. OGDEN CHARGER (Ogden Marine), September 10—Chairman Frank Schwarz; Secretary S. Gutiemey; Educational Director B. Tims; Steward Delegate Peter Hammpl. No disputed OT. Educational Director reported that the crew of the Ogden Charger would like to thank President Frank Drozak for not accepting a cut in wages. This has been a good trip and the chairman thanked the crew for their cooperation. A vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done. Next port Baytown. St. Louis Committee The Ship's Committee and two other members of the crew of the S.S. St. Louis (Sea-Land) sat for this photo during a pay-off earlier this month in Port Elizabeth, N.J. Seated from left are Deck Delegate James Browne, Chairman J. J. McHaie, Education Director John A. Speer, Engine Delegate Frank King, and SecretaryReporter Humberto Ortiz. Looking on are AS Alien Parkhurst and. Bill Lough. V 26 / LOG / November1982 / �L>r:.Vv«r»«tv 1./* ,..^- - • '.-Cs'Jn'-tf. . •' INGER (Reynolds Metal), September 10—Chairman, Recertified Bosun John T. Adams; Secretary L. Tinkham; Educational Director Paul Aubain; Steward Delegate George Berry; $22.67 in ship's fund. No disputed OT. Secretary reported that information concerning time off after thirty days of sea time was discussed with Jessie SoliS, Long Beach patrolman who said, "I will obtain clarification from Red Campbell at SlU headquarters." A radiogram was received on September 16, 1982 requesting isloation of tuna labeled Bumble Bee Mid/Pacific Cloverleaf or Coral due to potential illness. This was posted with statement that none of this tuna has been on board. The deck del­ egate requested that items for safety like glasses, breathing purficiation masks, etc. be supplied by the company or made available in the slop chest. Observed one minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers and OGDEN DYNACHEM (Ogden sisters. Next port Newark. Marine), September 12—Chairman, Recertified Bosun H. Rains; Secretary DEL ORG (Delta Steamship), Sep­ D. Collins; Deck Delegate D.T. Davis; tember 26—Chairman, Recertified Engine Delegate A. Bligren; Steward Bosun R. Broadus; Secretary G. TrosDelegate FW. West. Some disputed OT in engine, deck and steward depart­ clair; Educational Director N. Bathia. ments. Chairman reported that the first Some disputed OT in deck department. relief under the permanent job system Chairman reported that the company has proven very successful according has been sold and we are awaiting word to the Steward/Baker, QMED from headquarters as to what changes, Pumpman. Secretary reported that the if any, will occur. Observed one minute LOG was brought aboard ship and of silence in memory of our departed everyone should read the LOG to find brothers and sisters. Next port New what is going on in the Union. The Orleans. reading of the President's report is a SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE must. Educational Director advised all (Sea-Land Service), September 12— menibers to take advantage of the pro­ Chairman W. Martier; Secretary Roy R. grams offered by the SHLSS. Also, that Thomas; Educational Director H. everyone should write to their Con­ Wilson; Engine Delegate Robert Diaz. gressman and Senate member to sup­ $34.50 in ship's fund.No disputed OT. port the BOGGS sponsored bill. (HR Chairman reported that everything is 6979). This has been a very good going well on board. He read and posted voyage and the steward reports that he communications that were received has nothing but good luck with the Sis­ from headquarters and thanked the ters who have been sent out of SHLSS. crew for a job well done. The importance Thanks to all In the SHLSS who had a of donating to SPAD to insure the con­ hand in teaching our future members. tinued strength of the maritime industry A vote of thanks was given to the was further discussed. Observed one steward department for a job well done. moment of silence in memory of our Obsen/ed one minute of siience in departed brothers and sisters. Next port memory of our departed brothers and Elizabeth. sisters. Next port Tiverton. ROVER (Ocean Carriers), Sep­ tember 26—Chairman, Recertified Bosun Sven Jansson; Secretary E.M. Douroudbus; Educational Director W. Liesengang; Deck Delegate J. Stanton; Engine Delegate S. I^iller. No disputed OT. Chairman explained the responsi­ bilities of B Seniority members and dis­ cussed the need to support SPAD. He further advised all of the difficulities of shipping at this time. Again, the Captain has issued orders that the galley is not to be used as a passage \way. It is for authorized personnel only. The edui cational director gave a talk on the advantages of upgrading at Piney Point. He said that Seafarers who have a I problem with alcohol and who need help should register at the Rehabilitation Center. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. Next port Diego Garcia. A Digest of JiD SEA-LAND ENDURANCE (SeaLand Service), September 6— Chairman, Recertified Bosun E. Chris­ tiansen; Secretary J. Reed; Steward Delegate Leonard Russi. No disputed OT. $27 in ship's fund. Chairman reported that the Union patrolman came aboard and discussed time off at the payoff. Secretary read the minutes of the last meeting and was sending them into headquarters with tiie crew list. Chairman will make up a list of the crewmembers that want to donate for a video movie machine for the members only. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. SEA-LAND PACER (Sea-Land Service), September 12—Chairman, Recertified Bosun J. Corder; Secretary T. Maley; Educational Director J. Dellinger; Deck Delegate C. Walker; Engine Delegate Frank Keller. $10 in ships fund. Some disputed OT in engine department. Chairman reported that Brother Thomas Brand was advised that his wife passed away during the voyage and he must leave the vessel in Eliz­ abeth. He will be missed. The crew extended their sincere sympathy to Brother Brand in his bereavment. A collection is being made to be given to Tom on arrival. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. The bosun and several members com­ mented that they had never seen the lounges, messhalls and passageway decks as clean and as highly polished as this trip. Next port Elizabeth. y Me^ngs •'& "• STUYVESANT (Bay Tankers), September 26—Chairman T. R. Reading; Secretary R. Fiuke; Educa­ tional Director B. Stockman; Deck Del­ egate T. Henry; Engine Delegate Richard Roening; Steward Delegate F Fried. No disputed OT. Chairman reported that the ship is running well and advised all members who qualify to upgrade themselves as soon as possible. Secretary extended a vote of thanks to the crew for keeping the,ship clean. Next port Long Beach. WORTH (Apex Marine), September 26—Chairman, Recertified Bosun T. Walker; Secretary G. Stearns; Edu­ cational Director M. Posomostitis; Deck Delegate D. Palumbo; Engine Delegate D. Kopp; Steward Delegate R. Enriquez. Some disputed OT in engine and deck department. $5 in ship's fund. Chairman has reported on the lodging and subsistence that has been disputed for all departments and advised that his matter will be taken up with the patrolman. Also, the work done in the double bottoms again to be taken up vyith the patrolman and to find out atx)ut safety with no men on deck while working down in the tanks and double bottoms. Secretary reported that there are insufficient medical supplies on this ship. We need more of an assortment and valid medicines, not out-of-date ones. A vote of thanks to the steward department for a job well done. SEA-LAND LONG BEACH (SeaROBERT E. LEE (Waterman Land Service), Septembef 19 Steamship), September 5—Chairman, Chairman, Recertifed Bosun (^ilio V Recertified Bosun J. Hilbum; Secretary Sierra; Secretary S. Amper; BdMcational A. Estrada; Educational Director E.F Director W. Stevens; Deck ^legate Armsfrong; Engine Delegate A. George. Elmer Annis; Engine Deleg^ S. B. No disputed OT. Chairman advised all Wbodell. Chairman members who are interested in have had a good trip so upgrading at Piney Point that they weather has been coop^ fund, should register for the class they are on the way home. $5 in Interested In as soon as they qualify. Some disputed OT in er» vard He request all members to clean up ment. A vote of thanks to! after themselves and try to keep the deparftnent for a job well] ship in good shape at all times. A vote of thanks to the steward department I (Apex for a job well done. Next port Suez. 25—Chairman, Cooper; Secretary M. PONCC (Puerto Rico Marine), Sep­ cational Director A. G tember 5—Chairman M. Silva; Secre­ Delegate Ronald E. disputed OT in deck tary C. Rice; Educational Director R. Chairman stressed the Dell. No disputed OT. Chairman urged donating to SPAD to ke# ^ all members to write to their con­ Maritime industry. Secretary ieMsed all gressmen about matters pertaining to the maritime industry. He will gladly members if you want to keep in touch supply addresses for those who need with Union activities and the status of the maritime industry, the best sou'ce them. The chairman will a'so take up with the company involved the poor of information you have available is Log. Educational Director discuss-ed quality and bad state of repair that existed when the TV tape movies were safety matters and also suggested that received. A vote of thanks to the steward everyone should keep the water ight department for a job well done. doors closed and dog down at all times. Observed one minute o' silence in A vote of thanks to the steward deo j " Four members of the a^usy PaV-o"memory of our departed brothers and ment for the best gourmet meals got together in the sh;P » ga»ey for ^ Education Director Whitey Clark. were ever served. Next port New sisters. E °jrnl°Ka.e Pauf ^ SeoretSry-Reporte, Ruban GallequUlos. November 1982 / LOG 27 Ogden Hudson Committee f ^ VM r ' �^ -" - •-»• .''•X ; : The Ogden Hudson is silhouetted In the sparkling waters of Brooklyn's Gravesend Bay. QMED Paul Whalen putting away engine room stores. With Well-Trained SlU Croiv Ogden Hudson Visits The M/V Ogden Hudsonj^ne of two ultra modern commodity carriers crewed by the SlU in the past year, made its first call to the port of New York last month. The 40,000 dwt vessel was here to deliver a shipload of heating oil to help keep New Yorkers warm in their homes this coming winter. Like her sistership, the Ogden Dynachem, the Ogden Hudson is a shallow draft vessel built for fuel efficiency and cargo handling versatility besides being able to haul crude, the two carriers can handle other products such as chemicals, animal fats, vegetable oils and numerous varieties of petroleum products. Additionally, 18 cargo tanks with 12 segregations enable the ship to carry different products at the same time. vol •%^- 'M•iV % .4 Chief S^ard Ruben Gaileguiilos iikea to keep the galley priatlne. •'« 't-• -I - '- ' v.| • •'Ij-V '«3t' 'W. • 'M; •sisr- • *v '"V Frozen vegetables are necessarily a large part of any seafarer's diet. Here Chief Cook Jules Moor opens up a package of frozen broccoli. 28 / LOG / November 1982 Eyeing the engine room's control board Is QMED Mike Fester. �• ' ' , I• 1 V w AB Steve Copeland virtieels out the deck stores. 'ort of New \bri( I •n. C«l Tl.omp«.n surveys the Hudeen'a loreard «K1Iron, the crtwalk. Bos'n • ;• i| ae»^' The Ogden Hudson is powered by a fuel-thrifty slow speed 16 cylinder diesel engine. Ever rising costs have ^^^^e ;team ships fueled by bunkers too costly to operate and low speed diesel engines are becoming the trend in ocean-going , '®S^®ce being crewed by the SlU late last year, the Odder, had been making her run on the West Coast but, ^rth |her present assignment, she will spend some time visiting East r°Next^Sop for the all-purpose tanker is the Amerada Hess TerIminal in the U.S. Virgin Islands where she will load either chemicals or fuel oil bound for the mainland. A tWOWttPs AB Hairy Laraon awaits the word from the bridge. Q } :: 'I "^3 is :0 O Q Q. Kim- 'Whitey answered to the name Jona^) lorn, a frame tor the StISn Sudlon as they dive Into the bay In search ot food. Clark, Chlet fMmpman, at cargo control board. •V"%' . November 1982 / LOG 29 !1 �1 Pensioner Edward Patrick Malue, 70, succumbed to heart-lung failure in the Medical Arts Hospital. Houston on June 29. Brother Malue joined the Union in the port of Cleveland. Ohio in 1968 sailing as an AB. He also sailed during World War II. sailing a total of 40 years. Laker Malue was a former member of the AFL Painters Union. Local 867 of Cleveland. Born in Pittsburgh. Pa., he was a resident of Houston. Cremation took place in the Brookside Crematory, Houston. Surviving is a son. Michael of Cleveland. 4'. Ireland Dean Pulley, 52. succumbed to cancer in the Naval Regional Medical Center. Portsmouth. Va. on July 29. Brother Pulley joined the Union in the port of Nor­ folk in 1981 sailing as a chief engineer on the tugs Dorothy H. and Olive H. (NBC Lines) from 1974 to 1982. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. A native of Clifton. Tenn.. he was a resident of Virginia Beach. Burial was in Princess Ann Cemetery. Virginia Beach. Surviving are his widow. Alice and his parents. Mr. and Mrs. A. Paul and Roxie Pulley. Pensioner Norman A. Longtine, 78. passed away from heart-lung failure in St. Jude's Hospital. Fullerton. Calif, on July 8. He Joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1963. Brother Longtine was bom in Michigan and was a resident of Fullerton. Cremation took place in the Loma Vista Crematory. Fullerton. Sur­ viving is a sister. Mrs. Ceil Redemann of Fullerton. l. U' V •V'1- Pensioner John Clifford Williams, 63. died'of heart-lung failure in the New Han­ over (N.C.) Hospital on July 21. Brother Williams joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1962 sailing as a chief engineer for Stone Towing from 1948 to 1973. He was a former member of the United Mine Workers Union. District 50 from 1953 to 1962. Boatman Williams was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. A native of New Hanover, he was a resident of Wilmington. N.C. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery. Wilmington. Surviving is his widow, Georgia Lee. :'W- .li; i-rh- • Pensioner Robert John Sutter, 49. died at the Paul Oliver Hospital, Frankfort. Mich, on July 3. He joined the Union in the port of Alberta. Mich, in 1955 sailing as an AB. Brother Sutter sailed for the Ann Arbor (Mich.) Carferry Railroad. Laker Sutter was a veteran of the U.S. Army after the Korean War. Bom in Frankfurt, he was a resident there. Burial was in the Crystal L^d'Twsp. (Mich.) Cemetery. Surviving is a sister. Mrs. Eliz­ abeth Charters of Frankfort. <'VJ1 j(i£S<;'; . . 4 I.I- - t. James Harold Buntin, 56. died of heart failure in the Marshall County (Ky.) Hos­ pital. Benton on July 27. Brother Buntin joined the Union in the port of Paducah. Ky. in 1970 sailing as a lead deckhand and tankerman. Boatman Buntin also sailed deep sea as a quartermaster on LNGs in 1981. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. A native of Charlestown, Mo., he was a resident of Jeffersonville. Ind. Cremation took place in the Memonal Park Crematory. St. Louis. Surviving are his widow. Goldie and his mother. Mrs. Beulah C. Morris of Benton. .. ,1 'V- •t-V '•^v .^V .t Michael Clarence Linde, 41. died of cancer in the Swedish Hospital. Seattle on May 1. Brother Linde joined the SlU ui the port of Seattle sailing as a chief pumpman. He was bom m Seattle and was a resident there. Cremation took place in the Forest Lawn Crematory. Sea«le- Sur­ viving are his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Gene and Dorothy Linde. Pensioner Bernard Oscar Toupin, 65. died of heart failure in the Mt. Zion Hos- - . pital. San Francisco on July 5. Brother | Toupin sailed as a chief steward for the ( Pacific Far East Line. He first sailed on the West Coast in 1945. Bom in Canada, he was a naturalized U.S. citizen and a resident of San Francisco. Cremation took place in the Hidden Valley Crematory. Pacheco, Calif, and his ashes were scattered at sea. Surviving are two sisters. Mrs. Jac­ queline Holcome of San Mateo. Calif, and Monique of Champlain. Quebec. Canada. Yehia Mohssein Meftab, 37. succumbed to a hemorrhage aboard the SS Santa Magdalena (Delta Line) enroute Chile on Oct. 19. 1981. Brother Meftah, joined the SlU in the port of San Francisco in 1977 sailing as a wiper. He was born Pensioner Louis Humberto Barrera, in Aden. Yemen and was a naturalized 81. passed away from kidney failure in U S citizen. Seafarer Meftah was a resident the Marin General Hospital. San Rafael. of San Francisco. Surviving are his widow. Calif, on May 8. Brother Barrera joined Muznh; five sons. Nabr. Abdul. Musid. the MC&S in the port of Sah Francisco Mohammed and Qassim; two daughters sailing as a chief cook. He first sailed on Malkeh and Muniera and a brother. Ahmed the West Coast in 1937. Barrera sailed 40 of San Francisco. years. Bom in Chile. South America, he was a naturalized U.S. citizen and was a Pensioner Michael Leo Kraft, 77. resident of Kentfield. Calif. Interment was passed away from a heart attack in the in the Bahia Valley Cemetery. Novato, Alpena (Mich.) General Hospita on Apr Calif. Surviving are his widow. Bessie; a 18 Brother Kraft joined the SlU in 193 brother. Arturo and a sister. Elena, both in the port of Wyandotte. Mich, sailing as of Santiago. Chile. a FQWT for 35 years. He was bom m Alpena and was a resident there. Bunal Pfensioner Pfeter Maddaluna, 82, passed was in Holy Cross Cemetery. Alpena. Sur­ away on June 24. Brother Maddaluna joined viving are a son. Wayne of Alvin. Tex. the Union in the port of New York sailing and a daughter. Shari. as a steamlighter and deckhand aboard the Pensioner Evaristo Carera Tkndoc, 82. tug Rochester for the Erie-Lackawanna passed away from a hemorrhage in Marshall Railroad from 1920 to 1964. He was bom Hale Hospital. San Francisco on Aug. 29. in Italy and was a resident of Bemardsville, Brother Tandoc joined the MC&S in the N.J. port of San Francisco sailing as a chief Drexel C. Brister died on May 3. cook for the American President Line and Brother Brister joined the Union in the the Pacific Far East Line for 40 years. He port of New Orleans sailing as a pilot and first sailed on the West Coast in 1944. A native of the Philippine Islands, he was a captain for the Baroid Co. He also sailed deep sea. Boatman Brister was a resident resident of San Francisco. Burial was-in Holy Cross Cemetery. Colma. Calif. Surof Jayess. Miss. Surviving are two sons. Darryl and Robert; two daughters. Lisa - viving are his widow. Dominga; a son. Nelson of San Jose. Calif, and a daughter. and Maggie of Jayess and a sister. Mrs. Dean R. Saavedra of New Orleans. Mrs. Henry. IVB Mw -w ]P you ARE CAUGHT WITH youR ^EAMAN^5 PAPERS IA///./. BBLiPr^O w/o/y'y/ Pensioner Thomas Pepito \bson, 81. passed away from cancer in the San Fran­ cisco General Hospital on July 30. Brother Yuson joined the MC&S in 1975 sailing as a cook. He first sailed on the West Coast in 1942. Yuson was bom in the Philippines and was a resident of San Francisco. Inter­ ment was in Woodlawn Cemetery. Colma, Calif. Surviving are his widow. Pacita; a daughter. Maria of La Fayette, Calif, and two sisters. Matilada of Letey, P.L and Leana of Bahol. PL Ptensioner Roy Glenn HoweU, 63, died of heart failure in the Tift (Ga.) General Hospital on Aug. 14. Brother Howell joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing as a cook and mate on the tug Joan McAUisterJ^cmstcr Brothers) from 1952 to 1978. Howell was a former member of the United Mine Workers Union. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War 11. Boatman Howell was bom in Georgia and was a resident of Adel. Ga. Interment was in Rosewood Gardens Cemetery. Vir­ ginia Beach. Va. Surviving are his widow. Venia; two sons. James of Norfolk and Frederick of Moultrie. Ga. and his father. Frederick Howell of Bayard. Fla. ae FOR LIFE !! THERE S .f P>V Pensioner Anthony [ "Big Tony" Mravec, 169, passed away from j a stroke in the Swedish I Hospital. Seattle on Tsept. 3. Brother 1 Mravec joined the SlU Jin the port of Wil^ 1mington, Calif, in 1962 ^h^'as a wiper. Seafarer Mravec began sailing in 1939. He was bom in Cleveland, Ohio and was a resident of Seattle. Cremation took place in the Belitz Crematory, ^ Seattle. His ashes were scattered at sea. | Surviving are three brothers, Martin of Lakewood. Ohio; Amel of Westlake, Ohio and Charles of Berkeley, Calif. A MESSAGE FROM YOURJHiiM , . . AUD yOU'LL BE BEACHED ^Y;^ I Pensioner Edgar William Kurz, 81. passed away on Dec. 12. 1981. Brother Kurz joined the SlU in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as a waiter. He hit the bricks in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor beef. Seafarer Kurz was bom m Switzerland and was a resident of New York City. Surviving are a brother. Altr of New York City and two sisters. Flora and Freda also of New York. NO PLACE FOR DRUOS IN A PROFESSIOrUL SEAMAN'S LIFE I . '»?& • m' 30 / LOG / November 1982 !ii M �"Sharing His Experience, Strength and Hope" Darrel Porter Is Series MVP in Second Year of Sobriety This year's World Series lived up to its nickname, the Fall Classic. Sports fans didn't have time to mourn the passing of the football season. Instead, they were treated to baseball at its exciting best. Robin Yount hit like a young Mickey Mantle. Relief pitcher Bruce Sutter dazzled fans by striking out Brewer after Brewer. But the series MVP was a quiet catcher named Darrel Porter, who hit .286 during the 7 game stint, made several dra­ matic plays behind the plate, and impressed both teams with his expert handling of the Card's pitching staff. Darrel Porter is a hero in more than one way. Until this Series, he was best known for having been hospitalized at the beginning of the 198b baseball season with severe drug and alcohol abuse. Darrel Porter Blasts a homer In the fourth game of the World Series. Like many alcoholics. Porter didn't even drink until he was out admitting to himself that he was an drugs become an easy escape. Not suprisingly, alcoholism has of high school. He started drinking alcoholic. Until he did that, there claimed its fair share of Seafarers. when he joined his first minor league was no hope for a better life. But there's hope for our Brothers club. "I was flat lonely'' he said. But he did it. Contrary to his and Sisters of the Sea: all they have "Frustrated and lonely. A couple of fears, his teammates were under­ to do is admit that they have a guys invited me out to have some standing. So too were most fans. drinking problem, and reach out for beers. People always told me that And he had what every recovering the help that is there and waiting. drinking was not good for me, but alcoholic needs: good medical Seafarers who are alcoholics have the first day 1 drank four or five treatment and the support of fellow an important asset at their disposal: beers and couldn't believe how good alcoholics in the Alcoholics Anon­ the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center 1 felt. That's the scary thing." ymous program. at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Porter started out as a social There are many similarities School of Searnanship. There, Sea­ drinker, but didn't remain one for long. He slowly graduated to other between Darrel Porter's life and the farers have developed a program of recovery that has already saved the things: cocaine, marijuana, uppers, lives of many seamen. lives of many of our Brothers and As a major league catcher, Darrel downers and always alcohol. One day he looked out an open window Porter spends most of the year on Sisters who sail deep sea and on and thought to himself, "1 could the road in different cities. Seamen the inland waterways. There is no stereotypical alco­ by the nature of the job, must do end it all." holic, for they come in all shapes It was a long and courageous the same thing. The rewards are similar: good and sizes. They're old, they're climb back to the real world. His young. They're male, they're personal life was in a shambles. pay, great companionship, inter­ People doubted if he could ever play esting sights. The problems are the female. Some can play baseball like baseball again. And the whole mess same too: lonely nights spent away Darrel Porter, others have trouble tying their shoes. from family and friends, too much was public. Alcoholism is a universal tongue. The hardest thing, however, was time on one's hands. Liquor and It makes no difference if you speak. English, Spanish, or Greek. You can still be an alcoholic. There is just one requirement for going to the Alcoholic Rehabili­ tation Center: a desire to stop drinking. People come in at different stages. Some are obvious alcoholics: stumbling-down drunk. Others have a drinking problem they can still hide from the outside world. But they are smart enough to realize that if they don't do something quick their drinking will get worse, and they will lose everything they've worked hard to attain. A case in point: a young kid from New York was given the chance of his life. He was too old by several months to enroll in Piney Point, so he haunted the hiring hall every day for seven or eight weeks until he hit paydirt: a job. He found that he loved shipping. He made more money than he knew existed. There were added benefits: travelling, companionship. But he had a drinking problem, and it flared up. He got drunk, made a scene, and was thrown off the ship. His chance for a better life was ruined. There are other examples. The oldtimer who develops cirrhossis of the liver. The QMED whose wife left him because she can't live w ith his drinking. The pretty young cook who starts drinking because she's away from home and she's scared. There are many others. You see them every day onboard ship, and in the Union Hall. But there's hope. This year. Seafarers who have a drinking problem have a hero they can look up to: Darrel Porter. In his own quiet, courageous way, he's given them more than just a good Series, he's shown them how to save their lives. 'N •> -'d. Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center I am interested in attending a six-week program at the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that all my medical and counseling records will be kept strictly confidential, and that they will not be kept anywhere except at The Center. There's Strength in Hnmbers Onr Numbers are Growing! Name Book No. V" Address (City) (Street or RFD) (State) Telephone No Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Box 153-A Valley Lee, Md. 20692 or call. 24 hours-a-day, (301) 994-0010 (Zip) I I I I 1 I November 1982 / LOG 31 - .'T v-ii'V --.' �'tS ' 'K-' ,. Eugene Owen Conrad, 59, joined the SlU in 1946 In the port of Gal­ veston sailing as a bosun. Brother Conrad sailed 37 years. He was bom in La Crosse, Wise, and Is a resident of Cashton, Wise. ^ I', I' ••'L-v V -. •• •; Allen Baker Lynn, joined the SlU in 1948 in the port of Mobile sailing as an AB. He was bom in Malone, Fla. and is a resident of Ysungstown, Ra. Ira Ceacei Brown, 54, joined the SlU In 1945 In the port of San Fran­ cisco sailing as a chief steward on the CS Long Lines (AT&T) for 11 years. Brother Brown sailed 38 years. He graduated from the Union's Steward Recertification Program in August 1980. Seafarer Brown was t^n in Natchez, Miss, and is a res­ ident of Ponchatoula, La. Aurelio Arteaga Floras, 67, joined the SlU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 sailing as a 3rd eook. He sailed 31 years. And he is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Seafarer Fidfes was bom in Mexieo City, Mexfra and is a resident of Pasadena, Tex. Blvens Bestor Henderson, 61 joined the SlU in 1939 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief steward. Brother Henderson sailed 43 years. He hit the bricks In the 1965 MEBA Staten Is., N.Y Ferry Boats beef. Seafarer Henderson also sailed during World War II. Born In Mobile, he Is a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y % Casimiro BIdot Pamla, 65, joined the SlU In 1955 In the port of New "Vfark sailing as a wiper. Brother Pamla was born In Camuy, PR. and Is a resident of Rio Pledras, PR. Fred Rudolph Hicks, Jr., 55, joined the SlU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as a chief steward and junior assistant purser. Brother Hicks also sailed during the Vietnam and Korean Wars. He Is a graduate of the Union's Steward Recertlflcatlon Program and attended two AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Depart­ ment seminars In V\feshlngton, D.C. Seafarer Hicks Is a PFC veteran of the U.S. Army's 86th Engineers Construction Battalion, Co. B In 1955. He was born In Wilmington, N.C. and Is a resident of Norfolk. Walter Lemon, 67, joined the SlU In the port of San Francisco In 1966 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Lemon sailed 24 years. He was bom in Baton Rouge, La. and is resident of San Francisco. Ruben Perez Negron, 60, joined the SlU in the port of Miami in 1955 sailing as a 3rd cook. Brother Negron sailed 35 years. He was bom in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Bayamon, PR. •«/ • ?5iU. * Leonard Carl VValberg, 65, joined the SlU In 1943 In the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Walberg sailed 40 years. He was born In Chicago, III. and Is a resident of New Orleans. Walter Wayland West, 63, joined the Union In the port of Houston In 1957 sailing as a chief engineer for G & H Towing from 1956 to 1982. Brother West was a former member of the Marine Allied Workers of the Atlantic and Gulf Union. He Is a vet­ eran of the U.S. Army In World War II. Boatman West was born In Rock­ dale, Tex. and is a resident of Gal­ veston. Mac Anderson, 57 joined the SlU In 1944 in the port of Galveston sailing as an AB and deck delegate. Brother Anderson was born In Georgia and Is a resident of Jack­ sonville. Charles Thomas Hamlin Jr., 66, joined the Union In the port of Norfolk In 1961 sailing as a chief engineer for Allied Towing In 1959 and for G & H Towing from 1959 to 1982. Brother Hamlin was a former member of the United Mine Workers Union. He was born in Wakefield, Va. and is a resident of Surry, Va. Alt Olaf Olsen, 62, joined the SlU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing , as an AB. He walked the picketline In the 1965 District Council 37 strike. Brother Olsen was born In Norway and Is a naturalized U.S. citizen. Seafarer Olsen Is a resident of Boothbay Harbor, Me. ^ / LOG / November 1982 -t-i. Frederick William Brown, 55, joined the SlU in 1946 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as an AB. Brother Brown sailed 40 yearS; He Is a PFC veteran of the U.S. Army after the Korean War earning the National Defense Service Medal. Seafarer Brown was born In Swampscott. Mass. and Is a resident of Wilmington, Calif. Andrew Arthur Thompson, 60, joined the SlU In 1943 In the port of Norfolk sailing as a bosun. Brother Thompson was born In Mobile and Is a resident there. James "Rogers Bradley, 65, joined the SlU in 1938 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief cook. Brother Bradley was born in Mobile and Is a resident there. Theodore Harry Katros, 68, joined the SlU in 1953 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as a cook. Brother Katros upgraded at Piney Point in 1972. He was a former member of the AFL Waiters Union, Local 611, N.J. Seafarer Katros was bom In Weed, Calif, and Is a resident of Rio Linda, Calif. Francis Michael Gavin, 60, joined the Union In the port of Cleveland, Ohio in 1956 sailing as a deckhand for Merritt, Chapman & Scott in 1956 and for Great Lakes Towing from 1956 to 1982. Brother Gavin was a former mer^tber of the Teamsters Union, Local 407 from 1946 to 1955. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World war II. Laker Gavin was bom in Cleveland and is a resident of North Royalton, Ohio. Chester Albert Yew, 65, joined the SlU In 1946 In the port of Jack­ sonville sailing In the steward department. Brother Yow was on the picketline In the 1961 N.Y Harbor strike. He was born in Missouri and Is a resident of Jacksonville. Paul Murray, 70, joined the SlU in 1950 in the port of Detroit, Mich, sailing as a OMED. Brother Murray sailed 32 years. He upgraded at Piney Point in 1976. Seafarer Murray was born in Krydon, Saskatchawan, Canada and is a resident of Detroit. Julian Sawyer, 66, joined the SlU in the port of Norfolk in 1956 sailing as an AB. Brother Sawyer sailed 32 years and during the Vietnam War. He was bom in Norfolk and is a res­ ident there. Benigno Regueira Abad, 65, joined the SlU In the port of Baltimore In 1960 sailing as a deck engineer. Brother Abad sailed 39 years. He was bom In Spain and Is a resident of VIneland, N.J. Grant Lester Sayior, 63, joined the SlU In the port of New York In 1951 sailing as a wiper. Brother Sayior is a veteran of the U.S. Army Infantry before World War II. He was born in Cedar Rapids, la. and is a resident of Mobile. Vincent Francis Fahrion, 50, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a deckhand and floatman on the tug Roy B. White (Baltimore & Ohio Railroad) from 1955 to 1976. And on the tug Brooklyn (N.Y Dock Railroad) from 1976 to 1982. Brother F^hrlon is a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was born in Bayonne, N.J. and is a resident there. William Joseph Newby, 62, joined the Union In the port of New York In 1960 sailing as a deckhand and mate for the Penn-Central Railroad from 1946 to 1982. Brother Newby is a former member of the Transport Workers Union (TWU) and the Masters, Mates & Pilots Union from 1950 to 1960. He Is a veteran of the U.S. Army In World War II. Boatman Newby was born In Jersey City, N.J. and is a resident there. Chester Louis Summers, 65, joined the SlU In the port of New York In 1968 sailing as an AB. Brother Sommers attended Piney Point's Crew Conference No. 7. He Is a veteran of the U.S. Navy In World War II. Seafarer Sommers was born in Mayvllle, N.Y and is a resident of Ocala, Fla. �t-r'-n*- -i'- "t?" •••'.. •' . • • ' . ?& ! ,• • . '. , •• j;'-• :".."f''.',„ -:;',j5^r;'h\;.. • • ..•.±':i^'.,y.-i?r-,. ('' '-.. J. • • ':': •, -.r'%•. "• "'•7^ • '• ^"^7 ^ j On the deck of the Tug Adm. Semmes are (I. to r.) ABs William Esquerre and Hubert House and SID Patrolman Ray SIngletary. Capt. Pete Burns (left) and Engineer Charles Francis take a break on the stern of the Mobile Bay. Behind them is the ITS Moku Pahu. [ i^S:SillS!E5^, The Mobile Bay awaits her next shipdocking assignment. Crescent Towing and Salvage Co.'s Adm. Semmes and Fort Conde are moorfed alongside a large freighter in Mobile Harbor. The crew of the Gatco Florida stand poised on her forward deck. They are (I. to r.) Francis Wallace, chief engineer; Edward Schaffhauser, asst. engineer: Wayne Nicholas, AB; Tommy Burser, chief mate; Pete Popour, captain and Tony Richardson, AB. The bulk carrying Barge CARIBe follows the Tug Gateo Florida throughout the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. The vessels have worked in tandem for 20 years. Crescent Towing's Tkigs Get Mobilisn Names While the LOG was in the port of Mobile last month for the crewing of the SIU's brand new ITB, the Moku Pahu (Pacific Gulf Marine), we also took the opportunity to visit some of our old friends in Mobile s inland fleet. On hand were crewmembers from three of Crescent Towing and Salvage Co.'s boats: the Adm. Semmes, Fort Conde and the Mobile Bay. These boats were all formerly ..stationed in the port of New Orleans and were known by other names at that time. They were, respectively: the Brian Smith, Lillian Smith and Duane Smith. The company changed the names to give the boats more of a local Mobilian flavor. Another vessel in the port was the Gatco Florida. This tug is on a regular run hauling commodities (sugar, grain, etc.) between Mobile, New Orleans, Florida and Puerto Rico. The Gatco Florida pulls the Barge CARIBe (sic) on a hawser. This type of tug/barge combination was the forerunner to the modem integrated units. Like the ITBs, the CARIBe is outfitted with its own heavy cranes. November 1982 . LOG 33 •— '.I, • .:f; �fM-_ • -,_,.^:J. • •. >• -1...', ^ ('••.-.'"I- '^;- • Legal Aid WANTED If In the event that any SlU members have legal problems in the various ports, a iist of attorneys whom they can consuit is being published. The member need not choose the recom­ mended attorneys and this iist is intended only for informational pur­ poses: Steward Department Upgraders NEW YORK, NEW YORK Schulman & Abarbanel 358 Fifth Avenue New York, New York 10001 Tele. # (212) 279-9200 =• •'i ' BALTIMORE, MD. Kaplan, Heyman, Greenberg, Engelman & Belgrad Sun Life Building Charles & Redwood Streets Baltimore, Md. 21201 Tele. # (301) 539-6967 Upgrading means JOB SECURITY. I •''' •.f. Assistant Cook Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward •v • I- Fill out the application in this issue of the Log, or contact ii. Admissions Office Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Piney Point, Maryland 20674 <• •'•f- i •f- I •f, i \ Dispatchers Report for Inland Waters f- OCX 1-30, 1982 Port Gloucester New\t5rk Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmin^on Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac St Louis Piney Point Totals..... i ' y • 'vJt 1.1 -I;" t -f|v „ AU,. 'A • 7;;' ':i • TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 4 1 0 7 6 DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 3 3 1 995 0 0 0 0 0, 0 0 0 0 9 i 9 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 19 4 9 2 Port Gloucester.......:T7:./:T.;7..;.^:T777VT^ NewNbrk Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk -... Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco ". Wilmin^on Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac... St Louis • Piney Point Totals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 . . 1 2 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 000 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 2 4 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 ' 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 9 0 1 i 0 0 0 000 1 0 9 0 0 0 2 4 2 Port Gloucester New^brk ....• Philadelphia Baltimore ...' Norfolk 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 — . 0 7 0 2 2 2 .0 9 0 1 9 0 0 0 33 • Mobile Vr- nOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 000 New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmin^on Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Totals STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 9 0 Q 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 1 0 i1 . 1 0 2 0 9 000 000 —. 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0^0 0 0 L • 0 0 0 0 0 000 000 L 0 1 4 1 2 2 ^ 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 5 3 3 2 "REGISTERED DN BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C » 1 0 0 0 0 0 ^2 9 9 25 1 2 0 0 0 5 1 0 5 1 4 4 5 3 o9' 9 9 24 3 0 0.0 0 0 0 1 9 « 9 9 9i? 4 1 11 «2 «2 « 93 16 26 9 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 '9 9 9 9' 9 9 5 0 0 999 9 9 1 0, 0 0 12 1 2 0 0 .0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 999 0 0 0 n k X 000 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 00 2 1 5 0 0 0 8 2 7 ^• Totals All Departments w 39 11 15 9 16 '"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ""Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 34 / LOG / NovembeM982 6 '13 19 • 35 CHICAGO, ILL. Katz & Friedman 7 South Dearborn Street Chicago, III. 60603 Tele. # (312) 263-6330 DETROIT MICH. Victor G. Hanson 19268 Grand River Avenue Detroit, Mich. 48822 Tele. # (313) 532-1220 GLOUCESTER, MASS. Orlando & White 1 Western Avenue ^ , Gloucester, Mass. 01930 Tele. # (617) 283-8100 HOUSTON, TEXAS Archer, Peterson and Waldner 1801 Main St. (at Jefferson) Suite 510 Houston, Texas 77002 Tele. # (713) 659-4455 & Tele. # (813) 879-9842 LOS ANGELES, CALIF. Fogel, Rothschild, Feldman & Ostrov 5900 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 2600 Los Angeles, Calif. 90036 Tele. # (213) 937-6250 WILMINGTON, CAUF. Fogel, Rothschild, Feldman & Ostrov 239 South Avalon Wilmington, Calif. 90744 Tele. # (213) 834-2546 MOBILE, ALA. Simon & Wood 1010-Van Antwerp Building Mobile, Ala. 36602 Tele. # (205) 433-4904 NEW ORLEANS, LA. Barker, Boudreaux, Lamy, Gardner & Foley 1400 Richards Building 837 Gravier Street New Orleans, La. 70112 Tele. # (504) 586-9395 PHILADELPHIA, PAKirschner, Wblters, Willig, Weinberg & Dempsey Suite 1100 1429 Walnut Street « Philadelphia, Pa. 19102 Tele. # (215) 569-8900 ST LOUIS, MO. Gruenberg, Sounders & Levine Suite 905—Chemical Building 721 Olive Street St. Louis, Missouri 63101 Tele. # (314) 231-7440 SAN FRANCISCO, CAUF. John Paul Jennings Henning, Walsh & Ritchie 100 Bush Street, Suite 440 San Francisco, Calif. 94104 Tele. # (415) 4400 SEATTLE, WASH. Davies, Roberts, Reld, Anderson & Wacker 100 West Harrison Plaza Seattle, Wash. 98119 Tele. # (206) 285-3610 TAMPA, FLA. Hamilton & Douglas, P. A. 2620 West Kennedy Boulevard Tampa, Florida 33609 Tele. # (813) 879-9842 U ¥ n t< ti n II A n P Ii ti V ii V T a P V E R V d( tr ti q' �Quality of Training Is Praised British Trade Unionists Visit Piney Point Library and Maritime Museum. left), SIU member Dominic Orsini, A delegation of British trade school's leadership and faculty. During their tour, the group posed Also in the picture are SlU Vice and SIU Port Agent Carl Peth (far unionists journeyed to the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ for this picture in the Paul Hall President Mike Sacco (third from right). manship in Piney Point last month I to see for themselves the maritime training school they had heard so much about. With them on their visit was Jean Ingrao, executive secretary of the AFL-GIO Maritime Trades Depart­ ment (Jean is in the center of the photo with her arm around SHLSS A/ice President Frank Mongelli), and Michael Boggs pf the AFL-CIO International Affairs Department. Our brother unionists from across the seas included officials from a j variety of labor organizations. They included: John Walsh, Mine Workers; John Foley, Iron and Steel Trades; Paul Gallagher, Electricians and Plumbers; Keith Standring, Professional, Clerical and Computer Workers; John Floof, Shop and British Thide Unionists posed for this photo in the Paul Hall Library and Maritime Museum during a recent visit to SHLSS Distribution Workers, and John Ray wood, Civil and Public Service Workers. During their visit, the British delegation toured all of the school's ""REGISTERED ON BEACH TOTAL SHIPPED "TOTAL REGISTERED OCT. 1-30, 1982 training and upgradingfacilities, and All Groups Ail Groups Ail Groups they expressed admiration for the Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C Class A Class B Class C qusdity of the training programs and DECK DEPARTMENT Port |the skill and dedication of the 60 28' 11 0 27 Algonac. 'J >-r. ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port If, DBNIIINR inNrtlir Grcs Ilka Personals Al^nac. EDWARD PUCHALSKI Your mother, Stejia Puchalski, asks that you contact her immediately at 100-15 Ave. N, Brooklyn, N.Y11236. Tel.; 212241-7496. Port Algonac. Port Algonac 10 0 26 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 6 2 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 10 19 14 9 40 136 13 20 9 32 50 22 53 Totals All Departments 53 ""Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registerectfor shipping at the port last """Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. "I swore I would never come home again till I was a pilot and could come home in glory!" Mark Twain. "Life on the Mississippi' 10 Yes, you can pass the Coast Guard exam for First Class Pilot! At SHLSS. we'll give you all the help you need to earn your pilot's license. When you leave SHLSS, you'll go home to a better job and higher pay. I^Course starts January 4 1 To enmll, contact the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, your SIU Field Representative, or fdl out the application in this issue of the Log. ^•4. Come to SHLSS Take the Pilot's Course We'll help you go home In glory! It HP November 1982 / LOG 35 'I. r �f'*. ^ - V,. '•;./. Jj ,-A; : -::.;,:.: V :•: ' • • • • ' The SICI in Puerto Rico Battled Heavy White-Capped m: m t •'"¥ Jf f '•i'' J<Ci' !(• M v.- . ' •:{ r- .1:. : .in.' M By John Bunker With the rapid movement of industry into largely-agricultural Puerto Rico after World Waf II, the island became a "natural" for union organization. The SIU was one of the first states-side unions to realize this potential. In 1954 Keith Tferpe, the SIU's director of organization, was sent to San Juan to set up the Puerto "Rico division of the SIU's Atlantic and Gulf District, with the principle objective of organizing truckers and other businesses serving marine transport. This became very important to the union when John L. Lewis' American Coal Shipping Co. bought out the Bull Line in 1956. A firm hand on land-based cargo-feeder services would help the SIU fight any attempt by Lewis to displace the SIU on Bull Line ships. After setting up this organization, Terpe turned its operation over to SIU Vice President Cal Tanner, with Alphonse "Frenchy" Michelet as headquarters representative. Sal Coles was port agent. Paul Hall speaking at 10th Biennial Conventlbn. Left to right at the head table are Lester Ballnger, Andrea Gomez, John Hawk, AlKerr. that this unsavory influence would green-capped Teamsters mixed it up permeate island labor if the Teams­ with chibs, chains, fists and baseball bats. There were bullets and fire ters got a strong foothold. The Govemor appealed to George bombs, too. SIU Representative Terpe once Meany, president of the AFL-CIO, and Meany turned to Paul Hall and stepped out of his house in the his Seafarers, an organization that morning to be met by shots from a wasn't afraid to tackle the big ones. waiting car that then quickly sped Teamsters Move In In Puerto Rico the SIU took on away. The bullets missed him by By 1958 the Puerto Rico Division had logged considerable progress, the biggest with a directive from inches. Shortly after this, the SIU met organizing workers in trucking and Meany to "stop Hoffa." Hoffa many other industries. In fact, its retaliated with "Bust the SIU in with Hoffa and Chavez in Miami in an attempt to head off these costly success had been so spectacular that Puerto Rico!" The Seafarers soon discovered and bloody fights, but this came to Teamster boss Jimmy Hoffa decided to cut. a big slice of the cake and that the Teamsters were muscling naught. rri- » TT sent his top organizer, Frank in on SIU contracts and the fight , K H Chavez, to the island with orders was on. Before it ended some nine As the battle heated up, Paul Hall to raid any and all AFL-CIO unions. years later there were hundreds of moved to San Juan, bringing with The Teamster invasion alarmed bitter confrontations between SIU him a crew of sailors who had fought Puerto Rico's Govemor Luis Munoz and the Teamsters all over the island, on many a picket line. There was Marin, who knew of the Teamsters' with head-busting picket line battles Vice President Earl "Bull" Shepard, vicerresiaenir.an DUU oucpmu, underworld leanings and was afraid where white-capped sailors and who became manpower cootdinator; Vice President Cal Tanner, who tumed to as chief negotiator, and Fritz Thursch, chief organizer. There were many other SIU vet­ erans there, too: Eddie Bonafont, George McCartney, Pat Marinelli (later a bodyguard for Frank Sin­ atra), Frankie Boyne, Mike Colucci, big George Ripoll, six-foot-fiveinch Amie Bjomsen, Johnny Lombardo (who fought Sugar Ray Robinson), George Moroz, tough little "Baby" Miller, the Cuban pri­ zefighter, and others who weren't about to be intimidated by Teamster gooris. To emphasize the importance of Puerto to the AFL-CIO, the Federation's Executive Council held its annual meeting in San Juan in September of 1959. Hall was a member of the Council. (In 1961 Hall took the SIU's international Governor Munoz of Puerto Rico and Paul Hall at 1961 Convention held at La Concha Hotel, San Juan, P.P. convention to San Juan, marking 36 / LOG / November 1982 wwr--"!-- the first time that a major labor umon had ever convened there. The meeting made a strong impression on Puerto Rican labor). The SIU and Camioneros To counteract Teamster moves. Hall, Terpe and Peter McGavin, executive secretary-treasurer of the Maritime Trades Department of the AFL-CIO, set up a union called the Camioneros, meaning "drivers." Louis Llorca was loaned by the United Auto Workers to be generalJ coordinator. Needing a native who was trusted by the govemor and by island labor to head ^ ^ this organization, they picked Raimundo Suarez Lazu, colorful and aggressive islander who had pro­ gressed from being a 40 cents-a^ .ehoolteacher, lawyer and prominent spokesman for Puerto Rican labor. With the Camioneros, an all-out drive was started to battle the Teamsters for the island's tmckers. Cmcial to this was the ValenciaBaxt Tmcking Co., biggest on the island, and the Maritime Express Tmcking Co. Both of these had been SIU for several years but the con­ tracts were about to expire and the Teamsters were moving in. It promised to be a close fight. These companies were considered so important by Hoffa that he sent Harold Gibbons, head of his Central States Conference and his closest lieutenant, to personally direct the Teamster drive. The Milk Tiiick Caper Only SIU officials were allowed into the V-B yards, so Paul Halldevised the "milk tmck caperi' A �i. .',• T. ' ' .- " .l.! "^ / Odds to Bring Unionism to the Caribbean number of rented milk trucks were loaded with sailors and SlU liter­ ature for distribution to the com­ pany's drivers and other employees. After watching milk trucks go through the guarded gates every morning for several days, cops became suspicious, wondering why V-B employees consumed so much milk. They finally stopped the trucks, discovered the sailors inside, and put an end to this "caper." But it had been effective in getting the ^lU^tory to^V-B workers. When~^ the NLRB called for a vote, the SIU won both outfits. The SIU and the Teamsters were battling on many fronts: for can­ neries, refineries, municipal workers, hotels and other industries. For months the Teamsters and the SIU had been mounting a show of strength on the street outside El Keith Terpe greets labor leaders at SIU hall In Santurce, RR. Imparcial, a daily newspaper for By the time eveiy cop in San which the SIU held contracts and de Tierra near the ancient city gate Juan had come screaming to the where the Teamsters wanted to take of old San Juan with the Teamsters on one side, SIU sailors on the other. scene to stop the battle there \vas over. Hoffa had been invited at Paul Hall's blood, bruises and broken bones, The Battle of San Juan personal over-the-phone invitation Shots had been fired by Teamster These daily conftontations finally to "meet me on the picket lines," hoods but, miraculously, no one had exploded in the famous "battle of San Juan," when Paul Hall decided A History of the SIU Partxxii that the time had come for a show­ but he didn't show up. Gibbons was been hit. In the NLRB election that down. followed, the SIU won the drivers, With his usual flair for tactics, there in his place. As the two "armies" waited in compositors, editorial workers and the SIU chief mustered his sailors into three groups. He commanded tense expectation, "Baby" Miller other employees at El Imparcial. the center, with Bull Shepard leading walked across the street, let go a The SIU Wins Big roundhouse on a big Teamster and the left flank and Terpe the right. Over all in Puerto Rico, the SIU At about 5 a.m. one tropical laid him out on the bricks. "I'm morning, just as a full moon was coming for you. Gibbons," shouted won some, the Teamsters won some giving way to another bright and Paul Hall. "Let's go," yelled Terpe and the other local labor groups won hot island day, more than 500 com­ and the white caps and the green some. But by 1970 the SIU de batants faced each other in Puerto caps converged in furious combat. Puerto Rico, El Caribe y Latin- The Teamster Invasion alarmed Puerto Blco a Govwnor Luis MIrtoz Marin. Gov. Munoi shown hare with Keith Ihrpe and other Officials. amenca, to use its full name, had 20,000 members in 82 industries and was the largest labor organi­ zation in the Caribbean. And then an amazing event occurred, probably for the only time in die history of labor organizations. At the request of AFL-GIO President George Meany, the SIU de Puerto Rico turned over many of its mem­ bers to their respective stateside unions: among them the Newspaper Guild, Hotel and Restaurant Workers, -Leathergoods -Workers^,Communications Workers, Airline Employees, Retail Clerks, Sheet Metal Workers, and others. A Labor Council is Formed In 1963 Terpe enlisted Tomas Martinez of the National Maritime Union, AFL-CIO Regional Director Augustin Benetiz, George Trevino of the Steel workers, and others in formation of a Central Labor Council to eliminate raiding and set up ground rules for inter-union cooperation instead of costly competition. The Council was formed and chartered in 1964, with Terpe as president and Martinez as secretarytreasurer. It was an important example of SIU-NMU cooperation. Eventually, more than 30 unions became affiliated with the Council. In 1972 Teipe withdrew his name for another term as CLC president, believing that the Puerto Rican AFLCIO unions had achieved their goal of unity and common aspirations. Feuding and in-fighting, he said, had given way to cooperation and mutual assistance throughout the entire range of union activity on the island. Besides winning better wages and pioneering welfare benefits for thousands of island workers, making them the best paid by far in all of the Caribbean, the Puerto Rico battle had even more far-reaching effects. It had kept runaway American industries from exploiting Puerto Ricans as a cheap source of factory labor and providing unfair com­ petition for workers in similar plants in the States. There is an important postscript to the SlU-leamster battle in Puerto Rico. For nine years the little SIU had tied up the huge Teamsters in a battle that almost stifled Teamsters organizing in the States. The battle surged over into the mainland, with Teamsters and sailors fighting it out in Philadelphia, Chi­ cago, Detroit and other points from coast to coast. The battle of David vs Goliath went on. November 1982 / LOG 37 . �/.;i '^isiTivw *s.--',j{r'X..>.; 4;' • •«. "V--' -. ,;4i:Fvs , Slnumal 0! fflnmmm^ ' ; •'c4"'" ' A Start for the Bulk Fleet? Editor's Note: ' The following editorial is reprinted in its entirety.This remark­ able and astute analysis of the real problem which has long plagued the U.S. maritime industry was published in the Nov. 3 edition of The Journal of Commerce. THE NATIONAL ypTING is over and there are so many issues on the agenda of the lame-duck session of Congress it is a safe bet that only a few will be acted on. That will leave a variety of proposals, some more important than they might look, facing the new Congress when it meets next year. Key among them, as far as the maritime industry is concerned, is a seven-page bill introducedlhis ^mmer by U.S^ Rep. LindyJBoggi, D-La. The measure, which has more than 60 cosponsors, would guarantee a share of the United States' bulk-cargo trade to Americanflag ships in a proportion that would start at 5 percent and be increased to 20 percent over the following 15 years. The multi-faceted result, the Louisiana Democrat maintains, would be a revitalization of the nearly extinct U.S.-flag bulk ship fleet, a shot in the arm for the ailing American commercial shipbuilding industry, and a strengthening of the U.S merchant marine's roles in commerce and as a military auxiliary in time of emergency. Mrs. Boggs, who won re-election to her congressional seat in September under an unusual Louisiana law, has promised to reintroduce the bill, known as the Competitive Shipping and Shipbuilding Act. She^hould; although the measure in itself would hardly be a panacea the U.S. bulk shipping industry, it merits close attention by COJIT. gress. .< #;. •vr. ?H: THAT THE U.S.-FLAG bulk shipping fleet is in a sorry state is well known. More than 96 percent of the United States' imports and exports of bulk cargoes, many of them strategically vital commodities, are carried in foreign-flag bottoms. The U.S.-flag bulk fleet has shrunk to a virtual handful of ships, several of them aging leftovers from World War 11. And U.S. shipyards that do not specialize in naval vessels also face a crisis now that construction subsidies have been suspended and U.S.-flag ship companies allowed to build over­ seas. In the best of all worlds, cargo-sharing would be dismissed as unwarranted government interference with the marketplace. But in the real world, most governments subsidize their merchant fleets in a wide range of ways, including reserving for them a healthy share of cargo. The U.S. government would be naive indeed to ignore this reality, and indeed it does not. W'-n • Mrs. Boggs' overall approach is not new. Cargo-preference measures have been tried and still exist to some extent, such as in the carriage of U.S. foreign aid cargoes; historically they have had inconsequential impact because the high cost of operating U.S.-flag ships has made profits all but impossible. But what would be different about the Competitive Shipping and Shipbuilding Act, Mrs. Boggs says, is that it would require the maritime industry to cut costs. The bill would mandate the secretary of transportation to consult ship owners, operators, builders and labor unions and come up with estimates of the cost of building and operating U.S.-flag bulk ships. The actual costs must be 15 percent lower than the estimates before the guaranteed share of bulk cargoes could take effect. Just how those cuts would be made remains a subject for debate and negotiation, the congresswoman says. But, she adds, sliipyards maintain that a steady stream of orders would enable them to produce ships for up to 15 percent less money than it takes to build a single vessel now. And maritime unions have pledged a variety of costcutting concessions if the bill goes through including reductions in manning scales, higher productivity levels and no-strike clauses for ^ long-term contracts. THE BILL THUS DESERVES the close attention of Congress. Precedent for it exists, and its adoption could be a start toward rebuilding a foundering sector of the American merchant marine. But adoption would only be a beginning. If the bill's goal—^revi­ talization of the U.S.-flag bulk fleet—is to be realized, the economics must be present, in today's environment of worldwide recession, government cost-cutting, and the availability of relatively cheap bulk vessels on the depressed world ship markets, that would be more difficult than ever to achieve. . The Reagan administration has slapped a moratorium on ship con­ struction subsidies and has said it will provide no ship operating subsidies beyond those already authorized. Potential builders and operators of bulkers would start cost-reduction efforts from ground zero, without the cushion that government subsidies have provided in the past. Can the goal of revitalization be reached? Yes, but only with great effort. All involved sectors of the maritime industry, from builders to operators to labor unions, would have to press ahead from the start embodied in the Boggs bill with good faith and with vigor. Bulk shipping is a business that operates on razor-thin margins. If, and only if, the industry can reduce its costs to a point where shipping bulk cargoes on U.S.-flag vessels is a profitable endeavor, then and only then will the U.S.-flag bulker fleet be revitalized. ^^•1. Monthly Membei^hip Meetings i| 'ifiJf; Port A'®- fctearYork... •tt if*-:: -• "Itt- "V Philadelphia Baltimore No^lk....... Jacksonville Algohac Detroit - . Houston New Orleans .. Mobile ....... San Francisco . Wilmington ... Seattle ....... Piney Point San Juan Columbus St. Louis Honolulu ..... Duluth Jeffersonville .. Gloucester .... Jersey City Date Dec. : Dec. 4 ... Dec. 8 ... Dec. 9 ... Dec. 9 ... Dec. 10 ,. Dec. 1Q_... Dec. 13 .. Dec. 14 .. Dec. 15 .. Dec. 16 .. Dec. 20 .. Dec. 24 ;. Dec. 10 . Dec. 9 .. Dec. 18 .. Dec. 17 .. . Dec. 9 .. . Dec. 15 .. . Dec. 16 .. . Dec. 21 .. . Dec. 22 .. 38 / LOG / November 1982 Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters .. 2:30 p.m.. .. ,2:30 p.m. . .. 2:30 p.m.. ,.. 9:30 a.m. , ... 2:00 p.m.. ... 2:30 p.m. .., 2:30 p.m. ... 2:30p.m. ... 2:30 p.m. ... 2:30p.m. ... 2:30 p.m. ... 2:30 p.m. ... 2:30 p.m. ... 3:00 p.m. ... 2:30 p.m. UIW 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7.00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Robert E. Lee Committee (ef a/.) It was standing room only when the LOG photographer came by to take a picture of the Ship's Committee aboard the Robert E. Lee (Waterman) at the pay-off at Pier 7 in Brookiyn earlier this month. Standing from left are: Frank Conforto, steward utility; Robert Hester, AB; Gilbert Sanchez, wiper; Les Bryank, QMED; Ship Secretary-Reporter Aibert Estrada; Steward Deiegate Isaac Gordon; NelTOn Rojas and Reggie Green, ordinary seamen; Deck Delegate Al Otremba, and QMED Victor Rodriguez. Seated ciockwise from ieft are Theopolis Jordan, QMED; SlU Representatives Joe Air and George RIpoll; Ship's Chairman X J. Hllbum, and AB John Cataldo. / �Lel^s Put America Back to Work ' 'The unemployment increase to 10.4 percent is an economic and social disaster. This cold statistic portends a grim holiday season for millions of Americans. Those mil­ lions of Americans standing in unemployment lines cannot wait for a new Congress to write a new jobs program. The election returns were a clear call for change in the nation's economic direction..." —A statement by Lane Kirkland, president of the AFL-CIO on Nov. 5,1982 ' 'The mood of this country is right for a change'.' SIU President Frank Drozak, October 21,1982 American workers and their families turned out in numbers unprecedented for an off-year elec­ tion to send a message to President Reagan and his Administration. The message was clear and unmistak­ able: American workers want to go back to work. Unemployment climbed fo a record 10.4 percent last month. That's the cold statistic. Behind those numbers are heartbreak and despair as millions of American men and women search in vain for the dignity of work. Here are some of those statistics: more than 11V2 million workers out j of a job; 16 percent of all blue collar workers without jobs; more than 20 percent of black workers unem ployed; 23 percent of construction workers on the street. Some more grim numbers: a record 4.7 million idled Americans are receiving unemployment compensation. And the hardship: 60 percent of America's unemployed workeiMiearly 7 million men and women—are stranded without any unemployment benefits. Clearly, the mood of this country is right for a change. Clearly, we can no longer "stay the course." It will be a shame if President before the very real needs of the America's working -and its people. unemployed—men and women Reagan stubbornly resists the change It is our hope that the President have just elected a new Congress. in course that is clearly charted by and the Congress will now set the In terms of labor's hopes, the new economic realities and the mandate course that will put America back 98th Congress can be the vision and of this recent election. It will be a to work. energy that will put America back shame if Congress puts politics to work. We're not talking about only Seafarers, or even just those who are the heart and muscle of Ainerica's labor unions. We are talking about putting l»ck to work every Offidol Mifeotoncf Ih. Wpren I >lbL44,Na11 North Afctilic. Gulf. oiul Wondl«itari Nov«id»rl982 American who is ready and willing AH-ao to work. Frank Drozak President Notice to Readers of The LOG Beginning Nov. 15, all correspondence to the should be sent to our new SIU Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Written correspondence should be sent to: Charles Svenson, Editor Seafarers Log 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20023 The new phone number for t^e LOG is: (301)899-0675. JoeDiGkirglo Secrefafy-Tfeasurer Edibmer Executive Vice Present Leon Hall Wee President Angus "Red" Campbell Wee Presid0nt MIkeSacco Wee President JoeSaoco Vice President George McCartney Vice President Ml* Log Staff Charles Svenson Editor Max Stegel Hall Bourdius Assistant Editor fanf Editor Frank Clanclotti Director of PhotographylWriter Marietta Homayonpour Assistant Editor Dennis H. Lundy Photography George J. VSna Marie Kosciusko Production/Art Director Administrative Assistant International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Voters DisWct, Published month lurthieafarers Av^SS N.y 11232. Tel. 499-6600. Second Class postage AFL-CIO, 675 paid at Brooklyn, N.Y. (ISSN #0i60-2047) November 1982 / LOG 39 �JiwL.: T''* • -• * . -rffr V.^'" t ^ • "ai: ••!W- 1 -'.f L v%; H!H K: -;:5g^.-. >5!'• . >• ft'?- ft. IfV".'..- ' •- •'KV' • A(:l>v -,l V, *• - I- -4 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1980-1989 Description An account of the resource Volumes XLII-LI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource November 1982 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES BOGGS BILL WOULD SPARK JOBS IN SHIPPING AND SHIPBUILDING NEW AGREEMENT ON STRATEGIC PERTOLEUM RESERVES MEANS MORE JOBS FOR SEAFARERS SIU TO PRESS FOR PASSAGE OF SHIPBOARD CONVENTION BILL WATERMAN GETS BIG CONTRACT FROM MSC CONGRESS SEEKS TO CLOSE JONES ACT LOOPHOLE ON TOXIC WASTE HAULING DROZAK NAMES DASCHBACH AIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS DROZAK PAINTS GLOOMY PICTURE OF REAGAN’S MARITIME POLICY DEADLINE IS DEC. 31 FOR SEAMEN 65 PLUS IN MEDICARE B PLAN MV PRESIDENT LINCOLN SAILS ON INAUGURAL RUN TO ASIA AND FAR EAST ‘MERCHANT MARINE IS KEYSTONE OF SEA POWER’ COVE MARINER ON THE FREEPORT-FREEPORT RUN MARITIME AUTHORIZATION ABADONED GUARINI TAX CONVENTION BILL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE BOGGS BULK BILL CALIFORNIA ANTI-MARITIME LET THEM EAT CAKE SORELY MISSED MARITIME AUTHORIZATION BILLS AWAIT ACTION SAFETY BOARD REVISES CONCLUSIONS ON CAUSE OF S.S. POET SINKING CONGRESS TO CONSIDER EXTENSION OF DEAP SEABED MINING PROCELL GETS A $1G A MONTH PENSION! A ‘FABULOUS CRUISE’ ON THE INDEPENDENCE MAL DE MER: IT ISN’T ‘ALL IN YOUR HEAD’ THE END OF THE SEASICK BLUSE SIU CREW EARNS PRAISE FOR RESCUE AT SEA SEA-LAND ST. LOUIS ON THE CRESCENT RUN KEEP YOUR COOL: TAKE THE REFRIGERATION COURSE HELPING SEAFARERS KEEP PACE WITH TECHNOLOGY AMCO TRADER ON THE NORTH ATLANTIC RUN OGDEN HUDSON VISITS DARREL PORTER IS SERIES MVP IN SECOND YEAR OF SOBRIETY CRESCENT TOWING’S TUGS GET MOBILIAN NAMES BRITISH TRADE UNIONISTS VISIT PINEY POINT WHITE-CAPPED SEAFARERS BATTLED HEAVY ODDS TO BRING UNIONISM TO THE CARIBBEAN A START FOR THE BULK FLEET? LET’S PUT AMERICA BACK TO WORK Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/01/1982 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 44, No. 11 1982 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/1ef73b5ba760103202b7db64c0007665.pdf 8742140c8d8e723890e8a7035e8108fd PDF Text Text I' j SlU, Shipowners Sue Administration on Blended Credit Cargo Seek Law Enforcement, Not Special Treatment The federal government's continued refusal to obey the nation's cargo preference laws is "beyond comprehension," SIU President Frank Drozak said following the Union's and Transportation Institute's filing of a lawsuit seeking the enforce­ ment of the laws. Last month the two organi­ zations were forced to go to court, almost a year to the date after the Reagan administration began its "Blended Credit" pro­ gram. The program, adminis­ tered by the Department of Ag­ riculture, has accounted for almost $1 billion in agricultural commodity sales to foreign na­ tions. None of the shipments has sailed on American-flag ships. The U.S. District Court suit seeks a permanent injunction against the government from disobeying long-standing cargo preference laws and a judgment that the prevailing cargo regu­ lations apply to the blended credit program. The suit cited the Cargo Preference Act of 1954 and Pub­ lic Resolution 17 as the basis for the SIU's action. Both the law and the resolu­ tion basically call for 50 percent (Continued on Page 4.) fz' OMictel PaUttcatlon oi the Intematioml Union • Ationtlc, Onif, Lidws and miuid WatanDtMrict *AI L4!IU^|^|^J^j^lWni ikwIM} Busy Year on the Hill for Maritime Labor & Industry DEC 081983 Boggs-Tribie, Alaskan Oil Bills Are While none of the dozens of maritime-related bills intro­ duced this congressional ses­ sion has made it through tlie legislative maze to become law, \ many have made a great deal of progress Both houses of Congress are expected to adjourn for the year by the middle of November. Congress may return to Wash­ ington, but indications are that if representa.tives do resume the session, none of the maritime issues will be moved along. Here is a rundown of the major maritime bills and issues the SIU has either backed or •I'm a Little bit Skeptical' — BlaggI Cunard Bill Killed; We'll Wait and See One vote in the Senate Commerce Committee killed a mea^e which would have generated more than 1,(X)0 seafaring jobs, opened the domestic cruise market to an Union Busting Thwarted ACBL & Dixie: Take Notice More than two years of back pay and pension contributions, plus a ''bargaining order, were won by The United Industrial Workers in a Na­ tional Labor Relations Board case closely related to the SIU's fight with ACBL. The UIW is an affiliate of the Seafarers International Union of North America. The two companies, Louisiana Dock Company (LDC) and Ameri­ can Commercial Terminals (ACT), (Continued on Page 3.) American conqHmy and provided desperately needed passenger ships for military use. On the same day, Nov. 16, the House Merchant Ma­ rine and Fisheries Conunittee over­ whelmingly approved a similar measure to re-flag two Cunard ships. "I'm disappointed that 1,0(X) American seamen won't be work­ ing this spring and surprised that the massive campaign against these bills was able to fool so many peo­ ple," SIU President Frank Drozak said. The two bills were new versions of legislation introduced earlier this year which would have granted domestic trading privileges to Cruise American, an Americanowned company which planned to purchase the two Cunard vessels, the Princess and Countess, and use (Continued on Page 3.) fought this year and where they stand. Next month the LOG will provide a rundown on other maritime legislation for the year. B<^gs-TrlUe These two bills, H.R. 1242 and S. 1624, are the backbone of maritime revitalization this session. While there are some differences in the bills, both have basically the same goals. They would reserve 5 percent of the nation's bulk imports and exports for American-iflag ships in the first year. In each follow­ ing year that amount would be (Continued on Page 3.) SIU's New Santa Rosa ;.v ' x- It was transformation time in Baltimore for the Santa Rosa (Delta). It was also time for 27 SIU members to crew up the 22-year-old combination pas­ senger/container ship. Recently acquired from American President Lines, along with her sister ship the Santa Paula which will also carry a top-to-bottom SIU crew, the Santa Rosa was getting a much needed sprucing up after more than a year in lay-up on the West Coast. While Maryland Shipyard and Drydock workers scrambled about the 19,555 dwt vessel, welding, painting the 668-fopt huU, and checking out the cranes and gear, the first part of the SIU crew was aboard readying her for departure to Philadelphia and the start of her maiden voy­ age. (Continued on Page 10.) November 1983/LOG/I Jr.- J . �l- -iw •->•• - • -rij Drozak Heads U.S. Seafarer Delegation in Madrid ITF Backs SlU Minimum Safe Manning Levels The SIU led the way to two Deck Department—two deck Maritime Organization for final flag practice. It will also help^ close the gap between U.S.-flag important minimum safe man­ officers and three deck ratings; approval. One of the major issues at the and runaway-flag ships. ning level standards at last Engine Department—one chief month's International Trans­ engineer, one engineer and one convention was the problem of More than 500 representa­ flag-of-convenience shipping. port Workers Federation meet­ motorman/engineer rating; ing in Madrid, Spain. Steward Department—one The ITF's campaign was re­ tives from 63 national transpor­ viewed and strengthened in an tation unions around the world The SIU delegation, headed cook. by President Frank Drozak, won These manning levels will be attempt to discourage and even­ attended the eight-day conven­ the unanimous support for new submitted to the International tually eliminate the runaway- tion. levels on 12,000 GRT ships and over, and for the first time in Receives Admiral of the Ocean Sea Award ITF history set levels for tug JC and tow vessels. Also for the first time, entry ratings were specifically included in certain positions. The action on the manning levels is important because of the worldwide trend in crew reduction, which many times NEW YORK ... The lack of the Congress, have neglected decline of the American mer­ does not take into account the unity in the U.S. maritime com­ the merchant marine. He said chant marine in other than war­ reduced safety standards that munity weighed heavily on the that the national government has time circumstances." (Continued on Page 4.) may result. mind of Rep. Mario Biaggi (D- failed "to arrest the long term The niinimun levels were de­ N.Y.) when he spoke at the rived when the ITF Seafarers annual AGTOS award dinner Manning Section met at Piney here on Oct. 14. Point earlier this year and ham­ Biaggi, who was the 1983 re­ mered out the number of crew- cipient of the Admiral of the members needed for safe and Ocean Sea (AOTOS) award from efficient operations. In addition, the United Seamen's Service, the SIU and the British Nationals said, "I admit to a growing sense Union of Se^en worked closely of frustration with the industry in getting the measure passed itself in failing to provide lead­ by the ITF. ership and unity in promoting Here are the minimum safe its own revitalization." He was particularly upset by manning levels adopted: the disunity in "maritime labor Deck Department—^three deck officers, one bosun, three ABs itself, the traditional source of and three OS/junior/entry rat­ considerable initiative behind most of the major maritime la'Ws ings; Engine Department—^three enacted in this century." engineer officers, one electri­ As a result of this concern, cian (a trained crewmember), Biaggi said he sent a letter to one repairman, two engine room AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkratings, one junior/entry rating; land requesting his "personal Steward Department—one intervention to restore unity and chief steward, one cook, one refocus the perspective within second cook, one steward/stew­ the maritime labor community on the larger issues determining ardess. Other—one master and one the industry's future." Biaggi was highly critical of SlU President Frank Drozak and Rep. Mario Biaggi (D-N.Y.) get together radio officer. The towboat levels (along with the way the U.S. government, for a photo at the annual AOTOS award dinner held in New York City. both the executive branch and Biaggi was the recipient of this year's award. a captain) are: Congressman Biaggi Earns Praise for Maritime Service ./ Ottici»l PuWication ol the Sealirers IntemationjI Union ol North Amence, AHintc, Gutt. (jKes and Inland Waters District. AH.-CIO November 1983 Vol.45, No. 11 Executive Board Frank Drozak President Joe DIGiorgio Ed Turner Secretary-Treasurer Angus "Red" Campbell Vice President Charles Svenson »rt New York ast UnHUI Aaeitwit EdWDf New York 2/LOG/November 1983 Mike Sacco Vice President Joe Sacco Editor lelta Homayonpour Associate Editor Executive Vice President Vice President Leon Hall Vice Pre^dent George McCartney I Wee President Mike Hall Associate Editor Washington Assistant Editor Washington kyiwMiB HHraim Assistwit Editor Waahihgton 7^?L»!r monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic. Gulf, Utes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746, Tel. 8990675. jiostage paid at M.S.C. Md. 20790-9998 X.-ir' Second-class «• wi.a.ii. Prince rrince Georges, tieorges,• nr> MO.irnn. zu/ao-aasw and ana at ai additional aooiiionai IQTCD- ConH Cnrinnc Md 2^746 address changes to the LOG, 5201 Auth ill... Way, Camp Springs, '4 �Boggs-Trible, Alaskan Oil Bills :i - • V ACBL & Dixie: Take Notice (Conthnued from Page 1.) along with ACBL, are all part of Texas Gas Corp.'s massive inland waterways conglomerate. This twosumer, energy, national defense and-a-half-year-old case marks the (Continued from P^e 1.) increased by 1 percent, until by and trade reasons. fourth victory against the largeThe ships used, about 50 SIU- scale union-busting attenyrts within the year 2000 American ships contracted ships, are the types the conglomerate. would be carrying a full 20 per­ of small tankers the military cent of the bulk cargo. SIU President Frank Drozak said, would need in an emergency. If "This decision should be a clear To meet the demand for ships, the oil was exported, most of signal to labor law violators, in­ some 168 to 300 new ships would those ships would go into lay- cluding Dixie Carriers and ACBL, have to be built in American yards. The House version of the up. In addition, thousands of that they will eventually pay a high maritime jobs would be lost be­ price for their illegal practices." bill requires a 15 percent oper­ cause the oil would be exported ating and construction cost re­ According to the NLRB admin­ in at least 50 percent foreign- istrative law judge's 97-page deci­ duction for U.S. ships. Backers flag vessels. of the bill point to recently ne­ sion, the two companies failed to There is a possibility the Sen­ "bargain in good faith with the gotiated SIU contracts as the ate may act on its version of the UIW." LCD and ACT bargained in basis for some of the operating Act before the end of the year. bad faith and violated the existing cost reduction. New technology The Senate bill contains a six- contract despite its expiration. The will also make ships cheaper to year ban on exports, and the law requires that old contracts con­ run and yard costs will be re­ two houses would have to get tinue until labor and management duced by what is called series together to agree on the length bargain in good faith. The contract construction. In other words, it of the export ban. is cheaper, because of common expired in 1981. and larger volume, to design Cargo Preference The judge ruled that the com­ build 10 ships rather than one ^ panies had no right to change the The House and Senate heard ship. testimony on several new cargo contract, discontinue their contribu­ The Senate version calls for preference bills this year. Some tions to the UIW's pension and a larger cost reduction, 20 per­ were relatively minor, but the welfare plans, call for layoffs of cent, and supporters have tes­ two major pieces, H.R. 2692 and persormel without first bargaining tified those reductions can be S. 1616, would revamp and with the union, and change the made. It also allows for some stremnline current cargo pref­ working conditions — wages and additional tax and financial erence laws and make them eas­ hours — of its employees in die breaks for the builders and op­ ier to enforce, by making a sin­ union protected by the contract. erators. As a result of these violations of gle law covering cargo The legislation could create preference. more than 100,000 new Ameri­ Basically the legislation calls can jobs in shipbuilding, ship­ for all cargo which is national ping, supply industries and sup­ defense related to be shipped port industries. 1(X) percent on U.S.-flag ships. Several military officials have It also mandates that 50 percent said the legislation would help of all cargo with which the gov­ the nation's defense posture by ernment is directly or indirectly (Continued fk'om Page 1.) providing sorely needed tank­ involved must be shipped on ers, freighters, RO/ROs and them in the Jones Act passenger American ships. other ships to transport U.S. Both bills have been through business. Because the ships were military men and supplies around hearings at the subcommittee foreign built, a special congres­ sional waiver was needed. the world. level and await further action. H.R. 1242, introduced by Rep. The opponents of the bill argued Reagan Proposals Lindy Boggs (D-La.) has made that the action would be a death it through su^ommittee hear­ The Reagan administration's blow to American sh^yards. But no ings and mark-up and now awaits major thrust in maritime legis­ American passenger ship has b^n hearings before the fiill House lation was a proposal that bas­ built in more than 25 years, and the Merchant Marine Committee. ically would allow the wholesale Cunard ships would We provided In the Senate, the bill, intro­ transfer of American shipbuild­ some $5 million for each vessel in duced by Sen. Paul Trible (Ring capacity to foreign yards. annual maintenance in American Va.) has had hearings on the H.R. 3156 would allow subsi­ yards, plus an additional $5 million subcommittee level. dized operators to obtain ves­ in needed work to meet U.S. Coast Alaskan Oil sels overseas, use new re-flagged Guard standards. Since the introduction of the bill, ships for cargo preference trade, The House recently passed a use Capital Construction Funds several proposals for Americannew version of the Export for overseas shipbuilding, per­ built passenger ships have popped Administration Act, the law that form overseas repairs without up. Therediave been reports of as contains the ban on exporting the current 50 percent tariff and many as six ships to be built in Alaskan oil. It prohibits the ex­ increase the amount of foreign American yards. However, those port of the oil for another four ownership from 49 percent to deals seem to be shaky according years. to congressional members. 75 percent. The Senate has yet to act on "I'm a little bit skeptical. It The legislation has not passed the legislation. seems strange that this thing de­ the hearing stage in the House The ban on export of the oil veloped after this legislation was in­ was imposed for a combination or Senate and indications are it troduced ... I haven't seen a con­ won't. of employment, economic, con­ National Labor Law, the NLRB judge has ordered LDC and ACT to: • bargain in good faith with the UIW; • cease and desist firom setting up its own plans; • render full recovery of pay­ ments, plus interest, to die UIW's pension and welfare plans; • make Up the difference in con­ tributions and benefits to the em­ ployees received from the compa­ nies' illegal fiind to those received under the UIW plans; and • make fiiU restitution of wages and hours of enqiloyment lost by the companies' illegad action to its employees of tte UIW. Time and time again, NLRB judges have ruled against the massive unfair labor practices of these subsidiary companies. "This record of lawlessness demonstrates a preconceived and studied master plan by this huge conglomerate to bust the Seafarers International Union," Drozak said. "The NLRB has proven that ille­ galities are not a profitable enter­ prise. The Seafarers International Union wiU, whenever the situation wan^ts, pursue all legal remedies to insure that justice is achieved for all its union member," Drozak concluded. Cunard Bill Killed; We'll Wait and See tract, has anybody on this conunittee seen a contract?" Rep. Mario Biaggi (D-N.Y.) asked at the mark­ up session. During the session it was brought out that no keel-laying dates have been set in any of tte tentative deals to build passenger ships in Ameri­ can yards — and nobody has seen any contracts. During the recent Grenada ac­ tion, the U.S. State Department asked Cunard Lines to make avail­ able the two ships in case they were needed for evacuation, or troop transport, Rqp. Edwin Forsytfae (RN.J.) said. The Senate action Idlls the bill for this year. Cruise America owners said they would continue to seek ways to enter the domestic crui^ market. What's next? SIU President Drozak said, "We'll just wait and see what happens now. I certainly hope these new ships are built. But we'll have to wait until all the smoke clears to really find out." November '1983 / LOG / I • "t" .h |i • t 1 �• I • ,N ••''mi?-': SlU, Shipowners Sue Administration on Blended Credit Cargo Seek Law Enforcement, Not Special Treatment (Continued from Page 1.) T of all cargo which the govern­ ment generates to be shipped on U.S. vessels. Three government officials are named as defendants in the suit: Agriculture Secretary John Block, Transportation Secre­ tary Elizabeth Dole and Mari­ time Administrator Adm. Har­ old Shear. "It's ironic and sad," Drozak said, "that we are forced to go to court when one of the de­ fendants even agrees the cargo preference laws apply." He was referring to a July 1983 memo from Shear to the Agriculture Department in which Shear said cargo preference laws did apply to blended credit, but also told the department that he would decline to enforce them. "Both the Cargo Preference Act and its legislative history indicate the ocean transporta­ tion of goods purchased with federal assistance is covered by the U.S.-flag requirement of the statute," Shear wrote. The Agriculture Department has claimed that the blended credit program does not fall un­ der cargo preference laws, mainly because of the type of financial help the government provides. The program com­ bines government loan guaran­ tees and low-interest loans to purchasing countries to finance the sales. "The law is cut and dried. It is simple. If the government provides financial assistance, half the shipment must go on Amer­ ican ships. The government is providing financial assistance in the blended credit program, but they are not living up to the law. That's why we went to court," Drozak said. He noted that in the past the SIU and other maritime groups have had to pressure and lobby the government to live up to the Cargo Preference Act. "We had to fight tooth and nail to get the administration to ship the Egyptian flour on American ships earlier this year. If you look back you can see a pattern of disregard for the law, especially since Reagan took of­ fice. So far, despite all his prom­ ises, he hasn't done much of anything to help the American maritime industry. It's a shame that we have to go to court to enforce the laws that protect American seamen and ship­ pers," Drozak said. SIU members and American shippers have had a hard enough time finding work in the past several years without having to fight the government for law- i fully guaranteed jobs, he said. In addition, according to the suit, if the blended credit pro­ gram is allowed to continue without cargo preference en­ forcement, other agricultural commodity programs could be diverted into the blended credit program in am attempt to get around the laws. "We're not asking for any special privilege. We're simply asking that the law be enforced, that the government obey the law," Drozak said. Glidewell Is Named To Alabama Fed. Tribute to Poet New Maritime Safety Biii Making Headway '•?• • f.t r •4 I; . I _• 4 1.4 (See Story on page 40.) The 34 members of the Poet's crew earned an addition to their legacy last month when the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries (Committee passed a maritime safety bill. The bill, H.R. 3486 was a direct result of the loss of the SlU-crewed and also the NMU-manned Marine Electric and the oil drilling rig Ocean Ranger, said Rep. Walter B. Jones (D-N.C.), committee chairman. The bill requires stricter re­ porting requirements for ships, raises the penalties for operating an unsafe ship and also in­ creases the amount of liability on a vessel owner in cases of injury or death. "Each of these terrible tra­ gedies identified deficiencies in our present maritime safety re­ gime, primary of which were unreasonable delays in notifying the Coast Guard of concern for the vessels' safety and a situa­ tion where an absurdly low fine provided no deterrent to oper­ ating a vessel without a certifi­ cate of inspection," Jones said. Currently the fine for oper­ ating a vessel without a valid inspection certificate is only a flat $1,000. The bill would hike it to $10,000 per day the vessel is operated without an inspec­ tion certificate. The fines for other violations of inspection regulations also were increased. The bill requires a vessel mas­ ter to communicate his ship's exact location every 48 hours to the vessel owner. If the owner has reason to believe the ship is in trouble or if he has not communicated with the ship for 48 hours, the owner must use all available means to locate the vessel and promptly notify the Coast Guard. The increase in liability levels came in the form of an amend­ ment from Rep. Gerry Studds (D-Mass.). It increases the amount of liability the owner must make in death or injury cases from the current $60 per ton of vessel to $420 per ton. That aspect of the bill will receive further attention in hearings before the Merchant Marine Subcommittee later this month. The SIU has backed a move for unlimited liability, but that may come later, according to Rep. Mario Biaggi (D-N.Y.), subcommittee chairman. "The only argument in op­ position was a fear that this quick fix might close the door to further consideration of the problems associated with the SIU Mobile Port Agent Tom GHdewell was elected vice president of the Alabama State Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, at the state labor federation's convention this month. limitation of liability. This, I promise, will not be the case," he said. Biaggi Gets Maritime Awartd ident Lane Kirkland, a member of the Masters j Mates and Pilots union. The 1981 award was given posthumously to former SIU President Paul Hall. At the dinner, awards were also given to merchant ships and individuals for acts of heroism and bravery at sea. Among those honored was the crew of the SlU-contracted Santa Maria (Delta). According to the United Sea­ men's Service, the ship was awarded the Mariner's Plaque because, "under conditions much like those of wartime, the crew of the SS Santa Maria accepted the dangers of the sit­ uation when the vessel entered South Atlantic waters on a trip to Argentina during the Falk­ land Islands crisis. Maintaining regular lifeboat drills, special watches and displaying the American flag on the highest tier of containers on deck, Capt. Adrian Jennings and the crew safely completed their voyage, despite buzzing by Argentine military planes." (Continued from Page 2.) One bright spot, the congress­ man noted, was the imminent enactment of the Ocean Ship­ ping Act of 1983. Biaggi told the 600 people attending the award diimer that "enactment of this legislation represents a long awaited first step toward revitalizing the maritime industry—beginning with the liner sector." He was proud of the unity of the maritime industry on this regulatory reform bill. The congressman added, however, that "unfortunately, the unprecedented effort behind enactment of maritime regula­ tory reform legislation has proven the exception—rather than the rule—where the mari­ time industry is concerned. Yet this precedent proves what can be accomplished when the en­ tire industry turns to and sets sail together." Biaggi is the 15th recipient of the AOTOS award. Last year's award went to AFL-CIO Pres­ 4 / LOG / November 1983 n �Delegates From All Ports Will Meet in March SlU Plans Crews Conference in Piney Point Set Proposals for New Deep-Sea Contract A n SIU Crews Conference .to hammer out proposals for a new A&G District deepsea contract is being scheduled to take place in March at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. Delegates will rep­ resent the deck, engine and steward departments, and will be elected from all constitu­ tional ports. Dates for the conference, and for the nomination and election of delegates, will be announced in the LOG next month. In the meantime, a contract questionnaire is being mailed to all deep-sea members. The pur­ pose of this questionnaire is to encourage all SIU members covered by the deep-sea con­ tract to participate in drafting and developing proposals deal­ ing with wages, working con­ ditions, and hcEilth and welfare benefits. The present three-year deepsea tanker and freightship/passenger contracts run out Jun& 15, 1984. J SIU President Frank Drozak is calling the upcoming contract negotiations a "critical junc­ tion" in the forward movement of the SIU. He said that dele­ gates to this conference are going to have to weigh the needs of our membership against the realities of the U.S. maritime industry. For this reason, Drozak said, it is very important that every mentber affected by this con­ tract take the time to express his or her concerns and sugges­ tions. In addition to wages, working conditions, and health and wel­ fare programs, the conference will also examine and develop proposals dealing with training and upgrading; SIU shipping rules and the SIU constitution; legislation and politic^ action, and improvements in shipboard meeting and membership com­ munication. Besides mailing the confer­ ence questionnaire to the homes of all deep-sea members, copies of the survey will be available in all SIU halls, and are being mailed to all ships at sea. All questionnaires must be returned to SIU headquarters bv Feb. 15, 1984. I !• l- W , V, ^ 1 Members are encouraged ta take part in making decisions on contract proposals. Last Name First Name Street City or Town Book Number Social Security Number Middle initial State Zip Dept. (Deck, Engine, Steward) I. SIU CONSTITUTION. The SIU Constitution sets forth the rules and regulations governing the Union, its members and its officers. The constitution spells out your rights and your respon­ sibilities. The purpose of the SIU Constitution is to describe these rights and ' responsibilities so that everyone will know and understand vyh^ is expected of him. Do you have any suggestions for improving the SIU Constitution? II. PENSION. WELFARE & VACATION PLANS. The SIU benefit plans make it possible for Seafarers and their families to face the future with dignity and confidence. Improvement in the Pension, Welfare and Vacation Plans will be included in the contract negotiations. : Do you have any recommendations for improving the plans? III. EDUCATION & TRAINING. Training to meet the challenges of new technology, academic enrichment to provide a fuller meaning to the lives of Seafarers, and professional counseling to deal with the stresses of a seafaring life are all parts of the SlU's program to meet the needs of our members. Do you have ideas on how we can expand or improve these programs? If you need more space — use a separate sheet of paper. 1.^ November 1983/LOG/5 �j; I Continued from previous pagei IV. SHIPBOARD MEETINGS & MEMBERSHIP COMMUNICATION. Shipboard meetings give our members " an opportunity to express their opinions on all matters concerning their jobs, and their rights and duties as SlU members. Do you have any suggestions on how shipboard rheetings can be made more effective? Do you have any ideas on how we can improve communications between our members at sea and headquarters ashore? i' V. LEGISLATION. The maritime industry is the most federally regulated and legislated industry in the U.S. ' The Merchant Marine Act of 1970, the Oil Import Bill, Public Health Hospitals and the Jones Act are just some of the important areas affected by legislation. What do you think we can do to protect our jobs and job security through legislation? V , • . •K , .v. |- -jf"- f -• '•- VI. POLITICS AND THE LAW. "Politics Is Porkchops." This is the fact of life for Seafarers. It was through political action and your participation in SPAD that we won the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, and won the legislative battle for the Oil Import Bill. Again — it's all tied in with jobs and job security. (•' • •M How can we become more effective? .f-. . ' .. I i. • » -'Zf/ • VH. THE SlU CONTRACT & SHIPPING RULES. Keeping in mind the condition of the maritime industry " today and the changes we can expect iii the future, what are your suggestions for updating the Standard Freightship & Tanker Agreement and the SlU Shipping Rules? I*-.'- '1 If you need more space — use a separate sheet of paper. 6 / LOG / November 1983 c-r •- • • 'X' . -s- : �'•rrff^'. r-. ..'i f,.v^ ^=v** ---rf"- •*'* - • •*• • •'"* » * •'4 n-'* i _viir>• *-"wc:a *-*•> *-«,« rir* 3^; Vr--i« V' '- * "••'^ ^ *'' •"J, •w Pledges Continued AFL-GIO Support KirMand Gets Paul Hall Memorial Award for Dedieation To U.S. Maritime Industry NEW YORK AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland last month became the fourth recip­ ient of the Paul Hall Memorial award given by the Maritime Port Council of Greater New York and Vicinity. In his acceptance speech at the Sheraton Centre Oct. 22, Kirkland said that he was "deeply honored" to be given the award. Calling Hall "an authentic leader," Kirkland said that "my friend and colleague Paul Hall shared a vision of a strong Labor Movement." Paul Hall was president of the SIU and the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. He passed away in 1980 of cancer at the age of 65. The award to Kirkland, in the form of a plaque, was given to him by Paid Hall's widow. Rose. In her speech, Mrs. Hall said that Kirkland was "a dear and close friend of Paul." He was a "strong supporter of the U.S. merchant fleet" and he "made, revitalization of the maritime industry a top priority." Noting that this "award hon­ ors great leadership," Mrs. Hall told the audience of almost 1,000 people that "it takes men and women like Lane Kirkland to make us see the possibilities." In part the plaque read, "As Paul Hall once said: 'If the fight is long, and your opponent for­ midable, you need one thing: a good captain who can give a team direction and turn money, marbles and chalk into laws, jobs and benefits.' Lane Kirk­ land is that captain." In his speech, Kirkland was highly critical of the Reagan administration. He said that the "promise of maritime renewal has been broken by this admin­ istration" which "... contin­ ues to recite from its textbook of free trade." Kirkland said: "The U.S. needs a comprehensive and for­ ward looking maritime policy." The AFL-CIO president told the audience that the Competi­ tive Shipping and Shipbuilding Act of 1983 (better known as the Boggs bill) "offers the best alternative" for helping to re­ vitalize the U.S. fleet. He said that the AFL-CIO "will continue to fight for its passage." Noting that"" "our Labor Movement is in good fighting shape," Kirkland said that Paul Hall "loved a good fight and he would have loved the one we're going into today." Memorial Service Held for Seafarer As the recipient of the fourth annual Paul Hall Memorial award, AFLCIO President Lane Kirkland (c.) holds the plaque he was given by the Maritime Port Council of Greater New York and Vicinity at their dinnerdance last month. With Kirkland are, from the left: Jean Ingrao, executive secretary-treasurer of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department; Jack Brady, executive vice president of District 2 of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, AMO; Ed Panarello, executive director of the New York Port Council; Jack Caffey, special assistant to the SIU president and vice-president of the New York Port Council; Frank Lonardo, president of the New York Port Council; Stephen J. Leslie, trustee of the New York Port Council and vice president of the Maritime Trades Department, and Rose Hall who presented the award to Kirkland. Thomas Bradley Dead at 55, Head of Md.-DC AFL-CIO Unit Thomas M. Bradley, 55, pres­ ident of the Maryland State and District of Columbia AFL-CIO Labor Federation since 1979, died Oct. 27 at Franklin Sq. Hospital in Baltimore. Bradley had suffered a mas­ sive heart attack early in October. He had been a member of the Machinists Union (LAM) since 1949, rising from shop steward to president of the LAM, Local 1561, in Baltimore. Later on, Bradley was direc­ tor of the Baltimore Council on Political Education (COPE) and headed Baltimore's Central La­ bor Council from 1974 to 1979. He had been a vice president of the AFL-CIO's Maryland State Labor Federation before he was tapped by the unit's Executive Board to be chief of the federation. In 1981, at the state federation's convention, he was elected to a full presi­ dential term. AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland and Secretary-Treas­ urer Thomas R. Donahue cited Bradley's leadership and fervor in a letter to his widow, Jean; four children and two grand­ children: "His dedication, his energy, his integrity and his judgment were tremendous assets to the workers who elected him as their leader . . . We will cherish his memory . . . Tom's death has spread sorrow and a deep sense of personal loss to trade union­ ists throughout Maryland and far beyond its borders," wrote Kirkland and Donahue. 2 Brothers of the Sea Buried in the Deep Friends of Dwayne Cook hold a memorial service for their fellow Seafarer, presumed misslnq at sea off the SS Santa Ross at)out two months ago. Present at the Oct. 2 ceremony at North Point In San Francisco, Calif, are from the left: John Halllg, Kathy Hertz and Dell Lovern. The picture was sent In by another of Cook's good friends, George "Lenny" ZIntz Jr. On Oct. 13, aboard the SS Transcolumbia (Hudson Waterways), burial services were conducted for Pensioner Wilhelm Woeras by Capt. R.L. Edmonds with all ship's personnel present. They mourned the deceased's passing as his remains were consigned to the deep. On Aug. 16 on the bulker Star of Texas (Titan Navigation), Chief Engineer John O'SuUivan was buried at sea with full honors at the start of the Gulfstream according to his last request. His ashes were given back to the sea during a sunset service. Bosun Gene Paschall, Asst. Cook Yvonne Smith, Seafarers Ray Fletcher, Bobby Williams, James Dies and other crewmembers off watch helped to honor the departed. Capt. Richard D. Stewart led the solemn services. During the ceremony, the entire crew on and off watch observed a period of silence for O'Sullivan. November 1983/LOG/7 $• -•'i' * i' �• " • -t.?, •. i- 1 MFOW Celebrates 100th Anniversary In San Franeiseo HE PACIFIC COAST Ma­ T :M; •K ¥i •|: I- m- «-1') #1 rine Firemen, ODers and Watertenders Union (MFOW), SlU-affiliated since 1953, cele­ brated its 100th year (1883-1983) as more than 1,000 members, pensioners, families, friends and maritime notables took part in a gala dinner-dance fete Oct. 28 near the union's headquarters in the port of San Francisco. Earlier in the day of the Cen­ tennial Celebration, at a "Mar­ itime Unity" conference at the MFOW hiring hall, SIU Presi­ dent Frank Drozak congratu­ lated the West Coast union's chief, Henry "Whitey" Disley and his membership for their first "hardest" 100 years and attacked the Reagan administra­ tion on its maritime policies. In his speech, Drozak related his years as SIU San Francisco port ^ent knowing the MFOW late Presidents Vincent J. Malone, Sam Bennett, William W. Jordan and Harry Jorgensen. Drozak declared in his re­ marks that: ". . . It is a singular achievement (by the MFOW) simply to have survived in such a rocky, unpredictable, feastor-famine industry such as our maritime industry is . . ." He pointed out that the West Coast "is really the birthplace of the permanent seafaring unions of this country" and the MFOW "the first to set up an organization devoted to the pro­ tection and welfare of the crewmembers of the unlicensed en­ gine department aboard American flagships." And he added the SUP was founded in 1885 and the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union began in 1901. Drozak further outlined the MFOW's early struggles to correct the primitive wages and living and working conditions and brutality aboard the ships praising its "staying power" to survive the first difficult times. The SIU president said "Our principal problem now ... is to preserve the maritime indus­ try." And . There is now no indication that the present administration is determined to reverse the frightening decline of American shipping." --ft I' i>, iti I: iff: tk (, §i 8/LOG/November 1983 I Drozak held that: • "The present administra­ tion . . . has dismantled long­ standing maritime programs which . . . enabled the Ameri­ can merchant marine to main­ tain some viability ... • The administration has dis­ carded these programs without providing any replacement mechanisms that would allow American shipping to at least maintain its existing capability until a transition to more effec­ tive and suitable programs could be adopted. • "The administration con­ tinues to practice 19th-century economic philosophy, espe­ cially with regard to the U.S. merchant marine, while the rest of the nations of the world sup­ port their national fleets in terms of real-world economics and politics. • "Whereas the Maritime Administration was once the lead agency and the protector of the interests of U.S.-flag shipping, it no longer is able to demon­ strate any initiative in behalf of the industry it was created to serve. The effective functioning of the Maritime Administration has been completely smoth­ ered." Drozak concluded "What we are seeing today is the pursuit by the administration of a plan for the destruction of the Amer­ ican flag industry. None Of Pres­ ident Reagan's pledges to de­ velop an American shipping capability consistent with our national interests have been honored." Joining SIU President Drozak on the podium were newly re- SIUNA President Frank Drozak congratulates MFOW President Disley. elected San Francisco Mayor Dianne Feinstein, California Congresswomen Barbara Boxer, 6th District and Sala Burton, 5th District; California Con­ gressman George Miller and U.S. Sen, Milton Marks, State Lt. Gov. Leo McCarthy, APL head W. B. Seaton, Matson Line chief Michael S. Wasacz and Pacific Maritime Assn. President Wil­ liam E. Coday. Also at the symposium were M.C., John F. Henning, secre­ tary-treasurer of the State La­ bor Federation; SIU VP George McCartney, MTD SecretaryTreasurer Jean Ingrao, TI Chairman Emeritus Herbert Brand, SUP President Paul Dempster, ILWU President James Herman, Deputy Super­ intendent of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Commodore Thomas Patterson, MARAD WeLCMHi! DELEfiATES Officials and delegates at the first MFOW Convention in San Francisco, 1945. �;'1 7ri^ '^Ii" • • 'P' Drozak-—^'Next 100 Years to be Just as Diffieult A caU for Maritime Labor Unity; to r.) MFOW President "Whitey" DIsley;. SIUNA President Frank Drozak; Satiors Union of the Pacific President Paul Dempster, and DLWU (Longshoremen) President Jimmy Herman. ^ -rf- Happy Birthday 'h k ^ ' I (Continued from Page 8.) Western Region Director Capt. S.W. Galstan and SIU San Francisco Field Representative John Ravnik. Other MFOW Centennial Celebrations were held Oct. 15 in the port of Honolulu, Hawaii; Nov. 12 in the port of Seattle, Nov. 13 in San Pedro, Calif, for the port of Wilmington and in the ports of Brooklyn, N.Y., New Orleans and Portland, Ore. At the union's 100th birthday party, commemorative pins were distributed with a 64-page his­ torical highlights book program entitled "From Hell Hole to High Tech" showing the found­ ing fathers of the union, the early sailing and steamships with chapters "The Early Days 1850i915," "Living Aboard Ship," "1900-1922," "The Fighting Years," "Seamen and the Law," "The War Years," "The Post War Years," and "The Agoniz­ ing Years 1974-1983." •S Democratic Cmigreaswomwi Sain Burton (r^ht) and Barhara Boxer war on hand fwr the ceidHratton. Here they meet with SIUNA Piesidait Frank Drozak and Vice Presid«Dt George McCartney^ November 1983/LOG/9 %• �J; :i| § -.J SlU's Santa Rosa (Continued from Page 1.) Chief Steward Jim Bergstrom was in the ship's pantry trying to organize the stores after hav­ ing been aboard for less than 24 hours. He promised that the food would be "tops" for the crew and the dozen passengers. It will also be the same. f. •''4, J •• Up on the passenger deck, Steward Assistant Lloyd Zim­ merman said he was walking and working proof that "dili­ gence pays off." Zimmerman had been making a regular com­ mute from his home in Roanoke, Va. to the Baltimore hall in search of work. His perserverance will pay off in a payoff now. y. • • • A deck below in the crew quarters, Windell Saunders, steward's assistant, was putting a few homey touches on the I'' Getting the SaW Rosa shipshape allows Ted Drobbins, AB, time to brush up on directions. AB Bernard-Miclak <above) helps make the Santa Rosa shine with a fresh cbat of paint on the bridge wings. Below, Lorenzos Ordansa is on his way back up the gangway after an errand on the docks. J crews' quarters, hanging new drapes and cleaning up a bit. While most of the activity on deck was from shoreside em­ ployees, a few SIU deckhands were about. John Barcroft, a standby AB, was checking one of the chain lockers while ABs Ted Drobbins and Bernard Miciak were applying fresh coats of paint to the bridge. Port Agent A1 Raymond had just put a job call out that morn­ ing for the rest of the deck and engine crew, and they were due onboard the next day. This would give them a little more than two days to bring the Santa Rosa out of drydock, sail her up to 5'C- f- . 10/LOG/November 1983 Philadelphia and have her spruced up and ready for the first trip—cargo, passengers and all. The Santa Rosa will call Phil­ adelphia home and make regular stops on a 28-day run to Charleston, S.C., Miami, Fla., and the east coasts of Vene­ zuela, Colombia and Panama. To a novice, it might have looked as if the Santa Rosa would take two months before she would be ready to sail. But the professional and hardwork­ ing SIU crew would have her ready, as if the Santa Rosa was transformed by magic. �. V T''l|^r-;viyt-4j^j;^W^^ ^--' *i' • -• -. ^^iMStis£4s • r ^l-:- Atop the Santa Rosa crane offers a fine view of a flurry of activity along Baltimore's Maryland Shipbuilding and Drydock ship­ yards. WIndell Saunders, steward assist­ ant, hangs curtains in refurbished crew quarters. Standby AB John Barcroft pulls up a chain from the top deck as the high pitched sounds of welding, sanding and drilling whine in the background. Lloyd Zimmerman (above) spent several weeks driving from his Roanoke, Va. home to Baltimore in search of a ship. He found the Santa Rosa. Here he makes some last minute adjustments in a passenger's cabin. Both the passengers and the crew will enjoy the same meals and Chief Steward Jim Bergstrom (r.) said the cooking will be "tops" on each 28- day voyage. November 1983/LOG/II �-^B^' Area Vice Presidents' Report Great Lakes & Western Rivers, by V.P. Mike Sacco Gulf Coast, by VP. Joe Sacco •••fe'' - '-i' 1; i 'ii? are still going full force on the Dixie strike which is eight months old. On all fronts we con­ tinue to be active. Our leaflets and picketing are having an impact as is our campaign to inform con­ sumers about the situation. Dixie Carriers is part of a con­ glomerate called Kirby. Though the company contends that our strike has had little effect on it, their second quarter e^ings have dropped tremendously. We've slowed down the company's op­ erations. Our consumer information campaign, directed at the people with whom Kirby does business, has been very successful. Kirby's attempt to break this Union is a classic example of what's happening throughout this country in the transportation sector. There have been big efforts to bust the unions in other transport fields, such as buses and airlines. Just look at what's happening at Greyhound buses and Continental Airlines. Our attack against Kirby and Dixie is a multi-pronged one, and on Nov. 14 we will take depositions in Texas on a suit against Dixie for its calculated plan to destroy the Union. Meanwhile we are continuing to fiilly service our deep-sea and inland equipment. We have completed work on the Bay Houston Towing contract which expires shortly and we are sending out contract questionnaires to our members at Radcliff. Also, the new three-year Higman Towing contract which provides wage increases for our members has been ratified. In other news from the Gulf, SIU MobUe Port Agent Tom Glidewell has been elected vice-president of the State AFL-CIO in Alabama. Also, at the State Federation's convention a resolution was unani­ mously passed urging all of Alabama's congressional legislators to vote for the Boggs bill in the House and the Trible bill in the Senate. Both these bills would greatly help revitalize the U.S. maritime fleet. East Coast, by V.P. Leon Hall ^.'fi ,rtr. <'• V $ ; I. • V^' •i'f.? .::f ;:•; '- s' • -; ""I ->• ii • • j,- "1 ii ^; ^or a few days last month I visited our hall in Santurce, Puerto Rico. At a payoff on the SlU-contracted Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico Marine) I held a shipboard meeting to discuss many of the important issues facing this Union and the maritime industry today. I also visited our Crowley opera­ tions while I was there. From the port of Gloucester, one of our Union fishing representatives, Leo Sabato, reports that an SlU-contracted fishing boat, the Grace and Tom sank in the Atlantic last month. None of the crewmembers was hurt when the vessel went down at about 4 a.m. on Oct. 17 approximately 15 miles east-southeast of Gloucester. A vessel nearby heard the Grace and Tom's SOS and was quickly beside her. In other news from that port, prices for ground fish have been going up but the fishing is poor. Also, scallops are very, very scarce and at one point the price off the boat was $7.45 a pound. In the port of Baltimore we crewed the Santa Rosa (Delta) wMch is scheduled to go to Charleston, Miami and on to South America. This ship was formerly owned by American President Lines on the West Coast. Delta also bought another APL ship and named her the Santa Paula. She was in the Sparrows Point shipyard for repairs and will be shifted to the Maryland Drydpck in Baltimore. Possible crewing time for her is the end of November.-, Also in Baltimore we expect the pushboat Sugar C. (Sonat Marine) to return to service shortly. She's currently laid up in Philadelphia for repairs. From the port of Norfolk we have word that the CS Long Lines returned to Wilmington, N.C. after doing an emergency repair job in Nova Scotia. In the inland field, ballots have to be in by Nov. 21 on the Lynnhaven contract out of Norfolk. Meanwhile, the contract at Northeast Towing has been extended. ast month 1 was an SlUNA delegate to the triennial meet­ ing of the Joint Seafarers and Dockers Conference of the Inter­ national Transport Workers Fed­ eration held in Madrid, Spain. Five hundred delegates from 63 countries attended the week-long meeting. Through the efforts of SlUNA President Frank Drozak and the entire American delegation we were able to get a minimum manning scale resolution approved by the joint session of the ITF. T A r. Also, the delegates unanimously approved the UNCTAD code which calls for bilateral shipping agreements among trading partners. 1 found the conference very interesting and informative. It gave us a chance to meet with seafarers from around the world. We learned that many seafaring nations face the same problems that we do—runaway flags, a declining maritime industry, lack of cargo. It was a very useful meeting and 1 feel that positive results will continue to come from it in the future. In news on the homefront, we have word from Algonac that one of our Great Lakes Seafarers, Willis Lawrence^ will be getting a special award from American Steamship Company. Twenty years ago Brother Lawrence lost his arm in a shipboard accident. He did not give up sailing though. Instead he rehabilitated himself so he could continue to work aboard ship. Last year he went to the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship to upgrade. He sails as a QMED aboard the self unloading diesel ship Nicolet. (A full story on Brother Lawrence will appear in a future issue of the LOG.)Also, inland news from the Lakes includes word that SlU-con­ tracted Zenith Dredge has three more weeks to complete the Duluth, Minn.-Superior, Wis. harbor deepening project. Politically on the Lakes, two long time friends of the SIU, Michigan State Senators David Serotkin and Phillip Mastin are facing recall elections. We're urging our members to vote no in the two elections— one to be held Nov. 22 and the other on Nov. 30. West Coast, By V.P. George McCartney O n the West Coast our long­ time SlUNA affiUate, the Ma­ rine Firemen's Union, is celebrat­ ing its centennial birthday. Here is San Francisco on Oct. 28, the Firemen held a full day discussion on maritime unity. The principal speaker was SIU Presi­ dent Frank Drozak. Among the topics he discussed were the Boggs bill, maritime unity and revitalization of the U.S. maritime indus­ try. Early this month 1 went to a keel laying ceremony for one of our ships in San Diego. She's the John B. Waterman (Waterman Steamship), and she's being converted from a combination RO/RO containership to a T-AK maritime pre-positioning ship for the Military Sealift Command in support of the Marine Corps. Included in the conversion is the lengthening of the ship by 126 feet. All cargo holds wUl be air conditioned. The work on her is being done at the National Steel and Shipbuilding Yard. Two more Waterman ships, sister ships of the John B. Waterman, are also set to be converted. They are the Thomas Heywood and the Charles Carroll. From Wilmington we have word that the SlU-contracted passenger liner SS Constitution (American-Hawaii Cruises) will be in Los Angeles in December for the first time since she began her Hawaii Cruises. She will then go on to a San Francisco shipyard for some repairs before heading back to Hawaii. In Seattle where the SlU-contracted Rose City (Pacific Shipping) came in recently, we were proud to hear that crewmembers rescued 85 boat people off the coast of Borneo, Indonesia. Newspaper articles particularly cited four men, two of whom jumped into the ocean to help the boat people. The four cited by the paper are all SIU members—Bosun Perry Greenwood and ABs Jeff Kass, Greg Turay land Sippo. We're very proud of these men and the entire crew. 12 / LOG / November 1983 w ' •• : f' m �Seafarers HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOL OF SEAMANSHIP VH,- . Piney Point Maryland New Facilities Enhance Learning Experiences in the SHLSS Steward Department The SHLSS Steward Program offers a lot of hands on experience to our seafarers, and we have a new training facility at the SIU headquarters building in Camp Springs, Maryland. The cafeteria, staffed by SIU trainees and upgraders has been Making sandwiches is one of the responsibilities of Cook and Baker Florencio Nieves Junior from N.Y. preparing and serving breakfast and lunch, Monday through Fri­ day since May 31, 1983. The new facility was designed by the per­ manent SHLSS Steward Dep^ment to best incorporate training needs. While working at the^SIU headquarters cafeteria. Stewards participating in the program now have the advantages of exposure to customers, cooking food to order and often they are able to meet some of their SIU officials. The crew for the new SHLSS training galley consists of five entry-level trainees, one Assistant Cook, two Cooks and Bakers, one Chief Cook, and in permanentpositions Chief Steward/Instruc­ tor John Cleveland and Cashier Debbie Miller. Don Nolan, SHLSS culinary director, oversees the new cafeteria as well as all of our other Steward Department programs. The five entry-level trainees are chosen from each class and nor­ mally spend four weeks in this training facility. Steward upgraders fill the other positions SHLSS Culinary Director Don Nolan, and SHLSS Chief Steward/Instructor John Cleveland discuss supplies needed for the Thursday Shipbuilders Luncheon. for a two-week period during their scheduled six-week training course. Each day, Monday through Fri­ day, John Cleveland picks up the training crew at 4:30 a.m. at the SHLSS campus. They then begin the 65 mile drive to the SIU head­ quarters building. Preparations for the 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. breakfast begin immediately upon arrival at Camp Springs. Following breakfast, the crew reorganizes to prepare lunch which is offered from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Throughout the day. Chief Steward/Instructor John Cleveland sees to the assignment of specialty duties for each member of the crew, while giving individual instruction and atten­ tion to each student's needs. The crew then cleans and secures the galley and returns to the SHLSS at Piney Point about 4:30 p.m. , A unique aspect of the new facility is that much of the food served is grown on the SHLSS farm which raises beef, pork and fresh vegeta;bles. On most Thursdays a Shipbuilder's Chief Cook, Jeff Booth from Houston, Texas expertly dices tomatoes. luncheon is served which allows a lot of creativity. Gourmet food is prepared and Garde Manger (food decorations) are made. For special events, such as the SIU headquarters dedication, all the food and garnishments were prepared by the SHLSS Steward department. Our Seafarers will certainly benefit from this new and welcomed addition to our Steward Program. Third Cook, Mark POwell (r.) prepares decorative radishes for a salad bar while Chief Steward/instructor John Cleveland inspects his work. Toppings for tacos are being prepared by Special Stewards Leonard Kelly (c.) and Jerry Rhodes (r.) under the watchful eye of Chief Steward/Instructor John Cleveland. November 1983/LOG/13 4' T' �•3 •'-4V.. Way Take the Master/Mate Freight and Towing Course The Master or Mate of a freight or towing vessel is one of the more demanding jobs on the water. A lot of decisions and respon­ sibilities are in this person's h^ds. At SHLSS we train seafarers to take on these responsibilities. The eight week course consists of classroom instruction in the .rSf*. areas of: ship construction, shiphandling, cargo gear and stowage, navigation, rules of the road, safety, stability, ship's business and shipboard routines. This course is designed to prepare the experienced seaman for the United States Coast Guard Master/Mate Freight and Towing license examination. tJ' t''l^ ' )-I| & 14 .i-j >•' If • f 14 ,4 •fe •.¥f •; .• >/ -p' ist '^4' :ty rV4 • 5''^4 • ,1 -*• I' iV •li J I- The Master/Mate class from (I. to r.) Melvin Beckneii, Billy Williams, Larry Snider and Robert Bakeman, practice plotting courses and distances in preparation for the U.S. Coast Guard examination. A High School Diploma can Open a lot of Doors for You The High School Equivalency Program (GED) offered through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship prepares Seafarers to take the GED exam and earn their high school diplomas. Over 1700 Seafarers have already successfully com­ pleted the program and received their Maryland State High School Diplomas. The GED program is available to all SIU members who are in good stjmding with the Union. Upgraders can enroll in the pro­ gram while they are at SHLSS for a vocational course or apply through the Upgrading Applica­ tion in the Seaferers LOG. SHLSS entry level students also have the opportunity to take the GED pro­ gram while they are in basic train­ ing, The decision is left up to eligible students. If they are interested in the program, it is incorporated into their schedules. The GED program is made up of the five content areas of science, social studies, English, math and literature. It runs from four to six weeks depending on the needs and abilities of the students. Diagnostic tests are given in the content areas to determine what the students need SHLSS Instructor John Chanslor (c.) demonstrates the use of navigational triangles to students (I. to r.) Melvin Beckneii, Billy Williams, Larry Snider and Robert Bakeman. Recent SHLSS GED Graduates to learn or review. The GED instructors evaluate the tests and design a course of study that will meet each students' specific needs. Students work at their own pace through small group or individualized instruction. Even though the GED program is a non-graded course, the students are given regular progress reports to evaluate their GED perfor­ mance. These evaluations guide students in their studies. Many SHLSS students have experienced success in the GED program because of the special learning conditions. With the personal and creative approaches used in GED instruction, the Bill Davis students progress confidently through the course materials. At the same time, interest and Bill Davis, who ships out of motivation is enhanced when Brooklyn N.Y., has been in die the enthusiastic instructors SIU since 1971. He came to the demonstrate how basic skills can Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School be applied to the students' of Seamanship on July 25th to maritime careers. The program also includes study and test t^ng enter the GED program. "Having an eighth grade education, I was a skills which prepares the student to sit for the one day state litde nervous about going back to administered exam. school," says Bill, "but the The GED program is only one teachers here are great!" He took of the many successful education the GED exam six weeks later and opportunites offered at SHLSS to passed the test. What does the prepare the Seaferer for the future hold for Bill.? He's looking future. on toward college. 14 / LOG / November 1983 -•'-iiiiiii.iii/i Taher Abdulla Taher AbduUa has been a U.S. citizen for 12 years and ships out of Seattle, Wash. He read about the school's GED program in the Seaferers LOG, applied for, and was accepted into the pro­ gram. He also completed the CPR, firefighting and LNG courses while enrolled in the GED program. "The program is very good!" says Taher. "I had never been to the school before and once you're here you realize how much the SIU is doing for the membership. Every member should take advantage of the pro­ grams offered here." �-i :..'s-•'I'- tt.' t The SHLSS Refrigeration Course m is a Chilling Experience Few malfunctions aboard ship can affect the comfort of the crew as much as an air conditioner breakdown, whether it's in the galley, the crew quarters or affecting the cargo of a refrigera­ tion container. The six week refrigeration course offered at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship consists of both classroom and practical shop training. The areas covered include: the theory of refrigera­ tion, refrigerants and their use, R-11 and R-12 refrigeration systems, operations, maintenance and trouble-shooting of various shipboard refrigeration systems. operation and controls of cen­ trifugal refrigeration machinery and operations and maintenance of refrigerated container systems. Practical shop training includes: constructing, operation and trouble-shooting working refrigeration systems and operating and trouble-shooting working refrigerated container units. To be eligible for the Refrigera­ tion Systems Maintenance arid Operations course all applicants must hold a QMED Any Rating endorsement, or endorsement as Refrigeration Engineer and Elec­ trician, or equivalent inland ex­ perience. John Linton from New York checks a refrigeration system sche­ matic diagram. DIESEL ENGINEER'S UNINSPECTED VESSELS Where Do You Stand? i I -, Taking a resistance reading with an OHM meter are George Ackley from Seattie and Brenda Murray from Jacksonville. Instructor Eric Malzkuhn (c.) explains how air flows across a condenser to Thomas Maga (I.) and John Raba. NAME SdC. SEC. # DIESEL BOOK If Our records indicate that you completed the Diesel License Course at SHLSS, however we do not have a copy of your license in our files. It is requested that you provide us with a xerox copy of your license, front and back, so that we can update our files. If your name does not appear on this list and you hold an Assistant or Chief Diesel Engineer License, please submit a copy of your license and your name will be added to the list at that time. NAME SCO. SEC. # BOOK,c J. ^ - *' • I i • 1' DIESEL The following information is provide to update my records: I received my Asst/Chief Engineer's License on Date • Assistant Engineer Uninspected Vessel • Chief Engineer Uninspected Vessel Name:. SS^ _ Book Address:. Telephone X' November 1983/LOG/15 : f �^13 upgrading Course Schedule January Through March 19 ii"*- ^s. -nri tn imnrove Job Skills i Steward Upgrading Courses ,.™7" M™V°CtlS*HS ~ SS School of Seamanship. For convenience *Mg?ne^^depairtmen^ •clu?s%Tdeck'de%rtment co'urses; steward department "tfand Boatmen and deep 3to upgrade are Ita%|though every effort will be Sir "» .1.«11— 1" •'rSw "1— '1 '•""' — \. "•' Y' _, ^ Check-In/ Completion Length of Course Cgume__ Assistant Cook cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward varies varies varies varies bi-weekly b -week y monthly I# ' Recertlflcatlon Prograrns Ss"un Recertification Check-In Q3te Completion Date Febmary 20 MarcM6 Graduation April 2 special Notice "•^Su^Field Representatives in all ports will assist members QMED Listing Changes '"TSno'wm|Ss°es®wiil.be held through March 1984 as listed below: •, •I- Engine Upgrading Courses Course ii;:> QMED Pumproom Maintenance & Operation Marine Electrical Maintenance Marine Electronics Refrigeration Systems, Maintenance & Operations Fireman/Watertender & Oiler Gonveyorman Diesel Scholarship Third Assistant Engineer Tankerman Check-In Date Completion Date ^oihrpa^--k^ March 12 January 9 MaySI February 24 ' QMED list. January 3 March 2 March 5 m February 27 April 13 April 13 February 13 March 29 January 3 January 3 January 9 February 3 February 24 March 16 January 4 January 12 Deck Upgrading Courses Course t-' Pcl'l • !:•/ • f-^^i ?-: , ^ if •ll p several c°n«"°??wpn nl^ check the August list to verify our First Class Pilot Towboat Operator Scholarship Program Able Seaman Quartermaster Third Mate Celestial Navigation/ Third Mate . Celestial Navigation/ Master/Mate Freight ^ Towing . , Celestial Navigation/ Towboat Operator Lifeboatman Se^"af^ets .Harry Lundeberg School of is a list of correctior« which have been made to the BranconI, Robert Castle, Vernon Fedesovlch, John Fischer, Erik Groaning, Richard Hooper, Allen Llnah, Kenneth Mittendorff, Steven Kguez'c^iios Rodriguez, Carlos Washington, Eddie 07/83 12/79 04/75 03/75 06/73 09/83 01/76 00/77 08/78 08j78 12/75 07/83 09/83 05/82 10/81 05/82 07/81 09/83 12/82 09/83 0W83 03/82 04/82 10/81 09/81 • 04/79 06/79 10/81 ......... i Mail To; SeStets Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Director of Vocational Education Piney Point, Maryland 20674 \ i i The following information is provided to update my records^ 1 received my QMED rating on ~ 1 I have completed the following specialty course(s): i Marine Electrical Maintenance -p—— Welding 1 Refrigeration Systems, Maintenance & Operations —- January 3 January 23 Date February 24 March 16 March 12 January 3 January 9 March 19 April 26 February 17 March 16 April 20 11 hold a valid 3rd/2nd AssisI tant Engineer License issued •on — March 5 April 6 March 19 April 20 February 27 March 9 i Pumproom Maintenance & Operation : — D»esel Regu ~ Automation Date Electronics Date NAME. BOOK _ ADDRESS Date TELEPHONE ^ i Note; Each member should provide a photocopy of evidence 1 substantiate changes in the above records. 16 / LOG / November 1983 • 'i is 10/81 11/81 Completion Check-In Pate__ 05/82 'It . �rj \ • •.J-:'?'-- •.'^,';f"'V-.::ii ' Apply Now for an SHLSS Upgrading Course Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Upgrading Application •Mf|^ >ss»\ I ' Date of Birth Name Address. "S ^ClJyJ (5Ta!e) Telephone (Zip code) ' Book/!f Social Security ff Date Book Was Issued If (Street) Inland Waters Member • Deep Sea Member • (Area ooae) Lakes Member • • —I Pacific • Seniority Port Presently .Registered ln_ .Port Issued. ^ Mo./Day/Year (MiddieT (first) (Last) Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held. No n (if-yes, fiy in below) Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program; • Yes Trainee Program: From. to. "" (dates attended) ~ No • (if yes, fill in below) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: • Yes Course(s) Taken - Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: • Yes No • Firef ightlng: • Yes No • CPR: • Yes No • i - Date Available for Training • Ol r . . • ' I Am interested in the Following Course(s) Checked Below or Indicated Here if Not Listed • Tankerman • AB Unlimited • AB Limited • AB Special • Quartermaster • Towboat Operator Inland • Towboat Operator Not More Than 200 Miles • Towboat Operator (Over 200 Miles) • Celestial Navigation • Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Mate Inspected Towing Vessel • 1st Class Pilot • Third Mate Celestial Navigation • Third Mate . ALL DEPARTMENTS ENGiNE DECK . • FOWT • OMED—Any Rating • Marine Electronics • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation • Automation • Maintenance of Shipboard Refrigeration Systems • DIeeel Engines • Assistant Engineer (Uninspected Motor Vessel) • Chief Engineer (Uninspected Motor Vessel) • Third Asst. Engineer (Motor Inspected) • Welding • LIfeboatman ADULT EDUCATiON DEPARTMENT • Adult Basic Education (ABE) • High School Equivalency Program (GEO) • Developmental Studies • English as a Second Language (ESL) STEWARD • • • • • No transportation will be paid uniess you present originai receipts after course compietion. COLLEGE PROGRAM Assistant Cook Cook & Baker Chief Cook Steward Towboat Inland Cook • Nautical Science Certificate Program • Scholarship/Work Program RECORD OF EMPLOYMENT TIME—(Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating noted above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) QATE SHIPPED RATING HELD VESSEL DATEOF DiSCHARGE DATE SIGNATURE RETURN COMPLETED APPLiCATION TO: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center, Piney Point, MD. 20674 November 1983/LOG/17 . -1^^.";; 1^: iw .-J - --""I ' '• w �I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I i I . •QXH 'sr. V, V' .=f' 4^; . 3-v. fe Irinaton tn INVENT IN ^PAD md JOB SECURITY World Report For the first time since the end of the Vietnam War, American troops have been engaged in battle. Unlike Vietnam, how­ ever, the fighting has not been confined to one area, but is being staged on two continents and in two vastly different set­ tings. There were some disturbing signs that tended to get lost in the rush of events. For one thing, American forces and resources were being spread terribly thin. President Reagan's defense buildup has been deficient in one very critical area: America's sealift capability. Over the past three years the Reagan administration has cut funding for the maritime industry to the bone.Were things to get out of hand in Lebanon or Gre­ nada—or even to heat up in the Philippines or El Salvador—this country would prob­ ably have to rely upon foreign-flag vessels to transport its troops and supplies. In light of the cold reception given to the Grenada invasion, can we afford to rely upon countries like Panama and Liberia to protect our vital national interests? IT'tf A ^MALL PRICE TO fWV Ciinard BUI H.R. 2883, a bill that would add two ships to this nation's depleted passenger vessel fleet, is waiting for House floor action. The Senate version of the bill, S. 1197, is being considered by the Senate Commerce Committee. The bill is an important one. Among other things, it would create 1,000 seafar­ ing jobs at a time when the maritime industry is in a state of near depression. Under the bill's provisions, two Britishflag passenger vessels—the Canard Prin­ cess and iht Canard Coantess—would be re-registered in the American merchant marine with a minimum of red tape. Op­ ponents of the bill contend that the legis­ lation would weaken the Jones Act. Ac­ cording to SIU President Frank Drozak, this is not true. The SS Constitation and the SS Inde­ pendence were redocumented under the American registry several years ago, and there has been no noticeable weakening of the Jones Act. To the contrary: the American-flag merchant marine is stronger in the sense that it can now boast two passenger vessels among its 564 vessels fleet. AtaskanOU The terms of the Export Administration Act, which bans the export of Alaskan oil, was extended until a final determina­ tion is made on the bill. That doesn't seem to be too far in the future: the House of Representatives passed the legislation by a voice vote. Senate action is still pending. The legislation is of the utmost impor­ tance to SIU members. At least 40 con­ tracted SIU tankers carry oil from Alaska to the Lower 48 states. The loss of those 18/LCX3/November 1983 ships would pose a devastating blow to the maritime industry, especially now when things are so tough. The bill deals with a pressing national security matter. Domestic supplies of oil have become even more important now that the shipment of foreign oil is jeopard­ ized by the continuing war between Iran and Iraq. Both sides now threaten to mine the Straits of Hormuz, through which a large percentage of the world's oil passes. In a related matter, the Reagan admin­ istration has failed to fill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve at levels mandated by law. That leaves the country even more vulnerable to a shut-off of its oil supplies. The Export Administration Act was originally set to expire Sept. 30. Maritime Safety The Maritime Safety Bill, H.R. 3486, was passed out of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee. The bill seeks to improve reporting requirements for U.S.-flag vessels. The SIU and other maritime unions see the legislation as an important first step in the prevention of maritime disasters like the SS Poet. Several amendments were added to the legislation while it was in committee. The most important of these amendments was the decision to increase liability limitations from $60 to $420 a ton. The figure had not been raised since 1936, and no longer represented a true market value. CDS Payback House and Senate conferees met and hammered out a compromise Appropria­ tions Bill for State, Commerce and Justice. Among other things, the bill pushes back the enforcement date of a proposed De­ partment of Transportation rule allowing subsidized operators to participate in the domestic trade contingent upon Aeir pay­ ing back their Construction Differential Subsidies. As it now stands, no action on the bill can be taken before June 15,1984. �With the SIU Fishermeh Out of Qloucester Aboard the Ida and Joseph BOARD THE IDA AND A JOSEPH IN IPSWICH BAY. . . . The crewmen are literally thigh deep in fish. Their yellow oilskins and high rubber boots provide protection as they work among the thousands of menhaden pogies that fill the hold and swamp the deck of this SlU-contracted boat that works out of Gloucester, Mass. The fishermen are members of the Atlantic and Gulf District of the SIU. Their former union, the Atlantic Fishermen's Union, a long-time affiliate of the SIU of North America, merged into the A & G District in 1980. The SIU fishermen are represented in Gloucester by Mike Orlando and Leo Sabato. Gloucester fishermen catch many types of fish. They drag— that is, pull a net on the bottom of a boat—^for groundfish like flounder, haddock, cod and red fish. They also fish for shrimp in season with special nets, But , trip that this LOG reportertook on a beautiful, late June day was aboard a seiner that was looking for menhaden pogies. This fish is abundant in the Gloucester area from early June until October. They're not edi­ ble but are instead used for fertilizer and for oil for cosmet­ ics. While the menhaden pogies are available, the 40-year-old Ida and Joseph goes out nearly every day in search of a full load. This day in June the hard work of her 12-man crew would pay off early. Leaving her mooring at the Seven Seas Wharf in Gloucester at 3:30 a.m., the Ida and Joseph headed out of Gloucester Har­ bor, passed the Fort area and the breakwater and went north. She then passed Rockport, rounded Halibut Point and headed into Ispwich Bay. The Ida and Joseph is 84 feet long. She can carry 65 tons of fish in her hold and another 70 tons on deck. A seine boat, the Little Ida, which is 42 feet long, is towed behind. On deck, the Ida and Joseph carries a dory boat. Though all the crew helps out when the fish are pulled in, many �f• '% • M ' ' -'V •» , T- ^:;"i •I . • -i - ,. T. ^--L- • ' --1 ::- - -- -•- . ••' • L • „• - 'V:-r. . . - ^-ifv-yALVia-fsiiea^ ' _ . _^,>n..-,, . 2^'rs:.S?vSSr ,Mi ?x;. 'm I.. ^ »>. ... .1. • -i,.-_ aa F v . "-J.'i&'/i,' ' _. A A" . " V •* 1 'T' V; iK. ^ •-, 5 « i-y y""^ - . i -"• -i. ^ ...i- ^ -f __ fy „S^ - *•" JT'--'. WS >* { ft r-J " - - :;«* s J. " *' r^: :,yM\ 'm jr • »'.•* •W j.l . II? ":•' s,.> -^.^Lw,.— AS Ssh swamp the deck of the Ida and Joae^ Ambrose Scola wwhs one of the winches. Though haid to believe, this Is not the end of the catch. In the galley of the Ida and Joseph Is Cook James Intenante—the man respon­ sible for the hearty and de­ licious meals. ™««e S?^ When the call comes from the spotter plane that a school s;;:^srjssi;;s2:ii!riSssiLS2W sssrrss:^:s^rs»i«-i». _,. skins. catch of the day. !. • 'in. .""1 F-.i) ••'f-' •1^ • ^'r -I" if? E^oylng their early morning breakfast are. from the left. Msheimen Gordon Goveny. Ambrose Scola and Peter Scola. 'f? k %: •A'-t %U'. -i'P; J.:i r';v i It' The sunrise this morning was of them also have other jobs. For instance, James Interrante, not as spectacular as the crew the cook onboard the Ida and said it can sometimes be, but Joseph, starts getting breakfast the air was fresh and a little ready long before the 3:30 a.m. cool, and being on the water departure time. Breakfast is a was a pleasure. Crewmembers were on deck, real treat. Plenty of bacon, bread, butter, jam, coffee and eggs any getting ready for the fishing ahead, or drinking coffee and way you want them. The area below deck is small enjoying the morning. They but cozy. The galley, the mess talked about their lives as fish­ and the fo'c's'le are all in one ermen, about the places we were passing, and about the coming area. day's work. On the trip to the fishing Asked whether we'd see any grounds and at various breaks in the work, some of the crew whales—^there's a whale watch would jump into bunks and try sightseeing boat that works out to sleep. The wooden table was of Gloucester—crewman Gor­ a narrow platform until the sides don Goveny said we weren't went up. Then it could easily going out far enough. He talked accommodate eight or more about a time "six or seven ye^s ago when we were competing people. Swinging the dip net over to the Ida and Joseph is Steve D'Amico. Behind him is Nate Mickey Paris!. with the whales for herring." fishermen were just barely com­ These leviathans of the deep will ing out ahead. Larry Scola, captain of the go into a school of herring being boat, expired that every year fished and take one, huge bite. Whales have even been known repairs and renovations alone to get into the fishermen's nets. on the Ida and Joseph come to That's bad news for the fisher­ anywhere between $20,000 to men because the whales break $30,000. The Ida and Joseph uses a right through the expensive ny­ lon nets. The one on the Ida spotter plane to locate the fish and Joseph is 17 fathoms deep since they are much more visi­ ble from the air. Sometimes and 210 fathoms long. This day there would be no around 5:30 a.m. a Ivge school whales. There would only be, of fish is seen by airplane pilot the fishermen hoped, plenty of Mike Calamo. The men go into action, put­ menhaden pogies. At the begin­ ning of the season, the fish proc­ ting on their oilskins, preparing essing plant in Gloucester that the boat. Fisherman Steve D'A­ buys the pogies was paying $44 mico heads for his motorized dory which is taken off deck a tonf Now, however, the plant was and lowered into the water. Other fishermen head for the only paying $37 a ton and the Little Ida, board her and let her loose. Now the adventure begins. As the Ida and Joseph stands by, D'Amico in his dory deftly and quickly circles around the fish to keep them together. The Little Ida gets in close and low­ ers her huge net. It spans out in a wide oval. At the right moment, the fishermen start to tighten the net which is purse seine. This means that the strings of the net are drawn together at the bottom and the fish captured inside. Slowly the net is tight­ ened and the oval shrinks. The Little Ida and the Ida and Joseph come alongside each other now and the fishermen must work quickly. A huge catch of fish like they have could en­ Unfastening the lines on the Little Ida are SlU Fisheimen WilUam Parisi (I.) and Jimmy Pizzfanenti. circle the seine boat if the fish­ ermen don't keep them in place at the side of the vessel. The net is drawn up, partly by hand, and as the first layer surfaces there's a mass of sil-. very, jumping fish. A dip net is now used to get the fish from the water to the Ida and Joseph. This resembles a miniature purse seine at the end of a large wooden pole. The pole is lowered into the mass of fish and when there's enough in the net the strings are drawn, the pole raised, the fish carried over to the boat where the net is opened releasing the catch. His work finished in the dory, D'Amico rides the dip net from the Little Ida to the big boat and operates the pole. It's hard work. like most of the work on the Ida and Joseph. On the Little Ida, three men have to strain to raise a part of the seine net to each new layer of fish. But at least on one another and following the same pattern as the first. By the time they're finished, the fishermen have caught over 280,000 pounds of fish. Once One fisherman said, "I tried working ashore. It was no good." today the work is fruitful. By 7 a.m. the hold is filled and there's fish stored on deck—about 130,000 pounds of menhaden pogies. As the fishermen say, it was a "good set." There would be two more sets that morning following quickly the hold is filled, the fish are put on deck. As they pile up, wooden boards are placed around deck to build up the sides of the boat. Boards are also placed in front of some strate^c areas like the winches and galley entrance. By the time the fishermen are isy. * �^Tcup S^^Mow^eck. Lany Maicantonlo rides the dip net over ftom the Ulto Ids. across the net flUed pojes. to the llshladened deck of the Ida and Joseph. ^ -•:.r though much of the net Is pulled up mechanlcalljr. these three jroung flshetmen stUl have to use their muscles to raise a part of it. through, there doesn't seem to sands of people. St. Peter is the be a nook or cranny aboard ship patron saint of fishermen and the festival is funded from con­ that doesn't have a fish in it. By 9 a.m. we are heading back tributions given by Gloucester's home, passing sights like fishing boats. (See story in Au­ Straitsmouth Island and the Twin gust 1983 LOG.) The men will have three days Lights. The men relax, taking in the sun, eating sandwiches or off from the daily fishing routine porkchops if they feel like it. of rising in the wee hours of the The cook is prepared to make morning and following the mi­ a full dinner. Usually the boat gratory pogies. When the pogie is out much later and doesn't season ends in October they'll get back until three or four in start going out—sometimes for the afternoon. This day we'll be days at a time—in search of other fish. back just after 11 a.m. Today's catch was bountiful On the way home cheers go up when the crew learns they and the day was warm and sunny. will have the next three days But the fishermen also go out in off for the annual St. Peter's the winter. Most of the time Fiesta, a landmark festival in they must face cold and ice and Gloucester that draws thou- rain. Sometimes their best ef­ 22/LOG / November 1983 ^ forts are fruitless. And even when they have good catches, they get back into port to face unprofitable prices for their fish. The U.S. tariffs are low on fish from Canada where that gov­ ernment subsidizes its fishing boats. The fresh fish exported from Canada is one of the rea­ sons for low fish prices in New England. The fishermen's work is dan­ gerous. On the Ida and Joseph there was a young fisherman, Larry Marcantonio, whose father was lost several years before when his boat disappeared dur­ ing a storm. On that same boat was the son of the Ida and Joseph's cook, James Interrante. Nothing was ever found L . V; - ,3;" v-t The Biblical words on the base of the Fishennen's Me­ morial statue in Glouces­ ter, Mass. are veiy apt for most of the town's resi­ dents. of the men or the boat. Yet, despite the danger, the hard work, the uncertain profit, there were very few complaints from the men concerning thenwork. One fisherman said, "I tried working ashore. It was no good." Despite certain disadvantages, he liked being on that fishing boat, being on the water. For the crewmen onboard the Ida and Joseph and for all (Soucester's fishermen, may the years ahead be filled with many "good sets." �Serving DeepSea Members and Fishermen ,y Here are two views 5 the SIU hainn Gloucester, Mass. The photo on the left shows the entrance to the hall as seen from St. Peter's Park. The photo on the right was taken from the dock area and shows the picture windows which surround much of the building. At Home in the Gloucester Hall By MARIETTA HOMAYONPOUR HE SIU'S HALL in T Gloucester, Mass. is a good place for members to sit around and talk, or play cards, or shoot some pool. Helping the Gloucester hall run smoothly Is Administrative Assist­ ant Del Martus. The beautiful hall, which was built from scratch by the Union, opened its doors in October of 1981. Right next to St. Peter's Park and the waterfront in downtown Gloucester, the hall, which is on one level, is cylin­ drical in shape. There are plenty of large picture windows facing the harbor where fishing boats of various sizes and shapes are tied up. The Gloucester hall serves SIU deep-sea members and SIU fishermen. The fishermen used to be part of the Atlantic Fish­ ermen's Union, a long time af­ filiate of the SIUNA. In 1980 the union merged into the SIU A&G District. SIU fishing representatives in Gloucester are Mike Orlando Playing a game of pool at the SIU hall In Gloucester are two fishing captains, Jahn Favazza (1.) and John Parisi. and Leo Sabato. They often sit with the members to discuss the catches • or the latest price of fish. Also working out of the hall is SIU Field Representative Joe Corrigan and Administrative Assistant Del Martus who for many years worked at the SIU's old hall in Boston. Bob Stevens was Gloucester port agent for two years, but he recently left to become the SIU port agent in Philadelphia. The Gloucester hall is beau­ tifully landscaped and fits in well with the harbor, the park and the surrounding area. It's a pleasant place to sit and rel^ and exchange fish stories. Or, if you're lucky, as this re­ porter was, you might hear a sweet Itedian tune about the sea • from an 87-year old retired bar­ ber who was visiting a friend at the hall. Bella canzone! ' -~,v- 'A " ,• J- ^ SIU Fishing Representative Mike Orlando sits at his desk in the Union hall In Gloucester. Posing for the camera are Jack Scandallto (1.), a lobster fisherman, and John Alello, an SIU pensioner. • -J Shooting the breeze at the Union hall are, from the left: SIU Fishing Representative Mike Orlando; Anthony Parisi. a retired baiber; Tom Randazza, an active fisherman, and Leo Sabato, SIU fishing repre­ sentative In Gloucester. This scene of Gloucester fishing boats is what SIU members see from the windows of their Union hall. November 1963/LOG/23 , ,iI II �Aboard SlU-Contracted Ogden Wabash 1 t .* In New Jersey k .z • T he OGDEN WABASH (Og­ den Marine) docked at the Exxon terminal in northern New Jersey last month. Seafarers were able to bask in the beau­ tiful Indian summer weather during their time off in port. As usual, time in port was precious and hurried. Most sail­ ors had their bags packed way before the ship actually hit port. Despite the rush to get ashore, seamen were anxious to meet with Kermett Mangrem, their SIU rep. Many were interested in talking about the status of the new trip relief rules. Mangrem told the crew that the six-man Permanent Job Trip Relief Study Committee had $•^ •:. completed its report after hav­ ing spent nearly three months at Union headquarters review­ ing the options open to the Union and the membership. The committee had been elected earlier this year in a heavily attended membership meeting in the port of New York. After much deliberation, the committee recommended that the status of the Permanent Job Trip Relief Program be fully reviewed at a SIU Crews Con­ ference which will be held in •: • • 1- f T Herman Holmes Is the saloon messman. March at the Seafarers Harry Liindeberg School of Seaman­ ship in Piney Point, MD. The committee also recom­ mended that the Union maintain existing procedures through June 15, 1984, with one exception. Effective Oct. 1,1983, all reliefs requested shall be for at least 125 days. Most members onboard the Ogden Wabash were satisfied with the committee's findings, especially the part about the 125 days. Wiper Mike "Mad Max" Crane Is all set to hit port. Crew gets chance to bask in Indian summer and catch up on SIU news. •J _ 4• 4-. "i"- ' 1 SIU Rep Kermett Mangrem talks to OS Hubert Cain (I.) and Preston Mllanc about the 125-day trip relief requirement. aS4 / LOG / November 1983 I OS Hubert Cain (I.) and Ed Demoss, AB, are good friends. �•^' •'-•Mr •' i:' -4'v -i:^ ' . - •..- 4 - ,;-' ' ^ "' z-'^' >"* •t:zvSt®iS4g.. 1 m:i .jErv scii"" % tc^-, %rr -" , i AB Domingo Contreras (I.) and Second Pumpman Fred Head pose for this picture Juan Castillo, AB, waits to talk to SlU Rep Kermett Mangrem. Xlj* November 1983/LOG/25 .— - , ;•: I ' '--a , ,. ^ M; •I . . • �and maritime policy. Senator J. James Exon S '•\ enator J. James Exon (D-Neb.) was the first Nebraskan to be elected directly to the U.S. Senate after serving as governor. In 1978, Jim Exon won election to the United States Senate representing the "Comhusker State." Sen. Exon has an impressive list of Senate committee assignments. He serves on the Budget Commit­ tee. On the Armed Services Com­ mittee, Exon is Jhe ranking minor­ ity member of the Manpower and Personnel Subcommittee and sits on the Military Construction Sub­ committee and the Strategic and Theater Nuclear Forces Subcom­ mittee. And on the Commerce, Science and Transportation Com­ mittee, Sen. Exon is the ranking minority member of the Aviation , Subcommittee and sits on the Sur­ face Transportation Subcommit­ tee. The senator serves as a Deputy Minority Whip of the Senate and is a member of the Senate Export Caucus. The senator is an avid supporter of maintaining the current restric­ tions on the export ban of Alaska Oil. He is a co-sponsor of S. 1197 which continues the imposition of those restrictions. On Sept. 20, 1983, Sen. Exon voted in support of an amendment on the Interior Appropriations bill for acquisition of oil to fill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve at a rate of 220,000 barrels per day, the current rate. The president sought to decrease the fill rate of the SPR. Through the efforts of Exon and others, the current fill rate of the SPR was maintained. A champion of the consumer. Sen. Exon recently introduced leg­ islation to protect consumers from odometer fraud on used cars and trucks. Upon the introduction of his bill, he said "the tampering of odome­ ters on motor vehicles is not lim- "The company of just and righteous men is better than wealth and a rich estate." ^ _ Euripides, Aegeus." Fragment 7 State officials estimate that odom­ eter tampering costs consumers from $5 to 10 million annually. This legislation would make it illegal to tamper with the odometers on used vehicles that are transferred be­ tween states." SIU is proud to work with such dedicated senators as Sen. Exon and Sen. Kasten and we look forwm-d to continue cooperating with them in developing a positive pro­ motional American maritime pol­ icy. Help Deliver the Mail If you are joining a vessel—and especially if you are going on a foreign fly-out—you can help your Union and your shipmates by delivering the mail. When you are ready to leave, see the Dispatcher at the SIU hall and get from him a supply of: Ship's Minutes Crew List forms; Repair Lists, and a few copies of the LOG. This will be a big help because some ships are without these necessary forms because of delays in postal mailing systems. % S enator Robert Kasten Jr. (RWis.), a native of Wisconsin, served in the U.S. Hpuse of Rep­ resentatives representing the state s Ninth Congressional District be­ fore he was elected to the U.S. Senate from the "Badger State in November 1980. Sen. Kasten sits on several ke_ committees whose jurisdictions af­ fect the American maritime indus­ try. The senator is a member of the Budget Committee. On the Ap­ propriations Committee, he sits on its subcommittees of Defense, En­ ergy and Water Development j Transportation and Related Agen­ cies; Agriculture, and Foreign Op­ erations as the subcommittee chairman. On the Commerce, Sci­ ence and Transportation Commit­ tee, Kasten is chairman of its Con­ sumer Subcommittee and is a member of its Merchant Marine Sen. J. James Exon Subcommittee and Surface Transited to any one state. The launder­ portatipn Subcommittee. And on ing of vehicle titles and tampering the Small Business Committee, the of odometers is a serious national senator is chairman* of its Entreproblem which deserves a remedy preneurship and Special^ Problems by the federal government. Facing Small Business Subcom­ "The growing national problem of odometer fraud on used vehicles mittee, as well as a member of its Government Procurement Sub­ is costing consumers billions of committee. dollars each year. In Nebraska alone Going On a Fly-Out? 26 / LOG / November 1983 Senator Robert Kasten Jr. Sen. Kasten is concerned about the Great Lakes shipping industry and its effect on the economy of Wisconsin which borders the Great Lakes. Late last year, Kasten served as a member of the HouseSenate Conference Committee to iron out the differences between the House and Senate versions of the Transportation Appropriations legislation. The Senate version contained a provision to eliminate $110 million in debt on the St. Lawrence Seaway. Upon its ap­ proval by the conferees, Kasten said, "As a member of the confer­ ence, my top priority was to see the debt forgiveness all the way through. For the first time in more than 30 years, the Senate has ac-" knowledged the disadvantage the debt on the St. Lawrence Seaway has caused on Great Lakes ship.ping. This vote to eliminate the debt is a real boost to Great Lakes ports and offers new hope for a strong maritime industry on the Great Lakes and will benefit the Wisconsin economy and many farmers and businesses as well." The senator believes in a strong Sen. Robert Kasten Jr. American fleet as evidenced by his support of the export ban on Alas­ kan oil. And in 1981, on a Senate vote in the Budget Reconciliation bill, Kasten voted to retain the cargo preference applicability to the Agricultural Trade and Devel­ opment Act with its provision for P.L. 480 programs. Sen. Kasten is for "free trade, but it must also be fair trade. The American auto industrj^ and the steel, plastics and electronics in­ dustries that supply it, are cur­ rently at a disadvantage with Japan because of international monetary problems and other factors they could not possibly control. It's un­ fair to punish them—the auto in­ dustry—for these conditions. We need time to make this industry| competitive again, and extending the import limit will give us that time." As a member of the Senate Ex­ port Caucus, Kasten recognizes the need''for a strong commitment to expanding exports of American made goods and farm products and to increase trade opportunities with other countries. But we haven't been doing our best to expand exports and we're losing jobs be­ cause of it. Through thq Senate Export Caucus we hope to identify and act on the best means of im­ proving America's competitive­ ness internationally and create new job opportunities here at home." SIU espouses the same philos­ ophy as Sen. Robert Kasten on "free trade vs. fair trade," ex­ panding our export markets and developing the Great Lakes mari­ time industry. We look forward to working with Senator Kasten to find solutions to these problems facing America's maritime indus­ try and America's national^ econ­ omy. �Inland News Oar Members AtWerk Higman Tewing Contract Ratified By an overwhelming majority of Higman Towing Boatmen of Orange, Texas, a new contract was ratified recently. Gains for the rank-and-file membership Included wage hikes and boosts In benefits. For the first time In a Higman Towing contract, a large Increase In sick pay was won by SlU negotiators. By the end of this year, Higman Towing will have two new 264foot by 50-foot single-skin liquid barges now being built at the Jeffboat Shipyard In Jeffersonvllle, Ind. N.E. Towing Pact Is Extended A contract extension of the old pact at Northeast Towing In the port of Norfolk was negotiated for their Boatmen recently. Dixie Carriers Beef Waits on Appeais Before going on to a NLRB trial, the SlU and Dixie Carriers, now struck, are awaiting decisions on court appeals. Mall vote ballots were sent out last month to Boatmen at Lynnhaven Services Co. on their new contract here. The ballots have to be returned by Nov. 21. And new contract negotiations were still going on for Boatmen of the Allied Ocean Towing Co. here. Giideweii AFL-CiO Labor Councii VP Mobile Port Agent Tom Glldewell was recently elected and sworn In as a vice president of the AFL-CIO Alabama State Labor Council, Mobile District. Wage Reopener at Nationai Marine Service Wage reopening negotiations, not a new contract, at National Marine Service In the port of St. Louis, Mo. were going on at the end of last month. Tug Littie Curtis Back at Piney Point Laid up for repairs, the tug Little Curtis (Steuart Oil Transport) Is now back In service In PIney Point, Md. Coordinated Caribbean Opens N.J. Unit The towboat Jim Ludwig (Orgulf) pulls out of the Crescent City harbor afters visit by SlU Rep. J. Steve Ruiz. Early this month Coordinated Caribbean Transport (CCT) opened a terminal at 1200 Newark Tpke., Kearny, N.J. to serve the New York metropolitan area. Other CCT terminals will be opened within this year In the ports of Cleveland, Detroit and Chicago, among others. Great Lakes D & D Dredges Cieveiand Harbor Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. began the fall dredging of the Cleveland harbor early In November and finished a job In Toledo, Ohio. Luedtke Engineering has begun new dredging jobs at the Sandusky, Ohio harbor and at Point Moullee, Mich. At the start of this month, the company was nearing completion of a hydraulic dredge operation at Toledo harbor. Zenith Dredge Co. was to have finished harbor deepening In the Duluth, MInn.-Superlor, Wis. harbor. Here's the SlU crew on deck of the towboat Rebecca Smith (Crescent Towing) last month. They are (I. to r.) Capt. Mike Orllllon, Chief Engineer Aldon J. Barletto, and Deckhands Toby Jones and Dave Henson in the port of New Orleans. For Higher Pay and Job security Upgrade Your Skiiis At SHLSS November 1983/LOG/27 • ••'S't; .-.J- I �• 'f -">4i'' s-.n V ""'••-C—'• - ^ •thkA.- inland Pensioners Frank J. Blachowicz, 62, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1975. Brother Blackowicz was born in Maryland and is a resident of Norfolk. <S , Vl_, •,1^ '• • „ '••• '• -. 'f E Ear •; ••?£I 4lC^ Chester Ellis Lewis, 65, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1969 sailing as a cook for Plymouth Towing from 1967 to 1973 and for lOT from 1973 to 1977. Brother Lewis is a vet­ eran of the U.S. Army during World War II. He was born in Lowland, N.C. and is a resident there. Daniel Fred­ erick Carey, 51, joined the Union in the port of New York in 1959 sail­ ing as a cook for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from 1952 to 1956', Dixie Carriers from 1952 to 1975 and for Marine Towing (lOT) from 1975 to 1982. Brother Carey attended the Piney Point lOT Conference. He was born in Racine, Wis. and is a resident of Merritt Is., Fla. George C. Orfleld, 69, joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1973 sailing as a cook on the tug Remus (Allied Towing). Brother Orfield sailed for Allied Towing from 1974 to 1977. He also sailed for Harbor Towing from 1943 to 1969 and on their ^ tug Virginia. Boatman Orfield was born in Richmond, Va. and is a resident of Norfolk. Ml, If ; 11 •',|1: -i. I ni Pensioner Hugh Francis Ram­ sey, 70, succumbed to cancer in the Memorial Hospital of Gal­ veston, Texas on July 8. Brother Ramsey joined the Union in 1947 ^ in the port of Houston sailing as a pilot and captain for Dixie Carriers in 1974 and on the Dixie Raider in 1980. He was a vet­ eran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Boatman Ramsey was bom in Greenville, Texas and was a resident of Hitchkok, Texas. Interment was in Grace Park Cemetery, Alta Loma, Texas. Surviving is his widow, Johnnie. SO SORRY In the September LOG's In Memoriam column, we inad­ vertently reported the un­ timely demise of inland pen­ sioners, Boatmen Robert B. Ricker Sr., 65, of Abita Springs, La. and Carroll Vin­ cent Sadler, 67, of Mathews, Va. We sincerely apolo^ze to them and their families for our error and hope we didn t cause them too much discom­ fort. , Both are "still very much alive." Pensioner Hairy Irving Col­ lins, 70, passed away on Oct. 24. Brother Collins joined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as a deckhand and mate for the N.Y., New Haven and Hartford Railroad and the Penn Central Railroad from 1936 to 1960. He hit the bricks in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike. Boatman Collins was a former member of the Masters, Mates and Pilots union from 1940 to 1960. He was a vkeran of the U.S. Navy m World War II. Bom in Spring­ field, Mass., he was a resident of Mystic Islands, Tuckerton, N.J. Surviving are a son, Mi­ chael of Burke, Va. and two daughters, Madeline and Mau­ reen. SIU = Job Security Cb ) i Charles Anton Turner, 61, joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a mate for Curtis Bay Towing in 1969. Brother Turner began sailing in 1959. He was born in Baltimore and is a resident there. BeiKjamin "Ben" Frank Sha^ Jr., 26, died of head injuries sustained in a pleasure boat crash on the Severn River in Annap­ olis, Md. on July 27. Brother Shawn was graduated from the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship (SHLSS) Entry Trainee Program, Piney Point, Md. in 1977 as an assist­ ant bosun. He sailed as a tug pilot for Crowley Marine in the port of Wilmington in 1981. Boatman Shawn was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. Born in Ann Arundel County, Md., he was a resident of Centreville, Md. Burial was in the Kingsley Church Cemetery, Chester, Md. Surviving are his mother, Mitzi M. Roth and a sister, Melodye Hope Valliere of Sevema Park, Md. NARCOTICS CAN END YOUR SEAFARING CAREER AND YOUR LIFE... STEER CLEAR OF THEM fSi- • Ii' Louis Szalejko, 65, joined the Union in 1947 in the port of Phil­ adelphia sailing as a deckhand, mate and captain for Curtis Bay Towing for 35 years. Brother Szalejko was captain and docking master on the tug Reedy Point (Curtis Bay) on the Delaware River for 25 years. He began sailing in 1933 as a messboy on oceangoing tugs, the Valley Forge, Catawissa and Tamagua (all Read­ ing Railroad). Boatman Szalejko in 1940 sailed on the tug T.J. Sheridan (Sheridan Transpor­ tation). Szalejko is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II, serving on rescue boats in New Guinea, the Bismarck Archipelego, the Southern Philippines and Luzon and the Ryukys Is­ lands. He was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal with five Bronze Stars, the Philippine Liberation Medal with a Bronze Star, the American Theater Medal, the American Defense Medal, the Victory Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. A na­ tive of Philadelphia, he is a res­ ident of Williamstown, N.J. In Memoriam 28/LOG/November 1983 <is\ k-f' �BEG PARDON Due to a misunderstanding in the Pensioners Corner column we had Sea­ farer Athanasios P. Vassiiikos of the port of Baltimore retiring from the SiU. Actually, Brother Vassiiikos is still sail­ ing. He joined the Union in 1941. Deep Sea Guillermo Castro, 62, joined the SIU in the port of San Juan, P.R. sailing as a recertified bosun. Brother Castro was graduated from the Union's Recertified Bo­ suns Program in the May 1974 class. He was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Santa Juanita Bayamon, P.R. Henry Wooden Lovelace, Jr., 58, joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1956 sailing as an AB. Brother Lovelace is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Lynchburg, Va. and is a resident there. Edward Joseph Mosakowski, 57, joined the SIU in the port of Philadelphia in 1951 sailing as an AB. Brother Mosakowski is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in Philadelphia and is a resident there. Mason Hall, 61, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Norfolk sailing as an oiler. Brother Hall was born in Los Angeles, Calif, and is a resi­ dent of Denair, Calif. Peter "Pete" Vincent Hammel, 69, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Hammel attended a Piney Point Educational Con­ ference. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Seafarer Hammel was born in Louisiana and is a resident of Chalmette, La. Ernest Edward Mulierl, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Boston, Mass. in 1957 sailing as a wiper. Brother Mulieri was bom in Boston and is a resident of Salem, Mass. Chester Ralph Coumas, 63, joined the SIU in the port of Jacksonville in 1960 sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Cou­ mas upgraded at Piney Point in 1969. He has two years of col­ lege and has also worked as a hair stylist and roulette croupier. He was born in Manteca, Calif, and is a resident of Las Vegas. Charles Walter Maynard, 62, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1955 sailing as an AB and ship's delegate. Brother Maynard sailed from 1945 to 1982. He is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard in World War II. Seafarer May­ nard was born in Erie, Pa. and is a resident of Carteret, N.J. Herman Pedersen, 57, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Pedersen is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in Omaha, Neb. and is a resident of Sonoma, Calif. Jorge Rodriguez, 66, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Rodriguez hit the bricks in the 1961 Greater N Y. Harbor beef. He was bom in Puerto Rico and is,a resi­ dent of New York. Ben Rucker, 65, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing in the steward department. Brother Rucker Was born in Georgia and is a resident of Port Arthur, Texas. Robert Earl Tyler, 54, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1955 sailing as a chief electrician and QMED. Brother Tyler is a vet­ eran of the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was born in Shubuta, Miss, and is a resident there. John William White, 70, joined the SIU in the port of Jacksonville in 1970 sailing as a chief cook. Brother White is a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was born on Block Is., R. I. and is a resident of Hous1 ton. Ferdinand Bernard, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1955 sailing in the steward department for the Delta Line and for the Waterman Steamship Co. Brother Bernard is also a fur­ niture assembler. He is a vet­ eran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Seafarer Bernard was born in New Orleans and is a resident there. Milton Jack Brown, 50, joined the SIU in the port of Jacksonville in 1961 sailing as an AB for Sea-Land. Brother Brown began sailing in 1955. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Seafarer Brown was bom in Hot Springs, Ark. and is a resident there. Harvey Edward Burge, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1972 sailing as an AB. Brother Burge is a resi­ dent of Seattle. Alton Joseph Clement, 62, joined the SIU in 1941 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a FOWT on the U.S. Army Transport Evangeline (East­ ern Steamship) in July 1942. Brother Clement worked on the New Orleans Waterman Shoregang from 1978 to 1979. He was born in La Fouche, La. and is a resident of New Orleans. Charles C. Fritz Jr., 62, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as a QMED and ship's delegate. Brother Fritz was born in Pennsylvania and is a resi­ dent of Philadelphia. Morton "Morty" Julius Kerngood Jr., 62, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1955 as a recertified bosun. Brother Kerngood was grad­ uated from the Union's Re­ certified Bosuns Program in December 1973. He sailed for Sea-Land and on the SS Oceanic Independence (American-Hawaiian Cruises) in 1981. Seafarer Kerngood sailed as a deck delegate and was also a cook and sales­ man. A delegate to the 1972 5th Piney Point Educational Conference, Kerngood was born in Maryland and is a resident of Baltimore. George Wilson Arnold, 59, joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1963 sailing as an AB. Brother Arnold began sailing in 1956. He was born in Los Angeles, Calif, and is a resident of Seattle. Robert Lee Beale, 61, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Tampa sailing as an AB. Brother Beale is a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was born in Virginia and is a resident of Jackson­ ville. John Michael Stiles, 61, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Stiles attended the 1970 SHLSS Crews Conference No. 7 at Piney Point, Md. He was born in Pennsylvania and is a resident of Green Creek, N.J. Curtis Anderson, 66, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1956 sailing as a cook on the SS Caguas (Puerto Rico Ma­ rine). Brother Anderson sailed from 1947 to 1981. He was born in Smithfield, Va. and is a resident of Baltimore. (Continued on Page 30.) November 1983/LOG/29 -r-'.ir- k i .: I �„ Ora^s ^esci/e '"'""'a WODZ 1"® "fa Ca). r""®™ c^ Z "!' ^'^-s the Coast Guard wl, ® "''"> ^?reJa«ve1y"4^®"""®'' ®®P'Khclter of ®®®- Susy Z^®" from fe'": waf ^sferred to fL «''°®' and jAe tanker he/nlw ^ ''®r huSdr"''®^^' 'lours. for several P"' ®'By and tinie ^T'® on»y husband who w» 7'"P8 for '^®''«'. The crew's ""ors concern was i5?2?ii~ss ne ship proyZl'/" easy task ythout which in ,h ^""^hreak conditions 'ther^ ^"<1 """^ "ot have Guard ffly boat. J ^3 fatten me off fr^sfen-ed to hi »" ^'lere J was eenn ^^dge *^ary S^®®cedforby ®«'o. a nulse wh f "'® ®'"ef '"'/!®';/obeabo^d'"'='^'y''ap. and concgJJ® wow was so kind hand what wondiJ , ^ ^^t^ ^ork on Slsf^ people hVe naaliy express m i.®®" never ""•at they did forij^"'"' Class-A", ^ Class "B" Class -C" '" SANFR^Ci^OSflffpEj 66 . . ." • " * * •*• • •-. ""^'''''rot'i'i^ihGroui^j;;;;--::: Clas! ON Class 'B' Class -.-oa ^ ' 0 ®i*and Total (All Groups). 0 Class SEATTLE Class (<B' 19 Class 1 ^'•and Total *9 0 0 k »» Groups) Class (< Class i€'B *» Class k 99 •'••• ^ONOLVtv 15 0 23 17 "999 -••• 8 1 1 .g''a«d Total (All Groups). ivi;;—11 From Nov leto If f I • ^ ^ ^ Corn, '^Pa9.5' a»af Ia»„ 'j^fT^theUnto'^^'''' 62, i"d^f®"P'Jacks<Jrvffll'jf;j''nedfh ^'T"'Con'hk^; ^l.^tean War fp^ Wl P'S^'^S fai/toad i Sl> fai/road from from iSl> r5r";.2;.';S2,S« "e ,S a resident t^'ere .''Sr3^*»'sa'n'«» ^'^^Bukee ''"'d was 1« '' ''"'d iJ^ Wa '" t/Vorld '^odd W Kcfxs?, Qboard the KSS^ »'W Co., fr^ ffcnsin. ,ato„ ^nt ftere. dent '•°n's rott '•°d's rotw '" ^'Pena LOG/November 1933 I... .(Qemtany, Cam. ""d ,s a resident of °'®te the in i"*"®® Mowani c """Seattle. ® �U,....-: .. ^>."r.V^ - . •:-'^-*T'" Aimss LagalAid In the event that any SlU nwrnbera have legal problems In the various ports, a list of attorneys whom they can consult Is being published. The member need not choose the recom­ mended attorneys and this list |s In­ tended only for Informational pur­ poses: NEW YORK, NEW YORK Schulman & Abarbanel 358 Fifth Avenue New York, New York 10001 Tele. # (212) 279-9200 BALTIMORE, MD. Kaplan, Heyman, Greenberg, Engelman & Belgrad Sun' Life Building Charles & Redwood Streets Baltimore, Md. 21201 Tele. # (301) 539-6967 CHICAGO, ILL. Katz & Friedman 7 South Deartiom Street Chicago, III. 60603 Tele. # (312) 263-6330 DETROIT, MICH. Victor G. Hanson 19268 Grand River Avenue Detroit, Mich. 48822 Tele. # (313) 532-1220 GLOUCESTER, MASS. Orlando & White 1 Western Avenue Gloucester, Mass. 01930 Tele. # (617) 283-8100 f HOUSTON, TEXAS Archir, Peterson and Waldner 1801 Main St. (at Jefferson) Suite 510 Houston, Texas 77002 Tele. # (713) 659-4455 & Tele. # (813) 879-9842 LOS ANGELES, CALIF. Fogel, Rothschild, Feldman & Ostrov 5900 Wllshire Boulevard, Suite 2600 Los Angeles, Calif. 90036 Tele. # (213) 937-6250 WILMINGTON, CALIF. Fogel, Rothschild, Feldman & Ostrov 239 South Avalon Wilmington, Calif. 90744 Tele. # (213) 834-2546 MOBILE, ALA. Simon & Wood 1010 Van Antwerp Building Mobile, Ala. 36602 Tele. # (205) 433-4904 NEW ORLEANS, LA. Barker, Boudreaux, Lamy, Gardner & Foley 1400 Richards Building 837 Gravier Street New Orleans, La. 70112 Tele. # (504) 586-9395 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Kirschner, Walters, Willig, Weinberg & Dempsey Suite 110 1429 Walnut Street > Philadelphia, Pa. 19102 Tele. # (215) 569-8900 ST. LOUIS, MO. Gmenberg, Sounders & Levine Suite 905—Chemical Building 721 Olive Street St. Louis, Missouri 63101 Tele. # (314) 231-7440 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. John Paul Jennings Henning, Walsh & Ritchie 100 Bush Street, Suite 440 San Francisco, Calif. 94104 Tele. # (415) 981-4400 SEATTLE, WASH. Davles, Roberts, Reid, Anderson & Wacker 100 West Harrison Plaza Seattle, Wash. 98119 Tele. # (206) 285-3610 TAMPA, FLA. Hamilton & Douglas, P. A. 2620 West Kennedy Boulevard Tampa, Florida 33^ Tele. # (813) 879-9842 ' 1. Fabled sea creature 7. What to do at SHLSS 13. Like crashing waves 14. Treasure Isiand author (init.) 16. Competed 17. Slopes 19. Impaired 20. Nervous strain 22. Where fish are packed 23. Stay in bed late (2 words) 24. Extra work hrs. 26. A kind of boat 27. An indeterminate amount 28. Undergrad. degree 30. District 33. of thee 35. Strong wind 37. Wander aimlessly 39. Iran 41. What oil may have done 42. Muhammad or Baba 44. 13 through 19 45. Enclosure for swine 46. Russian mountain range 48. Roll of money 50. Not identified 53. Have in mind 56. Arm of Mediterranean 59. Margarine 60. Shape of Italy 61. Pal 63. Irritate 65. Canter or trot 67. Courage 68. World Series winners « SeaLog X-Word By Debbie Greene " =•' .•-.yr 32. Capably 34. One from Nantucket or Martha's Vine­ yard 35. Multiplied 36. Not ashore 38. Navy officer (abbr.) 40. SlU Exec. VP (init.) 42. Noah's boat 43. Labor group (abbr.) 46. Loosen 47. Clean the deck 49. Type of knot 50. French one 51. New (comb, form) 52. Bowline and half hitch 54. Excursion 55. Sailor's patron saint 57. Type of disco dancer 58. Akin to etc. 62. Pronoun a Yankee... 63. 64. Boxing term 66. That is (abbr.) Answers Next Month! Answers to Previous Puzzle •J' Personals Thomas Driscol Steven Zubovich Checks are waiting for you (from the Seatrain bankruptcy proceedings) in a lawyer's office in New York. Please contact Israel Seeger, Esq., Miller & Seeger, 60 East 42nd St., New York, N.Y. 10165 or phone (212) 867-6162. Charles Walter Rhodes Please contact your sister, Mrs. Grace McGinnity, 11874 Majella Dr., Bridgeton, Mo. 63044,(314)739-1229. •«' -I:' 11 m Down 1. Tall vertical spar 2. Detective novelist Gardner 3. Horses 4. Supplies with staff 5. Creative person 6. Member of AMA 7. We 8. Type of knot 9. Precipitation 10. Peaks 11. Where venison comes from 12. Circular water movemerit 15. Album 18. Alone 19. Principal sail •Or 21. Salamander 22. Accts. 24. Rows 25. Snares 28. Visually impaired 29. Caspian and North China 31. Send out ••c' •:• The Professional Touch That's what graduates of the Marine Electrical Maintenance Course have—the professional skills to maintain electrical systems aboard ship. These are the skills that mean more money and more job security. They're the skills you get when you take the Marine Electrical Maintenance Course. For more information contact the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, Piney Point, Maryland, or fill out the application in this issue of the Log. Course Starts January 3 Darryl Handle Please contact your aunt, Lula Bragg, as soon as possible. Harold Bowen (or famUy member) Please contact Midge Edens, 4719 W. 12th PI., Cicero, Illinois 60650; telephone (312) 780-0508. •-Si- November 1983/LOG/31 �• f> ""If'" Crewmembers from the Sea-Land Independence disembark for some time ashore. •': ''i-' f ' «• '.• ..-'K ul HE CREW aboard the SIUcontracted Sea-Land Inde­ pendence had a little more time in port than usual when the ship docked in Port Elizabeth, N.J. on Oct. 26. Normally at the end of the Sea-Land Independence's 21day run she docks one momiiig and leaves the next. But this time, according to some of the crewmembers, she was waiting for two feeder barges and was not scheduled to sail until later that evening. T Needless to say, the crew was grateful for the extra time in port. The Sea-Land Independency runs to Rotterdam, Holland and to Bremerhaven, West Ger­ Membere of the ship's committee aboard the Sea-Land Independence many. are from ttre left; Vernon Ferguson, Jr., third cook and steward de^^. The ship, which cames a Lee DeParlier chief steward and secretary-reporter; Wiiii^ Mortimer, D-9 classification, was bufit in bosun and chairman, and Oiiie Johannisson, AB and deck delegate. 1980 and is powered by diesel engines. She has a design speed of 22 knots and can carry 897 resentatives went over a num­ 35 foot or 40 foot containers. During the shipboard meeting ber of issues of importance to held before the payoff, SIU rep- Seafarers. \ I Preparing some lunch onboard the Sea-Land Independence is Sea­ farer Frank Adkins, chief cook oh the shore gang. •\ 32/LOG/November 1983 f-<n. �Looking relaxed as he stands on the gangway of the Sea-Land In­ dependence is SlU Brother Darryl White, day QMED Sitting around the table in the crew's mess of the Sea-Land Independence are, from the left: Tim Donoghue, wiper; William Ramirez, OS; Angel Centeno, OS; Hazel Johnson, chief cook, and Ron Laner, QMED. CL —Company Lakes L —Lakes NP -Non Priority OCTOBER 1-31, 1983 Port Algonac Port Algonac Port Algonac Smiling for the camera as they get ready for some port time are Able Seamen Al Mitt and George Wilkey. Port Algonac Dispatchers Report for Great Lakes *TOTAL REGISTERED TOTAL SHIPPED ''REGISTERED DN BEACH All Groups All Groups All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 20 0 2 31 7 0 45 7 2 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 20 2 0 20 8 0 30 2 0 ./ . STEWARD DEPARTMENT 3 0 0 10 1 0 3 3 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 17 9 1 0 0 0 38 26 7 Totals Ail Dopartmonts . 60 13 1 61 16 0 116 .*"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 1 1 38 • 9 > PL KNOW YOUR RIGHTS KNOW YOUR RIGHTS FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommenda­ tions. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and senior­ ity are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return re­ ceipt requested. The proper address for this is; Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way Prince Georges County Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail­ able in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU V ' A. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA­ TIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempt­ ing to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Con.sequently, nd member may be discrimi­ nated against because of race, creed, color, sex and na­ tional or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. viiinmi patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY —THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The re.sponsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circum­ stances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION —SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro­ ceeds are used to further its objects and purposes includ­ ing, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for .seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a con­ dition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. Sup­ port SPAD to protect and further your economic, poli­ tical and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Frank Drozak at Headquarters by certified mail, retum receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Wmy and Britannia Waj^ Prince Georges Count}^ Camp Springs, Md. 20746. November 1983/LOG/33 �-sessK-T' Directory of Ports Crew Aboard SS Inger Honors Retiring "Tino" Tuesday, Oct. 4 was a mem­ orable day aboard the SS Inger (Reynolds Metals), especially for Faustino "Tino" Pedraza. After a sailing career span­ ning five decades (1940-1983), "Tino" was on his last voyage before starting a well-deserved retirement. The day was dedicated to the long-time Seafarer—^from a breakfast including "hot pepper omelette Tino" to "Tino's farewell cake" for the evening dessert. A . quiet, soft-spoken man, "Tino" was quite moved as he thanked all hands for their show of goodwill and best wishes. Frank Drozak, President Ed Tumar, Exec. Vice President Jon DIGIorglo, Secretary-Treasurer Leon Hall, Vice President Angus "Red" Campbell, Vice President Mike Sacco, Vice President Joe Sacco, Vice President George McCartney, Vice President HEADQUARTERS Brother "Tino" Pedraza (center) is about to make the first slice in his farewell cake^ Helping to make this retirement dinner a memorable occasion for "Tino" are AB John Benedict (I.) and OS Kader Solomon. Thanks to Capt. Lawrence Dyer for the photo and to Milton Phelps, chief steward aboard the Inger, for sharing this event with the mem­ bership. Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea r. A- ' - . •' KJ? '•|l- 1 •' •••J •, ' "s OCT. 1-31, 1983 'TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Clau C TOTAL SHIPPED AH Groups Class A Class B Class C "REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Ralloli DECK DEPARTMENT Port Gloucester... New York.... Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville.. San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston Pinev Point .. Totals 3 68 2 11 18 12 38 22 28 10 36 2 31 0 281 6 25 3 6 8 2 10 17 13 7 11 6 24 0 138 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 Port Gloucester... New York.... Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville.. San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle Puerto Rico.. Houston Pinev Point .. Totals 1 68 2 13 13 12 30 18 19 5 17 5 31 0 234 1 14 0 2 2 5 8 12 8 5 11 3 16 0 87 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Port Gloucester... New York.... Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville.. San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle Puerto Rico .. Houston Pinev FPoint .. Totals. 0 28 0 7 9 10 19 14 18 0 9 2 19 0 135 1 18 0 1 2 0 1 7 14 1 5 2 4 0 56 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 5 Port Gloucester... New York.... Philadelphia.. Baltimore.... Norfolk Mobile New Orleans . Jacksonville.. San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle Puerto Rico.. Houston Rnw Point .. Tolns 1 19 1 7 7 1 12 7 20 2 11 4 13 0 106 5 81 6 15 23 8 15 20 56 15 28 8 42 10 332 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 18 1 1 0 1 0 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 •6 0 3 1 90 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 1 0 34 6 0 0 0 0 5 1 0 10 4 0 0 4 0 28 4 0 23 4 0 15 1 0 2 4 0 12 15 0 12 2 0 4 11 0 0 1 0 162 41 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 17 31 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 3 5 0 0 1 0 29 7 0 19 7 0 29 17 0 1 2 16 0 13 0 1 2 0 17 2 6 0 0 101 0 134 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 58 0 4 15 3 71 35 16 10 28 3 30 0 273 1 21 0 6 11 0 5 13 4 1 15 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 3 8 174 2 29 23 47 108 62 95 42 59 11 109 0 769 12 62 3 13 22 17 28 47 32 32 23 10 62 0 383 0 2 0 0 0 1 3 2 3 1 1 0 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 5 3 151 2 34 22 39 86 39 60 31 43 10 85 0 605 5 29 0 4 8 9 27 26 27 15 16 5 42 0 213 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 4 2 3 0 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 2 0 2 0 0 0 7 0 69 0 12 17 28 54 22 36 10 22 15 52 0 337 3 45 0 2 4 1 12 16 73 11 10 3 9 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 7 1 3 0 0 0 15 2 45 1 18 6 7 29 10 40 8 13 9 28 0 214 16 249 7 36 50 36 75 66 214 71 58 39 113 0 1,030 0 20 0 0 0 3 8 4 82 6 8 0 5 0 136 1,925 1,795 179 0 Totals All Departmeots 755 813 33 500 232 1 "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ""Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. IS Shipping in the month of October was the same as the month of September. A totai of 907 Jobs were shipped in October on SlU-contraeted deep sea vesseis. Of the 907 Jobs shipped, 569 jobs or about 62 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were fiiied by "B" and "C" seniority peopie. There were 15 trip reiief Jobs shipped. Since the trip reiief program began on Aprii 1,1982, a total of 420 relief Jobs have been shipped. 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) 327-4900 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) 621-5450 COLUMBUS, Ohio 2800 South High St., P.O. Box 0770, 43207 (614) 497-2446 DULUTH, Minn. 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (218) 722-4110 GLOUCESTER, Mass. 11 Rogers St. 01930 (617) 283-1167 HONOLULU, Hawaii 707 Alakea St. 96813 (808) 537-5714 HOUSTON, Tex. 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Ra. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201)435-9424 MOBILE, Ala. 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 toll Free: 1-800-325-2532 NEW YORK, N.Y. 675 4 Ave., Brooklyn 11232 (212) 499-6600 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3 St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) 336-3818 PiNEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301)994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 543-5855 SANTURCE, P.R. 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 00907 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) 623-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON, Calif. 408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 (213) 549-4000 Support SPAD 34 / LOG / November 1983 . '• - .»5." m �. i-^ . -Hj 1 •n;;''*'-ll: i.Aita I pFlKa Deep Sea Samuel "Sam" Joseph Ander­ son, 72, passed away from heart failure at the Longacres Race­ track, Renton, Wash, on Aug. 14. Brother An­ derson joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician for SeaLand from 1974 to 1978 and on the SS Del Oro (Delta Line) from 1979 to 1980. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army before World War II. Seafarer Ander­ son was born in Jacksonville and was a resident of Seattle. Cremation took place in the Bleitz Crematory in Seattle. Surviving are his widow. Delores; two brothers, John of Jacksonville and Ernest of Se­ attle, and a sister-in-law. Norma Stickland of Bronson, Fla. Mario Eduardo Bnischini, 62, died in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Sept. 26,1982. Brother Bnis­ chini joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1963 sailing as a cook for the Delta Line and as a chief steward on the ST Cove Trader (Cove Shipping). He also sailed inland in 1957 and for the Steuart Oil Trans­ portation Co. in 1975. In 1968 he was graduated from the An­ drew Furuseth Training School in New Orleans and in 1969 he was assistant manager of Brennans's Restaurant in that city. He was dining room manager of the Hotel Plaza, Buenos Aires from 1957 to 1959; assistant ban­ quet manager of the Alvear Pal­ ace Hotel, Buenos Aires from 1959 to 1963, and manager of the Esquire Bar and Restaurant, Buenos Aires from 1963 to 1%7. For eight months in 1974 at Michigan State University Ho­ tel School, East Lansing, he studied Food and Beverage Management, Service, Con­ trols, Quantity Production, Communications and Front Of­ fice Procedures. Burial was in Chacarita Cemetery, Buenos Aires. Surviving is a brother, Herminio of Santa Fe, Rosario, Argentina. SIU it's Your Union Pensioner Ed Delaney, 57, died on Oct. 6. Brother Delaney joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans, He was bom in Port Ar­ thur, Texas and was a resident of Bush, La. Cremation took place in the St. John Crematory in New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Susan and two daugh­ ters, Kathryn of Bush and Mar­ sha. Otis Daniel Eddings Jr., 29, succumbed to leukemia in the East Orange (N.J.) General Hospital on Aug. 16. Brother Eddings joined the SIU follow­ ing his graduation from the SHLSS, Piney Point, Md. Entry Trainee Program in 1972. He sailed as a QMED on the ST Golden Monarch (Apex Ma­ rine). Seafarer Eddings was bom in Glen Ridge, N.J. and was a resident of Bloomfield, N.J. In­ terment was in Glendale Cgmetery in Bloomfield. Surviving are his parents, Otis Sr. and Azzilee Eddings of Bloomfield. Pensioner Alfred "Al" Jo­ seph Gardner, 65, died on Oct. 1. Brother Gardner joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Mobile sailing as a chief cook. He hit the bricks in the 1965 Chicago ta?ci beef. Seafarer Gardner also attended the 1972 Piney Point Educational Con­ ference and the 1975 Union Crews Conference there. Bom in Watertown, Mass., he was a resident of East Milton, Mass. Surviving is a brother, Thomas of Needham, Mass. Thomas Lee Gary, 27, was reported missing off the SS Wal­ ter Rice (Reynolds Metals) on Oct. 1,1982 in Nederland, Texas. Brother Gary joined the SIU after his graduation from the SHLSS Trainee Program, Piney Point, Md. in 1973. He sailed as a QMED previously on the ST Overseas New York (Maritime Overseas). Seafarer Gary was bom in Charlotte, N.C. and was a resident there. Surviving are his parents, Hubert L. and Mary Gary of Charlotte. Henry Harold Gilder Sr., 57, died in the Baptist Medical Cen­ ter, Jacksonville on Aug. 9. Brother Gilder joined the SIU in the port of Jacksonville in 1970. He sailed in the steward department. Seafarer Gilder was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War 11. Born in Alamo, Ga., he was a resident of Atlan­ tic Beach, Fla. Burial was in the Beaches Gardens Cemetery, Atlantic Beach. Surviving are his widow, Guillerma; two sons, Henry Jr. and Walter; a daugh­ ter, Margaret E. Fawley of Hallandale, Fla., and a sister, Elnora Bryant of Jacksonville. George Elliott King, 64, died of lung failure in the Providence ^edical Center in Seattle on Sept. 28. Brother King joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Norfolk sailing as a recertified bosun. He graduated from the Union's Recertified Bosuns Program in April 1976. Seafarer King was bom in Mem­ phis, Tenn., and was a resident of Portland, Ore. Cremation took place in the Butterworth Cre­ matory, Seattle. Surviving is a daughter. Carmen M. Eichler of Portland. Pensioner Austin Nathaniel Kitchings, 79, passed away from a heart attack in the Nassau General Hospital, Fernandina Beach, Fla. on Sept. 25. Brother Kitch­ ings joined the SIU in the port of Savannah, Ga. in 1957. He was bom in South Carolina and was a resident of Fernandina Beach. Burial was in the Bosque Bello Cemetery, Fernandina Beach. Surviving are his widow. Sue; a daughter. Sue Badwa of Femandina Beach, and a sister Elouise K. Burton of Jacksonville. Pensioner Perry McSwain Klauber, 75, passed away in Greenwood, S.C. on Sept. 23. Brother Klauber joined the SIU in 1940 in the port of Baltimore sailing as a FOWT. He also sailed during the Viet­ nam War and walked the picket line in the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike. Seafarer Klauber was born in St. George, S.C. Surviving is a brother, Louis of Atlanta, Ga. John Eric McManus, 24, died of lung failure on the SS Walter Rice (Reynolds Metals) in Vlaardingen, The Netherlands on Aug. 20. Brother McManus joined the SIU after graduating from Piney Point in 1979. He sailed as an AB. Seafarer McManus was born in Ports­ mouth, Va. and was a resident there. Surviving are his parents, Kenneth and Peggy McManus of Portsmouth. Gary Mitchell Moore, 24, suc­ cumbed to leu­ kemia in the Shands Teaching Hospital, Florida on July 5. Brother Moore joined the SIU sailing as an oiler. He was bom in Houston and was a resident of Gainsville, Fla. Interment was in the Forest Meadows Park Cemetery in Gainsville. Surviving are his widow, Nola; a son, Timothy, a daughter, Janie, and his par­ ents, Harold and Anna Moore. iv. ia.y/ ' y. Pensioner Ignacio Pires, 77, passed away on Sept. 19. Brother Pires joined the SIU in the port of New York. He was bom in New York City and was a resident of Brooklyn. Sur­ viving are a son, Bemard and a daughter, Jane Sullivan of Brooklyn. Pensioner Edward James Pools, 69, passed away on Oct. 23. Brother Ponis joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1959 sailing as a bosun. He was bom in Boston, Mass. and was a resident of Baltimore. Surviving are his widow, Vema and two daughters, Deborah of Balti­ more and Mrs. Terry Binder also of Baltimore. James Emit Prater, 51 died of a stroke in the Touro Infirmary, New Orleans on Aug. 25. Brother Prater joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1%2. Sur­ viving are his widow, Judith and a daughter, Jeanette. November 1983/LOG/35 - ,7 �' '^' 'ill ''It'. i . wm Digest of Ships Meetings S; ^i: V- iS- 'r •' "•«. rl . ., ur' ^•H' m'm- BUTTON GWINNETT (Water­ man Steamship Corp.), October 2— Chairman R.D. Smith Jr.; Secretary Peter Gebbia Jr.; Deck Delegate Louis Hackey. Some disputed OT was re­ ported in the deck department. This arose out of a misunderstanding be­ tween the mate and the men who offerred to work the cargo in order to have time off in Bombay or Colombo. They did not realize that in order for one-half the gang to go ashore, the other half would have to work overtime in each port. A brief emergency situ­ ation arose aboard ship when the en­ gine room caught fire. Through it all, the steward department was able to keep food on the tables. And for this, they were given a hearty vote of thanks for a job well done. The steward department, in turn, thanked the officers for helping keep the ship safe through­ out the shipboard hazard. Heading back to New York for payoff. EDWARD RUTLEDGE (Water­ man Steamship Corp.), October 1— Chairman A.T. Ruiz; Secretary P.L Hunt; Educational Director J.C. Blatchford. Some disputed OT was reported in the engine department. It will be taken up with the patrolman. The bo­ sun told all hands that the crew repair list was given to all department heads and that most repairs were made. Those items that still need fixing will be done in port. He thanked all mem­ bers for helping make this a good trip. The secretary expressed the same feelings, noting that everyone did a good job and got along very well. It was suggested that when called out to work the crane, all hands should be called on. And when working 12 hours or more, there should be reliefs, with at least two hours of sleep time. Crewmembers were also advised to lock up all movies and books whiie in port. The steward department was given a vote of thanks from the bosun for the good food and for keeping the ship in tip-top shape. Heading out to New York and Newport News, Va. LNG GEMINI (Energy Transpor­ tation Corp.), October 2—Chairman R.D. Schwarz; Secretary Guy De Baere; Educational Director J. Ponti; Treas­ urer James Gregory; Deck Delegate -jt', f- r r,,- 36 / LOG / November 1983 J. Batorski; Engine Delegate J. Valle; Steward Delegate David Pappas. Some beefs were reported in the engine department, but everything is running fairly smoothly. There is $395 in the ship's fund. The chairman reported that Mr. Lamneck and a MEBA union official met the ship in Osaka, Japan. All members had a chance to talk with the men, which was useful. There was also some discussion about the next contract coming up in June. All hands welcomed aboard the new (their old) steward, Guy De Baere, and gave a vote of thanks to the steward depart­ ment for a job well done this past voyage. Crewmembers were also asked to try and keep the lounge areas neat and clean. One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. INGER (Reynolds Metals Co.), September 11—Chairman Stanley Jandora; Secretary Milton J. Phelps; Educational Director J. Dixon; Deck Delegate Faustino Pedraza; Engine Delegate William Marino; Steward Del­ egate Juan Melendez. No beefs or disputed OT was reported in any of the three departments. There is $37 in the ship's fund. The chairman ex­ tended the thanks of Capt. Dyer to the deck department for a fine job of clean­ ing out the holds prior to arrival in Long Beach. He also reminded "B" men that they must get off the ship after 125 days. Working together aiways gets the job done and makes for a pleasant voyage, said the chairman. And he added that all repairs should be re­ ported as soon as noted. The steel door leading from the steward depart­ ment head to the line storeroom area will be fixed when the ship puts in at Corpus Christi. Payoff is expected in Port Newark, N.J.; then on to Corpus Christi, Texas. NEW YORK (Bay Tankers), Oc­ tober 2—Chairman L.C. Rich; Secre­ tary William C. Wroten; Educational Director J. Walker; Deck Delegate R.E. Wagner; Engine Delegate J. Walker; Steward Delegate R. Williams; Treas­ urer Steve Ramsey. Some disputed OT was reported in the deck depart­ ment. The bosun reported that the voyage is progressing smoothly. The ship is scheduled for one more trip between Valdez and Panama before laying up, probably in Portland, Ore. Since the ship is scheduled fpr lay-up, the $130 in the ship's fund will be used to purchase movies and frozen pizza in Long Beach, time permitting. The bosun also read a letter from Red Campbell, clarifying the disputed stew­ ard department OT and the shipping rule pertaining to "B" men on foreign articles on the Alaska-to-Panama run. It stated that "B" men on this run may remain aboard until the articles are terminated even if they acquire their 125 days before termination of articles. Foreign articles are protected by mar­ itime law. He thanked Brother Camp­ bell for his prompt reply to the queries. There was a request for antenna repair service when the ship is in the yard. A iist of rooms with non-working an­ tennas should be turned in. The bosun will check with the captain to see if the radio operator can check the antenna plates in each of these rooms. Next port: Puerto Armuelles, Panama. OGDEN CHARGER (Ogden Ma­ rine), September 18—Chairman Franz Schwarz; Secretary Simon Gutierez; Educational Director J. Babson; Deck Delegate T.D. Seager; Engine Dele­ gate Greg Brecht; Steward Delegate J. Rielly. No disputed OT. The chair­ man advised all members to familiarize themselves with the oil pollution control system. He said that this couid save jobs in the long run since ship owners can lose their charters because of oil pollution. A motion was made and seconded that men standing wheel watches under the direction of the pilot in close waters should be allowed to take one hour turns. It was noted that two hours on the wheel is often quite a strain on some of the seamen. The steward reminded all crewmembers to cooperate in returning soiled linen. Repairs on the TV have to be made, and a new washing machine is needed. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: Baton Rouge, La. OGDEN DYNACHEM (Ogden Marine), October 2—Chairman H.B. Rains; Secretary Donnie W. Collins; Educational Director Joel Spell; Deck Delegate J. Rodriguez; Engine Dele­ gate Joseph W. Spell; Steward Dele­ gate Stonewall Jackson. Everything is going well—no beefs or disputed OT reported. There is $130 in the ship's fund, and the arrival pool in Bayway should bring in another $100. The bosun stated that payoff wiil be in Bayway, N.J. on Oct. 10. It has been a good trip even with nine days in San Francisco. The secretary thanked the deck delegate for bringing some LOGs back from the hall. It's good, he said, to read about what's going on behind the scenes. The educational director agreed that there is some good reading in the LOG, and suggested that SPAD be on everyone's mind at payoff. There was a serious discussion on the merits of a permanent jobs program versus the old rotary system. Members talked about the pros and cons of each, but Donnie Collins, ship's reporter/secre­ tary, summed it up best when he said, "I have learned long ago that the Union will do what is best for its membership. I think that all the officials of the Union shouid be given a vote of thanks for a job well done in such [difficult] times." The steward department was given a vote of thanks for the fine food and menus and for keeping a very clean ship. Next port and port of payoff: Bayway, N.J. OGDEN LEADER (Ogden Ma­ rine), October 2—Chairman W.L. Os­ borne; Secretary Gerald E. Sinkes; Educational Director A. Alexakis; Deck Delegate Joseph W. Moore; Steward Delegate George Quinn. Disputed port time was reported in each of the three departments. Sixty-eight dollars was turned over to the secretary for the ship's fund. Another $10 was later added to that amount, for a balance of $78. The chairman noted that payoff wiil take place shortly after arrival in Bayway, N.J. Overtime will not be included in the pay envelopes, but will be added to the pay for the next voyage. Crewmembers getting off, however, will be paid in full. The ed­ ucational director advised the mem­ bers to upgrade as soon as they can. He noted that unrated jobs are getting scarce—"Don't get caught holding the bag." Brother Donaldson brought the new health and welfare and p^ension booklets aboard in Baytown, Texas, and the ship's reporter read the com­ munications report to the members. A couple motions were made which will be referred to the Negotiating Com­ mittee. One was that job calls be made on the hour, as before, until 1600 hrs. Too many jobs are being lost to "B" book members. The other was that Seafarers be allowed to register in the port of their choice by phone. Thou­ sands of dollars are often spent just trying to get registered, especially when members live inland. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. A vote of thanks was also given to the sanitary men for keeping the passageways and rooms cleaned. Next port: Bayway, N.J. OVERSEAS ALASKA (Maritime Overseas Corp.), October 2—Chair­ man F. Cottongin; Secretary G. Rich­ ardson; Educational Director H. Gran­ ger; Engine Delegate J. J. Tate; Treasurer C. Todora. None of the de­ partments had any beefs or disputed OT to report. There is $58 in the ship's fund. The chairman reminded every­ one to report items that need fixing to their department head. He also cau­ tioned members to take care when using bar bells and other exercise equipment. The chief engineer said that a new washing machine was to be put aboard this trip. Also, the TV antenna will be checked. If money is needed for its repair, it will be taken from the ship's fund. Several items were brought up for clarification. One was that crewmemljers would like more information on reducing an "A" book Seafarer to a "B" book because of not having 90 days per year. When brought up for a \/bte, everyone voted to do away with it. The other item was that crewmembers would like more infor­ mation on the welfare plan. It was suggested that .next time a patrolman is aboard, he should bring along some written information so that members will know exactly what their benefits consist of and how best to use them. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department. Next port: Texas City, Texas. �PRIDE OF TEXAS (Titan Navi­ gation), October 2—Chairman Joseph Michael: Secretary John W. Calhoun; Educational Director Douglas K. McLeod. Some disputed OT was re­ ported in the steward department which will be settled at payoff. Word from the captain has it that the ship will sail on October 15 from Philadelphia. One wiper left the ship unfit for duty in Tunis. No replacement was sent to the ship. It was suggested that movies be exchanged this trip and that the Union get the company to send mail to the ship more often. It was also suggested that the hospital supplies be checked and that rubber-boots be furnished by the ship. Next port: Philadelphia, Pa. IM/V RANGER (Ocean Carriers Inc.), September 25—Chairman Peter Loik; Secretary Welden O. Wallace; Deck Delegate D. Taylor; Engine Del­ egate Tom Harris; Steward Delegate Gregory Lee. No disputed OT was reported although the engine depart­ ment expressed a desire to contact the Union on what constitutes over­ time. One man from the steward de­ partment missed the ship in Sweden, so the department has been running shorthanded. The ship is in Latvia, USSR, and many rules need to be followed. No one may take photos of the dock area and no money is to be taken out of the country. Also, a mid­ night curfew is in effect. The chairman reminded all hands to conduct them­ selves in a proper manner for their own well-being. The educational direc­ tor stressed'the importance of donating to SPAD. "In the long run," he said, "you will come up a winner." Several items are in need of repair, including the tape player. Also, the fire axe has been missing since Suez and has been reported to the mate. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a fine job this trip. Next port is, as yet, unknown. SEA^LAND EXPLORER (SeaLand Service), October 9—Chairman L.C. Cope; Secretary John J. Doyle; Deck Delegate John R. Nelson; Stew­ ard Delegate Frederick Stack. No dis­ puted OT was reported. There is $191 in the movie fund. The chairman re­ ported that the patrolman was asked about the 7.5% wage increase which was given to the medical plan and whether it should be deducted when filing income tax forms. Also, articles on ship legislation affecting the mari­ time industry were copied and given to all delegates for their crew to read. It was suggested that as many mem­ bers as are able attend the ship's safety meetings. A discussion was held about the permanent jobs issue. The membership aboard the Sea-LandEx­ plorer unanimously rejected the con­ cept of permanent jobs, preferring in­ stead the old rotary shipping system. The video machine will be sent ashore in Yokohama to be repaired. Next port is Hong Kong; then back to Oakland, Calif, for payoff in November. SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE (Sea-Land Sen/ice), October 2— Chairman William Mortier; Secretary Lee de Parlier; Educational Director M. Humphries. No beefs were brought up nor disputed OT reported. There is $14.20 in the ship's fund. The ship's chairman just returned from his vaca­ tion and the chief steward is now off on his vacation (a replacement is al­ ready aboard). No communications have been received from headquarters as the ship moves on toward Rotter­ dam. The chairman asked for sugges­ tions for the next contract. One brother in the deck department requested clar­ ification on time off. Another sugges­ tion made was that a member leaving the ship overseas due to a death in the family be able to rejoin the ship without loss of job. There was also a spirited discussion on some of the minor points of shipboard living. Port of expected payoff is Elizabeth, N.J.; then heading down to Norfolk, Va. SEA-LAND PACER (Sea-Land Service), October 2h-Chairman James Corder; Secretary D.G. Chafin; Edu­ cational Director Richard Robertson; Engine Delegate Leon Lockey; Stew­ ard Delegate Biliran Sierra. No dis­ puted OT. There is $10 in the ship's fund. The bosun reported that a reply to a letter sent to Leo Bonser has been received with regard to the motion to have the Welfare Plan pay all (100%) medical expenses: dental, optical, etc. The reply was posted, and a motion was made and seconded to send an­ other letter expressing the desire for full rhedical coverage, this time to the Negotiating Committee. Crewmemt>ers were also reminded of the im­ portance of contributing to SPAD and of keeping informed about Union ac­ tivities by reading the LOG. The chair­ man will check with the mate about additional keys for the crew lounge. Several members stated that while in Port Elizabeth they could not get into the messroom at the meal hour be­ cause of all the extra people eating there. Something needs to be done about this problem. The crew messman gave a vote of thanks to the deck department for keeping the lounge dean and bringing trays in from the bridge. Members stood for one minute of si­ lence in memory of our departed broth­ ers and sisters. SENATOR (Coordinated Carib­ bean Transport), October 2—Chair­ man D. McCorvey; Secretary James Gillian; Educational Director John C. Courtney. Some disputed OT was re­ ported in the engine and deck depart­ ments. Everything is running smoothly, according to the chairman. Payoff is expected to take place in Miqmi. One QMED will be getting off at that time, so one replacement is needed. A mo­ tion was made by J. Courtney and seconded by James Gillian that head­ quarters consider making Jacksonville a constitutional port and hall. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: Miami, Fla. Digest of Ships Meetings STONEWALL JACKSON (Waterman Steamship Corp.), October 16—Chairman William Kratsas; Sec­ retary Thomas Liles Jr.; Educational Director Clarence Hemby; Deck Del­ egate Ed Ayuazian; Engine Delegate Oscar R. Bird; Steward Delegate Jose Santiago. There were quite afew num­ bers of disputed OT hours in the deck department which will be taken up with the patrolman at payoff. The secretary reported that the minutes of the last meeting (voyage 34) were mailed to headquarters. The repair list will be put out later, and the crew list from the last port is ready to go. One AB got off in Port Keland. The Union will be notified of this by mail from Jeddah, as there is no ship's fund on this voyage. The electrician finally got the washers and dryer hooked up, so that's one less item to worry about, One minute of silence was observed by all hands in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port is Jed­ dah, Saudi Arabia; then on through the Suez Canal to Newport News, Va. and New Orleans, La. TRANSCOLUMBIA (Hudson Waterways), September 18—Chair­ man R.W. Pinkham; Secretary P.J. Franco; Educational Director S. Green; Deck Delegate R.L. Williams; Engine Delegate H.R. Latham; Steward Del­ egate R.D. Shields. The chairman re­ ports that the ship will sail from Sunny Point to Wilmington, N.C., then to the shipyard and payoff in Jacksonville, Fla. It will then head out to Mobile for further orders. The Transcolumbia has just come back from a trip to the Middle East. Reports are that it was a long, hot and dry trip to the ports of Hodeida and Raysut in North Yemen and the Gulf of Oman. There was no shore leave—just sand and billy goats. But some of the crewmembers did manage to hook 15-lb red snappers over the fantail. The crew was also presented with two plaques for their part in Op­ eration Bright Star '83. One was from General Kingston of the Rapid De­ ployment Force; the other from Colonpl Hoffrichter of the Third Army. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. LNG TAURUS (Energy Transpor­ tation Corp.), October 2—Chairman Glenn D. Miller; Secretary R.F. Frazier; Educational Director L.J. Gordon; Deck Delegate Walter Olivera; Engine Del­ egate Harry Gearhart; Steward Dele­ gate George O. Taylor. No disputed OT reported. There is presently $938 in the ship's fund. Bosun Miller re­ ported that all past problems have been cleared up aboard ship. He also spoke of the penalties of using any drugs on any ship. This caution has been made repeatedly, and the com­ pany will not become involved if per­ sons get picked up on drug charges. The latest LOGs were received for each department, and the educational director stressed that upgrading is nec­ essary for both personal and Union welfare—especially now in these slow shipping times. While everything is running smoothly most of the time, it was mentioned to the entry ratings that they should show some respect for the older seamen, both on the job and personally. One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Nagoya, Japan. Official ships minutes were also re­ ceived from the following vessels: AMCO VOYAGER BEAVER STATE CAGUAS LNG CAPRICORN CHARLESTON COVE LEADER COVE TRADER GEORGE WYTHE OGDEN WABASH OVERSEAS AUCE OVERSEAS HARRIETTE PATRIOT PHILADELPHIA POINT VAIL SANTA CRUZ SANTA ISABEL SEA-LAND ADVENTURER SEA-LAND ECONOMY SEA-LAND ENDURANCE SEA-LAND EXPRESS SEA-LAND LEADER SEA-LAND MARINER SEA-LAND VENTURE STAR OF TEXAS STUYVESANT THOMPSON PASS WALTER RICE Monthly Membership Meetings Date Port New York....... Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Jacksonville Algonac Detroit Houston New Orleans Mobile San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Piney Point San Juan St. Louis Honolulu Duluth Gloucester. Jersey City Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters .Monday, December 5 •Tuesday, December 6 , .Wednesday, December 7 , .Thursday, December 8 , .Thursday, December 8 ......Friday, December 9 Friday, December 9 Monday, December 12 Tuesday, December 13. Wednesday, December 14 .Thursday, December 15 .Monday, December 19 .Friday, December 23 Friday, December 9 .Thursday, December 8 Friday, December 16 .Thursday, December 8 Wednesday, December 14 Tuesday, December 20 .Wednesday, December 21 ^ 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 9; 30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 2; 30 p.m. 2; 30 p.m. • 2: 30 p.m. 2: 30 p.m. 2 30 p.m. 2 30 p.m. 2 30 p.m. 2 30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 2 30 p.m. 2 30 p.m. 2 30 p.m. 2 30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. ,. • • 2:30 p.m. November 1983 / LOG / 37 •T' 'I -ij- w.*.-.. 1 ' .,-j, V. , J.,-?!. -J - �-• - ->r'. . •s:> Letters To The Editor 'A Xime to Get Together . ..' Afl it IB now a reality that Beagan Is running for a second term as president of the United States, it'is time for all maritime unions to get together, as they shoxild have done right after World War n, and return the merchant marine to the D^artment of Commerce. It is also time for all maritime unions to get together with other unions which are affected ly the decision of this president to dose the doors of the United States Public Health Service hospitals to merchant seamen, especisdly to the old-thne seamen for whom these hospitsds were created by the Congress of the United States. Why the Congress did not step in to stop these closures is not understood.... The unions, in a way, are to blame for t.hia by letting the Coast Guard get the power that they have today over the merchant seamen.... What does the Coast Guard do for the merchant seamen? It only punishes them for any little mistake that they may make. It does not give them the ben^ts that their own people have, such as hospitalization It does not give the seamen the right of pensions that their own militaiy has: It gives the merchant seamen nothing but a bad time. Tears ago the merchant marine was under the Department of Commerce and was subject to punishment by the shipping commissioner and the masters of the ships. Today it is subject to punishment by the mlUtary. The real question is: Did any Congress of this United States ever give the Coast Guard the authority to control a civilian industisr? What Congress was it?... J Ho, we do not w^t a man Uke Beagan for president—a man who slams the doors on the greatest heroes that this country has ever had This country practically begged the seamen to take their ships to sea into every war zone in the world. Now thsy refuse to recognize their service to t.hia ccunttiy. There is no military [organization] in this country that has lost more men than the merchant marine. ; David jr. Baxzy B^OO Seattle, Wash. n- 'Kelp the Snr Help Tou .. .' K. <; While I was aboard the U8T Pacific in February of 1981, my left hand was broken up pretty badly after being hit by a steel bar while securing the anchor. I was taken off ship and sent home. Since then, I have had nine operations on my hand. Number 10 is coming up at the end of October. I would Uke to say that the SIU and the Wel£sure Flan have stood beside me all the way. They have paid all my doctors' and hospital bUls. My doctors say I will never sail again. This makes me very sad because I will not see my shipmates or ports of call again. So I would Uke to take this time to thank the SIU and the Welfare Flan and all my shipmates for being Just great. Brothers, the SIU stands beside you all the way. So help the SIU help you—give to SFAD all you can. Donald muer K-8846 Fittdlmzgh, Pa. « <1 Am Very GratefU ...' C'l I am one of the SIU members who received a congratulatoiy letter upon getting mj engineers Ucense. Thank you very much for your congratulations; but these congratulations also belong to the SIU and to the SHLSS at Flney Foint, Md. That school gave me the necessary skills and encouragement in order to take the Ucense. I came to the U.S. in 1967. As a new immigrant and without the knowledge of the English language, I could not imagine that success. ... I am very gratefhl to my Union, to its unforgettable [past] president, Faul Hall, and to its officers. numk 3rovi agalm Vielc V. Palorombla P-849 M/LOG/November 1983 "Gallant Ship—Gallant Men" Ian A. Millar, founder of the Sons and Daughters of U.S. Merchant Marine Veterans of World War II, is writing a book entitled "Gallant Ship—Gallant Men." It will be the saga of the SIS Stephen Hopkins and her battle with the German raider Stier. Millar is trying to get in touch with anyone who helped build the Hopkins, any of her surviving crewmembers, or any' friends or kin of those crewmembers who did not survive. He would like to include as many people as possible in order to make this book a fitting memorial to those who took part in this epic sea battle. If you have any information which might help Mr. Millar in completing this book, please contact him by writing to: Ian A. Millar 1806 Bantry Trail Kemersville, N.C. 27284 Seafarer Rose Takes Top Coin Prize Here is a smiling F. M. Rose after winning first place in the exhibit for foreign coins after 1500. Thanks to Coin World for the photo. P.M. Rose, Seafarer and coin collector extraordinaire, won "Best In Show" award at the 92nd anniversary convention of the American Numismatic As­ sociation in San Diego, Calif, last August. Rose, who last sailed on the MiV Senator (Coordinated Car­ ibbean Transport), previously took "Best In Show" at the Numismatics International con­ vention in Dallas, Texas, the Blue Ridge Numismatic Asso­ ciation show in Birmingham, Ala., and the Miami Interna­ tional, all last year. The name of his most recent prize-winning exhibit was "The Wonderful World of Chopmarks on Chinese Dollars." He also won the first place award in the exhibit category for foreign coins issued in 1500 A.D. and later. Said ^ose, "I've been col­ lecting chopmarked coins for 20 years and exhibiting them com­ petitively for 12.1 guess I'm an overnight success." Need Medical Records from USPHS? Here's Where to Get Them... If you need to obtain copies of your medical records from the USPHS, do not write to your local USPHS hospital. All USPHS hospitals have been closed. Send all requests for medicals records to: U.S. Public Health Service Health Data Center 10000 Aerospace Road Lanham, Md. 20706 According to a PHS official, the Health Data Center is now caught up with the backlog of requests it has received. Any new requests should take from two to four weeks to process. �Your Participation In Safety Programs Is Needed SIU Stresses Safety at Sea, On the Rivers, On the Lakes^ the program was the increase in the trans­ SHIP IN THE MIDDLE of the ocean portation of hazardous cargoes. The SIU Safety Director is Bob Vahey is a very vulnerable thing. The surges of the sea and the^ vagaries of weather are who can be reached at the Union hall in much more powerful than even the biggest New Orleans. Located in each of the follow­ ing ports is one Safety Committee member: of vessels. It's only through man's brains and inge­ New York; Philadelphia; Baltimore; Jack­ nuity that he can battle the elements and sonville; Santurce, P.R.; Piney Point, Md.; New Orleans; Algonac; St. Louis; Wilming­ survive. With the hoses and chemicals he puts ton, Calif.; San Francisco, and Honolulu. aboard a ship to fight a fire, with the elec­ There are two committee members in Hous­ tronics he uses to gather information, with ton. The program is working to promote safety the lifeboats he uses in an emergency, and through his own alertness, man makes his in deep-sea. Lakes and inland shipping. The goal of the program is to minimize position on the sea a little more secure. That's why it's so important for equipment accidents by early detection of potentially to be in good working order, for safety dangerous working conditions. According to standards to be enforced, and for crewmem- Vahey, members of the Safety Committee bers and officers to be trained, qualified and are available to sit down with Seafarers and Boatmen when a ship or tug comes into port to be at their sharpest at all times. That's why it's so important to speak up to make sure that there have been periodic if you see safety violations or any sWpboard safety meetings and that safety and accident condition that represents a potential hazard. prevention aboard the vessels are empha­ sized. Uimecessary Losses at Sea Safety Begins with You In recent years tragic accidents have caused There are many things that a patrolman the death of too many seamen. In the fall of cannot see for himself and he must rely on 1980, the SS Poet, an SlU-contracted ship, the crewmembers for information. For in­ disappeared in the Atlantic and not a trace stance, on one ship there was a complaint of her, or her 34 crewmen was ever found. that the lines were handled wrong in a foreign Just this year there was the tragic sinking port. The SIU patrolman could not have of the Marine Electric in which 31 crew- ^ known that unless the crewmembers spoke membef^Tost their lives,, many of them Up. That problem was subsequently cor­ because of exposure. They had no survival rected. Our contracted companies are also very suits. ^ you see a situation or condition aboard concerned about safety and SIU Safety your ship, tug or barge that is a potential Committee members work closely with them safety .hazard, there are a number of things to reinforce the companies' own safety pro­ grams and to send a strong message that you can do. • On a ship, tell the bosun who can then safety is a joint labor-management concern. For instance, in the port of Wilmington, flag the problem as a safety hazard. The bosun can then inform the skipper about it. SIU Representative and Safety Committee On a tug or barge, inform the captain im­ member Marshall Novack participates in a montlily meeting with Crowley Maritime mediately. • Discuss the matter at your weekly ship­ crews to discuss safety matters. Safety meet­ board meeting or safety meeting on the tug. ings with Crowley have also been held in If remedial action is not provided, bring the the port of Jacksonville, Fla. and are planned matter to the attention of the SIU patrolman in other ports. at the next port of payoff or to the patrolman Promoting Survival Suits who next services your tug or barge. • Communicate the hazardous situation One big area of discussion nowadays con­ through regular Union correspondence, i.e.. cerning safety is exposure or survival suits. Ship's Minutes, letters to SIU headquarters. On the Great Lakes, where hypothermia is Very often the patrolman at the payoff or such a threat, exposure suits are carried on the servicing visit on a tug will be a member nearly all ships. But hypothermia is also of the SIU Safety Committee. This commit­ very significant in other areas as the Marine tee was reactivated by the Union in March Electric disaster shows. 1981 because of projected Coast Guard cut­ That collier went down Feb. 12 some backs and a sinking interest in worker safety 30 miles off the Virginia coast in 40 degree by the federal government. waters. After the incident, Capt. Joseph S. Blackett, chief of search and rescue for the To Promote Acddent Preventkm Fifth Coast Guard District in Portsmouth, The committee was set up as part of a Va. said that "waterproof, insulated survival Union Safety Program to insure the right of (or exposure) suits would have saved many SIU members to a safe working environment ... of the 31 crewmen who died. . ..." Though it's not a requirement on deepand to emphasize accident prevention and sea vessels yet, some of our contracted working safely. Another reason cited for establishment of companies have taken the initiative and put By MARIETTA HOMAYONPOUR A exposure suits on their equipment. For in­ stance, SONAT carries "survival suits on all of its vessels and Moran supplies them on its long distance^boats. As the result of a recently signed contract with Crowley, sur­ vival suits will be placed on the Philadelphia to San Juan run. The SIU is seeking to have a law passed that will require that the suits be put on all vessels including small vessels and ships that are owned and operated by government agencies and departments or ships chartered by those agencies. A Strong Legislative Program The Union is also strongly supporting legislation H.R. 3486 (see story page 4) that would: • raise the daily fines for operating with­ out proper inspection; • require that each vessel report in every 48 hours; • require that each ship owner notify the Coast Guard when a ship does make its report; • improve and install satellite communi­ cations onboard ships, and • allow the Coast Guard to investigate incompetency and misconduct charges against licensed personnel. However, though the Union endorsed the bill, there are several important areas that the SIU feels should be covered by the legislation. Among them are; • reduction of the waiting period before the Coast Guard begins a search and rescue period; • better training for Coast Guard person­ nel involved in ship inspection; • the overburdening and underfunding of the Coast Guard; • the poorly devised manning standards; and • the possible switch to the private sector for certain Coast Guard functions. The responsibility for safety aboard ship rests on many shoulders—the Coast Guard, the unions, the companies, the crewmen. All must work toward achieving the safest possible conditions at sea. You, as the crewmember who spends months on the water, can add valuable information to that fight for safety. Don't hold back. If you know of a safety hazard, or even if you reasonably think there might be one, or if you have an idea for a way to prevent accidents or injuries, speak out! Finally, if a job is clearly uns^e and there is a significant hazard involved, you have the right to refuse. However, the issue of safety must not be used as a smokescreen to avoid work. There must be the threat of a significant safety hazard present before the work is refused. If you have any suggestions or problems concerning safety aboard SIU ships and boats, please write to: Bob Vahey, SIU Safety Director (i30 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, La. 70130 November 1983/LOG/3B '-n: �ffayij"* '-T^''>:.>Mii«-Bg.rr-T^J»i.agt>«T'V-57y?':mr^'-- • - •" rta^K^waKjK:;;; : - ,j. "Our Men Are All Together" Memorial Installed for Lost Grew of the S.S. Poet f • ' ^-1 riitfi- .^•-'i 'jA' . . .-4 "r.^T^.— mk '"'fii •• id' m" r'-*!l 1: 5ir: vvil |U The tragedy has brought fam­ By LYNNETTE MARSHALL T^RIZZLING RAIN cast ilies together. In the Save Our l^Philadelphia's Old Swedes Seaman Committee (SOS) Church of Gloria Dei in a som­ founded by the families, there ber shroud Oct. 23. The um­ is a drive to make sense of what brellas of solitary mourners filed appeared a "senseless" trag­ edy, by legislating for changes through the iron gateway and down brick pathways to the main in safety laws. (Less than two chapel. It was the third anni­ weeks later, a SlU-backed, versary memorial service on the stringent new Maritime Safety loss of the'SIU-contracted 5.5. biU was passed by the House Poet and the dedication of a Merchant Marine and Fisheries plaque in memory of the 34 lives Committee. See story page 4.) For three years, Mrs. Lislotte lost at sea. As they still waited to learn Zukier Fredette, the committee what became of the ship that leader and founder, searched for set sail Oct. 24, 1980 in clear a home for a memorial to her skies from the port of Philadel­ son Hans Peter Zukier and the phia with a cargo of com bound Poet crew. She and her husband for Egypt, fathers and mothers, designed the memorial in the wives, sons, daughters and SIU form of an open Bible. Not long friends watched the solemn ago. Reverend Robert Peoples, changing of the guard by the Chaplin of the Seamans Church U.S.S. Forrestal color guard and Institute of Philadelphia who also listened to music from the Chap­ officiated at the dedication serv­ lain Dale Fife and Dmm Corps. ices, arranged for a place for Sermons from the Book of the plaque in the Old Swedes Common Prayer were read by church on the historic city s Minister David Rivers and of­ waterfront. A few families have not given fered as a message: "That they should not be despondent; that up hope, and await their loved loved ones, though they are gone, ones return. But the plaque brings comfort. Families see the they were once here." A moments' silence; then one memorial and again realize, Our son of a Poet father unveiled men are all together." the bronze plaque inscribed with the names, ages and home towus of the ship's crewmembers, in­ cluding 24 SIU brothers. A daughter lit an eternal candle, and a steady slow line emptied 'My main concern in a large from church pews to view the confrontation is the availability 48 inch by 30 inch plaque at the of merchant ships, rather than altar. It said, "Pray for us." Many wept openly. Mothers the availability of combat ships. We have allpwed our merchant held standing children fast, pointing out a father's name. A marine to be degraded to a dan­ trio singing chanty songs was gerous point." too overcome to sing the song Admiral Thomas Moorer (Ret.) they had written to the crew for Chairman of the this occasion. An elderly naan Joint Chiefs of Staff broke down and was steadied during the Vietnam War by strangers. Quote Of the Month a. . ; •'i";" •u^ f- "1 •' li i 11 r, ;7 Cra..nrine Mvofs Wife of SIU AB MOSBI Myers who was aboard the s S Poets fateful last trip, looks away from her husband's name as Hfliiahter Terase views the bronze memorial tribute to her father and (• ; ffi. 40 / LOG / November ^r. ..,.i,* = -• -tiari * Si.- � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1980-1989 Description An account of the resource Volumes XLII-LI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. 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Title A name given to the resource November 1983 Description An account of the resource SEEK LAW ENFORCEMENT, NOT SPECIAL TREATMENT BOGGS-TRIBLE, ALASKAN OIL BILLS ARE STILL PENDING CUNARD BILL KILLED; WE'LL WAIT AND SEE SIU'S NEW SANTA ROSA ITF BACKS SIU MINIMUM SAFE MANNING LEVELS CONGRESSMAN BIAGGI EARNS PRAISE FOR MARITIME SERVICE BOGGS-TRIBLE, ALASKAN OIL BANS ACBL & DIXIE: TAKE NOTICE SEEK LAW ENFORCEMENT, NOT SPECIAL TREATMENT NEW MARITIME SAFETY BILL MAKING HEADWAY SIU PLANS CONFERENCE IN PINEY POINT TO SET PROPOSALS FOR NEW DEEP-SEA CONTRACT KIRKLAND GETS PAUL HALL MEMORIAL FOR DEDICATION TO US MARITIME INDUSTRY THOMAS BRADLEY DEAD AT 55 MFOW CELEBRATES 100TH ANNIVERSARY IN SAN FRANCISCO SIU'S SANTA ROSA CREWED TOP TO BOTTOM NEW FACILITIES ENHANCE LEARNING EXPERIENCES STEER YOUR WAY TO A BETTER FUTURE A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA CAN OPEN A LOT OF DOORS FOR YOU THE SHLSS REFRIGERATION COURSE ABOARD THE IDA AND JOSEPH OGDEN WABASH SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE COMES HOME TO PORT ELIZABETH ... AND HAPPY SHORETIME CREW ABOARD SS INGER HONORS RETIRING "TRIO" MEMORIAL INSTALLED FOR LOST CREW OF THE SS POET Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Digital Copies Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/01/1983 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context VOL 45, NO. 11 1983 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/362d3662bb0f08dfe0011e0332ea41ce.pdf 8f47a3c52eb04ee422fe7d233742c906 PDF Text Text / ' Official Pul»lication of tile Sea~rs lnternat i~ Union • Atlantic, GuU, Lakes and bwlnd Waters Duh'ict • AFIA:10 Vol. 46 Mo. U Nov. 1984 ·Reagan Wins Personal Victory , I ·,Seafar.ers Grassroots Campaign Pays Off as . Union-Backed. Candidates Win in House, Se.nate The SIU' s position in the House and the _Senate was strengthened in the November elections as an overwhelming majority of Unionbacked candidates were elected to Congress. Frank Drozak, president of the SIU, praised the SIU mempership .. /~tthi.}ll P~jfieY, ~~d ~~ven f~ .· J']•\'}1J1Ef.~1pftt'§ gi;._as'l.1,rpots political ac0 ,'·, ·,tronprog ram. · •·· At the same time, Ronald Reagal!- s~1r~.~ 11~.u~~;BersQ_naj: _victo ..as, · · ·· •····· . ,v·, ··. '. The Republican Party losta net total of two seats in. the Senate, wh.ich they now control by a 5347 margin. The balance of power in the Senate has. shifted, and. is · nowheld byrnc;iJ:!erat!i.Rtpu~i~s and traditional Deifioqrat~: '{llb,fs group can be expected to check Ute excesses J>f•Mr ..Reagan and ··some of.the riidical cbnservatives in the RepublicaiJ·Par!y. Despite the overwheJmipg~!'lPe•.,,;; o · •·.. · · ·· • ·: ; 1 ,,ct') ,: i I rl:li,~x? Hi- @,..,... (l'lb;.U:m,. he",?~u.s~rdr'Rff- · ec- ' em ·ar•· e • toral College set a record. He de~ els, and even ftu:ther .pehjnp. ,the 1·' ·tftiiR e.tfM'dqjil_al~!.1'.f~t((t~s;,:;,,; •, ·. ' . .·.. .. . .. ~•f. '' . c~~.\iil~'¢,rO'l1Jl:!~v.r~ /: f;J!! ,Y(:•;;:;,,;o,l i;, i .~wHo itapt'iliea 41' · : ·,. ~e,i(:; ,, ,.}Vo~~ 'iit4tionwi~e,, h~ped to pick up e~~llgh seat~ the House to rc:capture the effec: .·: . . . e,:/st <~ ., ',tfil~lil;,tfcir: .... tjve,:qonttol they had in the 97th a-tb,ta of tJe. ec't ·. . ., .tilf'.;t : :st~~ilii.iij;.v;hert they. joined with Mt. Reagan swept every 'm~jtir . coii~tniati~ehIDemoeta,ts"'tl'i:, pass voting block except for the follow- .. the pre;i~ent's tax ,cfuts,"alii!~!e'i .•· . "' ' " ,· '' ing: Blacks, Jews, people making fense increases. · · · undc:r $10,000, the unemployed, Before the election, Republican lfispfiliics. and.Union members. politicians were openly talking . :':'.fm'e:pr.esidylif :~aptµred 48 per: . about a realignment of the two cent ofthe:iUnr0n·vate ~srJit~an party.syi;tem. They were counting. all~out ~id by organi~ed !ab'tir'Clo·· .· ii:rt?Frl{~jdet)JJ~~g~~!(S,'o!t~l!~trfi~ . ,.•.· defeat him. He also did much betpopulantytp,t,ansfpmalil!h1;1.~i(p{'Yf · "· ter than expected among Hispanic into·the ''majority party.'; · ~' vptets. . . The mucb-touted realighment of ~,,, ...,.;g,e~pit,~"',!be ext.ent of Mr. ReaAmerican politics was not ushered ~J-~gajif~ ~p~onaLv ietory, there are · . in on November 6th. Indeed, the · iii~ti;..i:t'i~;:,.ml "' ' 1 ~~J~rs were . prospects for the Republican Party nofgi~i'nic;,hi~,. ,"::rt~yt . · .J~R,·~lmdst oleak 1!1 t~~,11ext.etc• out his p<11ic1ey; ··'1':,f!fo:, o "'" n:~19 of ihe:'$,3.2.S~i'i\l!e publican. :Party did in)lch · ·• , ., f.orci~¢fedtitin · The.re was . a large turnout ib?iti~·c;·econd of the quarterly labor/ poorly than Republicans lfad hopeil. , ..... , ... s";:i::;';•: Y. '~i :; :: . ·. management meeting for Crowley empl()yije,s1 See page 9. for. • ., . • (€6ttfili'ili~ofi"~l~\it4) . . . ·-:,~.,""·,-,. - ..•:,just qne ate, Minnesota, ---'II;_ . - r ;. -·..... : .;. ·/'." :.;,"" ::~~/{t,[~~; ;P~y- - \ i ;, 4 j; •· c" ' �. Tricky Refueling by Falcon Leader Draws MSC Praise In tjme of war or national from astern 10 :~hips near the In refueling from astern, the emergency, naval fleets cannot Persian Gulf, according to Capt. larger ship _must synchronize risk divulging • their ·whereSteven Ford, vice president of speed and direction- so that a abouts, and stopping in port to tanker operations for Seahawk hose from the merchant ship can refuel is too dangerous. Management, the operator of transfer fuel without strain or Taking part in an early autheFalcon Leaderan dhersiste r - slack as the ships continue in tumn military preparedness _ex- · _ship, the Falcon Champion. Both . motion. The crew listened to ercise, the SIU-cont dcted Falships are covered by a five-year tapes and practiced· test_ runs con Leader wiis heaped with _ Military Sealift Command months before the formal perpraise afterskillfully completing charter. formance. radical rendezvous refueling The exercises, said Ford, were - - Congratulations on a job well maneuvers for a fleet of U.S. ''professionally challenging" done go to each member of the ' Navy ships patrolling the Indian with the delicate process oftak- - SIU crew: Ocean. · ing on jet and diesel fuel from Vice Adm. William Rowden _ astern, requiriQ.g ''professional and Rear Adm. JohnR. Batzler, pizzazz, proper planning- and in a telegram to Seahawk Man- professional seamanship. There agemerit, operator of the Leader, is always the chance involved commended SIU seameq for in any radical maneuver such as lending their skillful support to this of polluting the sea,'' said the nation's naval defense. Ford. "After doing a job like -Between Sept. 24 and Oct. this, I think the guys deserve a 14, the SIU members refueled - pat on the back," he added. The SIU-crewed Falcon Leader, Bosun - Joe Donovan _AB_ AB James Lee Jackso_ Othman Vin Chik · AB Robert Lee Coope AB Jerry P. James AB HaninMacip .AB James B. Dawsori Pumpman / Joseph R. Negron QMED George Damey QMED Williard Verzone Chief Steward Brad Otto Chief Cook Sergio Morales Steward Assistant Howard Bickford - Deck Engine Octovianus . Utility Pariama currently under a five-year Military Sealift Command charter, drew high praise for her performance during recent Navy exercises near the Persian Gulf. _ Congress -Goes Home No Hill Action on Re-Flagging or- Alc1skan Oil I?~lr~t; .~int.~ t:ongB: The 98th session of Congress otherwise he :1ai!l up for lack of The ban-~g~i* ~t:~· -- --J,h4epqµ,~;llectjc' 11ote as Con- cargo. AI<tskan oil was·g:!,jnta Jne ·1Q\w··. . •'. · - ' :' ,._,#._ . . - . --- .,, . . -' --, . --.-_ "~-". ,:.,,: ·- -._, . . ~---gre_s"s fifilecf'tcf deal with two' · Iri 1a:d<'ition,,the tedo_cume n• provision oftheExp ettAdtnin °·\ matter,_ W-hil.~ _the:_ adminis.lrau ' . .' is~r~l?,-f,~~i&eJX!~Ji:pp~~C~ffi ---_-_ _istration Act(EA,A ):JJ_e BAA tio11 backecf off from .ar, ..., .,_---_ -·•_-_:,-'.~l8:Y.:1,l,~.:L __·,",.;,.--,..,-_ .,,=_,,. "'t--,;!},._;;f_ii.,_~__ - "_"'_'_'_:,_- ' ' ·t;-··t/1·~. --··:--- < ···!'':"~;~,.. '"~ ... -~:' -.•~~~--11P~lt.1,!" ~::..:;'-~~~7-~,~~ ·-'-_ .. :;i,~ ,... Jiort of Alaskan oil and the re;: V'o __ _ , _ _ __ _ afroil; ifha;.bee11 -- -documentation of two passencreate more than 1,000 seafaring lukewarm at best tow~d:~. llt ger vessels under the American jobs at a time when the U.S.mo ting the ban', _- ,;,\'>, ~, · flag. flag merchant marine is at its -The re-flagging of the two paslowest'eb b. The _ House and the Senate senger vessels had a checkere.cl , The .faH~re of Congress to Bothissue s involve more than pa~§e1i,J~1 ;i~T~~pecti vSV:rsiCJns legi~lative hi~t<:>_ry._. deal with these two issues does ., just the maritime industry and ofth~ ~~";d~ut,» '~!}'l~Jl~b not mean that they are_ deao. le,.t~;;:_;;,,,ta:J!J:I!Jff~J!i,~~ -_ _ "• - _. ;Ii~ The Union intends to make_their have important national secu- come up •with a totnproiri1s€t'i:i:tt!f.;z'~efin,.oes,s Jlifiq th~ -• ount-e'ss wai Congress. - -- - - - _ · _-' contained jn an amendment tc passage a top legislative priority rity consequences. The ban against the export of There was, however, agree_· the House version of the Fiscal in the upcomin~ session of ConAlaskan oil ensures that ment the on the issue on banning , Year 1985 Defense AuthQrjza; gress. United States has an adequate the export of Alaskan oil. At tions bill, but was drop~~~ in According to estimates, the - supply of domestic reserves. present, exports are>being reconference. _ -, ___ -: prohibition against exporting The redocumentatjon of the_ stricted-bythepresitlenttlirc>ugh _ The SIU c;µn~v~f f~foseto Alaskan oil creates a guaranteed two passenger -vessels would tb,i ,,. International Economic •gettit1g the •,provisign attached marketfor as many as 40 Amer- greatly enhance this countty's Elll~genc y Powers Act to- some otherpiec e of legislaican-flag tankers that would sealift capability. (IEEPA). tion, but time ran out. 0 . 1 ·>. ·Qfflt,ial Pub!icit1~nutt '"- S~farers lnttmafional Urnoo oi ·; - Noitfii~•AUailtfc:"" 'Gui( Lakt!s~d-1nland Watm: OIS!rici: :,·~ .,_ --~ . , __ A'Fl,CIO • - - · ' Executiv e Board_ •-- Frank Drozak . President - Joe DiGiorglo Secretary-Treasurer Angus "Red" Campbell :S« Charles Svenson Editor Marietta Homayonpour Associate Editor New YOf/< Ray Bourdlus Ass1slant Editor Lynnette Ma,.,.hall Assistant Editor/Photos 21 LOG / October 1984 ;, Vice President ~~),I Joe Sacco Vice President - Micheli. Paladino .. Assistant Editor/Press Relations Mike Sacco . Leon Hail - Vice_ Pre~fdent_,, - - - · George MpCartney l • Vice Presfdent • ,~,'(>.lffl-f~/1 Washington Deborah Greene • Assistant Editor Ed Turner Executive Vice President Vice President Mike Hall Associate Editor Max ·Hall Assistant Editor -- "' -.,,:, . . ·',II,,;·'." - · ~;~-~,~1~· -• - - _' - ~.'... .•--;--;.,c - - \ ,~,- -- - The LOG (ISSN 016il-204D i~ publlshed monthly by Seafarers lntemJl!ional UnJon, Atlantig.dl'~ifi\if l Lakes and Inland Weters D1stnct, AFL·jllQ, 52_01_. Aulh-Way. •CemP Spnngs, Mdt·20;4__s,_TeltQ9_Jft 067~. Second-class poslage paid at M,S.C. Pnnce Georges, Md. 20700-9998 aQ'o ·a1 alfdJ~onal POSTMASTER: Send address changes to_the LOG. 520~- Auih Way; <;amp_S!Jgt -, 7 ~~~•;s ~~:'"5· �Draws,High,Navy Praise __-.•_, - Keystone State's SIU Crew ·Exceeds Expectations SHLSS· Training ls Key to Professional Operation The recent Navy J-LOTS exercises, conducted off the coast of Norfolk, Va 0 , was an intensive test of the SIU's Keystone State and her crew. · The exercises were conducted continuously from Sept. 18 through Oct. 12, and the crews were on call 24 hours a day. The crane operators handled the cargo unloading operation in I2-hour shifts, while the maintenance, QMEDs, engineers and oilers were on normal shifts plus overtime. The nineman steward department prepared hot meals four times a day. The smoothness of the month-long exercises was at- · tributed. to the professionalism and cooperation of the entire crew. Seafarers worked around the clock in a ''war'' scena,rjg_WQff/: they sup.erbJyexecutedtheirdu. ties,. far exceeding the Navy's · expectations. Seafarers proved ·once again that they can ably a11d efp.cie · 1~ year by the Navy as the first of I I heavy~lift crane ships under charter to the Military Sealift Command (MSC). These crane ships will be able to unload containerships in primitive ports with no lifting facilities, in modern ports where the container cranes have been damaged by enemy action, or "in the stream" without any port facilities. The Keystone State was converted at the Bay Shipbuilding Corporation in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. The three pairs of rotating cranes sit on pedestals all on Each member of the team has been trained at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship to learn the advanced operation, rig-handling and other technical areas of this special equipment. During the exercises off the Virginia coast, the Keystone State met all the tasks set forit by the Navy in the combat situation, and at the same time proved the. workability of privately-opeFated and manned TACS crane ships and their roles as floating docks for construe- ... . "We can take pride in our efforts." - • Frank Drozak t • t • • • .. I I • I I • I I I , I I I , I • I I I •• I I every member of the crew should be lauded for their outstanding performance. The crew bit the bullet and did it, and their diligent efforts have not gone unnoticed." SIU President Frank Drozak also sent a congratulatory letter to the SIU crewmembers of the Keystone State, praising them for their fine service and "demonstrating again that. ,the SIU mariner is the best in the world. I believe that your. achievements will mean additional crane ships will be built and manned by merchant mariners and that the Navy can truly view .our membership as vital back~up and support force in times of both peace and conflict to the U.S. Navy." tr·-~Kiy~r8ne ~ - ,,. The . 2 -0 State was converted earlier this ,.._ ' •· The SIU-crewed Keystone State recently completed her first full-scale _war games off the coast of Virginia, The first of 11 crane ships designed giant crane$, ffie Ship iind Iler crew won high praise from the Military Sealift Command and SIU President Frank Dtozak .. to assist-the. Navy. in carrying and transferring military cargo with its own Novemb.eLl984 /LOG/ 3 ;I '! ' 'I �Delta Sale to U.S. Lines Is in the Works A combination of mounting debts, slumping shipping and a congressional refusal to allow a buy-out of its Operating Differential Subsidy (ODS) contract, has forced Crowley Maritime Corp. to undertake plans to sell its Delta Steamship Lines. A tentative agreement between Crowley-United States Lines for the sale of Delta is close to completion. Plans call for U.S. Lines to purchase 11 Delta ships and its shipping and trade routes, mostly in South America. Six of these ships are laid up. U.S. Lines will lease three new container ships now under construction for Delta in Denmark. No price for the purchase has been revealed. Two years ago when Crowley bought Delta from 24 Holiday Inns, the company paid some $96 million in cash for ships. Many of those ships have been transferred to the Navy's Ready Reserve Fleet. A strong dollar and slumping South American shipping markets have hurt Delta. The company lost about $20 million last year, and experts said it .was losing money at about the same rate this year. Delta did try to save itself from sinking earlier this year when it asked for permission to have the federal government buy out its ODS contract with Delta. If approved, the move could have brought several millions of dollars to Delta and it could have continued. But Congress, after heavy lobbying from opponents, refused to do so. The Lookout With a cast ofa thousand thoughts of yesterday, A million dreams of tomorrow. And I think of you-Mary. The bow is my stage, The stars are my audience. When the weather becomes my critic, You'llfin4_.,meon-the wings SIU Urges Denial of USL's Foreign-Flag Plan -~~!'S~¥g~• The SIU has strongly ob- foreign-flag service, receiving jected to an attempt by_ the · U.S. subsidy, would have on United States Lines (USL), a other U.S.-flag operators. In subsidized carrier, to use forUSL's scheme of things, beneeign-flag ''feeder'' vessels to fill fits would be enjoyed by foreign the decks of its giant new con- as well as U.S.-flag interests, tainerships. but subsidy costs would be borne USL plans to begin an around- solely by the U.S. governthe-world service with their new m.ent," SIU President Frank giant containerships, the largest Drozak told Marad. ever built. Their plans call for Drozak also noted that USL's the ships to make about a·dozen plans to use 13 foreign-flag ships stops at major ports around the on those routes would take away world. The so-called feeder ships some 300· unlicensed jobs, "a would bring cargo from smaller large loss of shipping employports in the area to load onto ment at a time when job opporthe giant vessels. tunities in our industry are deBecause of maritime law,·usL clirting.'' must receive a waiver from. Another objection to the reMarad for its use of the foreignquest concerns national secuflag ships. Along with the SIU, rity: the shrinking pool of trained the National Maritime Union, maritim~ labor, the loss of job the Transportation Institute, opportunities. for smaller miliWaterman Steamship . Corp,, tarily useful U .S.-flag cargo ships Sea-Land Service and several and the lack of an Ain,erican otlier groups have objected to pr_esence in the Persian Gulf; the request. the Straits of Malacca, the In'' An important concern is the dian Ocean and other strategic effect that a combined U.S.~flag/ ar_ea~, • · . Personals . Ray McDonald & Alfred Tousignant _ ~~'i:~~;~1,J~;,:~~~6~~~~~¾fis~~;,,.~J:'.:t;j~;!s_:_(~~2)843- Seafarers Grassroots ·Efforts Help Keep Maritime Friends in Congress dictates in 25 senatorial races, and oquently addressed the issues that By vigorously defending the 19 of· those candidates won elecare facing the American people. Reagan record, Vice Pre.sicl;e11t Almost immediately after the election, Republican strategists be-. tion. "Most important, he was able George Bµsh was ableJ(f§_~~"rii'.up . gan looking for reasons-for their WedidevenbetterintheHouse. to·conie-up with a framework to suppprtamon:g.con"s1';tvatives'who solve some ofour· nation.al prob- ·• '•h!iq:previpusly vieWe"d him with · poor showing outside of the pres- Of more than 350 candidates that idential sweep. we supported, 90 percent were !ems; most notably in.the areas of ·. great suspicion and even outright arms control, trade and economic hostitity. Robert Michel, assistant minor- elected. SPAD, and our grassroots development, and budget· deliBy campaigning hard on behalf ity leader of the House of Repre- program paid off. sentatives, blames President Rea"On the whole,". said Frank cits. · of·the Mondale-Ferraro ·ticket togan for his decision to go for a 50 Drozak, president of the SIU, "I "Mondale deserved the support ward the end of the campaign, state sweep rather than concen- . · think that we did very well. We've · of this organization. Unlike Reas c _Jesse Jackson and Gary Hart tried to erase the negative public images trate his efforts .on getting more . shored hp our position on Capitol · gari, he has been a consistent sup Republicans elected. Hill. In. additi9n, we've laid the pOrter of· the American-flag merthat they had created during the foundation for a strong grassroots chant marine. · · · 1984 campaign. "Here the s.on of a buck ended up with 59. percent and you bring program. · "Over the past four years, PresDavid Pryor, Mario Cuomo and in (only) 15 seats," he complained. "This involvement on the grass- ident Reagan has eliminated or cut Bill Bradley were being urged by . roots level produced some tangible funding for almost every important Democratic politicians across· the results in this election .. We were maritime progr;im. His neglect cif country to·make a bid for the i988 able. to help elect a more sympa- the maritime industry has brought presidential race. Pryor is a wellthetif Congress. We were also able us to the point where we now have respected moderate from the South; While many political analysts . ·. to piibiicize some of-tile issues that_. · only 406acJive American-flag mer- · · Cuomo had delivered One of the we feel are important chant vessels,'' -Droza:k ·said. most moving keynote addresses in: questioned the showing of orga nized labor in this election, labor · "In addition, we have positioned recent history; and Bradley had ourselves for the 1986 elections * * * defeated his Republican opponent unions did manage to secure 52 by more than 2 to 1 in a state that percent of the Union vote for Mr.. and beyond. A large number of ··. .Perhaps the most significant thing · had gone heavily for Ronald ReaMondale. This figure contrasted · 3.Ilti-maritiaje seats are upfor gra\)s sharply. with the 36 percent vote iri t°986, arid we have a chance to . about the 1984 election is that even gan. These bits of information are that Mondale managed to secure further consolidate the gains that before it ended, people were poin non-Union households. we made this year." sitioning themselves for 1988. .. more than just interesting gossip. · Drozak then.went onto say that Robert Dole and Jack Kemp used They demonstrate that the time to Aside from the presidential race, the SIU did not regret supporting the speeches that they had made organize for 1988 is now. The marthe SIU did very well indeed. Our Union was able to greatly enhance Walter Mondale. at the Republican Convention to itime industry can't afford to be "Mondale ran an admirable position themselves for a 1988 left waiting at the gate, not when its standing on Capitol Hill. campaign," said Drozak. "He .el- Presidential Bid. our very existence is at stake. · The SIU actively supported can(Continued from Page 1.) -· 0 0 4 / LOG / i ;, November 1984 ·.. �More Jobsfor Seafarers · SIU-Contracted Company. to Operate MSC Ship nother newly c9nverted RO/ A RO ship has been add~d to the SIU-conti:acted fleet. Bringing in more jobs for our members is the Cpl. Louis J. Hauge, Jr. which is being op~ erated by a priyately• owned company for the ·MilitarySealift Command. . . This 755-foot. long .vessel is part of the U.S. military's Maritime Prepositioning Ship (MPS) program. Converted at Bethlehem Steel Corporation's Sparrows Point Yard in Maryland, the Cpl. Louis J. Hauge, Jr. has beam of 90 feet, a .draft of 32 feet and a speed of 17.5 knots. She has a low-speed diesel engine and range of 10,800 nautical miles. a During her conversion, the ship was lengthened by·a 157foot mid-body section and was fitted with a semi-slewing stern ramp, side port doors and ramps, and three twin-tandem heavylift cranes. · She is named after an American war hero who posthumously received the Medal .of Honor. Corporal Hauge was killed in action on May 14, 1945 while in Okinawa as a member of the First Marine Division. The new MPS ship can store Itnd deliver one-fifth of the equipment and 30 days' supplies for an entire Marine Corps amphibious brigade. When the ship was converted, a helicopter pad and quarters for military personnel were also added . . Additional sister ships will follow the Hauge. The LOG will run features on'them when they are ready for service . .. ·•· .· . . . ..· . , . bl! the ,ships will be "prepo~ ~~lil~iit~~~fti~lt*1i~tlref~t1antil;li Indian or Pirdfic. Oceans. · · • ·.·. " · · · , A smiling group of Seafarers is shown.aboard the Cpl. Hauge. They are, from the left: Ben Conway, .DEU; George Nason, AB, and Edgar Cortes, DEU. Shown in the crew's mess are three-able-seamen. From the left are Frank Adams, Earl Bergeron and Bob Vranish. Two Seafarers who work as GSUs aboard the Hauge are Tom Misko (I.) and Tony Spain. November 1984 / LOG f 5 'L k �profiles . In Its monthly series of interviews and reports, "PROFILES" will · highlight key government officials instrumental in shaping national and maritime policy. \ Senator Howard Baker Congressman, John Breaux I S N 1966, Senato r Howa rd Baker (R-Tenn.) was the first Republican ever elected to the Senate from the state of Tennessee. He was elected Senate Minority Leade r in 1977 and was re-elected to that office in 1979 by a unanimous vote of Senate Republicans. In the Senate , he is a member of the Committees on Environment and Public Works, Foreign Relations, Rules and Administration and an ex-officio member of the Select Committee on Intelligence. INCE his first election to Congress in 1972, Congress. man John Breaux (D-La.) has emerged as a senior House member widely known and respected for his expertise in en-· ergy, agriculture and maritime issues. In Louisi ana's Seven th Congressional ·District, Breaux territory, containing over 500,000 acres of rice, sugarcane and Sen. Howard Baker Rep. John Breaux soybeans, Breau x supports agricultural . programs to . keep new development. We need a country. They were truly rep- America the "bread basket of comprel;lensi.ve development resentative of the people who the free world ." program for the entire industry. elected them because they played · Breaux advocates a healthy . There is a great Baker has a unique family potential to an integral and active P\ITT in the and expanding .. agricultural revitalize our.fisheries industry. heritage. The senato r's father civic and economic arid social economy; , witb. stro11g export and stepm other both served in Highlr ~ubsiqizedJ01;~ig11 com- · affairs of their constituencies. potential amfa'ii'American merpeti,1:iorifias: ~t~di:tycfake1Harger the U.S. House of RepresentaThey went to Washington tem- chant marine tlfat not only de. and larger shares of our marke t tives. His father-in-law, the late. porarily and they came home.. livers our produc ts throughout · and this trend must be revers Everet t Dirksen of Illinois, was ed. the world, but also provides an The creation of the Republican Leade r of the U.S. Mar.hi e Re0 "We in the Congress are adequate sealift capaci ty during source s Development Bank repSenate from 1959 to 1969. trustees ·of the ultimate sover; national emergencies . resen( s ,the pest chance to fully .Qne of the senato r's personal eignty in this count ry-·theful l The congressman is a senior. ..utilize\filian¢ial, m~age¢~i;it·~i<! goals.as majority leader was to expression of the desires and member of the House Merchant marketini:t expertise for the open the Senate. to television <teniand~ of the American peo- Marine and Fisheries Comin it- · efit of the American fisheries . ¢ame~asJ,:~JAA_~ti&~),~iff,~~~~tP~~;eQui:;, · · •· · · he . · · sec .ub ·c\Wor ·• . ,bus'. t d.. the failed to pass, Balce rwasa ttliit; :p~.'ple:;:q> .. ~,, . ,, .. ,.,,· .. m, •. ,..:,. ', "",_, '~)_:§.., .... ,... ,,-,,n_s:,_,,;_1,~ . forefront of the debate. He sions, '.to transla te the public will He serves as the chairman of Anoth er l~gislative initiative strongly urged his colleagues to into public law on matter s of the Fisher ies and Wildlife Subdesign ed to' assist America's passthebillsaying, "Afternearly· national and international im- committee of the Merch ant Mashrimp fishermen has been signed 18 years in the. Senate, I am portance. rine and Fisheries Committee. into law by the president $'oug' 1 more convinced than ever that In this capacity, Breaux has the tremendous efforfs ...ofJo>J:in the televising of the_ Senate is . "The biggest problem Repub- been able to champion the Breau x .. The Fishet ileii's Proan idea whose time has IQng licans and Democrats have to- American nsheri es h1du~try. . t.~e#v,.ecAc~;.PublicLaw 98-364, since come-.'' day is that too many Americans Recently, the congr~ssman hell! . diretts the federa l government In January 19s3 , Sen. Baker wish a pox on both their houses. hearings on legislation he autto reimburse shrimp fishermen announced he would not be a Politicians are too prone to for- hored establishing a marine refor costs attributed to· the seicandidate for re-election to the get that Americans are smart sources development bank. Unzure of their vessels by afotei gn · U.S: Senate. In making the an- people whoca nseeth rough sham der the B_reaux bill, the bank nation in situations where the nouncement the· senato r said, _ • lil!:.e an X-ray through Swiss would financ:e the. cost of pUrUnited States· either does· not "It has been the greate sfhono r ... dieese . A little less sham and a chasing or constructing new U.S. recognize that nation 's jurisdicof my life to serve the people little more substantive progress, . fishing vessels, shoreside facil- . tion or where the U.S. does of Tennessee in the Senate ." and there'd be plenty ofpolitical ities, re-too lexisti ngvess els and recognize jurisdi ction, but the credit and success to pass around shoreside facilities; finance the foreign nation has exercised its In a recent article in The Wall in both parties. purcha se of fishing gear;· and jurisdi ction. in an illegal manµer. Street Journal, Baker philosoprovid e workin g c~pital neces"Whe n this bill was first phized about Ameri ca's govern· "As I prepar e to leave the sary to success.fully operat e a passed in .1967, it was a help to ment and reflected on his Senate Senate at the end of my term foihing vesse l or shOreside famany fisher men.w hosev essels service. "Almo st from the- be- next year, I'm under no illusion ci\ity.: and cargo were being confisginning of my Senate service, I . that my call for a ·'c;itize n leg-· ','It• is becoming very clear ,c:ated in disputes over jurisdichave been .waging a one~rrian islat.ure' will be heeded any time that while government has been · tion and type of catch. The.ac t crusade to resfore the Congress soon. But after nearly two dec- cQricentrating on regulating our has been changed ro reflec tthe of the United States to its orig= adesin Washington:, I have no U .S, fisheries indust ry, we have · growing . . contro versy over inal and intended character.as a· . doubt. that.it should be."· been f.µHng furthe r behind in shrimping!jn pµlf,v a(ers. Now 'citizen legislature' and not an thf Fishermen'~ P:r'/itec.tive Act assemblage of elected bureau , will prot¢~t ·011,i'&htj111pers as it "For l dipt into the future, far as human eye could see, crats. ·saw the Vision ofthewo rld,and all the wondert hat'wou /d.be; .:!:ias protec ted' '.liiniL fishermen "It hasn't been so lc,ng ago Saw the heavens fill with commerce, argosies of magic sails,-· ., · ·rroffi'll1&ga1 1e'fzar~tthaf ail too Pilots of the purple twilight, dropping down with cosdy b4Jes; • , · .... that members· of Congress were Heard the heavens Ji// with shouti11g, and there rain'.<! a ghastly dew frequently·occur in the Gulf at real people with realjo bs in real From tlienatio n's airy navies grappling in the central blue." the·ha nds of<Mexican authoricommunities throughout the · 'Alfred Lord Tenny',im, L'aci<sley Hall ties;" said Breatix; ·· · 15en~ · 6 I LOG / November 1984 .I., �---- ---- -t . Inland News tug/tow harge/dredge , '❖ • Courts Uphold OSHA Tug Inspections Here's• (left) the 106-foot, 2,900 hp deep sea tug Seneca (Crowley Marine) at Fish Harbor in the port of Wilmington, Calif. last month readying to tow Barge 255 (right) loaded with 50,000 barrels of clean oil for the U.S. Navy across the wide Pacific to a port of call in Sasebo, Japa.n. · After much regulatory confusion, the federal courts have· ruled that in the absence of any Coast Guard action to safeguard health and safety aboard uninspected tugs, that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) can conduct inspections of these vessels. Since. the passage of the Occupational Safety Act, it has been assumed that the Coast Guard would, u nder a compromise worked out with OSHA, handle all · marine equipment safety and health problems. However, in recent years 'the Coast Guard has sought to exercise its Jurisdiction over inspected vessels, tugs, and related marine equipment. Nothing was c!onejn the. area .of safety, . . ·n,i~~e'ilil:i'.i' f5t~lf~~~w,¢&: eg4ipment, the majority of the equipment in the tug field. The Coast Guard only. exercised ju. risdiction on· lifesavii:ig equip. roent and certain license issues. The Jack .of enforcement became clear when an OSHA inspector was barred 'rrom visiting an uninspected tug. The agency took it to court and the federal courts ruled that OSHA had . jurisdiction, in the absence of any rules in safety and health enforced by tile Coast Guard. The SIU has long maintained that the uninspected fleets are a forgotten fleet as far as certification, inspection, manning requirements and occupational · safety and health are concerned, This _ruling is proof that the SIU was right. It appears likely that the Coast Guard will be asked by the industry to set occupational safety and health standards for uninspected equipment. However, the Coast Guard feels it cannot do 80 without a change in its laws. Such a ~hange can,only be done by Congress, wlfon the entire series· oflaws governing Unii:is.J;)ecf!dcJ9PlPme11t.t~oqld ·b:etevie':w~ and bii:oµgl}r,u pto the standata of inspected equipment, as there is little.difference between 'the tradesr' eargo or . horsepowei' of the differ"'ently regt1lafod segm~nts of the maritime industry. The SIU maintains a safety program to monitor safety and health on SIU vessels, tugs and barges. If yo.11 have a problem, eailyour local SIU hall and ask for the safety team .member. He will get your problem corrected. two On deck of the tug Seneca are (I. to r.) Cook Kyle White and AB Tankerman Tom Paige. SIU Bargaining Update Contrac ts Ratified at Curtis Bay Towing New contracts were ratified at Curtis Bay Towing Baltimore, Philadelphia and Norfolk. (See Page 8.) Co. in the ports of. McAllist er Brothers OKs New Agreeme nts McAllister Brothers in both the ports of' Norfolk and Philadelphia has approved new agreements for inland Boatmen. Contrac t Talks on at .Taylor & Anderson In the port of Philadelphia this month, contract negotiations were begun between the SIU and Taylor and Anderson. Negotiat ions Start at GATCO, Marine c. & T. f:,legotiations for new contracts were started at both•ttie Gulf Atlantic Transportation Co. (GATCO) and the Marine Contract and Towing Co. of Charleston, S.C. in the port of New Orleans. At the tanks of ttie tug Seneca's Barge.255 (I. to r.). AB Tankerman. · Emanuel "Slim'' Gazzier. and Lee Egland, Crowtey T. & · T. cargo . operations manager, terid a line to AB Tankerman Joe Muscato below· in the tank. · • Virginia Pilots, M~land Pilots, Northea st Towing for the ..·. Contract negotiatiops beg~i:l'last month &>atman wor:king at Association ofVirg)hia Pilots, the Association of Maryland Pilots and the Northeast Tawiiig Co.·· · ... ' , '{, ; ..:_-· . . . .- . .· November 198'4 !T..OG 7 . I . -- ---- .' ., 'i, �Captains Win Unien~Security . SIU Asks for Ex(Jansion Curtis Bay Members Ratify Contract In votes in Philadelphia, Norstand by the licensed personne l, folk and Baltimo re, licensed and Curtis Bay withdrew its prounlicensed member s of .Curtis· . posal to deny captains the proBay Towing ratified new threetection of a union contract . year agreements covering opThe pacts all call for retention erations in their respective ports. of long-term contract ual gains The pacts followed lengthy negotiations and uncertai nty when as well as future increase s in wages and mainten ance of benCurtis Bay refused to negotiate efits. with the SIU for · Curtis Bay captains. The member ship in all three Hqweve r, after reviewing the ports ratified the agreeme nts by situation, and faced with a united an overwhe lming margin. , Coast Guard Safety Hotline Does Not Go Far Enough ~ A new U.S. Coast Guard by law to make specific inspecsafety.hotline !'cold shoulde rs" tions only on certain vessels . · .. much of the U.S. maritime inthe hotline is an enforcem ent dustry: uoinspec ted vessels (inaid for these areas over which cluding uninspec ted tugs and we have specific statutory aubarges), oil and gas industry thority." : vessels and others. In other words, if your vessel In a recent letter to the Coast is not covered by U.S. Coast Guard, the SIU asked for an Guard regulations, but is inexpansio n of the types qf vesspected by the Occupat ional sels covered by the new safety Safety and Health AdministraMoran Towing of Texas Pact Okayed hotline. Howeve r, Adm. Clyde . tion (see story on page 7), apBoatmen of Moran Towing of Texas in the port of Houston ratified a T. Lusk, chief of the office of. parently a call to the safety new contract with the company early this month. Merchan t Marine Safety, said hotline will not bring a Coast The last three-year agreement for both unlicensed and licensed such a broaden ing was not pos- Guard inspection. . personnel expired on Sept. 30. sible because , "We are limited The SIU supports a hotline that will not discrimi nate against · various types,.of America n mare iners. Any seaman or boatman "ALE RT" is AVA ILAB LE should be able to use the hotline, 24 hours a day, seven days a week • . and it also should be. used to report the conduct of foreignflag ships in U.S. waters. If you do work on an inspected . vessel, here is ·bow the·"hotline . . works. If there is a safety prob. . 0,A- 0! ·'.Clt ..:A..1!!!';8 . ., ., lem !1 your vessel that you be- (80 0} ' · · i ·,r·· ,,·""· .· .'•*'ia ii,1•"•-~r;•r~JJ~· ·. • ,· · · ~ : •· · : · · •.· · · ·· · ·· cai1 Mari ne Safe ty "ALE RT" is a toll-fre e telepho ne service operate d by the United States Coast Guard, an · agency of the U.S. Departm ent of Transpo rtation. The ''ALERT " line pr~vide s mercha nt marine rs and others a way to advise the Coast Guard of . hazardo us or unsafe conditio ns on'boar d U.S. mercha nt vessels . (80 0} 323 -SA FE You can use the "ALE RT." Anyone who has access to a telepho ne can reach the "ALER T" line by dialing (800) 323-SA FE from anywhe re in the United States includi ng Alaska, Hawaii, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico: .In · the Washin gton, D.C •.metrop olitan area, the num.be r to call is (202) 426•18 30. I when you call~ You will be asked for: ( 1 ) Vessel name (2) Vessel Nationa lity (3) Vessel Locatio n (4) C~nditi on or problem you are reportin g. , . . . . . (5) 1/essel s anticip ated sa1hng time and next port of call. · ..I 11 r. . questions: ·. · · "' ,.,,,, The·ves sel's name; ,.,, T.h. · l' · al't ,,.. e vesse s na110:i I y; · Y' The vessel's location ; Y' Conditiq norprob lemyoua re reporting ; · Y' The vessel's anticipat ed sail. ing time and next port of call. The safety hotline is available 24-hours a day, seven days a week. You should also call your SIU hall and report this to your SIU safety rep. (BOO} 323 -SA FE Your own ship 's prob lems .c•n"be reporte d with "ALE.R T." One of the Coast Guard's roost importa nt jobs.is preven ting casuatti ec5 on U.S. mercha nt vessels . This is accomp lished by review and approv al of vessel plans at time of const.ru ction and actual inspect ions of the vessel at regular interva ls thereaf ter. It you are·awa re of safety problem requirin g Coas\ Guard •... attentio n, use the «~LER T" line•.The "ALERT ". line is intende d to provide ·the· commu nication . ltnk_ betwee n you and the Coast ·ouard to keep our fleet safe! A WISE MAN "'✓ -71~ • a .su ppo rt You r SIU .Blood Ban k 8 I LOG I November 1984 ··~o5& ~f:lo, -:v mll-frye ·ni:11i1 er (800) 323-SAF Eanywh ereinthe U.S., including Alaska, Hawaii, the Virgin Islands and Puerto· Rko.. .You do not have to give your name. You will be asked these No nam es are nece ssar y \ . .t· ' -'BUY.S I ... and looks fotthe Union Label UNION LA8EL AND $1;'.RVlCE TAAOES OEPA,fU.MEN'r,,A:FL•CIO \ - / �.Aboard the /TB Groton·· [. I I Seafarer · Christos Florous (r,) is · shown on the deck of the . /TB Groton (Apex) while the ship was at Stapleton Anchorage in Staten Island, N.Y. Brother Florous sails as bosun aboard the integrated· tug-barge. . The Ship's Committee·· (below) aboard the /TB .Groton ate, from the left: Christos Florous, chairman; George Nason, deck delegate; · Michael Hamock (seated), engine delegate; Ronald Dawsey, steward delegate; and Marvin Deloatch, secretary-reporter. · More than 40 ·crewrnemhers Mike Worley; and. Representaat Crowley's C1Jr1ot.ffratiof cl1';;,i;,/~~~llfsl:ia!l N p};.ack"' · .· the Southern Califorma area met,·· · '.1'1\'e · me:e11ngs are held quarwith Crowley and SIU repreterly to improve communicafion csentatives to discuss the status between the membership and of the company at a union-manthe company. age.ment)neeting ,held Oct. 25 At the meeting a wide range in Wilriifi':rgtQn, Calif. At the of ·issues were· discussed, in° meeting were high level repreeluding competifion facing the sentatives ofCrowlefMaritime, CTI Southern California operheaded by Crowley Vice Presations, the operation of the boats ident Brent Steinaker; Labor and barges, and what the future holds. in terms o( addifional types Relations Director Bill Sikora, and Southern California Man- of work. · · ager Randy Collar. Representaert Thdinpson, a f:lT caping the SIU were West Coast tain,reviewedarepei:(bfanad Vice President .·. George Mchoc committee set up to conCartney, as well.as Port Agent sider a request bythe company Chairing the quarterly meeting for SIU Crowley members were (I. tor.) Blll Sikora, Cr.owley Labor Relations; Bob Vahey, SIU presidential assistant; Randy Collar; Squthern California .· m,mager for .Crowley; George McCartney, S(U1 vice president; BrentS.telneker, Crowley vice president; Mar.shall Novack, SIU rep, and Capt B.ert Jnompson: To Protect All Members'.Rights SIU Files Labor Board Charges Against I. 0. T. The SIU has filed a National Sonat have begun. In the meanLabor Relations Board (NLRB) time, the company has unilatcharge regarding the contract erally cut off all benefit payments and contractual rights for negotiations at Interstate Oil so-called "supervisory" cateTransport (I.O.T.), a Sonat subgories at I.O.T., without a vote sidiary.· of the membership and without As a result of the charges, which ha,ve a direct impact on consideration of.the harmful imthe course of contract negotiapact of their ac~· ons on.long.time tions at I. 0. T., ballots for the members. Man SIU members are only now l aming of these proposed Unlicensed Agreement will not be counted until . problems cause by the comthe situation is clarified. In the pany's action. ~ meantime, all terms and condi- · The compan 's ,desire .for "flexibility" app rently led to tions of the present c.ontract the move to.deny· IU contract apply. . rights to captains\ mates and The SIU's action is a consebarge captains. Tne company quence of the company's an~ seeks the .flexibility, to demand noun.cement shortly before the absolute loyalty to the comcontract expired that it would not negotiate for captains, . pany, to ·guarantee;at newly · designated supervis s will not mates and barge captains at oppose cuts in crew or condi1.O.T. The SIU thus had little tions, and that they \will look time to prepare legal action befirst to the company'~ welfare fore tire contract expired. before their crews' wt\lfare. Now, however, legal action The Union-free environment to protect the long-term contract gains of SIU members at I.O.T. seeks also means the freedom to do whatever ifwants to:Jh~tlil:iployies at I.OIT. and . ,; ·• .. now Mariner. The company has announced it will pursue the same course at Mariner when the current •contrai::t . expires. Negotiations are expected· at for amendments in the contract Mariner Towing in lateNovemto respond to economic needs ber. Except for its marine diviin· the Southern California masion, Sonat is a non-union comrine market. The amendments pany. It has little experience are now being voted upon. with union contracts or condiAll agreed that the quarterly tions and took over the Intermeetings have opened up a strong state companies only four years diaj.ogue that will hopefully lead to · better labor-management ago. I The SIU plans further acfion communication and a more efto contest the legality o~ the ficient operation as a result. The next quarterly meeting ·steps Sonat is taking invtjlving its SIU members. I will be early in 1985. The 'Second quarterly meeting betwee]l Crowley employees and- management was held recently in the United Industrial Workers Hall in Wilmington, Calif, Here (l..to r.) Capt. Mark Miller and Deckhand Stewart Keddie discuss a question with .Brent Steineker, a Crowley vice president. November 1984 /LOG / 9 �SIU. ·Joins •·:Fl.cJri'Ela -Alliance -·· To Stop Cross-Gulf Pipeline The SIU, together with other Florida interests, continues to wage a battle to halt the CrossGulf products pipeline that would mean the loss of hundreds of SIU members' jobs on SIUcontracted tugs and barges engaged in the Gulf products trade. _ So far, the battle has involved some wins and some losses. At the federal level, the courts, despite repeated challenges, have upheld the right of the pipeline to go forward. However, in Florida, opposition continues to a pipeline that would cross the state from the Western Panhandle to the East Coast and as far south as Port Everglades. The line would originate in Baton Rouge, La. Broward County has passed an ordinance against conversion operations associated with the pipeline. Other counties are considering similar ordinances. All of the counties in the route of the pipeline are concerned about oil leaks that would contaminate scarce Florida ground water used for drinking water. • The SIU is part of the Florida . Alliance fighting the pipeline. It is a broad coalition of Florida· maritime, port and labor interests. · At stake is the future of waterborne oil product movement to Florida from the Western Gulf. If the pipeline goes through, it ,will wipe out these movements by water and leave the pipeline in a monopoly position to .charge Florida consumers all the market will bear. The SIU believes that once Florida conservationists, retirees, consumers, and others learn the dangers of this pipeline they will all move to oppose it. Such grassroots opposition to the pipeline will demonstrate to· Florida counties that fuey should continue their opposition to the line. William Patrick .O'Donoghue, 68, Newman ·Lee · Jones, 63, joined joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1968 sailing as a mate and tankerman for the Orgulf Transportation · Co. in 1966. Brother. O'Dono·ghue was born in Hardinsburg, Ky. and is a resident there. the ·Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1970 sailing as a tankerman for JOT in tt 1970 and for the Delmar Oil Co. from 1956 to 1970. Brother Jones is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II. He was born in Virginia and is a . resident of Parksley, Va. Harold William Post Sr., · 64, joined the Union in the port of Philaqelphia in 1968 sailing as a deckhand and tankermah for IOT in · 1964. Brother Post is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard in World_ War II. He was born in Virginia and is / a resident of W~nonah, N.J. . . ;,, .·. the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1961. Miller was . born in North CarQlina and is a resident of Chesapeake, Va. Hugo'H'-'~tsch, 61, joined the Uhion .in' t~e port._ol ,New York. Joseph · · Adolf "in 1960 sailing as a rhotomian Rakowski, 55, for the Penn-Central Railroad from 1946 to 1984. He was a joined the Ul'lion in the port of Bal, former member of the Masters, timore . in 1956 · Mates 13,nd Pilots Union,,:1nJ! the; sailing as a deckAssociated Maritime·· WdnlrerS\, hand for the Union, Local 1 from 1958 to•· .In .Memoriam Pensioner John Louis Zuzich, 83, Raymond Clyde Miller, 62, joined daughter, Janice Burnside of Little Rock, Ark. and his father, ,I I I ' - :ttff:~;~~r!~~~r~it~~~ft~~ti~~~t~,~~ lilt~.~ ~~i~1trn;ifiL$1~~;;~~~~; .J ~ failure in the Pens10ner Harvey Grey Buie, t980to 1'984::'Brother Rakowski · World'War It A'nat1ve of North > Diplomat Health Care Center Evergreen Park Ill. on Oct. ' 2. Brother Zuzichjoined the Union in the port of New York in 1960 sailing as deckhand and a cook for the N. y. Central Railroad from 1920 to. 1965. He was a former member of the Masters, Mates and Pilots Union from 1920 to 1960. Boatman Zuzich was born in Union City, N.J., and was a resident of Evergreen, Ill. Burial was in the Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, Ill. Surviving are a daughter; Catherine A. Holt, and a niece, Joanna, both of Chicago, Ill. a Lecil George Clark, 48, died of a heart attack in Port Arthur, Texas on June 2. Brother Clark joined the U nioii in the port of Port Arthur in 1976 sailing as a pilot for National Marine Service f~om 1978. to 1979, and for Higman Towing from 1979 to 1980. He was born 'in Arkansas and ·was a resident of Kountze, Texas. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery, Desarc, Ark. Surviving are his widow, Juanita; a 10 /LOG/ November 1984 I .} 69, passed _a~a~ on Sept. _12. Brother Bme Jomed the Umon in the port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing as a captain for the Lynch Brothers Co. from 1~46 to 1~50 and for Gulf Atlantic Towmg (GATCO) f:om 1950 to, 1972. He also sailed as a mate for Allied Towing from 1972 to 1980. Boatman Buie was a former member of the United Mine Workers Union in 1951 and was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Buie was born in Wilmington, N.C. and was a resident there. Surviving are his widow, Margaret; two sons, George and Donald, and a daughter, Cynthia. . Pensioner Alton Glenn Piland, 80, succumbedto cancer _at home in Oriental, N.C. on Sept. 15. Brother Piland joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1961 sailing as a deckhand and mate for Curtis Bay Towing from 1951 toJ969. He was·a:former member of District 50 in 1951. Boatman Piland was born in Beaufort City, N.C. Burial was in the Oriental Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Annie and a daughter, Elizabeth. • ---•·· .__ .·_ .. was born in Maryland and is a resident of Baltimore. Bergen, N,J., he is a resident of Little Ferry, N.J. SIU Takes Outreach Marine to Court The SIU in the port of Baltimore took Outreach Marine, formerly · McAllister Brothers, to court on Nov. 7 to protect the job rights of the laid-off Union Boatmen. On' April 15, McAllister Brothers sold its four boats in the port to a "newly-formed company," Outreach Marine, laying off its employees. Outreach hired new employees at lower wages. Afterwards the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled in a complaint that Outreach Marine was an "alter ego" of McAllister's.· If the complaint is upheld by an NLRB hearing examiner, the laid-off SIU · Boatmen will get back pay, payment of fringe benefits and their jobs back. ThetNLRB also found that Outreach was in fact a successor company, so the laid-off Boatmen wm have priority for jobs in the new company, if the complaint is upheld. - • Maract Lets Crowley Marine Boost Fleet Marad gave the green light to Crowley Marine recently to boost its fleet up to 224 barges and 21 passenger-carrying vessels in the domestic trades. This was an increase of 49 •barges and six vesse.ls. Two years ago when Crowley acquired the Delta Line, it was given the go-ahead to operate up to 175 barges and 15 passel]ger vessels. I I �F------~--------•·=··~•=·=·=====================::::=====:::-:::::::: ,.I ,r I Mariner Fleet Crews Conference H:elcf in P;iney Polnt . A Crews Conference for wo!'kers employed in SONAT Marine's Mariner fleet was held at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Oct. 29 to Nov. 1. · The conference followed the same format as the .ones~ held for the Green fleet. While a wide range of topics was· discuss.ed, most of the delegates were interested in the upcoming contract talks with the company. The current contract is set to expire on Dec. 7, 1984. A great deal of attention was . paid to the current status of the Green fleet negotiations. The company reversed more than 20 years of stated company practice by refusing to talk with the Union aboutthe wages, benefits and working conditions of the following .groups of workers: . captains, mates and barge captains. There are indications that the company is going to take the same approach with the White . fleet. It has already sent a letter to the Union stating that it will not negotiate with the Union on behalf of those workers it con- · siders to be "supervisors." · The Union received the company's final proposals on the Green fleet contract on Aug. 14, '1984. Given the intense nature of the nt;;gotiations and the difficulty of the issues involved, it decided to canvass the unlicensed membership on the company's proposals. While AB Louis Longnecker and his wife, Carla, attended workshops, their children were •cared for by a babysitter provided by the Union. Dispatchers Report for Inland Waters OCT. 1-31, 1984 ''{OTA!. REGISTERED AU Groups . Class.A Port Gloucester ............................ .. New York ....•...................••..... Philadelphia ............................., Baltimore................... . ....... . . •.; -~ _-)~~-- - Class B 1 6 ·O 0 3 O 2 ~- · -- TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class C Class A 0 1 O. Jacl<sonville .'. '. '. '. '. '. '. :: '. '. '.: '. '. '. '. :: '.:: '. '. '. '. :: San Francisco .......................... . Wilmington .. , .................. : .. ... , • ,._,speattle. ,, : ... ,.: ...... , ................. . .· , .uerto R,cq ............................ . . ~ii~~::;\?::: .. ::/::::::,:::::,::: St. Louis .. .. .. .... Pin~ Point............ .."•·; c;:.:r,y-, ...,. ·· • Tota s.............. ,; •·.. ·..... ,.,.. , .. Port Gloucester ............................. . New York .............................. . 'Pfllladelphla . , .......................... . Ba.ltimore .......................... ., ... Norfolk .••...•.........•.............•.. Mobile: .. •..... , ........ : ............. .. New Orteans .......................... .. Jacksonville ... : ..... ·......... , . ; ...... .. San Francisco ....... ., ............... ,. .. . Wilmington ................. ; : ......... _; Seattle ................................ . Puerto Rico ............................·.. · Houslon ............................... . Algonac .............................. : .. St. Louis .............................. . Piney Point ........................... .. Totals ................................ .. Port Gloucester .............................. . New York .........•......... : ..••. Philadelphia •.•.........•.... '.·.. . Baltimore ....................... , . . .. .. . Norto\k ........................ : ....... . -Mobile ............................. , ... New Orleans ......................... : .. . Jacksonville ............................ . San Francisco .......................... . Wilmington ........................... .. _ Seattle ................................ . Puerto Alco ........................... .. Houston ..•.•...••.•.••...•.•........... Algonac ............. , ................. . St. Louis ............... ; ............. .. Piney Point ...... ; ..................... . Totals ....•..............•..... ,,., .... .. 1 3 8 0 4 0, 0 1' :0 0 2 0 .4 . 0 ·.. 3. 0 .L ... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 0 · oo.. 0 :o 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 J~{, I g,/ .x&; g :{ 0 o l 0 0 0 o o- . ,a g 0 0 0 1. 0 0 0 0 0 0 g 0 -h 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 2 0 6 < 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .0 . • o o o o· · o o· O O 0· D. 0 1 · 0 4 0 o ..... 0 ·.· . o,... '·~3-· -12· 0. 7 o o. Class B Class C 1 .6 ' 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 ~r•s•c••~~~,"~"~"~·, ~~·~1· w1•~•: o. 1 o 0 0 0 Class A 1 . , ,. .,.~~~0"'·"''''''- 0 2 Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 ·· 0 .. REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups 0 0 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals All Oepart~~nts ..... .. : ... :·...... ·.: 25 · 13 ; )3,(,'.;',' . 1 o • "Total Registered" means tl)e nuJn~ir .of ,:neh.who-ac(ually registered for sh\pp_lng at,th~ PQct last.month. " "Registered on the Beach" mean,s .th.eJgJal Q~ip~ec.of.menregistered at th~ port a! 'ih{M'iiJ(Jast month. 5 . ·. 9 18 .. 4 0 9 0 o 0,ec, ·a: " JO, 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 . /0 o , ·o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .0 · 0 · ·o 6 0 80 0 0 0 5 0 .1 4 ...-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 .0 0 1 0 5 0 6 0 1 20 32 91 0 0 0 · o · · .5o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .0 1 O 13 0 ·o 0 0 37 12 o :2· · - 0 1 0 0 ,~\,7~'16' · , 3 0 4 1 0 • 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 fr 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 183 -- -··... :. . . ,,, . . ~ ,;;_·. -." '.·· ''. -· •,lffre'''ftsutvcof th'a:t vbte has. ..been put on hold while the SIU pursues charges it has filed in conjunction with the company's stand on, the supervisory personnel issue. , .,, ,;_;; The Mariner conference· was geared toward giving the delegates a comprehensive view of the benefits they presently en- · joy. '.(here was a detailed di~. cussion of both the pension and. welfare plans, which are generally considered to be among the !Jest of their kind. The Union felt it was important to go over these issues because the company has indicated a desire to cut back on its · pension and welfare costs. The Union wants the m_embers to understand the benefits they have right now in case the company . tries to offer.an alternative plan. Personals 0 Tom Curtis 0 The Tom Curtis who sailed on the National Defender is asked to get in touch with William Calefato, 2318 Second Ave., Seattle, Wash. 9&121. 0 0 0 0 7 0 1 20 97 33 113 0 ". : 0 2 0 0 William Delesline, cook, takes a lo.Qk at th.e LOG. .· ,.. : :. 5 0 Dave Bierma Please get in touch with your daughter, Sue Foster, 2514 E. Calhoun, Seattle, Wash. 98112. November· 1984 / LOG / 11 �_Changes at·seamen's Church Many Seafarers are disappointed when they pull into the port of New York and head for the Seamen's Church Institute in lower Manhattan . There's no . . room at the Inn. To avoid further-di sappoint- ment, we want to let our Seafarers know that the Institute, whichis located at 15 State St., no longer has sleeping facilities available. Thelnstitu te is selling the. State Street building and looking for another location, preferably also in lower .Man·hattan. However, the Institute still has. baggage storage and mail facilities available at the State Street address and will continue to maintain those services when it moves. Also, ff you are looking for a place to stay in New York for a long period of time, _the Social Service office at the Institute is maintaining a list of inexpensiv e . facilities. According to Chaplain William Hayneswo rth, most of these facilities are roQms in homeS-:-mainly in the New York City boroughs of Queens and Staten Island. If you are interested in these rooms, go to Room 314 at the Institute: The telep).ope 11llPJPer the. Sel¼JU~p;_s, chuiclt"I- nitimte: is: '(2i'2)'269• 2710. at Clean· Sweep on _Bellatrix For short~term housing in Manhattan , the insµtute recs ommends the.following: • East Side Pickwick Arms 230 East 51 st St. Telephone: 355.0300 Price range: $33 to $35 a night Roger Williams 28East 31st St. •.. Telephone: 684-7500 Price: $214 a week When SIU Patrolman Niel\: Celona paid off the ·usNS Bellatrix in New Vanderbilt. YMCA Orleans recently, Bosun Duke Duet, right; _raised the broom-meaning 224 East 47th St. a clean sweep (no beefs): With Duet is Steward Bob Fraiser. Telephone: :755..2410 Pric~- range': $30 to $35 a. night; • . semi~private bathrpom . . West Side Royalton 44 West 44th St. Telephone: 730-1344 Price range: $43 to $~3:a night .I I At Sea Iffe\~IT TJ@u® -- ,. . Sea-La nd to Buy $ New D-17s; Jumboi ze 12 D-9s 1 l Sea-Landwill_soon let contracts to bui.ld six new big D-17 container·l!hips, worth up to $400 million, In the Far East. The ships will be able . .• • to carry·~ ,800 40°foot. (?Qx~ foi', use~jrcr the F\11,e~.ie::tr:ad.es...· · .. · The new ships are scheduled to go into service in 1'987 and 1988 at Mansfield the same .ports of call. 10 West 44th SL Sea-Land will also jumbo{ze 12 U.S.-flag, diesel-powered D-9 conTelephone,:. 944-6050 tainerships at a cost of $76 million. They were .built in 1980 and used Price range: $44 to $55 a night on the Atlantic 1;1nd Pacific runs. . . . Each of ,the ve1>sel$ will be cut in half and new mid-body ir;i_~JJ%f, Sloan House YMCA thereby increasing their capacity from 904 40-foot containers.lo 1,236·; 356 West 34th St. containers. · Telephone ; 760--58/iO . . The juml>olzing will start Jn the last half of --_. ·_,_,' 1985 and .·:-, ' .- ·•.., .. .:;;;.; _.-_. --.> ..-~-~--"--.-take 12 months a Pric.e range: $31):'t~h$35 a2niglit; · --.· ]ti:u;ri.1§_11_-:~f(JapraD;~- ~--<~1.;,~~:w;~~~~~?~~--;~¥1;~~~-~-_::~~:~-~-:;:~ ,:. ,:.:•1\:;;&;~::rtllim ; ·- J! · Previpusly, Sea:Land ordered three new containerships in January to semi-private bathroom be built in U.S. shipyards, worth $100-mlllion, for its Alaskan service. · World War II Mercha nt Marine rs Remem bered Don' t Freeze Your lEam ing Po,wer or Abilit ies A newspaper clipping from Seafarer Ernest L. Seaford of Teaneck,· N.J. tells us that a monument was dedicated last month to honQJllfie -men who served in the U.S. Merchant Marine during _World War II. · The unveiling of a one-ton. cast iron anchor and plaque came at a Mt. Vernon (N.Y.) City' Hall ceremony attended by local, state and federal officials. The American merchant marine l!Upplied and delivered food, medicine. and ammunition for the Allied war effort overseas. About 5,000 merchant mariners on 600 ships lost their lives in the. war. · ·. '• Crowle y Mari_ne Gets U.S. Navy Job Tak h R fri ·. · Marad last month awarded a $150,000 contract to Crowley Marine to e t e e g~ratlon o· _ · maintain three U.S. Navy T-I tankers in Ready Reserve Force (RRF) Systems Maintenance and Operations · status for the next 1o years. Course Offered at SHLSS, The RAF is part ot the National Defense Reserve fleet·of ships that February 22, 1985 - April 12, 1985 For more details contact the · Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship; Piney Point, Md. 20674 or fill out the application in this issue of the LOG. can be activated for sealift operations on five to.10 days notice. The Navy tankers to be maintained by Crowley Marine are the USNS Nodway, USNS Alatna and the USNS.Chattahochee. Maintenance could include activation, operation and de-activation of one or all of the vessels upon notification by the U.S. Navy. Two of the ships will be laid up in Japan. and one in Hawaii. All will · be dehumidified with cathodic hull protection. 3 SIU Crews, 4 Ships and Skippers Cited As Sea-Land founder Malcolm P. McLean recefved the yearly Admiral of the Ocean Sea Award (AOTOS) last month in New York, four crews, · ships ana masters were 9ited foroutstanding seamanship during rescue operations, and seven seamen got rosettes for outstanding courage and devotion to duty. Honored were Seafarers and Capt. L. A. Hansen of·the SS President Pierce (APL), S~afarers and Capt. Frederick Groepler of the SS Lurline (Matson Line), crewmembers and Capt. Ernest Serra of the SS Meton (Keystone Shipping), and Se.afarers and Capt. George Nichols of the SS Ogden Yukon (Ogdon Marine) . • 12 /LOG/ November 1984 .; l 1 'J �Sea/arers ~~~~~- IUNo,~f •~), . HARRY LONDEBERG SCHOOL_ ••(0 Of SEAMANSHIP tr' '-''-AM•~•~'•'-.. ,i ~.,...,,._n Piney Point Maryland I New SHLSS Radar Program Pjots a,.course for the future In keeping up with the needs of the Maritime industry, the· Seafarers Harry Lundebi:rg Sehool · of Seamanship is now offering a· Radar Observer course. The course· covers basic radar information yet it is geared tow.ird the specific needs of mariners sailing either inland; Great Lakes, or deep sea. The course consists of the following: an. eight-day prog!llin for unlimited oceans· and ·Great LakcS, a five-day program for inland waters, a three-day refresher. for inllinc,l or unlimited oceans,. and a one-day recertification program for either inland or unlimited oceans .. 'The course of study consists of radar theory, observa,.tipn,,. . , ; >,' r; _;, .. :· . operation and use, interpretation and plotting, advanced radar plotting, collision avoidance and navigational exercises. The , instructor teaches the co.urse thiough lectures, audio visuals and state-of-the-art radar. equipment. The students' radar scope is at.tachecl to an instructor controlled .. _computer. console which enables the teacher to set up any given situation and control the speed and direction of the vessels ,showing up on the radar scope. The students co1;1trol and maneuver their° vessel, plot the coul:se of all vessels wd maneuver the ship to . safety without jeopardizing the safety of the ·.·. ,,., ' .. '" . ' ' _The course is designed to provide training for SIU members who are applying for an original license as a deck officer; those licensed deck officers who are upgrading and/or renewing their licenses wd those licensed deck officers who are seeking to increase the scope of their licenses for service on vessels of 300 gross' tons wd over. As a licensed deck officer you should be a competent. radar observer. · • Use of radar is required by RULE 5 of the U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Rules, under "]?ART B Section I - Conduct of Vessels in any Co.ndition of Visibility," which obligates the mariner to use ". . . all available means appropriate.:' _ The SHLSS Radar Observer course is approved by the U.S. Coas,t Guard- and graduates receive a Radar Observer ,Endorsement. . '/ .. The Radar' class practices plotting on radar plotting paper. From I. to r. are Instructor Abe Easter, Thomas Doherty, Thomas Calahan and Marshal McGregor. Thomas Calahan (I.) and Marshal McGregor practice direct pl~lting on,the radar. SHLSS Radar Instructor, Abe Easter runs a computer console which Is linked to, and controls the student's radar scope. November 1984 I LOG I 13 �f To wb oa t Op era tor Co.urse,·~ ... ' ,·, · ~' ::.:,: Meeting the needs of the Tow ing Industry The. course of instru ction leading w i lice11Se · as either Towboat Operator Second Class, O,!' Towboat Operator Uninspected Towing Vessels on inland waters, oq:ans, · or oceans not more than 200 miles offshore, consists of both classroom and practical work in the following areas: rules or the road, use of a magnetic compass,· operation and use of navigational instru ments and accessories, emergency signals, practical use of ~charts in. navigation, aids to · navigation, laws applicable to the operation ofthe towing vessel and pollut ion prevention and control. Included in the eight week Towboat Operator course is a total of 32 hours spent in First Aid, CPR and Firefighting. A mariner who · is seeking an unlim ited oceans license is required to take a course in Celestial Navigation, which is an. additional five weeks. Eligibility The eligibility requirements are , as follows: All applicants for Second Class Operator must be at least 19 years of age.··· · · All applic ang must be citizens . ' of the United States. All , applicants must pass an approved physical examination. All applic ants must have normal color vision. All applic ants must have 20 / 100 vision in both eyes, corrected to 20/20 in one eye and 20/40 in the other eye. All applicants' for Second Class Opera wr must have evidence of eighteen month s service on deck. on a towing vessel. This service must have included training or duties in the wheelhouse. All applicants for Towboat Operator must show evidence of three years service on. vessels 26 feet in length or over, and one year on deck of any towing vessel. This service must have included traini ng or dutie s in the wheelhouse. . All applicants must have at least ~ee (3) month s service in each .particular geographical area for which application fot licensing is made. · Upon satisfactory·completion of the course, the stude nt will be prepared to take the U.S. Coast Guard Li~ensing exam. SHLSS Instructor, Jim Brown (r.) assist s · Ken Hudgins, who is 1earnin9 to plot a position on a navigational chart. · Nelson Breaux gets experience operating the SHLSS towboats. Towboat Operator class members·; (I. to r.) Sob Tyler, Frank Coyle, J". Paul; Fuller and Rory Wix practice navigational problems in preparation for the U.S. Coast Guard License exam. iffllf!Rati6ii~1;~,,~~1-,aW~·~n1~~r@~t~' . . . ;. : Come taste our culinary delights. The SIU and the Seafarers Harry Lunde berg School of Seam a:nshi p . are cop.st antly looking toward ways to improve, or expand their programs to better meet the needs of the membership. The Intern ationa l Pastri es course is the newest additi on to the Steward Depar tment . This course centers on precis ion European pastry work and ,cake decor ating. Stude nts are grade d daily and create pastries such as tortes , petit fours, nap9leons, zuppa -ingle se, canno li, sacher tortes and patisseries, to name a few. The course is design ed to Thomas Plalania puts the finishing touches on a coffee ring and a coffee bar. · 14 / LOG I November 1984 meet the specific needs of each stude nt. An inexp erienc _ed deco rator starts at the introductory level and comptetes as a finished decorator, while an experienced decorator is taugh t more advan ced decor ating techniques. The course can be cpmpleted within five to six weeks. arid graduates . receive a Pastry'· Chef endor semen t. This course · is -available to SIU members who have a Second Cook and Baker, Chie( Cook, or ·Chief Steward endorsement. Laura Gillespie rolls out and trims pie crusls. �St~ward Recertification·. Program Computer instruction Is the newest addition to the Recertifica' lion program. From I. to r. are Instructor Roger Francisco; Ezekie_l Mack Hagger, Teny Smith and Willie Smith. Typing is one of.JI)~ _skills taught during .the Ste~ard <CPR/first aidinstruotor, Janet Cook discuss proper applica• Recertification Program_. From I. to r. are Louis Vrdal, lion of a sling with James Barnett (c.) and Frank Barlett. , James Bartlett and Collre Loper Jr. . · \ I ' Eleven more SW Chief Stewards are attending the Steward Recertification Program at .the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The program includes four weeks of instruction at SHLSS and two weeks at the SIU headquartets building. The Steward Recertification. Program at SHLSS stt~es work scheduling, requ1stt10ning, inventory control and menu planning. Typing, writing and math skills, communication techniques, CPR/first aid, firefighting and an introduction to computers are some of the subjects taught while at SHLSS. · During the two week cycle at headq1,1arters the Stewards meet with Union Officials and discuss the state of the maritime industry, the . Union's Wl!Shington operations and the SW perlsion and welfare plans. Upon completiori of the program the Stewards. will travel to New York for graduation and receive their diplomas during the Union's· monthly membership meeting. Eligible Steward Department members are encouraged to apply p' h.YS;lC.a • I,).·o·,;Jl.(iM,fllrR . . · . .. ,t.~~ql~Jli~•llGJ:U,~11p:eil'ftte-;fl,11-t•$~••.';;Con,f~ct, . . . • , .', . . for !JI; Recertification P,,rogf=· 4 • ..· . , . D _yo~u:r' ,', SI_u, 'F1~ld ,,-,ij'!i'i,~L..., Representanveformoreinformaoon '',' ., for Upgrading. . . -and an application. 4; -"·"-· ..,.. ,,.,,:,e•""" '}'";;ii[~~/ >·.· -.•h,,. ,,.,. ,, , ,.,., 1'~~ p't of ,«Jiilif~ . ,..,.~, • ·· ,-~-__ ,ft'll _ . . . _ • · . otl'~~ ....; . - ~ - - ~ - (i/1111!.,;. ~ · . Physical examinations are "" """.:.. QfflH~••=~\,Jl,I!'-oa--""' required to upgrade . to i A,bl~ . ; . ,.. --l~ : .o ~i-t ..... Seaman, Tankerman, Fireman; ' \''' : •~;!!"""" ... ....-.t()r'lt~."'Qt~ ,..ai<I<''"\·~~::::-~:.~~ -~~~~ --:.,,.w.,.---~"° ' Watertender and· Oiler, and "'"'--,,.......1-1 . .~,-- ~ .... ~......-~~~~~i't~~-1 -···-,~~-=:~ .... QMED endorsements, and for all ,..,.t.1.------~~.-- ~ 1 ~ ' 1 _.,,.c.,..:;;...&,1[11,~l),ll~~C' ' deck and engine licenses. The -- ' ~ c;.,-.:::,,.,_ original . physical forms are -~~~ ~~ required by all U.S. Coast Guard Regional Exam Cente1'$. as proof of ' • 1...---, physical, competence required to \ -·--\i"""~ .. sit for the endorsement or license _'\ "' examination. It is the members' ~ ·1.-....,. . responsibility to produce an i {~ ,· - . -. ;x, the ~ ~ ~ oeftJ.ty that- J: blrN ~ ft ~ original physical to the U.S. Coast ~ n.te d p11IOI ot birthl o,lci @! hiiir at .,_, Guard or SBLSS Admissions office ~ 1-~~rn:= when they apply to sit o_r to attend "td!:S: ~ (h') Ciil ~ the ~ . WilUaliM ~ \ "£•'"' l'.9Mlim er P.J:.l'. to:o. out Mt -0.:S) 'l!Mt. an upgrading or lice.nse course. _Viaionwi.t:1'¥lut~; . Vidonw.Uh9~ Rf4,t:ey,e1--,:r..ft;.=SW Clinic physical form.s are not 9'M' EARS: WitQQ- i::Maltl1 -ltnal •· ~ : - · ·\ ,. <lL'di.rllity ~ t i a u r.tl Wt feet 1 Ia.d o::wffldiltkti; .. ~ . t.t:1 .utt. . acceptable physical forms to sit for U.S. Coast Guard endorsement!! or ""'!'•:--=:-,- - - - - - - - - - - ~ license examinations. SW clinics 0 I are not responsible to submit your \• physical form .to the U.S. Coast '\ Guard or to Piney Point. You, the member, are responsible. If you plan to attend one of the above upgrading or license courses and need a Coast Guarq physical form, pick one up at the nearest U.S. Coast Guard Office, or &OI.IJR VISIBN rmai WITH AH X-CHROII m,s IS IIOT request one from: The Director of il£C£PTABt£. Vocational Education, SHLSS, Piney Point, Maryland 20674; ' ,;:~(II~. ~ ... ' ' ~-!,,tt ~o• ~\.<>- \ .. ~ ~ \ , : t ! , l > ~ ;.... \ ... -- First Ballot Cast in . the SIU Election at Piney Point ,, ...... _ .,. ·= \ - -~ .tlteillrsb:1 ' • ' \ I i I, I I I . ~. - . ();:w:r • I t l ,:::olQ:- zq9l .by. ~")'!el- . tldt.,ey,111 _.. ~ _f$1,t ~ Piney Point Port Agent, Carl Peth (I.) explains and supervises the SIU voting proceedures. The first ballot was· cast by Robert Leyva center rtght. November 1984 /LOG/ 1.5 �------·----.,~====-o===== i .Recertification· Programs Following are the updated course schedules for November 1984 through January 1985 at the Seafarers Harry · Lundeberg School of Seamanship. For convenience of the membership, the course schedule is separated into five categories: engine department courses; deck department courses; steward . department courses; recertification programs; adult education courses. The starting and completion dates for all courses are also listed. · Inland Boatmen and d~ep sea Seafarers who are preparing to upgrade are advised to enroll in. the courses of their choice as early as possible. Although every effort will be. made to help every member, classes will be limited in size-so sign up early. . . Class schedules may be changed to reflect membership demands. SIU Representatives in all ports will assist members in preparing applications. · · The following classes will be held through January 1985 as listed below: . Engine Upgrading Courses -~- : ~ .-_,,,' ·· r"-,ch'eck-'.in Course Date· 'Completion· Date Welding Pumproom Maint. - & Operation _ Marine Elect. Maintenance Conveyorman Third Asst. Engineer November 2 January 4 December 7 . February 22 January 4 Celestial Navigation/ Master/Mate _F.T. Celestial Navigation/ Third Mate Celestial Navigation/ Towboat Operator First Class Pilot Quartermaster February 8 March 15 Check-In Date Completion Date November 9 December 14 November 9 December 14 November 9 December 14 January 4 January 11 March 1 March 1 · ·Steward ·upgrading Co~rses Course Check-In/. . Completion Date · Length of Course Assistant Cook Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward . bi-weekly . bi-weekly bi-weekly monthly varies varies varies varies ,., 1 LOG / November 1984 Steward Recertification January 25 March 4 Adult Education Courses Check-In/ Completion Date Course Developmental St_udies October 29. . ,...,.-:,_ ... . Length of Course l\lovember 2 The following cou·rses will need to be taken either before or after an upgrading course or with firefighting, C.P.R. and First Aid. (GED) High School Equivalency Program _ _ (ESL) English as a Second Language (ABE) Adult Basic Education ...,,_ :< -.----. ,_~~ :,_t .. ~ . Open-ended Open-ended Open:ended ..;:. -. --,,, -·- -""~~-~~~~'1.-'ii'x ··- ,;" -..: ._.:f -,-~-:~N--~~k_.;·-~ -:•··- ~, _,...,. ·- ,,_-:-•-,:;:::"'-... ;f "' .· . ., ~'~.,:i~ ... Bus Schedule March 8 Deck Upgrading Courses Course Course - - January 4 January 4 Completion Date Check-In Date. Monday Through F·riday Only De~art Lexington Park 6:20 A.M. Arrive Washington D.C. 8:20 A.M'., De~art Washington, D.C. 4:.30 A.M. Arrive Lexington Park 6:15 A.M .. 7.55 P.M. 5:55 P.M. . The Gold Line Bus is.the only bus which travels between Washington D.C. ·and the nearest bus stop in Lexington Park. This bus line travels Monday through Friday only. Lexington Park to the It is necessary to .take a cab .from - _, Seafarers HarryLundeberg School ofSeamanshlp In Piney Point. - . The Gold Line Bus Station is located at 12t_h and New York, Northwest, D.C. Telephone Number in Washington, D.C.: (202) 479-5900 The Gold Line Bus Station Is located In Lexington Park at the A&P Grocery• Fare: $10.30 (One Way) . . . ·. Friendly Cab Company, Lexington Park, Maryland Telephone Number: 863-8141 · Fare from Lexington-Park to SHLSS Is: $11.00 (1 or2 occupantsfone way. �.,,,,,------=---.-,-,-_·-~- ~-------- --- --=--- Upgrading Course Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Upgrading Application Name (Last) (first) Date of Birth (Middle) Mo.I Day/Year Address'-----------'-----------,,==--'--'----;:_-------------(City) (State) Deep Sea Member • Telephone - = = =~----(Area Code) (Zip Code) Inland_ Waters Member • Lakes Member • Pacific tJ Social Security# __________ Book# __________ Seniority __________ Date Book Port Presently Was lssued----,------,---Port Issued _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _~ .egistered In _ _ _ _ __;__ __ ,: Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held _ _ _ _ _ __;__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _- ' - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - • Are you a g(aduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: No Yes • .. (if yes, fil I in below) Trainee Program: From - - - - - - = (dates =·t o==-----attended) Have you attended any SHLS& Upgrading Courses: • No D (if yes, fill in below) Yes Course(s)Taken _ _ _ _ _ _~ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - j~~i~.f1~:f'.~~Jtfqli1]1{ttfi(~t~f4f"if~fiij$]tlr,J~~vfik No • ' •• •• ••• • •• • ves No • I Ani interested in the Following Course(s) Checked Below or Indicated _Here if Not Listed •• Tankerman AB Unlimited AB' Limited DAB Special • D Quartermaster • _Towboat Operator Inland • • ·• • • • • • • Towboat Operator Not More Than 200 MIies Towboat Operator (Over 200 MIies) Celestial Navigation Master Inspected Towing Vessel Mate ·1nipected Towing Vessel 1sf Class PIiot Third· Mate Celestial Navigation Third Mate Radar Observer Unllmlted . No transportation will be. paid unless you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. • 0 • • • • • • • • -• • FOWTQMED-Any Rating· Marine Electronics Marine Electrical Maintenance Pumproom Maintenance & Op_eratlon Automation Maintenance ot Shipboard Refrigeration Systems Diesel Engines Assistant Engineer (Unlnspected Motor Vessel) Chlo! Engineer (Unlnspected Motor Vessel Third Asst. Engineer (Motor Inspected) c ALL DEPARTMENTS . · ENGINE • • •• • ~;;ifiHting: E:i'Yes No •·- CPR: Date Available for T r a i n i n g - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .DECK •••' •• .. -· • Welding Llleboatman ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT • • Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equlvalency Program (GED) D Developmental Studies English as a Second Language (ESL) • STEWARD • • • • • Assistant Coc>k Cook & Baker _ Chia! Cook Steward Towboat Inland Cook COLLEGE PROGRAM • • Nautical Science· Certlllcate Program _Scholarship/Work Program RECORD OF EMPLOYMENTTIME-,(Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating noted above or attach letter of service; whichever is applicable.) · VESSEL RATING HELD. DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE SIGNATURE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _,---_DATE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center, Piney Point, MD. 20674 ........................................................................................................................... - - November 1984 /LOG/ 17 �SIU Executive Vice President Ed Turner, right, assists the launch captain in unloading the food and supplies. Brotherhood of the Sea Food and supplies purchased from funds raised · by members of the SIU and other maritime unions were delivered to the Taiwanese seamen from aboard the Oakland Pilot, whose services were donated by Western Tug & Barge Corp. SIU Executive Vice President Ed Turner, ce'nter, and Frank Lauritsen of the Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association, District ·1, right, talk with newspaper and television reporters aboard the marooned Panamax Nova. Maritime Unions Assist 'Taiwanese· Seamen . T 1 ~ . HE first week of November should be a happy one for the 27 members of the crew of the Taiwanese freighter Panamax Nova if they arrive, as · scheduled, in their home port of Kaohsiung after being marooned on their vessel for nearly two months off the coast of Northern California. The Panamax Nova, wi.th its 1 1 " ~'rgcf1if,S5,,000 metric foi'!s of · ~oal, had been aiicli.or 'in Sah Francisco Bay since Sept. 7. Before that it was anchored in Drake's Bay, off the Marin coast, for 42 days,· marooned because of its owner's (Way Wiser Nav. igation Co. of Taiwan) financial difficulties. The New York representative for the . shipping line, Eddie Shipping Agents, is also financially unstable and had provided no funds for pilot or wharfage · fees for the 60,000-ton vessel-· · and most importantly, had provided no food or supplies to the crew. at ' ' . With . the exception of two hours in Panama,· the crewmem- · bers had not set foot on land in more than six weeks. They had been without pay since the beginning of the year, and had been out of touch with family and associates in Taiwan. Running snort of food, water and fuel, they were surviving on dried fish and seagulls. ,,-, •.-: • _;.•~~"- _, -t,/,- 0Y!7;t'.t~'~k>:>J';t,lf(s ~ . On ,Aug. i9 ,, ,.a'1«1>ali:joa. l~li' " by SIU Executive Vice. President EdTurnerand Frank Laur- Fish caught from the decks· can be seen drying in the sun aboard thi · itsen of the Marine Engineers' ship. The crew subsisted on dried fish and seagulls until help came.. • · · Beneficial Association, District 1, gathered more than 100 cases bers of the SIU, MEBA, Sail- leased from federal custody afof food-including desperately or's 'Union of the Pacific; Mas- .ter.the vessel's owners paid some needed fresh fruit and vegeta- ters, Mates & Pilots, Marine overdue fuel bills, · and was bles-and delivered the supplies Firemen's Union, and other. scheduled to. set saiJ•for Taiwan on Oct. 8, ,pending permission to the demoralized and hungry · American trade union groups. from the U.S. Coast Guard. Assistance also came from men. In a farewell.letter of thanks, American President Lines, MatTurner· pointed out that the the Panamax Nova's first enson Navigation Company and delivery was a "seamen to seagineer, Su Wen-Yuh, wrote, San Francisco's Delancey Street men movement, and maritime Founclation; The services of "We had a lot of concern, industry · to maritime industry Western Tug"& Barge Corp. 's friendship and brotherhood from movement." · · launch, Oakland Pilot, were also. all the American seamen's Funds were raised from memunions." donated to the effort. And that's what the "BrothIn late September, the rusting, 16-year-old bulker was re- ·erhood of the Sea" is all about. Members of the Panamax Nova help carry the food up from the launch. Therewere fresh greens, cantaloupes, strawberries, canned vegetables,' potatoes, .peanuts, lemons, oriental noodle soup and more. · PanamaJ< Nova Capt. C. L. Lin, second frbm right, thanks the many unions and steamship companies who helped with the delivery of faod · ta the. stranded ship. From the left are: Jim Gist of the.SIUNA Sugar Workers; Ed Turner, executive vice president of the SIU; Capt. Lin,.and John. Ravnlk, SIU field. rep in San;Francisco. �_____='--------------.::::-------------------------~-----------~-~~~-~-------~--~-----'""""'."' SIU Charges Ruling Is Unfair U.S. Fishermen Lose· Rich Grounds on Georges Bank In World Court '.Give Away' Decision_ to Canada . GLOUCESTER, MASS . ... A recent decision by the World Court on U.S.°Canadian fishing boundaries has greatly angered SIU fishermen here as well as fishei:men throughout New England and along the East Coast. In a strongly-worded telegram to U.S. Fishing Ambassador Edward Wolfe atthe State Departmep.t, Mike Orlando, SIU Fishing Rep. here said, "The decision that was pass.ed at the World Court ... on the U.s.-· Canadian boundaries is unac. ceptable to us." He called · the debision an "outright giveaway to the Canadians of the most fertile and best produce area on Georges· Bank" The telegram said: "We object strongly . . . because we. think we were sacrificed and betrayed by our negqtiators.'' · The decision referred to in the· telegram was one reached _· .- _. -: ·.:> •. > On its face, the decision sounded like a good one for United States fishermen since 75 percent of Georges Bank was given_ to U.S. fishermen. However, the portionthat was allotted to Canada-65 miles known as the Northeast Peak-is the richest and most fertile part of the Bank. · As SIU fishing representatives in Gloucester said, "The Court gave the Canadians what was historically American fishing grounds. Sure, the Court gave us the biggest part of the Bank, but it gave the Canadians the richestpart." According to American fishermen, the Northeast Peak contains half of the Georges Bank's haddock and pollock, 25 percent of the cod, 35 percent of the. yellowtail flounder and scallops and the best swordfish and lobster. The dispute o-v.er the grounds· (IJ J:Y ,-J~---.-;:5 I :_ - -_ ·-.-: ___. __ -_ :-:.- __ :· after many.months deliberation. Tl?-e World Court-also known as the International· Court ,of Justice-is the prindpal judicial organ of the United ·Nations. Under dispute between ,the U.S. and Canada •was the large andfertileNorthAtlanticfishing grounds called Georges Bank. Located_ in the Gulf of Maine, Georges Ban}c stretches east for 200 miles an,q is centered east of Cape Cod, Mass. _ -_:· _:'__:: · _ ·- -_---~~'-- _~: _·.' · -{fACH/AS SEAL/. i7. Yarmouth c :Z 1./J '."(' I \ ,, (IJ '."C' Portland ,-.:. 0 ~ 1 Gulf of Maine N.H.,,__+------'---.::,l---'-----1M Atlantic Ocean 0 . . . _ . _.. _ . Miles . 100 - __ , .. · _>> _ - ~:· _ ':_'-_'. :_ ·_,:: - . ::- _· ___ _;: _. _ .. __'.'-~opyn~t-.-~- _19:34:_~Y The·N~w:_ ')!orlt _T_i111es Company_. Re,nnted by pernusston." 0 ~~~~td.8~~.d~&1~,1::!;.~it&~;:1it~!at~~~~~!1~)~,it,~~~~¼-"Tt:~Tutl' K'n\~ri6a~ ~sh~~~en - N"ethetlands· on Oct. 12, 1984 shore fishing limits to 200 miles, have been facing from the Ca.- ___- _· __ I) MAINE thus creating some overlapping nadians. That is the problem of claims. At the World Court, imported Canadian fish. Canada claimed al:/out. half of - Canadian fishermen are sub~ the northern section of the Bank. · sidized by their government, and The U.S. claimed the whole the cheaper prices they can Bank. America argued that New charge for fish here· has deEngland fishing fleets developed pressed the prices for American the grounds in the nineteenth fishermen. century and had used it excluThe U.S. is the major market sively until the 1950s when for- for Canadian fish, and the Caeign fleets joined them. nadian government plans to The World Court decision spend $22.3. million over the comes on top of another prob- next five years promoting their . . fish products here. The SIU has been working to increase the tariffs on imported fish in order to give a fair deal to fishermen inJh,is country. . · The boundary decision by th.: · World Court went into effect on Oct. 26. Now any boat wishing to fish in the zone not reserved for its country must apply for special licenses. The arrange ments for these licenses are still up in the air an<,!. mu/it be worked out between the United .States and Canada. 0 Tougher lnspections,•·Jfishermen Benefits in Sanctuaries Bill, One of Few Laws to Clear ·congressional Maritim~ Log-Jam Tougher vessel inspections The safety 1tspects of the leg- not heard from a vessel within which a fisherman must be aland reporting requirements and islation call. for: 48 hours or believe the ship may lowed to file- a claim for a loss. several provisions to help U.S . . ,,,, Operaforstori~tifytheCoast· be lost or in danger. Y' AnextensionoftheSecretary fishermen were -approved when Guard at least 30 days bef()re a Some of the key elements for of Commerce's authority to use the House passed the Marine vessel's certific_ate ofinspection ·fisberme_n include: foreign fishing fees in the FishSanctuaries amendments late last is due to expire; -- . eries Loan Fund which may be Y' An increase from 25 to 50 month. j,_. New penalties andir1creases_ . percent for compensation due used to make loans to U.S. The amendments were con· tained in S. 1102, a bill which in current penalties to ship owns commercial fishermen for dam- fishermen in order to avoid depassed the Senate earlier this ers who operate.a vessel without ages to the vessels and gea.r and faults on some loans and cover summer after several other a valid certificate o(inspection; economic loss resulting from oil some operating expenses. ·pieces of maritime -legislation, Y' Vessels to report back to their and gas exploration, developThe legislation was sent back including the 1982 House 'Ver- owners or· agents at least once . ment and production in areas of to the Senatela~t month for final the Outer Continental Shelf. sion of the Marine Sanctuaries every 48 hours; . · action. Because much compros bill, were incorporated into S. . Y' Ownerstoimmediatelynotify Y' An increase from 60 to 90 mise had already been reached, 1102. the Coast Guard if they have days the. minimum period in it cleared the Senate easily. · November 1984 /LOG/ 19 · -, �Job Security and Safety at Stake Insurance Crisis Plagues U.S. Fishing Industry i ! '' ; ; : : ,.. ' / 1 . . . SIU fishermen in Gloucester; ~ass. are facing serious probe !ems due, to an insurance crisis in that city. In some cases, insurance pre•miums on our fishermen's boats are being raised astronomically; in other cases policies are not being renewed by the insurance· companies. The result: fewer vessels ,available oil •which our members can work. Another problem plagujng our SIU fishermen in Gloucester is thatpersonalinjuryclaimshave 'risen sharply. The resulting increases in insurance premiums have meant that boat· owners are employing fewer fishermen aboard their yessels. The reason for the boat insurance problem is the unusual number of fishing boats that have sunk over the last several years. In the last four years alone,._ 35 Gloucester boats have sunk. That compares with fewer than 30 sinkings during the previous 10 yeani, according tq the Gloucester Daily Times. · Since the beginning of this . year, seven older Gloucester owners af$1.64 million, went There have been no injuries for more than the boats are down in deep water. While being because of the sinkings which . worth. With the fishing industry repaired, another Gloucester were usually due to flooding or in so much trouble, the tempboat that had nearly sunk burned fire. In most cases, a nearby tation can be great to collect in drydock. · . fishing boat picked up the fish- that insurance money-lcgitiAnthony Verga, executive di- ermeti. on the sinking vessel. mately or not. rector of the city-operated Not counting lobster boats, Of the 35 Gloucester boats Gloucester Fisheries Commis- the Gloucester fleet usually con- that sank in the 1980s, several sion, said that boat owners are sists of between 150 and 175 had been disabled and needed having enormous difficulty find- vessels. These are mainly trawl- Coast Guard assistance a numing insurance coverage. ers that drag for ground fish such ber of times in the months beIftheydofindinsurance, then as whiting and haddock. fore the sinkings. the premiums are very high. The increased insurance rates . This situation brings in the According to Daniel Arnold, ex- . are not solely due to the sink- whole question of maintenance ecutive director of the Massa- ings, however. Premiums have andsafety.Ifaboatisnotmain• chusetts Inshore Draggermen's also increased because of the tained properly, the greater is AssociaUon, ''inmost cases [the large number of expensive per- the likelihood that she will meet rat~ increases are] eliminating sonal injury settlements, be- · with disaster. Because of the whatever profitability the boat cause of losses off the coast of high price of fuel, insurance and was experiencing." Alaska, and because of overall gear, and the low prices of fish, Claims in New England are higher operating costs. many boat owners put off main- · Nationwide there has been a tenance longer than they should. supposedly costing marine in· surance companies $2.50 and $3 sharp increase in lost fishing Just one example of poor fish for every $1 they receive in vessels over .the tast'few:years. prices is the codfish situation. premiums. In order to make up Accordiilg Coa:st'Guard; . The price being paid for codfish for their losses, the insurance 270 boats were lost in 1982. ·That is arou.nd 30 to 50 cents a pound. companies n;i.ve increase4 rates is a casualty rate of 8.2 boats- That's just what it was 10 years from 40 percent to 100 percent, per 1000, the highest rate loss ago. depending on the. age and type since 1971: Also,cheapfishfroinCanada, of vessel. Part of the problem is. the · wh.ere the government su:bsi• Of the seven vessels that sank insurance ", cortipanies· them- dizes its fishenneµ, ·1s>sharply . in 1984, four were lost over a selves. They encourage the boat cutting into the Aineiitan mar~ to the ~~~u~~~~1iit~~~0:~~w~?{~vrfP~~,~!f,,~~~!~~~~~:,~•;,,~·m~~f~,~~,. ··:"~~'.it,~";~.7,·t?\$;. Italian Gold Hauls Stickwater New Marad Uaison Appointed ,, , The SIU-contracted Italian Gold will continue to help out the city"of Gloucester's ove~•faxed and oyerload.ed city sewers i)Y hauling "stickwa:ter" from the .Glou~ster Marine Pmtein Inc. (GMP)factory oufto se~. GMP , processes fish waste and pogies into fishmeal. to accommodate both the plant, which must run at'full capacity· during pogie season, .and .the city, which cannot handle the 23,000 gallons a day,of the ''.stickwater" from the plant, the company contracted the Italian Gold to run twice a.day some 12.miles off,shor.e to dump,the material. 20 / LOG I November 1984 John Gaughan has been ap~ pointed to the flew post of Director of External Affairs of the Maritime Administration, Adm. Harold E. Shear announced. As director, Gaughan will be . re,sponsible for fostering an open dialogue with the maritime industry, the public and Congress. iirr the .new position, he will . 'serve as .'the agency's liaison with the maritime industry, oversee Marad's public affairs activities and maintain contacts . with.the Congress on maritime legislative issues. A former Coast Guard eutter commander .and Federal Mari. time Commission attorney, Gaughan~brings "Hill" experience te the position,· having served in the office of the SecretarY.· of Transportation . as Congressional Relations·Officer . for Maritime Programs and as a memeer ofthe U.S, Coast Guard · Congressional. Affairs staff. �-·· -- -- -. SHLSS Training Pays Off A Fall ·Overboard ·Leads· to Textbook Rescue. • 7 •• • Jose Molina, a 23-year-old ordinary seaman on the Sea-Land Adventurer (Sea" Land Service), coul9 look up and see soft blue sky. With the view of waves curling to crescents in the rolling sea, salt-drenched breezes that cool the brow, sailing on the open deck can indeed be splendid. · It seemed to be so for Molina; for much of the mid-summer journey to Rotterdam, Holland. But when skies turned overcast on -July 26, the calm of the sea broke into a sudden passage to hell and back. There was no explanation for the incident. All anyone knew was that at 1545 hours in latitude 45°45'N, longitude 29°W, Molina's work companion, breathless after dashing six stories· to the bridge, reported Molina had disappea,red over the side of the ship. Crewmembers abpard the ship heard the alarm that echoed eerily down the ship's corridors. In the galley, pots were left . steaming.· In the. engin e room, Chief Engineer Kevin Shyne directed engineers to pull back on the engines as the ship prepared to steer into a Williamson rescue turn. Reaching the top deck, Seafarers stood by the rails . peering out to sea for their lost ·shipmate.• "I couldn't help thinking there was a guy my &ge ·out there all alone ," said· Robert. Beaurea gard, -a cadet in training from Massac:husetts Maritime Academy who saw the life ring and smoke!,omb thrown from the bridge>.heard the aliyin and had a sinking feeling they might-not be able to find .Molina. Photos From Aro1,.1nd. the World · In the time if had ,taken to give word to the bridge, the Adventurer, cruising at 20 knots, was a mile further from the Seafarer. There was a limit to how long a seaman could survive the _cold ocean temperatures. Nearer to England than the port of Charleston, S.C~ where the Adventurer set sail, temperatures had dropped steadily, and the water was significantly colder. As the ship slowly followed in its own wake, retracing its . path in the Williamson turn, Molina was growing numb from the cold. And weary. Using his pants, he tried to make a life preserver. The corduroy would not hold:air but his tennis shoes, bogging him ·down, slipped off easily. In the summer, a Seafarer can survive an hour, perhaps an hour- / Sea1iif3tfrrrtarHJS Job a.· Snap 0 I ·s!iil~ng(att)l.e -tiQ.1e: he too)(; the pllotogra.phs during a run to India two years ago delivering a cargo of grainc. From pictures of longshoremen working grain · ships in Chittagong, . Bangla- . desh, to ships rising out of a fine mist, the show is. open to the ·public. It is as much a story about the. nation and people of India as it is a story about life as it is viewed from the bridge and in passing glances by Seafarers who eamt heirl iving traveling the world. if<'<,., .. ' ·• • _;I ' ' ; . , . •·.. ~ ,- - SIU member Leonard Earl behalf.. of Lufth ansa Gernjm. overleaps the language l;farJohnson. grew up in .the. mid- Airlines and anoth er by the Jn- rier." western 'village'; Ullin in ternational Trade Mart of New American Photographer, the southern Illinois. Today, John- Orleans. professional magazine of phoson travels the'world. Artists and musicians have. tographers, counts the opening In 1974 he joined the Seafar been the subjects of his work,. of Johnson's most recent exhiers International Union and has· among them the folk musician · bition among the best shows to been shipping out, working ir · Pete Seeger who wrote: "Kee p · see in the nation this fall. the steward department of SIU- clicki'ng, Leon ard, the pen may The latest exhibit, at Oregon contracted vessels ever since. not have vanquished the sword State University, titled "Eclipse He still returns to Ullin, the nor the banjo the bomb, but. of the S.S. Ultramar," takes its 1 place he describes as a small your photograph y may; it name from thesh ipJoh nson was _town (400 people and 27 dogs), a town where. everyone ·knows everyone. Th6ugh Ullin will probably never appear on any map of the world Johnson )'Vill ever see, the world has come to know Johnson. · During his time away from . the ship, Johnson began i:o photograph city life by the harbor. and.the romantic life of the sea.· His pictures have gained him world acclaim .. '· In 1982 Citicorp sponsored Anthony· Ferrara the ·first of many exhibitions of ''Your si~ter would like you to Johnson's "stre et photogra- • contact her as soon as possible. phy, " a school of photography that focuses on people and. the Arthur Fontame Jr, · way they relate to their envi):'lease contact your daughter, · ronment. The New York show . L onard E. John son Leslie, at 203 Holly ·.Road, was .followed by an exhibit on (photo by •Robert Rohr) W.:akefield, R,I. 02879. of ~ and-a-half if he has enough stamina. In the winter, hypothermia can shut down the body.· in minutes, depending on the temperature. Molina had learned both estimates in a safety class at-the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Tired and cold, he tried to remain calm. That.was something elseh ehad learn edfro mSH LSS safety instructor Jim Moore. . At 1614 hours, only 20 minutes after he had fallen, a shaken but otherwise · healthy SIU member, Jose Molina of Brooklyn, N.Y. , was recovered from the sea. His yellow raincoat, taken off and spread in the water to attract attention, . was seen from a lifeboat launched from the Adventurer. He was immediately treated for shock anct'exposure, glad to be alive. The view of the Ad~ venturer was splendid. Being on de<;:k, paradise. - .personals· - · November_ 19641,L0(:3 / 21 ,, �Rose City Saves Refugees Rescue of 86 Boat People Brings U~N. Award I... r'' On Sept. 23, 1983, the SIU- graduate, and others took the crewed Rose City spotted a boat- refugee boat away from the ship load of 86 Vietnamese refugees to search for other survivors. bobbing in the South China Sea. That's when he spotted the lt was near dusk and the people flashing lights of' the life ring. on the small boat were ou_t offood Despite sufferingfrom a case of and only had a bit of water for seasickness after hours on the . 'the children. More than 10 sliips, rough seas during the rescue, one with crewmen waving at the Kass handed one end of a line refugees, had passed them by. But to a fellow crewmember and · only the Rose City stopped. dove into the water. The Rose City spied the boat It was a long and d.ifficult swim, but finally he reached the at 6:35 p.m., and at 10:47 p.m. the last of the refugees was on pair as they clung to the life ring -~1 deck. The entire crew of Seafarers and officers took part in the rescue and should be commended. Last month in Geneva, Switzerland, twoSeafarers,ABsJeffrey Kass and Gregg Turay and ship's Capt. Lewis M. Hiller were awarded the Nansen Medal by the United Nations High Commission on Refugees for their efforts that day. Earlier this month the three . men were awarded presidential citations for their heroic activities. Because Kass and,Turay were aboard ship, Capt. Hiller accepted the citations for all three. ln additign, J!/fprt~ .are, f,.ei11g wad.e to_·. .. . ~*·'',;;-~ ,:· ·1l1ttig,m1"fh"n-;,::,ii'e"wGr1ttildti~r· ""$ ~ _later this year for a personal pre- ·. sentation. This is their story. By the .time they had come close to the refugee boat, it' moved toward the stem of the tanker. Kass later told Seattle Port Rep. George Vukmir that the thought _of the Rose City's giant screws slowly turning as the ship maintained its position scared him. But after the hourslol).g rescue, Kass and Turay made it back to the deck of the Rose City. "It was an 800-foof swim. Whyn · he came back he _was Kass' mother, Lita Colligan, said that he told her during a visit this summer, "It's great to get a medal for saving someone's life instead of taking a life." She said he ·had· mentioned the rescue at the end of a letter home, but did not explain .the danger and details of the rescue. She didn't find that out until a . representative of the United Nations called her. "You know, if I had known what he had really done, I might have heen furious,''...J;he ·said .. . This was how Kass describyd the rescue in his letter. "We did encounter something that was bigger than each of us, but not greater than all of us. In the South China Sea, headed for Dunai one night, we spied, and then rescued, in poor weather and somewhat heavy seas, 86 Vietnames~Boat People. I can't here describefall th~ events or emotions that evening, but suffice to say that I am not .the same; that there is moreto me than me, part of a whole something that we all ·,;·s'h"'·re'd· •ha· ht· ·· ··~·"•· ' ' ·' ·· . ,,-· . __ -;'__Ul.~-:,__,'./::!li ._·....·t•n1·•g· ·....;,:,;,,~,,.. '·~ ,--· .:_· .'_"Incredible it \vas, pulling' suckling babies from their mothers' arms and hoisting' them' ;JI manually up ladders: a human chain of crying children, bewildered youngsters, stupefied p'arent's all scared· and htihgry, and if not for us and our ship surely they would have perished-out of food and water for a day and a half. It was quite incredible and indelible to most of us." ,.. -'C.· . ~ f • Chua Quach and his eight'" year-old son were supposed to be the first of the 86 Vietnamese refugees to climb aboard the Rose City (Apex Marine) from their overloaded rickety wooden boat in the South China Sea. Chua Quach had Jost his gii.p on his son and dove in after him. Two ho11rs later they were 800 feet from the ship, c;lingihg to a life ring, bobbing in the eight-foot seas. The Hansen Medal The life ring's signal lights were flashing. "But the time . and began pulling them back to spent;'' Capt. Lewis M. Hiller safety. told the SIU LOG. passed and nobody came. The Kass and Turay•both Ship out AB Gregg Turay, 27 years old. Rose City got smaller and While international and presand an SHLSS grad, was busy of Seattle, and Vukmir said he smaller, and I came to lose idential awards went to three of too. When he spotted a·survivor really wasn't surprised that the hope. . . . I made up my mind floating away from the scene, two would risk their lives in the the men aboard the Rose City, to throw away the lifesaver and he jumped into the water with middle of the ocean. "Both had the entire crew made the rescue to hold my son and die quickly an unsecured line and began his · the.training; they'd always come possible. together,'' Quach tole The New Along with Kass and Turay, · swim to the refugee clinging to to somebody's aid. I know York Times. another of the ship's life ring's Gregg, anytime ·we asked him AB Charles Allen and OS Craig . During those two hours, SIU crewmen and officers aboard that the. SIU crew had tossed · to do something for the Union Caffee boarded the refugee boat ~ ·'\. the Rose City brought the other overboard. Kass saw his ship- · he was there to help us. They to help calm the panic-stricken refugees onboard by forming· a mate in trouble, without a se- . srud they both looked at each -passengers as heavy winds and human chain on the ship's rope cured line, and he dove into the other and saw people going un- waves bounced the small boat . ladders and handing the surviv- water a second time, and an· der. Gregg said, 'I never thought alongside the tanker. As Seaors up toward safety on the three struggled through the · we'dgetamedalforit, wewere farers and officers pulled people choppy seas to make it back to just ·doing our job'," Vukmir off the small boat, crewmein---\ tanker's deck. AB Jeffrey Kass, (Continue«r on Next Page) safety. said. 31 years old and a 1972 SHLSS Entire Crew Performed Heroically 22 / LOG , November 1984 '· �!!!!---~-----------~----------(Continued from Previous Page) bers George Smith Jr., Larry Long, Mike Ingram, · Perry Greenwood, Steve Mason, 3rd Engineer Mike Sippo and Kings Point cadets Clem Marino and Dave Cubberely descended to the refugee boat to help .. After all the refugees had been helped aboard the Rose City, Greenwood, Sippo and Caffee joined Kass and Turay as they took the boat away from the Rose City to search for more survivors. During that time, Caffee was washed from the small boat and pulled back aboard by Sippo. It was Mike Ingram aboard the Rose City who manned the searchlight which spotted the single surviv.or Turay and then Kass dove into the water to save. The entire crew of the Rose City proved once again that Sea. farers are a special breed. I I '.l ' Rose City Captain Didn't Hesitate·to Help. No one knows how many Vietnamese refugees have died trying to flee their country on boats of questionable seaworthiness. Tens of thousands have made the journey; thousands of others have ·perished. Sometimes ships sailing in those sealanes have passed them by. Because Rose City Capt. Lewis M.Hiller stopped his ship and initiated and organized the rescue, 86 people were saved. During the Nansen Medal awards ceremony, Poul Hartling, U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees, spoke of what he called the Moral Law of the Sea, which Capt. Hiller followed without hesitation. Jeffrey Kass (above), along with Gregg Turay, dove into a stormy South China Sea last year to help rescue Vietnamese refugees. The pair, along with Rose City Capt. · Lewis M. Hiller, was awarded the Nansen Medal by the U.N. The Moral Law of the Sea is to give help to those in need. Seamen have followed that moral law for years. But .in recent years Vietnamese Boat People have told· stories of ships passing them by, leaving them in the mi9dle of the ocean. Ten ships passed the boatload of refugees before Capt. Hiller brought the · Rose City to the rescue. "I am sad and disturbed about so many reports that ships are passing by refugees in trouble. I felt totally obliged to stop and offer any assistance I could,'' Hiller said. u. s. Flag Role Urged· in National. Energy Plal1 Drozak opposed botn oil im- regulation as harmful to the na. Any national energy plan must Energy Plan. We urge that U.S.-· req:,gnize the iQlportance of flag carriage of U.S. coal port fees and natural gas de- tion's energy consumers. · U.S.-flag maritime assets, from exports be emphasized in any ·tran8:portation of current energy energy proposal submitted to needs to development ofmod- Congress," Drozak said. ern energy alt~rnatives, SIU • J.?1:qzak also urged the nafyesi<;lfnfr~~:l1-~lfA2~~,t9'Jf,,~~... tion;s31,.~tategic· Pt;troleurp ReDepartment of"~J:fergy .(DOE)' seive"(SPR) be filled at the rerecently. quired rate of 220,000 barrels Drozak was asked by the DOE per day. ''The faster the SPR is to comment on the country's filled, the sooner we will have The LQG, official publication of the Seafarers International National Energy Plan for 1985.' a cushion against the use of ail Unkm, won t!ie highest a:ward 1nits category in a nationwide · The main ppints he raised re- as a political weapan,•~ he said. ·· • sw,vey conducted by the AFL~CIO's International Labor garded coal'exports, ocean mfoOrozak also noted ·that some Communications.Associatian. · ing, use of the Strategic Petro- · 36 Jones Act tankers are curA total of 135 labor publications representing virtually leum Reserve and Alaskan oil. rently idle or laid up. and that every AFL-CIO national union in the United States and ''Our concern stems from the another 20 to 30 are only ocCanada entered the contest this year. lack of badly needed emphasis casionally employed. Those The LOG was selected for ''First Award-General Exceland understanding of the role ships would provide a sizable lence" among the more than 80 newspapers in its dass. This . that U.S. maritime assets should fleet to move SPR oil if a drawaward is based on an overall evaluation of the publication, play in a coherent National En- down of the SPR was needed. including writing, graphics, photos, design and, most imporergy Plan,'' Drozak told DOE In addition, he said that if.there tantly, the scope of its coverage of activities and issues of Secretary Donald Hodel.. were a shortage of Jones Act interest to the union's membership. Because of the amount arid tankers, many CDS-built tankIn citing the LOG.for its overall excellence, the judges had the variety of American coal, it ers could be granted temporary this to say: · could become a major interna- waivers to move SPR oil if "The Seafarers LOG is a comprehensive monthly report tional energy source. But of needed. that provides its members a full picture of a wide variety of c:ourse the coal must be moved One of the major cushions activities and issues in the maritime industry. Its focus on from mine portal to customer. against foreign-oil blackmail is legislative affairs, international trade, health and safety, and Drozak said that improvement the nation's Alaskan oil fields. collective bargaining is highly commendable, and a service in the nation's inland water- Currently thatoil cannot be exto its members." ways, railroads and port facili- ported. But several attempts in Judges in this year's ILCA Journalistic Awards Contest ties are necessary to help. the past few years have been were: Leonard Apcar, Wall Street Journal; Regis Louise " ... Emphasis on transpor- made to export the oil. An exBoyle, University of Maryland; Nelson Lichtenstein, Catholic tation modernization.should not port ban is contained in the University of America; Saul Miller, former Director of Instop at the water's edge.ft makes Export Administration Act, but formation for the AFL-CIO; Josephine Pacheco, George no sense for a country so de- that has been tied up in HouseMason University; Peter Perl, Washington Post; Bob Rodden, pendent on ocean-borne com- Senate conference since earlier special assistant to the president, International Association merce, with high hopes of in- this year. Drozak urged that the of Machinists; Donald Stillman, director of international and creasing ·· .caal exports, to export ban be maintained. government affairs, United Auto Workers, and Louise Walsh, advocate short-sighted,. costly . Ocean energy thermal coneditor.and research coordinator for the AFL-CIO Department user fees, or worse, to,omit the version is one area of new en. for Professional Employees. need for the .essential U .S, iners ergy technology that should not ' chant marine from the National· be ignored, Drozak said. Seafarers;~og Win·s Top Award ln':cNatiohal Labor Press Survey . . I - - ----------·-·-· .. �Seafarers Welfare Plan Adds Rules on Eligibility and Other Areas The Seafarers Welfare Plan Board of Trustees has added a few changes in the rules and . regulations of the plan on eligibility, covered · employment, maternity, optical and sickness and accident benefits: The new rules added on eligibility and covered employment are: • "Effective Jan. 1, 1985, fo · order to maintain eligibility for benefits under the plan, a sea~ men whose employer is contrib-~) uting at least $26.22 per man per day to this plan can have a minimum 120 days of covered employment in the calender year immediately preceding the date the claim accrues." ·Previously, 125 days of covered employment were · required. • "Unless otherwise specified, the covered employment shall include time during which an , employee . . . is attending ¼;I The Seafarers Pension Plan Board of Trustees has made some changes in the rules and regulations of the plan on days of service and on the death benefit. · The changes in the _rule on days of service are: • ". . . service shall include all time during which an employee is attending any upgrading courses at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship." • "Effective June 16, 1984, a seaman who has accumulated at least .3,000 days of actual seatime shall be eligible to receive credit for a day-and-aquarter (!¼) of service for each day of actual seatime earned subsequent to June 16, 1984 provided that the seaman is working for an employer that is contributing at least $26.22 per man per day into the Seafarers Wei- \ fare Plan." . • On optical benefits, "an eligible employee shall be entitled to . receive · the optical benefit, once every two (2) · years for. himself and each of his depend _ents to help meet the cost of eye examinations and/or eyeglasses. The benefit shall be paid more frequently in case of dependent children if new eyeglasses are required for patho- · logical reasons. "The amount of the benefits any upgrading courses at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg shall be: School of Seamanship, pro(a) for employees at Contrivided that such courses had been bution Rate I: $200 and 80 successfully completed. percent of the reasonable and "Class attendance at the Sea- customary covered medical exfarers Harry Lundeberg School penses. of Seamanship will be consid(b) For employees at Contriered covered employment for . bution.Rates A and B: $200. those classes that have been (c) Hospital room and board_ successfully completed, only and hospital extras will be paid when the employee has met the in addition to the above and will eligibility requirements for wel- be paid as per Article 13 (I) (A) fare benefits in the year prior to (B) for the respective contrithe employee's attendance at bution r!J,tes." the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg • "Hospital and medical exSchool of Seamanship." penses incurred by eligible emThe new rule changes.on maternity, optical and sic~ness and ployees or spouses of eligible employees on ac.count of pregaccident benefits are: • ''The maternity benefit shall nancy shall be treated in the be paid when an eligible em- same manner as expenses inployee or the spouse of an eli- curred for non~pregnancy regible employee gives birth to a lated illnesses . or · injuries for child in the United States, Can- eligible employees or spouses ada, Puerto Rico or the Virgin of eligible employees respectively .., Islands. • On the sickness and acci. dent Benefit, "change the amount of the In-Patient Benefit and the Out-Patient Benefit from $8.57 per day to $9.17 per day." under this article if the death is caused directly or indirectly by: (a) intentional self-inflicted injury. (b) participation in a riot or the commission of a felony. (c)conduct evidencing a reek! less disregard of personal health: or safety. - (d) the employee knowingly subjecting himself/herself to an unreasonable risk of injury." The. changes in the rule on the death benefit are: • Effective Feb. 1, 1984, all pensioners who are receiving pension benefits from this plan and who have credit for at least 125 days of covered employment in the calendar year immediately preceding the year in which they become eligible and applied for a pension are eligible for the death benefit. . . . " • "The Standard Death Beuefit shall be paid upon the death of an eligible pensioner, or an active employee who died at a time when he would have been eligible to receive a pension from this plan and who - satisfied the eligibility requirements listed. ; . . The death benefit will be paid to his designated beneficiary, if the beneficiary is in any of the (listed) relationships to the deceased." • "The Limitations of the Payment of (Death) Benefits" say "No benefits shall be paid 0 " ... add the words ·up to' before the specified dollar amount." "A bill from a liqmsed optician, optometrist or ophthalmologist and/or a bill for the purchase of eyeglasses." Aboard the S.S. Newark . . Support SPAD 24 /LOG/ November 1984 It's smooth sailing in Seattle. Just ask John Carson aboard the S.S. . Newark (Sea-Land Service). (Photo by Tillman Churchman) Sam Thomas fishes off the S.S. Newark (Sea-Land Service) in Ko~ diak, Alaska "just for the halibut." (Photo by Tillman Churchman) �- ts ·mgton • I I I I I I I Seafarers Internatio nal Union of North America. AFL~CJO · I I I I I November 1984 Legislative. 17-dministrativc and Regulato ry Happenin gs One potentially disruptive issue--t he of the American-flag merchant marine, of Construc_tion Differential Subpayback whic,h had fallen to a post-war low of 406 left. victory e landslid 's Reagan Ronald sidies-w as put on the back burner. H.R: active vessels. bit little a just gton everyone in Washin 5712 was signed into law. It contained a The biggest disappointment had to be provision that prohibited tire enforcement confused. the inability of Congress .to come to grips Politicians on both sides of the aisles of any promulgated CDS payment until with two important issues: the export of Was vote. the of meaning the over argued May 15, 1985. Alaskan oil and the redocumentation of it a green light for President Reagan to go Allowing vessels in the deep-sea fleet under Princess and s Countes 's the Cunard or ahead with his own legislative agenda, to pay back their CDS loans and to operate the American-flag registry. Getting these was it merely the electorate saying that it in the coastwise trade would diminish what two issues resolved is expected to be the rily necessa not but Reagan, Ronald liked is left of this country's ocean-borne fleet Union's top legislative priority in the next ? all of his· policies and unsettle the domestic trade. · . session of Congress, for. together they several The truth won't be known for involve riearly 2,000 seafaring.jobs. months (the 99th session of Congress conOpponents of the maritime industry convenes in late January). Yet there are sev- . tinued their relentless effort to cut back INDUSTRIAL POLl~ Y the that suggest that eral developments the scope of the Jones Act. The Union In a perceptive article for The Washingelection was anything but mandate. was able to beat back most of these atPost, Henry Kissinger, who served as For one thing, Reagan waged a rela- . tacks, though toward the end of the ses• Secretary of State under Presidents Nixon tively issueless campaign. He· did not de- . sion, Congress enacted H.R. 89, a bill and Ford, called this country's lack of an fine the issues so much as create an upbeat permitting foreign-flag vessels to carry industrial policy the single most important national mood. passengers between Puerto Rico and the issue facing the American people. More important, perhaps, was the relU.S. mainland. Kissinger noted that ahµost every inatively poor showing of the Republican The harsh effects of H.R. 89 were mitdustrialized nation other than the United Party. igated somewhat by a Senate amendment States has come up with some kind of While. Reagan was busy wracking up predicating foreigncflag participation on plan to deal witµ the changing world marmajorities .in 49 st~tes, the Republican the lack of availability of U.S.-flag alterketplace. While he underscored his comParty lost two seats in the Senate. It also · natives. An American-flag vessel of a simmitment to free trade, he noted that such managed to pick up only 14 seats in the ilar size, or oile offering comparable serva thing does not now exist, nor is it likely Ho~se, which left it more than 70 seats . ices, would knock the foreign,flag vessel future. · · to exist in the near . ' behind its Democratie c9unterpart. .. .· .· -out g,fJb{ttl12e, ,c, i i< /. ', 1..;c;,g, 0 · r,rol'a'.ctfuri was takeri 60: Port Development or on the · diversion of American ONE YEAR LATER people to the House and the Senate who cargo through Canadian ports. In addition, shared his views on the issues. The Reagan administration had a big no action was taken on the Boggs Bulk celebration marking the year anniversary biU, which many in the maritime industry of the invasion of Grenada. All but lost in felt would have gone a: long way in prothe selfccongratUlatory rhetoric was the THE srv· 1N-WAsemcj,r~N·. viding the country with an effective cargo real ·message behind the invasion: the _ pro·motion policy. the raee, tial A;lde from the presiden United States was able to sustain the · Nothing was done to halt the erosion of SIU did very well in the November elecaction because the action was close to our this country's shipbuilding base. Attempts tions: shores, and because we were facing an in the House and the Senate to reinstate the for ed support we people 25 the Of opponent who did not possess, any sealift the Construction Differential Subsidy proSenate, 19 were elected. ty whats:o.t capabili .-,,, iver; gram were thwarted by the administration. And of the more than 350• candidates we endorsed for the various House elections, more than 90 percent won. Given that record, the SIU is now in a better position to protect the interests of SPAD is the SIU's political fund and our political arm in its members. Washington, D.C. The SIU asks for and accepts voluntary _ While seamen still can't count on the . contributions only. The Union uses the money donated to administration to do anything for the mar. SPAD to support the ~lection campaigns of legislators who itime industry, they can count on our allies have shown a pro-maritime or pro-labor rl!Cord. in the House and the Senate to tone down SPAD enables the SIU to work effectively on the vital the anti•labor, anti-maritime excesses of maritime issues in the Congress. These are issues that have the president and his conservative cronies. WASHINGTON REPORT I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I a • I I I .1 I I I I I I I I I I I. 1,.. 'A,~d\~~~!~1f;!~~~e~t~1J :!~~i~: I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I • -I I I I I I I 1· I I I I I I I I I I 98TB SESSION OF CONGRESS AD.JO VQS • The 98th Session of Congress ended on a hectic note as members attempted to take. last0 minute action on several unfin, ished spending measures . .The. members had on~ eye on the interests of their constituents and another on the November· elections. ·· In terms of the maritime industry, it · was a mixed record. Nearly a dozen maritime bills were passed. Yet most of these bills did not address the long-term decline ton O a direct impact on the jobs and job security of all SIU mem• hers, deep-sea, inland, and Lakes. The SIU urges its members to continue their fine record of support for SPAD. A member can contribute to the SPAD fund as he or she sees fit, 1>r make no contribution at all withoutfear ,of reprisaL A copy of the SPAD report is filed with the Federal Elec, tion Commission. It is available for purchase from the FEC ' . in Washingt~n,D.C. I' ,' .. . e o .. . - NovembE!r 1984 / LOG I 25 -----· -·-- --- �This Is Where the Seagoing Jobs Are. , Ex-Waterman RO/RO Joins Navy; SIU Crews Will Man TAKX Ship M Following extensive modification by the Navy, the Sgt. Matej Kooak recently crewed UJJ at the Port Hueneme Naval Base Jn California. (Photos by Dennis Lundy) ORE than 100.seagoingjobs are available to SIU Seafarers as the result of Navy charters awarded to Waterman Steamship Co. The first of three converted RO/RO's was delivered to Waterman and is·crewed by SIU .. She is the USNS Sgt. Matej Kocak. Launched in 1981 as the John B. Waterman, this vessel was jumboized and extensively modified by the Navy with heavy-lift cranes and re-designed cargo holds. The Sgt, Matej Kocak will join other civilianmanned T AKX military support ships which are being pre-positioned in all parts of the world for rapid deployment of military supplies to any trouble spot within our nation's strategic defense zones. i i l i I Dan Buckley, AB, attaches the shower curtain in the shower room of the ship's gym. All the new galley equipment in order, tlie Steward department is now ready to do their stuff. Picture_d here, from the left, are: Courtney "Sabu" Rook, steward; A. Fachini, chief cook; Marc Sholar, steward assistant; Tim Yancey, steward assistant. ' · This is one of the helicopter pads aboard the Sgt. Matej Kocak. Our · '-''- bosuns are being specially trained at the SHLSS in Piney Point to assist in helicopter landings. 26 /LOG/ November 1984 ·-~ ' ;., Military vehicles make up part of the ship's cargo. �Pat Hawker, bosun .aboard.the Sgt. Matej Kocak, explains that the 100ton cranes can place a tank on the ship's deck. f' ! I ABs Raymond Lopez (I.) and Chris Von Robinstein check the supplies on one of the ship's lifeboats. This·view ofthe Sgt.'M1#Eii Koca,k shows the 200-ton ramp off the stern whi.ch will easily enable vehicles to be driven on arid off the ship. · AB Hal Jensen (I.) and Willie Zisis, DEU, get some work done on deck. · l First-tripper Marc Sholar (1.), steward assistant, gets a lesson from old pro Courtney "Sabu" AB Richmond Matthews (1.) stops for a quick Rook, steward. Marc was in Class 393 at Piney Point. chat.with Bosun Pat Hawker. QMED Robert Hines cheeks out the control room. / November 1984 / LOG / 27 �lI - Health Talk .Alcoholism: ·A Treatable Disease LCOHOL is the most A widely used:--and abuseddrug in America. majority of A Americans drink alcoholic beverages. Most drink in moderate amounts. But nearly nine million Americans suffer from alcoholism .. And these ill people, in turn, affect the lives of nearly 40 million others-family members, friends, fellow workers and · associates. , What is Alcoholism? _; "Alcoholism is a disease. It can be treated." That statement, made by past SIU President Paul Hall, was the premise under which the· Seafarers Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center, in Valley Lee, Md., ~as established. An old theory of alcoholism held that an alcoholic person was emotionally disturbed. It was only during the 1950s that alcoholism began being diagnosed as a "disease." And only as recently as 1971 did · the American College of Physicians of~ci!!}IY chi,ssify, alco.llolism.Jl~ it·Ofs·eaise__: :'.: ~t¥'.t l'-.i~ ··',_,:{. --· _:-. -'-/"'it:,:~£Jr:-~~ Alcoholism is an.illness over which a person has no control. · It is not caus.ed by a desire to hurt otbers,. or. a weakness of will, or immorality. It is a real · -.;;. disease, and society is now rapidly accepting that fact. Alcoholism is when you can't stop after one drink. It is a progressive disease, and when not treated can be fatal. While itis not always easy to tell the difference between a heavy social drinker and an al· coholic, the differentiation is very important. For just like any other disease-diabetes, cancer, hypertension-the sooner .the disease 'is diagnosed, the sooner treatment can begin, and the easier it is to control. causes No one seems to know for sure what causes alcoholism. The illness' probably has no single cause. Rather, there appear . to be a number of physical, ~\ psychological and social fac,tors that . determine the onset and progress of the disease, The search for the causes of alcoholism continues. In the "-'\ meanwhile, the U.S. Depart- Operated by the Seafarers Welfare Plari, the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center in Valley Lee, Md. is a six-week rehabilitation program specifically geared toward Seafarers. people who cannot, develop alcoholism. For once a person.has lost control of his drinking, he is said to have become an alcoholic individual-or to have developed the illness of· alcoholism. Alcoholism is sometimes re~ ft;rred to as "alcohol dependence." A.lcoliol is a drug. AQd · like any other drug, it can create physical,and psychological addictions. · Alcoholics will deny that they ha~e any clrinking problem or that their problems are caused ' ·by drinking. The alcoholic does not want to hear that he is o.ne. He will do everything he can to convince himself and the people around him that he is not an alcoholic, that his drinking is u nd er control. This qenial factor is a clear signal th c;ttt9e~ is a problem and that the person needs help. :1 · ·· Alcoholics often live in 'the .past, ,,,bta'gging . ahGU:t • cpast acliievements .or blawng'$'Jitt~J\i$i, lems in .the past for present· , , problems. The alcoholic person "'-~lim~ie».ds t.Q'J.S'l')erida,lot oftime:, · ·' ment of Health, Education and · words, there is no typical alWelfare's National Institute on coholic American .. Alcohol Abuse and Akoholism , There is >a belief,:-,howevet1 studies has come up with three that alcoholism tends to run in facts: families, and new evidence is 1. Most people who drink alpersuasive that heredity andgecoholialc behveli:ages(·Adbo not d7~ Rnetics dp pla~ an importhant;role. velop co o sm. out one m ecenf.:stUdies cite t, al alco10 will.) holicsare more likely than non2. Although one cannot de- alcoholics to have an alcoholic ,,.~~J?~~~?:~@lisJI\ :w~tb9µJ;clrin~~,... fa~~~i;,1 ffi!U}~~{.~~,..,:~~·' ~ng,,&;~e0hctb1•thf<,,, bever,ge; \!i>,Y,r, ,.if •",,i, 'ti, "• • _c;,.. ;, .· 'ki'ix,};:, D;1rr ' '~~1'~iSuti~i!i:i~g',"'and!· . 1tself1s. not enough to cause-tJ;,i:e · . . . . . · .· planning where llntl?when he is illness.. . Symptoms and' goingto get his next drink, • , Other familiar s.ignals thatal3. .The types of people af- Warning Signals· . fected by alcohol are as varied · as life itself. Alcoholism usually develops· coholism is developing include . over a period of years. There when .a pei:son gulps drink~; are,· therefore; · many ,opportuc:: drinks.· 'alone,· dtink.srl<ifl:;,; the nities for the drinker·. and those . m9rnirig;,or•.(ltiµk;s, before facing Who IS Affected? close to him to becolhe'a'Waite ::'faistE~sifi\lF~tu:ation. ·: '.· As defined. by" the World of the illness before if ha~"go'ne · ·A:s'.iiis ciiseasb progresses, the Health Organization, an alco- too far. alcoholic person will often have holic is "a person whose chronic _. Each individual is different. · blackouts and not be able to use of alcohol causes any trou- But one of the first clues that remember what happened while ble in any major area of life- alcoholism· may be developing he was drinking. his job, his home life, or his .. is when a p~rson,finds that a As the illness gets worse, the health." Another, definition is few drinks do not have the effect common "hangover" that often that an alcoholic is '"a person on mood and sen1ation that they . results from·too much d,rinking· who cannot on any given o❖ once had. Inste.ad,''i'tak. es more m.ay . be replaced by the more casion predict how much he will and more alcohot \efore the serious and painful symptoms drink." , changes th~t tbe drin~ seeks ~f ~'VfithdrawaL" Th.ese may Many people believe that the take pl~ce. ".. . • \ , mcl~de extreme. nervousness, typical alcoholic individual is a Contmued dnnkmg may be- anxiety, s~eating, nausea, skid-row bum, a derelict. In fact, gintointe~':rew_iththep~rll<;m's trembling o~ the "shakes/' . the homeless alcoholic 1)eople health, dnvmg, Job, family ll{e, · · '.fhese P!llnful symptoms mon .skid-row make up a very or life in the community. H~ dicate that the body has become small portion of the total alco- may be arrested for drunken\ so accustomed to alcohol that holic-and problem drinking pop- driving, a physical check-up may \ it has trouble managing without · ulation-from 3 to 5 percent. show some enlargement of the ·llie drug. This is why an alcoAlcoholism affects all kinds Iiver; he may begin to miss. a:. hl\iic !ndividual o_ften takes a of people. It is certainly one. of number of Mondays at work; dna.,k 11J the morning. Once he the great equalizers.in American quarrels at home may increase. gets \the drug back into. his society, striking both rich and Many drinkers are able to , , bloods\feam, the trembling and poor, black and white, young heed these warning signals and other uncomfortable sensations and old, male and female, la- ehange the way they drink or _are relieved and he can start to borer and executive. In other stop drinking altogether. Those function agi),in. Trouble is,.four ~ 28 /LOG/ November 1984 -- . . . �\ hours later he will need another liver occurs about six times more , What can Be Done? ''stabilizer." And so it goes • often in alcoholic people than in moderate or non-drinkers). throughout the day. One often-asked question is,· After years of drinking, the And alcohol interferes with sex"Is Alcoholism Curable?" The akoholic individual may start to ual function. Impotence and/or neglect his diet, health and per- . reduced sexual drive are found answer to this question depends on the definition of "curable." sonal appearance. Withdrawal in 70 to 80 percentof alcoholics. If curing .an alcoholic means symptoms may worsen to the Alcohol affects the central • returning that individual to nor~ point that if the individual goes nervous system. It is not surwithout a drink for several.days prising, therefore, that there is . mal social drinking, the answer and the body burns up its supply a definite link between the mis-- is "no." If curingthem means of alcohol, delirium tremens use of alcohol and the occur- ·that they will never take a di:iqk again, then the answer "yes." (DTs) may result. The person rence of accidents. may complain of extreme thirst, Some authorities prefer the Accidents on our streets and run a fever, hear and see terriword "control" rather than fying voices and sights that do highways claim about 50,000 "cure." They note that even not exist, panic, thrasli about American lives each year and the. patient who achieves total violently, or go into convul- another 150,000 permanently · sobriety may still have to"Ieai-n sions. Delirium tremens is a po- disabled. One-half of these tra- to cope with the personal and tentially .fatal condition .that re- gedies are alcohol-related. social problems underlying his quires immediate medical care. Alcoholics are five to 13 times . drinking. They feel that the sue-, In the most advanced stages . more likely to die from falls and cess is achieved when the paof the illness, the. alcoholic per10 times more likely to die in tient regains control of his life . son cannot function at all as· a fires than non-alcoholics. by re-establishing and maintainmember of society. He is totally ing a good family life, a producinvolved in getting drunk and - Alcoholism can be fatal-not tive work record, and a respectonly as the result of the abovestaying drunk. mentioned acts, but because a able position in his community. large enough overdose of alcohol can interfere with the cenEffects of ters of the brain that control Treatment Heavy Drinking breathing,. and result in death. The most direct result of too Death commonly occurs during People used to think that an much.drinking is physical harm untreated episodes of delirium tremens. alcoholic person had to hit "rock J~-igqe body. While drinking al..,s"'cohol in moderation appears to While the most direct results · bottom" before he could accept _do the body no permanent harm, of too much drinking are seen or benefit from any kind of treat-. . . . when taken in J::i,rge doses oyer in .· harm to tl:t~. b,qdy,, :WCOh!-"11.. merit ':i::9ga'M 'Xe know that many (long periods crf time, it ean be abuse also' affects family life. aldoh•lic. pefsoris are. intensely !'.....,___ physically destructive, often re- · The rate of separation and di- relieved to learn that their all ~c:lµcing a person's life span by vorce among alcoholics is seven coholism is ail illness, arid that it is treatable. And like other as much as 12 years. times that of the general p9pu .. •C@c~rs of the mouth, tor1gue, lation. And two out of five do- illnesses, the earlier it is diagpharynx and esophagus are more mestic relations court cases in° nosed and treated, the better common in alcoholics than in volve alcohol. Alcoholics also the chance for recovery. non-alcoholics. Alcohol alters commit suicide-six to 15 times Many people who suffer from stomach acid secretions. which more· frequently than the genalcoholism can be treated as probably help to account for the era.I population-but whether stomach problems so common , that is caused by depression, outpatients (private physicians in alcoholics. It also has been ·which is common among alco- or community facilities) or as shown that too much alcohol is holics, or whether the depres- inpatients (hospitals). Whichinvolved in damage to the heart, sion causes them to drink has ever, the road to recovery is not brain, muscles, liver and other not been ·proven with any cer- an easy one. It takes time, work· and a lot of help from others. major organs "(cirrhosis of the tainty. But most important, it takes desire-the desire to breakfrom a lifestyle dominated by alcohol and 'a desire to retlini. to the mainstream of society. ·· is 0 ,. With the help and suppprt of professionally trained counselors and .fellow Seafarers, the alcoholic individual can accept responsibility for his drinking and take that important first step of giving up alcohol. One of the oldest and largest programs available today for treatment of alcoholism is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): AA is a· voluntary fellowship of alcoholic people whose sole purpose is to help themselves and each other get sober, stay sober, and mend their lives. Membership is open and free of charge to anyone who needs help with an alcoholic problem, and groups can be found in virtually every city in every state in the country. · . Alcoholics Anonymous depends primarily ·on a spiritual . approach and the unselfish devotion of recovering and recovered alcoholic members to help one another. The person joining AA admits that he is "powerless over alcohol,'' and that his iife "is unmanageable." And working on his problem "one day at a time,'' he can, always count on a fellow AA member for support. The ARC · In March 1976, ti).e Seafarers Alcoholic Rehabilitation.Center (ARC) was established in Valley Lee, Md., near the Piney Point training and upgrading facilities. Based on the philosophy of -th~ AA recovery program, the ARC is a six-week rehabilitation program specifically geared toward Seafarers._ There is only one major requirement an SIU member needs to collie here: the desire to stop drinking. No one can force that on you.· Getting sober, staying sober, and beginning recovery are difficult jobs. But witli the help of the counselors, alcoholic Seafarers can accept responsibility for their drinkirig and can thus begin a_ totally new life with positive attitudes, values and principles-·and a feeling of self- worth. · A competent and professional staff works with each new member to assist him in coming to grips with his illness and. in ;:,. building a new life without alcohol. Fellow Seafarers-both on the staff at the center and in • treatment for the same . disease-support him in his decision not to drink. And this support is often what keeps a person there. For while "putting the. cork in the bottle" is the first step to rehabilitation, and education is an essential part of it, simple compassion and understanding are most important. Through-the Seafarers Welfare Plan, the SIU has established the ARC as a way to help our. members recover from the disease of alcoholism. And with . the help and support offered there, alcoholic SIU members are getting well and building new lives. Don't· be afraid to ask for help. Just as you would see a doctor for a broken leg, check in at the ARC if you have a drinking problem. There is always someone there to·give you. a helping hand. - November 1984 / LOG / 29 �-· 7 \ Deep Sea 1949 in the port of New York sailing as a ship delegate, cook Edward "Ed" and oiler. He was a member of Charles · Biedrthe Wall St. Workers Union in zycki, 57, died on 1948. Seafarer Cole wa~ a Union Sept. 28. Brother employee from 1951 to 1954 and Biedrzycki joined received a .SIU P~z:sonal Safety the SIU in the _·Award in 1961 for riding an portofNe wYork accident-f ree ship, the SS Seain 1952 sailing as train Georgia. Born in New York a bosun. He City, he was a resident of Yonworke · on the New Orleans kers, N.Y. Surviving are his Sea-Land shoregang from-1968 widow, Sylvia; a son, Bruce, . to 1984. Seafarer Biedrzycki was and a daughter, Constance C. a PFC veteran of the U.S. Army _ Toni· of Woodstock, Conn.-a after the Korean War serving as .1955 Andrew Furuseth Schol...J an auto ·mechanic in the motor arship Award winner,-s tudying pool. He earned the Good Conat the lJ niversjty of gon.necticut duct Metal. Born in New Jersey, in Storrs. .. . ' . •. . he was a resident of New Gretna, Pensioner N.J. Surviving are a son, MiHarry Lee Colchael of New Gretna, and his lier, 72, passed mother, Lottie of Jersey City, awayonSe pt.14. N.J. Pensioner Brother Collier Joseph Dennis joined the SIU in Blanchard, · 63, 1943 in the port died on Sept. 15. of Baltimore sailBrother Blaning as a chief • •··chard joined the steward. He hit the bricks in the · SIU in 1948. in• 1962 Robin Line beef. Seafarer the part of New Collier was born in Union City, York sailing as an Tenn. and was a resident of.St. AB. He atten.ded the Unign's Albans, N.Y. Surviving are his 5tJ;i , Pine&;,P,0iO:t E.d'.U,:(fit!I1f»li' ! ~ E : , e. · ' ""' tef;; Conference. And he was a vet- Beverley Rossef ,.,,. , eran of the U.S. Navy duri!1g a 1971 SIU Charles Logan World War II. Seafarer BlanScholarship winner-at tending chard was born in New Iberia, . Cornell University in Ithaca, La. and was a resident of New . N.Y. .,.,_ Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Beatrice and a sister, James Monroe Alice B. Dorsey of New Iberia. Dodd, 49, died of heart-lung failure George Selden inJohns Hopkins Cayton, 55, died : Hospital, Baltirecently. Brother . more on Sept. 16. Caytonjoined the Brother Dodd SIU in 1947 in joined the SIU in the port of Mo... tht?•..RQrt.of Nor-. .· · bile sailing as a folk in 1964 sailing. a cook . chief cook. He hit and AB. He was born in North .the bricks in the Carolina and was a resident of 1946 General Maritime beef. . Baltimore. Interment was in the Seafarer Cayton was a veteran Arbutus Park Cemetery, Baltiof the U.S. Army d_uring the more County. SurvJvlng are.his Korean War. Born in Mobile, . widow, Emily; his mother, he was a resident there. Surviv- Catherine of New York City, ing are his father, John and a and an aunt, Hessey King of sister, Corrine, both of Mobile. Norfolk. 0 as . PensionerJohn Joseph Cole, 77, succumbed'to injuries sustained • when hit by a car in _Palovas, France on Sept. 27. Brother Cole joined the SIU in 30 / LOG / November 1984 . Pensioner . Owen Herschel Herring, 65, died of a heart attack in Winchester, Va. on Sept. 18. Brother Herring joined the SIU in 1949 in the port I of New York sailing as art AB shop No. 3. And he was a veteran and 3rd mate. He walked the ofthe U.S. Army in World War picket line in the 1946-General II. Born in Philadelphia, he was Maritime beef, the 1947 Isth- a resident there. Surviving is a mian strike, the 1948 Wall St. ·brother, John of Philadelphia. beef and the 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor strike. Seafarer Herring Pensioner Anwas a veteran of the U.S. Armed drew Morales, 82, .Forces.A nativeofE lkton,..Ya ., passed away on he was a resident of Winchester. Sept. 9. Brother Burial was in the Pine Grove Morales joined Cemetery, FredeJick Cty., Va. . the SIU in 1939 Surviving are his mother, Erma intheport ofNew of Winchester; a brother, GranYork sailing as a j ville, also of Winchester; a siscook. He was on ter, Irene V. Bain of Bunker. the picket line in the 1961 N.Y . Hill, W. Va., and.anoth er relaHarbor beef, Seafarer Morales i tive, Ray L. Herring of Winwas born in Puerto· Rico and I chester. • was a resident of Manati, P.R. .I Pensioner Surviving are his widow, AnHarvey Charles drea and a daughter, Veraliz of Hill, 72, passed Manati. away from heart Manuel Perry, failure in the (i2, died on Oct. Loma Linda 16. Brother Perry (Calif.) Commujoined the.SIU in _ .nity Hospital on 1946 in. the .port ~ Sept. 28. Brother of New York H!ll joined the SIU in 1940 in sailing as an AB the port of Baltimore sailing as for Sea-Land. a recertified bosun. He was a walked th~~i~e veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard. line in both the 1946 General Seafarer Hill was born in Mis- Maritime beef and the 1947 lsths;2,~1£µ~~~-~-~~en~ of; ~aJ-.;•: •,1mjan ·~,ttik,~,. :Seafarer Perry was • ~ ·.0 t0u:$'a:':lifoa'd:i'!i®lJlim 1 rCremat10n born i:n ·Rhode"illslim'd!iiaM;l"'waf""'' .. took place in the Pomona (Calif.) a resident of Kent, Wash. Sur;; Crematory. Surviving are his viving are his widow, Mei arid · widow, Cleta and a brother, his mother, Isabelle ·of NewDavid of Yuma, Ariz~ma. port, R.I. I HN . Pensioner Pensioner . William . Denny · Evari~to Rosa, 65, Johns, 67, died on died on Oct. 3. Oct. 15. Brother Brother Rosa Johns joined the joined the SIU in SIU. in 1948 in 1943 in the port the. port of Mo.of Mobile sailing bile sailing as a .as an AB and deck engineer for FOWT. He hit the Energy Transport Co. :He the bricks in the 1962 Robin was _born in Alabama and was Line beef. In 1960 he received a resident of Clanton, Ala. .. Sur-. a Union Personal Safety Award viving are his widow, Glennie · for .sailing aboard an accidentand an aunt, Callie Williams of free ship, the SS Yaka. Seafarer Pensacela, Fla. ·Rosa was born in San Juan, P.R. and was a resident of Country Pensio~er Club, P.R. Surviving is his Alexander James widow, Francisca . · McElhenny Jr., 68, passed away William · ou Oct. 4. Thomas Rose, 72, Brother Mcsuccumbed to a .Elhenny joined heart attack at the SIU in the home in · Baltiport of Philadel. moreonA pril30. phia in 1963 sailing as a cook. .Brother Rose He began .sailing at the age of joined the SIU in 16. Seafarer. McEJhenny at1944 in the port tended the 1971 Piney Point Ed- of .Boston_, Mass. sailing as a ucational Conference, Work(Continued on next page.) . I �< > Pensioner (Continued from Preceding Page). chief steward. He was on the· picket line in the 1946 General Maritime beef. Seafarer Rose was born in New Bedford, Mass. Cremation took place in the Green Mount Crematory, Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving is a daughter, Beverly Gregory of Castalian Springs, Tenn. \ Pensioner Bernard Joseph Shultz Jr., 58, succumbed to a liver ailment at home in. San Francisco on July 14. Brother Shultzjoined the SIU in the port of New.York in 1953 sailing as an AB. He was born-in Pennsylvania. Burial was in the Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery, HigWan,cl Pa.rk, Pa. Surviving are tw.o :b'rothers, Harry of L,an$downe, Pa. and Gerald .·of'Norwood, Pa. ·. farer Zlateff was born in Bulgaria and was a naturalized U.S. citizen. He. resided in Miami Beach,· Fla. Cremation took place in the Lithgow Crematory, Miami. Surviving are a brother, Asen of Varna, Bulgaria and a sister, Minka Buzdoganova of Burgas, Bulgaria. Richard Bernard Tucker, 56, died 19. on Oct. Brother Tucker joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army after the Korean War. Seafarer Tucker was born. in Alabama and was a resident of Mobile. Surviving are his mother, Winnie and a brother, Ernest, both ofMobile. Great Lakes Jaines Francis Gabier, 31, died on Aug. 23. Brother Gabier joined the Union in the port of Cleveland, Ohio in 1981. He sailed as a deckhand for ·the Lakes Transportation Co. from 1980 to 1981 and the Upper Lakes To_wing Co. in 1983. He was born in Escanaba, Mich. -and was a resident of Bark River, Mich. Surviving is his father, Frank of Perronville, Mich. Pensioner Charles Zlateff, . Evan 86, passed ·. away from arteriosclerosis in the Arel) Creek Nursing Home, North Miami, Fla. on July 14. Brother Zlateff joined the SIU in the port of Philadelphia in 1957 sailing as a cook. He began sailing in 1950. Sea- Pensioner Raynald "Ray" Octave Peltier Sr., 81, passed away from cancer at home in Hermantown, Minn. on Sept. 20. Brother Peltier joined the Union in the port of Duluth, Minn. in 1961 sailing as a tug FOWT. He was born in Minnesota. Burial was in .the Park Hill Cemetery, Duluth. Surviving are two sons, Raynald Jr. arn;l Gary. Pensioner William Lee Warenton, 58, succumbed to cancer in the U.S. Veterans Adminis- · tration Medical Center, Jackson, Miss. on Aug. 21. Brother Warenton joined the Union in the port of Ashtabula, Ohio. in 1954 sailing as an AB. He was born in Alabama and was a resident of Columbus, Miss. Burial was in Friendship Cemetery, Columbus. Surviving are his mother, Grace L. Loftis and an uncle, Alton Frye, both of Columbus. Atlantic Fishermen Pensioner Harding T. Eustis died on Sept. 24. Brother Eustis joined the Atlantic Fishermen;s Union in Gloucester, Mass. He retired in 1971. Fisherman Eustis was a resident of Gloucester. "-.), ~ -KNOW KNOW YOUR RIGHTS .:FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU GUif, Lakes. and Inland Waters District makes -•.•.sp_ecific provision _for 's~fegu·ardi_ng the mef11b_ership's m'~IJ'.¢:¥,-~~~"' Union finances.· !he -const.itut-ion requires a detailed ahdit by Certified Publi_c j\cco_untant.s every thre_emonthS, which rire to,.be submitted t.o the· h1embership by the Secretary.:Treasurer. A quarter'ly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each qua~ter of the. :finances of· the Union·and reports .fully their findings.and fecommendatitms. Mel"nbers of this committee may ·make dissenting reports, specific recomnlendations and separate findings. Atl"a~tic1 TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance wi(h the provisions of variou·s trust fund agreements. Al( these a:greeriients specify· tha"t the trustees in charge of these funds· shall ·equally consist of Union and nianagement representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements ·of trust funds- are made only upon approval hy a majority of the trustees. All trust fund :finanCial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS; Your shipping rights and seniors itY are protected exclusively hy·the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of ihese contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority' rights- as· contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers. notify the Seafarers Appeals Board Qy certified mail. return: re:ceipt requested. The proper address for this is: . Angus ''Red" .Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 520J Auth Way and Britannia Way Prillce Georges County Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred tO are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union • or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of ali SIU contracts ate available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the_wages and.conditions under:_ which you work and ..live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations. such as filing for ·oT on the· pi-Oper sheets and in the proper manner. If. at any time, any--SIU ' rY -1'r" ' ",t . \~ ... 11111n1111111ll11111I1ll1111111111111111n1111111n1111111ll11111I1ll1111111ll1111111111111111n1111111111111 patrolrnan Or other Union offi:ial. in your opinion. fails to protect your Contract .rights prop.erly.' •C!:>ntact the nearest SIU port agent. ' · KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitUtion are available 'in au--union halls. All ine·mhers.should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize.. themselves with. its:,contents. Aiiy time you feel any member or offker is~~t_t,empting to deprive you of any constitutional right or ohligaiion by any methods such as dealing with charges. trials. etc· .• _as· well as all other details. then the niember so uffected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights.are clearly. set- forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts Which the Union has .negotiated _with thC emplo)'ers. Consequently. no membt":"r mar be dise:ritni· nated against because of race. creed. color. sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled. he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION -SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its pro- ceeds are u.sed to further its objecis and purposes includ.ing. but not limited to, furthering the political. social and ,. eCoi:ion1j1;•_interests of maritime workers. the preservation and fliflhedng· of ·the·Americ·ii'n·- M'erchant Marine. with EDITORIAL POLICY - THE LOG. The Log has improved employm!!nt Opport.unities for .seamen 8.nd traditionally refrained from publishing any article servi'ng boahnen and· the 1a<lvancement of trade union· co11cepts-. the political purposes of any individual in the Union. In connection. with such ohjects. SPAD supports and'; officer or memher. It has als0; refrai"ned from publishing contributes to political candidates for clecti_ve .office: All .articles deemed harmful to the Union or its cone·ctive . membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed._ contributions are voluntary. NO coritribution may be solicited or received because of force. job discr_imination, by membership action at the September. 19..f,O. meetings financial reprisal. or threat of such conduct. or as a conin all co·nstitutional ports. The responsibility for LQg_ dition of membCrship in the Union or of employment. If policy is vested in• an editorial board which con'sists of a contribution -is made hy reason ·.of the 3.bove improper the Execudve Board of the Union. The Executive Board conduct.-notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD 1:-iy certified may delegate. from among its ranks. one individUat to carry .out this r,esponsihility. mail .within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund. if involuntary. SupPAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid port SPAD to protect and further your economic. polito anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an tical and ·social interests:. and American trade union official Union receip~ is given for same. Unl:1er no circumconcepts. stances should any member pay any·money for any reason unless he ·is given such receipt. In the event anYon·e If at any tiine a member feels that any of the above rights have attempts to require any such payment. be made \Vithout been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of supplying a receipt. or if a member is required to make a ~ W Union records or information, he should immediately notify pay~ri1ent and is given an official receipt. but feels that" hC: ·s1u Presid"ent Frank Drozak at Head(l1:(8rters by certified mail, Should not have been required t6 make such payment: this: return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth W.y and Britannia should immediately .he reported to Union: headquarters. Way, Prince Georges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. November 1984 / LOG / 31 - - �1 SIU Finance Committee at Work Directory of Ports Frank Drozak, President Ed Tul)'l8r, Exec. Vice President Joe DIGlorglo, Secr.etary-Treasurer Leon Hall, Vice President Angus "Red" Campbell, Vice President Mike Sacco, Vice President Joe Sacco, Vice President George McCartney, Vice President HEADQUARTERS The SIU Finance Committee elected to review benefit and operating costs for the third fiscal quarter of 1984, completed their work in October at Camp Springs headquarters; Members of the committee were (I. to r.) Chief Steward Billy Reed, Bosun AB John Semonem, Chief Electrician George A. Roy, Committee Chairman Calvin James, and Chief Stewards Willie Manuel, Anthony Gregoire, and Ed Haber. • ~ ' _,\ - -pispatchers fl_~port f~r Deep Sea OCT. f-31, 1984 -'TOTAL REGISTERED. All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Gloucester ................. . New York .................. . Philadelphia . : ...•........... Baltimore .......••......•... Norfolk .•......•.••.......•. Mobile ..........••......... New Orleans ....••.......... -Jacksonville ...•••............ San Francisco .•••........... Wilmington ................ . Seattle .•.................... Puerto Rico .. ::-............ . Honolulu .................. . Houston ................... . • Piney Point ................ . · Tolals ................ . ·.... . Port Glouce~r ................. . New York ....••............. Philadelphia ........••....... ~~I~~~~~:<-: :;{.{\i}t ::. Mobrle .••••. , •...•.•....... New Orleans •••.......••.... Jacksonville .••.•.....••..... ·san Francisco .............. . Wilmington ...••.....•...... Seattle ......•.............. Puerto Rico ....... "' ....... . Honolulu................... . Houston .•........•......... Piney Point •....... a•.: .... . Totals . .................... . Port Gloucester .. : .............. . New York .................. . Philadelphia ................ . Baltimore ..........•.....•.. Norfolk ..........••....•.•.. Mobile .................... . New Orleans ............... . Jacksonville ................ . San Francisco .............. . Wilmington •............_.... Seattle .•....••......•...... Puerto Rico .••.•.....•••.... Honolulu .••.•.•.... .-..••... Houston ...........•....•••.. Piney Point .........••...... Tolals ..................... . 1 4 49 12 20 4 17 8 10 32 35 42 19 37 12 10 24 0 . 295 8 4 0 9 16 12 9 22 3 24 8 0 156 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 8 -0 68 9 0 4 .0 2 3 3 0 2 0 10 4 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 1 2 0 6 0 0 14 7 0 0 19 -23 30 1 0· 8 0 28 14 21 0 4 6 22 0 245 8 5 0 10 2 1 82 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Trip· Reliefs 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 1 0 1 0 11 "REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 2 134 21 24 15 37 102 69, 80 40 59 18 6 91 0 698 . 5. 1 1 0 1 0 0 48 15 14 27 3 21 40 17 24 17 7 23 25 0 286 L . T" 3 . 1 2 0 5 0 0 21 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 1 40 9 0 - 8 4 5 1 6!! :- - • 6 10' "cJ;,3:,;. 18 5 28 7 26 11 0 0 0 2 1 20 10 0 16 7 16 O· 19 30 "207 104 13 1 6 8 0 0 0 2 12 1 4 5 3 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 30 0 0 3 0 0 31 5.. 5 8 8 15 10 52 11 17 7 6 12 0 187 6 4 0 3 1 0 ·o c:,o•, 1 6 4 0 0 0 5 1 0 0 1 5 8 0 4 15 0 30 6 0 0 6 0 146 70 6. -19 0 0 o STEW~RD DEPARTMENT 4 0 25 16 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 4 1 0 4 1 0 9 1 0 . 16 4 0 35 1 0- -. 7 31 5 2 2 14 2 16 ·O 0 · 0 24 152 69 24 i· 1 r . -31 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 2 1 0 136 1 0 148 0 0 206 543 221 135 2 30 8 6 16 5 14 18 29 17 20 12 81 16 3 277 Totals All Departments ....... . 824 607 o· 1 70 Port Gloucester •...........•••... New York .••...........•.... Philadelphia ...... : . ........ . Baltimore ......... , ........ . Norfolk •. ·••................. Mobile ••.••.•.....•••.....• New Orleans ............... . Jacksonville ................ . San Francisco •••......••.... Wilmington ................ . Seattle .................... . Puerto Rico ·•.•••........••... Honolulu ......•..........•. Houston ................... . Piney Point ................ . Totals ..................... . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 -._,,.o0 -~-.' S~fi'.::-c ,,1.cfo~,"' ,~·-g '. , ._..·1 12 30 3 1 38 & <:- 0 4 0 4 118 18 19 t6_ :.:_ 2776 :;;,._..,.:, 65 55 2 2 0 1 19 52 12 5 70 10 o o ~ 2 32 14 · 4 ,~·~"g•13 · • t· 24 18 2 ij 11 22 13 25 21 .g 556 212 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 . 1 0 4 0 5 1 0 1 81 11 11 17 21 51 25 90 28 34 9 18 43 2 23 5 3 3 14 440 4 18 25 6 14 5 67 4 1 180 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 89 0 0 1 53. 8 10 5 7 49 15 103 14 21 10 4 144 29 27 30 20 59 . 45 95_ 48 36 30 281 50 9 0 11 0 1 0 0 4 5 15 3, 7 0 327 1 0 o ii o 0 o 0 1 ~ 92 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 1 13 5 3. 5 4 8 8 52 6 15 . 3 6 6 0 8 0 31 .. 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ""Registered on the Beash" means the total number of men reDistered at the port at the end of last month. 22 0 0 326 35 2,020 907 1,585 374 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) 327-4900 CLEVELAND, Ohio 1290 Old River Rd. 44113 (216) 621-5450 DULUTH, Minn. 705 Medical.Arts Building 55802 (218) 722-4110 GLOUCESTER, Mass. 11 Rogers St. 01930 (617) 283-1167 HONOLULU, Hawaii 707 Alakea St. 96813 (808) 537-5714 HOUSTON, Tex. , 1-221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659,5152 JACKSONVIL;;; ;1~lberty st 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. · -99 Montgomery St. 0,:"302 (201)43,pC9424 , MOBILE, Ala. '·'""•·~1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 36605 ' (205) 478-0916 ""'-.; ,_.:-dil~r'.,;Qij_LEi~i•J~~ksonAv.e.70130'·-- ••__ (504) 529-7546 Toll Free: 1-B00-325-2p~2 NEW YORK, N.Y. 675 4 Ave., Brooklyn 11232 (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK, Va. 115 3·_s1. 2351 o · (804) 622·1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4 St. 191 ll8 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT, _Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO, Calit 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 543-5855 SANTURCE, P.R.. 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 00907 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) 623-4334 ST. LOUIS, Mo. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON, Calif. 408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 (213) 549-4000 ' 499 Shipping in the month of October was up from the month of September. A total of 830 jobs were shipped on SIU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 830 jobs shipped, 543 jobs or about 65 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 35 trip , relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 800 jobs have been shipped. 1 Support SPAD 32 / LOG / November 1984 =-, ,..·1 �Sea~Land Invests in New U.S.·· Built Ships·--- The Bay Shipbuilding Corp. diesel propulsion plants, the hulls ofth'ese American bottoms have $180 million contract for the been specially designed to ply construction of its three con- the icy Alaskan waters. tainerships which will be operThis contract could not come ated by its subsidiary, Sea-Land at a more opportune time for Service, Inc. and crewed ·by America's commercial shipAmericans. building industry with a particFinanced by Sea-Land's Cap- ular economic ·stimulus to the ital Construction Fund (CCF), Bay Shipbuilding Corp. and its the ships will have a length of workforce at the Sturgeon Bay, 710 feet and a beam of78 feet. Wis. shipyard. Bay ShipbuildThe vessels will have a carrying ing was the. lowest bidder for capacity of more than 700 40- . the contract and has initiated an foot containers. The new ships impressive delivery schedule for will link the port of Tacoma, the ships. The keel for the first Wash. with the Alaskan ports ships is scheduled to be laid in of Anchorage and Kodiak. PowJuly 1985. Deliveries of the first ered by fuel-efficient, slow-speed two ships will be made in August and November 1986 and the· third ship is .scheduled for May 1987 delivery. Established under the Merchant Marine Act of 1970, the Capital Construction Fund program assists U.S.-flag ship operators in accumulating capital to build, acquire or reconstruct vessels through the deferral of federal incqme taxes on eligible deposits. The CCF is administered by Department.of Transportation's Maritime Administration and has provided some $2.8 million in capital to ship owners for the expansion of the · American commercial fleet since its inception in 197 L has received Sea-Land Corp. 's CL L· NP -Company/Lakes -Lakes -Non Priority *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Port 25 3· 0 Algonac ............... , .... . 16 7 0 Port .. , •. • .,a~•'.•• Algonac ........... : .. .. .. .. . J· TOTAL SHIPPED· All Groups Class CL Class ~ Class NP 28 13 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 12 4 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 8 3 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port r- NEW YORK, NEW YORK Schulman &-Abarbanel 358 Fifth Avenue New York, New York 10001 Tele. # (212) 279-9200 BALTIMORE, MD. Kaplan, Heyman, Greenberg, Engelman & Belgrad Sun Life Building Charles & Redwood Streets Baltim0re, Md. 21201 Tele. # (301) 539-6967 CHICAGO, ILL. Katz & Friedman 7 South DE:!arborn Street Chicago, Ill. 60603 Tele. # (312) 263-6330 ' #''{d-l!ort'" · · Algonac..................... . Totals All Departments ...... ; . • 5 12 0 8 58 . . _. 18 .. 0 0 5 _ 5'., ...,.; t8 0 GLOUCESTER, MASS. Orlando & White 1 Western Avenue Gloucester, Mass. 01930 Tele. # (617) 283·8100 "REGISTERED ON BEACH All 'Groups Class CL Class L Class NP ,,,,.;39< 54 6 . 2 13 6 2 HOUSTON,TEXAS Archer, Peterson and Waldner 1801 Main St. (at Jefferson) Suite 510 Houston, Texas 77002 Tele.# (713) 659-4455 & Tele.# (813) 879-9842 13 2 0 38 26 13 D_. _ . 118. 40 17 0 LOS ANGELES, CALIF. Fogel, R0thschild, Feldman & Ostrov 5900 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 2600 Los Angeles, Calif. 96036 Tele. #_(213) 937;6250 ._*''Tot~I Hegistered'' m.1,Ms.th~. npmb~rc,gfg,_en~hQ,,eCl![~IJ~r~!s!~J~.d1~rJlli(jpi)jg at theJottlast month. ••''Registered PQ'. the,Beachi:· means•tiie,tota14lumlfer or men'reg1stere11"arth·e· port0ar-rnecend ot- last· month. . ····•-·~?::;:,--',:, . ~ ·,, ·~ -· - .~ \ DETROIT, MICH. Victor G. Hanson · 19266 Grand River Avenue Detroit, Mich. 48822 Tele.# (313) 532-1220 DECK DEPARTMENT Algonac:·:: ................. . ~ In the event that any SIU members have legal problems In the various ports, a list of attorneys whom they can consult Is being published. The member need not choose the recommended attorneys and this list Is In. tended only for ln-formatlonal purposes: Dispatchers Report for Great Lakes OCT.1-31, 1984 •.--- Legal Aid WILMINGTON, CALIF. 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Suite.700 Atlantic·Na'tion8I Bank Bldg. 415 Saint Paul's Boulevard Address Correction Department 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746-9971 PLEASE PRINT Date:_______ I Tele. # (504) 885·9994 Nortolk, Va. 23510 Tele.# (804) 622-3100 ----------------------------------.--------------------------, HOME ADDRESS MOBILE, ALA .. Simon & W0od · 1010 Van Antwerp Building 1 PHILADELPHIA, PA. Kirschner, Walters, Willig, W8inberg & Dempsey Suite 11 O 1429 Walnut Street Philadelphia, Pa. 19102 Tele. # (215) 569-8900 Social Security No. Phone No. Your Full Name ST. LOUIS, MO. Gruenberg, Sounders & Levin·eSu_ite 905-Chemical Build_ing 721 Olive Street St. Louis, Missouri 63101 Tele. # (314) 231,7440 Area Code SAN FRAtlCISCO, CALIF. John Paul Jennings Henning, Walsh & Ritc_hie Street Apt. or Box# Book Number • -SIU -•, City UIW State • ZIP Tele.# (415) 981·4400 Pensioner Other _ _ _ _ _ _ __ UIW Place of E m p l o y m e n t - - - - ~ - - - - - - - - - - - ' 100 Bush Street, Suite 440 San Francisco, Calif. 94104 SEATTLE, WASH. Davies, Roberts; Reid, · Anderson & Wacker 201 Elliott Avenue West, Suite 500 - Seattle, Wash. 98119 Tele. # (206) 285-3610 . This .will be my permanent addl'!ISS. for all official union mailings. Thia addreSB should remain In the Union file unless otherwise changed by me personallY,. (Slgnedl------~---------- -------.--------:---------------------~!;.. __ . ;., __,. __ . ,. _________________:__..J - TAMPA, FLA. Hamilton & Douglas, P. A. 2620 West Kennedy Boulevard · )'8.mpa, Florida 33609 -, Tele. # (813) 879•9842 . .. . •·. November 1984 / LOG / 33 ,... �� Deep Sea � sho'r'egang from 1·966 to 1984. Seafarer Greeff is the father of Mark Greeff, a 1972 Union Charles Logan College Schol­ arship winner. Born in Johan­ nesburg, Union of South Af. rica, he is a resident of Baltimore. Michael Harry Angino, 65, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Baltimore sailing Ln the steward department. Brother Angino is a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. He was born in Duquesne, Pa. and is a resident of Baltimore'. . Benjamin Livingston Jar­ rett, 65, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as a bosun. Brother Jarrett was born in Memphis, Tenn. and is a resident of Arlington, Tenn. . George Merril Hammock, 65,. joined the SIU in 194b in . the port of Norfolk sailing as an AB. Brother Hammock is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II. He was born in Georgia and is a res­ ident of Tampa, Fla. Thomas Alonzo Brown, 57, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Savannah, Ga. sailing as a QMED. Brother Brown attended a Piney Point Educational Conference in 1976. He was born in Georgia and is a resident of Savannah. Richard M. Harp, 62, joined , the SIU in the port of New York in 1951 sailing as a cook. Brother Harp is a veteran of the U.S, Army in World War II. He was born in Baltimore and is a resident there. Leslie Burrows Bryant Jr., 60, joined the SIU in the port of Norfo* in 1955 sailing as a chief pumpman and diesel engineer. Brother Bryant hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime beef and the 1947 Isthmian beef.. He was born in Portsmouth, Va. and con� tin_ues to reside there� Sven Erik Jansson, 64, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of New York sailing as a recertified bosun. Brother Jansson was graduated from the Union's Recertified Bo­ suns Program in 1973. He received a SIU Personal Safety Award· in 1960 for riding an accident-free ship, the SS · Steel Voyager. Seafarer John Joseph Doyle, 55, Jans.son was_ <>n:. -· the picket :-:·ij(>1ir;le(J/$./!1�;�I,�.w:ne.rg!;l<!l���m�-··?J .;;;,:' ,. - , ··: ··..~- . ' lineir:iJhet96!Nilistriet'Q1&i:Jrn�"" �--·_,is ->. Cooks and Stewards Umon'm ciIr3q.Je�fl:A"rrltfi�e'ofisotstiI···,· 1958 sailing as a chief stew­ . Sweden,' be is a resident of . ard during the Vietnam War. Toms River, N.J. · Brother Doyle is a resident of Harbor City, Calif. · Chon Jar, 65, joined the 'i-c SIU in 1949' in. the port of Hector Licona Duarte, 62, Tampa sailing as a chief coo.k. . joined the SIU in the port of Brother. Jar walked the picket·· New York in 1952 sailing as line in the 1961 Greater N.Y. a FOWT. Brother Duarte beHarbor beef. He was born in . gan sailing on the United Fruit China and is a naturalized Co. "banana boats." He was ' · U.S. citizen. Seafarer Jar is a born in Honduras and is a resident of Oakland, Calif. naturalized U.S. citizen. Sea­ . farer Duarte is a resident of Jarrettsville, Md. ',i."· ':iJ i ~-· ~·:••:~ . -4 -, ,I : C .,:' _,, ··.S '•""· ., n••- --·, ·;-'--�· _ ,_a _• •, •. . .• • , ·, • ' ·•,:;. ,,_ . s. :·•• .- - Carlos Lozano Landa, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1950 sailing as a QMED. Brother Landa was born in Mexico and is a nat­ uralized U.S. citizen. He is a resident of Houston. • James Edward Lankford, 66, joined the SIU in the port of Jacksonville in- 1971 sailing as a cook. Brother Lankford is a veteran of the U.S. Army after World War II. He was born in Guntersville, Ala. and is a resident of Jacksonville. James Allen Fra�'cis Linn, 65, joined the SIU in the port_.., of Norfolk in 1968\;sa,[liog -•�Oil!' as a QMED. Brother Liiin"'•islJ!.a;, veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II serving as a ·i.:C�iefie.nginema�. Hl:l wi!s b,Q!Jl, .,_'in;-[layt0�®f.\i0�°!!i'�if'res� ident of Norfolk. ,· •i. }:If"'· Leon Henry Lybert, 62, joined the SJ u in the port of 'Baltimore. in 1958 sailing as :·._;..•, an 'Ks. Brother Lybert is a veteran of the U.S. Navy dur­ ing World War II. He was born in Mississippi and is a resident of Laurel, fyliss. Louis Benjamin Duracher, 50, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1958 sailing as ·a bosun. Brother Duracher worked -on the New Orleans. Waterman Shoregang in 1971. He was born in New Orleans and is a resident there. �, _,.-1 Ferdinand Campbell Greeff, 60, · joined the SIU in the port· of Baltimore in 1952 sailir:ig as a bosun and ship delegate. BroJher Greeff sailed - _ ~~-'" . _ _ . _ ._.. .. . _ _ · during WorldW�r II. He worked At the SIU hall in Brooklyn, N.Y., Seafarer Wiltiam Datsko (I,) gets his .. on the Baltimore Calmar Line- first pension check from. Leon Hall, vice president in charge of the Steamship · Service Corp. Atlantic Coast. Brother Datsko sailed as a chief, steward. ,. :. First Check · for New Pensioner . ' :.. "', '--:\ ..• \: . :·. __ 34 / LciG"•ftifo�ember .. 1984 4 ', ;..~..... - -··- ::.:.• " �Arthur · Maillet Sr., 61, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1957 sailing as a chief electrician and QMED. Brother Maillet worl<ed on the New Orleans Waterman shoregang in 1978. He also is a· plumber. Seafarer Maillet i~ a veteran of the U.S. Army after World War II. Born iri Marksville, La., he is a resident of Destrehan, La. Caspar M. Martinez, 62, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as a chief cook. Brother Martinez was born in Honduras and is a resident of Westwego, La. · I f Luis Rodriguez Martinez, 60, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1954 sailing as an AB. Brother Martinez ., began sailing in 1951. He was ··· born in San Juan, P.R. and is a resident of Bayamon, P.R. Emmett Leslie Mercereau, 65, joined the SIU in 1941 in.the port of New York sailing as .. 13 bosun. Brother • i~eft'ereau . was born . in the state of Washington and is a resident of Burlington, Wash. I c James Dixon Moore, 62, .· jQined ctl;l:e}S'l:tU'iA.-l!lf44:,i(lthe port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Moore worked on the Sea-Land shoregang, Port Elizabeth, N.J ..from 1970 • to 1978. He hit the bricks in . the_t962 ..Robin Une beef. .Seatiii-Jt'Moote was born in N.ew York City and is a resident of the Bronx. Richard Gordon Newell, i l I I ! 58, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of G1:1lveston, Texas . sailing as a bosun. Brother Newell was born in New Mexico and Is ·a resident of Houston. John Joseph Niemiera, 59, Joined the SIU in 1946. in the port of Norfolk sailing as a cook. Brother Niemiera is a ' veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Baltimore and is a resident of Jacksonville. Great Lakes Anthony J. Pitura, 55, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1950 sailing as a FOWT. Brother Pitura worked on the Baltimore Steamship Service Corp..Calmar Line shoregang from 1966 to 1978. He hit the bricks in the 1980 ACBL inland beef. · Seafarer Pitura is a veteran of the U.S. Army after the Korean War. Born in. Baltimore, he is a resident of Joppa, Md. Terrell Bernice Spears, 65, joined the SIU ih the port of Mobile in 1965 saning as an · AB. Brother Spears. was born . in Brantley, Ala. and is a resident of. New Orleans. Walter C. Summersett, 69, joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1976 sailing as a chief engineer. Brother Summersett was born in South ?carolil'la and is a resident of Charleston; 'S.C. Isadore Nicholas Topal, 155, joined fhe SIU in the port · >0f• Norfolk in 1961 sailing as a FOWT. Brother Topal is a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was born in Chios, Greece and is a resident there. Charles Douglas Westman, 58, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Norfolk sailing as an AB. Brother Westman was born in Norfolk and is a resident there. Raymond Karl Kage, 65, joined the Union in the port of Frankfort, Mich. in 1953 sailing as a FOWT aboard the City of Green Bay ferry (Ann Arbor Railroad) in 1964. Brother Kage is a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was born in Petoskey, Mich. and is a resident of Beulah, Mich. · Francis Arthur Munroe, 65, ' joined the Union in the port of i Chicago, Ill. in 1957 sailing as , a cook for the Boland Steamship Co. Brother Munroe is a . veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was born in Canada and is a naturalized , U.S. citizen. Laker Munroe is a resident of Ormond Beach, Fla. Robert C. Norkowski, 63, · ;joined the Union in 1948 in the port ofAlpen1:1,, Mich. sail.ing as a watchman for the Huron ·cement Co. in 1965. . Brother Norkowski was born lii' Alpena and is a resident there. . Atlantic Fishermen Jose Senos, 63, joined the Atlantic Fishermen's Union in 1944 in the port of Gloucester, Mass. Brother Senos sailed as a. fisherman. He was born in Portugal and is a resident of Gloucester. DON'T CAST . YOURSELF ADRIFT. WITH · DRUGS/ YOU'LL LOSE YOUR PAPER$ FOR . LIFE/ . - November. 1981 / LOG / ,35 - �sent tc headquarters regarding their fine performance: "We, the undersigned crew of the MN Falcon Cham- • pion, would like to express our sincere thanks to Chief Cook Dan Brown {B-2029) and GSU Vincent Ortiz (0· 8028) for a job well done. Chief Cook AMCO TRADER {American of thanks was given to the steward Brown, who is sailing at his very first Coastal Line), September 30-Cha ir• department for a job well done. Thanks job as chief cook, has done more than man John Green; Secretary J.B. Har• were also given to SIU President Frank . an exceptional job with the food prepris; Educational Director Donald Pase; Drozak and his officials for the good aration, and since we are sailing short Steward Delegate Edward Tresnick. work they've accomplished at the new a chief steward/baker, Cook Brown The deck department reported some headquarters building In Camp Springs, . has also bsen doing an outstanding disputed OT which will be taken up Md. job doing all the baking. Considering with the patrolman at payoff. No other that there are no pre-cooked foods or beefs were noted, although both the USNS CAPELLA {Sea-Land Servready-to-serve baked goods aboard deck and engine departments have ice-Military), August 26-Chal rman this ship, Cook Brown and GS.U Ortiz been running one man short. New Luther Pate; Secretary George William have had to prepare everythin9. they mattresses and pillows are needed by · Luke; Educational Director Robert have cooked or baked from start. Both all hands. Also, the washing machine . Caldwell. Some disputed OT (on Paul Brown and Ortiz deserve the utmost was fixed but still doesn't work, so a Hall's birthday) wiff ·be taken up with credit and recognition for the Jobs that new one is needed-along with a new the patrolman in Wilmington, Calif. Port they have done, especially when they ice machine and water cooler. The Agent in Wilmington, Mike Worley, will are the only men in the· steward de· Amco Trader will be in New York on be called and requested to meet the partment. Again, our sincere thanks Oct. 4, and will then head down to Norfolk, Va. for payoff on Oct. 9. Dl9 esc of Sh ips Ne ecl n• s \ _, son; Secretary Jesse Thrasher Jr.; Deck Delegate James ·c. Keith Jr.; Engine Delegate Robert L. Benson. No beefs or reported QT. Everything is running pretty smoothly aboard the Jade Phoenix, although one QMED, · Alston Hickman, was transferred to a hospital in the Philippines. Another crewmember onboard is somewhat of a celebrlly. Gregg Turay was awarded the Nansen Medal, the highest honor for humanitarian efforts on behalf of refugees. It was presented to Turay, along with Capt. Lewis M. Hiller and Jeffrey H. Kass, for their participation in rescuing 86 Vietnamese boatpeople In the stormy seas off the north coast of Borneo on Sept. 23 from the Rose City {Apex Marine). The award Is to be presented in Geneva, Switzerland on Oct. 8. Next port: Egypt. l 1 iI I I "'I 4 CAGUAS {Puerto Rico Marine), September 4-Chair man Julio D. Delgado; Secretary F. Veg·a. No beefs or disputed OT reported. The chairman advised some of the younger brothers to take advantage of the upgrading opportunities at Piney Point and learn as many new skills as possible. A vote 36 / LOG / November 1984 JADE PHOEN IX.. (Titan Navigation), September 14-Cha irman E. 01· OGDEN DYNACHEM (Ogden Marine), October 10-Chai rman Horace B. Rains; Secretary Donnie W. Collins; Eoucational Director J.W. Spell; Deck Delegate E.R. Beverly; Engine Delegate J.W. Badgett; Stewa\d Delegate Morris Maultsby, No major beets or disputed OT reported. The chairman noted that ii has been a good voyage so far, with only a few minor incidents which will be takeh up with the board· �PITTSBURGH (Sea-Land Serv· ice); September 10-Chairman Wil· liam cooper; Secretary·S. Kolasa; Educational Director Jack C. Marcano; Engine Delegate David Mull; Steward Delegate Miguel s. RPbles. No dis: puled OT. The chairman talked about the need for regular recorded ships meetings, and the educational director stressed the importance of contributing to SPAD to help make the Union and the merchant marine stronger. A num· ber of items were noted on the repair list. They included repair of the .TV in the crew messhall and repair of the galley blower which has notbeen working for two months. It was agreed that the chairman and the delegates have been doing a fine job, and a vote of thanks went to the steward department for their good cooking and service, One minute of silence was observed In memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port and port of payoff: Elizabeth, N.J. Dj9es1:·01 Ships Nee1:tnas running normally onboard the SeaLand Leader. A suggestion was made that the Hearing Committee ashore allow a grace period for anyone slightly behind on their dues, especially due IP welfare benefits, hospitalizations, etc. This reference relates to hardship cases and, of course, the previous record of the individual. This suggestion will be referred to Leo Bonser and the SIU Board of Trustees. SENATOR (Goordinated Caribbean Transport), September 16Chairman D. Mccorvey; Secretary J. GIiiian; Educational Director M. Beck; Engine Delegate John S. Penrose; Steward Delegate .John K. Ward. Everything Is running smoPthly. No beefs pr disputed OT reported. The chairman announced that the ship will pay off Monday night after arrival In Miami. The reefer electrician was ter• mlnated on Sept.. 4. Jacksonville was notified and sent a replacement who seems to be wmking Put very well .. The chairman also thanked everyone for giving a hand with the stowaways. Next port: Miami, Fla. the meeting about the drug problem, And while there haven't been any problems with drugs aboard the LNG Tau• rus, the cPmpany is putting a machine aboard all its vessels to detect the presence of drugs in an individual's system. A vote of thanks was given to the crewmembers for working SQ well together and for their help in running a fine ship. This will be the ship's 100th cargo .. Next port: Bontang, lndPnesia. WORTH (Apex Marine), August 26-Chalrman Bernard Saberon; Secretary Sam Davis; Educational Director W.J. Liesengang; Engine Delegate Joseph P. McGee; Steward Delegate R. McCausland. No beefs were brought ,,.. up in any of the departments, nor any disputed OT reported. Everything Is running smoothly, according IP the chairman. He announced that the ship would be paying Off In San Diego on· Sept. 1 and then would be turned over to the U.S. Navy. The steward asked that all crewmembers strip their bunks. He also stressed the importance of donating to SPAD in order to support those politicians who are in favor of a strong U.S. merchant marine. A vote • of thanks was given to the steward department for ii job well done,_ Next port: San Diego, Calif. Ing patrolman in Lake Charles, La. on Oct. 13. The treasurer reported that of the $81 that was in, the ship's fund, $55 was spent for a popcorn machine and other goodies, leaving $26. Bob Stevens, port agent in Philadelphia, PONCE (Puerto Rico Marine), Ocmet the ship in that port and brought tober 7-Chairman R. Rivera; Secre• some voter applicatjons with him and tary C. Rice; Educational Director L. also passed on the word about the Acosta. No beefs or disputed OT retugboat companies. "Thanks, Bob, for . ported. There is $60 in the movie fund ·the news." The educational .director aboard ship. The chairman announced stressed the importance of going to · that the ship would pay off on Tuesday, Piney Point to upgrade and take adOct. 9, and that Pn the following Friday, vantage of the facillties and training while the ship is in Jacksonville, the ! the Union offers. A general discussion air conditioning system would be was held on the upcoming elections, cleaned out. Members were advised LNG TAURUS (Energy Transporand everyone was urged JoJ;ike the· to get blankets from the steward atthe talion Gorp.), September 16-Chairtime to vote. A~lf''ol"'ltiariks was next linen change. The weather has man Sylvester Monardo; Secretary J.L , given to,,)filJ,rsteward department for. been getting cool, especially at the Gibbons; Educational Director Tyler R. 1, ~gb'od food onboard the Ogden northern end of the run. Several sugWomack; Engine Delegate Leroy C. Official ships minutes were also ret~•·:,,...r~nachem. Next port: Lake Charles, gestiPns were made. The first was that Tanner; Steward Delegate .David A ceived from the following vessels: men whP drop the pilot ladder should Pappas. No disputed OT. 'there is 2 j>~. . . . . ·. . re-rig it properly when Jt is no 'tonger . · $963.lnthe.ship's fund.;AJl communi,' AMBASSADOR PUERTO RICO . [:. .OGDEN,MISSOU81 (Ogden Ma, needed. The second was that tele· cailons received from headquarters ROVER BALTIMORE rine), August 19-Chairman Donald D. SANTA ROSA BAYAMON phones are needed near the ship's were read and pPSted, One particular . COIIRIEII SEA-IAND ADVENTURER Fleming; Secretary A, Hutcherson; Eddock in San Juan. This latter requel3l letter pertained. IP time off. Both the SEA-LAND DEVELOPER UJNII BEACH ...,, .,. catl•-nal Director R.L. Juans. No dishas been made.. a number of timE!s, rompany and the Union agree that a SEA-IAND ECONOMY IIEWYORK i · "''"•-.,p~d OT. There is $7.50 in the treas- . but n·othlng yet has been donec SQ,IAND EXPLORER DAIO.MID member working on an LNG carrier be SEA•LAID EXPRESS . ODDEN CHAMPION ury.'~ll~ds were asked to help build relieved after working 120 days. The DllDEN COLUMBIA SEA•LAIIII PACER ' up the funcl;through contributions. The educational director reminded every1 SEA-I.AND PRODUCER OGDEN LEADER ship wiH h;,ad...s11Jplill!lr."'ir,1,,(il,ih1eston, OllDENSACRAMENTO SEA-~D VDU.DER one how important ii is for members ROBERT E. LEE (Waterman), . in all departments tP upgrade. "Piney STIIJIEWALL JACKSON OVERSEAS ARCTIC .· Texas. It will take about two days fo 1 OVERSEAS HARRIEm STIIYVESAIIT September .16-Chairman T.J. Hil·· load and approximately 18 to 20 days Point-has a lot to offer IP those who OVERSEAS JUNEAU LIG VIRGO burn; Secretary Rafael Maldonado; /. to .unload in Port Said, Egypt. Sulphur OVERSEAS VIVIAN WALTl:IIRICE wish·to learn." Capt. Sjokvlst spoke at Educational Director Dan Beeman; is a dangerous cargo and may be a Deck Delegate Patrick Gallagher. Some health hazard. The captain will find out . disputed OT was reported in each more µbout any hazards that may department. Payoff will be in Newport accompany carrying this cargo and will News, Va. upon arrival. Eveiypne was inform the crew: Everyone was asked reminded of the importance of contrib• to pitch in and help maintain the ship. uting to SPAD. It was suggested that "This is your home. Help keep ii clean. an officer be present when the Indian The .steward department is sf)ort;· so · Deep Sea· . customs'people search the rooms, and · help the GSU as much as you can ... Lak~, Inland nolletthe customs people walk around · and don't forget to vote," Next port will Waters Date Port unescorted. The chief steward thanked be Galvestpn, Texas; there. will be a New York ......... , .. , .... Monday, De~ember 3 ............. , ·..... 2:30 p.m. all departments for their cooperation roastwise payolf, but the location is ............... Tliesday, Pecember 4 ................... 2:30 p.m. Philadelphia during the voyage.and a vote pf thanks not yet known. ................. Wednesday, December 5 ............. , .. 2:30 p.m, · Baltimore was given, in turn, to the steward Norfolk .................. : Thursday, pecember 6 .................. 9:30 a.m. department for the good food and servOVERSEAS MARILYN (Maritime Jacksonville ............... Thursday, December6, ... ·.......... , ... 2:00 p.m. ice, One minute of silence was obOverseas), September 16-Chairman Algonac .................... Friday, De.cember 7 .................... 2:30 p.m. served in memory of our departed John 0. Frazier; Secretary H.L. · DurHouston ................... M.onday, December 10 ........... : ...... 2:30 p.m. brothers and sisters. Next !)()rt: Newham; Educational Director Gary L. Fain; ,i' New Orleans .·............. Tuesday, December IL................. 2:30 p.m. port News, Va. Engine Delegate Francisco E. Torres. Mobile .................... Wednesday, December 12 ............... 2:30 p.m. No disputed OT. A number of .survival San Francisco ............. Thursday, December 13 ................. 2:30 p.m. SEA-LAND LEADER (Sea-Land suits have been put aboard ship. Each Wilmington .......... , ..... Monday, December 17 ......... : ..... , .. 2:30 p.m. crewmember should sigri for Pne and · Service), September 16-Chairman Seattle .•.............. , , .. Friday, December 21 ................... 2:30 p.m. William C. Fiel; Secretary Fred Gisbe responsible for it. The' suits, which Piney Point ................ Friday, December 7 .................... 3:00 p.m. subel. NP beefs or disputed OT. The cost the company $333 each; are to San Juan .................. Thursday, December 6 .................. 2:30 p.m .. be turned in at 1he end of the voyage. · chairman repprted that the repair list St. Louis .................. Friday, December 14 ................... 2:30 p.ni:. has been taken care of, and days pay One beef that. was brou9ht up conHonolulu ..........•......• Thursday, December 13 ................. 2:30 p.m. in lieu· of time off was turned In early cerned overtime. Both.the engine and Duluth ....... , ............ Wednesday, December 12 ............... 2:30 pcm. this voyage and has been posted on deck departments are able to work !Pis Gloucester ................. Tuesday, December 18 .................. 2:30 p.m. the bulletin board. The air conditioning of overtime hours, but the steward Jersey City ................ Wednesday, December 19 ............... 2:30 p.m. was turned off'ror several days due to department doesn't get µny unless the a power shortage and generator recaptain states otherwise, Next port: p;iirs, but everything else seems to be Alexandria, Egypt. l II Ii ;: _ · · N i· I Monthly Membership Meetings · November -1984 / LQG / 37 - ·--·- ~~-~ �'A Nice K:ln4 of Letter to Write-and Receive . .. ' This is the kind of letter I particularly like. to write-a. letter to sey "tha.nk you" ·to our great Union and to the a.dm:!nistra.tion of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. I was in the FOWT upgrading class :from Aug..10 to Sept. 27.... I also want to thank Mr. Bill Foley, the instructor of that class, for his excellent wey of teaching. I learned a lot. And thanks, of course, also to Mary Coyle for helping me With my English. Letters To The Editor Very 1;ruly yours, Abdul Gha.rama G 1188 Brooklyn, l'l.Y. 'Let's Work 'l'ogether. • •' Four years a.go I was in the New York hall trying to ship out. Reagan had just been elected. A few Seafarers were sitting a.round discussing politics. An old bosun said, ":AI:zy working stiff votes for a Republican oughta have his head examined-my sister voted for him and she's on welfare!" We all agreed. A 'Karine Firemen Praise Wiliams . ..' We, the undersigned brothers of the Marine Firemen's Union, Republican president was bad for the maritime. find Roscoe Williams, assistant cook on the BS Pl'es1dent Gxant, Four yea.rs later I'm on my way to hear Geraldine Ferraro truly to be "a guy we like to sail With." .Roscoe, as part of his speak in downtown San Francisco. "You going?" I asked a. Union duties, .served as messma.n for the unlicensed engine brother. "Na.a.hh," he sa;ys. "Ca11se what do you get out of it?" department. We have found him to be efficient, courteous and My Wits weren't quick enough to give the guy a. good answer. cheerful in his work--a.nd.an all around good shipmate. It's not 'wh!!,t. I was getting out of it but what I was doing it forWe consider it a pleasure to have been associated with him for my Union and my job. . . . · several trips_ and look forward to sharing his companionship in During the past four yea.rs we've seen many ships laid up and the future. many good jobs lost. USPH has been out completely. The Reagan administration has ·done nothing for the maritime industry. w111f•:m·1tob1e•···. Of course there's plenty of doomseyers that tell us the Bays. Hansen Democrats don't •have a chance, sailing is finished, the. industry John W. Vicente is dead, etc. These clowns are everywhere. If we don't get up and .Al B.odrigu.ea work and fight for our jobs, they won't be around much longer. B.olf.S. Se~ Panama and Liberia will be doing our work for us. We've got to Charles Soma.r show our strength as the Seafarers International Union. lt.V,.GU.stafson It's too late now to tell you Seafarers how to vote. But you g1lyS who aren't regiStered, who didn't vote or, worse yet, voted for Reagan, have no reason to complain if things get a little tig4t during the next four.years, Let's,allw-or,)t together for a. . ' . ·. 'H .... Act l\Tot Fo:rgotten. . ' . ·. stronger merchant marine: -~fl-~~!l'P1f'l'(llpb~ N,~¢':- .,~ ,, .. - . .. ero . . ..,.··· ;;/~t,~1\-~~ll,~&~-!i:; ;pl ·San J'rancisc'o,. Calif:· ·, • . . (The followtt.tg letter was sen:t to the .j:;Ou- fra:iµ Pete Salzman, . 1 deck delegate a.board the 8.8. Santa Rosa. We pxoudly .rep:cint :it.) · ic 'A Privilege and an Honor ...' ·•·<'~ I was a seaman for 45 years anci a member of the SIU for 30 years. Sickness.forced my retirement last year. Let me say right now, I oo~sidered it a privilege and an honor ·to have belonged to the Seafarers International Union. I have alweys been proud of everything the SIU stood for. I am acquainted With several of the national officers, and they a.re all . dedicated people. . Yes, I spent 30 of the happiest years of my life sailing SIU ships. Even after my retiJ;'ement, the Seafarers Welfare Plan pleyed a very large part during my sickness, for which I am eternally grateful. So·With a heart warming love, and a very di:iep respect for my Union and many fine friends who I miss very much, God bless you all. .As always, Leyal E. Joseph J-316 Sarasota, J!'la. 'A 'l'ru.e Professional. . .' ·. (The following Jettel' was sent to SIU Vice Pl'es1dent George . McOa.rtney from the, crew bfthe USNS Maumee.) This is to advise you of the outstanding job Chief Steward [ J'll,an J Lagua.na and his staff have done on our l(!l,St voyage '[aboard the USNS Maumee]. · In spite of being shorthanded in his department, he has ·· consistently provided us With good food and service. He is a true professional, !\.nd we wish to a.cknowledge this With fh1s letter cif appreciation. · · · J'rate:i:nally, Ch'ew of the '"VSll...,,.,..S Maumee · as /LOG I November ·1984 =------""- '· . It iS unusual to find a. man who can a.ct cooTiy and efficiently . in a crisis situation .. When the man is also modest and a.voids · · · recognition for his heroic act, we feel it is our duty ~-p:l~ sure that his deeds are not forgotten. '"'"''' .., On Aug. 22, 1984, while discharging con.ta.iners at Pet1;Y Island, N.J., disaster struok.. ~e towering mast of a- shore crane collapsed, sweeping a longshoreman :from the third tier of containers on deck to the dock below-a. fall of some 50 feet. Charles D. Lore Jr., QMED/Eleotricia.n,.who was on deck tending reefers at the time, immediately dashed to the stricken ma.n's aid. ;Pushing back onlookers, "Chuck" assumed command of the situation and began ehecking for vital signs. Finding no · heart beat, he began administering CPR With the aid of a police officer who.had just arrived on the.scene. Working calmly.and professionally, they were able to re-establis:O. both the man's heart beat and breathing before the paramedics arrived. Sadly, the man's injuries were too grievous to sU'l'Vive. He died en route to the hospital. Still, this does not in any wey diminish Mr. Lore's brave performance. When the ambulance had gone and we were returning to the vessel, we found Chuck already back at work, as quietly and professionally as before. We know this is bound to :make you a bit uncomfortable, Charles D. Lore Jr., but we all extend to you our. praise for a noble job, well done. · 0 ~ • o. Boughton :Master 'Williul Butler Chief Engineer .Arlond 'Weaver Ship's Chairman \ �__ _.., The · Election The 1984 election is over. The first thought Walter Mondale supporters, including the SIU, · might have had was ''Anybody get the number of that truck?" RonaldReagan steamrolled to victory on a bandwagon fueled by a rekindled patriotic fervor, Norman Rockwell vision of America ,where the kids have freckles, the men flll have jobs, · and the women have babies and · a personal popularity that has not been matched since the nation's. last «grandfather" president, Dwight Eisenhower. During the past few months . we have outlined the reasons why· the SIU supported Mondale over Reagan. Most of them had to do with merchant marine issues; after all, that is what we are conce.med•about, merchant mari,ne j6bs. While the national ~horny may .or may not be in the middle of a "recovery," the ·merchant fleet certainly isn't. Four years ago Reagan promised an eight:p@int-sprogfam .to revit~~the'inerc~?t m:mne. a A Look Past Reagan's Win U.S. Senate and 13 House candidates. All won. Thirteen SIUbacked House candidates won in Obj.o. In New York, 29 out of 30 SIU-endorsed <:andidates for the House won thefr seats. Even in Texas, a Reagan stronghold, 15 out of20 SIU-backed candidates were victorious. The SIU is not brash nor arrogant enough to claim that our support, in the form of manpower, literature, volunteers iµId donations made all of these vice tories possible. But the SIU certainly helped, not just the candidates but ourselves too. One of the grassroots m.ovement's first goals was to make people aware of our industry and its problems. That was done. Hundreds of newspaper stories and television pieces in the past few months around the country· spotlighted our concerns for the pubUc. In addition to enlightening the public, we also made U?tiltrotted thi.s.. ~ -~g~.t.·liered dustagam /;when he once 1t . . · oµt{ind promi~ed merclmntma- ..· . . ....· .. ·• . . . · · · · ...·. •· ·.•··.... .· . 1 0 •rine inl~~!f~~:'Y uld Q~:jmR ~," •,-{" · - .. mented m .the nextt.four years. . . ·•· .Me:#1 .'I' o~~ f. . . . candidates across the nation aware of our programs. To be blunt, when you give someone something of value, support, . volunteers or money, .you expect something in return. That is politics. We now have friends in Congress who know the value of our support, and who. know our needs. . Just look at Iowa. Rep. Toni' Harkin ·received effective Union support in his attempt unseat Republican Sen. Roger Jepsen, a staunch foe of almost everything the SIU supports. Iowa is one the nation's largest agricultural states. Harkin told the peopie there it was time that the merchant marine and· agricul. t11re interests stopped· fighting ' each other. Jepsen on the other hand has a record of opposing cargo preference and every other merchant marine bill .. Harkin · won big. to Along with earning a few paybacks, the SIU earned a lot of respect from professional politicos. We delivered when we said we would. We brought the peo. pie and the help we promised .. The SIU will continue to fight .to hold our ground on Capitol Hill and maybe even advance some. Our business is jobs. SIU jobs. If we can find these jobs through .our .action on the Hill or even with the White House, we will go after them. If not, we will find .other ways. But remember, all of you who. worked to elect Walter Mondale can stand tall today. By .every measure, your commitment to Mondale's programs was the right thing to dO. And your support through SPAD and your direct involvement at the grassroots level all across. this nation· had a great deal to do with the victories .of our. friends . in Congress. * .*·.·· ·*. BUL.LE·TIN * . * *· · . . ·. · .· .. · t . · . . ... ·· .· , . . . • - . .... •.· ·.· .·.... ,1(r;,;/iiff!/Jiii/,Jfi1J1ifilfl~pa,tje,,~ittds~h:!ost,..,,;Merehant·,1_. . .. . . . .. . .• . . ' ffth.:i-th~ppe~s, fine, jf.n.~tw ..e ~on.t ,b(Z, heldmg our bJel!clJi, M'.arine• . p·r.o\:m· ... ·.,•ses . 1.1 : . · I. 1 • ..:~;;=/~~~t\f~ii!: · e.Jt'~£s~wtJ:1~n~~n~1::J ~~!~:%~~~ir1::c!~!~,mJ; ~~rlhif~~~:::~nisho~the New to see thJ~~s a_bJt!w~r£,cle~1l;;~ -adnilnfsfrationsaid that it would the culprit. Ifthatis true, "Pre<;lIn.addition to promising now -' Rea~an ana1lie ng~t-wm~e- ·~.· live up to all of its promises ecessor" can add the decline of to fulfill the four-year-old prompubbcan platform did not wm a · made to the u. s. merchant ma- the·merchant marine to the doz- . ises to the maritime industry and mandate from th~ American rine during the 1980 campaign. ens of other problems Reagan · its 'workers, administration ~eopl~. 1:te Amencan people. . The promises were apparently · is saddled with, such as the $200 sources have inquired whether ~n their wtsdo!-11, kept ~he House rediscovered only weeks before billion budget deficit, the deaths ·the merchant marJne would. be m Democratic h~nds an? ~ethis presidential election-four of 300 Americans in Lebanon, interested · . in manning the ?uced the Republican maJonty years later. While administra-. unemployment,tradedeficits and· Brooklyn Bridge.· m the. Senate. Where were the tion spokesmen declined to· say coattails? exactly where the old proinises The SIU/MTD grassroots were found, informed sources movement helped to •clip them say they were discovered in a short. Since last spring the dusty, old footlocker in the grassroots movement has done basement of the presi<;lent's retwo things. It has made the election campaign headquarAmerican people aware of the ters.' problems facing the merchapl Labor Secretary Raymond fleet andit helped hundreds of Donovan told the NMU .when candidates · around the coun- he addressed their convention try-.the vast majority running last month that the administraagainst Reagan republicanism- tion would fulfill all eight of its keep the president checked and promises to. the nation's merbalanced: chant marine ''in the next four years." In California, the SIU enBoth Donovan. a:nd Marad dorsed 32 candidates for the· Chief Adm. Harold Shear made U.S. House of Representatives. a point of explaining that the Byron Kelley, SIU rep in Algonac, Mich., sent the LOG this recen\ photo While Reagan took the stat.e by a large margin, 31 of our can- current maritime slump could · taken at the hall up there .. From the smiles on their faces, Great Lakes didates won their elections. In not be blanie.d on the Reagan shipping is doing well. Pieture~ (I. to r.) are: James Reilly, oiler; Kirk Busct:iell, oiler; Kirk's sister; Kim Buschell; Roger Lorenz, bosun, and - ,, Illinois, the Union endorsed and adininistration. In a courageous exposure of . Jim Skoronek, deckhand. worked for Paul Simon for the Solidarity in Algonac November 1984 /LOG/ 39 --- ------.·····--------- �ill , \ �f , \ p · tr} ·. '• • - �; . • •_• ~ : ~ ~ ··· . ,.. ... l -. . . . . ~ .· ~ t. / - .·' . - . . . , ' . . . .... , ' •"' .. . \. . ;-· • :"!'i'._ - '• t I 'I '- - � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource November 1984 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SEAFARERS GRASSROOTS CAMPAIGN PAYS OFF AS UNION-BACKED CANDIDATES WIN IN HOUSE, SENATE TRICKY REFUELING BY FALCON LEADER DRAWS MSC PRAISE NO HILL ACTION ON RE-FLAGGING OR ALASKAN OIL KEYSTONE STATE'S SIU CREW EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS SHLSS TRAINING IS KEY TO PROFESSIONAL OPERATION DELTA SALE TO U.S. LINES IS IN THE WORK SIU URGES DENIAL OF USL'S FOREIGN-FLAG PLAN SIU-CONTRACTED COMPANY TO OPERATE MSC SHIP COURTS UPHOLD OSHA TUG INSPECTIONS CURTIS BAY MEMBERS RATIFY CONTRACT COAST GUARD SAFETY HOLTINE DOES NOT GO FAR ENOUGH SIU FILES LABOR BOARD CHARGES AGAINST I.O.T. MEMBERS MEET WITH CROWLEY AND SIU; WIDE RANGE OF LABOR-MANAGEMENT ISSUES DISCUSSED SIU JOINS FLORIDA ALLIANCE TO STOP CORSS-GULF PIPELINE MARINER FLEET CREWS CONFERENCE HELD IN PINEY POINT CHANGES AT SEAMEN'S CHURCH NEW SHLSS RADAR PROGRAM TOWBOAT OPERATOR COURSE INTERNATIONAL PASTRIES AND CAKE DECORATING COURSE STEWART RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM PHYSICAL DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR UPGRADING MARITIME UNIONS ASSIST TAIWANESE SEAMEN U.S. FISHERMEN LOSE RICH GROUNDS ON GEORGES BANK IN WORLD COURT 'GIVE AWAY' DECISION TO CANADA TOUGHER INSPECTIONS, FISHERMEN BENEFITS IN SANCTUARIES BILL, ONE OF FEW LAWS TO CLEAR CONGRESSIONAL MARITIME LOG-JAM INSURANCE CRISIS PLAGUES U.S. FISHING INDUSTRY ITALIAN GOLD HAULS STICKWATER NEW MARAD LIAISON APPOINTED A FALL OVERBOARD LEADS TO TEXTBOOK RESCUE SEAFARER FINDS HIS JOB A SNAP RESCUE OF 86 BOAT PEOPLE BRINGS U.N. ENTIRE CREW PERFORMED HEROICALLY ROSE CITY CAPTAIN DIDN'T HESITATE TO HELP U.S. FLAG ROLE URGED IN NATIONAL ENERGY PLAN SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN ADDS RULES ON ELIGIBILITY AND OTHER AREAS SEAFAERS PENSION PLAN CHANGES SERVICE AND DEATH BENEFIT RULES EX-WATERMAN RO/RO JOINS NAVY;SIU CREWS WILL MAN TAKX SHIP ALCOHOLISM: A TREATABLE DISEASE SEA-LAND INVESTS IN NEW U.S. BUILT SHIPS A LOOK PAST REAGAN'S WIN Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/1/1984 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 46, No. 11 1984 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/8f64df7340f6f389e4aa3ab1f66c50ba.pdf 7ad2fcd250f5405e4f07eab912627492 PDF Text Text OfBc:lal PaltUcatlon of the Seafarers International Union • Adantlc, GuU, Lakes and Inland Waters District• AFL-CIO Vol. 4? No. I I Novemlter I 985 SIU Backs Farm Bill Agreement In Senate More Work for Seafarers MPS Lopez, 2 Others, Join SIU Fleet The U .S.-ftag share of government food exports could jump from 50 to 75 percent under an agreement the Senate voted on during the recent cargo preference debate. The increase in the cargo preference was the result of a compromise worked out by the SIU, other maritime inter­ ests and several large agriculture groups. It was pushed in the Senate debate by senators Ted Stevens (R­ Alaska), Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) and Thad Cochoran (D-Miss.). The compromise was offered as an amendment to the Senate farm bill after several attempts were made by anti-maritime senators to slash or re- ., .. ... v<lke �gq,,,preference �emeJats for all programs. The Senate action would lift pref­ erence rules on so-called commercial sales such as Payment in Kind, Blended Credit and other programs, even though court decisions have upheld the pref­ erence requirements in those cases. The increased percentage would apply to concessional programs such as P.L. 480 and Food for Peace ship­ ments. "This has been the roughest year I can remember on cargo preference. Every time we'd tum around some­ body was out there attacking the laws and us," said SIU President Frank Drozak. "I believe this agreement helps both the maritime industry and the agriculture segment. It gives them some of the things they wanted and gives Twenty-one Seafarers are now working aboard the brand new 1st Lt. Baldomero Lopez (American Overseas). The ship is under long­ term charter to the Military Sealift Command as part of the Military Pre-Positioning Oeet (MPS). Also, the brand new T-5 tanker Samuel Cobb crewed in Thmpa with 15 unlicensed jobs. The Cobb is also under MSC charter and is operated by Ocean Sllipholding. Eleven Seafarers will crew the heavylift submersible Cormorant (Pacific Gulf Marine). Also under mUitary charter the Cormorant will serve as a Boating drydock. us some of the things we wanted. I guess that's why they call it a compromise." The Senate debated the issue over three days late last month and it was much the same scene as recent House action on the matter. Inside: Farm state senators and those be­ holden to the large agribusiness firms MTD Sets Course in Anaheim Pages 12 and 14 New SIU Hall in Hawaii A Look at Shipping in Seattle Page 24 Pages 16 and 17 WWII Merchant Vets Remembered and lobbying groups took to the Senate floor to lambast the maritime industry and c�rgo preference. Page 4 New Health Care Services­ PPO Page 23 Tug and Tow News The Senate has not finalized their version of the entire farm bill; cargo preference is only one aspect of the legislation. But the compromise is ex­ pected to survive any attempts to weaken it. If it does, then the Senate and House must get together in con- Pages 5 and 6 •. .. · .. · (Continued on Page 3.) . �President's Report by Frank Drozak During the past few months I have used this space to talk to you about the problems and prospects we all face as Seafarers ; a declining industry , shrinking employment opportunities, new work on military ships, upgrading skills at SHLSS, drug and alcohol problems and plans for the future such as a pensioners' home and hospital. A lot of the issues we must confront are faced by the labor movement as a whole . Unions and their members throughout the country are having tough times. Some of the problems are spe­ cial to their own industry , but so many are shared by all of us. As you probably know , I serve as president of the Maritime Trades De­ partment for the AFL-CIO. In that capacity I am able to be close to the issues of 43 other unions and more than 8 million union members. I would like to· share with you some of the remarks I made at the MTD' s conven­ tion which I attended late last month . is to destroy the conditions and ben­ efits of the American worker and the labor movement as a whole .· So as we gather here today, and certainly next week at the AFL-CIO convention, I would hope that on some of the issues that we deal with in the ''The Labor Movement has always won, and it always will where it is solidly on the issues." As we gather here today I don't see a lot of changes than there were two years ago. We face the same problems, the same administration, the same is­ sues and, in my opinion, a changed group of working people in the work force . We have the same anti-labor situations that , as they say in Ala­ bama, run us up an old tree, and no place to get out from under it. I think we are faced with some tough times, believe me . I know we have all seen some tough times in our days. But with an anti-administration like this, with a Labor Department and a Labor Board which are working for management and not for the working people, a deficit that has gone com­ pletely out of hand, trade jobs that are shipped overseas-in my opinion, it' s just a confused America and a con­ fused leadership which has but one thing in mind, in my opinion, and that agai nst a tough fight in the last 18 months on cargo preference, as we call it , in the Farm Bill . The opposition felt with this administration that they could take us. It would have meant 50 percent of our ships out of business; 50 percent of our ships meant 50 per­ cent of our membership. We were successful in the House to win and we did it because we worked on it-you worked on it, you helped us-and together we were solidly in support of an issue and were able to win on that issue in the House. Now we are faced with it again in the United States Senate . I believe we will win there as well, because we agreed that this was a fight that we all must take on. And I say this because the only way that we are going to get the attention of the public and the attention of the politicians is being united on those issues that preserve jobs and help our people . So in t h e next several days, I would hope that we can get our act together because, believe me, if we don't , I don't think a lot of us are going to be around several more years to talk about it. It is a serious matter. It doesn't mean that we have to agree on everything. Certainly we are not going to agree on everything. But we ought to be big enough to under­ stand that an injury to one is an injury to all-sooner or later. If we could just sit down and try to work out some of the issues and prob­ lems between us and confront them with a united front, we can win. This labor movement has always won, and it always will where it is solidly on the issues. I ask you to think about that because there are some issues that separate this labor movement. It separates unions from unions. And that is what the conservative right wants. That' s what they're doing, and they're driv­ ing that wedge through us. So we ought to start thinking about them. They've got their act together and their act is to destroy the labor movement. They hate us, they pub­ licly said it . If you read last month's Business Journal , the whole story is in it. And so we are going to survive . We can survive and we will survive providing we can separate those issues that divide us and begin to work on those things that will make a better place for us tomorrow , not only for us, but for our families , our kids and the future. next two days and certainly in the next several days in the AFL-CIO conven­ tion that we take them seriously. I believe we can do something about some of our problems if we want to , providing that we understand them, and we do understand them, and work together toward achieving some of those goals. I think it boils down to a couple of things that really count, because the rest of it would fall in line if we had job s , if we had an industrial base in this country, if our trade balance was adjusted. I believe that would then begin to correct some of the issues and satisfy most all of the resolutions that we adopt here and also in the council and in the conventions. But it does us no good if we don' t begin to look a t them and work to­ - gether and cooperate with them. I believe we can win. We have been up SIU President Frank Drozak told delegates to the AFL-CIO Metal Trades Department that U.S. shipbuilders have lost 270 ships to foreign builders under the Reagan admin­ istration. He called on labor organizations in the Metal Trades to join with maritime labor unions in our common struggle to rebuild the U.S. merchant marine. At left is Metal Trades President Paul Burnsky. Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union ol North American. Atlantic. Gulf. Lakes and Inland Wateis District, Afl-00 November 1985 Vol. 47, No. 11 Executive Board Frank Drozak President Joe DIGlorglo Secretary Angus "Red" Campbell Vice President Charles Svenson Joe Sacco Editor Vice President Mike Ha ll Managing Editor Deborah Greene Associate Editor Max Hall Associate Editor Ray Boun:Hus Assistant Editor 2 I LOG I November 1 985 --- ----·--· ·-----·-·----·----.. Lynnette Marshall Assistant Editor/Photos Ed Turner Executive Vice President Mike Sacco Vice President George McCartney Vice President ·- Leon Hall Vice President Roy A. Mercer Vice President The LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Spnngs, Md. 20746, Tel.. 8990675. Second-class postage paid at M.S.C. Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at addit_ional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. �New Efforts to Boost Merchant Marine Introduced Three bills which could have a major tween the country and foreign-flag introduced in the House and Senate ships. Hearings on the bill are sched­ this month. The bills cover two areas, uled for later this year. bilateral shipping agreements and a new build and charter program. In the House, Rep. Mario Biaggi (D-N.Y.) introduced legislation which would create mandatory bilateral agreements between the U.S. and trading partners. Sen. Ted Stevens (R­ Alaska) has two bills, each of which would use more than $800 million in already appropriated Navy funds to pay for the cost of a build and charter program, similar to the old Mariner A "build and charter" program would provide a boost to national security, the country's shipbuilding mobilization base and employment opportunities for America's merchant seamen, SIU President Frank Drozak told the Senate Merchant Marine Subcommittee. But "the commercial functions of those vessels still confront the dilemma of inadequate Program under the Eisenhower admin­ istration. Biaggi's bilateral bill is "an impor­ cargo," he said. Couple a "buHd and charter" program with government-impelled cargo and bilateral trading agreements and that problem could be solved, Drozak said. tant step in developing a comprehen­ sive maritime policy to respond to Court Upholds Military Cargo Preference Law Once again the government has been slapped down in its attempt to circum­ Lehman's findings were "nothing vent the nation's cargo preference laws. more than an after-the-fact attempt to The latest case involves the 1904 cargo shore up a decision made on other percent of the nation's military sup­ Harold H. Greene wrote in a decision plies be carried on U.S.-flag ships. on the case. preference law which requires that 100 In 1984 a company called Rainbow grounds," U.S. District Court Judge Rainbow argued that the govern­ Navigation (a Masters, Mates and Pi­ ment's attempts to grant rights to the lots-contracted firm) entered the de­ cargo to the Icelandic companies were fense shipment trade to and from Ice­ based on land. Until that time no U.S.-flag t:ompany was involved, and shipments to American military bases in Iceland . , . '" to the Icelandic shipping companies. ,�ifhile �3'i:t,no�e��:��=� l�rge amount of the military cargo when it first entered the business, Navy Sec­ international practices and ensuring the growth and vitality of a United States merchant marine with the nec­ essary defense capabilities," he said. Under the bill, the president would be · with the other two-thirds divided be­ impact on U.S.-flag shipping have been required to negotiate bilateral agreements with countries whose trade with the United States is 1 percent or more of the U.S. total foreign sea trade, or where less than one-third of the trade is carried by U.S. ships. Basically, Biaggi's bill would limit the U.S. share of trade to one-third, Stevens' build and charter proposals came about as a result of a meeting he and Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) had with several representatives of the maritime industry. The two bills differ in approach from a build and charter program, but the end results are the same; the Navy would foot the bill for the construction of militarily useful commercial ships and would charter them to private companies for commercial use. In case of emergency, these ships would be ready to use for military purposes. Stevens said he did not endorse either bill but hoped that their intro­ ductions would spur the kind of debate needed to get some sort of .program off the ground. "There is no unanimous agreement within the industry as to the approach which should be taken to implement this program, yet I believe there is unanimous agreement that the U.S.­ flag fleet is in serious decline and that immediate action is necessary to re­ verse the trend," Stevens said. Hearings on the build and charter legislation were held earlier this month. Australian Seamen's Chief Visits political grounds, not freight rates. The Icelandic shipping compa­ nies depended on the cargo for most of their trade. i, ...: 'Ih�p� is noth � g in the lal).8\jAl&e of the statute or ifs le&i lative hist ry to support the conclusion that the executive branch may disregard the retary John Lehman announced that cargo preference granted by law to the company's rates were "exces� U.S. vessels on account of political sive" and granted rights to the cargo considerations," the judge wrote. Boatmen OK More New Contracts Boatmen at Energy Transportation in the port of New Orleans and at the Newport News Transportation Co., Assn. of Maryland Pilots, Marine Oil Service and Piney Point's Steuart Transportation Co. in the port of Norfolk have put their stamp of approval on their new contracts. Energy Transportation's two crews of ABs, cooks and technicians aboard the tug Energy Altair and the barge Ammonia, based in Tampa and Port Sutton, Fla., got a 1 5 percent wage increase over the three years of the Patrick Geraghty (second left), federal secretary of the Seamen's Union of Australia, visited the United States last month. Shown above, Geraghty meets with (I. to r.) George At the Assn. of Maryland Pilots, a new operational base on Solomon's McCartney, SIU West Coast vice president; Ed Turner, SIU executive vice president, and Don Taconi of the Sugar Workers Union, Local 1. contract. Island near Piney Point will have our launch operators and deckhands picking up and taking off the pilots on the Norfolk-to-Baltimore run. For more Inland news see pages 5 and 6. Farm Bill Compromise OK'd in Senate (Continued from Page 1.) LOG Wins 3 Awards for Excellence The Seafarers LOG was honored attentive to detail in reporting on for its overall excellence, editorial members on the job as it is in writing and feature writing by the delivering blow-by-blow reports of International Labor Communica­ tions Association. The 1985 Journalism Awards congressional and political re­ ports," the judges wrote. An editorial slamming the Na­ Contest had more than 900 entries tional Labor Relations Board anti­ from around the country. The en­ ond place. Written by Managing from 138 labor union publications tries were judged by university jour­ nalism professors, working news­ labor decisions was awarded sec­ Editor Mike Hall, the editorial was runner-up to a piece written by paper and magazine writers and Screen Actors Guild President Ed labor union journalists. Asner, who portrayed newspaper­ The LOG won second place for overall excellence in its class. "A fine, well-written, comprehensive newspaper which is as careful and man Lou Grant in a long-running television series. The judges called the editorial, "a searing indictment of the Reagan dominated NLRB, made doubly ef­ fective by the parody of the absurd reasoning behind many recent board decisions." The editorial appeared in the June 1984 issue. Assistant Editor Lynnette Mar­ shall received a third place award for her story, "Seafarers Don't Sing 'I'll Be Home For Christmas' " which appeared in the December 1 984 LOG. The judges said Mar­ shall's story was "a heartwarming feature on the lonely men and women who are away earning their living as deepsea sailors and tug operators at Christmas time; for them there are no holidays." ference and iron out differences in each house's version of the bill. In the House version (see Oct. LOG), maritime supporters were able to pre­ vent attempts to weak�n cargo pref­ erence laws, In the House bill, how­ ever, the share of cargo for the concessional programs was not raised nor was there any change on cargo preference's applicability to commer­ cial sales. Those differences must be ironed out in conference. "It is possible that another attempt to weaken cargo preference could be made during the conference. The SIU will continue to fight to ensure that cargo preference laws are not weak­ ened, and that the final version of the bill benefits the U.S. fleet to the great­ est degree possible," Drozak said. November 1 985 I LOG I 3 �World War II Seamen So Many Sacrifices-So Little Respect Editor's Note: November 11 is Veter­ an's Day, a day when the nation honors those men and women who gave their lives in defense of the United States. Most ceremonies will forget the sacri­ fices merchant sailors have made, es­ pecially in World War II. That is why we present this remembrance of World War II Seafarers. by Dorothy Re In 1 939 Hitler' s troops marched into Poland and W WII had begun. Presi­ dent Franklin Roosevelt did not back our future "allies" with soldiers at first, but in 1 939 America began to send munitions and other war essen­ tials to the British and the Frenc h . These essential materials were trans­ ported by sea on American ships with American seamen and thus our mer­ chant marine was jeopardized. Prior to U . S . entry in WWII , six known merchant marine ships were sent to the bottom . Many seamen have recorded their heartbreaking accounts of the disas­ ters that became their daily lot from 1 939 to 1 945 . Before America actually got into the war-before Pearl Har­ bor-the men of the merchant marine were in the thick of battle. Men of the Army, the Navy , the Air Force, and the Marines, and even the Coast Guard, were all compen­ sated for their participation in WWII with GI benefits, pensions and other benefits. The families of those lost in action were honored and also com­ perrsated . But the men of the merchant marine received nothing for their her­ oism. The men of the merchant marine remember how important they were during the war-how important they felt.War slogans such as "The Fourth Arm of Defense" and "Heroes in Dungarees" made them feel as though they were an integral part of the war effort. They really were. But when the war was over, all of the slogans were forgotten. No one shared their tragic memories. No one honored their val­ iant contributions. One of the reasons given for this neglect is that they were paid for their time at sea. One seafarer reports that he made less than $20 a week in 1 939. The merchant marine also paid with their lives. Many were maimed for life. Once they had U SPHS hospitals to help these "veterans." This serv­ ice, set aside in John Adams' admin­ istration in the 1 700s, has been ended by the Reagan administration. An­ other tragic "cut-back." One less thing for the brave men who went to sea. The merchant marine is well rep­ resented in A Careless Word . . . A Needless Sinking. This fine record of lost ships and men of WWII, compiled by Capt. Arthur R. Moore, is now in a second, revised edition. More tor­ pedoed ships and lost men have been added. Someone should compile a book of the stories the survivors have to tell. The LOG receives many letters, and many of these are from merchant ma­ rine "veterans." We also interview as many SIU seamen as we can. The following is a report of one of these interviews. U.S. merchant seamen suffered casualties at a rate topped only by the Marine Corps. 4 I LOG I November 1 985 This American freighter was one of hundreds of U.S. merchant ships sunk in WW II. Murmansk Run W Once Was Enough e tend to think of history in some logical way , but this is not always the case. World War II was not fought with WWII ships entirely as one might suppose . Ask Joe Brooke who sailed on the Eldena, a "Hog Islander" of World War I fame. She was built in Seattle, Was h . in 1 9 19, Joe will tell you , and was one of the gigantic fl e et built in shipyards all across America by mass production prior to and during WWI . These ships became known as "Hog Islanders" because that was the name of the largest of the shipyards that produced this emergency fleet: a feat likened to the building ofthe Pyramids (see LOG, October, 1 985). These ships were still around when WWII broke out. Since the merchant marine had been neglected for a sec­ ond time, they had to be put into service until the Liberty and Victory ships, modeled after them, were built "one a day ." Ask Joe Brooke about a lot of things and you'll find out that, "There isn't a port i n the world I haven' t been. You name it, I 've been there." But don't ask him dumb questions like, "How many times were you on the Murmansk run?" His answer, "Once was enough!" Joe was on the Eldena on that in­ famous trip to "the front door to Russia." He also was on her when he made a trip to "the back door to Russia," the Persian Gulf. That trip was the worst, Joe thinks, because they were laid up there for six months not knowing their fate in the sweltering heat.The inactivity was almost worse than the Murmansk run. Almost . "When I came off that Murmansk run I was like that," Joe said, putting his hand out in front of him and making it tremble . "My nerves were shot." After a thoughtful pause Joe contin­ ued. "I ain't afraid to tell anybody that I was scared to death. All of us were ." And then there we re tears in his eyes as he told of how the chief engineer had to be brought down be­ low deck, with a gun to his head, to relieve Joe at his station . .. . "The guy wouldn ' t come down on his own ." And, after another pause. 'There were men up there cryin' ." Joe made a number of trips to North Africa with "green troops ." Most of these runs were on Liberty ships . ··And we would pick up the seasoned troops (the green troops were trained in North Africa) and take them to Anzio and other places." Joe has a lot of stories to tell, especially about the Mediterranean . "I remember one night we were headed out with a full load of ammunition and troops. Well , the troops were o n top of the ammu­ nition all the time. And there was a convoy comin' down empty and the Germans started diving on that instead of us . They meant to get us instead of the empty ones, but they bombed the empty ones, the empty convoy , in­ stead of us. " "You had a lot o f hkk," I com� mented. "Yeah, didn't I ," Joe answered. "I consider myself one of the luckiest guys that ever went to sea." But it wasn' t all luck. Somewhere a lot of pluck, a lot of guts, has to be added. Joe Brooke, as so many of our brave men of the merchant marine , kept going back for more! They were doing their part for America' s war effort. They were our "heroes in dun­ garees." They were America's "Fourth Arm of Defense ." After the war Joe sailed with the SIU unti l a heart condition forced him to retire. No, he will tell you, he didn't retire on his own, he didn't retire voluntarily. He'd still be sailing, like his friend Alex "White y ' ' Benzuk, if he could. Joe spends a lot of time in the. Philadelphia hall these days rem­ iniscing with some of his other "beached" pal s , Bill Smith and Bill Koltunuk ( "Cocoanut") and Jim McLinden. Each has , like Joe , over 40 years of seatime. And each has a story to tel l . Alex Benzuk is on his way to Casablanca, but when he gets back they will sit around the Philly hall and talk about their experiences, and the war, and the fate of the mer­ chant marine and their Union. Don't ask Joe , or any of his friends , either, about the possibility of the government giving some c-0nsideration to the merchant marine for all that heroism we have been talking about , because Joe will tell you, "The ain't never going to do anything for the merchant marine ." His tone of voice is dull and sad. He's been waiting a long time for something to happen . y �,--� I tug/to I lharge/dre ea � & ��� � ��$!!�:�:- =::.�:�:. �<.::�:t : :::::»=:-.:··�:-<?:. :. -: : :- �*"��::-:. ::* Unions Take Sonat Protest to Wall Street The SIU has carried its fights against Sonat Marine to moneyed chambers of Wall Street , and t hat is only the beginning. Licensed and unlicensed seamen from the S I U and District 2-MEBA manned an informational picket line in front of the New York Stock Ex­ change on Nov. 6 to let the stock­ holders of Sonat Marine, Inc: know about the labor problems facing that company. In addition, the SIU is carrying on a series of i nformational picket lines all across the country in areas where Sonat Marine services its customers. It also has taken steps to alert the board of directors of the company to what i s going on. The letter to the board of directors stresses the S I U ' s determination to do everything it can to protect the rights of its membership. It discusses in de­ tail past instances of where inland companies have tr: 'd to take on the Union. "The S I U has had to resort to only three strikes in the 1 980s," read the Jetter. "The strike at Sonat Marine in 198 1 was one of the three; the other two companies the SIU struck in the 1 980s were ACBL ( 1 980) and Dixie Carriers ( 1 983)." ACBL has lost successive labor board decisions involving the SIU . A back pay and benefits award of more than $20 million is pending before the N LRB. "Dixie Carriers is a subsidiary of Kirby Industries , a natural resource company. The price of Kirby ' s stock has dropped from 8% before the SIU strike to Jess than 3 today . Dixie itself faces damages of $20 million in an action filed by the SIU.'' For the past year, Sonat Marine, one of the largest tug and barge com­ panies in the U nited States, has been involved in a labor dispute with the SIU and District 2-MEBA. Last year, in contract negotiations with the two unions, Sonat Marine unilaterally reversed more than 30 years of company practice by declaring that certain categories of workers were "sea-going supervisors ." It gave the captains, mates, chief engineers and barge captains in its IOT fleet just one week to sign up for the company's new and untested pension and welfare plans. The matter is presently before the N LRB . "We will do everything to protect the rights of our workers," said SIU President Frank Drozak. Last year, the I nternational Trans­ port Workers Federation (lTF) , an international association of maritime unions representing nations as diverse as Great Britain and Panama, pledged that they would honor any picket line that the SIU and District 2 might put up against Sonat Marine. Seaway Snafu Means Uke Boatmen of Old, SIU Sails the Erie Canal Closing of the 271/2-mile Welland Canal (linking Great Lakes Ontario and Erie) dµe to a collapsed wall i n Lock No. 7 on Oct. 1 4 , forced General Motors (GM) to choose another alter­ native delivery method and route for :;.""i; rn,,,. • • �s. ()f �� l&,000-ton auto s�ping .- - press destined for a port of call i n Cleveland, Ohio. Originally, the assembled 53 yard wide, 70 yard long, $ 1 5 million press­ with the biggest part weighing in at 167 tons-was shipped aboard a heavy­ lift ship. It got as far as Oswego, N . Y . on Lake Ontario, unable t o transit the blocked Welland Canal . So GM on Oct. 19 called SI U-con­ tracted Great Lakes Towing to the rescue and decided to barge the giant press parts on the 1 60-year-old, shal­ low, small locks' N .Y . S . Erie Barge Canal from Oswego to Buffalo, N . Y . on Lake Erie. U sing four different kinds of Great Lakes Towing tugs, the parts were loaded onto barges and towed singly down the Oswego River to the Erie Canal to Syracu se, N.Y. ; then past Rochester, N . Y. and the Finger Lakes on the canal to Tonawanda, N . Y . on Lake Erie. and Buffalo and a Lakes tug to Cleveland on Nov. 4. Canal bottom suction and foggy nights made the transit slow and dan­ gerous. The canal passage was so tight that the barges and parts cleared the four lowest bridges spanning the canal by mere inches. The barges even had to be ballasted to lower them several feet so the parts on deck could clear the bridges. Once clear, the barges then had to be lightened so as to escape the suction and float on the shallow canal. The tug Superior (Great Lakes Tug and Towing) hauls one of the barges which carried parts of a huge auto-stamping press through the Erie Canal, when the St. Lawrence Seaway's Welland locks were closed. IS BOOZE YOUR PROBLEM? ��REIJRUGS YOUR PROBLEM� • WE CAN JIELP YOU �OLVE IT. FOR A�{l/{;TANCE WITI./ EITJ.IER PROBLEM CONTACT 71/E A.R.C. OR YOUR PORT AGENT I ' 0 November 1 985 I LOG I 5 �In Memoriam George Weldon Armistead Sr. , 56, died on Oct. 6. Brother Armistead joined the Union in the port of Norfolk in 1 966. He sailed,as an AB for the V ir,.: A' ginia Pilots Assn. on and off from 1 952 to 1 976, GATCO from 1 968 to 1 %9, Curtis Bay Towing from 1 974 to 1 975 and in 1 984 and for Coal Terminal Towing from 1 975 to 1977 and 1 98 1 . He began sailing i n 1949. Boatman Armistead was a vet­ eran of the U . S . Navy during the Korean War. He was born in Ma­ thews, Va. and was a resident of Dillon, S . C . Surviving are three son s , George Jr. , Melvin and Marvin; a daughter, Georgiana Lassiter of Ches­ apeake, Va. and a sister, Roberta Hudgins of Mathews. Edward Fleetwood Boyce, 63, died on Sept. 29. B rother Boyce joined the Union in the port of Wilmington, Calif. in 1 %8 sailing as an OMU and FOWT. He was a veteran of the U . S . Navy during World War II. B oatman Boyce was born in Texas and was a resident of Azusa, Calif. Surviving is his widow, Beverley . Stephen Wayne Chappell, 35, died on Sep�.. 1 . . B.rother ·Chappell joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1 978 sail­ ing as a deckhand for Radcliff Materials . H e also worked for the Alabama Drydock and Shipbuild­ ing Co. Boatman Chappell was a vet­ eran of the U.S. Marine Corps . Born i n Mobile, he was a resident of Pri­ chard, Ala. Surviving are his widow, Wanda of Saraland, Ala, and a son, Joseph. Pensioner Joseph F. Farren, 80, suc­ cumbed to lung failure in the Baltimore (Md.) General Hospital on Sept. 24. Brother Farren joined the Union in the port of Baltimore i n 1956 sailing as a bargeman. He was born in Bal­ timore and was a resident there . Burial was in the Moreland Park Cemetery, Baltimore, Surviving are his widow, Clara and a daughter, Estelle Boles of Baltimore. Robert Charles Roberts, Sr., 42, died on Oct. 1 9 . Brother Roberts joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1 970 sail­ ing as a deckhand for Radcliff Materials from 1 %9 to 1 970, Ideal Cement in 1976 and for Caribe Tugs (Crowley Marine) in 1 976 and from 1 98 1 to 1985 . He was born i n Mobile and w a s a resident there . Sur­ viving are his widow, Del ; his mother, Mrs. J. B. Roberts of Mobile and two sons, Charles Jr. and Roscoe. Pensioner Joseph Vasile Sr., 82, passed away from arteriosclerosis in the St. Mary's Nursing Home, Cherry Hill , N . J . on Oct. 6. Brother Vasile joined the Union in the port of Phila­ delphia in 1 954 sailing as a mate and captain for the American Dredging Co. from 1 94 1 to 1 945 and for the Inde­ pendent Towing Co. from 1 945 to 1 968. He was a former member of Local 1 700 . Boatman Vasile was born in Philadelphia and was a resident of Atco, N .J. Interment was in Hillside Cemetery , Roslyn, Pa. Surviving are two sons, Joseph Jr. and James of Atco. 6 I LOG I November 1 985 Leon Howell Bas­ inger, 6 1 , joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1958 sailing as a deck­ hand and tankerman for Dixie Carriers from 1968 to 1985 . Brother Basinger was a U .S . Civil Service employee from 1957 to 1 958 and is a veteran of the U . S . Army during World War II . Boatman Basinger was born in Frye­ burg, La. and is a resident of Ringgold, La. Paul Leo Straszynski Jr. , 5 5 , joined the Union in the port of Baltimore i n 1 956 sailing as a captain and mate for the Baker and Whiteley Towing C o . from 1 953 t o 1 976. Brother Straszynski was a former member of the ILA. He i s a veteran of the U .S . Army M . P . s after World War II. Boatman Stras­ zynski was born in Baltimore and i s a resident there. Roland Alvin Wright, 60, joined the Union in the port of Houston in 1 957 sailing as a chief en­ Brother gineer. Wright was born i n Galveston, Texas and is a resident of Joseph Lege, 64, joined the Union in Port Arthur, Texas in 1964 sailing as a "' ...,.. ; } ' . cook and tankerman for Slade Towing in 1 96 1 . Brother Lege last sailed out of the I / port of Baltimore. He is a veteran of the U .S . Navy Seabees in World War II. B oatman Lege was born in Gueydan, La. and is a resident of Crowley, La. ·� Santa Fe, Texas. Harry William Wroten , 73, joined the Union in the port of Norfol k in 1 960 . Brother Wroten was born in Virginia and is a resident of Clare­ mont, Va. Dispatchers Report for Inland Waters OCT. 1-31, 1985 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Gloucester ... . ... ... .... . .... . . . . . . .. New York .... .. ....... ..... .. . . . .. . . . Philadelphia .. ... .. . . . . . . .. . . .. .. .... . .. . Baltimore . . . . . . .. ... . . . . . .. . .. .. . .... .. . Norfolk ... .. .. ... ... . .. . ... ...... . ... ... Mobile ... . . .. ..... .... .. . . . ........ .. . . New Orleans . . . Jacksonville . ...... . . . . ........ . . .. ... ... San Francisco Wilmington .. Seattle ... . ..... ... . .. . .... ..... . . .. . . . . Puerto Rico .. .. . ... . . .. ... . . ..... ...... . Houston .. ... ...... ..... . . . . . . ... ... ... . Algonac .. ......... .. ... . . . ... .. ... ... .. St. Louis ... .... ...... ....... ...... . ... . Pine Point . .... .. .... ... .... ... ........ TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class C Class B DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 2 0 7 0 8 47 1 1 2 2 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 3 6 3 3 2 0 79 21 1 0 4 7 40 3 27 4 0 2 0 0 5 10 16 2 121 0 0 1 0 10 2 8 2 0 0 0 0 5 1 2 0 31 0 0 5 0 0 0 6 15 0 19 0 0 3 0 12 0 60 0 0 1 1 7 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Gloucester ..... ... .. ..... : . . . .. New York .. . .. .. ........................ Philadelphia . . . . .. .. Baltimore ... ... . ...... ...... ..... . . . ... . Norfolk ..... . ... ... ... ... ..... ... . .. . .. . Mobile . . ..... . .. .. . .. ... . . . ..... . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . New Orleans . . . Jacksonville . . .. ... . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . ... .. San Francisco ... . .. . . . . . Wilmington .. . ...... . ... ... .. . .. . .. . ... . Seattle .. .. ....... ... . .. ... . .. .. ... . . . . . Puerto Rico .. .... . ... . .. ... . .. . .... ... . . Houston . ... .... .. . . . . .. . .. . . ... ... . .. . . Algonac .... .... .. ... . ... ..... . .. ....... St. Louis ... ... . . ... ... .. . . ... .. .. . . . . .. . . . . . .. .. Piney Point Totals .................................. 0 0 0 0 8 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 6 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 11 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 17 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 6 Totals All Departments.................... 147 40 77 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ::::::::::::::::::::::::::: � Tota s . . . . • . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . Port Gloucester .............................. New York ............................... Philadelphia ...... ... .... ... . ... ......... Baltimore ............................... Norfolk . .... .. ..... ... ... . ... .. . . . . ... .. Mobile ...... ..... . ........ .. .... ....... New Orleans Jacksonville . San Francisco Wilmington . . Seattle .... ............. .. ........... . .. Puerto' Rico Houston .................. .. ..... . . ... .. Algonac ........... . .. ...... .. . ...... . .. St. Louis Pine Point ....... . ... ..... ....... .... .. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::: . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Totar:s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class C Class A Class B .· 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 31 1 0 7 8 60 2 27 7 0 4 0 0 10 22 16 0 164 0 0 1 0 14 2 10 3 0 6 0 0 7 11 0 0 54 0 0 5 0 0 0 6 32 0 19 0 0 4 0 14 0 80 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 6 0 3 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 0 29 4 0 0 6 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 1 0 6 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 15 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 3 1 1 0 9 0 O' 1 0 0 0 3 9 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 15 27 36 208 69 97 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 3 0 0 1 0 13 3 1 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port . Pensioner John J. Herman, 9 1 , passed • away from a fall at home in Baltimore on Sept. 22. Brother Herman joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1957 sailing as a captain. He was a former member of the Baltimore Harbor Union. Boatman Her­ man was born in Baltimore. Burial was in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cemetery, Baltimore, Surviving is a daughter, Theresa Fieden of Balti­ more . New Pensioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. • • "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of .last month. ..;·:. �Charlie Logan Scholarship The Time to Begin Application Procedures is Now! If you are an SIU member and are thinking about attending college next fall or if your dependent child will be attending college next fall, then it's time for you to start working on a Charlie Logan Scholarship application. Each year, the SIU awards 60,000 dollars in scholarship money to members of the SIU and their dependent children. This money is offered ID order to help Seafarers and boatmen realize their educational goals either for themselves or their dependent children. It's an opportunity, that in this day and ·age of spiraling educational costs, no one can afford to pass over. . . l'he Charlie Logan Scholarship Awards are granted each April. Four $10,000 awards are given to dependents of members and one $10,000 award as well as two 5, 000 dollar awards are given to members of the SIU. The 10,000 dollar awards are for those working towards a four - year college degree and the 5,000 dollar awards are for those working towards a two-year degree in a trade or technical school. The Scholarship program was begun in 1952 to help members and their dependents realize their educational goals. Several years ago it was named after Charlie Logan, a labor constlltant and arbitrator who died in 1975. He helped establish the Seafarers Scholarship Program and then work�d hard to keep it strong and growmg. In order to get your application in on time for the April 15th deadline, you should get an application booklet now and begin work on· the application. Some of the paperwork which must accompany the application such as transcripts and college entrance exam scores take time to compile. Applications are available at all union halls or through the Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 or by contacting Tracy Aumann at the Seafarers H a r r y Lundeberg School, Piney Pojnt, M D 20674. Seafarer Requirements Seafarers and Boatmen who are applying for scholarships must: • Be a graduate of high school or its equivalent. • Have credit for two years (730 days) of employment with an employer who is obligated to make contributions to the Seafarers Welfare Plan on the employee's behalf prior to the date of application. • Ha v e one day of employment on a vessel in the six -month period immediately preceding the date of application. • Ha v e 125 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. ------ Pensioners are not eligible to receive scholarship awards. Dependent Requirements Dependents of Seafarers and Boatmen who apply for a scholarship must be unmarried, under 19 years of age, and receive sole suppon from the employee and I or his or her spouse. Unmarried children who are eligible for benefits under Plan #1 Major Medical are eligible to apply for a dependent's scholarship up to th e _age o f 2 5. Each applicant for a dependent's scholarship must: • Be unmarried at the time application is made. • Be under lQ or 2� yeai:s of age (whichever is applicable). • Be eligible for dependent benefits under the Seafarers Welfare Plan. • Be a graduate of high school or its equivalent. The applicant's parent must: • Have credit for three years (1,095 days) of employment with an employer who is obligated to make contributions to the Seafarers Welfare Plan on the employee's behalf prior to the date of application. • Ha v e one day of employment m the six-month period immediately preceding the date of application. • �Ha v e 125 days of employment m the previous calendar year. The last two items above covering worktime requirements of the applicant's parents do not apply to applicants who are the children of pensioners or eligible deceased employees. Must Take SAT or ACT For both active members and the dependents of eligible members, the scholarship grants are awarded on the basis of high school grades and the scores of either College Entrance Examination . Boards (SAT) OR American College Tests (ACT). The SAT or ACT exam must be taken no later than February 1986 to ensure that the results reach the Scholarship·>S<;J��-''' Committee in time to be evaluated. For .. ,,,;,,,, upcommg SAT test dates and applications, contact the College Entrance Examination Board at either: Box 592, Princeton, N.J. 08540 or Box 1025 Berkeley, Calif. 94701, whichever is closest to your mailing address. For upcoming ACT test dates and applications contact ACT Registration Union, P.O. Box 414, Iowa City, Iowa 52243. Winners of the Charlie Logan Scholarship are announced ID May. So get started on your application now. You might be one of the happy recipients of a 5,000 or 10,000 dollar college scholarship and be on your way to earning a college degree. Chemical Dependency·------ Why do people use dnigs? They either want to feel better or they want to feel different. All drugs, including alcohol, directly affect the central nervous system either as a stimulant or as a depressant. It is this action on the central nervous system that makes a person feel different. Drugs work well. They do exactly what they are supposed to do - make you feel better. The problem with drugs develops when a person discovers that when he has a "problem" or a to use the drug in order to cope another drug if his drug of choice is not available. Since the drug is not being.used to cope with problems, the drug use is creating its own problems. At this stage the person with life's problems. is using drugs in order to feel "bad day" he can feel better by just taking a drug or drinking alcohol. In this early stage of addiction, the person is beginning Over time tolerance to the drug begins to develop so that the person begins to use more of the drug, more frequently. Quite often the person will start; trying other drugs to find one that works even better or may even switch to normal. Also by now, the drug user will be expenencmg family problems, job problems, and quite likely health, legal and fmancial problems. This will not stop him , he will continue t o use his drug. He is Chemically Dependent. November 1 985 I LOG I 7 ,, .. ''''""'"''# �The Seafarer s H arry Lu ndeberg School of Seamanship Sealift T raining Coo rdinato r T ravel s Near and Far to I nstitu te and Maintain Contract Military T raining . con tractor, I n terstate Ocean Manangement (IOM), and the Government Agency representatives aboard in setttng up a ten day training program for all SIU members who would crew this ship . What started out to be a twoday training session became , instead, a six-week fact finding and support trip . A crane manual was redesigned with the input from the officers and crew. This combined with a " quick" familiarization course at SHLSS prepared our members for " Crane Shock" aboard the S . S . Keystone State . Upon arrival he again worked with the officers and crew' setting up training programs and also c o n t i n u e d to fi n d m o r e Bill Hellwege information to be included in the SH LSS Coordinator SHLSS Sealift course. Many trips were logged by Bill to The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg the S.S. Keystone State until the School of Seamanship received program was safely off the ground. news of a contract being awarded After Bill's arrival back to to . th.e SIU for . the first. mil � of 1 984. · After her conversion in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, the S.S. Keystone State, a heavy- lift crane ship, was heading towards Hampton Roads, Virginia to begin the training of the crew in crane operations. Bill Hellwege was selected to be trained along with the crew in hea-ry lift operations. He traveled to \:'tcginia for the two.day training session. Upon arrival , he and the crew found a situation which proved to be uniq!le to all of the Sealift ships. They discovered modern equipment and new methods of transporting and stowing military cargo which had to conform to Navy, Army , and Military Sealift Command (MSC) procedures, for this particular class of ship. Since this was new to everyone involved , Bill worked with the Programs After a ten- day stay aboard the USNS Algol where he assisted the crew in the set-up of this system and actually went to sea to perform the UNREPS with them, he departed for Philadelphia , Pennsylvania to repeat the same tasks aboard the USNS Capella, another Sealand Military T-AKR. Aboard the USNS Capella, he assisted the officers and crew in setting up for an UNREP. As in the USNS Algol the task was met and ' ' At a Boys' ' were received to all concerned from the Navy. Upon arrival of the USNS Capella off of Maypon,Florida, Bill was put off the ship on a Navy Tug and proceeded to Jacksonville , Florida to catch, so he thought, a flight back to the School. This was not to be the case ! Bill was told to be on the next plane to New Orleans and to train another crew for the Sealand Military T-AKR, the USNS Antares. Due to engine problems, ���dh�o0� �oU�'· x· ;m� .r���Jt.1 s�:�e�: on the road two . and- one-half to train our members on cranes on the USNS Algol, a Sealand military contracted T-AKR. This was not to be so easy either. Where as the Keystone State has Lake Shore cranes aboard, the rest of the Sealift force has Hagglund cranes. He discovered that training would also have to include the operation of side ports with a portable ro-ro ramp, alongside refueling while underway, light frei�ht and personnel transfer stations, UNREP' damage control and various types of fork trucks. Bill immediately contacted the school and recommended that a complete new training program h ad to be d e s ig n e d . a n d implemented to meet the training needs of our members who would have to safely operate this class of ship. · months. After a short break, Bill commenced work -on the Sealift Operations and Maintenance course . He made trips to Sealand headquarters in New Jersey, MSC Fire Fighting and Damage Control School in New Jersey and the Naval Amphibious Base UNREP School in Little Creek, Virginia to g e t u p d ated information for the course . In Se tember, Bill was sent back to an Dieso, California to train and assist the USNS B e llatrix , · another S e al a n d Military T-AKR. Upon arrival back in Piney Point, the Sealift course was finally starting to take shape . Heavy Eguipment was bemg procured for the crane. The crane E itself was in the final stages to be put into operations . The obstacle course for Fork Trucks was set up and the UNREP gear on the school ' s training vessels was modified to conform with Navy standards. March and April found Bill on the road again to Savannah , Georgia, and the USNS Antares to complete the training that had not been completed due to her engine problems. In addition to his schedule , trips were made back to Norfolk to assist and train USNS Southern Cross T-AKS for a new program of replenishing Navy replenishment ships on station at sea. Many other trips followed during his breaks from instructing. He attended Sealift conferences in Washington D. C. and also met with GSA representatives in Norfolk, Williamsburg, Richmond and Fort Eustis, Virginia to procure surplus military equipment for the Sealift course. In August of this ·year Bay Tankers received the contract for the next four T-AKRs and Bill was back on the road again. After a brief visit to Bay Tankers headquarters in New York, he traveled to San Diego and the USNS Regulus for ten days of Sealift training. Two weeks later he departed for Philadelphia , Pennsylvania and conducted training on the USNS Denebola for two more weeks. Bill is a retired Navy Chief Quartermaster with 2 1 of service. Bill had set up an trained members of the Royal Saudi Navy in navigation and ship handling for three years prior to coming to SID.SS . His motto of ' 'Whatever it takes' ' has made the Sealift Operations and Maintenance course what it is today. ears J Recently, he has been working with American Overseas Marine Co�oration, a contractor for Milttary Pre- Position Ships , scheduling and crew team training in Sealift at SHLSS. Upcoming trips will be to New Orleans, Louisiana for the USNS Altair and visits to Quincy, Massachusetts for technical observation aboard the Military Pre-Position Ships. Bill Hellwege supervises MEBA District Two Officers from AMSEA in disconnecting the highline. · 8 I LOG I November 1 985 Fi rst M EBA District Two Officers pose for U N R E P g raduation � ict u re with i n st ructors B i l l Hel l wege and _ H arry Alon g i . Pictu red from I. to r. are: Steven Wi lson David G i bson , Joseph z. G remelsbacker, Joh Mayt u m , Anthony Papadopoulos. n The mtSSion of SID.SS is to provide the best training for our members while at school or at sea. The next time you turn around don't be surprised to find Bill standing next to you. �Q M E D Classification SHLSS Ne ws The QMED - Any Rating course is twelve ( 1 2) weeks long. The subject breakdown is : Weeks 1 , 2 - Generals I Pumpman Weeks 3 , 4 - Machinist Weeks 5 , 6, 7 , 8 - Electrician I Deck Engineer Weeks 9 , 10 - Refri�eration . Weeks 1 1 , 1 2 - Jumor Engineer ��; :�! ':# 19'... � . Port Agent Edd Morris cong ratu lates J o h n Sm ith u pon com pl etion of the Port Employee twe lve- weel< trai n i n g p rogram. John spent s i x weeks i n trai n i n g at S H LSS, and six weeks of trai n i ng at S I U H eadq uarters before returning to h is port in Seatt le. The ten (10) specialty courses are: 1 . Automation - 4 weeks . 2 . Marine Electrical Maintenance - 1 0 weeks. ,3, Marine Electronics - 6 weeks. 4 . Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operations - 6 weeks . 5 . Welding - 4 weeks . 6 . Pumproom Maintenance & Operations - 7 weeks . 7 . Diesel Engine Technology - 6 weeks . 8 . Hydraulics - 4 weeks . 9. Hagglund Crane Maintenance - 6 weeks . 10. Refrigerated Container Advanced Maintenance - 6 weeks. The classification steps are: L 4th Class QM ED - SHLSS QMED certificate or Coast Guard QMED -Any Rating. 2 . 3rd Class QM ED - QMED with 2 or 3 SHLSS specialty courses . 3 . 2nd Class Q M E D - QMED with 4 or 5 SHLSS specialty courses. 4. 1 st Class QMED - QMED with 6 or more SHLSS specialty courses. QMED Classification Information: Alt SHLSS specialty course certificates will be retroactive to the · dates obtained . Example: If a member completed a class in 1 977 , it will count. 2 . No more than two (2) specialty courses can be taken consecutively. A member needs "on-the-job" experience to go along with the theory. 3 . A minimum of three (3) months seatime will be required before obtaining the next higher QMED class rating. This gives the member a chance to try out day working jobs they are being trained for. Example: 2nd Electrician. 4. A test for certification will be given, if the member can show evidence of a class (es) taken elsewhere . 5 . Any member with an Engineer's License will be classified as a 1st Class QMED . .. 6. Any �e� ber w�th more than two (2) years <;>f dischar�es from a day working JOb will be able to take a pracucal. test. .1.0: Ji�µ .of th� ·'»'\ ,.,. ·. >;'· ,, '•'"� · ' specialty course . Example: A mem ber with three · (3) years Chief · Pumpman discharges can take the Pumproom Maintenance and Operations test, instead of the course . If he /she passes the test, he I she will receive the certificate . 7 . SHLSS will be increasing the number of classes offered in the ten ( 10) specialty courses , to make sure everyone has the opportunity to take the classes. 8 . SHI.SS will be getting new equipment to beef up the courses for larger class sizes, and to update the training programs. Example: Two (2) or more Diesel Engines, Tanker Cargo Control Simulators and a Regulator Panel with Modular Card Packs, and a new Cargo Crane . 1. Man power Coord i nator Bart Rogers explai ns the functions of the SIU I nformat ional Systems to representatives from the Republ ic of Chi na. Pictured I. to r.: Bart Rogers, Ms. Ko Yu-Ch i n , President Ch i nese Federat ion of Postal Workers, Chen H s i -Chi , President C h i nese Federation of Labor, S H LSS Commandant Ken C�mk l l n , and H u san H u Coord i nation Counselor for Publi c Affairs, Chinese Federation o f Labor. t ' , ...... .,..: ..;· ·· / ;·,, · ·.. · ·. ·. ·� . {( w The eighth g rade geography class from Northern M id d l e Schoo l in Owings, Md. recent enjoyed a tour of the S H LSS fac i l it ies. Each student was given a navigati onal chart as a souve n i r. !)' · . � · · . S H LSS trainees h ave �artlcipated In the success of t h e Pi ney Point Elementary School H a l l oween Carnival s i nce 1 980. Thi s year's activit ies I nc luded fort u ne tell i ng , story telli ng rope c l i m bi ng , refreshments, a s w e l l a s general set-up a n d d i smant l i n g . As u s ual tney d i d a n outs i anding job. Able Seaman Bosun Recertification First row I. to r.: Sii T. Ablaza, Jr. , E. J. Rokicki, E. J. Duhon Jr., R. B. Mohamed. Second row I. to r.: Nick Nagy, J. M. Zepeda, Geo. H. Bradley, Wlllle Mitchell. Not pictured: Biii Eckles, Ferdinand Gongora, Julius Francum. Celestial Navigation In alphabetical order: Harold Berggren, M ichael Forrester, Todd Guzmann, Walter Henry, Allan Hitt, James Kruger, Michael Lynch, Jeffrey McPherson, Terrance Murphy, Thomas Mylan, Rory Wix. First row I. to r.: Michael E. Habbell, Darryl B. Nelson, Jose A. Alvarez, Steve Yursha, James Blitch. Second row I. to r.: Mark Durand (instructor), Toni M i l ler, Mike Schmidt, Mark Ricci, Brian Fountain, Frank Andryauskas. Third row I. to r.: John Mclaurin, Timothy Hammack, Chip Noell, John O'Shaughnessy, Michael Moon Moore. November 1 985 I LOG / 9 �Deck U pgradi ng Courses Upg rad i ng Course Schedule t �"���'-11 '1)f,,( December 1 985 Thru February 1 986 ... \ jPrograms Geared to I mprove Job Ski l l s ll) ,... ''l�'"' ' Check-In Date Completion Date S i m u lator License M ate (Th i rd U n l i m i ted . M aster Mate Freight & Tow i n g December 6 January 31 December 1 2 April 1 1 Lifeboat February 24 M arch 7 Seal i ft Operations & Mai ntenance January 1 0 February 7 February 7 M arc h 7 Radar Observer January 1 0 February 1 7 December 27 January 24 February 28 Course And Promote U .S. Maritime I ndustry Fo l l ow i ng are the u pdated cou rse sched u les for Decem ber 1 985 t h ru February 1 986, at the Seafarers Harry Lundebe rg School of Seaman s h i p . S I U Representatives in a l l ports w i l l ass i st m e m be rs i n p repar i n g ap p l i cat i on s . Tankerman N OTE: Re-reg i ster before l eav i ng your h o m e port for Steward U pgrading Courses Check-In/ Completion Date Course Jan uary 8 January 29 January 9 Length of Course M arch 1 4 M arch 9 t rai n i ng at the Seafarers H arry Lundeberg School of Seaman s h i p to avo i d hav i ng an exp i red s h i p p i n g reg i st rat i o n card w h e n l eav i n g S H LSS. Al so b r i n g p roof of Seafarers Wel fare Plan e l i g i b i l ity Ch ief Cook Cook & Baker with you . Course Check-In Date Completion Date (ESL) Eng l i s h as a Second Lang uage January 24 M arch 8 (ABE) Adu l t Basic Ed u cat ion Jan uary 24 M arch 8 (GED) H igh School Equivalency Program January 24 Marc h 8 Adult Education Courses Engine Upgrading Courses Course Check-In Date Completion Date Th i rd Assi stant Eng i n eer January 27 Apri l 1 1 Marine El ectrical Mai ntenance February 24 Apri l 25 H aggl und Crane Mai ntenance January 3 February 1 4 Refrigeration System s Mai ntenance & Operations January 1 0 February 21 Refrigerated Contai ners Advanced Mai ntenance W e I d i n g Conveyormen February 21 Apri l 4 February 21 J anuary 24 March 20 The Developmental Studies Class w i l l be offered one week p rior to some of the u p g rad i ng c l asses. The w i l l be offered as fol lows: Th i rd Engi neer January 1 7 J an uary 24 February 20 Conveyorman 1\l For seafarers who are applying for the upgraders Lifeboat c lasses and who are either ESL or may need some work on basic ski l l s, may take the ESL/AB E Lifeboat t h ree weeks prior to the sched u l ed Lifeboat c lass. This c lass i s offered February 28, 1 985 thru March 21 , 1 985. January 17 January 24 N OTE: Check t h e December and January Seafarers LOG for a complete listing of all classes t h at w i l l be g iven at SH LSS in 1 986. I am interested in the fol lowing course(s) checked below: . . • Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship U p g rad i ng App l i cat i o n . • . • . • . DECK D EPART M ENT • • • Name (Last) (first) (City) (State) Deep Sea M e m ber D In land Waters M e m ber D _______ Endorsement(s) or Llcense(s) Now H e l d Are you a g rad uate Te lephone {Zip Code) Soc ial Secu rity # ------- Book # Date Book Was l s su ed Date of B i rt h (Middle) Port lssued Mo.7Day/Year -.,,.� .,,. �=-----­ (Area Code) Lakes Mem ber D ------- _______ Se n iority Pacific D Port Prese ntly R e g l st e red I n _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ of the S H LSS Trai nee Program: D No D (if yes, f l l l in below) Yes D Automation FOWT QMED-Any Rating C Diesel Engine Marine Electronics Marine Electrlcal Maintenance Pumproom Maintenance Bi Operation Refrigeration Systems Maintenance Bi Operations D Chief Englneer/A1&lstant Engineer (Unlnspected Motor VeHel) O D D D D D D D D D D ldates attended) H ave you attended any S H LSS Upgrad i n g Courses: D Yes Towboat Operator (Over 200 Miies) Master/Mate Inspected Towing Vessel Third Mate Radar Observer Unllmlted Simulator Course D Second/Third Asst. Engineer (Inspected) __,,,.... , ., ..,,. ,... to=,..,.-----.. _ _ _ _ _ Tankerman D Celestial Navigation D 1st Class Pilot AB Unlimited AB Limited AB Special Towboat Operator Inland Towboat Operator (NMT 200 miles) EN G I N E D EPART M ENT ------- ________________________________ Trainee Program : From Cou rse(s) Taken ---.�--=�---­ D D D D D D O D D D D No D (If yes, f i l l In below) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Hagglund Crane Maintenance Hydraulics Conveyorman Refrigerated Containers Advance Maintenance STEWARD DEPART M ENT Do you hold a letter of completion for Li feboat: D Yes Date Available for Tr� n i n g Primary Language Spoken No D F i ref i g h t i n g : o Yes No D CPR: o Yes Cook Bi Baker D Chief Cook Towboat Inland Cook O Chief Steward No o _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ ---- RECORD OF EMPLOYMENT TIME-(Show only amount needed to upgrade In rating noted above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) V ESSEL RAT I N G H EL D DATE S H I PP E D DATE O F DISCHARG E ALL DEPART M ENTS Lifeboatmen C Weldlng D Seallft Operations Bi Maintenance ADULT EDUCATION DEPART M ENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equlvalency Program (GED) D Developmental Studies (DVE) D English as a Second Language (ESL) �S�IG�N�A�T�U�R=E.;;;;-����- DATE No transportation will be paid unless you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. COLLEG E PROGRAM ������ RETURN COM PLETED APPLICATION TO: Nautical Science Certificate Program D Scholarship/Work Program Other Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrad i ng Center, Pi ney Po i nt, M D . 20674 .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 I LOG I November 1985 �Govemment Services by V . P . Buck Mercer A little self-congratulation i s in or­ der. The Military Sealift Com­ mand turned 36 years old on Oct . l . SIU members who are employed in this division perform an invaluable public service by providing support to the Navy while it is overseas. At times, though, it seems that the government is not very appreciative of the services we perform. We have been having .a problem with the Mili­ tary Sealift Command over the ques­ tion of medical coverage for our mem­ bers . The MSC contends that it does not have to provide coverage for ail­ ments that are not specifically job related (i . e . , colds, prescriptions, etc . ) . The government will continue t o pay for these medicines or services, but has decided to deduct the cost from a worker's paycheck . We believe that this goes against years of previous practice . The M SC contends t hat its obligation to provide comprehensive medical coverage ended when the USPHS hospitals were closed in October 198 1 . We say that this is nonsense, and besides , the four years that the MSC has provided coverage is proof that the two issues are unre­ lated . One more thing . The recent h ijack­ ing of the Achille Lauro underscores that all of us who make our living at sea must be alert to the dangers posed by worldwide terrorism. Outside the MSC , there is no industry-wide prac­ tice on how to deal with the matter. Compass Marine has l 0. boats that are presently tied up because of a lack of work. The only reason why it has agreed to buy 13 more boats is because National Marine has promised to throw it business. And the only reason why National Marine agreed to the sale in the first place is because it wants to cut back on wages , benefits and work­ ing conditions. The SIU is now in court to block the sale. We have made a commitment to the people that we represent. N o matter h o w much i t costs, and how long it might take , we will do every­ thing we can to protect their right s . The sale o f National Marine has sent shock waves throughout the en­ tire tug and barge industry. lfthe court allows this sale to stand, then no person working i n the tug and barge industry can count on any kind of job security. Workers in other fleets­ Sonat, in particular-are viewing the sale with alarm. The conduct of companies like Sonat and National Marine are poisoning the entire atmosphere of the tug and barge industry . Workers and unions are be­ ginning to realize that you can't rely on the word of the corporate managers who run these companies because there is a strong likelihood that they won't be there in a year or two. As a result of the increasing number of corporate sales and takeovers , the only constant factor in a worker's life is his or her affiliation with a union. This is a problem that goes far be­ yond the confines of the tug and barge industry , oi even the maritime indus­ try. It is a cancer that is eating at the American way of life . This country is producing a generation of managers who have no sense of responsibility to the people who have helped make their companies profitable. A new social contract is in the proc­ ess of being negotiated , whether we like it or not. That is why we in the Gulf have made an extra effort to be involved at a grassroots level . I took time out from my busy schedule to attend the MTD meeting in Anaheim. In addition, the members and officials in the Gulf worked hard to make sure that local candidates who have con­ sistently supported pro-labor and mar­ itime issues were elected in the Nov. 5 elections. Gulf Coast by V . P . Joe Sacco F OR those who are not yet aware of it, there is a war being waged in the tug and barge industry of this country . The latest shot was fired in the Gulf, where National Marine agreed to sell 13 of the 1 7 boats in its fleet to Compass Marine Propulsion. As a result of this sale, 1 5.0 loyal and productive workers have been laid off. The irony is that the sale is not a real sale. It is just an elaborate mech­ anism by which National Marine can evade its contractual and moral obli­ gations to its workers . Great Lakes and Rivers by V . P . Mike Sacco T H E end of the dredging and ship­ ping season is fast approaching. Each year around this time , as the weather hits the freezing point and below, work on the Great Lakes grinds to a halt . There have been a spate of articles on the antiquated state of the St. Lawrence Seaway, which connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean and presumably international trade. But the St. Lawrence Seaway is in such bad shape that many companies have found it cheaper to bring their products to Baltimore or Norfolk. Of­ ficials in this area have been meeting with our representatives in Congress, who view this matter as serious and deserving of i mmediate attention. Luedtke Engineering is engaged in a major prOject in Wisconsin. It also has started jobs i n the Rochester area. I want to wish all our members a happy Thanksgiving Day holiday ! West Coast by V. P. George McCartney S EVERAL big news items occurred out here. The Maritime Trades De­ partment of the AFL-CIO held its convention i n Anaheirn ; a new . hall was dedicated in Honolulu ; there was a heroic rescue onboard one of our vessels, and a mysterious stranger vis­ ited the San Francisco Bay area and captured the hearts of everyone on the coast. The Maritime Trades Department , under the leadership of SIU President Frank Drozak , met in October to plot a course of action to bring about the revitalization of the American-flag merchant mari ne. There are fewer than 4 10 active vessels in this nation's deep­ sea fleet. Five years ago , there were more than 600. While many resolutions were passed, I want to make special mention of two, those dealing with the Cargo Prefer­ ence Act of 1954 and the Jones Act. During the past five years , funding for every single maritime program has been eliminated or curtailed. Without cargo preference or the Jones Act, it is doubtful that we would have any American-flag merchant marine at all . I urge every member t o keep abreast of developments relating to these two issues . Read the LOG , or else talk to one of the field reps . And by all means, contact your senator or congressman on the issues. James Filippo, an AB on the Sugar Islander, fell overboard earlier this month. He was rescued by the wiper and captain, who jumped into the water to save him. Had they not done so, Filippo would have almost certainly drowned, because he had hit his head and was unconscious. This is just one more example of the selflessness and fine training that typify the SIU mem- bership. More on this story on Page 5 of the LOG. We opened up our new hall in Ho­ nolulu earlier this month. It is quite beautiful , befitting a region that is known for its tranquility and hospital­ ity . Thanks to the Constitution and Independence, Honolulu has become an important port for SIU seamen. I want to remind everyone that legisla­ tion is being considered that would add at least one more vessel (the Liberte) to this country's two-vessel cruise ship fleet. The SIU was very active in the November elections. There was one interesting development out here. Many of the local candidates were concerned about a national issue: the trade defi­ cit. To those familiar with the recent history of California-which is famous for its love affair with foreign-made goods , especially cars-this comes as something of a surprise . It suggests that the Democrats will have an im­ portant issue once 1986 comes ar­ round . As for that mysterious stranger: no it wasn't Princess Di , or even Vitaly Yurchenko (the defector-turned defec­ tor). It was Humphrey the humpback whale. I mention this only because it was the hot topic of conversation in the U nion hal l s . One more thing: I would like to thank the following S I U members for serving as sergeant-at-arms during the AFL-CIO Convention : Nicky Main (Tankerman, Crowley) ; Ricardo Gill (Tankerman, Crowley) ; Jim Rolin (Tankerman, Crowley ) ; Nick Nagy ( Recertified Bosun ) ; Gussie McKee (Recertified Steward ) ; Mike Guerin (Tankerman, Crowley) ; Bill Pratley (AB).; Wayne Knoedler (AB), and hi t but not least, Clarence Henry, who was once a contender for boxing's middleweight world championship. East Coast by V.P. Leon Hall I T has been a busy month on the East Coast. SIU members manned an informa­ tional picket line on Wall Street to publicize the dispute that this Union and District 2-MEBA are having with Sonat Marine. Frank Drozak and the officials of this Union have made an all-out commitment to inform the pub­ lic about the shabby way that Sonat has treated the people who work for it . In New Bedford, the SIU has been meeting with two separate associa­ tions of fishing boat owners to hammer out a contract for our newly-organized members in that port. Also in Massachusetts, the SIU pre­ sented testimony to the state legisla­ ture . Some local politicians wanted to pass a resolution calling on Congress (Continued on Page 19.) November 1 985 I LOG I 1 1 �MTD Convention Drozak Slam� Calls For Nation1 The more than 200 delegates and other labor representatives attending the biennial convention of the AFL­ CIO Maritime Trades Department in Anaheim, Calif. this month heard MTD President Frank Drozak "tell it like it . IS . " \ Decrying decades of neglect that Q.\'\\� ,.�.A MTD President Frank Drozak opened the Maritime Trades Department conventiQ.P with a call for unity in what he termed Is "the toughest light this labor movement has seen in many years." have all but sunk the privately-owned and operated American-flag merchant fle et, Drozak once again called for a "national policy which will generate More optimism came from AFL­ CIO Secretary-Treasurer Thomas R . Donahue who suggested i n his address to the MTD Convention that there has been an important shift in the tide of American public opinion. Labor is no longer "a voice crying in the wilderness for a sensible trade policy , " Donahue said. " People are merchant marine . ' ' This was a working convention as the delegates from the MTD's 43 af­ pening to our industrial base and to our maritime base, and that' s a good thing, " he said . Donahue also noted that recent national polls are reflecting of America's economy and the erosion a growing concern over the loss of of many of labor's hard-won social jobs and the growing disparity be­ action programs . "Make no mistake , " Drozak told these labor leaders , "we are in tough times . " Drozak, who is also president of the Seafarers International Union, cited the continued decline of Ameri­ ca' s maritime industry and the sharp erosion of the natioQ's industrial base. He blamed the administration' s blind embrace of a "free trade" policy for the loss of thousands of American jobs, and he expressed the bitterness tween the "have's" and the "have not ' s " in the U . S . economy. The convention adopted a number of resolutions dealing with a wide range of concerns of the more than 8 million members who are represented by the MTD's 43 affiliated organiza­ tions. High on the list is a comprehensive maritime policy resolution. That res­ olution noted that less than 6 percent of our nation's foreign trade is carried .the on ships that fly the American :flag1· :ln administration ' s "callous indiffer­ ence ' ' to the plight and suffering of adopting the resolution by a unani­ mous vote, the convention stressed the millions of unemployed workers that the essential first step is a national in America. policy which generates cargo for U . S . >of:all .:in the Port · Mariti me Councils National Field Representatives shipped on U . S .-flag vessels. beginning to catch on to what' s hap­ took a long and sober look at the state Raymond McKay, president of Marine En­ gineers Dist. 2, said that jobs for American workers must be our No. l priority. without the requirement that half of all government-generated cargo be a fair share of cargo for the U . S . filiated national and international unions Rudy Oswald, director of the AFL-CIO Department of Economic Research, said that our economy Is in trouble in four key areas-jobs, help for the unemployed, fed­ eral budget and trade. disappear from the world's oceans convention room, at But, Drozak did see some light on the horizon . He told the delegates that merchant ships. A national commitment to a fair he was enormously encouraged by the cargo policy, the resolution went on recent 245-1 79 vote in the House re­ to say, will generate the investment jecting an attempt to scuttle a cargo needed to build new ships in U . S . preference law (see Oct. 1 985 LOG). yards and encourage the training of Drozak said he was encouraged by crews in the latest maritime technol­ that vote because it demonstrates that ogy - thereby ensuring qualified man­ the congressional leadership is aware that America' s merchant fleet would power to meet any national emer­ gency. American history began with its seaports , and our economic develop­ ment has been centered in coastal and inland cities that provide essential waterborne transportation. The seeds of trade unionism were planted early in our port cities. Today , most of these are still centers of a variety of maritime activities , and they have strong and varied unions t o better the lives of their members and improve the economic climate of their communities. Because the maritime industry is an integral part of all port cities , it is natural that trade unions in these maritime centers have joined forces to help one another and to promote their common trade union and community interests through the Port Maritime Councils of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department. Today there are 30 Port Maritime Councils . They are structured from the local unions , councils and districts that are a part of the 43 national and international unions affiliated with the Maritime Trades Department, as well as some other local unions outside the MTD which share a common trade union and community bond. FIELD REPRESENTATIVES The Port Maritime Councils have greatly benefited from the 1 8 Field Representatives which assist the officers of the 30 MTD Councils in 2 1 Port cities. The National Field Representatives have been especially effective in state and local political action programs and in promoting our national legislative goals in the kitchens and backyards of the nation's congressional leaders . The Field Representatives played an important role in coordi­ nating MTD's highly successful grassroots campaign in 1 984. 1 2 I LOG I November 1 985 Sen. Alan Cranston (D-Calif.) said this: "America cannot hold her own in world trade unless she holds a fair share of the world's maritime shipping business." �looks for Answers I i ' 'Free Trade, ' ' l Maritime Policy Another resolution dealt with "flags of convenience' ' that allow American shipowners to register their vessels in such nonmaritime countries as Pan­ ama, Liberia and Honduras solely to ues to be a top legislative priority for the MTD and the national AFL-CIO. A number of prominent leaders in government and labor came to the MTD convention to talk of their con­ escape their own nation's labor and cerns and to offer their support for the safety standards, and , not inciden­ programs and objectives of MTD's affiliated unions. tally, to avoid their fair share of taxes. Two years ago, the resolution noted , the Maritime Trades Department had Among the speakers, in addition to the AFL-CIO' s Tom Donahue, were urged participation by the United States Ray Denison, director of the AFL­ in the United Nations Conference on Trade & Development (UNCT AD) CIO Department of Legislation, and which was then holding sessions seek­ ing ways to phase out these runaway ment of Economic Research. flag ship registries and require a gen­ hinting that he would be a candidate uine link between the ships and the for governor next year, expressed his flags they fly. continued strong support for a healthy Rudy Oswald, director of the Depart­ Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley, But " regrettably and incredibly" U . S . maritime industry. Mayor Brad­ the U . S . backed away and joined with ley thanked MTD President Drozak those nations that profit from provid­ for his strong support and for the ing flag registries to runaway ships. Other convention actions reflected support of the SIU in his campaigns the broad concerns of the trade union Sen. Alan Cranston (D-Calif.) , a long-time supporter of maritime pro­ grams and of the needs of workers and closings, opposing a discriminating sub­ their families, told the delegates that urging stronger steps to combat ' 'the deadly worldwide epidemic of terror­ "Our economy faces the fight of its life over the next 10 years. "We must have a concerted effort ism," and calling for stepped-up eco­ from labor and government and busi­ nomic pressure against South Africa's apartheid policy. ness to tackle the challenge of our severe trade imbalance and to put One area of particular concern to America' s economy on the path to future prosperity , " he said. all of the delegates was the rising costs of health care , and the devastation the delegates at the opening of the convention and urged the "partkipation and cooperation" of all MTD aftiliates in "our common struggle to protect American jobs." in California. movement, such as urging legislation to require advance notice of plant minimum wage for teenage workers , Jean lngrao, executive secretary-treasurer of the Maritime Trades Department, greeted Cranston praised the efforts of caused by unemployment and the at­ American-flag shipping companies and tending loss of health care benefits . the unions that represent their sea­ The MTD and its affiliates strongly going personnel for their increased supported efforts of the national AFL­ productivity, and he said that he rec­ CIO to enact legislation to provide ognizes that we need cargoes for health care services to unemployed workers . American-crewed ships. Sen. Cranston summed it up this Although numerous federal , state and local programs already exist to way: ' 'America cannot hold her own in world trade unless she holds a fair help offset the financial strain of un­ employment, these benefits are short­ share of the world 's maritime shipping business. We can regain a healthy lived and are rarely sufficient to take care of even the basic needs of the share of the shipping business if all of us involved-those in Congress, in family of unemployed workers, and government, in business and in the even fewer of these programs provide maritime trade unions-work together for medical care. For this reason, health on some basic common care for unemployed workers contin- tions . " sense ac­ Captain Hank Duffy, pr:esident of the Airline Pilots, came to the MTD Convention to personally thank SIU President Frank Dro­ zak and all of the members of the Seafarers International Union for their "solid sup­ port" during their successful strike against United Airlines earlier this year. AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Thomas R . Donahue told the delegates that "labor is no longer a voice crying in the wilderness for a sensible trade policy," citing polls which show a growing concern throughout the nation over the loss of jobs to the U.S. economy. Legislation The Maritime Trades Department is committed to the enactment of . legislation which will revitalize America' s basic industries to restore the jobs of the many thousands of American workers who have been displaced because of recessions and this administration' s blind pursuit of a "free­ trade" world economy. The MTD remains committed to its long-term legislative objectives­ to ensure better jobs, better working conditions and job security for our members and for all American workers . We face a time of challenge. This administration has turned a deaf ear to the problems of ailing U . S . industries and their workers. It is cutting more deeply into federal health, safety, environmental and education programs to try to offset budget deficits brought on by its ruinous economic policies. Along with its 43 national and international affiliates, the Maritime Trades Department is continuing to work with the national AFL-CIO to preserve these vital worker programs, and will strive to enact policies in our government which will promote and protect the jobs of American >. workers. Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley pledged his support for a strong U.S. merchant marine. November 1 985 I LOG I 1 3 �Photo Scenes from: The MTD Convention AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Tom Donahue posed with MTD President Frank Drozak and MTD Vice President Stephen J. Leslie. SIU of Canada was well-represented at the MTD Convention. Seated from left are Roger Desjardins, secretary-treasurer, and Richard Thomasson , vice president for the Lakes and Inland Waters. Standing from left are Andrew Boyle, executive vice president, MTD Executive Secretary-Treasurer Jean lngrao, .Roman Gralewicz, SIU of Canada president, Malcom Boyle, counsel, and from the International Transport Workers Federation Ake Selander, assistant general secretary. Page Groton , assistant to the president of the Boilermakers and Iron Shipbuilders, hits the deck to express his opinions. Dominic Carnevale, administrative assist­ ant to the president of the Plumbers and Pipefitters, reads the report of the creden­ tials committee. William Lucy, secretary-treasurer of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees, was chairman of the MTD's Trustees Committee. Paul Dempster (right), president of the Sailors Union of the Pacific, chats with Sen. Alan Cranston (D-Calif.) at the MTD con­ vention. Jack Otero, vice president of the · Brother­ hood of Railway, Airline and Steamship Clerks, called upon the delegates for support against Conrail's attempts to take over the successful Amtrak system. SIU Executive Vice President Ed Turner (left) chats with an old friend, Sen. Alan Cranston (D-Calif.) , during a break in the convention. Ed Panarello, executive director of the Greater New York Maritime Port Council, was an active participant of the convention. Robert A. Georgine, president of the Building & Construction Trades Department of the AFL-CIO, spoke at the MTD Convention. He was later elected a vice president of the AFL-CIO to fill one of four vacancies on the Federation 's executive board. 1 4 I LOG I November 1 985 ------- ·---· -----·· ·--------·-·--·-·----·----··--- .._ _ _ _ �I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I • ington m S e a fa rers I n te rn a t i o n a l U n i o n of North A m e r i c a . A F L-CIO Washington Report Even though 1 985 1s an off-election year-no Senate or House seats were up for grabs-political analysts still watched the results of the local races to see if they could spot any political trends. Neither party dominated the voting. With a few exceptions (e . g . , Miami ) , in­ cumbents were returned to office . If there was a trend , it was toward the center. Conservative and New Right candidates failed to make much headway . The Dem­ ocrats who were elected , such as New York City Mayor Ed Koch and Houston Mayor Kathy Whitmire , tempered their liberalism with a good dose of fiscal con­ servatism. S I U-backed candidates made strong showings in the elections . And in many ways, the 1 985 elections were primarily about grassroots . The Republican party spent millions of dollars trying to recapture or retain control of state legislature s . Their most spectac­ ular success came in New Jersey, where they were able to ride the coattails of Gov . Tom Kean ' s incredible landslide . A polit­ ical moderate , Kean captured a majority of votes from every conceivable group , from hard rock conservatives to liberal s , blacks and union members . The most talked about race occurred in Virginia, where ·· a centrist Democractic slate roundly defeated its conservative Republican opponent . For the first time since Reconstruction , Virginia will have a black lieutenant governor. Doug Wilder, the new lieutenant gov­ ernor, won the election in a state that has long been considered a bastion of the Old South, and which has a black population of less than 20 percent. His election marked a new chapter in the history of Virginia, and perhaps in national politics as well . Labor Update The executive council of the A FL-CIO discussed a number of important issues at its 1 6th Convention in Anaheim, Calif. which also marked the 30th anniversary of the modem labor movement. While conceding that the labor move­ ment faces some difficult challenges-the percentage of American workers belong­ ing to unions has reached a 50-year low­ the speakers and delegates also pointed out the important gains that have been made in many areas . Indeed, one of this country ' s most re­ spected columni sts-David Broder of The Washington Post-called the convention " historic" and said that the labor move­ ment is lucky to have a vibrant leader like Lane Kirkland heading it during a difficult time in its history. Some delegates compared the situation of the labor movement today to 1 95 5 , when the A FL and CIO were able to put aside long-standing animosities and merge into one powerful national organization. November 1 985 Legisl a t i ve . A d m i n istra t i ve and Regu l a to r \ H a p p e n i ngs SIU President Frank Drozak, who sits on the executive council , has been in the forefront of thi s changed mood. He has consistently called upon American work­ ers to build "A New Frontier"-to re­ spond to the challenges of today as their counterparts in the labor movement re­ sponded to the challenges of the Great Depression and the merger of l 955 . Alaskan Oil The Alaskan oil issue , which many per­ sons thought had finally been resolved earlier this year, is again in the news . A group of Republican congressmen have introduced a trade bill that would allow North S lope oil to be exported to Japan in return for certain concessions by that country in eliminating import restric­ tions on American good s . The S I U is fighting to stop this devel­ opment . " While such an action could help to slightly reduce our trade deficit with Japan , " said S I U President Frank Drozak, " it would increase this nation ' s overall trade deficit because any exported Alas­ kan oil would have to be replaced i n the U . S . market by more expensive foreign oil . " Earlier this year, the Export Adminis­ tration Act ( EAA) was passed . Among other things, it prohibited the export of North Slope oil. A number of special interest groups, however, have tried to use the highly emotional trade issue to rescind the ban on the export of Alaskan oil . They made their first move in late October, when the administration announced that limited quantities of oil from the Cook Inlet region of Alaska would be allowed to be ex­ ported. Oil from the Cook I nlet region was not covered by the EAA because it is consid­ ered to be " Alaskan state royalty oil . " While the amount of oil that can be exported from Cook Inlet is miniscule in comparison to the amount found in the North Slope region, many maritime figures are afraid that it would set a dangerous precedent. " We shall keep , " said Drozak , ' ' a careful eye on the issue to see that Alaskan North Slope oil is not exported. In addition , we will increase our efforts to stop the export of Cook Inlet royalty oil . " Cargo Preference There has been a promising follow-up to last month ' s stunning defeat of the agriculture bill anti-cargo preference amendments in the House. The Senate voted 70-30 to adopt a com­ promise reached by the maritime industry and a number of important agricultural groups . The compromise would take into account the needs of both industrie s . U nder the terms of the compromise , the cargo preference requirements of the 1 954 Cargo Preference Act would be increased from 50 to 75 percent in exchange for a redefinition of the type of cargo covered under that act . So-called " concessional cargo" like that generated by the P. L . 480 Program would still be covered by the Act, though programs such as PIK and B ICEP, which the agricultural industry contends are " commercial" would not . Since the original Senate version of the farm bill contained provisions that would have seriously weakened the Cargo Pref­ erence Act of 1 954, this marks an impor­ tant victory for the American-flag mer­ chant marine . A final . vote on this issue is expected shortly . Tax Reform The House Ways and Means Committee is in the process of marking up a tax reform bill that seeks to restructure the entire tax code. A completed version of the bill may be reported out by the end of November. Tax reform remains a high priority of the Reagan administration. The bill that was drawn up by the Treasury Department contains a number of provisions that labor and maritime groups find objectionable . " We have been talking to members of the House Ways and Means Committee about a number of issues vitally important to the maritime industry , " said Frank Pecquex, head of the S I U ' s legislative department. " These issues include the retention of Capital Construction Fund accounts and maintaining tax deductions for convention business expenses incurred onboard U . S . -fiag passenger vessel s . " " I n additio n , " said Pecquex, " the S I U has encouraged the committee t o eliminate the favorable tax treatment currently given to U . S .-owned, but foreign-registered ves­ sels. " Hearings on tax reform are still being held by the Senate Finance Committee . On Oct . 9, the committee heard testimony from financial analysts, economists and maritime operators concerning the poten­ tial harm that the tax reform bill could have on the American-flag merchant ma­ rine and the shipbuilding industry . Military Cargo A federal court has ruled that the U . S . Navy illegally declared that U . S .-ftag freight rates covering the carriage of military cargo to Iceland were unreasonable . It ordered the Navy to stop taking bids from foreign operators and to reinstate the 1 00 percent U . S . -flag carriage requirements . " This i s a victory for the American maritime industry , ' ' said S I U President Frank Drozak, " and will reinforce the military preference requirements which are so important to many U . S . -flag car­ riers , including a large number of S I U contracted operators . " November 1985 I LOG I 1 5 �I n the Po rts of Wash i ngto n : The steward department aboard the President Cleveland (APL) includes (I. to r.): William Houston, 3rd cook; Lincoln Pinn, 2nd cook; Ruby Ellison, pantry; and J.D. Hopkins, chief cook. The President Cleveland (APL) ties up in the port of Seattle. Payoffs always seem to bring out the smiles. Seattle Port Agent George Don E. Whitlow, passenger BR on the Pres­ ident Cleveland, reads some important in­ formation about the new clinic in Seattle. Ellen Maholchic is waiter #1 aboard the Vukmir (center) checks the books of Chief Steward Norris Perkins (I.) and Steward Utility Mike Bubarer. President Cleveland. *"'· Seattle Port Ageot George Vukmir shares information with the membership before a job call in the Seattle hall. Seattle Field Rep Rich Berkowitz (center) helps D. Campos, AB (I.) and Steve McGuiness prepare campaign posters for the upcoming local elections. 16 I LOG / November 1 985 ·----·- ------- �I I f.� r The SIU in Seattle and Tacoma ! Aboard the President Wilson (APL) i n Seattle, members get the latest information from Seattle Port Agent George Vukmir. From the left are Richard Walsh, waiter #1; Willie Cromwell, chief cook ; Carl Rosander, chief steward ; Jim Henry, utility; and Willie Netters Jr., waiter #2. The President Wilson ties up in Seattle. At the new Sea-Land docks in Tacoma, it's payoff on the Sea-Land Galveston. From the letl are Charle:> Curley, wiper; J.C. Myers � chief cook/baker and steward delegate; Ursula Ibert, officer's mess ; Ken Hayes, steward; Bill Walton, electrician at;id educational director; Al Sacco, bosun and chairman; Jesse King, fireman; and George Vukmir, Seattle port agent. The Galveston will be the last ship for Bosun Sacco who will retire in December 1985 with more than 20 years seatime. John Sullivan, QMED (shoregang), keeps the Galveston's engine room in tip-top shape. Mike McKnight, QMED (shoregang) reads the gauges in the Galveston 's engine room. November 1 985 I LOG / 17 ------------···---------·--··--··-�--------- ------ �, Deep Sea Pensioner Rich­ ard Paul Bowman, 77, passed away in February. Brother Bowman joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of Boston sail­ ing as a cook. He hit the bricks in both the 1 946 General Maritime beef and the 1947 Isthmian strike . Seafarer Bow­ man was born in Boston and was a resident of Hyde Park, Mass. Surviv­ ing are his widow, Stephena of Ever­ ett, Mass. and a sister, Rose Clifford of Hyde Park. Pensioner Blanchard Jack Chera- mie, Sr. died on Oct. 7. Brother Cheramie joined the SIU in the pq Pensioner J. A. Fetzer died on Sept. steward utility. He was a veteran of the U . S . Army in World War II. Sea­ 1 3 . Brother Pelzer joined the SIU­ the U . S . Army after World War II. farer Pressley was born in Charlotte, merged Marine Cooks and Stewards Seafarer Loney was born in Brooklyn, N . C . and was a resident of Long Union in the port of San Francisco. He went on pension in 1967. N. Y . and resided there. Surviving is Beach, Calif. Surviving are his widow, a sister, Doris Pierce of Brooklyn. Kachiko and his mother, Heuz of Charlotte. Pensioner Henry Griftin Jr. , 67, died Pensioner Leon­ ard Gray Mattson, SIU-merged Marine Cooks and Stew­ 68, died of natural in the Houston Del Oro Medical Cen­ ter on Sept. 27. Brother Rawza joined Veterans Adminis­ the SIU in the port of Houston in 1 958 tration Hospital, ards Union in the port of San Fran­ causes in the U . S . cisco in 1975 sailing as a tailor. He was born in Mississippi and was a resident of San Francisco. Surviving is a sister, Laura Turner of St. Louis. New York City on Sept. 23 . Brother Mattson joined the Mo. SIU in the port of New York in 1967 Dennis W. Hardin, 26, died on Sept. 8. Brother Hardin joined the SIU fol­ sailing as a chief electrician. He at­ tended the 1 970 Piney Point Crews was born in Jacksonville, Fla. and was manship Entry Trainee Program' at a resident of Queens, N . Y . Cremation Piney Point, Md. in 1 977. He was born took place in the Fresh Pond Crema­ in Missouri. Surviving are his widow, tory, Queens. Surviving are his widow, Phyllis and his father, Donald of Ha­ Arlee and another relative, Leonard K. Mattson, also of Queens. 4 . Brother Rodriguez joined the SIU­ Pensioner Carlton Puerto Rico and was a resident of zelwood, Mo. Vincent Helie. Anthony 1984. port of Seattle in 1957 sailing last as a QMED. He also sailed during the Viet­ Conference No. 4. Seafarer Hebert was a veteran of the U . S . Navy during World War II. Born in Houma, La. , he was a resident of Slidell, La. Sur­ viving are his widow, Betty ; two sons, Steven and Thomas ; two daughters, Lina and Kathy , and his mother, Ev­ elida of New Orleans. Pensioner Louis Kemp, 89, passed N . Y. , Mary Acker of Dearborn Heights , Mich. and Theresa of Min­ away from. a heart attack in the San Francisco General Hospital on June 18. Brother Kemp joined the SIU­ Pensioner John Antonio Ensenat, 69, passed away in Ma­ llorca, Spain on .._ ...,.•• March 20. Brother Ensenat joined the SIU-merged Marine Cooks and Stewards Union in the port of Wilmington, Calif. in 1957 sailing as a head waiter. He was born in Havana, Cuba. Surviving are . his widow, Car­ men and a daughter, Maria Soden­ kamp, both of Margate, Fla. merged Marine Cooks and Stewards Union in the port of San Francisco sailing as a waiter. He first sailed on the West Coast in 1948 and went on pension in 1 97 1 . Seafarer Kemp was born in New York and was a resident of San Francisco. Burial was in the Rolling Hills Park Cemetery, Rich­ mond, Calif. Surviving are a sister, Mathilda of New York City and a nephew, Walter Berger of Newark, N.J. Joseph Anthony Evans, 6 1 , died on SIU in the port of New York in 1967 sailing as an AB. He was a former member of the Teamsters Union. Sea­ farer Evans was a veteran of the U .S . Army during World War I I and studied Business Administration in college for three years. A native of Oak Park, Ill . , pital, wood, Carmen Amalia, Carmen Ner­ Portsmouth, on Aug. joined the 22. Pensioner Liston Neal Lanier Jr. , 62, died of heart-lung Beulaville, N.C . on Sept. Lanier 20. Brother joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 195 1 sailing as an AB. He was born in Duplin City, N . C . Burial was in the Jeff Lanier Cemetery, Lyman, N . C . Surviving i s his widow, Eula. he was a resident of San Pedro, Calif. Surviving are two sisters, Ellyn Call eida, Luz and Migdalia. Moore SIU in Pensioner MeUcio 1947 in the port of Philadelphia sailing Mejia Serquina, 77, as an AB . He was a veteran of the U . S . Army after the Korean War. Seafarer Moore was born in North Carolina and was a resident of Ports­ passed away on Sept. 27. Brother Ser­ quinajoined the SIU in the port of Seattle mouth. Interment was in the Green­ in 1963 sailing as an lawn Gardens Cemetery, Chesapeake, AB . He was bom1in the Philippine IS. and Va. Surviving are a daughter, Carla of ton of Portsmouth. was a resident of Seattle . Surviving is his widow, Kaizuko. James Montgomery Newsome, 57, died on Oct. 2 1 . Brother Newsome Pensioner joined the SIU in the port of Norfolk Lewis in 1965 sailing as a QMED. He also James Shipley, 59, succumbed to heart failure at home in worked for the Norfolk Ship and Dry­ dock Corp. in 1964. Seafarer New­ some hit the bricks in the 1965 Chi­ Allen Park, Mich. on Oct. 2. Brother cago, Ill. taxi beef. Born in Roanoke Rapids, N .C . , he was a resident of Norfolk . Surviving are his widow, Ma­ Shipley joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Boston sail­ mie ; his mother, Myrtle of Norfolk, and a brother, Seafarer Dallas New­ ing as a chief electrician. He walked some of Virginia Beach, Va. Maritime beef. Seafarer Shipley was Philip Ortin Sr. II, 46, died on Oct. failure at home in Sept. 25. Brother Evans joined the Surviving are his widow, Blasina and five daughters, Anna Cruz of Brent­ Baltimore and his mother, Carrie Clif­ erine Ball Campbell of Tonawanda, neapolis, Minn. the Maryview Hos­ 56, Brother He attended the 1970 Piney Point Crews and Catherine, and three sisters, Cath­ Raymond's Cemetery, the Bronx, N.Y. cumbed to cancer in Va. as a chief steward. Brother Convey joined the SIU in the widow, Juanita; his parents, Michael Union in the port of San Francisco in Long Island. Interment was in St. May 1 8 . Brother He­ New Orleans sailing 53, succumbed to cancer in the Tampa, Surviving are his merged Marine Cooks and Stewards suc­ "Carl" Moore, in 1945 in the port of Pensioner Dennis Robert Convey , Clearwater, Fla. side Hospital in New York on April Eugene Hebert, 58, died on bert joined the SIU place in the West Coast Crematory, Pensioner Luis Rodriguez, 7 1 , passed away from heart failure in the South­ 195 1 . Seafarer Rodriguez was born in Gloria nam War. Seafarer Convey was born in Buffalo, N.Y. and was a resident of Dade City, Fla. Cremation took Houston, and a sister, Jenny of Chi­ cago, Ill . Conference No. 8. Seafarer Mattson a son, Jack Jr. and 24, Surviving are his widow, Sandra of Magnolia·, Texas ; a brother, Henry of lowing his graduation from the Sea­ in 1966 . Surviving are (Fla.) Hospital on Sept. sailing as a FOWT. He was born in Deckerville, Mich. and was a resident of Houston. Cremation took place in the Forest Park Crematory, Houston. farers Harry Lundeberg Schootof Sea­ port of New Orleans a daughter, John Rawza, 5 3 , died of heart failure on Sept. 30. Brother Griffin joined the 2 1 . Brother Ortin joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1975 sailing as a cook and baker. He was born in New York and was a resident of Brooklyn, N.Y. Surviving are his the picket line in the 1946 General born in Hot Springs, N .C. Burial was in the Our Lady of Hope Cemetery, Brownstown Twsp . , Mich. Surviving are his mother, Pearl of Lincoln Park, Mich. and a brother, Claude, also of Lincoln Park. widow, Paulina; two sons, Philip Jr. III and Edward; a daughter, Vanessa, and his mother, Julie Hilaire of New York City. Otto Tonner, 83, passed away re­ cently. Brother Ton­ ner joined the SIU Pensioner Heath in the port of San Pressley, 65, died on Francisco Sept. sailing as an AB. He 28. Brother in 1963 Pressley joined the had sailed 35 years SIU in the port of and attended the 1 970 New York in 1955 Piney Point Crews Conference No. Leo L. Loney, 58, died on Sept. 24. sailing as a cook. He 1 1 . Seafarer Tonner was born in Ger­ mann of Mountain Lakes, N.J . , and Brother Loney joined the SIU in the began sailing in 1947 many and was a naturalized U . S . cit­ an aunt, Margaret Hirth of Pekin, Ill . port of New York in 1 955 sailing as a and was a veteran of izen. He was a resident of Baltimore. of Springfield, Ill . and Harriet Orde­ 1 8 I LOG I November 1 985 �Pensioner : '"'/ :£�:0,::::� Henry Arthur West Sr. U , 73, passed away re­ cently. Brother West joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1962 sailing as a FOWT. He was a veteran of � the U . S . Navy dur­ ing World War II . Seafarer West was born in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada and was a naturalized U . S . citizen. H e was a resident of Lyn­ wood, Wash. Surviving are his widow, Alta of Marysville, Wash. and his son, Henry Arthur Jr. Ill of Woodinville , Wash. Pensioner Jesse Dalton Wiggins, 83 , passed away on Oct. 24 . Brother Wiggins joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New Orleans sailing as an AB. He was on the picket line in the 1 946 General Maritime strike and the 1947 Isthmian beef. Seafarer Wig­ gins was born in Alabama and was a resident of Andalusia, Ala. Surviving are his widow, Livia and a nephew, James Dalton McVay of Andalusia. hemorrhage in St. Mary's Hospital, San Francisco on June 25 . Brother Wong joined the SIU­ Marine merged Cooks and Stewards Union in the port of San Francisco sailing as a cook. He began sailing in 1 933 and first sailed on the West Coast in 1946. Seafarer Wong was born in Ningpo, China and was a resident of San Francisco. He was a naturalized U . S . citizen. Inter­ ment was in Woodlawn Park Ceme­ tery , Colma , Calif. Surviving are his _, � �.. .- , Brat Lakes Pensioner Pensioner Erling Oscar Anderson Jr., 58 , died on Sept. 28. Brother Anderson joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1961 sailing as a gateman for the Bo­ land and Cornelius Steamship Co. He was born in Man­ istique, Mich. and was a resident of Toledo; Ohio. Surviving is his father, Erling D. Anderson Sr. of Manistique . widow, Chi Fong and a son, Peter of . San Francisco. Taylor Wolford died on Jan. 1 6. Area Vice Presidents · Report (Continued from Page 1 1 . ) Atlantic Fishermen Pensioner Joseph Billante, 78, passed away from heart failure in St. Mary ' s Hospital , West Palm Beach, Fla. on Oct. 5. Brother Billante joined the SIU-merged Atlantic Fishermen's Union in the port of Gloucester', Mass. sailing as a fisherman. He went on pension in 1972 . Fisherman Billante was born in Italy and was a resident of Lake Worth, Fla . Burial was in Calvary Cemetery , Gloucester. Sur­ viving is his widow, Vincie . posed to any weakening of the Jones Act. The SIU played an active role in to redefine the Jones Act to exclude fishermen. The SIU is vehemently op- Seafarers Welfare Plan Emergency Treatment Reasonable and customary charges are payable, for eligible members and their dependents, when emergency treatment is received in a hospital setting, even if it does not involve a hospital stay. In addition, under Plan I, emergency care may be covered when received in a doctor' s office. A CLAIM FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT MUST INCLUDE A STATEMENT FROM THE DOCTOR VERIFYING THE EMER­ GENCY NATURE OF THE VISIT. ARE YOU HOOKED ON Elmer 75, succumbed t o can­ cer at home in Bear Lake, Mich. on Sept. 1 7 . Brother Derby joined the Union in the port of Elberta, Mich. in 1958 sailing as an oiler .on the Ann Arbor (Mich.) Carferries. He was born in Manster City, Mich. Interment was in the Bear Lake Twsp. Cemetery. Surviving is . his widow, Doris . George Derby , Pensioner John Ellias Sr. , 60, died on Oct. 29. Brother Ellias joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1 960 sailing as a bosun. He began sailing in 1 947 . Laker Ellias was born in Mellen, Wis. and was a resident of St. James City, Fla . Surviving are his widow, Delores ; a son, John Jr. of Mellen and a daughter, Sara. Francis Baker , 68 , died on Oct. 23 . Brother Baker joined the Union in 1947 in the port of Ashta­ bula, Ohio sailing as a FOWT last for the Bay Shipping Co. in 198 1 . He was a vet­ eran of the U . S . Navy during World War II. Laker Baker was born in Superior, Wis. and was a resident of Duluth, Minn. Surviving is his brother, Clarence of Superior. Pensioner Carl Edward Jensen , 80, passed away on Oct. 9. Brother Jensen joined the Union in the port of Frank­ fort, Mich. sailing as an A B . He went on pension in 1 970. Laker Jensen was born in Norway and was a resident of Frankfort. Surviving are his widow, Velma, and a son, Gary, both of . El' berta , Mich. the local elections up and down the East Coast. An example of why we did this occurred in Gloucester, where several local politicians were eager to tear down existing fishing piers and replace them with high priced condo­ miniums. This lack of concern for an important local industry is not helping matters for fishermen here , who have had to contend with one of the worst fishing seasons in recent memory, meeting. Shipping has been fair in most ports, except in Norfolk , where it has been pretty good thanks to the large amount of military work there. SIU Rep Mike Paladino wants to remind all " B " Book members about the new ruling concerning military work, which was spelled out in detail in last month' s LOG. We are still negotiating a contract thanks in large part to poor weather, with soaring insurance rates and scarce fishing resources. Maryland. The Steuart contract has been settled . And the Association of Maryland Pilots is opening up a new pilot's station near Solomon's Island , which is a short drive from Piney Point . The launch boat will be manned by SIU members. In addition to servicing deepsea, inland and fishing equipment, we have been busy with our grassroots activi­ ties. In Baltimore, we are preparing for a Christmas Maritime Port Council BOOZE OR DRUG:,? Shawn' s Launch Service in HELP WI TJI 7HE6E P/lOBLEM!/ /G A VAILABLE . CONTACT Tl-IE A .R.C. OR YOUR PORT A GENT November 1 985 I LOG I 1 9 --- - -·- -·-·---- ------- ·----- �LNG AQUARIUS ( Energy Transpor­ tation Corp.), September S-Chairman R. J. Callahan ; Secretary Steven R. Wag­ ner; Educational Director Jose Camelo; Deck Delegate John F. Batorski; Engine Delegate Brenda Murray Dye; Steward Delegate R. M. Worobey. No disputed OT. Fifty dollars was added to the ship's fund from an arrival pool. There is now $230 in the treasury. (Steward Assistant Mark Pla­ tania, winner of the $1 50 pool, was seen having a good time in Tobata. ) The treas­ u rer suggests arrival pools more often. The crew would like to receive the Stars and Stripes newspaper upon arrival in Japan. The captain is going to make arrangements for two copies of the paper to be delivered to the ship each trip. The ship's fund will pay for th� subscriptions. A brief discussion was held on the importance of donating to SPAD. Also discussed was the necessity for new hands to develop proper work habits and attitudes. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done-and a special thanks to Tom Leen for putting out a great salad bar. Report to the LOG: " I n Bontang , we had a softball game and won. LNG Aquarius, 1 5-Bontang Ex-Pat's, 1 3 . The bosun is getting relieved this trip along with two other crewmembers. A going-away party was held and a good time was had by all. A special thanks was given to the bosun for providing the beverages." Next ports: Arun , Indonesia and Himeji, Japan. UIW in Long Beach, and those aboard government charter vessels). To that came the response, " Let it be known that working for lower wages is better than not working at all." The feeling expressed was that if members don't like conditions aboard the maritime prepositioning ships, they shouldn't throw in for the jobs. Thanks was given to headquarters for responding so promptly to the crew's last beefs under Good and Welfare. The matter now rests with the company. Other than this response, there COVE LIBERTY (Cove Shipping), Au­ OS Joe Murphy; (sitting) Steward Chris Rowe, and QMED Bob Haller. gust 25-Chairman D . . Ellette; Secretary W. Wroten; Educational Director R. Gia­ manas. No disputed OT. There is $61 .29 in the ship's fund. The vessel is expected to pay off in Long Beach, Calif. at the end of August. Members interested in shipping on the new Navy-contracted vessels should apply for a security clearance. Applications are available from the partolman. Members also were urged to upgrade their skills at Piney Point because "entry jobs are be­ coming very scarce." Several suggestions were made. One was for the Union to look into ways to improve and expedite payment of medical claims. Some members feel their credit ratings are being jeopardized because of slow medical payments. There also was a beef about the company's purchasing agent in New York and on how the ship is being shortchanged on fresh fruit and vegetables each voyage. The cockroach problem .has gotten out of hand aboard ship. A . fumigator/exterminator is needed. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. CPL LOUIS J. HAUGE JR. (Maersk Lines Ltd . ) , October S-Chairman Kon­ stantinos Koutouras; Secretary George Kenny; Educational Director/ Engine Del­ egate Al O 'Krogley; Deck Delegate Bob Shaw; Steward Delegate Tom 'Whitey' Wiehl. No beefs or disputed OT reported. There is $85 in the ship's fund, thanks to the formation of various pools and the generosity of the brothers and sisters of the S I U , along with Naval and maintenance personnel. The bosun reported that the ship is due to arrive in Bahia (Salvador) Brazil at approximately 1 1 00 hours on Thursday, Oct. 1 0. A launch service will be provided for all. The bosun reminded the members that these are all permanent jobs with a four-on, two-off rotation. A letter from the vice president of operations of Maersk Lines had expressed the compa­ ny's desire to begin a new policy of pro­ viding only two entrees during the noon and evening meals, thus reducing the workload and improving the quality of food served. The educational director noted that some changes are taking place in Piney Point with regard to length of courses. The LOG is continuously u pdating this infor­ mation, and it was stressed how very important it is for the membership to up­ grade their skills. Also during the meeting, the sad shape of the maritime industry was brought up, and the fact that many of our brothers and sisters have had to take "reductions in pay and benefits" (i.e., the 20 I LOG I Novembe r 1 985 A board the USNS Stalwart (/. to r.): AB Charlie Johnson; OS Mike Novae; Bosun Tom Calahan; have been no communications, so while the ship was in Wilmington, Calif. , "Whitey" Wiehl and Lisa Wright of the steward de­ partment boarded the Sea-Land Adven­ turer and obtained some copies of the LOG, an excellent source of information in keeping up with the everchanging industry and what the Union is doing to keep pace with it. "Speaking of Lisa, she will be missed, and we wish her good luck while at the upgrading center. " Report to the LOG: "In the name of Neptunus, brother of Zeus, on the morning of Sept. 7, the ship was boarded by a rowdy bunch calling themselves "Trusty Shellbacks" who promptly seized control of the ship while it was traversing equatorial waters. They rounded up all polywogs and initiated them into the mysteries of the sea. Congratula­ tions to all those who participated (en­ dured) the ritual." Next port: Brazil. GROTON (Apex Marine), September 30--Chairman Christos Florous; Secretary Marvin Deloatch; Educational Di rector D. Turner; Deck Delegate John W. Rambo; Engine Delegate Isaac Rowel ; Steward Delegate Ali S. Hydera. No beefs or dis­ puted OT. The chairman reported that everything is running smoothly and that the ship will pay off in Stapleton , N.Y. on Oct. 5. He also urged all crewmembers to contribute to SPAD in order to help the Union fight for a stronger merchant marine. The secretary reminded members to take advantage of the upgrading opportunities at Piney Point and to better educate them­ selves for increased job security. He noted that college courses are available at the school and that the instructors take a sincere interest in each member. The ed­ ucational director stressed the importance of practicing safety at all times. The steward gave the crew a vote of thanks for their cooperation in keeping the mess room clean. The crew, in tum, gave stewards Marvin Deloatch and Ali S. Hydera a vote of thanks for serving very good food. "The food is much better since they returned from vacation." Next port: Stapleton , N.Y. OMI LEADER (OMI Corp.), September 25- Chairman/Steward Delegate . Kathy Devane; Secretary Floyd Mitchell Jr. ; Ed­ ucational Director Alton Hickman; Deck Delegate D. Kenny; Engine Delegate Jose Sanchez. Some beefs will be brought up with the patrolman at payoff. The treasurer reports that a new VCR was purchased from the contributions made by the unli­ censed personnel. The machine is hooked up, but there is some problem piping it in to all the rooms. There is still $ 1 03 left in the movie fund and $60 in the ship's fund. The chairman reports that the ship will pay off this trip. A patrolman will come aboard and, hopefully, provide some clarification on work rules and other items pertaining to the cut in the manning scale. A vote of thanks was given to the steward depart­ ment for the good food and a job well done. Next port: Chiriqu i , Panama. PATRIOT (Ocean Carriers), Septem­ ber 1 5-Chairman Richard Kidd; Secretary Edward L. Johnson; Educational Director J. C. Haight. Some problems were reported in the steward department; otherwise, everything is running smoothly. There is $20 in the ship's fund. The chairman re­ ported receipt of communications pertain­ ing to the 2 percent cost of living allowance and the overtime increases as of July 4. He further reported that the ship's com­ mittee had not yet received copies of the new contract. Four crewmembers were taken off ship sick this voyage; all have been replaced. The educational director talked about the importance of responding to the questionnaires from headquarters, and of answering each question fully­ especially with regards to establishing re­ tirement and hospital facilities at Piney Point. A motion was made to resolve the extraordinarily high travel expenses in­ curred by users of the Jacksonville Clinic, either by moving the clinic or by reimburs­ ing users for the taxi fares (which can run as high as $60 to and from the hall). Next port: Bayview, N.J. USNS STALWART (Sea Mobility Inc.), September 21 --Chairman Thomas F. Ca­ lahan ; Secretary Chris Rowe; Engine Del­ egate/Educational Di rector R. Haller; Deck Delegate Charlie Johnson; Steward Dele­ gate Andy Cuares. No disputed OT was reported . A number of beefs, however, were brought up in all three departments. After reviewing the delegates' report, it was felt that the company should provide in writing its seniority policy and a seniority list. The ship has been operating more in accordance with the deep-sea contracts than with the memorandum of understand­ ing between the S I U and Sea Mobility. It also was felt that an agreement be made, one that would encompass such subjects as overtime, transportation and job de­ scriptions. These, it was believed, would avoid most of the beefs that have arisen to - date. Some other requests include videotapes on Union upgrading and Union education , work gloves, arctic clothes, and that the ship's store carry long johns. Official ships minutes also were received from the following vessels: PFC EU&EllE A. OBREGOll POllCE PRIDE OF TEXAS PUERTO RICO SAM HOUSTON ADOllS AMERICAN COIHIOR ARCHOll AURORA CA&UAS SAii PEDRO COISTITUTION SEA-WD ADVEITURER SEA-WD llEVEUIP£R SEA-WD ECONOMY SEA-WO l£ADER SEA·WD LIBERATOR SEA-WO PACER SEA-WD PRODUCER SEA·WD VOYAGER COVE l.EAllER COVE IAVl&ATOR Lii& &EMllll l.Ol6 BEACH OMI DYIACHEM OMI MISSOURI OMI SACRAMENTO OMI WABASH OVERSEAS AlASU OVERSEAS ARCTIC OVERSEAS HARRIETIE OVERSEAS llEW YORK SPIRIT OF TEXAS STONEWALL JACKSOll Lll6 VIRGO Personals J.P. Fitzgerald Your old friend N eftali Vargas would like to hear from you again . Write him at Pita] d e San Carlos , Costa Rica. Muslim S . Muhammad Please contact Brenda Sands as soon as possible at 9 1 5 Palmetto St � , Jacksonville , Fla. Arthur Remus Murphy Please call your daughter, Gloria Jean Murphy, at (702) 737-2039. Robert Shields Please call Joy S hields at (30 1 ) 522-4943 . David D. Sepulveda Please contact your son , Ray­ mond , at 1 953-A Lync h St. , St. Loui s , Mo. 63 1 1 8 , or telephone (3 1 4) 776-3 1 1 6 . Monthly Membership Meetings Port Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters Date Piney Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, December 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0: 30 a . m . New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, December 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a . m . Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, December 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 : 30 a . m . Baltimore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday , December 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 : 30 a . m . Norfolk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday , December 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 : 30 a . m . Jacksonville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday , December 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 : 30 a . m . Algonac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday , December 6 . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 : 30 a . m . Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, December 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:30 a . m . N e w Orleans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday , December W . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0: 30 a . m . Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, December 1 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0: 30 a . m . San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday , December 1 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 : 30 a . m . Wilmington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, December 1 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 : 30 a . m . Seattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, December 2 0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 : 30 a . m . San Juan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday, December 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 : 30 a . m . S t . Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friday, December 1 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0: 30 a . m . Honolulu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thursday , December 1 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 : 30 a . m . Duluth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, December 1 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 : 30 a . m . Glouceste r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tuesday, December 1 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 :30 a . m . Jersey City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, December 1 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0: 30 a,m. �Francis "Frank" Eugene Harper, 6 1 , joined the SIU in 1 948 in the port of New York sailing as a FOWT. Brother Harper is a veteran of the U . S . Army in World War I I . H e was born in Aberdeen, M d . and is a resident of Baltimore. Anton D. Ratkovich, 66, joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1 962 sailing as a chief pumpman. Brother Ratkovich was born in Yu­ goslavia and is a naturalized U . S . citizen. H e i s a resident of New York City. Joseph "Joe" Hearn Jr., 65, joined the S I U in the port of Mobile in 1 957 sailing as a FOWT. Brother Hearn is a veteran of the U . S . Army in World War I I . He was born in Arkansas and is a resident of Theo­ dore, Ala . Walenty John Rozmus, 63 , joined the SIU in the port of Toledo, Ohio in 1 958 sailing as a QMED. Brother Rozmus last sailed out of the port of New York. He began sailing in 1 950. Seafarer Rozmus is a veteran of the U . S . Army in World War I I . A native o f Passaic, N . J . , he is a resident there. Deep Sea George Leo Arpin, 57, joined the SIU in 1 949 in the port of New York sailing as a BR utility . Brother Arpin last sailed out of the port of Gloucester, Mass. He hit the bricks in the 1 946 General Maritime beef and the 1 947 Isthmian strike. Seafarer Arpin is a veteran of the U . S . Army during the Korean War. Born in Webster, Mass . , he is a resident of Thompson, Conn. Edward Joseph Jordan, 59, joined the SIU in 1 944 in the port of Savannah, Ga. sailing as an AB and recertified bosun. Brother Jordan last sailed out of the port �f Jack­ sonville . He was born in Georgia and is a resident of Savannah. Frank "Jimmie" Lindsey Bartlett, 65 , joined the SIU in 1 947 in the port of New York sailing as a re­ certified chief steward. Brother Bartlett graduated from the Union' s Recertified Chief Stewards Pro­ gram in 1 984 . He walked the picket line in the 1 946 General Maritime beef, the 1 947 Isthmian strike and the 1 948 Wall St. beef. A veteran of the U . S . Army during World War II , Seafarer Bartlett was born in Lenox, Ala. and is a resident of Mobile. Joseph Charles Smith, 66, joined the SIU in 1 949 in the port of New York sailing as a chief cook. Brother Smith last sailed out of the port of San Francisco. He hit the bricks in the 1 96 1 Greater N. Y . Harbor beef. Seafarer Smith is a veteran of the U . S . Army' s Infantry Corps in World War I I . Born in Philadelphia, he is a resident there. William Martin Laree, 5 1 , joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1 958 sailing as a chief cook. Brother Laree was born in St. Jo­ seph, La. and is a resident of New Orleans. • Herman Collier, 5 1 , joined the SIU in the port of Houston in 1 960 sailing as a chief pumpman . Brother Collier attended Piney Point Crews Conference No. 5 in 1 970. He is a veteran of the U . S . Marine Corps in the Korean War. Born in Ken­ tucky, he is a resident of Upper Darb y , Pa. Julio Marcial Lazo, 62, joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1 956 sailing as a wiper. Brother Lazu is a veteran of the U . S . Army Field Artillery Corps in World War I I . H e was born i n Guanich, P . R . and is a resident of Baltimore. Jack Alphonse Gomez, 59, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1 960 sailing as an A B . Brother Gomez was born in Slidell , La. and is a resident there. ' ···� Johnnie Herbert Green, 67 , j oined the SIU i n 1 947 in the port of Norfolk sai ling as a steward ass i st­ ant. Brother Green last sailed out of the port of New York. He also sailed i n the Vietnam War and hit the bricks in the 1 96 1 Robin Line beef. Seafarer Green was born in Savannah, Ga. and is a resident of the B ronx, N . Y . Vincent "Vinny" J . Grima, 6 5 , joined the S I U i n the port of New York i n 1 962 sailing a s a recertified bosun. Brother Grima began sailing in 1 949 and hit the bricks in the 1 962 Greater N .Y . Harbor beef. Seafarer Grima attended Piney Point Crews Confer­ ence N o . 7 ( 1970). Born in Malta, he is a naturalized U . S . citizen and a resident of Brooklyn, N . Y . .� \ James Albert Hammond, 65 , joined the S I U in 1 942 in the port of Philadelphia sailing as an AB . Brother Hammond began sailing in 1 938. He worked on the Isthmian shoregang in the port of Houston in 1 969. Seafarer Hammond was born i n Antlers, Okla. and is a resident of Pari s , Texas. !! ::; . I Julio Movido Magno, 65 , joined the S I U in the port of Yokohama, Japan in 1 97 1 sailing as an A B . Brother Magno began sailing i n 1 964 and last sailed out o f the port of Wilmington , Calif. He was born in the Philippines and is a resident of National C it y , Calif. Gabriel Morales, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1 968 sailing as an AB. Brother Mor­ ales last sailed out of the port of San Juan , P . R . He is a veteran of the U . S . Army in World War I I . Seafarer Morales was born in Guay­ ama, P.R. and is a resident of Vega Alta, P.R. Bart James Power, 57, joined the SIU in 1 945 in the port of New York sailing as a FOWT and 2nd and 3rd assistant engineer for MEBA District 2 from 1968 to 1 985 . Brother Power began sailing on the Great Lakes and was a former member of the SUP. He last sailed out of the port of Jacksonville. Seafarer Power was also picket captain in the 1 946 General Maritime beef at Terminal Island, Calif. and the Bull Line strike in Brooklyn, N .Y . Born in Buffalo , N . Y . , he is a resident of Clearwater, Fla. James Temple, 65 , joined the S I U i n the port of Baltimore i n 1 95 1 sailing as a recertified chief steward/ baker. Brother Temple graduated from the Union ' s Recertified Chief Stewards Program in 1 982. He- be­ gan sailing in 1 946 and last shipped out ofthe port of Wilmington , Calif. A veteran of the U . S . Army in World War I I , Seafarer Temple was born in New Orleans and is a resi­ dent of Long Beach, Calif. Norman Edward Wroton Jr. , 5 5 , joined the S I U i n 1 948 i n the port of Norfolk sailing as a chief pump­ man, ship ' s delegate and 2nd as­ sistant engineer for MEBA District 2 from 1 966 to 1 985 . Brother Wro­ ton ran for the port of New York patrolman post in 1 960. He is a veteran of the U . S . Marine Corps during the Korean War. Seafarer Wroton was born in Norfolk and is a resident of Chesapeake, Va. &mt Lakes Francis Alexander Basley, 65 , joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1 96 1 sailing as a FOWT and coalpasser for the Reis Steam­ ship Co. Brother Basley last sailed out of the port of Duluth, Minn. He was a former member of the Saw­ mill Workers U nion and the Team­ sters Union . Laker Basley was born in Ashland, Wis. and is a resident of Superior, Wis. Lawrence Joseph Belanger, 64, joined the Union in the port of Detroit in 1 960 sailing as a watch­ man and wheelsman. Brother Be­ langer is a veteran of the U . S . Armed Forces during World War I I . He was born in Marinette, Wis. and is a resident of Menominee, Mich. November 1 985 I LOG I 21 �CL L NP -Company/Lakes -Lakes -Non Priority Directory of Ports Dispatchers Report for Great Lakes OCT. 1-31, 1985 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Port President Exec. Vice President Joe DiGiorglo, Secretary Leon Hall, Vice President Angus "Red" Campbell, Vice President Mike Sacco, Vice President Joe Sacco, Vice President George Mccartney, Vice President Roy A. Mercer, Vice President Frank Drozak, * * REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Ed DECK DEPARTMENT Algonac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 7 7 9 Port 44 9 2 18 15 2 12 5 0 2 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Algonac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 4 5 Port 2 25 3 Turner, STEWARD DEPARTMENT 3 Algonac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 4 Port 2 10 HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 (301 ) 899-0675 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Algonac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 24 10 0 0 0 4 20 24 Totals All Departments . . . . . . . . 22 51 23 16 79 14 8 52 45 ALGONAC, Mich. * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month * * " Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last mont h . 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (31 3) 794-4988 BALTIMORE, Md. 1 2 1 6 E. Baltimore St. 2 1 202 (301 ) 327-4900 Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea OCT. 1-3 1 , 1985 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port Gloucester . . . . . . New York . . . . . . Philadelphia . . . . Baltimore . . . . . . . Nerfolk . . . . . . . . . Mobile . . . . . . . . . New Orleans . . . Jacksonville . . . . San Francisco . . . Wilmington . . . . . Seattle . . . . . . . . . Puerto Rico . . . . . . Honolulu . . . . . . . Houston . . . . . . . . St. Louis . . . . . . Piney Point . . . . . Totals . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. 2 68 3 6 16 12 40 29 35 21 35 11 10 33 0 0 321 3 12 6 6 11 2 9 17 16 5 6 7 30 0 0 7 137 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 7 0 34 2 1 22 4 56 25 12 4 40 17 9 20 0 2 248 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 10 3 0 0 18 9 29 12 12 23 15 52 69 71 50 71 25 11 73 0 5 627 8 29 23 12 16 4 12 29 25 20 21 5 26 14 0 2 246 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 4 1 3 2 12 3 0 0 31 0 98 9 20 22 10 54 30 40 33 58 15 12 46 0 8 455 3 16 4 0 4 3 7 2 14 16 18 4 22 4 0 3 119 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 1 0 1 73 2 0 0 84 0 53 4 5 11 11 35 21 95 23 41 14 14 27 0 0 354 5 8 2 0 3 0 5 7 11 6 13 2 51 0 0 3 116 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 47 0 0 0 50 0 2 59 2 9 7 2 31 14 1 08 32 37 14 19 24 0 0 360 3 85 13 14 20 12 22 28 42 42 52 21 207 28 0 5 594 2 0 0 2 0 0 5 3 4 0 4 2 286 1 0 0 309 1 ,796 1 ,075 373 . . . : . . . 0 37 4 5 13 8 29 20 18 3 26 13 6 31 0 5 221 0 4 0 2 1 3 7 0 8 5 9 0 21 4 0 4 68 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 6 1 18 2 6 11 5 37 22 5 3 35 11 8 18 0 2 1 84 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 5 14 0 4 0 3 0 0 0 0 6 3 0 13 2 5 0 0 0 0 4 2 66 Port Gloucester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baltimore . . . . . . . . . . Norfolk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Orleans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacksonville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilmington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Puerto Rico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Honolulu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . &. �u� . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Piney Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Totals. . ............ . ...... . 0 35 2 0 6 8 18 9 48 13 23 8 9 19 0 0 198 1 3 1 0 1 6 1 4 8 2 7 0 28 0 0 1 63 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 29 0 0 0 31 0 28 1 1 12 0 37 12 14 4 36 10 13 8 0 0 176 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 1 0 17 0 0 0 0 1 4 4 0 0 7 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 1 97 1 23 4 0 0 0 0 1 124 1 52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port Gloucester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baltimore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Norfolk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Orleans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacksonville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilmington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Puerto Rico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Honolulu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Piney Point : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Totals..................... . Totals All Departments . .. . ... . * *REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 1 0 4 0 0 2 0 2 1 4 2 2 1 20 10 1 0 6 0 0 0 3 0 5 0 24 4 0 0 0 0 5 5 92 Port Gloucester . . . . . . New York . . . . . . . Philadelphia . . . . . Baltimore . . . . . . . Norfolk . . . . . . . . . Mobile . . . . . . . . New Orleans . . . . Jacksonville . . . . . San Francisco . . . Wilmington . . . . . Seattle . . . . . . . . . Puerto Rico . . . . . Honolulu . . . . . . Houston . . . . . . . . St. Louis . . . . . . . Piney Point . . . . . Totals . . . . . . . . . . Trip Reliefs CLEVELAND, Ohio 0 28 2 2 13 1 13 8 57 15 19 4 0 14 0 0 176 916 3 39 7 10 9 7 15 17 17 13 21 8 0 11 0 5 182 450 1 3 0 2 1 1 2 3 1 0 2 2 0 1 0 0 19 63 0 608 0 310 0 131 133 * "Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. * * " Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month of October was down from the month of September. A total of 1 ,1 82 jobs were shipped on SIU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1 , 1 82 jobs shipped, 608 jobs or about 51 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 1 33 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1 , 1 982, a total of 1 ,939 Jobs have been shipped. 22 I LOG I November 1 985 1 290 Old River Rd. 441 1 3 (21 6) 621 -5450 D ULUTH, Minn. 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (2 1 8) 722-4 1 1 0 GLOUCESTER, Mass. 1 1 Rogers St. 01 930 (61 7) 283-1 1 67 HONOLULU, Hawaii 636 Cooke St. 968 1 3 (808) 523-5434 HOUSTON, Tex. 1 22 1 Pierce St. 77002 (71 3) 659-51 52 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 331 5 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (20 1 ) 435-9424 MOBILE, Ala. 1 640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 36605 (205) 478-091 6 NEW BEDFORD, Mass. 50 Union St. 02740 (61 7) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 701 30 (504) 529-7546 Toll Free: NEW YORK, N.Y. 1-800-325-2532 675 4 Ave., Brooklyn 1 1 232 (71 8) 499-6600 NORFOLK, Va. 1 1 5 Third St. 235 1 0 ( 804) 622- 1 892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4 St. 1 9 1 48 (21 5) 336-38 1 8 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (30 1 ) 994-001 0 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Fremont St. 941 05 (41 5) 543-5855 SANTURCE, P.R. 1 057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 1 6 00907 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 981 2 1 (206) 441 -1 960 ST. LOUIS, Mo. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63 1 1 6 (31 4) 752-6500 SUBIC BAY, Rep. of Philippines 34 21 st St., W. Bajac Bajac Olongapo City C-2201 222-3533 WILMINGTON, Calif. 408 Avalon Blvd. 90744 (21 3) 549-4000 �New Health Care Concept Seafarers Begi n Preferred Provider Program The Seafarers Welfare Plan has be­ gun a pilot project for its members and their families to provide, better medical services . The Seafarers Welfare Plan is designating hospitals in several ports as Seafarers Preferred Provider Hos­ pitals (PPH). This i s the first in a series of articles which will introduce the project and spotlight the hospital which has been selected as the Preferred Provider Hospital in Seattle, Wash. WHAT IS A PREFERRED PROVIDER HOSPITAL? For the purposes of this project , a Preferred Provider Hospital is a med­ ical facility which agrees to provide services to Seafarers and their families for a negotiated reimbursement rate. Generally , there will be only one Pre­ ferred Provider Hospital in each port. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE PREFERRED PROVIDER ORGANIZATION (PPO)? The purpose of a PPO is to give Seafarers and their families an oppor­ tunity to be served by one facility which will become aware of t-he needs of men and women working in the maritime industry, and the particular needs of their families. This arrangement will allow mem­ bers and their dependents who are in need of medical attention to use a hospital which is familiar with the Seafarers Welfare Plan and the claim's payment procedures . This artangement also allows the ·Rla.n to have a continuing relationship with a hospital , so that if there are disputes which come up · concerning payment of claims, they may be re­ solved quickly and with -a minimum involvement of the members or their dependents . Since the closing o f Public Health Hospitals in 1 98 1 , Seafarers have used many different facilities in their home ports as well as when they were in unfamiliar U . S . ports . Establishing a PPO arrangement with one hospital will offer Seafarers the opportunity to get medical treatment at a hospital which will provide excellent care and will welcome Seafarers and their fam­ ilie s . HOW WILL THIS PROGRAM WORK? As with any other hospital admis­ sion , in order to use a particular facility you must use a doctor who has priv­ ileges at the hospital . Most of the PPO hospitals will have outpatient clinics as part of their facility . By choosing a doctor from that clinic, should it be­ come necessary for you to be admitted to a hospital , you should have no trouble being admitted to the PPO facility. For example, if you are having back trouble, you would go to the clinic at that facility and ask to make an ap­ pointment with an orthopedist. If you feel this doctor suits you, he would bec9me your regular doctor. And if you should need to be admitted for an operation,- you would receive treat­ ment at the PPO facility . · . This is one of the clinics operated by the Virginia Mason Medical Center. If your doctor does not have privi­ leges at the PPO facility , the chances are you will not be able to use the PPO hospital when you or your family need in-patient treatment. As the PPO hospitals are among the biggest in the city, there will be many doctors in each specialty to choose from. In non-emergency admission situa­ tions, you or your dependent would go down to the hospital ' s admissions section to check into the hospital . At that time the hospital staff would pro­ vide you with a Seafarers benefit ap­ plication to be filled i n . Once this appli­ cation and other hospital forms are complete, in most cases, this would facility if you do not have eligibility for welfare benefits; however, you would be responsible for the payment of the hospital bills just as you would be at any other facility. MUST I USE THE PREFERRED PROVIDER HOSPITAL? The use of the PPO hospital is vol­ untary. If a member or dependent chooses a facility other than the PPO hospital, there is no effect ,.m the benefits which will be provided by the Plan. There are, however, · many advan­ tages to using the PPO hospital such as: • obtaining services at a facility which offers quality care for a reasonable cost. • using a facility which is familiar with our organization and whose staff is familiar with the unique needs of our membership and their families. • streamlined claims procedures for members and dependents using this facility . • use of these hospitals will allow the Plan to monitor the claims to make sure the hospital is offering their services efficiently and maintaining high standards of quality of care. • if the hospital sees that many Seafarers and their. families are using the facility , the hospital and Plan will be able to maintain the reasonable rates for services. This, in turn, will allow the Plan to keep a lid on rising health care costs and use these savings to the ben­ efit of members and their depend­ ents . The Plan hopes that this pilot proj­ ect will work and that the goals of this project will be realized . Support from the membership is necessary to make this program work. Since this project is still in the experimental stages , there may be problems which need to be worked out. The Plan would like to hear from you concerning this program . with any questions or comments you have. Write to: PPO Coordinator SIU Headquarters, 3rd floor 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Mary....d 20746 Virginia Mason Medical Center Seatarers Preferred Provider Hospital Jn Seattle, Washington Virgini a Mason Medical Center, located in downtown Seattle, has been chosen as the Seafarers Welfare Plan ' s Preferred Provider Hospital. Virginia The Virginia Mason Medical Center offers top flight care. be alJ that is required of the member or his dependent. The hospital will forward all forms and bills d irectly to headquarters. At the time of admission, the mem­ ber's eligibility will be checked by telephone with headquarters in Camp Springs. By checking eligibility before services are provided, it will be deter­ mined at the outset who will be re­ sponsible for payment, and this will avoid disagreements later on. I n some instances , the PPO hospital will also be the clinic performing the fit-for-duty and other employment-re­ lated physical examinations. Your Port Representatives will notify you of any changes concerning the clinic s . WILL I B E ABLE TO USE THIS HOSPITAL IF I DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY FOR WELFARE COVERAGE? Mason enjoys one of the finest reputations as a quality health care institution i n the ci ty . Along wi th the main facil i t y , there are out-patient cli nics located at Fourth Ave . , Seattle , Mountlake Terrace , Kirkland, Federal Way and North Bend . The V i rgi nia Mason Medical Center was established in 1 920 when a group of six doctors agreed to build a clinic and hospital. Today, the Virginia Mason Medical Center has five main buildings in Seattle. There are more than 1 25 doctors who practice all areas of medicine in the clinic. The Virginia Mason Medical Center offers all the medical services available in large institutions such as an intensive care unit, maternity ward, surgery units, laboratories and pharmacy. Virginia Mason also provides such services as a Diabetes Teaching Center to educate patients with diabetes , a pain management program which assists people who live with chronic pai n , a short stay surgery program for out­ patient surgery , an obstetrical information line which provides people calling in to receive detailed i nformation concerning obstetrical treatment, and a new midwifery program for prospective parents who wish to take advantage of alternative birthing methods. The Virginia Mason Medical Center also provides audiovisual programs and other materials in its Patient Health Education Center which are available to patients and visitors. The hospital also has a teller machine from the Seattle First National Bank in the lobby. An eyeglass store also is on the premises. For people who need to be near in-patient members or dependents , the hospital operates a hotel with reasonable rate s . Packages of information about Virginia Mason and the services it provides are available at the hall and wiH be sent out to the ships. If you hav_e any other questions concerning services available through this facility, contact your port agent. It is possible for you to use the PPO November 1 985 I LOG I 23 �New Hall Dedicated Better Service in Store for Hawaiian Members More than 300 people attended ded­ serve the two cruise ships Constitution ication ceremonies for the SIU's new Union hall in Honolulu serving the military vessels calling on Hawaii and Hawaiian Islands. The November 2 the commercial ships stopping there and Independence, many of the new festivities included a huge buffet, en­ tertainment and a chance for Union also. By the first of the year, the Union families and their friends from the plans to be able to offer some classes for trainees and upgraders, including Islands to visit and relax . Groundbre!lking for the new hall was August 1 . The large building will lifeboat , firefighting and Union edu­ cation. A Hawaiian tradition includes the holding of the haile. In front of the new hall, holding the haile are (I. to r.) SIU Secretary Joe DiGiorgio, SIU Vice President George McCartney, Field Rep Joe Corrigan, Far East Rep. Steve Ruiz, Rep. Tom Fay, Political Director Marianne Rogers, Frank Drozak, Rev. Kealanahele, Gilda Lee and Emil Lee . During the festivities, SIU President Frank Drozak took time to have a word with Honolulu patrolman Errol Pak and Ills wife Julie, who is b� their daughter, Chloe • ... ·� :· (,I�-....::��\<\�... . . . . ,· There is always time for politics. Here state representative Donna Kim and Dave Peters, special assistant to Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii), take time to visit. J' ,,,,.,....,. .. .,. . . < ,,,._ . , ,'; � . . � SIU Secretary Joe DiGiorgio waves to the crowd after being introduced by the day's emcee, Field Rep Joe Corrigan. Here SIU Rep Tum Fay, who has supervised several Union building projects during the past few years, and Union President Frank Drozak chat with the Honolulu ball's architects, Henry Lukele and Lloyd Sweda. More t:fum 300 people attended the dedJcation of the new Union ball. 24 I LOG I November 1 985 ·· _ _______:..._" '- · - ------- ·- ---------- � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource November 1985 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU BACKS FARM BILL AGREEMENT IN SENATE NEW EFFORTS TO BOOST MERCHANT MARINE INTRODUCED COURT UPHOLDS MILITARY CARGO PREFERENCE LAW SO MANY SACRIFICES--SO LITTLE RESPECT ONCE WAS ENOUGH UNIONS TAKE SONAT PROTEST TO WALL STREET LIKE BOATMEN OF OLD, SIU SAILS THE ERIE CANAL CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY THE SEAFARERS HARRY LUNDEBERG SCHOOLOF SEAMANSHIP SEALIFT TRAINING COORDINATOR TRAVELS NEAR AND FAR TO INSTITUTE AND MAINTAIN MILITARY CONTRACT TRAINING PROGRAMS DROZAK SLAMS "FREE TRADE" CALLS FOR NATIONAL MARITIME POLICY IN THE PORTS OF WASHINGTON: THE SIU IN SEATTLE AND TACOMA SEAFARERS BEGIN PREFERRED PROVIDER PROGRAM VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER SEAFARERS PREFERRED PROVIDER HOSPITAL IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON BETTER SERVICE IN STORE FOR HAWAIIAN MEMBERS Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/1/1985 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 47, No. 11 1985 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/b925226014a2e2715bb088cbe786421b.pdf d3eed750242f854ea6b088289fbbc416 PDF Text Text ** ** *:a* ·~--· · Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union • Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District• AFL·CIO Vol. 48 No. l l November l 986 One Seafarer Among Victims Blast Rips Ogden Yukon in Pacific, Four Dead An explosion ripped through the SIU-crewed Ogden Yukon (OMI), killing one Seafarer and three other crewmembers Oct. 28. The remaining 32 crewmembers abandoned the ship and were rescued the next morning by a Japanese fishing boat, some 300 miles south of Midway Island. QMED James William Duffy, 52, of Union City, Calif., was killed in the blast. It is suspected to have been triggered in the engineroom or bunkers, according to preliminary Coast Guard and company reports. Also killed in the explosion were Second Assistant Engineer Ed Roy Connolly, 62, of Texas (a member of MEBA-2) and two members of the riding crew, identified as Jim Turk and Jerry Baker. The Yukon had discharged a cargo of Alaskan oil in Honolulu and was on her way to a shipyard in Korea for various repairs when the explosion occurred about 10:30 a.m. The blast destroyed the stack and stack-deck on the 13-year-old, 70,000 GWT tanker. Two of the victims were reportedly working in the engineroom and the other two were near the stack when the blast ripped through the afterend of the ship. See Page 3 for Firstha d Accoun of Explosion The heat from the explosion was so intense, according to reports, that some crewmembers who were in their quarters at the time could not exit through their quarters' doors because they were so hot, and were forced to escape through the kick-out panels at the bottom of the doors. Along with the crew and riding crew, 11 Japanese workers were onboard to muck out the tanks. A company This picture of the Ogden Yukon was taken shortly after the ship was abandoned. The extensive damage is visible at the stern of the ship. (Associated Press Photo) spokesman said all the tanks had been inerted prior to the explosion. The Yukon continued to burn after she was abandoned, and OMI officials were determining their salvage prospects. Following their rescue, the crew (Continued on Page 13.) Maritime Issues Go in Circles Congress Ends Session Still Facing Deficit Crisis Pilot Launching On Chesapeake Pages 16 & 17 Editor's Note: A session of Congress lasts two years, during which time a lot can be accomplished. But it is becoming a Washington tradition for senators and representatives to wait for the pressure of a fast approaching close to the session before they begin to clear the decks of issues they have been facing. Max Hall, LOG associate editor and Washington Report columnist, takes a look at the last-minute activity and reviews the two-year session. With national elections just a few weeks away, and control of the Senate up for grabs, the 99th Congress ended on a frantic note. There were lastminute roll calls, missed deadlines, late nights. In some ways, it was a replay of the 98th Congress. Yet there was one major difference. The 98th Congress didn't accomplish much of anything. The 99th Congress, however, passed several major pieces of legislation. Unfortunately, none had very much to do with the maritime industry. The 99th Congress left many people scratching their heads. The same Congress that was able to produce a sweeping reform of the tax code had difficulty coming up with a simple budget. Split down the middle between a Republican-controlled Senate and a Democratic House, the 99th Congress was able to reach a bipartisan consensus on a surprising number of issues. Even the most ardent critics of the 99th Congress acknowledged that it made headway on many important national issues-tax reform, toxic waste cleanup, reorganization of the Pentagon, sanctions against South Africa, drug abuse and immigration reform. * * * Nineteen eighty-six was supposed to have been the year of GrammRudman. At the start of the 99th Congress, both the House and the Senate passed legislation mandating acrossthe-board cuts if Congress failed to meet certain budgetary goals. The president enthusiastically signed the bill into law. Ironically, the budget submitted by the president failed to meet the goals enunciated in the Gramm-Rudman bill. Parts of the bill have since been declared unconstitutional. Inside: While Congress technically adhered to Gramm-Rudman's budgetary goals for this year, it had to use a variety of political gimmicks to do so: questionable accounting methods and revenues generated from the one-time sale of national assets, such as Conrail. Nevertheless, the budget deficit for next year is expected to exceed $220 billion. Almost no one believes that the Gramm-Rudman timetable can be maintained. Most economists maintained that there was a causal relationship between the budget crisis and the growing trade deficit, which reached an alltime high of $140 billion in 1985 and will likely be broken in 1986. The inability of Congress and the administration to come up with a coherent trade policy threatened the viability of many American industries, including maritime. The SIU tried to highlight the trade (Continued on Page 4.) Navy Group Trains on Crane at SHLSS Page 7 Former VP Cal Tanner, Port Agent SJU-NMU Merger Talks Continue Page 19 at Committee Level Page 3 Rex Dickey Die SIU Files Raiding Charges Against Cruising the Panama Canal With Page 22 National MEBA Page s the Cove Leader �nt' re ep r b Frank D ozak ONGRESS has adjourned, a new Congress has been elected, and we are coming to the end of another year. The coming year will bring challenges and new opportunities. I have made up my mind that what we do with these challenges and opportunities is going to be up to us. A number of our friends have been elected in both the House and the Senate. And the Democrats, with the strong support of organized labor, have won control of the Senate with a 5545 majority. But, let's not kid ourselves. Having friends in Congress does not guarantee that our programs for revitalizing this maritime industry are going to become the C because we, as the unions which represent the unlicensed workers, cannot get our act together, these same companies pit us one against the other to get cheap contracts and lower manning We Are No Longer Going To Be The Ones To Bite The Bullet. Let Those Organizations Representing Ucensed Personnel Take Note .. . policy of this nation. We have had our friends in both the House and the Senate for many years, and they have been willing to do what they can to give new life to this unhealthy industry. What has been lacking is a unity of purpose on our partand I mean both within the industry and within our family of labor. For too long, we have all been victims of our own ''dogeat-dog" attitudes. This has been true of the steamship companies we deal with, and it has been true of our dealings with each other. As our industry shrinks, everyone is out to save his own little piece of the turf. There are fewer than 10 U .S.-flag liner companies left, and all of them are fighting for survival. And scales. And all the while, the licensed unions charge blindly ahead, totally oblivious to the handwriting on the wall. I want to assure the membership of our Union of a couple of things. First of all, we are no longer going to be the one to bite the bullet. If cutbacks are necessary to save a shipping company from going under, it will not be the unlicensed seamen who make the concessions. We have gone that route too many times. No more. Let our contracted companies and those organizations representing licensed personnel take note. I also want our membership to know that we are going to vigorously resist any and all attempts by the engineers to raid our jurisdiction aboard ship. We need your support for this. As you will see in this issue of the LOG, we have filed Article XX charges against the National Marine Engineers Benevolent Association for infringing on the job rights of members of the SIU and the Marine Firemen. See the story on this which is on page 5, and let me know personally of any instances of this contract violation aboard your ship. Finally, I want to assure our membership once again that as we continue to work with the National Maritime Union toward the goal of a merger of our two organizations, the job rights and job security of this membership will be my most important priority. I firmly believe that the merger of our two organizations, and hopefully the merger also of the Marine Firemen and the Sailors Union, is in the best interest of all organized unlicensed seamen and boatmen. We have had our first meetings , and while there remain some very serious differences, I am still hopeful that eventually we will come to an agreement. I think Shannon Wall and I understand that neither of us can afford to go it alone any longer. As our job base continues to shrink because of automation and the irresponsible policies of the Reagan administration, we must all realize that unless we have unity of purpose and of organization we will founder. But again, your job security comes first with me, and I will continue to keep you fully informed. Upgraders See Congress This group of QMED's had a chance to visit Capitol Hill this fall. The members of the class were Edward Desoucey, Kenneth Stratton, David Belkamp, Floyd Acord, John Bertolino, Rex Bolin, Servando Campbell, James Carnell, Jose Castro, Walter Fey, Orlando Flores, Darrell Hurts, Randy McKinzie, David Merida, Clifford Miles, Tim Pillsworth, Alfred Regas, Joe Saxon, Michael Wells, Paul Westbrook, Carlos Coello, Christopher Beaton, George Phillips and Robert Johnston. November, 1986 Official Publication of the Seafarers International Union of North America, Atlantic, Gulf , Lakes and Inland Waters District. AFL-CIO Vol. 48 , No. 11 Executive Board Frank Drozak President Charles Svenson Editor Angus "Red" Campbell Joe DiGiorgio Ed Turner Vice President Secretary Executive Vice President Joe Sacco Mike Sacco Leon Hall Vice President Vice President Vice President George McCartney Roy Mercer Steve Edney Vice President Vice President Vice President Mike Hall Managing Editor Max Hall Deborah Greene Associate Editor Associate Editor Ray Bourdlus Lynnette Marshall Assistant Editor Assistant Editor/Photos 2 I LOG I November 1986 The LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by Seafarers International Union, Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md . 20746, Tel. 89906~~· Sec~nd-class postage paid at M.S.C. Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md . 20746 . �• SIU, U F rm C m ees To ork 0 t o·ffere ces • As erger Ta s Be PINEY POI T, MD.-Committees named by the heads of the two major unlicensed maritime unions in the U.S. began a series of meetings to work out differences in the structures and shipping rules of their organizations as merger talks got under way here Oct. 20. MU President Shannon Wall and SIU President Frank Drozak opened the meetings with frank admis ions of the many problems involved in a merger, but also with expressions of the "absolute need" for unity in the face of a dwindling job base and an indifferent White House. Opening the meeting, SIU President Drozak de cribed the obvious advantages of a merger: a unity in bargaining with employers; a unity in lobbying for crucial maritime legislation in Congress; and an end to the cut-throat bidding which private companies and the military are using to their advantage and to the detriment of the deep ea membership of both unions. (Continued on Page 5.) SID President Frank Drozak makes a point during the opening ~ion of the merger talks. With him are, from right, John Fay, Joe DiGiorgio, Angus "Red" Campbell and George McCartney. The Sailors Union of the Pacific, and the Marine F1remen, Oilers & Watertenders came to the merger talks as observers. From left are SUP President Paul Dempster, SUP Representative Gunnar Lundeberg and MFOW President ''Whitey'' Disley. Looking at the t o ni pp V"ce President Angus "Red" Camp Representative Ri h Berger. assigned two personal representatives to participate AFL-CIO Pres"dent Lane Kirld e merger discussio , Bill Sidell, at right, and Kevin Kistler. ·ce President Louis Parise and SIU Special Representative John Fay discussed the n prob ems of their " ·de" memberships. November 1986 I LOG I 3 �99th Goes Home, Deficit and Trade Wait 100th (Continued from Page 1.) issue when it supported legislation to open up the auto carriage trade between the United States and Japan, which has been effectively restricted to Japanese and Japanese-controlled shipping companies. Yet opposition by the administration limited any meaningful progre s on correcting the inherent unfairness of the situation. The administration's ''free trade'' bias also prevented enactment of a comprehensive trade bill or a bill aimed at limiting imports of textile products. The trade bill, which passed by a veto-proof margin in the House, never made it out of the Senate. The textile bill, which passed both the House and the Senate, was vetoed by President Reagan. Maritime and Labor For both the labor movement and the maritime industry, the 99th Congress was not unlike a roller coaster ride. There were a few spine-tingling moments, but after everything was said and done, both wound up pretty much where they began. A number of controversial anti-labor bills were introduced, including one that would have gutted the Service Contract Act, which protects the wage security of workers employed on projects contracted out by the federal government. Yet most of these bills were defeated in the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives, or SIU President Frank Drozak spent many hours on Capitol Hill trying to persuade Congress to act on merchant marine problems. through a coalition of Democrats and moderate Republicans in the Senate. Similarly, many pro-labor bills were left stranded in the more conservative Republican-controlled Senate. Numerous attacks were made on the 1954 Cargo Preference Act, which is one of the most important maritime promotional laws in existence. The ability of the maritime industry to repel attacks on the Cargo Preference Act marked an important victory. For most people in the maritime industry, the emotional highpoint of the 99th Congress came one night late in the the session when the industry defeated 20 separate anti-cargo pref- Agency Will Operate, but ... Reagan Vetoes Marad Funding Authorization It may have been only symbolic, but President Reagan's pocket veto of funding authorization for Marad was another slap to an already beat up maritime industry. Marad and the Federal Maritime Commission will be able to operate because the $400 million for those agencies was contained in other legislation already signed. The House and Senate disagreed on the funding levels during conference and the $400 million matched the budget request from the White House, but there were some changes in the way the money was allocated. Rep. Walter B. Jones (D-N.C.), chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, called the bill (HR 4175) "routine and noncontroversial'' and said it was needed "to authorize funds for the small maritime program we have left to support our strategic needs." Reagan saw it differently. Observers say the veto was the result of something left out of the bill-the repeal of the Title XI credit guarantee program. ''The maritime industry must be encouraged to rely on the private credit market without federal intervention as its source of capital if we are to con- 4 I LOG I November 1986 tinue our progress toward restoring the industry to full health,'' Reagan said in a veto message. "Nobody can argue that Title XI doesn't have problems, but a lot of people ay that those problems are ~ direct result of this administration's lack of any kind of a comprehensive maritime policy. I'd also like to know what 'progress' the president is talking about. So many companie are dancing on the brink of bankruptcy, I find it hard to believe the administration can claim the industry is progressing to full health," said SIU President Frank Drozak. Because of the other legislation, Marad will continue to operate. The biggest chunk of the $400 million budget is earmarked for Operating Differential Subsidy payments , $320 million. Other budget items include: • $3.5 million for research and development; • $64.6 million for operations and training activities; • $29 .4 million for education and training expenses ($19.2 million to Kings Point and the rest to state maritime schools); • $9.5 million for national security support capabilities, and • $25. 7 for other operations and training. erence amendments to the 1985 farm bill. The maritime industry stood united on that issue, and the results spoke for themselves. Maritime was able to take on one of the most powerful special interest groups in the country. A compromise was eventually reached that satisfied both the maritime and agriculture industries. Cargo preference requirements for concessional agricultural exports increased from 50 to 75 percent over a threeyear period. In exchange, certain programs, such as Payment-In-Kind, BICEP and Blended Credit, were exempted from the provisions of the 1954 act. Maritime unity was also evident in another important victory-renewal of the Export Administration Act of 1970, which resulted in the continuation of the ban on the export of Alaskan oil. Still, maritime unity on Alaskan oil and cargo preference were the exception and not the rule. For the most part, the maritime industry remained fragmented. The inability of the maritime industry to overcome its differences had an important effect in one critical area: subsidy reform. The 99th Congress adjourned before it could deal with this issue. Operating Differential Subsidies, which keep most American shipowners in business, are scheduled to begin running out later this year for some companies. ''The inability of the various segments of the maritime industry to resolve their differences," said Jim Henry, legal counsel for the Transportation Institute, "could lead to serious financial difficulties for several U.S.-flag liner companies. ''While we hope that these predictions aren't accurate," said Henry, "the next three to five months will be critical." Time Ran Out on These Bills Congress came close to enacting several pieces of legislation that the SIU had been pushing for all year, but time ran out. The most important of these bills included a plan to reflag several vessels under American registry and another one to carry U.S. mail on American-flag vessels. There was , however, a growing awareness about the problems that face the American-flag merchant marine. During the 99th Congress, the Navy released the results of a study it had condvcted on strategic sealift. Not surprisingly , the study projected a severe manpower shortage for the American-flag merchant marine. Members of Congress grew increa ingly frustrated at the recalcitrant attitude of the administration. The maritime industry and individual members of the House had to check the actions of the administration to see if it wa carrying out promotional laws already on the books. Maritime continued to remain a low priority of the Reagan administration. Even though it had little real effect, the president pocket vetoed a bill authorizing funding for the Maritime Administration and the Federal Mar- itime Commission. The move was seen as a rebuff to the Title XI loan guarantee subsidy program. A potentially serious controversy between the maritime industry and the Department of Defense involving the carriage of military cargo to Iceland was resolved during the final weeks of the 99th Congress. The compromise prevented the 1904 Military Transportation Act from being gutted. In exchange the maritime industry did not oppo e a one-shot, military transportation agreement between the United States and Iceland which assured Iceland at least 35 percent of cargo which otherwise would have been carried on American-flag vessels. Many segments of the maritime industry were left high and dry during this session of Congress. Little was done, for instance, to revitalize the Great Lakes industry. The fishing and canning industries also were neglected. A bill seeking to resolve the insurance liability crisis in those industries gained considerable support for a while, but never passed. The one major promotional program to come out of this session of Congress involved the tug and barge industry. A port development bill calling for the first major infusion of federal funds in more than a decade was enacted during the final days of the session. The bill almost died because Congress and the administration had difficulty resolving their differences over ways to fund it. Great Chan e The 99th Congress coincided with a period of great change, both for the country and the maritime industry. The lines between railroads, tug and barge operators and deepsea companies are slowly being erased. There is a growing trend towards intermodalism. The worldwide shipping reces ion had gotten so bad that the ftag-ofconvenience registries were trying to undercut one another. The government of orway unveiled a plan to reduce its manning requirement to just six people: one captain, two licensed engineers, two licen ed deckhands, and one unlicen ed seaman. Many transportation companies are being taken over by conglomerate . Sea-Land, which employs a large number of SIU seamen, became the subject of a takeover by CSX Railroad. Meanwhile , structural changes were occurring in the U.S. and worldwide economy. America' s industrial base continued to decline. The number of active ve els registered under the American flag fell below 400. Congress passed a sweeping tax reform bill. Few people were willing to predict the long-range effect of the law. The tax reform proposals enacted by Congress contained one revolutionary provision for the American maritime industry-the elimination of tax avoidance by American companies on the earnings of their foreign-flag fleets. (Continued on Page 5.) �SIUNA Files Article XX Charges Against MEBA; . Seeks End to Jurisdiction Raiding by Engineers The Seafarers International Union of North America has asked the AFLCI O to halt the jurisdictional raiding of the National Marine Engineers Beneficial Association which is threatening the job security of unlicensed seamen. In a detailed letter to AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland on behalf of the SIUNA' s A&G District and West Coast Marine Firemen , Oilers & Watertenders , SIUN A President Frank Drozak charged that MEBA was engaged in "widespread violations" of contract provisions safeguarding the work jurisdiction of unlicensed engmeroom crew. Drozak further charged that MEBA is in violation of Article XX of the AFL-CIO constitution which provides that ''each affiliate shall respect the established work relationship of every other affiliate.' ' Both the SIU and the MFOW have received several complaints from their members documenting violations of the work jurisdiction of the unlicensed seamen in which licensed engineers , who are members of MEBA, are per- forming work which is specifically set forth in the collective bargaining agreements as being the duties of unlicensed crewmembers. At least one employer has acknowledged violations , and in an effort to settle the dispute has paid a premium overtime penalty to the affected unlicensed personnel. But, Drozak said, payment of penalties does not alleviate the underlying jurisdictional problem. He said that the SIU and the MFOW have already suffered significant reductions in manning because of automation. ''The actions of the MEBA, if not immediately halted by directive of the AFL-CIO, will effectively cause a further diminution of the jurisdiction of unlicensed unions, " Drozak said. He asked President Kirkland to move quickly to prevent further harm to the job security of the SIU and MFOW membership. In the meantime, Drozak is asking SIU and MFOW members to document any further contract violations by MEBA engineers , and to tum in overtime for all violations within 72 hours of the violations. Jones Wins AOTOS Award, Seafarers Honored, Too House Merchant Marine & Fisheries Committee Chairman Walter B. Jones was given the 1986 Admiral of the Ocean Seas award Sept. 26. The award is presented annually by the United Seamen's Service in recognition of outstanding public service to America's shipping industry, and is based on results of a nationwide maritime industry poll. In accepting the award from Sen. John W. Warner (R-Va.), the Carolina congressman promised to continue to work to strengthen U.S. maritime policy. As the 600 guests invited to share in the award ceremonies listened, Chairman Jones outlined work now being done in Congress to construct a viable maritime policy. The congressman was the 20th recipient of the AOTOS award and received the symbolic silver statuette of Christopher Columbus who was one of the earliest recipients of the Admiral of the Ocean Seas award given by Queen Isabella of Spain in the 15th Century. Mariners plaques and rosettes were also presented at the dinner to captains and crews who were selected for special recognition for their outstanding service in carrying out rescues at sea. Among the award recipients were SIU members who participated in the rescue operations of the SS M anukai -Merger Talks- Personals Walter Scott Richmond Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Walter Scott Richmond-please get in touch with his sister, Ola Richmond at 1116 Highland Glen, Westwood, Mass. 02090, or call (617) 296-6203. Marion Unable to reach you concerning Lisa at the phone number listed in the LOG. Please call collect: (301) 969-8600. Jack Rhodes. Stamatios Tsaroudis Please call Mr. Turner at (504) 484-6425. (Matson Navigation Co.) and the !TB Baltimore (Apex Marine Corp.). Those on the M anukai received a plaque for bringing to safety the crew of a sunken yacht in the Pacific. The captain and the crew of the Baltimore were lauded for rescuing the crews of two sailing vessels that had gone down in heavy seas off Cape Hatteras during Huricane Kate. ) Rep. Walter B. Jones (D-N.C.) (center) was presented the Admiral of the Ocean Seas award. Jones was accompanied to the dinner by bis wife Elizabeth (far right). Capt. Robert Hart, president of the Marine Index Bureau and chairman of the AOTOS National Committee, is shown passing the statue of Christopher Columbus to Jones. Book on SUP's First Century Love of the sea and dedication to union ideals are the prime themes of a new book about the first 100 years of the Sailors' Union of the Pacific. Stephen Schwartz, a one-time seaman and SUP member who later became a Railway and Airline Clerks activist, said that writing "Brotherhood of the Sea" was a "humbling experience." His lesson and the one he conveys to readers, he said, is "what a labor organization means to its members and to the community.'' In his preface to the book, California Labor Federation Executive Secretary-Treasurer John F. Henning said labor history "has a highly honored place for union seamen and their wars against violence of nature and the grasp of shipowners." The SUP's history "embodies the story of an organizational militancy that survived decades of combat to win the workers liberation.'' The book is available from SUP headquarters at 450 Harrison St., San Francisco, Calif. 94105. The cost is $35 for union members, $30 for union retirees, and $40 for non-union members, plus a shipping charge of $1.19 per copy for mailing to any U.S. postal zone. (Continued from Page 3.) Speaking for the NMU, Shannon Wall opened by stating that: "I am not concerned with turf. What I am concerned with are the rights and job security of the members of our merged organization. With good will and good intentions , our problems are resolvable." In addition to full meetings attended by representatives of both unions during the two-day sessions, a continuing series of committee meetings was begun. These committees are working to iron out differences in the various programs and structures of the two organizations , including shipping, training, welfare and pension plans, contracts and constitutions. Also attending the meetings were two representatives assigned by AFLCIO President Lane Kirkland, Bill Sidell and Kevin Kistler. Meetings of the various committees are continuing. 99th Congress Ends (Continued from Page 4.) Still, a great many people in the maritime industry felt that tax reform might be something of a wash, especially since depreciation schedules were made more stringent. Most provisions in the tax code concerning the maritime industry were left pretty much untouched, despite attempts by the administration to have them changed. The provisions included the Capital Construction Fund, deduction of business expenses for conventions held onboard passenger vessels, tax breaks for American companies doing business in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and deductions for con- tributions made to employee benefit plans. Throughout the latter part of the 99th Congress, the SIU and the NMU publicly talked about the possibility of merging into one unlicensed maritime union. Whether or not that comes about, the continuing decline of the maritime industry and the indifference of the present administration poses a dilemma for all maritime unions. The SIU has been able to protect the job security of its members during this difficult period by helping its contracted companies make bids for vessels that had been contracted out by the military. November 1986 I LOG I 5 �Safe ua OD Shipping Righ T O SAFEGUARD your rights and the shipping rights of all SIU members, there are certain requirements that must be followed. These requirements are spelled out in the Shipping Rules, and they are there so that the rights of all members will be protected and furthered fairly and impartially. DU ES Your current quarter Union dues must be paid at the time you register. RELIEF JOBS/REGISTERING When you are relieved, you must re-register for your job within 48 hours by reporting to the SIU Union hall. RELIEF JOBS/CONTACT WITH UNION It is your responsibility to keep in contact with the Port Agent at the port in which you are registered. RELIEF JOBS/SHIPPING It is your responsibility to claim your job from the hiring hall shipping board no later than one day before the ship's scheduled arrival. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS 1 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Di trict makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting repo~ts, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various tru t fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval hy a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively hy the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board hy certified mail. return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way Prince Georges County Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as ref erred to are available to you at all times, either hy writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations. such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If. at any time, any SIU 6 I LOG I November 1986 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS all Union halls. All member should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer i attempting to deprive you of any con titutional right or obligation by any method. such as dealing with charge , trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and a members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race. creed, color. sex and national or geographic origin . If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which · he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. 11111nu11111n111111t1111111111111111un1111111n1111111n111111111111111lll1111111111111111111111111111111 patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY - THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publi hing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It has also refrained from publishing article deemed harmful to the Union or its collective member hip . This established policy has been reaffirmed by member hip action at the September. 1960. meetings in all con titutional port . The re. ponsihility for Log policy i ve ted in an editorial hoard which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate. from among its ranks. one individual to carry out thi re. ponsihility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monie are to be paid to anyone in an} official capacity in the SIU unle an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances hould any member pay any money for any rea on unle he i given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment he made without supplying a receipt. or if a member i~ required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have heen required to make such payment. thi , should immediately he reported to Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION -SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are u ed to further it objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interest of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force. joh discrimination, financial reprisal. or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of member hip in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD hy certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund. if involuntary. Support SPA D to protect and further your economic, political and , ocial intere ts, and American trade union concepts. H at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of ac~ to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Frank Drozak at Headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The addr~ is 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way, Prince Georges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. �Lundeberg School Trains Navy Group on Heavy Crane The Navy Reserve Cargo Handling Training Battalion came to Piney Point recently to receive training on the school's 32-ton Hagglund crane. The battalion, stationed in Williamsburg, Va., is an active duty unit with a primary mission of training all Navy cargo handling force personnel, both active and reserve. It is the primary augmentation unit for the Navy in the event of premobilization action and is a Quick Response Combat Support Unit of the Operational Forces specializing in open ocean cargo handling. The training given to the members of this unit helped acquaint them with the Hagglund crane and reinforced their cargo handling technique . The SIU's support of the sealift community's cargo handling programs is one example of the nation's "Fourth Arm of Defense" in action. Melvin Hewitt (I.) and Gerald LeBar preparing to hook up the spreader in twin operation. The signalman gives the signal to lower the jib in preparation for placing the crane in twin operation. Crane Operator William Northey raises the jib while hoisting the cargo. Signalman Donald Williamson signals the crane operator to lower the jib. Preparations are completed for hoisting the 35 ft container. First row (I. to r.): Richard Dickerson (Instructor), Gerald LaBar, Donald Williamson. Second row (I. tor.) Gary Creech, Mike Prell, Jimmie Maynor. Third row (I. to r.) Melvin Hewitt, Carl Bruce, William Northey. November 1986 I LOG I 7 �Physical Science Instructor Roger Francisco explains the capabilities of an air track to Gary Heatherington (I.) and Kyle White. Plan Ahead for the SHLSS College Program in 1987 The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School College Program began its fourth session of college courses in November. The November session wraps up the final offering of college courses for 1986, and next year there will be five sessions of college courses, eight weeks in length offered to SIU members. Courses offered during the sessions vary according to student needs. In the past year students have been working on their college requirements by taking English Composition and Rhetoric, General Physical Science and math courses based on placement tests. These seem to be some of the more popular courses as they meet the early requirements in the 2 ...year associates degree program. Next year, these same courses will be offered along with a variety of other courses in the areas of science, social science, psychology and, of course, math and English courses. The dates for the college program sessions for 1987 are published each month in the LOG along with the dates for vocational and adult education upgrading courses. Students who enroll in the college program are treated as any other upgrader at SffiSS. Room and board are provided at no charge and transportation expenses are reimbursed upon successful completion of the program of study. Students are scheduled for their courses with study time built into their day to help them meet the demands of taking college level courses. Depending upon course difficulty and student ability, students are usually scheduled for two to three courses per eight week session. So far, student reaction to the program has been very positive. Some of the benefits of the program cited by students are that the classes run for eight weeks at a time rather than the traditional 16 week semesters at most other colleges and that the classes are small which makes it easy for Third Mate First row (I. to r.) Douglas A. Craft, Rick deMont, Dan Severinson, Shawn Kennedy. Second row (I. to r.) Paul Konstantino, Edwin Rivera, Stephen Gateau, Skip Krantz, Jim Brown (Instructor). Able Seaman First row (I. to r.) Don Gearhart, Thomas Sherrier, Vernon Johnson Jr., Erowin C. Udan, Raymond Kucharczyk, Jake Karaczynski (Instructor). Second row (I. to r.) Joel Miller, Royce Kauffman, Jeff Libby, John Joseph Arnold, Kenneth Gilson. 8 I LOG I November 1986 students to get individual help from instructors. Another benefit of the college program is that there are placement tests and remedial courses available for those students who are not quite ready to step into college level work. Student Kyle White, who just completed a session of the college program, stated that, ''This college program is very beneficial to the seafarers, and I just wish that more people would take advantage of it." Mr. White found his course in Physical Science both challenging and interesting. He added, ''The classes are good because the teachers are very supportive and will give you as much help as you need. The class sizes are small so there is a greater chance to get individual help and really understand the material.'' When asked what he would say to other seafarers about the college program, Mr. White says simply, ''Get back to Piney Point and take advantage of a great educational opportunity,'' The first step to get into the college program is to fill out an application. The application in the LOG can be sent in and then the college programs office will contact the student about scheduling dates, courses available and placement in the program. It's easy to get information about the program. Just contact the College Programs Office at SffiSS. Don't hesitate to call or write if there are any questions. Look at the course schedule for 1987 and start making plans to attend the college program next year. -·-·-·-------·-·---------·-----·, College Program Information D Please send more information D Please send more information and an application Name Address~~~~~~~~~-...-~~~~~~~~~~~~ treet State City Zip Code SIU Book Number Circle whichever applies to you Inland Great Lakes Deep Sea Deck Engine Steward Mail This Coupon To: Tracy Aumann SHLSS Piney Point, MD 20674 -·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-·-· Lifeboat First row (I. to r.) Joseph Murphy, Stephen Bowden, Veronika Cardenas, Ben Cusic (Instructor). Second row (I. to r.) William Bolling, Judy Barbera, Bill Simmons. Marine Electrical Maintenance First row (I. tor.) Fred Vogler, Robert, Raff, David Hamilton, Paul Olson, Dan Picciolo. Second row (I. to r.) Gary Gateau, Corbin Piper, John Gener. Not pictured: Walter Kimbrough, Richard Williams. Army Training Group First row (I. to r.) SGT John W. Holt Jr., SSG Steven R. Wilson. Second row (I. to r.) SSG Oscar Nadal, Richard Dickerson (Instructor), SSG Charles Williams. Refrigeration First row (I. to r.) Pat Cross, A. H. O'Krogly, Larry Hines. Second row (I. to r.) Eric Malzkuhn (Instructor), Charles Sandino, Joe Pomraning, Alan Hansen, Joaquin R. Miller, Bob Hill. Third row (I. tor.) John Wright, Robert Bunch, Jim McBride. �1987 UPGRADING COURSE SCHEDULE Programs Geared to Improve Job Skills and Promote the U.S. Maritime Industry January 1987 The following is the current course schedule for the first six months of the 1987 school year at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. For the membership's convenience, the course schedule is separated into six categories: Deck Department courses; Engine Department courses; Steward Department courses; Adult Education courses; All Department courses and Recertification Programs. Inland Boatmen and deep sea Seafarers who are preparing to upgrade are advised to enroll for class as early as po~ible. Although every effort will be made to fill the requests of the members, the classes are limited in size - so sign up early. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's needs and the needs of the industry. SIU Representatives in all ports will assist members in filling out the application. Engine Upgrading Courses Check-In Date March 23 Completion Date June 12 Marine Electrical Maintenance January 5 March 9 February 27 May 1 Diesel Engine Technology April 6 May 15 Welding April 13 May 8 Chief Engineer & Assistant Engineer Uninspected Motor Vessel April 6 June 12 Third Assistant Engineer & Original Second Assistant Engineer Steam or Motor January 5 March 13 Automation June 22 July 17 Conveyorman January 5 January 30 Fireman/Watertender Oiler February 9 June 8 April 3 July 31 Hydraulics May 11 June 5 Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operations January 5 February 13 Refrigerated Containers Maintenance February 16 March 27 Course QMED - Any Rating Advanced Deck Upgrading Courses Course Celestial Navigation Able Seaman Radar Observer Check-In Date March 13 July 13 Completion Date April 17 August 14 January 5 March 23 May 18 February 27 May 15 July 10 March 16 April 20 March 27 May 1 Radar Observer (Renewal) Open ended course, however, must notify SHLSS before entering this course. Third Mate & Original Second Mate January 5 May 4 March 13 July 10 First Class Pilot January 12 February 27 Lifeboat March 9 May 4 March 20 May 15 Tankerman March 23 May 18 April 3 May 29 Recertification Programs Course Steward Recertification Check-In Date January 26 June 29 Completion Date March 2 August 3 Bosun Recertification February 24 April 6 June 1987 Steward Upgrading Courses Check-In Date January 27 March 18 May 13 Completion Date Open Ended Open Ended Open Ended Cook & Baker February 4 March 18 April 29 June 10 Open Open Open Open Chief Steward January 27 March 18 May 13 Open Ended Open Ended Open Ended Course Chief Cook Ended Ended Ended Ended All Rating Upgrading Courses Check-In Date January 5 February 2 March 2 April 13 May 18 July 13 Course Sealift Operations and Maintenance Completion Date January 30 February 27 March 27 May 8 June 12 August 7 Adult Education Courses Check-In Completion Course Date Date For students who wish to apply for the GED, ESL, or ABE classes for the first six months of this year, the courses will be six weeks in length and offered on the following dates: January 5 February 16 High School Equivalency (GED) March 2 April 13 May 4 June 15 January 5 February 13 March 2 April 10 May 4 June 12 Seafarers applying for the upgraders Lifeboat class and who are either ESL or need some work on basic skills, may take the ESUABE Lifeboat course three weeks prior to the scheduled Lifeboat class. This class will be offered: February 16 March 6 April 13 May 1 Adult Basic Education (ABE) & English as a Second Language (ESL) The Developmental Studies Class (DVS) will be offered one week prior to some of the upgrading classes. They will be offered as follows: FOWT February 2 February 6 QM ED March 16 March 20 Third Mate April 27 May 1 Able Seaman May 11 May 15 FOWT June 1 June 5 College Programs Course Associates in Arts Nautical Science Certificate Check-In Date January 19 March 30 June 8 Completion Date March 13 May 22 July 31 March 30 May 22 NOTICE To All SIU Members Who Are Scheduled To Attend SHLSS You must present an up-to-date SIU clinic card before attending classes. All students who are enrolled in a U.S. Coast Guard certified class must carry a valid clinic card. November 1986 I LOG I 9 �Upgrading Course Apply Now for an SH LSS ......•........................•..................................................................•.................•.......•............• Seafare rs Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Upgrading Application Name Deep Sea Member 0 Inland Waters Member D Mo./Oay/Year Telephone -~~.---..------­ (Area Code) (Zip Code) (State) (City) Date of Birth (Middle) (f 1rst) (Last) Pacific 0 Lakes Member D Social Security# _______ Book# _______ Seniority _______ Department _ _ _ _ _ __ Date Book Port Presently Was lssued __________ Port lssued __________ Registered In _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: 0 Yes Trainee Program: From _ _ _ _~_to~----(dates attended) No D (if yes, fill in below) Last grade of schooling completed _ _ _ __ Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: D Yes No 0 (if yes, fill in below) Course(s)Taken _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: 0 Yes No 0 Firefighting: 0 Yes No 0 CPR: 0 Yes No 0 Date Available for T r a i n i n g - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - Primary Language Spoken - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I Am interested in the Following Course(s) Checked Below or Indicated Here if Not Listed DECK D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D ENGINE Tankerman AB Unlimited AB Limited AB Special Towboat Operator Inland Towboat Operator Not More Than 200 Miles Towboat Operator (Over 200 Miles) Celestial Navigation Master Inspected Towing Vessel Mate Inspected Towing Vessel 1st Class Pilot Third Mate Celestial_Navigation Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Simulator Course Sealift Operations & Maintenance No transportation will be paid unless you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. 0 0 D D D D D D D D D D D D 0 FOWT QMEO-Any Rating Marine Electronics Marine Electrical Maintenance Pumproom Maintenance & Operation Automation Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operations Diesel Engine Technology Assistant Engineer (Unlnspected Motor Vessel) Chief Engineer (Unlnspected Motor Vessel Third Asst. Engineer & Original Second Asst. Engineer Steam or Motor Ref rlgerated Containers Advanced Maintenance Marine Electronics (LASH Crane) Hydraulics Hagglund Crane Maintenance STEWARD D D 0 D Cook & Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward Towboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS D Welding D Llfeboatman D Seallft Operations & Maintenance ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT D Adult Basic Educ:atlon (ABE) D High School Equlvalency Program (GEO) D Developmental Studies (OVS) D English as a Second Language (ESL) 0 ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation COLLEGE PROGRAM D Associates In Arts Degree 0 Nautical Science Certificate RECORD OF EMPLOYMENT TIME-(Show only amount needed to upgrade in rating noted above or attach letter of service, whichever is applicable.) VESSEL RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE SIGNATURE_~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-DATE~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~­ RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center, Piney Point, MD. 20674 10 I LOG I November 1986 c �Kennedy and the 'Monsignor' Members of the Third Mates, Operation and Maintenance, Able Seamen and Refrigeration classes listen to SIU legislative reps Liz Demato and Frank Pecquex explain the Union's role in politics. Below are Seafarers who recently took part in Sealift and Operations, Marine Electrical Maintenance and FOWT upgrading classes at SHLSS. Still monitoring the pulse of politics, retired SIU VP Edward X. Mooney was as active as ever in the recent congressional elections. Working part-time out of the Seattle hall, Brother Mooney was on hand to greet Congressman-elect Joseph P. Kennedy (D-Mass.) during Kennedy's visit to Seattle in July. VP Reports (Continued from Page 14.) Fund Drive Nets $3,000 For John Cleveland Family Mrs. John Cleveland and her son John Travis Jr. were presented with a check for $3,000 last month from Arthur Kalen, SIU director of personnel. The check establishes a trust fund for two-and-one-half-year-old John Jr. SIU staff member volunteers raised money for the trust fund by soliciting donations during a raffle and a picnic held on Paul Hall's Birthday at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School August 20, 1986. Chief fund raisers included (I. to r.) Barbara Adams, Jean Brown, Pat Reid, Mary Georghiou, Diane Coleman and Deborah Porter. In addition, the volunteers raised money from direct donations from companies interested in the welfare of John Jr. John Cleveland Sr. was director of the SIU Headquarters Food Services. He was fatally injured last summer following a car accident not far from his home in St. Mary's County, Md. with no sign of reactivating. Up in Seattle, there are a number of laid up ships. Shipping, however, continues to be very good. And unless a member is real choosy, he should have no trouble shipping out. Out in Honolulu, we're still very busy with our military-contracted ships. The Constitution and the Independence were paid off, and the Constitution is coming to the coast for her annual drydocking on Nov. 29. The tanker Ogden Yukon also came through Honolulu before an explosion aboard ship claimed the lives of four crewmembers. I knew the QMED, Jam es Duffy, the one SIU member who was killed. He was a good shipmate and a good Union brother. I'm pleased to report that a contract agreement has been reached between the SIU-AGL&IWD, SUP and MFOW on the one side with the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), which represents APL and Matson Navigation. The terms of the agreement extend the contract from June 15, 1987 to June 15, 1990. It also includes a 2 percent wage increase effective July 1, 1987, July 1, 1988 and July 1, 1989, as well as COLA adjustments. We also were able to negotiate an increase in wages & benefits for any member 60 years or older who qualifies for a long-term pension under the present plan (25 years sea-time). SIU members throughout California have been assisting striking Kaiser hospital workers by participating in rallies and other forms of support. In closing, I would like to express my sympathies and regrets on the passing of our old friends Cal Tanner and Rex Dickey. They were both great old guys and will be missed. November 1986 I LOG I 11 �Ale h F, mily By Dr. Phillip L. Polakoff Director, Western Institute for Occupational/Environmental Sciences Alcoholism is more than an individual problem. It's a family affair. One-third of all Americans, according to a national poll, admit that alcohol has been a cause of trouble in their families. The alcoholic's symptoms are well known: excessive drinking, blackouts, morning shakes, confusion, irresponsible behavior at home and in public; delirium and even death in extreme cases. What's not widely known is that the wives and husbands, children and parents of alcohol-chemical dependent persons have their own set of symptoms. Unless these family members recognize that they, too, need help and get it, they can carry a burden of guilt, psychosomatic illness, social isolation and sexual problems with them long after the death of an alcoholic parent or the divorce of an alcoholic spouse. Following are some family patterns, or symptoms, compiled by the Marworth Alcoholism and Chemical Dependency Treatment Centers in Pennsylvania. Other sources of information and support are Al-Anon and Alateen, anonymous fellowships modeled after Alcoholics Anonymous. AA groups are usually in the phone book. One of the earliest family symptoms is denial. For whatever reason, family members don't accept or confront the negative effects of another person's drug or alcohol use. The abnormal becomes normal to them. They pretend and act as if everything is okay. They'll often say-and truly believe"It's not that bad." Preoccupation and fear are common. Family members become totally absorbed in the mood, behavior and activity of the chemically dependent person. The addicted person becomes the main focus of the family. The others may neglect their own responsibilities. Because of the unpredictable and often erratic behavior of the alcoholic, family life is full of anxiety and dread. No one knows what will happen next. But based on experience, everybody expects trouble. This leads to tension and irritability. Finally, unable to suppress feelings of anger, shame and worry, family members overreact. They lose their tempers. Raise their voices. Throw things. Guilt feelings follow. Family members assume responsibility for another's drinking and behavior. They believe that if they can do something better or different-or don't do some- Staying Drug-Free: There Is A Way Open A little more than 10 years ago, the first group of Seafarers took that first step in getting their lives back together. They were the first to go through the SIU's Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. Both the Union and those members realized alcohol was killing them, and it was time to do something. Since then, almost 1,000 SIU members have taken advantage of the help that is available to them, but some things have changed in the last decade. For the most part, it was alcohol that was destroying the lives of that first group. Today almost 80 percent of the Seafarers who enter the program are also addicted to other drugs. Because of that change, the SIU has refocused its efforts to include help for members fighting drug problems. Unless you live in outer space, you are aware of the problems drugs have caused this country, this industry, this Union. Far too many of our brothers and sisters have fallen victim to drug addiction. It can destroy their personal lives and it can ruin their careers. It can maim and it can kill. It is getting to the point that a large percentage of the jobs available to SIU members require Seafarers to be drugfree. If you want to ship, you're going to have to take a test. If you don't pass it, you don't ship. The Coast Guard is cracking down. 12 I LOG I November 1986 New rules may be even tougher. The threat of having- your papers jerked is real if you are found with drugs onboard or if you are caught working under the influence. If drugs or alcohol have become a problem in your life, you have the opportunity to reclaim control over your life. Your Union has provided the tools for you, but you have to use them. The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Rehabilitation Center can be where you take that first step. It's a tough step. But it is a step you will be thankful that you took all your life, because it can be the step that gives you back all your life again. • If thing-the drinking or chemical use will stop. Others take over the alcoholic's role and responsibilities, including parenting, financial obligations and household chores. In alcoholic families , older children often take over for one or both parents . Resentment over these role reversals can persist for years , sometimes even after the alcoholic stops drinking, or dies, or is no longer in the lives of the affected family members. Sexual relationships suffer along with everything and everybody else. Partners stop sharing feelings-and, very often, bedrooms. Children have no role models on which to form their own healthy sexual relationships. High tension and stress levels in an alcoholic home result in a variety of real or imagined physical conditions. Family members of alcoholics don't feel well a lot of the time, and make frequent visits to the doctor for medical attention. One of the most depressing-and useless-things that can happen is for some family members to increase their own chemical use: "If you can't beat 'em, join 'em." They may do this to numb the feelings of pain and frustration. Others may be motivated by revenge or spite. Fortunately, this tactic is usually temporary. This is a somber story. But as the problem becomes more widely recognized, more help is becoming available for families. Educational and support groups are being sponsored by schools, churches, community organizations, hospitals and alcoholism treatment centers. Often these valuable services are provided at no charge. If you need such help, please try to find it and use it. If you have any questions, or suggestions for future articles, write to the LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. R E ST "Made a decision to turn our will and lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.'' One of the three essential beginning steps on the road to recovery. Practicing Step Three is like opening a door which to all appearances is still closed and locked. All we need is a key, and the decision to swing the door open. There is only one key, and it is called willingness. Once unlocked by willingness, the door opens almost of itself. Looking through it we shall see a pathway beside which is an inscription. It reads: ' 'This is the way to a faith that works.'' To every worldly and practical-minded beginner, this step looks hard, even impossible. No matter how much one wishes to try, exactly how can he turn his own will and his own life over to the care of whatever God he thinks there is? Fortunately, we who have tried it, and with equal misgivings, can testify that anyone can begin to do it. A beginning, even the smallest, is all that is needed. Once we have placed the key of willingness in the lock and have the door ever so slightly open, we find that we can always open it some more. And even though self-will may slam it shut again and again, as it frequently does, it will always respond the moment we again pick up the key of willingness. Once we have made the beginning, we can, in times of emotional stress or indecision, ask for quiet and in that stillness simply say: "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference." * * * A.A.'s Twelve Steps are a group of principles, spiritual in their nature, which, if practiced as a way of life, can expel the obsession to drink and enable the sufferer to become happily and usefully whole. Step One. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol and drugs, that our lives had become unmanageable. Step Two. We came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. @jOOK£D? A cJIJNK/EP DO . SOMerHING ABOUT /Tf' CV/V?ACT YOUR PORTA6ENT OR S'./.U. Ar CAMP SPRING{;, MO. �Captain, Crew Stay Cool After Blast, No Way to Fight Fire, So Crew Waits Brian O'Hanlon never got a chance to finish his pineapple juice. An explosion so powerful that ''it felt like the ship was picked up'' and a fireball blazing across the Ogden Yukon's starboard porthole in the mess sent O'Hanlon heading for what he hoped was safety on the deck of the tanker. ''It was a low and powerful feeling and then I saw a fireball outside the porthole. I thought 'holy shit! '" said the 42-year-old AB from Livermore Falls, Maine. O'Hanlon, who spoke to the LOG several days after the explosion, said he, the chief steward and a BR first tried to make their way to the port side through the darkened and smokefilled deck house. "We weren 't wasting no time. But the port side was on fire when we got there and somebody said, 'We can't get out this way.' There were no lights, the house was full of smoke. I guess it only took about 15 or 20 seconds before we got outside," he said. When he and the others reached the deck, they saw the massive damage the blast had done to the ship's stack and stack deck. They were virtually destroyed. "Later when I thought about it, I was surprised there were only four killed," he said. As the crew gathered after the blast, some men were trying to break out the hoses, but the explosion had left the ship dead in the water-no power, no pumps. no way to fight the fire. The crewmembers who were on the bridge at the time of the blast were forced to lower themselves from the bridge by lines; their other escape routes were blocked by smoke, debris -Ogden Yukon(continued from Page 1.) was transferred from the fishing boat to the Singapore-flag freighter Dresden which took them to Midway Island. The crew was flown to Honolulu where the Coast Guard is conducting interview as part of its investigation into the fatal blast. Four other crewmen suffered minor injuries, including the First Engineer who sustained a broken leg. Seafarer Duffy joined the Union in 1951 and, except for a tour in the U.S. Army Infantry. sailed with the SIU continuously. He first sailed as a wiper but upgraded, earning both QMED and chief electrician end or ements. He completed a Sealift Maintenance and Operation course at SHLSS in 1985. ENJOY THANKSGIVING DON'T BUY MARVEL TURKEYS The explosion is suspected to have originated in the engineroom of the Ogden Yukon. Two of the victims were reportedly working there when the blast ripped through. Above is a picture of the engineroom aboard the Yukon's sister ship the Ogden Dynachem. and fire. A quick head count was taken and that was when the four victims of the blast were discovered to be missing. Also several crewmembers suffered injuries in the explosion. "When I first got out, I saw the first engineer there and carried him midships," O'Hanlon recalled. It was later reported the engineer had suffered a broken leg. Once the captain and crew discovered there was no way to fight the fire, the crew moved forward, toward the bow and hopefully away from any further explosions. One lifeboat had been blown apart in the blast but the other was still serviceable. However, to get to it meant having to return to the area of the fire and explosion. ''The captain asked if we wanted to go back there and bring the boat around. I said 'Well you're the captain ... ,' " O'Hanlon said. O'Hanlon and several other crewmembers made their way back to the lifeboat. "Being good little Catholic boys, we crossed ourselves and went over the portside and got the lifeboat. We lowered it and moved it forward,'' he said. After the lifeboat had been secured, they sat. About an hour later another explosion rocked the ship and it was suspected to have been a bunker tank going up, he said. During the course of the day, several other small explosions were heard and the crew guessed they were from oxygen and acetylene tanks exploding. At about 4:30 p.m., some six hours LNG Aries Rescues 15 After 45 days in a small rickity boat, 15 Vietnamese refugees were finally plucked from the ocean by the LNG Aries (ETC). The refugees (pictured below) said several ships had passed them by during their five weeks at sea. None stopped. At the left is the steward department, which had a lot of extra work to do feeding another 15 people. They are (clockwise) GSU Jacqueline Davis (seated), Steward Abdul Hassan, Chief Cook Henry Daniels, GSU Perry McCall and GSU Juan Ro ario. after the first blast, the captain decided it was time to abandon the Yukon. "We had some people with injuries and we didn't want to have to get them in the lifeboat in the dark, so we started to lower them down,,., O'Hanlon said. Even with the riding crew and the 11 Japanese workers who had been aboard to muck the Yukon's empty tanks, the lifeboat and one life raft were able to accommodate the crew, he said. The weather was fair and the seas calm that night, but the emergency transmitter aboard the lifeboat didn't function properly. However the EPIRB's (an emergency location device) signal had been picked up by the Coast Guard , and a Japanese fishing vessel was on the way to the Yukon's crew. It was quiet in the boat and no one seemed particularly worried that night about being rescued, O'Hanlon said. "By that time we were pretty well exhausted," he said. About 6 or 7 a.m. the next morning, the Shosi Maru reached the scene and took the Yukon's crew aboard. Two hours later they were transferred to the Singapore-flag ship the Dresden which took them the 300 miles to Midway Island. Later the Coast Guard flew the crew to Honolulu. 0' Hanlon said one of the things which surprised him during the initial time after the explosion was, "how calm everybody was. Everbody really kept their cool.'' He also singled out Capt. Terry Kotz and Chief Mate Ed lngermann for their coolness and professionalism in an extremely deadly and stressful situation. SHLSS Launches Student Loan Program Jan. 1 Beginning Jan. 1, 1987 all trainees and upgraders attending clas es at the Seafarer Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship will participate in a scholarship loan agreement program. Under the agreement, the chool will provide instruction, cour e materials, room and board. All students will sign loan contracts agreeing to repay the loans if they fail to work a certain number of days per year for companies which contribute to SHLSS. The loan is reduced by the amount of time the employee works with a contributing employer. If an employee continues working for an SIU company, it is likely that he or she would totally reduce the amount of his loan and would not be responsible for any repayments. November 1986ILOGI13 �Area Vice Pre ide ts' Report Great Lakes by V.P. Mike Sacco T HE Midwest, which has already been hard hit by the decline of this nation's industrial base, is gearing itself for massive lay-offs in the auto industry. General Motors has announced plans to let go 29,000 workers in the region. While this will further depress the Great Lakes maritime industry, it will have no immediate effect on the job security of our members. A number of long-standing dredging projects were finally finished. Leudtke Engineering completed its Buffalo, N.Y. dredging job. It is moving its equipment to Milwaukee, Wis. to have it ready for the spring thaw. Other dredging companies are trying to beat the winter frost. Still, things are quickly winding down in the area. One good piece of new . The towboat companies are trying to move all the grain they can out on the rivers before the bad weather comes. This has helped pick things up for our members. The Delta Queen and the Mississippi Queen have headed South for the winter. For the next few months, they'll be spending most of their time around New Orleans. An interesting aside: the Paymentin-Kind program, which was exempted from the provisions of the P.L. 480 program as part of a compromise between maritime and agriculture, has recently come under attack. every single group of voters, including registered Republicans. Barbara ikulski became the first woman to be elected to a Democratic Senate seat in her own right. Republican Helen Bentley staged a heroic battle to defeat Kathleen Kennedy Townsend. Townsend had the Kennedy name and a lot more money, but Bentley's long-time ties to the port of Baltimore made the difference. The 1986 elections came at a pivotal time for the American maritime industry. According to the most recent issue of the Navy Times, the American-flag merchant marine has fewer ves els than the Navy for the first time in the history of this nation. As any SIU member contemplating retirement can tell you. the face of the maritime industry has changed almost beyond recognition in ju ta few years. An important sign of that change are the merger talks that the NMU and the SIU are engaged in. Thirty years ago, all anyone who wanted to feel the pul e of the maritime industry had to do was take a walk on the West Side of Manhattan, where the bulk of the MU' s pa senger vessels and the SIU's cargo ship were tied up between runs. Today, the docks are rotting and the eamen's bar are clo ed. When people talk abou a renai ance, they don't mean ships; they mean condominiums, parks and even a proposed superhighway. The deepsea fleet is not the only part of the maritime industry to feel the pinch. Up in ew Bedford, our fishermen are also being hard pre sed by foreign competition a growing antiunion backlash and soaring in urance rates. We will be starting a trial in ew Bedford against the Seafood Producers, who violated the rights of our members during the strike that was held there earlier this year. One last note: Morton Bahr, president of the Communication Worker of America CWA), has been named this year's recipient of the Paul Hall Award. The award is handed out by the New York Maritime ort Council to an individual who has done the most to promote the labor movement, the maritime industry or the port of ew York. East Coast by V.P. Leon Hall Seafarers across the Gulf volunteered their time, passing out leaflets, canvassing, making signs, manning telephone banks and attending rallies for the candidates this Union believed would give s an ear in Washington. The victories we were able to achieve show how important SPAD is to the SIU. It shows our members why we are including voluntary SPAD checkoff clauses in all the contracts we are negotiating or our Inland members. In Louisiana, the efforts of our membership, organized labor and the Democcatic party were able to beat back the millions of dollars and the upport of President Reagan and Vice President George Bush in the Senate election there. Just weeks before the election, the so-calJed experts predicted Republican Hen on Moore would walk away with the election. They gave Rep. John Breaux little chance. Some 5-6 million in GOP funds and various presidential visits later, Breaux won the election handily, a 54--46 percent margin. In Alabama and Florida, our endor ed candidates defeated Republican incumbents. In Florida, Gov. Bob Graham took the Senate eat from Sen. Paula Hawkins, and in Alabama Dick Shelby defeated incumbent Senator Jerimiah Denton. The gras roots work of our member hip, the efforts of the variou Port Councils, and SPAD contribution played a great role. Overall it wa a pretty good victory. · ow e have to loo to 1988 when the pre idential campaign hits full stride, and we have to find a candidate who will support the maritime industry. It may seem a way down the road but ·t is never too oon to start. Staying on litics for minute, I recently had chance to ost, along with other Houston Democrats and labor leaders, Paul Kir head of the Democratic ational Committee. ey were here to look over ouston as a possible site for the 988 Democratic convention. I understand ou ton i in the top three as a po ible site. We've been pretty bu yon the contract fron . We've negotiated contracts with Higman To ing in Orange, Texa which will cover a out 60 Boatmen. We also completed tal with Bay Towing of Hou ton and with estem Towing, also in ou ton. The Red Circle contract has been ratified n ew Orlean. T HE big story this month on the East Coast was the overwhelming success of the SIU's grassroots political efforts. In New York, every single candidate we supported for the House of Representatives was elected. Governor Mario Cuomo and Senator Al D' Amato defeated their opponents. In Pennsylvania, SIU-backed Arlen Specter won re-election to the Senate in a difficult campaign. In Maryland, where some of our members manned phone banks, William Donald Schaefer defeated his Republican opponent for governor by better than a four-to-one margin. This IU-backed candidates cored clo e to a clean sweep in the Gulf states in this off-year election. Part of their success has to be attributed to the hard work and SPAD donations by long-time friend of the SIU carried this membership. 14 I LOG I November 1986 Gulf Coas by V.P. Joe Sacco S Governmen Services by V.P. Buck Mercer T HIS office continues to receive reports from crewmembers on various SCPAC ship regarding the use of drugs, pot, pills, etc., by other crewmembers while aboard ship. On everal previous occa ions, I have spo en on this ubject, but it seems that the more that is aid, the worse the roblem get . e know, of cour e that it takes only a few individual violators to make things unsafe for not only themselves, but for others around them, and can put "heat" on any ship. y concern i afety for all crewmembers, and I know that when one crewmember is "spaced-out," not only does that person fail to perform properly but place every other crewmember in jeopardy. Drugs affect different people in many different ways. f'or that matter, I venture to ay that the basi for some of the di putes that happen aboard ship are due to drugs. Customs officers and dog don't come aboard ships and pull surprise searches for nothing-and if you get caught, "you lo e." If you have a problem with drugs or alcohol, why not help y~mrself by doing omething po itive about it before it's too late? Why continue down the road to destruction when a sistance is as near as your telephone? SCPAC has a policy to offer free and confidential coun eling to all employee who have personal problem which are affecting their job perlormance or conduct. The Civilian Employee Assistance Program (CEAP) can help with a variety of ituation including drug dependency and the u e of alcohol. Why wait to be disciplined before taking advantage of this program? If you feel thi program could be of assistance you are urged to contact the CEAP c ordinator at (415) 466-4732. Remember, you must take the first tep toward recovery by fir t admitting to your elf that you have a problem. Then, make that '"all important" telephone call and help i on the way. est Coa t By V.P. George cCartney HIS past election shows more than ever the need for the SIU to be active in politics to protect our maritime interests. think we did very well out here in California, particularly with the re-election of Sen. Alan Cranston. We had quite a few SIU volunteers working the polls on election day, and I believe thi helped. It is also reassuring that the Democrats ave recaptured the Senate. We are going to need every bit of help we can get to cope with this administration. n the port of San Franci co, we covered 31 ships, 20 payoffs and 11 ships in transit. The SS President Truman came in, paid off, laid up and was turned back to arad. The only other hip we have in lay up here is the SS Transcolumbia of Hud on waterways (Continued on Page 11.) �.., ... Rivers, Ports Set for $5 Billion in Improvements More than $5 billion will be spent to improve the nation's inland waterways and ports under the provisions of a $16 billion water resources/port development bill signed into law late last month. The bill, HR 6, is the culmination of almost 10 years of debate on how to improve the ports and rivers and how much to spend. During that time many inland waterways began to deteriorate as locks and dams grew old and deepsea ports saw the arrival of deeper draft ships which couldn't navigate the shallow channels of many U.S. ports. In the past, almost all work on ports and rivers was paid for by the federal government. But a growing deficit and changes in philosophy resulted in the two new provisions-local cost sharing obligations and user fees-as ways to ease some of the federal burden. Of the $5 billion earmarked for port and river projects , local authorities will have to raise $2 billion. Tax revenues and bond issues are expected to finance the major share of local cost obligations for the projects. The legislation also includes a formula for user fees which will be used for maintenance of harbors and should Dozens of the important locks and dams on the inland waterways will benefit from the port development bill. cut current federal costs of harbor dredging maintenance by about 40 percent. Shippers will pay a .04 percent tax on the value of their cargo moving through U.S. ports. That tax is expected to raise about $140 million a year. The issue of user fees raised questions during the debate, but some modifications of the fee and how it is applied convinced most shippers to go Chesapeake Bay Pilots Navigation laws say cargo ships must seek the assistance of licensed pilots when sailing the inland waterways. SIU members at a number of pilot stations play an important role in providing safe navigation by transporting pilots to cargo carriers. Or they work to bring pilots back to land by launch once a vessel has received pilot assistance. In the Chesapeake Bay, the Association of Maryland Pilots and the Association of Virginia Pilots have several stations and a fleet of pilot launches for just such transport services. During the night hours the Chesapeake is often jammed with traffic. Pilots board cargo vessels to direct shipments through the maze of small and large boats and ships. Launches meet cargo carriers at prearranged buoy locations. The See Pages 16 & 17 For More Photos The Maryland, a pilot launch owned by the Association of Maryland Pilots, is docked at the Association's Solomon's Island, Md. Lusby station. rendezvous route becomes habit. At the Lynn Haven Inlet station on the Virginia side of the Chesapeake Bay, SIU launch operators meet inbound vessels at one of four marked locations off the Virginia Capes. What is unpredictable for SIU pilot launch operators is the weather. And nowhere is this truer than on (Continued on Page 16.) along with the arrangement. Some of the projects and the federal share included in the bill are: • Monogahela River, Pa.-$123 million and $82 million for replacement of two locks and dams. • Black Water-Tombigbee River, Ala.-$150 million for lock and dam replacements; • Ohio River, Ohio and W. Va.$268 million for replacement of Gallopolis locks and dams; Major improvements also are scheduled for Mobile Harbor, the Mississippi River Ship Channel, Texas City Channel, Norfolk Harbor, San Pedro Bay and New York Harbor. In all, 48 projects are included in the legislation. Ex-IBU of Pacific Chief Merle Ad/um, 62, Dies in Seattle Former head of the Inland Boatman's Union of the Pacific, Capt. Merle D. Adlum, 62, died in the Swedish Hospital, Seattle last month. He had cancer. Brother Adlum joined the then SIUaffiliated IBU of the Pacific in 1954 working as an organizer. Later he was assistant to the president of the Union for several years before becoming head of the IBU of the Pacific. At the same time, Capt. Adlum was assistant business agent for the Masters, Mates and Pilots Union , Local 6 and was president of Virginia V Foundation, Seattle. He was also a member of the Seattle Port Commission from 1964 to 1984. As a port commissioner, Capt. Adlum won the Muncipal League of Seattle and King County Outstanding Citizen Award in 1967 and the Puget Sound Maritime Press Assn. Maritime Man of the Year Award in 1972. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy before World War II serving on the aircraft carriers USS Saratoga and USS Oklahoma. Born in Friday Harbor, Wash., he was a resident of Seattle. Surviving are his widow, Miriam; five daughters, Virginia Houser, Joan Chandler and Jackie Strople, all of Seattle, Judi Blanks of Port Townsend, Wash. and Cindy Larsen of Woodland, Wash.; and two sisters, Sister Victoria Ann Adlum (S.N .J.M.) of Everett, Wash. and Bette Copelin of Napa, Calif. Merle Adlum November 1986 I LOG I 15 �David Callis has worked five years as a launch operator with the Virginia Pilots at Lynn Haven. The challenge for him has been overcoming the risks inherent in the job of transferring pilots, "holding the launch in there when a ship is under full speed." Besides the danger of the boarding itself, Callis adds that northeasterly winds along Virginia's coast can try the patience of launch operators and make navigation unpredictably hazardous. .., .., .. , Engineer Bob Hurst is in charge of seasonal and regular maintenance of Lynn Haven pilot launches. 16 I LOG I November 1986 Deckhand Doug Gardner (below) works to maintain the Calvert, a launch owned and operated by the Association of Maryland Pilots at Lynn Haven. With assistance from SIU members on the pilot launch Old Dominion, Pilot Skip Howard (right) boards the Dutch carrier Rouen as it plowed at 8 knots down the Chesapeake Bay. The Old Dominion is operated by the Association of Virginia Pilots, Lynn Haven. (Continued from Page 15.) the Chesapeake Bay. Heavy fog and northeast winds can make a trip on the Bay treacherous going for SIU launch operators. In fog, a launch operator may see no farther than two feet in front of the prow. In heavy seas, the launch will be hidden in swells and will not be picked up on the radar screen. Launch operators are then forced to rely on radio contact and a compass to find the vessel. Less of a hazard are winter temperatures, since most pilot launches are built with an underlay er of heating ducts that deice decks and railings. Getting there is then only half the challenge. The other half is the boarding itself. It is a delicate undertaking for both the pilot and launch operator. The pilot must climb up several stories by ladder to board the vessel. The launch operator must get close to the ship, but not too dangerously close. The photographs of SIU launch operators and launch engineers that follow show some of the danger inherent in the work SIU members perform for the Association of Maryland Pilots and the Association of Virginia Pilots. And the satisfaction that SIU members express over their work. �elp Laun h Chesa eake ay - The Association of Maryland Pilots and the Association of Virginia Pilots are prominent throughout the Chesapeake Bay region. At the Virginia station a fleet of launch vessels is docked along the shoreline of the Lynn Haven inlet. The two associations have administrative and maintenance shop buildings. Overnight sleeping quarters are provided for pilots. A launch operator at Lusby shows a student from the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship some industrial arts skills he applies to pilot boat maintenance. SIU members aboard the Old Dominion stood by the Rouen until Pilot Skip Howard had completed the difficult climb up the Jacobs ladder to the safety of a side hatch opening. Story and Photos by Lynnette Marshall For SIU launch operators at Lusby, there is a special perk that comes with their job. Maryland blue crabs are in season in the summer months and may be easily netted from the piers at the Association of Maryland Pilots at Lusby. November 1986 I LOG I 17 �In Memoriam - Michael Keith Birt, 28, died of injuries sustained in a crash when his car went off the highway in Avon Park, Fla. on Oct. 4. Brother Birt joined the Union following his graduation from the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Entry Trainee Program in 1979. He sailed as an AB and tankerman for G & H Towing and Dixie Carriers in 1979, deep sea from 1980 to 1981 and from 1985 to 1986, Sabine Towing from 1983 to 1984, Crowley Marine from1984 to 1985 and Red Circle Towing in 1986. Boatman Birt had a semester of South Florida Vocational Junior College. Born in Avon Park, he was a resident there. Burial was in the Bouganvillea Cemetery, Avon Park. Surviving are a son, Richard Birt Ill; his mother, Louise Graham of Avon Park; his father, Richard Birt Sr. of Tarpon Springs, Fla.; a brother, Richard Birt II of Avon Park, and an uncle, Alfred Doherty, chief mate for Sabine Towing in the port of Houston. Pensioner Cleverne Lloyd Bradberry, 66, died on Oct. 8. Brother Bradberry joined the Union in the port of Port Arthur, Texas in 1975 sailing as a cook for Sabine Towing from 1971 to 1984. He was a former member of the Electricians Union. Boatman Bradberry was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. Born in Center, Texas, he was a resident of Port Arthur. Surviving is a brother, J. E. Bradberry of Jasper, Texas. Pensioner Ruel William V. Chandler, 67, died of heart-lung failure in the South Baltimore (Md.) Hospital on Sept. 12. Brother Chandler joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1957. He sailed as a captain for Curtis Bay Towing (tug Gremlin) from 1945 to 1981. He was a former member of the HIW Officers Division and the ILA. Boatman Chandler was born in Kentucky and was a resident of Linthicum Heights, Md. Burial was in the Meadowridge Park Cemetery, Baltimore. Surviving are his widow, Erma and a son, William of Woodbine, Md. Pensioner Murriel Deese, 78, passed away on Sept. 13. Brother Deese joined the Union in the port of Mobile in 1956 sailing as a cook. He was born in Uriah, Ala. and was a resident of Frisco City, Ala. Surviving is his widow, Nora Inez. Dennis Wayne Dietz, 36, was reported missing and presumed dead on Jan. 18. Brother Dietzjoined the Union in the port of St. Louis, Mo. in 1977. He sailed as a deckhand and tankerman for ACBL and National Marine Service from 1977 to 1979 and for Crowley Marine out of the port of Wilmington, Calif. from 1980 to 1985. He won a Transportation Institute Towboat Scholarship and attended a 18 I LOG I November 1986 Piney Point Inland Conference in 1979. Boatman Dietz was a former member of the Teamsters Union in 1979. A native of Dickinson, N.D., he was a resident of St. Louis. Surviving are his father, George of Belfield, N .D. and his brother, Lawrence of Fargo, N.D. Pensioner John Joseph Oteri Sr., 78, passed away on Sept. 23. Brother Oteri joined the Union in the port of Port Arthur, Texas in 1961 sailing last as a chief engineer for D.M. Picton. He was born in New Orleans and was a resident of Albuqueque, N.M. Surviving are his widow, Beryl of Jasper, Texas; two sons, John Jr. and Francis of Bridge City, Texas; four daughters, Lois, Iris., Betty and Frances Martin of Bridge City, and a son-in-law, Seafarer Murphy P. Martin of Bridge City. Pensioner Early Jural Rush Jr., 85, succumbed to cancer in the Church Hospital, Baltimore on Sept. 16. Brother Rush joined the Union in the port of Baltimore in 1957. He began sailing in 1946. He was born in Baltimore and was a resident there. Interment was in the Gardens of Faith Cemetery, Baltimore Cty. Surviving is his widow, Estella. brothers, Jules and Charles, both of New Orleans. Pensioner Walter Leon Jarrett, 70, passed away from an ulcer in St. Anthony's Hospital, Louisville, Ky. on Aug. 2. Brother Jarrettjoined the Union in the port of St. Louis, Mo. in 1965. He sailed as a cook for Inland Tugs from 1963 to 1978. He was a former member of the United Steel Workers Union. Boatman Jarrett was a veteran of the lJ.S. Army during World War II. Born in Louisville, Ky., he was a resident there. Burial was in the Resthaven Park Cemetery, Louisville. Surviving is a sister, Norma Edwards of Louisville. Pensioner Harry E. Larson, 71, died on Sept. 8. Brother Larson joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1960. He sailed as a lighter captain for the Independent Pier Co. from 1948 to 1977. He hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime and the 1947 Isthmian beefs. Boatman Larson was a native of Philadelphia and was a resident there. Surviving is a sister, Augusta Szczepanski of Philadelphia. (Continued on Page 27.) New Pensioners Pensioner Freddie Cleber Jean Landry, 77, succumbed to heart-lung failure in the Jefferson Home for Health Care, New Orleans on Sept. 5. Brother Landry joined the Union in the port of New Orleans in 1957 and sailed as a deckhand for Dixie Carriers in 1971. He was born in Plattenville , La. and was a resident of New Orleans. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery, New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Anna and two Robert Hall Campbell, 66, joined the Union in the port of Philadelphia in 1961. He sailed as a mate on the tug McGraw. Brother Campbell was born in Pennsylvania and is a resident of Westmont, N.J. Dispatchers Report for Inland Waters OCT. 1-31, 1986 Port Gloucester ... ........... .......... New York ...... ....... .. ....... ... Philadelphia ....................... Baltimore . .. .......... .. .......... Norfolk Mobile .::::: ::::::::::::::::::::: New Orleans ....................... Jacksonville San Francisco : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Wilmington ... ........... .......... Seattle ........................... Puerto Rico Houston ... : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Algonac .... .............. ........ St. Louis .....• .......... . ......... Piney Point ........................ Totals . .................... .. .. .. *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 0 3 3 68 0 4 1 0 3 0 0 1 7 1 0 91 0 0 1 0 12 0 1 2 0 3 0 0 0 7 1 1 28 0 0 3 0 0 0 7 6 0 8 0 0 4 0 9 0 DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 4 3 10 0 47 11 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 9 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 37 Port Gloucester . ....... . ..... . ..... .... New York .... ..................... Philadelphia ................... ... . Baltimore ............... . ......... Norfolk Mobile .:: :::::::::::::::::::::::: New Orleans ................... ... . Jacksonville San Francisco : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Wilmington ........................ Seattle ..... .. ............... ..... Puerto Rico Houston ... : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Algonac ......... .... ............. St. Louis ...... .. ................. Piney Point ........................ Totals ........................... Port Gloucester ........................ New York ... . ........... .. ........ Philadelphia ................... ... . Baltimore ......................... Norfolk Mobile.:::::::::::::::::::::::::: New Orleans ....................... Jacksonville San Francisco : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Wilmington .... ....... ..... . .. . .... Seattle ........................... Puerto Rico Houston ... : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : Algonac ..... ..... ... ........ ..... St. Louis ......................... Piney Point ... ....... ............ .. Totals ........................... Totals All Departments ................ 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C 24 12 2 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 11 6 4 126 46 43 76 11 18 7 0 0 4 0 0 0 4 6 0 1 0 0 5 0 9 0 **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 29 0 0 0 3 91 0 3 0 0 17 0 0 4 15 0 1 134 0 0 0 0 25 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 5 35 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 4 0 3 0 0 7 0 10 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 26 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 78 29 3 31 32 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 18 0 0 29 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 194 120 37 10 1 3 97 26 35 4 *"Total Registered" means the number of men .who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. �Retired SIU Retired SIU Vice President William Calton "Cal" Tanner, 69, a charter member of the Union, passed away late last month. Brother Tanner joined the SIU in 1938 in the port of Tampa, his birthplace, sailing as an OS. He first shipped out in 1935 as a member of the International Seamen's Union. Seafarer Tanner retired to Tampa in 1979. In World War U, he sailed in all the war zones as an AB and bosun. In 1943, riding the 23-year-old SS Nonvalk off Cuba with the late SIU VP Claude "Sonny" Simmons, a Nazi U-Boat torpedo blew the ship from under them at about 3 a.m. Tanner helped lower a lifeboat and then made it to a raft. When daylight broke, the crew was picked up by a Norwegian ore carrier and then transferred to a Cuban gunboat which took them to Cuba. Just before the end of the war in the Pacific, Cal was asked to come ashore by the late SIU President Paul Hall, then New Yor port agent. In 1947, Tanner with Hall and Simmons and the former SIU VP Lindsey Williams and the late SIU VP "Bull" Shepherd, organized and igned up the 20 ships of the Isthmian Line. Simultaneously, they organized and put into the SIU fold the Cities Service Oil Co. He also helped organize the Great Lakes Port Councils. Tanner eld the vice pr~sidency from 1947 to 1972. From 1947 to 1960, he was the port of obile agent and a member of the State Dock Board and MTD Port Council. In 1960 he was elected the first executive vice pre ident of the SIU A & G District. In the mid-1970s Tanner was elected SIU vice president in charge of contract and contra~t enforcement. Surviving are his idow, Mary: a son, Robert, and a daughter, Sandra Hurley. nt 41 years serving the Union and its to vie pre ident and held several other edica C Tributes to D . osep Lo ue, SIU Here are wo tributes to the late Dr. Joseph B. Logue, 91, who passed away early last month. Dr. Logue was SIU medical director from 1956 to 1986 establishing health clinics throughou the Union's ports. Previously, he ad spent 36 years in the U.S. Navy Medical Corps retiring as a vice admiral. The first tribute is from Florence Penney, special a sistan to Dr. e at the Pete Larsen SIU Clinic in Brooklyn for almost 30 years: '•During the month of anuary 1957, I had the opportunity of being interviewed by Dr. Logue for a secretarial position with the Seafarers Welfare Plan at which time their main office was located in Manhattan. ''I never realized at the time I was hired I would have the pleasure of working with him for close to 30 years. He was a kind, warm and gentle man whom I loved working with and whom I loved very much. ''I remember well the opening of the first SIU Clinic in the spring of 1957. He was so very proud of it and went on to establish other clinics in the various ports. ''He was a man who was dedicated to his work and the membership, and many times he reached in his pocket to give a helping hand to those in need. "My elationship with Dr. Logue was very special. He was a friend and confidant, and I will cherish his memory in my heart forever." The econd tribute lauding Dr. Logue is from SIU Atlantic Vice President eon Hall: ''Logue was responsible for opening up this Union's nation ide system of clinic . One of the last urviving admirals from World War I, be had a truly remarkable career. ··Logue dedicated the last part of his life to providing quality medical Rex Die ey, Fo e Agent, C arter em Rex Dickey, a charter member of the SIU, former organizer and Baltimore port agent, died Oct. 26 in Deerfield Beach, Fla. He was 84 years old. The cause of death has not een determined. Dickey joined the SIU in October 1938 as the fledging seamen's union was just organizing. He sailed in the deck department as an AB until 1942 when he joined the service. He was wounded in combat and returned to the merchant marine in 1943. He participated in the 1946 General Maritime Strike, and in 1948 then Organizing Director Paul Hall asked Dickey to work as an organizer. He participated in large organizing drives during that time. In 1952 he became a patrolman in Baltimore and was elected portage t there ·n 1960. Dickey retired o·es P Ca Ta al ' • in 1972. Dickey continued o make bis home in Baltimore following his retirement. He was active in several ocial groups. including the Bull Liners and the Over 50 s. Dickey was in Florida or the wedding of a grandson Oct. 25. He wa stricken the following day. He collapsed in a hotel lobby and was taken to Broward ospital here he later died. He is survived by his wido Rosalie J. Dickey; one son, Joseph ofFalston, d. ·two stepsons, obert arldand of Elkton, d. and Richard arkland of orco, Calif., and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife Theresa. Dickey was buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Highlandtown, d. ov. 1. e care to American seamen. He ad a real affection for this membership.'' After odd War I, Dr. Logue specialized in traumatic urgery for the Haitian government from 1927 to 1930. He was assistant chief of urgery at the aval Hospital in Washington, D.C. from 1936 to 1939 and commanding officer of the a val Hospitals i ey e , a. an from 1945 to 1947. He was with the avy Department's Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, ashington D.C. from 1947 to 1949, and he a in charge of ortho edic and traumatic surgery on the Naval hospital hip U.S. Relief in Brooklyn, N.Y. . Logue also did special wor in surgery at the Mayo Foundation Clinic, Rochester, inn.; as achu etts Genera Hospital, Boston; University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia and the Po tgraduate Hospital, e Yo City. He was a member of the American edical Assn., Fellow of the American Co lege of Surgeons, Alpha Omega Alpha Honorary edical Society, e Yor State and County edical Society ssn. of Military Surgeon of e .S. and was certified by the . . S. orkmen's Compen ation Board for orthopedic urgery. Funeral services for one of the last surviving .S. avy admirals of World F Dr. oseph B. L gue r. at the time he was ap inted Rear Admiral. War I were held in Br oklyn, .Y. on Oct. 6. Burial with ful1 military honors was at the U.S. ational Cemetery, Arlington,. Va. on Oct. 10. Surviving are hi on, Jo eph B. Logue Jr. of ew York City; a daughter, JoAnne Daugherty of Redwood City, Calif.· two i ter , Rubie Adkins of Georgia and Myrtu Yoder of orth Carolina; a grand on, Paul Daugherty of San Franci co, and a granddaughter, Colleen Daugherty of Alexandria, Va. 's Jo n Lyons Dies, as e o Workers President John H. Lyon , a longtime member of the AFL-CIO's Maritime Trades Departme t and resident emeritus of the Iron orkers, died Oct. 26 following a stro e. He was 66. Lyons erved as Iron or ers president for 24 years and on the AFLC 0 Executive Council for 18 years. He retired in 1985. He pent 48 years with the Iron or ers and was elected to that union's top po t in 1961. Along with serving in the MTD, Lyon al o was a vice president and executive council member for both the etal Trades and Building and Construction Trades departments at the AFL-CIO. He wa appointed to 19 advisory commis ions and panels by s· U.S. presidents and served as cochairman of the 1984 ational Democratic Party Platform Committee. November 1986 I LOG / 19 �• ··::~\ff • Pictured with their awards are Leon Powe Jr., wiper; M. Thompson, engine utility; J. L. Rhodes, third steward; George Grier, SIU representative, and L. Ramon, laundryman. Open Season .for Health Plan Changes The period designated as Open Season this year for federal employees health benefits changes is Nov. l 0 through Dec. 5, 1986. This is the period during which eligible federal employees may change from one health plan to another, or from Self Only to Self and Family. Each plan participant has been sent a personalized Enrollment Change Form and FEHB Plan Comparison Chart along with a brochure. All should be studied very carefully before making a final decision to change plans. In some cases premiums have been increased; in other instances, premiums have been slightly lowered. What is mo t important, however, is whether services have been increased or decreased, and cost-sharing amounts charged for primary care have changed. Answers to these que tions can be found in the brochure. Remember, if you cancel your coverage altogether, and at a later date you enroll again, you must maintain coverage for a fiveyear period prior to your retirement. Otherwise, you lose your benefits. It is also important that the "Privacy Act Statement'' that appears on the reverse side of the ''Enrollment Change Form" be studied and understood. The Privacy Act Statement states in part, "This information may be disclosed to other federal agencies or congressional offices which may have a need to know it in connection with your application for a job, license, grant or other benefit. It may also be shared with national, state, local or other charitable or social security administrative agencies to determine·and issue benefits under their programs. In addition, to the extent this information indicates a possible violation of civil or criminal law, it may be hared with an appropriate federal, state or local law enforcement agency.'' Unlicensed Promotions Announced The announcement ha gone out to all MSCPAC hip and po ted on the bulletin board at Building #310. Naval Supply Center, for civilian marine unlicen ed permanent and competitive temporary promotions in 28 categorie . The categories include: • Boatswain (Unrep). Boat wain (Freighter), Carpenter (Freighter), Boatswain Mate (Day) (Rig Captain). Boatswain-Mate (Cable). Able Seaman and Able Seaman (Maintenance). • Chief Electrician (all clas es), Refrigeration Engineer (Day), Second Refrigeration Engineer. Third Refrigeration Engineer, Deck Engineer-Machinist, Unlicensed Junior Engineer, Second Electrician (Day), Engine Utilityman, Pumpman, Oiler and FiremanWatertender. • Chief Steward, Third Steward, Steward-Baker, Chief Cook, ight 20 I LOG I ovember 1986 Cook and Baker, Second Cook-Baker, A i tant Cook. Third Pantryman, Laundryman, and Yeoman-Storekeeper. All promotion reque t should be submitted to MSCPAC Employment Divi ion (Code P-22), Oakland, Calif. 94625 prior to the clo ing date of Dec. 15. 1986. Interested candidate who are afloat hould ubmit their request via me age, even though you may have ubmitted a previou reque t. In addition, recommendations from hip ' ma ters on behalf of candidate who are under their supervision go a long way when a candidate is being considered for permanent or competitive temporary promotion. Each time there is an MSCPAC marine promotion announcement, it seems that marine employees who are in a leave status fail to get the word. This time, however, MSCPAC will be A Whole Lotta Years-Plus Length of Service and a Sustained Superior Performance Award were presented to four MSCPAC marine employees recently by MSCPAC Commander, Capt. W. T. Dannheim. M. Thompson and L. Ramon each have 40 years federal service while J. L. Rhodes can boast of 41 years. Ramon and Rhodes elected to retire and spend a little time with their families-and the rest of their leisure fishing on the banks of the various California rivers. Thompson remains on the MSCPAC rolls unfit for duty but is thinking strongly of "throwing in the towel." Just think-that's 121 years of federal civil service between the three. That's a "whole lotta years." Leon Powe Jr., who received a ''Special Achievement A ward'' for his sustained superior performance while serving aboard the cable ship USNS Zeus, has worked as a wiper since joining MSCPAC in June 1982. Powe received a check in the amount of$741 for his productive labor, accomplished at times under adverse circumstances. In receiving his award, Powe proved to himself, the crew of the Zeus, and to all MSCPAC unlicensed marine personnel, that individuals can be rewarded for the execution of their duties in an exemplary manner. Tug Catawba Three of the four-member steward department take a break from their arduous duties aboard the USNS Catawba. They are, from left: Charles Abernathy, utility and Thomas Dryden, steward/baker. Seated is Arthur Victor, chief cook. Merry Christmas,_,_-Maybe? MSCPAC unlicensed deck, steward department and yeomen/storekeeper personnel received a one-half (.05%) percent retroactive base wage increase on May 23, 1986 for the period March 16 through August 31, 1984. Only a portion of that half-percent was paid at that time. There remains one-half percent to be paid for the period Sept. 1, 1984 through May 15, 1985. Additionally, there is a retroactive payment of three-and-one-half (3.5%) percent increase on base wages due sending copies of the announcement to tho e employees who are in a leave status in order to give them the same opportunity for promotion consideration as those afloat employees. After the closing date, which is Dec. 15, 1986 it will take the MSCPAC staff some time to compile all the paperwork and set up the ranking order in the different departments and categories. Consequently, the MSCPAC Promotion Board will not meet until some time after the new year. for the period April 1, 1985 through May 15, 1986, plus a two (2%) percent increase in two increments on premium pay rates. This retro money is payable to all unlicensed personnel. Together, these payments represent a sizable sum for each affected employee, and the new MSCPAC Comptroller, CDR R. E. Odegaard, has indicated his staff would do their level best to have the long overdue retroactive money paid before Christmas 1986. Personnel who will be aboard ship and want their checks mailed to them should write to the MSCPAC Comptroller's Office, telling them where they want their check mailed. Alertness Is The Key to Vessel Safety �MV PAUL BUCK-Some of the crewmembers take time out for a snapshot while offloading in Pearl Harbor. They are, from the left: J.L. Carter, AB; George Pino, GSU; Alfred L. DeSimone, DEU; Marion E. Howell, chief cook, and Klaus Tammler, AB. BEAVER STATE-While stopping off in Honolulu, the deck gang, led by Bosun Jack Edwards, takes on parts for the engine room . •• Photos by Steve Ruiz and Bob Hamil ~11 ,~ :·····. SS CONSTITUTION-The deck and engine gang onboard the SS Constitution turn out for a Union meeting while at sea. MV lST LT. JACK LUMMUS-From the port of Honolulu, the crew takes time out to send a warm aloha to the mainland. Seated (I. tor.) are Ellen Jobbers, SA; Luke Meadows, bosun; Mike Tracey, AB; Edward Ellis, SA; Mark Stevens, AB, and Rick Holt, SA. Standing (I. tor.) are Steve Parker, chief cook; Cathy Hobs, baker, and Brad Girliech, SA. SS INDEPENDENCE-SIU Rep Bob Hamil accepts a contribution to the Maritime Defense League from Mrs. Vickie Irving in the port of Hawaii. kf.:·· SS CONSTITUTION-Passenger Service is first-rate aboard the SS Constitution with the help of the lovely and competent purser department. They are (I. tor.) Ivonne Darley, jr. asst. purser; Gay Hammett, chief purser; Heidi McCartney, jr. asst. purser, and Kathy Harper, jr. asst. purser. November 1986 I LOG I 21 �cove Leader Passes Through Panama canal The SS Cove Leader (Cove Shipping Inc.) passed through the Panama Canal Sept. 11 on her way back to the Gulf after shuttling six voyages from Valdez/West Coast this summer. The vessel underwent a shipyard period in Portland, Ore. and recrewed out of the Seattle hall. Thanks to R.A. McClean , master aboard the Cove Leader, for sending us these photographs of the crew. (Look for more pictures of the Cove Leader next month.) C. Smith, bosun M. Bolger, AB H. Lewis, chief cook M. Williams, pumpman 22 I LOG I November 1986 C. Broerman, AB R. Schwender, OMU J. Kass, AB �Help A Friend Deal With Alcoholism Alcoholics don't have friends. Because a friend wouldn't let another man blindly travel a course that has to lfad to the destruction of his health, his job and his family. And that's where an alcoholic is headed. Helping a fell ow Seafarer who has a drinking problem is just as easy-and just as important-as steering a blind man across a street. All you have to do is take that Seafarer by the arm and guide him to the Union's Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center in Valley Lee, Md. Once he's there, an alcoholic SIU member will receive the care and counseling he needs. And he'll get the support of brother SIU members who are fighting the same tough battle he is back to healthy' productive alcohol-free life. The road back to sobriety is a long one for an alcoholic. But because of ARC, an alcoholic SIU member doesn't have to travel the distance alone. And by guiding a brother Seafarer in the direction of the Rehab Center, you'll be showing him that the first step ·back to recovery is only an arm's length away . ~-------------------------------~ Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center I am interested in attending a six-week prograw at the Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center. I understand that all my medical and counseling records will be kept strictly confidential. and that they will not be kept anywhere except at The Center. Name ............................. Book No ............ . a Address (Street or RFD) (City) (State) (Zip) Telephone No ................ . Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Box 153-A Valley Lee, Md. 20692 I : I ________________________ ---------------------------------' .__ or call, 24 hours-a-day, (301) 994-0010 : November 1986 I LOG I 23 �Hawaii Honors WWI I Merchant Marine Vets Correction Due to an editor's error, the captions on the above pictures which appeared in the October LOG were switched. Above (left) is AB Raymond Rainey. Steward Assistant Mark Fuller is pictured on the right. Going Out on Pension? Here Are Some Tips ... If you are going out on pension, it is to your advantage to plan ahead. Get all the forms and paperwork together so that there will be no delay in getting your pension application approved and your checks in the mail. You will need: • A copy of your birth certificate. • Copy of your wife or husband's birth certificate. • Copy of your marriage certificate. • Copies of your discharges. Especially those for the years prior to 1951 and the last year you worked. • Passport size photograph. If your application is for an Inland pension, you will also need: • A Type I Statement of Earnings from Social Security. • A company letter outlining your service with the company. Additional documents are needed for those of you who are applying for a disability pension: ington, D. C. well ahead of the time you will be submitting your pension application. Your Union's pension and welfare departments are set up to give you prompt service. Your help in giving them the necessary documents to prove eligibility will ensure that you get your benefits on time. • A Social Security disability award. • A Permanently Not Fit for Duty letter from your doctor. If you lost any of your discharges, write to the U.S. Coast Guard, Wash- We want to make sure that you receive your If you are getting more than one copy of the copy of the LOG each month and other important LOG delivered to you, if you have changed your mail such as W-2 Forms, Union Mail and Welfare address, or if your name or address is misprinted Bulletins. To accomplish this, please use the or incomplete, please fill in the special address address form on this page to update your home form printed on this page and send it to: address. SIU & UIW of N.A. Address Correction Department Your home address is your permanent address, 5201 Auth Way and this is where all official Union documents, Camp Springs, Maryland 20746-9971 W-2 Forms, and the LOG will be mailed. -----------------------------------------------------------PLEASE PRINT HOME ADDRESS A Poem of Love The Sailor I Married He is so very special to me, My life without him ... Just wouldn't be. He is gone for four months At a time, But when he comes home to me He is all mine Al tho he's gone from home a lot . . . A wonderful husband and father we got. He calls me often just to say, I love you sweetheart . . . In his own special way. So you see, this sailor I married Was just meant to be . . . The most wonderful, loving, caring, devoted Husband who was specially meant Just for me! I love you sweetheart, tho the miles Between us are far apart . . . It's you I love and keep near my heart. Date: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Social Security No. Phone No. ( Area Code Your Full Name Apt. or Box# Street Book Number D SIU City D UIW State D Pensioner ZIP Other-------- UIW Place of E m p l o y m e n t - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This will be my permanent address for all official Union mailings. This address should remain in the Union file unless otherwise changed by me personally. (Signed)------------------ -----------------------------------------------------------J 24 I LOG I November 1986 Grace Freeman Panama City, Fla. (wife of QMED Mark Allan Freeman aboard the LNG Aquarius) o You Have e tio s Cairns If you have any questions about your welfare claims, contact your port repres~nta­ tive, your area vice president, or call this toll-free number: 1-800-345-2112. �S the 1987 school season begins, it's not too early for high school seniors to start thinking about college. For dependents of Seatare rs and Boatmen the financial burden of college can be greatly eased if they win an SIU scholarship. The awards, known as the Charlie Logan Scholarship Program, are given each year under the auspices of the Seafarers Welfare Plan. For dependents, four $10,000 scholarships are offered. But the Scholarship Program is not exclusively for dependents. A $10,000 award and two $5,000 scholarships are available to active Seatare rs and Boatmen. Also, when there are exceptionally qualified Seafarers and Boatmen, the Board of Trustees of the Welfare Plan may grant a second $10,000 award to an active member. The Scholarship Program was begun in 1952 to help members and their children achieve their educational goals. Several years ago it was named after Charlie Logan, a labor consultant and arbitrator who died in 1975. He helped establish the Seafarers Scholarship Program and then worked hard to keep it strong and growing. A Seafarer Requirements Seafarers and Boatmen who are applying for scholarships must: • Be a graduate of high school or its equivalent. • Have credit for two years (730 days) of employment with an employer who is obligated to make contributions to the Seafarers Welfare Plan on the employee's behalf prior to the date of application. • Have one day of employment on a vessel in the sixmonth period immediately preceding the date of application. • Have 120 days of employment on a vessel in the previous calendar year. Pensioners are not eligible to receive scholarship awards. Dependent Req'uirements Dependents of Seafarers and Boatmen who apply for a scholarship must be unmarried, under 19 years of age, and receive sole support from the employee and/or his or her spouse. Unmarried children who are eligible for benefits under Plan # 1 Major Don't Wait! Apply Now For Medical are eligible to apply for a dependent's scholarship up to the age of 25. Each applicant for a dependent's scholarship must: • Be unmarried at the time application is made. • Be under 19 or 25 years of age (whichever is applicable). • Be eligible for dependent benefits under the Seafarers Welfare Plan. • Be a graduate of high school or its equivalent. The applicant's parent must: • Have credit for three years (1,095 days) of employment with an employer who is obligated to make contributions to the Seafarers Welfare Plan on the employee's behalf prior to the date of application. • Have one day of employment in the six-month period immediately preceding the date of application. • Have 120 days of employment in the previous calendar year. The last two items above covering worktime requirements of the applicant's parents do not apply to applicants who are the children of pensioners or eligible deceased employees. Must Take SAT or ACT For both active members and the dependents of eligible members, the scholarship grants are awarded on the basis of high school grades and the scores of either College Entrance Examination Boards (SAT) OR American College Tests (ACT). The SAT or ACT exam must be taken no later than February 1987 to ensure that the results reach the Scholarship Selection Committee in time to be evaluated. For upcoming SAT test dates and applications, contact the College Entrance Examination Board at either: Box 592, Princeton, N.J. 08540 or Box 1025 Berkeley, Calif. 94701, whichever is closest to your mailing address. For upcoming ACT test dates and applications contact: ACT Registration Union, P.O. Box _ 414, Iowa City, Iowa 52243. Scholarship program applications are available to active members or their dependents at any SIU hall or through the Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Scholarship winners will be announced in May 1987. The deadline for submission of applications is April 15, 1987. November 1986 I LOG I 25 �e~=Ir=li=~=@=ll=:========<E>~~~,~,~"~>=====uill)~~~a·w@~~M~~~=' Deep Sea Pensioner Frank Bauer passed away on Oct. 16. Brother Bauer joined the SIU-merged Marine Cooks and Stewards Union in the port of San Francisco. He retired in 1968. Pensioner Steven Boides, 78, passed away from cancer on Sept. 13. Brother Boides joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco. He was born in Greece and was a naturalized U.S. citizen. Seafarer Boides was a resident of San Francisco. Burial was in the Greek Memorial Park Cemetery, Colma, Calif. Surviving are his widow, Areti and a son, Franklin of Walnut Creek, Calif. Herbert "Herb" Gerard Boudreaux, 39, died on Sept. 25. Brother Boudreaux joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1967 working last on the Sea-Land Shoregang, Port Elizabeth, N.J. and on the Waterman Shoregang, New Orleans from 1983 to 1984. He hit the bricks in the 1980 ACBL beef. In 1975, he worked as a spinner maintenance mechanic for the Louisiana Dock Co. (UIW) New Orleans. And in 1977, he was a delegate to the 5th UIW Quadrennial Convention in New York City. Herb worked at the SHLSS from 1969 to 1970 during the school's building period. And he was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Born in Louisiana, he was a resident of Violet, La. Surviving are his widow, Vilma of Honduras and five daughters, Wendy, Lynn, Sue Ann, of San Ysidro, Calif., Cynthia and Carol of New Orleans. Pensioner Francis Edward Burley, 64, died on Oct. 20. Brother Burley joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1951. He sailed last as a cook out of the port of Houston. He was born in New Hampshire and was a resident of Spring, Texas. Surviving are his widow, Mavis; his mother, Dorothy Sargent of Dover, N.H., and a brother, Elmer. Joseph Anthony Dixon, 34, died in a hospital on Sept. 18. Brother Dixon joined the SIU in the port of Mobile in 1969 sailing as a cook and AB. He also shipped out on the West Coast from the port of San Francisco. Seafarer Dixon was born in Mobile and was a resident there. Surviving are his mother, Lavern of Mobile and three Seafarer brothers. Pensioner Harold P. Faisone, 55, died of he"rt-lung failure in the Kaiser Foundation Hospital, San Francisco on Aug. 20. Brother Faisone joined the SIU-merged Marine Cooks and 26 I LOG I November 1986 Stewards Union in 1949 in the port of San Francisco sailing as a porter. He first sailed on the West Coast in 1947. Seafarer Faisone was a resident of San Francisco. Surviving are two daughters, Mercie White of Lubbock, Texas and Sherry Mercedes of San Francisco and a sister, Myrtle Willis of San Francisco. Herbert Van Dunn, 45, died on March 8. Brother Dunnjoined the SIU-merged Marine Cooks and Stewards Union in the port of San Francisco in 1978. Brother Dunn first sailed on the West Coast in 1962. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. A native of California, he was a resident of Oakland, Calif. Surviving is his mother, Sybil Wightman of Oakland. Pensioner Lee Hguey Gong, 85, passed away from lung failure in the French Hospital, San Francisco on Sept. 1. Brother Gongjoined the SIUmerged Marine Cooks and Stewards Union in the port of San Francisco sailing as a cook for APL. He first sailed on the West Coast in 1935. Seafarer Gong also sailed during World War II. Born in China, he was a resident of San Francisco. Interment was in the Ning Yung Cemetery, Colma, Calif. Surviving are his widow, Len Hai; three sons, Bock Kai; Bock Hung and Michael of San Francisco and a daughter, May Fong. Pensioner George R. Higgs died on June 2. Brother Higgs joined the SIUmerged Marine Cooks and Stewards Union in the port of San Francisco. He retired in 1977. Pensioner Frank Chouza Lijo, 81, succumbed to arteriosclerosis in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Aug. 19. Brother Lijo joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1951 sailing last as a chief steward. He walked the picket lines in the 1946 General Maritime, 1947 Isthmian, 1948 Wall St., 1961 Greater N.Y. Harbor and the 1962 Robin Line beefs. Seafarer Lijo was born in Corona, Spain and was a resident of New York City. Burial was in the Rosedale Cemetery, Linden, N .J. Surviving are a brother, Manuel of Norwood, Mo. and a sister, Josefa of Coruna. Pensioner Manuel Sanjurjo Medina, 57, succumbed to cancer in the Ashford Hospital, San Juan, P.R. on Oct. 4. Brother Medina joined the SIU in the port of San Juan in 1964 sailing as a wiper and AB. He was born in San Juan and was a resident there. Interment was in the Puerto Rico Cemetery, Isla Verde, Carolina, P.R. Surviving are his widow, Ernestina; two sons, Juan and Reyes; a daughter, Santa, and his mother, Adela of San Juan. Pensioner George G. Silva, 77, passed away from cancer at home in Hawaii on Sept. 7. Brother Silva joined the SIU-merged Marine Cooks and Stewards Union in the port of New York in 1955. He first sailed on the West Coast in 1926. He was born in Hawaii. Burial was in the Chapel of the Chimes Cemetery, Oakland, Calif. Surviving are his widow, Bertha of San Leandro, Calif.; three sisters, Ida, Maria Camara of Winchester, Mass. and Alice Gonsalves of San Francisco, and two nieces, Loma Perry of Hayward, Calif. and Jean Gonsalves of San Francisco. Pensioner Harry David Silverstein, 67, died of lung failure in the Virginia Mason Hospital, Seattle on Aug. 5. Brother Silverstein joined the SIU in the port of San Francisco in 1956. He sailed as a cook, waiter and bartender. He also sailed during the Vietnam War. Seafarer Silverstein was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. A native of San Francisco, he was a resident of Seattle. Cremation took place in the Butterworth Crematory, Seattle. Surviving are his mother, Sophie of North Hollywood, Calif; a brother, Maurice of Sacramento, Calif.; a sister, Ethel of Daly City, Calif.; two nephews, Jackie and Herman Gravitz of Daly City, and a niece, Donna Franzen of San Francisco. I" Eugene Van Sobczak, 66, succumbed to lung failure in the Hayward (Calif.) Hospital on Sept. 11. Brother Sobczak joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans J in 1951 sailing as an oiler. He also worked as a railroad brakeman. Seafarer Sobczak was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Born in Chicago, Ill., he was a resident of Hayward. Burial was in the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Hayward. Surviving are a brother, Harry of Chicago; a sister, Adeline Kafka also of Chicago, and a niece, Barbara Wagner of Oak Forest, Ill. Pensioner Vertis Cook Smith, 74, passed away from a heart attack in St. Joseph's Hospital, Tampa, Fla. on Aug. 30. Brother Smith joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of Baltimore ailing as a recertified bosun, 3rd mate and ship's delegate. He graduated from the Union's Recertified Bosuns Program in 1975. And he was on the picket lines in the 1946 General Maritime, 1947 Isthmian and the 1948 Wall St. Beefs. Seafarer Smith was born in Heflin, Ala. and wa a resident of Tampa. Interment was in the Fitzgerald Cemetery, Mulberry, Fla. Surviving is his widow, Irma. Pensioner Alexander Sokolowski Jr., 62, died at home in New Orleans on Sept. 11. Brother Sokolowski joined the SIU in 1942 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. He hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime, 1947 Isthmian and the 1948 Wall St. beefs. Seafarer Sokolowski received a Union Personal Safety Award in 1961 for sailing aboard an accident-free ship, the SS Steel Surveyor. Sokolowski was born in Westfield, Mass. Cremation took place in the Security Plan Crematory, New Orleans. Surviving are his mother, Anna of Westfield, and a sister, Jennie O'Keefe of Springfield, Mass. Pensioner Sven Orage Stockmarr, 62, died on Sept. 13. Brother Stockmarr joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York. He sailed as a recertified bosun, graduating from the Union's Recertified Bosuns Program in 1973. Seafarer Stockmarr walked the picket line in the 1946 General Maritime and the 1961 N.Y. Harbor beefs. He also attended the U.S. Maritime Transport Service Schools in Hoffman Is., N .J. and Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, N.Y. Bosun Stockmarr was born in Denmark and was a naturalized U.S. citizen. He was a resident of Brooklyn. Surviving are his father, S. Stockmarr of Morley, Denmark and two sisters, Karen Nielson and Gudrun Stockmarr, both of Esbjerg, Denmark. Pensioner Vasser Szymanski, 70, died on Oct. 2. Brother Szymanskijoined the SIU in 1946 in the port of Galveston sailing as a chief steward. He walked the picket line in the 1946 General Maritime beef. Seafarer Szymanski was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. Born in Massachusetts, he was a resident of Springtown, Texas. Surviving are his widow, Queen Victoria, and two sons, John of Salem, Mass. and Ernest. Pensioner Phillip "Blackie" Rodney Wagner, 61, died on Aug. 29. Brother Wagner joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York. He sailed as an oiler and engine delegate and helped to organize Tideland Marine Services. Seafarer Wagner hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime, 1947 Isthmian and the 1948 Wall St. beefs. Wagner was a veteran of the (Continued on next page.) �(Continued from previous page.) U.S. Navy in World War II. Born in Hastings, Neb., he was a resident of New Orleans. Surviving are his widow, Mary and his father, G. W. Wagner of Grand Island, Neb. Pensioner Merle Edward Williams, 79, passed away from heart-lung failure in the Swedish Medical Center, Seattle on Jan. 4. Brother Williams joined the SIU-merged Marine Cooks and Stewards Union in the port of San Francisco in 1967 sailing as a cook and steward for APL. He first sailed on the West Coast in 1922. Seafarer Williams was born in Wichita, Kans. and was a resident of Seattle. Interment was in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Seattle. Surviving are two sons , Reanuel of Compton, Calif. and Vandrea of Los Angeles, Calif. and two daughters, Casandra of Los Angeles and Jacqueline Franklin of Seattle. Robert Michael Wilson Jr., 36, died in a fall aboard the Sea-Land Endurance at sea enroute to the port of Yokohama, Japan on Sept. 22. Brother Wilson joined the SIU in 1971 following his graduation from the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Entry Trainee Program, Piney Point, Md. He sailed as a QMED. He also sailed during the Vietnam War. Seafarer Wilson was born in San Francisco and was a resident there. Surviving are his father, Robert "Sam" M. Wilson Sr. of Port Angeles, Wash.; his mother, Ruby of Pahoa, Hawaii, and a brother, Michael of California. Pensioner John McCabe Yates, 58, died at home in Jacksonville on Aug. 25. Brother Yates joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore in 1953 sailing as a bosun. He was on the picket line in the 1961 N.Y. Harbor beef. Seafarer Yates was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He was a native of Columbus , Ohio. Burial was in the Seafarers Haven Cemetery, Piney Point, Md. Surviving is his sister, Elizabeth Blackstone of New Concord , Ohio. Great Lakes Pensioner Harry Herion, 79, passed away from heart failure in the Berlin Hospital, Green Bay, Wis. on Sept. 19. Brother Herion joined the Union in the port of Frankfort, Mich. in 1956. He sailed as an AB for the Ann Arbor G ing (Mich.) Car Ferries from 1966 to 1972 and also worked as a journeyman rigger. He was born in Michigan and was a resident of Manitowoc, Wis. Cremation took place in the Jens Crematory, Manitowoc. Surviving are his widow, Luella and a son, Dale. Atlantic Fishermen Pensioner Philip Thomas Parisi passed away on Oct. 10. Brother Parisi joined the SIU-merged Gloucester Fisherman's Union in the port of Gloucester, Mass. sailing as an AB. He retired in 1976. In 1975 he rode the CS Long Lines (AT&T). Fisherman Parisi was a resident of Gloucester. In Memoriam (Continued from Page 18.) Joseph Christopher Muscato III, 34, died of injuries sustained as a passenger in a car crash on Rt. 249, St. George' s Is. , St. Mary 's Cty. , Md. on Sept. 19. Brother Muscato joined the Union following his graduation from the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Entry Trainee Program in 1977. He sailed as a relief captain for Sonat Marine (IOT) from 1979 to 1984 and as an AB and tankerman for Crowley Marine from 1985 to 1986. Boatman Muscato had three years at Jacksonville University studying the liberal arts. A native of New York City, he was a resident of Jacksonville. Interment was in Arlington Cemetery, Jacksonville. Surviving are his parents, Joseph and Myrtice Muscato Sr. of Jacksonville and two brothers, Michael and Joseph Jr. Pensioner James Russell Wathan Jr., 66, died of heart-lung failure in Lake Jackson, Texas on Sept. 20. Brother Wathen joined the Union in the port of Houston -in 1957. He sailed for Dixie Carriers from 1957 to 1983. Boatman Wathen also sailed for the Dow Chemical Co. from 1952 to 1957. Capt. Wathen was a former member of the Carpenters and Joiners Union of America from 1940 to 1941. And he attended a Piney Point Gulf Crews Conference in 1977. Wathen was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Born in Carrabelle, Fla., he was a resident of Freeport, Texas. Burial was in the Restwood Park Cemetery, Lake Jackson. Surviving are his widow, Elizabeth; two sons, James II and Daniel of Freeport, and a daughter, Joanne Wicke of Freeport. A P ROVING that the Seafarers LOG will go to any lengths to get a photo of one or two of its contracted ships, LOG editor Chuck Svenson (with Chief Mate Susan Svenson aboard) went to sea in his pea-green boat the Flicka with camera and telephoto lens. The 10-day voyage down the Chesapeake to Hampton Roads, around Cape Charles and up the Atlantic Coast to Cape Henlopen, up the Delaware Bay, through the C&D Canal, and back into the Chesapeake netted three SIU vessels (see photos), two aircraft carriers, 30 foreign-ftaggers , a herd of porpoises and several flights of pelicans. The Flicka. ghosts on the waters of the Chesapeake Bay at the beginning of her 10-day voyage around the Delmarva peninsula. ~:···;:;:,.,,:~·.:· ::~;.···. The Sealand Developer is down to her marks as she steams inbound at Hampton Roads. - The Lt. John T. Bobo lies at anchor at Hampton Roads. The Mount Vernon Victory is silhouetted by the setting sun as she heads outbound on the Delaware Bay. November 1986 I LOG I 27 �Deep Sea Robert Hilton Bell Jr., 56, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Bell last shipped out of the port of Mobile. He was born in Alabama and is a resident of Pensacola, Fla. Clifford "Cliff'' Aubrey Bellamy, 65, joined the SIU in the port of New York in 1953 sailing as a bosun. Brother Bellamy began sailing in 1948. He also sailed on the Great Lakes. Seafarer Bellamy sailed during both the Korean War and the Vietnam Conflict. And he is a former member of the SUP, Hod Car• riers Union and the Mine, Mill Smelters Union and is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Bellamy is a published poet. Born in Boone, N.C., he is a resident of Salt Lake City, Utah. Thomas Gregory Boland, 58, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of Seattle. He sailed as a recertified bosun last shipping out of the port of Houston on the SS Fa/con Princess. Brother Boland graduated from the Union's Recertified Bosuns Program in 1983. He hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime and the 1947 Isthmian beefs. Seafarer Boland is a Sp/3d Class veteran of the U.S. Army in the Korean War. A native of Davenport, Iowa, he is a resident of Texas City, Texas. - John David Burchinal Sr., 63, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as a chief electrician. Brother Burchinal last shipped out of the port of New Orleans. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Seafarer Burchinal was born in Pennsylvania and is a resident of Harvey, La. Juan I. Gomez, 66, joined the SIU in the port of Seattle in 1957. Brother Gomez last shipped out of the port of New York. He was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of New York City. Francisco "Frank" DeDominicis, 63, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother DeDominicis last shipped out on the Sea-Land Economy in the port of New Orleans. He was born in New York and is a resident of New Orleans. of the port of Jacksonville. Brother Rice graduated from the Union's Recertified Chief Stewards Program in 1979. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Seafarer Rice was born in Federal PakePerry Pt., Md. and is a resident of Ormond Beach, Fla. James Michael Lennon, 61, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as an oiler. Brother Lennon also sailed in the Vietnam War. He hit the bricks in the 1961 Greater N. Y. Harbor and the 1962 Robin Line beefs. Bearer Lennon was born in New York City and is a resident of Brooklyn, N. Y. Lloyd Douglas Richardson, 65, joined the SIU in 1944 in the port of Norfolk sailing as a bosun last on the SS Long Beach. Brother Richardson is also an electrician. He hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime, 1947 Isthmian and the 1948 Wall St. beefs. Seafarer Richardson was born in Richard, Va. and is a resident of Chesapeake, Va. Herschel Leon Myers, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Wilmington, Calif. in 1968 sailing as an AB. Brother Myers also worked as a plasterer. He is a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II. Seafarer Myers was born in Lebanon, Ind. and is a resident of Hawaiian Gardens, Calif. Juan Oquendo Jr., 65, joined the SIU in 1943 in the port of New York sailing as a recertified chief steward. Brother Oquendo graduated from the Union's Recertified Chief Stewards Program in 1981. He walked the picket lines in the 1946 General Maritime, 1947 Isthmian and the 1948 Wall St. beefs. Seafarer Oquendo was born in Puerto Rico and is a resident of Uniondale, N.Y. Vincent Pascal Pizzitolo Sr., 64, joined the SIU in the port of New Orleans in 1953 sailing last as a recertified chief steward riding the Sea-Land Producer. Brother Pizzitolo graduated from the Union's Recertified Chief St~wards Program in 1981. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army Paratroopers in both World War II and the Korean War. He was wounded in Belgium, France and Korea. Seafarer Pizzitola was born in New Orleans and is a resident there. Charles Martin Rice, 64, joined the SIU in 1945 in the port of Boston, Mass. sailing last as a recertified chief steward and ship's chairman aboard the SS Ponce out John Francis Scully, 58, joined the SIU in 1946 in the port of New York sailing as an AB. Brother Scully last worked on the port of Seattle Sea-Land Shoregang from 1978 to 1986. He was on the picket line in the 1946 General Maritime beef. Seafarer Scully was born in Beverly, Mass. and is a resident of Seattle. Kenneth Hennis Steinmetz, 59, joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New York sailing last as QMED on the SS Thompson Pass out of the port of San Francisco. Brother Steinmetz hit the bricks in the 1946 General Maritime and the 1947 Isthmian beefs. He was born in New Jersey and is a resident of Clearlake, Calif. Raymond Payton Taylor, 62,joined the SIU in 1947 in the port of New Orleans sailing as a chief steward last on the SS Arctic (Maritime Overseas). Brother Taylor walked the picket line in the 1946 General Maritime beef. He was born in Louisiana and is a resident of Harvey, La. Great Lakes Joseph Leo Vieira, 65, joined the SIU in the port of Cleveland, Ohio in 1966 sailing last as a chief pumpman for the Erie Sand Co. from 1966 to 1986. Brother Vieira also worked as a turret lathe operator and as a yacht refinisher. He is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard in World War II. Laker Vieira was born in Ohio and is a resident of Erie, Pa. Ex-SIU Agent 'Pete' Drewes Retires Longtime SIU official Peter "Pete" Walton Drewes, 59, retired on Oct. 1. Brother Drewes joined the Union in 1945 in the port of Charleston, S. C. sailing this last year as a recertified bosun aboard the SS Ambassador (Coordinated Caribbean Transport) out of 28 I LOG I November 1986 the port of Jacksonville, Fla. Previously, he had sailed Sea-Land ships from 1980 to 1982. He graduated from the Union's Recertified Bosuns Program in 1974. Seafarer Drewes first became a SIU official as a patrolman in the port of Duluth, Minn. serving from 1959 to 1961. He was the portofDetroit, Mich. agent from 1964 to 1967. From 1969 to 1975 he was a patrolman in the port of Houston, Texas mixed in with a 1972 to 1973 stint as agent in the port of St. Louis, Mo. In 1975 he attended a Union Crews Conference at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md., and in 1981 he was a delegate to the SIUNA Triennial Convention in Washington, D.C. A native of Brooklyn, N. Y., Drewes is a resident of Dunedin, Fla. For more than 33 years, Harold "Buck" Weaver made his living sailing deepsea or inland, until a knee injury forced him to retire last month. Weaver spent the last dozen years working as an AB for G&H Towing in Houston. Throughout the years he sailed as an AB, AB deck/maintenance and recertified bosun. Brother Weaver began sailing with the SUP in 1943 and the SIU in 1951. Houston Port Agent Dean Corgey said Weaver "is one of the more respected and admired members around the Houston hall." �PFC Diaes• of Ships Nee•inas BALTIMORE (Apex Marine), September 21-Chairman C. Mattioli; Secretary Edward M. Collins; Educational Director C.R. Wright. Some disputed OT was reported in the engine department pertaining to the pumpman. There will be a payoff this trip in New York. Both the chairman and secretary thanked the crew for their cooperation and for helping keep the pantry and messroom clean. The importance of contributing to SPAD was aJso stressed. One suggestion brought up was to see the patrolman about getting more movies aboard ship. Next port: St. Croix, V.I. 1st LT. JACK LUMMUS (AMSEA), September 21-Chairman Douglas Luke Meadows; Deck Delegate William E. Ashman; Engine Delegate Larry Brown; Steward Delegate Catherine Kohs; Secretary Wiiliam E. Bragg. No disputed OT reported. There is $129 in the ship's fund. The crew voted to earmark that money, as well as money from the various pools, for the necessary equipment to complete the video system. On the subject of the video system: The crew will handle only the VHS format machine and are prohibited from using the Navy's Beta format machine. The bosun will have a cabinet built to house the tapes in the 0-4 linen locker. The chairman reminded the crew that "we are still members of the SIU" and "we should strive to live and work by the rules of our contract and make every effort to run the ship as any other SIU ship." It was suggested that the crew start football pools to get additional funds for the ship. And regarding the amount of milk allotted by the company, it was decided to wait until the next meeting to file a beef. Next port: Honolulu, Hawaii. to SPAD. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: Baltimore, Md. JAMES ANDERSON, JR. (Maersk), September 21-Chairman Alfonso Armada; Secretary T. Maley; Educational Director Steve Miller; Deck Delegate Edwin Ortega; Engine Delegate Benjamin 0. Conway; Steward Delegate Gregory Lee. No beefs or disputed OT reported. A telegram was sent to headquarters advising them of the number of Class A and Class B seniority onboard. A Brotherhood of the Sea: The True Meaning We would like to commend the following crewmembers and officers on the Pride of Texas during the boat-dropping incident. Upon accidental release of Lifeboat # 1, AB Tony Dundee fell approximately 70 feet from the lifeboat davits with the lifeboat into the Elizabeth River in Portsmouth Va. at the Moon Engineering dock. Prompt action during this crisis resulted in the safe rescue of this crewmember from the river. Instrumental in the rescue were the following individuals: Chief Engineer Jim Fernandez who did not hesitate to jump into the river upon first seeing the victim. Chief Mate Wayne Edwards, 1st Asst. Engineer Paul Walker, and Engine Cadet Patrick Paddack assisted Brother Dundee who was conscious but obviously disoriented and injured. The Moon Engineering utility boat was quick to the scene to further assist in moving the victim to the awaiting ambulance. The Third Mate and Medical Officer Jerry Jones accompanied Brother Dundee to Maryview Hosptial. We thank and commend these men as well as all others who were part of this successful rescue. They put forth unselfish efforts and kept level heads during this time of crisis and thus deserve recognitition. Sincerely, Ships Committee Robert B. Crane, Master M/V Pride of Texas GROTON (Apex Marine), September OVERSEAS WASHINGTON (Mari- 21-Chairman Neil Matthey; Secretary Marvin Deloatch; Educational Director A. Gardner; Deck Delegate P. Barney; Engine Delegate Tecumseh Williams; Steward Delegate Roderick Bright. No disputed OT reported. The chairman noted that all repairs were made in the shipyard, and the new washing machine that was ordered should be aboard this trip. The ship will pay off in Baltimore Sept. 25. He urged all qualified members to take advantage of the upgrading courses offered at Piney Point. The secretary talked about the decline of the maritime industry. He suggested that all members write their congressional representatives to try to help build a stronger merchant marine. And the educational director reminded members that the Groton is a tanker; therefore, there should be NO SMOKING outside on deck at any time. He stressed that crewmembers practice safety at all times. He also noted the continuing importance of contributing time Overseas), September 18--Chairman W.E. Hampson; Secretary C.A. Guerra; Educational Director H.S. Butler. Some disputed OT was reported in the engine department. It will be taken up with the boarding patrolman in Texas City. There is $62.52 in the ship's fund. The chairman reports everything running pretty smoothly with no major beefs. He stressed the importance of contributing to SPAD and urged all qualified members to upgrade their skills at the SHLSS in Piney Point. The secretary gave the crew a vote of thanks for helping keep everything clean and for their cooperation in taking the 90 days stores. The need for practicing safety at all times was reiterated by the educational director. All hands gave the steward department a vote of thanks for the excellent food and a job well done. One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Texas City, Texas. copy of the crew list followed. The chairman reported on the start of negotiations with Lavino Shipping and on the anti-Service Contract Act drive on in Congress, recently defeated by the Kennedy Amendment. The chief steward reported that the captain had cancelled the work order for roach extermination by shoreside professionals, but that the steward would continue to spray. SAMUEL L. COBB (Ocean Ships), August 31-Chairman Ubie E. Nolan; Secretary Kris A. Hopkins; Educational Director Barry Kiger; Deck Delegate Joseph Carver; Engine Delegate Ronald Gordon; Steward Delegate Daniel V. Crawford. Some disputed OT was reported in the deck department over an air conditioner problem. SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea-Land Service), September 21-Chairman W.C. Boyd; Secretary C. Hollins; Educational Director P. Thomas. No beefs or disputed OT reported. There is $9 in the ship's fund at this time. The ship will pay off in New Orleans Sept. 27. Anyone getting off should be sure to give 24 hours notice so that a replacement can be obtained from the Union hall. The educational director reminded crewmembers about the upgrading opportunities at Piney Point. He said that anyone interested in attending the school should see their Union rep in the hall they ship out of. Several problems were noted. The first was that the air conditioning system is not working well. The rooms are 82° most of the time. The chief engineer will be advised of this. The steward department aJso had a complaint about the jackets and aprons they are getting which look as if "someone has been wiping the ship down" with them. They have asked the captain to back them up on this point. The steward department was given a vote of thanks for a job well done. Next port: Everglades, Fla. Official ships minutes also were received from the following vessels. LIG GEM I SA ERSEAS OVERSW PFC WIWAM B. A H SEH.UD CO MER SEA ST YAGER F TEXAS Bull Lines Info Sought Anyone with information on the pre-World War II log books for the Bull Line ships SS Carolyn and SS Evelyn please contact: H.C. Hansen 1327 Burleigh Rd. Lutherville, Md. 21093 Hansen is an historic researcher and would like to review the logs or hear from any former crewmembers who sailed on either ship prior to World War II. Monthly Membership M~etings Port The LNG Aquarius softball team was victorious (18-10) over the team of Americans at the com.pound in Indonesia. They are, from left to right (front row): James Roberson, chief coolc; Salim Abrahiln, AB; Jerry Bass, wiper; James P. O'Reilly, SA; Al.an Bartley, SA, and George (Slcip) Hofmann, AB. From left to righJ (back row) are Roger Franz, 3rd mate; Dave EllUJlt, AB; Stewart Davis, 2nd mate; Armando VolunJad, OS, and Jerry Johnson, QMED. The pumpman cautioned all personnel involved to be certain that all tanks are gasfree before entering. A deck officer should be present at that time. Crewmembers are in the process of forming an arrival pool to help raise money for the ship's fund. The garbage problem back aft was discussed as was common courtesy when using the washer and dryer and the VCRs (which are located on the bridge). A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: Subic Bay, P.I. Date Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters Piney Point ............... Monday, December 8 ................. 10:30 a.m. New York ............... Tuesday, December 9 ................. 10:30 a.m. Philadelphia .............. Wednesday, December 10 .............. 10:30 a.m. Baltimore ................ Thursday, December 11 ............... 10:30 a.m. Norfolk ................. Thursday, December 11 ............... 10:30 a.m. Jacksonville .............. Thursday, December 11 ............... 10:30 a.m. Algonac ................. Friday, December 12 ................. 10:30 a.m. Houston ................. Monday, December 15 ................ 10:30 a.m. New Orleans ............. Tuesday, December 16 ................ 10:30 a.m. Mobile .................. Wednesday, December 17 .............. 10:30 a.m. San Francisco ............ Thursday, December 18 ............... 10:30 a.m. Wilmington .............. Monday, December 22 ................ 10:30 a.m. Seattle .................. Friday, December 26 ................. 10:30 a.m. San Juan ................ Thursday, December 11 ............... 10:30 a.m. St. Louis ................ Friday, December 19 ................. 10:30 a.m. Honolulu ................ Thursday, December 18 ............... 10:30 a.m. Duluth .................. Wednesday, December 17 .............. 10:30 a.m. Gloucester ............... Tuesday, December 23 ................ 10:30 a.m. Jersey City ............... Wednesday, December 24 .............. 10:30 a.m. November 1986 I LOG f 29 �CL L p .spa c ers -Compa y/Lakes - l kes n Priority Directory of Ports r re t La es OCT. 1-31, 1986 p Cl Port Algonac ..................... 0 3 Port Algonac ..................... 0 12 Port Algonac ..................... 0 4 p Cl 46 1 2 E 0 STEW 0 0 18 0 3 SS 1 0 25 4 0 0 15 0 0 0 6 T 0 0 30 p D EP R 6 E TR DEPAR Port Algonac ..................... Frank Droza , President Ed Turner, Exec. Vice President Joe o· iorg·o, Secretary Leon H , Vice President gus "Red" C mpbe I, Vice President · Sacco, Vice President Joe Sacco, Vice President Geor Roy rcer, Vice President S eve Edney, Vice President BEACH '**REG 0 0 HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 207 46 (301) 899-0675 4 7 1 7 1 Totals All Dep rtm ts ........ 6 0 *"Total Registered" means the number of men ho actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. 1spa c ers r e 2 60 2 7 10 11 44 26 40 22 30 11 6 45 0 1 317 Gloucester .................. ew York ................... Philadelphia ................. Baltimore ................... Norfolk ..................... obile ..................... ew Orleans ................ Jacksonville ................. San Francisco ............... 1lmington ................. Seattle ..................... Puerto Rico ................. Honolulu .................... Houston .................... St. Louis ................... Piney Point ................. 2 31 4 5 2 13 31 17 14 13 33 8 6 28 0 2 Gloucester .................. New York ................... Philadelphia ................. Baltimore ................... Norfolk ..................... obile ..................... ew Orleans ................ Jacksonville ......... . ....... San Francisco ............... Wilmington ................. Seattle ..................... Puerto Rico ................. Honolulu ................... Houston .................... St. Louis ................... Piner Point .... ............. Tota s...................... p rt Gloucester .................. Ne York ................... Philadelphia ................. Baltimore .......... ......... Norfolk ..................... obile ..................... e Orleans ................ Jacksonville .......... ~ ...... San Francisco ............... Wilmington ................. Seattle ..................... Puerto Rico ................. Honolulu ................... Houston .................... St. Louis ................... Piney Point ................. T tals ...................... d. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) 327-4900 CLE ELA DJ Ohio *TOTAL REGISTERED IGro Cla A Ca B Cla To Is ...................... Port T Is ...................... p rt ea e c 5 13 3 4 2 3 8 11 6 9 0 18 10 0 5 1 Cl 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 1 6 2 1 1 10 1 43 5 2 6 36 0 1 0 0 255 32 1 8 1 3 4 2 6 3 6 5 10 0 6 4 0 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 5 2 4 1 1 0 1 1 2 8 2 3 0 23 1 0 3 52 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 EACH Tri Ii p rt Gloucester .................. e York ................... Philadelphia ................. Baltimore ................... Norfolk ..................... Mobile ..................... New Orleans ................ Jacksonville ................. San Francisco ............... Wilmington ................. Seattle ..................... Puerto Rico ................. Honolulu ................... Houston .................... St. Louis ................... Piney Point ................. ich. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTl ORE, • OCT. 1-31, 1986 ALGO AC, 9 11 34 32 21 20 21 11 9 1 14 5 7 2 8 27 15 7 8 17 6 5 21 0 1 1 0 6 0 5 .o 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 9 1 1 1 2 7 7 100 0 2 0 0 6 0 0 n 7 E EP 0 4 1 0 4 2 1 3 5 3 5 0 7 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 9 6 5 1 10 4 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 1 5 4 1 2 8 0 3 3 0 0 32 2 11 13 16 70 42 71 27 59 25 7 64 0 4 51 72 3 12 8 12 39 30 36 20 45 12 4 41 0 7 345 c Cl A Cla 8 20 4 4 4 4 7 12 21 7 12 3 22 7 0 5 1 D LU H, GLO CESTER, HO OLUL , Hawa·i 636 Cooke St. 96813 (808) 523-5434 OUSTO , Tex. 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 J CKSO VILLE, Fla. 26 7 1 2 7 1 2 2 1 3 4 10 2 7 3 28 0 0 4 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 4 0 0 0 30 0 0 0 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY C TY, 1 3 0 21 0 3 2 1 22 2 38 14 24 7 8 17 0 0 159 1 36 2 3 8 6 10 9 14 10 15 8 86 6 0 17 231 0 21 0 0 0 27 0 8 0 1 1 0 18 0 9 2 0 0 188 3 0 0 0 19 0 1 2 3 19 13 22 7 13 6 6 12 0 1 12 0 17 2 1 1 2 11 3 18 5 16 0 3 9 0 0 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 5 2 5 1 0 23 1 0 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 1 0 17 0 0 0 24 0 7 0 0 0 9 0 6 1 0 0 123 0 0 0 T Is All D *"Total Registered" means the number of men ho actually registered for s ipp·ng at e port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at e port at e end of last month. 0 3 1 0 0 0 7 2 7 5 5 0 34 0 2 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 2 31 2 5 5 10 33 8 73 5 32 10 5 20 0 7 2 2 43 1 11 5 0 29 6 71 22 35 13 13 25 0 0 27 ,397 76 2 57 3 5 8 11 24 11 26 6 31 14 104 10 0 9 331 626 38 B LE, la. 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 36605 (205) 478-0916 I E BEDFORD, NE ORLE S, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 Toll Free: 1-80 -325-2532 E ORK, .Y. 675 4 Ave., Brooklyn 11232 (718) 499-6600 ORFOLK, a. 115 Third St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) 336-3818 Pl EV POI T, d. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 SA FRA CISCO, Calif. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 543-5855 SA TURCE, P.R. 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 00907 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE, ash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) 441-1960 ST. LOUIS, o. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 43 SUBIC BAY, Rep. of Philippines 34 21st St., W. Bajac Bajac Olongapo City C-2201 222-3533 IL GTO , Calif. 510 30 I LOG I November 1986 ass. 50 Union St. 02740 (617) 997-5404 0 6 0 1 2 0 23 2 5 2 2 1 310 4 0 0 358 .J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) 435-9424 D DEP 1 16 2 2 2 7 27 6 6 13 14 4 6 15 0 ass. 11 Rogers St. 01930 (617) 283-1167 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 2 2 0 0 8 0 0 0 inn. 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (218) 722-4110 0 0 0 2 1 1 3 0 5 2 0 0 10 1 4 11 2 5 3 5 4 6 7 11 1 6 4 0 6 5443 Ridge Rd. 44129 (216) 845-1100 . Broad Ave. 90744 (213) 549-4000 �Trade New Congress Must Act W HAT may have been the dirtiest off-year election ever is finally over. The voters showed why the process works, in spite of their bombardment by nasty television ads, personal attacks and mudslinging. They went into the voting booths across the country, scrapped the muck off the ballots and, for the most part, sent people to office on the basis of the issues and facts. The Democrats won suprisingly big in the Senate and gained a few seats in the House. The GOP made some big strides on the state level, picking up several new governors' seats. What that shows is that people voted on the issues, which hopefully will carry over to representatives and senators when they come back to Washington in January. That may be a good sign for the SIU and the maritime industry. While there was no nationwide theme to the balloting, the word is out that one of the first priorities for the new Congres will be trade, an area sorely neglected ring the past several years. Trade is the lifeblood of the merchant marine, and it plays an important role for American industry as a whole. Every month this country imports billions of dollars more of goods than it exports. Six years worth of handsoff, so-called free trade have left the nation's balance of trade in shambles, and America's industrial workers jobless. The last Congress had a chance to attack the trade problem when the House overwhelmingly passed a trade bill which would have put American industry on a more equal footing with its trading partners. The Republicancontrolled Senate failed to act. The administration has shown no signs of implementing any kind of fair trade policy. It will be up to the new Congress. A fair trade policy will put more American's back to work. A fair trade policy will help seafarers and the maritime industry stay afloat. But it will take a bipartisan effort to ensure action on trade legislation. If the new Congress takes a good look at the election results, they will see the voters selected them on the basis of the issues and the candidates' qualifications, not necessarily blind party loyalty. The new Congress should act accordingly. Miracles Never Cease (But Prayers Often Go Unanswered) ommentary by Capt. Robert Kesteloot (USN Ret.) T WO important reports were made public recently, and their common and miraculous feature was that they were in agreement and, in fact, complement one another. This was particularly unusual since the first report came from the Transportation Institute, a trade association supported by companies with the Seafarers International Union, and the second report from (of all places) the U.S. Navy. Both studies concluded that the Navy program to lay up additional ships in the Ready Reserve Force (RRF) was an unsound policy since the absence of an adequate sized U .S.-flag fleet precluded the existence of sufficient numbers of citizen mariners to man the government-owned ships in time of war. The Navy study, as well as the industry study, concluded, in the words of the Navy study, that the only "fail-safe solution" was a "robust peacetime U .S.-flag fleet that supports as a minimum an active seafarer pool of adequate size sufficient to meet all shipping requirements in time of war.'' Capt. Robert Kesteloot (USN Ret.) is the vice chairman of the Transportation Institute. He is the former director of the Navy's Strategic Sealift division. We find it paradoxical that this administration is so strongly supportive of national defense, yet so noncommittal on maritime policy. This country has a forward defense posture. That is, we intend to meet enemies on soil other than our own and keep the war fighting away from our own shores. To this end we spend billions on defense, but we have ignored the crucial investment in our U .S.-ftag fleet that is required to deploy our forces where needed. The cost, in terms of cargo preference laws, bilateral trade agreements, tax incentives to shippers or even outright subsidies, is ··in the grass" compared to defense outlaws and would be, therefore, highly leveraged dollars because they would ensure the executability of this nation's forward defense strategy. It is regrettable that our maritime policy. has been left to those in the Office of Management and Budget when it should be included, by definition, as a part of national defense on which this administration rightfully prides itself as a strong advocate. It's too bad that an entire industry's prayers go unanswered simply because the definition of ··national defense" is too narrow. To The Editor 'A Colleague and Friend • • • ' With great sorrow I have heard of the passing of Dr. Logue, and wish to extend my condolences to you and the S.I.U. membership. Dr. Logue has been a pioneer in maritime occupational medicine. We were fortunate that he was able to provide his expertise to the meetings of the Seafarers Health Improvement Program, where he and Mr. Tom Cranford made valuable contributions. I shall miss him as a colleague and as a friend. Sincerely, C. J. Urner, M.D. Medical Director Lykes Bros. Steamship Co. DEALING WITH STRESS By Phillip L. Polakoff, M.D. Director, Western Institute for Occupational/Environmental Sciences Learning how to deal with stress is more important to you than trying to avoid it altogether, which is impossible in modern life. Unfortunately, many people experiencing unusually high amounts of stress tend to do all the worst possible things to remedy the situation. They may start to smoke more. Or eat more. Or drink more. At the same time, they may cut back on physical activities. All of these reactions to stress-overindulgence and lack of exercise-just perpetuate the cycle. It's helpful in getting a handle on stress to recognize that it's a normal, fundamental element in our existence. The stress mechanism is present and working for us whenever we respond to a sudden danger. Some stress can be an exhilarating experience. You've felt it at any exciting athletic contest-whether you were playing or rooting for your side. That's the good side of stress-a sort of shifting into high gear to help us protect ourselves, or to heighten enjoyment. The trouble comes when the system doesn't ease back into equilibrium when the peak has passed. Then stress becomes a nagging, ever-present condition. Besides understanding what stress is and how it works, developing a healthy life perspective is another good step in learning how to cope. Robert Eliot wrote a book called "Is It Worth Dying For?" In it, he said there are basically two rules for stress management: * First, don't sweat all the small stuff. * Second, it's all small stuff. But keeping cool and following a good diet and exercise program still may not be enough. That tape recording in your brain keeps repeating the same tension-filled messages. Talk it over with your doctor. If you 're concerned about your health, the doctor probably will want to make sure you've had a recent physical examination. That's to rule out any organic disease as a source of your problem. Then together you should make an honest behavioral asses ment of your lifestyle, including diet, exercise, smoking, social support, and other potential risk factors that are under a person's control. According to Dr. Dennis Davidson, a heart specialist at the University of California in Irvine and director of a • disease prevention program, "The next step would be to see how interested the patient is in change. We'll have to confront the reasons why stress has become a problem and the motivations for change.'' Therapists generally can help analyze the sources of your discomfort and assist you in developing a means of tackling anxieties. Studies also show that social support is important for a better mental outlook. Invest some time in developing close friendships. You may also wish to explore such stress-reducing techniques as biofeedback, meditation, self-hypnosis, progressive relaxation and behavior modification. Although its total impact on the body remains a matter of controversy, there's little doubt that stress to some degree may contribute to a variety of health problems. These include back pain, headache, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and a number of intestinal disorders, including ulcers, colitis and irritable bowel syndrome. Controlling stress is worth working at. Just remember, it's easy to fall back into old habits. Once you get a handle on stress, you have to make a continual effort to help ensure longterm change. Otherwise, stress can recur. November 1986 I LOG I 31 �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1980-1989 Description An account of the resource Volumes XLII-LI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource November 1986 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES BLAST RIPS OGDEN YUKON IN PACIFIC, FOUR DEAD CONGRESS ENDS SESSION STILL FACING DEFICIT CRISIS SIU, NMU FORM COMMITTEES TO WORK OUT DIFFERENCES AS MERGER TALKS BEGIN 99TH GOES HOME, DEFICIT AND TRADE WAIT 100TH REAGAN VETOES MARAD FUNDING AUTHORIZATION SIUNA FILES ARTICLE XX CHARGES AGAINST MEBA; SEEKS END TO JURISDICTION RAIDING BY ENGINEERS JONES WINS AOTOS AWARD, SEAFARERS HONORED, TOO BOOK ON SUP’S FIRST CENTURY 99TH CONGRESS ENDS LUNDEBERG SCHOOL TRAINS NAVY GROUP ON HEAVY CRANE PLAN AHEAD FOR THE SHLSS COLLEGE PROGRAM IN 1987 AFTER BLAST, NO WAY TO FIGHT FIRE, SO CREW WAITS HELP LAUNCH PILOTS UP AND DOWN THE CHESAPEAKE BAY RETIRED VP CAL TANNER DIES TRIBUTES TO DR. JOSEPH LOGUE, SIU MEDICAL CHIEF REX DICKEY, FORMER BALTO. AGENT, CHARTER MEMBER, DIES MTD’S JOHN LYONS DIES, WAS FORMER IRON WORKERS PRESIDENT A WHOLE LOTTA YEARS-PLUS OPEN SEASON FOR HEALTH PLAN CHANGES UNLICENSED PROMOTIONS ANNOUNCED EX-SIU AGENT ‘PETE’ DREWES RETIRES TRADE NEW CONGRESS MUST ACT RIVERS, PORTS SET FOR $5 BILLION IN IMPROVEMENTS EX-IBU OF PACIFIC CHIEF MERLE ADLUM, 62, DIES IN SEATTLE Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/1/1986 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 48, No. 11 1986 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/427c975260aec00c5b61d66e26af899b.pdf 01c174fa767ac019ac85173ee5864aad PDF Text Text .***** .?' :~-* * --- •i ~~f I Gmcial Publication ol the Seafarers International Union • Atlantic, Gull, Lakes and Inland Waters District• AFL·CIO Vol. 49, No. 11November198? A Need for Healthy Merchant Fleet Defense Report Finds 'Alarming' Sealift Decline The United States has barely enough ships or crews to meet military sealift requirements today. And it's only going to get worse. The only way to remedy that is to maintain a healthy, private U.S. merchant marine, according to a recently released report by the presidentiallyappointed Commission on Merchant Marine and Defense. The seven-member panel, which conducted hearings and research throughout this year, presented its 24 ''findings'' to President Reagan earlier this month. The commission's purpose is to study U.S. military sealift needs, to determine if those needs can be met and to Salvage Effort Fails See Page 7 recommend ways to meet those requirements. ''The principal significance of the commission's findings is that there is a clear and growing danger to the national security in the deteriorating condition of America's maritime industries. The United States simply cannot consider itself secure, much less the leader of the Free World, without reversing the decline of the maritime industrial base," wrote former Sen. Jeremiah Denton, commission chairman, in a letter to Reagan. Denton said that after meeting with the president for 10 minutes, Reagan said ''he would do what he could.'' SIU President Frank Drozak said the findings ''came as no surprise to anyone who has followed the maritime industry for the past years. We have pointed out the national security problems due to a declining fleet for years, all the maritime industry has. Maybe because this commission was appointed by the president it will have a little more clout in policy making decisions, maybe not." While the merchant marine has shrunk quite a bit in the past decade or more, since the Reagan administration came to office the decline has accelerated. Since 1981 the administration ended ship construction subsidies, placed a moratorium on operating subsidies, opposed expansion of cargo preference and boosted the buildup of a reserve force run by the Navy. The commission stated repeatedly in its report that a private U.S. merchant fleet is the best way to maintain security. One of the major problems of the reserve fleet is a lack of adequate manpower to crew those ships. In a single theater sealift operation, the commission predicted a shortfall of 12,500 seamen by the year 2000. ''Of course there will be a lack of crews, because there is a lack of jobs today. Where are these people going to get their training and earn their livelihoods," Drozak asked. "A major government effort is urgently required, indeed overdue," to build the merchant fleet to a level where it can meet national security needs, the report said. ''There is no more militarily efficient, cost-effective and reliable way to provide the majority of the military sealift requirement now and in the future than through an active United States-flag merchant marine," the commission found. The commission is due to report recommendations to the president by the end of this year. Following is the list of 24 findings the commission reported. 1. The commission has found clear and growing danger to the national security in the deteriorating condition of America's maritime industry. The United States cannot consider its own interests or freedoms secure, much less retain a position of leadership in the Free World, without reversing the decline of the maritime industries of this nation, which would de- (Continued on Page 10.) Manning Conference More than three dozen labor, industry and government maritime leaders gathered at the Merchant Marine Academy to exchange ideas on innovative manning systems for the U.S. merchant marine. SIU President Frank Drozak said effective manning systems should be the objective and that competitive manning does not mean simply slashing crew sizes. He also noted that the U.S. merchant fleet serves two purposes, commercial, and as a national security asset. The requirements of the roles are not always compatible. A series of articles beginning next month will examine the questions and trends of future manning, innovations and crew training for the U.S. merchant marine. The conference established five committees to study the following areas. 1. Effective Use of Current Manning-Chaired by Arthur Haskell 2. U.S. Legislative and Regulatory Reform-Co-chaired by Frank Iarossi, Frank Drozak and Admiral William Kime 3. Multiple Unions-Chaired by Stephen Schmidt 4. Cargo Opportunities-Chaired by Robert Elsensohn 5. Ship of the Future-Co-chaired by Richard Soper and Jordan Truchan Evan Bayh, secretary of state of Indiana and son of former Sen. Birch Bayh, told the Maritime Trades Department convention that it is time to "revitalize" politics by electing men and women who share the concerns of working people around the country. For complete coverage of the convention, see pages 3-6. Inside: Special Report by Drozak Page 2 Unity Key in Inland Beefs P.R.O.M. at SHLSS? Pages 12 & 13 Last Run for Galveston Pages 15-19 Page 30 �---~------------------· ---- -- - A SPECIAL REPORT TO THE MEMBERSHIP Since its beginning in 1938, the Seafarers International Union has had one overwhelming priority: the job security of our membership. Anyone who's been around maritime for any length of time knows that the industry is like a roller coaster. It's either boom or bust, and nothing in between. Either there are too many ships or not enough. Companies come and go. And when they go, they're gone forever. Many of our younger members think that they can count on one company-Sea-Land, APL, Waterman-to take care of their job security. Well, the maritime industry just doesn't work that way. It never has. Just ask any old-timer about Isthmian or Cities Service, two SIU companies that no longer exist. Of course, this kind of thinking is not confined to our younger members. There were plenty of NMU seamen who thought that they could always rely on U.S. Lines, which was known as the Rolls Royce of the American-flag merchant marine. But to the surprise of almost no one in the maritime industry, U.S. Lines filed for bankruptcy last year. The difference between the SIU and most other maritime unions is that we are willing to give our members the hard facts so that we can work together to protect their job security. We've found from experience that it doesn't pay to sugarcoat the facts. The truth of the matter is that the maritime industry today is experiencing rough times. Things have never been worse. Since 1980, seamen, like millions of other industrial workers, have seen their jobs exported overseas. It is no longer possible for anyone to talk about "business as usual." Some unions believe that it's enough to sit back and complain about conditions in the industry. We don't happen to agree with them. While we didn't cause the present decline in the industry (unlike the NMU or District 1, we didn't give money to help elect the Reagan administration which has gutted every single maritime program on the books), we feel that we owe it to our members to confront these conditions in the best way that we can. The strongest and most committed unions in America are looking at non-traditional ways of protecting the job security of their members. Examples of this are the contracts that the United Auto workers recently negotiated with General Motors and Ford. Rather than demand large wage increases or Some German and Japanese shipping companies are experimenting with ships that have even smaller crews. Manning cuts have come mainly in the unlicensed berths. · That is not to say that unlicensed seamen have to go the way of the dinosaur. In the past, the SIU has pioneered new concepts like the QMED rating which have created new jobs for our members. And we can do it again. The decline of America's merchant marine is part of a larger decline in this country's industrial base. During the past few years, while some segments of the American economy have been doing quite well, industries like auto, steel and maritime have experienced sharp declines. While Wall Street was awash in paper profits, once prosperous communities in the middle west insist on inflexible work rules, negotiators for the UAW concentrated on pinning down job security for their members. Auto workers went along with this approach because they were aware of conditions in the auto industry. Conditions in maritime are as bad or worse than those in the domestic auto industry. If you don't believe it, then here are a few of the facts. In 1980 there were more than 600 vessels documented under the American registry. Today, there are fewer than 360 in the active deepsea fleet. The number of deep-sea billets has dropped from 18,000 in 1980 to 12,000 today. Jobs on our rivers and in the harbors are down 30 percent. "We began to make changes . . • to prepare for the 21st century" America's fleet is one of the oldest in the world. The average age of an American vessel is more than 25 years. In order for the Americanftag merchant marine to survive, new vessels will have to be built. Yet because of the promotional cuts that the Reagan administration has made over the past six years, there is no guarantee that the new vessels needed to keep this industry afloat will be built. On Nov. 9, 1987, for the first time in the entire history of the maritime industry, not one new merchant vessel was being built in an American shipyard. Yet for argument's sake, let's assume that new vessels will be built, if not in an American shipyard, then in a foreign one (which is the preference of the administration and even some other unions). Thanks to technological advances in the industry, each new vessel that is built will replace two or three active ones. So even if the operational end of the industry is able to modernize and adapt to new conditions, the number of active deep-sea jobs will continue to drop. Automation means that fewer seamen are needed to keep a vessel running. Twenty years ago, most ships had 48-man crews. Now they can run with 21 people. The Norwegians are running ships with crews of 18, top to bottom. America's next round of new ships will probably be crewed by less than 21 men, and they will be all purpose crews at that. ovem r 1987 became impoverished overnight as American companies relocated their factories overseas to take advantage of low wages, minimum safety standards and non-existent taxes. Now that the stock market has crashed, and this country faces a recession, these conditions, as bad as they are, are going to get worse, not better. The maritime industry is a capital intensive industry. In order to build and operate ships, you need lots of money. Unfortunately, the stock market crash threatens to drive foreign investors away and dry up domestic sources of capital. For the past few years, the SIU has taken a lot of heat for our relentless drive to sign up new military vessels. We began to make changes, and to prepare for the 21st century. We apologize to no one for the actions we have taken to ensure the job security of our membership in the years to come. We've had the guts to face the truth: These military vessels represent the only new jobs being created in the maritime industry. Even the most innovative, best-run commercial companies have experienced sharp declines. At a time when the maritime industry has shrunk by more than one-third, we have been able to sign up 70 new vessels representing 1,300 jobs. We were able to get these jobs even though licensed unions like District . 1-MEBA and the MM&P had set up top-to-bottom organizations (Continued on Page 3.) Off Pub! on of e Seafarers International Un!Oll of rth Amenca Atlantic Gulf, Lakes and I nd Waters District, n..r.o Vol. 49, No 11 Executive Board Frank Drozak President Charles Svenson Editor Mike Hall Managing Editor Max Hall Deborah Greene Associate Editor Associate Editor 2 I LOG I November 1987 Angus "Red" Campbell Joe DiGiorgio Vice President Secretary Joe Sacco Mike Sacco Leon Hall Vice President Vice President Vice President George McCartney Roy Mercer Steve Edney Vice President Vice President Vice President The LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by Seafarers International Union , Atlantic, Gulf , lakes and Inland Waters District, AFL-CIO, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs , Md. 20746, Tel. 8990675. Second-class postage paid at M.S .C. Prince Georges, Md . 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the LOG, 5201 Auth Way , Camp Springs , Md. 20746. �·-~- "·\ Maritime Trades Department President Frank Drozak opens the MTD's convention with a stinging attack on the "devastating economic policies of the Reagan administration," and with a call for "a new unity of purpose within maritime labor.'' End of 'Disastrous' Reagan ~ra Nears MTD Maps United Program to Rebuild U.S. Shipping, Shipbuilding Industries AFL-CIO Maritime Trades Department President Frank Drozak appointed a special committee to develop a unified legislative program ''which will effectively confront the common problems that affect all workers in American industry today." That action was taken during the biennial convention of the Maritime Trades Department held last month in Miami Beach. Despite continued assaults on the maritime industry and on the rights of American workers everywhere, the delegates expressed optimism that the effective end of the Reagan era, the enhanced role of the Congress and a new sense of unity within America's labor movement can put the U.S. maritime and shipbuilding industries on the road to recovery. Drozak made clear in remarks to the delegates and in the appointment of the special committee that the department is concerned at the closing of shipyards and the loss of shipbuilding capacity as well as the decline in ships genuinely entitled to fly the American flag. AFL-CI 0 Secretary/Treasurer Thomas R. D9nahue addressed both issues in a speech to the convention. The United States foolishly scuttled its once-great merchant fleet and shut down its shipyards, Donahue noted. It al- lowed other countries to deliver its goods "and collect the wages and profits that once belonged to Americans.'' Now ''the chickens have come home to roost'' for those who argued that the United States can depend on the ships of other countries, he said. "Having sold the ships, they have now been reduced to selling the flag itself in order to get other countries' tankers through the mine fields of the Persian Gulf.'' A convention resolution protested the reflagging policy and pointed out that under-used U.S. tankers, genuinely entitled to fly the American flag, are available for Persian Gulf service. It said all vessels under the American flag should comply with safety requirements and have U.S. crews. Drozak took the lead in a sharply critical convention discussion of the maritime '' giveaway" provisions of the proposed free trade agreement between the United States and Canada. The president of the Seafarers said the pact is strongly opposed by union members on both sides of the border. As the unions affected see it, laws and bilateral agreements that the United States and Canada have enacted to keep their merchant fleets afloat are threatened by provisions that will allow low-wage nations to take over trade routes served by U.S. and Canadian vessels. Drozak termed the treaty proposal ''a calculated attempt by free trade ideologues to systematically dismantle the maritime industries of both nations.'' Runaway shipping, sailing under so-called flags of convenience, is causing unemployment in all of the world's traditional maritime nations, a convention report declared. In both ships and tonnage, the fleets of North America, Western Europe and Japan have diminished substantially while open-registry shipping continues to grow. One bright spot, the report cited, was the long-overdue closing of a U.S. tax loophole that had enabled American citizens and U.S. companies to (Continued on Page 5.) A SPECIAL REPORT TO THE MEMBERSHIP (Continued from Page 2.) which bypassed unlicensed hiring halls. These licensed organizations were willing to use strangers off the street rather than provide employment opportunities for members of the SIU, the NMU, the Marine Firemen or the Sailors Union. · Some of our members didn't want to take these jobs because they said that they didn't pay as well as comparable jobs onboard Sea-Land vessels. But the number of Sea-Land vessels has been declining every year. Ten years ago, the company had more than 50 vessels registered under the American flag. Now it has about 30. Moreover, some of Sea-Land's top management people have threatened to reflag if Congress and the administration can't come up with a plan to restructure the liner subsidy program. It is now 10 months into the lOOth session of Congress, and no one-not the administration, the industry or Congress-has been able to come up with a liner subsidy plan that meets everyone's expectations. You put two and two together. Maritime' s decline has been exacerbated by the Reagan administration. Not content with the cuts it has made in federal funding for maritime, Reagan now wants to hock the industry's future. The administration recently signed a free trade agreement with Canada. If the maritime industry is not somehow excluded from the provisions of this agreement, then Canadian shipping firms, which enjoy a competitive advantage because of Canadian promotional programs, exchange rates and tax rates, will be able to compete for any new work generated by changes in this country's promotional laws. But worse, so will other countries. This won't help Canada or the United States, but it will allow third-world nations to compete unfairly against both the U.S. and Canada. In effect, this would freeze commercial work at its present, depressed levels. So you see, that is why military work is so important. Because the fact of the matter is that this country needs some kind of merchant fleet, whether it depends on military or commercial work for its survival. And every generation of Americans has had to learn the hard way that this country needs an American-flag merchant marine capable of meeting this nation's sealift needs. Twice before in this century, the American maritime industry was allowed to deteriorate to the point of near-extinction. And twice before, the American people were forced to confront the issue head on. The American people are beginning to wake up to the fact that the hundreds of billions of dollars that they've spent beefing up the defense budget will be useless unless they have a reliable way of transporting troops and supplies overseas. And that's where we come in. We're Americans, and we're seamen. We're not some hired hands-We can be counted on m an emergency. The companies that we work for did not reflag their operations overseas. They've demonstrated their commitment to this country in the only ways that count-by paying taxes, by adhering to internationally guaranteed health and safety standards, and by employing American workers. So you see, there is a future for this industry. The trick is to hang on long enough to cash in. The old ways are gone. We have to deal with the realities of today. In the short-term, that means making hard decisions about remaining competitive. With the help of this membership, we intend to do it. November 1987 I LOG I 3 �A New Maritime Agenda TD Is United for ction Maritime Policy In the past 10 years, there has been a 31 percent decline in the active commercial oceangoing U.S. -flag fleet. The reduction in the number of U.S.-flag vessels has been accompanied by a sharp decline in the number of shipboard jobs. The Navy has indicated that there is now a critical shortage of trained mariners, a shortage that will continue to grow. Unlike America, other developed countries that depend on a strong merchant fleet have ensured that their merchant fleets expand. Many countries reserve 100 percent of commercial cargo for national-flag vessels. France reserves 66 percent of oil imports and 40 percent of coal imports for French-flag vessels. Indonesia requires 45 percent of all cargoes to be carried on Indonesianflag vessels. Additionally, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Code recommends reserving 40 percent of international commercial cargo for the national-flag line. America has no similar provisions; as a result, U.S.-flag vessels carry less than 4 percent of America's waterborne international trade. Coupled with the lack of support for the U.S.-flag fleet in international commerce is a failure to support U.S. operators with financial assistance. One important program which has assisted American liner companies competing against low-cost foreign carriers in America's international commerce is the operating differential subsidy program. Beginning with this administration, no new subsidy contracts have been authorized. During this same time, some of the rules governing existing operating subsidies have been changed unilaterally by the federal bureaucracy. However, none of the changes has yielded significant benefits for the entire fleet. This ad hoc approach to an important program has resulted in an inconsistent and ineffective policy, and is witnessed by the loss of one-half of America's liner companies since the early 1970s. There is now a critical need for the renewal of an operating-subsidy program to encourage the long-term revitalization of the U .S.-flag fleet. President Reagan's failure to fund the construction differential subsidy program in 1981 and subsequent years represented the beginning of the end for a viable domestic shipyard mobilization base. It is clear that America's present maritime policy is failing because of changes in international trade and cutbacks in support programs for the U.S. maritime industry. This failure must be reversed quickly, and a comprehensive and well-balanced maritime policy must be implemented. Such a policy would guarantee America's national security, and would allow the maritime industry to again make substantial contributions to the national economy. AFL-CIO Legislative Director Robert McGlotten urged delegates representing 43 national labor organizations to "present a united front" in seeking congressional support for programs which will protect the job security of their members. 4 I LOG I November 1987 AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Thomas R. Donahue charged that the U.S. "foolishly scuttled its once great merchant marine and shut down its shipyards,'' and he lamented that our once great maritime nation is "reduced to selling the flag itself in order to get other countries' tankers through the mine fields of the Persian Gulf." The Jones Act American cabotage policy is as old as the United States. The Jones Act provides cost effective domestic transportation for shippers and productive employment for hundreds of thousands of U.S. workers. In addition, the Jones Act fleet and seafaring workforce provide an indispensable national security asset vital to U.S. interests. The MTD supports U.S. domestic maritime policy and any efforts to strengthen or expand its coverage while vigorously opposing any intrusion into our domestic trades. U.S.-Canada Free Trade The trading relationship between the United States and Canada is the largest in the world. Their bilateral merchandise trade in 1985 totaled $125 billion, compared to $88 billion between the United States and Japan. President Ronald Reagan and Prime Minister Brian Mulroney agreed, in March 1985, "to give the highest priority to finding mutually acceptable means to reduce and eliminate existing barriers to trade in order to secure and facilitate trade and investment flows.'' Currently, both nations are involved in the closed negotiations of what is referred to as the U.S.-Canada Free Trade Area Agreement (FTA). The outcome of this bilateral negotiation may significantly affect future multilateral talks in terms of both its overall prospects for success and on key individual issues such as rules governing trade in services and government procurement practices. Furthermore, the combination of the two markets will have a significant impact on the labor forces in ooth countries. In particular, the maritime industries in both the U.S. and Canada will suffer if maritime services are included in the free trade negotiations. The Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO, believes that both U.S. and Canadian maritime policies and promotional programs serve national security and domestic commerce needs and should not be a matter of international negotiation. Existing maritime policies and promotional programs were implemented to serve national interests and do not impinge on the rights of other nations to act similarly in their own interests. Therefore, current or future maritime policies and programs should not be considered as impediments to international commerce nor subject to free trade negotiations. The possible compromise of both nations' maritime policies and programs could prove extremely detrimental to existing operations. U .S.-flag and Canadian-flag vessel operators have invested substantial sums of money and time into the maritime industry under the assumption that their business environment would remain relatively stable regarding the legality of operations. Therefore, the MTD believes that a free trade agreement between the United States and Canada that includes maritime services would work only to disrupt current maritime operations on both sides of the border and result in a negative impact on U.S. and Canadian maritime industries. �MTD Plans to Rebuild U.S. Shipping, Shipbuilding (Continued from Page 3.) establish foreign corporations to register ships in tax-free havens such as Panama and Liberia, thus paying no taxes to any country. Delegates acted on dozens of resolutions submitted by the department's 43 affiliated unions and 30 port maritime councils. The thrust of the policy statements was reflected in a call on Congress and the executive branch to assure that Americanflag carriers transport a significant share of the international commerce developed by the American economy, and to restore programs necessary for the survival of shipyards. The 200 delegates unanimously reelected the MTD's top officers-Drozak, Vice President William F. Zenga and Executive Secretary!freasurer Jean lngrao. International Trade The Great Lakes Maritime Industry There are a wide variety of unfair trade practices restricting the access of U.S.-flag carriers to international cargo. These practices take a number of forms including regulatory schemes, state-owned and operated fleets and the refusal of companies in some countries to use U.S.-flag vessels for the carriage of imports or exports. As a result of the failure to secure cargo, U.S. seafaring jobs are lost. Unfortunately, the U.S. government has failed to provide the assistance necessary to prevent those jobs from being lost. The Maritime Trades Department supports efforts to strengthen America's trade laws governing international shipping, and asserts that denial of worker rights in international shipping should constitute an unfair trade practice. The Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Seaway system represents a significant natural resource that facilitates efficient waterborne commerce and provides numerous maritime employment opportunities. Despite the appearance of an upswing in Great Lakes cargo movements, many problems still exist. The MTD supports all efforts to increase U .S.-flag service by reducing steel imports and expanding exports from the Great Lakes region. Additionally, the MTD believes the United States and Canada should work to minimize and, when necessary, equitably apply all user fees on the Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Seaway to encourage continued and increasing growth in the area. Flags of Convenience The proliferation of opportunistic flags of convenience has led to the wholesale abandonment of national-flag fleets by traditional maritime nations. Such actions have accelerated the already rapid decline in vessels and reliable, qualified crews available to the Western Alliance in a time of crisis. The U.S. government continues to accord reciprocal tax or other privileges to nations which, through flags of convenience and other tax havens, deny the U.S. legitimate tax revenues. The MTD urges the U.S. government to refrain from granting reciprocal tax or other privileges to flags-of-convenience registries, which use these registries as tax havens. The MTD calls upon the government not to turn the Stars and Stripes into an opportunistic, dishonorable .flag of convenience. Citizenship Requirements for U.S.-Flag Vessels SIU of Canada President Roman Gralewicz, left, and SIU Vice President Mike Sacco were concerned about the impact of the maritime provisions in the proposed U.S./Canada Free Trade pact. Insurance Crisis in the Fishing Industry One of the most serious problems facing the U.S. · fishing industry is the availability, affordability and adequacy of fishing vessel insurance. Consequently, in the event of an accident and without adequate coverage, owners or operators of vessels are left with the prospect of losing everything they own, and injured seamen aboard such vessels may not be adequately compensated for injuries incurred. Management and investment policies of insurance companies in tandem with the high casualty rate in the fishing industry resulting from an ·absence of stringent safety standards combine to substantially contribute to the ongoing crisis. The MTD urges enactment of legislation which will address the safety problem plaguing the fishing industry, with an eye toward reducing the incidents of accidents and, in tum, lowering premiums for insurance coverage. The administration, in allowing the reflagging of Kuwaiti vessels, effectively ignored longstanding maritime law~ and policies that require U.S. citizen crews on U.S.-ftag vessels. The administration's refusal to adequately enforce existing laws on citizenship manning requires legislation to insure U.S. citizens on U .S.-flag vessels. Therefore, the MTD resolves that the laws should be amended to require that U.S. citizens comprise the crew on U.S.-flag vessels. UNCTAD and Bilaterals The cargo available in international shipping is becoming increasingly controlled through bilateral agreements in accordance with the UNCTAD Code of Conduct for Liner Conferences and cargo reservation schemes. The Reagan administration opposes agreements which would provide cargo to U .S.-ftag carriers and has failed to enter into meaningful bilateral agreements. The MTD believes that legislation should be enacted which would require the administration to enter into meaningful bilateral agreements. (Continued on Page 6.) November 1987 I LOG I 5 �~New Maritime Agenda Port and Inland Waterways Development The passage of the Water Resources and Port Development Act of 1987 is the first legislation of its kind in over 15 years, authorizing the rehabilitation of the nation's waterways. The Act authorizes construction of 262 Army Corps of Engineer projects and contains a federal/non-federal cost sharing formula. These projects, totaling over $16 billion, offer enormous employment opportunities. The MTD urges the Congress to quickly appropriate the monies for these projects and eliminate the double taxation problem that originates from the collection of user fees. Offshore/Onshore Activities The exploration and development of our nation's offshore energy resources is a significant industry that is anticipated to expand in the coming years. The MTD, in conjunction with the general presidents' offshoreonshore fabrication and construction unions council chaired by President Frank Drozak, is of the position that any economic benefits resulting from offshore exploration and development projects should be reserved for U.S. citizens. As such, this resolution supports the establishment of a domestic built and crewed requirement for all oil and gas exploration and development projects. Government-Impelled Cargo Since the enactment of the Military Transport Act of 1904 and the Cargo Preference Act of 1954, these cargo promotion policies have come under attack by federal agency personnel and various exporting industries which choose to view this policy in a very narrow sense. In recent years these attacks have been stepped up and have required the constant attention of maritime operators and seagoing unions to insure that the industry receives its fair share of the cargoes to which it is entitled. The maritime community has had to battle agriculture interests and most recently the defense agencies. The Maritime Trades Department opposes any attempts to circumvent the cargo reservation statutes. We support positive efforts to clarify and expand cargo reservation policies. Deregulation of the Maritime Industry Deregulation of the maritime industry under the Reagan administration has meant a policy of abandonment, an end to most of the federal promotional programs. The damage to the industry by this approach is clear. Since Jan. 1, 1987, the privately owned active oceangoing fleet has dropped by nearly one-third, the Great Lakes fleet is 29 percent smaller, and oceangoing shipboard jobs have dropped by 44 percent. Instead of getting out of the shipping business, the government has been forced to get deeper into it through the acquisition and maintenance of vessels in the Ready Reserve Force. The Maritime Trades Department calls on the administration and the Congress to review maritime policy as part of a comprehensive approach-one that has as its objective a merchant fleet capable of meeting commercial and defense needs. Shipbuilding The MTD urges the administration to abandon its misguided policies which have substantially contributed to the depressed condition of the domestic shipbuilding industry. The MTD urges the administration to support extension of the Jones Act to the 200-mile Exclusive Economic Zone ; a government-sponsored build-and-charter program; fully fund the Title XI ship construction loan and mortgage insurance program; and expand regulations requiring Navy ship repair work be performed in U.S. shipyards. 6 I LOG I November 1987 Civil Rights Despite the progress attained since the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 toward racial justice and social unity, efforts to halt and reverse the gains acquired in the areas of equal opportunity in jobs, housing and education have surfaced. Through the narrow interpretation and subsequent weakening of civil rights laws and regulations, budgetary limitations, cutbacks on social programs, and appointments to key agency and judicial positions of conservative nominees, the Reagan administration has contributed to the tide of renewed discriminatory practices in housing, employment and education in this country as well as the diminution of workers' rights. The MTD reaffirms its commitment to all Americans whose civil rights have been placed on the back burner during the last six years of the Reagan administration of equal opportunity in every phase of American life for all our citizens . Veterans' Benefits During World War II, the U.S. Merchant Marine suffered proportionately greater casualties than any uniformed group except the Marine Corps. Despite this, there has been no G.I. bill, no honors, and no recognition for their sacrifices. The MTD applauds a recent U.S. District Court ruling criticizing the Department of Defense Civilian/Military Review Board's denial of veterans' status to World War II merchant seamen. The MTD supports legislation to provide merchant seamen who have risked their lives for the welfare of this country with the veterans' benefits they deserve. Reflagging of Kuwaiti Tankers The reflagging of Kuwaiti tankers is a questionable strategy that was handled in a questionable manner. Despite the availability of U .S.-flag tankers and crews, chartering these vessels was disregarded. During the process of reflagging the Kuwaiti vessels, important safety and inspection requirements were waived. The U.S. government has also allowed the Kuwaitis to ignore longstanding laws and policies that require U.S. citizens on U.S.-ftag vessels. The MTD objects to reftagging vessels to the U.S.-ftag that have not complied with established safety and inspection requirements and that are not 100 percent crewed with U.S. citizens. The MTD supports full compliance with U.S. maritime law and urges the U.S. government to require the use of U.S. vessels by Kuwait. Reflagging Fish Processing Vessels To assure continued access to the lucrativ~ U.S. fisheries., foreign interests are seeking to reftag their processing vessels under the American flag. Certain loopholes exist in current law which permit this reftagging to occur, detrimentally impacting U.S. fishing interests in the trades and thwarting th~ full Americanization of commercial fishing, processing and marketing of the available fishery resources within the 200-mile Exclusive Economic Zone of the United States. The MTD urges immediate congressional action to close these loopholes, impeding foreign interests from their reflagging efforts and restricting a preferential allocation for U.S. fishery resources exclusively to U.S. processors and harvesters , as envisioned by the Magnuson Act. AFL-CIO Acts on MTD Agenda The AFL-CIO , meeting in convention last month following the Maritime Trades Department convention, adopted as its own a number of the resolutions which were acted on by the 200 delegates attending the MTD biennial meeting. Prime among those AFL-CIO actions were strong resolutions attacking the Kuwaiti tanker refiagging, and calling for a positive U.S. Maritime policy. �SIU Tug on the Scene Foggy Collision Sinks Liberian Ore Freighter The crew of the Crowley tug Arthur S came upon the kind of scene all Seafarers dread. About 15 miles from California's Point Conception, a Liberian ore freighter was settling from the stem. The 564-foot Pacbaroness had collided with the auto carrier Atlantic Wing in dense fog early Sept. 21. No injuries were reported from either ship, and the Atlantic Wing was able to make it to port under her own power, with a large gash in her bow. The Arthur S, captained by W.F. Hunter, arrived on the scene about 8:30 a.m. as the Pacbaroness was listing about 15 degrees with the stem awash on the starboard side. During the morning some crewmembers of the damaged ship remained aboard, sealing hatches above the waterline in an effort to keep her afloat. The last of crew abandoned the ship a little after noon. The hope had been that the Pacbaroness could be towed and saved, so the SIU crew put a line to the ship and began towing. By then, Capt. Masters said, the Pacbaronness' stem and number five hatch was under water, and the ship was sinking at about a foot an hour. Finally after three hours of towing, and with the ship sinking rapidly, the Arthur S slipped the tow line and watched the Pacbaroness sink under 3,000 feet of water. These dramatic pictures were submitted by SIU member Mike Cresci. Arthur S. crewmembers work the double braided 8" line before bringing the Pacbaroness under tow. The tug Arthur S. with the Pacbaroness under tow. November 1987 I LOG I 7 �Opposition Mounts to U.S./Canada Trade Pact Opposition to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement signed by U.S. President Ronald Reagan and Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney on Oct. 4 has brought about the seemingly impossible: unity in the maritime industry. A coalition of more than 200 maritime unions and businesses has come together under one umbrella organization, the Maritime Coalition on the U.S.-Canadian Free Trade Agree. ment. These organizations have put aside their differences because they believe that the Canadian Free Trade Agreement threatens the survival of the American-flag merchant marine. In a letter to the Reagan administration and Congress, the coalition said, 'This agreement trades away the maritime industry for advantages in other commercial sectors, such as financial transactions, that bear no relation to national defense, and it gives no assurance whatsoever that Canadian vessels and shipyards will fulfill U.S. defense requirements when needed." The coalition is seeking to have the maritime industry exempt from the provisions of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement, much like aviation is. The coalition berated the agree- ment's "grandfather" clause, which would keep existing maritime programs and Jones Act restrictions, but would include the Canadians in new or amended programs. Given the current exchange rates and the Canadians' generous maritime subsidies, this would be "disastrous" for the maritime industry. "[This] will bring all future maritime programs to a halt and dry up financing in every segment of our industry.'' Other provisions in the Canadian Free Trade agreement were opposed. According to the coalition, a provision granting 50,000 barrels of Alaskan oil to Canada ''would diminish our tanker fleet. [This] flies in the face of intense and longstanding congressional opposition to Alaskan oil exports." The provisions concerning Alaskan oil make no sense whatsoever, said the coalition, because America has to import 40 percent of its oil and Canada is self-sufficient in that area. Another provision that bothers the coalition members is the agreement's mechanism for annual review and future 'rollbacks' of existing programs. ''This,'' said the coalition members, "may even jeopardize maritime promotional programs now in existence and would leave all maritime programs Work as Art Joe Vliek of Mentor, Ohio, who sails the Great Lakes, recently boarded the MN Belle River as a temporary wiper. To keep busy in his spare time, Joe painted a picture of the 1,000-footer on the wall in the paint locker. Here is the artist and his work. entirely in the hands of U.S. trade negotiators and the U.S.-Canada Free Trade commission ... Congress and responsible executive branch departments will, in effect, become mere spectators, able to observe but unable to act.'' Opposition to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement goes far beyond the confines of the maritime industry. Opposition to the Free Trade Agreement in Canada is intense and growing. According to a poll, only 49 percent of the Canadian public favors such a treaty, down from 75 percent a year ago. While the issue has aroused much less notice in this country than in Canada where it is front page news, there are signs that opposition to the agreement is growing. In addition to the maritime industry, opposition to the Canadian FTA has been strongest in the energy producing areas of the Midwest and the West. Sen. Kent Conrad (D-N.D.) said he could not support the agreement "unless it is amended to give better treatment to North Dakota and other states rich in natural resources." Sen. Wendell Ford (D-Ky.) also indicated that he would not be able to support the treaty if he finds that it is harmful to coal industry interests. SIU President Frank Drozak has spoken out at great length on this issue. In addition to sending letters to the various members of Congress, he talked about this issue at both the New York Port Council Dinner and the Maritime Trades Department Convention last month. "The agreement," he said, "would deprive elected officials in both countries of the right to formulate maritime policies appropriate to meet industrial and national security demands of the future." One of the biggest threats, said Drozak, is that the Canadian Free Trade Agreement would be used as a model for the upcoming GAIT talks. If that happens, then Canadian and American seamen would find therr jobs exported overseas because "the United States and Canada are signatories to multilateral and bilateral trade compacts and are obligated to provide most favored nation status to numerous third world countries.'' "Canadian seamen don't want this agreement any more than we do,'' said Drozak, who earlier this year issued a joint letter with SIU of Canada President Roman Gralewicz urging that maritime be exempt from the Free Trade Agreement. Vets' Case Postponed After more than 40 years and a court decision declaring the government had erre.d in not granting veterans' status to World War II merchant seamen, survivors will have to wait a few more weeks to find out what will be done in their case. The judge in the recent successful court decision became ill before he could rule on the government's process for redressing its action in denying benefits. Federal appeals court Judge Louis Oberdorfer had ordered the government to provide a timetable for a rehearing of the merchant seamen's case. The case involved two groups of seamen. The first was the seamen who participated in invasions during the war. The judge's ruling indicated that those seamen had a very strong claim to veterans' status. There was some speculation that Oberdorfer might have ordered the government to grant those merchant sailors veterans' status. The second set of seamen were those who sailed in war zones but did not take part in any invasions. A rehearing of their case was expected. The secretary of the Air Force is the head of the Civilian/Military Service Review Board which has the power to grant veterans' status to civilian workers who participated in wars. That board denied the claims of both invasion and war zone seamen. However, it has granted benefits to a wide range of other workers, including telephone operators and dieticiari·s. The judge said that the invasion force seamen met the qualifications for veterans' status and that the other group did not receive a fair hearing because the review board's guidelines were not followed. No date has been set for another meeting between the case's participants. DON'T DRIFT INTO OBLIVION WITM BOOZE I GET HELP!! CONTACT YOUR PORT AGENT OR YOUR UNION AT PINEY POINT 8 I LOG I November 1987 �In its monthly series of interviews and reports, "PROFILES" will highlight key government officials instrumental in shaping national and maritime policy. Sen. Barbara Mikulski Elton Gallegly B C ARBARA Mikulski (D-Md.) is a woman of "firsts." The first democratic woman to hold a Senate seat not previously held by her husband, the first Democratic woman ever to have served in both Houses of Congress, and the first woman ever to win a statewide election in Maryland, Sen. Mikulski was elected to the Senate in November 1986, winning 61 percent of the vote against her Republican challenger. After being sworn in on Jan. 6, 1987, Mikulski became the 16th woman to serve in the Senate. Born in a Polish neighborhood of East Baltimore, Mikulski trained as a social worker at Mount St. Agnes College in Baltimore and the U niversity of Maryland. Following school, she went to work for Associated Catholic Charities and then the Baltimore Department of Social Services. By 1966, Mikulski was an assistant chief of community organizing for the city social services department , working on a plan to decentralize welfare programs. As a social worker, she gradually was drawn to the civil rights movement and a fight over efforts to desegregate Baltimore neighborhoods. But her first political battle came in 1968 when the city of Baltimore announced plans to locate a 16lane highway through the city's historic Fells Point neighborhood. She got involved in the efforts to stop the proposed highway and soon became one of its key leaders and spokespersons. By 1970, the anti-road forces had won their fight, and Mikulski announced her candidacy for the Baltimore City Council. In her five years on the Council, Mikulski was known as an effective representative of the people. In 1976 she entered the race for the U.S. House of Representatives where she remained for 10 years. During her House terms, she served on Rep. Sen. Barbara Mikulski the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, working on legislation that would affect the port of Baltimore. She also left her mark on many important pieces of legislation, including funding of shelters for battered spouses, funding for the deep dredging of the Baltimore harbor to make it internationally competitive, and amendments to an anti-terrorism bill which improved passenger safety on the high seas. In 1985 she announced her intention to run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Senator Charles McC. Mathias Jr., stating that it was an opportunity to "do more good for more people.'' And she has already made a start. Mikulski urged President Reagan to pass the Water Quality Act, and she introduced legislation which will keep thousands of American couples from forced poverty if the husband or wife is placed in a nursing home for longterm care. As a freshman senator, Mikulski' s assignments include the prestigious Appropriations Committee, the Labor and Human Resources Committee, the Environment and Public Works Committee and the Small Business Committee. A force to reckon with in the Senate, Barbara Mikulski has, however, never lost sight of her roots. Rep. Jim Bates (D-Calif.) told the MTD convention that he was "embarrassed and ashamed of what this country has let happen" to the U.S.-ftag merchant marine. ALIFORNIA's 21st district, a collection of far-removed Los Angeles suburbs encompassing northwestern Los Angeles County and eastern Ventura County is the kind of territory where the Republican candidate with the strongest conservative credentials normally wins. Elton Gallegly (R-Calif.) was such a candidate. His election to the lOOth Congress on Nov. 4, 1986, came with 68 percent of the popular vote from this region. Gallegly was born in Huntington Park and was raised in the southcentral suburbs of Los Angeles. After attending Los Angeles State College (now Cal State LA) in the 1960s, he worked hard to become a successful businessman and real estate broker. Gallegly's initiation into public life came in 1979 with his decision to run for the Simi Valley City Council. Following his election that August, he was then chosen by his Council colleagues to serve two terms as mayor, a position he held from April 1980 to November 1986. During his tenure as mayor, Gallegly maintained the city's tradition of low taxes (Simi Valley remains one of only 35 cities in California without a general-fund property tax). Over the cour e of his 6V2 years as mayor, he worked to expand the city's police depart- Rep. Elton Gallegly ment, build and equip a new senior citizens' center and city hall, and purchase a fleet of buses for local rapid transit. Through his efforts, Simi Valley gained more than 10,000 privatesector jobs from 1980 to 1986. Prior to his election to the U.S. House of Representatives, Gallegly also served as vice chairman and later chairman of the Ventura (Calif.) County Association of Governments, a group whose task it is to coordinate the work oflocal municipalities and county government. Rep. Gallegly was named to serve as vice chairman of the California Republican Delegation in the House. As a representatives, he serves on the Interior and Insular Affairs Committee and on the Small Business Committee. Addressing the issue of reftagging Kuwaiti tankers, Sen. John Breaux (D-La.) told the convention, ''I support freedom of the .high seas. But I do not support foreign oil from a foreign country, going in a foreign ship that's foreign crewed, that's selling it to a foreign country to be used by foreign citizens. That's not an American policy." November 1987 I LOG I 9 �Defense Report Finds 'Alarming' Sealift Decline (Continued from Page 1.) pend so heavily in a protracted war upon adequate use of oceans for its military defense and for its economic survival. 2. The commission has addressed itself to defense aspects alone, but in its studies and analyses has come unavoidably to recognize that, although the maritime defense implications are urgent, the decline of the maritime industries is part of a more general problem as the United States shifts increasingly from an industrial toward a services based economy. The commission concludes that the United States government has not yet adequately assessed the developing and massive defense implications of the shift. 3. The commissioners, at this point, unanimously agree that major governmental effort is urgently required, indeed overdue, to revise our national objectives, policies, and commitments in order to reverse the decline of the maritime industries. 4. During recent years, substantial questions have been raised in some official quarters about whether the United States flag merchant marine still fulfills an essential defense role. The commission finds that, as a matter of fact, the maritime industries, including the merchant marine, are and will be for the foreseeable future an essential component of America's national security capability for the transportation of cargo and personnel for national defense purposes. The United States flag merchant marine is an essentia.l direct military asset because, to meet the sealift requirements of the national strategy in time of war or national emergency, many or most privately-owned, commercial, United States-flag merchant ships and their American crews would of necessity be used for military sealift purposes and integrated directly into the national military command structure. Similarly, the shipbuilding and repair industry and its associated shipyard suppliers are and will continue to be an essential national mobilization resource. 5. There is today insufficient strategic sealift, both ships and trained personnel, for the United States, using only its own resources as required by defense planning assumptions, to execute a major deployment in a contingency operation in a single distant theater such as Southwest Asia. Without decisive action, the situation will worsen substantially by the year 2000. 6. Based on its study and analysis, the commission has concluded that there is no more militarily efficient, cost effective, and reliable way to provide the majority of the military sealift requirement now and in the future than through an active United Statesflag merchant marine. The ships should be militarily useful and operating, engaged in peacetime in carrying commercial cargo, and manned by United States crews. 7. The maritime industries have been in a state of decline for many years, but the rate of decline is now incresing at an ala.rming rate. Some of the largest ship operators, shipyards, and shipyard suppliers have gone out of business, and most of those that remain face serious financial hardship. The commission's analysis shows that, unless actions are taken to reverse the downward trend, the number of merchant ships and seamen will be reduced by one-half by the year 2000. Similarly, the shipbuilding and repair industry will continue to shrink and will be almost totally dependent on Navy work for its very existence. 8. The precipitous decline in the size of the United States merchant marine has been paralleled by a similar decline in the size of the merchant fleets of some of our most important allies, particularly those in Europe, upon whom we have planned to rely for provision of sealift to support United States forces that would be engaged in their theaters. 9. Maintaining the shipbuilding and repair segment of the industrial base required to sustain a protracted general war is essential to deterring or winning such a war. The base of shipyards and repair facilities, and their industrial suppliers, is currently inadequate in that sense and is continuing to deteriorate at an alarmingly progressive rate. 10 I LOG I November 1987 10. As with other industries vital to the national defense, the government should provide an environment free of artificial, non-economic, or discriminatory obstacles that impair the ability of American maritime businesses to compete on a fair basis, both among themselves and with their foreign competitors, and to have the opportunity to earn a profit. 11. Much of the challenge for effective actions to reverse the decline of the American maritime industries lies with the industries themselves. 12. Congress and the Executive Branch have enacted and implemented procurement policies that have emphasized bid price rather than value, with uncceptably harmful effects for both the merchant marine and the shipbuilding and repair industries in the form of the erosion of industrial capacity and capability, some losses in our traditional lead in technological and service innovation, and growing dependence on foreign sources of goods and services. 13. If the privately-owned merchant fleet is to be of a size and composition to fill the requirements of the national strategy, commercial operators must be able to acquire vessels on terms that do not impair their ability to compete in the commercial trade, and must have access to cargo on fair economic terms without being disadvantaged by unfair or non-economic policies and practices. 14. "Free trade" in reality does not exist today because of the prevalence of discrimination and protectionism in internatinal commerce, sometimes involving our closest trading partners and sometimes in violation of the spirit and letter of existing agreements. The United States government has not done as much as it could to deal with that situation by efforts to provide American flag ship operators with free access to international markets through all means, including international trade negotiations. 15. In today's international business environment, United States ship operators inherently have higher operating costs than many of their foreign competitors. If American operators are to be able to compete in terms of price, some form of the Operational Differential Subsidy (ODS) program or some other measure to address some or all of the difference appears essential. 16. Continuation of and strict adherence to existing statutory programs to reserve cargo for United States flag carriers, including the Military Cargo Preference Act of 1904, the Cargo Preference Act of 1954, and the Jones Act, are essentia.l. However important those programs are, reliance on them alone will not provide sufficient cargo to support a United States-flag merchant marine and a shipbuilding and repair industry of the size and composition needed for national defense. 17. To ensure the availa.bility of sufficient trained personnel to man sealift ships in time of war or national emergency, there is a need to support and preserve the capability to train licensed and unlicensed personnel in the government, state, and industry-la.bor training facilities. 18. The total colla.pse of commercial ship construction has been a major factor in the decline of United States shipbuilding capability. Government construction alone, mostly Navy and concentrated in a small number of shipyards, is insufficient to maintain a diversified shipbuilding and repair industry, including shipyard suppliers, sufficient to meet mobilization requirements in time of war or national emergency. 19. The United States has become alarmingly dependent upon foreign sources of critical equipment, ranging from major propulsion system components to precision bearings, for Navy as well as for commercial ships. In some cases, the newest, most technologically advanced, and most important Navy weapons systems rely upon foreign manufactured components. 20. The decline of the maritime industries has been continuous over the long term in spite of a number and variety of "business as usual" fixes and marginal adjustments. Heroic measures will be necessary if the decline is to be reversed and the industries restored to the minimum capacity projected by the Department of Defense and the Department of Transportation as necessary to fulfill the requirements of our current national policy. 21. In the past, many government programs have addressed only parts of the problem. The situation is now so bad that coordinated action is essential. To provide for the national security, to avoid wasting private and public funds, and to address the situation effectively, government leadership is required to ensure the earli~st possible active, serious, and constructive public and private cooperation among government, business, and labor to make the United States merchant marine more productive and competitive in world trade. 22. No government policy or system of government assistance should guarantee a profit to the maritime industries or to any other industries, but the opportunity should be available. In a capitalistic economy, profit is the driving force that is essential for an expanding and improving commercial merchant marine, equipped with modern and efficient ships, and for a healthy shipbuilding industry capable of competing effectively in world markets. 23. The rapidly deteriorating situation cannot be addressed without real costs in terms of national resources allocated to pay for the defense aspects of the maritime industries. Any successful course of action will have costs; the challenge is to develop and implement policies that meet the requirements in the most cost-effective manner possible. 24. The needed affirmation and restatement of our national maritime policy should include seven major points: • The United States must develop the sealift resources it needs to meet its national defense requirements and to ensure its economic security during times of war or national emergency. • The United States must take the measures necessary to ensure an adequacy of ships and seamen and of sufficient shipbuilding and repair capability to meet the requirements. • There should be a balance between the active commercial fleet and inactive reserve forces, but pla.ns and policies must emphasize active sealift capabilities. • Reserve sealift forces ideally should include only those highly specialized ships with unique military capabilities that cannot be provided from commercial sources. • Although United States policy is to rely on allied shipping to meet that part of its strategic requirement committed to the support of our established alliances, nonetheless the United States must be prepared to "go it alone" if required in geographic areas not covered by those alliance commitments. • The shipbuilding mobilization base must be maintained to ensure that the demands of the national strategy can be met. • New initia.tives requiring expenditures of federal funds for the maritime industries should be justified by and directed toward the acquiring and maintaining of sufficient sealift and shipyard capability to meet defense and economic support requirements in time of war or national emergency, and the costs of those expenditures should be borne by the nation as a whole. Sea-Land and NMU's Wall Receive AOTOS Awards One steamship company and a union president were awarded the annual of the Ocean Sea Award earlier this month. It was the first time a company had been picked to receive the maritime honor. NMU President Shannon Wall was cited for his years of service to both his union and to the maritime industry as a whole. Sea-Land won its award for being the American-flag carrier which pioneered containerization in the international trade. The awards were presented at a charity dinner with the proceeds going to the United Seamen's Service. A~miral Weisberger Laid to Rest Pallbearers carry former SUP President Morris Weisberger's casket following funeral services. Weisberger, a maritime labor pioneer, died Sept. 27 (see Oct. LOG). He was buried at the Sailors Uni9n of the Pacific plot at Olivet Memorial Park in Colma, Calif. Pallbearers are SUP President Paul Dempster, Jack Ryan, Gunnar Lundeberg, SIU vice presidents George McCartney and Buck Mercer, and Brandy Tynan. �Area Vice Presidents' Great Lakes by V.P. Mike Sacco No group of people follows the weather more closely than Great Lakes seamen. Once the cold weather comes, shipping up here grinds to a halt. The recent cold spell has been a disappointment to seamen. So too have port development projects. After a promising start, the number of government-generated projects has tapered off. The big news up here has been and continues to be the Canadian Free Trade Agreement. This is because Great Lakes seamen know first-hand what opening up American shipping to Canadian interests can do. American vessels carry less than 5 percent of all ocean-borne-cargo between American and Canadian ports. Canadian subsidies and a favorable exchange rate give Canadian shipping companies an insurmountable edge. The only good news up here on this issue has been the intense opposition that the treaty has aroused in Canada itself. Anyone who wants to know why Americans run huge trade deficits might want to consider the amount of publicity that the Canadian Free Trade Agreement has received in both countries. In Canada, the issue is front page news. In the United States, which stands to lose as much as Canada, if not more, the issue has elicited little more than a yawn. For more information on this issue, tum to page 8. change to FERS. For employees afloat and ashore at MSCPAC, the figures are even more dismal. Unless there is a last minute rush in MSCP AC to change over, PERS must do with the pitiful few (fewer than 10) who have made the big decision to switch. There are two major reasons why PERS has not been successful in their recruitment efforts: mistrust and misunderstanding. Mistrust because many of the civil service elder statesmen do not trust the present administration and feel that benefits under CSRS will be eroded under FERS. They have observed how the administration has toyed with Social Security benefits, and they know that FERS and Social Security are tied together. Misunderstanding and confusion because the government's Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has not allowed enough time for employees to digest all of the material that has been sent or explained to them, mostly through videotapes. This has resulted in confusion among the rank and filenot only with MSCPAC personnel, but employees in all other government agencies as well. While retirement benefits under FERS may prove advantageous for federal and postal employees in the long run, and this is the consensus in and around Washington, D.C., until federal and postal employees can absorb all the material that has been thrown at them in a relatively short time, the Federal Employees Retirement System will fail miserably. One can assume, however, that as more information is learned about FERS, eligible federal and postal employees will have the option to switch retirement plans during an open season period. enough to have strong support in Congress. The maritime caucus is one of the strongest and most effective on Capitol Hill. Yet every time that we try to pass a promotional program to help the maritime industry, the administration just steps in and vetoes the legislation. The Reagan administration has rewritten all the rules on what to expect from government. When I started out in the maritime industry, it was not unusual for the labor officials and shipping executive to bemoan the lack of concrete action by Washington. The Reagan administration changed that. Instead of neglecting the maritime industry, they've actively tried to dismantle it. This is the first administration which has failed to implement existing cargo preference laws. It has gutted every single maritime program on the books. And on top of everything, it has demonstrated an outright hostility to the needs of the working people. Political action is the only way that we will be able to save this industry. The upcoming presidential election offers us our last, best hope for turning things around. It is no longer enough to upgrade your shipping skills. Any seaman who wants to protect his job security should register to vote, become active in the Union's grassroots activities and donate to SPAD. .x k.::. East Coast by V.P. Leon Hall I Gulf Coast by V.P. Joe Sacco H ~·:El Government Services by V.P. Buck Mercer T HE option for all eligible federal and postal employees is fast running out for changing their retirement plan from the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) to Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). The deadline date has been set for Dec. 31, 1987; however, there have been few eligible federal or postal workers who have made the important decision to change plans. The latest figures show that less than 1 percent of all eligible federal and postal employees have decided to Re~ort OUSTON has long been the largest port in the country. But you couldn't tell that by the number of American-flag vessels that come in and out of here. Not that shipping is bad. Far from it. There's lots of inland and military work for our membership. But to tell the truth, there isn't much commercial work down here. And what little that we have is destined to get smaller. Given the amount of cargo that comes in and out of Houston, I find this a downright shame. Yet the only way that this sorry state of affairs is going to change is if we elect an administration which shares our commitment to the maritime industry. During the past six years, maritime has learned the hard way that it isn't T was a busy month on the East Coast. SIU members picketed McAllister and Curtis Bay tugs in Baltimore, Norfolk and Delaware. Both the Union and the companies were playing hardball. More than 100 union members from other labor organizations supported the SIU at a demonstration at Baltimore's Rec. Pier. SIU President Frank Drozak wrote a letter to the Coast Guard complaining about safety conditions onboard McAllister tugs. He cited reports of groundings, and the inexperience of the scab crews which are manning the tugs. In Washington, a coalition of maritime organizations have banded together to protest the Canadian Free Trade Agreement. Drozak spoke about this issue at the annual New York Port Council dinner. The dinner was a huge success, thanks to the hard work of Michelle Nardo and other SIU employees who helped plan it. The dinner was held Oct. 17. Two days later, Oct. 19, the stock market suffered the largest decline in its his- tory. In one afternoon, the value of all the stocks on the Dow Jones had dropped by one trillion dollars. The head of the New York Stock Exchange said that the 508 point drop in the market was the "closest that he wanted to come to an economic meltdown.'' The market recovered slightly over the next two weeks, but a sense of urgency hung over New York and the rest of the country. In a way, it was hard to feel sorry for the same group of people who have championed hostile takeover bids and junk bonds. Millions of working people, including thousands of SIU members on the rivers and inland waters, have had their pensions and benefits threatened as a result of these questionable economic practices. Unfortunately, we 're all in the same boat. The fact of the matter is that most stock market declines are followed by recessions. And this was a crash, not just a downturn. The televised accounts of the crash were chilling. No one who saw the faces of the brokers-the pained expressions, the utter sense of disbelief-will have any doubt about the way history will ultimately judge Reaganomics. One final note: I'd like to comment on a new and innovative company that the SIU recently signed up. It's called ARCO RP. As many of our members know, the New York maritime industry has been experiencing difficult times. Sea-Land is the last major operator to be stationed in the metropolitan area, and it has threatened to reflag if action isn't taken on reforming the liner subsidy program. One of the few areas of growth has been in auto ferries. Earlier this year, the SIU signed up a new company, ARCO RP. Things are going so well for the new company that it was recently written up in The Journal of Commerce. Alluding to the growing use of ferries along the Hudson River, the article said, "One ferry service exceeding expectations is operated by ARCO RP. ''From 110 passengers the first day, the [new] line has grown to more than 2,500 a day." West Coast by V. P. George McCartney I had to fly back East last month to attend two important functions. My first stop was Manhattan for the New York Port Council's annual dinnerdance. I then went on to Miami, where the Maritime Trades Department was holding its convention. For the past seven years, the New York Port Council has handed out the Paul Hall Award of Merit. The award is given to ''that individual whd has made significant contributions to the (Continued on Page 21.) November 1987 I LOG I 11 �.. ... i Strike Enters Sixth Week Boatmen, Families, Other Unions Man Tugboat Picket Unes Scab crews on Cutris Bay and McAllister Brothers tugs continued to "whack" ships and damage equipment in Norfolk, Philadelphia and Baltimore as a three port, two-company strike entered its sixth week. In the meantime, the 500 striking boatmen received picket help from their families and support from other unions in the three cities. The captain of the M/V Ocean Princess (Ocean Cruise Lines) sent a letter to Curtis Bay's Philadelphia office complaining of the poor handling by one of the tugs sent to assist in docking. "Please be advised," he wrote, "that whilst alongside Penn's Landing pier ... your tug Cape May coming to make fast at starboard quarter, hit my ship creating a considerable dent on the shellplate." In other ports, local politicians expressed fears that scab-crewed tugs posed dangers to their ports, especially when handling toxic or dangerous materials. When a massive snow storm hit parts of the East Coast in early November, the tugs in Baltimore tied up, rather than face work in conditions SIU boatmen have safely handled for years. Four-year-old Simone Garayoa accompanied her parents Mark (right) and Cynthia Garayoa to the Union unity rally in Baltimore last month. Garayoa is a chief engineer for Curtis Bay. In Norfolk, wives of the strikers staged a protest at McAllister's downtown office and at Curtis Bay's dockside operations. More than three dozen wives participated. In Philadelphia, several wives manned a daily informational picket line in front of Curtis Bay's headquarters. In Baltimore, strikers and their families rallied at the city's World Trade Center and gathered thousands of signatures from Baltimore residents on petitions requesting that the companies return to bargaining and to replace th scab crews. The docking of the Queen Elizabeth II in Baltimore became the scene of a floating picket when two boat-loads of striking SIU members shadowed, from a safe distance, the docking of the huge liner. One Curtis Bay tug barely escaped damage when it was slowly moving between the ship and the pier. As the LOG went to press, the National Labor Relations Board had not acted on several unfair labor practice charges filed against McAllister fot\failure to bargain in good faith. Negotiations had not resumed with Curtis Bay. Striking boatmen from all three ports and both towing companies gathered at Baltimore's Maritime Exchange for picket duty last month. Members of more than two dozen unions In Norfolk, dozens of wives of the striking boatmen picketed McAllister's offices. 12 I LOG I November 1987 joined in the Baltimore rally. �. Near the McAllister docks in Norfolk wives joined their striking husbands shouting questions at newly hired security guards and scabs. ~ lo Philadelphia, Sharon Rafferty (center) hands a leaflet to a passerby in front of Curtis Bay's headquarters. With her is Nancy Weiner. The women and others picketed the company's offices nearly every day at lunchtime. With help from the Metropolitan Baltimore Council of AFL-CIO Unions more than 200 working men and women joined striking SIU members in a solidarity rally. .., When the Queen Elizabeth II called on Baltimore during the strike, SIU boatmen manned picket boats and shadowed the docking operation. In Philadelphia, Sidney Faucett and An- thony Hughes man the hand-made picket shed at Curtis Bay. It's never too young to start a good union education as this young girl finds out. SIU reps and leaders of other unions spoke to the crowd at the Baltimore rally. "The Seafarers are a reasonable union that will work with a company for the betterment of the port . . . but they are determined not to work in regressive, unsafe conditions," Ernie Grecco, President of the Baltimore Council of AFL-CIO Unions told the crowd. November 1987 I LOG I 13 �New Pensioners The following SIU members have retired on pension: DEEP SEA Algonac N arch Krzywda, 3rd mate Joseph Rollins, 2nd cook Joseph A. Wilkes, AB Phillip Williams, engineman Baltimore Steve Kolina, chief cook William F. O'Brien Edward P. Sinush, GSU Brooklyn Santiago Arroyo, chief cook Richard Chamberlin, QMED Carroll P. Dwyer Michael Haukland, steward William G. Rogers, AB Houston Miguel Aguirre, cook/baker Frank J. Cunningham, AB John M. Daigle Sr., asst chief cook Nathaniel P. Davis Amado E. Diaz, OS Jimmie L. Jackson, cook NMC Calls It Quits The National Maritime Council, once an influential maritime labor and industry coalition, has folded. At one time the NMC enjoyed the direct support of Marad , hundreds of companies and most maritime labor unions. In 1978 its ties to Marad were cut. Last year the unions left the organization. The NMC was formed in 1971 to promote U .S.-flag shipping by trying to bring the various maritime groups together under one umbrella. The decision to end the NMC was ''taken because of a marked loss of broad support and a sharp decline in the number of viable American carriers ," said NMC President William B. Kelly. When the NMC was formed there were 12 U.S.-flag subsidized carriers. Today there are four. Theodore Graham Jr. Donald M. King, 3rd cook Guillermo Martinez, steward asst. Napoleon Rivas, OMV Jacksonville Peter L. Christopher John E. Floyd, AB/bosun Mobile Wesley H. Foster, bosun New Orleans Anthony Benedict, steward asst. Horace Mayeux Norfolk Kenneth Gahagan, bosun Clyde W. Marriner, AB Philadelphia Casimir Bogucki, AB San Francisco Wayne M. Evans, GSU William H. MacArthur, AB Dionisio T. Muyco, chief cook Seattle Kenneth H. Girvan GREAT LAKES Harold D. Barragan John D. Lackey ATLANTIC FISHERMEN Michael Orlando The following Inland members have retired on pension: Cleveland Donald R. Jaegle, deckhand Jacksonville Frank W. Robinson, AB Norfolk John Becker, deckhand Bruce E. Knight, mate Philadelphia Christian Frederickson, oiler DOT and Labor Posts Picked Two cabinet posts which could have an impact on the SIU and the labor movement have been filled by President Reagan, subject to congressional approval. Ann Dore McLaughlin has been nominated to take over the Department of Labor. Former Labor Secretary Bill Brock resigned to head up Sen. Robert Dole's (R-Kan.) campaign for the presidency. McLaughlin has held a number of posts in government, mainly in the communications field. Her last job in the administration was as undersecretary of the interior. Though she has a lack of labor experience, the AFL-CIO has indicated it will not oppose her appointment. Last month Reagan nominated James H. Burnley to become secretary of transportation. He will be replacing Elizabeth Dole who also is working for Robert Dole's presidential bid. Burnley has served as deputy secretary of transportation since 1983. Dispatchers Report for Inland Waters OCTOBER 1-31, 1987 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port New York ..... . ... . .... . ......... Philadelphia ........... ~ .... . .. . .. Baltimore .. . ..... . ............... Norfolk .. .... ... . ............. . . Mobile . . ........................ New Orleans ................ . .... . Jacksonville ................. . .. .. San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilmington ...... . .......... . ..... Seattle .......................... Puerto Rico . ................ . .... Houston ........................ . Algonac ......................... St. Louis ......... . ........... . .. Piney Point ...... . . . ... .. ... .... . . Totals . . . . . . .... . .. .. ... . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 6 0 12 0 0 5 0 3 0 0 0 0 6 0 13 0 0 3 4 1 0 8 0 1 0 48 0 2 0 0 5 0 0 7 16 2 0 86 0 28 0 28 Port New York . . . ................... . . Philadelphia ..... .. ....... . ....... Baltimore .................... . ... Norfolk ................. . .... . .. Mobile ....... . .................. New Orleans .............. . ....... Jacksonville ........ .. .... . ....... San Francisco .. . ....... . .......... Wilmington . .. .. . . ..... . .......... Seattle ...... . ................... Puerto Rico ...................... Houston ......... . ............... Algonac .. . . ... . ............... . . St. Louis . . ...................... Piney Point ............. . ......... Totals . .. . .... . .. . .......... . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 6 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 31 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 Port New York . . . .. . ..... ...... . ...... Philadelphia . .. . . ..... . . . . .. ..... . Baltimore . ...... .... . ........ . ... Norfolk .. .... . .. . . .. . ........... Mobile .. . . .. . .... . .. . . ... ...... . New Orleans ... .. ... ... .. ........ . Jacksonville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Francisco . . .. ....... .. . ... .. .. Wilmington . ... .. . . ..... . .... . .. . . Seattle ......... . . . .. . ... . . .... .. Puerto Rico .... .. ...... .. . . ...... Houston .......... .. ...... ... . . .. Algonac .. ....... . .. .. ........ . . . St. Louis . . . . .......... .. ........ Piney Point .. . . .. ... . . ... . .... . ... Totals .... . . . . . . ... . . ........... THANK YOU FOR NOT SERVING MARVAL/ROCCO #P-18 TURKEY FOR YOUR HOLIDAY DINING. ·~ 2 , 14 I LOG I November 1987 Support SPAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 15 Totals All Departments .. . ... .. ....... . 132 3 0 2 9 0 3 52 33 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 NOT AVAILABLE 6 0 35 8 0 1 0 0 24 0 0 3 12 1 0 82 0 0 1 0 25 0 0 2 3 0 0 39 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 NOT AVAILABLE 0 0 6 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 65 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 4 0 2 0 10 45 141 0 25 0 0 4 0 13 0 0 3 5 1 0 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 13 0 0 0 15 0 2 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 25 0 0 0 0 18 0 0 2 0 38 0 0 4 0 1 0 0 49 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 5 0 6 0 6 0 0 15 0 1 0 18 0 0 0 5 0 0 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 25 0 1 53 228 106 12 0 0 0 1 0 102 0 58 0 0 0 3 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 NOT AVAILABLE 0 0 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 6 4 0 2 0 0 1 7 0 0 6 0 45 0 0 7 15 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 14 **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 2 0 5 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 *" Total Registered " means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month . ** " Registered on the Beach " means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month . �Cetting Ready for the P.R.0.M.* very day the consumption of oil around the world-increases, and with this increase comes a greater demand for tankships and skilled pumpmen. However, with new technologies and automation onboard tankships, the best pumpmen may find themselves competing for jobs. Just as the tanks hip has developed and changed since the first load of oil crossed the Atlantic in 1886, so has the pumpman. He has adapted to the vast and rapid changes in the tanker E Pump Room Operations & Maintenance*-Course Outline 1. Introduction 2. Tanker Design and Construction types of tankers changes in tanker design VLCC's ULCC's 3. How Oil is Measured units of measure gauging gross barrels net barrels 4. Cargo Piping Systems direct pipeline system learning the cargo system VLCC system S. Loading before loading starting cargo removing list stress 6. Discharging Cargo pre-transfer check-off the pumpman discharging procedures 7. Planning the Load load lines loading plan and calculations loading to final draft 8. Ballasting the need for ballast clean ballast segregated ballast tanks deballasting 9. Tank Cleaning why clean tanks methods and equipment line, pump and bottom flushes 10. Fire Prevention what is fire the elements extinguishing agents and equipment prevention versus cure 11. Preventing Pollution what causes pollution what to do if you have a spill laws governing pollution control 12. Inert Gas Systems basic IG system IG systems and components precautions know your ship 13. Valves types of valves valve care and maintenance automatic controlled valves 14. Pumps types of pumps care and maintenance of pumps pump bearings and lubrication troubleshooting pump problems 15. Precision Tools calipers dial indicators outside micrometer inside micrometer depth micrometer 16. Packing and Seals types of packing mechanical seals 17. Hydraulics pumps systems controllers care of hydraulic systems 18. Lathe construction maintenance safety industry. The pumpmen of today have found, through training and education, that they may be better equipped to meet the challenges of the industry and competition for jobs. It is through development and change in the industry that the Pumproom Maintenance and Operations Course has evolved and can help you meet the demands in the pumpman field head on. Guiding the students in this newly-designed course will be Jim Shaffer, formerly an instructor at SHLSS in 1978 who left in 1981 to work as a boiler plant foreman at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. After a few years, he got tired of doing a job that he didn't enjoy. Jim found out that being in the classroom and teaching was what he loved most, and so he has returned, reinvigorated and enthusiastically planning to welcome his first students on Feb. 1, 1988 for a six-week course. Jim's professional background is extensive, having worked in the stationary and marine engineering field for 27 years, the first 14 of which were spent in the Navy. One of his jobs there was an "oil king"the man responsible for loading supplies and refueling ships at sea. He traveled all around the world on a variety of ships from aircraft carriers to refrigeration ships. After the Navy, he at- tended Jones College in Nor- folk, Va. and earned a Management and Administration degree in their Veterans' Degree Program. From there, he became operations manager at an oil terminal in Norfolk, loading all sorts of liquid products. Handling problems posed by a variety of materials required imaginative solutions. Railcars filled with hardened animal tallow had to be heated overnight with steam before they could be unloaded. Another shipment, this time of liquid latex, challenged Jim's ingenuity, because it resisted being unloaded by clogging every pump he tried using. Finally, Jim rigged up a system whereby he could force the latex out of the tank with high pressure frvm the outside. From fetid liquid fish solubles to delightful Kentucky bourbon, Jim handled it all! Jim considers his main field to be boiler technician, in which he is certified for feedwater test and treatment (boilers require critically balanced water quality for proper operation). In addition, he is a technician in gasfree engineering-knowing how to monitor, measure and handle oxygen levels and explosive gases in tanks and enclosed spaces. In training upgraders as pumpmen, Jim wants to stress the safety aspect of their jobs and go ''overboard'' on learning all there is to know about the (Continued on Page 16.) 19. Lathe tools accessories 20. Grinders grinder wheels dressing grinder wheels operation and safety 21. Grinder grinding, lathe facing tools grinding, lathe turning tools 22. Lathe set up work facing turning cutting threads knurling 23. Lathe Skills class project SHLSS student practicing his lathe skills. November 1987 I LOG I 15 �·Effective Dec. 1, 1987, new Coast Guard regulations go into effect regarding License renewal. -In order to renew a license, the applicant will be requested to: present evidence of at least one year of sea service during the past five years; or pass a comprehensive open-book exercise covering the general subject matter required of the license; or complete an approved refresher training course; or present evidence of employment in a closely related industry for three of the last five years. -The license holder must present a vaiid certificate of completion of a CPR course. -Applicant must take a physical or have had one within the past three years. Also, effective October 1, 1988, evidence of completion of an approved firefighting course will be required for all original licenses, upgrade of licenses, and license renewals. For those persons needing to certify or recertify in CPR, the SHLSS will schedule CPR classes during the year to satisfy those needs. Also, a firefighting course will be made available next year to meet the Oct. 1, 1988 deadline. NOTE: The third/second mate and engineers courses include CPR, firefighting and first aid in the course schedule. Name Soc. Sec. # _ _ _ _ __ Address Phone # _ _ _ _ _ _ __ License held _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Date of issue _ _ _ _ __ Instructor Jim Shaffer (center) explains the operation of a lathe to two SHLSS students. (Continued from Page 15.) the updating and restructuring of the entire automation program. The first three weeks of the course will cover such topics as tanker construction, cargoes, Coast Guard regulations, pipe systems, valves, pumps and loading problems, and much more. The next three weeks deals with hands-on shop work, such as precision tools, pump repair and alignment, packing types, bearings and lubricating safe and proper lathe set up and operation. Each student will use lathe skills to make a class project. ships they'll be on. Of course, hands-on experience is always the most desirable, and he hopes to use the school's tank barge as a practical training ground for application of classroom-acquired knowledge. In hoping that his enthusiasm as a teacher will rub off on his students, Jim states that, "We can cover all aspects of the pump man's job so that students will go out of here motivated to do a safe and responsible job.'' After establishing the P.R.O.M. course, Jim's next major project will be PineyP in Course needed: CPR D First aid D * More comprehensive information will be published in the Dec. issue of the LOG oes nte "The best!", "Wonderful", "Just can't compare!"; to a man, these were the type of enthusiastic comments given by the group of electricians and able seamen from Canada about their course of study here at SHLSS. These Canadian upgraders are the very first group of many to come, who will be receiving training at Piney Point. Their month-long stay ended October 9. Having returned to Canada, they'll be shipping out with newly polished skills to apply on their new jobs. Our Canadian broth- T Canadian Electricians, October 1987Left to right, front row: Jeffrey Dawson, George Moulton, Fred Bauersfeld, Warren Anderson, Tim Hallewell; back row: John Grove, Helmet Fiesel, Joseph Weber (obscured), Robert Wilson, Thomas Shaw, Jack Parcel (instructor), David McCormack. I ers were as impressed with the quality of instruction as the instructors were with the enthusiasm and intelligence of their students. Ed Boyer who guided the AB's, commented that this was probably ''the best class I've had in 14 years of training seamen. I'd be very happy if our American seamen performed as well.'' The electricians, led in study by Jack Parcel, all praised their teacher highly for his thorough knowledge of his subject and his effective teaching methods. Electrician Thomas Shaw T Canadian ABs, October 1987-Left to right, front row: Pat Slattery, Phil Popovich, Howard Strowbridge, Bob Smith, Eric Kehoe; back row: Howard Tulk, Ed Boyer (instructor), Henry Mullins, Melvin Martin, Harold Caines, Norman Bryan, Henderson Scott, Paul McGean, Denis Ferland. . .. 16 I LOG I November 1987 Firefighting D said, "Even though several of us have many years of experience, we · still found ourselves learning new and better ways of doing things from Jack." Even out of the classroom, the Canadians made as positive impression on all who came ill contact with them. Sindy Davis, a trainee from Class #416 Deck and Engine, had nothing but praise for these men. On their free time, a number of the Canadians shared their own hardearned knowledge by helping the trainees in learning knot-work and in their other course work in the library. Summing up the feelings of all, Phil Popovich from Nova Scotia said, "I enjoyed the courses here totally. Before, I was afraid to admit that I didn't know how to do something. Now, when Igo back on the job, I will feel a lot more confident in my work." �- SHLSS course Graduates Norman Armstrong, Robert Baskin, Andrew Berfein, Timothy Charez, Alonzo Cyprian Jr., Eric Fullmer, Daniel Hecker, Preston Lauffer, Pablo Luciano, Carlos Marcial Villabla, Bruce Morgan, Thomas Route, Ben Cusic (instructor). Jeffrey Amendolia, Peter Atkinson, Rober Baptiste, Tony Cheesebrew, Dean Ahtujuan, Jarrod Cunakoo, William Harris, Aaron Kamil, Willie Lindsey, Eric Manley, Ralph Neal, David Partridge, Ivan Passapera, Orab Presley, Marcus Terry, Robert Thompson III, Charles Touzet, Tony Tudury, John Tweedel, Jake Karaczynski (instructor). Sealift Class (Sept. 10}--Left to right, front row: Salvador Baclayon Jr., Alexander Stankiewicz, Janet Snow, Harry Alongi (instructor), Tracy Blanich, Ralph McKee, Willy DeLeon; 2nd row: Stephanie Smith, Scott Opsahl, Nancy Manni, Travis Crow, Guido Santiago, Robert Brown, Richard Wilson, Donald Williams, Ken Couture, Cutler Wells, William Cooper. Lifeboat Class (Sept. 23)-Left to right: Jake Karaczynski (instructor), Nancy Manni, Toni Kiwior, Michael Curtis, Lori Fencl, Johnny Cruz, Ida Prange, Roy Syring, Tracy Blanich, Richard Cotton, Shari Smithson. FOWT (Sept. 21}-Left to right, front row: Bill Foley (instructor), John Chinn, J.P. Murray, Lee Laffitte, Alvin Hom; back row: Kevin Samuels, Steve Du Pre, F.P. Jaworski. Recertified Stewards (Sept. 1}-Left to right, front row: Ernest Haitt Jr., Edward Kilford, Williams Stralley, Richard Gramble; back row: Paul Calimer, Harry Lively, John Alamar, Ken Rosiek, Melvin Morgan. Reefer Class-Left to right, front row: Michael Murphy, Rudy Salvaggio; back row: Eric Malzkuhn (instructor), Alberto Aguiar, Richard Risbeck, Charles Gallagher. Lifeboat Class (Sept. 5}-Left to right: E.C. Ammons, Rafael Suris, Willie Deleson (kneeling), Stephanie Smith, Roy Matteson, Salvador Baclayon Jr., Ben Cusic (instructor). Marine Electrical Maintenance Class (Sept. l}-Left to right: Kenneth Couture and Alexander Stankiewicz. -· November 1987 I LOG I 17 �1988 pgr ding Co rse Schedu e Programs Geared to Improve Job Skills And Promote U.S. Maritime Industry January - June 1988 The following is the current course schedule for January 1988 - June 1988 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. For the membership's convenience, the course schedule is separated into six categories: Deck Department courses; Engine Department courses; Steward Department courses; Adult Education courses; All Department courses and Recertification Programs. Inland Boatmen and deep sea Seafarers who are preparing to upgrade are advised to enroll for class as early as posmble. Although every effort will be made to fill the requests of the members, the classes are limited in size - so sign up early. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's needs and the needs of the industry. SIU Representatives in all ports will assist members in filling out the application. Steward Upgrading Courses Check-In Date Course Assistant Cook Completion Date Open·ended (Contact Admissions Office for starting date)* Cook and Baker Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for starting date)* Chief Cook Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for starting date)* Chief Steward Open·ended (Contact Admissions Office for starting date)* *All students in the Steward Program will have 2 weeks of Seallft familiarization at the end of their regular course. Engine Upgrading Courses Course Conveyorman Check-In Date January 4 Completion Date January 29 QMED *Sealift Operations & Maint. January 4 March 28 March 24 April 8 June 30 July 15 February 26 March 11 February 19 March 4 March 11 March 25 April 29 May 13 April 1 April 15 April 22 May6 April 8 April 22 May 13 May27 May 27 June 10 June 17 July 1 July 1 July 15 QMED *Sealift Operations & Maint. Aprll 11 July 5 Marine Electrical Malnt. January 4 • Sealift Operations & Maint. February 29 Refrigeration Systems Malnt. & Operatiol as January 11 February 22 *Sealift Operations & Maint. Pumproom Maint. & Operations February 1 March 14 *Sea lift Operations & Maint. March 21 Pumproom Maint. & Operations *Sealift Operations & Maint. May2 Refrigerated Containers-Advanced Maint. February 22 * Sealift Operations & Maint. April 4 Variable Speed DC Drives March 14 April 25 •Sea lift Operations & Maint. Welding March 14 April 11 Sealift Operations & Maint. Welding April 18 May 16 • Sealift Operations & Maint. Diesel Engine Technology April 18 •Sea lift Operations & Maint. May30 Electro-Hydraulic Systems May 9 *Sealift Operations & Maint. June 20 Hydraulics June 6 •Sea lift Operations & Maint. July 5 *All students in the Engine Department will have 2 weeks of Sealift Familiarization at the end of their regular course. College Programs Scheduled for 1988 Check-In Date Course Associates in Arts or Certificate Program January 11 March 21 May 23 August 8 October 17 Completion Date March 4 May 13 July 15 September 30 December 9 Deck Upgrading Courses Course Check-In Date Completion Date Towboat Operator January 4 February 26 Able Seaman Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for starting date)* First Class Pilot (Organized self study) Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for starting date) Celestial Navigation February 29 April 1 Radar April4 April 15 Radar Refresher/Renewal Open-ended, 3 days (Contact Admissions Office for starting date.) Radar Recertification Open-ended, 1 day (Contact Admissions Office for starting date) Third Mate & Original Second Mate April 18 Lifeboat January 11 January 22 February 19 February 8 March 18 March 7 April 4 April 15 May 13 May 2 May 30 June 10 June 27 July 1 Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for starting date) Sealift Operations & Maint. LNG - ·- Self Study Safety Course UPDATE OF on or SSH BOOK# Mailing Address srnEET: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ CITY: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ STATE; _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ZIP CODE _ __ Date You Received QMED: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ June 24 (This course is not offered as a separate course, but may be taken while attending any of the regularly scheduled courses.) SPECIALTY COURSES COMPLETED: Name of Course & Date: 1. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 2. 3. - - - - - - - - 4. 6. _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 5. - - - - - - - ?. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ If you are a Class I, QMED, have you applied to SHLSS to sit for your 3rd Asst. Engineers License? If so, date: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ DAY *Upon completion of course must take Sealift Operations & Maintenance. 18 I LOG I November 1987 o I of MONTH YEAR �Upgrading Course Apply Now for an SH LSS ...............................•...........•.........•...••............................•••••.•••..••.••...••.•...•...••..••...•.•....... , Seat are rs Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Upgrading Application Name (Last) (first) Date of Birth (Middle) Address Mo./DaylYear (Street) (City) (State) Deep Sea Member D Telephone (Zip Code) Inland Waters Member D Lakes Member (Area Code) o Pacific D If the following imformation is not filled out completely your application will not be processed. Book#_ _ _ _ _ Seniority_ _ _ _ _ Department,_ _ _ __ Social Security# Veteran of U.S. Armed Forces D Yes D No Home P o r t - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Endorsement(s) or License(s) Now Held _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: D Yes Trainee Program: From _ _ _ _ _ _ to No D (if yes, fill in below) Last grade of schooling completed, _ _ _ __ (dates attended) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: O Yes No D (if yes, fill in below) Course(s) Taken _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Do you hold a letter of completion for Lifeboat: D Yes No D Firefighting: D Yes No D CPR: D Yes No D Date Available for Training - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Primary Language Spoken - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I Am interested in the Following Course(s) Checked Below or Indicated Here If Not Listed DECK ENGINE O AB/Seallft D Towboat Operator Inland D Celeatlal Navigation O MHter ln•pected Towing Vessel 0 1•t CleH Piiot O Third Mete D Radar Observer Unllmlted D Simulator Course No transportation will be paid unless you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. 0 FOWT D QMED-Any Rating D Variable Speed DC Drive Syatema (Marine Electronlcs) D Marine Electrical Maintenance D Pumproom Maintenance & Operation D Automation D Ref rlgeratlon Syatema Maintenance & Operation• o DleHI Engine Technology D Aulstent Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Veasel D Orglnal 3rd/2nd Asslatent Engineer Steam or Motor D Ref rlgerated Containers Advanced Maintenance D Hydraulics D Electro·Hydraullc Systems STEWARD O O D D D Aaalatant Cook Utlllty Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward Towboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS 0 Welding O Llfeboetman ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT O Adult Saale Education (ABE) O High School Equlvelency Program (GED) D Developmental Studies (DYS) D English es a Second Language (ESL) D ABEJESL Lifeboat Preparation COLLEGE PROGRAM o Assocletea In Arts Degree D Nautical Science Certificate You must list, or supply evidence of, sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) you are requesting. VESSEL RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE SIGNATURE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ DATE _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: - November 1987 I LOG I 19 - �- A Cooperative Effort Fire Drill Held Aboard USNS Mercy by Bob Borden, PAO, MSCPAC - The quiet of a peaceful Sunday morning was broken Nov. 1 when fire trucks with sirens blaring roared into Naval Supply Center Oakland to put out a simulated fire aboard the USNS Mercy (T-AH 19). The drill was part of ''Operation Mercy,' ' a hypothetical pierside marine casualty exercise sponsored by the Coast Guard Marine Safety Office in San Francisco and the Oakland Fire Department. In the planning stages for about a year, the exercise was finetuned after the MSC hospital ship was selected as the platform to conduct the drill which provided local Navy and civilian fire fighting departments the opportunity to work together to perform emergency evolutions aboard ship. In the incident scenario, the Mercy was preparing to leave Oakland when, in the process of firing up the propulsion system, the ship's boiler was flooded with too much fuel. The excess fuel ignited, causing an explosion in the engine room which diasbled fire pumps and electrical generators. The explosion also ruptured a salt water cooling system in the auxiliary machinery space, resulting in flooding and a potential stability problem for the ship. For good measure, exercise coordinators threw in additional situations which required immediate response, including an oil spill, water pressure problems, an adjacent warehouse filled with hazardous materials, and a reporter who was knocked overboard into the water. For more than two hours, firemen aboard the Mercy battled the simulated fire in the engine room while others performed search and rescue and provided first aid to burn casualties. Ashore, the pier which berthed the USNS Mercy was filled with more than a dozen fire trucks and special Coast Guard equipment used to dewater the flooded auxiliary machinery space. At sea, fireboats from Oakland, San Francisco and Treasure Island helped supply additional water to fight the blaze aboard ship. Smoke bombs and smoke generators, along with volunteer casualties smeared with charcoal and red dye, helped create a disastrous atmosphere aboard the Mercy as weary firefighters with oxygen bottles strapped to their backs trudged across the decks and deep into interior spaces of the hospital ship. ''The exercise showed us we can expect a very difficult situation if we assist in fighting a fire aboard ship," Retirement for Chief Cook In ceremonies last July, Isaiah H. Young Oeft) receives a certificate of retirement from Capt. William T. Dannheim, MSCPAC commander. Young, who sailed as a chief cook, .._ retired after 33 years of service. 20 I LOG I November 1987 - Firefighters from cities in the Bay Area participated in the fire drill aboard the USNS Mercy. A "casualty" is ~isted by some of the firemen aboard the hospital ship. said Battalion Chief Andrew M. Stark of the Oakland Fire Department. ''Fires that are deep into interior spaces aboard ship limit your access to fight them. The heat buildup is tremendous, and the smoke and heat conditions can be horrendous. Then there are the problems with manpower. You need to rotate your manpower effectively to contain shipboard fires." Still, the chief was satisfied. "As far as tactics and strategy' it went very well. The response was excellent," said Stark. "We tested just about every aspect we could under these conditions and it all worked." First Assistant Engineer Joseph Watts of the Mercy, who worked with the Coast Guard and local fire departments on the exercise, assisted the firemen in locating fire stations on the ship and guided them to areas where simulated fires were burning. ''This is an important drill because it requires outside coordination in fighting a fire that's beyond the capabilities of our small crew aboard ship," said Watts. On weekends after 5 p.m. until 8 a.m. the following morning, only a security guard and a night engineer are aboard the ship while it's in reduced operating status in Oakland. Participating fire departments in the first drill of its kind at the Naval Supply Center included civilian units from Oakland, Alameda, Richmond, Emeryville and San Francisco, along with Navy firemen from NSC Oakland, NAS Alameda and Treasure Island. The Southern Alameda County Chapter of the Red Cross and a private ambulance company also participated in the drill. The Oakland Fire Department, in cooperation with the Navy, expects to produce a videotape training film based upon the "Operation Mercy" exercise. �Aboard the USNS Mispillion When Navy combatant ships of the U.S. Seventh Fleet get thirsty in the waters of the Western Pacific, they usually head for the closest MSC oiler they can find. Forward deployed in that area of the world are the MSC fleet oilers Mispillion, Hassayampa, Navasota, Passumpsic and Ponchatoula. These veteran ships, some almost 40 years old, are key elements of MSC's Naval Fleet Auxiliary Force. But without skilled mariners to crew them, the ships mean nothing. Well trained, dedicated and thoroughly professional, the civil service crews of MSC fleet oilers are known throughout the world for their expertise in underway replenishments (UNREPS). Steaming side-by-side with customer ships, MSC oilers provide them with fuel, JP-5 aviation gasoline, lubricants and other provisions. Thanks to Thomas Lopez of the Mispillion's steward department for these photos. - • Cargo Mate Pat Nueter signals a Mispillion crewmember while perched atop the · ship's deck machinery. ABs Ali (right) and Chester Bernard keep a close watch on UNREP operations aboard the Mispillion. (Continued from Page 11.) maritime industry, labor movement or port of New York." This year's winner was Jack Sheinkman. As president of the Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union, Sheinkman has spoken out about the danger that unfair foreign trade poses to the workers of this country. This is an important issue to West Coast seamen. While ports like Seattle and Wilmington are bursting at the seams with foreign-made goods, job opportunities for American seamen are declining rapidly. Almost all of the imports are carried on foreign-flag vessels. The Paul Hall Award was named after former SIU president Paul Hall. In my last column I referred to the Isthmian campaign, which was one of his crowning achievements. Demand for American shipping was at an all-time high during World War II. The number of U.S. vessels topped 5,000 in 1945. Yet anyone with vision could see that this state of affairs could not long continue. Once World War II ended, the demand for American shipping would inevitably contract. Because of this, the A&G District made organizing its top priority. In 1945, Hall, who was the Union's director of organizing, embarked on a three-year campaign to sign up Isthmian, one of the largest unorganized shipping companies. Its parent company was U.S. Steel. Isthmian was eyed by all the major maritime unions. The NMU had in- Area Vice Presidents' Report vested large sums of money in trying to bring the company under its banner. Hall had one advantage: he was able to put together a unified organizing team. A devoted student of the Civil War, he transformed the entire New York hall into a war-room. The target? 125 vessels. The enemy? The NMU and Isthmian. As historian John Bunker wrote in his history of the SIU, ''The Isthmian drive was a classic example of success through planning . . . teamwork . . . sweat and guts. "It was successful because scores of SIU men pitched in to help. They rode Isthmian ships . . . brought in pledge cards . . . defied NMU goons . . . walked picket lines . . . spent many hours at desks, typewriters , and mimeograph machines.'' The key to success was unity. SIU seamen stuck together to support the campaign because they knew that in the long run their job security depended upon organizing this company and others like it. Hundreds of SIU sailors, accustomed to high-paying jobs on union ships, flooded the Isthmian halls to take jobs onboard Isthmian vessels. Why? So that when it came time to vote, they could cast their ballots for the SIU. The large increases in wages, benefits and working conditions that we were able to obtain in the 1950s would not have been possible without the short-term sacrifices of SIU members during the Isthmian campaign. Today, qualified SIU seamen who take jobs onboard military-contracted vessels are performing a similar function. By taking these jobs and upgrading their skills, they are making sure that the 58 new military vessels that the Union has signed up since 1984 stay under the SIU banner. It's important that they do. Because another lesson the SIU learned from Isthmian is that you can't always count on commercial work. Isthmian is no longer in business. Neither are other legendary shipping companies like U.S. Lines or MooreMcCormack. Many of our members are counting on Sea-Land and other commercial work to be around forever , but it's not likely. The only new work that is being generated today is onboard military vessels. There are good jobs, even if they pay less than your average Sea-Land run. More important, they will be around for a long time. SIU members who sail these vessels will be strengthening the Union, just like their counterparts in the Isthmian beef. Moreover, they will be protecting their own job security. As bad as things are in the maritime industry today, they are going to get worse, not better. One APL official told me off the record that he wouldn't be surprised to see the American-flag vessel decline to fewer than 200 vessels within a year or so. Think about it: the Americanflag merchant marine, which had de-..., dined by more than one-third since 1980, will probably decline by more than a half within the next few years. The vessels that remain will require fewer, more technically-trained seamen. Next year, the SIU will be celebrating its 50th anniversary. The maritime industry"° that existed at the end of World War II no longer exists. I make no great claims about being able to read the future. There is, however, one prediction that I feel safe making: the world will continue to change. Either we adapt to those changes, or we cease to exist as an industry or as a union. PROlECT LIFE AND LIMB November 1987 I LOG I 21 �Onboard the M/V Ranger At Diego Garcia Chief Cook Lau Philip and Chief Steward Linasan Roger are ready in the galley. Part of the Ranger's deck crew poses for a minute. Left to right are Bosun Jerry Borucki, AB Darya Marbrook and AB Charles Bortz. AB Charles Bortz keeps busy on a sunny day scaling a tank top on the MN Ranger. Bosun Jerry Borucki looks over AB Juan Toro's shoulder. AB Juan Toro (standing) and AB Nelson Dorado take a little break. Photos submitted by Jerry Borucki. AB Juan Toro at the anchor windlass. 22 I LOG I November 1987 All work and no play makes the deck department a dull gang. �~---eguard You Ship • gRigh I \ j~ ! ~/' ·-i I., ~--....J-~ T O SAFEGUARD your rights and the shipping rights of all SIU members, there are certain requirements that must be followed. These requirements are spelled out in the Shipping Rules, and they are there so that the rights of all members will be protected and furthered fairly and impartially. - DUES Your current quarter Union dues must be paid at the time you register. RELIEF JOBS/REGISTERING When you are relieved, you must re-register for your job within 48 hours by reporting to the SIU Union hall. RELIEF JOBS/CONTACT WITH UNION It is your responsibility to keep in contact with the Port Agent at the port in which you are registered. RELIEF JOBS/SHIPPING It is your responsibility to claim your job from the hiring hall shipping board no later than one day before the ship's scheduled arrival. I KNO KNOW YOUR RIGHTS SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and sel}iority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers. notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail. return receipt requested . T_h e proper address for this is: Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way Prince Georges County Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations. such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU IGHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges. trials, etc., ... as well a all other details. then the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finance . The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months. which are to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings . TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. YOU EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU . These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently. no member may be discrimi nated against because of race, creed. color. sex and national or geographic origin . If any memher feels that he is denied the equal rights to which.-he is entitled. he should notify Union headquarters. 11111n1u111in1111n1111111111n1111111111111111111111111n111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 patrolman or other Union offi :::ial. in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly. contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY - THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union. officer or memher. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September. 1960. meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vested in an editorial hoard which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate. from among its ranks. one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone ~ttempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt. or if a member is required to make a payment arid is given an official receipt. but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment. this should immediately he reported to Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION -SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including. but not limited to, furthering the political. social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects. SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force. joh discrimination, financial reprisal. or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct. notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund. if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests. and American trade union concepts. H at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, be should immediately notify SIU President Frank Drozak at Headquarters by certified mail, return n;ceipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way, Prince Georges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. November 1987 I LOG I 23 - .. �, he Ship's Cat Final Dispatch By Charles A. Bortz ONCEIVED in Greece, born in the Gulf of Mexico, abandoned by his mother in Carteret, N .J. Howard, the MN Ranger's official mascot and ship's cat, was done to death by a truck in Subic Bay last February. Like so many of his shipmates, Howard was in confident command while his paws had contact with a ship's deck, but was ill-equipped to face the temptations and dangers of the shore. Indeed, he was six months old before he was ever allowed to discover the shore. That was in Namsos, Nor- way , where-after much heated debate among the crew-he was permitted his first venture on land. Howard sniffed the unfamiliar smells, eyed the unfamiliar sights, and stood stock still in the middle of the road while a delivery van bore down on him (an ominous portent). He then turned tail and scurried back up the gangway to the safety of the ship. That caution would have assured him a longer life if he had not discovered something else during his next shore leave in Algeria-the female of the species. After that he was always the first one down the gangway andnot infrequently-the last one back . . . sometimes carried aboard by the scruff of the neck. True sailor that he was, Howard sampled the port's delights whever he happened to be. Marseilles, Rotterdam, Sasebo or Bahrain-it was all one to a seagoing tomcat. On more than one occasion, he straggled back with missing tufts of hair, signs of an encounter with a turf-conscious local tom or a dockyard mongrel. The next day, though, he was back on the job-climbing ladders after a loft-bound A.B., walking carelessly along the outside of the hull's fish plate, Qarence Fred Burrowes, 71, died Oct. 6. He was born in Barbados, West Indies and was a resident of New York and Prichard, Ala. Brother Burrowes joined the SIU in 1948 ,.. and retired in 1979. He sailed in the steward department. Seafarer Burrowes is survived by his wife, Juanita; three sons, Leander, Freddie Michael (Pamela) Burrowes and Seafarer Charles J. Kirksey, III; one daughter, Gloria K. (Cordell) Burks; three grandchildren, Courtney Burrowes, Corey and Kaylah Burks; mother, Mrs. Malta Burrowes and sister, Ila Austin of Mt. Vernon, N. Y. Internment was at Pine Crest Cemetery, Mobile, Ala. (This is the final installment in the brief saga of the Ship's Cat, as given to us by Charles A. Bortz of Hellertown, Pa. The cat's mother first appeared in the July '84 LOG, and Howard had a cameo spot in 1986 when he was billeted by a shipyard-bound crew in a cat motel. Howard is much missed aboard the Ranger. Bortz said they looked around Diego Garcia for a replacement but couldn't find one with Howard's qualities. probably just as well-as the Ranger is headed for the Persian Gulf.) C Retire to Piney Point The Seafarers Welfare and Pension Plans cover a wide range of benefits. We'd like to remind those of you who are on pension, or planning to retire, that we have a program/or pensioner housing. There are a limited number of rooms available for this program, so room and board at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship's training and recreation center is granted to eligible pensioners on a first-come , first-served basis. To qualify for this benefit, a pensioner must be receiving a normal, regular early normal, or disability pension from the Seafarers Pension Plan and receive monthly Social Security benefits. You must be able to pass a pre-admission physical examination at a Seafarers Welfare Plan Clinic or with a Seafarers Welfare Plan contracted physician or facility . After admission, you will be asked to submit to and pass a periodic physical examination (at least once a year), to maintain eligibility. The contribution for room and board at the school will be two-thirds of your Seafarers Pension plus your Social Security pension. Your spouse is included in this benefit. If you should die, and he/she is entitled to a Seafarers Pension Plan Survivor's Pension, your spouse can remain at the school under the same terms and conditions. If it becomes necessary for you to enter a nursing home, the welfare plan would pay the allowable benefit to the nursing home facility; therefore, your spouse would have to make other living arrangements, or pay the costs of room and board at the school. Application forms can be obtained by contacting the Seafarers Claims Department at headquarters. startling a drowsy lookout by rubbing up against his leg at a midnight hour. Captain Home, his first skipper, said that he was always extremely wary about crossing roads. In Subic, however, there was rumor of a particularly alluring ball offluffjust the other side of the highway, and . . . Actually it was Captain Halbeck who picked him up from the road, and it was Captain Halbeck who buried him. A day out of the Philippines, the Ranger's official log entry reads: "1800. Committed the body of "Howard the Cat," the ship's mascot, to the deep in a dignified ceremony in the presence of the crew on the stem. Sounded one long blast.'' Howard didn't quite make it to his fourth birthday, but while he lived, he lived fully. He was a good shipmate. He'll be missed. Charles W. Spence, 61, of Corpus Christi, Texas died Sept. 17. He joined the Union in 1959 and sailed in the deck department. Brother Spence is survived by his wife Consuelo. He was buried at Memory Gardens in Corpus Christi. Union in 1952. Boatman Thomas is survived by his son George M. Thomas Jr. and his daughter Patricia T. Arthur. He was buried at North River Methodist Church Cemetery in Beaufort, N.C. Allen R. Ferrel, 54, of Alexandria, Va. died Oct. 13. He joined the Union in 1968 and sailed in the steward department. He is survived by his wife Evelyn. Delbert E. Shields, 70, of Athens, Ohio, died Oct. 10. Brother Shields is survived by his sister Gladys Wilson. He was buried at Nye Cemetery in Chauncey, Ohio. George Murray Thomas, 83, of Carteret, N .C. died Sept. 7. He joined the John Joseph Silver, 79, of Placerville, Calif., died Sept. 13. He joined the SIU-merged Marine Cooks and Stewards Union in 1941. He is survived by a daughter, Regina Schrader. Brother Silver was buried at Mt. Vernon Memorial Park in Fair Oaks, Calif. Henry Piedvache, 67, of San Francisco, died Aug. 10. Brother Piedvache sailed in the steward department. He is survived by his sister Madeline F. Ferreira. His ashes were scattered at sea. * \ BUY UHIOH I0 * 24 I LOG I November 1987 - UNION Union Label •nd Service Trades Deputment, AFL-CIO MADE �ADONIS (Apex Marine), September 20-Chairman B.G. Williams, Secretary Tobe Dansley Jr., Educational Director E. Figueroa. No beefs or disputed OT. Members were advised by the chairman and by the educational director to take advantage of the upgrading opportunities available at Piney Point. There are always jobs for those who are qualified. The importance of contributing to SPAD was also stressed. The secretary added a word of thanks to Vice President "Red" Campbell for a job well done on the new contracts. And the steward department was given a vote of thanks for their good work. Next port: Texas City, Texas. SIU member Raymond Diaz was given a burial at sea June 9from aboard the Sea-Land Pioneer. LNG GEMINI (Energy Transportation Corp.), September 27-Chairman Glen Miller, Secretary Harold Markowitz, Educational Director Tyler Womack, Deck Dele u ene A. Bousson. No beefs or disputed OT. There is $152 in the ship's fund. SIU Rep Carl Peth was aboard the Gemini in Nagoya, Japan recently to explain the changes in the contract. The crew voted unanimously to accept the new contract, and the bosun thanked the Union negotiators for increasing the wages of Ordinary Seamen now that they have been put on day work. The steward reminded everyone of the importance of donating to SPAD. He also urged members to write their local senators or congressmen about issues affecting the maritime industry. The educational director posted maps and local subway information in the crew lounge. to help make traveling in Japan a little easier. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for the good food. Of interest to the LOG: "S/A Viveca Echeverio spotted four people floating in the water one day after leaving Arun. She reported the sighting to the bridge, and the ship was turned around to take a closer look. Four fishermen whose boat had capsized in a storm were picked up. They had been floating for two days. The four fishermen were dropped off in Singapore." Next ports: Tobata, Japan and Arun, Indonesia. GOLDEN MONARCH (Apex Marine), October 4-Chairman Joseph Zeloy, Secretary E.M. Douroudous, Educational Director A. Alexakis. No disputed OT or beefs, although it was noted that the third mate is doing the AB dayman's work on deck. The galley will stay open at night due to the fact that there is no water facility in the messhall. So all hands were asked to help keep the galley clean at all times. Some members still do not have keys for their rooms. Other items in need of attention: the dryer is out of order and the potable water has been extremely rusty since leaving Jacksonville. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: St. Lucia. LNG LEO (Energy Transportation Corp.), September 16--Chairman Luther V. Myrez, Secretary H. Jones Jr., Educational Director James A. Carnell, Deck Delegate Charles H. Kahl, Engine Delegate Keith J. Amos, Steward Delegate Albert A. Fretta. No beefs or disputed OT. There is $223 in the ship's fund and $40 in the communications fund. New movies came aboard this trip. Some of the better ones will be recorded on blank tapes. The Leo is expected to go into the shipyard Oct. 28 and will be laid up for about 18 days. Members were reminded to follow safety procedures when working on deck as well as any place aboard ship. The chairman stressed the importance of donating to SPAD. He also advised crewmembers to read the LOG to keep up on current events of the Union. SIU Rep Carl Peth was present at this meeting. He spoke to the members about the new contract and answered all their questions. A vote of thanks was given to Carl Peth for his hard work. Members were reminded not to play loud music, slam doors or smoke in the messhall during meal hours. "Respect your shipmates." The steward department was given a vote of thanks, especially to the chief cook, for all the good dishes. Next ports: Arun, Indonesia and Tobata, Japan. OMI CHAMPION (OMI), October 4Chairman M. Beeching, Secretary R. Fluker. No beefs or disputed OT. The ship will pay off Oct. 5 in Long Beach, Calif. Each member should check with the patrolman before leaving ship. The next trip will run from Hawaii to Alaska to California. The secretary noted that times are changing in the maritime field and that each member should help the Union with these changes by upgrading. "Don't let jobs hang on the board just because the ship is not going where you want to go. A job is a job (money is money). That's what we work for." A special vote of thanks was given to the steward department from the crew and officers for the excellent meals and service. One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. OMI LEADER (OMI), October 2Chairman Frank Smith, Secretary Paul Stubblefield, Educational Director C. Durden, Deck Delegate Michael Manon, Engine Delegate Jimmy Gradon, Steward Delegate Jack Hart. No beefs or disputed OT; however, one item to be brought up with the patrolman concerned the breaking of sea watches in port while handling cargo. Payoff should be on the West Coast on or about Oct. 5. The Leader will then go into the shipyard for approximately 35 to 40 days. If it turns out to be fewer than 30 days, the crew may reclaim their jobs. It was a fairly smooth trip-hot, but otherwise OK. All hands were reminded to strip their linen before leaving and to clean up their rooms. The steward department received a vote of thanks for their fine job. Next port: Singapore. PONCE (Puerto Rico Marine), October 5-Chairman Angel R. Camacho, Secretary R. Maldonado, Educational Director William Turner. No beefs or disputed OT. The Ponce will pay off in San Juan and will then lay up for an estimated threeweek repair period. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for the good food and service. Members observed a minute of silence in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port: San Juan, P.R. PFC DEWAYNE T. WILLIAMS (AMSEA), September 27-Chairman Mark Trepp, Secretary Donald Spangle, Educational Director Milton Sabin, Deck Delegate Howard F. Hare, Engine Delegate Paul D. Hanley, Steward Delegate Janet E. Price. No beefs or disputed OT reported. There is $400 in the ship's fund. With the arrival in Guam, an additional $100 will be added from the pilot pool. One question was raised as to the policy concerning the ship's elevator. Why are only engineers allowed to use it? This will be brought to the captain's attention. The chairman noted that this has been a good crew all around. He is ready for vacation and hopes to see some familiar faces when he returns. The secretary stressed the importance of returning to SHLSS for upgrading as often as possible. He also spoke of the need for SPAD contributions by stating, "Keep in mind that these AMSEA ships were made possible by SIU and our contributions to SPAD." The educational director reiterated the importance of taking advantage of the educational opportunities available to SIU members at the Lundeberg School. 'Think ahead and make the most of the Union's programs." It appears that AMSEA, SeaLand and Ocean Carrier ships are calling in Guam-and a suggestion was made that a Union hall be opened there. A point was raised concerning crewmembers traveling to the ship who are stranded on Guam due to bad weather, etc. These members are not being P?id, and this creates a hardship for Seafarers and their families. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department-"by far the best in the fleet!" Next port: Guam. and magnifying glass so that ABs can steer more easily. Otherwise, he said, everything is running smoothly. He also stressed the importance of contributing to SPAD. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: t=lizabeth, N.J. RANGER (Ocean Carriers), October 3-Chairman Jerry Borucki, Secretary R.D. Linasan, Educational Director Tom Hogan. The Ranger sailed shorthanded for one month with no AB and more than one month with no QMED. Despite that, there were no beefs or disputed OT. "We've got a good crew." The educational director reported that many crewmembers are now familiar with underway refueling, thanks to the SIU's training in sealift operations and maintenance. And the food is good-filet mignon twice a month and fresh red snapper! Members aboard the Ranger give some advice to other Seafarers heading for Diego Garcia: "Make sure to bring your fishing equipment-it's a good place for fishing." A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for the work they've done and for "preparing the best food in the fleet." The bosun also impressed upon everyone the importance of contributing to SPAD. "Thanks to SPAD and to all members who support it so that our Union offices can create new jobs for all of us. So don't delay. Sign up now." Next ports: Diego Garcia and Bahrain. SEA-LAND PIONEER (Sea-Land), September 20-Chairman Calvin James, Secretary Joseph P. Emidy, Educational Director Jerry Dellinger. No disputed OT. The chairman asked for donations for the Seamen's Church for delivering books to the ship. Everything is in order and running fine, according to the secretary, and the educational director urged all eligible members to take advantage of the upgrading courses offered at SHLSS. A number of movies are available in the ship's library. Crewmembers were asked to return each movie when they're through. The steward thanked the deck and engine departments for keeping the messhall and lounge clean. And a vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA·LAND DEVELOPER (Sea-Land), September 27-Chairman Bobby L. Riddick, Secretary E. Vazquez, Educational Director M. Donlon. No beefs or disputed OT. There is $80 in the ship's fund. A letter was received from headquarters explaining the pension plan. The letter was posted for all members to read. The chairman mentioned that some improvements are needed to the lights on the gyro compass SEA·LAND LIBERATOR (Sea-Land), September 20-Chairman A.J. Eckert, Secretary C.M. Modellas, Educational Director E. Fahie. No beefs or disputed OT. Everything is going smoothly, according to the chairman. Payoff will take place in Oakland, Calif. upon arrival. One QMED missed the ship in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, and a replacement came aboard in Kobe, Japan. The bosun reminded all crewmembers to read the new contract and familiarize themselves with it. The captain made an inspection Aug. 16 at sea and commented that the ship is very clean. He was satisfied with the officers' and crews' messhalls and passageways and praised the steward utility for having done his job well. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. Official ships minutes also were received from the following vessels: ALTAIR LNG AQUARIUS FALCON PRINCESS GALVESTON OAKLAND OVERSEAS BOSTON SAii JUAN SEA-LAND ADVENTURER SEA-LAND FREEDOM SEA-WO LARK SEA-WID LEGION SEA-WID MARKETER SEA-WID PACER SEA·WID VENTURE SPIRIT OF TEXAS SUGARISl.AllDER - Monthly Membership Me~tings Port Date Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters Piney Point .............. Monday, December 7 ................. 10:30 a.m. New York ............... Tuesday, December 8 ................. 10:30 a.m. Philadelphia .............. Wednesday, December 9 .............. 10:30 a.m. Baltimore ................ Thursday, December 10 ............... 10:30 a.m. Norfolk ................. Thursday, December 10 ............... 10:30 a.m. Jacksonville .............. Thursday, December 10 ............... 10:30 a.m. Algonac ................. Friday, December 11 ................. 10:30 a.m. Houston ................. Monday, December 14 ................ 10:30 a.m. New Orleans ............. Tuesday, December 15 ................ 10:30 a.m. Mobile .................. Wednesday, December 16.............. 10:30 a.m. San Francisco ............ Thursday, December 17 ............... 10:30 a.m. Wilmington .............. Monday, December 21 ................ 10:30 a.m. Seattle .................. Monday, December 28 ................ 10:30 a.m. San Juan ................ Thursday, December IO ............... 10:30 a.m. St. Louis ................ Friday, December 18 ................. 10:30 a.m. Honolulu ................ Thursday, December 17 ............... 10:30 a.m. Duluth .................. Wednesday, December 16.............. 10:30 a.m. Jersey City ............... Wednesday, December 23 .............. 10:30 a.m. New Bedford ............. Tuesday, December 22 ................ 10:30 a.m. November 1987 I LOG I 25 - �Help A Friend Deal With Alcoholism and Drugs I I I l would~ ~ Addicts don't have friends. Because a friend let another man blindly travel a course that has to lead to the destruction of his health, his job and his family. And that's where an alcoholic or drug user is headed. Helping a fell ow Seafarer who has an addiction problem is just as easy-and just as important-as steering a blind man across a street. All you have to do is take that Seafarer by the arm and guide him to the Union's Addictions Rehabilitation Center in Valley Lee, Md. Once he's there, an SIU member will receive the care and counseling he needs. And he'll get the support of brother SIU members who are fighting the same tough battle he is back to a healthy, productive alcohol-free and drug-free life. The road is a long one for an alcoholic and drug user. But because of ARC, an addicted SIU member doesn't have to travel the distance alone. And by guiding a brother Seafarer in the direction of the Rehab Center, you'll be showing him that the first step back to recovery is only an arm's length away. I~-------------------------------~ . 1 I I l Addictions Rehabilitation Center I am interested in attending a six-week program at the Addictions Rehabilitation Center. I understand that all my medical and counseling records will be kept strictly confidential, and that they will not be kept anywhere except at The Center. Name ..................... . .. , .......... Book No .............. . Address ..................... . .................................. . (Street or RFD) (City) (State) (Zip) Telephone No. Mail to: THE CENTER Star Route Box 153-A Valley Lee, Md. 20692 or call, 24 hours-a-day, (301) 994-0010 '--------------------------·--------------------------------26 I LOG I November 1987 - �CL L NP -Company/Lakes -Lakes -Non Priority Directory of Ports Dispatchers Report for Great Lakes OCT. 1-31, 1987 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Port Algonac ............ . ...... 0 20 5 DECK DEPARTMENT 0 23 2 0 29 0 7 2 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 19 0 4 0 10 0 6 0 0 8 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 35 16 82 23 Port Algonac ............... . ... Port Frank Drozak, President Joe OIGlorglo, Secretary Leon Hall, Vice President Angus "Red" Campbell, Vice President Mike Sacco, Vice President Joe Sacco, Vice President George Mccartney, Vice President Roy A. Mercer, Vice President Steve Edney, Vice President **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP 5 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Algonac ................. . . 0 Port Algonac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 16 12 4 Totals All Depanments. . . . . . . . o 49 20 o 46 6 o *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) 327-4900 CLEVELAND, Ohio 5443 Ridge Rd. 44129 (216) 845-1100 Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea OCTOBER 1-31, 1987 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port New York ..... . .... .. . . . Philadelphia .......... .. .. Baltimore ..... . .... . . . .. Norfolk ................. Mobile ................. New Orleans .......... . .. Jacksonville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Francisco .......... . .. Wilmington .............. Seattle ................. Puerto Rico . .. .. .... ..... Honolulu ....... . .. .... . . Houston . ....... . . .. . . .. St. Louis ... . .. . ...... . .. Piner: Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tota s . .. ... ... .. . . .... New York .... . ...... . ... Philadelphia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baltimore ............... Norfolk ................. Mobile . .. ......... . .. .. New Orleans . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacksonville .• . ....•.....• San Francisco ............. Wilmington .............. Seattle ................. Puerto Rico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Honolulu . ....... ... .. .. . Houston . ......... . ..... St. Louis .. . . ..... . .... .. PineY: Point ... . ... .. . .... Tota s .... ..... ........ 51 7 7 10 7 31 35 33 15 37 13 8 28 0 2 284 33 5 5 4 2 26 28 14 11 21 6 7 13 0 a 175 13 3 6 9 1 1 10 11 3 4 2 14 9 0 4 90 1 1 3 5 2 4 2 2 4 9 2 9 6 0 6 56 1 1 0 3 1 1 5 9 4 4 1 7 4 0 1 42 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 1 0 11 1 0 0 20 Port New York ...... . ........ Philadelphia ........... . .. Baltimore . . ... ... .. . .... Norfolk ............... .. Mobile .. . ........... .. . New Orleans . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacksonville .............. San Francisco . . . .. ........ Wilmington . ..... . ..... .. Seattle .. .... . . .... . ... . Puerto Rico ... . .... ... . . . Honolulu ............ . ... Houston . . ... ...... . .... St. Louis . .. . ... .... ... .. Piner: Point ....... . ... .. . Tota s . ...... . ......... 17 1 0 5 2 19 7 29 10 26 6 5 18 0 3 2 0 2 3 0 0 3 5 2 7 1 18 0 0 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 8 0 1 0 19 1 0 0 148 49 31 19 1 4 6 19 4 4 10 4 13 10 19 9 19 3 79 8 0 3 2 3 0 6 2 13 3 16 3 6 0 117 2 0 0 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class 45 2 8 14 2 24 34 24 9 31 17 7 20 0 1 238 20 2 5 5 2 19 20 12 11 19 11 4 11 0 0 141 131 204 173 99 Totals All Departments .. . ... 738 399 266 600 2 DECK DEPARTMENT 1 5 2 1 3 0 2 8 1 1 3 3 6 4 10 8 3 4 7 1 2 1 8 7 7 3 0 0 0 1 8 1 0 3 1 4 4 3 5 5 0 13 6 65 37 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 2 0 1 0 5 0 4 0 1 0 4 1 2 0 4 1 3 1 8 2 10 7 0 1 54 1 0 10 2 0 0 16 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 16 4 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 7 3 0 1 0 0 11 0 0 10 4 0 29 0 4 8 4 0 22 4 0 3 0 0 2 30 23 8 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 122 51 27 Port New York .... . .... ...... Philadelphia . . . . ...... . ... Baltimore . ..... .. . .... . . Norfolk ...... . ..... . . . .. Mobile ... . . .... ... . .... New Orleans ... .... .... .. Jacksonville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Francisco .. . ..... .. ... Wilmington .. ... .... . .... Seattle . ... . ...... . . .... Puerto Rico . . .... .. .... .. Honolulu .......... . . . .. . Houston . . ........ ... .. . St. Louis ... ....... .... .. Piney Point .......... ... . Totals ... ... . ..... .. . . . 18 8 21 3 22 13 5 9 0 0 c Trip Reliefs 8 0 0 1 0 10 5 24 3 17 11 9 11 0 0 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 16 4 1 1 2 0 9 2 0 1 6 11 6 3 6 5 3 1 14 1 5 0 95 150 6 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 96 5 11 23 19 60 50 52 30 64 18 7 57 0 4 22 7 7 14 3 11 15 13 5 4 3 11 6 0 5 2 2 0 4 0 4 5 9 4 8 0 1 1 0 1 53 496 126 41 9 0 0 0 0 3 2 60 7 11 12 4 40 38 21 6 2 1 7 5 12 3 4 6 6 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 5 8 3 1 3 3 0 6 0 0 0 13 36 7 4 34 0 2 5 1 0 9 27 289 67 4 2 0 3 34 6 2 3 4 1 0 4 1 6 4 3 0 85 4 0 0 1 4 2 5 34 14 62 12 35 6 7 25 0 2 1 7 11 1 9 1 18 2 0 9 116 243 75 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 42 6 5 14 4 33 8 54 17 36 13 8 16 0 1 31 8 6 11 9 26 20 21 22 28 11 86 12 0 9 6 0 8 0 0 0 34 0 1 0 2 1 6 2 11 1 1 0 17 1 0 0 43 9 2 0 15 4 33 6 29 14 8 0 118 4 0 2 170 180 0 257 300 244 340 260 196 1,285 568 362 *"Total Registered " means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month . ** " Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month . Shipping in the month of October was up from the month of September. A total of 1,396 jobs were shipped on SIU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,396 jobs shipped, 600 jobs or about 43 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 196 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 6, 153 jobs have been shipped. DULUTH, Minn. 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (218) 722-4110 HONOLULU, Hawaii 636 Cooke St. 96813 (808) 523-5434 HOUSTON, Tex. 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Montgomery St. 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE, Ala. 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD, Mass. 50 Union St. 02740 (617) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS, La. 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK, N.Y. 675 4 Ave., Brooklyn 11232 (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK, Va. 115 Third St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 543-5855 SANTURCE, P.R. 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 00907 (809) 725-6960 SEATTLE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) 441-19~0 ST. LOUIS, Mo. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 _ (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad Ave. 90744 (213) 549-4000 November 1987 I LOG I 27 - �t I I l 1 I I SIU Legislative Director Frank Pecquex reported on the "hold-the-line" efforts of MTD affiliates during the Reagan union-busting years, and suggested that a new day could be dawning for maritime, shipbuilding, and the many related industries as Reagan's sun begins to set. f i I I MEBA-2 Great Lakes Executive Vice President Mel Pelfrey, left, and Airline Pilots President Henry A. Duffy were active participants at the convention. I Marine Engineers District 2 were represented at the convention by Jack Brady, Gordon Spenser and Michael McKay. Are You Missi National Marine Engineers President C.E. Gene DeFries is an executive board member of the Mare ep .Imp We want to make sure that you receive your copy of the LOG each month and other important mail such as W-2 Forms, Union Mail and Welfare Bulletins. To accomplish this, please use the address form on this page to update your home address. Robert Georgine, pr · t of the AFL-CIO Building Trades De ment, promised the continued sup' port of his organization toward MTD's goal of rebuilding America's aritime industry. ail? If you are getting more than one copy of the LOG delivered to you, if you have changed your address, or if your name or address is misprinted or incomplete, please fill in the special address form printed on this page and send it to: SIU & UIW of N.A. Address Correction Department 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746-9971 Your home address is your permanent address, and this is where all official Union documents, W-2 Forms, and the LOG will be mailed. -----~---------------------~-----------------------~-------- HOME ADDRESS Date: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ PLEASE PRINT Social Security No. Phone No. ( ) Area Code Your Full Name City Apt. or Box# Street Book Number - 0 SIU 0 UIW State 0 Pensioner ZIP Other------- UIW Place of E m p l o y m e n t - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Thia will be my permanent address for all official Union mailings. This address ahould remain In the Union file unleaa otherwise changed by me personally. (Signed)-~~~-~--~-~~~~~ ~ ---------------~--~~-~-----~----~---~------------~~--------~ 28 I LOG I November 1987 - FOR A BETTER YEAR AND BETTER FUTURE FOR ALL AMERICANS BUY AMERICAN AND LOOK FOR THE UNION LABEL Personals Sven Regner Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Sven Regner, please contact his nephew, George J. Anderson, 22576 Lanyard St., Boca Raton, Fla. 33428. Edward Kostango It's very important that you contact Lyda at (516) 584-8973 as soon as possible. �November 1987 I LOG I 29 - �"She was a Good Ship" After 43 Years, Galveston Ties Up for Last Time Its first cargo was American Gl's and its last was containers for Alaska. In the 43 years between its first and last trips the Galveston (Sea-Land) carried millions of tons of goods and hundreds of Seafarers. She was laid up in Tacoma, Wash. last month and is headed for the scrapyard. Built in 1944 as a C-4 troop transport, the Galveston ended her sailing on the ''Salmon Run'' between Tacoma, Anchorage and Kodiak Island, Alaska. Chief Electrician Michael Bagely submitted these pictures from the Galveston's final run. ''She was a good ship, and I was sad to see her go.'' Sea-Land Galveston Chief Cook Bill Bryley bas learned to do a goOd job on 43-year-old stoves. AB Inus Otter shows off his seamanship skills. Bosun J. W. Allen secures the anchor. AB Larry Stogner always pulls his own weight. 30 I LOG I November 1987 OS Larry Mills is ready to lend a band. Part-time messman, but full-time comedian, Gary Loftin serves up ribs. �·L etter To The Editor 'Grateful SIU Pensioner . . . ' Just a line to say that I thank you for my pension. I am now working at the First Baptist Church of Kingsland [Texas] part-time. I have no insurance except workmen's compensation which only covers accidents. I am really grateful for having been an active member of the SID for 36 years. I also thank the welfare plan for paying my medical bills for the past two years. If I can ever do anything to help the Union to further the cause of better shippping for my SID brothers in any way, do not fail to call or write me. Thank you again. I remain, Jimmie L. Jackson Kingsland, Texas Washington Report (Continued from Page 32.) What this does, in effect, is to freeze the American maritime industry at its present level and dry up the remaining few sources of domestic capital. Since Canadian operators enjoy favorable exchange rates and substantial subsidies, they would have an insurmountable edge in obtaining any new work that is opened up by changes in American romotional laws. The prospect of this has brought about the seemingly impossible: unity in the maritime industry. More than 200 maritime organizations av joined forces to decry the agreement. Many of these organizations have never agreed on anything in their lives. In a letter to all members of the House and the Senate, the Maritime Industry Coalition, as the 200 maritime groups call themselves, said that unless maritime issues are removed from the Free Trade Agreement, that agreement .. will be disastrous for our industry." Noting that the airline industry was exempt from the agreement, the coalition said, .. The agreement trades away the maritime industry for advantages in other commercial sectors . . . that bear no relation to national defenses, and it gives no assurances whatsoever that Canadian vessels and shipyards will fulfill U.S. defense requirements when needed." For a full discussion of this issue, see page 8. William Brock William Brock, who restored the Department of Labor's credibility after stepping in to replace Ray Donavan, has announced that he is leaving the federal government to head Bob Dole's presidential campaign. Anne Dore McLaughlin has been named to replace Brock, who sought to build bridges between organized labor and the ideologically charged Reagan administration. Given the ideological bent of the Reagan administration, Brock was not always successful. Yet he was applauded for his highwire act. At a minimum, he restored a modicum of confidence in OSHA and the EPA after that confidence had been destroyed by right-wing ideologues who headed those departments during the early years of the Reagan presidency. "If Mrs. McLaughlin is confirmed by the Senate," said The Baltimore Sun, "she will face an array of union-backed legislation: trade, workplace safety, notification of plant closings, minimum wage increases, parental leave. At this point, the fate of the legislation lies with Congress: the ultimate question is whether the president will veto much of it and if so, whether there will be enough support on Capitol Hill to sustain the overrides." The Last Ship Nov. 9 marked a new era in the history of the maritime indu try. For the first time ever no merchant vessel was being built in an American shipyard. ''U.S. shipbuilders regard Nov. 9 as a black their industry," wrote The Journal of day Commerce. "On that day, the last merchant vessel under construction or on order in U.S. yards will be delivered to Sea-Land Service Inc. by Bay Shipbuilding Co., Sturgeon Bay, Wis." Given the decline in the commercial domestic fleet, Reagan administration officials have predicted that American shipyards would be able to rely on Navy shipbuilding and repair orders. Yet the present budget crisis has raised a spector of uncertainty over this plan. "Aggravating the situation," said the Journal, quoting John J. Stocker, president of the Shipbuilders Association, ''were uncertainties . . . caused by the government itself.'' These questions include ''whether or not the export of Alaskan oil will be allowed, the extent to which construction subsidies will be allowed to be repaid in return for domestic trading privil~ges and the impact of the recently negotiated U .S.-Canada Free Trade Agreement." The SIU has strongly opposed the export of Alaskan oil, the payback of construction subsidies and the maritime provisions of the U.S.-Canadian Free Trade Agreement. for Insurance Crisis In an effort to solve the insurance liability crisis which has plagued the American fishing industry, three subcommittees of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committees have approved a bill to provide no-fault benefits for temporarily injured fishermen. The legislation eliminates the $500,000 limit on claims for temporary injury which was included in a similar bill that was defeated in the last session of Congress. The bill creates a compensation system for fishermen who suffer ''temporary injury.'' Under the terms of the legislation, vessel owners must provide compensation to seamen with temporary injuries within 14 days in order to win protection against lawsuits written into the bill. According to The Journal of Commerce, few people are satisfied with the bill. Yet everyone is willing to give a little on this issue because of the crisis situation in the industry. A ep. GI nn Anderson (D-Calif.) said, under the present situation more than 90 percent of the fishing vessels in his district do not carry insurance. "Therefore, there is no one around to pay the bills for work injuries sustained by fishermen," he said. Safety Standards in the Fishing Industry One of the leading causes of the liability insurance crisis in the fishing industry has been the lack of adequate and verifiable safety standards. Therefore, the SIU has supported congressional and executive moves to improve those standards. Last month, SIU President Frank Drozak wrote a letter to the Coast Guard expressing his support for the agency's proposed rule to require uninspected fishing, fish processing and fish tending vessels operating on the high seas to carry Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons, or EPIRBS. The rule is included in a section of the Coast Guard Authorizations Act of 1986. Tax Correction Act One year after Congress passed the historic Tax Reform Bill of 1986, attempts have been made to amend the legislation. Given the present budgetary crisis, such moves were perhaps inevitable. The SIU has worked hard to retain the 100 percent deductibility of meals during shipboard conventions in the House versions of the tax bill. "We expect to see full floor consideration of the bill before Congress adjourns at the end of its sess · n this year," said SIU Director of Legislation Frank Pecquex. - November 1987 I LOG/ 31 • �Seafarers International Union of North America, AFL-CIO Washington Report During the past month and a half, Washington has been hit by a number of nasty surprises, some man-made, others natural. Mother Nature's surprise was the record 16inch snowfall that fell on Veteran's Day. It took everyone, including the meteorologists, by urprise. Another unexpected event wa& the October 19 stock market crash, which erased $1 trillion worth of paper profits in one hectic trading session. Black Monday, as the crash was called, was largely man-made, the result of six years of back-to-back trade and budget deficits. The unexpected snow drifts melted within two days, as the weather in Washington took a 180-degree turn and returned to Indian Summer levels. No such luck is expected with the. trade and budget deficits, though the Reagan administration is still hoping. Bended Knees: Part One The stock market crash took almost everyone by surprise. Still, a few analysts were sufficiently worried before the event to call on President Reagan and the American people to reevaluate their priorities. One of the most perceptive criticisms of Reaganomics was written by former Commerce Secretary Peter Peterson. In an article entitled "The Morning After," which hit the newsstands several days before the crash, Petersen noted that America ''could not stand tall on bended knees.'' Petersen compared the situation of the United States today to that of Great Britain in the 1950s. That country's ability to run an independent foreign policy was severely compromised because it was heavily dependent on foreign (American) capital. During the Suez Canal crisis, President Dwight D. Eisenhower forced the British to back down by threatening to stop supporting the British pound on the international money markets. The same thing, said Petersen, could happen to America today. The Washington Post made a similar observation. "Six years of free spending and heavy borrowing under the Reagan administration have brought an historic shift of financial control from this country to its new creditorsand financial control is political power. ''The markets-that vast, restless collection of investors, traders and speculators-are now the monitors of American economic policy, meting out swift and sure punishment of politicians' backsliding.'' Bended Knees: Part Two .. America can't operate a fully-independent foreign policy if it is in hock to foreign investors; it also can't run one if it is unable to transport its troops and supplies overseas. This country's lack of a credible sealift capability was cited in the recently released report by the presidentially-appointed Commission on Merchant Marine and Defense. The seven-member panel, which ha conducted hearings and research throughout this year, stated repeatedly that a private U.S. merchant fleet is the best way to maintain this country's sealift capability . 32 I LOG I November 1987 • November 1987 Legislative , Administrative and Regulatory Happenings Predicting that the American-flag merchant marine will "decline by one-half" by the year 2000 and that there would be ''a severe manpower shortage of skilled workers,'' the study stated that "heroic measures will be necessary if the decline is to be reversed ... The situation is now so bad that coordinated action is essential. "Free trade in reality does not exist," stated the report. ·'If American operators are to be able to compete in terms of price, some form of the Operating Differential Subsidy (ODS) program or some other measure to address some or all of the difference appears essential.'' For a more detailed discussion of this report, please turn to page 1. Liner Reform Subsidies The report from the Commission on Merchant Marine and Defense was eagerly awaited by the maritime industry, which viewed it as a way to spur the administration to act on a matter affecting the survival of the Americanflag merchant marine: reform ofthis country's liner subsidy program. "Since it took office in January 1981," said The Journal of Commerce, "The Reagan administration has made clear it opposes subsidies, abhors government intrusion, prefers to let the competitive marketplace make the decisions, and isn't willing to see any more money be spent for maritime subsidies than now.'' Last year, the operating subsidies that had propped up many of this nation's remaining shipping companies started to expire. Industry experts predicted dire consequences if action weren't taken. Nothing was done. At the end of last year, U.S. Lines, known as the "flagship fleet of the American merchant marine,'' filed for bankruptcy. ''A number of factors contributed to the bankruptcy, ' ' said SIU Legislative Director Frank Pecquex. "The failure of Congress and the administration to come up with a liner subsidy reform program certainly didn't help.'' After much delay, the administration finally submitted to Congress the details of its liner subsidy program. But many people in the maritime industry and on Capitol Hill feel that it doesn't go far enough in addressing the industry's problems. That is where the report comes in. "The hope is," reports The Journal of Commerce, ''that once President Reagan is confronted with . . . alarming facts regarding the merchant fleet and its inability to perform an adequate defense emergency role, he may change his mind." Trade Bill The Omnibus Trade Bill "continues to languish in the massive House-Senate conference," reports The Journal of Commerce. The bill, which seeks to restore balance in America's trading relationship with other countries, is perceived as having been jeopardized by the Oct. 19 stock market crash. For one thing, the stock market crash underscores the fact that the United States has become heavily dependent on foreign investors to finance the huge trade and budget deficits. According to The Washington Post, "The extraordinarily heavy new dependence on foreign governments' support is diminishing this country's freedom of action ... The final stages of the trade bill may not be, as Congress supposes, negotiations with the White House to avoid a presidential veto, but rather negotiations with Japan and Europe to avoid a financial veto. As most people know, running up your debts leads to a loss of control over your own affairs.'' Canada Free Trade: Part One Opposition is building in Congress and in Canada to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement signed by President Reagan and Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. In Canada, the trade agreement is front page news. There is widespread dissatisfaction with the agreement on economic and cultural grounds. While the agreement will probably be approved by the Canadian Parliament because of the large Conservative majority there, public opinion polls how that support for a U.S.Canadian pact has dro from 75 percent to 49 percent today. Opposition has been particularly 1 e among Canadian labor unions and e ergy concerns. The accord also needs the acquiescence of a majority of the 10 provinces. The governments of Ontario, Manitoba and ri c dward are opposed to the agreement. Ontario's premier is also critical of the pact, although he hasn't yet indicated if he will oppose it. Canada Free Trade: Part T While the U.S. -Canada Free Trade Agreement has received much less publicity_south of the border, a coalition of industry associations is expressing concern about the pact's possible ramifications. Several congressmen have indicated that they intend to vote against the trade agreement. Their opposition to the bill is due to a variety of reasons. Some of the most vehement congressional opponents of the Canadian bill come from energy states. Sen. Kent Conrad (D-N.D.) said he could not support the trade agreement ''unless it is amended to give better treatment to North Dakota and other states rich in natural resources.'' Sen. Wendell Ford (D-Ky.) also indicated that he would not be able to support the treaty if it is harmful to coal industry interests. Canadian Free Trade: Part Three Some of the most vehement criticism of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement has come from the maritime industry, which perceives its existence threatened by the proposed agreement. As reported in this and other issues of the LOG, the pact would seriously weaken the Jones Act and allow Canadian shipping companies to compete for any new work created by changes in the promotional laws of this country. 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Merjudio and Joseph "Old Joe" Tooma (left) helped celebrate the SIU's SOth anniversary at the Brooklyn hall last month. Thousands of seafarers, their families and friends joined in the celebrations at all ports and at Piney Point. See pages 1114 for complete coverage. Bill Signed to Correct Two important tax provisions which could have cost inland operators hundreds of million of dollars were corrected last month by congressional action. Following a drive spearheaded by the SIU and Crowley Maritime Corp., the House and Senate voted to restore 100 percent deductibility for crew meals and to exempt tug and barge owners from a l 5 percent diesel fuel tax. The two measures were contained in H.R. 4333, the Miscellaneous Revenue Act, which the president signed in November. In the case of the meal deductibility, ship and boat operators were caught in the old "Three Martini Lunch" tax change in the 1986 tax reform act which reduced from I00 percent to 80 percent the amount a business could deduct for "business" meals. That provision was meant to put a damper on expensive "business lunches." But o em it was applied across the board. By law, ship operators must provide meals to their crews, but under the old law they could only deduct 80 percent of the cost. H.R. 4333 restores the .full deductibility. For some reason luxury-cruise vessels were not included in the act, though the SIU fought to have those ships included. There is a 15 cents a gallon tax on diesel fuel, but all non-highway users of the fuel are exempt from the tax, which is used for federal highway projects. Under the old law, all marine op rators had to pay the tax when they purchased the fuel and apply for a refund. Because of the delay in the refund, operators said they could lose as much as $300 million. Under the new law, the tax is simply not levied on the fuel for non-highway use . Inside: Drug Tests Raise Issue of Privacy SIU and Industry Seek AIDS Policy Onboard the Inger and Sgt. Button Around the Port of Philadelphia Page 2 Page4 Pages 6 & 7 News from the Lundeberg School Pages Pages 15-18 A shipowner whose anti-union hiring practices led the SIU to file charges with the National Labor Relations Board in August, is now at the center of another controversy and a lawsuit. In October, Belmont VLCC II, the company which now owns the former VLCC New York (renamed Ocean Challenger) was awarded a contract to carry 200,000 tons of P.L. 480 grain to Pakistan. Several SIU-contracted companies bid on the award, along with other ship operators. The SIU and OMI Corp, which operates the OM/ Sacramento and Missouri in the grain trade, have jointly filed suit in federal court to overturn the award. The suit contends Belmont has an unfair advantage because it purchased the ship for a bargain basement pnce, that Marad did not follow the 1936 Merchant Marine Act and that the ship is not suitable for the grain trade. District I MEBA and Liberty Maritime Corp. have filed a similar suit. The suit was filed against Belmont, Marad, the Department of Transportation and the Agency for International Development (AID). Belmont does have a big advantage. The company bought the New York from Marad for $6 million, reportedly less than the ship's scrap value. The ship originally cost about $83 million when it was built with CDS and Title XI loan guarantees in 1976. Marad acquired the New York, along with the other VLCCs Maryland and Massachusetts, when their owners defaulted on the loans. Belmont also bought the other two ships from Marad for similarly low prices. Under the l 936 Merchant Marine Act, Marad can sell such ships, but if it does, '"such vessel shall not be operated in the foreign commerce of United State within the period of JO years after the date of the sale, in competition with any other vessel owned by a citizen or citizens of the United States." The 265,000 DWT Maryland was a bargain for Belmont. By the time Marad sold the ship , the government had paid $28.5 million in loan guarantees under Title XI and had absorbed some $16 million in unamortized CDS fund . Because Belmont had so little invested in capital costs of its ship , the suit contends that Marad did not de- A federal judge has granted an SIU request for a special inspection of the Ocean Challenger (former New York). The inspection request was part of the suit filed to overturn the grain deal. The Union has charged the ship is not suitable to carry grain. The inspection will take place before any loading will be allowed. termine ''fair and reasonable rates'' for the award. Even with that advantage , plus the cut-rate cost of a non-union crew, Belmont' bid wa ac ually highe per ton than four other bidders. But the company said that if it was allowed to carry all the grain in one load, it would cut its costs to 2 percent under the lowest bid. On top of that, estimates show that Belmont's freight reven for the single voyage would be two-and-a-half times the purchase price of the ship. The suit also contends that the ship is not suitable for the trade, that the former oil tanker is just not built for the carriage of grain, whereas many other U .S.-flag bulkers are. Under the terms of the original bid, Pakistan did not want the entire shipment at once·, but under reported pressure from AID, agreed to accept all the grain on one voyage , and Belmont got the contract. · But the former oil tanker is o big, it would have to be lightered to be unloaded and would tie up all of Pakistan's lightering services for months. On top of that, the country is not sure how it would store such huge amounts of grain. The shipments are usually spaced over several months. The holds are so deep in the tanker, that current suction pumps may not be able to get the grain out of the fivestory holds. Previously the biggest ships to haul grain were only about half the size of the former New York, and those hips had serious problems with the cargo. The ship was cheduled to load by Nov . 22, if its holds are cleaned and ready. The SIU and OMI have asked the court to inspect the hip prior to loading. �President's Report Maritime Industry Needs High Priority, SIU Says to Bush by Michael Sacco A Challenge to the Bush Administration s George Bush gets ready to take over the lea.dership. of our natio~ as t~e 41st president of the United States, all Amencans will want to wish him well and trust that he will set a course that will strengthen America across the board. This country has plenty of problems that need fixing. Among the challenges to President-elect Bush is one that carries over from the previous administrations of presidents Reagan and Carter: how to make sure that the United States flag flies over a viable, balanced fleet of merchant vessels capable of carrying a substantial portion of our commerce in peacetime, and available to serve in any national emergency. We would hope that the president-elect will be able to focus on a role for shipping that is consistent with the needs and responsibilities of a world power, much in the manner that the Soviet Union has given priority to its merchant shipping for economic, political and national security reasons. A Not an Easy Task Achieving that goal may not be the most simple of tasks , but it can be done. What is needed is the direct involvement of the White House and the Congress and, of course, the cooperation of the entire maritime industry-management and labor. To make the task easier, it is essential that the industry concentrate, and agree, on uncomplicated proposals that will be of help to every segment of shipping so as to encourage support among members of Congress and the administration on what should clearly be a united objective. The maritime industry cannot afford any longer to discourage action in the Congress or the Executive branch that could lead to its recovery because of an inability to unite in the interests of all. That inability appears to have b~en one of the impediments to our efforts over the past several years, accordmg to every reliable authority. Even if only partially true, it is a factor we must deal with very positively, as we once again attempt in the coming year to seek a solution to the nation's maritime problem. As a union of seamen concerned with the well-being of all of its members and as Americans concerned with the well-being of all the nation, we can do no less than strive for that solution with all our might. We will be in there pitching! The China Maritime Agreement The current talks between representatives of the United States and China to arrive at a maritime agreement can be a big help to this nation's shipping industry or it can be a lost opportunity. From the standpoint of U.S. shipping, it all depends on how firm the negotiators are in demanding a cargo-sharing agreement that gives a fair share of the trade between the two nations to American-flag liner and bulk operations-at rates that will allow profitable operations for both. In the previous agreements, now lapsed, with the Chinese in 1980 and the one with the Russians in 1978, sharing of cargo provided one-third for U.S. flag ships, one-third for the trading partner and one-third for third-flag vessels. In the case of the agreement with Russia, a way was found to enable U.S. bulk operators to operate profitably, although their participation was minimal because of greater opportunities in other trades. Difference in Approach A significant difference in the approach to the current negotiations and that which the Nixon administration handled with the Soviet Union is that the U.S. negotiating team, led by then Assistant Secretary of Commerce Andrew Gibson, included American operators as advisers who were able to contribute to the talks. That is not the case at present, and we wonder if our cause would not have been better served by having the shipowners involved, including someone like Katherine Wei, chairman of the board of the companies that make up the Falcon Shipping Group, as an adviser to the U.S. team . Mrs. Wei ' s extensive knowledge of China and its language would have been a great asset. We can be sure that the Chinese team includes shipping people as well as those from the bureaucracy. In any case it is our fervent hope that the negotiators will stick with it until a genuine cargo-sharing agreement is reached that will give all bulk and liner operators an opportunity to participate in the U.S.-China trade on a fair and equitable basis. Eaecutiv• Board Miellael Sacco PreS1chnt Joseph Sacco Uetu UYC Vte;t p,..~*nt Joseph OIGlorglo Angua " Red" C•mpbell S.Cntl•ty VIC& PtesJOem Frank Margiotta Director ol Public Relauons & Puoucauons Charles Svenson GC9rgo McC.rtney VICe PreSKJenl Roy Mercer St1v1 Edney Jack Caffey ~c Pte~Qool Vice Pre1'dMI VIC@ Pr&s108IJI Mike Hall Managing Editor MHHllll Deborah Greene A5soclate Editor 2 I LOG I November 1988 ~12111 E!11tor Thom111 Glidewell Jonn Fay V.ce Pres.dent Editor Va f'Te~Qoot The " dire condition of U .S.-ftag shipping" needs to be addressed by the incoming Bush administration , SIU President Mike Sacco said in a letter to the presidentelect. " The purpose of this message is simply to wi h you well and to ensure you of our sincere support in all your efforts to increase the strength and well-being of our country and its people," Sacco said. "We respectfully submit that the state of merchant shipping requires a high priority by your administration. The industry has tightened operations considerably over the past few years and we are increasingly more competitive," he said. Sacco said the SIU is "available to assist in every way possible in the formulation of a long-needed program to give the United States a shipping capability consistent with its pre-eminent position as a world power. " The SIU did not support Bush because ''we felt we had been misled by the Reagan administration, which in 1980 advanced an eight-point program intended to revitalize U.S. shipping (which) was not implemented in the years that followed," Sacco said. From a Presidential Commission: A Detailed Blueprint for Rebuilding U.S.-Flag Fleet While the decline of the Americanftag merchant marine poses a grave threat to this nation's military capability, it is not irreversible. The problem could be corrected by the adoption of a comprehensive maritime policy. The savings and benefits derived from implementing such a program would substantially exceed the costs to the government. These are the conclusions reached by the President's Commission on Merchant Marine and Defense (COMMAD), which released the third in a series of four reports on Sept. 30. Without timely and decisive action on the part of government, however, the number of merchant ships and seamen will "be further reduced by one-half . . . by the year 2000," according to the study. Indeed, in the year that has expired since the Commission's first report was issued, "the decline has continued and the peril to our country has grown commensurately," said Jeremiah Denton, chairman of the Commission. Referring to the recently ratified INF treaty between the United States and the Soviet Union, Denton said, ' 'This very accomplishment and the burden that it places on our conventional forces make it even more important that our maritime capability be sufficient in terms both of ships and crews reliably available to the United States and of a shipbuilding base to sustain and expand the civilian as well as military fleets in time of need.'' "Otherwise," he said, "our potential adversaries will know that the United States does not have the capacity to fight a prolonged and general conventional war, and deterrence will not exist against a series of possible Soviet aggressions deemed unlikely to provoke a nuclear response from the United States. " Present efforts to deal with the decline of this nation's sealift capability by increasing the number of inactive reserve ships "is an in ufficient and inadequate response,,, said the Commission. Moreover, the problem has been exacerbated ''by a similar decline in the size of the merchant fleets of some of our most important allies." "Much of the challenge, " aid the Commis ion, ''lies with management and labor. Tendencies for the various segments of the industries to contend with one another rather than cooperate together are increasingly evident, deeply disturbing and an obstacle to effective action.'' Still, said the Commission, "it is up to the government to provide an environment that will enable American shipping companies to prosper.'' Noting that "Free Trade, in reality, does not exist today," the Commission said that "if the privately owned merchant fleet is to expand to the level required to carry out the national military strategy, operators must ... have access to cargo on fair economic and commercial terms.'' Were Congress and the next administration to implement the recommendations outlined in the Commission's first two reports, then Americans could expect the following economic and military benefits by the year 2000: • 181 militarily useful ships, as well as 200 ships not militarily useful but suitable for economic support; • 6,570 billets on oceangoing merchant ships , providing jobs for n, 140 merchant seamen; • An annual average of 37, 110 jobs for American workers constructing and repairing merchant ships in United States shipyards; • An increase in the Gross National Product of over $81 billion during the 11 year period, and • Total gross costs to the federal government of $16,765 million during the 11 year period, offset by total federal government revenues of $13 ,318 million. The Commission was established by Public Law 98-525 of Oct. 19, 1984. It wasn't until December 1986, however, that all the members of the Commission were picked. The Commission was entrusted with coming up with a comprehensive maritime policy after thoroughly studying the following issues: • The problems relating to the transportation of cargo and personnel for national defense purposes in time of war or national emergency; • The capability of the United States merchant marine to meet the need for such transportation, and • The adequacy of the shipbuilding mobilization base of the United States (Continued on Page 9.) �Poll Shows Anti-Drug Testing Stance Privacy Question Concerns Seafarers By an almost 4-1 margin, Seafarers oppose mandatory, random drug testing. But, almost two-thirds of those who responded to an informal Seafarers LOG survey said some sort of limited drug testing policy would be acceptable. The survey, which was included in the September LOG, is an unscientific sampling, but the responses touched all sides of the controversial issue. Last summer the Coast Guard proposed stringent rules which would re- "I feel that mandatory drug testing is unconstitutional. If an employee is not performing his or her job as required, he or she should be dismissed. If alcohol or drug abuse is suspected, counseling should be recommended," another seafarer wrote. If drug testing programs are implemented, and some have been in the maritime industry, 61 percent of the respondents said they believed it should be a matter between the unions and management, with no government intrusion. ". . . Drug testing is wrong, illegal and degrading to any person, union or not . . . " quire random and mandatory drug testing of all seagoing personnel. Maritime labor and management were overwhelmingly opposed to the proposals. But despite that heavy opposition, the Coast Guard is expected to implement the rules. Indications are that the issue eventually will be decided in the courts. Seventy-eight percent of those who responded opposed mandatory random testing. Only 22 percent said they supported uch testing. "If you do not use drugs, you have nothing to fear from testing,'' one seafarer wrote. The same number of people responded that drug testing should only be required if there is reasonable cause to suspect someone i using drugs while on duty. While the vast majority oppose mandatory drug testing as called for under the Coast Guard's proposals, only 34 percent of those polled said there should be no drug testing at all. "Drug te ting is wrong, illegal and degrading to any per on, union or not," said one member. "Labor unions should be the leader in guaranteeing a drug-free work force,'' wrote another seafarer who supports mandatory testing. Almost the same percentage, 23 percent, of those who support mandatory testing, believe drug abuse is a serious and widespread problem aboard ships. But 77 percent say drug abuse is not a serious problem. Broken down, 14 percent said they strongly agreed that drug abuse was a problem; 9 percent agreed, while 36 percent disagreed and 41 percent strongly disagreed drug abuse was widespread. Many of those who took the time to comment, said that drug use has actually declined in recent years. ••I might have agreed a few years ago. However, I have seen a change in attitude recently. Perhaps due to publicity about health issues," one member wrote. "I've been an SIU member for 15 years. In the mid- '70s the use of marijuana was not uncommon on some ships I worked on. Today I rarely see thi , " another seafarer said. Government Orders Drug Tests, Long Court Battle Expected More than 4 million transportation workers, including thousands of seafarers, will be forced to undergo random and mandatory drug testing if a Department of Transportation program survives an expected legal challenge. The new regulations, which both unions and management have severely criticized, were issued by DOT as the LOG went to press. The drug tests would require workers in maritime, trucking, aviation, railroad, bus, mass transit and pipeline industries to be te ted and removed from their jobs if tested positive. The SIU, along with other maritime unions and employers, testified against the proposal earlier this year. At presstime, the SIU was preparing its response to the new rules. Model of New SIU Brooklyn Hall Goes on Display for Members SIU Stewards on APL's Polk Onboard the Polk, the SIU steward department is (I. to r.) Chief Cook Luis Laupati, GSU Danny Guerrero and Steward Baker Alfonso Campanella. ' ·; fr.>;~:"' SIU stewards crew the President Polk, one of the APL ships. Seafarers Medical Director Dr. Joseph San Filippo points to the model of the new Siu Hiring Hall and Clinic which will be built in Brooklyn to replace the aging facilities presently being used. Looking on with a group of Seafarers are, from left, Dr. San Filippo, Florence Penny (RN), SIU Vice President Jack Caffey, SIU Secretary-Treasurer Joe DiGiorgio and Joe Logue Jr., son of the late Dr. Joseph Logue, former medical director. Coast Guard Adds Vets Staff Last Jan. 19, when merchant mariner who sailed between Dec. 7, 1941 and Aug. 15, 1945 were given veteran's benefits, the U.S. Coast Guard wasn't sure how many applications it would receive. About 900 applications now are arriving weekly. And since there is no deadline on applying, Coa t Guard officials estimate the total eventually could exceed 70,000. To help process the applications, Secretary of Transportation Jim Burnley has requested the Coast Guard to triple the number of people working on the project, which he hopes will help wipe out a backlog of 43,000 applications by mid-November. Di charge papers (a di charge certificate and a document detailing the veteran's service) have been ent to nearly 12,000 applicants. The staff goal is to mail 6,000 completed applications every week. The document, known a DD Form 214, must be presented to a Veterans Administration office to obtain benefits. Although the backlog has cau ed delay in proces ing many applications, the Coast Guard has given priority to those requiring immediate medical care and those requiring death benefit for urviving spou e . If you qualify for veteran's benefits and have not yet applied, send a completed DD Form 2168 (available at Coa t Guard and Veterans Administration offices) to Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters (G-MYP-1), Washington, D.C. 20590-0001. Be ure to include copies of upporting documents such as awards received and discharge slips from qualifying voyages, if available. November 1988 I LOG I 3 �SIU AIDS Seminar Seeks An Industry Policy Q: What do Atlantic City, N .1., Fayettesville, Ark., Concord, N.H. and Galveston, Texas have in common? A: The population of each city is smaller than the number of Americans who have been officially diagnosed with AIDS. The first case of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) was diagnosed less than 10 years ago. As of August this year, more than 55,000 Americans were diagnosed as having this deadly disease. By 1991, the Centers for Disease Control predicts that between five and 10 million Americans will have been exposed to the AIDS virus. It is hard to overestimate the potential consequences. Last month, the union hosted a daylong seminar on the disease for its contracted companies. The goal was to come up with an industry-wide policy. AIDS confronts each American with difficult choices on many different levels: as an individual who is responsible for his or her own behavior, as a taxpayer, as a member of a community or family, and as a worker employed in a particular industry. So far, the only effective tool in controlling the spread of this disease SIU Begins AIDS Education In an effort to meet the health and safety need of its membership, the SIU will begin an in-depth and comprehensive AIDS education program. In addition to articles in the LOG, the union will be providing written information to its membership about how to prevent the spread of the AIDS virus. Videotapes and informational meetings with SIU safety directors at hiring halls and aboard vessels will be used to educate SIU members. The SIU is working with its contracted companies to put together an effective education campaign. President Mike Sacco has said that education of the SIU membership about this deadly disease is a top priority for the union. He hopes all SIU members will learn as much as they can because with education comes protection. Remember-you are in control. With common sense, you can prevent the spread of AIDS. Play it safe. Use condoms and DON'T use drugs. If you have any questions about AIDS and your health or workplace safety, you can write to: has been education. The SIU has been in the forefront of unions trying to educate its members, officials, employees and contracted companies about this deadly disease. During the seminar, Liz Reisman, R. N., D.N.Sc., discussed the disease itself-what it is, how it is spread, precautions against transmission, HIV antibody testing, occupational risk and prevention. Deborah Kleinberg, an attorney for the union, discussed the ramifications of the disease as they relate specifically to the employment policies for the maritime industry. Reisman is a member of the St. Mary's County AIDS Task Force. She also sits on the national Institute of Health Confidentiality Committee. She went over much of the same material that she has discussed with nearly 1,000 SIU members over the past year and a half. Two of her articles have appeared in the LOG. The operators discussed the eco- nomic and legal consequences of the disease, and such things as testing, counseling and the possibility that foreign countries may require seamen to present an ''AIDS'' certificate before coming ashore (the Philippines recently discussed this idea, though it did not go through with its proposed program). The important thing, said Kleinberg, is for everyone involved-management and labor-to come up with a comprehensive and humane policy on this issue. Over the past year and a half, she has met with representatives from other unions-the AFL-CIO, the Firefighters, the· SEID-which are grappling with this issue. The SIU is the first maritime union which is developing an industry-wide policy with its contracted companies. A second meeting between the Union and its contracted companies was scheduled for early December at Piney Point. SAFE (Seafarers AIDS Forum for Education) Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship Piney Point, MD. 20674 Liz Reisman addresses the AIDS seminar held at SIU headquarters. Jones Ac:t Does Not Harm Alaska's Economy The estimated cost of maintaining the Jones Act restrictions in the Alaskan trade have been greatly exaggerated, said a recently released report by the General Accounting Office. The Jones Act should be retained, said the GAO, "because it helps maintain the nation's capability for military shipbuilding and sealift in time of war.'' The two-year study of the Jones Act's impact on Alaskan trade concludes that of 74 U.S.-flag tankers carrying Alaska North Slope Oil, 56 have direct military utility, and the deep-draft dry cargo vessels in the trades are also important national defense assets. The remaining tankers and tug and barge fleet provide e sen- · tial logistical support to sustain the U.S. economy in times of crisis. The report was undertaken at the request of Sen. Ted Stevens CR-Alaska), who felt that Alaska was forced to bear an unfair part of the cost of the Jones Act. Yet according to the GAO, estimating Alaska's share of the burden relative to the oil companies, the federal government and shippers in the lower 48 states "cannot be estimated." "Analyzing who ultimately bears these Jones Act costs is complicated because there are plentiful opportu4 I LOG I November 1988 nities for passing these costs on to others," said report. The GAO found that the economic impact of the Jones Act on the Alaska economy is likely to decline. The estimated additional cost of U.S. construction above foreign-built equivalents is $163 million, representing about 2 percent of the total $9.5 billion personal income of Alaskans. The dry cargo liner and tug and barge fleets which carry consumer products northbound represent only $20.2 million in additional costs, or $6. 73 per ton on the 3 million tons shipped northbound annually; in other words, less than two cents per day per ton. What can be measured, said the GAO, is the role that the Jones Act plays in securing this nation's sealift base. The Jones Act fleet employed in the Alaskan trade represents 21 percent of the militarily useful U .S.-ftag fleet and nearly 40 percent of the militarily useful U.S. tanker fleet. Twenty-two percent ofalljobs available to U.S. seamen are generated by the protected Jone Act trade in Alaska. "This study confirms the national defense and economic positions we in the maritime ~ndustry have been maintaining all along," said Tran portation Institute President James L. Henry. ''Preservation and enforcement of the Jones Act are essential to bolster America's defense." The Jones Act tanker fleet has been judged critically important to national defense by many prestigious public and private study groups, including the Commission on Merchant Marine and Defense appointed by President Reagan. Sealift will carry 90 percent of all dry cargo and 95 percent of all petroleum products, which will outweigh all other cargoes combined. The GAO stated that the Alaska Jones Act tanker fleet is the source of 39 percent of militarily-useful tanker tonnage and 8 percent of the militarily-useful dry cargo capacity. Additionally, the Jones Act fleet makes a substantial contribution to the seafaring manpower pool, which Navy and private sector studies have described as inadequate. The Alaska trades fleet provides 86 percent of the tanker billets and 17 percent of the dry cargo billets. Rescinding the Jones Act would not lead to any immediate co t savings, because U.S. companies have already built their vessels in U.S. shipyards. The GAO study was released just as the Jones Act was under attack. Last month, two Senate bills were introduced which would have waived U.S.-ftag requirements on coal shipments to Hawaii and on passenger service between U.S. ports and Alaska. While supporters of the two bills said that these were special circumstances, industry officials were afraid that passage of the two bills would inevitably result in the whole-scale dismantling of the Jones Act. "After all, if this exception is granted, why not ... anything else where cut-rate foreign flags can undercut the U.S. flag?" asked National MEBA representative Karl Landgrebe. "The GAO report confirms a lot of things that the maritime industry has said over the years," said Henry. No action is expected on the two Senate bills before the end of the session. "The GAO report will be a useful tool in fighting off attacks against the Jones Act in the next session of Congress," said SIU President Mike Sacco. The departments of Defense and Transportation strongly concurred with the GAO analysis. The agency said that the Defense Department "supports the existing scope of the Jones Act and the importance of the tankers that operate in the Alaskan trade." �Company Pleads Guilty to Sinking of Marine Eledric The U.S. attorney's office in Norfolk has closed its books on the tragic sinking of the Marine Electric. Five years after 31 American seamen and licensed officers lost their lives in the cold waters of the Atlantic, Marine Transport Lines, the ship's operator, pleaded guilty to a single criminal misdemeanor charge. U oder the arrangement, the company admits that it violated the law by not reporting outstanding ship defects to the U.S. Coast Guard. As a result, it will have to pay the maximum fine of $10,000, which The Journal of Commerce reports as the first criminal punishment of an American shipowner since the 1940s. In addition to filing its guilty plea on the criminal charge, the company agreed to pay a $10,000 civil fine to Federal Judge Upholds CDS Payback Rule The Reagan administration's CDS plan suffered another setback last month when a federal judge ruled that any company operating in the protected Alaskan trades contrary to an April 29 ruling was doing so illegally. U.S. District Court Judge Charles Richey refused a request from two companies- Atlantic ichfield and American Petrofina-to stay the April 29 decision on the grounds that neither would suffer any irreparable harm and that the public good would not be compromised. There was a ready supply of alternative shipping available, said Judge Richey, on board smaller tankers which stood to be displaced if three VLCC (Very Large Crude Carriers) tankers were allowed to compete in the domestic trades. The ruling was the latest chapter in the SIU's five-year battle to prevent implementation of the administration's plan to allow subsidized operators to participate in the Alaskan trade in exchange for paying back monies received under the now-defunct Construction Differential Subsidy (CDS) program. At stake were up to 900 SIU jobs. The judge reaffirmed his earlier decision by saying that the administration had tried to subvert the will of Congress as expressed in two pieces of legislation-the Merchant Marine Act of 1936 and Section 505 of the Supplemental Appropriations Act of pay~ack the Coast Guard for operating the vessel without effecting adequate repairs. The Coast Guard has announced that it will not pursue any further action against the company, or any of its officials or subsidiaries. While some of the families of the dead seamen were bitter about the size of the fine, some safety experts said that the case marked an important precedent. "It's a significant thing," said Paul Esbensen, a veteran maritime investigator for the National Transportation Safety Board. "For the first time I can remember a criminal action ha been taken, a fine paid and it is clear that the company did something wrong.'' The company failed to report repairs that had been made in the ship's hull 10 days before the vessel flooded and sank. The hull of the ship had been punctured by a bulldozer at the dock in Brayton, Mass. The incident was never reported to the Coast Guard. In a 1985 report on the accident, the Coast Guard concluded that the poorly repaired hull could not withstand the pounding from the seas. It caved in, allowing water to enter the hold and capsize the ves el. Only three crewmembers onboard the 34-man vessel survived. Many survived the sinking only to die in the icy waters off the coast of Virginia. The Coast Guard also noted that the patch-work repair done to the hull was ·ust one of man defect . As a result of the case, the Coast Guard beefed up its safety inspections of aging ships. The Marine Electric was 38 years old at the time of the incident, and in obviously poor repair. In addition, rules were developed requiring American shipowners to provide cold water survival suits for seamen. Had they been onboard the vessel, many more crewmembers might have been able to survive. SIU Election Under Way Balloting began November 1 for the election of SIU officers and a proposition. The voting period runs through December 31. Check with your port agent or see October's LOG for information about voting. Above (I. tor.) members Bob Fraizer, Frank Costango and M.T. St. George after they were the first to cast ballots at Piney Point. U.S. and China Near Bilateral Shipping Pact The United States and the People's Republic of China (PRC) have made substantial progress towards negotiating a new maritime agreement, acording to the Department of Transportation. While James Burnley, Secretary of T an ortation, aid that the conce sions won in negotiations so far represented "a very significant breakthrough," at least one American-flag bulk operator expressed strong reservations about the proposed agreement. The new agreement, said Katherine Wei, chairman of the board of the Falcon Shipping Group, bestows only a "co metic benefit to the bulk carrying segment of the American fleet.'' On the West Coast 1987. The purpose of Congress in both pieces of legi lation was to foster a stronger merchant marine. The administration's CDS plan would have resulted in fewer jobs for American seamen and a fewer American-flag vessels, said Richey. The counsel for Atlantic Richfield Company confirmed that the company had appealed Judge Richey's decision in the U.S. Court of Appeals. SIU Patrolman Gentry Moore (left) chats with the steward department's Joe Freeman on APL's President Truman in Oakland, Calif. A U.S. delegation headed by John Gaughan, Maritime Administrator, met with its counterpart from the People's Republic of China in Washington, D.C. Oct. 18-20. Agreement was reached on a number of issues. According to Burnley, U.S. operators will now have the right to do the following things: ** open business offices in China operate feeder vessels to consolidate and transship cargoes * deal directly with the organizations that control cargo shipments (Continued on Page 10.) Waterman Sold; Will Keep Sailing With SIU Crews Long-time SIU-contracted Waterman Marine Corp. has been sold for $34 million to International Shipholding Corp (ISC). But the six Waterman vessels now in service will continue to operate with SIU crews. The sale is subject to approval by the Maritime Administration and the Department of Justice. The deal, announced late last month, will make Waterman a subsidiary of International Shipholding. It will retain the name Waterman Marine. The parent company is the owner of another subsidiary, Central Gulf Marine. With Waterman's six ships and eight U.S.-flag ships and 10 foreign-flag ships, ISC will operate a fleet of 24 vessels. ''The Waterman operation is going to continue as it is now. We plan to make no changes in that respect," said ISC Chairman Neils W. Johnson. Waterman operates three LASH hips in Middle Eastern service and three RO/ROs under charter to the Military Sealift Command. November 1988 I LOG I 5 �Sealift's Inger Loads Up With Sugar Jim Farley, 1st assistant engineer (left), and Charley Williams, DEU, aboard the S.S. Inger (Sealift Bu~ers, Inc.) during a stopoff at C&H Sugar in Crockett, Calif. ···: .... •. . . ...:< ·:·:·:::. .......... .. .... . ···="·.·::·:·:=·::::::.::·· .-.. ··:"··:'/·r·:,,:3'· .. , I Stanley Giandora, bosun Wilmington Port Agent Don Anderson, center, with ABs Dino Chappas, left, and Kenneth Simbler. In 1985 Reynolds Metals Company owned and operated the SS Inger. But Reynolds was leaving the maritime industry due to the fact that bauxite and alumina pellets were being brought into the United States on foreign-flag vessels at rates cheaper than could be done aboard the Inger . The fate of the bulker was uncertain. Reynolds had three options at that point: (I) make one more voyage and scrap the Inger, (2) convert it to an unmanned barge with a loss of 21 jobs, or (3) sell it to a buyer who would agree to keep the ship running. With hard work and determination, the SIU was able to find a buyer, Sealift Bulkers, and the ship has been running ever since with an unlicensed crew of 17. ~ With the nice California weather, part of the Inger's crew gathers on deck for a meeting alfresco. 6 I LOG I November 1988 �On the S9t. W.R. Button in the Pacific Seafarers Enioy Their Off-Duty Hours Text and Photographs by Leonard Earl Johnson A ship is a floating place where Seafare ~ live and work. American Overseas Marine of Quincy, Mass. keeps four ships crewed by SIU people, chartered to the U.S. Marine Corps, positioned off Guam and Saipan. These photographs show the crew of the M/V Sgt. William R. Button working and relaxing just before departure for the shipyard in Norfolk. Layup in the shipyard! A bittersweet event for a seafarer, it means an early return home, but it also means an early end to your paycheck. For Doren Molise and Al Lautermilch it meant ship's bell to wedding bells. They married in Hawaii. During layup. Editors note: Leonard Earl Johnson lives in New Orleans and often contributes to the LOG. He is an award winning photographer whose series "The Sea" will be exhibited by the government of Guam 's CARA Gallery, Jan.Feb. 1989. Sunday barbecues are a highpoint for the SIU crew on the Button. Tying 3 difTerent kind of knot, Button crewmembers Doren Molise and Al Lautermilch will get hitched while the Button is in fayup. The couple met aboard ship. AB Tom Stagg paints down the house aboard the Button, anchored off Saipan . . . .......... '"""""">...:.. } . ·::.... :'.>···. f=i-' < Steward Assistant Santa Paturzo watches the sun rise. Chief Cook Herb Hollings mans the grill during a cook-out. November 1988 I LOG I 7 �Tugs, Barges Help Keep Philly Busy SIU members in Philadelphia find work on the dozens of tugs and barges under SIU contract in that busy port city. Maratrans operates about 30 tugs and barges, while Express Marine, Moran and Swann Oil run several dozen more pieces of inland equipment there. These pictures were provided by former Philadelphia Patrolman Richie Wilson, who has been lured back to sea. He is waiting to ship out. .., " l f.·~ ,. ~rr:·J-~,,·~:ll!llr · ·-»·t'·i·~~·~f;+.· Boatmen aboard the Interstate Transport tug Schuylkill head down river from the refinery. In the Philadelphia hall it's job dispatch time. Pensioner Billy Smith (left) spins a few tales of the "old days" to younger seafarers Victor Harper (center) and David Diammond at the Philadelphia hall. Onbi;mrd M~m1tram; tug E nterprise veteran Boatmen Robert Taylor (left) and BUI Delesline (ri1:ht) talk about their upcoming retirements with SIU Rep. Richie Wilson. Seafarer Lou Lolli (left) listens to Tom Gildersleeve explain the job situation. 8 I LOG I November 1988 SIU Rep. Richie Wilson (left) and AB Tankerman George Tanner aboard Swann Barge #20. �Lone Star Boatmen Visit Port Arthur Tug and barge traffic along Texas' Gulf Coast provides hundreds of jobs for SIU Boatmen. Port Arthur is one of the many inland ports frequented by SIU-crewed tugs. Below, Houston Port Agent Dean Corgey (right) meets with the Mary Moran's Chief Engineer Cliff Champagne (left) and Capt. Glenn Arnaud. The Mary Moran (right) ties up at Port Arthur. Defense Report-Time To Rebuild U.S. Fleet (Continued from Page 2.) to meet the needs of naval and merchant ship construction in time of war or national emergency. The Commission previously presented seven major recommendations. They were as follows: 1. PromuJgate a national policy statement that reaffirms the maritime policy contained in the Merchant Marine Acts of 1920 and 1936. 2. "Congress and the administration should act decisively and promptly ... to complete ongoing efforts to develol' and enact into law a meaningful Operating Differential Subsidy (ODS) reform package that ensures more flexible and competitive United States flag carrier service, remains within acceptable budgetary restraints, and functions to sustain and expand the contributions of the commercial merchant marine to the strategic sealift capability of the United States." 3. Implementation ofa national program for merchant ship construction in United States shipyards. 4. Ensure greater access to international trade and cargo through trade promotion and reservation of United States government cargo. 5. Ensure preservation, enforcement and strengthening of the current cabotage laws. 6. Change major Department of Defense and Department of the Navy regulations, policies and practices. C'To that end, the Department of Defense and the Department of the Navy should review policies and practices that address procurement, contracting, and industrial base mobilization.'') 7. Initiate and spearhead a publicprivate effort to improve business efficiency in the maritime industries. Dispatchers Report for Inland Waters OCT. 1-31, 1988 "TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class 8 Class C Port New York . ....................... . Philadelphia .. .. .................. . Baltimore ........................ . Norfolk . . . . . ................... . Mobile ..................... ... . . . New Orleans .... .. .... ... ......... . Jacksonville ...................... . San Francisco .................... . . Wiimington ...................... . Seattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Puerto Rico ............ ......... , . Houston ..................... . Algonac .. ....... . . ... ........... . St. Louis ........................ . Piney Point ....................... . Totals ........................ . Port New York ...................... . Philadelphia ...................... Baltimore .............. ... ....... Norfolk ......................... Mobile ..... _...... . New Orleans ..... ..... .. .......... Jacksonville ...................... San Francisco ..................... Wilmington ....................... Seattle .......................... Puerto Rico ...................... Hoi.:ston ......................... Algonac ......................... St. Louis ........................ Piney Point ....................... Totals. .. . .................. 0 1 0 0 1 0 36 13 1 0 2 0 3 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 1 19 0 0 7 0 63 0 24 . . . 0 0 0 17 0 0 . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 5 0 10 0 0 2 0 0 0 19 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B ""REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 20 1 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 26 7 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 0 3 5 0 2 0 0 0 40 10 31 0 0 0 Class A Class 8 Class C 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 64 0 1 3 0 58 0 0 3 18 1 0 150 1 1 30 0 0 2 0 29 0 0 2 2 0 0 67 19 0 1 0 0 3 0 3 0 26 ENGINE DEPARTMENT . 0 28 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pon New York ........................ . Philadelphia ...................... . Baltimore ......... ... ............ . Norfolk ......................... . Mobile .......................... . New Orleans ... ... ..... ........... . Jacksonville ...................... . San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilmington ....................... . Seattle . . ............ . . Puerto Rico ...................... . Houston .... ..................... . Algonac ......................... . St. Louis ........................ . Piney Point ....................... . Totals . . .. .. .................... . Totals All Oep:utments _ .............. . 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 27 0 0 1 9 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 1 0 0 6 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 2 0 57 18 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 53 25 0 10 15 32 260 110 38 1 0 16 0 0 4 0 0 4 0 0 - 14 107 36 23 69 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 16 0 0 0 0 34 0 0 6 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ""*"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month . November 1988 I LOG I 9 �New SIU Pensioners DEEP SEA Floyd G. Allen, 65 Philadelphia Harold L. Austin, 66 Seattle Michael Bakos, 67 Duluth Luis F. Rivera, above, receives his first pension check from the port agent of Puerto Rico, Angel S. Hernandez. At right, Domingo Ortiz Almodovar is given his first pension check. Cosme R. Ballesteros Cosme R. Ballesteros, 59 Houston Jerry W. Blan, 60 Houston Robert E. Pickett, 54 Houston Claudie B. Pickle, 61 Mobile Luis F. Rivera, 60 Santurce Joseph R, Turner, 61 Algonac RAILWAY MARINE REGION John Calby, 63 Wilmington Cecil T. Terry, Jr. Cecil T. Terry Jr., 59 Norfolk Henry P. White, 51 Norfolk John T. Cherry John T. Cherry, 67 New Orleans James 0. Chianese, 59 New York Blewett Davis, 65 Houston Julio D. Delgado, 62 Santurce Antonio Diacci, 6S Algonac Adrian G. Donnelly, 66 New York William E. Foley, 69 New York Donato Giangiordano, 65 Philadelphia Stanley T. Grooms, 57 Jacksonville Richard Heikus, 64 Seattle Roy E. Jones, 65 Baltimore John L. Lincoln, 6S Norfolk Royal McClintock, 62 Algonac Konrad E. Norbotten. 57 Algonac Domingo A. Ortiz, 63 Santurce Efthimios A. Pappas, 62 New York Laureano C. Perez Laureano C. Perez, 55 Baltimore 1O I LOG I November 1988 Jose L. Romero Jose Luz Romero, 59 Houston Thomas J. Smith, 62 Algonac Thomas Snead, 58 New Orleans Frederick R. Sullivt,n, 61 New Orleans Rudy Tjong, 64 San Francisco Ronald E. Voss, 65 Houston Stephen Wagerik, 61 Philadelphia Hugh F. Wells, 62 Houston Malcolm B. Woods, 63 San Francisco INLAND Joseph F. Bachmann, 62 Philadelphia Edward Balajewski, 62 Philadelphia Charles L. Bazemore, 45 Norfolk ThQmas L. Dunton, 65 Baltimore Edward Kaszubinski, 62 Algonac James E.W. Pritchard, 65 Jacksonville Charles H. Rogers, 54 Baltimore Grover C. Rowell, 62 Mobile Joseph S. Simone, 63 Philadelphia Earl E. Talbott, 62 Houston John Weiner, 59 Philadelphia GREAT LAKES Paul Greco, 62 Duluth Rudolph J. Jadrich, 62 Algonac Howard G. Hudgins Howard G. Hudgins, 59 Norfolk Joseph N. Lewis, 59 Norfolk U.S./China Maritime (Continued from Page 5.) * * employ U.S. citizens and local nationals import and own vehicles and office equipment essential to their operation ''A one-third cargo reservation to the liner segment of the American merchant marine may well promote their interests," said Katherine Wei, "because liner cargo in the trans-Pacific trades, including the liner trade between the United States and the People's Republic of China, traditionally moves under conference rates which are set high enough for the highest cost operator to make a profit. ''Such is not the case with respect to bulk cargo operations, where rates are determined by free and open competition, which has caused bulk cargo rates to be seriously depressed for the past decade. "If the one-third reservation to our bulk carriers is predicated on world rates, not a single pound will move U.S. bulk vessels," Wei said. .. The proposed maritime agreement with the PRC will provide significant economic and political benefits to that country. The PRC should be required to reciprocate and provide a benefit to our bulk operators by paying a reasonable rate premium on the bulk cargo moving between our two countries as was done in the 1970s when a similar arrangement was contained in the U.S./USSR maritime agreement," she said. The previous bilateral trade agreement between the two countries, which was reached in 1980. elapsed in 1983. Disagreement over these and other issues prevented ratification of a new agreement. U.S. operators contended they couldn't make money due to PRC restrictions and because of a decline in trade between the two countries. Both sides agreed that ocean freight rates should be negotiated by shippers and carriers. Cargo sharing and the opening of specific ports in both countries for normal entry remain to be solved. The 1980 agreement between the two agreements gave U .S.-flag carriers one-third of the cargo, the People's Republic of China one-third, and the remaining one-third remaining to third-flag vessels. Support SPAD �Hundreds Gather at Piney Point SIU Celebrates 50th Anniversary in the Ports On October 15, Seafarers around the country flocked to their union halls to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the SIU. Old-timers who could trace their union roots back five decades mixed and mingled with younger members who ·are banking on another 50 years of SIU security and progress. Like family reunions everywhere, stories of the old times filled air. Tales of early organizing drives that helped put this union on the map were told. Oct. 15 marked a dual anniversary. Fifty years ago on that date, at a convention in Houston, Texas, the American Federation of Labor presented SUP head Harry Lundeberg with a charter to form a new international seamen's union, the Seafarers International Union of North America. The SIU traces its beginning to that date as well. Speaking at the Brooklyn hall, SIU President Mike Sacco talked about the union's many accomplishments and thanked the people who had built this union with their "blood, sweat and tears." It was not just a celebration of the union's past, he said, but a reaffirmation of its future. "It is a time of building and of new beginnings," said Sacco. "This union has an educated and informed membership, and that is our strength. "Together we can forge new programs to meet new challenges. There is no limit to what we can do. Education will be the key to developing the new ideas we will need to insure the future of our membership, and our unity will make them possible." (Continued on Page 14.) In Philadelphia the ritual cutting of the anniversary cake included (I. to r.) charter member Al Pietrowski, Guy Pagano, William Smith, Secretary Jerri-Dee Falk, and Harry Smith, with Vince Lanza watching from behind. Toasting the long and f)roud history of their union at the San Francisco hall are, from left. Al Finocchio, Carmelo Aste, Sam YQ~.mg, Joe Favilli and Dolly Talaga. Al, who sailed as barber. Carmelo as a cook, Sam as photogrnpher and Joe as a baker are all retired from the old SIU-contracted Pacific Far East Lines. Dolly is still sailing as waitress. What's a birthday without cake? Mark Frederickson (right) and friend chow down in Brooklyn. Mark is the son of Seafarer Eric Frederickson. Lindsey Williams cuts the ribbon to formally open the Lindsey J, Williams Ship Simulator Building. Giving him a helping hand is his wife Cordelia Williams as SIU President Mike Sacco smiles his approval. Io New Bedford, home tq hundreds of SIU fishermen and their families, many gathered at the SIU hall there for an afternoon party, Above, Port Agent Henri Francois, holding the cake, and Patrolman Eugenio A. Desousa (left). November 1988 I LOG I 11 �PHILADELPHIA-Capt. Thomas Doherty (left), Chief Engineer Joe Reeder and Deckhand Bobby Van Blunk mix it up at the 50th anniversary celebration. PHILADELPHIA-Chef Hollywood and the star of the buffet, "Porky Pig." some th Rf WILMINGTON-The California sun was evident at the SIU hall where they celebrated the 50th anniversary with a cookout. SIU Patrolman Trevor Robertson (left) chats with SUP Branch Agent Bill Berger; SIU Chief Cook Ron Fluker turns the ribs. NORFOLK-Pensioners Flavius Clasz and Fred Hicks help themselves to the fine food. BALTIMORE-Headquarters Rep Bob Pomerlane (left) and Port Agent Al Raymond start the rood preparations for the .soth anniversary party. HONOLULU-Seafarer Edd Harris and his family enjoy the festivities. SANTURCE, P .R.-Brother Julio Matos enjoyed the day with his family. 12 I LOG I November 1988 SANTURCE, P.R.- Members and SIU officials celebrate the union's 50th anniversary. From left are Osman Bin Malip, Ruperto Rivera, Abraham Aragones, Bill Doak, Roberto Escobar and Angel Hernandez. �...... , SAN FRANCISCO-Enjoying the good food and companionship are, from left, Chief Cook Eddy Nicholas, Assistai:it Cook Gilbert Rodriguez and GSU John Bernard. of Charles Se- eds of Seafarers nd the country red at their local to help the SIU brate its SOth rsary. Pictured on two pages are of the festivities t took place. SAN FRANCISCO-Chief Steward Sammy Smith ("Smitty"), at right, supervises the sumptuous buffet line. Hundreds attended the festive celebration. 1!i!:l!:i il l l [l1il !i!l l! :i1l1l1l!l'![!i.1!1 :1 il i!l !l:l l!l!i!l il ilil l l i l l l l !l lfi l l 1 ! 1! !1i·!f!:!lililili l ! !l! !li!l!:l!l!~!l!lil l !l!ililifil!i:~:1: :~1 SAN FRANCISCO-Old-timers had a lot of memories to share at the celebration. Two of them are Chief Cooks Johnnie McCree, left, and Alvin Westbrook. JACKSONVILLE-Pensioner Clarence Brock enjoyed the fine buffet. JACKSONVILLE-QMED William Dillon, left, Steward Jack Morgan, center, and retired SIU member Jose Descamento enjoyed the day at the Jacksonville hall. N~afarer Robert Hurk fills bis plate at the butTet. yllis and young Dinette look on. BROOKLYN-Two very well-known former officials were on hand for the festivities. Former SIU Vice President Leon Hall (left) and former long-time patrolman Teddy Babkowski prepare to cut the birthday cake. BROOKLYN-The tall and the short of it ••• SIU President Mike Sacco and Mark Frederickson, son of Seafarer Eric Fred· erickson, enjoy the celebration. November 1988 I LOG / 13 �50 Years of SIU Progress Toasted (Continued from Page 11.) A celebration honoring the 50th anniversary of the SIUN A was held at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. on Oct. 29. Representatives from the 18 autonomous unions affiliated with the SIUN A were there including Gunnar Lundeberg, son of the late Harry Lunde berg, as was Lane Kirkland, president of the AFL-CIO. Many officers from the dozens of SIU-contracted companies attended. Herbert Brand , chairman of the board of the Transportation Institute and former editor of the Seafarers LOG , AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland recounted proud moments in the SIU's long history when he spoke at Piney Point. Here's a lineup of who's who among the SIU old-timers who attended the celebration in the port of Piney Point. From left is SIU Vice President Angus "Red" Campbell, and retired SIU officials Leon Hall, Tony Kastina, Pat Marinelli and Scotty Aubusson. served as master of ceremonies. To underscore the connection between the union's past and its future , the union's Shiphandling Simulator Building was dedicated to former SIU Vice President Lindsey Williams, who played an instrumental role in making the union what it is today. Williams talked about the early years and of the people he had worked with to make the union strong. Looking out at the audience, he singled out Rose Hall , Paul Hall's widow, and thanked her for her friendship and support. ' 'Few people know what this woman did to help the union ," he said. "During the Isthmian and Cities Service beefs she put herself on the line and paid off ships." Williams' wife Cordelia stood alongside him , with their two childrenEstelle and Lynn. The road leading to the simulator and recreation center was named after the late Frank Mongelli, former vice president of the Harry Lundeberg School. Mongelli' s widow Liz cut the ribbon. '' Frank Mongelli was the embodiment of the SI U's commitment to education and training," said Sacco. "When the SIU built the Harry Lundeberg School, it was Frank Mongelli who was called on to turn that dream into reality.'' Speaking at a short ceremony before the dedication , AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland , a former officer in the merchant marine, made the following observation: " I'm delighted to be here at this celebration of your 50th anniversary ... My heritage, like yours, springs from the sea. It was there , in that dose-knit society , that I learned the principle of solidarity that is at the heart of American trade unionism. ''The Seafarers have always been willing to help out sister unions when they were outnumbered and out-financed in struggles that threatened their livelihoods_ Be they shipyard workers, airline pilots, health care workers, insurance agents, or members of any other union fighting for justice, you have never asked the color ofanotherworker's collar. You simply turned to whenever you heard a call for help.' ' Also speaking at the ceremony were two long-time SIU friends , Ray McKay, president of District 2-MEBA, and William F. Zenger, vice president of the Maritime Trades Department and business agent for Local 825 of the Operating Engineers. McKay talked about the close personal relationship he had with many SIU officials-Cal Tanner, Paul Hall, Al Kerr, Frank Drozak, Joe DiGiorgio and Michael Sacco-and of the tremendous gains made by seamen during the past 50 years. He then presented the union with a crystal globe shaped like the one which stands in front of Norfolk Port Agent im Martin and his wife show off the fancy cake honoring the SIU. the SIU headquarters building. Zenga praised the SIU for the strong leadership it has exerted over the years, and said that he felt honored to be associated with such a union. He reminisced about his mentor. Steve Leslie, who had worked closely with the SIU in many of its toughest beefs, and presented the union with a clock. Headquarters. Representative George Ripoll and Port Representative Anthony McQuay pose with the cake cel~bniting the SIU's 50th anniversary in the port of Jacksonville. From left are Monica McQuay; Ripoll; Joe Frazier; Pastor Paul Fowler, Bible Baptist Church; McQuay. and Mrs. Chris Ripoll. Retired SIU Executive Vice President Ed Turner, left, joins with Bosun Joe Touart and SIU Vice President George McCartney in a toast to the continued success of their union. 14 /LOG I November 1988 �Lindsey Williams, Frank Mongelli Honored at Anniversary Memorial n Oct. 29, 1988, the SIUNA held a grand celebration of its Golden Anniversary here at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Throughout the years, the union has recognized the contributions of its most outstanding leaders through numerous dedications and memorials. This 50th anniversary celebration was no exception. This time, the SIUNA honored Lindsey Williams and Frank Mongelli. In the tradition of Paul Hall , Charlie Logan , Al Kerr, and Paul Drozak, Lindsey Williams and rank Mongelli dedicated their lives to the cause of unionism in the turbulent organizing years after World War II. For many years Lindsey Williams was the SIU~s right arm in the Gulf. A pioneer in organizing inland boatmen and deepsea sailors, he forged the boatmen and sailors of the Gulf into a potent political force. Lindsey began working on towboats on the Mississippi in 1935, and very soon after, he began organizing river tug O and towboat men. He went to sea during World War II, and sailed in virtually every combat zone. After the war, he was involved in every major organizing beef, including the Isthmian organizing campaign, the El Mundo beef in Puerto Rico, the organizing drives of the SIU of Canada, and the Cities Service organizing drive , among others. Until he retired in 1979, Lindsey was a vice president of the SIU, president of the Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO Central Body, and president of the New Orleans AFLCI O Maritime Trades Council. During his long and honorable career Lindsey Williams won many awards and honors. In 1968 he received the Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO Community Service Award, and in 1978 he received the A. Philip Randolph Institute Award. The dedication of the SHLSS Shiphandling Simulator Building in his name is in recognition of Lindsey Williams' belief in education and his long and active support of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Mongelli Memorialized at Piney Point Accepting the dedication honor at the podium is Lindsey Williams with his proud wife Cordelia at his side. Background standing-Mike Sacco, SIU president; Ken Conklin, SHLSS vice president. The Shiphandling/Radar Simulator at the SHLSS represents the latest state-of-the-art technology in ship type computer driven simulators. *** Dedication of the Frank Mongelli Memorial Drive on the campus of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship recognizes his commitment to the education and training of Seafarers. Frank came into the SIU in the early 1940s and from the beginning worked closely with Paul Hall in organizing and building the Union. Also dedicated was the main road on campus, Frank Mongelli Memorial Drive, in memory of the late Frank Mongelli, former SHLSS vice president. Pictured accepting the honor and a dozen yellow roses is his widow, Mrs. Liz Mongelli. At left is Ken Conklin, SHLSS vice president. Mike Sacco, SIU president, is at podium. With Hall, he began the first seamen's training program in Brooklyn. When the SHLSS facility in Piney Point began to take shape in 1968, Frank Mongelli was _ called upon to build a training school for Seafarers that would be the best in the world. With pick and shovel, and with dedication and a belief in potential of our membership, Frank Mongelli literally built SHLSS from the ground up, and rose to become vice president of the school and to develop and direct its many educational programs. The Sailors Union of the Pacific and the Marine Firemen were represented at the SIU's 50th anni· versary celebration by Gunnar Lundeberg, right, SUP business agent, and "Whitey" Disley, president of the MFOW. November 1988 I LOG I 15 �SHLSS course Graduates BOSUN RECERTIFICATION, 10/19/88-First row left to right: Jim Hassan, Pedro Sanchez, Winston Shanks. Second row: Andy Anderson, Eugene Grantham, George Costango, Richard Bynum, John R. Neff, Clay Lisenby. Third row: Ron Wolf, Chris Broerman, Michael Whitsitt. ABLE SEAMAN, 8/30/88--First row left to right: Ali Mosad, Quinton Caruthers, Richard Paturel, Marc Cella, James W. Donahue III. Second row: Mike Shinpoch, Timothy Brandt, Eric J. Perez, David Gray, Neal Doucet, Donald Peterson, Steve Ahrens. Third row: Lee Collins, Raymond J. Nowak, John Lee Davis, Stephen Barry, Royce C. Brown. Not shown: Tony Bennett, Derrick Robrecht. QMED, 9/26/88--First row left to right: James H. Bloodworth III, Leroy Williams, Richard Grosso, Frnnk Jaworski, Melvin F. Brumfield, Mike Scardina. Second row: W .B. Mccants, Alberto Matos, Riley Donahue, Luong Ngo, John J. PhilJips. Third r<>w: S. Hacker, R. Doody, Frank Coburn, Mike LasDulce, Roy Matteson~ Ed Hantsche. FOWT, 9/26/88-First row left to right: C. Banga, Dennis Jones, Jim Beland, Mel Sison, Bobby "Pit Bull" Milan. Second row: Bill Foley (Instructor), S. Baclayon Jr., Andy Ditullio, Bob Powers, Craig A. Luoto, Preston Lauffer, Leonardo P. Papa. Third row: Kevin Rice, Alan King, G. Matthews, T. Branconi, James Stowell, Christopher J. Derra, Charlie Betz. PUMPROOM MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS, 9/7/88-Left to right: Coy Herrington, B. Hutching, John Orr, George B. Veldkamp, Jim Shaffer (Instructor). RADAR, 9/21/88-First row left to right: Richard Baker, Phil Maquire, Peter Popour, Cheryl Burgess (Simulator Computer Operator). Second row: Julian Saunders, Wallace Cumbest, Paul Grepo, Tom Warner, Jim Brown (Inst.) VARIABLE SPEED D.C. DRIVE, 10/31/88--Left to right: Tom Ball, David B. Veldkamp, Mike Scardina. ~ 16 I LOG I November 1988 COOK AND BAKER-Lori Fencl. �SHLSS course Graduates CANADIAN COOKS, 1017/88-Left to right: Linda Aaqish (Chief Cook), Alvin Patrick (Chief Cook), Bill Eglinton (Vocational Director), Catherine MacDonald (Chief Cook), Winnifred Butts (Asst. Cook), Ken Conklin (Vice Pres. SHLSS), Tracey Brown (Asst. Cook), Zohara Mosih (Asst. Cook), Bill Sidenstricker (SHLSS Steward Inst.), Angela Freeman (Asst. Cook), John Smith (CPR Inst.), Leonore Doucette (Asst. Cook), Lewis Madol (Asst. Cook), Stephane Durocher (Asst. Cook). LIFEBOAT, 8/30/88--First row left to right: Steve Sylvia, Steve Roberts, Jeff Ward, Mike Northrup, Cecil Edwards. Second row: Thomas Earl Davis, Theron Williams, Harry Toadvine, Jerry Beaubien, Daniel Pickelheirner, Ahmed M. Hussain, Ben Cusic (Inst.). ·:.·:.._.,,_)~ --: SEALIFT OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE, 8/31/ 88-Front left to right: Michael L. Baker, Second row: Leonte R. Cordova, William S. Rose, Kevin Bertel. CANADIAN CHIEF COOKS, 9/9/88--First row left to right: Clida Arrieta, Sandra Parent, Hubert Griffith, Second row: Bobby Clinton (Asst. Vice Pres. of SHLSS), Bill Eglinton (Vocational Director), Jean Sawvagean, John Maynard, Bill Ross (VIP Canada). LIFEBOAT, 9/27/88-First row left to right: B.J. Clemons, Anthony Bryant, David Gray, Elisa Schein, Jack R. Smith, Quinton Caruthers. Second row: Ben Cusic (Inst.), Jerry Galletta, Carl Crigger, Steve A. Soofi, Donald Larsen, Tony Bennett, John Lee Davis. Third row: Royc,e Brown, Steve Ahrens, Carlton Griffin, Lee Collins, Michael Pooler, James W. Donahue III. SEALIFT OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE, 9/15/88-First row left to right: Steve Roberts, Jerry Beaubien, Eric J. Perez, Wally Lau, Anthony Bryant, Thomas Murphy. Second row: Steve Sylvia, Michael Pooler, Harry Alongi (Inst.) S. Hacker, R.A. Butler, B.J. Clemons, Paul Limback, David Lee Sundling, Jack R. Smith. SEALIFT OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE, 10/15/88---First row left to right: Billie J, Peoples, William Ford, Darci Williams, Harry Alongi (Inst.), Elisa Schein, John J. Phillips, Second row: James Harper, Christopher Derra, Alan King, T. Branconi, Mel Sison, Luong Ngo, David Niau. Third row: W.B. Mccants, Kevin Smith, G. Matthew, Laurence Gilley, Cari Crigger. TRAINEE LIFEBOAT CLASS #430, 8/30/88--First row kneeling, left to right: Leo Battiste, Joseph Robinson, Asher Liss, Steve Bennett, Jared Parker, Brad Dexter, Geroy Williams, Theodore A. Stack, Second row: Doris Feliceano, Cox Owen, Tim Kosturko, Miguel Rodrigues, David B. Kinard, Matt Holley, Michael Underwood, Matt Ryan, Tim Adams, Brendon Gannon, Kathleen Moxey, Ben Cusic (Inst.), Third row: John E. Copeland Jr., Joseph Letang, Joseph Campbell, John A. Moore. SEALIFT OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE, 9/19/ 88-Front left to right: Marc Cella, Darci Williams. Second row: William Ford, Donald Peterson, Daniel Keao, Harry Alongi (Inst.). SEALIFT OPERA TIO NS & MAINTENANCE, 10/5/88---First row left to right: C. Banga, L. Papa, D. Jones, Harry Alongi (Inst.), J.A. Galletta, M.F. Brumfield. Second row: J. Scanlon, Eddy Usmany, Michael Pooler, Larry Pittman, T. Townsend, Preston Lauffer, John Blasquez, Steve Soofi, Johnny August. November 1988 I LOG I 17 �1989 Upgrading Course Schedule Radar Refresher/Renewal Open-ended, 3 days (Contact Admissions Office for starting date.) Radar Recertification Open-ended, 1 day (Contact Admissions Office for starting date) Celestial Navigation Programs Geared to Improve Job Skills And Promote U.S. Maritime Industry January - June l989 The following is the current course schedule for January - June 1989 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. April 1 February 29 June 27 July 29 *Minimum number of students required for Celestial Navigation class to be held is five (5). Third Mate January 16 April 14 Lifeboat January 9 February 6 March 6 April 3 May 1 May 29 June 26 January 20 February 17 March 17 April 14 May 12 June 9 July 7 Tankerman May 15 June 9 PLEASE NOTE: All members are required to take firefighting when attending SHLSS. Engine Upgrading Courses Course Check-In Date Completion Date QMED - Any Rating January 9 March 31 April 17 July 7 Marine Electrical Maint. January 9 March 3 Refrigeration Systems Maint. & Op. April 3 May 12 Refrigerated Containers-Advanced Maint. June 12 July 7 LNG - Self Study Safety Course (This course is not offered as a separate course, but may be taken while attending any of the regularly scheduled courses.) * Upon completion of course, must take a four-week Sealift Operations & Maintenance Course. Pumproom Maint. & Operations April 3 May 12 Variable Speed DC Drives March 20 April 28 Welding February 6 March 3 May 1 May 26 Diesel Engine Technology February 6 March 3 Electro-Hydraulic Systems May 15 June 23 Hydraulics March 20 April 14 FOWT February 6 March 17 u July 21 June 26 July 21 June Automation Recertification Programs Course Check-In Date Completion Date Steward Recertification January 30 March 6 Bosuns Recertification March 27 May 8 Adult Education Courses Course + All students in the Engine Department will have two weeks of Sealift Familiarization at the end of their regular <'.Ourse. High School Equivalency (GED) January 3 April 3 July 3 September 4 October 30 February 13 May 13 August 14 October 16 December 11 Adult Basic Education (ABE) January 3 April 3 July 3 September 4 October 30 February 11 May 13 August 12 October 14 December 9 English as a Second Language (ESL) January 3 April 3 July 3 September 4 October 30 February 11 May 13 August 12 October 14 December 9 Che~k-ln Completion Date Date Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office Assistant Cook for starting date)"' Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for starting date)* Cook and Baker Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office Chief Cook for starting date)* Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office Chief Steward for starting date)"' "' All students in the Steward Department will have two weeks of Sealift Familiarization at the end of their regular course. Completion Date For students who wish to apply for the GED, ESL, or ABE classes in 1989, the courses will be six weeks in length and offered on the following dates: Steward Upgrading Courses Course Check-In Date The Developmental Studies Class (DVS) will be offered one week prior to some of the upgrading classes. Deck Upgrading Courses Developmental Studies (DVS) January 30 June 5 Check-In Date Completion Date Able Seaman January 23 March 20 May 15 March 3 April 28 June 23 First Class Pilot (Organized self study) Open-ended (Contact Admissions Office for starting date) Radar April 17 Course ... April 28 *Minimum number of students required for radar class to be held is four (4). 18 I LOG I November 1988 February 3 (Offered prior to the FOWT Course) June 9 (Offered prior to the FOWT Course) April 10 April 14 {Offered prior to the QMED Course) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Course February13 March 13 April 10 March 3 March 31 April28 This three-week course is an Introduction to Lifeboat and is designed to help seafarers prepare themselves for the regular Lifeboat course which is scheduled immediately after this course. This class will benefit those seafarers who have difficulty reading, seafarers whose first language is not English, and seafarers who have been out of school for a long time. �Diaes~ of Ships llee~inas The following ships minutes are just a sampling of the many meeting reports the SIU receives each month from its ships around the world. LNG AQUARIUS (Energy Transportation Corp.)", September 18-Chairman Robert Schwarz, Secretary Doyle Cornelius, Educational Director Steve Miglira, Deck Delegate Leon Pierce, Engine Delegate Patrick Coppola, Steward Delegate Joe Frantini. No beefs or disputed OT. There is $1,616 in the ship's treasury and movie fund. The bosun expressed his opinion that the members of all SIU-crewed ships should be flown out on American carriers instead of on foreign airlines-in the spirit of union solidarity. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. "Everybody really enjoys the pool parties. " Next port: Arun, Indonesia. I~ ITB BALTIMORE (Apex Marine), September 29-Chairman Allan Rogers, Secretary Rudy De Boissiere, Educational Director S. Perdikis, Deck Delegate M. Romero, Steward Delegate Franklyn Cordero. No beefs or disputed OT reported. The chairman asked that headquarters pay attention to the fact that some members who take relief jobs are not completing the full time, forcing the permanent man to return to the ship before his proper vacation is complete. The educational director stressed the importance of taking advantage of the upgrading courses available at Piney Point in order to move up the ladder. "The money is there, so why throw it away." He also discussed SPAD and the need to contribute to that fund. This is an election year "where the issues and the future of the maritime and your jobs" are at stake. Members were urged to call or write their senators and representatives in Washington to let them know that they "are in for a real fight when it comes to the maritime ships and jobs." A special vote of thanks was given to Bosun Allan Rogers, "the best in the SIU." And a special vote of thanks also was given to Chief Steward Rudy De Boissiere and Chief Cook Frank Ccrdero "fer five-star feeding these three months." One minute of silence was ob::ierved in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Staten Island. N.Y. COVE LIBERTY (Cove Shipping), October 2-Chairman John Stout, Secretary Floyd Mitchell Jr., Educational Director Wil· !iam Beatty, DecK Delegate Mark Pesola, Engine Delegate Edward Ezra, Steward Delegate Armanda F. Suncin. The steward department sailed short one man, but there were no reports of beefs or disputed OT in any of the departments. The chairman stated that the ship will pay off in Long Beach, Calif. this trip. He relayed a message from the captain that members must have receipts in order to collect transportation . Any problems with that will have to be taken up by the patrolman . The educational director reminded all members that they have the privilege of voting and that they should be sure and do so. They were also advised that with winter approaching , the seas get very rough in the Alaska trade route, "so, if you have a leaking port hole, don't wait 'til your room is full of water to report it." It was noted that a couple of members were not present at the meeting. They were reminded that no beefs are to be brought to the patrolman's attention that weren't presented at the meeting. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. FALCON CHAMPION (Seahawk Management), September 25-Chairman George Cruz, Secretary R. Hicks, Educa· tional Director H. Green. Some disputed OT was reported in the deck department regarding a delay in sailing. A motion was made and seconded to have the union lobby against any change in the Cf Rs that would require unlicensed seamen to work a mandatory 84-hour work week. It was suggested that all deck showers be painted. The crew appreciates the captain taking the steward's VCR and returning it to the crew. In its report to the Seafarers LOG, Falcon Champion members thank the "Seafarers LOG for its interesting format." A vote of thanks was given to the steward department-and a special thanks went to Chief Cook Hazel Johnson for a job well done. H.H. HESS (TAGS-38) (LSC Marine), September 18-Chairman James Hoban, Secretary K. Erkenbrack, Educational Director B. Young Ill, Deck Delegate Richard Young, Engine Delegate Richard Ramirez, Steward Delegate Gregory Lee. Some disputed OT was reported in the deck department concerning penalty rates vs. regular OT rates. The steward department also had numerous beefs concerning proper checking of submitted OT. This has been brought to the attention of the department head and the master. The chairman encouraged the membership to become more involved in the union process and to follow proper grievance procedures. He also stressed the importance of upgrading. The educational director reminded everyone that NA VO has now opened its PACE courses to LSC crew. There is $95 in the ship's fund. Since the purser is not a union member, the secretary will hold and administer this fund. There is to be no smoking during meetings, and crewmembers were asked to be more considerate about picking up after themselves in the common areas of the vessel. The short wave radio for the crew is still unresolved and the drinking fountains on deck are still nonexistent. Of special note is that the month of September saw the promotion of S.A. Terry Royal to 2nd cook and baker. Congratulations! One minute of silence was observed in memory of our departed brothers and sisters. Next port: Rio de Janeiro. LAWRENCE H GIANELLA (Ocean Ships). September 14-Chairman Pete Hulsebosch Jr., Secretary D.E. Edwards, Educational Director Douglas Turner. No Oeefs or disputed OT. There is presently no money in the ship's fund, but the steward has volunteered to start an arrival pool to generate funds. The repair list which was posted after the last meeting was given to the captain. The crew toaster and GSU sink have been repaired. No action has yet been taken on the galley pressure cooker. The chairman reports that there are two Filipino crewmembers onboard the Gianella. one who relieved a QMED after he was not able to get a relief after trying for two months; the other who relieved an AB who was called home on a family emergency. Neither man is an SIU member. The educational director informed everyone that all deck and engine upgraders will be cross-trained in both departments while at Piney Point. He further said that "it looks like cross-utilization of crews will be the way of the future. " A motion was made and seconded to increase the dental benefits on essential work (not cosmetic work) and increase benefits for eye examinations and glasses. OMI DYNACHEM (OMI Corp.), September 25-Chairman Lawrence L. Kunc, Secretary Donnie W. Collins, Educational Director Edward Smith. Deck Delegate Tommie E. Howell, Engine Delegate Karl Benes, Steward Delegate Francis B. Howard. The only beef brought forward is with the QMED being put on day work. This will be brought to the attention of the boarding patrolman at payoff in Houston. There is $168 in the ship's video fund. The secretary noted that "we are all, or most of us, are ready to move ahead with our new leadership, " and offer "nothing but good sailing to the president and executive vice president on their new and hard tasks ahead. " A hearty vote of thanks was given to the steward department and a big welcome to the steward/baker upon his return to the ship. Next port: Houston, Texas. SEA-LAND ACHIEVER (Sea-Land), October 9-Chairman Carlton Hall, Secretary R. Gary Griswold, Educational Director K. Linah, Deck Delegate M. Rodriguez, Engine Delegate J. Negron, Steward Delegate Stanley J. Krystosiak. No beefs or disputed OT. It was agreed a ship's fund needs to be started so there will be some money with which to purchase movies. Many crewmembers will be getting off this trip and were reminded to leave their rooms clean for the next person. The importance of attending Piney Point was stressed. Upgrading is a way to help both the union and the individual. A motion was made to return to six-month shipping and to allow permanent positions to request relief after 60 days or two roundtrips. In its report to the Seafarers LOG, the Sea-Land Achiever notes that as part of its cargo, they carried an elephant and his caretaker from Livorno, Italy to Elizabeth, N.J. A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next ports: Elizabeth, N.J. and Norfolk, Va. SEA·LAND ANCHORAGE (SeaLand), September 7-Chairman Ernest Duhon , Secretary James Wright, Educational Director M.L. Frizzell, Deck Delegate G. Christianson, Engine Delegate J.T. Trauth, Steward Delegate R.L. Maddox. In the engine department there is a discrepancy between the QMED and the bosun concerning duties before and after docking and undocking. Traditional SIU overtime is still being performed by shoreside personnel. This will be taken up with the boarding patrolman at payoff. The bosun reminded all hands to check with the patrolman before leaving the vessel. Crewmembers were reminded that the elections are fast approaching and that anyone who hasn't registered to vote should do so in order "to put people in office who will lend an ear to the maritime industry." A vote of thanks was given to the steward department for a job well done. Next port: Tacoma, Wash. New lounge furniture is to be delivered this trip in Oakland. This vessel usually ties up at 0100 hours and does not pay off until 0700. A suggestion was made to pay off on arrival "so we can get home. As it is, if you go home at 0100 hours, you must return at 0700 for payoff." LNG TAURUS (Energy Transportation Corp.), September 11-Chairman Robert J. Callahan, Secretary Robert H. Forshee, Deck Delegate Peter C. Pinkerton, Engine Delegate Daniel A. Brass, Steward Delegate Francis E. Ostendarp. No beefs or disputed OT. There is $1,253 in the ship's fund. A discussion was held on the drug problem aboard ships, and the action being taken by the Coast Guard. The bosun emphasized the importance of taking advantage of the various upgrading courses at Piney Point and stressed the need to continue to support SPAD. The bosun mentioned that he is checking into the possibility of obtaining small refrigerators for all unlicensed members. He and the captain will go ashore at the next port and see what's available. The members feel that transportation to and from the vessel should be via an American carrier (for safety's sake and to avoid a language barrier in case of emergency). All departments were given a vote of appreciation. Next ports: Arun, Indonesia and Nagoya, Japan. In addition to the minutes published above, the SIU received official ships minutes from the following ships. BROOKS RANGE GALVESTON BAY GOLDEN ENDEAVOR GROTON INGER LIBERTY SUN OMI WABASH OVERSEAS ALASKA OVERSEAS BOSTON OVERSEAS NEW YORK PHILADELPHIA PONCE PRESIDENT TAYLOR PFC JAMES ANDERSON SEA·lAND CHAU.ENGER SEA-LAND COMMITMENT SEA-LAND CRUSADER SEA-LAND EXPEDITION SEA·lAND EXP ESS SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE SEA-LAND INTEGRITY SEA-LAND NAVIGATOR SEA-LAND PATRIOT SEA-lAND PERFORMANCE SEA-lAND TRADER SEA-LAND VALUE SENATOR SGT. MATEJ KOCAK STONEWALL JACKSON STUYVESANT SUGAR ISlANDER LNG VIRGO SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE (SeaLand), September 28--Chairman Alex Cary, Secretary Norman Johnson, Educational Director Frank Hall, Engine Delegate Michael A. Hartung. No beefs or disputed OT reported. The bosun stressed the importance of registering to vote in the upcoming elections. The Enterprise will pay off in Oakland Oct. 5. All eligible members were encouraged to attend upgrading classes at Piney Point, especially for an AB rating . The crew of the Enterprise would like to know what the union is doing to provide catastrophic medical insurance, mentioned some time back. "We have heard nothing on this matter and would like to see some form of this insurance for the membership." Monthly Membership Meetings Port Date Deep Sea Lakes, Inland Waters Piney Point .............. Monday, December 5 ................. 10:30 a.m. New York ............... Tuesday, December 6 ................. 10:30 a.m. Philadelphia .............. Wednesday, December 7 .............. 10:30 a.m. Baltimore ... ..... ........ Thursday, December 8 ................ 10:30 a.m. Norfolk ................. Thursday, December 8 ................ 10:30 a.m. Jacksonville .............. Thursday , December 8 ................ 10:30 a.m. Algonac ................. Friday, December 9 .................. 10:30 a.m. Houston ................. Monday, December 12 ................ 10:30 a.m. New Orleans ............. Tuesday, December 13 ................ 10:30 a.m. Mobile .................. Wednesday, December 14 .............. 10:30 a.m. San Francisco ............ Thursday, December 15 ............... 10:30 a.m. Wilmington .............. Monday, December 19 ................ 10:30 a.m. Seattle .................. Friday, December 23 ................. 10:30 a.m. San Juan ................ Thursday, December 8 ................ 10:30 a.m. St. Louis ................ Friday, December 16 ................. 10:30 a.m. Honolulu ................ Friday, December 16 ................. 10:30 a.m. Duluth .................. Wednesday , December 14 .............. 10:30 a.m. Jersey City ............... Wednesday, December 21 .............. 10:30 a.m. New Bedford ............. Tuesday, December 20 ................ 10:30 a.m. November 1988 I LOG I . 19 - �The Cold Fads About Colds - Sorry to say, but there's still only cold comfort in the cold facts about the common cold. Chilliest fact of all, perhaps, is that medicine-for all its brilliant breakthroughs in many other areas of disease-still can't cure the common cold. Warmest fact, relatively speaking, is that medical science is rapidly piling up information about the hordes of viruses that cause colds, and how to blunt their effects-someday, maybe, even defeat them. Meanwhile, America will continue to suffer a billion colds a year. That's more than three apiece for every individual, give or take a few hundred thousand. Children, on the average, get more than their share-about six ~olds a year per child. And the cost, if you'll pardon the expression, is nothing to sneeze at: $5 billion a year in medical expenses plus sick days off work. Colds are caused by viruses which come in some 200 or more varieties. A single family of contagions called rhinoviruses accounts for about 40 percent of all colds. The other 60 percent are caused by a wide variety of other viruses, including the flu bug. That's what dims the prospects for a single vaccine to combat colds. Those viruses are coming at us in such numbers and in so many disguises. The usual route cold-causing viruses travel is from the nose to the hands, from hands to surfaces, and from those By Phillip L. Polakoff, M.D. Director, Western Institute for Occupational/Environmental Sciences surfaces to other noses or eyes, and so on and on. Winter helps the spread of colds, although it's not exposure generally that's to blame, researchers have found. Cold weather makes even healthy noses run more. That can lead to more nose wiping and more chance of spreading cold viruses. Also, in bad weather people tend to congregate more closely inside, increasing the opportunity for contact with cold sufferers. A single sneeze releases between 10,000 and 20,000 virus particles into the air. So, if medical miracles aren't coming to your rescue any time soon, what can you do when you catch a cold? The old advice is still the best so far: Rest, aspirin (or other relatively mild medication), and lots of fluids. Vitamin C in large amounts-a gram or more a day-has been highly touted and a lot of people swear by it. But most studies fail to show any consistent effects. Chicken soup? Don't laugh! A study published in 1978 by a medical research team from Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach concluded that sipping hot fluids speeds the clearing of mucous from the nasal passages. Furthermore, hot chicken soup seems to work a little better than plain hot water. Score one for Mom! Some things won't work, so save your money. Antibiotics are no help against a virus. Antihistamines work well against the runny noses and watery eyes of allergies, but seldom help much with a cold. "One thing I would steer clear of are the so-called shotgun remedies with five or six ingredients," says Dr. Ron Finley, an assistant clinical pro- KNOW YOUR RIGHTS SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively hy the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel thert> has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts hetwecn the Union and the employers. notify the Seafarers Appeals Board hy certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Angus '"Red" CampbeU Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board S201 Auth Way and Britannia Way Prince Georg~ County Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either hy writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time. any SIU 20 I LOG I November 1988 A dose of philosophical acceptance may help, too. After all, if doctors could cure all diseases in a week or so, that would be considered a miracle. So remember, most colds go away that fast all by themselves. SIU on Sabine's Titan ·· . . GHTS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All memhers should obtain copies o . constitution so as to familiarize themselves ns contents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or ohligation hy any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details. then the memher so affected should immediately notify headquarters. FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every three months, which are to be submit1ed to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A quarterly finance committee of rank and file members. elected by the membership, makes examination each quarter of the finances of the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports. specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic. Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in acconfance with the provisions of various trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval hy a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. fessor of pharmacy at the University of California at San Francisco Medical Center. "These really are all drugs, and they all have an effect, so don't subject your body to them unless they will really help." EQUAL RIGHTS. All memhers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights arc cle~\rly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no memher may be discriminated against because of race. creed, color. sex and national or geographic origin. If any memher feels that he ii\ denied the equal rights to which he is entitled. he should notify Union headquarters. 11111111m111R1111111111111111n1111111111111111n1111111n1111111n1111111n1111111nu11111n1111111111111 patrolman or other Union official. in your opinion, fails to protect your contract rights properly. contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY - THE LOG. The Log has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union. officer or memher. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemcJ harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This estahlished policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September. 1960. meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Log policy is vesteJ in an editorial hoard which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate. from among its ranks. one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Un<ler no circumstances shoul<l any memher pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment he made without supplying a receipt. or if a memher is required to make a pa} mcnt and is given un official receipt. but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment. this should immeJi~\tely he reported to Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION -SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including. but not limited to, furthering the political. social and economic interests of maritime workers. the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such ohjects. SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force. joh discrimination, financial reprisal. or threat of such conduct. or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the ahove improper conduct. notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD hy certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund. if involuntary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic. political and social interests. and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Mike Sacco at Headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way, Prince Georges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. �SIU Crew Cited for Heroism Sen. Hollings and Tom Crowley Honored Sen. Ernest F. Hollings (D-S.C.) and Thomas B. Crowley, chairman of the Crowley Maritime Corp., were presented with Admiral of the Ocean Sea (AOTOS) awards last month. Also, the SIU crew of the Overseas Vivian (Maritime Overseas Corp.) were honored for their rescue of seven people during a Pacific typhoon in 1987. The crew and captain of the Vivian were cited for rescuing seven people who were clinging to bamboo poles in the South China Sea following Typhoon Betty. They battled Force 6 winds and sixfoot waves as several crewmembers took to a lifeboat to pluck the victims from the water. The visibility was so poor the captain had to communicate with the lifeboat via radio. The award said the crew and captain "displayed remarkable seamanship and resourcefulness.'' "We all know the American merchant marine has been declining at a rapid rate, but today we are starting to see a new era develop with cooperation of labor, management and the customer,'' Crowley told the 600 guests at the New York City event. Thomas Crowley Sen. Ernest Hollings He said there was need for new legislation to ''update the carrying out of the policy of our country to trans- port a much greater portion of imports and exports of this country, of which American-flag ships are only handling Y25 of the business today.'' Crowley was recognized for his leadership of Crowley Maritime, a privately owned marine transportation company which was founded by his father at the turn of the century. The company presently has 42 operating divisions engaged in tug and barge work, marine contract transportation, ferry and tour boat services, vessel repair, marine salvage and offshore oil field support, common carrier liner and roll-on/roll-off services. Recently the company has expanded into transatlantic and transpacific liner services, in addition to adding to its overseas services in the Caribbean. The company presently has more than 4,000 men and women employees and offices and agents in some 100 major ports and cities worldwide. Hollings told the dinner guests, "History has demonstrated time and again that a nation's commercial maritime fleet is a critical strategic asset in time of war. Even more important today, however, the U.S.-ftag maritime fleet is in the front line of America's fight to compete in world markets. We neglect that fleet at our peril." Hollings has served on a number of Senate committees and is chairman of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. He is recognized in the Senate as a person who can "make things happen." He has had more major pieces of legislation enacted into law than any other sitting senator and serves on budget and appropriations committees as well as the Commerce Committee. His work as committee chairman includes the responsibility for guiding the committee through legislation which serves to strengthen the American maritime fleet and its worldwide presence and in steering such legislation into law. Similar citations were made to several other ships' crews for their heroism and other acts of bravery at sea. The Admiral of the Ocean Sea award is presented each year following a national poll of maritime industry, labor and government leaders, many of whom served on the National Committee for the event. The United Seamen's Service (USS) has presented the award annually since 1970. Proceeds benefit USS's community services abroad for the U.S. merchant marine, the military and seafarers of the world . . j Guenther Bischoff, 63 Willingboro, N.J. Joined Union 1945 Richard Comstock, 70 Coventry, R.I. Joined Union 1944 Julian Henson, 85 New York City Joined Union 1941 Daniel James, 31, Baltimore, Md. Joined Union 1977 Royal McClintock, 61 Alpena, Mich. Joined Union 1949 Charles Miller, 83 Cleveland, Ohio Joined Union 1958 John Tilley, 67 San Francisco, Calif. Joined Union 1943 Kermit Green, 71 Jacksonville, Fla. Marshall Hawton, 50 Houston, Texas Joined Union 1945 Henry Jankoski, 44 Galveston, Texas Joined Union 1965 Adan Martinez, 44 Metairie, La. Joined Union 1978 Jesse Parrish, 57 Houston, Texas Joined Union 1958 John Turner, 71 Chester, Ill. Joined Union 1964 William Hart 84, Wilmington, Del. Joined Union 1960 Brian Hubbell, 38 New Orleans, La. Joined Union 1971 Robert Lawrence, 40 Portsmouth, Va. Joined Union 1973 George Mattair, 78 Joplin, Mo. Joined Union 1942 Homer Ringo, 78 Gulfport, Miss. Joined Union 1945 Robert Broadus, 64 Mobile, Ala. Frank Camara, 65 San Francisco, Calif. Joined Union 1961 November 1988 I LOG I 21 - �CL L NP -Company/Lakes -Lakes -Non Priority OCTOBER 1-31, 1988 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Port Algonac ................... 0 10 8 DECK DEPARTMENT 14 0 33 0 19 10 Port Algonac .................. . 0 9 8 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 19 0 6 0 9 4 Port Algonac ................... 0 4 6 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 7 1 0 0 6 7 10 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 Port Algonac ................... 0 18 0 25 34 59 55 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 (301) 899-0675 ALGONAC, Mich. 520 St. Clair River Dr. 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE, Md. 1216 E. Baltimore St. 21202 (301) 327-4900 Dispatchers Report for Deep Sea OCTOBER 1-31, 1988 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port New York .. ............. Philadelphia ..... . . . . . . . . . Baltimore ...... . . . . . . . . Norfolk .......... . . . . . . . Mobile ................. New Orleans .. ........... Jacksonville ............. San Francisco ............. Wilmington .............. Seattle ................. Puerto Rico .............. Honolulu ................ Houston ... .. ...... ... .. St. Louis ................ Piney Point ............ .. Totals .......... ....... Port New York ........ . . . . . . . Philadelphia . . . . . . . . - . - . . Baltimore ............... Norfolk .... .. .. . . . . . . . . . Mobile ................. New Orleans ............. Jacksonville .............. San Francisco . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilmington .............. Seattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Puerto Rico .............. Honolulu ................ Houston ................ .. Michael Sacco, President Joseph Sacco, Executive Vice President Angus "Red" Campbell, Vice President Joe DiGiorgio, Secretary Jack Caffey, Vice President Thomas Glidewell, Vice President George McCartney, Vice President John Fay, Vice President Roy A. Mercer, Vice President Steve Edney, Vice President HEADQUARTERS 21 59 0 Totals All Departments ........ 41 32 0 0 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. H"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. - Seafarers International Union Directory Dispatchers Report for Great Lakes St. . . . . . .. LOUIS . Piney Point Totals .. • • ' '' o' t f Io o o I POl1 New York ............... Philadelphia ........... ... Baltimore ............... Norfolk ................. Mobile ................. New Orleans . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacksonville .......... .... San Francisco ............. Wilmington .............. Seattle ................. Puerto Rico ... ... ........ Honolulu ................ Houston .. . . . - . . . . . . .... St. Louis ................ Piney Point .............. Totals ................. 45 1 8 14 13 34 29 38 24 50 9 7 27 0 8 5 8 6 4 11 11 11 11 7 3 7 5 2 6 0 0 5 5 13 4 8 3 3 1 4 3 5 5 TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefs DECK DEPARTMENT 4 8 8 43 1 2 11 9 22 24 22 14 31 16 12 31 0 2 301 102 65 2 240 27 1 6 1 2 2 14 5 0 0 6 25 6 4 5 0 4 3 1 4 5 6 3 13 8 6 7 1 8 8 0 2 80 0 0 0 2 3 6 4 7 2 2 3 4 1 7 3 3 5 47 0 1 **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 89 18 7 2 8 8 7 55 12 12 15 9 2 0 4 5 16 22 15 2 46 3 9 68 7 2 7 3 0 63 29 17 6 53 0 6 4 3 8 7 2 1 52 4 485 2 121 5 54 8 1 1 13 4 13 HONOLULU, Hawaii 636 Cooke St. 96813 (808) 523-5434 HOUSTON, Tex . 1221 Pierce St. 77002 (713) 659-5152 5 6 0 4 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 3315 Liberty St. 32206 (904) 353-0987 0 JERSEY CITY, N.J. 99 Mo ornery St. 07302 9 2 74 (2 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 7 16 23 10 15 1 1 6 1 6 1 10 4 13 1 1 23 2 0 4 0 7 59 19 9 2 0 0 2 1 0 1 171 1 7 1 8 1 1 21 2 5 8 3 16 3 0 1 2 3 6 0 0 4 38 13 7 11 3 4 4 0 9 0 2 3 30 5 4 0 3 15 23 0 32 15 1 0 9 0 0 8 17 8 7 17 0 3 135 24 112 16 16 3 1 1 6 12 2 4 3 0 5 9 9 11 New York ............... Philadelphia ..... . . . . . . . . . Baltimore . .. .... .. ...... Norfolk .............. ... Mobile ................. New Orleans ........... Jacksonville .............. San Francisco ............. Wilmington ... . . . . . . . . . Seattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Puerto Rico . . . . . . . . . . . . Honolulu ................ Houston ................ St. Louis ................ Piner Point .............. Tota s ..... . ........... 9 0 1 81 4 0 4 124 182 Totals All Departments 752 420 1 14 7 1 3 19 15 9 24 11 13 12 9 4 1 0 6 18 6 5 2 161 4 3 3 3 3 1 2 0 2 1 1 9 3 5 3 0 0 1 1 4 46 61 1 8 12 6 16 7 3 7 2 8 4 4 3 0 0 4 0 1 0 12 1 3 32 35 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 13 3 0 0 1 2 0 4 7 2 1 4 1 6 1 3 3 8 4 1 0 0 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 4 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 5 1 i 6 4 0 8 11 4 1 1 27 3 1 8 3 11 3 0 0 0 6 4 31 28 1 0 12 0 0 0 2 5 0 77 1 6 0 13 0 3 156 Port 7 6 9 4 1 5 1 0 169 0 0 4 11 14 11 36 27 44 19 31 7 4 31 0 1 7 3 9 5 11 2 2 1 0 1 0 3 3 5 1 0 10 5 0 0 4 9 2 1 2 31 294 82 25 6 31 8 0 1 0 2 3 0 4 4 0 8 0 7 0 2 1 1 0 2 34 5 2 5 76 11 2 2 0 65 1 0 11 18 27 6 8 25 0 4 4 3 9 0 40 2 0 13 2 1 35 21 8 0 0 0 0 18 7 0 0 1 22 5 44 15 34 9 6 4 21 9 24 18 18 11 0 3 0 10 1 21 14 28 10 10 3 0 4 84 5 1 2 143 2 0 204 0 1 208 8 224 0 83 242 1 282 343 570 234 318 169 1,248 547 415 3 1 2 1 12 0 75 12 161 12 1 NEW YORK, N.V. 675 4 Ave., Brooklyn 11232 (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK, Va. PHILADELPHIA, Pa. 2604 S. 4 St. 19148 (215) 336-3818 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 9 NEW ORLEA 630 Jackson Ave. 70130 (504) 529-7546 0 2 1 34 5 50 Union St. 02740 (508) 997-54 115 Third St. 23510 (804) 622-1892 261 1 NEW BEDFORD, Mass. 2 2 8 12 102 0 86 424 MOBILE, Ala. 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. 36605 (205) 4 78-0916 0 11 0 •""Total Registered .. means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. 0 "Reoisteree1 on the Beacn ·· means ttie total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month of October was down from the month of September. A total of 1,291 jobs were shipped on SIU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,291 jobs shipped, 570 jobs or about 44 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 169 trip relief jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 8,685 jobs have been shipped. 22 I LOG I November 1988 DULUTH, Minn. 705 Medical Arts Building 55802 (218) 722-4110 PINEY POINT, Md. St. Mary's County 20674 (301 ) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. 350 Fremont St. 94105 (415) 543-5855 SANTURCE, P.R. 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 00907 (809) 725-6960 SEATILE, Wash. 2505 1 Ave. 98121 (206) 441-1960 ST. LOUIS, Mo. 4581 Gravois Ave. 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON, Calif. 510 N. Broad Ave. 90744 (213) 549-4000 �'Letter of Commendation ... ' Recently the M/V Paul Buck was engaged in "Teamwork '88," a naval exercise in the North Sea. During inclement weather and rough seas, the officers and crew of the M/V Paul Buck participated in several successful refueling at sea operations. We enclose a copy of a letter of commendation from the Master to the entire crew, noting the key roles of Bosun Alejandro Ruiz-Tirado, AB Joel Lechel, QMED/Pumpman Fred Harris, QMED Richard Parrish and QMED Kelly Mayo [see following letter]. It is our pleasure to also recognize these individuals for a job well done. Letters To The Editor Very truly yours, M.AnneKane Manager, Marine Personnel Houston, Texas 'Winning the Long Battle ... ' I was very glad some months ago to learn through the LOG that WWII merchant seamen were now considered veterans and would be awarded our honorable discharges upon completing the proper documents. This I have done, and am now in possession of my discharge. I am aware of the efforts of all people involved in winning this long battle, and they can't be thanked enough. Like many other former seamen, I am now 63 years old, mostly retir.ed and taking life a bit easier. When I retired my book as an AB in 1946, I asked to be put on the mailing list for the Seafarers LOG. I doubt if I missed reading a single edition since that time, and each time my urge to ship out seems to come right back. Most certainly, I extend my very best wishes for the sm in the future. Sincerely, Richard 'l'. Harrison Bloomsbury, N.J. 'A B.eal Veteran .... Hooray! I'm finally a veteran. I filled out the form I got from the SID, sent it to Washington, D.C. last February, got my discharge the other day. Retired from the SIU in Aug. 1976 with 29 years sea-time in the SIU. Went all through World War II (made two trips to Murmansk, Russia). Shuttled for 7 months in northern China in 1946 and 1947 while the Communist Chinese were ta.king over China. A number of trips to Korea during that war, carrying ammunition, etc. Carried ammunition and trucks to Saigon. Carried grain and planes to Israel during three of Israel's wars. I already knew I was a veteran. Thanks for all the SIU has done for me. Smooth sailing, Edward J. Rogg TO: FM: ATTN: SUBJ: OSI/OPS MASTER, M/V PAUL BUCK PERSONNEL LE'ITER OF MERIT The successful completion of "Teamwork '88" without serious injury or damage was a combined effort of the entire crew. However, the attitude, keen seamanship, and just plain heads up work by seven key individuals formed the nucleus that allowed the operation to be successful. These men were: Louis Hartmann C/M Patrick Phillips 3/M A. RUiZ-Tirado Bosun J.Lechel AB F. Harris Pumpman R. Parrish QMED K.Mayo QMED I would be negligent if I did not acknowledge their efforts and leadership. Please note the same on their files. - Regards, D. M. Hockenberry Master MfV Paul Buck Personals Andrew Julius Batill Anyone having information on Andrew Batill's whereabouts, p1easeconra 0 following addresses: Chamita Apt. 10 La Joya Apartments Espanola, New Mexico 87532 ~~~~~-~~~"""'-f....r-if-M~-t 1700 Cerrillos Road Santa Fe. New Mexico or Alfred William Franklin Please contact your sister, Eleanor Franklin Likmess, at (206) 441-0801. Dayton, x:v. Algol, Altair, Denebola Win Praise ... AB YOU make your final voyage in support of the major exercise Reforger 88, you can be proud of your superior perfo:rmanoe. You have brought credit to the MSC a.no. the U.S. Navy ana enhanced the re1mtat1on of the Fast Seallft Squadron and the merchant marines who so ably sail the TAKRs. Well done. Capt. E.L. Giboson Fast Bealift Squadron Bew Orleans, La. Correction In the special 50th Anniversary supplement of the October 1988 Seafarers Log, Bill Eg1inton was incorrectly identified as a counselor at the Addictions Rehabilitation Center in Piney Point. Bill Eglinton is Dean of Vocational Education at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, and has no connection with the ARC. The counselor should have been identified as Bill Eckles. We regret any inconvenience. I - ----~ --- - - DON'T DIG YOUR I OWN GRAVE I a 0 NARCOTICS RLllN YOUR L!FE7 AND CAN END YOUR ir SEAFARING CAR££R [] 0 I I, I I November 1988 I LOG I 23 �Help A Friend Deal With Alcoholism and Drugs - I II l would~ ~ Addicts don't have friends. Because a friend let another man blindly travel a course that has to lead to the destruction of his health, his job and his family. And that's where an alcoholic or drug user is headed. _Helping a fellow Seafarer who has an addiction problem is just as easy-and just as important-as steering a blind man across a street. All you have to do is take that Seafarer by the arm and guide him to the Union's Addictions Rehabilitation Center in Valley Lee, .--------------------------------..., i : Md. Once he's there, an SIU member will receive the care and counseling he needs. And he'll get the support of brother SIU members who are fighting the same tough battle he is back to a healthy, productive alcohol-free and drug-free life. The road is a long one for an alcoholic and drug user. But because of ARC, an addicted SIU member doesn't have to travel the distance alone. And by guiding a brother Seafarer in the direction of the Rehab Center, you'll be showing him that the first step back to recovery is only an arm's length away. Addictions Rehabilitation Center I am interested in attending a six-week program at the Addictions Rehabilitation Center. I understand that all my medical and counseling records will be kept strictly confidential, and that they will not be kept anywhere except at The Center. l : I 1 1 I : Name · · · · · · · .. · · · · · .. · .... · .. · .......... Book No. · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 ; Address . . . .. .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. (City) (Street or RFD) (State) (Zip) Telephone No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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Title A name given to the resource November 1988 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU SUES TO STOP FINK SHIP BILL SIGNED TO CORRECT FUEL TAX- MEAL PROBLEM MARITIME INDUSTRY NEEDS HIGH PRIORITY, SIU SAYS TO BUSH A DETAILED BLUEPRINT FOR REBUILDING U.S.-FLAG FLEET PRIVACY QUESTION CONCERNS SEAFARERS GOVERNMENT ORDERS DRUG TESTS, LONG COURT BATTLE EXPECTED DRUG TESTING IS WRONG, ILLEGAL AND DEGRADING TO ANY PERSON, UNION OR NOT… MODEL OF NEW SIU BROOKLYN HALL GOES ON DISPLAY FOR MEMBERS COAST GUARD ADDS VETS STAFF SIU AIDS SEMINAR SEEKS AN INDUSTRY POLICY SIU BEGINS AIDS EDUCATION JONES ACT DOES NOT HARM ALASKA’S ECONOMY COMPANY PLEADS GUILTY TO SINKING OF MARINE ELECTRIC FEDERAL JUDGE UPHOLDS CDS PAYBACK RULE U.S. AND CHINA NEAR BILATERAL SHIPPING PACT WATERMAN SOLD; WILL KEEP SAILING WITH SIU CREWS SEALIFT’S INGER LOADS UP WITH SUGAR TUGS, BARGES HELP KEEP PHILLY BUSY LONE STAR BOATMEN VISIT PORT ARTHUR DEFENSE REPORT-TIME TO REBUILD U.S. FLEET U.S./CHINA MARITIME SIU CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY IN THE PORTS THE COLD FACTS ABOUT COLDS 50 YEARS OF SIU PROGRESS TOASTED LINDSEY WILLIAMS, FRANK MONGELLI HONORED AT ANNIVERSARY MEMORIAL SEN. 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"'.1' mm j '• - Vn''-- '/• ' • ;•# iTIONAl UNION • ATUUnC, 6U1F, UKB AND INLAND WATfRS DISTRIG • AfL-aO : -;•- ~f: SEAEiREMtS Volume 51, Number 11 Nmrember, 1989 ISSIDE SIU Crew Carries First Food Cai^ to Poland 00 oooc_ •H>.a (>o>2:o TI-JTCO 00 to m -< -) c -Hx: < o • •/ ' • Z>K^X rnooo • -'" Q• 1 i- The SlU-crewetf Spirit of Tex( delivered 11,500 metric tons sorghumto Polandeariier this monl Bosun Fred Seilman, in a shipl pboax; ceremony, extended fraterrM greetings on behalf of the SIU m Solidarity, Poland's free trade unk<^ i-•:. r , .r • - ••'•. 'i--.- •• •" • i,- . '••'y f •' • 1' O , •< HH >-H OJ ZO 1 i*' r • •" yi O O-l 1— o Co Ul 00 c o 'A •• r.iyA »-( m , ,,0v' '''yyy .-H . . • 7' Pogeo > i " ' J;-.'--" I Senators Reject Attack On Cargo Prderence . • •' . 'M'm The farm lobby dropped ite anticargo preference amendments from the Polish aid bill when it failed to garner enough votes for passage. .•I', . i ^ I i!- Pages . •> •• HF Secretary Rules IMU Not a U.S. Union M:' •; ••'.y; ''-ff-yii • ••k. Seamen's unions from around the world were notified by an ITF communication that the District 1 IMEBA/NMU connected international Maritime Union is not, in the eyes of the transportation union fecF eration, an American union. t--. ^•v -'|v Pages .-VK-. SIU Has Key Role in ^Housing Now' March i'.': -ji • ;• MTD fMaps 'Comprehensive' Maritime Policy WASHINGTON, DC—Delegates to the AFL-CIO's Maritime Trades Department (MTD) biennial con­ vention meeting November 9-10 issued a call for the cooperation of Congress , the administration, business and labor to map a ''com­ prehensive" policy to revitalize the shipping and shipbuilding in­ dustry. Representing 43 affiliated na­ tional and international unions. delegates also acted on a wide range of issues of concern to the maritime industry and the labor movement generally. SIU President Michael Sacco, who serves as head of the MTD, opened the convention with an assessment of the challenges fac­ ing the maritime industry. Sacco said, "We recognize that a strong American-flag fleet and shipbuild­ ing sector will only come about S>" i- .r , -t'v' with leadership from the White House, continued efforts from Congress and cooperation from all groups within the industry." Addressing the convention were guest speakers Senator John Breaux (D-LA), TRANSCOM Di­ rector of Plans and Resources Ma­ jor General John Stanford, Con­ gressman Richard Gephardt (DMO), Congresswoman Helen DeContinued on page 6 ••J,,'- A Many celebrities attended a demonstration that called for affordable housing and an end to homelessness, including Dionne Warwicfc who is pictured above with SIU Port Agent Nick Celona. -"' •' y' •• :-y Ptige 10 3': n- -•. Summary Plan Descriptions for 1988 Great Lakes Tug & Barge Pension Plan and 1988 Seafarers Vacation Plan Pages 21 and 22 •-.i J ' . V"»*: tS-'V* thy*" >' I'r, 'I, ,'.y, 'i" . -. 1^-. • •• 'A y -^1. •-y M i: •' , v ' . �- ypr- ^ , -, ;7«-r#»r- VV:.v«Wvt'," f,.-..' • ••• 1".-",; ;-Tv''- - v.-w|,,- S£4J5WWS £06 :i:lWlwjfS>shyi-:;.; iR3S'0,^;v v^ifeiw'! • President's Report A V^ v> T c| • ',' • "S'-V;: -•' .'.J; .•-; iW'sS!'*>r ' .'• .v''-,'V ';•• ;.'>r m Our good friends and fellow trade unionists of the 42 other trade unions who share membership with the SIU in the AFL-CIO's Maritime Trades Department continue to support the effort to strengthen the U.S. merchant marine. At our recently-concluded biennial convention in Washington, the convention delegates pointed to the inadequacy of America's merchant fleet and resolved to seek a cooperative effort by the Administration, the Congress, industry and labor to revitalize both shipping and ship­ building. The MTD, whose member unions represent workers in all segments of maritime operations asea and ashore, as well as a cross-section of America's organized workers, is the parent body, so to speak, of the highly effective net­ work of maritime councils which function on issues of mutual concern and interest in the various port cities up and down all coasts, on the Great Lakes and rivers. SIU members should understand the importance of the Maritime Trades Department, which has so often thrown its vital support to Seafarers' causes, just as it has in the causes of other affiliates whenever they have called upon the department for assistance. As a voluntary association of trade union organizations, the MTD is a classic example of effective inter-union cooperation at all levels, especially at the grass-roots level where it counts so much. AFL-CIO Convention Highlight At the AFL-CIO biennial convention, which followed that of the MTD, the highlight was clearly the dramatic appearance of Lech Walesa, the leader of the Polish democratic union movement and inspiration for Poland's struggle for freedom from the yoke of com­ munist party domination. Walesa, an electrician who began the struggle at the Lenin Shipyard in Gdansk, is a worker who has fought in the trenches and who the communists have failed to muz­ zle despite repeated arrests and jailings. His appearance at the AFL-CIO convention was in response to an invitation extended to him some eight years ago but which Walesa couldn't accept until now because he feared the communist govern­ ment would not allow him to return should he have left Poland. Under his leadership, the free trade union organizatiori known as Solidarity, cracked the control of the communist dictatorship and brought about the first open elections since Russian troops installed the first Polish puppet leadership after World War 11. What is especially signiflcant about this remarkable achievement is that it is the direct result of trade union commitment to democracy. Walesa and his associates in Solidarity alone are responsible for giving Poles the taste of democracy and the hope for a better life. And the material support and encouragement that he was able to muster from beyond his own group almost exclusively came from free labor unions, particularly from the AFL-CIO unions of the United States. Seafarers should bear in mind, as all Americans should, that in all the mighty struggles against dictatorship and oppression, free trade unions were and are in the forefront of the battle for freedom; against the Nazism and the fascism of Hitler and Mussolini and the communism of Eastern and Central Europe, and wherever else the right to speak out is at stake. No other part of society plays as critical a role in the preservation of democracy as that of free trade unions. That's why those who seek to curb individual freedom first go after the trade unions. I Our Etest Ambassadors "'M •" :• ^ Among the many reasons for maintaining a strong and adequate American-flag fleet of merchant ships manned by American seamen is that it is in the nation's best interest to show our flag in the ports of the world, particularly when our vessels carry aid cargoes and other expressions of America's show of concern for the well-being of others throughout the world. And, equally important, American seamen can serve, as they so often have, as ambassadors of good will. Perhaps there can be no more striking example of the correctness of this view that the recent voyage, or rather mission^ of the MY Spirit of Texas, operated by Falcon Shipping/Seahawk Management, which left New Orleans with the first cargo of grain for Poland under the new U.S. assistance program in response to that nation's steps toward democracy. This was a historic moment and Seafarers can be proud of the role their union and their union brothers played in the event. The SIU and the Transportation Institute had a representative in Gdynia where arrangements had been made to celebrate the arrival of the Spirit of Texas and the discharge of its precedentsetting cargo. Details of this great ceremony and the exchange of fraternal greet­ ings between the SIU crew and the representatives of Solidarity, the free Polish trade union, appear elsewhere in the LOG, but I must express our pride in the MV Spirit of Texas crew who handled themselves in a manner that is a credit to their union and to all America. The report from the scene was that they were "outstand­ ing." • The irony in all of this is that some members of Congress who, fortunately, were outvoted by the majority of their colleagues, had attempted to have the Polish aid cargo shipped in foreign-flag bot­ toms, manned by foreign crews who could care less about creating good will for this nation. Had that been the case in the first shipment of aid cargo to Poland, it would have been what could be referred to, in the fancy language used by diplomats and politicians, as "a missed opportunity." Fortunately, the American flag flew over the vessel that tied up in Gdynia with U.S. grain and she was ably manned by an SIU crew of good will ambassadors. Polish Solidarity Officials Study SIU, Training Program Four officials of the independent trade union. Solidarity (Solidarnosc in Polish) looked to the SIU and the Lundeberg School for ideas that can be adapted in Poland. The Polish trade unionists were brought to the United States last month as guests of the AFL-CIO, the federation of national and in­ ternational unions in the United States. In a meeting with SIU Execu­ tive Vice President Joseph Sacco, the four union activists discussed how a trade union can protect its members' job security. Of partic­ ular interest to the Solidarity of­ ficials was the concept of the hiring hall. Upon hearing of the shipping and manpower procedures used by the communist regime in Po­ land, Sacco likened it to the crimp i.:.' f:''. Volume 51 Number 11 November, 1989 The LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthlyTiy the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince Georges, Maryland 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the LOG, 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. President, Michael Sacco; Secretary-Treasurer, Joe DiGiorgio; Executive Vice President, Joe Sacco; Vice President Collective Bargaining, Angus "Red" Campbell; Vice President Atlantic Coast, Jack Caffey; Vice President Gulf Coast, Thomas Glldewell; Vice President West Coast, George McCartney; Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters, John Fay; Vice President Government Services, Roy "Buck" Mercer. Communications Department Director, Jessica Smith-, Associate Editors, Daniel Duncan, Max Hall and Deborah Greene, '• •:•• • 'j^ The Solidarity union members dock a ship in the Lundeberg School bridge simulator. system found in the United States earlier this century. Edward R^dziewicz, chairman of Solidarity's western Pomeran­ ian region and a member of the group's national executive com­ mittee, said his union finds itself in a position to change the system instituted by the communists. "But we must act quickly," Radziewicz told Sacco and SIU representa-. tives in the meeting, "because the. Polish people are fed up with 40 years under communism and now they want to see changes." Before 1989, Solidarity had functioned as an underground and outlawed democratic labor union. This year, the communist govern­ ment collapsed after negotiations with Solidarity that lead to elec­ tions. Today, Solidarity members hold positions in Parliament and the Prime Minister job. Other members of the Solidarity team were: Bogdan Zurek, direc­ tor of the inspection division for environmental protection at Huta Katawice and a vice director of Solidarity's environment commit­ tee., Edward Szwajkiewicz, an electrician by trade and a member of the presidium of the Solidarity temporary regional committee based in Gdansk and Tadeusz Piotrowki, secretary-general of the national section of Solidarity's steel workers union. At the Lundeberg School the Solidarity officials collected infor­ mation on training and joint labor/ management programs. .,j �'iwggi •• • 11989 Union-crewed Spirit of Texas Arrives in Gdynia with First Food Cargo SlU Moik Adsft lUott, SoBdaily, in SI^Aoad Cmmoay GDYNIA, POLAND—Members of the SIU paid tribute to Solidarity, Poland's free trade union, on the occasion of the arrival in the port city of the first U.S.-government generated food cargoes. member of the group's national More than 11,500 metric executive commission, with a let­ tons of sorghum were loaded ter from the SIU's President Mi­ in New Orleans last month chael Sacco to Solidarity's Presi­ and carried on the SlU-crewed Spirit of Texas, a vessel in the Falcon Shipping/Seahawk Man­ agement fleet. The grain arrived in Poland in early November. Bosun Fred Sellman spoke on behalf of the SIU during a ship­ board ceremony on November 2 attended by Solidarity niembers, the U.S. Ambassador to Poland John Davies, Bishop Czewslaw Domin — who serves as the chair­ man of the charity committee of the Polish Catholic Episcopate, representatives of the U.S./Polish Commission on Humanitarian As­ sistance and the Polish and Amer­ ican press. In a talk described by those present as "emotionally charged" and "moving," Bosun Sellman spoke of the respect American workers had for their brothers and sisters in Poland. Sellman, who has been shipping for 31 years, said SIU members and U.S. trade unionists had watched and lis­ tened in awe as Solidarity mem­ bers brought the communist gov­ ernment down. Solidarity was able to "pull it off by hanging tough, through diplomacy, tenacity and commitment," said Sellman. "When you stop to think about what they did, a handful of people in the shipyard, then they got an entire country behind them, and now it's affecting all of Eastern Europe," marvelled Sellman. Sellman presented Bogdan Lis, the head of Solidarity's interna­ tional affairs department and a dent Lech Walesa hailing the role of the independent union in Po­ land's emerging democracy. Lis thanked the people of the United States and American unions for their support of the democratic changes taking place in Poland. A mechanic by trade and a long time opponent of his country's communist system of government. Lis was arrested by the regime in 1984 for his attempts to establish a free labor movement. He was released in late '84, only to be arrested again by the Polish gov­ ernment in 1985. Lis was given amnesty in 1986 and went on to participate in the round table negotiations early this year between Solidarity and the communist authorities. It was these historic talks that led to the ar­ rangement for elections and an entry of the underground union. Solidarity, into the government. The SIU also donated four dic­ taphones to Solidarity. In pre­ senting the offlce equipment to Lis, Sellman said the SIU hoped the dictaphones would be of help to Solidarity members, office workers and officials. The SJU's ship committee, comprised of Sellman, Secretary Raymond Jones, Education Direc­ tor J. Badgett, Engine Delegate Edward L. Haymie, Deck Dele­ gate Teddy Daniels and Steward Delegate Larry Aldridge, handed out SIU pins, caps, scarves and jackets to Solidarity members. Detroit News Interviews Sellman When John Peterson, a reporter for the Detroit News, was writing a story on American labor's early and constant support for Solidarity he wanted to interview one of the thousands of U.S. trade unionists who gave money, time and hope to the outlawed Polish union. The AFL-CIO, knowing SIU members had just been in Poland delivering food cargoes carried on the Spirit of Texas, suggested Peterson caU the SIU. In a ship to shore call, Peterson interviewed SIU Ship Chairman Bosun Fred Sellman for an article that appeared in the Detroit News on Sunday, November 12. What follows are excerpts of the interview with the 57-year-old Bosun. Peterson:. What kind of reception did you receive when you docked in Gdynia? Sellman: They were evidently looking forward to our being there. Even the people up town when they saw you on the street knew that you were from the Spirit of Texas just by the way we were dressed and the way that we looked. They went out of thenthe Polish workers tell? way to be dice. Everybody treated SeDman: Well, they told some tales us like kings ... every place we about how really at times they had went. no guarantee they'd be around Peterson: What kind of stories did • -m . • i?-' It'; 1,^ "W -mi: Bosun Fred Sellman presents Solidarity officials with SIU pins, caps, jackets and scarves after a shipboard ceremony on the occasion of the arrival of the first American food cargoes to Poland. Accepting the SIU gifts are Solidarity officials Bogdan Lis (center), Andrzej Brzowski, Bogdan Olszewski and P. Wodyk. Adrian Karatnicki of the AFL-CIO's International Affairs Department (left) looks on. The Solidarity officials partici­ pating in the event thanked the SIU for its support of their struggle and presented the union with one of the organization's bronze me­ dallions. The ceremony on the Spirit of Texas was covered by Solidarity and European press. The union found it unusual that none of the footage filmed by American tele­ vision stations was available. Solidarity ("Solidamosc" in Polish) was bom in the shipyard of Gdapsk, Pol^d in 1980. It op­ erated as a legal and independent trade union until the crackdown of December 13, 1981 when the country's communist authorities imi:^sed martial law, confiscated Solidarity's property, seized its fiinds and jafled many of the or­ ganization's lexers and activists. During the time Solidarity op­ erated underground, the American labor movement, through the AFLCIO and its affiliates, sent the union printing presses, com­ puters, mimeograph machines, printer's ink, video cameras and radio broadcasting equipment. Working underground, the banned Polish union interrupted government radio broadcasts to deliver the message, "Solidarity Lives." By 1985,400 underground newspapers were being printed and distributed in Poland. In 1988, Sol­ idarity implemented successful strikes. On April 5,1989, the communist government signed an agreement with Solidarity to restracture the government and hold elections. Today, Solidarity members have been elected to many parliamen­ tary seats. The food cargo on the Spirit of Texas was the first sent under the American government's Polish aid program announced by President Bush during his visit to Eastern Europe last July. tomorrow because the govern­ ment would come down on them so tight, put them under house arrest, first one thing and another, .. and then tensions would ease a little bit. . . based on the premise that they had learned their lesson. . . .But as soon as they let them go back to work, they started the them up. They're not going to quit and they hung in there and they did it. Peterson: During your 31 years as a seafarer, have you had any ex­ periences that equal this one in terms of emotion? Sellman: Nothing, nothing that would equal this. It was like elec­ tricity going through everything over there. They know it's not going to happen overnight and they know it's going to be slow and long in coming. . . . Still, they're excited about it. Does that makes sense to you? It comes across to you, the people in the restaurants, the people just sit around in the shops. They're ex­ cited. It's like hey, we just had triplets, but you don't want to brag about it. I think they're also afraid to make too much out of it, be­ cause they don't want to make waves until it's been longer and they're a little more secure with their freedom. They're still think­ ing well maybe if somebody changes their mind, they'll come in hore and clamp down on us again. was my point when I said that by tenacity and commitment they had pulled something off that they couldn't have done by confrontation. I guess they finally just wore the author­ ities down. Now they're too pop­ ular, you can't really do anything to them, but neither can you shut Continued on page 13 • .W'-. • • , I- • '::y\ t 'i'k' . ' I't - , •' hj •••v., 4 < vi' i' '•» •• . . �m^-fm SOFARERS LOG Panama Debacle Exposes Of Iffettive U.5. ControP :• •itty-V'/.HV ~-»-U..i--yr--:-- • •If ' <£ Y.' ' •' • ( •; ' • VV-'.i':. ' . BTIT-': .' -1 V4t Mfc#:;^ i< t' > • •).-;• •' •' V-?- •" fe I' . 'iW..:' • ,.k 'Y •• ' y • \ -c.: . •ri- m-o :,•••" f. -v.;"" ;-• "-.• i. •: . -:, •• "f ••; • r.' 'I •, i'- r"' ft yy-?' :m.m r.;. ":-v:.^v.o With Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega thumb­ ing his nose at the United States, the ridiculousness of the so-called U.S. effective control over American owned foreign-flag ves­ ments, Noriega said no Panama­ nian ruler would let his country sels operating under the become another star in the U.S. Panamanian registry is a flag. cause of extreme embarrassment for the United States. Relations between Panama and the United States could only get worse if there was a shooting war. Earlier this month. President Bush announced ah all-out effort to support with LOG materials and fi­ Feature nances Norie­ ga's opposition. Meanwhile, the United States government pol­ icy labels ships that fly the Pana­ manian flag owned by U.S. citi­ zens as under the nation's "effective control" ,for military purposes. For years, the American gov­ ernment has sidestepped its re­ sponsibility to maintain a strong U.S.-flag merchant fleet by insist­ ing that American-owned but for­ eign-registered ships are available U.S. policy labels ships flying the Panamanianflag as ^effectively controlled^ for military purposes. to the United States in times of national emergency or war. One of the principal havens for these runawayrflag operators is Panama, where the current mili­ tary and political debacle, coupled with longstanding efforts by the U.S. government to topple Gen­ eral Noriega's regime, explodes that myth of "effective control." On the one hand, the Depart­ ment of Defense considers Pana­ manian-flag vessels owned by U.S. citizens to be part of the fleet that would transport troops and cargo in the event of a military mobili­ zation. On the other, two U.S. federal courts have indicted Pan­ ama's ruler on drug trafficking charges, and President Biish has severed diplomatic relations with the Noriega regime. Noriega — responsible for the brutal beatings of Panamanian op­ position leaders and condemned throughout the world for election fraud — gleefully boasts of his power as Panama's strong-man, and insists he will continue to dodge pressures from the United States to bring him to justice on the drug charges. While raising the Panamanian flag during a birthday celebration shortly after American-courts an­ nounced the drug-running indict­ "We will stay with this flag and with this commander," concluded the man who ultimately controls Panamanian-flag ships. Yet, in the event of a military conflict, the U.S. government maintains it could "requisition" ships flying the Panamanian flag if the vessels meet American own­ ership requirements. What makes the Department of Defense believe that, in time of an American crisis, Manuel No­ riega would turn in his uniform as a general in the Panamanian De­ fense Force for a uniform as an admiral in the U.S. Navy? This fairy tale scenario is based on agreements made by American foreign-flag owners stating they will make their ships available to the U.S. government in the event of a national emergency. As a reward for this pledge, the runa­ way operator is eligible to partic­ ipate in a war risk insurance pro­ gram offered by the Maritime Administration. '^Patriotism of Convenience* The long-standing so-called "ef­ fective U.S. control" policy (EUSC) has come under contin­ uing attack from the SIU and other maritime unions because of its fraudulent nature. Arguing that the EUSC notion is unrealistic and a sham, the SIU has pointed out that the national interests of a foreign country will not always coincide with American security strategies. Furthermore, the SIU has em­ phasized that crews on foreignflag vessels have no allegiance to the United States. Proponents of a runaway flag fleet — including the nation's oil giants—^ claim that "effective U.S. control" demonstrates their pa­ triotic tendencies. But this is little more than "pa­ • • '-S triotism of convenience." They may pledge their allegiance to the American flag, but their first al­ legiance is to the profits they amass because they have reflagged their vessels abroad. The flag-of-convenience opera­ tors have run away to overseas registries precisely to evade U.S. taxes, enjoy the ability of hiring low-wage foreign nationals, avoid Coast Guard safety regulations and prevent exposure of their earnings in foreign currencies. SIU Denounces Sham in the September issue of the Seafarers LOG, SIU President Michael Sacco blasted the govern­ ment's policy of rigidly including foreign-flag vessels in U.S. na­ tional defense figures. Citing the Panamanian crisis, Sacco noted these inflated and fake numbers could lull the United States into a false sense of complacency. Relying on any theory that No­ riega would allow Panamanianflag vessels to take part in an American military mobilization makes the United States "look a little silly," the union noted. Although the U.S. government persists in clinging to its hollow theory of so-called "effective con­ trol," Sacco questioned whether, in time of national crisis, the United States would be able to count on an indicted drug trafficker shunned by the international community to come to its aid. "What does it take to wake up America?" asked Sacco. American military policy main­ tains a "forward strategy" of wag­ ing any conflict on the enemy's doorstep. That defense capability requires adequate and reliable U.S. Parent Company Foreign-Flag Merchant Ships (Asof July 1, 1988) Country No/Ships DWT Liberia Panama Bahamas Honduras 172 53 23 3 17,141,659 3,599,371 2,906,434 21,335 F B&O T 20 8 22 134 19 18 26 1 3 'k F: Freighters; refrigerated and unrefrigerated break bulk vessels, containerships, partial containerships, RO/RO barge carriers, cruise. B&O: Bulk dry bulk or combination liquid/dry. T: Tankers; crude petroleum, petroleum product, chemical tankers, LNG and LPG tankers. Source: Office of Trade Analysis and Insurance, Maritime Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation. There are 251 ships owned by Americans under the four registries re(»)gnized as ^effectively controlled* by the United States. m sealift power. The delusion of "ef­ fective control" creates a false sense of security and puts the United States at the mercy of unreliable foes like Manuel No­ riega. America Held Hostage The Commission on Merchant Marine and Defense, established by the government to determine the ability of today's American fleet to meet our security needs, warned in its third report pub­ lished in 1988 that the militarily useful portion of the EUSC fleet can be expected to decline from the current total of 129 to only 53 ships by the year 2000. Chaired by Admiral Jeremiah Denton, a former Republican sen­ ator from Alabama, the presti­ gious commission pointed out that the nation should not be deluded into believing that all runaway vessels are militarily useful. What's more, the commission made clear that America cannot rely on the runaway-flag operators for military sealift capability. In words that cannot be misunder­ stood, it declared that America "cannot be held hostage to foreign economic strangulation." The report also addressed the potential for political differences that might arise between the United States and the runaway-flag ha­ vens, pointing out "the United States cannot in policy or practice depend on foreign assets, alone or in part, for assistance in situations where there are no commitments from our allies." Runaways Bring Cash to Panama The finance minister of Panama recently stated the income to his nation from its flag registry was close to $10 million in U.S. cur­ rency per year. The head of SECNAVES, the authority that oversees Panama's shipping registry, claimed the country's treasury receives a di­ rect annual income of $30 million in U.S. currency. Another $50 million is received in the form of fees paid to Panamanian agencies, lawyers and representatives who maintain offices for foreign-based companies. In other words, at a time when the Bush administration has com­ mitted itself to overthrowing the Noriega regime, it continues to encourage American shipowners to fatten Panama's treasury by operating their ships under that nation's flag. 1 �asnm NOVmBER, 1989 'Effective Contror Proves To Be A Sham In Crisis Situations '•. I-. • ' i ." •" Pictured above is a Panamanian-flag vessel docked at a U.S. port. In 1988, the United States government counted 53 ships under Panamanian registry that are owned hy American interests. How EUSG Policy Got Its Start -^', 'i • •'^ During the war of 1812, a num­ ber of American shipowners trans­ ferred their vessels to Portuguese registry to avoid capture by the British Navy. This strategic maneuver was a matter of military convenience and was employed only in wartime. Although there were always some American shipowners who have resorted to foreign-flag re­ gistry, the practice never amounted to much until World War II. The Merchant Marine Act of 1936 provided for military requi­ sitioning of vessels "documented under the laws of the United States." This was part of a con­ certed effort to help rebuild an American maritime industry that had been allowed to rust in layup in the years following the First World War, When allied shipping faced heavy damages inflicted by German Uboats, and tM Neutrality Act of 1939 tied this country's hands when it wanted to extend shipping as­ sistance to th^allies, the American government encouraged U.S. shipowners to transfer their ves­ sels to the friendly registries of Panama and Honduras. Flying the neutral flags of the two Latin American countries, these American-owned vessels were thus able to carry supplies to the allied forces with less risk of being torpedoed. Meanwhile, the Merchant Ma­ rine Act's requisitioning language was changed in 1939 so that in­ stead of providing a maritime mo­ bilization effort limited to vessels "documented under the laws of the United States," it extended the mobilization reach to include vessels "owned by citizens of the United States." As a result, when the United States entered the war, the Amer­ ican-owned vessels flagged in Pan­ ama and Honduras automatically came under control of the Amer­ ican government. ; v' ' • Bargain Basement Registries After World War II — with hundreds of war-built ships avail­ able to enter the shipping trades — the tax-free status, cheaper la­ bor and fewer regulations sdforded by the Panamanian and Honduran '•v , -.'J:- registries made it attractive for the oil monopolies, fruit companies, other carriers and many fly-bynight operators to actively seek out foreign-flag accommodations. The mass exodus from the American flag was exacerbated by a program called "trade-out-andbuild" enunciated by the Maritime Administration. MarAd claimed the transfer of war-built ships to the Panamanian, Honduran and Liberian flags would promote ship­ building at home. Maritime unions attacked the wholesale transfer to runaway re­ gistries, pointing out that such actions weakened the nation's se­ curity interest. Leaving a gaping hole in our defense capability, the unions argued, was a gamble not worth risking. The oil companies and other supporters of runaway flags pre­ vailed on the Department of De- The rhad desire of the runaway-flag owners to save a buck does not square with U.S. security interests. fense to endorse their efforts. This collusion resulted in the 1948 pro­ mulgation of the theory of "effec­ tive U.S. control." Maritime unions and military officers were assured by DOD and the State Department that this mysterious tie would inexorably bind the run­ away-flag operators and their ves­ sels to American interests. The Maritime Administration, in turn, made lucrative American war-risk insurance avaUable to vessels operating under the fraud­ ulent "effective U.S. control" theory. This valuable asset made Panamanian and Honduran flags and the Liberian registry, estab­ lished in the late 1940s, an even better deal for American shipown­ ers. Since 1948, maritime unions have repeatedly pointed out that the mad desire of the runaway-flag operators to save a buck does not square with America's national security interests. Although American military mobilization plans include Amer­ ican-owned vessels flying the Pan­ amanian, Honduran and Liberian flags — and since the early 1980s, the Bahamian flag — when ac­ tually called to action, the notion of "effective control" has crum­ bled. American maritime unions have pointed out that the phony umbil­ ical cord of "effective control" is based on agreements — not trea­ ties — with the governments of Panama, Honduras, Liberia and the Bahamas. Under international law, the unions note, only the state of registry has the right to requis­ ition vessels flying that country's flag. As recently as April 1988, the government's General Accounting Office (GAG) issued a report stat­ ing that EUSC ships "may not be requisitionable simply on the basis of ownership by foreign subsidi­ aries of U.S. corporations..." Many instances have brought America face to face with the fallacy of "effective control;" • In 1960, the Soviet Union dangled a few dollars under the noses of the runaway owners for lucrative oil transport charters. At a time when the Soviets were strengthening their position in Cuba, in open disregard of U.S. interests, American runaways car­ ried millions of tons of petroleum from the USSR to Castro's gov­ ernment. • During the war between Egypt and Israel in 1973, the U.S. tried to make good its pledge to aid Israel. The United States was ready to ship military and civilian sup­ plies to its beleaguered ally. But it found itself blocked from using American-owned vessels flying the Liberian flag. Why? Because the Liberian government had hastily passed an executive order prohib­ iting the use of Liberian-flagged vessels in U.S. efforts to support Israel's cause. • The Military Sealift Command chartered some American-owned foreign-flag vessels to transport supplies during the Vietnam con­ flict. The government agency re­ ported that, in some cases, the ships were prevented from sailing by Crewmembers who opposed American policies in Southeast Asia. T.f / .\.V fV-' "S- y. • '4; World Ranking of Countries' Merchant Fleets Based on Number of Vessels—1988 Rank 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 26. 26. 27. 28. • 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. •45. •45. 46. 47. •48. •48. •48. 49. •50. •50. 51. 52. 53. 54. •55. •55. Country Panama USSR Liberia Jap^n ' Greece China Italy Philippines United States Korea' West Germany Netherlands Spain Singapore United Kingdom Brazil India Turkey Indonesia Norway Denmark , France . Taiwan , • Sweden • Malaysia Argentina ' Senegal F •; Egypt Saudi Arabia Honduras Bulgaria Mozambique Iran Thailand Finland ^^ ' Canada Australia Belgium Venezuela , i V Mexico Madagascar Algeria Kuwait Portugal Ecuador Peru Cameroon Morocco Bangladesh Colombia Iraq Israel Chile Sri Lanka Pakistan Dominican Republic Nigeria Zaire Libya Switzerland Number DWT (000) 3,279 1,795 1,550 1,437 1,270 1,211 516 486 456 455 448 437 418 416 , F VFr-;'.:'. 395 FF.,- 333 ••F'. F; 332 .. , V-:-324. F. 319 1 . 279 '• 239 • 227 194 181 167 153 148 135 134 119 115 104 101 100 89 85 78 76 75 72 71 63 62 58 52 52 49 44 / 41 /. 41 . • 41 \ 40 \ 66,119 22,314 96,406 51,253 45,910 17,992 11,354 12,495 20,727 10,715 4,874 4,217 7,871 11,717 11,759 9,973 9,985 4,967 2,181 10,828 6,561 7,942 6,791 2,114 2,266 2,955 »»»«»« 38 38 36 35 34 31 29 29 V 1\. 1,330 • 4,626 550 »*#**» »»•*»» • »»*»»• y'yy: "• • -%'r • 'IF • ' 'i- • •. , • •if-..y • F'F 624 1,539 951 3,649 3,465 1,299 1,854 »*»»** 1,496 3,193 1,668 568 889 •»•».»» 474 413 579 842 631 754 WIS 603 524 508 'Denotes countries of equal rank. The table was compiled by the Transportation Institute from data provided by the following. | sources: Maritime Administration, Office of Technology Assessment, United States Trade Representative, United Nations Conference onTrade andDevelopment (UNCTADf,Prganlzation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and Shipbuilders Council of America. \-Si", V-, . �'fi-;. sEAmmme •Hy 'Jf m Biennial MTD Convention Dologatos Urge Passage Of National Shipping and Shipbuilding Poliqr •f • Continued from page I W'S•i'". f^: > • < Vi tk. • >J • lich Bentley (R-MD), AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Thomas R. Donahue and AFL-CIO Director of Legislation Robert McGlotten. Delegates attacked Eastern Air Lines for the company's union busting tactics that resulted in the current nine-month long strike being waged by MTD affiliates, the International Association of Machinists and the Air Line Pilots Association, The two unions are joined by the union representing Eastern flight attendants, the • ? •• 1C'. SIU President Michael Sacco opens biennial MTD meeting. Transportation Workers Union. MTD unions pledged to stand with their Eastern brothers and sisters by joining picket lines, providing material and monetary assistance. The convention maritime policy resolution passed with unanimous support of the delegates. It called for creation of a cabinet-level po­ sition with oversight responsibility for maritime affairs, endorsed a national sealift policy, affirmed the need to exclude maritime services from world trade negotiations, urged the U.S. government to take steps to address the projected manpower shortage in ship con­ struction, repair and operation and ptrentiZ i-V..' m"::w te |/'S j-l-\;;;', - ;• •: '- J- . - • 5? • • ; i' '. • .; of a compreP hensive pro­ gram to revi­ talize the U.S.flag fleet. MTD Ex­ ecutive Sec­ retary Treas­ urer Jean Ingrao reported Ingrao that all affiliates had backed the AFL-CIO's boycotts and pledged continued support of the United Mine Work­ ers in their fight with the Pittston Company, a conglomerate that unilaterally cut off the health cov­ erage of 1500 min^ worker reti­ rees, widows and disabled minors. The MTD delegates urged Con­ gress to pass legislation that would provide a mechanism to ensure funding of benefits programs for the striking mine workers. Senator John Breaux (D-LA) said Congress would not allow a weakening of the nation's cargo preference laws. Speaking of the Senate's maritime agenda for next year, Breaux said there was a great deal of interest in "cash transfer," the term used to describe a policy of having recipients of American foreign aid buy goods manufac­ tured or produced in the United States and shipped on U.S.-flag vessels. Breaux noted that in his 17 years in Congress he had never seen as much willin^ess to take positive ac­ tion in support of maritime. He con­ gratulated the MTD for its work de­ fending shipping and shipbuilding workers and pledged, 'Twill not do anything with­ out sitting down with you and mak­ ing sure you are Breaux part of the program to put maritime back in the fore­ front." Speaking on behalf of TRANSCOM, the joint defense agency that coordinates air, sea, rail and highway transportation for the military. Ma­ jor General John Stanford said the na­ tion's forward defense strat­ egy demands a viable, healthy U.S.-flag fleet. "A forward defense strat­ egy means we can defend this country on any Stanford beachhead in the world," said Stanford. "We need the capability to deploy rap­ idly, to move troops and to sustain them. . . 95 percent of what we carry to war would be carried on U.S.-flag carriers." Stanford said TRANSCOM is "absolutely concerned" that no new commercial ships are being built in the U.S. and that trained seafarers are in decreasing supply. In concluding, he told the dele­ gates, "TRANSCOM is your ad­ vocate. Use us as your advocate." Congressman Richard Gephardt (D-MO), who serves in the lead­ ership of the House of Represen­ tatives, spoke of the trade imbal­ ance and national deficit confronting the United States. He recalled a meet­ ing with Japanese businessmen who told him the United States should de­ nominate dollars to yen. "I am re­ minded," he said, "of the old adage— creditors make de­ mands, debtors ac­ Gephardt cept and follow de­ mands. Debtors are weak." Gephardt said it was time for Congress and the administration to institute fair trade, so an Amer­ ican businessman had just as fair a shake in Japan as a Japanese businessman has in the United States. m Delegates to the biennial MTD convention are pictured above in the meeting's opening session. in the world's merchant fleets and Congresswoman the number one industrial nation." Helen Delich Ben­ AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer tley (R-MD) told Thomas R. Donahue called for a the delegates national "maritime bluntly, "If we policy that assures should have to de­ a fair share of both fend freedom, we government and cannot do it with commercial car­ fast food hamburg­ goes" are allocated ers and french fries to U.S.-flag car­ out of the service Bentley riers. Robert economy." It will McGlotten, the take a strong merchant marine, AFL-CIO's legis­ she said. She charged that bu­ lative director said reaucrats were giving America "Politics is the Donahue away to foreigners, to the detri­ name of the game," and called on ment of the United States. "We delegates to get involved in fedneed a revolution of spirit, a spirit Continued on page 25 that savs America is number one AFL-CIO Delegafes Honor Lech Walesa WASHINGTON, DC—The 1989 Biennial convention of the AFLCIO was marked by the presence of Lech Walesa, the shipyard elec­ trician who heads Solidarity, Po­ land's free trade union movement, and the reaffiliation of the United Mine Workers Union to the "house of labor." "A vast movement for democ­ racy and freedom is developing in my country," said Walesa. "It is changing the political face of Po­ land and of the world. And that movement has been made possible only through the peaceful struggle of working people, of trade union­ ists like you and I," Walesa told the hundreds of delegates attend­ ing the AFL-CIO's 18th Consti­ tutional Convention during his November 14 speech. The reaffiliation of the United Mine Workers signals a strength­ ened solidarity among U.S. unions. AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland welcomed the Mine Workers and five other unions that have affiliated with the AFL-CIO in the last ten years. "Today, we can proudly say that this movement is more united in solidarity and is more broadly representative of the whole family of labor than it has been for at least half a century," Kirkland said. In other convention action, del­ egates mapped out organizing strategies, legislative initiatives, programs to increase membership services and unanimously re­ elected AFL-CIO President Kirk­ land and Secretary-Treasurer Thomas R. Donahue to another two year term. Solidarity leader Lech Walesa (middle) is pictured above with SIU President Michael Sacco and his wife Sophie at the AFL-CIO convention. �'•: •>. • , NOWMBER, 1989 ADMINISTRATION UNVEILS NATIONAL SEALIFT POLICY The administration unveiled its long-awaited policy statement on sealift last month to generally un­ favorable reviews. It's not what the administration said, it's what it failed to say. "The administration's policy looks good on paper, but in prac­ tice, it is hollow because it offers no new approaches," sa;id CongressWoman Helen Bentley (RMD). The policy statement, said James Henry, president of the Transpor­ tation Institute, an association of 140 U.S.-flag operators, is "a pale reflection of previous drafts" that "adds little more than platitudes to the body of maritime statutes already in effect. "It is unfortunate that an initi­ ative that is the culmination of much concerted effort on the part of the industry and defense plan­ ners reflects so little of the input ofeither." In contrast to its predecessor, the Bush administration said the American-flag merchant marine would be the first source of sealift, and it de-emphasized the role Of the reserve fleet. But these wel­ come changes were all but ob­ scured by the administration's failure to back up its words with any concrete commitments. In issuing the statement, the administration stressed that while it supported a strong Americanflag merchant marine, it is opposed to legislation introduced in Con­ gress earlier this year incorporat­ ing recommendations made by the President's Commission on Mer­ chant Marine and Defense. Furthermore, the administra­ tion's sealift policy paper re­ mained deliberately vague on new monies for the maritime industry. Representative Bentley also blasted the notion that foreign-flag vessels would be available to the United States in a time of war. "The sealift policy is flawed be­ cause it makes the unfortunate assumption that U.S.-owned, but foreign-flagged vessels, coupled with allied shipping resources will Ikk kv . >' .' be readily available to the U.S. in the event of a war or national emergency. "There is a continuing belief, despite past actions to the con­ trary, that our allied and foreign mariners are willing to participate in our problems," Bentley said. After a short introduction reaf­ firming the importance of sea­ lift to the nation's defense strate­ gies, the policy statement made the following six points: • The U.S.-flag merchant ma­ rine, to the extent that is possible, will be relied upon to provide sealift in peace, crisis and war. In peacetime, the Department of De­ fense will operate the minimum number of sealift ships, including reserve ships, to meet the Joint Chiefs of Staff s exercise require­ ments which cannot be accom­ modated by U.S.-flag vessels. • The U.S. might be forced to act unilaterally to protect its in­ terests, and when it does, suffi­ cient American sealift sources must be available. • In addition to the U.S.-flag merchant marine, the U.S. wijl continue to rely on the so-called effective U.S. control vessels. • The Department of Defense will determine sealift require­ ments and coordinate its efforts with the Department of Transpor­ tation. • The Departments of State and Transportation, the Special Trade Representative and other appro­ priate agencies shall ensure that international agreements and fed­ eral policies protect our national security interests and do not put the U.S. industry at a disadvan­ tage. • The development and imple­ mentation of specific sealift and supporting programs will be made with full consideration of the costs and benefits involved. New pro­ grams to enhance our ability to meet national security require­ ments shall compete for resources with other national security pro­ grams. Great Lakes Members Approve New Contract '" S' SIU members sailing aboard tbe four vessels in tbe Inland Lakes Management fleet approved a new four-and-a-balf year contract last month. Pictured above with SIU Bosun Jim Sbupert (center) are tbe union's Great Lakes Vice President Byron Kelley (right) and Algonac Port Representative Andy Goulet. Behind them is tbe vessel E.M. Ford. A' ; -- -Jk kv" Ships like tbe Tropicana, pictured above, were cited by the National Transportation Safety Board for widespread safety violations in a study released last month. Tbe Tropicana was singled out for refusing to install smoke detectors and was listed among several hazardous foreign-flag cruise ships. Study Blasts Safety Record Of Foreign-Flag Cruise Ships NTSB Urges Greater Government Control The government's safety watch­ dog agency, in a report to Con­ gress released last month, charged that many foreign-flag cruise ships operating from U.S. ports and car­ rying American passengers are floating safety hazards that could lead to a major sea disaster. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) study recom­ mended greater and more strin­ gent regulation of the foreign-flag passenger ship industry. Among the safety threats cited by the government agency found on foreign-flag cruise ships, par­ ticularly the day trip vessels dock­ ing in Florida, were the inadequate training of crewmembers, the in­ ability of the crew to communicate in a common language with each other or the passengers, employ­ ees that didn't know how to fight fires and poor safety procedures. NTSB investigators said many cruise ships registered in Liberia, Panama and the Bahamas were particularly hazardous. Vessels singled out in the report were the Tropicana that sails from Port Ev­ erglades, Viking Princess from the port of Palm Beach, Discovery I from Miami and the entire SeaEscape fleet. 'Life Rafts, That Won't Float' Among the unsafe conditions found by agency investigators were rotted fire hoses, broken sprinkler systems, life rafts that wouldn't float and fire doors that wouldn't close. The agency criticized Carnival Cruise Lines for refusing to co­ operate with a government inves­ tigation of an accident involving the company's ship Celebration and a Cuban freighter last Feb­ ruary. The incident, which hap­ pened in international waters, left three Cuban seamen dead. The NTSB recommended the Coast Guard be extended authority to investigate international water ac­ cidents involving foreign-flag cruise ships based in the U.S. and pa­ tronized by Americans. Noting that American lives are 4 at risk, the NTSB urged greater governmental control over for­ eign-flag cruise ships. Investiga­ tors recalled instances where the cruise ship companies had refused to follow NTSB or Coast Guard recommendations. The Tropi­ cana's owners, for example, had resisted placing smoke detectors on the vessel, despite Coast Guard complaints. , .•). .f; • -ri' :• 'ti- k •' . - .K • ''K • The study found crewmembers unable to communicate in a common language. While American mariners are subject to alcohol and drug tests, foreign seamen working on for­ eign-flag vessels sailing in Amer­ ican waters and carrying U.S. cit­ izens are not. The agency called for legislation granting Coast Guard authority to test employees aboard foreign-flag vessels operating reg­ ularly from U.S. ports. Other recommendations in the report were mandatory central­ ized automatic fire controls, ven­ tilation systems that shut down in the event of a fire, fire doors equipped with release mecha­ nisms, automatic sprinklers and regularly conducted emergency drills. The agency suggested that crew language barriers be eliminated by having at least 75 percent of the crew able to communicate in Eng­ lish. The NTSB also urged better and ongoing crew training, fire fighting classes, onboard manuals available to all crewmembers on their ship's operation and better dissemination of shipboard emer­ gency procedures. The NTSB's report is now be­ fore Congress. Consideration of the findings will begin in next year's legislative session. • • " ' ••• 'hv • • '-v. • r.-. T" ,, ''ki' A"-; k- V' • • " t' '?••••' f �SaFARCRS m /7f General Serretary Upholds IH/IU Suspension .••'-"li-'r/.a,' .• '•» -•' Of ).; I> ' l!K^ V' ••yO:.' -0"- S'l'- ""r ' ,i 1 • 't'f t: T^. • a- I I The head of the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF) has ruled that the Cayman Islands-based International Mari­ time Union (IMU), a group with connections to District 1 MEBA/ NMU, can no longer claim to be an American organization for pur­ poses of the ITF's flag-of-convenience (FOG) organizing campaign. The decision was made public in an October 16 communication from Harold Lewis, the ITF's general secretary, to representatives of seamen's unions from around the world. • • American unions, under ITF policy, have thd first shot at or­ ganizing seamen working on for­ • i. •.'. hO.' o eign-flag vessels that are owned by U.S. citizens. The ITF, an international federation of trans­ portation unions, allows a bona fide national seamen's group first jurisdictional rights to flag-of-convenience vessels owned by indi­ viduals of the same nationdity. Once a ship is organized by the national union, the contract is sub­ mitted to the ITF's Fair Practices Subcommittee to determine if it meets ITF standards. Upon ap­ proval of the collective bargaining agreement, the ITF issues the sig­ natory company a so-called Blue Certificate that signals to the world's maritime community the vessel is operated with a union contract. Coast Guard Proposes New Tankerman and Z-Card Rules 00 1 .n '.• . .. X-' w • ' •• -^. I i\.- tf'. ;•-•'*». . r' irii. 'i 0 I-: ^'• -f:-. iS' • I: Mr. (;• , i:. i(: ; " rr-~• •• •' r • ' The U.S. Coast Guard is pro­ posing changes in the issuance of merchant mariner documents and the status of pumpmen and tankermen in an effort to prevent oil spills like those that wrecked America's coasts this spring. The regulations were presented to the public in the Federal Reg­ ister last month and the Coast Guard is soliciting commentary. Spokesmen for the agency said the government would like to see the new regulations in place by early next year. Currently, the Coast Guard is holding hearings around the country to encourage suggestions on the possible changes. The agency has proposed the issuing of new Coast Guard doc­ uments every five years. In the event such a proposal is enacted, the Coast Guard proposes that individuals already in possession of a Z-card be allowed to keep their documents for up to five years after the law is adopted. The changes regarding tankers and barges would eliminate the pumpman and tankerman en­ dorsements as they now are writ­ ten. In their place, the Coast Guard is proposing endorsements in the following categories: TankermanPIC (person-in-charge) for tank­ ers, Tankerman-PIC for barges, Tankerman-Assistant and Tankerman-Engineer. According to SIU Assistant Vice President Augie Tellez, who has been monitoring the Coast Guard's proposals, the suggested changes should not result in lower manning scales. He said there is a possi­ bility that personnel could be in­ creased. The proposals, as presented, re­ quire tankers of more than 5000 gross tons to carry a minimum of two tankerman-PIC's, three tankerman-assistants and two tankerman-engineers. On tankers of less than 5000 gross tons, the proposals call for at least two tankermanPIC's and two tankerman-engineers unless only one engineer is required. Bill Eglinton, director of voca­ tional education at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Sea^ manship, reported his group is prepared to change course mate­ rial to accommodate the new reg­ ulations. If the proposed tankermen rules go into effect, new classes covering Coast Guard en­ dorsements for dangerous liquids and liquified gases will be added to the curriculum, he said. "After speaking with Christo­ pher Heizer at Coast Guard head­ quarters, it appears our currently approved tankerman course will suffice for our pumpmen and tankermen engaged with dangerous cargoes," Eglinton said. "How­ ever, our LNG tdnker personnel may need a different course." If the new endorsements are adopted, the Coast Guard said Lundeberg School class certifi­ cates will be accepted as a sub­ stitute for their tests. Both Tellez and Eglinton view this as a posi­ tive step because Lundeberg School courses can emphasize hands-on training. Questions about the IMU's le­ gitimacy were raised by District 2 MEBA and the SIU at a May meeting of the ITF's Fair Practices Committee, a forum that brings together the world's free seamen's unions. The two U.S. unions asked how a Cayman Islands-based group could represent itself to foreign seamen's unions and to owners of foreign-flag vessels as being "American." At the May meeting, the ITF suspended the issuance of Blue Certificates to companies that had signed collective bargaining agree­ ments with the IMU until an in­ vestigation had been completed to determine the nationality of the organization. In his October 16 communica­ tion, Lewis said prior to the March 1988 merger between District 1 MEBA and the National Maritime Union, the IMU was considered by both the ITF and the NMU to be an affiliate of the NMU. In September, Lewis was informed by the president of District 1 MEBA/NMU that the "IMU did not become an affiliate of MEBA by virtue of the District No. 1 and National Maritime Union merger, nor has the IMU since attained the status of an MEBA affiliate." "In light of this information," said Lewis, "there are no longer any grounds, by any test, for re­ garding the IMU as effectively American. ... My conclusion, then, has to be that the IMU is no longer qualified to negotiate or conclude collective agreements for U.S.-owned FOC ships within the terms of ITF policy and practices and has not been so since the NMU's merger with MEBA Dis­ trict 1." Lewis also informed the ITF's member unions that the "practical consequences" of the decision would be considered in further ' communications. Senate Leader Backs Down On Cargo Preference Fight Senators who proposed that food cargoes to Poland be exempted from the nation's cargo preference laws threw in the towel on No­ vember 14 and withdrew their amendments. "Let me be candid, I have de­ cided not to offer these amend­ ments because I do not have the votes," said Senate Minority Leader Robert Dole, a leading proponent of farm interests that have long sought to ship American food aid on foreign-flag vessels. As a result, both the House and Senate versions of the Polish aid bill are free of any changes in existing cargo preference laws that require 75 percent of American food giveaways to be carried on U.S.-flag ships. For the past several months, long-time cargo preference oppo­ nents have tried to capitalize on the emotional events in Eastern Europe by seeking a waiver of U.S.-flag shipping requirements on food cargoes going to Poland. Last month, the House of Rep­ resentatives defeated a similar proposal in October by a vote of 228-170 after a dramatic floor de­ bate. ^Let me be candid ... I do not have the votes.^ — Senator Dole Speaking at a convention of the Maritime Trades Department of the AFL-CIO this month. Sen. John Breaux (D-LA) questioned the real motives of the amend­ ment's backers. If they were really concerned about cutting costs, he said, then "why not just buy the grain from Argentina or Brazil? I'm sure Senator Dole wouldn't support that." Mel Pelfrey Mel Pelfrey Of D2 MEBA Dies at 59 Melvin H. Pelfrey, Great Lakes vice president of the District 2 Marine Engineers Beneficial As­ sociation-American Maritime Of­ ficers, died of a heart attack while on vacation in Colorado on Oc­ tober 17. Known to many as a champion of U.S. Great Lakes mariners for more than 30 years, Pelfrey, 59, chaired the Great Lakes Task Force, a government/labor/indus­ try coalition that promoted legis­ lative programs to promote mari­ time growth in the eight-state region. He was also president of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment Toledo Port Council, vice president of National MEBA, trustee of the District 2 MEBAAMO Pension, Medical, Vacation and Safety and Education Plans. Pelfrey was the son of a steelworker. He left home shortly after high school to work in the "Pitts­ burgh Fleet" of the Great Lakes iron ore carriers owned and op­ erated by the former U.S. Steel Corporation. He obtained his first licensed position in 1954. In 1956, the Ohio native helped organize and lead a successful three-week strike for union rec­ ognition. The action resulted in a three-year contract that included many significant improvements: overtime for work in excess of 40 hours a week—rather than the industry standard of 56 hours be­ fore overtime, paid holidays and vacations and seniority in hiring. By 1957, Pelfrey had been elected vice president of what was to be­ come District 2 MEBA. In 1978, he was named to his first term as Great Lakes executive vice pres­ ident of the union. Pelfrey and District 2 MEBA President Raymond McKay estab­ lished the world's first fully inte­ grated bridge-engine room-radar/ ARPA ship simulator training pro­ gram at the union's Toledo facility in 1980. The daily newspaper of Toledo, OH, the Toledo Blade, eulogized Pelfrey in an editorial. Pelfrey, said the newspaper, raised Tole­ do's status as a first class port and stabilized labor relations in the city "without sacrificing an iota of commitment to trade unionism. Toledo is known first and foremost as a labor town, and no one carried labor's flag more proudly, or with greater integrity, than Melvin Pel­ frey." :,:W �NOW/HSfff, 1989 '7*^ •-T •s'^ ••••-- -•'- •••• -• • • • • - - - .- Vl'-W"^ •/ SIU Gov't Services DIvlsioh Lends Hand in Earthquake Clean-up SIU members who work for ^he Military Sealift Command helped to clean the MSCPAC headquar­ ters last month after the Oakland (CA) building was rocked by the largest earthquake to hit the region since 1906. The five-story facility suffered minor structural damage to some walls, windows and steps. File cabinets and picture frames crashed to the floor during the 17 seconds of rumbling. The building was closed for 14 hours after the quake to make sure there was no more damage. Most employees were given two days of administrative leave as water was not available for 40 hours after the disaster. SIU members, who sail in un­ licensed positions on MSCPAC vessels, came to the command's building in Oakland to lend a hand. Some were there at the time of the earthquake because they had been awaiting their next ship as­ signment. Navy ships, helicopters and Seabees provided emergency services and assisted in the recov­ ery efforts following the earth­ quake. The USNS Mercy housed a large number of Seabees who worked to restore vital services to Naval Supply Center Oakland and other military installations. The hospital ship also stood by with emergency medical facilities that included extensive blood bank services. SIU Member Is NATO Srhelar A 14-year veteran of the SIU has been awarded a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) en­ dowment to study the effects of petroleum pollution on the oceans. As part of his scholarship studies, 35-year old James Gravelek par­ ticipated in the SlU's new oil spill prevention and emergency con­ tainment and clean up course at the Lundeberg School of Seaman­ ship. Currently enrolled at Cleveland State University in Ohio and working towards a masters in ur­ ban studies, Gravelek has nar­ rowed the focus of his studies to environmental risks posed by ma­ rine transport of hazardous chem­ icals. To this end, he obtained the NATO fellowship to inventory maritime accidents involving li­ quified gases, other bulk chemi­ cals and chemicals transported in package form in U.S. waters since 1983 and to list counter measures such cargo transfer, recovery at sea and chemical treatment used in these events. Deck-department member Gravelek is excited about his stud­ ies and the NATO scholarship. "It is quite an honor," Gravelek said. "It also is quite a challenge and I look forward to it." Since attending the Seafarers ;7V-g- Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship as a trainee, Gravelek has continued to pursue a mari­ time education. Gravelek applies for any scholarship or grant avail­ able in his field of studies. That is how he came across the NATO grant. The Cleveland, OH native had dropped out of junior college when he enrolled in the Lundeberg School's trainee Class 187 in 1975. He had worked on several vessels, including the Delta Queen, before being accepted to study at Piney Point. "1 wanted to learn as much as 1 could, as quickly as I could," he recalled. Instructors' notes from his days as a trainee included re­ marks like "ambitious" and "hard working." Upon graduation as a trainee, Gravelek said, "If it were not for the SIU, I would be alone on the wet lonely streets." Within two years, Gravelek up­ graded with AB and FOWT en­ dorsements and had obtained his union "A" book. During this time he continued to pursue a college education. He used the training he had received at Pjney Point, in­ cluding celestial navigation in 1981, and the school's correspondence program, to obtain one of the first Associate in Arts in nautical sci­ -if*! & MSCPAC unlicensed mariners, awaiting reassignment in Oakland last month when the Northern California earthquake struck, help clean the command headquarters. Unlicensed mariners working for MSCPAC are members of the SIU. ence degrees from Charles County Community College in Maryland. In 1982, Gravelek applied for and won a two-year Seafarers Scholarship. He used the funds to get a Bachelor of Arts in urban studies from Cleveland State Uni­ versity in 1984. All during this time he was sail­ ing and upgrading: LNG in 1979, Quartermaster in 1984, and Master Mate - Freight Towing and Sealift Maintenance and Operations in 1985. He also became a member of District 2 MEBA. In the fall of 1986, Gravelek attended Plymouth Polytechnic, a higher education institution in En­ gland. Through the school's De­ partment of Shipping and Trans­ port courses, he learned more about port management, towage, sal­ vage and offshore operations. Gravelek expects to graduate from his current masters program at Cleveland State by spring 1990. He has applied to work On his Ph.D. at the National University of Singapore. Gravelek believes he owes the SIU for all the opportunities the union has provided him. He hopes to repay the union through the research he has conducted and his recommendations for maritime disaster prevention. 1^7 m 'J' ''M- USNS Diehl Qm Gives Tom of Ship Residents of the village of Whittier, AK got a good view of their first Military Sealift Command oiler thanks to four members of the SIU. Bosun/Mate Arthur Luellen, AB's John Fahey and Michael Hayes and OS Kevin Stewart as­ sisted in giving tours aboard the USNS Walter S. Diehl to WhitT tier's grade-school students, local officials and most of the town's 300 residents. The Diehl spent six days in Whittier to take on fuel while par­ ticipating in the exercise PACEX 89. The crew of the 180,000-barrel ship showed their appreciation for the village's hospitality by hosting a chili cookout the final night the vessel was in town. Whittier is located at the west­ ern end of Prince William Sound between two glaciers. The only access to the village is by sea­ plane, ship or train through a ninemile tunnel. The port is ice-free year round. Much of the talk with the; cr^w concerned the Exxon Valdez oil spill. Although Whittier was not directly affected by the March disaster, the residents talked can­ didly about the accident as the community's primary industries are fishing and tourism. The only trouble that occurred during the stay was when a black bear wandered through Whittier one evening blocking the path of a crewmember trying to visit town. The crewmember waited for the bear to move before he continued on his journey. BALL James Gravelek adds to his research on the effects of pollution to the maritime environment in a recent Oil Spill Prevention and Emergency Containment and Clean-up course at Piney Point. 'i Chief Mate Bob Wiley (left) and SIU crewmembers gave tours to Whittier area residents of the USNS Diehl while the ship was docked at the western end of the Prince William Sound. •;" M- • • S- /f; �SaFMEKSm W-:M tSj; ife -'«!; • ••- < •:- •^.; , • i •-: . v.', • I-,.. . •:' ' MiSM " , •i:i' 'B :ii •l-v 'fl- Pr W' ' ft.• V m§§im. i%.. ;r;ft-ft.;:.. 'r .'•••v:; More than 150,000 people attended the Housing Now demonstration in Washington, DC l^t month (photo left). Above, pictured in front of the Capitol building are SIU members (front r^, left to right) Richard McTernan, Kenneth Spruill Jr., Sidney Stratos II, Jeffrey Peterson, Thomas Cyrus, Anthony Tine, Rodney Norris, Nicholas Marcantonio, (back row, left to right) Michael DiAngelo, W. Moody, Wendell Price Jr., Mark Moran, Brien Collins, Marvyn Chester and Mark Drinkard. banners with their union's insig­ While 150,000 people marched nia, participated in the demon­ in Washington, DC demanding an stration. SIU member Bob Morard end to homelessness and creation said, "It's pretty good being here. of affordable housing, SIU mem­ I was at the rally last month for bers assisted rally organizers by the Eastern strikers. The SIU working with the many famous turned out there too." actors and musicians that joined SIU members not only attended the October 7 demonstration. When the rally, but played a key role asked how he felt to be part of the serving as marshals. Dominic Ray, event, SIU member Keith Hall an SIU member, said, "It's a real said, "I'm proud because it's for opportunity to be here today. You a real good cause." don't get many chances to help The rally, organized by a broad people out, especially when they coalition of more than 200 orga­ really need it." nizations, including the AFL-CIO, SIU member Michael Sardpnne brought together individuals from told the LOG he was glad to play all walks of life. a role in the rally. "I'll be shipping Jack Joyce, president of the In­ out in a couple days, my first ship. ternational Union of Bricklayers This is just icing on the cake," he and Allied Craftsmen, an AFLsaid. CIO affiliate, speaking to the crowd of thousands, said decent housing has become unaffordable "for working people and the working poor. America is in danger of not being America anymore." Joyce heads the AFL-CIO housing com­ mittee and acted as the federation of international and national union's liaison to the Housing Now march. Thousands of trade unionists, wearing caps, jackets and carrying Top photo, Katy Sagal, who plays "Peggy Bundy" on the TV show "Married with Children," autographs upgrader Brent Lainnier's SIU hat. Directly above, Thomas Guffey is pictured with actress Heather Locklear. |;f "'T :|,P,:;V 1i" :' •- Lou Gossett Jr. (center) is flanked by SIU members Dave Coleman (left), Jerry Woods, Charles SpradUn and Brien Collins. Above, Stoney Jackson with Lundeberg School safety department representative Joan Westmoreland. SIU members Sean McCh^ky (left) aitd C. Perez are pictured in front of the rally's stage area. �!S5W< 7989 •1 .»e* OA»„ »/ r;;y> •'n,., -^-; •».-r ; %n-',,>.is Jiy-rt'U A.4J- •.. . .- -•<;-•••• n Twelve Bosuns Complete Intensive Recertification Course :',?,;iva' • :<."-L:A\- • /,.' 'b-- ,'W r^.s'' ^ .•• ^V.-Aniv, Twelve SIU men obtained seniority with the SIU. Take recertified bosun status upon advantage of Piney Point fa­ graduating earlier this month cilities. And learn to work as from an intensive six week a team — the SIU, seamen course at the union's Harry and industry. American sea­ Lundeberg School of Sea­ men are the best. Welcome manship. aboard." Bosun John Noble de­ Jessie Thomas said he scribed the course: "The would do his part to spread hands-on training has up­ the word about the union's graded our skills in oil spill training schedule. "I'll tell prevention or containment, my fellow crewmembers to first aid, CPR, fire fighting, get back here and do their crane and fork truck opera­ part to upgrade." tions. Classroom work hais Garry Walker summarized increased our knowledge in for all the bosuns. "This is damage control, underway an opportunity for me to replenishment and helo (hel­ thank everyone — those of icopter) operations." you at the school, the union When asked what course officials, the members . . ." he found the most helpful. Tony Zizzo emphasized the Bosun Raul Iglesias an­ importance of getting to know swered, "I don't really know each other— members, staff, which was the best because officials — and working to­ all were very interesting. I gether. "Maybe we'll get a liked the classes so much, I Graduating on November 6 from the union's bosun recertification class are: (third row, left baseball team out of the wanted more time for each to right) Jessie Thomas, Calvin M. Miles Sr., Peter M. Glennon, Garry D. Walker, Robert deal," he said. In response, one, especially the crane op­ Studverud (second row, left to right) Michael Johnson, Tim Koebel, Anthony Zizzo, (front the audience clapped with erations," he said. approval. row, left to right) Marc Galliano, John Rountree, John Noble and Raul R. Iglesias Sr. "Also, first aid, CPR and After the graduation cerfire fighting courses were very helpful because for the enthusiastic manner in which they shared emony, some of the instructors gave their at sea we never know when we will be in a their knowledge. "The staff should be thanked thoughts on the group of twelve. Oil spill pre­ situation that will demand our skills and ad­ for putting up with us," quipped John Rountree vention and emergency clean up instructor Jim vanced training," said Iglesias. who also mentioned the high quality of the Shaffer said, "They were extremely._attentive school's facilities. and seemed to take a great interest in the anti­ During the graduation ceremony, which took pollution nature of the course." Harry Alongi, place as part of the union's Piney Point mem­ Looking directly at the trainees attending the one of the sealift course instructors added, bership meeting, Peter Glennon tanked those membership meeting, graduating bosun Robert "They were extremely receptive and well de­ on the school's staff for all their help. Michael Studverud said, "For all you trainees, this is serving of their recertification." Johnson said he had sailed for 23 years of sailing where it's at. If you want to be a captain . . with the SIU before coming to the Lundeberg whatever you want to be, you can get there The union's bosun recertification program School, but he was ready to come back. through this union and this school." began in 1972. To date the union's school has Timothy Koebel said he was impressed with John Noble also had a brief statement for the graduated 718 bosuns from the program that is the efforts of the union on behalf of the mem­ trainees: "Seafaring is a rewarding profession. designed to increase familiarity with shipboard bership and he thanked the school's teachers So study, ship out and upgrade. Earn your technology. _ ... •.•'-'i'-: '• riL-QS# ' ' " «C>- ', .J:; : •.r' .-r ' v"' • '- ^' , • /A • '-TJ. What the Bosuns Are Saying '•A Mark Galliano John Rountree "I'm glad to have had the chance to be in the bosun recertification program. I've learned some thjngs that w'll help me perform my job better. I would encourage anyone who has a chance to upgrade to come to the school and do so. If they want to learn, they can learn here." "When you think you know everything, it's time to go back to Piney Point. They'll prove you don't." "The bosun recertification pro­ gram gives us the opportunity to meet and compare information with seamen of equal interest and to work together as a team on new maritime concepts that will be beneficial to the industry, brother seamen and the union." Anthony L. Zizzo V"-- Robert Studverud "This school makes it possible to go as far as you want in the mar­ itime industry. I personally don't Raul Iglesias know any other union that has this much to offer its members. If you "The union has advanced tremen­ have the desire and persistence dously since I joined in 1947. For it's all right here for you to take." example, in those days, we relied on self-study for upgrading. We didn't have a school at that time. Garry Walker Being my first time at Piney Point, I was surprised to see how well "I would like to' thank the union things are going here with all the for this opportunity (to upgrade), training and different courses we but most of all I want to thank the have here." old timers who took the time and patience to teach me all I needed John Noble to know to do the job." "We are lucky to have a union that thinks enough of its members to build a place like this, for our benefit. It's up to you (the mem­ ber) to use it." mf'p' :Sf?The bosuns' course schedule included classroom learning and hands-on training. In the top photo, bosuns study communication skills with instructor Sandy White (left). Below, the group prepares for an oil spill simulatimi exercise. '•! . • �n~ i-i- iih :^r.. |2Vp'ltSSsf ^ : :;:;iSSg|^gp;.g:si0 • -- J ' i/'-. Inquiring Seafarer I If. ^ r: •>>,•-" •ft :.')fC y\-. : rv.':•• / :• • >•?: &'• v' |V It a ^7.:V* • • •- .4 •f •A t Question: What was your, first trip like? (Asked of SIU members at the union hall in Philadelphia.) Jim Sanders, Bosun—My first ship was the Overseas Joyce in 1968. It was going back and forth in the Mediterranean. I'd been in the Navy before that for 12 years so it wasn't any­ thing new to me. It's just that I'd wised up. There is more money sailing on merchant ships than there is in the Navy. Charles Collins, Wiper—I started sailing in De­ cember of 1960 out of Philadel­ phia. Then there was this school program in New York, that's what got me started. My first ship was Cap­ tain English's ship, a T-2 tanker. I was on the ship from Staten Island, NY to Galveston, TX to a shipyard for repairs, which I didn't understand at the time. I came back to New York and the school. Then within three days, the union flew me out to a tanker and I made the rounds, almost around the world. Joseph Mosakowski, AB—I think it was 1951, it could have been 1952. I can't remem­ ber exactly but it was in May on a tanker. All I can remember is getting sick and throwing up. I said if the ship ever got back in I was going to quit, but I didn't. I went out on another trip and wound up staying for 33 years. The only thing that happened on the first trip was that I never felt like that in my life. Seasickness is really bad. You feel like you're dying. I can't remember the name of the ship, but I'll re­ member it when I get home. J,; ",> '-r Joseph Power, Captain—^I came into the union in 1957 and worked as a deckhand up until 1972. Then I got my mate's license through the union's school and later my captaim^ilot license the same way. The first year I worked mostly in the har­ bor, but the second or third year I took a trip down to James River, Morehead City to bring back a dead Liberty ship. We had a hell of a storm with winds 80-85 miles an hour off of Cape Hatteras. We lost the ship, then we lost radio contact and radar on one of our tugboats. We drifted out there for about 12 to 13 hours. The captain decided to go back to Morehead City to tell the Coast Guard we had lost the Liberty ship. Another tug went later and brought the ship in. 'i' • /•'.V •'< - SlAfUim £06 'iv:' 'r.V Rowland (Snake) WilUams, Shop Steward—In 1944, when I was 16,1 went to the Maritime School at Sheep's Head Bay. I spent three months there and then in December of '44 they shipped me out of the mari­ time school to the SIU hall which was then at 51 Stanton Street, I believe. I went down there at 8:00 at night and they gave me a firemen's job on the Richard Bassett, a Liberty ship. I went aboard at midnight and at 4:00 a.m. we sailed out of the New York harbor to finish load­ ing in Philadelphia. From there we proceeded to Rotterdam and they were still shooting the buzz bombs over that area. Billy McCorkie, Trailer Inspec­ tor—I came around in 1975 and my first ship was an old T-2 converted tanker, the Rockford Island. It's probably in the graveyard by now. I hope it is. I was on a coastwise trip and it was a great experience for me because I always wanted to travel. I started seeing places, going through the Panama Canal, which is a wonder of the world. On my first trip the plant used to break down in the middle of the ocean. The ship had terrific engi­ neers at the time and they would always get it going. George Tanner, Deckhand—^My first trip was April of 1981 on the Peggy S. for Steuait Trans­ portation. It was a coastwise trip and it was an experience. I en­ joyed it. I liked working on the water. It was something I had never done before. I was a deck­ hand. The first trip we ran into a little rough weather. I did get seasick. I liked the food on­ board. It was good. Bob Oppel, QMED—What really stands out in my mind from my first trip is the Phil­ ippine Islands. We visited one port in the Philippines and one in Vietnam. Then we went back to Panama and to Savannah, GA where the ship was laid up. This was in June of 1968 on a Water­ man ship. Genearo Angelo DeCola, Lasher— My first job was in 1941 on a Panamanian-flag ship as a messman. I made the one trip, then I got off. I was the only American and I was the only one that could speak English. Sea Story Once I sailed on a voyage in the early part of World War II that would put any fiction sea story to shame. With a cargo of Russian planes and tanks for Kirmshaw, Iran, while at anchor in Norfolk, VA and waiting to join a convoy, our steering gear was sabotaged and we dropped our anchor to avoid ramming an ammunition ship ... To name some of our un­ usual events: men disap­ peared, drinkihg water was shut off, food vanished. We slept with one eye open. Being the engine room del­ egate prompted me to meet with our ship's captain, as these events were beyond our comprehension. In turn, he told me his life had been threatened. I assured him 100 percent cooperation and we had a super crew that would never fail his command. Our first day in Iran was very disappointing. A foreign youth working in our cargo hold, after stealing a handful of food, was removed from our ship crying. He was executed under direction of a Russian officer. At times I imag­ ined hearing the youth crying. We had a stop over near Sidon, Lebanon. Sidon, at that time, was out of bounds for Americans, but four of us young brave ones de­ cided we would have a day of fun in Sidon. While enjoying ourselves at a carnival, we were apprehended by the local police chief. We knew that once in their jail or stockade, our goose would be cooked. Knowing Arabs cannot bear pornography or partial nudity, I whispered to my friend, who al­ ways carried an American pin-up girl in his pocket, "Show the chief a picture of your sister!" While the chief was spitting and choking we escaped in a John Boat Editor's Note: Brother Pete Salvo, a retired SIU member living in McKeesport, Pennsylvania wrote this "sea story" for the Seafarers LOG. Brother Salvo would like to hear from his shipmates. His ad­ dress and phone are: 800 Fawcett Avenue; McKeesport, Pennsyl­ vania 15132; (412) 672-4607. by Peter Salvo, SIU Retiree to sea. After all night paddling and bailing water with a tin can, at day­ break we boarded a freighter. The officer of the day said we were the first hitchhikers ever seen in the Suez Canal Zone. Before separating, we came to the conclusion Betty Grable saved us . . . (When). . . leaving for the States our only food was C-rations and black coffee. After an Atlantic storm our ship became disabled and our slow speed was a threat to our convoy. With a German wolf pack near us, ° we were left behind as bait to save the convoy. Our ship was breaking up from Stem to stem and the captain said, "We are going to capsize or break in two." Thinking that our luck had run out, I told my. shipmate and friend who had shared my fo'c'sle for the last six months, "I'll see you in 'Davy Jones's locker.'" He just smiled. His name was Marty Breithoff and he was the late Tampa, FL port agent and one of our greatest seamen ever to sail on an SIU ship. By an act of God, we made it to Philadelphia with no food, life­ boats or rafts. Also, the davits were missing. Our ship was boarded by an army of FBI agents trying to find a logical explanation for the mys­ terious events of this voyage. I had never believed in ghosts until I sailed aboard the Liberty Ship SS Aedanus Burke. Any brothers still with us who are not real busy telling the grandkids about the ghost ship, I would appreciate hearing from you. HELP 5PAD HELP YOUContribute Today �h'. ;/••:; •<-•1 V' NOVEMBER, 1989 13 :• •-'•n-V~':y:^ri^i''^:S>1'!---'y Breaux Bill Would ixdude Blaritlme ham Trade Talks Legislation urging the exclusion of maritime services from the world's trade talks was introduced last month by John Breaux, the Democratic Senator from Louisi­ ana. Twenty-four Senate cosponsors added their names to the bill. Similar legislation in the House, at last count had 130 cosponsors. Despite the congressional ac­ tions and the advise of the mari­ time community, on October 24 the administration's trade repre­ sentatives submitted a preliminary negotiating paper that included maritime services to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) council. A united maritime industry and labor coalition, representing more than 200 organizations, including the SIU, continues to press the administration to keep maritime off the negotiating table. The mar­ itime community has pointed out that shipping issues are the same as our national defense agenda and therefore should not be included as a bargaining item in trade talks. GATT negotiations are sched­ uled to begin next year. GATT is aimultilateral treaty that regulates many aspects of international trade. It first came into existence in 1948, and has been periodically updated through negotiations among sig­ natory nations. The present round of talks, in which 94 nations par­ ticipate, began in Uruguay in 1986. SIU Official Helps Filipino's Organize The SIU shore gang at Elizabeth, NJ takes a break after loading salvaged nautical equipment into a truck headed for the Harry Lundeberg School. From the left are (front row) Bosun Tony Leo, Jose CabaUero, Cyril Spence, Al Vadil, Ed Slinzak, (rear) Pat Levin, Don Wagner, Archie Ware, Almodovar and Joe Vazquez. •-I.:--:® to The newly organized Pilipino-Americans for Political Action (PAPA) of Jersey City, NJ thank SIU official Edward Pnlver for his help in organizing the 350-member group. Pulver has provided PAPA with office space in the SIU Jersey City hall. The group will work closely with the Hudson County Central Labor Council, of which Pulver is president. .The officers of PAPA shown with Pulver (center) are (from left) Lorenzo Quiambao, secretary; Virginia Quiambao, president; Fely T. deCastro, treasurer; and Armand deCastro, vice president. October LOG Caption Corrected -M KJfc The October edition of the Seafarers LOG erroneously identified the individual with SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco on page 6. Pictured above are Sacco (left) and Rear Admiral Tom Patterson. The admiral, who serves as head of the SS Jeremiah O'Brien memorial and museum, is presenting Sacco with a photograph of the Liberty ship during a gathering of WWII merchant mariners last September. When SIU bosun Tony Leo was told to clear working space at the Puerto Rico Marine docks in Port Elizabeth, NJ, his first thought was to call the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship to see if anyone was interested, LeOi who works with the PRMMI shore gang, was not, au­ thorized to hire anyone to haul the items away. Several ships recently jfiad been ^^rapped ^d; the sal-y v^ed equipment was taking up the needed work areas. Also there was additional expendable equip­ ment stored in five containers. School staffers Bill Foley and Russ Levin drove a pickup truck to the docks but did not expect what was offered. They loaded what they could into the truck and returned with about $5000 worth of electronic equipment and $10,000 worth of marine equipment. Some of the "trash" included .f. brand new firefighting equipment, a new eight-man fully equipped life raft, tugboat bumpers, anten­ nas, a brand new LORAN receiver and ship-to-shore phones. Leo provided an invaluable union. \ k. : Bill Eglinton, director of voca­ tional education, said he ^eatly appreciates Leo remembering the , school and the shore gang's help in loading the gear. ^ "This was a tremendous find for. the school," Eglinton said. "These guys provided an invaluable serv­ ice to the union." • , - '-(i- if. Sellman: 'The Spirit Crew Was Terrific' Continued from page 3 Peterson: Did the average man on the street know that your union, the Seafarers and the AFL-CIO have been supporting them finan­ cially all these years? Sellman: Not necessarily the man on the street, but the officials that were at this media event. . . . The old captain made me stay up there 30, 45 minutes, you know. All 1 wanted to do was get out. I'm a sailor, not a public speaker. 1 told the chief mate, 'Listen, 1 feel a lot better with a chip 'n hammer and a paintbrush.' They answered the door three times while 1 was talk­ ing because my knees were knock­ ing so loud, they thought some­ body wanted in. Peterson: Overall, though, you had a good time? Sellman: 1 really enjoyed the trip. The whole crew of 14 did. I'll give you one instance. We had just gotten in, and three of us were uptown. We couldn't get a cab and we were having trouble with the phones and stuff, and so 1 said 'Hey, the ship is down that way. let's just get a bus.' And we walked over to a bus stop . . . and we stood there about two minutes and a car came whizzing by, stopped, backed up and the guy rolls his window down and starts talking in Polish. We just stood there. Another guy walked over to the car, talked to the driver and said the driver recognized us as the Americans off of the Spirit of Texas, and said if we wanted he'd give us a ride back to the ship. So we get in and he brought us to the gate, then we'd try to give him money, see. Oh no, nothing, noth­ ing. He just kept saying 'Spirit of Texas, Spirit of Texas.' That was our first encounter with a local. Our crew conducted themselves admirably, they didn't have one incident of any kind the whole time we were there. Peterson: That's terrific. Sellman: Oh boy, you're telling me . . . for a bunch of sailors? But 1 think it was because everyone treated them so well from the outset that the guys didn't want to mess up. M •et m »:' • ; [Vj'' /•" ' '''y • •'"i ' yjyf 'trf: # i,?i! .-t y'-'M: .'''y-4' ••J �sc.i«!lijv'iif:;;i •^•->v--.,:;::3;^-?.f:||P ..^ <J/-;v ^ M ; v'-.-'^.X-.'^yi'. ~ ^.i^^!--4.^:;V»^-.--,,.-i*;^-^^^ J: SEAfARCK LOG ty l;. Maritime Unions Urge Application of US. Labor Laws to Ships of Runaway Rogistrios -it •;;.- "!•/ ••.• mm:c •! 'i'.' i ' • ]4 1 (! I ' : • .' •" • I'J' . '-'"v '•%' •• T'-.ir: V • • •>,?'.-• '.•• "•. • V Citing the failure of runaway registries to improve working con­ ditions of seamen employed aboard their vessels over the past three decades, the SIU urged Congress to adopt legislation designed to extend American labor laws to foreign-flag ships. "Many runaway-flag ship own­ ers have continued to reduce standards, encouraged the use of conscription-like practices, hid­ den behind unscrupulous manning agencies and allowed thousands of seamen to work under condi­ tions similar to those known at the turn of the century," said the SIU in comments submitted this month to the House Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations, the group currently considering the legislation. The bill, if passed by the House and Senate and signed by the pres­ ident, would apply federal labor laws to American-owned foreignflag vessels engaged in cargo transport, production and proc­ essing ships that distribute goods and services to the U.S. market and cruise lines operating in and out of domestic ports. The SIU's testimony brought to the attention of Congress boastful statements made in 1972 by run­ away-flag shipping advocate Er- ling Naess. "... in return for freedom from bureaucratic con­ trols and oppressive taxation, the Free Flags should lead the world in the achievement of maximum well-being for those whose lone­ some occupation is to man the ships ..." Naess said in his book The Great PanLibHon Contro­ versy. Naess, seeking to avoid contin­ ued warfare with American mari­ time unions and their international organization, the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF), also said, "The safest shield against future storms is the main­ tenance of standards of welfare, wages and safety at least as high as those of the traditional maritime nations." The SIU pointed out that run­ away-flag ship operators have had more than 25 years to bring up standards since the 1%3 U.S. Su­ preme Court decision barred American unions from organizing seafarers working aboard U.S.owned foreign-flag vessels. "Runaway registries continue to increase the profits of those who seek to duck American taxes, safety regulations and working standards, and continue to give an unfair operating advantage over shipping companies that subscribe to decent conditions," the SIU said. "Runaway registries have not provided seamen with a standard of living equal to those of tradi- 'Runaway registries continue to increase the profits of those who duck American taxes and safety laws' tional maritime countries, nor have they advanced or improved the lot of underprivileged workers. Ad­ ditionally, all indications demon­ strate the runaway flag fleet would not be available to serve this coun­ try's interests in time of national emergency or war," concluded the SIU. The legislation, introduced in Congress on September 18, 1989 by Representative William Clay (D-MO) along with 30 cosponsors, would reverse the 1%3 Supreme Court decision. The House Subcommittee on Labor Management Relations held Court Rules Vacation Benefits Con Be Garnished The trustees of the Seafarers Vacation Plan have advised SIU members that vacation benefits will be garnished if a legal notice and request is received. In the past, federal law prohib­ ited the garnishment or attach­ ment of benefits paid by the Sea­ farers Vacation Plan. However, a Supreme Court ruling has re­ versed that policy. Now, the Seafarers Vacation Plan must honor any legally exe­ I. ..;'••!• ft '•"" ' '••» V-. • -v |•.tfv':v/^>• '••H' •• cuted garnishment, attachment, lien or other deduction mandated by the courts. Once the Vacation Plan is served with the legal documents ordering the garnishment, the participant will be notified and the trust fund will comply immediately and with­ hold the amount owed from the participant's next vacation benefit check. The collected funds will be forwarded to the individual or agency filing the lien. .'-• .-> . - . [fr-V'V NY Union Hall Becomes A TV Star The Vacation Plan will hold the garnishment request for 15 months. If the plan participant does not become eligible for benefits during that time, the attachment will be returned to the agency or individ­ ual that filed the lien. Garnishment requests of the United States Internal Revenue Service will be kept on record until the agency provides the Vacation Plan with notification that the debt has been retired. In the case of IRS requested attachments, there is no limit to the time period. hearings on the bill October 25. While the bill is backed by pro­ ponents of a strong U.S.-flag mer­ chant marine and seamen's rights organizations, its opponents in­ clude the U.S.-based cruise in­ dustry; the Federation of Ameri­ can Controlled Shipping — a group that promotes runaway-flag regis­ tries — and the Council of Euro­ pean and Japanese National Ship­ owners' Associations. Lundeberg School Cited OS Model Training Facility The Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship was listed as one of several outstanding fa­ cilities where the union works with its contracted companies to better educate its membership. Tony Sarmiento, assistant di­ rector of the AFL-CIO Human Resources Development Institute (HRDI), was addressing the Co­ lumbus (OH) Area Labor Man- , agement Committee in September when he said the Lundebeig School has been pioneering vocational training techniques for more than 25 years. "In fact, their program is so comprehensive that any member of the Seafarers Union can ob­ tain" any education or training desired to upgrade their skills, Sarmiento said. "All this is pos­ sible under the joint eflfort of the Seafarers Union and their em­ ployers." been in the business of education since the turn of the century. He recalled that unions have provided English classes to immigrants just moving to America and conducted apprenticeship programs estab­ lished by the building and con­ struction trades councils. HRDI is the employment train­ ing wing of the AFL-CIO. Its staff is made up of union members from across the country who provide job training to laid off and dis­ placed workers. Overseas Alice Crow Members Commended by U.S. Navy . • f-'ir If the scenes of a union hail in the recent television ads celebrating the bicentennial of the BUI of Rights look familiar, it could be that the fictitious Local 819 actuaUy is the Seafarers' facility in Brooklyn, NY. The production crew took the better part of a day to produce the scenes which are part of the freedom speech and assemUy commercials. J"'- V--.'' The commander of the U.S. Navy 7th Fleet praised the crew of the Overseas Alice for its part during a recent refueling-at-sea exercise. SIU Ship's Chairman Steve Copeland reported the team work of all hands contributed to the mission's success. "Congratulations on a job well done," begins the October 22 telex fiom Vice Admiral Henry H. Mauz Jr. and received by Master Charles Laine on behalf of Maritime Over­ seas, the owners of the vessel. The Navy commander paid trib­ ute to the crew's ability to "adopt to change at short notice" during the 28-day operation, which took place off the coast of Japan and resulted in eight successful rer fueling operations. Pat Costigliano, labor relations manager for Maritime Overseas, said the crew worked many long hours, some of them at night and in bad weather. Despite the gruel­ ing circumstances, the vessel's captain reported no time lost, no injuries and no gear broken. Copeland said crewmembers did a great job during difficult times and SIU Ship Secretary C. Loper Jr. thanked the crew, during a shipboard union meeting, for "making the job of the steward department easier during the ex­ ercises by being prompt for meals." Crewmembers said the meals of Chief Cook J.L. Lawrence were exceUent despite the hectic sched­ ule. �NOVEMBCRg 1989 Letters to the Editor '11^ Hn Mm" WkHmr MMfs b Ttmk with Sk^miies went to Piney Point, I wanted to go home so bad. But thanks to God and you all for your support, I didn't step back and I kept going for it. . . SIU is the best. And I am very proud in serving for the union. I love the union, the people and I am going to try my best in sticking with the union. . . Maribel Cruz St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands SIpfMiy fli To the Editor: ... the LOG means so much to me, to read the various articles and obviously keeping up with memories of my sailing career. I have asked to be remembered to all, as I had been a long remem­ bered seafarer of the early 1940s. Thank you, God bless you from a 68 years young Van Whitney. Van Whitney St. Petersburg, Florida To the Editor: I read the (President's) report in July's LOG. This type of infor­ mation is seldom found in other publications. It made me abso­ lutely furious to find out that a $400,(X)0 contract was awarded to Germans. (U.S. Postal Service contract awarded to Hapag-Lloyd to carry mail between the United States and the Soviet Union.) I wrote a letter to the editor of the local newspaper about it. I think that especially in the crisis situation, or during a difficult period of time, every union mem­ ber or union supporter should make themselves heard. Write your con­ gressman, write the editor of the local newspaper. . . .Do some­ thing, however small an individual contribution might seem, because the ocean consists of millions of drops of water ... Editor's Note: The letter printed above was originally received by staff members of the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship. It was forwarded to the LOG for publication. TMGOS Mnr IKiif Safe To the Editor: My name is Mike Borders. I have been riding TAGOS ships for the last three years. I am writing this letter in regards to the new company and the pay raise we have gotten. There has been alot of arguing over the past five years about the pay scale that was in effect during the time Sea Mobility had the contract. There have been a lot of dedi­ cated men and women riding these ships, doing a very good job and hanging in there with the SIU and Sea Mobility praying for a raise. Well the time has come for a great big thank you to all union reps who helped to get us a raise on TAGOS ships. We thought you'd forgotten about us. I, Mike Borders, on behalf of all the crewmembers on TAGOS ships say "Thank you" and maybe things will be easier on TAGOS ships now than they were in the last five years! Mike Borders Norfolk, Virginia Larisa Ellis Fort Worth, Texas Editor's Note: SIU President Mi­ chael Sacco forwarded this letter to the LOG. IliyWiii btf Gmr Van Whitney (left), book number W-11, is pictured above in a photo taken in 1952 aboard the SS Seatrain. Known as **Van the Man," Brother Whitney sailed in the en­ gine department. Whr SwM $w|6f hr WWU To the Editor: A recent Congressional Act that gave $20,000 to JapaneseAmericans who were interned in camps during World War II prompted me to contact Congress­ man Joseph Gaydos and Pennsyl­ vania state senator Emil Mrkonic. T inquired about legislation to provide a federal and state bonus for the 27,000 surviving merchant marine vets of World War II. I also suggested that the widows and children that suffered poverty and who were not protected by the GI Bill be included. I have given our lawmakers many copies of government documents as proof of the injustice done to American seamen. The only proof some critics have is from John Wayne movies. Being a combat merchant seaman all of WWII, I found real life a lot different. Peter Salvo McKeesport, Pennsylvania Editor's Note: Congressman Jo­ seph Gaydos is a Democrat from Pennsylvania. Emi! Mrkonic is a member of the Pennsylvania state legislature. Mrkonic's response to Brother Salvo said: "...With the approval of certain benefits from the V.A. for honorably discharged members of the merchant marine, legislation to provide a state serv­ ice bonus is being considered..." To the Editor: We, the crewmembers on the MV Ptesident Arthur, would like to extend our very special thanks and give a vote of confidence to Chief Steward Nancy Heyden, Chief Cook Simon Shargabian and GSU Andy Magbaleta for the professional and efficient manner in which they perform their work and keep this crew happy, fat and sassy. Their efforts in going out of their way to prepare "culinary de­ lights" do not go unnoticed and are appreciated by all. SUP Deck Department Eddie Blackburn, Delegate Editor's Note: The above letter to the editor originally appeared in the West Coast Sailors, the monthly publication of the Sailors Union of the Pacific. wm sm Mario Figueroa Bronx, New York Ukes 106's Nm hnml Ptbs9 Stifs Ksk flto Jwtiipki§ To the Editor: Fishing has been good outside the Golden Gate Bridge. I caught 10 salmon from 10 pounds to 34 pounds and 90 rockhsh from the Bodega Bay. I wish to say hello to all my old shipmates and I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Reino J. Pelaso Vallejo, California Cm b^Eifigig finf SMp, to fnirfirtirni Sdml To the Editor: . . . I am . . . working hard on my first ship. I like it. I like meet­ ing people and I love having new friends and travelling all over the world. I feel that the best thing I ever did to myself is join the SIU. I love the union. . . I want to thank (the Harry Lundeberg School staff) for the way that you treated me. . . In those two months of training I realized that you all are my second family. I can feel it in my veins that I will always be there for the union and that the union will always be there for me. The feeling I feel for the union is very strong. At the beginning, when I first -rv" - To the Editm-: To begin, I should say "Thank you for having me on the mailing list of the most valuable paper in the U.S.A." which I am very proud to read every month. It makes me feel young again and my mind and soul goes back to those . . . years onboard SIU ships— 1942 to 1952, Alcoa Ship­ ping Company, the old Bull Line Company, Robin Line, Seatrain and others. My first ship was the Alcoa Sweed at San Juan, PR—4/27/42 to 5/27/42. She was sunk on 5/28/ 42 off the coast of St. Thomas a day after I was discharged because of a stab in the chest by a drunken sailor and I had to be taken to a hospital. Thanks to that sailor, I'm still alive to tell the story . . . Thank God for that brawl, the ship was loaded with scrap iron and took no time to go down. . . .1got... my Honorable Dis­ charge from the U.S. Coast Guard and United States Merchant Ma­ rine Certificate of Service plus a one inch silver eagle with the im­ print U.S. merchant marine . . . (and) a pension of $39.00 per month (from the government), just enough for peanut butter and potato chips. I'm very proud of everything but the pension—it is a shame to say that a WWII merchant marine vet­ eran is getting a $39.00 per month (pension) ... I read in the July 1989 LOG about brother Daniel Palmerone's increasing pension and retroactive and it is beautiful. I wish him good health and plenty of time to enjoy it all . . . Thanks SIU and God bless you all. Brother Pelaso, book number P-8, dwwn above wito his fidung boanty. " To the Editor: I enjoy each copy of this fine paper. I like to find its stands where organized labor is con­ cerned. My husband was a mem­ ber of NMU until his death. Your new format is great, too. And President Sacco is a fine leader. :."v-; ' f 'V if-' ' . .iv-'/jgv' ' C.M. Alread Kenbridge, Virginia Uhtaerl life fiveif MffMf CoASifipiis To the Editor: In reference to an article on whales in the September 1989 is­ sue of the LOG ... with due respect for the knowledge of the marine life experts contacted by the LOG, I am especially dis­ turbed by the statement by the marine biologist who claims he'd never heard of a whale being run over in the middle of the ocean. I'm certain that if seamen were consulted there would be many such incidents reported. Cmitiniud om page 25 I - K- •J ' •- • ' '• '• • , V ' ^ -1 �•uli fe-^: a .i-- '• SEAFAROtS LOG 16 ty i; Crewmembers sailing on the Crowley CCT Ambassador report there is plenty of work aboard the roll on/roll off vessel. I :1f{. i Last month, SIU members on­ board the diesel powered Ambas­ sador took the photos seen on this .t I page during a brief stop in its home port of Port Everglades, FL. The vessel averages two roundtrip voyages a month to South America from Florida. Among the countries the Ambassador visits routinely are Panama, Columbiu^ Ecuador and Peru. •'i^f .i-r«' •. -I'"'' •• i''., • A-t i: • ' WA AB Raymond Steele (left) and Chief Electrician Michael Frizzell discuss articles from the Seafarers LOG while taking a break in the crew's lounge. ' ®'Y'". •, If' 't'•M-- -(/:,• iff-, S; • L D/B^tdn pr^fK^ for lunch after tmmpleting ffidr asBignnmhts ii]^ arrival in Everglades, FL. on tAe vessel. Tuimer h^ be«n a regular on the r j .%! - • .,. .w rf'iWktiiAfeiiiif Union Members Missing Mail Should Contact Headquarters To ensure delivery of the Seafarers LOG each month and receipt of W-2 forms. Seafarers Welfare Plan bulletins and other communications from the SIU's headquarters, members should provide the national office with an up-to-date home address. The home address is considered by SIU headquarters to be a member's permanent residence. around ffie:-Aiiriil^B^s^(tt'r before the vi»sei sets sail. The couple spent a few days in the Fdrt Lauderdale area before the bosun had to report to his new assignment, This was Mrs. Newnum's first visit on the Crowley vessel. Other Changes—^Notily HQ SIU members who have changed their names should also notify headquarters. Individuals receiving duplicate copies of the LOG are asked to advise the union of this matter. If addresses or names are incorrectly noted on current mailings, contact headquarters. All of the above communication with the union's national office can be accomplished by filling out the form next to this article and mailing it to 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Maryland 20746, ATT: SIU Adress Correction Department. SIU members can also fill out change of address cards at any union hall. •••'y 'iy ' T' -T HOME ADDRESS OT'*" PLEASE PRINT Dale:. I I Tlili will be my pennanent addrem tor all official Union malllnga. I TMa addrasa alMxild ramain In tlia Union nia uniaaa olfwiwlea cfiangad by ma paiionally. V • Social Securily No. I I I I I Phone No. ( Your Full Name Siraei Book Number Apl. or Box # la-Y'.. ^ • YY' Chi^ Cook Jenr Gant (left) and Steward Baker Gilbert Murray serve grrat meab to the Ambassador crew, according to the ship's minutes. Other ?*-'•'' • I ] 11M m I aiy • Aclive SIU Member Please check one: • tNs is a change ol address • This Is a new request. I have never received the LOG at my home address I • I am receiving more than one copy ol the LOG ilf MY: > Area Code (Signed). Siale ZIP • SIU Pensioner ^ I I I I .J �Ken Conklin, SIU vice president, greets Spanish labor leader Fernando Velasco as he tours the SIU manpower facility in Piney Point, MD. From the left are Bill Eglinton, director of vocational education; Conklin; Velasco; Octavio AverhofT, translator; and Bart Rogers, manpower director. Trade Union Leader From Spain Looks to SlU's School for ideas Spanish labor leader Fernando Velasco would like to see unionists in his country create training facilities much like the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. "Everything is certainly very impressive," Velasco said after his recent day-long visit to the facility in Piney Point, MD. "It is exciting to see the accomplishments of American labor firsthand. Even though our lifestyles are cer­ tainly very different, the basic needs of our people are very similar." Velasco, an official with the General Work­ ers' Union (UGT) Federation for the province of Guipuzcoa, Spain, was visiting the United States as a guest of the Exchange Program of the American Institute for Free Labor Devel­ opment, AFL-CIO. Velasco noted that 50 percent of Spain's high unemployment rate is youth oriented. He said that his country lacks the training nec­ essary to develop skilled workers, so the jobs have been going to immigrants. "Our union has been very active in devel­ oping job training programs," he said. "We have had a difficult time of it though." When labor asked the Spanish government to help finance training facilities, the govern­ ment placed so many restrictions on the use of the funds that the union rejected the prop­ osition, Velasco said. Ray McKay, District 2 MEBA president, thanks the Baltimore Port Maritime CouncU for being honored at the council's recent dinner. Watching McKay address the audience are (left to right) SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco, council R-esident Ron Dejuliis, council SecretaryTreasurer Robert Pomeriane who organized the event and Rita Sdiiff who assisted, U.S. Representative Helen Delich Bentiey (R-MD) and Maryland Governor Donald Schaefer. Congr^woman Bentley received a special tribute for her work on behalf of a strong U.S. merchant marine. Gov. Schaefer provided the evening's keynote address. \n • '• ) Dean Corgey, West Gulf PortsCouncil executive secretary (left), and Robert Kight, council president (right), present retired SIU member Beau James with a miniature ship's wheel for his work as the goodwill ambassador of the port council. New Jersey state Senator Christopher Jackman was recognized by the Port Maritime Council of Greater New York and Vicinity at its recent dinner. Pictured with Jackman (left) are Rose Hall, the widow of former SIU President Paul Hall, and Jack Caffey, SIU vice president. Jackman has worked closely with labor and especially with the SIU in his years as an official with the Paperworkers Union and in the legislature. Jackman has also served as Speaker of the NJ assembly. "(I- U.S. Representative Jack Brooks (R-TX) is pictured with West Gulf Ports Council President Robert Kight and Texas AFL-CIO President Joe Gunn during the council's dinner last month in Houston. Gunn was the evening's honoree. .1- f %• ' - v.: . 'T •. 5" • Lundeberg School Sends Hurricane Rebef ship has donated two vans loaded with materials for the South Carolina victims of Hurricane Hugo. Among the many items given were chairs, desks, bedding, clothes, boots, shoes and hand tools. During the relief effort immediately after the storm, the school contacted the city's relief offices to find out what was needed. Both trainees and staff assisted with the loading. Among the trainees who helped were Jeff Ball, James Demouy, Pete Hoisenson, Nick Marcantonio and Ken Spruill. Sthff who got involved were Randy Loyet, Rocky Miles, Marcella Franolich, Brent Robrecht and Bradley Swann. • - V '• 'iS. T• . ^ .'!K ' 'I-.: • " I �^EAfARiKSWS 'W ::;••••• ^:{. d:- ;?//••; • .'-v • S, - 'A i-\ gi-'M v.:;.,.,.,: I" ;'f • "•^ •lirW ' i-Av;.-' ^•. iy- r''f' k>:' dC- • r •'y ^-V On October 27 the Lundeberg School graduated a lifeboat class of upgraders. Course instructor Jake Karaczynski (front row, left) is joined for a photo with graduates (third row, left to right) Robert Ira Jackson, J. Watts, William Boiling, Tony Yore, George Spicer, (second row, left to right) Demck Robertson, Eugenia White, Lloyd Ingram, Louis L. Marion III, Richard C. West, Jerry Sharp, (front row, left to right) Ray Johnson, Janusz Sowul, Claudio Udan Jr., Byron Piedra, Luis Quinones, Ed Taylor and Benjamin Tyrone Gadsden. ^ -»-• vmmw >" The SIU graduated seven third mates after they completed a curriculum that includes terrestrial navigation practices, deck seamanship, rules of the road, ship stability, cargo handling, govern­ mental policies, first aid, CPR and fire fighting. Pictured above are course graduates (back row, left to right) Ron Raykowski, M. Mose, John Thomas Thompson, Thomas Driggers, (front row, left to right) Rindy Beach, Thom Foran and Johnnie L. Edwards. The course ended October 13. I'i-" •W: "Mi • • KA -r .. '• 'VT' • ^ I'.- -' The prospective third engineers thanked course instructor Eric Malzkuhn for his thoughtfulness and thoroughness. Above, Michael Mur­ phy presents Malzkuhn with gift from the class. Murphy, in presenting the gift, said Malzkuhn had been an excellent teacher. Graduating last month frOm lifeboat training are trainees: (back row, left to nght) Richard Davis, Fred Kullman III, Mike Smith, Paul J. Morard, Gregory D. Aldridge, Class Bosun Jeffrey J. Ball, Curtis B. Dunlap, Steven Talley, Thomas Moore, Anthony Tine, Nick Marcantonio, Rich McTeman, Instructor Jim Moore, (front row, left to right) Charles Darley, Dewey Hadley, Mike Sardone, Ronald Coley, Jonathan Jankleff, Russ Dasaro, John Young, Tommy Cyrus, Tim Fletcher, Michael Rosanp, Vice Merenda, Lindybeth Wilken, Rodney Norris and Chris Klaber. '-(• •y •• ^5 • it'' On October 13, six SIU men completed the Lundeberg School's curriculum designed to prepare an individual for the Coast Guard's third assistant engineer license. Pictured above are (back row, left to right) Frank Novtny, Tyler R. Womack, Ray Doody, Instructor Eric Malzkuhn, (front row, left to right) Paul Titus, Ken Browning and Michael Murphy. V ArAAMfcA, A Graduating on October 6 from Instructor Jim Brown's (back row, right) ship handling class are: (back row, left to right) Paul Gates, James Petersen, Leslie Maxwell, (front row) George Allen, Computer Operator Cheryl Burgess, David Swire and Douglas Craft. A' •vAf JM M' '< '-'M M ••'''' v;'". •' :j*S S'-i' ". On September 22, the SIU members pictured above completed the Lundeberg School's Coast Guard-approved radar observer course: (back row, left to right) Jeff Davis, James Petersen, Robert Murray, Instructor Jim Brown, (front row, left to right) Dan Young, Ron Nelson, Geoige Allen, Heley Mareno, Paul Gates and Leslie Maxwell. The November 11 ship handling course graduates are pictured above. In the back row, with Instructor Jim Brown are (left to right) Green Hoskins, J.T. Thompson, Ron Huyett, Johnnie L. Edwards. Joining computer operators Jessie Holmes (left) and Cheryl Burgess (right) in the front row are (left to right) Thom Foran, James "Bubba" Walker ; and Rindy Beach. �•-WSSI'Mmmn' "•>•; - ^'V NOVEmU, 1989 New Orleans. The Algiers, LA native was cited for his role in making the MV Del Ore accident free from January to August 1960. Brother Freeman upgraded to steward and recertified in 1981 at the Lundeberg School. He lives in Woodville, TX. CHARLES J. GALLAGHER Charles J. Gallagher, 58, received his SIU book in September of 1960 in the port of New York. The engine department veteran began sailing in 1951. Born in Massachusetts, Brother Gallagher now calls Port Neches, TX home. DAVID C. GILMORE David C. Gilmore, 64, became an SIU member in May of 1944 in the port of Norfolk. The deck department veteran upgraded to recertified bosun at the union's Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship during 1976. Brother Gilmore still lives in his native Dunn, NC. BURT T, HANBACK Burt T. Hanback, 60, received his book during October of 1956 in his native New York. He served in the Navy from 1947 to 1951. Brother Hanback was involved in the 1960 Suwanee-Steamship drive and the 1962 Moore McCormick-Robin Line picket detail. He acquired bosun recertification, LNG and Sealift endorsements from the Lundeberg School. He calls Questa, NM home. GEORGE HAYES George Hayes, 66, joined the union in May of 1948 in the port of New ' fork. A veteran of the Navy from 1941 to 1946, the Boise, ID native worked in the deck department. Brother Hayes lives in Chinook, WA. JUAN E. HERNANDEZ Juan E. Hernandez, 65, received his SIU permit in February of 1959 in the port of New York. He served in the Army during 1945 before he began sailing in 1949. The engine department veteran upgraded to FOWT at the Lundeberg School during 1983. He has retired to Carolina in his native Puerto Rico. ROSCOE B. HOb EYCUTT Roscoe B. Honeycutt, 62,joined the SIU in November of 1956. The Concord, •lie native served in the Navy from 1944 to 1947. Brother Honeycutt worked in the engine department. He calls Norfolk, VA home. EDWARD J. KRCHA Edward J. Krcha, 65, became an SIU member in December of 1951 in the port of Mobile. Born in W ilson, TX, Brother Krcha served in the Navy from 1942 to 1945. The engine department veteran also is a member of District 2 MEBA. He lives in Rosenburg, TX. ROBERT G. LAWSON Robert G. Lawson, 50, was a 1963 graduate of the Andrew Furuseth Training School in Houston. The Garden Grove, CA native served in the Marines from 1955 to 1962. Brother Lawson attended the 1970 crew conference and the 1981 bosun recertification program at Piney Point. He has retired to Paducah, TX. CANDIDO LIAL Candido Lial, 65, joined the union in August of 1959 in the port of Wilmington. Brother Lial was bom in Rifle, CO and served in the Navy from 1942 to 1945. He helped the union win an important 1975 National Labor Relations Board decision determining that a crewmember cannot be disciplined onboard a ship by a company official without a union representative present. Pensioner Lial worked irf the engine department before retiring in Houston. HOWARD LOVELLETTE Howard Lovellette, 58, .became a book member in October of 1955 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Lovellette, who served in the Air Force during 1951, sailed in the steward department. The Texas native lives in Houston. ROLIN MANUEL Rolin Manuel, 66, joined the union in January of 1958 in the port of Lake Charles, LA. He worked in the deck department. Brother Manuel calls Oberlin, LA home. ERNEST C. MONEYMAKER Ernest C. Money­ maker, 65, acquired his SIU book in November of 1970 in the port of San Francisco. The Byington, TN native upgraded several times at the Lundeberg School and obtained his QMED endorsement. He lives in Bangkok, Thailand. X 19 SAM P. TELECH Forty-Four SlU Retirees Announced This Month The Seafarers Pension Plan (SPP) announced this month the retirement of 29 deep sea, 12 inland, one great lakes and two railroad marine members. Brother Erich Saar, who turned 71 this year, is the oldest to begin receiving a monthly pen­ sion. Pensioner Saar also has the distinction of being the only member of the group to retire who was bom outside United States territory. His native land is Estonia. Deep Sea ROBERTO BOSCO Roberto Bosco, 62, acquired hisSIU work permit in July of 1947 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Bosco worked in the steward department before retiring to Carolina in his native Puerto Rico. WAYNE T. COLE Wayne T. Cole, 62, joined the union in November of 1962. The Wisconsin native served in the Army from 1945 to 1946 and the Navy from 1949 to 1953. Brother Cole primarily sailed from the West Coast in the engine department. He took upgrading courses in diesel technology and welding at the Lundeberg School during the '80s. Pensioner Cole lives in Portland, OR. FRANK T. CONWAY Frank T. Conway, 67, joined the SIU in October of 1969 in his hometown of San Francisco. Brother Conway served in the Army Air Force from 1942 to 1944. He began sailing in the engine department in 1964. Pensioner Conway upgraded to QMED at Piney Point in 1976. He makes his home in Hattiesburg, MS. ANTONIO CRUZ Antonio Cruz, 62, received his SIU permit in March of 1944 in the port of ^ew York. The engine department veteran was bom in Puerto Rico. He walked picket duty during the 1961 New York Harbor strike. Brother Craz worked on the Puerto Rico Marine shoregang in New York during the mid-1970s. He calls New York City home. JOSEPH EBBOLE Joseph Ebbole, 65, became a member of the SIU in September of 1955 in the port of New York. The Chicago native served in the Army from 1943 to 1946. Brother Ebbole worked in the engine department before retiring to Las Vegas, NY. STANLEY FREEMAN SR. Stanley Freeman Sr., 61, joined the union in November of 1958 in the port of .'••'7.- JAMES NIETO James Nieto, 65, joined the SIU in April of 1970 in the port of Wilmington, CA. The steward department member was born in Gallup, NM. He served in the Navy from 1942 to 1962. Brother Nieto calls Seattle, WA home. JOHN W. PENNS John W. Penns, 65, graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School in 1958 in the port of New York. He served in the Army from 1942 to 1954. The New York native began his SIU career in the engine department but switched to the galley gang in 1983. He lives in Brooklyn, NY. ROSCOE C. RAINWATER Roscoe C. Rainwater, 62, gained his SIU book in June of 1946 in the port of Galveston, TX. Brother Rainwater was born in Alabama and served in the Army from 1953 to 1955. The steward department veteran served picket duty in the 1961 New York Harbor strike. He resides in Anniston, AL. BILLY RUSSELL Billy Russell, 60, became an SIU member in May of 1951. The Tennessee native began his mariner's career in 1947. Brother Russell worked in the steward department. He calls Memphis, TN home. ERICH SAAR Erich Saar, 71, joined the SIU in March of 1967 in the port of New York. Born in Estonia, Brother Saar started sailing on foreign-flag vessels in 1940. He worked in the deck departme'ht. Pensioner Saar lives in the Bronx, NY. PERCIVAL L. SHAUGER Percival L. Shauger, 62, acquired his SIU book in January of 1947 in the port of New York. The Saginaw, MI native served in the Army from 1950 to 1952. He started sailing in the steward department during 1945 and upgraded to recertified steward during 1981. He resides in Madisonville, TX. JAMES H. SMITH James H. Smith, 61, joined the union in October of 1957 in the port of New York. The steward department veteran was born in Norfolk, VA. He served in the Coast Guard from 1945 to 1947 and the Navy from 1950 to 1952. Brother Smith lives in New York City. Sam P. Telech, 66, became an SIU member in November of 1943 in the port of New York. The West Virginia native worked in the engine department. He walked in the 1961 New York Harbor picket detail. Brother Telech also is a member of District 2 MEBA. He calls San Mateo, CA home. FRANK W. UNGER Frank W. Unger, 65, joined the SIU in September of 1956 in the port of New Orleans. Born in Philadelphia, Brother Unger served in both the Army and Navy between 1942 to 1954. The deck department veteran took part in the union's 1970 crew conference. He resides in Carson City, NV. GLENN M. WELLS Glenn M. Wells, 66, acquired his book in August of 1963. The Dallas, TX native sailed with the Navy from 1943 to 1946. He served in the deck department. He lives in Sea Level, NC. • U. i. 'i'J . • • •' "'v •j'y - T• '•K-'l LOYD ZIMMERMAN Loyd Zimmerman, 65, became a union member in May 1945 in the port of New York. The steward department veteran was bom in Bedford, VA, where he still lives. Inland EMMETT J. BERTRAND Emmett J. Bertrand, 52, joined the union in November of 1961 in Port Arthur, TX. Brother Bertrand, born in Oberlin, LA, worked as both a deckhand and engineer in the inland division. He attended the inland Texas crew conference at Piney Point in 1977. Brother Bertrand lives in Orange, TX. JAMES C. CAIN James C. Cain, 62, gained his SIU book in December 1966 in his native Philadelphia. He served in the deck department as a captain. He upgraded in the radar renewal course at the Lundeberg School in 1986. He calls Glenolden, PA home. JOHN A. EVANS John A. Evans, 61, became an SIU member in June of 1957 in the port of Baltimore. The Fleeton, VA native served as a captain. He attended the 1978 educational conference. He resides in Annapolis, MD. Continued on page 22 ; - . . •« } ••'i. • 1. n- :KJ ,' - �m 4 26 •-'•MWWZ "I.'- : ,1:,- I• :v • fcfif if. tj ••••' V r - i'f •1 •C" % i if*' .u: i • . mi : - SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN l-(800)-CLAIMS-4 l-(800)-252-4674 { OCTOBER 1-31, 1989 Michael Sacco, President Joseph Sacco, Executive Vice President Joe DiGiorgio, Secretary-Treasurer Angus "Red" Campbell, Vice President of Contracts Jack Caffey, Vice President Thomas Glidewell, Vice President George McCartney, Vice President John Fay, Vice President Roy A Mercer, Vice President Steve Edney, Vice President •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville ; San Franciscc^ Wilmington 5 Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point : < Totals Port J New York I Philadelphia Ifialtimore. Norfolk Mobile New Orleans packsonville ISan Francisco Wlmingtj^ Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston {St. Louis iPiney Pbinf Totals Port ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Trip Class A Class B Class C Reliefs TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 20 r::3: 7 21 18 39 39 54 28 53 18 11 47 0 408 "\li4 7 7 8 10 5. 5 3 7 4 '2 3 95 1 6 8 8 6 6 2 0 3 9 0 •v'rt 61 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 4 3 4 .4: IM7, 2 3 5 2 4 3 14 19 •h 'M ^ '25'^-'^"*•"""4 6 5 2 3 , 2 . 5 4 3 Q6 1 M 0 1 2 1 I A ^'!'35 1.4A 0 . 12 " ' t 0 1 2 10 4 11 31 , T - 32-: 2 22 6 ..l-,'...! i...... ... •vi... • • • ........... ....... l 0. 11 86 Hihey Totals Port •'2.' ^ |philadelphia ! {Baltimore ; .; Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville, San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houstd St. Louis:! ' 0 3 49 ENTRY DEPARTMENT Philadelphia Bdtiaidie Norfolk Mobile New Orleans fj^ksMOinville |San Francisco iWilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis Piney Point Totals ^ •. Totals All Departments f 0:'' ^hll r.. Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea Seafarers International Union Directory HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Aigonac, MI 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (301) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-4110 HONOLULU 636 Cooke St. Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 523-5434 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713) 659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 50 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718) 499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT St. Mary's County Plney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 Santurce, PR 00907 (809) 721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206) 441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (213) 549-4000 ••J- ' SWARERS106 v"'- •$mm - -T silKSi!:- 702 366 341 543 283 234 168 1,053 448 441 Totals All Departments *'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Shipping in the month of October was down from the month of September. A total of 1,223 jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,223 Jobs shipped, 543 jobs or about 44 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were filled by "B" and "C" seniority people. A total of 168 trip relief Jobs were shipped. Since the trip relief program began on April 1, 1982, a total of 10,965 Jobs have been shipped. • /'f • -'f; - ''-i] • • ''V' Vi;: �- v." -J-'. : SaFARCRS LOG 21 New Phone Number for SIU P.R. Hall The union's hall in Santurce, Puerto Rico has a new phone num­ ber as a result of Hurricane Hugo's destruction of the island's com­ munication system. The new number, which is fully operational at this time, is 809/ 721-4033. When the storm's 140-mile-anhour winds whipped through the Caribbean, telephone poles and lines were downed by the thou­ sands. M": •f; JK. Santurce SIU Port Agent Angel Hernandez reports Puerto Rico's telephone system will be com­ pletely overhauled in the rebuild­ ing process and part of the rein­ statement of service involves new phone numbers. Hernandez said the union hall suffered only minor damages. "The Puerto Rico membership has been very patient and helpful during this crisis," he added. GREAT LAKES TUG AND DREDGE, PENSION PLAN GREAT LAKES TUG AND DREDGE PENSION PLAN 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746 (301)899-0675 SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT This is a summary of the annual report of the Great Lakes Tug and Dredge Pension Fund BIN #13-1953878 for the year ended Decem­ ber 31, 1988. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement In­ come Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The constitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Account­ ants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes examination each year of the finances 6f the Union and reports fully their findings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate find­ ings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf. Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various trust fund agree­ ments. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management represen­ tatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. Your shipping rights and seniority are protected exclusively by the contracts between the Union and the employers. Get to know your shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If you feel there has been any violation of your shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts between the Union and the employers, notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT Benefits under the plan are provided by the Trust. Plan expenses were $643,293. These expenses included $132,750 in administrative expenses and $510,543 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 471 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $12,751,011 as of December 31, 1988, compared to $11,747,661 as of January 1, 1988. During the plan year the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $1,003,350. This increase included unrealized appreciation (depreciation) in the value of the plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of plan assets at the end of the year and the price the plan originally paid for those assets. The plan had total income of $1,646,643 including employer contributions of $189,117, em­ ployee contributions of $72,285, gains of $426,313 from the sale of assets, and earnings from investments of $958,928. Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to you at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which you work and live aboard your ship or boat. Know your contract rights, as well as your obligations, such as filing for OT on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, any SIU patrolman or other Union official, in your opinion, fails to pro­ tect your contract rights properly, contact the nearest SIU port agent. MINIMUM FUNDING STANDARDS An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE LOG. The LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or mem­ ber. It has also refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established pol­ icy has been reaffirmed by membership ac­ tion at the September, 1960, meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may del­ egate, from among its tanks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. YOUR RIGHTS TO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An Accountant's report 2. Assets held for investment 3. Transactions in excess of 5 percent of plan assets 4. Actuarial information regarding the funding of the Plan. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Leo Bonser, who is the plan administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $2.00 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union head­ quarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLI­ GATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its con­ tents. Any time you feel any member or officer is attempting to deprive you of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, then the member so affected should immediately no­ tify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guar­ anteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no mem­ ber may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geo­ graphic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquar­ ters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DO­ NATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate seg­ regated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employ­ ment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the advancement of trade union con­ cepts. In connection with such objects. SPAD supports and contributes to political candi­ dates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be so­ licited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of mem­ bership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, notify the Seafar­ ers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if invol­ untary. Support SPAD to protect and further your economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. •f:s' • If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU President Mi­ chael Sacco at Headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way and Britannia Way, PrinceGeorges County, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. SIU Members: Know Your Shipping Rules The SIU has available for members, upon request, copies of the shipping rules that have recently been updated to In­ clude all SAB actions through October 1,1989. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan, at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Wash­ ington D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room N4677, Pension and Wel­ fare Benefit Programs, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ayenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20216. Any Ihdivldual desiring a copy should write to the Seafarers Appeals Board; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. -• i ^ y ' • •• ''' • ^—• , •; \.;,v•.; ,Hiv ^ ; �SUFARERS LOG 22 44 New SlU Pensioners Continued from page 19 ii- ir v. . 11 • ir HILTON S. FOSTER Hilton S. Foster, 62, joined the union in November of 1960 in the port of Norfolk. He served in the Army from 1945 to 1947. The Ransomville, NC native worked in the deck department for GATCO. Boatman Foster calls Belhaven, NC home. WILFORD D. NIXON Wilford D. Nixon, 62, became an SIU member in July of 1979 in the port of Norfolk. He served in the Navy from 1946 to 1948. Boatman Nixon worked as a chief engineer. He still lives in his native Belhaven, NC. JAMIE LEE GAMBLE Jamie Lee Gamble, 62, became a union member in March of 1977 in the port of Houston. The Oneonta, AL native served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946 and 1949 to 1969. He retired as a captain to his home in Brandon, FL. ANTHONY E. NOCELLA Anthony E. Nocella, 62,joined the SIU in June of 1972 in his native Philadelphia. He served in the Army from 1945 to 1947. He worked in the deck department before retiring to Philadelphia. CHARLES T. KELLUM Charles T. Kellum, 67, acquired his iSIU book in April of 1977 in the port of Norfolk. Bom in Brocklawn, NJ, Boatman Kellum served in the Army and Navy during World War II. The deck department veteran lives in Morehead City, NC. LEROY A. PLATT Leroy A. Piatt, 70, received his SIU book in September of 1976 in the port of Baltimore. The Baldwinsville, NY native served in the Naval Reserves from 1941 to 1944. He worked as a captain in the inland division. Boatman Piatt calls Cold Brook, NY home. VIRGIL YORE Virgil Vore, 64, became a union member in March of 1968 in the port of Houston. The Indiana native served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. The deck department veteran resides in Cold Springs, TX. HERBERT C. WILLIAMS Herbert C. Williams, 62, acquired his SIU book in Deceniber of 1957 in the port of Philadelphia. Boatman Williams served in the Army from 1950 to 1952. He worked in the deck department before he retired to his native Swanquarter, NC. SEAFARERS VACATION FUND 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD, (301) 899-0675 SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Vacation Fund EIN 13-5602047 for the year ended December 31, 1988. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). .The Trust has committed itself to pay claims incurred under the terms of the plan. BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENT The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan was a deficit of $(2,277,541) as of December 31, 1988 compared to a deficit of $(2,901,671) as of January 1, 1988. During the plan year the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $624,130. During the plan year, the plan had a total income of $31,862,977, including employer contributions of $31,520,388 and earnings from invest­ ments of $342,589. Plan expenses were $31,238, 847. These expenses included $2,701,292 in administrative expenses, $26,216,548 in bene­ fits paid to participants and beneficiaries, and $2,286,086 in other expenses (payroll taxes on vacation benefits). YOUR RIGHTS TO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An Accountant's report 2. Assets held for investment. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Leo Bonser, who is the plan administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301)899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $1.40 for the full annual report or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan, 5201 Auth Way, Gamp Springs, MD 20746, and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Pro­ grams, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20216. •47 and from 1950 to 1951. He worked as a deckhand for the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. In 1%3, Brother Avery served as an assistant regional director for the union. He resides in Hampton, VA. CARL R.WRIGHT Carl R. Wright, 62,joined the SIU in May of 1974 in the port of Houston. The Galveston, TX native served in the Army from 1950 to 1952. He worked in the engine department. Boatman Wright calls Santa Fe, TX home. ANTHONY A. LEMBO Anthony A. Lembo, 59, joined the union in October 1983 in the port of New York. Brother Lembo worked with the New York Cross Harbor Railroad. He lives in Largo, FL. Great Lakes JOHN K. TAMAP Mr ip it ^ Taman, 65,joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of Detroit. Michigan native served in the Army from 1943 to 1945. He worked in the deck department. Brother Taman calls Rockwood, MI home. Railroad Marine RICHARD AVERY Richard Avery, 63, became an SIU member in July of 1959 in the port of Norfolk. The Virginia native served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946 NOTICE TO SIU GOVERNMENT SERVICE DIVISION MEMBERS The Seafarers LOG would like to hear from SlU members in the government services division. Please send the LOG material: articles, letters, drawings, photos, etc. Please identify individuals in photos from left to right with name and rating. Mail all information directly to the Seafarers LOG; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. LEGAL AID The following list of attorneys is provided for the convenience of Seafarers • ^ho may have need for legal assistance. % Alabama John Falkenberry 300 N. 21st St. Birmingham, AL 35203 (205) 322-1100 Simon, Wood & Grane 1010 Van Antwerp BIdg. Mobile, AL 36602 (205) 433-4904 California Les Ostrov Fogel, Feldman, Ostrov, Ringler & Klevens , 5900 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 2600 Los Angeles, CA 90036 (213) 834-2546 John Paul Jennings Henning, Walsh & King 100 Bush St. Suite 440 San Francisco, CA 94104 (415) 981-4400 Florida Frank Hamilton III Hamilton «& Associates, PA. 2620 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33609 (813)879-9842 lUinois Katz, Friedman, Schur & Eagle 7 S. Dearborn St. Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 263-6330 Thomas Lakin Lakin & Herndon, P.C. 251 Old St. Louis Ave. Wood River, IL 62095^ 0027 (618)254-1127 (800) 851-5523 toll-free Louisiana Louis Robein Gardner, Robein Urann 2540 Severn Ave. Suite 400 Metairie, LA70002 (504) 885-9994 Kristi Post Canal Place One Suite 2300 New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 524-6207 (504) 524-6208 Maryland Charles Heyman Kaplan, Heyman, . Greenberg, Engelman & Belgrad Sun Life Bldg. Charles & Redwood Sts. Baltimore, MD 21201 (301)539-6967 Massachusetts Orlando & Associates 1 Western Ave. Gloucester, MA 01930 (508) 283-8100 Michigan Victor G. Hanson, P.C. 19268 Grand River Ave. Detroit, MI 48223 (313) 532-1220 Christopher Legghio Miller, Cohen, Martins & Ice 1400 N. Park Plaza 17117 W. Nine Mile Rd. Southfield, MI 48075 (313)559-2110 1-800-554-8119 New York Howard Schulman 485 Madison Ave. New York, NY 10022 (212) 421-0017 Pennsylvania Kirschner, Walters & Willig 1608 Walnut St. 10th floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 893-9000 Margaret Browning Spear, Wilderman, Sigmond, Borish & Endy 260 S. Broad St. Suite 1500 Philadelphia, PA 19102 (215) 732-0101 Marvin Peterson i, 1200 Travis Suite 2020 jj Houston, TX 77002 (713) 659-4422 • Virginia Arthur Rutter Rutter & Montagna 415 St. Path's Blvd. Suite 720 Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-5000 P Washington > Rob Williamson Davies, Roberts & Reid 101 Elliott Ave. West Suite 550 ^ v Seattle, WA 98119 , (206) 285-3610 PI i �• •iv j' •' •••J•;>''''' r'' '^ ' •'- I••'•" '.I^, • - ''if*'"' "i ' "f ' ' mymBER^im ' >"r4, .-.. V .• Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes CL—Company/Lakes Intakes OCT. 1-31, 1989 NP—Non Priority •TOTAL REGISTERED Ail Groups Class CL Class L Class NP TOTAL SHIPPED ••REGISTERED ON BEACH Ail Groups All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP Port DECK DEPARTMENT " 1 - 0 r g 'i| ' Q 24 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 12 5 II STEWARD DEPARTMENT 5 ' 0 19 ENTRY DEPARTMENT OOP .., 22 Q . 33 ' 43 .|f Totals All Departments 0 39 44 0 51 20 0 73 68 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. 'Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Dispatchers' Report for Iniand Waters OCTOBER 1-31, 1989 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C .Port TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C ili^elpiii^ Itihiore X{ Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville 3^ Franciscc| Wilmk^on X Seattle Puerto Rico Houston St. Pihey Poiinft Totals December Membership Meetings Deep Sea, Lakes, lalaad Waters x-x •' • ' Piney Point Monday, December 4 New York Tuesday, December 5 Philadelphia Wednesday, December 6 Baltimore Thursday, December 7 Norfolk Thursday, December 7 Jacksonville Thursday, December 7 Algonac Friday, December 8 Houston Monday, December 11 New Orleans Tuesday, December 12 Mobile Wednesday, December 13 San Francisco Thursday, December 14 Wilmington Monday, December 18 Seattle Friday, December 22 San Juan Thursday, December 7 St. Louis Friday» December 15 Honolulu Friday, December 15 Duluth Wednesday, December 13 Jersey City Wednesday, December 20 New Bedford Tuesday, December 19 :X t' |:--'X X'Xf'-^XvW v.';' •'-.•I • , i'.. .Xf. • , :• X.; -^ . V " X • • ^ V- Eadi port's meeting starts 0 10:30 OM. Port New York jPhUadelphia I- 'A'. i''• Personals Danny Knight Please contact Dawn at the SIU Baltimore Clinic, 301/327-4600. Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville ^ San Francisco Wilmiri^oii Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac St. Louis Piney Miit.12 Totals Port New York X Philadelphia JBaltinoiare • J Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco i:Wilinington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac St. Louis Piney Point Totals •' li -.- X Franchessca Rose Please call Paula 713/447-0930. Constantino Sabardo Please contact your stepdaugh­ ter Barbara Bledsoe; 600 Mill­ wood Drive; Falston, MD 21047. •'r wm 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 0 ,,"'11 i. < 0 0 b ft 0 ft 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 ft X't ft 7g||sl 0 0 : «;;C ft. 0 0 i .5 SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN NOTICE aii ut ^ * 0 .0 5 0 ••.XO 4 0 ft 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 14 ft 0 0 0 • -'M: ^ 1 0 0 ft ,::r 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 ft 0 -js-•• 0 0 0 • 0 ::A ft ft 20 0 2 0 0 0 4 0 0 7 m mi1 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 ft ft ft 4 8 29 178 73 72 71 Totals All Departments 96 28 36 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. •t • ^ .1'"' COBRA: Continuation Heaith Coverage If you or your dependents lose your eligibility for health care coverage under the Rules and Regulations of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, you and your dependents may be eligible to purchase, at a premium. Welfare coverage directly from the Plan. If you find that you have lost your eligibility for Plan coverage, you must notify the Plan office immediately to find out whether or not you or your dependents may elect to continue your benefits under this program. If you want more information concerning this program you can call the membership services office. I-800-CLAIMS-4 (1-800-252-4674) or write COBRA Program Seafarers Welfare Plan 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Maryland 20746 NOTE: A detailed article explaining this program appeared in the April 1989 issue of the LOG. ,'x ;i,H. X:- •TH. ' •"" �SEAFARERS 106 The following ships minutes are just a sampling of the many meeting reports the SlU receives each month from its ships around the world. Ship's minutes are reviewed by the Union's Contract Department. Those issues requiring attention or resolution are addressed by the Union upon recent of the ship's minutes. fv r' 't .% •J\ E vr • 5" •: '• ':'h • ' V'l ••'3\V ».V-. • •-. r:#; UBERfYSEA (Liberty Maritime Corp.), August 27 — Chairman Cesar Gu­ tierrez, Secretary J.B. Harris, Edu­ cation^ Director Nat Leary, Deck Delegate Bobby Riddick, Steward Delegate Jerry Ward. Chairman re­ ported captain very pleased with tank cleaning on trip. He said crew made good team. Educational direc­ tor announced VCR would be re­ paired in New Orleans. Treasurer said $26 in ship's fund and $105 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT. Crew sent letter to contract de­ partment asking why day worker rather than AB watch stander must relieve man on watch. Crew wanted to check why some crewmembers able to send special allotments and others cannot. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward department for job well done. PAUl BOCK (Ocean Shipholding), Au­ gust 20 — Chairman Alejandro T. Ruiz, Secretary E.L. Johnson. Chairman reminded crew new wash­ ing machine and dryer have been re­ quested for a year. He urged all members to donate to SPAD and keep mess room clean. Educational director encouraged members to take advantage of Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $150 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT. One moment of silence held in memory of Paul Hall's birthday. Crew requested fans be installed in all rooms during hot weather as air conditioners are not supplying enough cool air. Steward department given vote of thanks. Nf W) /y • r '"It:-. .M- AFAERICAH EAGIE (Pacific Gulf Marine), August 23 — Chairman Billy East­ wood, Secretary Frank Costango, Deck Delegate Wayne Proudlove, Engine Delegate Dennis Claybom, Steward Delegate Calvin Hazzard. Chairman reported voyage smooth with np beefs. He noted all equip­ ment repairs in galley completed. Secretary reported trip's highlights were barbecue and soccer matches at Goteborg (Sweden) Seaman's Center. Crew played sailors from two Soviet vessels, losing first game 3-1 but winning second 3-2. LOG received while in Goteborg shipyard. Steward department thanked for its job, especi^ly cookouts. Steward thanked for acquiring ice cream freezer. Next ports: Bayonne, NJ and Charleston, SC. SEA-IAHD EXHORER (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), August 27 — Chairman L. Cope, Secretary W. Hawkins, Deck Delegate K. Moore. Chairman an­ nounced broken microwave ashore for repairs. He reminded members to double check pay differential at payoffs after upgrading. He told crewmembers all hands must be present when drills take place in port and urged members to donate to movie fund during payoff. Treas­ urer said will check with captain to determine how much money is in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT. Members asked to turn in forms for tile repair, take care of movies and keep lounge clean.. . M- 1: Vi-v USK SmWART (Sea MobUity, Inc.), August 15 — Chairman Albert Aus­ tin Jr., Secretary D. Fronek, Deck Delegate Ernest Caltenback, Engine Delegate Daniel Healy, Steward , Delegate John Briggs. Chairman thanked deck department for fine job. He thanked chief cook for ex­ i- y"'-' ':'vS-irSi m-. fi ': O cellent food preparation. Secretary discussed drug test required by Coast Guard. Educational director urged all members to read LOG and upgrade at Piney Point. Engine dele­ gate reported chief engineer had been giving assignments in crew's lounge while members were on cof­ fee and lunch breaks. Steward dele­ gate reported objections to chief en­ gineer ordering steward department to clean grease trap on specific day and time without regard to meal preparation period. Members were reminded to contribute to SPAD. Next port: Norfolk, VA. fMOfOltf ONMIOlNiVr (Pacific Gulf Marine), September 3 — Chairman Vernon Huelett, Secretary Marvin St. George, Engine Delegate Mi­ chael Nickerson. Treasurer reported $85 in ship's fund. Crew asked that dental plan be reviewed and more information about job description, wages and vacation rates be made available to members. Crewmembers thanked steward department for good job. COVE UBERJY (Cove Shipping), Sep­ tember 7 — Chairman M. Galbraith, Secretary M. Flores, Educational Director A. Markowitz. Chairman reported smooth sail and ship will pay off upon arrival September 8. • He urged members to continue con­ tributing to SPAD. No reports of disputed OT or beefs. Two members lost prescription glasses while work­ ing. Payoff patrolman will be asked to help obtain new pairs. Crew thanked steward department for its work. Next ports: Houston and New York. FAiXON aiAlBPlON (Seahawk Manage­ ment), September 24 — Chairman John Chermesino, Secretary M.P. Cox, Educational Director J.W. Fonville, Engine Delegate Michael Jackson. Chairman told crew layoff slips available with 800 phone num­ ber for those wanting to return to vessel. Members asked to strip beds and clean rooms for next members to board. All members will receive extra day of pay for travel. Treas­ urer noted b^ance of $232.55 in movie fiind. More movies would be purchased in Mobile, AL. No beefs . or disputed OT. Steward Cox thanked members for cooperation and consideration. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Next port: Mobile, AL. GUIKUU (Puerto Rico Marine), Sep­ tember 11 — Chairman Paul Domes, Secretary Paul Stubblefield, Educa­ tional Director R. Tompkins, Deck Delegate W. Taylor, Engine Dele­ gate E. Kent, Steward Delegate Pe­ ter Mazzitelli. Chairman reported vessel would pay off upon arrival in Elizabeth, NJ on September 13. No beefs or disputed OT. Crew asked contract department review lowering time necessary to request relief from 120 to 60 days on 240-day shipping card. Bosun, steward and electrician returned after vacations and re­ ported ship running fine. Next port: Elizabeth, NJ. IMGBl (Sealift Bulkers Inc.), Septem­ ber 17 — Chairman S. Jawdora, Secretary J. F. MiUer, Engine Dele­ gate W. E. Marino. Chairman re­ ported payoff scheduled for Septem­ ber 22. He noted repair list includes parts for ice machine. He asked crew to not slam engine doors and advised that new gasket may be placed around doors during repairs. Secretary urged those getting off vessel to leave clean linens for next man and to turn in keys. No reports of disputed OT or beef^. Crew asked that half the milk come onboard in New Orleans and the other half in Hawaii. Crewmembers suggested washer and dryer be moved and new microwave be brought onboard. Seamen's club called to pick up books. Four to eight watch re­ minded to make coffee and provide weather reports. Crew thanked steward department. Wf/mrSPW/r (Liberty Maritime), September 3 — Chairman Glen James, Secretary R. Kennedy, Deck Delegate A. Machado, Engine Dele­ gate C- Bocage, Steward Delegate J. Miller. Crew requested microwave oven be placed onboard for crew­ members. Crew thanked steward de­ partment for keeping a clean ship. m OEKUMl (ETC), September 24 — Chairman Pete Waters, Secretary Edward Tinsley. Chairman reported letter sent regarding medical help for crewmembers and awaiting answer. Treasurer said $345 in ship's fund. IMG VIRGO (Energy Transportation Corp.), September 3 — Chairman Billie Darley, Secretary Norman Duhe, Educational Director R. Pereira. Engine Delegate Ramon Ali, Steward Delegate William Christ­ mas. Ship going into yard either September 26 or 27 and chairman will speak to captain about flight ar­ rangements for those leaving vessel. Chairman asked crew to dress ap­ propriately for meals and be respect­ ful of other members when playing radios. Secretary said $14.40 is in ship's fund. He will inquire about funds collect during previous trip. He will find out if radio in crew mess hall was charged to ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by delegates. Chairman noted pleasant voyage. Secretary reminded crew to return dishes and glasses to galley. Vote of thanks given to stew­ ard department for job well done. Entire crew thanked for its efforts. Next ports: Osaka, Japan and KHI Shipyard. OKU COUIKUIA (OMI Corp.), Septem­ ber 24 — Chairman Robert C. Marrero. Secretary C.R. Moss, Engine Delegate Lonnie Carter, Steward Delegate R.W. Gilliam. Chairman reported ship payoff scheduled for September 27. Secretary said every­ thing running smoothly. Bosun made new salad bar. Educational director urged members to upgrade. No beefs or disputed OT. Union thanked for new wage rates. Stew­ ard department thanked for keeping salad bar well stocked. Members re­ minded to give to SPAD for job se­ curity. OMBKillS MMilElIF (Maritime Over­ seas), September 10 — Chairman W. Jefferson, Secretary V. Sanchez Jr. Chairman reported payoff set for September 14. Crewmembers leav­ ing ship urged to clean rooms for next men boarding. Chairman an­ nounced exhaust fans in galley fixed and other repairs would be handled while ship was in yard. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine and steward delegates. Steward depart­ ment thanked for work. Next port: New Orleans, LA. OVERSEAS MEEV YORK (Maritime Over­ seas), September 15 — Chairman M. Zepeda, Secretary N. Evans, Edu­ cational Director E. Self, Deck Del­ egate J. Poleate, Engine Delegate C. Edwards, Steward Delegate J. Ortiz. Chairman announced payoff would take place upon arrival in the Neth­ erlands. Deck department thanked for performing duties well. Educa­ tional director said new movies would be purchased and members could make requests. Treasurer re­ ported $50 in ship's fund. Deck del­ egate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT listed by en­ gine and steward delegates. Mem­ bers discussed increasing pension, upgrading optical and dental plans and creating swifter turnover for va­ cation checks. Steward department thanked for job well done. Next port: The Netherlands. PK VFILUAM BAUGH (Maersk Lines), September 23 — (Chairman T. An­ derson, Secretary D. Zuls, Educa­ tional Director D. Nance. Chairman said crewmembers must sign cus­ toms form. He reported one movie missing from library. Treasurer said $100 in fund. No beefs or disputed OT. Members asked if they get one hour per week for cleaning living quarters^ Crew asked for vacation, medical and welfare information and forms. Steward department given vote of thanks. Next port: Diego Garcia. • t. RICHARD G. MAmiaSEH (Ocean Car­ riers), September 1 — Chairman William Babbitt, Secretary D. B. Smith, Educational Director D. Leight, Deck Delegate Dana Nunez, Engine Delegate Julian Lopez, Steward Delegate P. Ordansa. Chairman stressed importance of up­ grading at Piney Point. Deck dele­ gate reported promotion of DEU to AB caused dispute on pay rate. En­ gine and steward delegates reported no beefs or disputed OT. Crewmem­ bers reported problem with water al­ ways being brown and suggested tanks be recoated. Crew thanked steward department for fine job. ROBERT L Iff (Waterman Steamship), September 24 — Chairman Mark T. Trepp, Secretary P. L. Hunt, Edu­ cational Director J. Burkett. Chair­ man reported vessel had good trip. Treasurer announced $250 in ship's funds. No beefs or disputed OT listed by departmental delegates. Total of $400 collected from officers and crew for Bernie Guarino me­ morial fund. Secretary noted Guar­ ino, who died suddenly, would be missed by all crewmembers. Next port: Norfolk, VA. SCi-LUV04CHffyfff (Sea-Land Service), September 4 — Chairman Norberto Prats, Secretary Louis Pion, Educa­ tional Director A. Mercado. Chair­ man advised crew on drug test pro­ cedures. No beefs or disputed OT reported from departmental dele­ gates. Vote of thanks given to stew­ ard department. SEi-liUVD CHAUEMGER (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), September 11 — Chairman Roy L. Williams, Secretary George W. Gibbons, Educational Director Charles A. Henley, Steward Dele­ gate Virgilio Rivera. Chairman asked crew to report anything that needs to be fixed. Secretary reported trip is going fine. He said repairmen are aboard for voyage and he hopes they will fix water line in crew's rec­ reation room. Crewmembers would like new furniture for recreation room. Next port: Elizabeth, NJ. Contmued on page 25 -''y ^ r.. ' ^ [r . �N0¥[MB£R,1989 ' ': ^' • est m Continued from page 24 Sa-WID umiopa (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), September 20 — Chairman R.W. Pinkham, Secretary P.P. Lo­ pez, Educational Director M.D. Sabin. Deck Delegate N. Napolitano, Engine Delegate J.D. Howison, Steward Delegate J.E. Dusich. Chairman said ship would pay ofT upon arrival at Tacoma, WA on September 27. Treasurer reported $20 in ship's fund. Steward delegate reported some OT disputed. No problems listed by deck and engine delegates. Crew requested new washing machine and television. Next port: Tacoma, WA. Sa-IAHD OPRCSS (Sea-Land Service), September 29 — Chairman J.M. Ard, Secretary G. Silvey, Educa­ tional Director D. Compeau. Chair­ man reported ship running fine. Treasurer said no money in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT. Crew thanked for keeping ship clean. Crew said captain allowed only one draw for Guam and Kaohsiung, which are five/six days apart. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Next port: Long Beach, CA. Sa-IAHD ParORMUKt (Sea-Land Service), September 11 — Chairman Walter Petty, Secretary Floyd Bishop, Deck Delegate Steve Fabritsis. Engine Delegate M. Lambeth, Steward Delegate Allan Bright. Deck delegate reported some dis­ puted OT. Engine and steward dele­ gates reported no beefs or disputed OT. Crew asked that shower water pressure be fixed. Members asked that AB on wing be moved inside when stack gas is bad. SEA-LUVD VAUli (Sea-Land Service), September 10 — Chairman George Burke, Secretary J. Gonzalez. Sec­ retary reported everything running smoothly on ship. No delegates listed disputed OT or beefs. Crew thanked steward department for job well done. Next port: Elizabeth, NJ. Everglades. He asked crewmembers to list questions they have about the new contract. No disputed OT or beefs reported by departmental dele­ gates. Chairman urged members not to loiter in mess hall after eating be­ cause space is limited. Next port: Port Everglades, FL. USMS Sfl4S Bim (Mar Ship Operators), September 14 — Chairman Michael Marquette, Secretary Sharon Ortiz, Deck Delegate John Buckley, En­ gine Delegate Gary Carter, Steward Delegate Jackie Paglinawan. Chair­ man asked for crew's help in be­ coming reacquainted with ship. Sec­ retary thanked crqw for assistance. She noted a revised set of hours and locations for linen exchange had been posted. Educational director urged members to read LOG and upgrade at the Lundeberg School. No disputed OT or beefs reported by delegates. Crew requested an­ swer on question regarding perma­ nent positions: Must vacation be SSH-IAMD HRWUI (Sea-Land Service), September 23 — Chairman Joseph San Filippo, Secretary J. Bayani, Educational Director J. Flynn. Sec­ retary thanked crew for keeping mess and lounge clean. No beefs or disputed OT. Crew asked for return of six-month rotary shipping. De­ partments working to keep outside and inside of ship clean. Steward department thanked for terrific food. Next port: Long Beach, CA. Sa UWD UBiRMJOR (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), September 10 — ChairmaaV.J. Ardowski, Secretary C.M. Modellas, Educational Director E.L. Ford, Deck Delegate J.W. Fultz, Engine Delegate Patrick Lynch, Steward Delegate Tom Marshall. Chairman reminded crew to read Seafarers LOG, especially president's column, for news on union and maritime in­ dustry. He announced ship pay off will be September 11 in Long Beach, CA. Secretary said members very cooperative in keeping crew lounge clean. Departmental dele­ gates reported smooth sailing, no beefs or disputed OT. Next port: Long Beach, CA. S£R-IAND HUUma (Sea-Land Service), September 3 — Chairman A. R. McCree, Secretary W. E. Spratley, Educational Director D. DiSamo, Deck Delegate J. W. Allen, Engine Delegate A. B. Austin, Steward Del­ egate J. Weed. Chairman thanked crew for good trip, saying it was best he had sailed in a long time. Secretary thanked crew for keeping ship clean at all times. Educational director urged those with a drug or alcohol problem to get help. He said he has been straight since seeking treatment at Seafarers addictions re­ habilitation facility at Valley Lee, MD. Treasurer reported $20 in bar­ becue fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported by delegates. Next ports: Tacoma, WA and Yokohama, Japan. Sa-tAMD NRVIGRIOR (Sea-Land Serv­ ice), September 3 — Chairman Peter Bean, Secretary J. Jones, Educa­ tional Director A. Sankolewicz. Chairman said telex sent to San Francisco union hall regarding lack of ice machine for last two trips. Union reported one will be installed when ship arrives in Oakland. Sec­ retary asked for explanation of GUDE duties. Educational director reported chief engineer handling reefers rather than chief electrician. Treasurer reported $64.68 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT. MTD Convention Sets Policy Ooals Continued from page 6 eral, state and local races. Of the 6000 registered lobbyists in Wash­ ington, DC, he said, only 150 are from labor unions. In adopting over 50 resolutions, convention delegates called for an evaluation of the programs needed to maintain the St. Lawrence Sea­ way system at its maximum level. Delegates supported the construc­ tion and full federal funding of a new 1000 foot lock at Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, Coast Guard funding of the icebreaker vessel the Mackinaw and extension of the current agreements that give the domestic steel industry an op­ portunity to modernize thereby increase demand for bulk com­ modity service from the Great Lakes. The delegates also enacted res­ olutions urging an end to unfair subsidies of foreign shipyards, reauthorization of the Export Administration Act to preserve North Slope Alaskan oil for do­ mestic consumption, continued support of a strong cabotage pol­ icy as embodied in the Jones Act, expansion of Jones Act coverage to include the full extent of the U.S. exclusive economic zone, abolishment of factors that allow foreign-flag cruise ships to operate in domestic U.S. waters and pas­ sage of legislation designed to ex­ pand the U.S.-flag passenger fleet. 7^ . ;r: ^ iNiller on Whales The SIU ship's committee on the USNS Silas Bent is joined hy the entire crew for a photo taken September in Yokohama, Japan. The ship's committee is made up of Chairman Michael T. Marquette, Secretary Sharon L. Ortiz, Education Director Jerry A. Rosemeyer, Deck Delegate John C. Buckley, Engine Delegate Gary A. Carter and Steward Delegate Jackie J. Paglinawan. llSMSCM»IVEWfr(Lavino Steamship Company), Sep­ tember 15 — Chairman J. Ross, Secretary M. McDermott, Educational Direc­ tor A. Matos. Chairman dis­ cussed current conditions of ship and crew. He thanked crew for job it has been doing and reminded members to go through departmental delegates to address prob­ lems. He urged members to upgrade at the Luqdeberg On their way to Join the USNS Silas Bent are School. Secretary discussed Jose Manuel Llitera (left) and Eric Emory. The payroll vouchers. He re­ recent Lundeberg School graduates are pictured minded crew to help keep in the Tokyo airport. vessel clean. Crew noted some problems with hot and taken after four months on the ves­ cold water system, galley and elec­ sel or will individual lose permanent tricity. Crewmembers happy to re­ status? port vessel sailing after spending summer in Jacksonville shipyard. USNS Wlim (Lavino Shipping Co.), September 21 — Chairman Tom (ISMS aaiUHD (Sealift Bulkers, Inc.), Trehem, Secretary feurt Lucido, Ed­ September 10 — Chairman F. A. ucational Director Aaron Thompson. Khan, Secretary A. Pinn. Deck del­ Chairman reported morale low be­ egate reported disputed OT with cause of workload doubling. He an­ chief mate defacing OT sheets. nounced garbage separation program Steward delegate noted disputed OT is working and urged members to be involving GSU. Engine delegate did careful when cleaning with industrial not list any beefs or disputed OT. strength ammonia. Educational di­ rector urged members to upgrade at Piney Point. Treasurer reported $950 USMS lYMa (Mar Ship Operators), in ship's fund. Crew approved party September 7 — Chairman Carmine to be held when vessel arrives in Bova, Secretary D. Velandra, Edu­ Lisbon, Portugal. No beefs or dis­ cational Director Gary Wicket. puted OT. Variety of salads is being Chairman announced new washer served by steward department. Next and dryer ordered. He noted ship port: Lisbon, Portugal. would pay off September 8 in Port Continued from page 15 In my seagoing experience, I was on two ships on which I was directly involved in collisions with whales under such circumstances. One was a Calmar running south along the coast of Mexico at 12 knots. I was on lookout on the bow and watching a large whale swimming directly in front of us which we hit. I had to leap clear of the large tail which flipped above me. Another similar collision oc­ curred on the Isthmian ship Kenyon Victory in the Sea of Turtles off Mexico. Running south at 18 knots I was also on the bow when we hit a whale. The impact caused our speed to drop five revolutions. On one occasion a boarding pi­ lot at Balboa informed us that a whale was stuck on our bow which accounted for the slow down in our speed for almost two days. On yet another occasion, we were informed by the linemen in Anchorage, AK while docking there on a Sea-Land ship that there was a whale stuck on our bow. V Fred T. MiUer Castle Rock, Washington Editor's Note: The LOG would like to hear from seamen who have also had first hand experience with whale collisions. Brother Miller raises a good point, seamen should be consulted. The LCXJ would like to document a number of cases involving whales striking ships to forward to the University of Cal­ ifornia's marine biology depart­ ment. *45 7J 7 'V4, v. ;v, �easaagi SSAFAHeRS 26 ::-.l'., • • FRANK BARON Frank Baron, 76, passed away October 10. The deck department veteran, known to his friends as "Red," served in the Navy fi-om 1930 to 1935. He became an SIU member in March of 1939 at the jwrt of New York. Early in his career, the English-bom Biaron sailed from the port of Baltimore. He participated in the Murmansk mn during World War II. At the time of his retirement in January of 1973, Brother Baron sailed from the port of San Francisco. He is survived by two brothers, William and Norman. Jf--- liaiva-,. .if'i .?i»*n • •• ••••',, fe. • . ''fV'' r :^fe PAUL T. BOUDREAUX Paul T. Boudreaux, 68, died October 13. The Louisiana native received his SIU book in August of 1942 at the port of New Orleans. He sailed in the deck department primarily from the port of New Orleans until he retired in May of 1976. His wife, Ruth, survives him. BERNARD P. BURKE Bernard P. Burke, 72, passed away October 16. Brother Burke was bom in Indiana. He began his SIU career in December of 1948 at the port of San Francisco. He sailed in the steward department until his retirement in May of 1976. Gl^RGE DANIELS JR. George Daniels Jr., 72, died September 7. Bora in Pantego, NC, Brother Daniels served in the Army from 1941 to 1945. He later served in the Coast Guard. The engine department seafarer joined the SIU in February of 1946 at the port of Norfolk. He assisted the union in the 1962 Moore McCormick-Robin Line beef. He is survived by his wife, Lillian. JACK B. DAVIS Jack B. Davis, 71, passed away August 15. He served in the Army from 1941 to 1945. The Madisonville, TX native graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School in New York in June of 1964. Brother Davis upgraded to QMED at the Lundebeig School in 1974 before he retired in December of 1982. ARCHIE E. DELANEY Archie E. Delaney, 73, died October 27. The Alabama native served in the United States Marine Corps from 1936 to 1938. He became a member of the union in October of 1955 at the port of New York. Early in his engine department career. Brother Delaney sailed on Alcoa and Waterman vessels. He received his first pension check in February of 1978. RAMON FERRERA Ramon Ferrera, 68, passed away November 21, 1988. Brother Ferrera sailed for 42 years before he retired in 1978 as a bosun. He shipped from the ports of Mobile and New Orleans. He saved the life of a fellow shipmate in the early I970's. Ferrera is survived by his wife, Elsie, and daughter, Irene Elizabeth. LOUIS A. GARDIER Louis A. Gardier, 72, died October 9. The steward department pensioner was bora in the Caribbean nation of Trinidad & Tobago when it was part of the British West Indies. He joined the SIU in March of 1947 at the port of New York. Brother Gardier retired in December of 1982. His wife, Rosaline, survives him. WILLIAM M- IL^ William M. Hand, 75, passed away September 26. The McDavid, FL native served in the Army from 1940 to 1945. Brother Hand received his SIU book in October 1954 at the port of New Orleans. His stepson, Lee M. Castro, was a 1963 recipient of the union's scholarship program. Brother Hand worked in the steward department before retiring in December of 1978. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lee. BO KARLSSON Bo Karlsson, 66, died September 2. Bora in Sweden, Brother Karlsson. )ecame an SIU member in July of 1951 afthe port of Baltimore. He took part in the 1961 New York Harbor strike. Karlsson upgraded to become a recertified bosun in 1975 at the Lundeberg School. He started receiving his pension in August of 1982. BURRIS MAXWELL Burris Mjixwell, 77, passed away June 16. The deck department seafarer was bora in New Jersey and served in the Army from 1930 to 1933. He joined the union in December of 1938 at the port of Mobile. Brother Maxwell retired in November of 1974. His wife, Ethel, survives him. LUCIAN B. MOORE Lucian B. Moore, 81, died October 25. The Tennessee native sailed in the steward department. Brother Moore was one of the union's first members, signing on with the SIU in November of 1938 at the port of Mobile. Brother Moore retired in September of 1975. MARTIN PYKE Martin Pyke, 71, passed away at his Fort Lauderdale, FL home on July 20. The Philadelphia native sailed several decades with the SIU before retiring in June of 1984. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn, and son, Marty. WILFRED SCHOENBORN Wilfred Schoenbora, 84, died August 28. He was torn in Dresden, Germany. Brother Schoenbora became an SIU member in May of 1946 at the port of New York. He sailed in the deck department. He walked the 1961 New York Harbor picket line. Pensioner Schoenbora retired in June of 1968. EDWARD D. SYNAN Edward D. Synan, 59, passed away August 10. The Fall River, MA native served in the Navy from 1948 to 1953 and the Army from 1956 to 1958. He graduated from the Andrew Furuseth Training School at the port of New York during 1960. In December of 1974, Brother Synan received a letter of commendation from Delta Lines for his work as a chief electrician. He began receiving his pension in April of 1985. Inland STEVEN CRAWFORD Steven Crawford, 52, died September 13. Bora in Pearl River, LA, Pensioner Crawford served in the Army before joining the SIU in April of 1%2 at the port of New Orleans. He worked in the engine department on Dixie Carriers vessels. Crawford up^ded at the Lundebeig School in June of 1973. He retired in February of 1988. His wife, Merrian, survives him. LOUIS A. DEHON JR. Louis A. Dehon Jr., 67, passed away October 11. He served in the Navy from 1941 to 1945. Boatman Dehon became a union member in January of 1971 in his native New Orleans. He worked on Crescent Towing tugs. Dehon attended a 1977 union education conference at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, MD. He began receiving his pension in November of 1986. CECIL R. EVANS Cecil R. Evans, 65, died Au^st 7. The Freeport, FL native worked in the deck department for Radcliffe Towing. He joined the SIU in September of 1977 at the port of Mobile. Boatman Evans retired in May of 1988. HORACE W. HODGES Horace W. Hodges, 89, passed away September 1. Bora in Mathews, VA, Boatman Hodges obtained his SIU book in September of 1961 at the port of Norfolk. He sailed as captain on Curtis Bay Towing vessels. Brother Hodges retired in September of 1974. He is survived by his wife, Liicy. MILTON A. LIRETTE Milton A. Lirette, 66, died September 11. The deck department boatman was bora in Thibodaux, LA. He joined the SIU in August of 1960 at the port of Houston. Brother Lirette was sailed on Dixie Carriers and National Marine tugs. He began drawing his pension in March of 1988. His wife, Janie, survives him. EMILIO MARTINEZ EmUio Martinez, 63, passed away June 2. Bora in Vega Alta, PR, Boatman Martinez bec^e an SIU member in December of 1977 at the port of San Juan. He worked in the deck department for Crowley Towing. He is survived by his wife, Carmel Luisa. WALTER J. MICHAELKIEWCZ Walter J. Michaelkiewcz, 64, died in the month of August. He served in the Air Force from 1942 to 1963. Boatman * Michaelkiewcz joined the union in September of 1972 in his native Baltimore. He worked on Harbor Towing vessels during much of his maritime career. Pensioner Michaelkiewcz retired in March of 1985. KENNETH J. NELSON SR. Kenneth J. Nelson Sr., 69, passed away September 13. The Humboldt, TN native acquired his SIU book in May of 1957 at the port of Houston. He worked in the engine department on G & H Towing tugs. Boatman Nelson retired in October of 1979. He is survived by his wife, Maijorie. JAMES R. SAYWARD James R. Say ward, 65, died August 25. The Massachusetts native served in the Marine Corps from 1942 to 1945. He joined the SIU in September of 1968 at the port of Chicago and sailed in the deck department. Boatman Sayward began his retirement in April of 1986. His wife, Dorothy, survives him. ADAM S. SCHULTZ Adam S. Schultz, 78, passed away October 11. He was bora in Maryland. Boatman Schultz became an SIU member in December of 1956 at the port of Baltimore. He worked as a bargeman for the Western Maryland Railroad. Brother Schultz retired in August of 1973. He is survived by his wife, Esther. Great Lakes WILLIAM J. HEARNS JR. WilUam J. Hearas Jr., 53, died August 18. He joined the SIU in July of 1961 in his native Cleveland. Brother Hearas was an active deckhand for Great Lakes Towing at the time of his death. His wife, Helen, survives him. Railroad Marine MARTIN NICOLICH Martin Nicolich, 78, passed away June 19. TTie Austrianbora deckhand became a member of the SIU in July of 1960 at the port of New York. He worked on New Haven Railroad vessels. Brother Nicolich retired in February of 1977. He is survived by his wife, Margaret. DONALD E. RICHARDSON Donald E. Richardson, 78, died June 6 at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ. The deckhand for the ErieLackawanna Railroad was bora in Stonington, MA. He became an SIU member in November 1963 at the port of New York. Brother Richardson was buried at the George Washington Memorial Park at Paramus, NJ. He is survived by his wife, Helen. JOHN J. RYAN John J. Ryan, 67, passed away August 7 at Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre, NY. The Brooklyn native joined the union in July 1960 at the port of New York. He sailed in the deck department for the Pennsylvania, and later Penn Central, Railroad. He was buried August 11 at the Cemetery of the Holy Rood, Westbury, NY. His wife, Veronica, survives him. r, - Vi'-v,. ''Hi... ~ '•»- �'• ' taC-I •••••'" MOVmBER, 1989 -Si. :;:.r.'fUvi;;: •P QMED—Any Rating February 19 May II Fireman/Watertender and Oiler January 8 February 16 Marine Electrical Maintenance March 2 January 8 Marine Electronics Technician March 30 January 8 Diesel Engine Techncdogy January 8 February 2 January 8 Hydraulics , : February 2 Welding January 8 March 2 yyj^l students in the Ehgirie O^ will have a two week : •familiarization class at the end of their regidar course. Ml AtimK 4i* eNnrf fifnmiiiluJbimitm^ rif December 1989-February 1990 schedule for December 1989— , , - • F^ruary 1990 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry's neieds. ' PLEASE NOTE: Att members are required to t^ fir^fi^^ng ivL^ the Lundeberg SckotU. Chedc-In Date February 5 January 22 February 19 December 4 January 22 January 29 Course Able Seaman Lifeboatman March 16 February 2 March 2 Simulator Shiphandiing December 15 Febniary 2 Third Mate May 11 Upon completion of course, the Sealift Operations & Maintenance course must be taken. : '''l"' • v. The Adult Education courses of Adult Basic Education (ABE), High ; School Equivalency (GED) and English As A Secqnd Language (ESL) are s six weeks in length. ; Check-In Completion Couree imte Date High School Equivalency (GED) January 8 February ID Adult Basic Education (ABE) January 8 February 9 English as a Second Language (ESL) January 8 February 9 |i: Completion •Date-'-V ii February 12 January 8 January 29 Course February 16 The Developmental Studies Claiss (DVS) will be offered one week prior to some of the upgrading classes. • ^'• Checfc-in C6ni|rieiflon •IsS® Course Date Date , ^Assistant Cocdt, Cook and B^dker All open-ended (contact admission^ v Chief Cook, Chief Steward office for startii^ date) ' students in the Steward Program will have a two week Sealift Familiarization class at the end of their regular course. Oil Spill Prevention & Containment (1 week) Address(City) • Yes Telephone. (Zip Code) No^ CPR: • Yes No • ^^^; Primary Language Spoken ' With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You must also submit a COPY of the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, as well as, a COPY of your clinic card. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule until this is received. (Area Code) VESSEL RATING HELD DATE SHIPPED DATE OF DISCHARGE Book #. Social Security #_ DepartmenL Seniority Veteran of U.S. Armed Forces: • Yes • No U.S. Citizen: • Yes • No • ^ DECK • AB/Sealifl • I.si Class Pilot Are you a graduate of the SHLSS Trainee Program: • Yes •No (If yes, fill in below) Trainee Program: From. Last grade of school completed. SIGNATURE. I Am inlcrcslcd in Ihc Following Coursc(s) Cheeked Below or Indicated Here if Not l.isled Endorsement(s) or Licegse(s) Now Held- • Third Male • Radar Observer Unlimited • Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course to (dales allended) Have you attended any SHLSS Upgrading Courses: • Yes •No/ (if yes, fill in below) Course(s) Taken. February 23 Mo./Day/Year Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely your applica­ tion will not be processed. Home Port— •iS:. No • Firefighting: • Yes (Slreel) (Slate) February 19 Date Available for training Date of Birth 1 Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement: UpgnuBng ApplitaHoa (Middle) Completion Date March 5 IKIS^Cmse SOFJUtiRS mirnUMDlBiRG SCHOOL OF SamUNSHIP (Firsll Che(ck-In Date January 29 Course Steward Recertification tfaanrfna Cbwses (Last) ENGINE r,.- .• •.V March 23 January 19 h^nms Name. WiS' -Ja." / Sdi^h •« i".' ''aia;4-^ ^I^Ehlpegaa . \ • , • Sv®!-:* 'i" .S- t: .. • FOWT • QMED—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation DATE. • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation • Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel • Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor • Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance Electro-Hydraulic Systems Automation Hydraulics • Marine Electronics Technician STEWARD • Assistant Cook Utility • Cook and Baker • Chief Cook • Chief Steward • Towboat Inland Cook ALL DEPARTMENTS • Welding • Lifeboatman (Must be taken with another course) ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT • Adult Basic Education (ABE) Q High School Equivalency Program (GED) • Developmental Studies (DVS) • English as a Second Language (ESL) • ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation COLLEGE PROGRAM Q Associates in Arts Degree •'Certificate Programs No transportation will be paid unless you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO: Seafarers Harry Lundeberg Upgrading Center. Piney Point. MD. 20674 10/89 •mmm. ' ' .'-I" .I-'"' ' • • �• ' -ir. . 1 iff'.I^MVTWTDi^n fiR'fliiMWil'IMiWIB—W1 pi-# HAVE YOU SEEN THIS CHILD? ,51 American Eagle Crew and Soviet Seamen Meet On Soccer Field SlU members had their turn to experience "glasnost" when American Eagle crewmembers were challenged to a soccer match by Soviet merchant seamen, re­ ported Chief Steward Frank Costango in an interview with the LOG earlier this month. The American mariners won one round and the Soviets the other in soccer games held at the Swedish Seamen's Center in Goteberg, Sweden. The Eagle crew lost its first match, 3-1, to the Belgrad's seafarers but came back six days later to defeat the Leningradskaga Slava team, 3-2. The Eagle was in port for re­ pairs. The vessel was docked for two weeks allowing the crew to get acquainted with the area. Bosun Billy Eastwood and Costango served as the Eagle team's coaches. .''ii i;--(' ' ri • ; If .vf.'•SV V C.A. ; fI'Ai' ...: a. • ' M. i:. J: ^ ''' ' ' Chief Steward Frank Costango (right) prepares another helping of ribs for the picnic following the American Ease's victory. He is helped by a representative of the Swedish Seamen's Club. SIU crewmembers treated the defeated Soviets to an Americanstyle picnic after the second game. Costango and Chief Cook Cal­ vin Hazard fed approximately 80 sailors from India, Sweden, Bel­ gium, Denmark as well as the Soviet crew. "They ate 60 pounds of ribs, 60 pounds of chicken, 30 pounds of Cheryl Ann Ffders The American Eagle soccer squad (white jerseys) pose with,thdr Soviet mariner counterparts: the Belgrad (top) and the Leningradskag Slava (bottom). hot dogs, tubs of cole slaw, mac­ aroni salad, potato salad and beer and soft drinks," Costango said. "We worked from 1300 to 2200 cooking and serving with the help of the seamen's club. "Then the Soviets became our guests at a local nightclub. They had no money and had to get permission to stay out with us until 0100." Costango said the games be­ tween American and Soviet play­ ers were a first for the Swedish Seamen's Center International Seamen's Olympics. He reported a great time was had by all. Cheryl Ann Peters has been ^missing for five years. She left I home one night aftier a fiaucnily ar%ument, and hasn't been s^^ Il iSaie was nearly 15 when aChe was M: Jleported missing. But like many I such cases, the police aUid the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children still continue to publicize the facts surrounding her disai^arance. Case officer Lt. David Sackett of the Rochester, MN Police Degiaitmeiit continues to recdve tips ^ hier possible whereabouts. : "We'll never put the case to «,^st until she's found," says Sack; ett. The officer notes thatmany missing child or young adult cases have been open for much longer than five years. But, he said, one ^ ^onymqus tip or a decision by the runaway child can resolve a cUse quickly. ; Cheryl Ann is now a young woman, and inay look quite dif­ ferent from her picture. However, she has certain identifying marks that would not have changed: a faint scar below her eye brow, a planter's wart on the bottom of her left foot, pierced ears which had heal^ over and a scar on her upper left arm. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD OMAa Nilioal CcUir far Misn^ wi EiiiMMCIUrci 9 •: &:•? •• -\-.;U fv r|!- ifi ^ vmi v. - •' 4 Jte#' •'-/ . irm- Third Mate Sndahr Brown (Ml) relaxes with Able Seamen Thomas Johnsoa IUMI Robert Ashcom after the American E:^'s victory over the i-ii^i^ MliTlrneii Siava's soccer team. '-V As Chief Steward Frank Costango prepares another mder, AB's Robert Ashcom (seated, left) and Wayne Proudlove (standing, left) and Boson Billy Eastwood (in hat) talk with a representative of the Swedish Seamen^s Club. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1980-1989 Description An account of the resource Volumes XLII-LI of the Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource November 1989 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES MTD MAPS ‘COMPREHENSIVE’ MARITIME POLICY POLISH SOLIDARITY OFFICIALS STUDY SIU, TRAINING PROGRAM SIU HAILS POLISH UNION, SOLIDARITY, IN SHIPBOARD CEREMONY DETROIT INTERVIEWS SELLMAN PANAMA DEBACLE EXPOSES PHONY THEORY OF ‘EFFECTIVE U.S. CONTROL’ U.S. POLICY LABELS SHIPS FLYING THE PANAMANIAN-FLAG AS ‘EFFECTIVELY CONTROLLED’ FOR MILITARY PURPOSES ‘EFFECTIVE CONTROL’ PROVES TO BE A SHAM IN CRISIS SITUATIONS HOW EUSC POLICY GOT ITS START BIENNIAL MTD CONVENTION DELEGATES URGE PASSAGE OF NATIONAL SHIPPING AND SHIPBUILDING POLICY AFL-CIO DELEGATES HONOR LECH WALESA ADMINISTRATION UNVEILS NATIONAL SEALIFT POLICY STUDY BLASTS SAFETY RECORD OF FOREIGN-FLAG CRUISE SHIPS ITF GENERAL SECRETARY UPHOLDS IMU SUSPENSION MEL PELFREY OF D2 MEBA DIES AT 59 COAST GUARD PROPOSES NEW TANKERMAN AND Z-CARD RULES SENATE LEADER BACKS DOWN ON CARGO PREFERENCE FIGHT SIU GOV’T SERVICES DIVISION LENDS HAND IN EARTHQUAKE CLEAN-UP SIU MEMBER IS NATO SCHOLAR USNS DIEHL CREW GIVES TOURS OF SHIP SIU HAS KEY ROLE IN ‘HOUSING NOW’ MARCH BREAUX BILL WOULD EXCLUDE MARITIME FROM TRADE TALKS BOSUN TONY LEO TURNS TRASH TO GOLD SELLMAN: “THE SPIRIT CREW WAS TERRIFIC’ MARITIME UNIONS URGE APPLICATION OF U.S. LABOR LAWS TO SHIPS OF RUNAWAY REGISTRIES LUNDEBERG SCHOOL CITED AS MODEL TRAINING FACILITY COURT RULES VACATION BENEFITS CAN BE GARNISHED OVERSEAS ALICE CREW MEMBERS COMMENDED BY U.S. NAVY CROWLEY AMBASSADOR CREW HAS BRIEF STOP IN PORT EVERGLADES MTD PORT COUNCILS HONOR FRIENDS OF MARITIME TRADE UNION LEADER FROM SPAIN LOOKS TO SIU’S SCHOOL FOR IDEAS NEW PHONE NUMBER FOR SIU P.R. HALL AMERICAN EAGLE CREW AND SOVIET SEAMEN MEET ON SOCCER FIELD C.A. PETERS LEFT HOME 5 YEARS AGO Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/1/1989 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 51, No. 11 1989 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/fce0b2e978b16575a950f5a90802b014.PDF ea13f56cb6b90cd4676b1765c717d556 PDF Text Text 1J.1- i •• • ff .- - - J:;; . • . . ":l;-••..'•i.'..-^; ,-• ' I5i •-• --<' " -.v "• •'., .•fe' ^:•.t•••"^-:-: -• • . : 'fe '• '-.' :' V,.£•.;•> • >UJ m •,4;J-'- V '.":?'• V-, '^••: November 1990 Votume 52, Number 11 - • A|:v : •;v>- .• 7 v- ;•: •v./.-A': y>.ri Behind the Gulf Opei^tlon •f,v '•.•-7' ,,.t!;,7-; S •.. ,S.. : -i % 7:;-e^:.x:v-;;,, :A J:CD j>i-> oia oa-ai><2 >-• ., li-. 'Ik..' Ti-HA oou'i m-< a-ix: :•* moco o-< c/>-2ro •i '.''K • ;>- -fat: ::i ••V:r V -AK, •• 'iv/A PERSIAN 'MS'k •-v.,:-, ..A •. • • 1. • , 1 . • AMEiti ••A " y'ilSfe '' • ii""j<'i,' J"' ' ' s:.. ,> ' '' ' •:V- Iv �;^- . r, |'''--''^'-^i'^j^|i£^ SOFAROtS LOG President's Report Replying to Our Opponents From time to time, we find it necessary to reply to critics of the Ameri­ can merchant marine—^particularly those who would re­ place American seamen with foreign workers. One such occasion occurred in the past week, when I found it nec­ essary to answer the latest attack from the Joumal of Commerce, a hard-line advocate of foreign-flag ship­ ping over the U.S.-flag industry. I thought the membership might be interested in the communication I have sent to the editor and the pub­ Michael Sacco lisher of that paper: • •; •_ ; '•,]. ; •'. -i' • "- *.i ' :• r^f • .. Robert L. Harris, Editor The Journal of Commerce 110 Wall Street New York, New York 10005 November 15,1990 Dear Sir: I would have preferred that this letter would have had as its purpose the commendation of the Journal of Commerce for an expression of fairness and constructiveness—if not support—in­ sofar as the American maritime industry is concerned. However, judging by the publication's consistent editorial page perfor­ mance, I am inclined to believe such a possibility seems rather unlikely. Twice in recent weeks, editorial comment continued to press on with what has emerged as an unremitting crusade for the abandonment of a U.S.-flag shipping capability and its replace­ ment with foreign-flag vessels (Editorial, "Fast Sealift," October 23,1990;"ShakingtheShipping World," October 29,1990). To challenge or attempt to answer the obviously unresearched assertions of the articles in question would be an act of charity they do not deserve. Because I think it is high time for the Journal of Commerce to examine the quality and credibility of its editorial statements, let me cite a couple of examples of the irresponsible and misinformed statements which are character­ istic of your attacks on the U.S. maritime industry. The editorial, "Fast Sealift," states "Fast sealift, of course, is an oxymoron; while the ships [for use in carrying supplies to the military forces] would have a top speed of up to 30 knots, several knots faster than the fastest merchant ships can gO, they still would take days or weeks to traverse the oceans." Then the editorial pontificates: "" A..rv«. absolutely, positively has to "If the Army get suppli lies to the front in a hurry, it will send tnem by air." I am Eligible pensioners were voted a $400 extra cash payment by the Seafarers Pension Plan Board of Trustees, payable in December. The bonus was announced by Sec­ retary-Treasurer John Fay in his November report to all ports. The one-time holiday bonus of $400 will be sent in December to all Seafarer pensioners who have accrued 4,380 days of service and who have satisfied all the require­ ments for normal, early normal or disability pensions. The proposal for the bonus was put forward by union trustees and accepted by the full Board of Trust­ ees, made up of representatives from both the SIU and contracted •f.. Volume 52, Number 11 employers. The pension plan's de­ cision to distribute a 1990 bonus to all eligible pensioners was made after a careful study of the financial condition of the plan by an outside actuary. (An actuary is a profes­ sional who considers all elements of any decision a trust fund makes, calculating statistical risk and pro­ jecting into the future the ability to pay all obligations.) After receiving the actuary's re­ port, in view of the condition of the plan and its careful management, the Board of Trustees voted to pro­ vide a $400 holiday bonus to all eligible SIU pensioners. For eligible pensioners, the ad­ dition of the $400 bonus will mean November 1990 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers Intemational Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, MD 20746. Telephone (301) 899-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSG Prince Georges, MD 20790-9998 and at additional mailing of­ fices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafar­ ers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. Communications Department Director and Editor, Jessica Smith; Associate Editors, Daniel Duncan and Max Hall; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah Greene, Art Direc­ tor, Bill Brewer. S.. "('V sure that your readers, who know better, snickered over that one Evidently the writer never heard of former Secretary of Defense McNamara's enormous blunder in advocating a similar approach to logistics during the Vietnam War. When it devel­ oped that 95 percent of all supplies had to be transported by ship the miscalculating Secretary had to eat his words in public. Moreover, a bit of research would have revealed that one C-5 Galaxy plane, the military's largest cargo-carrying aircraft, can hold one M-1 tank. The eight fast sealift vessels can carry the supplies of an entire mechanized infantry division, including 300 tanks, support vehicles, artillery, cargo trucks and other mate­ rials. Putting aside the feasibility of an airlift of a mechanized division's supplies, since the editorial stressed the need for cost-cutting it might be sobering to consider that the cost of sending that amount of equipment by air would be many, many times greater than if sent by ship. The second piece in question which ran two weeks later, "Shaking the Shipping World," likewise forfeits any claim to reasonableness, with such uninformed inanities as this gem: "The Jones Act," the revisionist author asserts, "has killed the domestic business. No one can afford to move cargo from Boston to Florida by ship. About the only domestic shipping left serves Puerto Rico, Hawaii and Alaska. And vessel operations need government help to maintain their market even to these places where railroads don't go." Here again, the implication is that facts have no relevance in determining the Journal's editorial stance when it comes to the American shipping industry. Had the writer bothered to acquaint himself with the voluminous charges and hearing records that proliferated during the immediate post-World War II period, he would have learned how the railroads' selective rate-cutting practices resulted in rail rates being reduced below cost in areas served by ships and raised where there wasn't any ship comjetition, a very influential factor in the demise of the once lourishing coastwise trade. I realize that insofar as merchant shipping is concerned the Journal of Commerce has a greater degree of accountability to its foreign-flag customers who are its most important constitu­ ency. Nevertheless, in the interests of maintaining some credi­ bility, perhaps it ought to consider after-hours classes in the history and basics of American-flag shipping for those of its staff who preach from on high. Very truly yours, Michael Sacco cc: Don 0. Becker, Publisher a receipt of three checks from the Seafarers Pension Plan in the month of December. Traditionally, the pension plan has issued De­ cember pension checks at the be­ ginning of that month and the January pension checks in the mid­ dle of December. In addition to those monies, eligible old timers will receive a third check—the $400 holiday bonus. Further information on the bonus or on the pension plan in general can be obtained in any union hall or by calling the organi­ zation at 1-800-CLAIMS4. Or write to the plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. NMU Shifts Training Funds To Shore Up Pension Pian The National Maritime Union has stripped its upgrading and training program in order to shore up its troubled pension plan. The NMU, which is now part and parcel of District 1 Marine En­ gineers Beneficial Association after a merger that has often been dubbed a "takeover," agreed in re­ cent contract negotiations with shipowner representatives to trans­ fer close to $30 million from the training monies to the underfunded NMU pension plan. The switch of funds has been criticized within the NMU. One critic likened the deal to a big give­ away to the shipowners saying that in retum for a five percent pay increase the union's leaders had given away $30 million, the Jour­ nal of Commerce reported. For the past three years the ail­ ing NMU pension plan has been the target of many schemes. At the time of the 1988 merger of District 1 MEBA and the NMU there was talk that the underfunded pension trust of the unlicensed seamen would be integrated with the pen­ sion plan of the engineers' union. TTiat plan met with strong opposi­ tion from rank-and-file District 1 MEBA members. Just prior to this fall's election for officers of the licensed division of District 1 MEBA/NMU, the union's president announced that no such merger of pension plans would take place. �mrnm NOVEMBiR 1990 Big Seaifft Scores High in Guif Mission Senators Repel Attack Military, CiviiiansWork Together On Cargo Preference To Keep the Supply Lines Meving Existing cargo preference provisions were preserved in the closing days of this year's congressional session despite attempts by the supporters of giant farm commodity groups to eliminate or weaken the nation's laws mandating carriage of 75 percent of govemment food cargoes on U.S.-flag ships, A last minute try by Senator Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) to put a tax on American-flag bottoms that win contracts to carry government-generated cargoes was rebuffed. The Iowa senator introduced his swipe at the American merchant marine late one night when very few of his colleagues were on the Senate floor. Once Grassley's provision was brought to full light, the Senate committee with responsibility for the issue defeated the amendment. Grassley's most recent attacks came on the heels of a long and heated debate earlier this year on the cargo preference statutes and their application to the government's food aid program. Despite the initiation by forces representing giant agribusiness of a variety of strategies designed to wipe out or weaken cargo preference, each attempt went nowhere in both the House and the Senate. Pact Reached in Final Hours Earlier this year, although the going was nip and tuck and SIU Washington representatives worked virtually around the clock to rally supporters of cargo preference in the final days of legislative activity on the farm bill, a pact was reached that preserved the existing law. In fact, a carefullycrafted agreement was reached in both branches of Congress that maintained the 75 percent share of taxpayer-supported food aid assigned for carriage on U.S.-flag vessels and also allocated a portion of cargo to Great Lakes ports. One of the major foes of cargo preference was the North American Export Grain Association (NAEGA), which the SIU had exposed as being a front for foreign-flag shipown­ ers. The SIU disclosed that $7.2 billion in govemment funds were spent on behalf of farm exports. In contrast, only Continued on page 8 SIU Head Pays Tribute To United Mine Workers United Mine Workers President Richard Trumka (right) and SIU President Michael Sacco at recent Mine Workers convention. Stressing the close ties that exist between the SIU and the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA), Seafarers Pres­ ident Michael Sacco ad­ dressing the group's centennial convention said, "In this world of the 'dog-eat-dog' and 'everyman-for-himself philoso­ phies, it is refreshing and encouraging to have the re­ lationship of our two orga­ nizations as a resource in meeting our enemies." Mine Workers Presi­ dent Richard Trumka noted how the two unions have a long history of pro­ ' ,'r'' viding support to which­ ever one of the two is en­ gaged in a dispute. The most recent cooperative efforts concerned the UMWA's Pittston Coal Co. beef, a struggle in which the company sought to wipe out health care benefits and extract siz­ able give-backs from its employees. The union, after a bitter strike, pre­ vailed. Sacco told the assem­ bled UMWA delegates, "Your long history of sur­ vival and achievement is an inspiration to the rest of the laW movement." Despite the television treatment of the U.S. and allied role in Persian Gulf, frequently visible through the media and T.V, nowhere do the American people get a sense of the massive logistical operation that is is supporting Operation Desert the U.S. flag, the remaining 47 operate Shield and the vast number of under foreign registries. troops and equipment moved into Vice Admiral Francis R. Donovan, com­ a forward position. mander of MSC, noted in his recent testi­ The magnitude of the marine transporta­ tion operation is evidenced in the amount of pounds of materiel that has been carried from the United States to the Gulf. As of the third week in November, the Military Sealift Command (MSC), the agency in the Armed Forces responsible for waterbome transport of supplies, reports that over 2.1 billion pounds of unit equipment have been delivered to the Gulf, as well as 3.8 billion pounds of fuel. Additionally, there have been more than 150 off-loads at docks in the Middle East. Many of the vessels carrying supplies to the Persian Gulf are manned by SIU mem­ bers. When the SIU recejved word in Au­ gust that many U.S.-flag vessels would be broken oiit, the union's machinery was put ' in high gear to ensure the ships assigned to its contracted operators would be fully crewed by skilled Seafarers. With 230,000 American troops in the Gulf now and with 200,000 more on the way and thousands of allied troops, the dependence on the logistical elements be­ comes greater and greater—and ships emerge as an increasingly more vital part of the equation. General H.T. John­ son, commander-inchief of TRANSCOM the military's coordinat­ ing transportation group, said in a recent address to the National Defense Transportation Associa­ tion (NDTA),".. .Airlift General is our quickest method of Johnson response, but sealift will be responsible for the vast majority of ton­ nage. In Vietnam and Korea, sealift ac­ counted for 95 percent of all dry cargo and 99 percent of all petroleum products. We expect similar figures from Desert Shield." TRANSCOM oversees the military's massive movement of supplies. The agency was established in 1987 to provide air, sea and land transport to meet national security objectives, TRANSCOM directs any transportation effort through its three component commands: the Military Airlift Command (MAC), Military Traffic Man­ agement Command (MTMC ) and MSC. 172 Ships on Gulf Run Participating in the sealift are 43 vessels from the Ready Reserve Force, eight fast sealift ships, 21 prepositioning ships, 60 commercial vessels chartered by the MSC, six commercial carriers that had been chartered to the sealift agency prior to the activation, six ves­ sels loaned by foreign Vice Admiral governments, 24 tankers, Donovan two aviation support ships and two hospital ships. Of the 60 MSC-chartered commercial ships, 13 fly mony before a House subcommittee hearing on sealift that the number of ships listed "does not include the very significant sustainment capability on U.S.-flag liner ships to Saudi Arabia in support of Opera­ tion Desert Shield. This capability consists of approximately 30 sailings per month with a container capacity of more than 10,000 forty-foot container equivalent units per month." Team Work In Transport Industry Despite the pressure, those responsible for the implementation of the supply mis­ sion are performing superbly. In his NDTA speech. General Johnson said, "I am proud to report that America's transportation ef­ forts in support of Desert Shield have been an overwhelming success. I say America's efforts, because it is much more than a U.S. TRANSCOM effort, and it is more than just a Military Airlift Command, Military Sealift Command and Military Traffic Management Command effort. "The success that transporters have en­ joyed in Operation Desert Shield is the result of a team effort from every segment of America's transportation community. America's uniformed forces, active duty, guard, reserve; our Merchant Marine; our airline, trucking and rail industries; our ports and our unions have all leaned for­ ward as a team," the head of U.S. TRANS­ COM added. Vice Admiral Paul D. Butcher, deputy com­ mander-in-chief of U.S. TRANSCOM, empha­ sized the importance of the civilian sector in meeting the military's "global transportation ca­ pability." Speaking to the Vice Admiral recent House subcommit­ Butcher tee on sealift, the Vice Admiral explained, "For strategic sealift, the majority of our lift comes from U.S.flagged merchant ships, and all of our manning for both civilian and government-owned vessels comes from U.S. merchant mariners." Facts on Sealift > 172 ships are transporting fuel and mate­ riel for the Military Sealift Command. t More than 150 ship off-loads have oc­ curred in the Gulf. I More than 2.1 billion pounds of unit equip­ ment have been delivered as of the third week in November. I More than 3.8 billion pounds of fuel have been delivered to the Gulf as of the third week in November. ' When the U.S. amasses 430,000 troops in the Gulf, sealift operations will provide 95 percent of all necessary supplies for a deployment with a population equal to the number of people residing in Fort Worth, Texas or St. Louis, Mo. ...MV id v'h. " . �:'V" .. r,l' -'.Vy • '• "• SEAFAREK LOG 4 •i •' . "- /'if; Seafarers Had a Big Stake in 1990 Congress Actions When Congress adjourned for the elections, it brought to a close a session in which many legislative matters of concern to the job secu­ rity of American seamen were on the table. A wide range of maritime issues were hotly debated and discussed during the 1990 congressional ses­ sions. Foremost among them were the resolution of an attack on cargo preference under the guise of the farm bill debate, the enactment of an oil spill law which was fueled by public concern over the Exxon Valdez grounding in Alaska last year and urging the administration to keep maritime services off the agenda at the world trade talks. •f;; ; ' • • • •/ : ,...y: , ,. ;, ."T •- .-' •,* • '• "•'/: •. ' • ^ ' 'fIf^ Revenue Raisers The final hours of this year's legislative meetings were wrapped up in budget wranglings. The mar­ itime industry was socked with a number of provisions that will di­ rectly affect the pocketbooks of ship­ ping companies and seamen alike. The budget bill agreed to by Congress and the president tripled the Harbor Maintenance Tax on shippers. As a result, beginning January 1, the full cost of maintain­ ing the nation's deep-draft chan­ nels will be passed on to shippers. Effectively, the maintenance tax on cargo and passengers will go up from .04 percent to .125 percent. The increased tonnage tax, which is paid to the U.S. Customs Service by all vessels arriving in American ports from foreign ori­ gins, represents the first hike in this duty since 1909. It will raise the cost from two cents to nine cents per ton for ships entering U.S. ports from North and South Amer­ ica. It also increases from six cents to 27 cents the per ton tax on ves­ selsentering from other foreign ports. Licensing Fees The tonnage tax is estimated to bring in to federal coffers close to $200 million annually. Further revenue-raising items assigned to the maritime industry are increased fees for vessel in­ spections, personnel licensing and documentation fees and user fees on recreational vessels. The law left the exact rate setting process to the U.S. Coast Guard. The amounts set by the agency cannot exceed the cost of providing such services. Shipjiing Industiy Works to Keep Maritime Out of world Trade Pact J • •• • . • • -•. With maritime still on the table as discussions for the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) reach their final days, the SIU is intensifying its campaign to see that waterbome transit is taken off the agenda of the world trade talks. The GATT negotiations are scheduled to end the first week of December when ministers from the 99 signatory countries, includ­ ing the United States, will meet in Brussels to finalize the pact. However, published reports have noted that agreement, which was created in 1948 to end discrim­ inatory trade practices and reduce trade barriers that distort free com­ petition within the world market, may not be ready for enactment by the ministers. The major roadblock appears to be a lack of a consensus to reduce agricultural subsidies. The SIU, working with its con­ tracted operators and other ele­ ments of the U.S.-flag shipping industry, has been calling on mem­ bers of the Bush administration urging that they contact the U.S. trade representative and weigh in against using maritime as a bar­ gaining chip. Additionally, the union continues to work with con­ gressmen and senators who also are concerned about the implica­ tions of a maritime services com­ ponent in GATT. If maritime is left in the final agreement, it could imperil the Jones Act, create national security problems, eliminate shipping sub­ sidies and abolish cargo preference laws. Ed Pulver is Hew Member ef SlUNA Board Long-time SIU member and official Ed Pulver was named to the execu­ tive board of the Seafar­ ers Interna­ tional Union of North Ed Pulver America last month, an­ nounced Michael Sacco, president of the federation of 18 autonomous unions which includes the Atlan­ tic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District. Brother Pulver fills a vacancy created by the retirement of Joseph DiGiorgio and the filling of hiS| secretary-treasurer post by John Fay. Pulver, who serves as SIU port agent in Jersey City, was ap­ pointed by the executive board to fill Fay's SIUNA vice president term on that governing body. Pulver, who began sailing in the 1940s on railroad tugs in the New York/New Jersey harbor, became active in the SIU when the fleet he helped organize elected to affiliate with the organization's Inland Boatman's Union. In addition to his Seafarers du­ ties, Brother Pulver serves as pres­ ident of the Hudson County Central Labor Council and secretaiy-lreasuier of the New Jersey State AFL-CIO. SIU Members Play Active Role In Many Election Campaigns The November elections, in which the entire House of Repre­ sentatives and a third of the Senate was up for election, saw Seafarers deeply involved in a great many campaigns. Seafarers were out on election day and prior, walking precincts, posting si^s, among other volunteer activities, for can­ didates who have strong records in support of the American maritime industry and the job security of U.S. seamen. Seafarers who were on the beach tumed out to the polls, many accompanied by their families. SIU members assigned to ships took steps to vote by absentee bal­ lot, either before shipping or through the mail. Of course. Seafarers also gave to the campaign funds of the can­ didates it supported from the SPAD monies contributed by SIU members. (SPAD stands for Sea­ farers Political Action Donation.) Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters (AGLIWD) Seafarers tra­ ditionally have been active in both national and local elections be­ cause it is vital to their job security. This year was no exception. Volunteer Activity in Races In a number of tight struggles between candidates who are com­ mitted to the American fleet and their opponents. Seafarers fought hard to tum out critical votes, par­ ticipating in get-out-the-vote drives directed at SIU members, their families and other trade unionists. One such race took place in the New Bedford area where hundreds Congressman Gerry Studds (right) talks over maritime issues with Capt. Carlos Vinagre of the FN Calipso. of SIU fishermen live. Congress­ man Gerry E. Studds (D-Mass.) beat back a challenger with a 53 to 47 percent margin. Among other races, SIU mem­ bers worked hard for Joan Kellyhom (D-Mo.), a political activist who won a congressional seat in the St. Louis area. Another con­ gressional newcomer, Jim Bac- 'ii ji • • •#:l . -r-'-.vl An SIU member volunteers use of his car to show support for his candidates in Louisiana. chus (D-Fla.), had the support of SIU members living in the area of Florida known as the "Space Coast." Seafarers also were active in the campaigns of Washington state representatives Jolene Unsoeld (D) and John Miller (R). The port of Honolulu's mem­ bers worked long hours to elect Congressman Daniel K. Akaka to an open seat in the United States Senate. The 14-year House mem­ ber, who had the strong support of Daniel K. Inouye, Hawaii's senior senator and a champion of the mar­ itime industry, won his election bid for higher office. Senator Mark O. Hatfield (R-Ore.) also was sup­ ported by the SIU as was Paul Simon, who was first elected to a Senate seat from Illinois in 1984. In a key race for the governor's position in Texas, the SIU threw its efforts behind Ann Richards, the Democratic candidate for the post, who won the race. The SIU's legislative depart­ ment tracks the voting records of elected officials on matters of keen interest to Seafarers and the ship­ ping industry. The union's support for congressional incumbents was based on their voting records on such issues as promoting cargo for U.S.-flag vessels, developing an American-flag cruise industry and. maintaining export restrictions pii Alaskan oil. SpmhTrclh Patrolman Eugenic de Sousa are two SIU members who were out on election day in support of their candidate. - :m -^1 •-'••'••••'••'Sl • J �Sp-'-' NomBERim American Comorant Returns to United States Precision planning and care­ fully executed loading operations are a hallmark of the Seafarers crews aboard the American Cor­ morant, the semi-submersible heavy lift ship which returned to U.S. waters for the first time in five years last month. Just before its arrival in Violet, La., the specialized vessel dis­ charged cargo in the Persian Gulf, In photo at left, Steward Assistant Rich­ ard Bali and Chief Cook Dante Slack take a break between galley duties. " t. / ' The American Cormorant, one of 14 semi-submersibie ships in the world, can cover its lifting deck with up to 26 feet of water. providing logistical support to the military's Operation Desert Shield. Todd Johnson, manager of fleet support for Pacific Gulf Ma­ rine, the ship's operator, reported that the American Cormorant crew "performed remarkably well" in the Middle East mission. The 738-foot vessel has been assigned to the Indian Ocean since December 1985. Originally a 135,000 dwt tanker prior to its con­ version to its present-day status in 1982, the American Cormorant has been stationed with a contingent of maritime prepositioning ships serving the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command (MSC). One of 14 such vessels in the world, a 394 by 135 foot portion of the American Cormorant's lifting deck can be submerged under water by ballasting the ship to a depth of about 65 feet. This allows the center of the 19,700-horse- An aerial photo shows the Cormorant's deck fully loaded and ready for sailing. Bill Limits Hours of Work For Crew on U.S.-Flag Tankers factors in the grounding of the Exxon Valdez last March 1989. That accident, which took place in the Prince William Sound in Alaska, caused the largest oil spill ever to take place in American wa­ ters. The section of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 that limits hours of work on U.S.-flag tankers includes any administrative duties associ-, ated with the vessel in its definition of "work." Furthermore, the legis­ lation says such duties may be ones performed onboard the ship or ashore. The passage of the bill in Con­ gress was the culmination of a year-long debate on what steps the nation should take to reduce the spillage of oil from tankers. The portion of the bill most hotly de­ bated was the section concerning liability for spills. Once Congress resolved the differences in lan­ guage passed by both branches of Confess, the bill was ready for the president. President Bush signed the legis­ lation passed by both the House and Senate in late August. The Au­ gust edition of the Seafarers LOG contains full details on the new law. /s ^\ ' •. ;• i-v-' " " .V.. -. Moku Pahu Sets Another Record For Sugar Carried to Gaiifornia Pacific Gulf Marine once again has commended the work of the SIU crewmembers aboard the MV Moku Pahu for their efforts in car­ rying yet another record load aboard the integrated tug-barge. Harold C. Nilsen, port captain for Pacific Gulf Marine, sent Angus "Red" Campbell, SIU vice president collective bargaining, a Seamen on U.S.-flag tankers may not work more th^ 15 hours in any 24-hour period or more than 36 hours in any 72-hour period ex­ cept in an emergency situation or drill, states a portion of the bill passed by Congress and signed by the president establishing proce­ dures designed to limit oil spills in American waters. SIU Vice President Collective B^gaining Angus "Red" Camp­ bell noted that the new law limiting hours "does not mean that licensed officers will perform unlicensed work." He asked all crewmembers aboard SlU-contracted tankers to submit overtime claims on a timely basis in the event officers attempt to infringe on the jurisdiction of the unlicensed seamen. The legislation, which also mandated a phase-in of double hulls on all U.S.-flag tankers of more than 5,000 gross tons and created a $1 billion dollar federal oil spill cleanup fund, aims to re­ duce crewmember fatigue as a fac­ tor in accidents. The National Transportation Safety Board, the nation's federal safety watchdog agency, reported that fatigue and overworked crewmembers were significant power ship to rest under 26 feet of water. The ship, which can sail at a top speed in excess of 16 knots, is pri­ marily used to transport giant semi-submersible and jackup dril­ ling rigs, as well as other off-shore equipment. Recently manning the Ameri­ can Cormorant, which fills a key niche in the U.S. military's sea­ borne logistics, were SIU members Charles Davis, bosun; Susanne E. Cake, chief steward; ABs Michael Coulbourne, Vincent J. Ippolito, Carlos Thomas and Gary Coats; QMEDs David Tillman and Rick Grosso; Mark Kraus, DEU; Dante F. Slack, chief cook, and Frank Bootz, steward assistant. SIU New Orleans Port Agent Joe Perez, who met the vessel upon its call in Violet, La., said crew morale was high after the ship's successful voyage to the Gulf. Bosun Pete Loik heads up the SIU crew aboard the Moku Pahu. copy of a letter issued to the vessel on September 26. In it, Nilsen thanks the "officers and crew of the MV Moku Pahu for the record loading of the vessel during voy­ age 109. We realize this load (38,459 S/T by deadweight survey, 38,523 by scale) represents a new record for both the vessel and the C&H Sugar Refinery. Your efforts are appreciated. Keep up the good work.' The SIU crew was headed by Bosun Pete Loik. He was joined in the deck department by ABs W. Weaver, R. Pacheco and Troy Smith and OS K. Sumiiat and OS Bob Jenkins. The black gang was composed of QMED Woodrow Heslip and Dayman Steve Dupre. Sailing in the galley were Chief Steward John A. Pratts and Chief Cook Henry Salles. The Moku Pahu carries sugar from Hawaii to Crockett, Calif, for the California and Hawaii Sugar Company. The ITB is 660 feet long. X ii- -'••It- • • Iif" IS ' v X' "'" I • t' • .AXA mm:"':' I;- i'/VSS • • •- • Stress Is on Membership Services SIU Secretary-Treasurer John Fay (third from left) and Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco (fourth from left) meet with union officials from the Gulf and Midwest regions. The session is part of the union's continuous program to provide the highest quality of service to its membership. Pictured (from left) are New Orleans Port Agent Joe Perez, Mobile Port Agent Dave Carter, Fay, Sacco, Houston Port Agent Jim McGee, Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Byron Kelley and Vice President Gulf Coast Dean Corgey. '"V .V ' ''--xm �•#. •^:••r*^^v simmtiM w i'mu • rtn \ SIU Crew Keeps Tugboat Patriarch Humming or. / • ••••.••... - •.•-• • J. Captain John Payne checks out the bridge before the tug Patriarch tows the barge Jacksonville to Puerto Rico. With two trips weekly between Jacksonviile, Fla. and Puerto Rico, the red stacks of Crowley TMT tugboats are a familiar sight in the St. John's River which bisects the northeast Florida city. The SIUcrewed Patriarch is one of several tugs to make the round trips, which generally run between 11 and 12 days. Chief Mate JRay Alcorn re­ cently told a Seafarers LOG re­ porter that the six-member crew works well with each other. "We've been together for a while and each of us Imows what has to be done," he said before the tug towed the barge Jacksonville into the Atlantic Ocean. One of those who has been working steadily with Crowley is Cook Eduardo Perez The 68year-old stated he enjoys his job too much to even think about retiring. The crewmembers do not want him to leave either because of his good food. Captain John Payne, a 15-year member of the SIU, boasted his crew is among the finest in the Crowley fleet. "They are hard working and there are never any major problems onboard," he said. While the Patriarch and Jack­ sonville sail between New York and Puerto Rico, Crowley crewmembers live around the country. For some SIU men report­ ing to work can take up to a day of transit time. The Patriarch, an Invader-class tug, was built in the mid-1970s by McDermott Shipyard in Morgan City, La. It is 127 feet long and its engine can generate up to 9,000 horsepower. The Jacksonville is a roll-on, roll-off barge. It is 730 feet long and can hold approximately 500 trailers as well as automobiles, heavy machinery and other equip­ ment. Hi®§ ;''|v •.'v./" :- Chief Engineer Willie Pettway climbs out of the engine room after making sure everything is secure for a trip. '•-I AB Britt Vickery Jr. passes a pail of enoine oil to the upper deck. r^j; : .-^iv'' ' • V*:. l;-. AB Gerald Pyatte stows a line before sailing on one of the vessel's two weekly trips to Puerto RICQ, - ' ";•••: ^•.l- ' , :T.: • . . , -".t' Crane Maintenance Is a Must SIU members Jim Dryen (left), Emerson Walker (second fom right) and Roger Cash (right) keep Sea-Land cranes in tip-top shape. In photo above, the crane maintenance electrians talk with SIU Port Agent Don Anderson (second from left) who works out of the Wilmington, Calif, union hall. ^ ^ -i-'':;T Cook Eduardo Perez, who recently turn^ 68, says he has not even begun to think about retirement. Chief Mate Ray Alcorn oversees de­ parture operations from the deck of the Patriarch. �mmBCR 1990 'Good Crew' Smooths Cape Flattery Trip to Gulf w •' '•;• '..v' r-^ «<»:• Bosun JackKingsley's firsttrip to the Middle East aboard the Cape Flattery reminded him of voyages he made at the beginning of his 24-year career with the SIU. Kingsley made several supply runs to Viemam during that con­ flict, He compared the present ef­ forts to those in the '60s and '70s. "It's about the same," he recalled. "At least in 'Nam you could go ashore. There are no facilities for that in the Persian Gulf." Kingsley, who has been sailing as a bosun for 16 years, had noth­ ing but praise for his crew. "It was a good trip with a good crew," he told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG while the ship was anchored near Norfolk, Va. "We had no major problems onboard." Five Day Breakout The bosun noted the ship did have its problems before it could sail. The vessel, the old Delta Line Del Norte, had been in mothballs for seven years. He noted drainage did not work properly, the galley had to serve boxed meals for sev­ eral days before getting the ovens and steamers working and the air conditioning did not operate cor­ rectly. "These were minor prob­ lems that we were able to fix. We still got her operating in five days, thanks to the hard work of the members." This was verified by Chief Mate Jerry Jones, an SIU hawsepiper who graduated from the Lundeberg School in 1973. "They did a great job of getting the ship ready," Jones added. The bosun, who sails from San Francisco, said his members han­ dled the longshore work in the Middle East. "We did all the lash­ ing and unlashing. The deck crew took care of everything. We were able to turn around in six days," he said. AB Charles Simmons, like many of the others onboard, could not say enough about Bosun Kingsley. "He is the best bosun in the fleet," the deck department member stated. "The crew got along great. There was no measure of problems. He was able to handle anything." Simmons, who had been sailing inland before volun­ teering to help the cause, noted the bosun took the time to work with the ordinary seamen aboard. "He teaches the ordinaty seamen how to tie knots and splice." Safe at Sea He said the crewmembers were not worried about being attacked while at sea. All of them reported the military had done a good job training them on how to wear nerve gas protection masks and suits. TTie crew watched training films supplied by the military on the pro­ cedure. But, as Kingsley told the members, "you are better protected here than if you were at home. The Air Force is overhead, there are warships all around and they are not going to let their supply lines get cut." One of the highlights of the 51day voyage was being able to help the troops on the Persian Gulf docks, according to the crewmembers. "While they were onboard, we would show diem movies and let them enjoy the air conditioning," said Simmons, who is from Mo­ bile, Ala. Chief Steward Richard Ward of Jacksonville, stayed busy helping the troops. "We were feeding more than 30 soldiers at each meal," said Ward. "They were eating out of those little packages and they wanted some good home-cook­ ing." 'Best Feeder' Ward, a 10-year member of the SIU, said the whole crew pitched in to help the male and female sol­ diers who are stationed along the docks in the Persian Gulf. "Al­ though we (the crewmembers) were restricted to the docks, the Army and Coast Guard persormel came onboard and called us the best feeder that had come to the dock," he boasted. "The old man did not mind because all of us wanted to help." While Ward was talking. Stew­ ard Assistant John Foster demonstrated how long the line sometimes got on the LASH ves­ sel. "It would go from the galley itself all the way to the stairs (about 30 feet);" said Foster, who also It Is a Small World While talking with the soldiers, Simmons ran into the nephew of a good friend from Mobile. "I'll be seeing his uncle soon to let him know his nephew is doing fine." The galley gang, headed by SA John Foster of Mobile and Chief Steward Richard Ward of Jacksonville review the day's menu. I f ^ AB Ed Brinn of Mobile reflects on his trip to the Persian Gulf. sails from Mobile. Chief Cook Ruperto Ri­ vera Jr., who ships out of S a n t u r c e, P.R., said the troops were "most appre­ ciative. We let them use the showers, wash their clothes and fed them. We Oiler Norm Israel dis­ opened extra cusses a welfare situa­ rooms for tion at the meeting. them. The women sol­ diers were especially appreciative. Some had gone three weeks without a fresh­ water shower." The Cape Flattery, which is op­ erated by EMC, crewed in Mobile before sailing to Wilmington, N.C. to load cargo for the military. As a LASH vessel, it carries barges to onload and offload cargo when it is unable to dock at a port. This was ship's first trip to the Persian Gulf during the present crisis. "L B ..s-. ',•- t;'-V . -^ .r- • • Bosun Jack Kingsley (left) presents Baltimore Port Agent Nick SIU members from the Cape Flattery discuss what Kratsas with the crew list while Chief Cook Ruperto Rivera Jr., they will do in town aboard a launch heading away Jacksonville Patrolman Anthony McQuay and OS All All watch. from the vessel towards the city of Norfolk. Crewmembers grab a last look at the Cape Flattery before hitting the beach and enjoying some rest and recreation. • 'a jw • •.'"i ' *•>•. • i , AB Charles "Peanuts" Sim­ mons of Mobile inspects one of the lines aboard ship. Oiler Andre Srhith of Norfolk AB William Capps of Jackson­ prepares to make his rounds ville grabs a cup of coffee dur­ in the vessel's engine room. ing a shipboard meeting. Payoff is completed and the crew heads for the beach after the 51-day voyage to the Middle East. The general feeling among the crew was it had been a good trip. • • 'j �SUFARCRS LOG ?^!jS;:-, • 'l. r; . - . •^.. Jf-.' • •'""•"•"•• • • " 1^'- :?' ^ • • • , •. (ii •I' •3 I-': r • i • % .: "A AT&T Cable Ship Crew ffosfs SlU HQ Employees Five employees representing different components of the union's membership services pro­ gram spent a day onboard the SIUcontracted C.S. Long Lines, which was docked in Baltimore, Md. after a trip to the Persian Gulf. The trip to the Long Lines vessel was de­ signed to give headquarters per­ sonnel a first-hand look at the work SIU members do on a day-to-day basis. The five staff members, Peggy Chaney, Matthew Bowman, Linda Hartnett, Cindy Swoope and Bev­ erly Gorman, were met by Chief Steward Ken Rosiek, who gave them a tour of the vessel. Owned by Transoceanic Cable Ship Company, Inc., a subsidiary of AT&T, the C.S. Long Lines is the largest of the world's commer­ cial cable ships—almost as long as two football fields end-to-end. It is among the few cable ships capable of laying new installation and per­ forming cable repairs at sea. The five headquarters employ­ ees join a long list of guests who have toured the vessel. "We're all veiy proud to be working onboard this ship," said Rosiek. "It's a real showcase for the company. We re­ cently hosted a reception for the Supreme Court." Rosiek broke the tour down into five separate parts. First, he demonstrated how cable is stored, laid and repaired. iHe then gave a brief rundown on the vessel's history and its physical layout. The headquarters employees were then shown the living and recreational facilities onboard the vessel. This was followed by a lun­ cheon prepared and served by the SIU members of the steward de­ partment onboard the vessel. The headquarters employees reported the food was "delicious." Chief Steward Ken Rosiek shows the SIU headquarters employees around the C.S. Long Lines vessel. And last, but not least, was a fire and lifeboat drill. Although the SIU employees had to leave the vessel for the drill, which is re­ quired by Coast Guard regulations, they got to view it from the dock. "I really hope the union runs more programs like this," said SIU headquarters employee Linda Hartnett. "It really gave me a better understanding of the member­ ship," said her co-worker, Beverly Gorman. fired on and sustained at least one dead. I was on one of the last ships going out before they closed the port. We had passen­ gers onboard. We were ^1 in dan­ ger. Any of us could have taken fire. Mike Phillips, QMED —Ab­ solutely. Their lives were in danger for the sake of the fight­ ing forces. They volunteered for that dangerous service. I believe they are as enti­ tled as the people in Ae military. John Owen, Able Bodied Seaman — Well, yes, be­ cause the dan­ ger in certain areas was there. J. C. "Rabbi" Cohen, OMU Definitely, absolutely. Let's put it this way. American seamen carry all the supplies. We supply the Armed Forces. We lost seamen in both Korea and Viemam. Cargo Preference Remains Intact SIU headquarters employees get a view from tfie bridge. They are, from the left, Beverly Gorman, Linda Hartnett and Cindy Swoope. The SIU headquarters employees watch the fire and boat drill from the dock. ''m^- Fernando Valley, pantryman Question: Do you think mer­ chant mariners who sailed in war zones during the Korean and Vietnamese conflicts should gain veteran's status? (Asked of SIU members at the union hall in Seattle, Wash.) Jimmie Weed, Chief Cook • Yes. I was on ships earning ammunition going into Sai­ gon. We were under fire and had to carry soldiers onboard. They found a lot of mines around our ships in Viemam. Bob Dawson, Able Bodied Seaman — They might as well have it. It won't hurt any­ body. I was in the Navy in WWII in the Pa­ cific theater. Harry Jones Jr., Chief Stew­ ard — Yes. I re­ member going into Vietnam. I was on the M.M. Dent going up the river. The ship before us was Robert Trotman, baker Winchell Saunders, steward utility Continued from page 3 $116 million was allocated for the difference in cost between ship­ ping on a foreign-flag ship and an American-flag vessel. During the battle to retain cargo preference, members from both political parties stood up for the American merchant marine. Con­ gressman John Miller (R^Wash.) stated those seeking to use foreignflag vessels because they are cheaper should consider "if we want to free our aid program firom all preferences and subsidies. I think it should be donp on an across-the-board basis." Con­ gressman Robert Torricelli (DN.J.) wondered "how American agriculture, the recipient of billions of dollars of direct and indirect as­ sistance, can justify its unrelenting attacks on another industry which receives a mere fraction of what agriculture is given by the Ameri­ can taxpayer." The House version of the farm bill reached the floor in late July. By a vote of 283 to 80, the House of Representatives adopted a rule preventing the introduction of any amendments eliminating or weak­ ening cargo preference. Agribusiness-aligned senators continued to try to kill cargo pref­ erence despite being routed almost 2 to 1 each time one of their amend­ ments was open to a vote. First, a bill by Steven Symms (R-Idaho) allowing the secretary of agriculmre to waive cargo preference in certain instances was shot down 62-34. Next, Grassley used an article from the Seafarers LOG on the floor of the Senate. The Iowa Re­ publican attempted to portray the SIU's new three-year standard a^eement as providing exorbitant raises for seafarers. Grassley's at­ tack resulted in a vigorous counter­ attack by supporters of U.S.-flag shipping. Senator Barbara Mikulski (DMd.) said, "I am for those heroes in dimgarees in peacetime, as I am in wartime." Daniel K. Inouye CDHawaii) noted how strange it would be for "grain grown on American soil, paid for by Ameri­ can taxpayers, (to be) carried on a Communist ship and shipped to Africa." Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) asked why the United States should "start tampering with this section of the bill and try to improve upon an agreement that really is working very well for American agriculture and the U.S. maritime industries and our customers all over the world." Grassley tried again. Employ­ ing a new tact, he offered an amendment to limit the rate that could be charged by U.S.-flag ves­ sels carrying government-gener­ ated agricultural commodities. A total of 62 senators voted to table that amendment while 30 voted in favor, thus killing the proposal. In addition to his efforts to at­ tach an anti-cargo preference amendment just as the farm bill was being wrapped-up last month, during the budget reconciliation process, Grassley tried to impose a user fee on U.S.-flag ships carrying government-donated cargoes. His furtive assault was caught by promaritime senators and eliminated. �• „ .-vVi' ! >.v . NOVCMBIR 1990 •iu u '"J Another meal is ready to be eaten as Porter Ahmed Nasser passes It to a hungry crewmember. Deckhand Abdo Fotalh secures a line before moving to his next assignment. A' Awaiting orders for his next assignment •sWii is Wiper Robert Manke. Deckhand Yehia Saeed inspects a line aboard the vessel. port agent. "There is rarely a prob­ lem onboard." Showing his dedication in an­ other way is Craig Fitzhugh, a gateman aboard the McCarthy. He is the fourth generation in his fam­ ily to sail on the Great Lakes. Fitzhugh told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG that sailing just came naturally when he signed on in 1978. He had not given any other profession much of a thought. "My father (Lee) just retired," said the 13-year SIU member. "He sailed in the deck department on car ferries since the '50s."Both the black gang member and the Mc­ Carthy have been plying the Lakes for almost the same number of years. The ASC bulker came out of the shipyard the year before Fitzhugh signed on with the union. The McCarthy is a self-unloader designed to carry coal from Supe­ rior, Wis. to Detroit Edison's Belle River electric power facility near St. Clair, Mich. The round trip across L^es Superior and Huron takes five and a half days. The ship can carry up to 68,000 tons of coal. It was renamed earlier this year in honor of a retired member of the Detroit Edison's board of direc­ tors, Walter J. McCarthy Jr. T-"' • n.:- .jm. Gateman Craig Fitzhugh (left) and Conveyorman Abdo Yahya inspect the control board in the McCarthy's slough room. Ithough the name of the vessel _^may have changed, the loymty Ity o of the Walter J. McCarthy Jr.'s crew has remained a constant. The Seafarers who ply the Great Lakes aboard the American Steamship Company's (ASC) self-unloader tend to stay aboard once they sign on. In fact, many of the McCarthy's permanent crewmembers have been sailing on the ship since her first season of operation. Among those who have been shipping since the beginning, when the bulker was Imown as the Belle River, are Wheelsmen Rodney Schule and John Litersky, Watchman .John Clark, Deck­ hands Abdo Fdtaih and Yehia Saeed, QMED Edward Brink and Porter Ahmed Nasser. Bosun Michael SchafT noted the crewmembers are a great bunch with whom to work. "We have been together for some time," said Schaff, who has served since 1987 as bosun on the McCarthy. The former ASC mariner of the year pointed out that this helps to make the McCarthy one of the better ships on the Lakes. "These guys are great," said Jack Allen, the union's Algonac . i :Y,i • r'.' •f:' •• % b;.Watchman Lloyd Rockwell (left) and Bosun Mike Schaff conduct a safety inspection of a flare and pistol box on the McCarthy. •i; •:|i QMED John Perry checks the oil in an engine to keep it operating at peak efficiency. ^ •; -j't 1 fiI Seafarers Rally In Detroit, New York • f J" •7 • .•7.7-r SIU members (from the left) Tim Kelley, Richarc rd Gimpel and Bill Watson join 200 union brothers and sisters, marching in support of striking Greyhound bus driv­ ers in Detroit, Mich. " ••"4. 41. - "v'.-l -' "iv- • ' "(i- mi' V- 7 m-. Second Cook Mosid Elgarmi receives his SIU book from Algonac Port Agent Jack Allen during a shipboard union meeting. . Joining in the rally to have the Navy build a homeport in New York on Staten Island are SIU members (from the left) Ed Doruth, Pat Lavin, Charlie DiCanio and Jack Marcario. The deck of the Walter J. McCarthy Jr., ^formerly the Belle River, as viewed • ved fr from the vessel's bridge. • * ' J >7 ;v:-. ' • •' m: 7':,7|7 . • -.t# mm M •r=- �7r:f.:r:':;: !•> jj.' Iw i;•:.'.' (I -•: S'r.. . f." " •• • •?C-* - ; • r •• •. •I'-- SEAFARCRS LOG 10 SlU Gov't Services Division Crew Rescues 45 Fiiipine Fishermen were put in the custody of the local Crewmembers aboard the USNS Ponchatoula, one of the oil­ ers in the Pacific-assigned fleet of the Military Sealift Command (MSG), helped 45 Filipino fisher­ men reach safety last month after their outriggered craft was ren­ dered useless by giant South China Sea waves. According to press reports, the USNS Ponchatoula, which is manned by members of the SIU's Government Services Division, was dispatched to rescue the fish­ ermen after a U.S. Navy plane spotted the 90-foot Sto. Nino Glo­ ria about 200 miles from the Phil­ ippine coast. Five fishermen were reported missing after the USNS Pon­ chatoula conducted a painstaking search of the area. The survivors government in the liberty town of Olongapo. One of the survivors, a 14-yearold, said the missing fishermen were on a smaller vessel that had originally been towed by the Sto. Nino Gloria, but the line had been severed and they had lost sight of the craft. The fishing vessel sprang a number of leaks and the engine gave out. The 14-year-old survivor said the fishermen had scooped water out of the boat with a pail and had not eaten for two days. The SlU-crewed USNS Pon­ chatoula attempted to tow the fish­ ing vessel, but the rope snapped and the broken-down craft sa^. SIU Training School Activities Sealift Instructor Becomes Tug Captain f In the photo at left, Jeff Swanson (right), sealift crane instructor at the Lundeberg School, recently received his captain's license for master of vessels of not more than 100 tons from the U.S. Coast Guard. Swanson will operate the school's tug Little Toot which is used for sealift training in search and rescue procedures. He is congratulated by fellow sealift instructors Bill Hellwege (left) and Jim Currie. •.I<• :fr- •1. Lundeberg Students Promote Knot-Tying The ancient, but still valuable art of knot-tying is demonstrated by Lundeberg School students David Beck (left) and Armando Rodriguez. Beck and Rodriguez demonstrated their mariners' skills for the public during a St. Mary's County fair held near the school's base at Piney Point, Md. New York Daily News Workers on Strike After Months of Employer Provocation The 3,000 workers who produce the nation's second largest newspaper hit the bricks late last month after being pummeled wiA management-ini­ tiated harassment tactics for 10 straight months. The Neiv York Daily News employees on strike are represented by the Newspaper and Mail Deliverers Union, Graphic Communications Local IP, Printing Pressmen Local 2, Paper Handlers Local 1, Stereotypers Local 1, Mailers Local 6, Machinists Local 434, Electrical Workers Local 3 and Newspaper Guild Local 3. The strike began in the early moming of October 25 when a Daily News supervisor insisted a deliverer with a knee injury be suspended for not standing while working. A union business agent, who attempted to resolve the dispute, was thrown out of the plant. When 30employees from the plant followed the business agent and the injured worker out of the plant. News management ordered the remaining drivers to vacate the building and then barred the entire crew from re-entering. Within minutes the company had replacement drivers at the plant, confirming union suspicions that the News had spent a year making strike preparations. Since the beef began, the News has managed to put out a paper, but it is a shell of its former self. The News reportedly is giving away tens of thousands of papers, and homeless men and women have been attempting to "sell" each issue. Meanwhile, the entire labor movement has rallied around the News strikers. Advertisers and home subscribers have been canvassed by News workers and allied unionists to cancel subscriptions to the scab paper. i i i Johnny Johnston Gives Out'Manitou'Photos SIU Pensioner Johnny Johnston who, along with retired member Winiam Drew, is refurbishing President John F. Kennedy's former yacht the Manitou, presents SIU President Sacoo with a photo of the vessel. Johnston and Drew, who are year-round residents at Rney Point are restoring the famous presidential yacht now owned by foe Lundeberg School. . East and Gulf Coast Longshoremen Negotiate New Master Contract The Intemational Longshoremen's Association (ILA), representing some 60,000 dock workers on the East and Gulf coasts, reached a tentative accord with waterfront shipping companies earlier this month. The collec­ tive bargaining agreement, if ratified by the ILA's membership, will go into effect on November 30. The tentative contract calls for wages to rise $1.00 an hour annually in four steps. The current three-year agreement, which was negotiated in 1986, froze wages for two years. ^ ^ Final Federal Budget Package Includes Higher Tax Rate on Rich The budget package passed by Congress and signed by President Bush late last month included a number of key provisions sought by the American labor movement. Specifically, the AFL-CIO, the federation of national unions representing all varieties of workers, had urged an increase on the tax rate paid by the wealthiest Americans. Earlier attempts to enact a national budget had kept the lower tax rate for the rich. The final budget raises the marginal tax rate for wealthy Americans from 28 percent to 31 percent and phases out personal exemptions for individuals earning $100,(K)0 a year or for couples with a combined income of$150,(X)0. While there had been talk of delaying unemployment benefits for two weeks during the early-October budget negotiations, the final package ensiu-ed that there will be no detaining of such payments. i i 4> Labor Secretary Elizabeth Dole Resigns ii:' -- ''•'A ";. Labor Briefs •s- The highest ranking woman in the cabinet of President Bush resigned last month from her post as Secretary of Labor to assume the top post at the American Red Cross. AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland said, upon the announcement of Elizabeth Dole's decision, "The AFL-CIO wishes Mrs. Dole well as she enters the private sector. She was a good Secretary of Labor who did her best to represent working people and their unions in a Repub­ lican administration." Looking back over her two-year tenure as Labor Secretary, Dole said she had tried to use the agency to provide people with the job skills needed to secure employment. She also emphasized her record promoting safety procedures in the work place. She hoped the department's initiatives in such areas as repetitive motion injuries and construction safety would continue. Dole has worked to eradicate child labor practices and turned the full force of her agency on tracking down violators of laws devised to protect young people from unscrupulousemployers. Although Dole refused labor's appeals to intervene in the bitter Eastern and Greyhound strikes, she did play a role in the Pittston coal beef and was instrumental in helping resolve the labor/management conflict. i i i Eastern's Machinists Await News On Company's Financial Condition The Machinists, who have been on strike against Eastern Airlines since then-owner Frank Lorenzo locked them out in March 1989, are awaiting the federal bankruptcy court's decision on the company's ability to continue ^ a viable entity. Lorenzo, who bailed out as head of the troubled airline, had filed for protection against creditors in bankruptcy court shortly after the strike began. �NOmUteR 1990 77 Ten Veteran Bosuns Hone Seamanship Skills Ten bosuns graduated this month from the union's intensive training program designed to up­ date seamanship skills, provide leadership training and improve flrst aid and safety procedures. The newly recertified bosuns studied at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship for six weeks. They worked on such deck skills as splicing and knot tying, sessions in which they shared their knowledge with train­ ees. The ten received training in the school's new oil spill prevention and containment course. They travelled to the University of Maryland firefighting center in LaPlata for a hands-on refresher course. They met with union offi­ cials to be briefed on contract and welfare procedures as well as leg­ islative matters. They also worked in classroom settings to improve their communication and leader­ ship skills. "I appreciate the union provid­ ing me Ae opportunity to upgrade my sea-going skills," Dana M. Cella of the port of Seattle said at the graduation ceremony during the November membership meet­ ing at Piney Point, Md. "1 have broadened my knowledge of the sea through academic and practical classes, making myself and the -union more marketable to the in­ dustry. I am proud to be a member of this organization — the SIU." Many of the new recertified bo­ suns addressed their graduating re­ marks to the trainees and the need to keep learning. "Since I have been a member of the Seafarers Union, they have im- The 10 graduates from the recent bosun recertification class at the Lundeberg School include (front row, left to right) George Cruz, Kadir Amat, William Penney Jr., Al HJtt, (back row) Dana Cella, Harold Eady, John Schoenstein, Benedict Born, Robert Shaw Jr. and Charles Kahl. pressed upon me the importance of education and taking advantage of the opportunities of the Lundeberg School," said Al HItt from Nor­ folk, Va. "Education is the key to success as a member of the Seafar­ ers Union and an educated mem­ bership will ensure our success as a union. I encourage the member­ ship to take advantage of the edu­ cational courses." "I have enjoyed the classes and teachers and they have done a heck of a job with us," noted William Penney Jr. of New Orleans. "I would like to see a lot of these youngsters do the same as we've done. Keep working at it and take care of these jobs." After thaniung the SIU's execu­ tive board as "being the most capa­ ble union officials any labor union could ask for," Robert Shaw Jr. from New York called his fellow union members "some of the best seamen in the world. You trainees, get out there and become the same diing. Do the best you can and you'll make out all right. You will make good lives for yourselves and your families." A number of the bosuns began their careers in the entry rating pro­ grams at the Lundeberg School. John Schoenstein of San Fran­ cisco reflected on his first experi­ ence there. "Back in 1967, when I was a trainee, I was mixing cement for sidewalks around here when things got really moving. Thanks to (San Francisco Port Agent) Nick Celona for getting me back to school. I love everything that's gone on around here. I urge the trainees to upgrade as soon as you can. It is a great school." Kadir Amat from New York urged the young SIU recruits to "hang in there, upgrade and one day you will be where I'm at." The bosuns' curriculum in­ cluded the study of the SIU's his­ tory and the tradition and practices of the trade union movement. The solidarity of the SIU and its mem­ bers was expressed by an 18-year veteran of the deck department, George L. Cruz, also from the port of New York, who proclaimed he was "very proud to be a member of this union. I've gotten this far and want all of you to do the same. Keep going because we are fam­ ily." Twenty-seven-year member Harold Eady of Houston told the members, "I have never felt better about the union than-1 do today. We are definitely on the upswing." Both Charles Kahl and Bene­ dict Born, like all the others, thanked the faculty and staff of the school for all they did for the bo­ suns. "I appreciate the opportunity to be here," said Kahl of New Or­ leans. "Let's keep up the good work." Houston's Bom stated he "re­ ally enjoyed the school and urged others to attend to upgrade." SIU President Michael Sacco told the group he was proud of their accomplishments. "This graduating class is particularly special to me. Five guys in this group were trainees here at the school when I was their union ed teacher." Sacco also noted a mem­ ber of Amat's family has been in the union since its founding. The Lundeberg School's bosun recertification progi^ is a good example of what ^s union is all about, Sacco said. "We empha­ size quality seamanship, trained men and women who can man today's complicated vessels," he continued. "Good friends and union brothers, we know what we're all about and what we've got to do." ^ • '' ' "• •• "v.- ' ' .'I'"' ' .J ". Jii. •• j'v-' T, V-'- V- • •v I'-. • v.:. - • -v'" • --I •• •! . • js.": .r i • • : -f • • :• ••-'H • i:: ' Al HItt maneuvers a forkllft around barrels during seallft training. . •- Boat handling skills of the bosuns are demonstrated as instructor Bill Hellwege rege (left) (left works with Charles Kahl, Bill Penney, Ben Born and Dana Cella. • '.V ;• li'- "He ain't heavy, he's my brother" may be on the mind of Benedict Born, the largest member of the class, as he gives George Cruz, the smallest member, a lift. In photo at right, the bosuns, on a trip to Washington, D.C., re­ view the union's legislative goals with Frank Pecquex, a Washing­ ton representative for the Seafar­ ers International Union. • With bosuns Kadir Amat and Charles Kahl working from the deck and John Schoenstein viewing from the dock, trainees practice their skills in bosuns' chairs. . V �wLjiBM £ -. .y-:-r^-| .' 12 .•.•i.',-Vfff«^?V-jhi97;'- '' f'TC'.'^r''^-'^ -'/ ' -'t-' •'' ''•." " '^''' ' SSAFAimiOO "" Laupati, Van Scoy, Villanueva alley Make APL's JFK a 'Happy Ship' HI Lid l' ?• .• '• . !• . • A Clean Galley Overseas Ohio Chief Steward Grant Marzett (left) and Chief Cook Lee Perales are pictured in their spotless galley. Brother Marzett provided the above photo to the Seafarers LOG. •!-. The galley gang of the President Kennedy gets high marks in the areas of food preparation, serving style, sanitation and organization not only from fellow crewmembers but also from the Japan­ ese government which recently issued the vessel a sanitary certifi­ cate with a rating of 100 percent. In a report to the Seafarers LOG, Pieter Boele, the master of the American President Lines vessel, said Steward Lou E. Laupati, Chief Cook Kirk L. Van Seoy and Assistant Cook/GSU Ernie S. Villanueva provide their ship­ mates with "imaginative, variable menus and exceptionally prepared nutritional food." Brothers Laupati, Van Scoy and Villanueva, all members of the SIU's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, prepare and serve excellent food "consistently and cost effectively," continued Captain Boele whose words were echoed by every crewmember. The issuance of a Japanese San­ itary Certificate with a rating of 100 percent, the highest mark a ship can receive, after a close in­ spection of the galley and food storage areas, made the entire crew complemoit proud of their steward department Also notewalhy, said " L ./f ,i 0 ' ' * • 'I' The President Kennedy galley gang receives rave reviews from fellow crewmembers on the quality of the food served aboard the ship. Pictured above are SlU members Steward Lou E. Laupati, Chief Cook Kirk L. Van Scoy and Assistant Cook/GSU Ernie S. Villanueva. the President Kennedy's master, is the manner in which Laupati, Van Scoy and Villanueva work so well together and exhibit positive atti­ tudes. "It is a pleasure going through the chow line and watch­ ing them work, always having a smile and a kind word for every­ body," reported Captain Boele. TTie caliber of work put forth by the three steward department members make them "a credit to the SIU Union, ship and company. Through their fine efforts and ded­ ication the JFK is a happy ship," the master concluded. Holiday Baking and a Healthy Diet Are Compatible :l' t. ^.,>S:Vv;;-:;^^..:'; ;v '7^c: ./• V. v Baked goods need not overload an individual's diet with fat, sugars or sodium, teach the Lundeberg School culinary instructors to SIU steward department members who are upgrading their cooking skills at the union's training facil­ ity. The Lundeberg School steward curriculum observes dietary standards prepared by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Human Nutrition Information Service. With the November, December and January holidays around the comer, SIU stewards and cooks can prepare all of the traditional breads, biscuits, rolls, muffins, waffles cakes, cookies and pies in a way that boosts a healthy diet. Starch and fiber, which are necessary items in a well-balanced diet, can be obtained in most baked goods. However, such staples can also have high contents of fat, sugars and sodium — all substances that should be consumed in mod­ eration to maintain a healthful diet and good nutrition. To help the union's galley gang produce healthy baked goods, a series of cooking tips for maintaining flavor and reducing fat, sugars and sodium levels are printed with this article. The tips were compiled from U.S. Department of Agriculture pamphlets. Seafarers, in watching what they eat, should be aware that the amount of fat most nutrition authorities recommend is no more than 30 to 35 percent of total calories. For example in a diet of 1,500 daily calories, 50-58 grams of fat should be consumed. In a daily diet of 2,500 calories, 83-97 grams of fat meets the 30 to 35 percent goal. The intake of sodium should also be moni­ tored by Seafarers in the interests of maintaining a healthy diet. While sodium is a mineral re­ quired to maintain body fluids and proper nerve functions, most Americans consume more than they need. The National Research Council of the National Academy of Sciences suggests a safe and adequate range of sodium per day is about 1,100 to 3,300 milligrams for adults. One tea- \ '..M. spoon of salt contains about 2,000 milligrams of sodium. Tips for Baking • Use two egg whites in place of each whole egg in most quick breads, cookies and cakes. • Use low fat (1 percent or 2 percent) milk or skim milk. • Add a small amount of vanilla, cinnamon or nutmeg to sweet baked products to enhance flavor when reducing the sugar content. • Use three tablespoons cocoa in place of each ounce of baking chocolate. If fat is needed to replace the fat in chocolate in baked goods, use one tablespoon or less of a vegetable oil or a margarine in which the first ingredient on the label is a liquid oil (as opposed to a hydrogenated fat). Tips for Reducing Sugar • Use Vi cup sugar per cup of flour in cakes. (Cakes with less sugar may be more like a quick bread than a cake.) • Use one tablespoon sugar per cup of flour in muffins and quick breads. • Use only one teaspoon sugar per cup of flour in yeast breads. Tips for Reducing Fat • The minimum amoimt of fat for muffins, quick breads and biscuits is one to two table­ spoons per cup of flour. • Some yeast breads, such as English muf­ fins and French bread, can be made without any fat. • The minimum amount of fat for cakes is two tablespoons per cup of flour. • Soft drop cookies generally contain less fat thai! crisp rolled cookies. The fat level can usually be adjusted to two tablespoons per cup of flouri Lowering the fat too much in rolled cookies can make a dough that is difficult to roll out. Hps for Reducing Sodium (Sodium is a part of salt and most leavening agents, baking soda and baking powder). • Use VA teaspoon salt per cup of flour in yeast breads. (In yeast breads, salt helps to con­ trol the action of yeast.) ' • Use only haif the amount of salt called for in baked products other than yeast breads. • Use 1Vi teaspoons baking powder per cup of flour in biscuits, muffms or waffles. • Use one teaspoon baking powder per cup of flour in cakes. Try this recipe for whole-wheat commeal muf^s. / Yields: 32 muffins Per serving: Calories Total fat Cholesterol Sodium Yellow commeal, degerminated White-wheat flour Sugar Baking powder Salt Skim milk Oil Whole-Wheat Cornmeai Muffins 135 4 grams 35 milligrams 146 milligrams 2% cups 2^ cups 4 tablespoons 2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons 1/2 teaspoon 2% cups VScup Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease 8 muffin tins or use p£q)er liners. Mix dry ingre­ dients throroughly. Mix milk, egg and oil. Add to dry ingredients. Stir until dry ingredients are barely moistened. Batter will be lumpy. Fill mufiin tins two-thirds fiill. Bake until lightly browned—about 20 minutes. �To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names ofSIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. m' fW^he Seafarers Pension Plan an• nounces the retirement of ten members this month. Eight of those retiring sailed in the deep sea divi­ sion and the remaining two shipped in the inland sector. Six of the retiring members took advantage of the educational oppor­ tunities afforded them at the Lundeberg School in Piney Point, Md. to upgrade their ratings. They were Richard R. Adamson, George W. Gibbons, Richard C. Maddox, Robert G. Mamero, Olman Morales and Julian E. Primero. Brother Adamson has been with the union longer than any of the other retirees. He signed on with the SIU in January 1946. Brief biographical sketches of these and the other retiring Seafarers follow: DEEP SEA RICHARD R. ADAMSON, 62, joined the Seafar­ ers in January 1946 in the port of New York. Bom in Fort Lee, N.J., Brother Ad­ amson sailed in the engine depart­ ment and upgraded his rating at the Lundeberg School in 1977. He was presented with a safety award for his part in making the SS Hurricane an accident-free vessel during the first half of 1960. He calls Pembroke Pines, Fla. home. GEORGE W. GIBBONS, 63, joined the SIU in February 1947 in the port of Balti­ more. The New York City native shipped in the steward department. He upgraded to recertified steward in 1982 at Piney Point Brother Gibbons resides in Flushing, N.Y. RICHARD C. MADDOX, 65. joined the union in August 1965 in the port of Tampa, Fla. He Was bom in Fort Meade, Fla. Brother Maddox upgraded his deck department rating in 1978 at the Lundeberg School. He makes his home in Houston. ROBERT G. MARRERO, 67, joined the Seafarers in October 1960 in his native New York. The steward department member upgraded sev­ eral times, reaching the rating of re­ certified steward in 1983 at Piney Point. He has retired to Long Beach, Calif. OLMAN MORALES, 75, joined the SIU in June 1946 in the port of Baltimore. Bom in Escazu, Costa Rica, he shipped in the black gang and upgrad^ to QMED in 1975 at the Lundeberg School. Brother Mo­ rales calls San Francisco home. JULIAN E. PRI­ MERO, 65, joined the union in June 1971 in the port of Seat­ tle. A native of the Philippine Is­ lands, he sailed in the steward department. Brother Pri­ mero upgraded his rating in 1977 at Piney Point. He lives in Seattle. • VINCENT ROMAN, 65, joined the Seafar­ ers in March 1968 in the port of New York He was bom in Ponce, P.R. and shipped in the steward department. Brother Roman makes his home in Playa Ponce, Puerto Rico. OLIVER TRAWICK,69, joined the SIU in December 1947 in the port of New Orleans. The Alabama na­ tive served in the Army from 1942 to 1945. Brother Trawick sailed in the deck depart­ ment before he retired to Hamilton, Ala. INLAND JAMES D. COLLIER, 64, joined the union in August 1963 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. A native of Texas, he sailed in the deck depart­ ment as a captain. Boatman Collier lives in Pascagoula, Miss. ROBERT R. MASON, 62, joined the Seafarers in May 1961 in the port of Philadelphia. He was bom in Maryland and served in the deck de­ partment as a captain. Boatman Mason resides in Fmitland, Md. Donate old union materlaiSH-handbiils, back issues of the LOG and other items to the union's archives. Send materials to the Seafarers LOG for cataloguing. Rules Amended to Meet Demands ferExtre Vessel Manning The stepped-up military opera­ tions in the Persian Gulf have in­ creased the demand for Seafarers to man the vessels carrying sup­ plies to the American military forces in that area. All union members and physi­ cally-fit pensioners are urged to register for employment (retirees will be allowed to participate in the activation without interruption of their monthly pension payments). As previously reported in the Seafarers LOG, in order to ensure that all of the union's manning as­ signments are met, the shipping rules were amended in August through an emergency meeting of the Seafarers Appeals Board (SAB). What follows is the complete ruling—^Action 352—^that resulted from the SAB meeting. SAH Action .^52 The Seafarers Appeals Board, acting under and pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Union and the various contracted Employers, hereby takes the following action. Whereas, a national emergency exists due to the current situation in the Persian Gulf, and Whereas, various vessels are being activated from the Ready Re­ serve Fleet (RRF), and Whereas, such activation has extremely escalated th& demand for seamen from the Manpower Pool, Therefore, the Shipping Rules shall be amended in the following manner for the duration of the emergency. Rule 2 G 1 which reads as fol­ lows is waived: "G. 1. Seamen with Class 'A' seniority rating, excluding seamen possessing Permanent Status as defined in Rule 5 A 12, shipped, pursuant to these rules, may retain such jobs for one (1) round trip of two hundred and forty (240) days, whichever is longer. At the termi­ nation of such round trip or on the first opportunity following the two hundred fortieth (240th)^y on the job, such seamen shall sign off their vessels, and the vacant job shall be referred to the Union hir­ ing hall." Rule 2 G 3 which reads as fol­ lows is waived: "3. During the period of em­ ployment, Class 'A' seamen after having attained no less than one hundred twenty (120) days of em­ ployment, may request a relief of no less than fifteen (15) days. Transportation expenses, if any, will be borne by the seaman re­ questing the relief and the seaman providing the relief. The two hun­ dred forty (240) day period of em­ ployment, or one (1) round trip, whichever is longer, will be re­ duced by any relief trip taken. Such reliefs can only be re­ quested by seamen aboard vessels located in Continental U.S. ports, Puerto Rico and Hawaii." Rule 2 G 79 which reads as fol­ lows is Waived: "Seamen with Class 'B' senior­ ity ratings, shipped pursuant to these Rides, may retain such jobs for one (1) round trip or one hun­ dred eighty (180) days, whichever is longer. At the termination of such round trip or on the first op­ portunity following the one hun­ dred eightieth (180th) day on the job, such seamen shall sign off their vessels and the vacant job shall be referred to the Union hir­ ing hall." i y m' • ••S-- MM • ^ For the duration of the emer­ gency, Class 'A' seamen shall have the option of remaining aboard in excess of two hundred and forty (240) days. Class 'B' seamen shall have the option of remaining aboard in ex­ cess of one hundred and eighty (180) days. No one is to leave a contracted vessel until properly relieved. W •.ir§ . 'U • -'-yi • sr • fi' i:' All union members currently on the beach, or pensioners interested in playing a role, or inactive Sea­ farers with ratings are urged to contact the nearest SIU hall or manpower office. . The manpower center, which is open 24-hours-a-day, can be reached by dialing 1-800-SEACREW (or 1-800-732- 2739). Questions concerning the SAB ac­ tion can be addressed to the union's contract department at headquaiters. Pensioners Take Note: Increase One In Social Security as of Jan. 1,1991 The 40 million recipients of so­ cial security benefits will get a 5.4 percent raise in payment levels this January as a result of automatic in­ creases triggered by a rise in the nation's cost of living. The 5.4 percent increase is the largest since a 7.4 percent hike back in 1982. Social security recipi­ ents got a 4.7 percent raise in Janu­ ary of this year. To calculate social security in­ creases, the federal government uses the consumer price index, the country's mechanism for tracking -'v costs of consumer goods and ser­ vices, for the quarter ending Sep­ tember 30. The government compares the cost in the same pe­ riod in the previous year. Social se­ curity benefits are then routinely adjusted the following January by the percentage the cost of living went up. Also receiving the 5.4 percent hike are individuals with govern­ ment pensions, retired military per­ sonnel, low income aged, blind and disabled persons receiving federal payments (SSI) and some veterans. A ' 44 . • I't•-" * y"''' " • .• rj'. - m• �Mmmmmm:- 14 Letters to the Editor •% ' Editor's Note: Recently, the LOG has heard from a number of pen­ sioners who have been reminded by events in the Persian Gulf of the vital logistical role the American merchant fleet has in times of na­ tional emergency. This month's "Letters to the Editor" column is dedicated to the thoughts of Broth­ ers Karlak, Cousins, Scaramutze, Rowlee, Gullo and Dunn, all SIU pensioners. ^ ^ Send Interesting Mall to US GIs • ••:M Wouldn't it be just great if the members write to the service mem­ bers out in the Gulf. Many of us have been there and know the con­ ditions they are living under... We have had experiences with mail and are grateful in receiving it knowing there are caring people. [And we have' been] very disap­ pointed when not receiving any. It's not their choosing in being there, [the American GIs are] only serving this country as they are told. Many of us have experiences that can be shared with them. I have started by sending the sports pages of the [world] series and the fight and the back pages of weeks ago. Walter Karlak Woodside Queens, N.Y. until that time, when we shipped on the John L. Sullivan, no man aboard had learned how to splice wire it seemed. But I had figured out how to "snake" the lines through the blocks of the king boom at number two hatch where it was needed... The line had to be threaded through in such a manner as not to have a mistake in the doing, so that heavy deck load cargo could be efficiently handled once we reached port in Liverpool. I realize many ships' crews and their jobs aboard required such ad­ justments on the various voyages which required the "savvy" that I was so happy to have at the time I was called upon to face the "mo­ ment of truth," so to speak, in being able to "deliver the goods" to our men on the fighting fronts at that time. I was a member of our Seafarers Union and sailed aboard our con­ tracted vessels through WWII, the Korean conflict and Vietnam and I tell you brothers, here and now, I think we'd have lost World War11 if it hadn't been for our union and the ability of our crews to "deliver" when called upon and treated fairly while doing so. Clarence L. Cousins Butler, Pa ^ Merchant Marine Should Be Represented on Veterans' Day WWII Seamanship Exploits Recalled by Clarence Cousins I'-V ;•' -my •'• Although the present situation in Iraq seems to be part holy war, part political, and very necessary in some respects, personally I'd like to be involved in my former capac­ ity as a deckhand on merchant slups. I sailed on all types of vessels since 1944 with our union. And before that I took training at good old Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, New York, which was the forerun­ ner of the present training site [at Piney Point]. I was active through WWn, the Korean conflict (socalled) and the Vietnam skirmish, where my son, Bruce, served at the same time on PBR boats of the U.S. Navy... One of my proudest accom­ plishments during World War 11 (the "Big One" as "Archie Bunker" later recalled it) was as an "acting bosun" on the Liberty Ship, John L Sullivan, en route to Liverpool, England during rough weather while running into a storm. The "Old Man" and the Chief Mate in­ quired of me how the deck load might be saved from going over­ board while underway.I had learned from former experience that a runner from the nearest boom need not sit idle when booms were already lowered to the deck and secured. So we borrowed them and ran them through tumbuckles and did the job with just myself and the rest of the deck crew to perform the work as the union would prefer, according to our contract. Another [incident] was that due to our short period of training up I believe it is very important for the U.S. merchant marine to join with our Armed Forces in the Vet­ erans Day march November 11, 1990. We need a large merchant marine in the future—as there will be more tension in the Persian Gulf in the years to come... In World War II, many of the merchant marine seamen manned the 20 millimeter anti-aircraft guns and also cranked up the 20 milli­ meter shells in the canisters and handed them up to the armed guard gun crew while under combat. Our ships were war ships as we had a three-pounder on the bow, big can­ non aft for submarines and anti-aircraft guns on the port and starboard sides. . . Yes, we were merchant marine combat ships. I am 70 years old now and I realize most of the men in the Sea­ farers Union today were not bom, or were just kids, during WWII. Sailing today is great—one man in a room, semi-automated engine departments, a good contract, etc. Years ago, we had three firemen and three oilers in one room. Yes, there is a big change since 1941. What the men went through dur­ ing the war years is the reason we are all free today. So let's not for­ get—733 ships arid 6,000 plus more men lost in combat in the merchant marine. I believe it will give a big boost to the mer;chant marine to have the "veterans" of WWII, Korea and Vietnam participate in the Veter­ ans Day march... Joseph Scaramutze New Orleans, Louisiana "'•'0 '00 0: '- Heart Goes Out to Gulf Seamen I would like to say how much I enjoy the LOG. I read it from cover to cover. Thank you for sending it for so many years. I am sure that anyone that has gone to sea never gets it out of their blood. I feel for the seamen that go to the Persian Gulf. I made many trips there in 1946 and '47. It's not a good place to be. Willard Rowlee Fulton, N.Y. ^ ^ Congress Take Note: Seamen Are Backbone of US Forces I would like to make a sugges­ tion that all senators and congress­ men should get a copy of the Seafarers LOG. It should inform them of a lot of things that they do not know. I think that they should know our position on world affairs. A lot of senators and congress­ men are not informed of the ulti­ mate goals to be recognized as the legitimate rights of Americans. Seamen are the backbone of the Armed Forces... mm 00--. •- William P. Dunn Jr. Sanford, N.C. Washington's Overlooking Of Mercnant Seamen Decried The American merchant mari­ ners who are seamen and who put their lives on the line in all the wars and who were not considered part of the Armed Forces was all wrong. We who sailed in World War 11 got the supplies to all the war zones and to our allies, who were bombed and torpedoed and killed on the ships that went down to the bottom of the seas. And the fight to get us recog­ nized was a long time in coming. Forty-three years later and again we are being called to deliver the goods to the troubled zone. And... putting our lives on the line... It is about time we are thought about in Washington. I^t us let them know we are part of the Armed Forces too. Keep the mer­ chant marine strong, we need it for our defense. And keep us sailing the ships. CORRECTION In the October issue of the Sea­ farers LOG the number of years between elections for officers in the Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District was incor­ rectly identified as three. Article XI of the SIU AGLIWD constitution (as amended July 13, 1989) states that elected officers shall hold a term for four years. The error appeared on page 4 in the article on recent appointments to Executive Board vacancies. Seafarers: The LOG is your liaper. Please send in your story Ideas today! Charles J. Gullo San Francisco, Calif. LOG-A-RHYTHM Daddy by Lisa R. Cross (Lisa Cross is the daughter of AB Jimmy Cross who ships out of the port of Houston, Texas.) Hello daddy, are you there? Do you know TII always care? Even though we lost some time, I'm glad you're back, I'm glad you're mine. Your eyes of blue can melt my heart. Your baby's blue while we're apart. Wherever you wander, wherever you go. There's just one thing you should know: If a smile's outside, inside's a frown. If I seem to be up, I'm really down. Because there's one thing I know to be true. No other daddy's as special as you. So when stars are out and the air is still. Do this for me if you will. Pick out a star and tell it "hello," Tell it you're sorry you had to go. "M' Tell it don't cry, you'll come home real soon. Tell it there's shelter under the moon. And while you do this, just think of me, Then turn the star loose, just set it free. I'll catch that star with my broken heart, I'll get your message while we're apart. No one can love you as much as me. My daddy's the best and he always will be. I love you daddy, have I said that before? I love you daddy, there, I've said it once more. So hurry back home, your daughter needs you. And until you return, my world's colored blue. 7Sr^. m " ? • V.' -J'- �NOVEMBER 1990 15 Dispatchers' Report for Daap Saa 0 TOB R -31, 1990 Trip R�lld Port ewYork Ph il d lphia Baltimore N rfol 42 12 9 26 15 II 5 6 9 4 3 2 3 2 3 0 2 10 2 I 2 4 0 7 11 7 10 14 9 Mobile ew Orlean Jacksonville II 12 29 7 12 22 30 21 14 18 II 12 IS 13 26 15 6 22 9 I 0 6 14 I I 27 26 4 11 I I I 13 I 7 6 2 12 5 I .s 2 19 17 4 6 13 4 4 9 9 I 9 12 I 0 0 0 2 5 5 7 6 4 10 3 20 23 13 16 2 10 17 0 0 I 0 I 0 0 2 0 0 I 6 I I 3 I I .s 2 261 I 3 114 195 111 93 28 105 100 0 D PAR Port ewY 22 I 7 Phi ladelphia Baltimore orfi lk 7 I 5 0 4 0 5 9 9 5 25 5 6 13 19 4 II 5 9 4 2 15 7 4 York orfi lk 14 7 4 0 0 3 2 I 6 3 0 11 7 3 6 4 2 31 4 6 5 I 17 2 I 4 2 2 12 10 0 4 2 6 21 0 0 5 2 5 16 4 6 I 0 5 I 2 16 9 10 12 6 3 23 4 4 I I 2 0 I 2 0 I 0 0 7 2 48 24 9 5 60 8 6 II Mo bil e 9 44 5 6 I 0 0 3 I I 6 2 0 0 0 4 0 0 9 2 0 0 2 I I 0 I 5 0 7 I 0 13 5 I 9 0 5 6 21 12 3 6 I 6 0 11 I 2 2 J 3 0 I I 4 .. 2 7 s 6 I 25 7 I 12 3 4 2 73 5 9 0 2 2 4 I 2 2 0 19 0 6 3 4 0 3 I .5 9 0 3 2 7 16 I 3 I 0 0 0 0 0 0 I 0 0 I 7 I 0 4 0 0 2 6 152 56 45 50 30 106 240 82 2 SS 10 22 33 21 22 0 3 I 0 2 25 RTM 19 16 0 21 5 I 0 I 25 6 2 9 2 6 2 I I 0 3 5 6 6 2 3 6 0 6 I II 6 2 10 3 0 3 I 13 23 3 II 0 II 14 .s 9 6 0 3 13 I 2 11 6 .s 0 31 23 7 6 5 0 10 10 II I I 9 9 8 42 I I 16 9 21 24 I 7 0 11 2 4 3 I 7 16 I 3 5 33 116 4 5 7 I 4 2 27 II .s 7 0 6 19 I 2 I 0 0 0 0 2 2 I 6 3 0 30 I 0 2 38 3 327 63 152 179 0 123 273 4 9 480 382 350 JS8 935 528 638 487 • 'T tal R gi tered" mean the n um ber of men wh actuaJly re i tered fi r hipping at the p rt la t month. ••"Regi ter d n th Beach" mean hipping in the month ol October th total numb r down rrom the month or ptember. Or the I 370 j b hipped 480 j I -conlracted d p t were filled by ' B nJorlty mem bers. T were hipped. Ince the trip rdiel program began on on A • ' f men r gi ter d at the port at the nd total of 1,37 r f la t m nth. were hipped bout 35 percent were tak n by 'seniority people. pril 1, 1 nd total of 158 trip relief' jobs 2 a total or 1 ,201 jo ve been Please contact your mother, Margie J. Rhon at 11790 David Court, Largo, FL 34648 .. ROBERT P. PAGE 9 644 THOMAS EDWARD BRYANT ntacl It is urgent th L y u your broth r, J ff, at (301) 71- 3 21 Personals 209 0 79 10 2 191 2 19 II Departmen 4 4 onday. December onday. January I 4 I 0 ���-­ 6 12 ENTRY D P orfolk I 3 Port Phi Bal t i more 9 2 4 6 7 ork lphia 2 0 19 2 ---- 6 3 2 2 7 15 To 3 7 2 Piney Point 24 0 0 Mobile t. 6 2 6 Phi phia Baltimore 2 0 9 7 152 ' Dece•6er & Januarr Al •6ership Meetings; Deep Sea, Laies, Inland Wate11 hipped. 2316. .a:.�w..,.a·ORO Q z Plea cont ct your j ter, Marie Kopple, at (305) 271- 1397. CHAD Hi Chad-Would you pl tell m where Sevierville is lo­ c led? Dick Maley, RR2 Box 1050, Greene, ME 04236. �-.' «<•" SUFARERS lOG 16 Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes CU-Company/Lakes OCT. 1-31, 1990 ' v4"- L—Lakes intemational Union Diretiory NP—Non Priority •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP President Mi^ael Sacco Secretary-Treasurer John Fay Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco Vice President Collective Bargaining Angus "Red" Campbell Vice President Atlantic Coast Jack Caffey Vice President Gulf Coast Dean Corgey Vice President West Coast , George McCartney Vice President Lakes and Inland Waters Byron Kelley Vice President Government Services Roy A. "Buck" Mercer TOTAL SHIPPED ••REGISTERED ON BEACH Ail Groups All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT •'•- - • • •\- •'SJ^r,-:" 0 43 i; ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 13 2 9 'Ws ;i STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 > 0] ENTRY DEPARTMENT 15 IM 0 0 0 :To 30 '• yj.' # Totals All Departments 0 51 31 0 64 6 0 58 67 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. • . •^I.s.ri;.;', v. - : - '• Dlepatchere' Report for Inland Waters OCTOBER 1-31, 1990 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C • - • i-. ."••fl.'• . '' SS-' Port New York Philadelphia ; Baltimore * Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston Algonac |:iSt. Louis Piney Point Totals TOTAL SHIPPED Ail Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port New York * Phjladelphii 'v-. J^ltimore isiorfolk Mobile New Orleans ^ jacksonviileS H ^an Francisco I Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston i f Algonac j St. Louis j Piney Point Totals Port New York - i Philadelphia Baltimore, , Norfolk Mobile New Orleans ; Jacksonville J San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Houston J Algonac" I St. Louis L_PineY Point HEADQUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 ?% (301) 899-0675 •; ALGONAC •: 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, Ml 48001 ' (313) 794-4988 . BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. f Baltimore, MD 21202 (301)327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 636 Cooke St. Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 523-5434 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. ••JMO Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Iv.-' Jacksonville, PL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 50 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 -I (718)499-6600 • ' NORFOLK ^ ^ I 115 Third St. l Norfolk, VA 23510 Pm' (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 1/--. . 2604 S. 4 St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT St. Mary's County Piney Point, MD 20674 (301)994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco. CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 , SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206) 441-1960 t' *" ' ' ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (213)549-4000 •' ^' STEWARD DEPARTMENT .~.r4rv 0 0 ";o 0 . 0 ^,0 0 0 0.. 0 0 o; 0 ,4-^^ . 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 fo^ Totals All Departments 70 31 22 37 5 6 171 88 46 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. ^ —— r : 'It'' �Midland and B. John Yeager Crews Keep Eye on River Water Levels Crewmembers aboard the 6,600 horsepower B. John Yeager and the 5,600 horsepower Midland, which have been navigating the Mississippi River towing bulk cargo, are keenly aware that the low-water season is starting for the area below St. Louis, Orgulf Transporta­ tion Co, boatmen, who are represented by the SIU, note that it is around this time of year that navigation on the rivers can get tougher. During the past two years, between November and March, the portion of the Mississippi River where it is joined by the Missouri River south of St. Louis has been low enough that barge movements have been interrupted. The low water levels result from drought conditions on Jessie Sparkman, a deckhand aboard the B. John Yeager, loads the vessel the northem Great Plains which, in tum, reduces the flow of the Missouri River, with material from Orgulf s Moore's Landing facility. The Missouri sometimes contributes as much as 60 percent of the water moving between the river's mouth and Cairo, 111, The drought of 1988 was particularly damaging to the inland water transporta­ tion industry and the boatmen who make a living sailing on Mississippi valley towboats. The extremely low water flows of '88 tied up barge traffic for seven months, resulting in a loss of bil­ lions of dollars to the industry. Aboard Orgulf's Yeager, a 776 gross ton towboat, and Midland, a 596 gross ton tug, crewmembers are confident they can match the challenges of the lowwater season. Meeting with SIU representative Joe Sigler, who works out of the union's St, Louis hall, some of the Orgulf boatmen doubted that this year's water level would get as low as it had in 1988, "That year prepared our boatmen for any­ thing," said Sigler after holding a union meeting with the Midland and Yeager crews at Orgulf's southern fleeting area at Moore's Landing in Wyatt, Mo, •••-•.£ l'* '•'f V filM 1'-^^ • • Midland deckhand Dennis Champion is ready for work. Paul Jackson, a deckhand on the B, John Yeager, takes a coffee break. Lead deckhand Barry Clarke takes on stores from Orgulf's southern fleeting area for the B. John Yeager. • v., T fv'-. v rf^-WSS ''V H" /'A.- • .? Aboard the B. John Yeager, Cook Clora D. Doom and Captain John W. Spires have their picture taken during a stop at Orgulf's southern fleeting area. Midland Cook Dorlis Armstrong delights fellow crewmembers with one of her specialties — pies. •'SM Deckhand Wilbert Wlson is pictured on the B. John Yeager during a night stop­ over at Moore's Landing. • cili Seafarers Welfare Plan Notibe • I; Cobra: C^ntimtaton Health Coverage Seafarers or their dependents who have lost eligibility for health care coverage under the rules and regulations of the Seafarers Welfare Plan, may be eligible to purchase, at a premium, welfare coverage directly frorn the plan. Seafarers who have lost their eligibility for plan coverage must notify the plan office immediately to find out whether or not they or their dependents may elect to continue benefits under this prograiri. To obtain more information about this program. Seafarers may call ii'ts '. i itimv •/ r..f i• or may wnte to: COBRA Program Seafarers Welfare Plan 5201 Auth Way iPsanp! Springs, MD 207^ Midland deckhand W.T. Bush minds his safety p's and q's while working. Lead deckhand Martin Cole checks the Midland's equipment. '•' • . �!•-. F ^ -r rf---'*-:- .1 , ;•: , • -J . - -- • w V SOFAREKS LOG i t f ]p :i'. ... •-y'•••. .: iTie Seafaters LOG attempht to print as many digests of union shiplaoard minutes as possibie. On occasion, because of space iimitations, some wiii be omitted. Ships' minutes are reviewed by the union's contract department. Those issues requiring attention or lesoiution are addressed by the union upon receipt of the ships' minutes. • '• MV LUMMUS (Amsea), August 22 — Chairman Jeffrey Moritz, Secretary An­ thony Cnrran, Educational Director R. Tannis, Deck Delegate Jay A. Heater. Chairman noted all is well onboard. Edu­ cational director urged members to at­ tend Lundeberg School to upgrade for better pay and job security. Treasurer an­ nounced $55 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. New pay raises read. Crew also apprised of economic price adjustments. Special thanks given to the steward department for keeping up good work even with 170 extra people aboard. Next port: Saudi Arabia. •'4 4- 4 ,,4^' •U'-t' SSS • -.••••: --'" •, :;' . -'V •,- '•4 •:''•• '•'• ' •'•. •> " I ' •"•}.-;••' ••• \i, • GREEN VALLEY (Waterman), Septem­ ber 2 — Chairman Andrew Mack, Sec­ retary Allan D. Bright, Deck Delegate Michael Stephen Pell, Steward Dejegate Louis C. Babin Jr. Treasurer re­ ported $150 in movie fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked union communications be sent to next port of arrival. Crew thanked QMED Charles Smith for having his family send copies of Seafarers LOG to ship in Singapore. SEALIFT MEDITERRANEAN mC), August 19 — Chairman W. J. Dean, Secretary Stephen Bates, Educational Director Robert Lee McDonald, Deck Delegate Michael Ball, Engine Delegate David Swltzer. Chairman stated vessel has not received videotapes or television since May 29. Deck delegate reported beef regarding cadet standing watch. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. ITB MOBILE{Apex Marine), Septem. ber 30 — Chairman Fred Jensen, Secre­ tary William Rubles, Educational Director Richard Natoll, Deck Delegate G. Ortiz, Engine Delegate Drew Brown, Steward Delegate Frank TIrado. Chairman announced payoff when vessel arrives at Staten Island, N.Y. on October 4. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next ports: Staten Island and Port Reading, N.J. e/?00/CS/7>IAfGE(I0M), September 30 — Chairman D. Ellette, Secretary J. PItetta, Engine Delegate Tim Optimist Burnett. Chairman advised crew payoff would take place October 1 and com­ pany will try to get standbys. He re­ minded crewmembers not to leave until they are replaced. Educational director advised new members to upgrade at the Lundeberg School to get better Jobs and higher pay. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew noted Chief Steward J. PItetta did a wonderful Job cooking. LIBERTY Y/A VE (Liberty Maritime), September 25 — Chairman Mark Trepp, Secretaiy Paul Stuhblefleld, Ed­ ucational Director R. Sims, Deck Dele­ gate J. HIgglns, Engine Delegate A. Sweetman, Steward Delegate Charles Jones. Chairman noted captain is check­ ing on purchase of unit with Armed Forces channel. Treasurer announced nearly $800 in ship's fund. All three de­ partmental delegates reported disputed OT. Deck delegate asked contracts de­ partment for verification regarding re­ placement request for watchstanders and dayworkers. Crew reported not receiving mail at either end of Suez Canal and in Jordan. Crew wanted to know why pass­ ports were picked up and taken ashore in Jordan. Crew mess was used constantly by shore personnel working aboard. Steward department thanked for good food and cookouts. Crew said Jordan is a pretty country and friendly but not excit­ ing. C>IP£Cl.E>l/7(OMI, Corp.), Septem­ ber 16 — Chairman Robbie G. Wil­ liams, Secretary Herbert Lopez-Rodriguez. Chairman announced crew had gotten ship in shape after vessel's six-year layup. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. DEL VALLE (PWC Engineering Inc.), September 19 — Chairman Michael Galbralth, Secretary Alberto Falcon, Deck Delegate Claude Gordon. Chair­ man told crew they should stay aboard because of national emergency. He asked crew to donate to SPAD. He noted union officials are doing great Job as noted by new contracts. Secretary said members should take advantage of Lundeberg School and upgrade as soon as possible. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew said television antenna A Helping Hand Bosun Jerry Fahey, left, helps a crewmember with his firefighting gear aboard ship in Diego Garcia. v.- needed. Crew also thanked steward de­ partment for good food. Next port: Jack­ sonville, Fla. with crew's full support behind them. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew advised to read president's report in Sea­ farers LOG and donate to SPAD. Crewmembers aboard asked those com­ ing to vessel to remember to bring LOGs and other union materials which can reach ship several months late. Next port: Nagoya, Japan. LNG LEO (ETC), September 16 — Chairman Thomas H. Hawkins, Secre­ tary H. Jones Jr., Educational Director JeHery A. Yarmola, Deck Delegate Mi­ chael A. Fresser, Engine Delegate Rich­ ard Robertson, Steward Delegate Jill M. Prescott. Chairman talked with mem­ bers about Persian Gulf situation. He as­ sured members they will be replaced as soon as possible and they should up­ grade at Lundeberg School. He reminded members to donate to SPAD. Educa­ tional director advised returning crewmembers they would be reimbursed . Crew asked welfare department to inves­ tigate prompmess and possible double billings of medical and optical claims. Crew asked if drug test results could be hurried. Crew announced they enjoyed, trip to Romania. Galley gang thanked crew for keeping messroom lounge clean. Next port: Charleston. PONCE (Puerto Rico Marine), Septem­ ber 27 — Chairman Leon Jekot, Secre­ tary R. Evans, Educational Director R. Johnsen, Engine Delegate Shannon Wilson, Steward Delegate Charles Ratcllff. Chairman announced every­ thing was running smoothly. Deck dele­ gate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine and steward delegates. Seafarers LOG re­ ceived by crew. Steward department thanked for fine Job. PRIDE OF TEXAS (Seahawk Manage­ ment), September 16 — Chairman John A Breath of Fresh Air SIU crewmembers display their working knowledge of the firefighting gear required aboard each vessel in Diego Garcia. if they bring tapes for ship's library, which has grown to almost 800. Trea­ surer announced $450 in ship's fund and $40 in SIU communications fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Telex was received regarding change in ship­ ping rules for reliefs after October I. Telex sent to contracts department ask­ ing if members can stay as long as they want. Crew thanked steward department for Job well done in preparing food and cookouts and keeping recreation room and messhall clean. Crew asked to re­ spect shipmates by keeping noise down and avoid slamming doors. Next ports: Osaka, Japan and Arun, Indonesia. LNG AQUARIUS (ETC), September 16 — Chairman R. J. Callahan, Secre­ tary Alexander P. Reyer, Educational Director Jose Quinones, Deck Delegate Bert Glllls, Engine Delegate Thomas Harris, Steward Delegate George O. Taylor. Chairman explained to members procedure for reclaiming Jobs per SIU contract when ship leaves drydock. Ves­ sel went through super typhoon. Secre­ tary reminded crew to take necessary safety precautions to avoid injury. Trea­ surer reported $400 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew re­ ceived Seafarers LOG and was posting whatever information it received on Pers­ ian Gulf situation. SA Susan Mormando sent photographs and story about July 5 rescue of five Indonesian sailors by crewmembers. Crew asked contracts department to consider in­ crease in pension plan and possible buyout plan. Crew voted to purchase an­ tenna to receive Armed Forces network band. Crew thanked galley gang for Job well done. Next port: Nagasaki, Japan. OM/DYAMCHEilKOMI Corp.), Sep­ tember 23 — Chairman Larry Kunc, Secretary Donnle W. Collins, Educa­ tional Director James R. Cornell, Deck Delegate Thomas E. Howell, Engine Delegate George F. Darney, Steward Delegate Joseph C. Bush. Chairman an­ nounced payoff scheduled for Long Beach, Calif, for October 3. He said re­ pair list would be resubmitted as all re­ pairs had not been completed since list was created in July. He noted members made a good crew. Secretary stated Sea­ farers LOG had been received regularly and is a very good source of information on what is happening in union. He asked members to notify Manpower at Piney Point, Md. if they know of any rated mar­ iners who would be good SIU members. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $190 in movie fund. He asked ' those who had movies out to return them. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew had discussion on watch system. Steward department thanked for fine work. All members were asked to keep ship clean. Next port: Long Beach. LNG ARIES (ETC), September 23 — Chairman Tom Brooks, Secretary John Gibbons, Deck Delegate Francis H. Smith. Chairman welcomed new mem­ bers aboard vessel. He had someone read obligation of SIU membership from book. He passed out copies of freighter and tanker agreements to members. He said members realize LNG contract not settled yet and wished President Michael Sacco and bargaining committee the best OVERSEAS HARRIETTE (Maritime Overseas), September 11 — Chairman W. D. JefTerson, Secretary V. Wallen, Deck Delegate Rodney J. Fence, En­ gine Delegate J. Williams Jr., Steward Delegate Jack Rankin. Chairman an­ nounced payoff would take place in Charleston, S.C. He urged members to donate to SPAD to help union in Wash­ ington. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Ship received Seafarers LOG. Bertolino, Secretary David Smith, Edu­ cational Director Rashid All. Chairman thanked crew for helping get ship in order before and after Lisbon, Portugal. He announced ship would pay off in Lake Charles, La. on September 22. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew noted washing machine and television antenna needed repairs. Crew thanked steward department for fine work. Next port: Lake Charles. PVT. HARRY FISHER (Maersk Lines), September 28 — Chairman Mi­ chael Hurley, Secretary B. E. Gross, Educational Director Virgil W. Bolton, Deck Delegate Robert A. Koppel, Stew­ ard Delegate Doug Burch. Chairman talked about new agreement that went into effect July 1. He said there are ques­ tions concerning economic price adjust­ ments for 1989-1990. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Company pur­ chased new VCR for crew's lounge. Next port: Houston. RALEIGH BA Y(Sea-Land Service), September 16 — Chairman Howard Knox, Secretary Rufen Fadlllo, Deck Delegate James McGuIre, Engine Dele­ gate Monte Beck. Chairman announced vessel's schedule will be altered for next six months because of emergency situa­ tion. He said ship would pay off Septem­ ber 18. Secretary said movie fund was at $50 but ship Just acquired 10 new mov­ ies this trip. He said movie library has more than 200 titles. Deck and engine delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by stew­ ard delegate. Crew advised of communi­ cations from Angus "Red" Campbell, vice president collective bargaining, about emergency situation in Persian Gulf and changes in supplying reliefs. Crew noted lounge needed toaster. Stew­ ard department thanked for Job well done. SEA-LAND CHALLENGER (SeaLand Service), September 16 — Chair­ man Roy L. Williams, Secretary H. Scypes, Educational Director Calvin Langley, Deck Delegate Stephen H. Fulford, Engine Delegate A. Day, StewConHnued on page 19 :''fv .4-' �PP MaraJgjgi »'*V r-^' NOVCMBIR 1990 ShipsVQig^ts Continued from page 18 ard Delegate Jessie James. Chairman an­ nounced everything onboard was fine. He said search of cargo area netted four stowaways. He reported payoff sched­ uled for September 19. Secretary noted he would talk with patrolman about get­ ting more stores onboard. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmembers said they needed to talk with patrolman about transportation and time off in port. Galley gang thanked for good work. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. SEA-LAND COMMITMENT(SeaLand Service), September 23 — Chair­ man John C. Green, Secretary E. DofToh, Educational Director A. M. Mercado. Chairman reported smooth sailing. Secretary noted good coopera­ tion from all hands. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew said new washing ma­ chine in crew's laundry, new short wave radio in crew's lounge and fans in rooms are needed. Next ports: Boston and Eliza­ beth, N.J. SEA-LAND FREEDOM (Sea-Land Service), September 30 — Chairman W. Feil, Secretary G. C. Sivley, Educational Director R. Chppman, Deck Delegate John Noble, Steward Delegate F. Abduila. Chairman told crew about new rules for time aboard ship because of emergency in Persian Gulf: He an­ nounced vessel would arrive in Tacoma, Wash. October 2. Treasurer said ship's fund had $149 after paying $260 for VCR. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked for keeping ship clean. SEA-LAND INTEGRITY (Sea Land Service), September 16 — Chairman E. Wallace, Secretary Pedro Laboy. Chair­ man stated notice about relief jobs from headquarters had been posted. Secretary said company is requesting him to send stores requisitions via computer disc. He said this work is not necessary because it is time consuming and repetitious. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Houston. SEA-LAND LIBERATOR (Sea-Land Service), September 16 — Chairman V. J. Ardowski, Secretary W. Williams. Chairman reported everything running smoothly. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Steward department thanked for Job well done. fl"^ ''• ' ifcS''";': p- ¥••: '. • SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (Sea Land Service), September 23 — Chair­ man R. R. Newby, Secretary E. Porter, Educational Director William H. Woods, Deck Delegate Freddie Goethe, Steward Delegate Gwendolyn Shinholster. Chairman stated no new business to report. Secretary announced crew worked well together. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crew thanked Presi­ dent Michael Sacco for raise in contracts. Crew asked for ice box in each room and reported stack gas bad on ves­ sel. Steward department thanked for fine job. SEA-LAND TRADER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), September 29 — Chairman Robert S. Wilson, Secretary R. Spencer, Educational Director F. L. Hall, Deck Delegate A. Brooks, Engine Delegate Willie J. Brooks Jr., Steward Delegate Tom Marshall. Chairman reported ev­ erything is okay and trip had gone well. Secretary urged members to donate to SPAD. Vocational director reminded members to practice safety at all times. Engine delegate reported some disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and steward delegates. Crew ad­ vised dress code for messhall will be posted. Crew noted lounge lock needs to be fixed. Crew asked if patrolmen could cut meetings short as members have lit­ tle time in port. SEA-LAND VOYAGER (Sea-Land Service), September 9 — Chairman Charles Dawson, Secretary L. Martin, Educational Director B. Ohler, Deck Delegate Larry Long. Chairman an­ nounced trip going well so far. He thanked steward/baker for job well done. He noted deck department has been working well together. Secretary thanked chairman for his kind words. He noted all was well in galley. Educational director said everything seemed to be . going fine. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. DSNS BELLATRIX (Bay Tankers), September 16 — Chairman R. F. Lyie, Secretary C. Coleman, Educational Di­ rector M. Johnson. Chairman told crew next port would be Houston. Engine and steward delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck department. Crew seeking changes in steward department concerning the cooking of vegetables, linen hours, stor­ age of pans and utensils and clarification on duties of third cook and steward. Next port: Houston. USNS PREVAIL (U.S. Marine Manage­ ment), September 6 — Chairman E. Caltenback, Secretary M. Davidson. Chairman said crew is asking for better flight arrangements to Rota, Spain. Deck delegate repohed'beef concerning work in ship's office and sickbay. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine and steward delegates. Crew asked contracts department for clarification of OT for meal relief. Crew noted chief engineer locking crew's lounge to use it as stor­ age for supplies. USNS REGULUS(Bay Tankers), Sep­ tember 16 — Chairman Petro Kratsus, Secretary George Quinn, Educational Director Robroy Adams, Deck Delegate Damon Eisenbrey, Engine Delegate Samson O. Sandven, Steward Delegate Ednardo Lasso. Secretary reported all is going well. He thanked crew for keeping messhall and pantry clean. He reminded members he had variety of union welfare forms for their needs. Vocational direc­ tor urged members to upgrade at Piney Point. Treasurer announced $100 in ship's fund. Engine delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by deck or steward delegates. Crew held discussion on contract. Stew­ ard department thanked for good work. Next port: Saudi Arabia. USNS WILKES (Mar Ship Operations), September 13 — Chairman Hershel Turner, Secretary John Parkhurst. Treasurer reported $300 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Mo­ tion made by crew to elect new dele­ gates. Crew thanked for efforts in improving cleanliness and inspections. Engine department thanked for its fine job. Next port: Yokohama, Japan. LIBERTY SUN (Liberty Maritime), Oc­ tober 1 —Chairman Glen James, Vcretary Frederick L. Washington, Engine Delegate Glen Mazzaro, Steward Dele­ gate Fred Lindsey. Chairman an­ nounced payoff scheduled for New Orleans on October 2. He said crew would like antenna system fixed. Secre­ tary reminded crew to separate plastics from rest of trash. No beefs or disputed OT reported. LNG ARIES(ETC), October 7 — Chair­ man Tom Brooks, Secretary John Gib­ bons, Educational Director D. Panko. Chairman reminded crew to separate plastics from rest of trash. He thanked watchstanders for keeping up tradition of cleaning after each watch. He said crew is giving vote of support to negotiations committee and President Michael Sacco. He encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Secretary reminded crew of prohibition of throwing plastics or any garbage with plastics overboard. Educational director urged members to practice safety at all times. Treasurer re­ ported $95 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked to study hazardous materials book located in lounge. Vote of thanks given to those not playing their radios loud. Galley gang thanked for fine work. Next port: Osaka, Japan. OMI COLUMBIA (OMl Corp.), Octo­ ber 5 — Chairman Ernest Duhon, Secre­ tary C. R. Moss, Educational Director S. Perdom, Deck Delegate J. A. Casugay, Steward Delegate I.Vntiago. Chairman announced next payoff for ship. He said repair list is posted. Secretary thanked Chief Cook Isidro Santiago for his good work. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew thanked for keeping pantry clean. Steward department thanked for its good job. Members urged to upgrade. SEA-LAND ENTERPRISE (Sea-Land Service), October 7 — Chairman Elex Gary, Secreta^ R. C. Agbulos, Educa­ tional Director Joseph Ortiz, Deck Dele­ gate J. R. Wilson, Engine Delegate J. Collins, Steward Delegate F. Ymas. Chairman urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Secretary said crew was good this trip. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked new radio be installed in lounge. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. C ; mm- ilil. SEA-LAND EXPEDITION (Sea-Land Service), October 8 — Chairman Mar­ vin Zimbro, Secretary William Reid, Educational Director David J. Dukehart. Steward Delegate John Platts. Sec­ retary urged to keep lounge clean. No beefs of disputed OT reported. Crew re­ minded to read Seafarers LOG for cur­ rent union information. (2rew thanked steward department for job well done. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. f U; 'M:: via :• SEA-LAND PA TRIOT(Sea-Land Ser­ vice), October 7 — Chairman R. F. Gar­ cia, Secretary J. Russell, Educational Director G. Vllard-Lawsley, Deck Del­ egate John T. Carnes, Engine Delegate Rodney Pontiflet, Steward Delegate L. Sinisi. Educational director announced Lundeberg School class schedule was posted and reminded members to up­ grade. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Steward department thanked for care and concern of putting out food and keeping ship in good shape. Next ports: Long Beach and Oakland, Calif. .>• 4 Summary Annual Report MCS-PMA Supplementary Pension trust Fund This is a summary of the annual report of the MCS-PMA Suppleihentaiy Pension Trust Fund EIN 51-6097856 for the year ended December 31,1989. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employment Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Basic Financial Statement Benefits under the plan are provided by the Trust. Plan expenses were $1,657,161. These expenses included $170,731 in administrative expenses, and $1,486,430 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 2,192 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the plan at the end of the plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan, was $11,338,447 as of December 31,1989, compared to $10,868,175 as of January 1, 1989. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $470,272. This increase includes unrealized aiipreciation in the value of plan assets; that is, the difference between the value of plan assets at the end of the year and the price the plan originally paid for those assets. The plan had total income of $2,127,433, including einployer contributions of $525,588, gains of $323,561 from the sale of assets, and earnings from investments of $1,278,284. Mihin^m tending Standi -V- • A .M" An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. Your Rights to Additional Information You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request, The items listed below are included in that report: im (1) An accountant's report (2) Assets held for investment (3) Actuarial information regarding the funding of the Plan ;(4) Service provider and trustee information To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of -Mr. Nick Marrone, who is the plan administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $3.00 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. Going Shoreside Crewmemlsers disembark from the MV Pvt. Harry Fisher, stationed In Diego Garcia. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have die legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan at 5201 AuthWay,Camp Springs, MD 2(J746 and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of coping costs. Requests to the Department ^ould be addressed to: Publlc i Disclosure Room, N4677, pOTsion and Wel^ Benefit Programs, Department erf| lAbor, 200 Constitution Aye,, N.W.,WasWngton, D.G, 20216, •{ -1 ' •. • « , ",' mi �a«Sftv:^'>^g^^gg;^aaay-£->;j3s;jfea*gsas^^ ' -'iiiiMl6«WB SEAFAKERS LOG 20 K1 Know Your Rights •IA-. m^S' 'r-V't:: m •: 'V ;> i^r ; • •'4 -N'' ":.'-' miM WM$ FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union fi­ nances. The constitution requires a de­ tailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the Secretary-Treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank and file members, elected by the membership, makes ex­ amination each year of the finances of the Union and reports fully their find­ ings and recommendations. Members of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recommendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and In­ land Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of vari­ ous trust fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally con­ sist of Union and management repre­ sentatives and their alternates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority are pro­ tected exclusively by contracts between the Union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all Union halls. If members believe there have been vi­ olations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts be­ tween the Union and the employers. they should notify the Seafarers Appeds Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Angus "Red" Campbell Chairman, Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made without supply­ ing a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of thisconstitution so as to famil­ iarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in employ­ ment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the em­ ployers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Full copies of contracts as referred to aire available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other Union offi­ cial fails to protect their contract rights properly, they should contact the near­ est SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG has traditionally refrained from publishing any article serving the polit­ ical purposes of any individual in the Union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This estab­ lished policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Summary Annual Report Seafarers Welfare Fund "• - •... -I-.;. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional right of access to Union records or information, he should immediately notify SIU Pres­ ident Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt re­ quested. The address is 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746. SPAD t-shiits This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Welfare Fund EIN 13-5557534 for the year ended Decem^r 31, 1989. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retire­ ment Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The Trust has committed itself to pay claims incurred under the terms of the Basic Fina«icial Stateineiit The value of plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the plan was & (deficit) of $(26,24^43) as of December 31, 1989, compared to $(26,619,251) as of Januaiy 1, 1989. During the plan year, the plan experienced an increase in its net assets of $372,408. This increase included unrealized appreciation and deprecia­ tion in the value of plan assets at tiie end of the ye^ and the value of the assets at the beginning of the year or the cost of assets acquired during the year. During the plan year, the plan had total income of $31,814,180 including employer contribu-' tions of $31,216,412, miscellaneous income of $146,750 and earnings froni investments of $451,018. Plan expenses were $31,441,772. These expenses in­ cluded $2,703,478 in administrative expenses and $28,738,294 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. Your Rights to Additionallnformation You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report; (1) An accountant's report; (2) Assets held for investment, and (3) Service provider and trustee information To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Mr. Nick Marrone, who is the plan administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $1.50 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the plan administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the plan and accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the plan administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be includ^ as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the plan located at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, and at the U.S. Departjnent of Labor in Washington, D.C., or to obtain a copy firom the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to Public Disclosure Room, N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Program, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave., N.W., Wash­ ington, D.C. 20215. Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL AC­ TIVITY DONATION—SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to furAer its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the political, social and economic interests of maritime work­ ers, the preservation and furthering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boatmen and the ad­ vancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All con­ tributions are voluntary. No contribu­ tion may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such con­ duct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to protect and further his eco­ nomic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. The SIU has created a new t-shirt design which is available to all our mem­ bers on a firstcome, firstserved basis. FREE • The shirts feature the SIU logo in fiill color on the front and "Politics is Porkchops" in blue on the back. They are American-made. Please fill out the application below and mail It to: John Fay, Secretary-Treasurer Seafarers international Union 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 i Please send the new SIU t-shirt to: •NAME. iADDRESS iCITY, STATE, ZIP :SOCIAL SECURITY# iPHONE IT-SHIRT SIZE (circle one) BOOK#. RATING S M XL Il/90| I. -.li •». : V.r.- '• �u -1 ... of Spain, he joined (he SIU in August 1940 in the port of Tampa, Fla. Brother Fernandez sailed in the galley gang before he started drawing his pension in December 1973. July 10 in Kansas City, Mo. Bom in Camden, N.J., he served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. Brother Abrams joined the Seafarers in August 1957 in the port of Baltimore. He sailed in the steward depart­ ment before retiring. His wife, Fannie, survives him. SCOTT E. ANDERSON Scott E. Ander­ son, 69, passed away Sep­ tember 20. He was bom in Fostoria, Ohio. Early in his career. Brother Anderson shipped with the Marine Cooks and Stew­ ards. In February 1961 he began shipping in the SIU Pa­ cific Division from the port of San Francisco. He upgraded to recertified steward. His re­ mains were scattered at sea. He is survived by his wife. Mar­ guerite; a daughter, Shirley Allen; a brother and sister; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. RUEBEN BELLETTY Rueben Belletty, 81, died Septem­ ber 19. He was a native of George­ town, British Guyana. Brother Belletty joined the union in De­ cember 1941 in the port of Mo­ bile, Ala. He worked in the steward department before he started drawing his pension in March 1970. DAVID BYRD David Byrd,35, passed away Sep­ tember 24. The Glasgow, Ky. na­ tive grad­ uated from the Lundeberg School in July 1971. Brother Byrd's first ship was Waterman's SS Hurricane. He was an active member at the time of his death. He sailed as an able bodied seaman. CESAR A. CRESPO Cesar A. Crespo, 40, died Sep­ tember 29. He was bom in Honduras and joined the Sea­ farers in Febmaiy 1972 in the port of New Orleans. Brother Crespo upgraded his deck de­ partment rating in 1976 at tjie Lundeberg School. He was an active member when he passed away. JESUS FERNANDEZ Jesus Fernandez, 82, passed away September 20. A native HARRISON FURUKAWA Harrison Furukawa, 63, died September 17. The Honolulu native joined the union in April 1974 in the port of Yokohama, Japan. Brother Furukawa up­ graded at the Lundeberg School several times before be­ coming a recertified bosun in . 1982. He was an active deck department member when he passed away. MATTHEW GICHENKO Matthew Gichenko, 77, passed away September 23. Bom in Ohio, he was a charter member of the Seafarers, having joined in December 1938 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Gichenko shipped in the deck department. He retired in Sep­ tember 1977. BAKER HASSEN Baker Hassen, 80, died May 23 in New York City. He was bom in North Bomeo. Brother Hassen joined the union in June 1966 in the port of New York. He up­ graded his deck department rat­ ing in 1979 at Piney Point before he retired. He is sur­ vived by his wife, Aurelia, and two daughters, Junaidah Hassen and Zoraida Padilla. waii on September 21. A na­ tive of Honolulu, he joined the Seafarers in February 1975 in the port of San Francisco. He had been a member of the Ma­ rine Cooks and Stewards be­ fore that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Kong shipped in the steward depart­ ment before retiring in 1980. He was buried in Nuuanu Me­ morial Park, Hawaii. FRANK ROSS Frank Ross, 33, died October 3. The Brooklyn, N.Y. native served in the Marines from 1972 to 1976. He graduated from the Lundeberg School in February 1979. Brother Ross upgraded his galley gang rating several times at Piney Point be­ fore becoming a recertified steward in 1986. He was an ac­ tive member when he passed away. WALTER J. SLADE Walter J. Slade, 74, sitccumbed to a long illness on October 22. He was bom in New Bedford, Mass. Brother Slade joined the Seafarers in September 1941 in the port of Providence, R. I. He sailed in^ the engine department before he retired in 1977. He is sur­ vived by his wife, Alice; a THEODORE KATROS Theodore Katros, 75, passed away Au­ gust 18. He was a native of Califor­ nia and joined the SIU in July 1953 in the port of New York. Brother Katros upgraded his steward department rating in 1973 at the Lundeberg School. He started collecting his pen­ sion in August 1982. FjBy ALBERT K. O. KONG Albert K. O. Kong, 72, passed away in his home in Waipahu, Ha- INLAND JOE L. BRADSHAW Joe L. Bradshaw, 63, passed away recently. A native of Palatka, Fla., he served in the Navy from 1943 to 1974. Boat­ man Bradshaw joined the SIU in September 1976 in the port of Jacksonville, Fla. He sailed as a tugboat captain. CHESTER CHRISTENSON Chester Christenson, 62, suffered heart fail­ ure and passed away Oc­ tober 22 in his McEwen, Tenn. home. A native of Tennessee, he served in the Navy from 1946 to 1948. Brother Christenson joined the Seafarers in Novem­ ber 1961. He upgraded his en­ gine department rating to QMED in 1982 at the Lundeberg School. GREAT LAKES HERBERT BRANDT Herbert Brandt, 65, died Septem­ ber 14. He was bom in Elberta, Mich. and served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. Brother Brandt joined the union in November 1973 in the port of Frankfort, Mich. He started in the deck de­ partment, but switched to the black gang. He upgraded to QMED in 1983 at Piney Point. He was an active member at the time of his death. V-' • • .rMar-'-r, • •: . r' • •, ' ,• X-'iSir: r • • 1- -V -.'f k'i.?..'. • f .• , •• • • '-h-'' - : m • BOOK NUMBER STREET ADDRESS CITY, STATE AND ZIP . TELEPHONE NUMBER I.... '•r WOODROW WILCOX Woodrow Wilcox, 77, died Au­ gust 14. A native of Michigan, he joined the union in 1942 in the port of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Brother Wilcox sailed in the deck department. He began collecting his pension in June 1976. Hease send me the 1991 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which contains eligibility infor­ mation procedures for applying and the application form. NAME J;— • - Ai'W • :• '•" • --- SIU Scholarslilp Program Seafarers Welfare Plan 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20756 This application is for (check one): -r- JAMES C. NOFFSINGER James C. Noffsinger, 76, died August I in a Frankfort, Mich, hospital. Bom in Benzonia Township, Mich., he joined the SIU in November 1953 in the port of Elberta, Mich. Brother Noffsinger sailed as an able bodied seaihan aboard car fer­ ries until his retirement in 1969. He is survived by his wife, Helen, and two sons, James and Gerald. For SIU members or their dependents thinking about college, April 15 is the deadline for submission of ap­ plications for the SIU Scholarship Program. As the costs of higher education soar, the union's scholarship program can help ease tlie financial burden. Four scholarships in the amoimt of $15,000 each ^yable in installments of $3,750 per year over a fouryear period) will be awarded to the dependents of eli­ gible Seafarers. Three scholarships will be awarded to Seafarers; two of them for $6,000 each (paid in two equal amounts over two years) and a third for $15,000 (payable in installments of $3,750 per year over a four-year period). Applications must be completed and post­ marked on or before April 15,1991. Tlie re­ sults of the committee's selection will be armoimced in May. The scholarship materi­ als are available at any SIU hall or by filling in the request form below and mailing it to: WILLIAM K. KEHRWIEDER William K. Kehrwieder, 62, died Sep­ tember 12. Bom in Phila­ delphia, he joined the union in Decem­ ber 1946 in the port of New York. Brother Kehrwieder, a member of the galley gang, was an active member at the time of his death. daughter, Marie Holmes; a brother; two sisters and three grandchildren. . O Self D Dependent -s �as; ' 1- SaFARERS LOG Luntleberg School Graduates Six Classes •M •if :'r V': ••;:',••••• Trainee Lifeboat Class 459—Recently graduating from trainee lifeboat class 459 are (from the left, kneeling), Larry Kenny, Duke Glover, Jack Murphy, Harvey Ramos, Andre Morrissette, Stacy Grazette, Terrence Boney, Reginald Williams, Michael Harmanson, Delonda Hill, Fernando Enrique Suncin (second row), Larry Bachlor, Richard L. Wilson, David W. Collins, Paul Davenport, Ted Obringer, Nales Miguel Rullan, John Willmott, Joel Willmott, Armando Rodriguez, Mitchell Clark, Joshua Grant, George Vlassakis, Fernando Aubain, Kevin Campbell (third row), Nichlas Langlois, David Beck, Kevin Atchley, James A. Maddoz Jr., Bill Barsen and Ben Cusic (instructor). |?^lv,\'',, v,:v:v:. yf' : ..•• ' Diesel Engine Technology—Completing the four-week course of practi­ cal instruction and hands-on training are (left to right, front row), Kenneth L. Coutur, Charles Smith, Anthony Negron (back row), Dan Beeman, John Wiegman (instruc­ tor), Phil Parent, Gregorio Madera and David M. Dunklin. Upgraders Lifeboat—Graduates of the upgraders lifeboat class include (left to ri^t, kneeling), Paul Caliz, MSC; Lloyd Nelson, MSC; Joe A. Jauregui, SIU; Fred Rich, MSC; Judi Chester, SIU; Mike Mayes, MSC; Walter R. Strache, MSC (second row), Carlos Sosa, MSC; Thomas Emore, MSC; Michael Klein, MSC; Kevin Johnson, MSC; Kenneth Colon, MSC; Henry Locke, SIU; Lorraine Teague, SIU; Blair Humes, SIU and Casey Taylor (instructor). Lundeberg School Self Study Coursos 1 f-:vy: • \'r •.{/•• Seafarers can take advantage of the opportunity to increase their I knowledge through the Lundeberg School's self study courses. The I materials are prepared in a straight-forward, easy-to-understand manner, ! ''£r.- t- ' r• Able Bodied Seamen—Graduating with their able bodied seaman's en­ dorsement are (left to right, front row), Luis Quinones, Damon Kelley, Richard Petersen Jr., Wigberto Reyes, Warren Miller, Richard Benoit, Thomas Guffey (second row) Michael Collins, Ray Bennink, Leon Delacroix, Martin Ramos, Gary Vargas, Kenneth Marich, Stacy Franklin (third row) Ossie Rickenbacker, Cecilio Arzu, David K. Horton, Jesse Fountain and Raymond Bates. - Please send the materials checked below: , J- Firemen, Oilers, Watertenders—FOWT graduates receiving their en­ dorsement this month are (left to right, front row), Diosdado Sampos, Raphael Torres, Robert A. Nicholas, Edward Shamburger, David Plumb (second row), Jim Shaffer (instructor), Steve Biles, Archie Lee Rowe, Paul Gibbs, Eric H. Sutton and Leslie Finney Jr. MATH Fractions Decimals Percents Algebra Geometry Trigonometry (Plane) (Spherical) O • • • D • • • SOCIAL STUDIES Geography U.S. History Economics • • • ENGLISH: Writing kills Grammar Books D Writing Business Letters • ! STUDY SKILLS Listening Skills How to Improve Your Memory How to Use Texttmoks Study Habits Test Anxiety Test Taking Tactics Stress Management Notetaking Know-How • i • • • ! • ! • ! S !' a • ! I COMMUNICATION SKILLS • S Name \ Address I Telephone ( ) J Social Security #_ •• ; Cut out this coupon and mail to: \ Adult Education Department J Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship J Piney Point, Maryland 20674. 11/90 �• i NOVEMBER 1990 •- 23 1990-91 UPGRMm COURSE SCHEDULE iS®:;: SNUS Col%e Pmgnm Sdiahile for 1991 ,™!?® «s the current course schedule for December 199a-June 1991 at the Seaf^ers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. All programs are geared to improve job skills of. SIU members and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry s needs as well as the national emergency mobilization in the Persian Gulf. The courses listed for 1991 are tentative. FULL 8-week Sessions Check-In Completion Date Date December 10 January 4 January 21 February 15 March 4 March 29 April 15 May 10 May 27 June 21 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class prior to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance course. Lifeboatman December 10 December 21 December 24 January 4 January 7 January 18 January 21 February 1 February 4 February 15 February 18 March 1 March 4 March 15 March 18 March 29 April 1 April 12 AprU15 April 26 ; April 29 May 10 May 13 May 24 May 27 June 7 June 10 June 21 June 24 July 5 Ship Handling December 3 December 14 January 21 February 1 March 18 March 29 May 27 June 7 June 24 July 5 Radar Observer Unlimited February 4 February 8 AprU 1 April 5 April 22 April 26 May 20 May 24 Third Mate February 4 May 17 Inland Deck Licenses January 28 April 19 Celestial Navigation February 11 March 1 AprU 22' May 10 Upon completion, the Sealift Operations course must he taken. •k 'y-,,'"'- •• '• v.#' (Slaie) Course High School Equivalency (GED) Adult Basic Education (ABE) English as a Second Language (ESL) Developmental Studies ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation Course ) (Area Code) Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely your application will not be processed. '•'. Seniority- ' U.S. Citizen; • Yes • No V *. Completion Date February 15 April 19 June 14 February 15 April 19 June 14 March 22 June 14 February 1 January 25 February 22 May 17 I am interested In the (ollowlng course(s) checked below or indicated here if not listed ^ If yes, which program: from_ Last grade of school completed- DATE- Home Port- Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? • Yes • No to —^ DECK (dales atlended) Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? — • Yes • No ^^ Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? • Yes • No If yes, how many weeks have you completed? —Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement? • Yes • No Eirefighting: • Yes . • No CPR: • Yes • No Date available for training—^ Check-In Dale January 7 March 4 April 29 January 7 March 4 April 29 February 11 April 29 January 18 January 7 January 28 April 22 SIGNATURE- Department Endor.sement(s) or License(s) now held If yes. course(s) taken S'.AV."-' • •' '' Book .#- Social Security # .i y: ^ TelephoneL — — — • • • • • AB/Sealift 1st Class Pilot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboal Operator Inland • Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course O Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation • Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel • Original .Ird Engineer Steam or Motor n Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • Electro-Hydraulic Systems • Automation • Hydraulics • Marine Electronics Technician ALE DEPARTMENTS • Welding • Lifeboatman (Must be taken . with another course) 'y\ ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT • Adult Basic Education (ABE) • High School Equivalency Program (GED) • Developmcnlal Studies (DVS) • English as a Second Language (ESL) • ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation STEWARD ENGINE • FOWT • QMHID—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Elec(ronics) • Q • • • Assistant Cook Utility Cook and Baker Chief Cook Chief Steward Towboat Inland Cook COLLEGE PROGRAM • Associates in Arts Degree • Cenificale Programs No transportation will be paid unless you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. Primary language spoken . With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following; the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE Mo./Day/Year. (Zip Code! ; 1991 Adult Education Schedule (Slreet) . K-?: r;J Completion Date May 6 March 4 July 8 Check-In Completion Date Date January 21 April 12 November 26 December 21 December 24 January 18 January 21 February 15 March 18 Aprill2 April 15 May 10 June 7 May 13 July 5 June 10 All .Student must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Pumproom Maintenance & Operations January 21 March 1 April 15 May 24 Marine Electrical Maintenance January 7 March 1 April 1 May 24 Refrigeration Systems January 28 March 8 Maintenance & Operations March 18 Diesel Engine Technology April 12 Welding February 18 Mar<;h 15 Marine Electronics Technician January 14 April 5 All students in the Engine Department will have a two-week Sealift Familiarization class at the end of their regular course. Address(City) '• Course QMED-Any Rating Fireman/Watertender and Oiler Date of Birth(Middle! .'•••;• I y Engine Upgrading Courses UPGRADING APPLICATION (l-'irsll Check-In Date March 25 January 28 June 3 Course Bosun Recertification Steward Recertification Check-In Completion Course Date Date . Oil Spill Prevention & December 10 December 14 Containment (1 week) February 18 February 12 April 1 April 5 May 13 May 17 June 24 June 28 Upon completion, the Sealift Operations course must be taken. (l.asl) •. Recertification Programs Oil Spill Course Name- March 8 May 17 July 26 Check-In Completion Course Date Date Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker, . All open-ended (contact admissions Chief Cook, Chief Steward office for starting dates) Upon completion, all students will take a Sealift Familiarization class. Course Abie Seaman /'''••':i'". 'i' January 14 March 25 June 3 Steward Upgrading Courses Defk Upgrading Courses s ?ct-riD^?--V,r-e-r'Ti-^ — RKIUKN C'OMPl.KTKI) APPl.lt A710N K) Seafarers Harry lundeberg Upgrading Center; Piney Point. Ml) lObtt lUWI I" . 1..'' ' �I': Summary Annual Report MCS-PMA Supplementary Pension Trust Fund • Page 19 Summary Annual Report Seafarers Welfare Fund ' • Page 20 En Route to the Persian Gulf American Gi-Passengers Hit it Off with Cape Isabel Crew Seafarers and members of the Armed Forces aboard the Cape Is­ abel expressed a mutual respect and appreciation for each other's roles in the current American mil­ itary deployment to the Persian Gulf after a shared voyage on the government's Ready Reserve Force (RRF) vessel. The Cape Isabel's steward de­ partment, made up of members of the SIU's Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District, expanded the meaning of the union's motto "Brotherhood of the Sea" to in­ clude the American GI passengers carried on the American President Lines-operated ship as well as the U.S. soldiers assigned to docks in the Middle East. The troops being transported on the Cape Isabel were quickly inte­ grated into shipboard life, reported Chief Cook William ^'Baltimore Billy" Bryley. "During our free time, they joined us in our cookouts and card games. Sometimes we'd watch movies together. Mostly we swapped war stories for sea stories," recalled Bryley, who has shipped with the SIU for 14 years. The ship's unlicensed crew complement made up of the SIU's Pacific District Unions—Sailors' Union of the Pacific representing deck department men; Marine Firemen, Oilers and Watertenders Union for the black gang and the SIU's AGLIWD in the galley— "thought one of the highlights of the trip were the barbecues," said Bryley. "Everyone pitched in—^the soldiers, the crew—^and we had a great time." GIs Respect Crew*s Skills Ih turn, the Army troops as­ signed to Op^ation Desert Shield who were passengers on the Cape Isabel foui^ the trip to be an eyeopener. "Ova- the last three weeks we have gained an appreciation for the United States Merchant Marine and the important function it serves." six military men told Captain Terry Kotz, master of the C^ Isabel, which was broken out from the Ready Reserve Force fleet after a four-year layup to carry out a logistical role in Oper­ ation Desert Shield. "Your totally professional crew has earned our respect for its high degree of technical competence and selflessness in supporting our nation's commitments overseas," the American GIs wrote in a letter presented to the vessel's master when the Cape Isabel arrived in the Persian Gulf at the end of Septem­ ber after leaving a Portland, Ore­ gon-shipyard the previous month. Chief Cook William Bryley checks his government-issued gas mask for a light fit." "It is with mixed emotion that we conclude our passage to Saudi Arabia aboard the SS Cape Isa­ bel," said the soldiers. "Being *Landlubbas' we're c^lainly glad to be returning to our own element. And we're eager to set about the important work that we came to do. At the same time we feel a certain sadness as we part com­ pany with the crew that we have come to know during our trip." Expressing appreciation to the civilian mariners were Robert M. Elliott, Major, Corps of Engineers; U.S. Army Sergeants Robert W. Chisolm, Brandon Garrison, Edwin Reyes; U.S. Army Special­ ist Derpr B. Hartley and Douglas A. Cruickshank, U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Two. Shipboard Hospitality In addition to recognizing the professionalism of the seafarers, the soldiers expressed their apia-eciaticm for the ho^itality ext^ded by crewmembos to the memb^ of the Armed Forces aboard. The men's letta- to the riiip's captain concluded, "You and your crew have graciously received us alxwd ^p and goierously shared of all that you h^ For all of these, and other kindnesses too num^ous to mention, we thank you and salute you." Chief Steward Art DeChamp, who came out of his two-year re­ tirement to ship during the current military activation, pointed out that crewmembers were glad to meet the GIs stationed at the Gulf docks. "While we enjoyed meeting the soldiers on the ship, we also en­ joyed talking and sharing our food and ship with the American sol­ diers we met in the Middle East on the docks," said the chief steward. The Cape Isabel galley crewconsisting of DeChamp, Bryley, Assistant Cook Utility Sean Fujiwara and Steward Assistants Larry Dickinson and James Brodie—received several visits from the American GIs assigned to the docks. "We invited them to help themselves," Chief Cook Bryley said. By combining creative cook­ ing methods, the galley Seafarers were able to feed all crewmembers and have enough left over to pro­ vide servings to the soldiers, Bryley reported. He noted that the GIs seemed to "really enjoy" the meals on the Cape Isabel. "I guess they were tired of eating C-rations," he mused. DeChamp added that the troops on the docks, despite the tempta­ tion of "home-cooked" meals, al­ ways asked permission to come aboard. When invited by Cape Is­ abel crewmembers to break bread with them, the GIs "were gratified and very congenial," said DeChamp. "Some of the troops asked if I could cook a couple of eggs as all they had been eating were pow­ dered eggs. There were tears in a couple of eyes," he remembered. Preparing a hot meal for the m Is 1' Chief Steward Art DeChamp (middle) chats with soldiers Cruickshank and Garrison on the deck of the Cape Isa­ bel during a barbecue. troops was well worth it said DeChamp. "Hey, we're all on the same side. They are a good bunch of boys. [The United States] is very lucky to have them." Help Sought in Missing Child Case The National Center for Miss­ ing and Exploited Children is seeking the help of Seafarers in locating young Eric Brandon Anger, abducted by his non­ custodial father, George Eric Anger, on Feb. 10, 1988 from Tracy, Calif. At the time Eric was taken, he was 3 feet tall, weighed 22 pounds and had brown hair and blue eyes. He will be four years old on Feb. 27,1991. Eric's non-custodial father. George Eric Anger, 24, also has gone by the names of George El­ liott, George Helms, Paul Alex­ ander and George Boring. A warrant has been issued for his arrest. Anyone having information should contact the center at 1800-843-5678 or the Tracy (Calif.) Police Department Miss­ ing Persons Unit at 1-209-9486348 or their local FBI office. :• f' SIU Chief Cook William "Baltimore Billy" Bryley is photographed with some of the U.S. Army troops carried on the Cape Isabel to the Persian Gulf. Standing are (left to right) Sergeant Edwin Reyes, Chief Warrant Officer Two Douolas A. Cruickshank, Bryley, Sergeant Brandon Garrison; kneeling are Sergeant Robert W. Chisolm and Specialist Derry B. Hartley. •V •• Eric Brandon Anger W'' George Eric Anger I � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seafarers Log Issues 1990-1999 Description An account of the resource Volumes LII-LXI Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993; Seafarers Log Scanned Issues 1984-1988, 1994-Present Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. 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Title A name given to the resource November 1990 Description An account of the resource Headlines: SIU PENSIONERS TO GET $400 YEAR-END BONUS NMU SHIFTS TRAINING FUNDS TO SHORE UP PENSION PLAN BIG SEALIFT SCORES HIGH IN GULF MISSION SENATORS REPEL ATTACK ON CARGO PREFERENCE SIU HEAD PAYS TRIBUTE TO UNITED MINE WORKERS SEAFARERS HAD A BIG STAKE IN 1990 CONGRESS ACTIONS SIU MEMBERS PLAY ACTIVE ROLE IN MANY ELECTION CAMPAIGNS SHIPPING INDUSTRY WORKS TO KEEP MARITIME OUT OF WORLD TRADE PACT ED PULVER IS NEW MEMBER OF SIUNA BOARD AMERICAN CORMORANT RETURNS TO UNITED STATES MOKU PAHU SETS ANOTHER RECORD FOR SUGAR CARRIED TO CALIFORNIA BILL LIMITS HOURS OF WORK FOR CREW ON U.S.-FLAG TANKERS SIU CREW KEEPS TUGBOAT PATRIARCH HUMMING 'GOOD CREW' SMOOTHS CAPE FLATTERY TRIP TO GULF AT&T CABLE SHIP CREW HOSTS SIU HQ EMPLOYEES MCCARTHY CREW IS LOYAL TO THEIR VESSEL SIU GOV'T SERVICES DIVISION CREW RESCUES 45 FILIPINO FISHERMEN TEN VETERAN BOSUNS HONE SEAMANSHIP SKILLS LAUPATI, VAN SCOY, VILLANUEVA MAKE APL'S JFK A 'HAPPY SHIP' HOLIDAY BAKING AND A HEALTHY DIET ARE COMPATIBLE SHIPPING RULES AMENDED TO MEET DEMANDS FOR EXTRA VESSEL MANNING MIDLAND AND B. JOHN YEAGER CREWS KEEP EYE ON RIVER WATER LEVELS AMERICAN GI-PASSENGERS HIT IT OFF WITH CAPE ISABEL CREW Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/1/1990 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 52, No. 11 1990 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/c9cce2ab763d5840c4db55018430c725.PDF 707aad7d70443d136a807015f66424c2 PDF Text Text a?i ofnaAt '«8te .Swffctf ijy ®'«»icr :-5JS "o/aWe 63^ *'*"»ber 11 /Vbifi ' J. e . . : I » -jA • c„ '' '""f ''3 T"" :r^' , » 1 I " ^ t •-' -.7 r,r$iLiL ssas -j « i »;•: ?..VI. i ... .v'. •J! -':?>|V #5! ^1 .:v If. •'. "•••'''( '• ''•i-r:M ':.'6 Si B->.m At •';' ; '.'••• ,.^'j - ::.. •,Ci; - V, ,••••> • >; • • -, S - ,.•: SA'%5^;t"SS':S �SlAfARm LOG - }•-1.'' ":y]-r.'\ ' '/•••. Presidenfs Report .C; fir I Helping Expioiteci Seamen - :ii-. .'i •" -•-. '}"'^r"i'?; /sj-;' ,;- ''' • '• .irV i0$sr '•^t;S: :'!?. V.'" • .:> f,4 - : • -,, <•„• "i' S.'''£-;'; •: '/^..''i-is, •'. i®,!® •• vsasasftj^^K' - In a world where it is getting easier and easier for a runaway-flag shipowner to escape from any semblance of safety regulations and decent standards, it is a positive development that the world's seafaring unions were able to press and successfully secure an increase in the minimum wage for the exploited sea­ men of the world. This was one of the matters concerning the sea­ man's welfare which occupied the representatives of shipowners and seafaring unions in a series of meet­ ings held under the auspices of the United Nation's In­ ternational Labor Organization, the tripartite group that brings together business, labor and government. As a seamen's representative of the United States par­ Michael Sacco ticipating in the sessions held at the end of last month. I was glad to see a framework strengthened by which something can be done for the hundreds of thousands of exploited seamen in the world. At the meeting of shipowners and seafaring unions in a forum called the Joint Maritime Commission of the ILO, the parties agreed to in­ crease the world minimum wage for seamen from $286 to $335 per month as of October 25 and then to raise that rate again on the same date in 1992 to $356. This means the seaman working on ships operated under the flags of the runaway registries now will have a yearly salary of some $4,000; that is if he stays aboard the vessel for the full 12 months. Of course this action does not have any bearing on American seamen and furthermore will not affect one iota the seafarers from other traditional maritime nations who sail aboard the ships registered under the flags of their own countries. In fact, the notion of a yearly salary of $4,000 is almost ridiculous when viewed against the American, European or Japanese standard of living. What would a $4,000 annual salary do in this country? Some people spend more than that on feeding their dog. That amount of money hardly equals what an average citizen in these areas of the world spends on basic housing costs. At this session, the Joint Maritime Commission also recommended that the ILO study how the sweeping changes in the worldwide mari­ time industry are affecting seamen. Such ch^ges include the prolifera­ tion of runaway registries and so-called second registries (a traditional maritime nation's flag-of-convenience scheme) and the in­ crease in the number of manning agencies (many of which seem to op­ erate an awful lot like the types we used to call "crimps" in this coun­ try some fifty years ago). The positive end of this matter is that something has been done for the abused seaman who works aboard flag-of-convenience ships or on vessels that are part of state-owned fleets. The seafarer in these situa­ tions does not have the protection of strong, free and independent trade unions. This seafarer is dogged by a whole host of shipowner ef­ forts to keep him subjected to low wages and low standards. Any effort—no matter how smdl—to get the ninaway-flag operator to pay his seamen a higher wage and to bring shipboard living condi­ tions and safety standards closer to those found on the ships of the tra­ ditional maritime nations is worth doing. Once the conditions are on the books (in the case of the minimum wage it is on a world level), it is worth seeing to it that they are en­ forced- This is easier said than done. The runaway operator slides in between flags, becoming something of a phantom as far as any kind of law and order is concerned. While the runaway operator may continue to slip and slide between international laws and enforcement mechanisms, it is important to push for any kind of measure which will protect the seamen who work aboard these vessels. That is why the SIU continues to participate in international groups such as the ILO, or with the International Trans­ port Workers' Federation (ITF), the group which brings together sea­ faring unions from throughout the free world. As difficult as it is, we at least have a vehicle for raising the working conditions of the world's most exploited seamen. These efforts are in the interests of the unpro­ tected seamen on runaway-flag ships and they are in the interests of American mariners who benefit when standards are raised just a little closer to our own for those who compete with us in the world trades. Volume 53, Number II November 1991 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers International Union; Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFL-CIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 8990675. Second-class postage paid at MSG Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Communications Department Director and Editor, Jessica Smith-, Assistant Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editors, Jordan Biscardo, Max Hall, Associate Editor/Production, Deborah Greene; Art, Bill Brower. SHI Urges Gambling For U.S. Cniise Ships The SIU voiced its strong sup­ port for a bill that could lead to both the investment of U.S. dollars in United States passenger ship operations and the creation of thousands of jobs for American seafarers. The bill, known as the U.S.Flag Cruise,Ship Competitiveness Act and introduced by Represen­ tative Gene Taylor (D-Miss.), would allow U.S.-flag cruise ships to offer regulated gambling on the high seas. Currently, the Gambling Ship Act—intended to prohibit off­ shore casino barges from evading state anti-gambling statutes—pre­ vents U.S.-flag cruise vessels from offering gambling on the high seas. Meanwhile, foreign-flag ships are not subject to the same restrictions, even though most of them operate from U.S. ports. In testimony before the House Merchant Marine Subcommittee on October 10, Terry Turner, SIU director of government relations, said, "The reality of the modem cmise industry is stark and clear: No cmise ship without gaming can directly compete in the same service against other vessels re­ ceiving substantial revenues from shipboard gaming." Bill Bans Crulses-to-Nowhere The U.S.-Flag Cmise Ship Competitiveness Act would elimi­ nate most so-called cmises-to-nowhere, a foreign-flag tactic which exploits loopholes in the Gambling Ship Act. On a typical trip, the foreign-flag vessel would leave a U.S. port, open its gambling facili­ ties once the vessel has left the U.S. territorial sea (usually three miles seaward) and allow its pas­ sengers to gamtlle for several hours before retuming to its port of embarkation. Under H.R. 3282, such a vessel would be prohibited from engaging in gambling unless it went to a foreign port or was on a voyage of more than 24 hours with food and staterooms for all passengers on board. "Unregulated cruise-to-nowhere casino ships, which are clearly illegal, are the only ships that would suffer from this bill," Tumer said. "These vessels have employed foreign individuals, at far below U.S. wage levels and without work or residence visas, despite the fact that they reside in and are employed full-time in the United States." Growth Industry As Tumer noted in his testi­ mony, the cruise industry, with an annual growth rate over 10 percent, is easily the greatest suc­ cess story of the last decade in the maritime industry. Cmise ships had 500,000 passengers in 1970; last year the figure was greater than 5 million. In 1990 shipboard gaming aboard foreign-flag cmise ships and cmises-to-nowhere grew de­ spite the recession, with a total of ; •• jr'' ' ' : "" T", $1.8 billion wagered on board^— primarily by U.S. citizens. Yet despite the fact that more than 85 percent of all cmise pas­ sengers worldwide are Ameri­ cans, only two of the more than 120 deep-draft cmise ships in the world fly the U.S. flag (the SIUcrewed Independence and Consti­ tution). Further, the uncontested center of the world cmise industry is the U.S.—specifically south Florida, home port of dozens of cmise ships, none of them UiS.flag vessels. This situation exists largely be­ cause the Gambling Ship Act and the Johnson Act, the two laws which discriminate against Ameri­ can passenger ships, were enacted when transportation was the pri­ mary service offered by passenger ships. The concept of the cruise ships had not yet been developed, and ships which did offer gambling on the high seas were little more than casino barges operated to evade state anti-gambling laws. Now, the cruise ship itself is considered the destination. Administration Support One year ago, the Bush adminis­ tration firmly opposed any changes in the Gambling Ship Act and the Johnson Act. But last month it indicated a significant shift on the matter. John C. Keeney, the Depart­ ment of Justice's deputy assistant attomey general, criminal divi­ sion, offered conditional support for H.R. 3282. Testifying before the subcom­ mittee, he said the administration would not oppose casino gambling on U.S. vessels "on legitimate voyages from one port to an­ other." Creating More Jobs The benefits of H.R. 3282 would be plentiful. Passage of the bill "would be a major step forward in allowing our nation's vessels to compete, while not injuring other interests and not costing taxpay­ ers any subsidy or other pay­ ments," Turner said to the com­ mittee. "The United States cruise industry will enjoy a more level playing field for the first time in 40 years and will be able to com­ pete for a slice of the most rapidly growing sector of the maritime industry." At a time when citizens through­ out the U.S. are losing their jobs, H.R. 3282 would create significant new employment opportunities. Modern cruise ships typically re­ quire 500 to 1,000 crewmembers per vessel, which supports a great number of seafarers due to rota­ tion and relief. The bill has not been reported out of the House committee as yet. Additionally, a companion bill has not been introduced in the Senate. Industry representatives antici­ pate there will be some amend­ ments to the bill proposed in order to meet the concerns raised by the Justice Department. -.J ' ;^-Vl' -I • .i �NOKMBER mi At Long Last, A Memorial to U.S. Seamon ,• ' .'• ' 'J "¥w'>" ;-• ' ' !• ' •vv; The contribution of American merchant mariners to their coun­ try, in war and in the pursuit of peaceful commerce, was finally recog­ nized in a ceremony last month which marked the unveiling of a New York City memorial depicting surviving World War II seamen aboard a life raft. During the ceremony, an honor guard of 23 World War II veteran seamen marched out onto the breakwater and stood at attention as a 144pound time capsule containing the names of the 6,775 mariners who died in WWII was lowered into the bow of the life raft. Taps was played and a New York City fireboat unleashed a stream of red, white and blue water. Among the honor guard members was SIU pensioner George Alexander, the only one of the veteran mariners present at the ceremony to have served in both World War I and WWII. The 98-year-old veteran steward department member, reflecting on the simple but moving ceremony, said of the recognition of merchant mariners, "It was a long time in coming, but when it did happen, it was beautiful." Alexander was joined at the ceremony by two other SIU World War II veterans, retired QMED William "Flattop" Koflowitch and Fran­ cis "Buffalo" Stallings, who sailed as a wiper. Both Koflowitch and Stallings echoed Alex­ ander's sentiments. "I feel that this ceremony should have taken place some time ago," said Koflowitch. "But the monument and the dedica­ tion ceremony were beautiful." AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland, who shipped as a mate during WWII and who served as chairman of the memorial's organizing com­ mittee, noted that the unveiling of the statue represented the end of a long voyage. "Fifteen years ago, we dedicated ourselves to the task of creating the nation's first national monument honoring the American merchant seamen who have served this country in war and peace, and who have sacrificed their lives 1• ', ^ M Representing the Seafarers at the dedication ceremony were (from left) Tom Soresi, Charles DiChnio, Robert Gorbea, Ed Doruth, Mike Manekas, William "Flattop" Koflowitch, George Alexander, Louis Morales, Francis "Buffalo" Stallings and George Wilkey. Alexander, who sailed in WWI and WWII served in the ceremony's honor guard. Koflowitch and Stallings are WWII veteran seamen. to give freedom a chance," he said in his remarks at the ceremony. "For those of us in the trade union move­ ment—and particularly those of us from mari­ time labor—we take great pride and satisfaction in the knowledge that from this day forward, merchant mariners who served our country and who gave their lives for freedom will be forever memorialized on this waterfront site in our nation's greatest city." Sacco: More to Be Done SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco, speaking at a reception following the dedication for the 1,000 or so individuals in attendance, noted that the memorial also served as a re­ minder of the work that remains to be done to 'Woricer Tax' Plan Ignites Boatman's Pmtest What does it take to make a 34-year-old, third generation tugboat captain mad enough to take on the political establishment regulating the U.S. merchant marine? Announce plans to tax him for his job! Anthony Primeaux has been talking to and faxing fellow boatmen in the Louisiana and Texas channels of the Intercoastal Waterway to urge them to sign a petition to stop the U.S. Coast Guard from imposing a "worker tax" on merchant mariners. Primeaux joins the SIU in a strong push to halt a U.S. Coast Guard plan to charge seamen and boatmen for the processing and issuance of merchant marine documents and licenses. The user fee plan was first established by Congress and signed into law by the president in the form of the 1990 Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act. The government, looking for devices to bal­ ance the budget, ordered the Coast Guard to begin charging for its various services. The agency issued over the summer a notice outlin­ ing a program whereby seamen and boatmen will have to pay from $35 for a document without a qualified rating up to $330 for an upper level license, as well as being charged $17 for an FBI check. "This just struck a nerve," Primeaux recently told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG. "This struck me the wrong way. I've never been involved in politics before. I'm tired of them taxing the middle man while the rich keep getting richer." After he first read about the possible fees in the Seafarers LOG, Primeaux started talking Relief Captain John Primeaux adds his name to Anthony with his fellow boatmen who also did not like Primeaux's (standing) petition against the Coast Guard's imposition of a worker tax. Continued on page 9 secure for WWII mariners all to which they are entitled. "While the battle for recognition of World War II mariners has been won inch by inch, there are a few more inches left to go," he said. Sacco noted the need to enact a bill currently before Congress which would extend the civilian mariner eligibility cut-off date for veterans' benefits. Known as H.R. 44, the bill would extend the date from August 15, 1945 to the date set for all other branches of the Armed Forces—December 31, 1946. He also said efforts must be made to have the federal government's office of personnel management count WWII merchant marine service as the equivalent of military service and to ensure that all of the nation's 50 states extend their veterans' benefits programs to WWII seamen. "Those of us in the merchant marine today must not let up on the fight to achieve full and complete veterans' status for World War II merchant seamen and full and complete recogni­ tion of the vital role American shipping had in this conflict. We have inherited a proud track record—the men and women in the American merchant marine during World War II delivered the goods under daunting conditions. It is up to us to dedicate our energies towards achieving recognition for those who gave their all to their country," Sacco said. Monument Inspired by Photo The bronze and stainless steel statue pays tribute to the thousands of American seamen who lost their lives while engaged in their trade. The sculpture depicts four WWII seamen, three on a life raft, one in the water whose outContinued on page 8 At the reception following the ceremony. AFL-CIO President Lane Kirkland and memorial sculptor Marisol display a photograph of the monument. yf: $m' .t • \. '...•••ill.' . I-; •. • �SUFARBtS 106 :V .<,.' - T-j' W-:- SRI Pushes Extension of U.S. Labor Laws to Runaway Ships it i'"^-'. . •"'. -i- "• Ifc {;• Citing the continually unscrupu­ lous conduct of many American vessel owners operating ships under runaway registries, the SIU expressed its unwavering support for legislation which would extend American labor laws to foreignflag ships owned by Americans and operating principally in U.S. commerce. The bill, H.R. 1126, would ex­ tend the protection of the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Na­ tional Labor Relations Act for a five-year period to those foreignflag vessels. It was introduced by Representative William Clay (D-Mo.). "It's time to close the loophole in our labor laws that encourages the abuse of people who work on board these ships," SIU official Edd Morris said in testimony be­ fore the House Labor Standards Subcommittee on October 10. Morris and other representatives of organizations representing sea­ farers' rights testified that by cir­ cumventing American labor laws, the foreign-flag vessels are driving U.S.-flag ships off the seas at a cost of many thousands of Ameri­ can jobs. Morris, who serves as an in­ spector for the International Transport Workers Federation and as such boards foreign-flag ships to determine if minimum wage levels and living conditions are being met, was able to pepper his testimony with vivid examples of the widespread human suffering spawned by runaway registries. The following is an excerpt from Morris' testimony: "I recognize that it has not been the intent of nations such as Libe­ ria, Panama or Honduras to allow their national flags to be used to shield such behavior. They simply hope to improve the condition of their national treasuries by under­ cutting the prices charged by in­ dustrialized nations for ship regis­ tration and tonnage fees. "But a ship registry is more than a mechanism for improving one's «•. •: [•' ^ i' i': t> $: it;-.-: • t 't balance of payments. Registries must establish, and most im­ portant of all, enforce standards of operation and safety... "This This hearing gives a yoice to a class of people who currently are too frightened to speak and too intimidated to act even when they are the victims of abuse and deceit. "Let me describe some repre­ sentative cases, the kind that I encounter on a regular basis. (The first case involves crewmembers who spoke on condition of ano­ nymity.) "The ship of this crew flies the flag of Cyprus... . Their com­ plaints include: • Food: They are given no fresh fruits or vegetables, or fresh dairy products. Canned food is shunned because the cans are rusted and expiration dates passed... . They have no cooking oils. • Living conditions: Living quarters have leaking ceilings. (Cleaning and clothes-washing sup­ plies are scarce or non-existent. They have no toilet paper. • Working conditions: The crew is expected to work without gloves, including paint chipping. They are not provided with safety glasses. • Pay and hours: The employ­ ment contract obtained through a Maldive Island manning agency calls for pay of $300 per month regular pay and $80 additional to cover overtime. "Actual pay is $270 per month, with overtime paid at a rate of $1.40 per hour. However, the crew is not paid overtime for hours worked when the ship is not at sea. Thus, they are not compen­ sated for securing the ship, standby time, undocking, etc... ." Morris gave other examples, such as the Panamanian-flag sea­ man who was paid $6,000 less than his predecessor as Second Officer aboard the Golden Shimizu. Other crewmembers from that ship told Smalley Recalls Sleeping Car Porter Days T :.• •:v • J Assistant Cook Bill Smalley (right), a member of the SlU's Government Services Division who sails on MSGPAC ships, talks with A. Philip Randolph Institute President Norman Hill during the recent Solidarity Pay rally in Washington. Smalley, prior to shipping had been active in the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, the union once headed by the legendary A. Philip Randolph, who played a key role in organizing the civil rights protests of the late '50s and '60s, including the 1964 March on Washington. the Coast Guard they were victims of harsh and discriminatory treat­ ment, including being shorted on pay and being paid in foreign cur­ rency. They said leave pay and overtime were denied; they worked excessive hours; were provided with poor quality food and an insufficient supply of food; and had water rationed for 20 minutes twice a day. The crew also was concerned about safety factors. The ship had no lifeboat drills nor fire and boat drills in the past four years. Moreover, testimony and pre­ trial depositions delivered under oath in a court case in Tacoma, Wash, established that crew­ members on many, if not all for­ eign-flag ships routinely are cheated of their rightful wages. This wage cheating places lawabiding American-flag ships at a financial disadvantage worth mil­ lions of dollars, noted Morris. He said, "Congress should stop the American sanction of the 'free­ dom of exploitation' encouraged by foreign ship registries." mi m Abskaa OH Dar^opimit To Be Debated in Senate The energy bill, which contains a provision on opening a section of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), will be taken up on the Senate floor in early November, according to Capitol Hill sources. The legislation has far-reaching consequences for the American-flag tanker fleet be­ cause the transport of Alaska oil, which if developed and earmarked for domestic consumption, would be subject to cabotage laws. Senate leeAct George Mitchell has promised to make the bill a legislative i*iority afta: passage of the Civil Rights bill, now under debate. ANWR is the most promising region for American oil reserves; estimated to contain upwards of 8.8 billion barrels of oil. Such a find would provide not only a large measure of energy security for the nation, but would also give a big boost to U.S.-flag shipping, partic­ ularly at a time when Alaskan North Slope oil is waning. Passage of an ANWR oil explo­ ration and development provision in the energy bill is not certain. Although the bill calls only for the exploration of a small section of the refuge, groups concerned with protecting the environment are ex­ erting heavy pressure on Congress to keep the entire ANWR region undeveloped. There are some senators who are so opposed to ANWR devel­ opment that a filibuster has been threatened. Meanwhile, action in the House on similar legislation has stalled in a Merchant Marine and Wildlife Subcommittee chaired by Gerry Studds (P-Mass.). The bill is also before the House Committee on the Interior. It is unlikely that the House will be able to act on this measure before the end of the year unless the recess, now set for Thanksgiving, is delayed. Meanwhile, the SIU, working with the maritime industry in gen­ eral and U.S.-flag tanker vessel operators in particular, is urging passage of the jjill. Buy/Ship American Provision on Hoid As House Votes Down Foreign Aid Biii As the LOG was going to i»-ess, the House of Representatives voted down, by a vote of 159-262, a compromise foreign aid bill. Ap­ parently, the strong opposition to the conference repeat centered on 1wguage j^rtaining to family plan­ ning funding and the buy Ameri­ can/ship American provision contained in the bill. The same compromise bill had passed the Senate by a vote of 61-38 on Octo­ ber 8. The compromise bill supported by the Senate and voted down by the House grew out of a conference committee report after both cham­ bers of Congress passed their own versions of die foreign aid bill ear­ lier this year. The House and Senate confer­ ee^ in working out the compro­ mise bill, adopted language which called on governments receiving actual cash aid from the United States to sign agreements which establish that a portion of the American taxpayer monies they receive will be spent in the U.S. and shipped on American bottoms. The conferee language further stated that if no agreemoits have been agned, the nations receiving cash aid would be subject to a slid­ ing scale up to 75 percent of money by Fiscal Year 1996 on American goods of which 50 p^cent would be transported on U.S.-flag vessels.The bill legislated an equal distribution of departure ports. It is now up to the confidence committee to resolve the ccmtroversial issues and report out an­ other version of theforeign aid bill. Then both the Senate and House would have to vote on the new bill. U.S. shipping interests will be working to ensure that the buy Americaiyship America provi­ sion remains intact However, President Bush h^ tlueatened to veto the foreign aid bill, citing both the family planning wd buy Amdican/ship American initiatives as reasons for his oppo­ sition. ;:FI �;'v > V' ' NOmBER 1991 :•!''-/> '•1' ; World Minlimim Pay for Exploited Seamen Goes Up from $286 per MonHi to $335 The world minimum wage for seamen has been raised from $286 to $335 per month in a move which attempts to bring up the working conditions of the exploited and downtrodden seamen working for runaway-flag operations. The new rate, which was pushed for by the world's seamen's unions, went into effect October 25 and will increase again on October 25,1992 to $356. Unions representing seafarers have been agitating within the In­ ternational Labor Organization (ILO) for an increase in the world minimum wage rate for seamen, a level of compensation that is paid to most of the seamen working aboard ships operating under run­ away registries. The ILO, a United Nations agency made up of equal represen­ tation from management, labor and government from every mem­ ber nation, has set a minimum wage rate for seamen since 1946. The rate represents a recom­ mended monthly wage for an able bodied seaman. The most recent increase was enacted when the ILO's Joint Maritime Commission (JMC), which is made up of repre­ sentatives from the world's ship­ owners and seafaring unions, met in Geneva from October 17 to 25. The JMC participants, including SIU President Michael Sacco who served as a seamen's representa­ tive from the United States, also determined there is a need to de­ velop a new formula for periodic revisions of the minimum wage code for seamen. A new method was devised which expands the list of countries used in calculating the rate and which takes into con­ sideration currency fluctuations. The JMC recommended to the ILO's Governing Body that a committee be convened in every alternate year between JMC ses­ sions for the purposes of re­ viewing the seaman's minimum wage so that adjustments can be made without a full meeting of the JMC. A spokesman for the Interna­ tional Transport Workers' Feder­ ation (ITF), the group which brings together free unions from around the world associated with various modes of transportation— including the SIU, characterized the meeting as extremely success­ ful. He noted this was the first time in the history of the JMC that seafarers had won a minimum wage increase for two successive years. The ITF representative also noted that detailed discussions were held on items affecting the shipboard environment and em­ ployment rights of seafarers. The system of the application of mini­ mum standards for seafarers was also reviewed. The ITF spokes­ man noted that those representing seamen at the JMC meeting found themselves confronting intran­ sigent shipowners who were intent on either retaining the status quo or deferring items to future sessions. Thus the fact that the JMC adopted 18 resolutions covering Burning Fishing Vessel Crew Rescued by Virginia Sands Seafarers aboard the F/V Vir­ ginia Sands rescued six crewmembers whose fishing boat, the Lady Jay, caught fire 30 miles southeast of Nantucket, Mass. The rescue took place August 18. SIU members aboard the Vir­ ginia Sands, a dragger which sails from the port of New Bedford, Mass., were: Captain Carlos Camarao. Engineer Carlos Cova and Deckhands Antonio Cravo, Joao Virginia Sands Captain Carlos Camarao (right) directed the rescue ef­ fort. He is pictured with SIU Patrolman Eugenio De Sousa. -*y-. -n^.<i.^ry---: ..y- - • Engineer Carlos Cova was one of the crewmembers aboard the Virginia Sands when it conducted a rescue operation last August. Cravo and Jose L. Leonardo. The Virginia Sands responded to a distress call sent by the Lady Jay shortly after 5 a.m. When the Virginia Sands arrived, the Lady Jay crewmembers were in a life raft and the LadyJay was burning. The Seafarers brought all six men aboard the Virginia Sands. Shortly thereafter, a Coast Guard cutter arrived, extinguished the blaze and towed the Lady Jay to Nantucket. The Virginia Sands is one of the many fishing vessels in New Bedford under contract with the SIU. Jobs Export Protested areas of ITF concern is viewed as a very positive development. Among these resolutions were ac­ tions affecting the wages, hours of work of seafarers, manning levels, the repatriation of stranded sea­ men and the expansion of enforce­ ment mechanisms in the hands of member nations. Additionally, other resolutions called for a de­ tailed evaluation of the current status of world shipping and how the welfare of seamen is affected by changes within the industry. After a lengthy discussion on drug and alcohol policies directed at seamen, the JMC participants agreed to ask the ILO to convene a tripartite meeting of experts in the field with the purpose of devel­ oping educational materials and a prevention program. '--I; ••• The Bush administration proposal to in­ stitute a so-caiied free trade agreement with Mexico has met with skepticism from American unionists who smell a rat in the deal. The SIU joined with the Houston labor movement in protesting any plan which will result in the export of AmericanJobs to a low-wage country like Mexico. Pictured above is Recerti­ fied Bosun Ben Bom during the rally. Seafarers School Advocates Oil Spill Training for Ali Hands All American seamen should re­ ceive training in oil spill contain­ ment procedures in order to en­ sure that the United States has a pool of manpower available to respond to such accidents and to see that damage control proce­ dures are immediately instituted in the event of a discharge at sea, said the head of the SIU's training school in comments submitted to the U.S. Coast Guard. The agency's solicitation of comments on spill response plans for oil-carrying vessels included a section on crew training. The Coast Guard is in the process of developing rules to handle require­ ments raised in the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (CPA 90). This is one such rulemaking. The Lundeberg School limited its response to the section on crew training of the Coast Guard's Federal Register notice on this rule. Lundeberg School Vice Presi­ dent Major Ken J. Conklin (USMC-Ret.) said, "The Lundeberg School believes all merchant mari­ ners should receive training in oil spill prevention and containment procedures. First, this training will allow mariners working on vessels which become involved in an oil spill to conduct emergency damage control and containment procedures aboard the vessel until the appropriate contracted or co­ operative response center teams arrive on the scene." He also noted a second reason for training seamen in these proce­ dures: ". . . the training of all mer­ chant mariners would provide the nation with a pool of individuals qualified to work anywhere on oil spill response teams." Conklin emphasized that mari­ ners are accustomed to re­ sponding to orders quickly. "They are used to traveling far distances for their work. The nature of work aboard ships allows for extended periods of shore-side time when the mariner is off-duty. Thus a mariner who is ashore can be available for weeks tp months at a time without interfering with his or her usual employment duties aboard a vessel." The Lundeberg School head also maintained, "Any oil spill training should be ancillary to the Coast Guard certification and li­ censing process as are fire fighting and radar [training]." Certifica­ tion of completion should follow the mechanisms now used for fire fighting and radar endorsements. In this regard, Conklin recom­ mended the Coast Guard certify the oil spill courses given by insti­ tutions as complying with the agency's criteria. Conklin said the basis of this certification should include inspection of lesson plans and curriculum, equipment and materials, the qualifications of the instructors, and past experience in other Coast Guard-oriented training. He proposed a 40-hour course, which would be required of all unlicensed mariners. This course, Conklin suggested, should cover U.S environmental regulations, personal protective equipment, properties of oil, collection meth­ ods and equipment, and should culminate in a simulated recovery. Conklin also asserted that li­ censed shipboard personnel undergo a more stringent 80-hour training course. The wide-ranging provisions of OPA 90 was sparked by major oil spills in American waters in­ cluding the Exxon Valdez. The vessel response plans regu­ lations to which these comments were directed is just one small part of OPA 90's provisions. (Dther sections of CPA 90 address crewmember hours of continuous work aboard U.S.-flag tankers, liability issues of tank vessel operators, navigation systems for h^bors and much more. •V.': : ii -Y- m �SIAFARERS106 •m: - ••• t • ,'ji,; .;,i.r ••••;_ ? f -•I I 't. Texas Govemor Richanls Calls For Strong U.S.-Flag Shipping Texas Governor Ann Richards called for a stronger U.S. commer­ cial shipping fleet, as well as for new leaders "who care about what happens in America." Richards, who made her call for a vital American shipping industry during the West Gulf Ports Coun­ cil annual dinner last month, said Operation Desert Storm proved the vital importance Of a strong U.S.-flag merchant marine. "There is a tendency these days to talk about commerce and trade as things that happen in corporate board rooms," Richards said to an audience of Houston-area trade unionists which included SIU members and their families. "But you and I know that America sails the oceans only because your members make it happen. "And we never saw greater evi. dence of that than we did in Opera­ tion Desert Storm. Many mem­ bers of the Seafarers sailed full throttle into hostile waters on aging vessels. That requires a spe­ cial kind of courage," she told those assembled by the West Gulf Ports Council, an affiliate of the AFL-CIO Maritime Trades De­ partment which is comprised of 42 national unions representing workers involved in shipping and marine-related industries. "Now that the war is over, I hope we have learned just how important the maritime trades are to us, and how important it is that we have a national maritime policy that keeps the lines of supply open and keeps this country strong— not only in time of war, but in the international economic competi­ tion," said the govemor, who was elected to her post in 1990. Richards noted the U.S. mili­ tary "charters 87 dry cargo ships for deployment, and 67 of them fly foreign flags. "A strong commercial fleet is our lifeline to the world," she said. "And if we are going to get that fleet, we need what [the SIU] says we need: a lot more vessels *built by Americans, owned by Ameri­ cans and crewed by Ameri­ cans.'" Richards then focused on what she called an insensitive, unpro­ ductive federal govemment. "It is time for us to have leaders who care about what happens in America," she said, "because we are overdue for something good to happen at home. "For too long, we've watched government budgets go up, taxes go up . . . but American pay­ checks aren't going up, and peo­ ple's lives are not getting any bet­ ter. Real family income has not increased significantly in this country since 1973. "For 20 years, the two-pay­ check family has been a necessity because it takes two to make what one did before. A study at the University of Utah found that if all women in the work force left their jobs, 60 percent of American families would be living below the poverty line." Richards was featured at the ports council event along with Railroad Commission Chairman Lena Guerrero and longtime ports council member, political activist and Communications Workers of America Local 6222 SecretaryTreasurer Dorothy Barker, who received the Ship's Wheel Award as the ports council honoree. J.N. Phillips Deckhand Patrick Cobbs takes a break in the galley. Lead Deckhand Tim Kunz heads back to work on the Geary. Orgulf Tugs Carry Harvest Grain Harvest time for America's upper plains states means plenty of work for the SIU crews sailing on Orgulf tugboats. Pushers like the J. N. Phillips and John Geary are busy loading grain into the barges that will float down the Mississippi River system to New Orleans for overseas ship­ ments. Orgulf tugs pick up the agricul­ tural cargo at river ports in Illinois, Iowa and Indiana. Other loads like coal, steel and pipes also make the journey south from the Missouri, Ohio and Illinois rivers to Moore's Landing, Mo. The Phillips and Geary operate in this upper river region. From Missouri, larger pushboats take the barges to desti­ nations along the lower Missis­ sippi River as far south as the deep sea port of New Orleans. Cook Clora Doom slices watermelon for the crew of the J.N. Phillips. Geary Deckhand Pat McGinley awaits his next assignment. Hustling across the deck of the John Geary is Deckhand Jeffrey Rosencrans. Deckhand Adam Schacknai digs into his lunch on board the J.N. Phillips. Geary Deckhand Zolly Person reviews benefits materials. Governor Ann Richards [left) and Texas Railroad Commissioner Lena Guerrero arrive at West Gulf Ports Council event. Recertified Steward Visits Headquarters Ekow Doffoh (left), a 1991 graduate of the Lundejberg School's recertified steward program, visits with SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco to get an update on union activities. �NOVEMBER 799/ Lundeberg School Takes Safety Course toRlverboats The Lundeberg School took its comprehensive safety training pro­ gram to America's two most fa­ mous riverboats—the SlU-crewed Delta Queen and Mississippi Queen. Instructors Byran Cummings and John Smith each spent three weeks on each vessel to provide instruction in fire fighting, damage control, first aid and CPR. Cum­ mings worked on the Mississippi Queen and ran different courses in July, August and September. Smith covered the same material on the Delta Queen in May, June and August. "It was great. I learned how to use a lot of different equipment, I le^ed CPR and first aid and I learned a lot of new techniques," said SIU member Car! Keen, a member of the Mississippi Queen's deck department. Fellow SIU and deck depart­ ment member Rob McLemore said there is no comparison be­ tween these courses and others he had taken. "I've had instruction from several other (non-union) guys, but they were so repetitious. The instructors from the union build on everything they teach you, and they also give you the handson training," McLemore said. David Kish, vice president of administration at Delta Queen Steamboat Co. which operates the passenger boats, expressed great appreciation for the safety training and the instructors. The program started in 1990 when the company asked the Lundeberg School for on board instruction because many crewmembers are unable to attend classes in Piney Point, Md. Passengers Appreciative "This has turned out to be a great thing for us and our passengers," said Kish. "Our crewmembers genuinely like to see Byran and John. Also, with what you read and hear these days about lack of con­ cern for passenger safety (on for­ eign-flag vessels), our passengers sincerely appreciate these courses. It opens people's eyes to the SIU, and it helps instill pride in our crewmembers." "The passengers also appreciate it," Smith said. "They saw some of the training and they were im- .-.I ''it»..i'.'.-'';V-> -; Lundeberg School instructor John Smith (right) works with deck depart­ ment member on board Delta Queen. SIU member Marvin Joy completes drill involving smoke machine. pressed. Many of them said it made them feel much more comfortable. "I think it also gives the crews confidence by showing them things they can do." Smith and Cummings, each with years of experience as fire fighters and paramedics, instructed 154 crewmembers from the two boats. They taught the emergency squads (comprised of the master, two pilots, chief mate, third mate and deck crew) as well as the gen­ eral crew. "In the event of an accident, there is a big risk when you have 4()0-plus passengers on what basi­ cally is a high-rise building on the water," Cummings said, noting the importance of the courses on board. The training took place through­ out the day, interspersed between regular crew duties. Finding time to train became an important fac­ tor. "You have to be inventive. The general staff works long shifts and gets little sleep, and I'm taking time out of their schedules." The emergency squads partici­ pated in at least 40 hours worth of training per week, while the gen­ eral crew received slightly less. Cummings and Smith worked long and unusual hours, catching crewmembers between shifts. "You catch thjem around the clock," Cummings said. "Some­ times it's 3 a.m. or 4 a.m. before a porter's shift ends." Hands-on Training The first aid and CPR segment included certification of crewmembers. Besides learning standard things, crewmembers practiced various techniques and functions with first aid gear, Cum­ mings said. They also learned how to prepare a person for helicopter lift-off. During the damage control week. Seafarers learned proper techniques for measuring and con­ structing patches. "We would put tape somewhere on deck repre­ senting a hole," Cummings ex­ plained, "and then crewmembers would have to figure out which type of patch to use and how to make it. "I also worked with some cooks at about 2 a.m., and a couple of them couldn't swim. So we went to a small pool and they learned how to stay afloat if they fall over­ board." The fire fighting segmeiit in­ cluded a review of last year's in­ struction, such as operating fire hoses and extinguishers (the crew practiced on shore during con­ trolled fires). This year Cummings added a smoke machine, and mem­ bers took part in a simulated res­ cue. "We hid a five-gallon red bucket in the bow thruster room," Cummings noted. "We smoked the room so you couldn't see your hand in front of your face." The students donned their pro­ tective gear (although they didn't engage it, since the smoke is safe) and went in pairs to search for the bucket. This type of hands-on training drew raves from the crewmembers and from Kish. "When you do this type of thing on board, you get a larger percent­ age of people through the train­ ing," Kish said. "Also, aboard the boat you work with your equip­ ment on your boat. That's a lot different than being at a separate training site." The Lundeberg School instruc­ tors offered other hands-on lessons such as falling into water while wearing breathing equipment. Moreover, Cummings had an important goal for this year's train­ ing. He wanted the emergency squads to work in small groups and develop a complete ship's plan, which they eventually accom­ plished. "First they went deck by deck, room by room," he explained. "Next, they listed all the water­ tight compartments, all the radios, the isolation valves for the firemain system. Then they did the fire stations (with hose lines and exits)." Cummings pointed out that such plans for certain inland vessels are overlooked because they aren't re­ quired by any law or regulation. Already Planning for '92 Cummings already has set the schedule for next year's sessions, beginning with a January course on the Mississippi Queen. "We're going to expand even further on the hands-on part," he said. "We've already got the basics down." A special review program also is being developed for new crewmembers. Seafarer McLemore added that Cummings and Smith "encourage you to ask questions. Also, after they leave, the mates and masters have their own drills, so this isn't somethipg we do once or twice a year and then forget." Personally, Cummings said his favorite part of the training "is the satisfaction I hear (from members) about what we have accomplished. They're all there to thank me and send me off when we're done, and I know they will be ready next year. "They're very appreciative, and they know this m^es them a bet­ ter, safer organization." During damage control course, Lundeberg School Instructor Byran Cummings (left) shows First Mate Dick Karnath patching technique. •f.-a I- ..." Mississippi Queen dining room staff adjusts hose as Byran Cummings observes. �h-i:-. ^ : 0mm " ' Ur:: - -M. 8 lii-->' ''* • • mm --Iv .V '.M-\ /-'••pn -'. •:ti " ,y,: .' i'f pi: • •? 51^^I :|- tfr-v !'-••• 4mr '•', i- •• - %"' m-4 •P-:''l S3;' 0m' •- 0; X - WkORm^ • National Memorial Pays Tribute to American Seamen Continued from page 3 stretched hand is within inches of reaching his shipmate's hand. As the tide rises and falls, the statue of the mariner affixed to the breakwater, which represents the man in the water, appears to come up out of the sea. The 7-and-a-half foot human scale monument was inspired by a WWII-era photograph of seyen seamen on a raft who survived the sinking of their tanker, the SS Muskogee, when it was struck by a German submarine's torpedo off the East Coast of the U.S. in 1942. The photograph was taken by the U-boat's commander and printed in a German newspaper. An American seaman obtained a copy of the publication and kept it with him even after his own ship was sunk and he was taken prisoner and moved to a labor camp in southeast Asia. The seaman brought the copy back to the United States when he was freed, hoping to identify the seven men. Only one has been named and, by all accounts, the seven seamen were never found. • mi- }: i. had given their lives to their country from the birth of the nation. Seamen served as Privateers of the Revolution, taking on the British at sea. Thousands of seamen were captured by the British, only to die aboard disease-ridden ships. Kirkland noted, "The American Merchant Mariner's Memorial is a fitting remembrance to those who gave their lives in defense of their country, "We honor, as well, the tradition of all those mariners who served—that of a strong and vital American merchant marine that bene­ fits this nation in peaceful commerce and, when­ ever needed, diligently supports and sustains our defense of freedom in time of war," Kirkland said as he closed his remarks. The American Merchant Mariner's Memorial ^oup is offering a color audio-visual cassette in VHS format of the October 8 dedication ceremony. The cassette wUl be priced at cost. Inquiries regarding the tape can be directed to the attention of Joan Samsen, Executive Director; American Merchant Mariner's Me­ morial; 1 World Trade Center, Suite 2611; New The time capsule is unveiled as an honor guard of WWII York, NY 10048, or by phone (212) 488-7650. Mariners looks on. The Robin Moor Went Doivn 50 Years Ago §3; 0. •' iilr :, i v- -i'- U ' - i* • w?: • •• •', • •. • /4'-. mm... 4- I# • ".,-^ •- m i-m-' •\': l-m'. SlU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco spoke on the need to continue the fight for full recognition of veteran merchant seamen. Designed and sculpted by Marisol, a re­ nowned artist, the American Merchant Mari­ ners' Memorial is located on a lower Manhattan Battery Park pier where the New York City Fire Department's Marine Division headquar­ ters building—an historic landmark—is sit­ uated. An estimated 8 million tourists annually will pass by the memorial, which has as a backdrop the Upper New York Bay and the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The monument was donated as a gift to the people of the city of New York by the American Merchant Mariners' Memorial Committee which raised the funds for the monument from private monies. Time Capsule Opening in 2091 The time capsule lowered into the memorial has been hermetically sealed and will not be opened until October 8, 2091, 100 years from the date of the ceremony. In the capsule are the names of all the seamen who died during WWI and WWII, as well as other memorabilia of the American merchant marine. The dedication ceremony was opened by RADM Thomas A. King USMS (Ret.), who is president of the American Merchant Mariners' Memorial, Inc. and formerly was superinten•dent of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point. Captain Warren G. Leback, Maritime Administrator, and sculptor Marisol also spoke at the event. Speaking at the reception which followed the ceremony were representatives of maritime labor, port authority spokesmen and individuals who played key roles in the activities of the memorial's corporation, which raised more than $750,000 of private monies to see the project through its completion and leave an endowment fund for future maintenance. The American Merchant Mariners' Memorial group's program noted that merchant seamen The survivors of the Robin Moor were rescued from their lifeboats in the South Atlantic 13 days after their vessel was torpedoed by a German U-boat. For most Americans, World War II began December 7, 1941 when Japanese aircraft at­ tacked Pearl Harbor and other military installa­ tions in Hawaii. But to the American merchant marine, and especially the Seafarers Interna­ tional Union, the start of the international con­ flict can be traced a few months earlier to May 21, 1941—the date the Robin Moor was sunk, 50 years ago. The Robin Moor was approximately 700 miles south of the Azores sailing from New York to Capetown, South Africa when a German Uboat asked the vessel to identify itself. The unarmed U.S.-flag vessel was loaded with pas­ senger cars, engines, tin plates and general merchandise for South African stores. The Ger­ mans did not believe the manifest and gave the crew and passengers 20 minutes to abandon ship. The crew was ordered not to communicate an SOS. Once the four lifeboats were safely away from the Robin Moor, the U-boat lobbed 33 shells into the ship. The Robin Moor sank in 18 minutes. Nothing was known about the attack until the first lifeboat was rescued by a freighter 13 days later. When word of the sinking—the first involving a U.S.-flag merchant ship—reached Washington, President Franklin D. Roosevelt sent a message to Congress declaring the event -• i- "..-y an act of piracy. "We must take it that notice has now been served upon us that no American ship or cargo on any of the seven seas can consider itself immune from acts of piracy," Roosevelt said. "Notice is served on us, in effect, that the German Reich proposes so to intimidate the United States that we would be dissuaded from carrying out our chosen policy of helping Britain to survive. "... Were we to yield on this we would inevitably submit to world domination at the hands of the present leaders of the German Reich. We are not yielding and we do not propose to yield." Within weeks of the U.S. declaring war, German U-boats patrolled American coasts looking for merchant vessels. The SlU-contracted Seatrain Texas rescued the three sole survivors from a crew of 42 aboard the City of Atlanta which was torpedoed without warning on January 19, 1942 off Cape Hatteras. Less than a week later, the SlU-crewed Venore was attacked and sank in the same area, taking 18 men with her. A total of 1,200 Seafarers lost their lives and overall 6,775 merchant seamen were killed in World War II. In fact, only the Marine Corps suffer^ a higher rate of death among its fc*ces than did the American merchant marine. m , •• .V I -n �mm r.aMwM I .sj."wkMialairilfc NOVCMBCR J99I Seafarer Stiis Fight on 'Worker Tax' Continued from page 3 the idea of the tax. "We all thought it was a bad idea and would be expensive for ail of us." ^nC ' m-i rr- -r II®® Boatmen's Response Is Strong With the help of the legal staff for Higman Towing (which operates Primeaux's vessel— the Johnny Brown), he got the wording for his petition. Since September 10, he has contacted 27 different companies, reached some 500 boat­ men and received more than 400 signatures. The response against the user tax has been so strong to date that only one person has said no to signing the petition. Primeaux uses any and all means available to distribute the petitions. He has sent copies via the fax on board the Johnny Brown. He has pulled alongside boats to hand petitions to the crewmembers and has passed them out on shore. !»• communications representing all walks of the maritime industry—individual seamen and boat­ men, maritime labor unions, companies, the Maritime Administration and the Military Sealift Command—all of whom weighed in against a user fee for mariners documents and licenses. Tankerman Chris Weber prepares to toss a line ashore. User Ffee Under Review; CG Plans to Hear More Relief Captain John R. Primeaux Inspects a valve on a barge being pushed by the Johnny Brown. Captain Anthony Primeaux handles the pushboat Johnny Brown near Galveston, Texas. Because word of the petition has spread along the waterway, Primeaux regularly receives calls from fellow boatmen with the phone numbers of tugboats with crewmembers wanting to sign the petition. "I'll send it to anything that floats." Crewmembers aboard the Johnny Brown are behind Primeaux's efforts. "We've got to do something," said Tank-erman Chris Weber, who started sailing on the pushboats when the shipyard where he worked closed with the completion of the Star of Texas. "We can't do nothing unless we wake up," added Relief Captain John Primeaux (no relation to Anthony). Registered to Vote and Ready The pushboat captain does not plan to end his newly-found political involvement when the petition drive is finished. He plans to express himself at the polls supporting those elected officials who will stand up for his industry. "I recently registered to vote. Now I have a voice. If you aren't registered, you can't complain. I'm registered and I'm loud." Primeaux plans to gather all the petitions still in circulation by the middle of this month and send them to the SIU headquarters for distribution to Congress. The petitions also will be included when the Coast Guard re-opens its comments period concerning the tax. (As of press time, no announcement concerning the comments period has been published in the Federal Register.) The SIU has protested strongly against the imposition of the worker tax. During the Coast Guard's comments period on the proposed scheme, the agency received more than 500 Tankerman Charles Stark checks the oil level In the englneroom. Fighting the User Fee Pian Seafarers who believe, like Anthony Primeaux, that a fee for merchant marine documents and licenses Is unfair, should communicate their posi­ tion to elected officials In Congress. It was the passage of the 1990 Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act which Instigated the current Coast Guard mandate to collect a fee for all services rendered—Including the processing and Issuance of marine documents and licenses. Congress can rescind Its action and dispose of the portion of the law which requires collection of monies from merchant seamen for their Coast Guard-Issued documents and licenses. The Seafarers LOG would appreciate receiving copies of all correspondence directed by Seafarers to elected officials on this Issue. Additionally, copies of any responses by the congressmen should be forwarded to the LOG. As the SIU continues its fight against the imposition of a "worker tax" on U.S.-flag merchant mariners, the Coast Guard, is mov­ ing toward re-opening a comments period pertaining to the issue of charging seamen and boatmen for the costs involved in processing merchant marine documents, certificates or registry and licenses. Ever since the Coast Guard announced in the Federal Register last June that the agency was considering such user fees, the idea has met a strong stream of opposition from all segments of the maritime industry. The furor raised against the proposal was evi­ denced in the more than 500 letters—the vast majority hostile to the proposal—submitted to the agency before August 4, the deadline for the first round of comments. The Coast Guard has advised the industry that it is seeking to re-open the comments period on the proposal. Notice of such a re-opening will be posted in the Federal Register. SIU President Michael Sacco, in a commu­ nication submitted during the agency's com­ ments period this summer, said the union rejected the notion that mariners have to pay to be able to work. The union also objected to the inadequate disclosure of the methods used for determining the rates of the fees and the fact that the open-ended tax meant the charge could keep increasing. The Coast Guard has proposed a basic fee of $35 for a merchant mariner's document (zcard) without a qualified rating. For those seeking a z-card with an AB, QMED, lifeboatman or tankerman endorsement, the cost would be $135—$35 for the issuance fee, $60 for the evaluation fee and another $40 for the examination fee. Under the proposal, a member upgrading from AB-limited to AB-unlimited would be required to pay $95—the $35 issuance fee and $60 for evaluation. The cost for those with licenses is set even higher. A mariner seeking a lower level license would pay $180 ($35 for issuance, $65 for evaluation and $80 for examination) while the upper level license would cost $330 ($35 for issuance, $70 for evaluation and $225 for examination). The Reagan administration first proposed the idea of a worker tax on documents in the early 1980s. While that administration sought to implement this tax as a way to alleviate the deficit burden in each budget proposal, the Congress consistently rejected the idea. However, last year, under pressure to balance the federal budget and lower the huge deficit. Congress included Coast Guard user fees in the Omnibus Budget Reconcilia­ tion Act of 1990. -.c",il.'/i'M-:. .'vii'.' . • • V, VM; ,? .^1 •y ^1# % '' - .-'5. v; • 1'- �- ; WBM' ••'.••-' 'I.-'. . soFuunsm 10 •' • MSG PadfK Fleet SMc Bay Op&atiais In limbo After Phllmme Senate Itete I':!::' ^7/1;, ^r; t t- . > ,1 • • 11-.•7:- ,V'^; 'iif • -• .,i-^ fc-v? I,.: -'i:' •' '•; MilitJiry Sealift Command Pa­ cific Fleet (MSG?AC) vessels, crewed by members of the SIU's Government Services Division, continue to use Subic Bay Naval Base despite a Filipino senate's vote to deny a 10-year lease exten­ sion to the U.S. Navy. "We have to wait and react to the Philippines' formal proposal," said Commander Rick Nelson, who is assigned to the State De­ partment's office for Filipino ne­ gotiations. "They (the Philippine government) have withdrawn their termination notice." President Corazon Aquino had urged the senate to support a 10year extension for the U.S. Navy to use the base west of Manila on the South China Sea. However, the 23-member senate rejected the treaty 11-12, falling five votes short of the tWo-thirds needed for the treaty, in September. Aquino had proposed taking the issue to the courts in order to hold a referendum where the Filipino citizens would decide if the Ameri­ can base would stay or go. Subic Bay employs more than 37,000 Filipino workers. However, Aquino announced last month she was dropping her plans to seek a vote. Under the previous lease arrangement, the Filipino government had to issue a one-year notice of termination to the U.S. Navy. Nelson said the Philippines has asked the U.S. government to ne­ gotiate a withdrawal within three years from Subic Bay. No meet­ ings have taken place because the formal request has not reached the State Department, he added. "We still have operational rights at the base with protection for our crews and employees," Nelson stated. "We are operating as if nothing has happened." Concerning MSCPAC and its members, the Navy has not issued any instructions or change in sail­ ing plans, according to an MSCPAC spokesman. "We are a tenant there. We can do nothing independent of the Navy," said Bob Borden, spokes­ man for MSCPAC. Archives to Open WWII Mariner Exhibit An exhibit to honor America's World War II merchant mariners will open at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. on December 7, the 50th anniversary of the Japa­ nese bombing of Pearl Harbor. The display will feature photo­ graphs, film footage, logbooks and audio and video remembrances from seamen of that era. The Ar­ chives has been soliciting such material for the past year to go along with the information it al­ ready had collected and stored. The exhibit, which will be on display for a year, will concentrate on the ports of Philadelphia, Balti­ more and Norfolk, Va. There is no admission charge for the National Archives, which also features original copies of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. Seafarers Support Edwards in Louisiana's Governor Eiection -.11 • '::v Seafarers in the New Orleans area are continuing to support for­ mer Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards as the Democratic Party nominee prepares for a November 16 gubernatorial runoff against for­ mer Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke, the Republican candidate. SIU members, pensioners and family members joined in Ed­ wards' campaign effort and even received a visit from him at the New Orleans union hall. Edwards, 64, received slightly more votes than Duke in the pri­ mary October 19. Governor Buddy Roemer, one of 10 other candidates in the primary failed to get enough votes for the runoff. Edwards "talks our talk and walks our walk," said New Orle­ ans Port Agent Joe Perez. "He has been good to the maritime industry and he believes in Ameri­ can workers and American jobs." Edwards, who won gubernatorial elections in 1971, 1975 and 1983, has indicated his support for the labor movement, Perez said. Seafarers throughout Louisiana received information about Ed­ wards and the election through the mail, at union meetings and by telephone. SIU members helped with the campaign by making phone calls, driving an Edwards bandwagon and donating time for various other work. The participation of rank-andfile Seafarers and retirees in the campaign was outstanding, Perez noted. Edwards is favored over Duke in the runoff, though not deci­ sively. Many Roemer supporters are expected to vote for Edwards, due to Duke's background as a Klansman and Nazi sympathizer, From the left: Third Cook Eduardo Gonzales, OS Antonio Billanueva, AS Bill the New Orleans Times-Picayune Boiling, Bosun Bili Davis, Bosun Duke Duet, Bosun Mike Keith and Wiper Gerado reported. Ijopez show support for Edwards. F/V Mayflower Hit but Not Down i -HmMt Gubematoriai candidate Edwards greets SIU members at New Orleans hall. A New Bedford Standard-Times photographer captured this image of the SIUcrewed Mayfiower, which sustained massive damage during Hurricane Bob. Crewmembers were proud to report that white their vessel had t}een hit by the 100-mph humcane which battered New Bedford (Mass.) last summer, it had survived and was saiiing once again. The Mayflower, shown here August 20, one day after "Bob" hit, sustained roughiy $60,000 worth of damage. �•'.-'••v.',-. Schedule Hectic for Sea-Land Challenger Crew SIU crewmembers aboard the Sea-Land Challenger find very lit­ tle time to relax because of the hec­ tic 28-day schedule the vessel meets. "We've got a good crew on here," Bosun Roy Williams told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG re­ cently while the container ship was docked in Jacksonville, Fla. "There is always something to do and the members are ready to tackle it." The Challenger, built in 1968, sails what is known in maritime circles as the Crescent run. In less than a month's time, the 700-plusfoot ship makes stops at such Car­ ibbean ports as Kingston, Jamaica; Santo Domingo, Dominican Re­ public; and San Juan, P.R. On the mainland, the vessel unloads and loads in^ Elizabeth, N.J., New Or­ leans and Jacksonville. The Challenger is one of four Sea-Land ships operating on the Crescent mn. The others include the Sea-Land Crusader, Sea-Land Ex­ pedition and Sea-Land Discovery. • Steward/Baker Herbert Scypes prepares a plate of broiled fish. OMU Alberto Garcia sets up the lathe in AB Paul Barber (left) signs Anthony Mc the ship's machine shop. Quay, Jacksonville patrolman, aboard. Cleaning out a locker are AB Tito Colon (left) and Bosun Roy Williams. Deckhands Keep an Eye Out For the Unexpected on Tug Utah The Utah sails to meet a foreign-flag "saltie," and push it to the pier. Deckhand/Engineer Mike Kornmeier starts the Utah's diesel engine. When "no two tows are the same," the SIU crew of the Great Lakes Towing tugboat Utah knows each call out on the Maumee River in Toledo, Ohio will be a different adventure. Deckhand/Engineer Mike Kornmeier recently told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG, "Wind, river currents, weather and ships all create changes. The Maumee is unpredictable. Sometimes it flows contraary to the wind." Kommeier knows of what he is speak­ ing. He has been sailing aboard the Great Lakes Towing vessels for 24 years. Deckhand Mike Lock also is aware of the problems that can arise when tugboats attempt to dock or tow deep sea vessels— unless the rail goes under water," said Lock, who started sailing in 1974. "This can be dangerous work." On this particular job, the Utah was called out to help dock a foreign-flag vessel loaded with British steel. Captain Milo Bailey, called one of the best by both Kommeier and Lock, kept the deck dry throughout the job. The Utah met the "saltie" in the Mau­ mee River channel at Lake Erie and fol­ lowed it to the docking area using a series of bumps to glide the freighter to the pier. The tug held it against the dock until it was securely tied. Unlike ships designed specifically for the Great Lakes with bow and stem thmsters, deep sea vessels are unable to dock without aid. Deckhand Mike Lock hauls in the lines as the Utah leaves the dock "k -1 '"""I'''"--' J.- •, . 'J L- ..... �12 '^.V-N'/r~-:' •• '.••v-v^.-vv rfv' ...vS;-',4;.--' tl: Seafarers Join in Mobile AFL-CIO Rally Seafarers joined fellow trade unionists at a Labor Day parade in Mobile, Ala. Seafarers, both active and retired, joined the car caravan which moves its way from Mobile's Civic Center to Bienville Square. The Labor Day activities were called by the Southwest Alabama Labor Council AFL-CIO Among the Seafarers, retirees and family members who marched and also took part in the other events were: James W. Fleming, Amos B. Myers, H.L. "Buck" Weaver, Jack A. Olsen, George Pierre, H.W. Miller, H.H. House, Eddie Arnold Jr. and Doris Devine. Also present were V.T. Nash, Rickie Juzang, M. Juzang, A. Bon­ ner Jr., G. Sellers, Francis Gomez, Ralph Smith, Bobby Butts, Larry DEU Amos Myers (left) and AB Larry McCants lead SlU contingent In rally. McCants, Albert Bourgout, Allen George, Lloyd Palmer, Richard McCall, Lee Deparlier and Danny Merrill. , Retiree Allen George checks out the refreshments being placed by Richard McCall In the union hall. Member Bobby Butts and Retiree Anthony Merrill relax In the photo on the left while Pensioner "Red" House talks with family members of fellow retirees on the right. Mobile ^lU members show their colors In the Labor Day parade. — Retired Steward f^alph Smith march^ during the Labor Day parade. Pride of Texas Seafarers Enroute to Egyptian Pyramids I'- '• In Alexandria, Egypt, crewmembers from the Pride of Texas took to the saddle to make their way to visit the great pyramids of Egypt. From the left are AB Kenny McLand and QMED Wayne Palmer rldlno camels- at rloht is Chief Conk Frenchesca Rose, taking a more farnlllar friend, the horle ''T' — irA-- �Benefits Session Held In Jacksonville; San Juan is Next Seafarers, retirees and their family members from throughout the southeastern United States gathered at the Jacksonville, Fla. hall last month to gain information about the union's welfare and pen­ sion plans. The last two meetings sched­ uled for 1991 will be held Novem­ ber 7 in San Juan, P.R, and December 6 in Algonac, Mich. Contact the ports for the exact starting times. Retired black-gang member Jim Babson and his wife, Lois, travelled from their home in Hous­ ton to make the Florida meeting. "We missed the meetings in Hous­ ton and New Orleans," Brother Babson told a reporter for the Sea­ farers LOG. "We did not want to miss this one." Charter member Bertram Eckert also missed earlier meet­ ings closer to home. He and his wife, Fannie, drove from Birming­ ham, Ala. to be updated on the programs. "We drove 500 miles and it was worth it," the retired QMED stated after the conference. Another engineroom veteran, Francisco E. Torres, came from Tampa, Fla. with his wife, Irene, to find out what they could about his upcoming retirement. Torres, who recently tumed 65, tape-recorded the whole meeting. "You can only retain so much after these meet­ ings, so this way we can listen to it anytime we want," said Mrs. Torres. Elizabeth Butler of Jackson­ ville decided to attend because her husband, Leon, was at sea sailing .:M K'/I More than 100 members, retirees and family members packed the Jacksonville hall. as a chief cook. "I want to know more about dependent coverage." With her son Keith, an engineroom member, at her side, she was busy asking questions and taking notes throughout the conference. Bosuns Bill Stoltz, Bill Card and Albert Caulder all agreed the meeting was very informative. All three took time from being with their families to be at the union hall for the presentation. The conferences, which started in May, are conducted by represen­ tatives of the various Seafarers plans. They are designed as an open forum for members, retirees and their family members to learn more about the union's programs such as medical, vacation, pension and educational benefits. All attending are encouraged to ask questions. Plenty of back­ ground material is supplied for all to take home and study. The conferences are scheduled on the same day as union meetings. More than lOO.people, which has been the average attendance at the earlier meetings, filled the Jack­ sonville hall. On a side note, the Babsons drove for two days so they could ask questions about medical cover­ age, including possible operations. However, the first day of their trav­ els took an interesting twist when they stopped to fill the car with gas: a drug bust was taking place. "The police were reading these people their rights," Mrs. Babson recalled. "While we were there, they opened thegas tank on that car and the drugs came out." "We'd never seen anything like it before," Brother Babson added. AB Nicholas Lomas collects benefits plans materials at the start of the meeting. As Bill Nihem takes notes, Ejvind Sorenson listens during the meeting. Swapping a few stories are (left to right) Bosun Paul Domes, DEL) Jerry Miller, QMED Chief Steward Eddy Usmany introduces his family—daughter Mary (left) and wife LeRoy Williams and pensioners Roland Burton and Adolphus Brown. Aida—to Jack Caffey (right), SID Atlantic Coast vice president. -i^/V (i-- Above: Richard Repsch, a retired tugboat captain, came all the way from Morehead City, N.C. with his wife, Bonnie. Below: Retired engineroom member Jim Bab­ son and his wife, Lois, who drove in from Houston. Irene Torres records the meeting for later use by her and her husband, Francisco, who re­ cently retired. At the conference, charter member M.E. Sanchez (left) shows his original membership book, dated December 1938, to Steward Assistant George Rueth who received his first book the day before. �/I,.;,.- • • •.• - •v- ' -' ' •••- ..iV'.-.A •• . ) -5 a Ki ^ ;•' y: hVr ------ • vvM#-" y' . • ' .-y-y'-\-.5-iy-ns y-y'J--;-, • "'"r--: -.'v ./•, • ^uv ^ .-ci'. ' • .•'- ..:,i-.; •• :• -. •' ;• -': •"''' Vi-•' 'vv ,• 5fV,,(.. :;;.yi-- -.-r - v;. - V'" ' ' -'V A/ 1^ ^ ^ I " ^ ^* y •. ,-!,?!•"> -»'-•' -•» • -'- •••^« •. ?y-. SEAfAREKS 106 • - m/EMBER 199! 'Tfefel •li'fiyi--!^l-^t.^.~.'^vi..-'-.---'t-y-'n ---U-i - sy-t2?;Ky y.yiv;-i .. ^ I.'.'-• C-.t!'- ^'1 ^11.- -.T „ ., VrM- ' ' I!'• ?f :'-V lp¥^?v'v' yf',' :|;-; p y 1^' V ,'. '-r-l V-r If. V-' '• '.y'- IIV"; |k I'- -iyV->'• V If V;^V;.,"-;'Jv;r'VV:r?V'^ .'fViSii'iif.i-y "J ' "J T y ..-= • A •»:. ; Fyyi-'-ty :-F; firospeets ,»a: ^ Y'J 't ' ' - •• • yy; yaiyy •; S, :iayy-y 't -'y i . :^:... fe-'W' -Mi rm: 0r ie m- here is nothing typi­ cal about the way SIU ^member Randy Witowich ^spends time between voyages. That is, unless one considers working in Australia's Outback region—most of it hundreds of miles from civilization—normal for time on the beach. Witowich, a 36-year-old chief cook, has been a part-time gold prospector since the mid-1970s. Since 1984 he has made annual treks to Australia, where pros­ pecting is common. "I had done some mining in northern California in the mid 1970s," Witowich recently told a reporter from the Seafarers LOG. "It seems like I've always been interested in mining, but there were just too many people in Cali­ fornia. Several years ago I got shot at twice for (unknowingly) being on private property there.'f With the gunshots figuratively ringing in his ears, Witowich de­ cided to journey to Australia. Ironically, the Outback wilder­ ness may have been safer in some ways than California. Australia presented plenty of challenges, however, and Wito­ wich literally learned how to live off the land. With the help of an Aborijginal guide, he safely com­ pleted his first venture there. Al­ though he did not find gold, Wi­ towich was completely enthralled by the overall experience. "You learn very quickly that you have to take care of yourself," Witowich recalled. "You're forced to be so much more cre­ ative. Here (in the U.S.) you think there aren't enough hours in the day, but you don't realize you watch TV four to five hours at night." 'Best of Both Worlds* A native of Wisconsin, Wito­ wich joined the SIU in 1985 in the port of Honolulu, shortly after he had gotten serious about mining. Previously he worked a desk job for a telecommunications firm on the West Coast. "One day t told my boss I was going to Australia to mine. He just laughed," said Witowich, a Marine Corps veteran who served in Vietnam. By 1985 Witowich had discov­ ered what he describes as "the best of both worlds. With the SIU I get to travel and I enjoy seeing different parts of the world. Then I also enjoy going to isolated areas in Australia and prospecting there." Unlike numerous other pros­ pectors, Witowich says he does not stay in that business with the goal of getting rich. He has pro­ gressed to where the trips to the Outback are modestly profitable, and that is enough to keep him happy. "I'm in it for the adventure," Witowich said. "If I don't find gold, it's all right because I already make a good living at sea. Just to be out there looking is what I want ... If I found $1 million in gold, I'd buy some better mining equip­ ment and put new tires on my truck. Those are the only changes I would make, because I've found what I really want to do in life." Aesthetics aside, Witowich esti­ mates he has found roilghly 100 ounces of gold (worth about $50,000) in his lifetime. His most prosperous outing took place a few years ago, as he and another prospector found 42 ounces in a six-week period. "I went a couple of years with­ out finding anything, but when you get the gold bug, you keep digging!" Witowich noted. "On the trips to Australia, at first I didn't find anything, then gold started paying my expenses and now I make a profit." Tough Work Witowich's Australian under­ takings illustrate the demanding nature of prospecting. Whether dredging, using a metal detector or employing another prospecting method, miners face long hours and draining work. "It's as tough out there now as i- • •••'.J y"' '*1*^' -y- L,....J it was 100 years ago," Witowich said. "The temperature can change 40 degrees in an hour-anda-half." Additionjilly, prospectors must be quite cautious in the wilder­ ness—the only medical help avail­ able there is self-provided. Wito­ wich learned this firsthand when he injured his leg while sliding down a ravine. He created a splint which provided enough support. Nicknamed "Outback Jack" by the Aborigines, Witowich has had other adrenaline-surging experi­ ences while prospecting. Twice he found human skeletons; more frequently he has face-to-face meetings with crocodiles. He also passed by a sign which read, "Wel­ come to hell. K you have any brains, you'll go back." But it is not all heat, dust and danger for the Seafarer. Witowich enjoys finding new ways to sur­ vive in the untamed areas. He recently built a hot-water heater with some tubes and an old beer keg, just one of many practical inventions. "My expenses are only $15 a month, and that's counting $11 for propane gas," he said. Fresh water is no problem, he added. "The water is so clean there, you can just drink right out of the streams." Witowich, who describes him­ self as a "high-tech hermit," some­ times prospects with partners and other times goes it alone. He does various types of mining and is due for another trip, as he last went to Australia in January. The galley gang member empha­ sizes his love of prospecting and "roughing it." Unlike the hun­ dreds of thousands of miners who flocked to Australia during the 1850s' gold rushes, Witowich takes more pleasure in the chase than in the harvest. "One guy recently found 200 ounces (worth about $100,000) in a season," Wi­ towich said dispassionately. "But for me, it's being one-on-one with nature that is so great. The Out­ back is a magical place." gRenffPK wiTowicH WADHBP rHKooap Man OF rms rgKKAiM BUT HAP A/0 SOCCBSS f/MP/N(r OOUD- WeMicM ouoTAis u//^r Oo-Fser oeeP OFTH AN B-FOCTTUNNSL) WITH A FKKANP SNCVBL rue •JOB TBOM TNKBB :!••: X • •A if.iS "f". 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'•-.A, AA-'--AVA-H-'AV;V^ ''A|^|;;•:' ••'••yr.y'rH -'t A,4--'.'''tyr; ;. •, ;• •• '^v-,.'.:-, •; .;'^--''A'^ -'Cv.- Special Supplement This handy version of the Lundeberg School's cata­ log is printed in the Seafarers LOG as a conve­ nience to SIU members. Please keep for reference. Guide to 1992 Lundeberg School Courses supple­ IThismentspecial of the SeaI11 i. ^farers LOG isl designed for Seafarers toi • 'r.f;.':-',, , .; V '''A^ . ':'y':-..ry- ' Mk ••^ V • i. - • • • • • .', -;• %.' • -•" ""'h'^f-.- 1-" fcAA-; ii: •yy'y-'^ - use in planning their up-i grading schedule. Courses at the Lundeberg School con^tinually are developed and improved to keep abreast of the latest tech­ nological changes in the nii^time field, and the newest teaching aids and practices are imple­ mented by a staff of highly qualified instruc­ tors specializing in virtu|ally every area of aritime studies. The hool offers courees to iSsist Seafarers in uping to all unlicens^ atings and some linsed positions in the leek and engine depart^ [^ts and all ratings in le steward department. Courses also are offred in areas of study |whiph lead to various „Coast Guard endorse­ ments. On page 4 of the sup­ plement, the Lundebeig SchooPs 1992 schedule is published. It should be no^ diid on occasipn because of the nianl; Pl^er needsolSiU-c<^ l^ted Operate course ^tes may change. iSeal^ should cd^ td eOnsult each monthly ^ition of die Sealaler^ LX)G fOT the rtiOst up-todate course schedules; f What foliovi^s is a li^ef Siinimary of eadi the courses scheduled for the coming year. Eli-V gibility requirements^ vary from course to course, so any member interested in upgrading should first check witii the Lundeberg Schoors admissions office. For further informa­ tion on any of the courses listed, contact the Sea­ farers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship^ P.O. Box 75, Pine^ Point, Md. 20674-0075;i telephone (301) 994- ''y DECKDEPARmEMT Able Bodied Seaman This four-week course leads to endorsement as an able bodied seaman (AB). It consists of classroom work and practical training in deck seamanship, rules of the road, marlinspike seamanship, helmsmanship, cargo handling, safety, fire fighting, emergency procedures, first aid, under­ way and vertical replenishment, and crane and fork truck operations. Lifeboat/Water Survival The course of instruction leading to a lifeboatman certi­ fication consists of classroom work and practical training in emergency drills, lifeboat construction, lifeboat launch­ ing and recovery, basic compass navigation, life raft con­ struction, life raft launching and maintenance, and use of all lifeboat and life raft equipment. Students also leam different survival methods and use of emergency radio and distress signals. At least three hours each day are spent outdoors in the lifeboats conducting practical exercises such as row­ ing/coxswain training and davit operations. Students must pass a U.S. Coast Guard examination in this course. Shiphandiing Simulator The Coast Guard-approved shiphandiing simulator course provides realistic bridge watchstanding training for deck personnel aboard both deep sea and inland vessels. Successful completion of this two-week course is accepted as credit for 60 days of sea time on vessels of unlimited tonnage. Special areas of skills development include general shiphandling and helmsmanship, river and channel transits, entering and departing various ports, coastal navigation. Navy-related operations such as convoy and underway replenishment, hawser towing, pushboat towing and emer­ gency shiphandiing. Radar Observer The radar observer course of instruction leads to a radar observer endorsement. The Coast Guard-approved course consists of both classroom lectures and practical applica­ tion, including radar theory, observation, operation and use, interpretation and plotting, advanced radar plotting, colli­ sion avoidance and navigational exercise. Practical training includes operation of audio-visual and state-of-the art radar simulation equipment to include stu­ dent control and maneuvering of a vessel, plotting courses and safely maneuvering a ship without jeopardizing the safety of other vessels. Third Mate This 13-week course consists ofclassroom instruction in all areas of terrestrial navigation, deck seamanship, rules of the road, shipbuilding, ship stability, cargo handling, fed­ eral regulations, first aid, CPR and fire fighting. This ma­ terial includes all subject areas found on the U.S. Coast Guard license exam for third mates. Limited License for Mate or Master The 10-week course of instruction leading to a license as mate or master of steam or motor vessels of limited tonnage up to and including 1600 gross tons includes the study of inland and international rules of the road, piloting in coastal waters, weather observations and forecasting, shiphandiing, cargo equipment—handling and stowage, stability, safety, basic and advanced fire fighting, first aid, CPR, ship's business and shipboard routine. This course is designed to prepare the experienced seaman for the United States Coast Guard license exams for either operator of uninspected towing vessels or mate/master of vessels of 100 gross tons up to and includ­ ing 1600 gross tons upon inland waters or near coastal waters. The basic fire fighting course includes 16 hours of classroom training as well as eight hours of practical fire fighting instruction. Celestial Navigation The five-week course of instruction covers the areas of sunrise-sunset-twilight, latitude observations by sun and polaris, celestial miming fixes by sun-stars-planets, com­ pass error by amplitude and azimuth, star identification, care and use of the sextant. It should be taken by all applicants who are eligible for a license as Master or Mate of Uninspected Vessels or those who are eligible for a license as Towboat Operator-Oceans. ENGINEDEPARTMENT 'I '>4 OMED-Any Rating The curriculum for certification and endorsement as a Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED)Any Rating consists of a 12-week course leading to the following ratings: pumpman, refrigeration engineer, elec­ trician, machinist, deck engineer, junior engineer and deck engine mechanic. The course of instmction leading to an endorsement in each of these ratings consists of classroom work as well as practical training. Fireman/NatertenderA Oiler The six-week course of instmction leading to endorse­ ment as fireman/watertender, oiler (FOWT) consists of classroom instmction and practical training. Topics cov­ ered include the parts of a boiler, engineroom equipment, fire fighting, safety procedures, engineroom procedures, operating auxili^ equipment, watchstanding and starting and securing main engines. This course prepares the student for Coast Guard General Safety, Oiler and FiremanAVatertender tests. Pumproom Maintenance and Operations The six-week course leads to certification in pumproom maintenance and operations. The curriculum consists of cargo properties and emergency procedures, tanker devel­ opment and constmction, operation and maintenance of valves and pumps, loading procedures, cargo pump opera­ tion, cargo measurement, discharging procedures, ballast­ ing procedures, tank cleaning, inert gas systems, fire fighting and safety, pollution control and cargo control systems. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg School certification of graduation will be issued. Marine Electrical Maintenance The course of instmction leading to certification in ma­ rine electrical maintenance consists of both classroom and practical shop training. Included in the study are the theory Continued on next page Seafarers LOG, November 1991 Supplement—Page 1 :-py§. 1: y 'M • �--s«ai3ra<»s5;3£jsms»!»i3S5ois^ pl»il^<3 'y --'"y ^1 ^=*=-1f ••>.;'•?;; Vvi- ''' ^'' i_ :'r- y 4••/•"•'<;•'''--:^r^: ifiii 414 '?#.• • • • ': !;;; J: - (-.'' v V.;:' ,."••• :.;i J' y^^yy^:y: ,''iy'''k. ;lb•,;%••. ' •if y.;, :,; . •-'-•'.••• ; y-:i;::,>^-^'V-. r Tik^-'' •: y-.y^y y. y. ; -•:;.. • On-the-job training exercises in the proper use of suction equipment and skimmers is part of the one-week oil spill prevention and containment course at the Lundeberg School. Coll^Degree j Program Offered he Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Sea­ manship offers associate iih aits degree prograrns in; Nautical Science [ychnolpgy for depkde^ jartment students and ^ farine Engineeriiig Technology for engine department students. Both degrees offer con­ centrations in either the deep sea or inland indus­ try. Certificate programs include Maritime Ser^ vice Technician Certifi­ cate, and Maritime Technology with con­ centrations in Nautical Science or Marine Engi­ neering. The Maritime Technology Certificate is awarded upon suc­ cessful completionofthi trainee program. All progranls are d# signed to provide the dp* portunity for members of the SIU to earn a college degr*^ or certificate in their occupational areas and provide a solid ac% demic foundation in gena:kl education sufc^t& Candidates for th|e college certificate or de­ gree programs must m^t the missions criteria: L Be a piemj^r irij gorid standing in the Continuedfrom preceding page of electricity, electrical power circuits, electrical schemat­ ics, electrical test equipment, electric motors and control­ lers and various shipboard electrical systems. Practical shop training includes lighting circuits and fixtures, maintenance and trouble-shooting of working DC and AC motors and controllers, galley equipment and elec* trical distribution systems. Upon completion of this eightweek course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. Refrigeration Systems, Maintenance & Operations This six-week course of instruction leading to certifica­ tion in refrigeration systems maintenance and operations consists of both classroom instruction and practical shop training. Topics of instruction include the theory of me­ chanical refrigeration, major system components, accesso­ ries, cycle controls, refrigerants and oils, and applied electricity. Standard service techniques are emphasized such as the operation, trouble-shooting and maintenance of ships' stores plants, air conditioning plants, cargo ventilation and dehumidifying equipment, as well as pantry refrigerators, water coolers and ice machines. Practical shop training includes the complete fabrication of a working refrigeration system from basic system com­ ponents. An introduction to refrigerated container units also is presented. Refrigerated Containers Maintenance This four-week course leads to certification in refriger­ ated containers and consist^ of both classroom and practical shop training. The training experience will enable the stu­ dent to assume the duties of a maintenance electrician on board container ships carrying refrigerated containers. The student will receive training in all phases of refrig­ erated container unit operation, maintenance, repair and trouble-shooting. This will include the various types of engines, refrigeration systems and electrical systems. The course is designed to help the student develop a systematic approach to trouble-shooting as well as to acquaint the student with specific maintenance proce­ dures. 1.--V ! .y., I -I's >^4V; T.,,y. , -"•• ,y; '" .V-'-. . ;;,.7.'"wr, -_^' ' • •• *•.•' t .,.• ;• yv '.. ''' -i*'-"'y y •- H:-'''V: ;y^.' U:}&k..::.yv';,y,.>•••• - Basic Electronics : Ilf»:s 1 ,;i: i :^5'::,:. k;|I 'H ing and oxy-acetylene brazing, welding and cutting. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. ^.-j;'' ' V'..'. 1 'f IsT'" - 2. Pass ah entrance i exaihination jn math, IBaglish and ieading^m birder to present evidence of tihe ability to profit I the instruction the| lool offers. 3. Possess the piefuisite maritime voca*1 ipnal background for •Qurses (have upgraded j least once in Aeir de-1 jartment). For additional infor-J mation regarding the! college programs, inter- s ested members should| contact the Lundeberg I School at (301) 994- Diesel Engine Technology This four-week course, leading to certification in diesel engine technology, consists of both classroom instruction and practical hands-on training. Topics of instruction in­ clude diesel engine theory, two- and four-stroke cycle operating principles; and theconstruction, operation, main­ tenance, repair and trouble-shooting of low, medium and high speed diesel engines. Associated auxiliaries including intake and exhaust systems, lubrication and cooling sys­ tems, fuel injection and starting systems will be covered as well. The student will receive practical training in the opera­ tion and repair of diesel engines on board school training vessels. Welding The course of instruction in basic welding consists of classroom and on-the-job training. This four-week course includes practical training in electric arc welding and cutt­ Sealarers LOG, Noyember 1991 Supplement-Page 2 • -;'c ' • '\ 'i,'- '-k • Basic electronics is a four-week course which helps Seafarers develop an understanding of what goes on inside the electronic boxes found aboard ship. The topics covered include principles of analog electron­ ics, active devices and basic digital electronics. The student will learn all aspects of circuit diagrams, and the instructor will work with each course participant individually to en­ sure a working knowledge of all shipboard electronic de­ vices. This course is an excellent way to prepare for the Marine Electronics Technician course, and is strongly recom­ mended for those who wish to take that course but have no electrical or electronics background. . „.*t Marine Electronics Technician i & ii The 12-week course consists of the principles of analog and digital electronics with emphasis on shipboard circuitry and communications. Students have the opportunity to review AC and DC theory, power supplies, oscillators, amplifiers, receivers, transmitters, antennas, operating practices and regulations, digital devices and controls, digital transmission, computer based automation, and trouble-shooting of analog and dig­ ital equipment. A daily lab follows each lecture period. •Vr/V ^ „ Hydraulics The course of instruction in hydraulics consists of class­ room and practical training. Topics covered in this fourweek course are fluids, actuators, control devices, pumps, reservoirs, symbols and hydraulic systems in marine equip­ ment. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. Eiectro-Hydrauiic Systems Consisting of the principles of electrical control of hy­ draulic systems, this course covers cargo winches, deck cranes, anchor windlasses, ships' steering systems, ramps, stem ramps, fire doors and a wide variety of shipboard systems. The six-week course reviews the hydraulic components and their functions as well as basic hydraulic systems. Application of electrical control and some typical ship­ board electro-hydraulic equipment is also covered. The first weeks are devoted to the electro-hydraulic deck crane, electrical relay sequenced hydraulic operation to­ gether with trouble-shooting and maintenance. The remain­ der of the course is devoted to other electro-hydraulic shipboard systems. .1, Oil Spin Prevention and Containment This one-week course consists of classroom, laboratory and on-the-job training exercises. Topics of instmction include types of oil and petroleum products and their be­ havior on water, pollution prevention regulations, spill prevention and small boat operations. Students will receive instruction in spill containment booms and boom towing configurations and anchoring operations. Also covered in the course is selection of absorbents, suction equipment and skimmers and their proper use. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg School certif­ icate of graduation will be issued. Deep Sea/iniand Engineering License Exam Preparation Course Changes within the maritime industry and projected trends have led to modifications in the federal regulations pertaining to the licensing of merchant marine engineering officers. This has resulted in an expansion of career paths from the traditional two (inspected and uninspected) to three (unlimited, limited, and designated duty) based on qualifying experience in terms of vessel gross tonnage. Beginning in 1991, the Lundeberg School has offered an integrated program of study open to all qualified licensed engineer candidates (unlimited, limited and designated duty). The program of study will continue to provide instruc­ tion in all subject areas pertaining to the license sought. Additionally, U.S. Coast Guard-certified instruction will be provided in first aid, CPR and basic and advanced fire Continued on next page t •A-lO-U . �Continued from preceding page fighting in order to meet licensing requirements. The course lasts 10 weeks. A guided self-study course for the purpose of engineering license examination preparation also is available by special arrangement. • • -• . • • -, ing are either required or elective courses for upgraders in all departments. Sealift Operations and Maintenance Because of the unique requirements of militaiy con­ tracts, this course is mandatory for all upgraders. For deck department upgraders, it is a four-week course; for engine and steward department students, it lasts two weeks. The course of instruction leading to the Sealift Opera­ tions and Maintenance endorsement consists of both class­ room lectures and practical application that includes the topics of underway replenishment, helicopter operation familiarization, crane operation, forklift maneuvers, dam­ age control familiarization, and search and rescue boat operations. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. General Physical Fitness Workout programs are individually designed to meet the needs of the student. Students may participate in free weight, nautilus or universal weight training which can be used to gain, lose or maintain weight. Aerobic and swim­ ming programs also are available. First Aid & Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) The art of wire splicing is one of the topics covered in the Bosun Recertification program at the Lundeberg School. STEWARD DEPARTMENT Assistant Cook Utility Leading to certification as assistant cook, this sevenweek course includes both classroom and on-the-job train­ ing. Topics covered are the preparation,, cooking and serving of vegetables, cooked salads, sandwiches, breakfast foods and night lunches. Emphasis is placed on the basics of food preparation including sanitation, dietary values, work organization and the use of recipes. Cook and Baker The nine-week course leading to certification as cook and baker includes both classroom instruction and on-thejob training in the bake shop and galley. Topics covered are the baking of breads, rolls, pies, cakes, cookies and break­ fast pastries. The student also will concentrate on dessert and breakfast preparations, sanitation and work organiza­ tion. Careful attention to recipe requirements is also high­ lighted. Chief Cook • -..-iK;.. M . '- The course of instruction leading to certification as a chief cook incudes both classroom and on-the-job training. Topics covered in the nine-week course are the preparation of meats, poultry, seafood, soups, sauces and gravies. The student also will concentrate on identifying meat cuts by the use of charts. Work organization, sanitation and the use of recipes are included in the course. Chief Steward The nine-week course includes classroom instruction supplemented by on-the-job training. Topics covered are menu planning, work supervision, organization, typing, inventory control and requisitioning procedures. Sanita­ tion, nutrition and safety are highlighted as well. The stu­ dent will be actively involved in all phases of the school's food service supervision. Towboat inland Cook Students in this class leam the principles and techniques of safety and basic first aid as well as cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to the accepted standards of the American Red Cross. After successful completion of each phase of this course, students are awarded a certificate from the American Red Cross. Basic Fire Fighting The basic fire fighting course provides the student with general knowledge of the chemistry of fire, fire fighting equipment and materials, and techniques for using them safely. Upgraders receive 16 hours of classroom training and eight hours of practical fire fighting. Upon successful completion of this course, the student is awarded a certifi­ cate of completion from the Lundeberg School which is recognized by the Coast Guard. Advanced Fire Fighting After receiving a refresher in basic fire fighting to start the two-week course, students leam how to blueprint a vessel and organize emergency squads for fire fighting. The course covers how to give concise orders using the different types of communications with crewmembers and landbased fire units. Students also study how to inspect and service various shipboard fire extinguishing equipment before going through shipboard simulations and actual fire fighting train­ ing- fAdtiltEduciidon Programs I n addition to the up­ grading courses listed in this LOG supple­ ment, the Adult Educa­ tion program at the Lundeberg School offers a variety of courses to assist Seafarers with study skills and basic learning procedures. The programs are available to Iwth trainees and up­ graders in order to give all SIU members the op­ portunity to expand their education. Workplace literacy skills are in­ cluded in the Adult Basic Skills classes. Basic skills are stressed that will help Seafarers im?^ prove job performance. ? The courses offered include English as a Sec? ond Language, Adult Basic Education, Devel^ opmental Studies, Life­ boat Preparation and a |High School Equivalency Program. y tm.- t Adult Education Schedule ^1992 This year there are no set dates for the adult ed­ ucation courses; they are all open-ended. If any member is in­ terested in the High School Equivalency (GEO) course, the Adult Basic Education (ABE) course, the English as a Second Language (ESL) course, the Develop­ mental Studies program or the ABE/ESL Life­ boat Preparation course, they should contact the! admissions office for ad­ ditional information and; starting dates. | Union Education College Courses While attending upgrading classes at the Lundeberg School, all SIU members attend union education courses ovier the course of one week. Seafarers leam how a collective bargaining agreement between the union and the employer protects wages and working conditions. The rights of ^e union's membership as outlined in the SIU's constitution also are reviewed. Students gain an understanding of the various laws and legislative programs which defend and promote a U.S.-flag merchant marine. Courses also are held to provide Seafarers with full information on the many benefit plans available to qualify­ ing members through the union's collective bargaining agreements. Welfare, pension and vacation benefits are In an effort to attrac as many ihembers a possible to the colleg curriculum at the! Lundeberg School, fbr| the first time all of the eight-week college courses are being offered during evening hours as well as during die day. (For college course dates, see page 4 of this supplement.)^ mm '•"'tJMl'-"' Applicants in this seven-week course receive classroom and on-the-job instruction in food preparation on board towboats and tugs. Emphasis is on the basic methods of preparing all meals for a crew of six to 12 boatmen. Work scheduling and organization, menu planning, purchasing, storage of supplies and sanitation controls are emphasized. Candidates are trained to single-handedly man a galley. mDEPARTMENTSUPBRAmiUt'AND SPECIALTYIWURSES Each student attending upgrading programs at the Sea­ farers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship will partic­ ipate in certain courses as part of their regularly scheduled program. Sealift Operations and Maintenance, Physical Fitness, First Aid & CPR, Union Education and Fire Fight­ VM Upgraders in the Recertified Stewards course receive training in all facets of the steward department. Seafarers LOG, November 1991 Supplement-rPage 3 •f �' "•".-'•i' •• >V.'' - • '''" . '• '. '/. i'7;' vf^ .o'" -V^'(j" '.• '••':S r.fe' 1992 Upgrading Course Schedule : -J: i T he following is the current course schedule for the entire new year— January through December 1992 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. The course schedule may change to reflect the membership's and industry's needs. Seafarers should continue to consult each monthly edition of the Seafarers LOG for the most up-to-date course schedule. For additional information, contact the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, Md. 20674-0075; tele­ phone (301) 994-0010. Engine Department Upgrading Courses Course Pumproom Maintenance & Operations Tankerman Marine Electrical Maintenance Refrigerated ContainersAdvanced Maintenance Electro-Hydraulic Systems Marine Electronics Technician-I Marine Electronics Technician-U Basic Electronics Welding )".• Hydraulics f '•••,QMED - Any Rating Fireman/Watertender & Oiler Oil Spill Emergency Containment & Clean-up ®!.' V -'I'l-: Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operations Diesel Engine Technology Check-In Date January 6 May 11 August 31 March 16 July 6 October 26 January 6 April 27 August 17 March 2 June 22 November 9 January 6 May 11 September 28 February 17 June 22 November 9 April 13 August 31 January 20 February 17 October 12 March 16 June 22 August 17 November 23 January 6 May 11 September 14 January 20 March 16 May 11 July 6 August 31 November 26 March 2 April 27 June 22 August 17 October 12 December 7 January 20 May 11 October 26 July 6 Completion Date February 14 June 19 October 9 April 10 July 31 November 20 February 28 June 19 October 9 April 10 July 31 February 14 February 14 June 19 November 6 March 27 July 31 December 18 May 8 September 25 February 14 March 13 November 6 April 10 July 17 September 11 December 18 March 27 July 31 December 4 February 28 April 24 June 19 August 14 October 9 December 4 March 6 May 1 June 26 August 21 October 16 December 11 February 28 June 19 December 4 July 31 Deck Department Upgrading Courses Course Lifeboat (The Lifeboat course runs every two weeks through the year. The dates here are through the first half of the year only.) Able Bodied Seaman Check-in Date January 6 January 20 February 3 February 17 March 2 March 16 March 30 April 13 April 27 May 11 May 25 June 15 January 20 March 16 May 11 Seafanrs LOG, November 1991 Supplement--Page 4 Completion Date January 17 January 31 Februaiy 14 February 28 March 13 March 27 April 10 April 24 May 8 May 22 June 12 June 26 February 28 April 24 June 19 Check-in Date July 6 August 31 October 26 January 6 May 4 September 1 January 27 February 10 April 6 August 3 October 5 January 27 March 2 May 4 June 29 August 31 November 2 January 20 March 16 May 18 July 13 September 14 November 16 Course Third Mate Limited License Celestial Navigation Shiphandling 'A'" • , Radar Certification Completion Date August 14 October 9 December 4 April 17 August 14 December 11 March 3 March 6 May 1 August 28 October 30 February 7 March 13 May 15 July 10 September 11 November 13 January 24 March 20 May 22 July 17 September 18 November 20 steward Department Upgrading Courses Check-in Completion Date Date All open-ended (contact admissions office for starting dates) Course Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker, Chief Cook, Chief Steward Recertlflcatlon Programs Program Steward Recertiflcation Bosun Recertification Check-in Date January 27 June 1 March 30 September 28 Completion Date March 2 July 6 May 4 November 2 SHLSS College Program Course FULL 8-week sessions Check-in Date January 6 March 16 May 11 July 6 August 31 October 26 Completion Date February 28 May 8 July 3 August 28 October 23 December 18 FOR ADDITIONAL UPGRADING INFORMATION am interested in leaming more about the opportunities for upgrading ' at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship. Please send ! • lastest • I 1me the course catalog and application form. Full name: Street address or P.O. Box:. City, State, Zip Code: Telephone number (with area code):. I am an SlU member: Deep Sea Lakes Inland Waters Government Services Division Book number: Social Security number: Send this form to the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seaman- ' ship, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, Md. 20674-0075. ' 11/91 I �SitiiltHSi 16 DetemberS Jaauaiy Membenhip Afeetfngs; Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland WateK k'- '';'V • v-K; .;v / Piney Point Monday, December 2 Monday, January 6 New York Tuesday, December 3 Tuesday, January 7 Philadelphia Wednesday, December 4 Wednesday, January 8 v: Baltimore Thursday, December 5 Thursday, January 9 Norfolk Thursday, December 5 Thursday, January 9 Jacksonville Thursday, December 5 Thursday, January 9 Algonac Friday, December 6 Friday, January 10 Houston Monday, December 9 Monday, January 13 New Orleans Tuesday, December 10 Tuesday, January 14 MohUe Wednesday, December 11 Wednesday, January 15 San Francisco Thursday, December 12 Thursday, January 16 Wilmington Monday, December 16 Tuesday, January 21 Seattle f Friday, December 20 Friday, January 24 San Juan Thursday, December 5 ' Thursday, January 9 St. Louis Friday, December 13 Friday, January 17 Honolulu Friday, December 13 Friday, January 17 Duluth Wednesday, December 11 Wednesday, January 15 Jersey City Wednesday, December 18 Wednesday, January 22 New Bedford Tuesday, December 17 Tuesday, January 21 Ml port's mooHop Hurts ui 10:30 ffoM. Personals \''S The Family of WALTER CHIPMAN Please contact Giyn H. Stephens at Kanta Forda Ranch, RR 1-Box 127, Sandstone, MN 55072; telephone (612) 245-2570. He has some old photographs of his former shipmates he would like to pass along. AB JOHN WHEELER Please contact Woodie Stover on board the USNS Mercury TAKR-10, FPO San Francisco, CA 96672-4028. ROBERT P. PAGE Please contact your brother, Jeff, at (301) 972-3165. Crewmembers of the SS COLUMBIA EAGLE William Plemitscher and Pamela Sink are trying to Icicate crewmembers who sailed aboard the SS Columbia Eagle during 1969 and 1970 for a pos­ sible article. Contact them at 465 County Route 24, Corinth, NY 12822; telephone (518) 654-2816. SUfARBlS 106 !_'• >-vyi--a^>^^iT"-»T-e-- Dispatchers' Repert for Deep Sea SEPTEMBER 16, 1991-OCTOBER 15, 1991 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Port New York Philadelphia Baltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston St. Louis ^^ey Point Algonac Totals TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C Trip Reliefe DECK DEPARTMENT 29 1 5 16 12 24 25 18 28 11 8 12 2 8 14 25 18 =--17 28 .-•-15 . 8 2 12 15 1 0 228 8 5 193 27 15 0 4 3: , ^5 •11 17 7 19 28 «_^J9,. 21 * ^.19'.-. 12 h:22:: :: 9. 16 22 15 9 2 2 \ 11 31 24 v:V. 4' wWifiX . 0 ... 4. -S 0 1 184 196 • 10 2 3 11 11 11 if-'''WiiHS 5 19 13 14 12 7 1 4 9 6 16 ' 18 13 5 5 9 14 14 16 0 3 59 4 6 1 1 3 3 2 . S-f rm-f 10 5 10 4 0 5 V2 ..••iir.i'Sr:-' •>..-0. , 0 4 2 3 57 126 152 16 13 35 36 •= 44 31 43 12 12 31 2 0 342 ii • 14 14 10 22 10 9 2 15 11 2 8 2 149 16 5 1 9 16 32 19 11 16 14 1 10 16 1 5 0 172 ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port lew York liladelphia jBaltimore Norfolk Mobile New Orleans Jacksonville San Francisco Wilmington Seattle Puerto Rico Honolulu Houston i St. Louis Piney Point Algonac Totals 8 7 5 10 7 8 6 7 3 0 3 4 14 13 8 28 0 3 6 6 14 17 73 17 32 4 15 20 0 1 0 236 10 1 2 1 7 6 4 22 3 8 0 23 7 0 12 0 106 6 2 • 1 4 7 8 • 4,::^ 11 3 2 0 23 3 1 6 0 81 0 3^ 6 1 11 1 1 ^.,23 I 3 9 -.Si 6 M1 7 10 0 0 0 1 5 4 -;2.' 9 8 0 1 0 1 2 2 0 1 1 29 82 91 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port 13 2 3 16 5 10 21 New York 2 1 4 2 Mi:sm • • 2 ^ Philadelphia 1 0 1 M'i2 • •'l-.-i:; 3 1 Baltimore 1 3 1 5 4 1 5 Norfolk 1 0 3 8 3 9 9 Mobile 2 0 5 7 5 2 13 New Orleans . 5 -^-^^'6 • 2 11 4 'i13 •: Jacksonville . 9 i'-i • 6 10 5 • 31 12 . 42 San Francisco . 4 0 6 10 ilii 5 16 WUmington 5 1 2 16 0 184 3 Seattle 1 1 1 2 0 1 3 Puerto Rico 77 10 16 ' 5 19 18 13 Honolulu J 'Ji|W' 8 5 1 6. 10 14 Houston 0 0 0 1 M-0 0 0 St. Louis 2 3 9 ' 2 • 5 17 2 Piney Point 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 Algonac 35 125 68 125 60 99 173 Totals ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port 0 30 20 10 67 38 14 New York 0 2 0 1 3 1 Philadelphia 5 0 m • • 0 2 8 0 Baltimore 0 13 11 2 15 13 4 Norfolk 0 0 19 1 19 30 1 Mobile 0 6 9 21 25 .... 9 New Orleans 0 12 14 3 19 liiiM22 Jacksonville 15 0 21 14 42 25 22 San Francisco 0 7 6 10 13 12 5 Wilmington 0 6 7 8 16 11 9 Seattle 0 0 7 6 2 3 10 Puerto Rico 139 36 4 162 39 7 Honolulu • .jj 3 11 18 6 Houston 0 0 • 0 0 0 2 0 St. Louis 0 4 37 •7:,:-;i 53 0 Piney Point 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 Algonac 239 0 208 66 398 303 90 Totals 482 211 519 498 777 706 622 Totals All Departments • 25 12 II 11 1 19 1 3 1 180 14 6 7 19 9 6 1 7 9 0 12 0 111 6 2 4 8 9 12 4 8 10 6 0 7 5 3 6 0 90 33 I 7 5 4 41 4 10 8 12 29 0 10 « 35 5' 20 38 35 5 13 15 12 8 9 7 51 9 23 0 2 0 53 0 1 131 350 98 • 3 2 •' 17 30 45 25 67 20 24 . 5 185 22 • l:f 6 0 550 889 893 23 716 ••"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. A total of 1 710 johs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,710 jobs shipped, 498 jobs or about 29 percent were taken by "A" seniority members. The rest were fiUed by "B" and "C" seniority people From September 16 to October 15, a total of 211 trip reUef jobs were shipped. Since the trip reUef ^o^ began on April 1, 1982, a total of 14,927 jobs have been shipped. ••'•if'"•V ' �m- HOmiBER 1991 T he Seafarers Pension Plan an­ nounces the retirement of 26 members this month. Nineteen of those signing off sailed in the deep sea division, five sailed in the inland division, one sailed in the Great Lakes division and one sailed on the union's Railroad Marine section. Steward department member Sebasttian LaBella, 75, is the oldest of the new pensioners. He spent nearly 40 years at sea. Bosun James Oliver has been a member of the union longer than any of die other hew pensioners. He joined the SlUin 1945 in Philadelphia. Brief biographical sketches of LaBella, Oliver and the other new pen­ sioners follow: n DEEP SEA MUSHEN ABBADI, 66, I joined the Seafar­ ers in 1967 in the port of San Fran^ Cisco. Bom in Arabia, he sailed in the engine de­ partment. Brother Abbadi has retired to the Bronx, N.Y. ALBERT BAZOR,58, joined the SIU in 1963 in the port of Mobile, Ala. An Alabama na­ tive, he shipped in the deck de­ partment. Brother Bazor served in the Army from 1950 to 1952. He re­ sides in Tibbie, Ala. DAVID BRONSTEIN, 65, joined the union in 1969 in the port of Hous­ ton. A native of Galveston, Texas, he com­ pleted the Lundeberg School's stew­ ard recertification course in 1981. Brother Bronstein served in the Army from 1944 until 1946. He lives in Houston. MILTON P. COX, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1955 in the port of New Orleans. He was bom in Mississippi and sailed in the steward depart­ ment. Brother Cox served in the Army from 1946 to 1948. He has re­ tired to Gulfport, Miss. .'-'ri To Our New Pensioners i.. Thanks for a Job Well Done Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names of SIU members who recently have become pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them happiness and health in the days ahead. the Navy from 1942 to 1963. Brother Fultz resides in Fallon, Nev. ANDREW HOL­ LAND, 65, joined the union in 1978 in the port of Philadel­ phia. He was bom in Connecti­ cut and sailed in the deck department. Brother Hol­ land upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School, and he also served in the Navy from 1943 to 1965. He lives in Chesapeake City, . Md. I 1 FRANCIS HOWARD, 63, joined the SIU in 1955 in the port of New Orleans. BOm in Jacksonville, Fla., he sailed in the steward department. Brother Howard has retired to Metairie, La. HUBERT JACKSON, 61, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1956 in the port of Balti­ more. The native of North Carolina sailed in the deck department. He served in the Army from 1950 until 1953. Brother Jack­ son calls Willis, Texas home. SEBASTTIAN LABELLA, 75, joined the union in 1952 in the port of San Francisco. He was bom in Connecticut and sailed in the stew­ ard department. In 1980 Brother LaBella upgraded at the Lundeberg School. He has retired to Orangevale, Calif. RAY H. MANN, 55, joined the SIU in 1969 in the port of New Orleans. A native of Honduras, he upgraded fre­ quently at the Lundeberg School and in 1981 com­ pleted the Lundeberg School's stew­ ard recertification course. Brother Mann lives in Hitchcock, Texas. HOMER D. CROSS, 61, joined the SIU in 1956 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Bom in Winston, N.C., he sailed as a member of the galley gang. Brother Cross now calls Portsmouth, Va. home. JAMES OLI­ VER, 65, joined the Seafarers in 1945 in the port of Philadelphia. Bom in" Texas, he sailed as a bosun. Brother Oliver lives in LaPorte, Texas. JAMES FULTZ, 65, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1967 in the port of San Fran­ cisco. The Ken­ tucky native shipped in the deck department, and he served in JOHN OWEN, 65, joined the SIU in 1960 in the port of New York. He was bom in Wales. Brother Owen upgraded fre­ quently at the Lundeberg School and in 1986 com­ pleted the Lundeberg School's bosun recertification course. He has retired to Seattle, Wash. MILTON PHELPS, 61, joined the union in 1954 in the port of New Or­ leans. The Illinois native shipped in the steward department. Brother Phelps served in the National Guard from 1950 to 1952. He resides in Kenner, La. ALBERT SPANRAFT, 64, joined the Seafar­ ers in 1951 in the port of Balti­ more. Bom in Illi­ nois, he sailed in the steward and engine departments. Brother Spanraft lives in Belle Chase, La. CALVIN STE­ VENS, 66, joined the SIU in 1967 in the port of Baltimore. A native of Mary­ land, he shipped with the galley gang and upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. Brother Stevens served in the Army from 1945 to 1946. He has retired to Easton, Md. TED TOLENTINO, 62, joined the Seafarers in 1957 in the port of Seat­ tle. He was bom in the Philippine Is­ lands and sailed in the deck depart­ ment. In 1974 Brother Tolentino completed the Lundeberg School's bosun recertification course. He also served in the Army from 1951 to 1953. Brother Tolentino resides in San Francisco. JOSEPH VIOLANTE, 65, joined the SIU in 1948 in the port of New York. Bom in Portugal, he shipped in the deck department. Brotfier Violante calls Baltimore home. WILLIAM WEST, 60, joined the Seafarers in 1960 in the port of his native New York. He shipped in the deck depart­ ment. Brother West was in the Army from 1948 to 1952 and also served in the Navy from 1953 to 1957. He has retired to New York. INLAND STEVE AUGUST, 62, joined the union in 1976 in the port of Balti­ more. Bom in Pittsburgh, Pa., he shipped in the steward department. Boatman August served in the Army from 1951 until 1953. He resides in Dundalk, Md. LAWRENCE BERNARD, 62, joined the union in 1962 in the port of Detroit. A Michigan native, he sailed in the deck and engine departments. Boatman Bemard served in the Army from 1951 to 1953. He has retired to Trenton, Mich. FELIX CAMPESIJR., 44, joined the Seafarers in 1976 in the port of his native New Or­ leans. He shipped in the deck depart­ ment and from 1965 to 1968 served in the Marine Corps. Boatman Campesi lives in Marrero, La. EDUARDO PEREZ, 68, joined the Sea­ farers in 1977 in the port of Puerto Rico. A native of Tampa, Fla., he shipped in the steward department. Boatman Perez served in the Army from 1940 until 1954. He resides in Cape Canaveral, Fla. C'' • 1 •fj-ir:;; : • V^,| vis .••if:, M • -.v- Ttk* • OBDULIO ROSARIO, 69. joined the union in 1977 in the port of his native Puerto Rico. He shipped in the deck department. Boatman Rosario still ca|ls Puerto Rico home. GREAT LAKES WILLIS KINGS­ TON, 62, joined the union in 1961 in the port of Buf­ falo, N.Y. He was ix)m in Ogdensburg, N.Y. and shipped in the deck department. Boatman Kingston lives in Theresa, N.Y. RAILROAD MARINE JORGE RODRIGUEZ, 70, joined the union in 1959 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. Bom in Lima, Pern, he sailed in the deck department. He calls Hampton, Va. home. 1^-:; "I K- CORRECTION The October issue of the Seafarers LOG contained an inaccurate biographical sketch about pensioner John Poleate. The correct information follows: Brother Poleate, 69, joined the SIU in April 1970 in the port of Mobile, Ala. He shipped in the deck department. Brother Poleate also served in the Navy for 26 years, retiring in February 1970. I- �• 18 SOFAKItSm Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes CU-Company/Lakes L—Lakes NP—Non Priority SEPT. 16-OCT. 15,1991 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP TOTAL SHIPPED ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP All Groups Class CL Class L Class NP DECK DEPARTMENT 0 38 1 0 ENGINE DEPARTMENT . ^ ^ tA A t* 27 ^ 7 -26 13 ^ STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 8 2 ENTRY DEPARTMENT 0 • O'O' "**• 9 w' - '"^2 "^^^''5 0'""'""31 11 Totals All Departments 0 56 22 0 60 4 0 85 51 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. **"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Dispatchers' Report for iniand Waters SEPTEMBER 16-OCTOBER 15, 1991 ii,' "-'" -•• *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C i ' i • •:. . ••" Region Atlantic Coas Gulf Coast Lakes 4$^ Inland Wat West Coast Totals TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups Class A Class B Class C ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 3 2 16 0 21 Region Atlantic Gulf Coast ;..JLakes & Inland Wat West Coast Totals 0 0 0 0 0 ; 0 3 0 .1.., ' O 'T" ' . 3 mm1 68 4 0 44 '11- 0; 0 •' 2 116 8 0 3 22 ENGINE DEPARTMENT b Region 0 STEWARD DEPARTMENT Gulf Coast |^kes & Inland Waters! West Coast Totals Totals All Departments 49 1 12 29 0 3 174 9 26 *"Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. 2*"Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. Inland Report Is Revised •n>; Beginning with this issue, the Seafarers LOG is intro­ ducing a new fprmat for the Dispatchers' Report for In­ land Waters in order to be more reflective of the nature of the brown water and harbor .transport industry. The new report consolidates the figures into four geographic regions—Atlantic Coast, Gulf Coast, Lakes and Inland Wa­ ters, and West Coast. The ports making up the Atlantic Coast listing are New York, Philadelphia, Balti­ more, Piney Point, Norfolk, Jacksonville and Santurce. Gulf Coast ports include Houston, New Orleans and Mobile. The halls of Algonac and St. Louis are in the Lakes and Inlands Waters figures. The West Coast is composed of Seattle, San Francisco, Wil­ mington and Honolulu. Seafarers Participate in Soiidarity Day Joining rank with thousands of other trade unionists at the Washington, D.C. ceiebration of Solidarity Day are (from left) QMED John Copeiand. Trainee Monty Hernandez, ABs Chris Kiaber, J.R. Ewing and Mike Hooper and Train­ ees Tim Lowe and Yaser Mawari. Personals ROBERT FINK Please contact your sister, Lenore, at 516 E. 5th Street, New York, NY 10009; or telej^one (212) 254-2824. Ocean Blvd, Suite D, Stuart, Fla 34994; telephone (407) 283-6541. GERALD F. DURHAM Happy Birthday, Gerry! From your mother, brother, nephew, JULIO SANTIAGO aunts, uncles, cousins and all your Anyone knowing tfie where­ friends in California. We would abouts of Julio Santiago, please like very much to hear from you. contact his son, Joseph, at 800 E. Please write. -I .'r • Seafams /n/eimrifomrf Union Dintioiy President Michael Sacco Secretary-Treasurer John Fay Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco Vice President Collective Bargaining Angus "Red" Campbell Vice President West Coast George McCartney Vice President Government Services Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Atlantic Coast Jack CafTey Vice President Lakes and Iniand Waters Byron Kelley Vice President Gulf Coast Dean Corgey . ... I-.t-.i-i HEADOUARTERS 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301)899-0675 ALGONAC 520 St. Clair River Dr. Algonac, MI 48001 (313) 794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (301) 327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth, MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi Street Honolulu, HI 96819 (808) 845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. '• Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St. Jersey City, NJ 07302 > (201)435-9424 MOBILE 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605 (205) 478-0916 NEW BEDFORD 50 Union St. New Bedford, MA 02740 (508)997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504)529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. ' ' Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St. Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604 S. 4 St. Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215) 336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Piney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St. San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415) 861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos St. Stop 16 Santurce, PR 00907 (809) 721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314)752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (213) 549-4000 /V' • 'v- v. I . ^ �1 sesss;!^Ks£%».^: NOVEMBER 1991 «> -. ' ^'-Vp; ' •; '• '." '"'"IS Digest of Ships Meetings The Seafarers LOG attempts to print as many digests of union shipboard minutes as possibie. On occasion, because of space limitations, some wiii be omitted. Ships minutes are reviewed by the union's contract department. Those issues requiring attention or resolution aie addres^ by the union upon receipt of the ships minutes. LIBERTY SPIRIT(Liberty Maritime), June 30 — Chairman William Lewis, Sec­ retary Howard Williams, Deck Delegate Ralph Darman, Engine Delegate 1. Rowells, Steward Delegate L. Bettis. Chairman announced payoff. Deck and en­ gine delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate. PRIDE (American Overseas Marine), June 21 — Chairman R. Lamb, Secretary J. Gleaton. Steward delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by deck or engine delegates. USNSSEALIFT ATLANTIC mC), June 17 — Chairman T. Daniels, Secretary J. Samuels, Educational Director C. Durden, Deck Delegate A. Radovcic, En­ gine Delegate L. Estes, Steward Delegate P. Cager. Deck delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. USNS DENEBOLA (Bay Tankers), June 16 — Chairman R.E. Black, Secretary W. Dean, Educational Director M. Hall. Chair­ man reviewed SIU constitution for benefit of new crewmembers. No beefs or disputed OT reported. L>»KE(AMSEA), July 7 — Chairman Jack Cooper, Secretary D. Lupton, Educa­ tional Director Rex Bolen, Deck Delegate D. Pickelheimer, Engine Delegate Rodger Plummer, Steward Delegate Judi Chester. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Ship not receiving miiil. Crew thanked galley gang for great work. AB Bob Haley commended steward department for July 4 cookout. Next port: Singapore. L4/C£(AMSEA), July 15 — Chairman Jack Cooper, Secretary D. Lupton, Educa­ tional Director Rex Bolen, Deck Delegate D. Pickelheimer, Steward Delegate Ken Bethea. No beefs or disputed OT reported. MV RANGER (Vulcan Carriers), July 29 — Chairman L. Manry, Secretary Roger Linasan. No beefs or disputed OT reported. USNSSEAUFTATLANTICmo, July 2 — Chairman T. Daniels, Secretary J. Sam­ uels, Educational Director L. Estes, Deck Delegate A. Radovcic, Steward Delegate P. Cager. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew reported displea­ sure with ship's safety equipment. USNS SEALIFT ATLANTIC {IMO, July 9 — Chairman T. Daniels, Secretary J. Newlywe((S on Williams Samuels, Deck Delegate A. Radovcic, En­ gine Delegate T. Woerner, Steward Dele­ gate P. Cager. Chairman noted repairs to some safety equipment and arrival of new lifesaving equipment. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew thanked steward department for great job, especially Chief Steward John Samuels. USNS SEALIFT ATLANTICmo, July 21 — Chairman J. Loureiro, Deck Dele­ gate A. Radovcic, Engine Delegate A. Bautista. Steward Delegate C. Cager. Chairman noted need for improved condi­ tions on board. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew said IMC is not notifying union about reliefs. COVE LIBERTY (Cove), August 18 — Chairman W.E. Reeves, Secretary Floyd Mitchell, Educational Director William Beatty. Chairman announced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. LAWRENCEH. GIANELLA (Ocean Shipholding), August 25 — Chairman P. Hulsebosch, Secretary D. Cunningham, Educational Director W. Toole, Deck Dele­ gate Howard Hare, Steward Delegate Vin­ cent Ortiz. Chairman pointed out Coast Guard's proposed fee forZ-cards, referred to article in Seafarers LOG. Educational di­ rector explained in detail the benefits of upgrading.at the Lundeberg School as well as using Piney Point as a vacation spot. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew ob- Delegate Norman Jackson. Chairman an­ nounced payoff. Deck delegate reported dis­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew thanked steward and deck depart­ ments for good work. LIBERTY SUN (Liberty Maritime), Au­ gust 11 — Chairman Ray Todd, Secretary F. Washington, Educational Director Wil­ lie Franks, Steward Delegate L. Ferales. Chairman announced upcoming payoff in Portland, Ore. Secretary reminded mem­ bers to clean rooms. Deck and engine dele­ gates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate. LNG AQUARIUS (ETO, August U — Chairman Sam T. Brooks, Secretary Alex­ ander Reyer, Educational Director Vin­ cent Larimer, Deck Delegate Paul Jagger, Engine Delegate Don Busby, Steward Delegate Henry Daniels. Chair­ man reported ship running smoothly, virtu­ ally no complaints. Educational director reminded members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $155 in ship's fund. Engine delegate reported dis- No Disputes Aboard USNS Seallft Arabian Sea AMERICAN CORMORANTiPacific Gulf Marine), August 4 — Chairman Ver­ non Huelett, Secretary Darryl K. Goggins. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew thanked steward department, including Steward/Baker Goggins and Chief Cook Thomas Guthrie. PFC JAMES ANDERSON JR. (Maersk), August 21 — Chairman James Duer, Secretary Ken Roetzer, Educational Director Tyler Womack, Deck Delegate Edwin Rivera, Steward Delegate G. Watkins. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. CHARLES S. BHOIVA/(Transoceanic Cable), August 31 — Chairman J. Har­ rington, Secretary D. Wilson, Educational Director W. Carrol, Deck Delegate Wil­ liam Rackley, Engine Delegate Daniel W. Wise, Steward Delegate Brenda Kamiya. Chairman announced payoff. Steward dele­ gate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew asked contracts department to look into increasing optical benefits. Crew thanked galley gang for exceptional work. Next port: Honolulu. CAPE ANN (AMSEA), August 24 — Chairman William Dawson, Engine Dele­ gate James Clement, Steward Delegate S. Torneo. Chairman announced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked contracts department for clarification on war bonus. Next port: Norfolk, Va. CAPEAVINOF(AMSEA), August 25 — Chairman Gerard Halligan, Secretary L.E. Winfield, Educational Director George Cruzen, Deck Delegate John Moore, Engine Delegate James Lancas­ ter, Steward Delegate Jimmy Williams. Deck and engine delegates reported beefs. No beefs or disputed OT reported by stew­ ard delegate. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment for good work. CAPE CARTHAGE (AMSEA), August 17 — Chairman Abdula Mohsin, Secre­ tary Roily Saguinsin, Educational Director William Ddoling, Engine E>elegate Welton Weaver, Steward Delegate Harry Celkos. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: San Francisco. CAPE CLEAR (AMSEA), August 11 — Chairman L. Jones, Secretary 1. Fletcher, Engine Delegate R. Rogers, Steward Dele­ gate C. Hall. Chairman reported smooth trip, asked members to carry on tradition of good tinion ship. He urged members to con­ tribute to SPAD. Educational director re­ minded crewmembers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang. SIU members Francis P. Jaworski (left) and Patricia Piccione recently married. They usually ship on the Pfc DeWayne Williams, an AMSEA vessel. auley. Deck Delegate R. Rock, Steward Delegate Gordon Wheeler. Engine dele­ gate reported disputed OT. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew extended special vote of thanks to steward department, including Chief Steward Rivera and Chief Cook Coy Hendricks for their conscientiousness and high standards. CAPE HENRY (lOM), August 18 — Chairman J.R. Wilson, Secretary Jose Ri­ vera, Educational Director Walter McC- 'f' j •• ' Part of the ship's crew aboard the USNS Seallft Arabian Sea poses for a photo taken just before payoff. Pictured are (from left, front row) AB George Bulsson, Chief Steward Mike Simmons, (back row) Chief Cook flaymond TIerney, GSU Marjorle Mack and Pumpman Al "Mad Dog" Hooper. served one minute of silence in memory of departed brothers and sisters. puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by deck or steward delegates. FRANCES HAMMER (Ocean Shiphold­ ing), August 21— Chairman Richard Wil­ son, Secretary Gregory Melvin, Steward Delegate T. Gonzales. Deck and engine delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward dele­ gate. Crew thanked galley gang. LNG CAP/?/CO/?Af (ETC), August 11 — Chairman Pete Waters, Deck Delegate William Rios, Engine Delegate Tim Van Pelt, Steward Delegate George Taylor. Chairman reviewed various nion and ship­ board policies. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew will use part of ship's fiind to purchase Nintendo games. Crew observed one minute of silence in memory of de- • parted brothers. HARRIETTE (Maritime Overseas), Au­ gust 25 — Chairman W. Jefferson, Secre­ tary G. Boop, Engine Delegate Lowell Miller, Steward Delegate George Varisi. No beefs or disputed OT reported. ITB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan Transpor­ tation), August 7 — Chairman V.T. Neilsen, Secretary J.P. Emidy, Steward Delegate A. Banky HI. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew thanked steward department for fine meals and service. Galley gang thanked crewmembers for keeping messhall clean. Next port: New York. SGT. MATEJ KOCAK (Waterman Steam­ ship), August 18 — Chairman Angelo Urti, Secretary Greg Folden, Educational Director Don Peterson, Deck Delegate Richard Volkart, Engine Delegate Mi­ chael Tremper, Steward Delegate Anto­ nio Prizmik. Educational director announced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Captain thanked crew for smooth trip. Crew thanked steward depart­ ment. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. LIBERTY STAR (Liberty Maritime), Au­ gust 25 — Chairman J. Adaire, Secretary V. Sanchez Jr., Educational Director J. Hipolito, Deck Delegate Willie Chestnut, Engine Delegate Louis Mullet, Steward METEOR (lOM), August 19 — Chairman Bruce Gordon, Secretary L. Sykes, Educa­ tional Director J. Yarber, Engine Delegate Robert Muscato, Steward Delegate Victorino Lacayo. Chairman reported cap­ tain thanked crew for job well done. Educa­ tional director urged everyone to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for good work. MOKU PAHU(Pacific Gulf Marine), Au­ gust 18 — Chairman D. Ticer Jr., Secre­ tary J. Pratt. Educational director said anyone who has not upgraded at Lundeberg School should do so as soon as possible. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew thanked galley gang for good cookouts and good food. NEDLLOYD HUDSON (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), August 18 — Chairman John Neff, Secretary R.G. Connolly. Treasurer re­ ported $330 in movie fund. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward dele­ gates. Crew thanked steward department for good work. Next port: Boston. Continued on page 20 �; a- SEAFARERS LOG 20 Ships Digest! if^- Continttedfrom page 19 NEDLLOYD HUDSON{Sea-Land Ser­ vice), August 25 — Chairman F. Goathe, Secretary William Williams, Deck Dele­ gate E. Scroggins, Engine Delegate Don­ ald Cox, Steward Delegate Lionell Dunkins. Chairman commended crewmembers scheduled to sign off in Houston. Educational director advised eveiyone to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. ' :^i '• L-!' NEWARK BA Y (Sea-Land Service), Au­ gust 4 — Chairman Jessie Foster, Secre­ tary Robert A. Miller, Engine Delegate Sinclair Wilcox. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. .f •'• '• .. V • "ic • V i • . •' •' • i? ' •.,.' *•" Mi-::- ^^W\-:: ^ WM : W. Lindsey. Ship received coffee makers, curtains and videotape rewinder. Chairman distributed benefits booklets. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $50 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Next port: Honolulu. SEA-LAND CONSUMER{Sea-Land Ser­ vice), August 25 — Chairman W. Mortier, Secretary M. Fields, Educational Director W. Lindsey. Chairman advised members to take day off when scheduled. Educa­ tional director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND DEFENDER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), August 5 — Chairman John Al- Secretary C.M. Modellas, Educational Di­ rector David A. Kopp, Deck Delegate Ed­ ward F. O'Brien, Engine Delegate Rodney Pontiflet. Chairman announced payoff. He advised members to support SPAD, upgrade at Lundeberg School and read Seafarers LOG. He thanked crew for separating plastic. Secretaiy noted smooth sailing, good crew and officers. Deck dele­ gate reported disputed OT. Steward dele­ gate reported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine delegate. Crew thanked galley gang. Next port: Oakland, Calif. SEA-LAND INTEGRITY{Sea-Land Ser­ vice), August 25 — Chairman Norberto Prats, Secretary Pedro Sellan, Deck Dele­ gate Carlos Irizarry, Engine Delegate L. Time Out Aboard the UitraMar CM!CHAMPION (OMI Corp.), August 11 — Chairman Joe Giudice, Secretary Paul Burke, Educational Director D. Beeman, Deck Delegate Ken Hallman, Stew­ ard Delegate Ralph Edmonds. Chairman asked contracts department to investigate foreign nationals working as cleaning crew aboard vessel. Secretary thanked contracts department for job well done. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Engine delegate re­ ported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by. deck or steward delegates. Next port: Singapore. OMI HUDSON (OMI Corp.), August 19 — Chairman Calvin Miles, Secretary Albert Coles, Educational Director M. Williams, Chief Steward R. Poovey (left) andhis wife. Sue,pose with Bosun B. Baker aboard Engine Delegate D. Campos. No beefs or the UitraMar. disputed OT reported. Ship receiving new TV August 27 in Houston. Crewmembers participating in weekly safety meetings. amar. Educational Director Rolando Shaw. Chairman reported smooth sailing. Next port: New York. Gnmans, Deck Delegate David Hood, En­ No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew gine Delegate Joaquin Miller. Secretary gave vote of thanks to steward department. OMI SACRAMENTO{OMI Corp.), Au­ noted good trip, thanked crew for keeping gust 25 — Chairman Ray Gorju, Secretary SEA-LAND MARINER{Sea-Land Ser­ quarters clean. No beefs or disputed OT. R. Cavalcanti, Educational Director U.R. vice), August 30 — Chairman A.R. McCCrew asked contracts department to con­ Limon, Engine Delegate Janies Long, ree. Secretary P. Lopez, Educational sider several motions. Crew thanked LOG Steward Delegate Ambrosio Fachini. Director M.E. Sabin, Deck Delegate J. staff for keeping members well-informed. Chairman urged members to upgrade at Noble, Engine Delegate G. Speckman, Next port: Oakland, Calif. Lundeberg School. Educational director Steward Delegate F. Sison. Chairman urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg SEA-LAND DISCOVERY{Sea-Land Ser­ stressed punctuality. Educational director School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. vice), August 15 — Chainnan Peter Vic­ urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg Crew thanked chairman for use of VCR. tor, Secretary Jose Colls, Deck Delegate School. Steward delegate reported disputed Peter Orischack, Engine Delegate Benja­ OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by OVERSEAS OHIO (Maritime Overseas), min Magliano, Steward Delegate Diego deck or engine delegates. August 16 — Chairman J.L. Carter; Secre-'Hatch. Chairman reported beef. Treasurer tary E. Gray Sr., Educational Director S. SEA-LAND NA VIGATOR (Sea-Land Ser­ reported $300 in ship's fund. Deck and en­ Wilkinson. Chairman thanked union for vice), August 14 — Chairman Errol Pak, gine delegates rejiorted beefs. No beefs or having West Coast patrolmen meet vessel Secretary Joseph Freeman, Educational disputed OT reported by steward depart­ in various ports to t^e care of business. Ed­ Director W. Stevens, Deck Delegate Bill ment. Crew needs VCR and second wash­ ucational director said union needs more Mullins, Engine Delegate Ted Carter. ing machine. Crew noted rats on board. qualified men to man newer vessels; there­ Chairman noted.smooth trip. No beefs or Next port: Seattle. fore, members should upgrade at disputed OT reported. Next port: Oakland, Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed SEA-LAND EXPEDITION {Sea -Land Calif. OT reported. Crew extended vote of thanks Service), August 25 — Chairman P. Floto galley gang. SEA-LAND PACIFIC{Sea-Land Ser­ res, Secretary E. Vazquez. Chairman vice), August 25 — Chairman B.T. noted everything running smoothly. No OVERSEAS VIVIAN{Maritime Over­ O'Hanlon, Secretary S. Amper, Educa­ beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew seas), August 11 — Chairman Terry tional Director M. Phillips, Deck Delegate thanked galley gang for good work. Thomas, Secretary T. Wybo, Engine Dele­ J.R. Tdurt, Engine Delegate S. Al-nsiqib, gate K. Hardin. Chairman thanked deck SEA-LAND EXPLORER{Sea-Land Ser­ Steward Delegate John Bulawan. No department. Educational director urged vice), August 18 — Chairman Ted beefs or disputed OT reported. members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Tolentino, Secretaiy S. Ghani, Educa­ Crewmembers extended special vote of Engine and steward delegates reported tional Director Billy Waddell, Deck Dele­ thanks to galley gang for consistently good beefs. No beefs or disputed OT reported by food, gate Larry Thompson, Engine Delegate deck delegate. Crew thanked steward de­ Theodore Hawkins, Steward Delegate partment for disposing of rotten foreign SEA-LAND PERFORMANCE (SeaRuben Casin Jr. Chairman noted good meats. Next port: Philadelphia, Pa. Land Service), August 18 — Chairman crew and smooth trip, commended galley Robert Newby, Secretary E. Porter, Edu­ gang for excellent meals. Educational direc­ RALEIGH BA Y(Sea-Land Service), Au- , cational Director D. Johnson, Engine Dele­ tor urged members to upgrade at gust 22 — Chairman Carlton Hall, Secre­ gate Philip Pardovich. No beefs or Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed tary J. Speliek, Steward Delegate Franklin disputed OT reported. Crew thanked stew­ OT reported. Next port: Oakland, Calif. Cordero. Chairman thanked steward de­ ard department. partment and urged members to upgrade at SEA-LAND EXPRESS {Sea-Land Ser­ Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed SEA-LAND PRODUCER (Sea-Land Ser­ vice), August 18 — Chairman J. Ard, Sec­ OT reported. vice), August 10 — Chairman Jack Ed­ retary J.Johnson. Chairman thanked crew wards, Secretary C. McMahon, for keeping ship clean. Engine delegate re­ SEA-LAND ACHIEVER {Sea-Land Ser­ Educational Director W. Drummond, ported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed vice), August 26 — Chairman James Deck Delegate William Haynie, Steward OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Davis, Secretary Louis Pion, Deck Dele­ Delegate David West. Chairman an­ Crew asked contracts department for clarifi­ gate L. Pelletiere, Engine Delegate J. nounced payoff. Treasurer reported $35 in cation on launch service. Pazos, Steward Delegate D. Rodriguez. ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT re­ Deck and engine delegates reported dis­ ported. Crew requested exercise equip­ SEA-LAND FREEDOM{Sea-Land Ser­ puted OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ment, washer and diyer. Next port: vice), August 10 — Chairman K. Me ported by steward delegate. Crew asked Oakland, Calif. Gregor, Secretary S. Call; Educational Di­ contracts department for clarifications on rector L. Papa, Deck Delegate P. Bean. several items. Crew said proper sanitation SEA-LAND RELIANCE (Sea-Land Ser­ Treasurer reported $134 in ship's fund. No lacking in mess hall. vice), August 20 — Chairman R. McGbeefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: onagle. Secret^ W. Lombard, Yokohama. SEA-LAND CONSUMER{Sea-Land Ser­ Educational Director S. Hardin, Deck Del­ vice), August 4 — Chairman W. Mortier, SEA-LAND HAWAII{Sea-Land Service), egate Larry Long, Engine Delegate Her­ Secretary M. Fields, Educational Director August 4 — Chairman John T. Emrich, man Tomboc. Chairman reported smooth trip, reminded everyone to separate plastic. Educational director urged members to up­ grade at Lundeberg School and donate to SPAD' Chairman reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by delegates. Ship needs refrigerators for rooms. Crew thanked steward department. Next port: Tacoma. Wash. SEA-LAND SPIRIT(Sea-Land Service), August 18 — Chairman John Schoenstein, Secretary Steve Apodaca, Educational Di­ rector C. Henley, Deck Delegate Jim Rader, Engine Delegate Tony Jones, Stew­ ard Delegate J. Jackson. Treasurer re­ ported $328.80 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Next port: Hono­ lulu. STONEWALL JACKSON{Waterman Steamship), August 25 — Chairman Ray Brown, Secretary A. Piazza, Educational Director Irwin J. Rousseau, Engine Dele­ gate Lonnie Hargesheimer. Ship has not received any recent communications from union. Educational director encouraged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Newport News, Va. THOMPSON PASS (lOM), August 4 — Chairman Mark Davies, Secretary G.F. Thomas, Educational Director J.F. Walker. Chairman announced payoff. Edu­ cational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Deck delegate re­ ported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward dele­ gates. Crew noted many repairs needed. Next port: Portland, Ore. USNS SEAUFT ARABIAN SEA (IMC), August 28 — Chairman T. Koebel, Secre­ tary Will Simmons, Educational Director Allen Hooper, Deck Delegate Jerry Parrenas, Engine Delegate Charles Sandino. Chairman requested members not wear tank tops in messhall during meal time. Pumpman stressed importance of cargo watch-standers familiarizing them­ selves with emergency shutdown procedure for pumps. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew asked contracts department to provide for emergency and sick leave for permanent shipboard personnel. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done de­ spite lack of stores. USNS CHAUVENET{Mar Ship Opera­ tors), August 6 — Chairman Jeff Paul Focardi, Secretary June Pertusini, Educa­ tional Director Al Mates, Deck Delegate George Dehlmar, Engine Delegate Tony Estes, Steward Delegate Americus Bell. Treasurer reported $855 in ship's fund. With master's approval, $5(X) will be do­ nated to family of deceased crewmember OS Trezzvant Hopson Jr. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Chairman read letter from headquarters. USNS DESTEIGUER (Mar Ship Opera­ tors), August 4 — Chairman Robert Crosby, Secretary J. Zurich, Educational Director J. Kerstein, Deck Delegate Steve Hansford. Educational director handed out information packets he collected at Seattle benefits conference, which he described as very informative. Steward delegate re­ ported beef. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by deck or engine delegates. Deck gang thanked Seattle patrolman for help with previous OT beefs. Crew thanked steward department. Crew received 96 per­ cent rating on standard of performance dur­ ing last MSC inspection, also received 94 percent in sanitary inspection. USNS SEAUFT PACIFIC (IMC), Au­ gust 13 — Chairman Fred Gongora, Secre­ tary M. Guevara, Deck Delegate Frank Reynolds. Steward Delegate Sam Gordon. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked Chief Steward Marco Guevara for good work. USNS WYMAN (Mar Ship Operators), August 18 — Chairman C. Larry Winstead, Secretary W. Marchman, Educational Di­ rector C. McCoy, Engine Delegate Steven Cortez, Steward Delegate Joseph J. Gallo Jr. Educational director said Lundeberg School dates would be posted on bulletin board. No beefs or disputed OT reported; Continued on page 24 �NOmBCR 1991 Watch Part^ SHORT STORY w di,C/ii irciri;iier^ BY AB LARRY REINER "Now if that ain't a name for ya!" snorted "Chopper." Gal Detmer, the other able bod­ ied seaman on the watch, shook his head as he tossed the new ordinary seaman's papers back upon the top bunk. "So help me—I knowed he was one the minute I laid eyes on 'im." Chopper finished his coffee, wip­ ing his mouth with the back of his wrist. "Weil, well. . . we'll see about this." Cal walked back to their little wooden table, picked up the coffee pot and poured himself and Chop­ per another cup. "Oy... oy Oyving Cohen is it?" He lifted his mug in a mock toast to their new watch partner. "May your stay aboard be short and miserable." Rain whipped horizontally across the flooded decks of the SIS Iron Maker. The idled shore gang crowding the inside passageways kept up a roar of shouting and laughter. "HEY. . . Hey keep it down! There's guys off watch trying to get some shut-eye!" Irv Cohen pulled off his hooded rain jacket as he entered the house and made his way past the crap shooters bunched around the open watertight door. He had been standing in the rain on gangway watch for the past two hours. It was time to put up fresh coffee and call his relief. The sullen faces of the offended longshoremen didn't bother him. nor their jibes—^he elbowed way through the narrow passage­ way. "When did they start lettin' punk kids play sailor?" one of the men challenged him, purposely blocking the aisle. "Get out of my way." Irv tried to step around the big grinning man who stood between him and the companionway leading up to the galley. "Say please, little fella!" "Okay... please." The ordinary stood waiting for the man to move aside. "Now say pretty please!" The passageway exploded in mirth and cat calls. "Give it to 'im Joe!" "Punch 'im out!" "MAKE HIM EAT IT!" "TOSS THE LITTLE S.O.B. OVER HERE!" "What the hell's goin' on!" Cal put down his empty glass and slipped into his shoes. "Must be a fight!" Chopper headed for the door. "Let's go see!" "TAKE HIS GLASSES OFF!" one of the longshoremen was yell­ ing as the two AB's reached the scene. Cohen's arms were locked be­ hind his back by one of the three men holding him. Big Joe, his tor­ mentor, snatched off his glasses and slapped his face again. A few more crewmembers Seafarer Reiner Pursues Second Career AB Larry Reiner has made a second career writing about seamen and life in the merchant ma­ rine. The SIU member draws from his 40 years of experience as a merchant mariner, mostly aboard tankers. He became a fhll book member of the SIU in 1951. Reiner published his first novel. Minute of Silence, last year. He is presently at work on a novel about a captain on a mari­ time prepositioning ship — but continues to sail — and to write short stories. The photo of the author, at left, was taken aboard the 1st Lt. Baldomero Lopez earlier this year. What Others Are Saying About Minute of Siience "More than a powerful sea story; timely, important" — "Larry Reiner captures with authenticity the language and action of the men of the sea" — "This is a book that needs to be read by everyone concerned with or affected by the tanker business" — "This is a powerful tale" — .a novel that I couldn't put down!!!" fiiM SIIENCE LARRY REINER — "Would make a great movie!" These are just a few of the reactions to Larry Reiner's first novel. Minute of Silence. This 268-page action-packed drama is available in hardback for $18.95 from Integra Press, 1702 W. Camelback Road, Suite 119, Phoe­ nix, Ariz. 85015. Shipping costs will be paid by the publishing company on books ordered before the end of December. The author will be happy to autograph books purchased by SIU members and pensioners, unless he is at sea. opened their doors to see what was happening—they watched in si­ lence. "Now, you gonna' sass me again or you gonna' say pretty please. Sir?" "COWARD!" the ordinary hurled the insult as he struggled to break away. "Last chance. Say it! 'PRETTY PLEASE, SIR' or this time I'll bust yer stinkin' face!" The longshore­ man slowly made a fist. For an answer the young sea­ man spit a mixture of blood and saliva at the stevedore's face. "LEAVE GO A 'IM!" Chopper shouted without quite knowing why. The longshoreman turned his head—^his arm still poised to throw the punch. "HIT 'IM AN' I'LL BREAK YA IN HALF!" Few men had a voice like Ed Marzuk's and fewer still the size to back it. The AB was in his late forties, 6'5" and 320 pounds. Black haired and dark complexioned; his craggy face jutted from a bull-like neck. He had a little flab around the mid­ dle, but his arms and shoulders were like an Olympic weight lifter's. Marzuk was nicknamed during Prohibition—he had been one of A1 Capone's trusted body­ guards. It wasn't a threat—it was a guar­ antee, and the bully knew it. He lowered his clenched fist, wiped at his spit-fouled face with his sleeve and dropped the ordinary's glasses on the rain jacket that lay on the deck in front of him. "OKAY GANG! LET'S GO!" the longshoremen's straw boss stuck his head in the passageway, "IT'S LETTING' UP!" Cohen picked up his twisted glasses and his rain jacket as the shore gang started past him on their way back out on deck. "Thanks!" the young ordinaiy looked at the two AB's on his watch. Chopper shrugged his big shoulders and nodded at the skinny seaman. He looked at the other AB in a half-apologetic way and started back to their fo'c'sle. Cal followed him into the room, shaking his head. "Shut up. . . " Chopper poured himself and Cal another cup of cof­ fee —then held up the pot as the ordinary entered. "How about it there. . ." He motioned to the clean mug sitting on the table. ".. . watch partner?" © 1991 by Larry Reiner • 7;"-: '' I . .7 V SUMMARY ANNUAL REPORT FOR MCS-PMA SUPPLEMENTARY PENSION TRUST FUNDS This is a summary of the annual report of the MCS-PMA Supplementary Pension Trust Fund EIN-51-6097856 for the year ended December 31, 1990. The annual report has been filed with the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Basic Financial Statement Benefits under the Plan are provided by the Trust; Plan expenses were $1,454,881. These expenses included $186,077 in adminis­ trative expenses, and $1,268,804 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries. A total of 2,117 persons were participants in or beneficiaries of the Plan at the end of the Plan year, although not all of these persons had yet earned the right to receive benefits. The value of Plan assets after subtracting liabilities of the Plan, was $11,157,431 as of December 31, 1990, compared to $11,338,447 as of January 1, 1990. During the Plan year, the Plan experienced a (decrease) in its net assets of ($181,016). This decrease includes unrealized appreciation in the value of the Plan assets; that is, the difference between the current value of assets at the beginning of the year plus the cost of any assets acquired during the year, less the current value of assets at the end of the year. The Plan had total income of $1,273,865 including employer contributions of $600,223, loss of ($43,230) from the sale of assets, and earnings from investments of $716,872. Minimum Funding standards •.g- a: i •'M •' 'f'•>•}• '• •v:: t-' I.. An actuary's statement shows that enough money was contributed to the Plan to keep it funded in accordance with the minimum funding standards of ERISA. Your Rights to Additional Information You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An accountant's report, 2. Assets held for investment, 3. Actuarial information regarding the funding of the Plan, 4. Service provider and Trustee information. To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, wfite or call the office of Nicholas J. Marrone, who is the Plan Administrator, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $3.00 for the full annual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the Plan Administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the Plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the Plan Administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the Plan at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs. Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure, Room N4677, Pension and Weltoe Benefit Programs, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20216. •7 :.\V . "v.- •V , y' '-m- �SEAFUIERS LOG 22 K•. m-- .." 'i !••.•• 1 'k: J---. . kr:; Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters Dis­ trict makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and Union finances. The con­ stitution requires a detailed audit by Certified Public Accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the Secretaiy^-Treasurer. A yearly finance committee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, makes examina­ tion each year of the finances of the Union and reports fiilly their find­ ings and recommendations. Mem­ bers of this committee may make dissenting reports, specific recom­ mendations and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. All trust funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are adminis­ tered in accordance with die provisions of various trust fund agreements. All diese agreements specify that the trustees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of Union and management representa­ tives and their alternates. All expen­ ditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fund financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and se­ niority are protected exclusively by contracts between the Union and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are losted and available in all Union ha Is. If members believe there have been viola­ tions of their shippii shipping or seniority rights as contained iin the contracts between the Union and the employ­ ers, they should notify the Seafarers Appeals Board by certified mail, return receipt requested. The proper address for this is: Angus Red Campbell, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, Md. 20746 Full copies of contracts as re-' ferred to are available to members at all times, either by writing directly to the Union or to the Seafarers Ap­ peals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are available in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU member works and lives aboard a ship or boat. Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as fil­ ing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any time, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other Union official fails to protect their contrac­ tual rights properly, they should con­ tact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY—THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditionally has refrained from publishing any article serving the political purposes of any individ­ ual in the Union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing articles deemed harmful to the Union or its collective membership. This established policy has been re­ affirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsi­ bility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which consists of the Executive Board of the Union. The Executive Board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this re­ sponsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU un­ less an official Union receipt is given for same. Under no circumstances should any member pay any money for any reason unless he is given such receipt. In the event anyone attempts to require any such pay­ ment be made without supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a payment and is given an of­ ficial receipt, but feels that he should not have been required to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to Union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS. Copies of the SIU constitution are available in all Union halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other mem­ ber or officer is attempting to de­ prive him of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately no­ tify headquarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All members are guaranteed equal rights in em­ ployment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clearly set forth in the SIU constitution and in the contracts which the Union has negotiated with the employers. Con­ sequently, no member may be dis­ criminated against because of race, creed, color, sex and national or geo­ graphic origin. If any member feels that he is denied the equal rights to which he is entitled, he should notify Union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION— SPAD. SPAD is a separate segre­ gated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes in­ cluding, but not limited to, further­ ing the political, social and economic interests of maritime workers, the preservation and fur­ thering of the American Merchant Marine with improved employment opportunities for seamen and boat­ men and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connection with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are voluntary. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the Union or of employment. If a contri­ bution is made by reason of the above improper conduct, the mem­ ber should notify the Seafarers Union or SPAD by certified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate ac­ tion and refund, if involuntary. A member should support SPAD to irotect and further his economic, poitical and social interests, and American trade union concepts. f If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have been violated, or that he has been denied his constitutional ri^t of access to Union records or infor­ mation, he should immediately notify SIU President Michael Sacco at headquarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746. SUMMARYANNUAL REPORT FOR SEAFARERS VACAWN FUND This is a summary of the annual report of the Seafarers Vacation Fund EIN 13-5602047 for the year ended December 31,1990. The annual report has been filed with, the Internal Revenue Service, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). The Trust has committed itself to pay claims incurred under the terms of the Plan. Basic Financial Statement The value of Plan assets, after subtracting liabilities of the Plan, was a deficit ($555,599) as of December 31, 1990, compared to a deficit of ($2,051,767) as of January 1, 1990. During the Plan year, the Plan expenenced an increase in its net assets of $1,496,168. During the Plan year, the Plan had total income of $36,887,988, including employer contributions of $36,261,148; earnings from investments of $494,957 and other income of $131,883. Plan expenses were $35,391,820. These expenses included $3,442,015 in administrative expenses, $29,652,533 in benefits paid to participants and beneficiaries, and $2,297,272 in other expenses (payroll taxes on vacation benefits). Your Rights to Additional information You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. The items listed below are included in that report: 1. An accountant's report, 2. Assets held for investment, 3. Service provider and trustee information. To obtain a copy of the fiill annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of Nicholas J. Marrone, who is the Plan Administrator, 5201 Auth Way,Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301) 899-0675. The charge to cover copying costs will be $1.60 for the fiill aimual report, or $.10 per page for any part thereof. You also have the right to receive from the Plan Administrator, on request and at no charge, a statement of the assets and liabilities of the Plan and Accompanying notes, or a statement of income and expenses of the Plan and accompanying notes, or both. If you request a copy of the full annual report from the Plan Administrator, these two statements and accompanying notes will be included as part of that report. The charge to cover copying costs given above does not include a charge for the copying of these portions of the report because these portions are furnished without charge. You also have the legally protected right to examine the annual report at the main office of the Plan located at 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746, (301) 899-0675, and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment Dying costs. Requests to the Department of Labor should be addressed to Public Disclosure, Room N4677, Pension and Welfare Benefit Programs, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20216. app'y 1992 Scholarships avaiWIe to SEAFARERS A their dependents For further information, see an SIU official at any union hall—or contact the Scholarship Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Maryland 20746. DEADLINE •APRIL 15 • '. �mm NOmBER 1991 The Seafarer by Thurston John Lewis I have turned many a wheel On many a mighty sea Stranded on foreign field There was no home for me. I have sailed in war and peace Two ships blasted high; But whatever the cost, whatever is lost I must sail beneath the sky. I have been offered shore jobs Pushing a pencil or pen And I've considered taking them But the sea would always win. T m not a romantic fellow To go off in ecstasy At the sight of a moon that's mellow On the blue of the Caribee. I long for a house and a wife and a child And / love my country free But the sea is something wide and wild And it's always calling me. (This poem was first published in the LOG many years ago when Thurston Lewis still went down to the sea in ships. It was published in the Arkansas Democrat last year and won the Golden Poet's award in Sacramento. Brother Lewis is now retired in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.) LOG-A-RHYTHMS Going to sea evokes many different feel­ ings; among them, pride, loneliijess, love, fear, courage, adventure. The poems on this page, written by Seafarers, pensioners and members of their families, reflect some of these thoughts and emotions. Symphony of Power Where be the young man who goes to sea, for he does not come around anymore. Nor wave nor whale calls to him nor any distant shore. •; Oh he has turned his eye to the shore and alas has forsaken the call. The call that at one time could certainly harken to all. And the ships sail short of a good young man for he no longer comes to the hall. Many years have passed and his family has grown and his thoughts turn to when he was young. Of a less humdrum life before he had taken a wife and a time before her name touched his tongue. Of a time when the sea broke over the bow and he would stand in its lee. Of a sweet time past in his youth before he had forsaken the sea. The sights, the sound, the living ship all these images burst forth in his mind. It was then that tears filled his eyes as he recalled the life he had left behind. by William David Kirby Then his warm recollections of his own youth were broken when his young son cried. Sitting here in the crows nest, the sea pounding there below. Now many a year has passed and the son has The urge to leave this lofty perch grown to be his father's pride. The Merchant Marine keeps tugging at my toe. It was a truly great day when this dad and his son by Charlie M. Helton I've seen these waters move stood so very tall. from mountains into dells, We leave family and friends to travel the sea, And a special smile and a tear graced the dad's face and T ve rode these seven seas A brave gang of professionals, that's who we be. as he saw his son enter the hiring hall. through seven kinds of hells. Crewed our ships to move our forces. Always in my mind, I think, As the mate plots and plans our various courses. (Russ Levin sails as a marine electronics technician the big one's on its way. No matter where, no matter when. and is on staff at the Lundeberg School.) The one we're always looking for, We travel the globe to the very end. each foggy night, and day. Some voyages seem long with restless days. The unknown keeps the spice alive, But we go about our work in subtle ways. to gamble one more fight. Evety member assigned a particular task. The challenge to compete again, From engineroom bilge, to the top of the mast. with Mother Nature's Might. Nothing's more amazing than this large mass in motion. Cyclonic winds are howling now, From dock, to channel, to open ocean. and lightning streaks the sky. Crossing date lines and time zones we venture on. The seas are growing higher still, A Hula's Choreography Knowing we're one day closer to home. with heaves that never die. by Christopher Robert Chubb Takes a special kind of people to sail the sea. The fiothing sea that follows us, And that's the kind of people we choose to be. There they went, Hotel Street is twinkling in the night. I did. Her wildest fury yet unspent, .Very seldom talked about, and rarely seen. is quite a lovely sight. We, the sea travelers, called.. The Merchant Marine. There they returned from with complaints, Waikiki geared: Men would never let her woo them, the greatest power alive. Expensive women 1 ^ (Charlie Helton sails as an engineer/utility, most recently If something deep inside them feared Too many shops a aboard the S/S Wright. He wrote this poem during Opera­ they never would survive. touristy. tion Desert Shield while on the Red Sea.) It's always been that way I guess. I was thirsty. She'll plant her hearty seed. Spring Fed Stream Then search among us mortals Intervalling short Watetfalls till she satisfies her need. The Sailor's Wife Kind affection I marvel at the splendor • Rainbows... several, above, just my area. by Emily A. Larson she invites me to each time. Non story rain My husband is a sailing man. After quite a few years Her tune's always enchanting, Clean unhumid jungle life we still hold hands. and her melody sublime. Towering palms He's quiet, gentle and very kind, with a sweet smile Celestial bells are ringing now Short bushes and ferns arid a very sharp mind. to a strange and lofty note. Innocent skin; Her music's of some nether world, Our life has been spent mostly apart. wide white lei, revealing girl. in a symphony afloat. It truly is hard on my heart. We had a whirl. Nowhere else on all the earth, But I love him more than anyone knows. I also found... Her is there a greater scene. So I accept his trade and reply, "So it goes." I found clean spring fed to dn'nk of. Flutes, and pipes, and magic harps , I found the other things I thirsted for. I treasure the time we do have together, in her lullaby serene. dreading times when it's sailing weather. We showered in intervalling pools under Here I sit above it all, waterfalls where we swam and affectioned to I worry about him losing his life. looking down upon her stage. eyes, the rainbows, after cool, safe rains, . These lakes have storms and that's hard on a wife. Entranced by every violent move, provided by jungle life of all good plants given But he is a sailor of most lakes and seas. excited by her rage. by the girl of soft breasts. Home for three months, then gone with the breeze. It was rest. No other man can take his place, (William David Kirby—whose I found.. HAWAII. so I'll stay alone, until I see his face. pseudonym is Stephen Nathaniel Wilkerson—sails out of the port of (Brother Chubb sails as a steward assistant, most re­ Norfolk, most recently as an AB (Emily A. Larson is the wife of SlU member David V. cently aboard the USNS Silas Bent.) aboard the Sea-Land Caribbean.) Larson, wheelsman on the Kinsman Enterprise.) • •. J,. • • • if;Mm vX'ir, •;?4 ..a -•if: • l.K' :I •ft • iV •r X •. I,!".-' V . 't. - • y. '•'M •••^^ 'Iff i '-•It • • I'i. ,• 1 f; ' •. m i ' ' V"" •' •"I"' '1' imp �m. ;#£.0 saFutas 106 24 f.-.; \ f-.p',: ' Ships Digests ., rvv,^; ;' . ; .J ' Continued from page 20 Crew asked contracts department to investi­ gate why company was not fulfilling mini­ mum contract food requirements. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. '?'- " " {!;• rv::;, •; IV/?/G«r(AMSEA), August 29 — Chair­ man Don Yockey, Secretary Ivan Salis, Educational Director Phil Parent, Engine Delegate Walter Sargent, Steward Dele­ gate Ronnie Hail. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School and read Seafarers LOG. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department. AMBASSADOR (Crowley Caribbean Transport), September 21 — Chairman Leon Jekot, Secretary Milton Yournett, Deck Delegate C. Cepeda, Engine Dele­ gate P. Patricca, Steward Delegate John Willis. Chairman announced payoff. Secre­ tary encouraged SPAD donations. Educa­ tional director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew noted unsafe conditions in port of Everglade. AMERICAN CORMORANnPacifK 1; I".'' ''^'V. •. -y'-'S" Gulf Marine), September 2 — Chairman V. Hueiett, Secretaiy D. Goggins. Chairman announced he received responses from headquarters. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang, including Jerome Grimes and Jim Guthrie. CHARLES L. 0/?OWAf(Transoceanic Cable), September 30 — Chairman J. Har­ rington, Secretary D. Wilson, Educational Director W. Carrol, Deck Delegate Wil­ liam Rackley, Engine Delegate Daniel Wise. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman noted he had forms for holiday greetings to appear in Seafarers LOG. CAPE HORN (lOM), September 8 — Chairman Paul Domes, Secretary W. Perry, Educational Director C. Kranciso, Deck Delegate S. Del, Engine Delegate S. Brooks, Steward Delegate Donald L. Huff­ man. Deck and engine delegates reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported by steward delegate. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. CAPE MENDOCINO (OMl Corp.), S^tember 29 — Chairman M. St. Angelo, Secretary Steven R. Hamilton, Educa­ tional Director Jeff McCranie, Deck Dele­ gate Jessie Mixon, Steward Delegate John Collins. Chairman reminded crew to sepa­ rate plastics. He announced payoff and layup. He thanked crew for donations for AB A. Murray and Oiler James McGonigal, who recently lost family members.. Donations exceeded $1,400. Educational di­ rector urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Engine delegate re­ ported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. Crew gave vote of thanks to steward depart­ ment, including Chief Steward Steve Ham- Opening the Valves AB Roberto Diaz checks the water valve operation during a fireboat drill on board the Sea-Land Expedition. , -j ilton. AB Geo Dean Sr. reminded crew to have respect for those who are sleeping. He also noted importance of reading Seafarers LOG. Next port: Norfolk, Va. CONSTELLATION(Maersk), September 16 — Chairman Thomas Atwell, Secretary M. Pabon, Deck Delegate Leo Zukowski, Engine Delegate J. Cronan, Steward Dele­ gate C. Dominguez. Deck delegate re­ ported beef. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. GAL VESTON BA Y (Sea-Land Service), September 8 — Chairman David Manson, Secretary R. Hicks, Educational Director Michael Kovach. Chairman announced payoff. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew thanked gal ley gang for good food. GOLDEN ENDEA VOR (American Mari­ time Transport), September 8 — Chairman Luke Wells, Secretary F. Bishop. Educa­ tional director stressed importance of up­ grading at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. GOLDEN ENDEA VOR (American Mari­ time Transport), September 29 — Chair­ man Luke Wells, Secretary F. Bishop, Educational Director A. Hickman. Chair­ man announced payoff. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lun­ deberg School. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Ice machine needs repair. Crew thanked steward department for good work. GREEN VALLEY (Waterman Steamship), September 15 — Chairman A. Mack, Sec­ retary C. Scott, Educational Director K. Jordan. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Chairman thanked all hands for good trip. FRANCES HAMMER (Ocean Shipholding), September 9 — Chairman Richard Wilson, Secretary G. Melvin, Educational Director T. Jacobsen, Deck Delegate Wil­ liam Galloway, Engine Delegate G. DeMetropoulos. Steward Delegate T. Gonzales. Deck and engine delegates re­ ported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by steward delegate. Crew thanked galley gang for good work. Next port: Jacksonville, Fla. JULIUS HAMMER (Ocean Shipholding), September 29 — Chairman Walter Petty, Deck Delegate John Rawley, Steward Del­ egate D. Kinard. No beefs or disputed OT reported. HUMACAO (Puerto Rico Marine), Sep­ tember 1 — Chairman L. f^odrigues. Sec­ retary H. Galicki, Educational Director W. Turner, Deck Delegate B. Fountain, En­ gine Delegate J. Harris, Steward Delegate D. Harrera. Chairman announced payoff. He reminded members about importance of SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. Next port: Elizabeth, N.J. INGER(Sea Lift), September 8 — Chair­ man S. Jandora, Secretary W. Lau. Chair­ man announced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked stew­ ard department. ITB BALTIMORE (Sheridan Transporta­ tion), September 1 — Chairman Don Plummer. Secretary Andrew Hagan, Educational Director P. Honeycutt, Deck Delegate Joe Caruso, Engine Delegate Carlos Bonefonte, Steward Delegate Nel­ son Morales. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew thanked steward department for barbeques. ITB NEW YORK (Sheridan Transporta­ tion), September 28 — Chairman S. Pinkham, Secretary Kris Hopkins, Educa­ tional Director R. McKinzie, Deck Dele­ gate Edward Luzier, Engine Delegate Luis Pagan, Steward Delegate Sylvester Gause. Chairman advised members to at­ tend benefits conferences. He encouraged members to read Seafarers LOG and fill out Christmas message forms. Educational di­ rector urged members to up^de at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Chairman thanked ABs Ed Luzier and Jim Thorton for their work. He thanked Chief Cook Sly Gause for his ef­ forts. Crew thanked Chief Steward K. Hop­ kins for making this feel like a real SIU ship. Fireboat Drill at Sea ITB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan Transpor tation), September 3 — Chairman V.T. Nielsen, Secretary J.P. Emidy, Educa­ tional Director J.R. Carnell, Deck Dele­ gate John Wolfe, Steward Delegate A. Banky III. Chairman reported everything running smoothly. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crewmembers discussed importance of SPAD. Crew thanked galley gang for fine meals and service. Next port: New York. LAKE(AMSEA), September 15 — Chair­ man Jack C. Cooper. Chairman thanked all hands for jobs well done. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SAM LA£/D (American Steamship), Sep­ tember 30.— Chairman William Mulcahy, Secretary John Cull, Deck Delegate How­ ard Herold, Steward Delegate Roy Calo. Chairman reported quality and quantity of food aboard has improved greatly since last meeting. Crew thanked steward department for great job. Crew discussed importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School and impor­ tance of SPAD. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Crew requested radio antenna system be installed, as captain no longer al­ lows single strand wires to be placed out of portholes. Crew asked that sign be posted in Great Lakes hiring halls advising mem­ bers to be mindful of proper way to dispose of aerosol cans (not in regular burnable trash). LIBERTY SEA (Liberty Maritime), Sep­ tember 23 — Chairman W. Davis, Secre­ tary P. Crum, Deck Delegate R. Lopez, Engine Delegate J. Bell, Steward Delegate S. Daranda. Chairman reported everything running smoothly, gave vote of thanks to all departments. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Norfolk, Va. LNG GEMINI(ETC), September 8 — Chairman R. Schwarz, Secretary R. Adams. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked steward department for good work and pool parties. LNG LEO (ETC), September 8 — Chair­ man J. Garner, Secretary L. Achmad, Ed­ ucational Director David Terry, Deck Delegate G. Holland, Steward Delegate K. Greenidge. Chairman reported smooth sail­ ing. Engine delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or steward delegates. LNG TAURUS (ETC), September 8 — Chairman Luther Myrex, Secretary Doyle E. Cornelius, Educational Director Mark Freeman, Deck Delegate Terry Hill, En­ gine Delegate Richard Robertson, Stew­ ard Delegate Martin Buck. Chairman stressed importance of upgrading at undeberg School, also noted educational classes offered at Piney Point. Secretary asked crewmembers to keep videotapes in ibrary. Educational director asked mem­ bers to cooperate in keeping lounge and rooms clean. Treasurer reported $385 in ship's fund and nine refrigerators in sys­ tem. No beefs or disputed OT reported Crew thanked galley gang for job well done. LNG VIRGO (ETC), September 1 — Chairman Carlos Pineda, Secretary Rob­ ert Forshee, Deck Delegate David CenI ofanti. Engine Delegate 1. Salomons, Steward Delegate Ronald E. Auhuchon. Chairman reported smooth sailing, thanked all hands for cooperation. He urged mem}ers to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Trea­ surer reported $560 in ship's fund. Deck delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine or steward delegates. Crew was reminded to log in and out when going ashore. R.G. MATTHEISON, (Ocean Shiphold­ ing), September 1 — Chairman James ilartin. Secretary M. Abdelfattah, Educa­ tional Director Donald Leight, Deck Dele­ gate Marc Taylor, Engine Delegate M. 'ennell. Steward Delegate Arturo Nelson. Chairman encouraged crew to upgrade at Limdeberg School. Educational director also encouraged members to upgrade. Trea­ surer reported $48 in ship's fund. No beefs On board the Sea-Land Expedition, OMU Jose Villot and AB Carlos Gar­ cia participate in a fireboat drill. or disputed OT reported. MV RANGER (Wulcan Carriers), Septem­ ber 8 — Chairman L. Manry, Secretary R. Linasan, Educational Director M. Vacca, Deck Delegate Ernest Ford, Engine Dele­ gate Ray Harrison, Steward Delegate Jo­ anne Knight. Chairman announced payoff. Educational director urged members to up­ grade at Lundeberg School. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Crewmembers were asked to bring local newspapers when sign­ ing on. Next port: Singapore. MV RANGER (Vulcan Carriers), Septem­ ber 15 — Chairman Larry Manry, Secre­ tary R. Linasan, Educational Director M. Vacca, Deck Delegate Ernest Ford, En­ gine Delegate Ray Harrison, Steward Del­ egate Joanne Knight. Crew asked for more copies of Seafarers LOG. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported that $100 ship's fund was in safe that was stolen by pirates in Singapore. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew warned other vessels to beware of pirates along Singa­ pore straits. Next port: Korea. MV RANGER (Vulcan Carriers), Septem­ ber 29 — Chairman L. Manry, Secretary R. Linasan. No beefs or disputed OT re­ ported. Ice machine still needs repair. NEDLLOYD HUDSON (Sea Land Ser­ vice), September 15 — Chairman John Neff, Secretary Steven Parker, Deck Dele­ gate T. Joon, Steward Delegate T. McN­ eills. Chairman reminded members to keep rooms clean and go through department channels when handling beefs. Educational director stressed importance of upgrading at Lundeberg School. Treasurer reported $540 in movie fund. Steward delegate re­ ported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Crew extended vote of thanks to steward department for lOO percent improvement of meals, service and menus. Next port: Nor­ folk, Va. OMl DYNACHEM(OMl Corp.), Septem­ ber 1 — Chairman Larry Kunc, Secretary Steven Wagner, Deck Delegate Terry Thomas, Engine Delegate Robert Pritchett, Steward Delegate James Hat­ field. Steward delegate reported disputed OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck or engine delegates. Next port: Long Beach, Calif. OMl HUDSON (Om Corp.), September 15 — Chairman Calvin Miles, Secretary M. Flores. Chairman announced payoff. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew thanked galley gang for good meals throughout long voyage. OMl SACRAMENTO (OMl Corp.), Sep­ tember 23 — Chaimian Ray Gorju, Secretapr R. Cavalcanti, Educational Director Vincent Limon. Chairman reminded mem­ bers to upgrade at Lundeberg School and donate to SPAD. Educational director noted importance of upgrading. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Next port: Norfolk, Va. "r �tsgssiasssai^^ • . - ARTURO AGUILAR Pensioner Arturo Aguilar, 69, passed away August 20. Bom in San Antonio, Texas, he joined the SIU in 1958 in the port of Houston. Brother Agui­ lar shipped in the steward de­ partment. He began receiving his pension in December 1988. He also sierved in the Navy from 1942 to 1945. BONIFACIO ALMASCO Bonifacio Almasco, 69, died August 27. He was bom in the Philip­ pine Is­ lands and joined the Seafarers in 1975 in the port of New York. Brother Almasco sailed in the deck department. He was an active member at the time of his death. EVANGELOS BOUBOULINIS Pensioner Evangelos Bouboulinis, 83, recently passed away. A native of Greece, he joined the union in 1956 in the port of Baltimore. Brother Bouboulinis shipped in the deck department. He retired in Febmary 1971. JAMES T. BRENNAN James T. Brennan, 64, died August 13. He was bom in New York and joined the SIU in 1957 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Brennan up­ graded to chief steward in 1985 and also served in the Army from 1947 to 1948. He last shipped in 1986. ANDRECARVALHO Pensioner Andre Carvalho, 87, passed away October 6. The Por­ tugal native joined the union in 1949 in the port of New Yoric. Brother Carvalho sailed as a member of the galley gang. He retired in October 1%8. AH SHEU CHEN Pensioner Ah Sheu Chen, 71, died Sep­ tember 18. Bom in China, he joined the Sea­ farers in 1957 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Chen shipped in the steward depart­ ment and in 1960 received a safety award for work on board the Kyska. He retired in De­ cember 1975. GEORGE COLAR Pensioner George Colar, 66, died April 1 due to a gunshot wound to the head. He joined the union in 1955 in his native New Orleans and shipped in the steward department. Brother Colar retired in Decem­ ber 1982. He also served in the Army from 1943 until 1946. FRANCISCO COSTA Pensioner Francisco Costa, 91, passed away Oc­ tober 3. Bom in Spain, he joined the SIU in 1955 in the port of New York. Brother Costa sailed in the steward de­ partment. He began receiving his pension in March 1977. JIMMIE DALE Pensioner Jimmie Dale, 76, died August 26: A native of the Philippines, he joined the Sea­ farers in 1967 in the port of New York. Brother Dale sailed in the deck department, and he also served in the Army from 1942 until 1945. He retired in November 1985. THOMAS DANBECK Thomas Danbeck, 59, passed away October 6. He joined the union in 1956 iri his native New York. Brother Danbeck shipped in both the deck and steward departments. He last sailed in 1989. ALLEN ELLIS Pensioner Allen Ellis, 77, died Sep­ tember 3. He was bom in Florida and in 1939 became a charter member when he joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore. Brother Ellis shipped in the black-gang. He began collecting his pension in February 1979. DAVID GIBSON David Gibson, 43, re­ cently passed away. He joined the union in 1967 in his native Mobile, Ala. Brother Gibson shipped in both the deck and engine departments, and he upgraded frequently. He was an active member at the time of his death. SAM HARDIN Sam Hardin, 51, passed away Sep­ tember 2. He was bom in Arkansas and in 1968 joined the SIU in the port of New York. Brother Hardin shipped in the engine department. He served in the Marine Corps from 1962 until 1964. He was an active mem­ ber at the time of his death. •v.. ' ROBERT HAMMAN Robert Hamman, 35, died May 27 due to heart complications. The native of Baltimore gradua­ ted from the Lundeberg School in 1981 and first shipped on the LNG Leo. An Army vet­ eran, he sailed in the deck de­ partment. Brother Hamman was an active member at the time of his death. EDWARD INGEBRIGHTSEN Edward Ingebrightsen, 63, died July 23. Bom in Glad­ stone, Mich., he joined the union in 1975 in Yokahama, Japan. Brother Ingebrightsen sailed in both the deck and steward departments, and he also served in the Army from 1946 to 1947. He was an active member at the time of his death. MICHAEL KOVENZ Pensioner Michael Kovenz, 72, passed away Au­ gust 30. A native of Bill­ ings, Mont., he joined the Sea­ farers in 1962 in the port of San Francisco. Brother Kovenz shipped in the black-gang. He retired in May 1988. HOSEAMcBRIDE Pensioner Hosea McBride, 70, died Septem­ ber 4. He was bom in Char­ lotte, N.C. and in 1955 joined the SIU in the port of Baltimore. Brother McBride sailed in the steward department. He began receiving his pension in De­ cember 1986. ERNEST NEWHALL Pensioner Emest Newhall, 75, suf­ fered a fatal stroke Septem­ ber 24. The Massachusetts native joined the union in 1953 in the port of New York. Brother Newhall sailed in the steward department, and he also served in the Army from 1943 to 1945. He retired in February 1983. EDUARDO PADILLA Eduardo Padilla, 50, died Septem­ ber 11. He was bom in Puerto Rico and in 1971 joined the SIU in the portofNew York. Brother ^ Padilla sailed in the steward and engine departments, and he upgraded frequently at the Lundeberg School. He last shipped in April 1990. shipped in the steward depart­ ment. He served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946. He retired in March 1987. ALTON REALS Pensioner Alton Beals, 75, passed away Deptember 5. Bom in North Carolina, he joined the union in 1961 in the port of Nor­ folk, Va. Boatman Beals shipped as a mate. He retired in Febmary 1981. CHARLIE RANSOM Charlie Ransom, 64, passed away March 5. The Ala­ bama na­ tive joined the Seafarers in 1968 in the port of Mobile, Ala. Brother Ransom sailed in the black-gang and in 1977 he up­ graded at the Lundeberg School. He also served in the Army from 1946 until 1958. Brother Ransom last sailed in 1986. JOHN C. MORAN John C. Moran, 66, passed away November 28,1990. He was bom in Barth, Miss, and in 1963 joined the union in the port of New Orleans. Boatman Moran shipped in the deck de­ partment. He served in the Army from 1943 to 1945 and again from 1951 until 1954. He last sailed in 1978. 'R:- V' -.I-; JOSEPH SURWILA Joseph Surwila, 61, passed away Sep­ tember 21. Bom in Boston, he joined the union in 1969 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Surwila shipped in the deck depart­ ment; he also served in the Navy from 1944 to 1966. He last sailed in 1987. WILLIE TURNER Pensioner Willie Tumer, 78, died August 14. He was bom in Arkan­ sas and in 1961 joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in the port of San Francisco, before that union merged with the AGLIWD. Brother Tumer began collect­ ing his pension in December 1978. .'HRRR:;: IS.'- BENJAMIN PRUITT Pensioner Benjamin Pmitt, 77, suffered a fatal heart attack Au^ gust 19. A native of Coal Run, Ky., he joined the Seafarers in 1961 in the port of Norfolk, Va. Boatman Pmitt sailed in the deck department. He began receiving his pension in April 1977. JOSVALDO TROCHE Osvaldo Troche, 48, passed away Au­ gust 30. A native of Puerto Rico, he joined the Seafarers in 1969 in the port of New York. Brother Troche sailed in the engine de­ partment and in 1978 upgraded to QMED. He last shipped in 1982. X'-i'- Jit • S W JOHNTRAWKA Pensioner John Trawka, 67, died August 13 as a re­ sult of cancer. He joined the union in 1971 in his native Philadelphia. Boatman Trawka shipped in the deck department He served in the Army from 1943 until 1945. He began re­ ceiving his pension in June 1986. INLAND LEROYBENOIT Pensioner Leroy Benoit, 65, died Septem­ ber 2. He was bom in Gum Cove, La. and in 1967 joined the union in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. Boatman Benoit sailed as a tankerman, and he also served in the Navy from 1942 until 1950. He began receiving his pension in March 1988. JOHN FORTENBERRY Pensioner John Fortenberry, 66, passed , away Au­ gust 30. A native of Missis­ sippi, he joined the Seafarers in 1978 in the port of New Or­ leans. Boatman Fortenberry • J. •I.' •• • V.;:. ; ;V.-' • -1$ ' ••-ir GREAT LAKES WARREN RICHLEY Pensioner Warren Richley, 76, died October 6. He joined the Seafarers in 1954 in his native Eiberta, Mich. Brother Richley sailed in the black-gang. He retired in Feb­ ruary 1975. W- RAILROAD MARINE ;-• ROCCO RIZZO Pensioner Rocco Rizzo, 81, passed away September 13. He joined the union in 1960 in his native New York. Boatman Rizzo sailed in the deck depart­ ment. He retired in July 1970. -•V.R �-,vv A .: • :• SSAFARBKS m 26 Lundeberg School Graduates Eight Classes • : •; • llSfrv •Hv- ' ^: . ,• Sa'H -v.: ! 'i u :4 .> r. Trainee Lifeboat Class 481—Graduating from trainee lifeboat class 481 are (from left, kneeling) Alex Busby, Yaser Mawari, Lance Sholes, Derrick Garror, Randall Corey, David Superson, (second row) Ben Cusic (instructor). Derrick Payton, James Duffy, John Sumlin, Jon Bolton, Andrew Rasmussen, Brandon Purcell, Jesse Sargent, Gregory Carroll, (third row) Rodney Irons, Jonathan James, Kendal Taylor, Bob Jennette, Paul Flaherty, Steven Meridith, Scott Walton and Thomas Ragler. ' IE. r'tis' • ^5' '•>•.1, '1/ •i,-' I..;- rf^:; Trainee Lifeboat Class 482—-Recently graduating from trainee lifeboat class 482 are (from left, kneeling) James Mohrmann, Tim Lowe, Tony Wiggins, Zenia Thomas, Gary White, Bert Herhman, (second row) Efrem Scott, Raymond Kolonias, Charles Lang, Martin Knezevich, Vilma Valentin, Johnny Billiot, Tim Greenawalt, Anthony Hickman, Arthur Patterson, (third row) Jim Brown (instructor), James Doyle, Draten Hanna, Dave Hamilton, (fourth row) Bryan Honeycutt, Monty Hernandez, Jeff Thurman, James Henley and Keith Warde. :- MM::'-'- ? ^ - .'Ci \.V Pumproom Maintenance and Operations—Completing the course of instruction in pumproom maintenance and operations are (from left, kneeling) Kevin Wray, C. Suazo, Jorge Bonelli, (second row) Jim Copeland, Robert Benson, Charles Mispagel, Bobby Spence, (third row) Hugh McAllister, Charles Betz, Dave Vargo, Tom Hogan and Randall Story. • .,;_!^ ^ Refrigeration Class—Receiving their certificates of course completion are (from left, front row) Eric Malzkuhn (instructor), John Wong, Kevin Wray, John Penrose, James Weismore, Wayne Gonsalyes, (second row) Robert Stancavage, Bob Hamil, Donald Morgan, Randall Story, Rick Stewart, (third row) James Brock, E.A. Richman and John Copeland. mw• 'i \ • {'I;?.- aic i>S'' iVM? •,' 'Hi7» •" TiV m •'• Upgraders Lifeboat—Certificates of training were received by the Septem­ ber 24 class of upgraders. They are (from left, kneeling) Alejandro Martinez, Bennie Jones, Jenny Marquis, Florencia, Farquhar, Steven Bird, Calvin Jaurhett, Michael Perez, (second row) Ben Cusic (instructor), Marco Maffioli, Don Graves, Elizabeth Tramontane, McKinley Jones Jr., R.T. Seim and Gustau Ossorio. Fireman, Oiler, Watertender—Working their way up the engine department ratings are (from left, kneeling) Kay Small, Daniel Costodio, Jesus Pilare, Eric Smith, Amos Myers, Charles Scott, Douglas DeMonte, (second row) Robert Bentley, Leonel Lazo, Kim Janics, Eric McKinney, Antonio Reese, Andrea Simmons, Anthony Cassell, Orlando Reveron Sr., Erik Doyle, Mark Perry, (third row) Peter Littman, Daniel Pounds, Evan Sounders, Mike Webster, Richard Raulerson, John Lancy, David White, Stanley Golden, Yul Vanterpool, Ricardo Ramirez, Bruce Barber, Eron Hall and J.C. Wiegman (instructor). Upgraders Lifeboat—Receiving their lifeboat training certificates on October 8 are (from left, kneeling) John Hora Jr., Nelson Poe, Kevin Hill, Ricky Ferguson, David Shaw, John Fergusori, Mark Nonnam^er, (second row) Ivan Rakyta Jr., C.A. Warren, Jeffrey Swain, Phillip Johnson, Richard Feague, Steve Pate and Jake Karaczynski (instructor). Sealifl Operations—Completing the sealift course are (from left, kneeling) Sonny Moe, Susan Taylor, Jesus Pilare, Kay Small, Randall Ellison, Eugene Beverly, (second row) Alex Rilejo, Christina Adolpho, Jose Rodriguez, Samuel Reese, Eugene Kyzar, Ervin Bronstein (third row) Harry Berggren, Evan Souders, Anthony Heinoldt, Harry McCleug, Stanley Gordon and Tom Gilliam (instructor). V'S:-:. •ijd:: •i lu <J,i. It' eaiiiitBuiL^jgiyHg �• " " .'.' p!r NOmUR 1991 1991-92 vpoRunmrnMsaimu 4 > - • jv. (City) (State) V ' . f February 28 May 8 With this application COPIES of your discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page of your union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s) you have taken and completed. The Admissions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE _L (Area Code) • No Home Port. I am interested in (he following course(s) checked below or indicated here if not listed Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held • Yes GNo Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes, which program: from Last grade of school completed. DATE- SIGNATURE. DepartmenL Seniority to (dates attended) Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? • Yes • NO If yes, course(s) taken Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? • Yes • No If yes, how many weeks have you completed? Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Life Boatman Endorsement? • Yes • No Firefighting: • Yes • No CPR: • Yes • No Date available for training — Primary lanjguage spoken January 6 March 16 '''' Book #_ Social Security #_ • Yes All open-endcdl (riMntal^ admissions <dlice for starting da^) SHISS College Pngnm Schedule M inULL8-w Deep Sea Member • Lakes Member • Inland Waters Member • Pacific • If the following information is not filled out completely your application will not be processed. U.S. Citizen: f The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point, Md. Please contact the admissions office if you are interested in attending. Check-in Completion ; Course ^ Date Date l.- Mo./Day/Year ' f'fe • 1991-92 AdaH Education Schedule High School Equivalency (GED) Adult Basic Education (ABE) EngBsh as a Second ]LaiDgua^;(j^L) Telephone^ kk CtMiqdetion Check-in jDate Date • •• ; - .<5 January 6 March 27 May 11 July 31 QMED-Any Rating Fehruai^ 28 January 20 Flreman/Watertender andJllilier: April24 March 16 June 19 May 11 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. February 14 January 6 "•3 Pumproom Maintenance & Operations May 11 June 19 Marine Electrical Maintenance January 6 February 21 May 8 March 16 Assistant Engineer (Deep Sea & inland) March 2 May 8 February 14 Refrigeration Maintenance & January 6 ^Operations All students in the Engine Department will have a two-week Sealift Familiarization class at the end of their regular course. Date of Birth. (Zip Code) January 27 Course (Street) . Date;^ '•/-y'y fT . UPGRADIMe AmtaTHM Address- hbrchao May 4 March 2 • yingine Upgnding^^^O^ Completion Chedk-In Date Date March 6 March 2 May 1 April 27 course must be taken. (Middle) Comiiietlen 5;'' Oil 50 0>me (First) Check-in Date Check-In Cmnidetion ••'•'•yyfzyyjyj.,, , , "Date Course Date Assistant Codkj Codk and Baker, All open-ended (conhut admisshais Chief Cook, CMef Steward office for starting dates) Upon completion, all students will take a Sealift FamiliariTXttipn class. ^ -.i" (Last) — —— — '• Slmml Upgnding Com§s Completioii Courae Pate . Able Seamah February 28 AprU 24 June 19 V r . All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class prior to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance course. Tifeboatman December 9 December 20 January 6 January 17 January 20 January 31 February 3 February 14 February 17 February 28 March 2 March 13 March 16 March 27 March 30 April 10 ^ April 13 April 24 April 27 May 8 May 11 May 22 May 25 June 12 Ship Handling December 2 December 13 January 27 February 7 March 2 March 13 May 15 May 4 Radar Observer Unlimited December 16 December 20 January 20 January 24 March 16 March 20 May 18 May 22 Celestial Navigation February 10 March 6 -V:S«SS April 6 May 1 • •Vff'*'?-' ' January 6 April 17 Third Mate May4 August 14 . :;>-SteEsi Liinited Mates License January 27 Upon completion, the Sealift Operations course must be taken. ' ^ ifankennan November II December <» ^^ ^ March 16 April 10 Name- •"•t|y • '• Cmrst! Bosun RecertiflraflkMi Steward Rectification Cbedt'ln Pate January 20 MarchTO Course Oil SpUl Prevention & Cont^ment (1 week) Upon completion, the Sealift Operations t •/''''Vv'"'''•:U-;^"V M^00oii Prognms The following is the current course schedule for December 1991-May 1992 at the Seaf^ers Harry ILundeberg School of Seamanship. All programs; are geared to improve job skills of SI U members and to promote the American maritime industry. may change to reflect the membership's and industry's heeds as well as the national emef;gency mobilization in the Persian Gulf, Ihtk Upgndmg Comn ' ' ^- '.-• :;g,;-.:; ^A;,,•'• •. mr^: < '. DECK AB/Sealift 1st Class Pilot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Master Inspected Towing Vessel • Towboat Operator Inland n Celestial Navigation • Simulator Course • • • • • ENGINE • FOWT • QMED—Any Rating • Variable Speed DC Drive Systems (Marine Electronics) • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation • Refrigeration Systems Maintenance & Operation • Diesel Engine Technology • Assistant Engineer/Chief Engineer Motor Vessel • Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor G Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance • Electro-Hydraulic Systems Q Automation • Hydraulics • Marine Electronics Technician ALL DEPARTMENTS • Welding • Lifeboatman (Must be taken with another course) • 3 • • • ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Studies (DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation STEWARD • Assistant Cook Utility • Cook and Baker • Chief Cook • Chief Steward • Towboat Inland Cook COLLEGE PROGRAM • Associates in Arts Degree • Certificate Programs Transportatioa will he paid in accordance with the fcbeduling letter only If you present original receipts and successfully complete the course. If you have any questioas, contact your port agent before departing for Piney Point. RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO; Seafaiers Hairy Lundeberg Upgrading Center. P.O. Box 73. Piney Point. MD. 20674 11/91 J •.M �: -• S'S;3;.w:-v;- •• :-#"/!•-I ; • • •U-r: Mi- mrmB' SEAmiCEMCS Giude to 1992 Luiideb0l^ School Courses '•-.'-ji.'i-. November 1991 Volume 53, Number 11 A brief description of all the upgrading courses to be offered at the Lundeberg School in 1992 as well as a course schedule can be found in this month's Special Supplement. ij.'- Aquarius Crew Rescues Six In Heavy South China Seas :.h • -(. M:- :iK m;iE^: iw 'S'v.- Ml m: K>' j;^.;V p-;::v Seafarers aboard the LNG Aquarius helped rescue six crewmembers from a sinking Pan­ amanian-flag vessel the night of September 21,50 miles off the east coast of Taiwan. Coordinating the rescue which included three other vessels, the Aquarius overcame 40-knot winds and eight- to 10-meter seas during the operation. AH 17 crewmembers from the Panama­ nian Marine Future were saved, with the MV Primo picking up 10 people, the Aquarius collecting six and the MV Novalis rescuing one who was separated from the others. SIU members aboard the Aquarius, which is operated by En­ ergy Transportation Corp., during the rescue were: Bosun Tom Brooks; ABs Mi. Chester, Woody Shelton, J. Rhodes, Jeff Amendolia, F. Volger and L. Lehner; OSs G. Gildersleeve Jr., Angel Reyes and Scott Langlois; QMEDs W. Fey, V. Larimer and D. Busby; SAs J. Walsh, C. Cur-, tis and K. Mageed; and Chief Cook H. Daniels. Second mate Larry Dickens re­ ported the events in a letter to the Seafarers LOG. Weather Worsens During daylight on September 21, the weather deteriorated as the Aquarius approached from the south of Taiwan. By nightfall, a small typhoon near that area caused rough seas and high winds. Around 10 p.m., the Aquarius picked up a Mayday call from the Marine Future. The Marine Future, 20 miles south of the Aquarius, was carrying a load of logs. When the cargo shifted in the severe weather, water poured through two The National Center for Miss­ ing and Exploited Children has asked the membership of the SIU to help locate Crystal Marie Hud­ son. Crystal Marie Hudson of the holds. The Novalis and Primo also re­ sponded to the Mayday, and shortly thereafter another ship. Sincere No. 8, joined tl^rescue effort. ^ On the Aquarius, searchlights on both bridge wings and on the bow were rigged and manned, and off-duty crew came out to help on deck. Bosun Brooks, Gildersleeve, Langlois and Reyes had been working late performing mainte­ nance, but they suddenly had new duties. One OS was assigned look­ out duty on the bridge wing, while Brooks and the others gathered equipment for the rescue. Cargo nets, rope Jacobs ladders, extra life rings and heavy lines were brought to both gangways. The Aquarius sighted the Ma­ rine Future from about 16 miles. Though the 90-meter Panamanian vessel was bsdly listing and her main deck was awash, the emer­ gency diesel generator kept the deck lights alive. When the Aquarius reached the scene, crewmembers spotted two lights several ship lengths from the Marine Future. As a flare was shot from one of the lights, Aquarius crewmembers were hopeful these were lifeboats or life rafts. Since it was first on the scene, the Aquarius was designated the On Scene Rescue Coordinator. The vessel maneuvered to make a pass near the first light, which tumed out to be a life raft. But despite the 29,000 shaft horsepower of the engine's full astem bell, high winds prevented the Aquarius from slowing suffi­ ciently as the raft drifted beyond the stem. Eventually it was the Primo which maneuvered through The 17-year-old was last seen March 7, 1990 at approximately 2:00 p.m. on Highway 159 in Jen­ nie, Ark. She is considered an en­ dangered mnaway. The young woman has brown hair and green eyes. At the time of her disappearance, she was 5 ft. 3 in. tall and weighed 145 lbs. She has fair complexion with freckles. An identifying mark is a birthmark on her hip. She was last seen wear­ ing a pink and white T-shirt, white jogging pants and brown leather boat shoes. Anyone having information should contact The National Cen­ ter for Missing and Exploited Chil­ dren at (800) 843-5678 or the Chicot County (Arkansas) Sheriff's Office Missing Person's Unit at (501) 265-5372. floating logs and debris and put a line on the raft, at 11 p.m. Ten crewmembers were rescued shortly afterwards. With those 10 safely on board, the Aquarius tumed her attention to the second light. (At that time Sincere No. 8 had to break off from the effort, as that vessel could not navigate tightly through the rough seas.) The second light proved to be a rigid lifeboat. Shortly before 1 a.m. the Aquarius pulled alongside and AB Shelton got a line on it by throwing a life ring with a line at­ tached. Once the line was secured, Aquarius crewmembers worked the lifeboat down the starboard side. Handling of the engine aided in bringing the lifeboat beneath the gangway. Tied off with safety lines and belts, and working under extreme conditions, Langlois and Reyes were at the bottom of the accom­ modation ladder assisting men as they came off the rope Jacobs lad­ der. There were several tense mo­ ments for Langlois, Reyes and the survivors, as the ladder was inun­ dated by wash from the sea. It took three minutes to get the six survivors on board, though it seemed like an etemity, Dickens reported in a letter to the Seafarers LOG. No one needed medical at­ tention. Ninety minutes later the Novalis reported the rescue of the 17th and final crewmember, who was ex­ hausted but safe. His life preserver light had saved his life. Dickens and Captain J.J. Donahue both noted the critical importance of the use of lights and reflective tape. If it hadn't been for the survivors' use of lights and re­ flective tape on both craft,"we most likely would have never found any of them until daylight, which was six hours away," Dick­ ens noted. "By then they all would have drifted well away from the scene." Donahue commended all hands on the Aquarius, and he also gave special recognition to Langlois and Reyes. They were "working under extreme conditions" and are "de­ serving of high praise and com­ mendation, " Donahue reported. Ambassador Saves Five Refugees The SlU-crewed Ambassador rescued five Cuban refugees north of Cuba September 22. The refugees, all male, had been clinging to a frail, homemade raft while trying to reach the United States. They were weary but un­ harmed after the Ambassador's rescue. AB Larry Garvin sighted a flashing light used by the Cubans, and the rescue took place shortly afterward with no complications. Steward/Baker Milton Yournett prepared a meal and blankets for the refugees. Youmett also com­ municated in Spanish to the Cu­ bans, informing them they were in good hands. "The looks of relief and grate­ fulness when they came on board the Ambassador is tough to de­ scribe," Bosun Leon Jekot said in a letter to the Seafarers LOG. "It felt good to do some good for our fellow man." Jekot said the rescue made him appreciate being a U.S. citizen. "To see people put themselves in such a position at the mercy of the sea, with all the hazards, shows that people will do just about any­ thing to come to the United States," he said. "They want an opportunity to make their lives better, and sometimes we seem to forget what we as Americans have. - "No matter how bad we may think things sometimes are, it AB Ben Bess, Bosun Leon Jekot and Steward/Baker Milton Yournett pose with the five rescued Cuban refugees. seems to be better than other coun­ tries. I think it boils down to just having a chance to make one's life better." SIU members aboard the Ambfissador during the rescue were Jekot, Garvin, Youmett, ABs B. Bess, C. Cepada, J. Violante, S. Lunas and T. Driggers, OSs A. Llorente and L. Rollins, QMEDs M. Duckworth, P. Patrick and J. Jourdan, QERM J. Dellinger, DEU P. Mathison, Wiper A. Pillot, SB G. Murray and GSU B, Wright. The Ambassador is operated by Crowley Caribbean Transport. mm � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource November 1991 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES SIU URGES GAMBLING FOR U.S. CRUISE SHIPS AT LONG LAST, A MEMORIAL TO U.S. SEAMEN ‘WORKER TAX’ PLAN IGNITES BOATMAN’S PROTEST SIU PUSHES EXTENSION OF U.S. LABOR LAWS TO RUNAWAY SHIPS ALASKAN OIL DEVELOPMENT TO BE DEBATED IN SENATE BUY/SHIP AMERICAN PROVISION ON HOLD AS HOUSE VOTES DOWN FOREIGN AID BILL WORLD MINIMUM PAY FOR EXPLOITED SEAMEN GOES UP FROM $286 PER MONTH TO $335 SEAFARERS SCHOOL ADVOCATES OIL SPILL TRAINING FOR ALL HANDS BURNING FISHING VESSEL CREW RESCUED BY VIRGINIA SANDS TEXAS GOVERNOR RICHARDS CALLS FOR STRONG U.S.-FLAG SHIPPING LUNDEBERG SCHOOL TAKES SAFETY COURSE TO RIVERBOATS NATIONAL MEMORIAL PAYS TRIBUTE TO AMERICAN SEAMEN THE ROBIN MOOR WENT DOWN 50 YEARS AGO SEAFARER STIRS FIGHT ON ‘WORKER TAX’ MSC PACIFIC FLEET SUBIC BAY OPERATIONS IN LIMBO AFTER PHILLIPPINE SENATE VOTE SEAFAERS SUPPORT EDWARDS IN LOUISINA’S GOVERNOR ELECTION SCHEDULE HECTIC FOR SEA-LAND CHALLENGER CREW DECKHANDS KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR THE UNEXPECTED ON TUG UTAH SEAFARERS JOIN IN MOBILE AFL-CIO RALLY BENEFITS SESSION HELD IN JACKSONVILLE; SAN JUAN IS NEXT SEAFARER PROSPECTS FOR GOLD WATCH PARTNERS A SHORT STORY BY AB LARRY REINER AQUARIUS CREW RESCUES SIX IN HEAVY SOUTH CHINA SEAS AMBASSADOR SAVES FIVE REFUGEES Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/01/1991 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 53, No. 11 1991 Periodicals Seafarers Log http://seafarerslog.org/archives/files/original/97e9a4b5dfa6c270820b9716aaeae620.PDF 33e889c2148759db7a6b431b9b36194b PDF Text Text _____ ^ _ -:—." .• . r:^ l&i.Ji J -If > !»<,' f/a" ''if V;" •; mi-v.s-"-' ::• Page 13 ^ A- 'L 5i ^ A. rr f tr n;( u ^ ,*ij- r ^ <'" _* Of 4« A" s-w : -. • : " • • ;••. • '«£., lEt #• SXAEiREteS W mfi CTHCm 0R6*M Of THt StAFARIKS tNTiRNATIOHAi UMOM • ATlANflC GUIF, lAKIS AND INIAND WAHRS DISTRIG • AfKK) _,af,S/ .C1I-; •fc :V •a;n>" iliiS!?;-. November 1992 Volume 54, Number 11 • vVf. ' M.:!Wm mms Jeroic oa»>.o;» t-i W. Events of 50 Yeats Ago- •^-: 3:co{/i>o >H'HO> :;..l.... OH • C/J 2:>xn mm -HH HO simcohipo <-« 4:« k-m-mmH HOO t/)0.2t/) U) :,./|,n ^mom^ om>r) . .. ChHf-H (Mi- •pij-a- Hcro Russian Republic Honors Seafarer Veterans Of Worid War ll's Murmansk Run t— •p- too 02 00 M 0*N. >-12: <Jy Ji mm o America's WWII seamen who sailed in the U-boat-^ infested and heavily mined waters between Scotland and Murmansk to bring the Russian people 15,000 aircraft, 7,500 tanks, 345,735 tons of explosives, millions of tons of fuel and food, received the official thanks of the Russian government in a ceremony in Baltimore last month. _^_ PageSl Bki ''#ji : >•! W- m- I • :l Mcnoii DAY is NOVEMBER 3 Two Taiwanese fishermen were rescued by the LNG Aries' crew. The rescue was effected against 35knot winds and 25-foot seas. The mission took 58 minutes. Page? •».' Af Sea et AeluMte Be Sfue la Vols, •=r'V ••, U. •: ••-. .. f''- t. s at 20 SlU halls. '.! - /,v'fcifs'te •:••"• •', • •' /:"~'-'k'" ' 'S: '' , "• ' ••. •• ..• <•' -• •••• . ». r- ,. • -; •.. . •' , .t.-v-':^ .j»: v. ^ k •. 1; V • > f.;]. '^' *' ''^"- ^ '*• ^ V * '* ' '••- ^"'' "'k'.'*( -i, o •. f r• t; •> !• 1." ( .r. -h I 'L-'r •? • . • "'j �i Vf.;,-'?;:: •'•• -i^rvv pi| ( isaz 1 President's Report Clinton/Gore: Good for America enbe^ Bamlbnig m Passa^ received approval A bill that would allow gam­ flag passenger ships was a big legislation from one branch of Congress score for the maritime industry. bling aboard U.S.-flag passenger prior to adjournment. The industry has worked for ships topped the 102nd session of The House of Representatives many years to level the playing Congress' legislative actions. passed by a wide majority a bill field between U.S.-flag cruise Other measures of importance closing a safety loophole on ships and those operating under to Seafarers did not become law as America's inland waterways.The foreign flag. did the bill to extend gaming acbill called for all inland boatmen The bill, signed into law by (he tivites to U.S.-flag cmise ships. on vessels of more than five gross president in March, ended years of Among the bills which were not tons to obtain a Coast Guard-is­ stmggle to repeal two federal acts acted on by both branches of Con­ sued merchant mariner document gress was a measure to close an that outlawed U.S.-flag cmise ship (Z-card). inland water safety loophole gambling on the high seas. The legislation, which was which allows undocumented With more than 85 percent of being considered by the Senate crewmembers to work aboard the all passengers on the world's when Congress adjourned, would cmise ships being Americans, nation's 3,300 tugs. have affect the men and women U.S.-flag companies are looking Also awaiting action at the sailing aboard more dian 3300 tugs to return to the market. Only two time the 102nd Congress closed and tows on the nation's 25,777 of the 120 cmise ships sailing the its doors in early October was a miles of navigable waterways. oceans fly the Stars and Stripes— bill to repeal a proposed work tax The House also had passed a on seamen—a fee for obtaining the SlU-crewed Independence bill closing a loophole in the Pas­ licenses and Z-cards from the and Constitution. The union supported the new senger Vessel Act of 1886 to Coast Guard. Legislation to prohibit foreign-flag ships from law because it could lead to in­ eliminate foreign-flag cmises-tooffering cruise-to-nowhere vestment in U.S.-flag, passenger nowhere by vessels operating voyages also was left on deck. ship operations thus creating from U.S. ports. Again, the thousands of jobs for American Senate was considering the legis­ DOTS Maritime Policy seafarers. The law legalizes the lation when the session ended. A plan presented by Depart­ use of gambling devices aboard After passage by the House ment of Transportation Secretary U.S.-flag vessels on the high seas Andrew Card to assist the U.S.- during intrastate and craise-to- Coast Guard Subcommittee, the flag fleet was not fully addressed nowhere voyages in states that al- House Merchaht Marine and by Congress (see article below). ready do not prohibit such Fisheries Conunittee was consider­ Introduced this surruner, both the activities. It also permits the use ing a bill to eliminate fees imposed House and Senate ran out of time of such devices on interstate and by the Coast Guard when it issues Z-cards. The elected offlcials woe and neither legislative branch working on ways to make up (he could fully deliberate on the foreign voyages. House Supports Bills proposal. budget shortfall created if the The passage of the measure to Several other pieces of SIU- fees—which still have not been allow gaming activities on U.S.- supported, maritime-related enacted—were overturned. • • The U.S. general election is right around the comer. The choice before American voters is a critical one. The candidates elected in 1992 will set the course for the next four years. As Seafarers, we have to look at how we have fared over the past four years and what the prospects are for a better life for our people. During the Bush administration years, we have seen our industry continue to shrink. We have seen American shipping become less and less a factor in the nation's priorities. Michael Sacco And not only has our industry been neglected at best and under attack at worst, but we have seen no effort forthcoming from the administra­ tions of the past 12 years to reverse the trend. There have been absolutely no signs of interest in the Bush administration that tt.<rv!fftv?JVuSiS:--' -V.,; '^•:..:•v•v-•?;^s^i: :• .• the American merchant marine has any place in our economic .-• • ..•. si/,: V--r-.' v„ • •••. or national security picture. It took a newcomer in the administration, the recently ap­ pointed Secretary of Transportation, Andrew Card, to recognize how serious our national shipping problem is. From the mo­ ment he stepped into the job, he began an effort to vitalize aspects of our shipping. But, even here, the president and other segments of the administration disregarded the efforts of its own cabinet member. For his contribution, Andrew Card deser­ ves our respect and admiration. But when it comes down to the overall performance of the •/S'V administration as it relates to the election, there is really but one choice for Seafarers as we look toward the next four years. / '• /' What's at Stake In the upcoming years. Seafarers need an administration that recognizes the importance of America's vital and strategic in­ dustries—such as shipping. But Seafarers also need an ad­ ministration that supports American workers and their families and their communities. Over the past four years, this country has gone down badly in so many ways that are important to working people: /'# • There are now 10 million of our fellow Americans out of work. Many of thein will never be rehired because hundreds of Congress adjourned beforeac­ thousands of their jobs have gone to factories overseas due to the administration's programs urging companies to relocate in tion could be taken on a proposal J®''®® ' or maritime reform put forth by low-wage, regulation-free countries. Department of Transportation • One-third of all Americans do not have any or enough af­ Secretary Andrew Card. All in­ fordable medical insurance for themselves or their families. dications are that there will be a • Our children's education is suffering because the federal resumption of activity on this •ff proposal before the next Congovernment has slashed the funds it once provided to local iress, the 103rd session which school systems. convenes in January 1993. • Our streets and homes have become less safe because we Already words of encourage­ have no effective national program for dealing with the mount­ ment have been heard from the ing drug and crime problems. acting chairman of the House • The administration consistently has opposed every piece of Merchant Marine Committee, oflegislation that would be helpful to working families, as it did icials of maritime labor and the in defeating the "family leave" bill, which would have allowed heads of major U.S-flag shipping companies to keep the momen­ workers to take unpaid time off in order to stay home to take tum built on Capitol Hill rolling care of a sick family member or a newborn child. • From the president himself to his top cabinet members, the when the House and Senate return administration has continued to attack unions and block their ef­ to Washington. "You give me a new president forts to improve the conditions of American workers. and I'll give you maritime On Tuesday, November 3, by voting for the ticket of Gover­ reform," U.S. Representative nor Bill Clinton for president and Senator A1 Gore for vice jerry Studds (D-Mass.) told the president. Seafarers have an opportunity to vote for two com­ '"lew EnglandShippers' Advisory passionate, caring men with impressive records of accomplish­ Council on October 14. Studds, he acting chairman of the House ment in areas of concern to working people. Clinton and Gore -'1" (Merchant Marine Committee, are what America needs in these hours of economic trouble. said maritime reform is a major Above all. Seafarers should exercise their right to participate egislative issue he expects the in the process by voting in person on November 3, or, if at sea, committee to tackle next year. by casting a ballot through the absentee voting process. Congress began studying a maritime reform plan offered by The Value of Training 2atd in July. The package outThis issue of the Seafarers LOG contains a supplement in ined a way for U.S.-flag comwhich each course at the Lundeberg School of Seamanship is >anies to acquire new vessels described. It also contains a schedule for 1993, listing when ncluding governmental pay­ those courses are being offered. ments for up to 74 militarily use­ At the risk of sounding repetitive, I cannot stress it enough— ful commercial ships. Although maritime reform bills training is key to every Seafarer's welfare and that of his or her were submitted in both branches by family. I urge each and every Seafarer to look over this catalog the respective heads of the mer­ _ _ and begin making plans to upgrade next year. A Seafarer, by bechant marine committees, neither ^ I coming the most highly skilled and proficient seaman in the he House nor the Senate had WOTld, ensures his or her own job security. Plus, every member enough time to consider the pack­ owes it to himself or herself to be the best that he or she can be. age in order for it to complete the Not to m^ition that increased job skills bring higher pay. legislative process before Ae If any Seafarer needs assistance in plaiming his or her tober 8 adjoummoiL upgrading schedule, reach out to the school's admissions office When Card's proposal was an­ nounced, SIU President Michael or to the nearest port agent ;:i,|llS;i|||;:^ :liiiif'v _ 1A AM M Effort to Win Maritime Reform To Be Resumed in New Congress Sacco and the heads of seven other maritime-related labor unions urged Congress to enact the plan. Sacco has vowed to work with American President Lines (APL), Sea-Land and other contracted companies, with the new Congress and with the administration for maritime reform. The White House and Con­ gress seriously began to consider maritime reform ^r a joint an­ nouncement in January by two SlU-contracted companies— Sea-Land and APL—that someVolume 54. Number 11 thing has to be done to save the American-flag merchant fleet. Following congressional ad­ journment, the two companies is­ sued another joint release saying they were "encouraged by the progress made in Ae area of maritime reform." John Snow, chairman and chief executive officer of CSX which owns Sea-Land, added, "We expect the momentum that the ocean carriers, labor, shippers and government leaders have begun will continue on into the new Congress." November 1992 The Seafarers LOG (ISSN 0160-2047) is published monthly by the Seafarers Intemational Union; At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District; AFLCIO; 5201 Auth Way; Camp Springs, Md. 20746. Telephone (301) 8^-0675. Second-class postage paid at MSC Prince Georges, Md. 20790-9998 and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Seafarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, Md. 20746, In compliance with the Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation (required by 39 U.S.C. 3685), PS Form 3626, January 1991, the following information is published in the November 1992 edition of theSeafarers LOG: (The first number will reflect the average number of copies of each issue during the preceding 12 months; the number in parentheses will be the actual number of copies of single issues published nearest to the filing date.) Net press run—45,980 (43,955); mail subscription (paid or requested)—^31,940 (31,755); other free copies—12,015 (10,175); total distribution— 43,955 (41,930); copies not distributed (for office use)—2,025 (2,025); total—45,980 (43,955). Communications Department Director and Editor, Jessica Smith; Assistant Editor, Daniel Duncan; Associate Editor, Jordan Biscardo; Associate Editor/Production, Deborah Hirtes; Art, Bill Brower. �SEMFMRBIS LOG 3 VoOng Starts MO¥. 1 Clinlon/Gore Lead in Polls In SlU Election Members Express Views on Candidates Secret ballot voting for the of­ ing to the union's constitution. Ten days before the November time for a change as well. His believes Clinton and Gore repre­ ficers of the Seafarers IntonaThe union's constitution also 3 general election and after three choice is the Clinton/Gore ticket. sent "a big difference from the tional Union; Atlantic, Gulf, provides for a mail ballot. After a extensive televised debates, polls The Norfolk-based Seafarer Continued on page 11 Lakes and Inland Waters District Seafarer has picked up his or her indicate a majority of Americans will begin November 1 and con­ ballot and accompanying en­ favor Governor Bill Clinton for velopes, the SIU member must president of the United States tinue to December 31. Seafarers eligible to vote may mark his or her choices and then over incumbent George Bush. pick up their b^ots at one of 20 send it by mail. The ballot is to be Seafarers seem to no excep­ union halls around the country. put in an envelope marked "Bal­ tion to this rule. In an infomial Ballots may be obtained between lot" which is then inserted in an talk with several seamen currentthe hours of 9:00 am to 12:00 envelope with the mailing ad­ ly enrolled in the Lundeberg noon, Mondays through Satur­ dress of the bank depository School, a LOG reporter found a where the ballots are kept until majority favoring^Democratic days, except holidays. On the ballot will be can­ submitted to the tallying commit­ nominee. As with most didates seeking the posts of presi­ tee. Americans, the economy looms Members who will be unable large in the Seafarers' minds as dent, executive vice president, secretary-treasurer, six vice to get to one of the 20 union halls they consider for whom to vote in presidents, six assistant vice during the balloting period begin­ the 1992 presidential election. Chief Steward Robert presidents, two headquarters rep­ ning November 1 can request an resentatives and 10 port agents. absentee ballot Requests for ab­ Seaman summed up what this Individuals elected in this round sentee ballots should be made in election is about: Jobs. A of balloting will serve a 1993- writing to the union's secretary- Seafarer for nine-and-a-half treasurer at 5201 Auth Way; years. Seaman said the most im­ 1996 term. portant issue in this election is The candidates on the ballot Camp Springs, MD 20746. The union's constitution, in creating jobs. That is why hewill were determined to be qualified to run for union office by a Article Xm, spells out the proce­ vote for Clinton. credentials committee made up of dures by which an election will be Election Is About Jobs six rank-and-file Seafarers who conducted. Echoing Seaman was Tom A notice of the election was Dowdell, a bosun, AB and, oc­ reviewed all nominating peti­ tions. The credentials committee mailed in September to all mem­ casionally, an inland mate. A report, which was prepared bers at their last known address 15-year SIU member who is August 17, two days after the with a list of all voting locations toward his college degree in nominations period closed, was as well as a sample of die official nautical science, Dowdell said submitted to the membership at ballot. The Octob^LOG also car­ Bush had not been good for work­ ried a sample of the ballot. the September meetings. ing people. "We need to stop A rank-and-file tallying com­ ta^g care of other countries and Seafarras digible to vote in die union's election are fiill book mittee will tabulate and aimounce get back to taking care of members in good standing, accord­ the election results when it meets America," he said. Dowdell listed homelessness, the economy and the drug problem as among the matters that must be of concem to White-capped Seafarers join a Philadelphia rally for the Clinton/Gore the president ticket. Both Gov. Clinton and Sen. Wofford were present at the rally. Ballots may be obtained by Seafarers eligible to vote in the union's SIU "Plus, I'd like a president who aledion for unkm oHIcere at 20 union halls around the country. Ballots can is pro-union," Dowdell added. bapk^iu) during thebours dd:00am to 12:00 rKxm. Monda^throudt Seafarers and their families Polls indicate that many voters _ lldaya during the voting paftod-Now^ 1 to are seeking a change. These are doing whatever they can to pdoirhber 31.1992. Americans are looking at both the help elect men and women at the ticket of Clinton and his vice local, state and national levels PtNEYPOm JERSEYOTY BALTUKmE • Schoolof presidential running mate A1 who understand the needs of 1216 E. Balttmom St 99MontaomerySt. BaWmors^MD 21202 Jersey^, NJ 07302 Gore and presidential inde­ working people. P|neyPohtMD20746 MOBILE Members are knocking on pendent can^date Ross Perot. DANIA SANFRANCtSCO 2 West Dixie Highway 1640Dauphinl8i.Pkwy. doors, passing out literature, at­ Many of these voters sup­ Mobile, Al, 36605 350 Fremont St. Dania,FL;33004 tending rallies, making phone ported Bush in the 1988 election. NEWBEDFORD San Francisco, OA calls and displaying signs in suj^ Seafarer John Whalen said he is DEmOlT'ALGONAC 48UnlonSt. 94105 620 St. Clair River Dr. New Bedford, MA a "conservative Republican." But port of candidates who share their SAN JUAN Aigonac, Ml 48001 02740 this year, for the first time in his values. Others are casting their 1057 Fernandez NEW ORLEANS voting career, he will cast his bal­ absentee ballots to make sure DULUTH JuncosAve. 70S Medical Arts Bidg. 630 Jackson Ave. Santurce, PR 00907 lot for a can^date other than the their voices are heard on the eve­ New Orleans, LA Duiuth,MN 55802 Republican nominee. His choice ning of November 3 when votes 70130 SEATTLE HONOLULU is Perot. His concem is the deficit. are counted. 2505 First Ave. NEW YORK eOBKalihiSt. Seattle, WA 98121 Scores of Seafarers have "We can't go on spending 635 Fourth Ave. Honolulu, Hi 06819 , NY 11232 like this. We can't as human be­ volunteered to help at Bill Clinton ST. LOUIS HOUSTON ings. We have to realize we and A1 Gore rallies in Philadel­ 4581 Gravois Ave. 115 Third St. 1221 Pierce St. can't do it as government," said phia, Richmond, Va., Baton St. Louis. MO 63116 Norfolk, VA 23510 Houston, TX 77002 the AB, who is enrolled in the Rouge, La. and Jacksonville, Fla. WILMINGTON PHILADELPHIA JACKSONVILLE oil spill containment and pre­ SIU white caps were evident 2604S.4thSt 510 North Broad Ave. 3315 Liberty St. throughout the crowds. vention course. Phladelphia, PA 19148 WBmlngton, OA 90744 Jacksonville, FL 32206 Members attending the Richmond rally on October 16 presented Clinton with his own At a Richmond, Va. rally, cap. :• Seafarers Rally to Assist Pro-Worker CandUates ,1.'. ;^.v - ' . •- - if- ^•. ' i' ... .j! Where to Pick Up SIU Election Ballots Punitive Calif. Bunker Tax Repealetl, Could Bring Back Hundreds of Jobs A sales tax which had caused a loss of more than 1,300 maritime jobs was repealed in late September when California's governor signed a bill eliminating an 8.25 percent tax on every bar­ rel of bunkers sold in the state. Adopted by the California state legislature earlier in the month, it was not clear the gover­ nor would support the measure in light of the state's $14 billion bud­ get deficit. The 8.25 percent bunkers tax was instituted, effec­ tive July 1991, in order to raise revenue for the state's treasury. But the California maritime industry, including the SIU and Seafarers working in the bunker­ ing field, successfully made the case that the state was loosing revenue though the tax. The industry had pointed out that rather than raising $100 mil­ lion for the state as projected when it was instituted, the in­ creased cost on bunkers had ac­ tually cost California millions. Bunker Fuel Sales Plummet The state's bunker fuel sales dropped by 66 percent causing a loss of more than 1,300 jobs, among them stevedores, ships' services employees, tugboatmen, tankermen and fuel shoreside facilities workers. With so many maritime workers laid off, the state economy lost $30 to $37 million in wages and payroll taxes. Unemployment insurance was tqiped by those out of work. For Seafarers working for presidential candidate Bill Clinton Continued on page 11 dons an SIU cap. Crowley Maritime Corp., which had a large bunkering operation in the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the tax hit close to home. The number of tankermen employed by the company was cut by two-thirds in the year and a few months the tax has been in effect. Both union officials and Seafarers urged state legislators and Governor Pete Wilson to sup­ port the bill introduced by State Assemblyman David Elder (DSan Pedro) calling for a repeal of the tax. More than 40 Crowley crewmembers wrote to the C^fomia governor this summer: "Prior to Seafarers Tom Gruber (above) and Peter Batayls, holding Clinton sign, joined by his wife, show SIU support for Democratic presidential Continued onpage 8 and vice presidential nominees at Jacksonville campaign event. . r-- t,—- �-T:- 4 SlU Pushes New Eligibility Dale Per WWII Seamen's Vet Status S# ^=kfk• '': # y. ":£::>^y:. f: ' .V rii: •m• 4 kf ' '"k - kf ,^i. IT"V iK. Ik. t ' .'v' -fv - • ^ f'.• I'. "• '' kk- ';k: V,;i, iry-'-yyyy: 'f• I" SEAFARERSlOG myauaiaag Seafarers: Voice Your Support For December 31,1946 Cutoff Seafarers and their family members are encouraged to voice their support of the h/lerchant Mariners Fairness Bill by writing to the members of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. The names of the committee members, as well as a sample letter, appear below. Letters should be addressed to: The Honorable U.S. House of Repre­ sentatives, Washington, D.C. 20515. The following is a list of the members of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. But the SIU pointed out to the by the enemy, you have main subcommittee that "deserving tained the ceaseless flow of sea seafarers have been snubbed due traffic on which the life an to a Department of Defense strength of this country depenc decision which arbitrarily con­ . . . The Admiralty have askec Democrats Bill Brewster, Okia. tradicts a declaration by President me to express on their behalf G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery, Miss. Owen B. Pickett, Va. Harry Truman. The president and on behalf of the Royal Navy Pete Geren, Texas declt^ December 31, 1946 as their admiration for the great Don Edwards, Calif. Douglas Appiegate, Ohio the end of WWII hostilities. Yet contribution made by the mer­ Republicans Lane Evans, ill. the Defense Department in 1988 chant Navy to the common vie Bob Stump, Ariz., Tim J. Penny, Minn. fixed the merchant seamen tory through all the perils anc John Hammerschmidt, Ark. Harley O. Staggers Jr., W.Va. cutoff date as August 15, 1945 rigors of more than five-and-a Chalmers P. Wyiie, Ohio J. Roy Rowland, Ga. (the day the Japanese sur­ half years war at sea.' Christopher H. Smith, N.J. Jim Slattery, Kan. rendered). Merchant mariners "More recently," the SIU said Dan Burton, Ind. Claude Harris, Ala. who shipped out after August 15 "even the Russian government Michael Bitirakis, Ra. Joseph P. Kennedy, Mass. are not considered war veterans, honored our World War II mer­ Tom Ridge, Pa. Elizabeth J. Patterson, S.C. even though military personne chant mariners. The Russians las Craig T. James, Fia. who began serving during that year began awarding medals to George E. Sangmeister, III. Cliff Steams, Fla. Ben Jones, Ga. time received war veterans status. the American seafarers who Bill Paxon, N.Y. Jill Long, Ind. sailed on the treacherous Mur­ Douglas (Pete) Peterson, Fla. Floyd Spence, S.C. An Unjust Decision mansk runs. Dick Nichols, Kan. Chet Edwards, Texas "This injustice is a slap in the "As you may know, seafarers Rick Santorum, Pa. Maxine Waters, Calif. face of the 20,000 merchant who sailed during the war were as mariners whose initial voyages Sample Letter much at risk as any military per­ barely were preceded by the sur­ sonnel. Often, they sailed without The Honorable. render. They were prepared and escort. Their bravery and Iam writing to urge the enactment of the Merchant Mariners Faimess More Than 220 Cosponsors willing to sail into combat zones. armed tenacity are bome out by the faci Bill. This legislation is long overdue. When they shipped out after the HR 44 has more than 220 that only the Marine Corps suf­ I ask you to do what is fair and proper by passing the Merchant cosponsors in the House of Rep­ surrender, they still faced danger fered proportionally higher from mines and from carrying ex­ Mariners Fairness BiN. The thousands of merchant mariners who risked resentatives. It has been endorsed casualties than the merchant plosives across what in fact were their lives for this country deserve veterans status. They gave for their by the Navy League, the Disabled manners. hostile waters." In particular, the country; it's time their country gives something back to them. American Veterans and numerous Pacific theater remained volatile. VFW and American Legion posts. Passage Would be Symbolic It's too late for many mariners to realize veterans status. Lefs not It has received unanimous ap­ The SIU also pointed out that Many of the bill's cosponsors wait until it's too late for all. proval from the House Merchant only about 2,500 of those mer­ have noted that, at this point, pas­ Sincerely, Marine and Fisheries Commit­ chant mariners,still are alive, and sage would be a mostly symbolic tee. HR 44 therefore must be passed gesture. Most of the seafarers However, Veterans' Com­ immediately—while it still would who would be affected by the bil mittee Chairman G.V. "Sonny do some good. are in their 70s or 80s. Their (D-Miss.) "Moreover, the repeated educational benefits long ago exMontgomery repeatedly has stalled or docks of HR 44's progress are )ired. Few, if any, would enter a prevented progress on the bill. sadly reminiscent of the 40-year VA hospital. Carmine Bracco, vice presi­ In a recent example which took delay in awarding veterans status In summary, the SIU told the dent for labor relations at Bay place September 9, HR 44 was to World War II merchant subcommittee that the August 15 Ship Management Inc. and a offered as an amendment to mariners," tlie SIU said. "Com- cutoff is "unfair to thousands of rustee of the SIU-AGLIWD another bill. But the House was jare that indefensible delay with people who made hard sacrifices benefit funds, passed away Ocprevented from voting on HR 44 the prompt response of the British and who were willing to risk their ;ober 7 due to a heart attack. He because of a procedural objec­ government in 1945. In a wireless ives for their country. Whatever was 76. tion raised by Montgomery. cable sent to a Liberty Ship that the reasons were for selecting Active in the U.S. maritime Montgomery objects to HR 44 year, the British leaders noted. August 15,1945 as a cutoff date, industry for nearly 50 years, ostensibly because the Secretary For more than five-and-a-half the bottom line is, it was a bad Bracco was stricken while en years, side by side with the AlUed of the Air Force has the authority decision. . . . It's time for Con­ route to his home in Roslyn, Merchant Navies in the face of to extend the cutoff date for gress to look this bill in die eye N.Y. continual and merciless attacks and enact the legislation." WWn veterans status. Besides working for Bay Ship Management, which Carmine Bracco operates eight fast sealift iO/RO ships for the Military At Seatrain, he coordinated Sealift Command, Bracco was the construction and operation executive director of the of four 225,000-ton tankers: the American Maritime Officers Brooklyn, the Williamsburgh, Service, a trade association of SIU member Hussein Ahmed in this field, it was nothing short bravery and dedication these men J.S.-flag ocean-going. Great the Stuyvesant and the Bay passed away September 13 due to miraculous that these other men displayed. The fact that we did ..akes and inland waterway Ridge. an accidental discharge of CO2 could be saved. The engine lose a shipmate is a tragedy that merchant vessel operators. Bracco was co-chairman of aboard the Sea-Land Spirit. He spaces were completely flooded can't be overlooked. But we were the joint union-employer trus­ "He was an outstanding in­ with CO2. It was under the worst able to save the other three men. was 47. dividual, a good friend and a tees of the benefit fiinds estab­ conditions that these men worked Brother Ahmed was bom in iant in the industry," said Gene lished for U.S. merchant marine Brother Ahmed, who sailed Arabia and in 1972joinedtheSIU lose, president of Bay Ship engine, deck and radio officers most recently as an oiler, was in to remove their shipmates. "While ^11 the officers and in the port of New York. In 1978 Management, an SlU-con- and their families through col­ the engineroom along with three crew acted very professionally he upgraded his rating to tracted company. "He was a lective bargaining between ves­ other crewmembers when the and performed their assigned Fireman/Oiler/Watertender at the great negotiator, and he had the sel operators and American CO2 discharge occurred. All four duties," Sawyer continued, "a Lundeberg School, which is in ability to bring people with (lif­ Maritime Officers, a charter afmen lost consciousness. special tribute should be given to Piney Point, Md. erent views together to get filiate of the AFL-CIO The other three men were the men who actually put on the Maritime Trades Department. things done." Brother Ahmed is survived by saved. But the rest of the crew [self-contained breathing ap­ his wife, Fania (who is pregnant) Bracco is survived by his could not locate Ahmed for near- paratus] and went into the en­ Bracco began his maritime and five children. Expressions of wife, Ann, two daughters and y 40 minutes. Eventually, gineroom and removed the career in 1943 at Farrell Lines sympathy may be sent to: Fania six grandchildren. Brother Ahmed was brought up trapped men. nc. He later worked in key Ahmed, 4605 Timber Mountain management posts at Isthmian, on deck. A funeral mass took place They were: First Engineer According to J.L. Sawyer, Curtis Howard, Electrician Way, Bakersfield, California Seatrain, Hudson Waterways October 10 at St. Mary's Church and Bay Tankers. in Roslyn. master aboard the Spirit, Brother Michael Powell, Engine Utility 93304. Ahmed was given CPR and Philip Parent, Second Mate The Sea-Land Spirit was built oxygen for more than one hour, Patrick Glenn, AB Russell in 1980 in the Avondale, La. but he did not respond. Ha^es, AB Louis Vasquez, shipyard. A 29,965 deadweight In a written communication. Chief Steward Adrian Delaney ton containership, the Sea-Land Sawyer expressed regret at and Engine Cadet Nathan Spirit sails on a West Coast to Far l^st run. Irother Ahmed's passing. But, he Hodges. noted, "The fact that we were able The Sea-Land Service, Inc. 'Bravery and Dedication' o save the other three is a tribute vessel sails from Long Beach to the dedication and training that "In all, we used 15 bottles of Oakland, Hawaii, Guam, Hong le officers and crew displayed. air in removing the men. Kong, Yokohama and other "[Based on] talking to experts "I can't say enough about the Asian and Pacific ports. The SIU in October continued its efforts to secure enactment o: legislation which would correci an administrative error and give World War 11 veterans status to merchant mariners who began sailing between August 15,1945 and December 31,1946. In testimony submitted to the Subcommittee on Compensation Pension and Insurance of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, the SIU called for pas­ sage of the Merchant Mariners Fairness Bill (HR 44). "As the bill's name indicates, this is simp­ ly a question of fairness—fair­ ness to Americans who riskec their lives for their country during World War H," the SIU said in its testimony. "Approximately 2,500 retired merchant mariners are being denied something which they clearly earned; veterans status." Carmine Bracco Dies at 76; Was Labor VP for Bay Ship Ahmed Perishes in CO2 iRishap; 3 Oiher thnwmemhers Are Saved SI �imfBmBl1992 ••"Iv: • - •'•• • • • ." Russians Honor WWII Mnrmansk Ron Soamon 'Tour story has been told from generation to generation. You are true heroes!" With these words from Vladimir Lukin, ambassador of the Russian Federation to the United States, more than 200 veterans—^including many SIU members—of the treacherous Murmansk run during WorldWar n discovered theirde^ SO years later have not been forgotten by the people the supply effort help^. Lukin was speaking in Bal­ timore at an October 7 ceremony organized by Russia to bestow bronze medals on the merchant mariners and Navy armed guards who served aboaM vessels des­ tined to sail around Nazi-oc­ cupied Norway to deliver anununition, supplies and equip­ ment to the then-Soviet Union. More than 100 ships were lost on the run, which started in 1942 and continued until the war's end in 1945. who passed away four years ago. slept in those little-bitty rooms. I The two grew up together in couldn't believe it" Greensburg, Pa. and joined the Touring the vessel, Kent U.S. Merchant Marine Service in recalled a war incident Aat oc­ 1943. They siu^ived the same curred in the saloon. "I was Murmansk run in January 1944 aboard the SS Julius Olsen, a serving on vessels that sailed brand new Liberty Ship. We al­ side-by-side. "I was thinking of ways had air raids when we were him," Repasky told a reporter for in Murmansk. One time, when the the Seafarers LOG. "Neither of us siren went off, I went racing for ever thought a day like this would my rubber suit (a forerunner of come. I was wishing he could toi^y's survival suits) and knock­ have been here." ed down the captain as he was For Deck Engineer Norman coming into the saloon." % Mathews, the playing of the Star Wanted to Serve Spangled Banner brought back Many of those interviewed by memories of a speciEc day. "I was thinking of [President the LOG were aware of the un­ Franklin] Roosevelt when he founded accusation that merchant died," Mathews recalled. "The mariners were draft dodgers from convoy stopped for 10 minutes the war. But all stated they Former AB Charlie Kent (right), who sails as a chief mate, receives and all ships dropped their flags wanted to be involved in the war the thanks of a Russian military envoy. to half-mast. Nobody talked; we effort in any way they could. Rae EMen did not want to were all paralyzed. No one said a word, even at dinner in the mess wait until he was 18, draft age. At the age of 16,^en got his^ard hall. It was a terrible shock." After retiring as a merchant in 1943 to sail on the Great Lakes. mariner, Mathews heard about "When I got my ticket, I found it the project in Baltimore to restore was good for deep sea and away I Memories Return the Brown. "I went to see if diey went to New York," to sail on a The ceremony brought back needed someone to live on it ship involved in WWII's sealift many long-repressed memories while it was being restored. I did operations. Because he wanted to do more to the men in die audience. it for three years from 1988 to for his country, Leonard Seeing the restored Liberty 1991." Ship John W. Brown tied up out­ Mathews said it was a labor of Balagurchik gave up a draft side the terminal where the event love to be involved in the restora­ deferment as a machinist appren­ was held and listening to the U.S. tion. He remembered seeing the tice to join the merchant marine. Fittingly, the ceremony was held near the restored Liberty Ship, the national anthem, former AB vessels being built in Baltimore "I was making good money. My John W. Brown, docked in Baitimore. Joseph Repasky said he "saw a when 27,000 people—many of job was considered essential to lot of people's faces I hadn't whom he knew—^were employed the military effort at home. But I his mind to become part of the ceremony," Theiss said after the felt there was something wrong merchant marine when he turned event. "The Russian people have thought about in years. A lot of in the shipyards. a lot going for them. In light of all being in the security of home. The 18 in 1943. things came back to me." Small Quarters the political upheavals, it is im­ merchant marine said it needed One of the people on Wartime Stories pressive that they were able to do Several of the former mariners men so I reported to Sheepshead Repasky's mind was a neighbor Besides Kent's incident with this. were seeing a Liberty Ship for the Bay." the captain of the Olsen, all the first time since the war. SIU Pensioner Roy Theiss Long Time Coming Peter Lypen, who sailed as an grew up around the waters of the seamen veterans had stories of "The fact that we could be lis­ ordinary seaman, traveled from Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac being under attack by aircraft, tening to the Russian and Elizabeth, N.J. for the ceremony. River in Washington, D.C. In vessels and weather. Balagurchik sailed as pur­ American anthems in a ceremony "I saw those four bunks in a room 1941, he told his mother he was and it looked so tiny after all this going to sea. "She said she ex­ ser/pharmacy mate aboard the such as that was one of the fur­ time," said the SRI pensioner, pect^ it. She said it was in my Henry Wynkoop. His battle sta­ thest things from my mind. who retired six years ago as an blood, in my family and'have a tion was the sdoon, which also Without the change over, there, it good trip.' I got my seaman's served as a makeshift operating wouldn't have happened." AB. Finally, the receitiHed bosun Repasky, who took two of his papers a week after war was room: "We were being attacked by German planes sweeping and who retired in 1988 noted, "I sons to the ceremony, toured the declared." Kent was living in west Texas strafing between the ships. We believe [Lukin] when he says we 441-foot ship with them. Neither have sailed. "They thought it was when he turned 18. He wanted to were told never to leave our battle will never be forgotten. This big. I remembered it being much become a pilot, but his doctor said stations, but I went on deck. I had proves it." In all, vessels on the Mur­ bigger, but everything seems his eyes were not good enough. no fear then. I watched as if I was mansk ran carried almost 15,000 (Today, he holds a multi-engine in a theater." sn^ler now." 7,500 tanks, 345,735 aircraft, A veteran of runs to both Mur­ "I went into the saloon and flight license.) So he and some tons of explosives, $1.3 billion of mansk and Archangel, about 300 couldn't imagine how cramped it friends caught a bus to Oklahoma was," noted Charlie Kent who City where they joined the U.S. miles further into Russia, Repas­ food shipments and 2.6 million ky talked about 40-below-zero tons of petroleum products to sailed during the war as an Merchant Marine Service. Victor Volkov (left), chief of the officer's mess boy but now holds For Lypen, seeing the weather. "We were stuck in ice in Russia. Russian Consulate, presents a master's license and sails as Humphrey Bogart movie "Action the White Sea. Our guns were Peter Lypen with his medal. chief mate. "It's amazing four in the North Atlantic" made up coated with ice. We—eight ships altogether—^became afraid when a reconnaissance plane circled, but nothing happened." Lypen said the Nazis attacked every night at midnight while his ship was at anchor in Murmansk waiting for the rest of the ships to unload before the convoy could sail back to Scotland. EarUer, that convoy served as bait by the British fleet to draw out a German pocket battleship hiding in a Nor­ wegian Qord. "It came out and got away two or three times. But it finally took three torpedoes and went over," he remembered. A Ju88 (German bomber) flew at us and dropped a torpedo," Ehlen related. "It went under the stem of oiu- ship and hit the tanker beside us. We were fortunate to be too young to be scared." All supported the Russian ambassador's words that recogni­ tion was too long in coming. "We can blame the Cold War, com­ munication or state bureaucracy," Roy Theiss (left) and Norman Lukin said, "but nothing justifies Mathews stand at attention during Meeting with SIU Executive Vice President Joseph Sacco (second from right) duriiig the ceremony are the delay." the playing of the U.S. national former members (left to right) Leonard Balagurchik, Rae Ehlen and Joseph Repasky. "I was very impressed with the anthem. 3ESS Si. • M- �S NOVEMBER 1992 XAfWIBKiM Benzene Testing Begins Bovember 1 »i^; IV-'^?';,-,•.••••'" X-'' h-- Full Text of SAB Action ACTION NO. 365 The Seafarers Appeals Board manner: Seafarers who plan to ship out acting under and pursuant to the on tankers or tank vessels are Rule 2 Shipping Procedure, being tested at welfare plan Collective Bargaining Agree­ Subsection B-5 shall be amended clinics and PPOs in order to hold ments between the Union and the in the following manner. documents stating they are various Contracted Employees, The existing rules designated cleared to work with or around SS# hereby takes the following action as Subsection (a) and (b) and (c) the chemical benzene and DATE shall remain unchanged. products containing benzene. WHEREAS, the U.S. Coast A new Subsection designated A change in shipping rules —-Guard has promulgated new as "D" shall be added a^ will adopted by the Seafarers Appeals regulations (COD 88-040) (46 read as follows: Board states no member will "be CFR part 30, 153, 157 & 197) (D) Effective December 1, shipped to a contracted tanker, requiring all employers to in­ 1992, no seaman shall be shipped tank vessel or barge as specified stitute a program for pre-hire to a contracted tanker, tank vessel in the U.S. Coast Guard regula­ screening and continued medical or barge as specified in the U.S. tions" unless he or she possesses 8-163 7>SB monitoring of personnel Coast Guard regulations, without "a Seafarers Welfare Plan Ben­ zene clearance on their clinic card employed or to be employed first providing a Seafarers Wel­ and a current Seafarers Welfare This blue card will be issued after Seafarers finish the tests. aboard all inspected vessels in­ fare Plan Benzene clearance on Plan Benzene Certificate." cluding tank shipand barges, that Because of the shipping rule must wear when dealing with or with benzene or its related are carrying Benzene or Benzene their clinic card and a current Seafarers Welfare Phm Benzene products may continue shipping change, a member throwing in for I working near benrene. containing liquids in bulk as car­ Certificate. a tanker job must present Ae disA member with little or no on containerships, dry bulkers or goes. patcher with documentation that breathing restrictions found other benzene-free vessels. A new paragraph number (12) WHEREAS, the new U.S. he or she meets the Coast Guard-1 through the PFT can be fitted wi Coast Guard regulations stipu­ a negative pressure respirator. An required physical criteria needed late that tanker and tank vessel Coast Guard regulations require will also be added to Section 5A to sail on vessels carrying ben­ example is the carbon-filtered operators are required to carry on the personnel being employed on Preference and Priorities. The zene or benzene-containing cartridge style as issued durin^ board their vessels the necess^ and after September, 1992 to pos­ paragraph will read as follows: products and is in physical shape the Persian Gulf war. The reason protective equipment, including sess a pre-hire Benzene screen­ it is called negative pressure is masks, that will minimize against to wear protective masks. 12. All seaman seeking ing. The SAB action complies with that the person wearing it does a chemical exposure when the gear employment aboard contracted WHEREAS, in excess of a Coast Guard regulations, which the work to breathe air through is worn. tankers, tank vessels, and/or bar­ were announced in October 1991, the filters. Since April 15, the federal thousand seaman are registered ges as specified within the mean­ The other type of respirator— agency has required companies each month at the jointly to protect mariners fixim immediate known as positive pressure — employing mariners who may be operated Union-Management ing of the Unites States Coast and long-term health care problems Guard Benzene Regulations, supplies oxygen or air to the per­ exposed to benzene to have in hiring halls, and, that can be caused by benzene. The must possess a current Benzene son wearing it from an outside place an exposure monitoring petroleum based chemical found in source. Members displaying WHEREAS, to ensure that all clearance on their Seafarers Wel­ system. The exposure limit is one affected vessels will have access such items as gasoline, crude oil, jet breathing impairment must wear part fare Plan clinic card, and a valid of benzene per million parts fuel, kerosene and other items can| jbis type of gear when workin, of air (1 ppm) averaged over an to an available Manpower pool in Seafarers Welfare Plan Benzene be absorbed into the human blood with or around benzene. Ex­ eight-hour period. The short-term compliance with the provisions of stream by breathing and/or skin amples of positive pressure limit, which cannot be repeated U.S.Coast Guard (CGD 88-040) Certificate. The current paragraph 12 will contact. respirators include scuba gear anc more than four times a day, is 5 (46 CFR part 30, 151, 153, & be renumbered paragraph 13. air tanks with masks used in ppm averaged over a 15-minute 197), in order to facilitate the Two Tests Needed fire fighting. This action will replace action period. The rules also require that movement of Contracted vessels. Members seeking benZenenumbered 364 dated July 16, a mariner must wait at least an Appeals Process clearance in order to ship on Therefore the Shipping Rules If questions exist concemin hour between exposure periods. shall be amended in the following 1992. tankers and tank vessels will take two additional tests: a complete the test results, the clinic will for­ blood count (CBC) and a pul­ ward the information to an inde­ monary function test (PFT). pendent Medical Review Officer (Seafarers sailing aboard con- (MRO) who will make a fina Members of the Seafarers quired to carry. The Lundeberg tainerships or dry bulkers or other determination if the member can types of vessels are not required to work around benzene or use any Harry Lundeberg STchool of School assistant vocational direc­ hold benzene-cleared documents.) of the protective masks. Seamanship safety teams are tor explained how to look for the In some cases, the MRO wil meeting vessels to pass along to specific names of chemicals, to The CBC is taken once a year. It studies the composition of a advise the member what can be SIU members the latest informa­ see the way they are stored and to person's blood. This test is done to become benzene-cleared tion about benzene, and answer verify what safety equipment is needed because benzene can af­ One example would take place i any questions regarding the new carried on board. fect and impair red blood cells, a member's red blood cell count procedures. Safety team repre­ Byran Cummings, who which ca^ oxygen; white blood is low. The member may be tolc sentatives work from SIU halls teaches firefighting and safety at cblls, which fight infection; and to wait and take the test again if around the country. They go the training facility, reviewed the platelets, which help the blood the MRO believes the member aboard SlU-contracted vessels to different ways members can can increase the count to an ac­ work with Seafarers in the area of protect themselves from breath­ clot. The PFT is required every ceptable level. Other times, the safety. ing benzene while working. The committee met October 7 three years. It is performed by MRO may tell the member to fol­ "With all the tanker and barge having a person blow through a low a medical regimen to in­ o be briefed and ask questions crews we service, the seminar about the regulations and tests for was very useful," said Jim McGee tube into a machine that registers crease the count. Members found to have blood lenzene—a petroleum-based from the port of Houston. his or her breathing capacity. This test determines which of two or respiratory diseases that will chemical that can affect a "I have been able to answer types of respirators a member prevent them from having contact person's blood system—^which many of the questions members went into effect at the start of this have raised thanks to this meet­ month. Staff members from the ing," noted committee member Kermett Mangram reviews a por­ I® !^undeberg School as well as the Don Thornton after returning to tion of the Coast Guard Benzene SEAFARERS WELFARE PLAN regulations. Seafarers Welfare Plan discussed the port of Algonac, Mich. 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 lecifics about the Coast Guard's To verify coverage, call 1-800-252-4674 lenzene regulations, the imementation of tests needed to ship out on certain vessels and irocedures to protect members working around benzene. Dr. Kenneth Miller, director of ss« the welfare plan's medical epartment, told those attending FRQIIT EXPIRATION DATE M.D. low the SlU-contracted clinics and PPOs would handle the ben­ zene testing. He passed around the new clinic cards and other Port of. materials being sent to the union lalls for the new tests. Benzene cleared: G Yes • No Miller then updated members about the Coast Guard regula­ PFT expires: YEAR tions. He originally discussed the Blood Type: material with the group in June. In order to spot potential Restrictions: iroblems on board tankers, ships, ugs and barges. Bill Foley ad­ (MCK FDmi tB-ISI 7/02 vised the committee how to deal with the material safety data Byran Cummings explains the differences between respiratory sheets that vessels now are re­ protection gear that can be used when working with benzene. New clinic cards will reflect benzene clearance. Safety Teams Review Benzene Regs �NOVEMBER 1992 I I I SEAFARERS LOG 7 Crewmembers help secure the fishing boat. They are (from left) Wiper Justin Golub, QMED D. Panko, Second Mate M. Hainen and Bosun Robert Schwartz. •''va . > yV:/'-jiLlSS J One of the fishermen jumps for the Jacob's I ladder which was I lowered from the deck of the Aries. -i- -V. '' ' • I LNGAri^ Saves Fishennm Adrift in Storm I The second {Taiwanese seaman climbs to safety. AS Bill Boyd (back) | and Wiper Justin Golub (front) watch | the rescue with the first survivor. .• 5 ' 1 ' fe;. I ,--';. "_t I ' ° '''t '.4"- ^ J < j •- A closer look showed the boat was dead in the water 15.5 miles from land. • ,/•( I Arfes crewmembers gather on deck as one of the Taiwanese fisherImen is brought aboard ship. After both seamen were rescued, the I fishing boat was cut loose. - 't^J: . -3' " >^5 Despite being hampered by a severe tropical storm, the SfUcrewed LNG Aries on September 22 rescued two Taiwanese fisher­ men whose boat was adrift 15.5 miles from Yonaguni Island. AB John O'Shaughnessy sighted the Taiwanese cr^t short­ ly after noon. Within an hour, both fishermen were safely retrieved and the Aries proceeded on schedule to Japan. Steward/Baker Dana Paradise, who sent the accom­ panying photos to the Seafarers LOG, said Captain Daniel Spence "was very impressed with the fact that the rescue took only 58 minutes from the time they were first sighted until we actual­ ly had them aboard.... They were put ashore in Japan and were flown back to TaiwM." Captain Spence, in a written report of the rescue, said that after O'Shaughnessy spotted the fish­ ing boat, the Aries "passed the boat close to and noticed an in­ dividual vigorously waving a white cloth. The boat was pitch­ ing and rolling wildly and ap­ peared to be adrift." With the storm causing 35knot winds, high swells and 25foot seas, "Aries was( turned to port, engines slowed and ap­ proached the boat, bringing it along the port side mid-ship," Spence said in the report. "A line was passed to the boat to be used as a sea painter to keep the boat along side. "With the sea painter secured to the boat, the Aries was maneuvered to a position where the boat was under the life raft's Jacob ladder. Even though the boat was rising and falling violently, the first seaman was taken aboard at 1310 hours, and the second seaman at 1312 hours." Once the two seamen were aboard safely, the flailing fishing vessel was cut loose, and the Aries resumed her voyage to Tobata, Japan. Neither seaman had a passport or ID papers, nor could they speak English. Both, however, appeared in good health. SIU members aboard the Aries during these events were Bosun Robert Schwartz, ABs O. BInchik, J. O'Connell, W. Barroner, Bill Boyd, R. Mohamed and O'Shaughnessy, OSs John Sanders, J. Mills and V. Edington, QMEDs C. Jackson, D. Panko and Tom Harris, Wiper Justin Golub, Steward/Baker Paradise and SAs A. Graham, C. Rodriguez and Kenneth Epps. The Aries is operated by Energy Transportation Corpora­ tion. .f ! �• BOmUBBt 1992 B CalUomla Fuel Tex Repealed is The future looks bright for the Queen Mary Hotel, which employes 1,200 members of the Seafarers-affiliated UIW. m Plan for Gaming oniinieeii Mary Backed by Sill in Nov. Eiections Siil=. •/ '• [fr . I'. fc U- The Long Beach, Calif. I tourism industry could receive a j major boost on election day if city voters cast ballots in favor of a proposal which would al­ low gambling on or near the famed Queen Maty hotel and restaurant. The ship's employ­ ees, who are represented by the SIU's industrial division, the United Industrial Workers I (UIW), are working hard to gain I support for the measure. (Two of the five commissioners strongly support keeping the Queen Mary in Long Beach.) Additionally, negotiations for the transfer have ^n on hold since October 5 when Rados gave its inspection report. That report flew in the face of another Rados report issued in June, when the corporation ssdd the ship did not need to be drydocked for another three to five years. Continued from page 3 the repeal of this sales tax exemp­ tion, Crowley had four day boats working in the Los Angeles/Long Beach harbor, each boat fiilly crewed.... Now, since the exemp­ tion has been repealed, Crowley has no day boats " Seafarers See Comeback Willie Rose, a Crowley boat­ man who sails in the steward department, said the repeal was "great news." In an interview with the Seafarers LOG, the 13year SlU member said he hoped the bunkering industry would come back to Califomia. The bunkers tax had brought Los Angeles/Long Beach ship calls from 173 in June 1991 before the levy was imposed to 58 in June 1992. "It was getting pret­ ty slow, but now surely it wiU get a lot better," Rose said. Shipping companies, because of the added cost of fuel in California, stopped obtaining bunkers in Califomia and began securing increased supplies over­ seas, primarily in Japan and Sin­ gapore, said Rose. "Califomia, which had been one of the top three bunkering ports in the world, went down to number 30," he said. Other Crowley SlU members Who participated in the grass roots letter writing campaign to the state's govemor and legis­ lators, expressed satisfaction at having won, but exasperation that it had been enacted in the first place. "It took too long to find out it wasn't working, [the state government] should have never done it in tiie first place," said Rick Crowley, a mate on the Crowley tugboats. Captain Igor Loch, who also works in the Long Beach harbor for Crowley, pointed out tiiai government never seems to leam "They tried a similar tax in ttie late '60s and it didn't work then They should have leamed their lesson.' Looking towards the Januaiy 1,1993 date when the repeal takes effect, Crowley tankerman Mick­ ey M^n said, "1 hope we can ge back the business that we have lost to foreign competition." Seafarer Rose believes the Califomia maritime industry wil take back the bunkering business. "We are one of the busiest har­ bors in the world. When we do the bunkering here, we do it fast, we do it efficiently. We can accom­ modate a ship immediately. UIW Uads Effort A consultant hired by the Port Despite the indecision by of Long Beach recently reported some of the commissioners, the that allowing card-playing for future looks bright for the Queen stakes aboard the renowned liner Muty-Long Beach association, and tourist attraction would Edney said. Beginning with a eliminate any need for public sub­ citywide petition drive, the UIW sidies for the Queen Mary. The and other members of organized Economics Research Associates labor earned the support of city recommended that an upscale, council and overcame the opposi­ SO-table poker club be combined tion of the mayor and the local with clubs for music, magic, com­ newspaper. edy and billiards. This could On September 29, more than produce a net operating income of 300 UIW members from the up to $11.5 per year, the firm Queen Mary packed the city reported. council meeting room, where a The referendum, known as 7-2 vote was cast to keep the ves­ Ptoposition J, "couldjwell be the sel. salvation for the Queen Maty" The city has been taking bids 9th District Councilman Warren for the ship because the Walt Dis­ Harwood told a Long Beach ney Co. decided to stop leasing newspaper. Harwood added that, the vessel after this year. The while the ship appears destined to entertainment company had remain in Long Beach regardless planned to build a theme park on of the outcome of the referendum, the land around the vessel, but "If voters support Proposition J, had to drop the idea when the state there is no way the Queen Maty did not approve it. would have to leave town." Disney has lost money operat­ Approximately 1,200 mem­ ing the Queen Mary, but Joe Prev- Enthusiastic about the repeal of the Califomia bunker tax are Crowley SlU members working in the Los bers of the UIW are employed ratil, president of the Wrather Angeles/Long Beach hartior. The Seafarers participated in a grassroots lobbying effort to get the aboard the Queen Maty. Corp. and a former operator of the marine bunker fuel tax repealed. They are, (from left in the wheelhouse) John Cox and Mark Miller, No Drydock Needed ship, said he averag^ $6 million (standing) Deso Hrboka, Jeff Rickman, Willie Rose and SlU Port Agent George Tricker. In mid-October, proponents of in annual profits until Disney keeping the Queen Mary in Long took over in 1988. Ptevratil is in Beach rather than selling the ship the running to resume managing Philadelphia Seafarers Rally for Clinton to a foreign interest which would the Queen Mary, and he said he move the historic liner overseas has a simple but spund plan for got more good news. The 56- once again making the tourist at­ year-old ship needs repairs, but a traction profitable. recent inspection led U.S. Navy As one' Long Beach officials to conclude that the ship newsptgier columnist put it,"... would not have to go into drydock if you ask me, [I^vratil's] plans any time soon for those repairs. and his proven track record merit "TTiat makes me all the more con- support ftom all of us who want firtent we will be able to keep the to save the ship " Queen Mary here," said Steve Famous Liner Edney, the UIW's national direc­ The 1,020-foot Queen Mary tor. sailed from 1936 to 1967, when it The Navy's findings con­ was purchased by the city. During tradict those of Rados IntmiaWorld War n, it saved as a troop tional Corp., which carrier. recommended the ship be The Long Beach Cultural drydocked as soon as possible. Heritage Commission recently The Long Beach City Council voted to endorse an application to wants to keep the attraction in the have the Queen Mary listed in the city, as evidenced by its recent National Register of Historic vote to prevent sale of the ship to Places. (That recommendation is a foreign buyer. The Harbor in a series needed for official one Commission recently agreed to give die ship to the city at no cost national recognition.) The ship is and to contribute toward its the last surviving trans-Atlantic Working in behalf of Govemor Clinton by assisting in rally preparations are Philadelphia Seafarers. renovation. But the commission luxury liner of its era. The UIW began refnesenting They are (from left, front row) Jay Chapin, Scott Smith, Ed Brown, John Lynch, Ed Kelly, Joe has wOSled on whether or not it (second row) Mike Musick, Bull Murray, Steve Sheeran, Bill Mullholland. Joe wants to sell die vessel even if the workers at the 365-room Queen Mielochowski, McKeown and Bob Andrioni. buyor were to move it overseas. Mary Hotel in 1970. .X-.x Y?.: �mmmM mwEMVfi? fme State-of-the-Art Thermo King 111119 Unit I Added to Lundoborg School's Teaching Aids Seafarers upgrading at the new unit will be of particular in­ Lundeberg School now have the terest to those upgraders enrolled opportunity to become experts in in the refrigeration courses, it also the operations of the industry's will be used extensively in the most advanced refrigeration unit, electrical maintenancecourse and thanks to a donation by SlU-con- other QMED classes. tracted employer Sea-Land Ser­ "The Ml9 generation of vice, Inc. machines has some features that The largest U.S.-flag liner have just been introduced in the company last month provided the market," said Malzkuhn. Having Lundeberg School, located at the the equipment at the Lundeberg Paul Hall Center for Maritime School allows Seafarers to keep Training and Education in Piney abreast of the latest technologic^ Point, Md., a Thermo King M19 innovations in containerization, [ refrigeration unit. he said. In supplying the refrigerated Among the features Malzkuhn container unit, Sea-Land Vice said were unique to the Thermo President Roy Tolley said the King M19 are a microprocessor company "was happy to be able to that allows customer tracking via contribute to the training of a communication link, a very user Seafarers." Tolley added, "This friendly control box consisting of unit is the latest state-of-the-art panels instead of a pull-out tray and will enable the staff at Piney system, the capacity to maintain Point to train upgraders using the extremely stable and exact best equipment." temperatures over long periods of time while also controlling the Lundeberg School Instructor humidity within the box. Eric Malzkuhn, who teaches the refrigerated containers-advanced "The M19 represents the very maintenance course and the latest in transport refrigeration refrigeration systems main­ technology—both in terms of tenance and operations course, capacity control and in terms of expressed great enthusiasm for how the machine is controlled having the Thermo King Ml9 electronically," said Malzkuhn. Vocational Instructor Eric Malzkuhn (right) thanks Sea-Land Repre­ unit at the school for upgrading It is very exciting to have it at the sentative Roy A. Tolley for the company's donation of a Thermo King unit to the Lundeberg School's vocational department. courses. He noted that while the school," he added. Al/ieif Towing Rates UmdtRmrg Class 'BenoRclal' Eight Seafarers who sail for Allied Towing of Norfolk, Va. completed an intensive two-week engine course at the Harry Lun­ deberg School of Seamanship. The school developed a spe­ cial curriculum with the company to create the course which ran from September 21 to October 1. Course Well Received "All of the men thought it was beneficial," W. Bruce Law, AUied's executive vice president told the Seafarers LOG. "Be­ cause of all the positive com­ ments that have come through, we plan to do it again with other members." Bill Foley, the school's assis­ tant vocational director, stated the Inspecting the pump discharge line on a hydraulic system are members of the Allied Towing engine class. students had a lot to study in a From left to right are Tom Claussen, Harry Toohey, Instructor Bill Foley, Steve Ingvaldsen, Charlie Egan, short period of time. He recalled Buddy Gibbs, Joe Johnson, Jimmie Smith and Dal Burrus. that they were very attentive. companies to provide members With a variety of equipment in with the most up-to-dateinforma­ Allied's fleet, the members tion on equipment to allow them reviewed the fine points of to perform their jobs better. "The ALCO, Detroit Diesel, EMD fe^back we have received fol­ (GM's Electro-Motive Division) lowing thiscourse and others like and Fairbanks Morse engines. it lets us know companies ap­ The power on the company's preciate the job being done at the seven tugboats range from 1,000 school," Sacco said. to 2,500 horsepower. Based in Norfolk "They also studied the chain of While Allied Towing's opera­ events in the operation of the en­ tions are based in Norfolk, its gines, fuel oil systems, cooling equipment can be found along the waters, lube oil systems and start­ Atlantic and Gulf coasts. ing air systems," added Foley, One of the tugs is used for who serv^ as the class instructor. bunkering in the Hampton Roads ''Also, two days were spent study­ and Chesapeake Bay areas. ing arc welding and oxyacetylene Another carries phenoil, a chemi­ cutting." cal used in a variety of items from Positive Feedback cough syrup to plastics, from SIU Executive Vice President Frankfort, Pa. to Hopewell, Va. Joseph Sacco noted the Lun­ The other five sail along the deberg School continually is coastline with oil, sugaror chemi­ Looking at an indicator on a hydraulic filter are (from left) Buddy Gibt)s, working with SlU-contracted cals in their holds. Charlie Egan and Joe Johnson. SEAFAWISUe 9 Features Of the Thermo KingM19 The most advanced refrigeration unit avaiiabie to shippers and used tty shipping (XHnpanies is ttte Thermo King M19. Seafarers, along with licensed per­ sonnel, have many shipboard responsibilities relating to reefer boxes. With a Thermo King M19 refrigeration unit at the Lundeberg School, Seafarers attending upgrad ing opportunities will have an oppor­ tunity to extensively familiarize themselves with the unit and all of its features. Among these are; An advanced microprocessor con troiler vriiich monitors and regulates CF-II unit performance, incorporating the thermostat, digital thermometer, fault indicarion, data recording, selec­ table pre-trip and remote monitorinj capabilities into one self-containec package. A new control algorithm allows the microprocessor to control both the discharge and return air tempera­ tures. This algorithm forces the return air temperature as dose as possible to setpoint whilesimultaneously limit­ ing tfre length of timethe discharge air temperature can remain trelow setpoint. The new extendedpre-trip function conducts five basic tests with stun­ ning accuracy—heating capacity, defrost, cooling capacity with high speed evaporator fans, cooling capacity with low speed evaporator fans andcooling/temperature control. The micrd>rocessor's proportion­ al-integral temperature control algo­ rithm regulates a single, direct acting modulation valve located in the suc­ tion line. The modulation valve varies die system cooling capacity by throt­ tling the suction gas. When the modulation valve is closed, an orifice in the valve pemiits refrigerant to return to the compressor for compres­ sor oil return and heat rejection. The modulation valve eliminatesthe need for a separate suction solenoid line, or liquid injection line and related frost on the compressor body. The microi^rocessor monitors and records trip data including the supply and return air temperatures, alarm codes, operating modes, power up, set point change and optional cold treatment information. Information can be recorded in memory every half-hour for trips up to 40 days and every hourfor trips up to 80 days. Trip data can be retrieved through a spe­ cial portable computer or a spedai remote monitor terminal to produce detailed reports of system perfor­ mance. A totally enclosed drive motor fea­ tures a solid cast iron frame for max­ imum protection against moisture and salt water corrosion. Because no motor windings or internal com ponents are exposed to the refrigera­ tion system, reliability problems associated with motor winding over­ heating or incompatible compressor lubricants are avoided. Centrifugal blowers with backwardinclined blades circulate 6200 cubic meters of air around the cargo every tiour (3650 GFM), providing up to 1.4 air changes per minute on 40 foot containers.Backward-indinedbiower Wheels maintain high veiodty airflow in partial and fully loaded containers. A humktity control option allows for the regulation of the relative humidity iniside the container. Relative humidity set points from lOpercentto 100 percent allow tar exterwlve cus­ tomizing of settings based on cargo which can range from candy to furni­ ture to electronic CdTtaonenta to fresh taiits and vegetables. A humidity sensor and solid-state controller automatically maintain the proper air moisture content. To decrease the humidity level, the electtte evaporator heaters are ener­ gized to increase the coding load on the evaporator coil and condense moisture out of the return air stream. To increase the humidity level, atomized water isinjected directlyinto the dtecharge air stream. •4.- • % Ti !,W Source: Thermo King Coqmation; CF-ll Conto/ner RefrlgeraUon Syetarns; Brochure entfttod Thermo IQng CF'II. if • ; �10 w.ii;---' •• ffOVEMVER rme SEAFARERS LOG ' Transferring fuel from one ship to another at a distance of 80-1GO feet while moving at 12 to 16 knots, setting up a portable ventilation system known as a "Red Devil blower" and operating a monster forklift capable of lifting 56,000 pounds are just a few of the assignments a Seafarer may have while working aboard one of the military s fast sealift ships. To prepare for a job on one of the military's sealift ships, which are operated by a commercial shipping company and crewed by civilian seamen. Seafarers participate m a rigorous course of "istruction conducted by Lundeberg School teachers either at the SIU training facility itself in Piney Point Md. or on the ships. The Seafarers school prepares seamen who traditionally have sailed on commercial vessels in operations unique to military ships assigned to a sealift role. The course covers the handling of the Hagglunds crane; helicopter operations, which are critical to a vertical replenishment maneuyer; damage control, underway replenishment and the use of forklifts of all sizes. In the most recently held sealift courses, Lundeberg School instructors Bill Hellwege and Jeff Swanson spent a week with Seafarers aboard each fast sealift ship, meeting with two ships crews at a time In August and September, the Lundeberg hand-held radio communication procedures were conducted. Seafarers conducted maneuvers —from slewing to the right and left to raising and lowering the jibs and hoisting the hook, Maneuvers were executed using both the single and twin functions of the Hagglunds crane, Expert Maneuvers During the sealift course, Seafarers perfected their forklift truck maneuvering skills. Pracsessions took place on the three types of forklift trucks found on the fast sealift ships, known as SL7s (a term left over f^om the days when these ships ^^^e in the commercial trades), p^m the Hyster lift, a behemoth forklift truck capable of lifting gg^oOO pounds, to the smaller electric forklift trucks and small (jiesel types. Seafarers became adept at operating each piece of equipment, Knowing how to use the contents of the damage control locker an important part of the sealift course, said Hellwege. Contents include oxygen breathing apparatuses (OBAs), self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBAs), shoring kits to prepare portable beams in an emergency, as well firemen's suits, bracing, port^^le ventilation systems, port^ble pumps and tools of all kinds y^e damage control section of t^e course included a courtesy ing^tion of all equipment in the lockerandensuredthelockerwas USNSAlgol and USNS Denebola equipped to military ® specification^ Seafarers also USNS RegulUsand USNS Polli^ conducted a series of drills with crews in New Orleans, the Jackof the equipment so that all r?cMc n shipboard personnel know how to A f"fu w provisions in the event of an emergency or breakout. Seafarers of the USNS Altair and An UNREP exercise was con­ USNS Bellatrix. ducted in which the cargo transfer Unreps to Cranes operation was simulated. Each The one-week refresher Seafarer assumed his or her course covered underway UNREP position and executed all replenishment (UNREP) proce- the steps of an underway dures, crane operations and main- replenishment operation. Thus, tenance, review of damage while remaining docked, the crew control locker contents and usage can practice and refine their of its equipment and forklift UNREP skills, maneuvers, said Hellwege in an Hellwege commented that he interview with the Seafarers found the officers and crews very LOG. receptive to this type of training and Since eveiy fast sealift ship is was looking forwaid to the next visit, outfitted with four Hagglunds The Lundeberg School .sealift cranes, two forward and two aft, course, which was instituted in all hands must be familiar with its the mid 1980s, has more than operation, said Hellwege. The 2,000 Seafarer graduates. In addicrane training also covered deck tion to conducting sealift courses maintenance—from lubrication at the Piney Point training to checking the brakes and slush- facility, the school's sealift ining the wires. Additionally, structors have conducted more Seafarers practiced operating the than 70 on-site training 50-ton crane. Hand signalling and programs. �ISi' mwemaisai XAFABBtSLOe :•% •' 11 Polls Show Load By Cllnhui/Gon found one SIU member among those interviewed who siaid he had not made up his mind. Bill way things have been done for the Fielding, an AB taking advanced past 12 years." He said Bush had to fire fighting, CPR and first aid satisfy Ws supporters—big business courses, said he was unhappy and the rich. "That's why everyone with all three presidential can­ is struggling—the people that i^y didates. "The Republicans had 12 work aren't rrtaldng it" years to get domestic policy in Concern for using American order. They haven't done that.... taxpayer monies to promote American jobs recently has come Clinton's record in Arkansas is to the fore as a topic on the not all that good.... Perot doesn't candidates' agenda. Exposes strike me as the kind of person we bank on," said Fielding, a aired on television in September can three-year member of the SIU and October have caught U.S. who sails from Norfolk. government agencies funneling In Jacksonville, Seafarers Sinclair Wilcox and Mark P. Moran show their support for the Democratic News reports indicate that in­ nominee for president. monies to foreign interests to terest in the election ap­ recruit American businesses to establish production facilities in pears very high. Hundreds of thousands of individuals have foreign countries. added their names to the voter "I'm tired of seeing my tax rolls, registering to vote for the money go to pay another country first time. Political analysts Continued from page 3 to take my job/' said Frederick predict a high voter turnout. The Gibson, a QMED who sails from Seafarers interviewed for this ar­ With a lot at stake to get the the port of Baltimore. The twointended to vote. In fact, ticle all country moving again, the SIU and-a-half year SIU member said three already had voted by absen­ joined with the AFL-CIO, the na­ he wants his tax money to tee ballot. tional federation of labor, in en­ promote American jobs. "I knew I was going to be here dorsing the Clihton/Gore ticket "I'm voting for Clinton be­ at the school, so I voted before for president and vice president. cause I want to have a job. I'm not came," said Smilari. In the four years that George sure if Bush gets another four Fielding, although he hasn' Bush has been in the White years I'll have one," Gibson said. selected a presidential candidate Many in the electorate are as yet, remains determined to House, hundreds of thousands of basing their vote on local con­ vote. "I am not going to pass up American jobs have been lost. cerns. Seafarer John Smilari, an this opportunity. I intend to use Recent reports have revealed how U.S. tax dollars have been used to AB taking the celestial navigation my constitutional right." close factories in this country and course, said he is concerned with As the candidates enter the last transport those jobs to countries the environment. His presidential week of campaigning, polls indi­ in the Caribbean and Central vote goes to Perot. "I see it as a cated that over the eight days America that feature low-wage, protest vote," said Smilari, who spanning the three debates be­ low-safety and low-environmen­ started his SIU career as a trainee tween Clinton, Bush and Perot, at the Lundeberg School in 1977. the Democratic nominee had ex­ tal standards. All this took place Assisting the Clinton campaign team at a Philadelphia rally are "I'm sick of both parties—the panded his lead in the polls. after Bush promised to create 30 Seafarers Sean Ryan, John Lynch and Bob Mulvaney. Democrats spend too much Bush's favorability ratings million new jobs in eight years in money and the Republicans are slipped since the presidential America. Clinton has promised to stimu­ just for the big guys." debates, reported AP, and the late job creation with a "Rebuild Turnout Will Be High latest polls find Clinton 17 to 19 America Fund" by investing dol­ National polls show that some points ahead. Perot remains a dis- lars to rebuild the nation's com­ 10 percent of the American voters tant third, although his munication, transportation and are undecided. Mirroring this favorability ratings surpassed the environmental systems. While average, the Seafarers LOG president's, said AP. Clinton has served as governor of Arkansas, that state has seen an increase in private sector jobs while the nation actually has lost jobs in the last four years. Question: What is the most Tom Jen­ Besides job creation, other is­ sen, Medical important issue in this year's sues like health care, trade, family presidential and congressional Services Of­ leave, workplace safety, striker elections? ficer — We protection and maritime reform (Asked of SIU members in the need more will be affected by the make up on support for union hall in Mobile.) the 103rd Congress. A total of 35 Reginald our merchant U.S. Senate seats will be up for seamen. Con­ Watkins, grab while all 435 members of the Mew Orleans-based Seafarer Brian Billac talks over prospects for a gress needs to Bosun — We House of Representatives will be maritime reform bill at a campaign event in Baton Rouge, La. with should have make sure we have jobs. We are elected November 3. underpaid for the work and Senator John Breaux (D-La.). more work for sacrifice we are doing. We need seafarers. We need more more recognition from the politicians in Washington. jobs. 'i; , y '• Continued from page 3 SIU Members Rally for Election Candidates • . I, • ' Inquiring Seafarer '• •: LLoyd Willie Palmer, Manuel, Steward/ Recertified Baker — The Steward — economy is Jobs, as usual. the most itii- I There are not portant issue. that many There are no ships. The jobs. We want jobs don't to work. We want to see more come that regularly.' ships. Calvin Miles, Recer­ tified Bosun — The North American Free Trade Agreement. I'm against it. It takes jobs from American Citizens and seafarers. V.T. Nix, QMED — The same thing everyone else is saying: more jobs— especially for merchant seamen. .. . • • . •.' .r Senator J. Bennett Johnston (D-La.) is flanked by Seafarers from the New Orleans hall at a state campaign function for Governor Clinton. From the left are AB Brian Billac (partly pictured), Johnston, SA William Larse, SA Don Martin and Seafarer Duke Duet. J" •r. -'rj ' • M-''' . 'I.'- �;i. 12 M0milKR1992 SSAFJUmSWG Sea^LandIndependence Begins New Far East-to-Europe Run The Sea-Land Independence has begun scheduled runs be­ tween the Far East and Europe. Its final voyage on the South China Sea run, which came to an end in early September, was a good trip, reports Bosun Francis Adams, who sent the enclosed photos to the Seafarers LOG. The 22,957 deadweight ton vessel has been in the same four ports every two weeks while on the South China Sea run. Typical­ ly, the containership spent two days in Hong Kong, one-and-ah^days in ^ohsiung, two days in Yokohama and one-and-a-h^ days in Kobe. When th^ vessel comes out of the shipyard, it will start the Far East to Europe run—Singapore, Hong Kong, Kaohsiung, Busan, Kobe, Yokohama, Kaohsiung, Singapore, Rotterdam, Felixtowe, Hamburg, Rotterdam and back to the Far ^t. Seafarers on board the SeaLand Service vessel during its last run not only conducted their dayto-day duties, but also assisted in readying the ship for its entry to the shipyard. The Sea-LandIndependence's last South China Sea run proceeded smoothly, reports Secretary and Chief Steward Nancy Heyden in the ship's minutes. Sii'-iX,.., • Readying the shipfor a stint in the shipyard are Bosun Francis Adams Oeft) and AS Peter Bean. •w , •'! i: y'.W'. AB Ken "Cruise Director" Fisher makes sure the deck is spotless. The sailing board's entries will change when the new run begins, Chief Steward Nancy Heyden (left) gives her friend. Amy, a tour of the ship in Yokohama, a port which will remain on the ship's itinerary. Leonard Bartlett gives the ship a new coat of paint. Liberty Spirit Cairles Grain to Haifa The MV Liberty Spirit's Voyage 22 completed its mission without a hitch, reports Bosun J.R. Wilson, who supplied the photos on this page to the Seafarers LOG. Loaded withwheat and yellow com, the LtTrcrry Spirit set sail from New Orleans to Haifa, Is­ rael, the country's chief port. The vessel left the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea to retum to Houston, completing the voyage in a 46-day period. Taking a few minutes' break between chores on the 46-day trip are Manning the 738-foot, 64,000 ABs T. Jackson (left) and Donnie McCawley. deadweight ton dry bulker was "a fine crew," said Seafarer Wilson, a 24-yearmember of the SIU who ^aduated from the union's recer­ tified bosun program at the Lundeberg School in June 1991. The Liberty Spirit's cargo is part of the United States government's aid package to Is­ rael, a democratic country with close ties to the U.S. which was Meals served during Voyage 22 are prepared by, from left. Chief Cook declared an independent state in M. Aguilar, GSU D. Williams and Chief Steward R. Cavalcanti. The 1948. galley team received high praise from crewmembers. Members attend the last ship's meeting before entering port for a payoff. Pictured here are, from left, GSU G. Toomer, Recertified Bosun J.R. Wilson and Chief Steward R. Cavalcanti. t 1^. j 'I;-:'-- I' Meeting in the crew's mess are, from left. Chief stewardR. Cavalcanti, The Uberty Spirit unloads its On the bridge of the Liberty Spirit are, from left. Chief Mate Bruce AB Eric Young. Chief Cook M. Aguilar and AB Donnie McCawley. cargo in the port of Haifa, Israel. Oberg, Captain Peter Kanellos and AB Kenneth Hallman. . , _ __ mil .1 .s 'r. : 1-:' I • -.i'- I "r-., J J- •• -• '• '.ill �jati -.-"I" myEMKR 1992 SEmUtERSLOG fr.rf-, : Lundeberg School Supplement 13 TTiis handy version of the Lundeberg Schools catalog is printed in the Seafarers LOG as a con­ venience to SIU members. Please keep for reference. Guide to 1993 Lundeberg School Courses O pportunities to upgrade work skills and consequently increase pay rates are available to SIU members through the union's Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. Seafarers, in planning for 1993, can use this special supplement of the Seafarers LOG to review courses offered by the Lundeberg School, in this month's supplement, the Lundeberg School's 1993 schedule is published. It should be noted that on occasion, because of the manpower needs of SlU-contracted operators, course dates may change. Seafarers should continue to consult each monthly edition of the Seafarers LOG for the most up-to-date schedules. Courses at the Lundeberg School continually are developed and improved to keep abreast of the latest technological changes in the maritime field. The upgrading curriculum includes courses for all unlicensed shipboard ratingsdeck, engine and steward—as well as some classes leading to licensed shipboard positions. Most courses lead to U.S. Coat Guard endorsements. What follows is a brief summary of each of the courses scheduled for the coming year. Eligibility requirements vary from course to course, so any member interested in upgrading should first check with the Lundeberg School s admissions office. For further information, contact the Seafare^ The Lundeberg School.located at the PaulHall Center for Maritime Training and Education Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, MD in Piney Point, Md., offers courses for Seafarers to upgrade their skills and, thus, increase 20674-0075; telephone (301) 994-0010. their earning power. DECK DEPARmENT COURSES Able Bodied Seaman 'm ' ''V; '•-.XXX-- : ,-x'tx^ This special six-week course leads to endorsement as an able bodied seaman (AB^ It consists of classroom work and practical training in deck seamanship, rules of the road, marlinspike seamanship, helmsmanship, cargo handling, safety, firefighting, emergency proce­ dures, first aid, undenvayand vertical replenishment, and crane and forklift truck opera­ tions. The radar observer course of instruction leads to a radar observer endorsement. The U.S. Coast Guard-approved course consists of both class­ room lectures and practical application, including radar theory, observation, opera­ tion and use, interpretation and plotting, advanced radar plotting, collision avoidance and navigational exercise. Practical training includes operation of audio-visual and state-of-the art radar simula­ tion equipment to include stu­ dent control and maneuver­ ing of a vessel, plotting cour­ ses and safely maneuvering a ship without jeopardizing the safety of other vessels. This 13-week course con­ sists of classroom instruction in all areas of terrestrial navigation, deck seaman­ ship, rules of the road, ship« building, ship stability, cargo handling, federal regulations, first aid, CPR and firefighting. This material includes all sub­ ject areas found on the Coast Guard license exam for third mates. Shiphandling Simulator The Coast Guard-ap­ proved shiphandling simulator course provides realistic bridge watchstanding training for deck person­ nel aboard both deep sea and inland vessels. Successful completion of this two-week course is accepted as credit for 60 days of seatime on ves­ sels of unlimited tonnage. Special areas of skills development indue include general shiphandling and helmsmanship, river and channel tran­ sits, entering and departing various ports, coastal naviga­ tion, Navy-related operations such as convoy and under­ way replenishment, hawser towing, pushboat towing and emergency shiphandling. Limited License for Mate or Master The 10-week course of in­ struction leading to a license as mate or master of steam or motor vessels of limited ton- nage up to and including 1600 gross tons includes the study of inland and interna­ tional rules of the road, pilot­ ing in coastal waters, weather observations and forecast­ ing, shiphandling, cargo equipment—handling and stowage, stability, safety, basic and advanced fire fight­ ing, first aid, CPR, ship's busi­ ness and shipboard routine. This course is designed to prepare the experienced seaman for the Coast Guard license exams for either operator of uninspected towing vessels or mate/master of vessels of 100 gross tons up to and including 1600 gross tons upon inland waters or near coastal waters. compass error by amplitude and azimuth, star identifica­ tion, as well as care and use of the sextant. Lifeboat/Water Survival 1; The five-week course of in­ struction covers the areas of sunrise-sunset-twilight, latitude observations by sun and polaris, celestial running fixes by sun-stars-planets. The course of instruction leading to a lifeboatman cer­ tification consists of class­ room work and practical training in emergency drills, lifeboat construction, lifeboat launching and recovery, basic compass navigation, life raft construction, life raft launching and maintenance, and use of all lifeboat and life raft equipment. Students also learn different survival methods and use of emer­ gency radio and distress sig­ nals. At least three hours each day are spent outdoors in the lifeboats conducting practical exercises such as rowing/ coxswain training and davit operations. Students must pass a Coast Guard ex­ amination in this course. Continued on next page idkiik �.. f• ^ '• ^ •: • • • J?"'"l':- INWEMBHl fS» ii-s;;'.. QMED-Any Rating VK-- The curriculum for certifica­ tion and endorsement as a Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED)-Any Rating consists of a 12-week course leading to the following ratings; pumpman, refrigeration engineer, electrician, machinist, deck engineer, junior engineer and deck engine mechanic. The course of instruction leading to an endorsement in each of these ratings consists of classroom work as well as prac­ tical training. tVi. electric motors and controllers and various shipboard electrical systems. Practical shop training in­ cludes lighting circuits and fix­ tures, maintenance and trouble-shooting or working DC and AC motors and controllers, galley equipment and electrical distribution systems. Upon completion of this eight-week course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. Refrigeration Systems, Maintenance and Operations training. The training ex­ perience will enable the student to assume the duties of a main­ tenance electrician on board container ships carrying refrigerated containers. The student will receive train­ ing in all phases of refrigerated container unit operation, main­ tenance, repair and trouble­ shooting. This will include the various types of engines, refrigeration systems and electri­ cal systems. The course is designed to help the student develop a sys­ tematic approach to trouble­ shooting as well as to acquaint the student with specific main­ tenance procedures. Basic Electronics Basic electronics is a fourweek course which helps Seafarers develop an under­ standing of what goes on inside the electronic boxes found aboard ship. The topics covered include principles of analog electronics, active devices and basic digital electronics. The student will learn all aspects of circuit diagrams, and the instructor will work with each course par­ ticipant individually to ensure a working knowledge of all ship­ board electronic devices. This course is an excellent way to prepare for the Marine Electronics Technician course, and is strongly recommended for those who wish to take that course but have no electrical or electronics background. course are fluids, actuators, control devices, pumps, reser­ voirs, symbols and hydraulic systems in marine equipment. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. ''ir- le'- • t'- 'r, •- The six-week course of in­ struction leading to endorse­ ment as fireman/watertender, oiler (FOWT) consists of class­ room instruction an^ practical training. Topics covered include the parts of a boiler, engine room equipment, firefighting, safety procedures, engine room procedures, operating auxiliary equipment, watchstanding and starting and securing main en­ gines. This course prepares the student for Coast Guard General Safety, Oiler and Fireman/Watertender tests. Pumproom Maintenance and Operations The six-week course leads to certification in pumproom main­ tenance and operations. The curriculum consists of cargo properties and emergency pro­ cedures, tanker development and construction, operation and maintenance of valves and pumps, loading procedures, cargo pump operation, cargo measurement, discharging pro­ cedures, ballasting procedures, tank cleaning, inert gas sys­ tems, fire fighting and safety, pollution control and cargo con­ trol systems. Upon completion of the course, a Lundeberg Schoc' certificate of graduation will be issued. This six-week course of in­ struction leading to certification in refrigeration systems main­ tenance and operations con­ sists of both classroom instruction and practical shop training. Topics of instruction in­ clude the theory of mechanical refrigeration, major system components, accessories, cycle controls, refrigerants and oils, and applied electricity. Standard service techniques are emphasized such as the operation, trouble-shooting and maintenance of ships' stores plants, air conditioning plants, cargo ventilation and dehumidifying equipment, as well as pantry refrigerators, water coolers and ice machines. Practical shop training in­ cludes the complete fabrication of a working refrigeration sys­ tem from basic system com­ ponents. An introduction to refrigerated container units also is presented. Marine Electrical Maintenance The course of instruction leading to certification in marine electrical maintenance consists of both classroom and practical shop training. Included in the This four-week course leads study are the theory of electricity, electrical power cir­ to certification in refrigerated cuits, electrical schematics. containers and consists of both electrical test equipment, classroom and practical shop This four-week course, lead­ ing to certification in diesel en­ gine technology, consists of both classroom instruction and pracfical hands-on training. Topics of instruction include diesel engine theory, two- and four-stroke cycle operating prin­ ciples; and the construction, operation, maintenance, repair and trouble-shooting of low, medium and high speed diesel engines. Associated auxiliaries including intake and exhaust systems, lubrication and cooling systems, fuel injection and start­ ing systems will be covered as well. The student will receive prac­ tical training in the operation and repair of diesel engines on board school training vessels. Consisting of the principles of electrical control of hydraulic systems, this course covers cargo winches, deck cranes, anchor windlasses, ships' steer­ ing systems, ramps, stern ramps, fire doors and a wide variety of shipboard systems. The six-week course reviews the hydraulic components and their functions as well as basic hydraulic systems. Application of electrical control and some typical shipboard electrohydraulic equipment is also covered. The first weeks are devoted to the electro-hydraulic ^eck crane, electrical relay se­ quenced hydraulic operation together with trouble-shooting and maintenance. The These 6-week courses con­ remainder of the course is sists of the principles of analog devoted to other electroand digital electronics with em­ hydraulic shipboard systems. phasis on shipboard circuitry and communications. Students have the oppor­ Oil Spill Prevention tunity to review AC and DC and Containment theory, power supplies, oscil­ lators, amplifiers, receivers, transmitters, antennas, operat­ ing practices and regulations, digital devices and controls, digital transmission, computer based automation, and trouble­ shooting of analog and digital equipment. A daily lab follows each lecture period. The course of instruction in basic welding consists of class­ room and on-the-job training. This four-week course includes practical training in electric arc welding and cutting and oxyacelylene brazing, welding and cutting. Upon completion of the The course of instruction in course, a Lundeberg School hydraulics consists of classcertificate of graduation will be room and practical training, issued. Topics covered in this four-week This one-week course con­ sists of classroom, laboratory and on-the-job training exer­ cises. Topics of instruction in­ clude types of oil and petroleum products and their behavior on water, pollution prevention regulations, spill prevention and small boat operations. Students will receive instruction in spill containment booms and boom towing configurations and anchoring operations. Also covered in the course is selection of absorbents, suction equipment and skimmers and �wmuBBue K0milBmi99Z IS M^ommmmm pgii^/w;viN0SPE6Mir)^ ni pTii II iiiw their proper use. Upon comple­ Assistant Cook Utility tion of the course, a Lundeberg School certificate of graduation Leading to certification as as­ and the 24-hour hazardous sistant cook, this seven-week waste 'operations response course includes both classroom card, known as a "hazwoper" and on-the-job training. Topics card will be issued. covered are the preparation, cooking and serving of Deep Sea/Inland vegetables, cooked salads, Engineering License Exam sandwiches, breakfast foods Preparation Course and night lunches. Emphasis is placed on the basics of food preparation including sanita­ tion, dietary values, work or­ ganization and the use of recipes. Changes within the maritime industry and projected trends have led to modifications in the federal regulations pertaining to the licensing of merchant marine engineering officers. This has resulted in an expan­ sion of career paths from the traditional two (inspected and uninspected) to three (un­ limited, limited, and designated duty) based on qualifying ex­ perience in terms of vessel gross tonnage. beginning in 199!, the Lun- ' deberg School has offered an integrated program of study opehlo all qualified licensed en­ gineer candidates (unlimited, limited and designated duty). The program of study will continue to provide instruction in all subject areas pertaining to the license sought. Additionally, Coast Guard-certified instruc­ tion will be provided in first aid, CPR and basic and advanced fire fighting in order to meet licensing requirements. The course lasts 10 weeks. A guided self-study course for the pur­ pose of engineering license ex­ amination preparation also is available by special arrange­ ment. The nine-week course lead­ ing to certification as cook and baker includes both classroom instruction and on-the-job train­ ing in the bake shop and galley. Topics covered are the bakir^ of breads, rolls, pies, cakes, cookies and breakfast pastries. The student also will con­ centrate on dessert and break­ fast preparations, sanitation and work organization. Careful attention to recipe requirements also is highlighted. Chief Cook The course of instruction leading to certification as a chief cook incudes both classroom and on-the-job training. Topics covered in the nine-week course are the preparation of meats, poultry, seafood, soups, sauces and gravies. The stu­ dent also will concentrate on identifying meat cuts by the use ' • ii11 II -j""Tn i ilifc ii i Vrr''' imimrmr ii w'l ii i Tiiiig 'n 'im'TTrii'irrir"iTii ffii "nrTT ' ~i T HM" hi •!I'IM T' "TTTT^i'm" of charts. Work organization, Each student attending sanitation and the use of upgrading programs at the recipes are included in the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg course. School of Seamanship will par­ ticipate in certain courses as part of their regularly scheduled program. Sealift Operations and Maintenance, Physical Fitness, First Aid & CPR, Union Education and Rrefighting either are re­ quired or may be taken as elec­ tive courses by upgraders in all departments. The nine-week course in­ cludes classroom instruction supplemented by on-the-job training. Topics covered are menu planning, work super­ vision, organization, typing, in­ ventory control and requisi­ tioning procedures. Sanitation, nutrition and safety are high­ lighted as well. The student will Because of the unique re­ be actively involved in all quirements of military contracts, phases of the school's food ser­ this course is mandatory for all vice supervision. upgraders. For deck depart­ ment upgraders, it is a fourweek course; for engine and Towboat Inland Cook steward department students, it lasts two weeks. The course of instruction lead­ ing to the Sealift Operations and Maintenance endorsement con­ sists of both classroom lectures and practical application that in­ cludes undenvay replenishment, helicopter operation familiariza­ tion, crane operation, forklift maneuvers, damage control familiarization, and search and rescue boat operations. Upon completion of the course, a Lun­ deberg School certificate of graduation will be issued. General Physical Fitness Applicants in this sevenweek course receive classroom Workout programs are in­ and on-the-job instruction in dividually designed to meet the food preparation on board tow- needs of the student. Students boats and tugs. Emphasis is on may participate in free weight, the basic methods of preparing nautilus or universal weight all meals for a crew of six to 12 training which can be used to men. Work scheduling and or­ gain, lose or maintain weight. ganization, menu planning, pur­ Aerobic and swimming chasing, storage of supplies programs also are available. and sanitation controls are em­ phasized. Candidates are First Aid & Cardiopulmonary trained to single-handedly man Resuscitation (CPR) a galley. ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM In addition to the upgrading courses listed in this LOG supplement, the Adult Education pro­ gram at the Lundeberg School offers a variety of courses to assist Seafarers with study skills and basic learning procedures. Workplace literacy skills are included in the Adult Basic Skills classes. Basic skills are stressed that will help Seafarers improve job performance. The courses offered include English as a Second Language, Adult Basic Education, Developmental Studies, Lifeboat Preparation and a High School Equivalency Program. College Courses Courses of study leading to an Associate in Arts degree in marine engineering technology and one in nautical science are available from the Lundeberg School. Further information on this college level program is available from the Lundeberg School admissions office. The basic firefighting course provides the student with general knowledge of the chemistry of fire, firefighting equipment and materials, and techniques for using them safe­ ly. Upgraders receive 16 hours of classroom training and eight hours of practical firefighting. Upon successful completion of this course, the student is awarded a certificate of comple­ tion from the Lundeberg School which is recognized by the Coast Guard. • 'iW • } After receiving a refresher in basic firefighting to start the two-week course, students learn how to blueprint a vessel and organize emergency squads for firefighting. The course covers how to give con­ cise orders using the different types of communications with crewmembers and Jand-based fire units. Students also study how to inspect and service various shipboard fire extinguishing equipment before going through shipboard simulations and actual firefighting training. »lf Industrial Relations Adult Education Schedule -1993 This year there are no set dates for the adult education courses; they are all open-ended. If any member is interested in the High School Equivalency (GEO) course, the Adult Basic Education (ABE) course, the English as a Second Language (ESL) course, the Develop­ mental Studies program or the ABE/ESL Lifeboat Preparation course, they should con­ tact the admissions office for additional informa­ tion and starting dates. M' 1^.:"K Students in this class learn the principles and techniques of safety and basic first aid as well as cardiopulmonary resuscita­ tion according to the accepted standards of the American Red Cross. After successful comple­ tion of each phase of this course, students are awarded a certificate from the American Red Gross. While attending upgrading courses at the Lundeberg School, all SlU members attend industrial relations courses for one week. Seaterers learn how a union contract with the employer protects wages and working con­ ditions. The rights of the union's membership as outlined in the SlU's constitution also are reviewed. Students gain an un­ derstanding of the various laws and legislative programs which promote a U.S.-flag merchant marine. Courses also are held to pro­ vide Seafarers with full informa­ tion on the many benefit plans available to qualifying members through the union's collective bargaining agreements. & ijy. . �'• \ •, M:'- 16 y^JliSllsiii^ SEAFAKItSLOG mn/gmBiisK 1993 Upgrading Course Schedule T he following is a course schedule for the entire new year—Janiiary through December 1993 at the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education. The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the industry or the national interest Seafarers should continue to consult each monthly edition of the Seafarers LOG for the most up-to-date course schedule. For additional information, contact the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point Md. 20674-0075; telq>hone (301) 994• 0010., Engine Department Upgrading Courses 1-'^ •' if "v-'' Completion Date Date QNffiD - Any Rating January 4 April 12 July 19 January 4 April 12 June? September 27 January 4 June 7 August 16 November 8 January 18 Julys March 29 September 13 January 4 February 1 |i March 26 July 2 Octobers : February 12 May 21 July 16 Novembers February 12 July 16 September 24 December 17 March 12 August 27 May? October 22 Janumy29 March 12 Pi ilMsi ffiSi -ci?' ; •'• ^{ ?:-•'• ;pS'-.:vv' March 15 April 23 June 7 August? September 13 March 1 August 9 November 22 January 4 February 15 March 29 October 25 May 10 October 25 July 2 August 2? Octobers March 26 September 3 December 17 January 29 March 12 April 23 November 19 June 18 December 3 Jhimproom Maintenance & Operations Marine Electrical Maintenance Refrigeration Systems Maintenance &Giperatiohs Basic Electronics Marine Electronics iTechnicianr Marine Electronics Technician n Hydraulics Diesel Engine Technolo^ ll' l.:l' ' <•• -n ' * , K.'. >';• •. Welding ' .ii • I" Refrigerated Containers Advanced Maintenance •,• - - -•••' ,.:-i-.: - Jfs Course Able Bodied Seaman ' ,4. --fi Shiphandling ; . --'A': Radar Observer - Unlimited . '• Celestial Navigation '%V. • • ;• . H - - :. XiiiidMate •••*• 'i' Oil Spill Emergency Containment & Clean-up , Basic/Advanced RrefighUng - Tankerman Sealift Operations & ' Mainteiiance •V ' Course ' > ' Assistant Cook, Cook and Baker, Chief Cook, Chief Steward Completion Date March 29 May 24 July 19 September 13 November 8 February 15 April 26 June 21 August 23 September 27 Novembers January 11 March 1 April 19 May 17 July 12 August 16 September 20 November 1 January 18 March 15 May 24 July 19 November 22 January 4 May 3 August 30 May 7 July2 August 27 October 22 December 17 February 26 May? July 2 September 3 October 8 November 19 January 15 March 5 April 23 May 21 July 16 August 20 September 24 November 5 February 12 April 9 June 18 August 13 Dewmber 17 April 16 August 13 December 10 - Prosram Steward Recertification _ 5 Completion Check-in Date Date All open-ended. Contact admissions office for starting dates. Check-in Date February 1 June 28 March 29 October 4 Completion Date March 8 August 2 May 3 November 8 SHLSS Coiiege Program Course FULL 8-week sessions Check-in Date January 4 April 17 July 19 Completion Date February 26 June 4 September 10 r ~ ~ ~ ''nnAbimdMAL VpGEADm lMdm^^ "" I am interested in learning more about the opportunities for upgrading at the Seafarers Harry Lundel^rg School of Seamanship. Please send me addi­ tional information and an application form. Full name; Street address or P.O. Box: City, State, Zip Code: Telephone number (with area code): I am an SlU member: • Deep Sea G Lakes Book No.: U Inland Waters G Pacific SS No: Send this form to the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship, P.O. Box 75, Piney Point, Md. 20674. 11/92 j ;• -li ' "I'i Completion Date February 19 March 19 May 29 August 6 November 12 January 15 February 12 March 12 April 9 May 7 June 4 July? July 30 August 27 September 24 October 22 November 19 December 17 January 29 March 26 May 21 July 23 September 17 November 12 May 21 January 29 April 16 June 4 July 30 September 24 November 19 Recertification Programs Bosun Recertification Check-in Date Check-in Date February 15 March 15 May 24 August 2 November 8 January 4. February 1 March 1 March 29 April 26 May 24 June 21 July 19 August 16 September 13 October 11 November 8 December 6 January 19 March 16 May 11 July 13 September? November? April 26 January 4 March 22 May 10 July 5 August 30 October 25 Steward Department Upgrading Courses Deck Department Upgrading Courses J; Course Lifeboatman Check-In Course Fiicman/Waterte^ &Oaer i:-.' .. •I;P/ • SaMv Specialty Courses • - WH-' — • y.' �MiMiiliiM , :3v- SEnnuieRsiw ir itv-A'i' ' mmillBER1992 •'i-??/'-. . ;•: ,'i :-- Dispatchers' Report for Deep Sea SEPTEMBER 16 — OCTOBER 15,1992 *TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Ml Port TOTAL SHIPPED All Groups ClassA ClassB ClassC Trip Rdiefs **REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups ClassA ClassB ClassC DECK DEPARTMENT New York •"29''"^'''r"i6l 10 15 14 4 32 7 61 28 3 Philadelphia 9 j'Mft: 4 0 2 1 4 0 14 10 ''i:. -t 4 9 Baltimore 3 10 ii, 17 14 Norfolk 9 14 5 24 11 23 9 13 9 5 Mobile 8 0 13 7 18 29 23 21 40 New Orleans 22 12 14 1 33 19 30 il"8 30 i:i^T3 5 50 Jacksonville 35 42 18 55 25 11 43 San Francisco 26 10 19 0 •? 1-; 36 8 8 17 18 5 14 23 Wilmington 23 20 8 15 24 45 28 21 1 Seattle 16 8 2 6 2 5 0 9 2 Puerto Rico 16 8 13 13 20 14 4 6 22 Honolulu 30 36 18 14 -'"'127 .'•'ft ->9 •: Houston 19 •IffIt ,36 1 0 •' ^ 2 2 3 ftlMilol 1 0 0 St. Louis ftftV>--:3--s4 4 25 ^ • 1 1 ftfttft 13 3 Piney Point 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 1 1 Algonac 232 35 48 371 391 164 142 107 240 220 Totals ENGINE DEPARTMENT Port 14 ;6 16 2 7 New York 22 •-Mi'Mii: 'v 6 6 5 2 ftftd"'0 1 • 2 M'": 2 Philadelphia 2 .ftftift' 5 0 -...• •• 7 9 5 2 8 . 1 5 Baltimore 5 5 10 17 3 5 10 5 15 3 Norfolk 0 10 17 24 9 1 3 3 8 11 Mobile 28 9 34 3 9 0 11 4 14 New Orleans 22 32 20 31 3 0 10 4 17 Jacksonville 19 35 19 33 0 0 8 11 13 13 San Francisco 20 23 16 13 4 1 3 5 6 10 7 Wilmington 26 12 25 3 5 2 13 7 18 10 Seattle 0 2 3 1 0 3 8 0 4 3 Puerto Rico 13 18 4 9 10 3 9 9 11 4 Honolulu 14 28 0 26 -•ft.-l" 10 11 15 13 Houston • -^M 1 0 2 0 1 1 3 •"ft.- 0 1 St. Louis 8 27 . 3 :-2 • 0 3 0 11 ftft-'.-ft3-Piney Point 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Algonac 152 302 248 38 21 88 98 75 158 143 Totals STEWARD DEPARTMENT Port ftft::.:ft:;vft29 20 ftft-4.-' 7 1 4 9 13 New York 3 3 ftft: ;2 0 1 1 1 2 •' 3 Philadelphia 2 0 , 4 2 4 0 2 3 2 :-ift; 0 Baltimore 2 4 3 3 •": 15 5 5 3 5 11 Norfolk 4 3 13 8 0 3 0 4 1 5 2 Mobile 5 22 13 2 0 3 10 1 9 New Orleans 11 16 0 20 4 0 -ft" 0 9 4 10 Jacksonville 15 36 5 82 9 8 0 28 •ft 2 27 San Francisco 29 •-5' 8 26 2 0 3 8 2 •ftftftl 1 Wilmington 18 7 28 13 4 1 4 21 4 5 21 Seattle 1 3 9 2 0 1 2 1 2 6 Puerto Rico 23 31 22 53 12 17 11 16 16 23 Honolulu 1 15 3 1 3 sO. •'. •-V'" y 7 13 . • Houston 0 0 0 0 0 I;, :• 1 1 • • 1 iSlft^i St. Louis 4mm. {5 l>^4,, 0 1 4 2 3 16 4 Piney Point 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Algonac 70 278 91 21 62 121 39 123 171 Totals ENTRY DEPARTMENT Port 89 78 24 0 0 20 8 27 43 New York 11 6 0 ...•ftftft:3. 0 1 0 4 2 2 Philadelphia 5 3 11 0 0 12 1 0 14 1 Baltimore 9 23 7 6 9 8 4 7 14 5 Norfolk 13 31 5 0 0 8 0 5 14 3 Mobile 34 56 13 0 5 4 6 13 29 New Orleans 4 12 ^ 45 0 V ''"•v!.'!'- D 24 •"••ft 7 4 Jacksonville 55 47 't4i: 101 11 20 16 Sah Francisco 21 ftft-ftftft,:ia 0 T- - r • 1 3 6 -:.:ft.ift-5 , Wilmington 3 . 19 28 . 13 0 3 11 5 21 10 Seattle 7 14 10 0 1 4 0 4 12 5 Puerto Rico 84 206 7 0 102 45 2 123 62 8 Honolulu P^Jr-ir|ft,: 27 12 3 ' -':ftM'i"9rHouston . 1 0 0 2 0 0 M|^"2 • -^Ift- ;I St. Louis 4 35 0 0: 2 21 0 36 ftft-ft.-3 0 Piney Point 1 6 0 0 0 b 0 0 0 0 Algonac 480 518 152 0 124 165 51 233 311 80 Totals Totals All 177 1,049 1,412» 934 201 457 Departments614 832 454 434 *u • 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. •* "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last A total of 1,269jobs were shipped on SlU-contracted deep sea vessels. Of the 1,269jobs shipM> 434jobs or about 34 percent were taken by «A" seniority members. The rest were filled by ^ C semonty people. From September 16 to October 15,1992, a total of 177 trip reKef jobs were shipped. Since the tnp relief program began on April 1,1982, a total of 17,520jobs have heen shipped. r\.r • •.M December'92 &January '93 Membership Ueettngs Deep Sea, Lakes, Inland Waters Rney Point Monday: December 7, January 4 New York Tuesday: December 8, January 5 Philadelphia Wednesday: December 9, January 6 Baltimore Thursday: December 10, January 7 . I Norfolk Thursday: December 10, Januaiy 7 Jacksonville ; Thursday: December 10, January 7 Algonac Mil Friday: December 11, Januaiy 8 Houston Ml Monday: December 14, January 11 New Orleans ^ Tuesday: December 15, Januaiy 12 Mobile Wednesday, December 16, Januaiy 13 San Francisco Thursday: December 17, Januaiy 14 Wilmington Monday: December 21; Tuesday: January 19* Y- a ft 3 vM ; •' t.' .jj>. ^changed by M.L King holiday Seattle Monday,December 28*; Friday: January 29 ^changed by Christmas holiday San Juan Thursday: December 10, January 7 St Louis Friday: December 18, January 15 Honolulu Friday: December 18, January 15 Duluth Wednesday, December 16, Jmiuary 13 Jersey City Wednesday: December 23, January 20 New Bedford , Tuesday: December 22, January 19 £sch port's meeting starts at 10:30 am. Personals ROYDUNAWAY Please contact Daniel P. Hecker, AB on board the USNSHarkness (T-AGS-32), F.P.O. A.E. 095734015. EUGENE EMORY LANE Please get in touch with your sister. Rose T. Lane. Her address is Rt. 1, Box 112, Goldsboro, MD 21636. •f • •: •mm, li i"ft' 'r% *'''•• • •' M'. , The Seafarers LOG is interested in publishing a greater number of photos of SIU members' families at home or on vacation. Color as well as black-and-white photo^aphs are acceptable. When sending photos to the LOG, be sure to identify the individuals from left to right. Also, indicate if the photo should be returned. Send photos and identifications to Settfarers LOG, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 10746. .1 -J 1 • If' �i' "•-•i-v;'!,'.',,- • 18 f«9Z Dispatchers' Report for Great Lakes Seafarers International UnlonDlreck^ ' . 1. • '', '.'i. [•- :V. •jot'lv.' li: MidiadSacco ''^sident JcriinFay Sectetary-Treasurer Jose^Sacco Executive Vice President Angustin Tellez Vice President Collective Bargaining George McCartney Vice President West Coast Roy A. "Buck" Mercer Vice President Government Services JackCafiiey Vice President Atlantic Coast Byron Keiley 'Vice ftesident Lakes and Inland Waters Dean Cora^ Vice President (mff Coast HEADQUARTERS 5201^th Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 (301) 8199-0675 ALGONAC 1 520 St. Clair River Dr. g' Algonac, MI 48001 ^13)794-4988 BALTIMORE 1216 E. Baltimore St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410)327-4900 DULUTH 705 Medical Arts Building Duluth,MN 55802 (218)722-4110 HONOLULU 606 Kalihi St. Honolulu, HI 96819 (808)845-5222 HOUSTON 1221 Pierce St. Houston, TX 77002 (713)659-5152 JACKSONVILLE 3315 Liberty St. Jacksonville, FL 32206 (904) 353-0987 JERSEY CITY 99 Montgomery St JersevCire,NJ 07302 'it (201)435-9424 / i ' MOBILE , 'I 1640 Dauphin Island Pkwy. Mobile, AL 36605 n (205)478-0916 NEWBEDFORD 48 Union St New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 997-5404 NEW ORLEANS 630 Jackson Ave. New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 529-7546 NEW YORK 675 Fourth Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11232 (718)499-6600 NORFOLK 115 Third St Norfolk, VA 23510 (804) 622-1892 PHILADELPHIA 2604S.4St Philadelphia, PA 19148 (215)336-3818 PINEY POINT P.O. Box 75 Kney Point, MD 20674 (301) 994-0010 PORT EVERGLADES 2 West Dixie Highway Dania, FL 32204 (305) 921-5661 SAN FRANCISCO 350 Fremont St San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 543-5855 Government Services Division (415)861-3400 SANTURCE 1057 Fernandez Juncos Ave. Stop 161^ Santurce, PR 00907 (809)721-4033 SEATTLE 2505 First Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206)441-1960 ST. LOUIS 4581 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 (314) 752-6500 WILMINGTON 510 N. Broad Ave. Wilmington, CA 90744 (310)549-4000 SEPTEMBER 16 — OCTOBER 15,1992 CL—Company/Lakes L—^Lakes NP—^Non Priority *TOTALREGISTERED All Groups QassCL QassL Class NP Port TOTALSHIFFED All Groups ClassCL ClassL Class NP ••REGISTEREDON BEACH All Groups Class CL aassL ClassNP DECK DEPARTMENT ' 0 Q 29 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 22 1 STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 . O'";:'-le^ -O-. ENTRY DEPARTMENT .0 0 . 18 ' • SI 5 Totals All Departments 0 59 31 0 89 1 0 109 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. I 29 S fe Dispatchers' Report for Inland Waters SEPTEMBER 16 — OCTOBER 15,1992 •TOTAL REGISTERED All Groups Class A Class B Class C Region Atlaritic Coast # Gulf Coast y^s & Inland Waters; West Coast Totals Region ipjamtic Coast Gulf Coast iiSc. 4 8 0 19 3 7 0 10 0 12 5 17 TOTALSHIFFED All Groups Class A Class B Class C DECK DEPARTMENT 0 1 4 0 5 2 0 0 17 ••REGISTERED ON BEACH All Groups Class A Class B Class C 0 2 59 9 • . 64 2 134 9 11 7i| 0 28 2 3 .. 28 1 34 Q 8 36 ENGINE DEPARTMENT 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Lakes & Inland Waters West Coast ir , 0 0 0 Totals 17 1 0 Region ^ : STEWARD DEPARTMENT 0 Atlantic Coast Gulf Coast Dakes & Inland Watesf West Coast Totals 0 2 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 2 0 I 0 ^ 0 '0 0 0 2 ' -"- J..-. 0 2 12 0 0 .26 16 1 2 40 17 • 1/ t w - 0 1 .'if'- Vfi' Totals All Departments 38 18 20 36 6 13 217 83 42 * 'Total Registered" means the number of men who actually registered for shipping at the port last month. ** "Registered on the Beach" means the total number of men registered at the port at the end of last month. LOOKING FOR OLD HANDS WHO KNOW THE CHELSEA PIERS MODEL SHIPS ONDISPLAY Cf Model builders won't want to miss the dozens of ship models from the _ South Street Seaport Museum's per•i' manent collection on exhibit through February—"Of Sailing Ships and Seal­ ing Wax, 25 Years of Collecting." In 1993 the museum will open three additional exhibitions featuring minia­ ture vessels: "Marine Patent Models," "Model Building in New York City: Twelve Ties to Tradition," and 'Toy Boats from the Forbes Magazine Collec­ tion." To find out more about these exhibi­ tions and related programs, call (212) 669-9400. P®rGALVESTON MEETING k FOR AREA t INLAND VmftffiERS 'i f The regular SIU Inland Division membership meeting for boatmen in the Gulf Coast area will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 1992 at 2:00 p.m. The location for tire meeting will be the Ramada Inn at 3801 Highway 73 in Port Arthur, Texas. All area SIU inland members are en­ couraged to attend this informational meeting. VIDEO FOOTAGE NEEDED OFSEAFARERS IN GULF WAR The SIU Communications Depart­ ment is seeking video footage of Seafarers and SlU-contracted ships par­ ticipating in activities related to Opera­ tion Desert Shield, Desert Storm or Desert Sortie. If any Seafarer has such footage taken with a home video camera, please contact the Seafarers LOG office. The union would like to make a copy of the footage and then return the original videotape to the member. For further information, contact the Seafarers LOG office at (301) 8990675, ext 4315. IFLUSHOTS AT SEATTLE HALL Flu shots will be available to all eligible SIU members and pensioners at the Seattle union hall on Friday, Novem­ ber 6 from 10:30 a.m. until noon. Administered by Virginia Mason Occupational Medicine personnel, the inoculations will be given to members and pensioners who are qualified for Seafarers Welfare Plan benefits. Active , members should bring proof of seatime. Please call the union hall at (206) 441-1960 to sign up for the flu shots. Michael J. Mooney is interested in corresponding with any 'old hands' who know of the famous 'Chelsea Piers' along New York City's Hudson River between Little West 12th and 23rd Streets. These piers serviced the great Atlantic liners before operations moved up to 'Luxury Liner Row' in the West 50s. Of sp^ial interest are anecdotes of incidents that occurred at the Chelsea Piers. Early examples of these are: Ca/pa/Aio'j April 19,1912 dramatic ar­ rival with the Titanic survivors and the Lusitania's last sailing on May 1, 1915—both at Cunard's Pier 54. Mooney is interested mainly in anec­ dotes from the late 1910s to the late 1930s at this time. All replies will beanswered. Write to Michael J. Mooney, 140-10 Franklin Avenue, Apt. B44, Flushing, NY 11355-2620; FAX: (718) 886-0253. DID YOU KNOW FATHER JOHN F. CRONIN? I am interested in hearing from anyone who may have known Father John F. Cronin, a priest active in the maritime labor movement in Baltimore in the 1930s. His church was St. Mary's by the Sea. If you have any recollections of this man, please contact Mr. Kim Baker, 3913 Elby St., Silver Spring, MD 20906; telephone (301) 949-2716. , - I �NO¥EMBER 1992 SEAFARB^IM T he Seafarers Pension Plan announces the letiiement of 13 members diis mmitfi. From this dozen, six sailed in the deep sea division while the remainder were inland mnnbers. Each month in the Seafarers LOG, the names ofSIU members who recently have become More than half of those retir­ pensioners appear with a brief biographical sketch. These men and women have served ing upgraded at the Seafarers the maritime industry well, and the SIU and all their union brothers and sisters wish them Harry Lundebeig School of happiness and health in the days ahead Seamanship during their careers. Four of the retirees—^Robert Cal­ lahan, William Dawson, C.L. the U.S. Coast Guard from deberg School in 1978, then be­ INLAND 1950 to 1953. The deck depart­ came a recertiBed bosun in Ifickenbotam and Josq}h Mor­ EDWARD ment veteran was a recertified rison—graduated fiom the 1982. He lives in Shreveport, L.BRINN, school's highest deck dq)artmmt bosun, having completed the La. 56, joined Lundeberg School program in course, the bosun receitification the SIU as a 1987. Brother Dawson calls program. JOSEPHA. deep sea Brief biographical stetches of Norfolk, Va. home. MCHIRISON, member in these and the odier new pen­ 62, joined April 1963 HAYWOOD sioners follow. the union in in the port GREEN, April 1960 of Norfolk, Va. The native of DEEP SEA 65, joined in the port Belhaven, N.C. served in the the of Detroit U.S. Marines from 1953 to ROBERT Seafarers in He was bom 1957. In 1971 Boatman Btirm J.CAI^„ July 1966 in in Cascade, Iowa and served in converted his union book to "in­ LAHAN, die port of the Air Force from 1948 to land" and began sailing in the 64, joined San Francis- 1955. He helped organize deck department He resides in the CO. A native of Augusta, Ga., Kinsman vessels on the Great Chesap^e, Va. Seafarers in he served in the U.S. Army Air Lakes. Brother Morrison sailed September Force from 1946 to 1949. as a quartermaster on the first ROBERT 1944 in the Brother Green upgraded his en­ ETC LNG vessel rZJVG BURTON, port of Savannah, Ga. The gine department rating at the Aquarius) crewed by SIU mem­ 62, joined Adel, Ga. native sailed in the Lundeberg School several bers. He graduated fi'om bosun the deck department and started his times before retiring as a recertification training at the Seafarers in bosun career in 1951 aboard QMED. He resides in Lundeberg School in 1979 after 1961 in the Alcoa vessels. Brother Cal­ Robertsdale, Ala. upgrading in 1973 and 1977. port of Sairlt lahan graduated from the bosun Morrison has retired to Santa Ste. Marie, recertiBcation program at the C.L.HICKRosa, Calif. Mich. He was bom in Clare Lundeberg School in 1982. He ENBGTAM, County, Mich, and sailed in the lives in Irvington, Ala. 65, joined MANUEL deck department. Brother Burton the SIU in R.VIDAL, has retired to Brimley, Midt WILLIAM July 1965 in 65, joined DAWSON, the port of the Seafarers ALBERT M. PIETROWSKI, 61, joined Houston. in August 62, joined the Seafarers in May the SIU in After serv­ 1957 in the 1961 in his native Philadelphia. October ing in the U.S. Navy in 1964, port of Bal­ After serving in the U.S. Army 1953 in the the Coushatta, La. native began timore. The from 1953 to 1955, Boatman port of New his deck career aboard the SS engine dep^tment niember was Pietrowski sailed as a cook. He York. Bom Manhattan. Brother Hickenbom in Spain. Brother Vidal also signed on for several deep in Aimapolis, botam upgraded at the Luncalls Baltimore home. sea voyages before retiring. He To Our New Pensioners ... Thanks for a Job Well Done 19 makes his home in Fairless HUls,Pa. WILLIAM McBUNCH, 62, joined the union in September 1971 in the port of St. Louis. Bom in Friars Point, Miss.,.he served in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 to 1953. Boatman McBunch sailed as a tankerman. He lives in Selmer, Tenn. ' f .. WALTER REIMER, 62, joined the union in 1969 in the port of Jack­ sonville, Fla. The native of New York sailed in the deck department and frequently worked for Crowley Maritime. Boatman Reimer resides in Mcintosh, Fla. LOUIS P. ROLLO, 69, joined the union in May 1961 in the port of Philadelphia. A native of Camden, N.J., Boatman Rollo served as a dispatdier. He calls Philaddidiia home. PETER C. SCHAEFER, 65, joined the union in June 1%1 in his native Hiiladelphia He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1946. The tugboat captain upgraded several times at the Lundeberg School. Boatman Schaefer has retired to Levittown. Pa. :y 'y-V 4\4 -mv • .-Aft- • -f • '41Ws -i; ilMi Know Your Rights FINANCIAL REPORTS. The constitution of the SIU At­ lantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District makes specific provision for safeguarding the membership's money and union finances. The constitution re­ quires a detailed audit by cer­ tified public accountants every year, which is to be submitted to the membership by the secretarytreasurer. A yearly finance com­ mittee of rank-and-file members, elected by the membership, e^h year examines the finances of the imion and reports fully their find­ ings and recommendations. Mem­ bers of this committee may make dissenting nqxrrts, specific recommendatiorrs and separate findings. TRUST FUNDS. AU trast funds of the SIU Atlantic, Gulf, Lakes and Inland Waters District are administered in accordance with the provisions of various tmst fund agreements. All these agreements specify that the trus­ tees in charge of these funds shall equally consist of union and management representatives and their dtemates. All expenditures and disbursements of trust funds are made only upon approval by a majority of the trustees. All trust fiind financial records are available at the headquarters of the various trust funds. SHIPPING RIGHTS. A member's shipping rights and seniority are protect exclusive­ ly by contracts between the urrion and the employers. Members should get to know their shipping rights. Copies of these contracts are posted and available in all union halls. If members believe there have been violations of their shipping or seniority rights as contained in the contracts be­ tween the union and the employers, they should notify the Seafarers App^s Board by cer­ tified mail, return receipt re­ quested. The proper address for tiiis is: Angustin Tellez, Chairman Seafarers Appeals Board 5201 Auth Way Camp Springs, MD 20746 Full copies of contracts as referred to are available to mem­ bers at all times, either by writing directly to the union or to the Seafaros Appeals Board. CONTRACTS. Copies of all SIU contracts are avail^le in all SIU halls. These contracts specify the wages and conditions under which an SIU membo- works and Hves aboard a ship or boat Members should know their contract rights, as well as their obligations, such as filing for overtime (OT) on the proper sheets and in the proper manner. If, at any tune, a member believes that an SIU patrolman or other union official fails to protect tireir contractual rights properly, he or she shortld contact the nearest SIU port agent. EDITORIAL POLICY — THE SEAFARERS LOG. The Seafarers LOG traditiorrally has refrained from publishing any ar­ •i r ticle serving the political pur­ poses of any individual in the union, officer or member. It also has refrained from publishing ar­ ticles deemed harmful to the union or its collective member­ ship. This established policy has been reaffirmed by membership action at the September 1960 meetings in all constitutional ports. The responsibility for Seafarers LOG policy is vested in an editorial board which con­ sists of the executive board of the union. The executive board may delegate, from among its ranks, one individual to carry out this responsibility. PAYMENT OF MONIES. No monies are to be paid to anyone in any official capacity in the SIU unless an official union receipt is given for same. Under no cir­ cumstances should any member pay any money for any reason un­ less he is given such receipL In die event anyone attempts to require any such payment be made wiAout supplying a receipt, or if a member is required to make a pay­ ment and is given an official receipt, but feels that he or she should not have been r^uired to make such payment, this should immediately be reported to union headquarters. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGA"nONS. Copies of the SIU con­ stitution are available in all luiion halls. All members should obtain copies of this constitution so as to familiarize themselves with its contents. Any time a member feels any other member or officer is attempting to deprive him or her of any constitutional right or obligation by any methods, such as dealing with charges, trials, etc., as well as all other details, the member so affected should immediately notify head­ quarters. EQUAL RIGHTS. All mem­ bers are guaranteed equal rights in employment and as members of the SIU. These rights are clear­ ly set forth in the SIU constitu­ tion and in the contracts which the union has negotiated with the employers. Consequently, no member may be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, sex, national or geographic origin. If any member feels that he or she is denied the equal rights to which he or she is entitied, the member should notify union headquarters. SEAFARERS POLITICAL ACTIVITY DONATION — SPAD. SPAD is a separate segregated fund. Its proceeds are used to further its objects and purposes including, but not limited to, furthering the politi­ cal, social and economic inter­ ests of maritime workers, the preservation and furthering of the American merchant marine with improved employment op­ portunities for seamen and boat­ men and the advancement of trade union concepts. In connec- • ...f -15 tion with such objects, SPAD supports and contributes to political candidates for elective office. All contributions are volunta^. No contribution may be solicited or received because of force, job discrimination, financial reprisal, or threat of such conduct, or as a condition of membership in the union or of employment. If a contribution is made by reason of the above im­ proper conduct, the member should notify the Seafarers Inter­ national Union or SPAD by cer­ tified mail within 30 days of the contribution for investigation and appropriate action and refund, if involuntary. A mem­ ber should support SPAD to protect and further his or her economic, political and social interests, and American trade union concepts. If at any time a member feels that any of the above rights have b^n violated, or that he or she has been denied the constitutional right of ac­ cess to union records or infor­ mation, the member should immediately notify SIU Presi­ dent Michael Sacco at head­ quarters by certified mail, return receipt requested. The address is: Seafarers International Union 5201 Anth Way Camp Springs* MD 20746. if#.. .. •• • S; �&. - • 20 HOVEMBER1992 SEAFAREHS LOG Teamwork Aboard Roesch Keeps The Lakes Crew Going Strong li- •• : The galley gang of Steward Leonard Smith, Second Cook Richard Beilant and Porter Ray Buzwah have kept the crew of the William R. Roesch happy throughout this shipping season. "T%e galley crew is one of the best," noted AB/Watchman Tom Hocking, a 19-year veteran on the Great Lakes. Bosun Brett Fischhach reiterated Hocking's praise of the steward department. Smith told a reporter for the Seafarers LOG that teamwork has made the department a hit among the crewmembers. "We work well and complement one another." Without hearing the steward's comments, Fischhach used al­ most identical words to describe the deck department. Known aboard ship and around the Lakes (thanks to their ball caps and tshirts) as the"Roesch Bad Boys," the bosun related, "The only thing 'bad' about this crew is the nick­ name. This is a hard working bunch." Down below, the engineroom keeps humming at the dock or under way. QMED Mark Wyman said he continues learn­ ing about his job from his depart­ ment mates. The 630-foot self-unloader primarily hauls stone, iron ore and coal all over the Great Lakes for Pringle Transit. Filling AB/Watchman Leonard Scotfs plate is Steward Leonard Smith •r ' llsll- .•• Crewmembers watch ck)cking operations to know when to start off­ loading procedures. Second Cook Richard Beilant QMED Don Binkowski heads for Porter Ray Buzwah has been sailstands by to serve dinner. the engineroom. ing on the Lakes for 31 years. I®. The head of the "Roesch Bad AB/Watchman Tom Hocking Reporting for duty is Deckhand QMED Mark Wyman (left) looks over the engineroom board with Boys" is Bosun Brett Fischhach. praises the Hoesc/i'sgailey gang. Wiiliam Bieau. Second Engineer Brian Krus, an SlU hawsepiper. Servicing Sabine Tugs in Lake Charies, La. Aboard the tug rrtan in Lake Charles, La. are (from left) Capt. Tankerman Scott Hardin perfonns Frank Jewell. Asst. Engineer Andrew Chisholm, SlU Patrol­ some needed repairs to the tug man Bobby Milan and ABs Curtis Abshire and Joe Ezemack. Achilles, drydocked in Lake Charles. Tankeiman Joseph MeMn stands Meeting aboard the Spa/tan.a harbor tug, are (from left) Capt. on the deck of the drydocked Sabine Tommy Guidry, SlU Patrolman Bobby Mian, Deckhand Todd tug. Achilles. Wasrtnglon, Engineer JohnBiegalsldandDeckhandGusLeday. USNS Kawishiwi Retins Fnm AcUve MSG Duty After 4,305 underway The 655-foot vessel was built replenishments since 1981 when for the U.S. Navy in 1955. It was it joined the Military Sealift Com­ named after a river in northern mand Pacific Fleet (MSCPAC), Minnesota and was commis­ the USNS Kawishiwi retired from sioned by one of that state's U.S. active duty this summer. senators, Hubert Humphrey. The The fleet oiler, whose un­ vessel always sailed in the Pacific licensed members were repre­ and was homeported first in Long sented by the SIU's Beach, Calif., then Pearl Harbor, Government Services Division, Hawaii. Dubbed the "Special K" was the last of the Neosho-class by crewmembers, the Kawishiwi's vessels to remain on active duty. motto was "Anything, Anytime, Captain L.M. Pivonka, Anywhere." MSCPAC commander, noted In October 1979, the oiler was decotmnissioned by theNavy and the changing of the' guard when he spoke at the ship's decom­ turned over to MSCPAC. After missioning ceremony at the 18 months in the shipyards, the Kawishiwi completed its first un­ Oakland (Calif.) Naval Base. derway replenishment with a "Though new oilers are com­ civilian crew in May 1981. ing on line for MSC, they owe "Anyone who served in the their existence to ships like USNS Navy aboard a West Coast ship Taluga, Passumpsic, Hassayampa, Navasota, Mispillion, the past 10 years probably had Ponchatoula and, of course, contact with us one time or Kawishiwi," Pivonka told the another," said Captain Kerry audience made up of MSCPAC Porterfield, the ship's last master. The ship was towed to staff, civilian mariners and Portland, Ore. where it was guests. "Kawishiwi's legacy and her accomplishments are already prepared to become part of the well established. She has nothing Ready Reserve Force. It since has left to prove. She did everything been towed to Suisun Bay, Calif, that was asked of her and now it's and berthed with the National time to say farewell." Defense Reserve Fleet �•-W* 1992 ET ~ r>-.-..; • . .-jli,. . —^ : -• ' seumfiRsiw 2/ r-j—r- keeping vessel clean. Galley gang of Chief Steward Roman, Chief Cook Gooch and SA All Q. Rahid thanked for good job in galley and good food. llmHatlons, some will be omitted. ment. by the union upon receipt of the ships minutes. The minutes ere then forwarded to the Seafarers LOG. AMBASSADOR (Ctowley American Transport), August 9 Chairman James L. Waldrop, Storetary William Robles, Educa­ tional Director Mikal K. Overgaard, Deck Delegate Charles Whitehead, Engine Delegate Philip C. Pardovich, Steward Delegate Angel L. Correa. Chair­ man announced payoff scheduled for August 12. No beefs or dis­ puted OT reported. Steward depart­ ment thanked for job well done. tion. Crew asked contracts depart­ ment to look into increase in main­ tenance and cure, dental and optical plan and pension benefits. Next port: New Orleans. Samuel E. Mrmroe, Engine Delegate Troy Fiemiiig, Steward Delegate Ronnie Hall. I^ucational director reminded members to upgrade at Paul Hall Center. No beefs or disputed OT reported. SEA-LAND HAWAII (Sea-Land DSNS SILAS BENT(Mas Ship Crew asked contracts department Service), August 29 — Chairman Operators), August 22 — Chair­ to investigate returning shipping to M.A. Johnson, Se^etary DJ. man R. Vazquez, Secretary P. six months for A books, four Oemons, Educational Director B. Qoin, Deck Delegate Richard months for B and 60 days for Connell, Deck Delegate Lee A. Higgins, Engine Delegate Fred reliefs. Special thanks given to gal­ Selico, Engine Delegate I^nard Wrrfe, Steward Delegate Jeanette ley gang of Chief Steward DeVile, Steward Delegate Emmanual Bail. Chairman read minutes firom Boissiere, Chief Cook Hall and Laureta. Chairman reminded mem­ last meeting. He noted ice machine Assistant Cook Robert Bright for bers to read Seafarers LOG. He was ordered and cigarette prices best feeding in world. Vote of said captain has asked for list of were lowered. Treasurer repotted thanks extended to deck and engine crew with keys to rec room. $439 in ship's fund. Engine departments—best in SIU. Next Secretary urged crew to upgrade at delegate reported beef over travel port: Norfolk, Va. pay. No beefs or disputed OT Piney Point. Educational dkector asked company to update reading reported by deck and steward ENERGY ALTAIR(ETC), Sep­ delegates. Crew requested commaterial and movies. He asked tember 30 — Chairman Michael LIBERTY SEA (Lihaty Maritime), August 23 — Chairman Richard Warsaw, Secretary Nor­ man Evans, Educational Director James Brack, Deck Delegate Scott Jones, Steward E)elegate Lolita Bon. Chairman stated next port would be Sri Lanka. He reminded members to donate to SPAD and upgrade at the Lundeberg School. He noted every­ thing running smoothly and asked crew to keep vessel clean as it had l)een doing. Educational director AMBASSADOR (Cmwley reminded members to return American Transport), August 30 — movies after viewing to bridge. No Chairman Leon Jekot, Secrietaiy beefs or disputed OT reported. Milton Youmett, Deck Delegate Steward department thanked for Charles Whitehead. Chairman an­ job well done. Crew urged to lock nounced vessel would dock next doors when in port Next port: Sri morning. No beefs or disputed OT Lanka. reported. Seafarers LOGs and posters had arrived. Crew re­ OVERSEAS BOSTON quested new dryer for clothes and (Maritime Overseas), August 13 — chairs in mess area be repaired. Chairman D. EUette, Secretary Galley gang was given vote of M.K. Mueller, Educational Direc­ thanks. tor William Hudson, Deck Delegate W. Kleinke, Engine FRANCES HAMMER (Ocean Delegate James P. Raihle, Chemical Carriers), August 30 — Steward Delegate Michael Chairman Richard Wilson, Gramer. Chairman said payoff set Secretary Janet Price, Educational for Femdale, Wash. He reminded Director William Dooling, Deck members to read Seafarers LOG Delegate Kevin Hare, Engine Seafaring members aboard the CJape Hudson enioy a cook-out. They report the food is excellent. for union and woik-related informa­ Delegate John Kasharian, tion. Situation concerning day and Steward Delegate Toyo Gonzales. sea watches clarified. Educational crew if anyone interested in having pany replace crew stereo/radio. Keith, Secretary D. Gibson, Educa­ Chairman notified crew company director urged members to upgrade basketball court on ship. No beefs Next ports: Otani and Sasebo, tional Director Eric Thorsbonrg, has authorized purchase of at Piney Point Engine delegate or disputed OT reported. Crew Japan; Hong Kong and Singapore. Deck Delegate B. Blount. Chair­ refrigerators for each crew quarter. reported disputed OT regarding asked company for chair for wheel. man noted crew needs new VCR. He advised crew to obtain absentee cleaning int^e ports. No beefs or USNS WILKES(Mar Slap Vote of thmiks given to steward He asked crompany to renew ex­ ballot and vote in upcoming federal disputed OT from deck and Operators), August 23 — Chair­ department. Chairman thanked pired safety equipment. He praised and SIU elections in case they are man R. Kent Seratt, Secretary steward delegates. Crew asked con­ deck crew for hard work over last crew for gcxid work. Educational at sea. He noted crew did very Michael A. Pooler, Deck Delegate director urged crew to upgrade at tracts department in next negotia­ month. Next ports: Oakland and good Job cleaning tanks. Secretary Stanley E. Whittaker. Chairman tions to seek OT for cleaning Long Beach, Calif. Piney Point. No beefs or disputed reminded those interested in fur­ reported receipt of letter from Con­ OT reported. Steward department scavanger spaces. Crew noted thering their education to apply for work clothes dryer needs new heat­ SENA TOR (Crowley American tracts Vice President Augie Tellez thank^ for gocxi food. Next port: a Seafarers scholarship. Education­ ing element, both dryers need new Transport), August 2 — Chairman concerning slop chest. Treasurer Tampa, Fla. al director urged members to take D. Wagner, Secretary Gwendolyn listed $45.20 in ship's fund. Deck lint scrrans, TV antenna needs advantage of educational oppor­ Shinhokter, Educational Director delegate reported disputed OT. No GOLDEN MONARCH (Apex fixed and quarters need new mat­ tunities available at Piney Point Jim Williams, Deck Delegate beefs or disputed OT reported by Marine), September 20 — Chair­ tresses. Chairman notified mem­ Winston Dodson, Engine Delegate engine and steward delegates. Treasurer listed $421 in ship's man C. Leycock, Secretary J. Gon­ bers of death of San Francisco fund. No beefs or disputed OT Crew asked contracts department zalez, Educational Director H. Patrolman Gentry Moore. All agree Curtis Lang, Steward Delegate Andre Keller. Chairman thanked reported. Steward delegate re­ to look into high cost of slop chest Smith. Chairman reported ship in he will be dearly missed. Steward Contracts Vice President Augie Tel- items, extra pay for crewmembers quested clarification from contracts department thanked, especially gcxxl working condition, but going handling aimnunition and setting department on who does sanitary into layup. No beefs or ciisputed Steward Mueller for his homemade lez for straightening out problems boundaries between departments OT reported. Crew thanked galley duties when DEU is required to desserts. Next port: Ferndale, Wash. with travel expenses. He an­ nounced new captain will be on on cleaning chores. Crew thanked gang for job well done. Next port: work on deck cleaning tanks. board when vessel docks. Payoff chief steward for job well done St. Croix. Steward reminded crew galley is OVERSEAS CHICAGO set for August 5. Educational direc­ with little stores and rest of galley not passageway especially w^e (Maritime Overseas), August 3 — FRANCIS HAMMER (Ocean gang for pulling together. Crew tor urged members to donate to cooking is taking place. Crew ad­ Chairman J.R. Wilson, Secretary Chemical Carriers), September 14 thanked for keeping morale up on vised vessel will lay up in Mobile, James Lewis, Educational Director SPAD and upgrade at Paul Hall — Chairman Riclwd Wilson, ship. Next port: Oakland, Calif. Ala. for two to three weeks. Next . R. Lopez, Deck Delegate Kenneth Center. No b^fs or disputed OT Secretary Janet Price, Educational reported. Crew bade farewell to port: Mobile. McLamh, Engine Delegate E. SGT. WILLIAM R. BUTTON Director William Dooling, Deck Chief Steward Paul Stuhhlefieid Whisenhimt, Steward Delegate (Amsea), September 13 — Chair­ Delegate Kevin Hare, Steward and hoped he has a good vacation. Roger Mosley. Chairman urged Delegate Toyo Gonzales. Chair­ Crew thanked Steward Shinholster man Steve Berschger, Secretary members to register to vote. He Bill Collins, Educational Director man asked crew if repair list is up stated all hands should attend ship­ for great Sunday cookouts. Vote of Ron Ladd, Deck Delegate to date. Vessel will be laying up in thanks given to Captain Burke for board meeting because union is ^ Richard D. Hilhert, Engine Mobile, Ala. Educational director his help with bosun. that seamen have. No beefs or dis­ Delegate Victor C. MnU, Steward reminded crew to upgrade at Lun­ puted OT reported. Crew asked Delegate Herhert Hollings. Chair­ deberg School. Treasurer an­ company for TV antenna, sofa and t/L7H4M!AX(Sealifl, Inc.), man announced retroactive pay ap­ nounced $421 in ship's fund. No dryer. August 26 — Chairman Glen proved and checks are being issu^ beefs or disputed OT reported. James, Secretary Tamara Han­ and mailed. He said die steward Crew prais^ steward department SEA-LAND EXPRESS (Season, Educational Director Rex dqiaTtmmt is serving good food and for outstanding job entire trip. Next Land Service), August 29 — Chair­ Bolin, Engine Delegate Hiilip Pat- keqiing vessel clean. Secretary adced port: Mobile. man J. Lnndhn^, Secretary J. ton. Chairman announced vessel members to return dishes and rilvo'Roman, Educational Director Eric would be in New Orleans on ILE DE FRANCE (Sea-Land Ser­ ware to galfey. Crew reminded to vice), September 20;— Chairman M. Frederickson, Deck Delegate August 31. Secretary listed repairs upgrade at Lundeberg School. E.1L Gil, Secretary E. Doffoh, Mark L. Lamar, Engine Delegate nerved in bostm, chief cook and Treasurer rqxnted $S(X) in ship's Educational Director E. Bain. No A. Hnssain, Steward Delegate AB quarters as well as gaylord sys­ fund and diiW dozen sh^'s t-shirts beefs or disputed OT reported. ChariesF. Gooch. Chairman tem in galley needs fixing. Educa­ still available far sale. No beefs or Members asked company replace urged members to donate to SPAD. tional director urged members to disputed OT reported. Crew dis­ VCR in crew lounge. Next port: Educational director reminded upgrade at Piney Point Deck and cussed throwing patty in Guam or Charleston, S.C. members to upgrade at Lundeberg engine delegates reported disputed Saipan but reminded no fcxxl from School. Deck delegate reported dis­ OT. Deck delegate also asked mem­ vessel may be taken a^re.Crew tTB BALTIMORE (Sheridan puted OT. No disputed OT or beefs bers to keep noise down in pas­ will take up problem of excessive Transportation), September 5 — reported by engine and steward sageways. No beefs or disputed OT noise on main deck widi captain. Chairman Mhdmel Gnerrin, delegates. LOGs received and dis­ reported by steward delegate. Crew Secretary Andrew Hagan, OS Angel L. Acevedo and CAPE MOHICAN(OMl Corp.), tributed in Yokohama, Japan. Crew reported stowaways on board have Steward Delegate John Padilla. Chief Cook Barney Johnson asked contract negotiating commit­ been assigned work and asked next September 20—Chairman J.£. Steward delegate rqrorted disputed attend meeting on t}oard the tee to look into increasing cap on Roundtree, Secretary RJ). Deboarding patrolman to handle American Heritage. pehsioiis. Whole crew thanked for problems associated with this situa- Boissire, Educational Director CondMuedoHp^e 22 Barbecue at Sea - ^ -M r •J. . •J •, I. On the Heritage I.: •'k: •• �(•c. . •'• J2 llfa^pig^l IS |pr •iW:v; ' :• •K'SW/: -•, Continued from page 21 or. No beefs or disputed OT leported by deck and engine delegates. Crew waiting for nwsshall couch scheduled for replace­ ment two months ago. Next port: St Croix. HB JACKSONVILLE iShendaa Transportation), Septem^2 — Chairman Jessie Thomas, Secretary R. Outlaw, Steward Delegate Salvatore Torneo. Chair­ man repented evetydiing grmg smooddy. Seoetaiy annminced Qiirf Cook Tomeo leaving afterthis tr^. Treasurer announced $50 in sh^'s fund. No beefs or dieted OT rqwrted. Crew asked negotiatkxis On Far East Run #^ : • fc. i HayEMBER 1992 SBmuiBisloe WMIe in Hong Kong, AB Mike BuHen runs ^ winch on the bow of the Sea-Land Inde­ pendence. conunittee to look into reducing retirement age to 50. Galley gang thanked for job well done. Crew thanked for keeping messhall clean. Rohertson, Deck Delegate Thomas M. Harding, &igine Delegate David B. Vddkamp, Steward Delegate Ucfjang Nur^ttjB- Chairman introduced ITB PHILADELPHIA (Sheridan captain, chief mate and chief en­ Transportation), September 6 — gineer' who welcomed new mem­ Chairman nrinip Harman, bers aboard and discussed Secretary J.P. Emidy, Educational company safety policy. He asked Director Monte Beck, Deck crewmembers to be on board 90 Delegate Norman Taylor, minutes before posted sailing Steward Delegate S. Snraredljo. time. He reminded members to Chairman thanted crew for keep noise level down and secure cooperation and getting job done. weights when finished with them Secretary urged members to vote in in weight room. Secretary upcoming elections and contribute reiterated need to not disturb to SPAD. Educational director members who could be sleeping. reminded those with enough seaTreasurer listed $509 in ship's time to upgrade at Paul Cen­ fund. No beefs or disputed OT ter. Treasurer listed $70 in ship's reported. Crew asked contracts fund. No beefs or disputed OT department to look into having reported. Crew asked company for equal pay and OT scale for all new couch and television. Crew entry level positions. Crewmem­ thanked for keeping messhall clean bers reminded to write all sugges­ in off hours and offered vote of tions for negotiations conunittee thanks to steward department Next and forward them to headquarters. port: New York. RICHARD 6. MATTHIESEN LNG 6EMINI(ETO, September (Ocean Shipholding), September 11 —Chairman BillieDariqr, 10 — Chainiian Jim Martin, Secretary Kris Hopkins, Educa­ Secretary Clare Crane, Edut^ontional Director John Smitti, Deck al Director Don Leight, Deck Delegate John Graham, Engine Delegate Dana Naze, Engine Delegate Joshua Georgiades, Delegate Dean Dohbins, Steward Steward Delegate Perry McCall. Delegate Arflinr Edwards. Chair­ Chairman armounced captain still man urged crew to vote in Novem­ trying to get Nintendo system for ber. Educational director reminded crew lounge. He expressed thanks members to upgrade at Piney to crew for pleasant and profes­ Point Treasurer reported $229.50 sional atmosphere on board. in ship's fund and $165 in crew's Secretary thanked crew for keeping fund. No beefs or disputed OT mess and pantry clean. He reported. Galley gang thanked for remiruied members to keep night job well done. Next ports: Kodiak, lunch wrapped and to clean their Alaska; Femdale, Wash., and Long rooms and drop off keys before Beach, Calif. signing off. Educational director urged members to upgrade at Lundeberg School. Treasurer listed NEDLLOYDHOLLANDiSea$712 in ship's fund. No beefs or Land Service), September 6 — dieted OT reported. Chairman Chairman G. Lopez, Secretary and deck delegate both noted ship G.C. Bamman, Educational Direc­ was looking good and all meals tor H. Messick, Deck Delegate S. had been weU prepared and served. Luna, Engine Delegate E. Young, Next port: Tobata, Japan. Steward Delegate R. Taratino. No beefs or disputed OT r^Kuted. LNG TAURUSiETC), September Steward department thanked for 6 — Chairman C^los Pineda, job well dime. Next ports: Boston Secretary Doyle Comdins, Educar and Elizabeth, NJ. tional Director Richard NEDLLOYD HUDSON (SeaLand Service), Sqrtember 1 — " Chairman C. Janms, Secret^ C.C.Ketmy, Educational Director Jerry Ddlinger, Engine Delegate L.C. McBride, Steward Delegate Gordim Wheeler. Chairman notified crew payoff scheduled for September 8 in Elizabeth, N.J. He thanked crew for cooperation as there were no problems aboard. He stressed need for unity, stating just paying dues is not enough. Treasurer armounced $80 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OT reported. Crew asked negotiations coiTunittee to consider an atmual cost of living adjustment to aU pen­ sions. Galley gang thanked fm doing good job. Next port: Elizabeth. Sparkling Clean OMI COLUMBIA (OMI Corp.), September 13 — Chairman Francnm, Secretary B. Daniels, Deck Delegate J.W. Clement Chairman stated disputed OTstill not settled. He listed crew dryer and toaster as broken. Treasurer listed $20 in ship's fund. Deck and steward delegates reported dis­ puted OT. Steward delegate also noted problems in receiving ade­ quate stores. No beefs or disputed OT reported by engine delegate. Crew asked contracts department if chief engineer should be doing sanitary work. Next port: New Or­ leans. steward Assistant Richard Aversa displays the pride he takes in his work as a galleyman aboard the MVBtifftm. OMI COLUMBIA (OMI Corp.), September 10 — Chainnan Wil­ liam Baker, Secretary John Darrow. Educational Director J. Bates, Deck Delegate Frank Lyle, Engine Delegate Vincent Lima, Steward Delegate Dimna DeCesare. No brafs ordisputed OT repmted. Crew asked negotiations committee to investigate returning shipping to six montihs for A books. Crew extended thanks to galley gang. Next port: Houston. OVERSEAS BOSTON (Maritime Ovoseas), Sqrtember 8 —Chairman D. ESlette, Secretary K. Mndler, Educatioiud DuectmK. KoStouros, Engine Delegate J.P. Ralhle, Steward Delegate Michael Gramer. Chairman ad­ vised members to report unsafe conditions as soon as possible. He said mattresses are on order and should be delivered at next Long Beach (Calif.) call. He urged mem­ bers to read Seafarers LOG. Educa­ tional director reminded members to upgrade at Landdberg School and donate to SPAD. Engine delegate reported disput^OT. No beefs or disputed OT reported by deck and steward delegates. Crew asked if new anterma could be pur­ chased. Crew tharrked outgoing Steward Mueller attd galley gang for outstanding job. Crew rerrrirtded to^ly for Seafarers scholarships. PATRIOT(Virlcan Carriers), Sep­ tember 9—Chairman Oscar Wiley Jr., Secretary Cariito S. Navatrro, Educational Director Monte Lee Plyor. Treasurer listed $65.49 in ship's fund. No beefs or disputed OTrqxnted. Crew of­ fer^ vote of thanks to Chief Cook D. Bin Rashldi and GSU Leroy Jenkin. Crew reminded not to smoke on deck. Next port: Singapore. Overseas Arctic Crew Holds Impeccable Safety Record "This is a story showing the efiBciency of SIU seamen working together as a team," said AB Jim Elbe in a conununication to the Seafarers LOG. The AB reported that in four years of transferring 80,258,000 net barrels of petroleum products from one ship to another—a process known within the industry as lightering—the crew of the Overseas Arctic has a 100 per­ cent accident-free and spill-free r^ord. The tanker, built in 1971 and operated by Overseas Bulk Tank Corp., has transferred cargo fimn the Overseas Ohio, Overseas New York, Overseas Chicago, Overseas Washington, among othm. The 63,000 dwt ship's crew conducted the tricl^ business of lightning off the Texas coastline. Elbe said the unblemished safety record of the Overseas Arctic crew "is another example of the fine work being performed by American SIU crews on American ships." Recently, the Overseas Arctic has been assigned to a different run. The ship now carries oil from Alaska to the lower 48 states. Acddent-frBO and spill-free lightering operations take place between John (3k)nzales, cook atx)ard the It is a fairaly aSfm deck-—^ AB Jim Elbe perforrns delh^e Ai^ (left) md \he Overseas Ohio in the Sabine Overseas A/cffc, helps prepare a Ernesto Zepeda, Bosun John steenng operations dunng the l^ht^^a off Galveston, Texas. cookout for the crew. Zbpeda and AB Robert Zepeda. transferral of cargo. • T,. i - . -.. . "'V- �NayanBER mi wuwmsm 23 Pensioner Reed Ends Career with Risky Mission SIU pensioner John Reed's sailed during WWII did not career as a merchant mariner receive veterans status until four ended in much the same way it years ago, despite the fact that began: with a dangerous, chal­ nearly 7,000 lost their lives lenging mission. during the war. Many of those Re^, 73, first sailed on the casualties were sustained during Liberty Ship William Mfitson the Murmansk runs, but it took during the supply convoys to almost 50 years before merchant Murmansk, Russia, during World mariners were issued a medal War II. commemorating the volatile but Two years ago. Reed sailed as vital voyages. (The Murmansk steward^aker aboard the Gopher medals still are being issued by State when that ship (along with the Russian government.) the SlU-crewed Flickertail Stated Similarly, unlicensed crew;executed Operation Steel Box— naembers who took part in Gyra­ the removal and transport from tion Steel Box largely were Germany of more than 102,(XX) overlooked while military per­ rounds of deadly nerve gas artil- sonnel received recognition. leiy shells. "There was a celebration the A veteran of four wars. Reed night before we left Germany sees a sad irony in the two mis­ (with the lethal artillery shells)," sions. The merchant seamen who recalled Reed, "and none of the unlicensed members were in­ vited. That just didn't set right with me. The captain even refused to go because we weren't invited. "It looks like the same old thing, like Murmansk all over again." , I- - .• .-J, ^ '' Hauling Deadly Cargo For much of his career. Reed sailed with Interocean Manage­ ment (lOM), the SlU-contracted coj.tpany which operates (among other vessels) the Gopher State and the Flickertail State. He often worked as a chief steward. Operation Steel Box marked one of Reed's final voyages and proved memorable. Before man­ ning the two ships for the secret operation, all crewmembers went tl^ugh two weeks of training at SIU Pensioner John Reed poses before the Gopher State, an MSG the Military Sealift Command vessel which transported deadly nerve gas during the gulf war. firefighting center near Earle, N.J. to leam how to deal with especially uncomfortable situa­ the chance to serve his country, chemical leaks, fires and other tion, considering the cargo. "At just as he first did shortly after possible accidents. one point, we rolled 49 degrees, Pearl Harbor. Then, the lOM ships picked up said Reed. "I don't know what He continued sailing until last the U.S. nerve gas shells at Nor­ saved us, but I admit I did a little March, when he underwent gall denham, Germany, a port city praying." bladder surgery and an appendec­ near the North Sea, and carried Despite that scare, and despite tomy. The op^tions led him to the cargo to Johnston Atoll, an the fact that the crewmembers retirB again, tl^ time permanently. island about 850 miles southwest worked for47 days knowing they Before the surgery. Reed was of Hawaii where the chemical were one accident away from cer­ the subject of a feature story in the weapons were to be destroyed in tain death. Reed said the rest of Florida Free Press. Described by a specially built incinerator. the joumey went smoothly. "We the writer as someone who The mission lasted 47 days and had quite a mob on board—^Army "doesn't need a lot of recognition included heavy security from personnel. Navy personnel, tech­ for himself," Reed used Ae op­ start to finish. But Reed believes nicians ... but we didn't have any portunity to mention his wartime it might have been divine inter­ trouble, other than those storms." Shipmates. "You know, these vention which safely brought the guys did a lot of things that no one Second Retirement vessels through horrendous ever realizes—things that even Reed, who lives in Des the Navy wouldn't do," Reed told weather during a week-long trek Moines, Iowa, first retired in the riewspaper. "But they never The containers aboard the Flickertail State may look quite ordinary. around Cape Horn. 1983. But when Operation Desert got any credit for it. They deserve The howling winds, stinging In fact, they carried deadly nerve gas artillery shells from Nordenham, rain and huge waves made for an Shield came around, he jumped at some recognition.' Germany to Johnston Atoll as part of Operation Steel Box. Chief Steward Platts: 'Strive to Be Best' Chief Steward John Platts says it is important to take pride in one's work. In fact, Platts challenges , his SIU brothers and sisters I in the steward department to I "always toy to make your ship one of the best feeders in the fleet. Take pride in your work and have a good attitude. You should strive to be the best at whatever you A sports enthusiast. Brother Platts sent the ac­ companying photos to the Seafarers LOG. The pictures were taken aboard the SS Galley gang members aboard the Mayaguez (from left) SAFemanPuerto Rico do Maldonado, Chief Steward John Platts and Messman Byron Puerto Kico Harris emphasize the need to take pride in one's work. Marme Management, Inc. ABTony Cananochecks sound- From left.Chief Electrician Everett Richman, GUDE FernandoVaile ing tank on the ship's bow. and OMU Rafael Quinones make plans aboard the Mayaguez. Seafarers' SefWalt Team Has a Winning Season It may seem an odd place for a Softball hotbed, but in southern Maryland, some folks take the game more seriously than politics or religion. That's what members of the Seafarers team discovered last year when they entered a league looking more for recreation and community interaction rather than wicked line drives and fullspeed collisions at home plate. But despite the jolting com­ petitiveness in the 16-teamleague whose seasons lasts from April until September, the second-year team sponsored by the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship has more than held its own. Last season the Seafarers surprised league veterans by plac­ ing fourth. TTiis year the SIU squad finished third in the regular season and then advanced to the SIU Director of Manpower Bart postseason tournament semifinals, Rogers helped the Lundeberg where they pushed the 'eventual School Softball team to arrclher suc­ champions to the limit in a best-of- cessful year. five series. (The othw team swqit Herbert in the finals.) Ovoall, the Seafarers outfield, ntch^ is engaged to one of me union's had a record of 29-8. The Seafarers, who also play claims workers, while shortstop in various tournaments outside Gary Sweitzer is a former UIW the league, have a 16-man roster. member and the son of Lun­ Five of the players are from the deberg School Public Relations Director Pat Sweitzer. Several Lundeberg School. other players work at the nearby SIU Director of Manpower Bart Rogers last year put together Navy base. ^kmeder,;Who is upgrading to the Seafarers squad. Rogers, who plays catcher, said the move has chief stewar^ played on two pn^ proved worthwhile, especially in state champion baseball teams in California. He also played in com­ terms of publicity and morale. Dan Alioto, assistant director petitive Softball leagues on the of manpower, plays out­ West Coaist and elsewhrae, and said field/designated hitter, while thatdieSeafarers' leagueconqrares upgrader Brad Eckmeder plays favorably. .*! T' 'M" , - .-r- M -la • •-<. v pi rV:'r• 'c'-. 6r •'* -.J h' i :f.r I •• ••.III ^•••-.•1.1 •i f • t-i'".. �If: ^ I- 24 •fKi SemOBISIM H0milBat1992 -.. !. ''.jji'J '.tr-rjl-^ '^-L*.' Prepositioning Ship's Crew Is All Set and Ready to Go '''' vfR ;.fH- ftsf.. As ciewmembers aboard a maritime prepositioning ship. Seafarers constantly are honing their skills and practicing for any emergency. That is exactly what SIU Repre­ sentative Ambrose Cucinotta found taking place when he boarded the I^c. Dewayne T. Williams at anchor in Guam. Lifeboat drills, such as the one cap­ tured in photos by Cucinott^ some of which appear on tlds page, are among the 'ir .r 4-' '=>i-_", ii- • '•-, many routine drills and exercises prac­ ticed by Seafarers on board this Amseaoperated ship which is subcontracted to the military. The militaiy's prepositioning ships are designed to fully equip Marine Ex­ peditionary Brigades with enough am­ munition and supplies for 30 days. The Pfc. Dewayne T. Williams, a RO/RO ship built in 1984, carries everything from p tanks, to vehicles, to food and water, fuel and other items needed to supply Marine amphibious forces. The Pfc. Dewayne T. Williams is named for a Marine who gave up his life in order to save the lives of his fellow soldiers. Williams smothered a grenade with his own body during action in South AB Robert Silva readies one of the ship's QMED Fred Caitabiano takes upslack on Vietnam in 1968. lifeboats for the loading of passengers. the lifeboat rigging. A ::e. :f< '.-ir , 5.. • • •f'' "• 'i' • ^4" '•• • •" •" v. / f... . . 5^, •••.•; it: •.. ' '^•'- 'r- •.• r.--.;-:;v- •%' v." ' V'st'^'• ' ' < •••-t ..•.•-Viir kW/Z/ams crewmember gets birdseye view of lifeboat drill from his elevated post. The Pfc. Dewayne T. Williams, one of the military's prepositioning ships, lies at anchor In Guam harbor. •' Hawaiian Cruise Ships' Bellmen Enjoy Diversity of Passengers I"- \'%- American Hawaii Cruises bellmen find the diversity of passengers aboard the company's two U.S.-flag vessels make for a very interesting job. It is this variety that makes being a bellman unique for Patricia Downing, who has been aboard the SS Inde­ pendence for one year. "I like meeting all the different people who sail on the ship," Downing noted. Gary Santos, who sails aboard the SS Constitution, told a reporter for the i fe;-. •/ SX ' tf Seafarers LOG he enjoys his job. "You never know from one day to the next what you will have to do. That's part of what makes the job so interesting." All the usual and customaiy ifquests for assistance are handled by the bellmen, who are all members of the SIU. When not handling passenger re­ quests, bellmen can be found keeping the vessels' main foyer and other pas­ sageways spotless. Bellmen work on all passenger decks. -S "ifi': Jennifer Hussong delivers a package while the Connie Is docked at Nawlllwlll. Ahmed H. Madry responds to another passenger request on the Independence. Patricia Downing enjoys meeting new Delivering a sandwich for a passenger A request for extra blankets Is fiandledby Keeping the ConsfAtifZon's foyer dean Is passengers on the/rKfepenctence. aboard the ConsfZfuton Is Gary Santos. BeH Captain Pat EyI on the/ndspende/ice. one of Dan Novlck's duties. ^ - i ' r . 4'. I �mmmERi992 Final Departures DEEP SEA JAMES E.BEAL Pensioner James E. Beal, 69, died September 20. Bom in For­ ney, Texas, he served in the U.S. Anny fix)m 1941 to 1945. Brother Beat joined the Marine Cooks and Stewards in 1962 in the port of Seattle. After coming over to the AGLIWD during the 1978 merger, he began receiving his pension in July 1986. CHARLES MARTINUSSEN Pensioner Charles Martinussen, 69, died August 5. A native of Norway, he joined the Seafarers in June 1951 in the port of New York. Brother Martinussen, who sailed in the engine department, began receiving his pension in December 1976. IRWIN S.MOEN Pensioner Irwin S. Moen, 68, CARTER C. CHAMBERS passed away Pensioner September Carter C. 18. Bom in Chambers, St. Paul, Minn., he 70, passed away Septem­ joined the SIU in March 1945 in the port of ber 15. The deck depart­ Baltimore. The deck department ment member member upgraded to recertified bosun at the Lundeberg School in was bom in Tyler, Texas. Having joined the 1974. Brother Moen started draw­ SIU in July 1944 at the port of Gal­ ing his pension in October 1979. veston, Texas, Brother Chambers ROBERT R.ROSADO first sailed aboard the Robin Wentley. He retired from the deck Robert R. department and started collecting Rosado, 35, his pension in July 1970. died Septem­ ber 26. The New York ARTHUR ENDEMANN City native Pensioner Ar­ graduated thur Enfrom the Lun­ demann, 77, deberg died Septem­ School trainee program in August ber 23. A na­ 1978 after serving in the U.S. Navy tive of from 1975 to 1978. Brother Estonia, he Rosado's first vessel^ a deck , joined the department member was the Mt. union in June Vemon Victory. He was an active 1946 in the port of Mobile, Ala. member at the time of his death. Brother Endemann sailed in the en­ gine department before he began BILIRAN O.SIERRA receiving his pension in April 1977. Pensioner BiliranO. ELIGIOLASOYA Sierra, 67, Pensioner died Septem­ Eligio ber 8. A na­ Lasoya, 72, tive of the died Septem­ Philippines, ber 29. The he first was a native of member of Texas joined the Sailors Union of the Pacific, the SIU in the then joined the SIU in August 1968 port of Gal­ in the port of New York. Brother veston, Texas in May 1941—five Sierra sailed on Isthmian vessels months before starting a four-year early with the SIU. The steward hitch with the U.S. Army. Known department member started receiv­ as "Leo" to friends and shipmates. ing his pension in November 1986. Brother Lasoya worked in the deck department and became a recer­ DAVID E. TAYLOR tified bosun at the Lundeberg David E. School in 1975. He began drawing Taylor, 41, his pension in August 1985. passed away September RICHARD C. MADDOX 16. The Mobile, Ala. Pensioner native joined Richard C. the Seafarers Maddox, 67, in August passed away 1970 in the port of New York. August 17. Brother Taylor was an active deck He was bom in Florida and department member when he died. Services were held at the Steward joined the Memorial Christian Methodist union in Episcopal Church in Mobile on August 1965 in the port of Tampa, Fla. Brother Maddox sailed in deck September 19. SIU members served as honorary pallbearers. He department. He started collecting was biuied in Pine Crest Cemetery. his pension in August 1990. FRANCIS W. FULLBRIGHT Francis W. Fullbright, 72, passed away September 24. Bom in Ten­ nessee, Brother Fullbright joined the Seafarers in December 1943 in the port of Galveston, Texas. He sailed as a bosun and started col­ lecting his pension in April 1982. •• 'i : SEAFMEKSIOG F.MARVINROSEJR. Pensioner F. Marvin Rose Jr., 65, pass^ away September 12. He was bom in Oak Park, 111. and served in the U.S. Army fixim 1946 to 1947 and 1950 to 1951. Brother Rose joined the union in October 1962 in the port of New York. The - >.4 •• .vs'" deck department member was an avid coin collector, specializing in foreign and antique currency. He began drawing his pension in November 1991. Fla., he joined the union in June 1977 in the port of New York. Boatman Crain sailed in the engine department. He began collecting his pension June 1991. ERNESTO TORRES Pensioner Emesto Torres, 80, died August 26. Bom in Puerto Rico, he was a charter member of the SIU, having joined in 1939 in the port of New York. Brother Torres sailed in the engine department. He began to draw his pension in February 1971. ERNEST MOORE SR. Emest Moore Sr., 59, passed away June 12. The native of East Point, Fla. joined the Seafarers in 1956 in the port of Houston after serving in the U.S. Navy from 1950 to 1954, Boatman Moore sailed in the deck department. KARL TREIMANN Pensioner Karl Treimann, 89, passed away September 26. A native of Estonia, he joiiied the union in May 1943 in the port of New York. Brother Treimatm worked in the en­ gine department. He started collect­ ing his pension in October 1972. WILLIAM E. PETERSON Pensioner William E. Peterson, 85, died October 2. He joined the SIU in July 1957 in his native Bal­ timore. Boatman Peterson sailed as a tugboat captain before he started receiving his pension in April 1972. INLAND ROBERT F. ROBERTSON Pensioner Robert F. Robertson, 81, passed away September 14. A na­ tive of Louisiana, he joined the union in August 1963 in the port of Port Arthur, Texas. Boatman Robertson began drawing his pen­ sion in September 1976. LACY W.AUSTIN Pensioner Lacy W. Aus­ tin, 80, died August 28. He was bom in Hatteras, N.C. and served in the Coast Guard from 1934 to 1956. Boatman Aus­ tin joined the Seafarers in May I960 in the port of Norfolk, Va. He sailed in the deck department before retiriiig in January 1983. IRMAN COCHRAN 'ensioner Irman Cochran, 67, passed away August 17. A native of Mississippi, Boatman.Cochran oined the SIU in 1971 in the port of Mobile, Ala. The galley gang member started drawing Us pen­ sion in D^ember 1986. CHARLES E. SARANTHUS Pensioner Charles E. Saranthus, 62, passed away September 3. He joined the SIU as a deep sea member in June 1955 in his native Mobile, Ala. Boatman Saranthus began sailing inland with Mobile Towing as a cook in 968. He started receiving his pen­ sion in May 1990. VANDAL CRAIN Pensioner Vandal Crain, 62, died September 22. Bom in Crestview, PETER RYAN JR. Pensioner Peter Ryan Jr., 66, died August 18. He was bom in Galves- ton, Texas and served in the U.S. Army from 1949 to 1952. Boatman Ryan joined the Seafarers in 1957 in the port of Houston. He worked in the deck department. He started collecting his pension in Septem­ ber 1986. GREAT LAKES JOHN J. MARX Pensioner John J. Marx, 76, died September 4. The native of Michigan joined the union in Febmary 1962 in the port of Detroit. Brother Marx sailed as a deckhand before he started draw­ ing his pension in May 1981. F.H.McCANN ..1" ,1-. Pensioner F.H. McCann, 73, died August 6. He joined the Seafarers in 1961 in his na­ tive Cleveland. Brother McCann sailed in the deck department. He began collecting his pension in December 1981. • .'-i • i- • ..,.p y. .• :>I ..v,j y[. V-ir-;"'';' RONALD RUELL Pensioner Ronald Ruell, 70, passed away July 14. Bom in Michigan, he joined the SIU in 1949 in the port of Detroit. Brother Ruell worked in the deck department. He started collecting his pension in January 1983. RALPH SALISBURY Pensioner Ralph Salisbury, 89, died September 2. The Michigan native joined the union in 1961 in the port of Chicago. Brother Salis­ bury sailed in the engine depart­ ment. He began drawing his pension in August 1972. Seafanrs Scholaiship Program Accepting Applications UntU April 15 Five months may seem like a long time from now. Winter will have come and gone, the American people will have elected a new president, and the new year already will be one-third over. But five months is really not all that much time when it comes to completing a scholarship applica­ tion for the seven awards that will be issued to three Seafarers and four dependents of SIU members. Completing the application form, itself, is not very difficult. What will take more time, however, is gathering all the other necessary paperwork. This includes an autobiographical statement, photograph, certified copy of birth certificate, high school transcript and certification of graduation or official copy of high school equivalency scores, college transcript, letters of reference and SAT or ACT results. Schools can be very slow inhan­ dling transcript requests, so ap­ plicants must be sure to submit their requests to those institutions as soon as possible. Applicants also should sign up for the ACT or SAT exam and start thinking about who should beasked to write their letters of recommendation. • • '..c-i -• ' Once all the papowork has been completed and the application form is filled out, the entire package should be sent to the Seafarers Welfare Plan on or before April 15,1993. Of the seven scholarships that will be awarded in 1993 as part of the Seafarers Scholarship Program, three are reserved forSIU members (one in the amount of $15,000 for a four-year scholarship to a college or university, and two $6,000 twoyear scholarships for study at a vocational school or community college). The other four scholar­ ships will be awarded to spouses and dependent children of Seafarers. Each of these four is a $15,000 stipend for study at a fouryear college or university. Eligiblity requirements for Seafarers and their spouses and un­ married dependents are spelled out in a booklet which contains an ap­ plication form. It is available by fill­ ing out and returning the coupon below to the Seafarers Welfare Plan. With the costs of college educa­ tion rising each year, this scholar­ ship is one SIU benefit that really can help members and their families realize theireducational dreams. • 'V '. •'•••'I •-•/'I'- ' •. • 'b' • ••'KS Name. Book Number. Address \ City, State, Zip Code Telephone Number _ This application is for: L ye Mml this completed form to Scholarship Program, Seafarers Welfare Plan, 5201 Auth Way, Camp Springs, MD 20746 IT. . . r.. • . ... 11/92 [ • -M" \ e-i ' ... ' "nlease send me the 1993 SIU Scholarship Program booklet which' j X^contains eligibility information, procedures for applying and the j application form. , .Self . Dependent •' �m il. is •/' •i SBHSKRStM • V, Lundeberg School Graduating Classes IE k=''-'f-w. ."o T-'i)'!"; • •• ". i.P" :^ / ijv ••h- Trainee Lifeboat Class 503—Graduating from trainee iifeboat class 503 are (from left, kneeling) Scott Fuller, Daniel Maldonado, Kelly Boxx, Simon Perez, Dwalne Isaac, Brian Garcia, Erin Breeckner, (second row) Casey Taylor (Instructor), Paul Ralney, Robert Kyle, Daniel Chlcklas, Tracy Stewart, Jeffrey Hunter, Cllve Steward Sr. A"™" Herrmann, Alan Higgins, David Ferguson, John Heintz and John Halfacre. :p'- , .•; / ?E: ^ Upgraders Lifeboat—Members of tf» September 16 graduating class racehrj^g lifeboat endorsements are (from left, kneeling) Saleh Alslnal, Robert Seaman, Curtis Williams, Casey Taylor (Instructor), (second row) Marco Guevara, Fidel Thomas, Joseph Henby and Steve Wasch. Not pictured Is Patton Caldwell. , I I^P,' .V:,T,.L • f ilT"' - 'A-;: ;. i, A-'. . 'V ' •' • '• •'", •' .' Jjid. '•••;'. 4 ^ A;AA : Basic Electronics—Completing the basic electronics course of Instruction are (from left, kneeling) Russ Levin (Instructor), Ron MIcklos, Jay D. Phillips, Abe Murray, iSn p2n2f«£ (second row) Green Hosklns, Cheryl Burgess (Instructor), John Thompson, Gary M. SS.«i tnTpol Dahl, Pete Hokenson and Glen Walton. Gerald Yore, Robert Warren, Michael Waz and Earl Ebbert. ^ PSSJ^L?! Corless, MMA-'-'A. fifeprv P • •• ; fAir •- t::;i: rM-^EW lEE ';;' • |iii 'it'- •• Welding—Members of the welding class who com­ pleted their course of study on September 14 are (from left) David Switzer, Bill Foley (Instaictor), Peter Gerstenberger. Franklin Coburn, David St. Onge and Charles MIspagel. Kneeling In front Is Trent Sterling. \r.' Fireman, Oiler, Watertender—^Working their way up the engine department ratings are (from left, front row) John BImpong, Byron Davis II, Tim Haag, Daniel Ah San, Steven Sanchez, William Robinson, Brent Sullivan, Christopher Welscopf, Robert Hamilton, (second row) Enrique Silver, Robert Hall Jr., Jason Etnoyer, John Norick, Herman Martin, Samuel Garrett, Daniel Boutin, Victor Bermudez, (third row) David Diamond, J.C. Welgman (Instructor), Eric Hyson, Patrick Swinney, Charles DIGristlne, Ross HImebauch, Eric Barron and William Holllngsworth. i T •. •' i' ' . . ;• Brundage. Rancty Pete Peterson, Ray Banks and Richard Gebo. At ngnt is instrucior Jake Karaczynski. (secwd row) Joe Thompson, Randy "Pete" Peterson and Manuel Conchlnha. V\.~ 1 �iHfiiirrr • ••fS;, NOVEMBER 1992 vSi'fe sEMFaaaes tee zr f-'^ LmDEBERB &!Him 19K-93 immUUNB aWRSE SaiEDW.E II •^i": The following is the current course schedule for classes beginning between November 1992 and March 1993 at the Seafarers Hany Lundeberg School of Seamanship located at the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training and Education in Piney Point, Md. All programs are geared to improve job skills of Seafarers and to promote the American maritime industry. The course schedule may change to reflect the needs of the membership, the maritime industry and—^in times of conflict—the nation's security. Course /' -ku- Able3eani»n Check-£n Date Completion Date November 9 December 18 February 1 March 12 March 29 May? All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. Ship Handling November 2 February 15 November 16 January 11 March 1 January 18 March 15 January 4 Radar Observer Unlimited Cel^tlal Navi^tion '• -r- Third Mate ^ V-' November 13 February 26 November 20 January 15 hforch5 February 12 April 9 April 16 SaMySgw^HyCaiasos Course Oil Spill Prevention and Cmitainment Lifeboatman Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting Sealift Operations & Maintenance Check-In Date Completion Date February 15 March 15 November 9 November 23 December ?-.— January 4 February 1 March 1 March 29 January 19 March 16 January 4 March 22 February 19 March 19 November 20 December 4 December 18 January 15 February 12 March 12 April9 January 29 March 26 January 29 April 16 IWBRADINB APPLKAim Date of Birth _ Name. (Ust) Address (Qty) (Fust) (Middle) (Street) Deep Sea Member• .Telephone _I Lakes Member• ) (AreaCMe) (Zip Code) (State) Month/Day/Year Inland Waters Member• U.S. Citizen: DVes • No Home Port. Endorsement(s) or License(s) now held Are you a graduate of the SHLSS trainee program? If yes, which program: from : to. Last grade of school completed •Ves Have you attended any SHLSS upgrading courses? If yes, course(s) taken Have you taken any SHLSS Sealift Operations courses? GVes If yes, how many weeks have you completed?. Do you hold the U.S. Coast Guard Lifeboatman Endorsement? GVes GNO Fircfighting:GYes GNO CPR:GYes Date available for training Primary language spoken — SlowanlVpgnaingCounes Chief Cook, Chief Steward Check-In Completion Date Date AO open-ended (contact admiations etilce for starting dates) All open-ended (contact adminlmls " office for starting dates) Completion Check-In Date Date Course QMED-Any Rating January 4 March 26 FiremanAVatertender and Oiler January 4 February 12 All students must take the Oil Spill Prevention and Containment class. February 12 January 4 Pumproom Maint & Operatioius March 12 January 18 Marine Electrical Mahitenance May? ; M^29 Refrigeration Maint. & OperatioiB March 12 February 1 Marine Electronics—Technician1 December18 November 9 Marine Electronics—^Technican II AprU23 March 15 January 29 January 4 Basic Electroiiics November 23 De^mber 18 HydrauUos January 29 ' • January 4 Welding March 12 February 15 March 26 Diesel Engine Technology March 1 '-i -I' • ••• GNO GNO GNO GNO • 1992'93 ACuHEaucatkm Schedule The following courses are available through the Seafarers Harry Lundeberg School. Please contact the admissions office for enrollment information. Completion Check-In Date Date Course High School Equivalency (GED) All open-ended (contact Adult Basic Education (ABE) admissions office for starting English as a Second Language (ESL) dates) College Pregnm Schedule hw 1993 FULL 8-week sessions January4 February26 ft With this application COPIES ofyour discharges must be submitted showing sufficient time to qualify yourself for the course(s) requested. You also must submit a COPY of each of the following: the first page ofyour union book indicating your department and seniority, your clinic card and the front and back of your Lundeberg School identification card listing the course(s)you have taken and completed. The Adnussions Office WILL NOT schedule you until all of the above are received. RATING DATE DATE OF VESSEL HELD SHIPPED DISCHARGE ' ''''' ' ''' DATE SIGNATURE. I am interested in the following coiirse(s) checked below or indicated here if not listed DECK AB/Sealift 1st Class Pilot Third Mate Radar Observer Unlimited Master InspectedTowing Vessel D Towboat Operator Inland • Olestial Navigation • Simulatm-Ckturse • • D • • • Marine Electrical Maintenance • Pumproom Maintenance & Operation • Refrigeiation Systems Maintenance & Operation D Diesel Engine Technology Q Assistant Engineer/CTiief Engineer Motor Vessel • Original 3rd Engineer Steam or Motor D Refrigerated Ckintainers Advanced Maintenance D Electro-Hydraulic Systems D Automation Q Hydraulics D Marine Electronics Technician f'd. • • • • G G G G ALL DEPARTMENTS Welding Lifeboatman (must be taken with anothercourse) Oil Spill Prevention & Containment Basic/Advanced Fire Fighting ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Adult Basic Education (ABE) High School Equivalency Program (GED) Developmental Studies (DVS) English as a Second Language (ESL) ABE/ESLUfeboat Preparation G STEWARD • Assistant Ckmk Utility ENGINE D Cook and Baker • FOWT • ChiefCook • QMED-Any Rating COLLEGE PROGRAM D CHiief Steward • Variable Sperf DC Drive G Associate in Arts Degree D TowboatlnlandCkiok Systems (Marine Electronics) Transportation wffl bt Ire p«ld paM In accoritaiice lirefcbedniteg letteroiily If yoo proentoriglpri iwelptoand soctMrfUlTci» TransporUtkMl will •cconUlK* wtth tire >dwd IfviMihuv* UIT quesUooi, aOMtiMlf. COBtlCt VOOTIportagBit brforedtpartliig for Pliiey Paw. plete thecom*. If you hare any eontaetyour RETURN COMPLETED APPUCATION TO: Sea&ftnHmyLuiiilrteft Upgrading Center. F.O. Bo*75, PiiiqtIWat,MD 20674. 11/92 - . .r •y vV-: Pacific• If the following information is not filled out completely, your application will not be processed. Book # Social Security #. . Department Seniority •Yes Completion Date May 3 March 8 Check-In Date March 29 February 1 Course Bosun Recertification Steward Recertification Course Assistiuid Cook, Cook and Baker D0Ck9pifiwang Counts ii^:^ RoceiWbmUonPmgnms �=?^?^r-7r.^ " V •' • ''• ••C -^•:Vf-:. •p-i>|-." %SS SEAEUtEieS 1993^oliinships il"// There are only hve months left to complete and mall In (v+'SSSfMi^r Volume 54, Number 11 Themdmloikmdeaahnele April IS, f See page 25 for additional Information or an applkmSonform. November 1992 #• ilii I AB's Daughter is 'Happy, Healthy' After 8 Transfusions ''pi^ fsmm. S-.V /Hv-'; '•'t\ F: -F: .' •V , -f' •• tiiiF'fc-'-p- ;• I' h •••••- '.,.:.--tL.:-^;'{: :• November 15 will mark the called Rhesus incompatibility In fact, it wasn't until three end of a tumultuous year for was causing the unborn child's weeks later that Susan discovered Shauna Hamilton, daughter of heart to begin failing and her red a problem still existed. "I had AB Kevin Hamilton. blood count to lower. In layman's been breast-feeding, and when I Fortunately, the Hamilton terms, the mother's blood was in­ brought her down ^m my chest, family will have much to compatible with the daughter's she was bright blue," said Susan. celebrate that day, when Shauna and attacked Shauna's red blood "She had stopped breathing. turns 1 year old. After undergoing cells. "Luckily, I happened to clear four fetal blood transfusions and In September 1991, the Hamil­ an air passage, but it was by acci­ four more transfusions during her tons travelled to Children's dent. Please, you mothers and first few months after birth, Hospital at Sacred Heart, a fathers who are reading this, take Shauna "is doing fine. She's now facility which serves citizens in the time to take an infant CPR a happy, healthy baby," said 3^- south Alabama and west Florida. course. You won't regret it." year-old Hamilton, who lives There, Dr. Jaime Rodriguez per­ Shauna underwent two trans­ with his wife, Susan, and formed the first fetal blo^ trans­ fusions in the next 10 days, and daughters Shauna and Michelle fusion in west Florida—the first later had two others. Finally, her about 90 miles from the SIU hall of four Shauna and Susan under­ blood began producing sufficient in Mobile, Ala. went together. antibodies and red blood cells. The Hamiltons first learned She has been fine since then, and New Procedure Used that Shauna was in danger when recently weighed in at a heathy "The doctor was new to the 20 pounds, 7 ounces. Susan had a sonogram during her fifth month of pregnancy. Doc­ area," recalled Susan. "We were Brother Hamilton, who tors found that a complication lucky he was that close, because graduated from the Lundeberg not Aat many people can do this School, in 1980 and upgraded in operation." The procedure has '86, said his daughter's tribula­ been available in the U.S. only tions almost seem more frighten­ since the mid-1980s. ing in retrospect. "The doctors "The procedure itself was were very reassuring," he ex­ scary," said Susan. "They do the plained. "So at those times, it transfosion through the umbilical didn't seem quite as scaiy as it cord. I was sedated but awake really was. Also, this was the first I guess what worried me the most time I've had to deal with some­ was, there was a chance [the one in my family having serious transfusion] would bring on health problems, and I was on a labor." Susan admitted she also ship for some of that time, so it was concerned about the pos­ was kind of hard to know how to sibility of contracting AIDS via react." the transfusion, but doctors reas­ Nowadays, the Hamiltons A/;sured her that the risk was mini­ finally haVe settled into normal mal. routines and tasks. And along Susan gave birth at just 34-1/2 with the joy the AB takes in being weeks (roughly a month before with his wife and daughters, he most babies are considered full recognizes that his respon­ Shauna recently weighed in at a term), but Shauna (5 pounds, 7 sibilities have increased. "I'll ounces) appeared healdiy. healthy 20 pounds, 7 ounces. have to ship out again soon," he said during a recent interview. "I may go on to sail as bosun, but I'm ^so thinking about upgrad­ ing to third mate Leaving the wife and kids is hard, but I have a good job," said Hamilton, who recounted this remarkable story for the Seafarers LOG in the hopes that his experiences would give hope to other per­ sons in a similarly frightening position. ,I • !: • .. Li. SA Feirara Earns Respect of Fellow Crew The steward assistant on the JJSNS Harkness received high praise from the vessel's chief steward, who submitted the ac­ companying photo to the Seafarers LOG. Anthony Ferrara"is an out­ standing worker," reported Chief Steward Ben Henderson, an SIU member since 1977, in his communication to the LOG. SA Ferrara, who shipped out from the port of New York, came aboard the vessel in August. The steward department he joined is a large one, as it prepares meals for both a navigational crew as well as scientific, naval and research personnel. The USNS Harkness, a 5,151 deadweight ton vessel built in 1971, engages in hydrographic surveys for the military. Sekiarer Henderson noted in his communication to the LOG that Ferrara has been an asset to the Harkness' bustling galley. Ferrara "has done an exemplary job in maintaining clean, hygienically safe areas for food preparation, serving and eating. Brother Fereara has per- y\nthony Ferrara, a steward assistant aboard the USNSHarkness, formed these tasks in a profesbeen commended for doing an exemplary job. He hopes to sional manner," Henderson said, become a chief steward. :u^' For the Hamilton family, it has been a trying year with a happy ending. Here, AB Kevin Hamilton and wife Susan hold Shauna. At front is daughter Michelle. Help Find This Missing Child The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has asked members of the Seafarers International Union to assist them in locating Billie Jo "B.J." Quire, a 16-year-old girl from Frankfort, Ky. Last seen May 9, 1992 on Rock Branch Road where she got out of her friend's truck, Bil­ lie Joe Quire is considered at risk as lost, injured or otherwise missing. She has a 4-inch surgery scar on the right side of her torso. Additionally, she requires medication for infections related to kidney problems and has an ulcer. At the time of her disap­ pearance, Billie Jo was 5 ft. 5 in. tall and weighed 112 pounds. Her hair is brovim and her eyes are green. She was last seen wearing a pink sweater with multi-colored polka dots, white denim shorts and white tennis shoes. She wears several gold chains around her neck and 5 lings on her fingers. She also may be known by the name Bil­ lie Jo Cheak. Anyone having information should contact the National Cen­ ter for Missing and Exploited Children at (800) 843-5678 or the Kentucky State Police Miss­ ing Persons Unit at (502) 2272221. Billie Jo "B.J." 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Title A name given to the resource November 1992 Description An account of the resource HEADLINES CRUISE SHIP GAMBLING BILL PASSAGE HIGHLIGHTS CONGRESSIONAL ACTION EFFORT TO WIN MARITIME REFORM TO BE RESUMED IN NEW CONGRESS VOTING STARTS NOV. 1 IN SIU ELECTION CLINTON/GORE LEAD IN POLLS PUNITIVE CALIF. BUNKER TAX REPEALED, COULD BRING BACK HUNDREDS OF JOBS SIU PUSHES NEW ELIGIBILITY DATE FOR WWII SEAMEN’S VET STATUS CARMINE BRACCO DIES AT 76; WAS LABOR VP FOR BAY SHIP AHMED PERISHES IN C02 MISHAP: 3 OTHER CREWMEMBERS ARE SAVED RUSSIANS HONOR WWII MURMANSK RUN SEAMEN BENZENE TESTING BEGINS NOVEMBER 1 SAFETY TEAMS REVIEW BENZENE REGS LNG ARIES SAVES FISHERMAN ADRIFT IN STORM PLAN FOR GAMING ON QUEEN MARY BACKED BY SIU IN NOV. ELECTIONS STATE-OF-THE-ART THERMO KING M19 UNIT ADDED TO LUNDEBERG SCHOOL’S TEACHING AIDS ALLIED TOWING RATES LUNDEBERG CLASS ‘BENEFICIAL’ PREPARING FOR A SEALIFT LUNDEBERG SCHOOL TEAM CONDUCTS ON BOARD TRAINING POLLS SHOW LEAD BY CLINTON/GORE SEA-LAND INDEPENDENCE BEGINS NEW FAR EAST-TO-EUROPE RUN LIBERTY SPIRIT CARRIES GRAIN TO HAIFA TEAMWORK ABOARD ROESCH KEEPS THE LAKES CREW GOING STRONG USNS KAWISHIWI RETIRES FROM ACTIVE MSC DUTY OVERSEAS ARCTIC CREW HOLDS IMPECCABLE SAFETY RECORD PENSIONER REED ENDS CAREER WITH RISKY MISSION SEAFARERS’ SOFTBALL TEAM HAS A WINNING SEASON PREPOSITIONING SHIP’S CREW IS ALL SET AND READY TO GO HAWAIIAN CRUISE SHIPS’ BELLMEN ENJOY DIVERSITY OF PASSENGERS AB’S DAUGHTER IS ‘HAPPY, HEALTHY’ AFTER 8 TRANSFUSIONS SA FERRARA EARNS RESPECT OF FELLOW CREW Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seafarers Log Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Paul Hall Maritime Library Microfilm 1939-1993 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Seafarers International Union of North America Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 11/01/1992 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsprint Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Vol. 54, No. 11 1992 Periodicals Seafarers Log